05-13-2026 (WEDC) Minutes Special CalledMinutes
Wylie Economic Development Corporation
Board of Directors Special Called Meeting
May 13, 2026 — 7:30 A;M.
WEDC Offices — Conference Room
250 S Hwy 78 — Wylie, TX 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of Quorum
President Blake Brininstool called the meeting to order at 7:31 a.m, Board Members present were Harold Smith
and Melisa Whitehead.
Ex-Officio Member City Manager Brent Parker was Present.
VVEDC staff present included Executive Director Jason Greiner, Assistant Director Rachael Hennes, BRE
Director Angel Wygant, Research Analyst Marissa Butts, Economic Development Coordinator Christy Stewart,
and Office Manager Valerie Scott.
UWOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Angel Wygant gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
Ex-Officio Member Mayor Matthew Porter entered the meeting at 7:32 a.m.
With no citizen participation, President Brininstool moved to the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Consider and act upon approval of Minutes from April 15,20261, Regular Meeting of the WEDC
Board of Directors and Wylie City Council.
13. Consider and act upon approval of Minutes from April 22,2026, Special Called Meeting of the
WEDC Board*f Directors.
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Board Action
A motion
as presented. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 3-0.
Demond Dawkins entered the meeting at 7:34 am. during Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Recessed into Closed Session at 7:33 a.m. in compliance with Section 551.001, et. seq. Texas Goverriment Code,
to wit:
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Sec. 551.071. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY; CLOSED MEEMG.
See. 551.072. DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY; CLOSED ■MEETING.
Est. consider the sale oracquisition of properties located at Ballard/Brown, Brown/Eubanks, FM
544/Cooper, FM 544/Sanden, FM 1378/Brown, FM 1378/Park, Jackson/Oak, Regency/Steel,
State Hwy 78/Alanis, State Hwy 78/Ballard, State Hwy 78/Brown, State -Hwy 78/Kreymeri, and
State Hwy 78/Skyview.
See. 551.074. PERSONNEL MATTERS; CLOSED MEETING.
See. 551.087. DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS;
CLOSED MEETING.
ES2. Deliberation regarding commercial or financial information that the WEDC has received from
business prospect and to discuss the offer of incentives for Projects: 2021-11b, 2022-10c, 202
10d, 2023-1c, 2024-2d, 2024-5a, 2024-8d, 2024-12c, 20254a, 2025-4d, 2025-9a, 2025-10f, 2026-2
2026-3b, 2026-3c, 2026-3g, 2026-4a, 2026-4b, 2026-4c, 2026-4f, 2026-4g, 2026-5a, 2026-5b a
2026-5c. 1
Mayor Porter left during Executive Session at 8:30 a.m,
President Brininstool left during Executive Session at 9:13 a.m.
City Manager Brent Parker left during Executive Session at 9:17 a.m.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
Take any action as a result of the Executive Session.
Vice President Smith reconvened into Open Session at 9:25 a,m,, and the Board took the following action:
Bolrd Action
A motion was made by Melisa Whitehead, seconded by Demond Dawkins, to authorize the WEDC to
enter into a Performance Agreement with Project 2025-10f in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000, A
vote was taken, and the motion passed 3-0.
Vice President Smith then moved back to the Regular Agenda items.
%ria� AGE
1. Consider and act upon issues surrounding Sanden Boulevard.
Discussion
Staff reminded the Board that VVEDC has been working with Kimley-Horn to coordinate improvements
to Sanden Blvd. Kimley-Hom has provided an Individual Project Order (IPO) for professional and
engineering services for the Sanden Boulevard Widening. Staff provided an overview of IP0 921, as
outlined in the agenda report.
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to execute any and all necessary documents. A vote was taken, and the motion passed'3-0,
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!1ILS—Cussion
Within the 2026 Goals & Objectives, the WEDC Board has identified the need to update the concept
plans and market/sell lots at Cooper Plaza. As such, staff have solicited qualifications and pr . oposals
from select architectural firms to provide concept -level architectural and site planning services for
Cooper Plaza. Staff noted that three proposals were received and that additional information would be
time to seek additional clarification on eaeb
proposal so the item can be brought back to the Board for consideration next month.
Board Action
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3. Consider and act upon a Professional Services Proposal between the WEDC and Pettit & Ayala
Consulting.
Discussion
Staff discussed re-engaging Pettit & Ayala Consulting, formerly David Pettit Economic Development
(DPED) for professional economic development services related to the creation of a Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ). Staff reviewed potential areas for future consideration, including
Downtown and the South Ballard Overlay, and discussed bow TIRZ funding could support
redevelopment, infrastructure improvements, and economic development initiatives. Staff noted that the
proposed service fee is a lump sum of $40 ' 000 per TIRZ created, and that the City Council would
ultimately determine TIRZ boundaries as part of their future planning and budget discussions.
Board Action
awicia jeconded bv Melisa Whitehead to approve a Professional
Director to execute any and all necessary documents. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 3 -0
4. Consider and act upon a naming proposal at the Collin College Wylie Campus Career Technical
Education Building.
Discussion
Staff discussed WEDCs continued partnership and support of Career and Technical Education
initiatives, including previous partnerships, such as the Small Business Center naminv, at the Smith
Public Library. Staff reviewed WEDC's longstanding involvement in helping bring the Collin College
campus to Wylie and discussed a proposed partnership opportunity for naming rights to a first -floor
classroom within the new Collin College Wylie Campus CTE Building, with payments structured over
a three-year period for a five-year term and renewal options.
Board Action
A motion was made by Melisa Whitehead, seconded by Demond Dawkins, to approve a naming
proposal at the Collin College Wylie Campus Career Technical Education Building in the amount of
$30,000 and authorize the Executive Director to execute any and all necessary documents. A vote was
taken, and the motion passed 3-0.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
WIMPIM"TOR "WO W4 "M 0 S! &*
met to discuss partnership opportunities and coordination efforts to support the transition
responsibilities from BRE Director Angel Wygant to EDC Coordinator Christy Stewaarit St=ff al� t
discussed the need for an additional Budget, Finance, and s. dit 6immitee meeting -orior to the : Jul -
1. R 11ft
With the necessary timeline discussed in DSI, the Budget, Finance and Audit Committee agree toa
meeting on June l2th at 12 p.m. to review the budget prior to the June WEDC Board Meeting. Staff
noted that a calendar invite will be sent to the Committee.
DS3. Staff report: WEDC Property Update, Temporary Access Agreements, Downtown Parking,
Engineering Report, Upcoming Events, and WEDC Activities/Programs.
7 eager -VT ay Road *pening Ceremony and welcomecrT alerie Scott to the tearn. Staff report
that sales tax revenues were up 1.50% in May. Staff also shared upcoming event reminders, including
Angel Wygant's retirement celebration, Chamber events, Board and Commission interviews, the
Wornen's Conference, and the In -Sync Gala.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Items requested for inclusion on future agendas.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, President Brininstool adjourned the WEDC Board meeting at 9.54 a.m.
Wifth, Vice President