Economic Development Corporation

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Thursday, December 14, 2023 – 6:00 PM 109 North Kaufman Street, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457 Our mission: to provide effective and fiscally responsible municipal services in a manner which promotes our high standard of community life. MINUTES Call to Order President Sachse called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and announced a quorum present. PRESENT President Mark Sachse Board Member Gabe Sharp Board Member Jack Carlson Board Member Kevin Anthony City Administrator Craig Lindholm City Secretary Kathy Lovier ABSENT Vice-President Roger Gekiere Secretary/Treasurer Julia Munoz Board Member Jeff Byrnes VISITORS:Lillie Bush-Reves, Samantha Dean, and Brad Hyman, Mayor Public Comment No one spoke in public comment. Consent Agenda 1. Minutes 11/9/2023 Workshop Minutes 11/27/2023 October and November, 2023 financial report Motion made by Board Member Anthony, Seconded by Board Member Carlson. Voting Yea: President Sachse, Board Member Sharp, Board Member Carlson, Board Member Anthony Public Hearing The purpose of this hearing is to hear evidence for or against a request made by Samantha Dean dba Infinity Tans Mount Vernon to provide assistance wth Graduated Rental Assistance for the business located at 102 Jackson Street, Suite 2, Mt. Vernon, Texas. President Sachse closed the Regular Session and opened the public hearing at 6:03 p.m. Samantha Dean,owner of Infinity Tans Mount Vernon spoke in favor of ther request for graduated rental assistance. No one spoke against the application. President Sachse closed the Public Hearing and re-opened the Regular Session at 6:05 p.m. Action Items: 2. Consider and act upon approval of application by Samantha Dean dba Infinity Tans Mount Vernon for Graduated Rental Assistance. Motion made by Board Member Carlson to approve the rental assistance in the amount not to exceed $4,800.00. The reimbursement will be 75% for the first four months, 50% the second four months and 25% the final four months. Seconded by Board Member Anthony. Voting Yea: President Sachse, Board Member Sharp, Board Member Carlson, Board Member Anthony 3. Consider and act upon approval of Jack Carlson's resignation from the board. Motion made by Board Member Anthony, Seconded by Board Member Sharp. Voting Yea: President Sachse, Board Member Sharp, Board Member Anthony Voting Abstaining: Board Member Carlson Board Member Reports and Discussion There will be a TDEM meeting on 1/11/24 regarding the path of totality 4/8/24. Director Lindholm reminded the board that MHS Planning strategic plan was approved by Council and corrections are being made. Industrial Foundation have secured the property on SH37 south of Billy Jordan's residence for the residential plan and will be partnering with the new Starbuck's to purchase the land behind them to secure them coming. Finally, he asked if any members would be interested in touring the new rv and time home park. He further mentioned the city may want help in relocation of water and sewer lines regarding this project. Adjourn Motion made by Board Member Anthony to close the meeting at 6:35 p.m., Seconded by Board Member Sharp. Voting Yea: President Sachse, Board Member Sharp, Board Member Carlson, Board Member Anthony _/s/ Mark Sachse______________________ Mark Sachse, President ATTEST: __/s/ Kathy Lovier ________ Kathy Lovier, City Secretary