01-21-2026 (WEDC) MinutesEconomicMinutes
Wylie r Corporation
Board of r ctors Regular Meeting
January 21, 2026 -- 7:31 A.A
WEDC Offices ces — Conference Room
250 Hwy 7 — Wylie,'FX 75098
Announce the presence af `a Quorum
President Blake Brininstool called the tweeting to order at'7:34 a,m. Board Members present were Vice President
Harold Smith, Mel sa Whitehead, and Alan Dayton, Demand Dawkins arrived at 7:35 a.m. prior to the
invocation.
E C. f icio Members, Mayor Matthew Porter and City Manager Brent barker, were present.
crEI C staff present included Executive Director Jason Greiner, Assistant Director Rachael Hermes, BRE
Director Angel Wygant, research Analyst Marissa Butts, and Economic Development Coordinator Christy
Stew
INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Brininstool led the Pledge ofAllegiance, and Demond Dawkins n gave the invocation.
COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
With no citizen participation, President Brininstool moved to the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the WEDC Board of i ectors and
will be enacted by one motion, There will not be a separate discussion of these items. Ifdiscussion is desired,
that item will be removedfrom the C Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
A. Consider der and act upon approval of the Minutes from the December t , i 2 , Regular Meeting of
e WEDC Board of Directors.
B. Consider and act upon a p oval of December 2025 WEDC Treasurer's Report.
Board Action
A motion was made by i emond Dawkins, seconded nded by Harold l Smith, to approve the Consent Agenda
as presented. A vote was taken, and the motion passed -0.
President Brininstool moved to the Discussion items.
DISCUSSION ffEMS
t. Discussion regarding architectural services at Hwy 78 & Brown.
Discussion
Staff opened the discussion regarding Cooper Plaza and the possibility of connecting the mixed -use
development to Downtown "Wylie. Staff shared a draft Request for Qualifications/Proposal for
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architectural concept design services. The scope of services would include concept site plan options for
an office or cowor ing building totaling 20,000 to 25,000 square feet of leasable slake on lot six, with
one- andtwo-building configurations and interconnectivity to lots two through five and lot seven. Staff
discussed options for the site's marketing plan. Staff discussed the need for guidance regarding order of
operations; The Board expressed interest in moving forward with an RFQ/RFP for arcliftecturalservices
for Cooper Plaza.
S2. Discussion regarding pond maintenance services at Hwy 78 & Brown.
Discussion
opened the discussion with information regarding the routine maintenance, sport fish stocking,
and fountain options for the detention pond at Hwy 78 & Brown. Mayor Porter noted that, due to
ongoing nearby construction, fish stocking may need to be put on hold until construction is complete.
Staff discussed using fish for tugeted mosquito and algae control; if algae are not controlled, the pond
would require dredging sooner. which could be costly. Staffand Board shared concerns ablaut a fountain
d expressed no interest in adding one at this time. The Board suggested having an on -call option for
the pond maintenance in the event of emergencies. Staff advised that they are waiting for final feedback
from the maintenance company regarding emergency visits,
S . Discussion, regarding ICSC Events.
Discussion
Staff opened the discussion regarding ICSC; Las Vegas in May 2026. Staff noted that hotel rooms are
booked, and flights roust be purchased as soon as passible, The Board discussed which members would
attend, with Vice President Smith and Melisa Whitehead committed to attend in 202&
S $ Discussion and updates from C Committees.
Discussion'
Staff opened the discussion by sharing that the Strategic Planning Committee Meeting has met, and a
Budget, Finance, and .Audit Committee Meeting is scheduled for later this month. Staff" discussed. the
Strategic Planning Committee's review of the 2026 goals and Objectives, which include
Downtown/liwy78 Revitalization and Expansion, Longer -Term Downtown Revitalization and
Expansion; FM 544 developments, Hwy ?S Developments, and Business; Retention, -Workforce
Entrepreneurship Support. President Brininstool noted the Strategic Planning Committee's goal of
prioritizing what can be accomplished within the next 12 months and prioritizing it accordingly. Staff
discussed the Additional Initiatives Identified, noting that they are necessary to accomplish many of the
stated. goals. Board Member Dawkins asked. City Manager Parker to share concerns related to the City
as they may relate to WFDC Goals and Objectives. City Manager Parker discussed a variety of
initiatives, including the desire to see the top five goals accomplished, to erasure that the City of Wylie
is seen as developer -friendly, to bring business to Wylie, and to hold a joint discussion between the City
Council and WEDC Board regarding the city's ,goals. Staff` discussed the investments made i
engineering and infrastructure that will enable projects to come to fruition, driving revenue growth and
increased taxable value.
S. Staff report: WEDC Property Update, Temporary Access Agreements, s, owntown
Parking, Engineering Report,Upcoming Events, and WEDC Activities/Programs.
Discussion
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
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Events, and WEDC Activities/Programs. Staff noted that the Atrmos Gas Main Extension construction
will begirt on January 26, 2026. Regarding BR;, staff shared that more companies are reaching out for
training and workforce development needs. Staff discussed upcoming WEDC Board Meeting dates and
potential conflicts to gauge interest in rescheduling any meetings. ngs. The Board agreed to reschedule the
March ,, " Board meeting to March l Ith and the May meting to May 131h. Staff noted a 1.62 r'o
increase in sales tax revenges for January and a 3,14�'� increase so far this year.
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Recessed. into Mused. Session at 8:27 am. in compliance with Section 55 1.01, et. sect: Texas Government Code,
to wit:
Sec. 551.071.. CONSULTATION `i ATTORNEY; CLOSED EET G.
Sees. 551.072. DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY; Y; CLOSED TA T
ESL Consider the sale or acquisition of properties located at Ballard/Brown, Brown/Eubanks
544/Coo er, EM S /S in en Jackson/Oak, RRegency/Steel, Mate Hwy 7 / tan s, State Hwy
78/Birmingham, State Hwy 7 1 ro n, State Hwy 78 ey er and Mate Hwy 78/Skyview.
See. 551.074.. S0NNES1 CLOSED T deb
Sec. 551.087. DELIBERATION RE GARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPME NT NEGOTIATIONS;
CLOSED E'T C.
E 2; Deliberation regarding commercial or financial information that the WEDC has received from a
business prospect and to discuss the offer of incentives for Projects: 2 22-t b, 2 22-1 , 2 23-
le, 2123-21, 204-Sa, 2 2 12 ., 2112 -4a, 202542025-8i, 2 2 - b, 2025-9d, 2 2 -1 c, 202 -
1 , 2 2 -11g, 2 2 -11h, 202 -11 , 2 2 -12 , 2 2 -12e, 2 2S-12f, 2025-12g 2 2 #12 , 24 2
12 2 25-1 , 202 12 202 1a, 2 2h-1 , and 202 1 .
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Take Garay, action as a result of recuti°v �SSession.
President B ininst iol reconvened into Open Session at :50 a.m. and moved to consider Regular Agenda hewn
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REGULARAGENDA
1. Consider and act capon lease of WEDC office space.
Discussion
Staff reminded the Board that the W l DC has leased mice space at 250 S> Highway 78 since 2010.
Staff" stated that the lease renewal is up can January 31, 2026, and shared a copy of the proposed th e -
year lease.
hard Action
A motion was made by Demond Dawkins, :seconded by Alan Dayton, to authorize a 36-month
Commercial lease between the WEDC and Wylie Industrial Court, Ltd. For the lease of office space at
250 S. Highway 78, Wylie, Texas. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 5- .
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The Board took the following actions as a result of Executive Session:
BoardAction
A motion was made by Demand Dawkins, , seconded by Melisa Whitehead, to authorize the W EDC to
enter into a Performance Agreement with Project 2025- i in an amount not to exceed $25,000. A vote
was taken, and the motion Passed 5-0,
Board Action
motion was made by Alan Dayton, seconded ky T emond Dawkins, to authorize the W DC" to enter
into a Performance Agreement with Project 2 I25-4d in an amount not to exceed 0,000. A vote was
taken, and the motion Passed 5- i
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Items requested for inclusion on fixture agendas.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further lousiness, President l rininstool adjourned the WEDC Board meeting at 9:53 am.
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