Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board
Regular MeetingMineral Wells, TX · September 3, 2020
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWO
MINERAL WELLS, TEXAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
September 3, 2020
CALL TO ORDERAND ESTABLISH QUORUM.
The Board of Directors of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, Mineral Wells, Texas,
held a regular meeting on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. at Mineral Wells City Hall
Annex, 115 S.W. lst Street, Mineral Wells, Texas 76067, open to the public via Zoom videoconference,
and the roll was called of the duly appointed members of the Board to-wit:
Position 1: Jeff Fryer Position 5: Tammy Underwood
Position 2: Scott Elder Position 6: Duke Samples
Position 3: J.C. Colton Position 7: Marlena Smith
Position 4: Don Crawford Position 8: Troy Huseman
Position 9: Lynn Reasoner
and all of the above were present, thus constituting a quorum. Also present were David Hawes, Tony
Allender, Naina Magan and Linda Clayton, all with Hawes Hill & Associates, LLP; Randy Criswell, City
Manager -City of Mineral Wells, Texas; Derek St. John, Gauge Engineering; and David Newman, MESA.
The meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
There were no public comments.
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD JUNE 23, 2020.
Tabled.
RECEIVE AND CONSIDER FY2020-2021 BUDGET.
Ms. Magon presented the FY2020-FY2021 Budget, included in the Board materials. Mr. Hawes
answered questions regarding the administration and project management expenses and stated it
represents costs for Hawes Hill & Associates LLP contract management. Ms. Magon answered
questions presented regarding the budget forecast and stated it is a conservative projection from the
previous year. Mr. Hawes discussed the time period for receiving values. Upon a motion duly made
by Director Colton, and being seconded by Director Elder, the Board voted unanimously to approve
the FY2020-FY2021 Budget, as presented.
CONSIDER SECOND AMENDMENT AND RESTATED PROJECT PLAN AND FINANCE PLAN.
Mr. Hawes reviewed the Second Amendment and Restated Project Plan and Finance Plan, included
in the Board materials. He answered questions regarding the selection of locations included in the
Zone. Director Colton discussed participation and a possible new member. Mr. Hawes clarified and
stated they would be asked to participate and invited to the meetings. Director Underwood stated
the City is in agreement with the Plan. Director Colton indicated the Hospital District is interested in
participating in the expanded area. Director Crawford asked questions regarding ISO participation
in the extended timeline and Mr. Hawes stated we did not know if action had been taken by the ISO
at this time. After full discussion by the Board, and upon a motion duly made by Director Colton, and
being seconded by Director Crawford, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Second
Amendment and Restated Project Plan and Finance Plan.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: §551.087: To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial
information that the TIRZ has received from a business prospect that the TIRZ seeks to have
locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City of Mineral Wells and with which the
TIRZ is conducting economic development negotiations; and/ or to deliberate the offer of a
financial or other incentive to the business prospect: (i) Project LAB; (ii) Project Crazy; and
(iii) Project Fizz.
The Board convened in Executive Session at 12:26 p.m.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551,
the Board will reconvene into Regular Session to consider action, if any, on matters discussed
in Executive Session.
The Board reconvened in Open Session at 1:04 p.m. Upon reconvening, no action was taken.
RECEIVE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT.
Mr. St. John made a presentation on the flooding study. Mr. Newman made a presentation on the
Downtown Plan. No action from the Board was required.
ADJOURN.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 1:25 p.m.
Secretary
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Agenda
City of Mineral Wells
P O Box 460, Mineral Wells, Texas 76068
Telephone: 940.328.7700 Fax: 940.328.7704
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE
NUMBER TWO BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MINERAL WELLS, TEXAS
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zone Number #2, will hold a meeting on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at 12:00 pm
(Noon), at Mineral Wells City Hall Annex, 115 SW 1st Street, Mineral Wells, Texas 76067,
to consider, discuss and adopt such orders, resolutions or motions, and take direct or
indirect actions as may be necessary, convenient, or desirable with respect to the
following matters: (Meeting site will be closed to the public).
In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by avoiding meetings that bring people in a group
setting, and in accordance with the Texas Governor’s Declaration of Disaster enacted March 13,
2020, members of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two Board of Directors may be
participating remotely in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, as temporarily modified
by the Texas Governor.
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1. Call to Order and Establish Quorum
2. Public Comment (SEE MODIFIED RULES BELOW)
3. Approve Minutes of the meetings held June 23, 2020.
4. Receive and consider FY2020-2021 Budget.
5. Consider Second Amendment and Restated Project Plan and Finance Plan.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION – In accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.001,
et seq., the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two Board (TIRZ) will recess into
Executive Session (closed meeting) to discuss the following:
a. §551.087: To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information
that the TIRZ has received from a business prospect that the TIRZ seeks to have
locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City of Mineral Wells and with
which the TIRZ is conducting economic development negotiations; and/or to
deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to the business prospect: (i)
Project LAB; (ii) Project Crazy; and (iii) Project Fizz.
7. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code,
Chapter 551, the Board will reconvene into Regular Session to consider action, if any, on
matters discussed in Executive Session.
8. Receive Executive Director’s Report.
9. Adjourn
If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board should determine that a
closed or executive meeting or session of the Board or a consultation with the attorney for the
TIRZ should be held or is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session or
consultation with attorney as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas
Government Code § 551.001 et. seq., will be held by the Board at the date, hour and place
given in this notice as the Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting
or session or consult with the attorney for the TIRZ concerning any and all subjects and for
any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to, the following
sections and purposes: § 551.071 – Private consultation with the attorney for the TIRZ on
any item listed on the agenda; § 551.072 – Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of
real property; or §551.087 – Discussing economic development negotiations
PUBLIC COMMENT - SEE MODIFIED RULES BELOW
The public will have an opportunity to address the Board on any matter. Public comments are
limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless the speaker requires the assistance of a
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translator, in which case the speaker is limited to six (6) minutes, in accordance with applicable
law. DUE TO THE SUSPENDED PORTIONS OF THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, to
address the Board, each speaker must complete a Speaker Form and provide it to the City Clerk
electronically by 12:00 P.M. on September 2, 2020. The speaker forms will be read aloud to
the Board. Comments shall address the Board with civility that is conducive to appropriate
public discussion. Comments can address only the Board and not individual city officials or
employees. Per the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Board is not permitted to take action on or
discuss any item not listed on the agenda. The Board may: (1) make a statement of fact
regarding the item; (2) make a recitation of existing policy regarding the item; or (3) propose
the item be placed on a future agenda, in accordance with the Board procedures. The same
form that is used for City Council meetings may be used.
Anyone wishing to speak must notify the City Clerk electronically by 12:00 P.M. on
September 2, 2020. An electronic public comment form is available on the City’s website at
mineralwellstx.gov and will be sent to the City Clerk from the site. The same form that is used
for Council meetings may be used.
Notes: Disabled persons requiring special assistance are requested to notify the City of
Mineral Wells 24 hours in advance of the meeting by calling the City Clerk’s office at
940.328.7702
State of Texas §
City of Mineral Wells §
I hereby certify that notice of this meeting of the Mineral Wells City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2 Board of
Directors was posted by 5:00 o’clock pm on the 25th day of August, 2020.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this 25th day of August, 2020.
(SEAL) ____________________________________
Peggy Clifton, City Clerk
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