09-27-2021 (WEDC) Minutes mutes
Wylie Economic Development Corporation
Board of Directors Special Called Meeting
September 27, 2021 —7:30 A.M.
300 Country Club Road,Building#100
Wylie, TX 75098
CALL TO 0' )ER
Announce the presence of a Quorum
President Demand Dawkins called the special called meeting to order at 7:38 a.m.Board Members present were
Melisa Whitehead,Gino Mulliqi,Tim Gilchrist,and Blake Brininstool.
Ex-Officio Members Mayor Matthew Porter and City Manager Chris Hoisted were present.
WEDC staff present included Executive Director Jason Greiner, BRE Director Angel Wygant, and Senior
Assistant Rachael Hermes.
INVOCATION&PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Angel Wygant gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CO NTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
With no citizen participation,President Dawkins moved to Regular Agenda.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon issues surrounding a Purchase and Sale Agreement between WEDC and
the City of Wylie.
Staff Comments
Staff referenced the City of Wylie's Invitation to Bid for property at 802 W Kirby and the award
of bid for Sale of Real Property to WEDC at the 8-10-21 City Council Meeting. Staff noted that the
agreement has been reviewed by the WEDC attorney. Assuming approval by WEDC and
finalization of funding efforts,the anticipated closing date for the purchase would be October 22,
2021.
Board Action
A motion was made by Gino Mulliqi, seconded by Tim Gilchrist, to approve a Purchase and Sale
Agreement between WEDC and the City of Wylie for the sale of a 4.67-acre property located at
802 W Kirby and further authorize WEDC President Dawkins to execute all documentation
necessary to effectuate the transaction.A vote was taken,and the motion passed 5-0.
2. Consider and act upon Resolution 2021-02(R)between the WEDC and Government Capital
Corporation.
Staff Comments
This item was a placeholder in order to satisfy timing requirements for closing in the event that
additional discussion was required. Staff noted that there were a few minor changes made as
previously suggested and approved at the 9-20-21 WEDC Board Meeting.However,no
substantive changes were made,therefore no action is required on this item.
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Board Action
No action was required or taken on this item.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
DS1. Staff report:WEDC Property Update and Upcoming Events.
Staff discussed the WEDC-owned property at 100 W Oak and the tenant request to make door/window
improvements to the structure.The Board was in agreement that the tenant request is allowable at their
expense if all permitting/code requirements are satisfied. Staff discussed the pending purchase of
property at 802 W Kirby and the need for timely notice to vacate to existing tenants. The Board was in
favor of providing as much notice as possible. Staff discussed the process of acquiring additional
demolition and tree removal bids. Staff noted the upcoming National Manufacturing Day Proclamation
at the 9-28-21 City Council Meeting.Additional Manufacturing Day events will include five days of
facility tours with 16 Wylie manufacturers.Nearly 200 WISD students are expected to participate in
these tours.The October Chamber of Commerce luncheon will also feature Manufacturing Month and
Workforce Development Programs.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Recessed into Closed Session at 7:52 a.m.in compliance with Section 551.001,et.seq.Texas Government Code,
to wit:
Sec.551.072. DELIBE' TION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY;CLOSED MEETING.
ES1. Consider the sale or acquisition of properties located at Ballard/Brown, FM 544/Cooper,
Jackson/Oak,State Hwy 78/Ballard,and State Hwy 78/Brown.
Sec.551.074. PERSONNEL MATTERS;CLOSED MEETING.
ES2. Evaluation of WEDC Staff.
Sec.551.087. DELIBERATION REG I ING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS;
CLOSED MEETING.
ES3. Deliberation regarding commercial or financial information that the WEDC has received from a
business prospect and to discuss the offer of incentives for Projects:2017-10a,2020-11b,2021-4a,
2021-4b,2021-4c,2021-6a,2021-8a,2021-8b and 2021-9c.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
Take any action as a resultfrom Executive Session.
President Demond Dawkins reconvened into Open Session at 9:13 a.m.and took no action.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Items requested for inclusion on future agendas.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business,President Dawkins adjourned the WEDC Board meeting at 9:13 a.m.
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Demond Dawkins,President
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