Economic Development Corporation

FINAL - MINUTES OF THE NEW BRAUNFELS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REGULAR MEETING OF THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 Special-Called Meeting AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER President Meurin called the meeting to order at 5:02PM. 2. ROLL CALL Present: President Kathy Meurin, Brian Cox, Stuart Hansmann, Larry Hammonds, Kristen Carden, and Shane Hines. Absent: Don Austin Also in attendance: Mayor Neal Linnartz 3. CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATIONS None This time is for citizens to address the Board on issues and items of concerns not on this agenda. There will be no Board action at this time. 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION A) Presentation of Workforce Excellence Award from the Texas Economic Development Council President Meurin introduced this item. Members of the Board, staff, Chamber representatives, and Mayor Linnartz joined together for a photograph to commemorate receiving this award. Jeff Jewell, Economic and Community Development Director, shared some background about this award on behalf of the Texas Economic Development Council. This award celebrates New Braunfels and Seguin's collaborative efforts and shared success in the creation of the TX FAME program at Texas State Technical College to address workforce training in both communities. Mr. Jewell provided an overview of the TX FAME Advanced Manufacturing program as it is housed in Building A of the Central Texas Technology Center. Thursday, August 3, 2023 New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation Regular Meeting  President Meurin provided additional background and addressed companies in the Seguin and New Braunfels communities who will be directly benefited by this workforce development program. Mayor Linnartz offered his congratulations and positive sentiment toward the hard work performed by city and chamber staff. B) Public hearing, discussion, and possible action approving an expenditure of up to $3,500,000 to the City of New Braunfels for construction of the Zipp Family Sports Park, a project authorized under 505.152 of the Texas Local Government Code; and authorizing the President to execute said agreement. President Meurin introduced this item. Jordan Matney, Assistant City Manager, presented a Powerpoint addressing this item. Ms. Matney offered a sports complex project overview, a funding update and a refresher of the CMAR (construction manager at risk) process. In Fall 2022, an initial project deficit of $14.7M was identified; City staff and the City Council worked to reduce the deficit. Overall, a funding gap of $3.5M exists which would be addressed by approval of tonight's expenditure. Ms. Matney provided the Board an outline of the next steps to include a Park Board presentation, City Council action, meeting with sports groups, and open house meetings with surrounding neighborhoods and the community. Plans are to break ground on the sports park construction in the fall. President Meurin opened public hearing at 5:12 PM. Mr. Joe Turner, a New Braunfels resident spoke at this time. President Meurin closed public hearing at 5:13 PM. Director Cox made a motion to approve an expenditure of up to $3,500,000 to the City of New Braunfels for construction of the Zipp Family Sports Park. Director Carden seconded the motion which was approved unanimously. C) Public hearing, discussion, and possible action approving an expenditure of up to $1,308,404 to the City of New Braunfels for a professional services agreement with KCI Technologies, Inc., for final design of Kohlenberg Road, a project authorized under 501.103 of the Texas Local Government Code; and authorizing the President to Thursday, August 3, 2023 New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation Regular Meeting  execute said agreement. President Meurin introduced this item. Scott McClelland, Assistant Director of Transportation and Capital Improvements, presented a Powerpoint addressing this item. Mr. McClelland provided an overview of the project by addressing the improvements to the roadway, adding turn lanes at major intersections, improving the drainage, and adding a new traffic signal at FM 1101. He provided additional information identifying the total project cost, construction costs, final design, and construction administration. The final design duration is slated to take 12 months with the overall construction anticipated for 2026. Tonight's expenditure request will cover the final design and the ROW/construction of the project will be addressed by the approved 2023 Bond. Mr. McClelland answered questions from the Board. President Meurin opened the public hearing at 5:19 PM. No comments were made. President Meurin closed the public hearing at 5:19 PM. Director Carden motioned to approve an expenditure up to $1,308,404 to the City of New Braunfels for a professional services agreement with KCI Technologies, Inc. for final design of Kohlenberg Road. Director Hines seconded the motion which was approved unanimously. 5. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board did not convene into Executive Session. In accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, the Board reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning the items listed on this agenda to consult with its attorney. In addition, the Board may convene in executive session on any of the following items, with any final action being taken in open session: A) Deliberate issues regarding economic development negotiations in accordance with Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code: 1. Project Care Package 2. Project Camp Unicorn 6. ADJOURNMENT President Meurin adjourned the meeting at 5:20 PM. Thursday, August 3, 2023 New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation Regular Meeting  By: ______________________________ KATHY MEURIN, PRESIDENT Thursday, August 3, 2023 New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation Regular Meeting