03-11-2026 (WEDC) Minutes Special CalledMinutes
Wylie`, Corporation
Board of Directors Special lXMeeting
March 11, 2026 — 7:30 A.1 ;
T I C:' Offices -- Conference Room
250 S Hwy 7 -- Wylie, TX 75098
CALL TO ORDER
. rrritrunce the presence ofa Quorum
President Blake 13r ninstool called the meeting to order at 7:35 a.m. Board Members present were Harold Smith,
Melisa Whitehead, Alan Clayton, and Demand Dawkins:
-C fficio Member, City Manager Brent Parker was present.
DC staff present included Executive Director Jason Greiner, Assistant Director l a hael Hermes, BRE,,
Director Angel Wygant, and Economic Development Coordinator Christy Stewart.
INVOCATION PLEDGE ` ALLEGIANCE
Angel Wygant gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMIMTS
With no citi zn participation, President 1 rin nstool moved to the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the WE, D(' for rd cif ` ire tors an
will he enacted by one motion, There will not be a ,separate discussion of these iteins. tf discussion is desired,
that item will be r emoveti fto r the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
A. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the February 18,2026, Regular Meeting of
the WE DC Board of Directors.
B. Consider and act upon approval of February 2026 WEDC Treasurer's Report.
Board Action
A motion was made by Melisa Whitehead, seconded by Harold Smith, to approve the Consent Agenda
as presented. A vote was taken, and the motion passed -0,
Board Member Demand Dawkins arrived after the Consent Agenda at 7:37 a.m.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon a contract between WEDC and The Detail Coach,
Discussion
Staff introduced Aaron Fanner with The Retail Coach, who gave a brief presentation regarding changes,
outreach efforts, new conferences they are attending; site marketing, and communication with property
owners. Additionally, he explained what was included in the -month renewal, Staff shared some of
the success stories that the VVEDC has had with The detail Coach and discussed the work they've done
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behind the scenes, communicating with retailers, traveling to trade shows, marketing our sites, and
providing all our flyers with graphics.
Board Action
X —motion was made by Alan Dayton, seconded by Melisa Whitehead, to award a contract to The Retail
Coach in the amount of $30,000 and further authorize the Executive Director to execute any and all
necessary documents. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 5-0.
Ex-Officio Member, Mayor Porter, arrived during Regular Agenda Item I at 7:46 a.m.
2. Consider and act upon Resolution No. 2026-01(R) between the WEDC and Government Capital
Corporation.
1) Dis
Is—cussion
Staff reminded the Board that the WEDC began evaluating options to borrow additional funds to
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included in the loan amount.
Board Action
A motion was made by Harold Smith, seconded by Demond Dawkins, to approve Resolution 2026-
01(R) between the WEDC and Government Capital Corporation. A vote was taken, and the motion
passed 5-0.
3. Consider and act upon FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments.
Discussion
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Board Action
A motion was made by Demond Dawkins, seconded by Melisa VIliftehead, to approve the FY 2025-
2026 Budget Amendments, A vote was taken, and the motion passed 5-0.
4, Consider and act upon issues surrounding the 2025 WEDC Annual Report,
Discussion
Staff presented the proposed 2025 WEDC Annual Report to the Board. As per the WEDC Bylaws,
the WEDC must present an annual report to the Wylie City Council no later than April 11 of each
year. The report must include, but is not limited to, a review of all expenditures made by the Board,
a review of accomplishments, and a review of activities other than direct economic development.
Once approved, the final report will be presented to the Wylie City Council on March 24, 2026.
Staff discussed the full proposed Annual Report for the Board's review and approval. Staff then
discussed the 2026 WEDC Goals and Objectives included within the Annual Report,
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Board Action
A motion was made by Alan Dayton, seconded by Harold Smith, to approve the 2125 ,Annual Report
with modifications and present the same to the Wylie City Council for their review: A vote was taken,
and the motion passed _0
DISCUSSION ITEMS
SL Discussion and updates from WEDCCommittees.
Discussion
Staff opened the discussion by sharing that the Strategic Planning Committee had met several times,
most recently on February 2 1h, to review the WEDC Goals and Objectives. Staff noted that emails will
be going out soon to schedule meetings for the Budget, Finance, and Audit Committee ittc d the
Committee for Business Retention and Expansion.
S2. Staff report. WEDC Property Update, Temporary Access Agreements, Downtown
Parking, Engineering Report, Upcoming Events, and WEDC Activities/Programs.
Discussion
Staff referred the Board d 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 noted that Lot 2 of 544 Ga eway/S. C D is planning to
close next month, Cooper Plaza is wrapping up design and engineering, with a walk-through scheduled
for 3/262n d the Atria s Gas Main. Extension is anticipated to be completed on"411712 . Regarding
BRE, staff shared that the Wylie ISD business Symposium, taking place today, will feature local
business representatives, including Demond Dawkins, as speakers, and will have over 200 students in
attendance. Staff noted that the Office Manager Position has been posted, and the first round o
interviews will take place next week, Staff shared updates on the ICSC Red River and TEf C Winter
Conference: Additionally, staff reviewed Board availability to attend upcoming ng events.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Recessed into Closed Session.. at 8:38 am. in compliance with Section 551.001, et. seq. Texas Government Code,
to wit:
Sec. 551.071. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY; CLOSED MEETING.
Sec. 551.072. DELIBERATION REGARDING REALPROPE ', CLOSED ETING
ES1 Consider the sale or acquisition of properties located at Ballard/Brown, Brown/Eubanks, FIVI
5441C;ooper, FM 544/Sanden, FM 1378i rosy , EM 1378 ark, Jackson/Oak, Regency/Steel, State
Hwy 7 / Janis, State Hwy 78 allar°d, State ro n, State Hwy 78 ey e , and State
Hwy 781Syview:
Sec. 551.074. PERSONNEL MATTERS; CLOSED MEETING.
Sec. 551.087. DELIBERATION REGARDINGECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS;
CLOSED SE ETI Cam.
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2, Deliberation regarding commercial or financial information that the WEDC has received from
business prospect and to discuss the offer of incentive for 2 21-11 , 2022-10c, 2022-10d, 20- ,
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Board Member Demond Dawkins left the tin before reconvening into Open Session.
Take any action as a result of the Executive Session.
President Brininstool reconvened into Open Session at :15 a.m., and the Board took the following action as a
result of ExecutiveSession:
ar l Action
A motion was made by Melisa Whitehead, seconded by Alan Dayton, to authorize the WEDC to enter into a
performance Agreement with Project ` 024-12c in an amount not to exceed $350,000. A. vote was taken, and the
motion passed 4-0.
PerformanceBoard Action
A -votion was made bvMelisa Whitehead, seconded bY Harold Smith, to authorize the purchase of WESTGATE
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necessary to effectuate the transaction. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 4-0.
A motion was made by Alan Dayton, seconded by Melisa Whitehead, to authorize the WEDC to enter into a
Board Action
There were no Items requested for inclusion on future agendas.
Withno Rather business, President Brininstool adjourned the WEDC Board meeting at 9:17 a.m.
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