02-19-2025 (WEDC) MinutesMinutes
Wylie Economic Development r
poration
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
February .19, 2025 — 7:30 A.M.
DC Offices — Conference Room
250 S Hwy 7 — Wylie, TX 7509
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum
President Demond_Dawkins called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. Board Members; present were Vice
President Blake Brininstool, Harold Smith, and Melisa Whitehead. Board Member Whitney;McDougalI
arrived during the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance at 7:31 a.m.
Ex-Officio Members, Mayor Matthew Porter and City Manager Brent Parker were present.
WEDC staff present included ExecutiveDirector Jason Greiner, Assistant Director Rac ael Hermes, BRE
Director Angel Wygant, Research Analyst Marissa Botts, and Office Manager Christy Stewart.
]INVOCATIONE ALLEGIANCE
Demond Dawkins gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTSNON-AGENDA ITEMS
With no citizen participation, President Dawkins moved to Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the WEDC Board of Directors
and will be enacted by one motion. Where will not be a separate discussion of these items. If discussion is
desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
A. Consider and act upon p o al of Minutes from a i s 5, 2025, Regular Meeting oft e
WEDC Board of Directors.
B. Consider and act upon ` approval of Minutes from January 2 25, Special Called ee °
ofthe WEDC Board of Directors.
C. Consider and act upon approval of the January 2025 VirEDC Treasurer's Report.
Board Actin
A motion was made by Whitney McDougall, seconded by Blake Brininstool, to approve the
Consent Agenda. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 5-0.
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REGULAR " AGENDA
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1. Consider and act upon issues surrounding a gas main extension at State Hwy 7 a
Staff Comments
Staff reminded the; Board that the WEDC approved a contract with MasTec in the amount of
$604,000 on May 17, 2023. Staff noted that the project was delayed due to issues obtaining the
necessary easements from the adjacent landowners. Additionally, ;the proposed revised natural gas
service will extend from Kreymer Lanevs. extending the gas line up Eubanks from Brown Street.
Staff is bringing this item back to the Board with the modified scope and updated bid for approval
within this fiscal year.
Board Action
A motion was made by Whitney McDougall, seconded by Blake Brininstool, to award the contract
to MasTec North America, Inc. in the amount of $576,876 and further authorize the Executive
Director to execute any and all necessary documents. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 5-0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
SI. Discussion regarding e Performance Agreement between WFDC and MLKJ Investments,
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Staff Comments
Staff opened the discussion with Mansour Khayal of MLKJ Investments, who was in attendance, to
provide a general update regarding the status of his project. Khayal noted the completion of the
required Pre -Construction Meeting on 2/18/2025 and informed the Board that they received Permit
No. 25-007 He stated that construction on the project is anticipated to start in March and briefly
discussed the timeline and any possible delays. Khayal noted a potential prospect interested in
moving into the building space and will disclose information regarding the prospect when the
information is available. Regarding the current tenant on the property, Kbayal noted that he is
working with the tenant to find a suitable location and may need an additional 5 to 6 days for them
to vacate fully. Khayal expressed concerns regarding access to natural gas on the property' and
possible traffic issues on Eubanks impacting potential prospects. The Board inquired regarding any
additional problems that could affect the project timeline aside from traffic, with no additional
concerns expressed.
Discussionregarding the WEDC 2024 Annual Report.
Staff Comments
Staff provided the Board with the FY 2024-2025 Goals & Objectives for review and noted completed
projects and projects nearing completion. The Board provided feedback on long-term goals and
objectives they would like to see in FY 2025-026. Items discussed included .Downtown
Revitalization & Expansion, 544 Gateway Addition, Regency Business Park, Highway 78
Developments, and Expanding/Promoting BRE and Workforce Programs. Staff will bring back the
DC 2024 Annual Report for final Board review in March, with a'presentation to the City Council
to follow.
S3: Discussion'' regarding ICSC.
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Staff Comments
Staff shared the 202`5 ICSC Las Vegas schedule with the Board and noted that two registrations were --
purchased for whichever ,Board Members would attend. The Board began their discussion by
considering who should attend ICSC events and their purpose at these events. The Board then
discussed who will attend this year's ICSC Las Vegas event in May and agreed that one board
member should attend.
S . Staff report: WEDC Property Update, Temporary Access Agreements, o o n Parking,
Engineering e o , Upcoming Eve ts, and WEDC Activities/Programs.
Staff Comments
Staff referred the Board to the Agenda Report provided in the packet for all updates related to WEDC
Property Updates, - Temporary Access Agreements, Downtown Parking, Engineering Report,
Upcoming Events, and WEDC Activities/Programs. Staff discussed the progress on 544 Gateway
Addition, Brown & 78, Hwy 78 TxDOT Improvements, Jackson Ave Parking, and the Feasibility
Study. Regarding the installation of irrigation and sod related to the Hwy 78 TxDOT Improvements,
staff noted that bids received were discussed with the Board President before proceeding with a
contract. Staff noted a 126.87% increase in sales tax reporting from the Texas State Comptroller's
Office for the month of February due to a one-time adjustment from a single user.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Recessed into Closed Session at'8:41 a.m, in compliance with Section 551.001 et. seq. Texas Government
Code, to wit:
Sec. 551.072. DELIBERATION REGARDING A V CLOSED E .
FS1. Consider te sale or acquisition of properties located at Brown/Eubanks,544/Coo er,
FM /Sane , Jackson/Oak, Regency/Steel, and State Hwy 78/Brown.
Sec. 551.074. PERSONNEL MATTERS; CLOSED
See. 551.087. DELIBERATION REGARDINGECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS;
CLOSED MEETING.
2. Deliberation regarding commercial or financial information that the WEDC has receive
from a business prospect and to discuss the offer of incentives for Projects: 2 21-4 , 2021- c,
2022-1b, 2 22-1c, 2 23-c, 2 2-2d, 2023-1 la, 2 23-11 , 2 2 -2 , 2- e,;2 2 -a, 2 24-7a,
2 2 -7 , 2024-7e, 24- a, 2 -8 2 c, 2 2 -8 , 2 24-9b, 24-9c, 2 2 - " , 24- e,
2 2' -9, 2 24-0a, 2 -1 , 2 -1 c, 2 4-11a, 2024-11b, 2 24-1c, 2024-11d, 224-11e,
2 2-2, 2024-12b, 2 24-2c,2025-a, 2025-1b, 2 2-, 2 5-1 , 2 25-e, 2 2-1f, 2 -2a,
2 25 2b, 2 25-2c, 2 252 , 2025-2e,;and 2 25-2f.
RECONVENE T N SESSION
Take any action as a result of the Executive Session.
President Dawkins reconvened into Open Session at 9:31 a.m.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The Board requested a Staffing and Compensation Committee meeting to be scheduled for 317125 at 10:00
a.m in the WEDC. Conference Room. Notice of Quorum will be posted 72 hours in advance:
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, President Dawkins adjourned the WEDC Board meeting at 9:33 a.m.
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Demond Dawkins, President
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