08-17-2022 (WEDC) MinutesMinutes
Wylie
Economic
Board of Directors Meeting
August 17, 2022 — 8:30 A.M.
WEDC Offices — Conference Room
250 S Hwy 78Wylie, TX 7509
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum
President Demond Dawkins called the meeting to order at 8:36 a.m. Board Members present were Melisa
Whitehead, Gino Mulliqi, Tim Gilchrist, and Blake Brininstool,
Ex-Officio Member Mayor Matthew Porter was present. Ex-Officio Member City Manager Brent Parker arrived
at 8:38 a.m.
WEDC staff present included Executive Director Jason Greiner, BRE Director Angel Wygant, Senior Assistant
Rachael Hermes, and Administrative Assistant Marissa Butts.
LWOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Dawkins gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS O_ NON -AGENDA I S
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. There 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 approval of Minutes fromthe July 20,2022 Regular Meeting of the WEDC
Board of Directors.
B. Consider and act upon approval oft the July 2022 WEDC Treasurer's Report.
Board Action
A motion was made by Melisa Whitehead, seconded by Blake Brininstool, to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 5-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
. Tabled on 7-20-2
Remove from table and consider
Board Action
A motion was made by Gino Mulliqi, seconded by Melisa Whitehead, to remove this'ltetn from table.
A vote was taken, and the motion passed 5-0.
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Consider and act upon issues surrounding the Election of Officers" for the WEDC Board o
Directors for 2022-2023.
Staff Comments
Staff noted that the Bilaws have not been undated at this time and that the attorne recommended an
changes requested by the Board. Staff then facilitated the open discussion for the Board to begin the
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and position, he cannot hold the title of Treasurer. The Board elected each officer by voting for each
[wsition starting fromrr officer position going down.
Board Action
A motion was made by Tim Gilchrist, seconded by Melisa Whitehead, to elect Demond Dawkins as
President. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 3-2 with Gino Mulliqi and Blake Brininstool voting
against. A motion was made by Gino Mulliqi, seconded by Blake Brininstool, to elect Gino Mulliqi as
Vice President. A vote was taken, and the motion was denied 2-3 with Demond Dawkins, Melisa
Whitehead, and Tim Gilchrist voting against. A motion was made by Tim Gilchrist, seconded by Melisa
Whitehead, to elect Melisa Whitehead as Vice President. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 3-2
with Gino Mulliqi and Blake Brininstool voting against. A motion was made by Tim Gilchrist, seconded
by Melisa Whitehead, to elect Gino Mulliqi as Secretary. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 4-1
with Gino Mulliqi voting against. A motion was made by Blake Brininstool, seconded by Melisa
Whitehead, to elect Tim Gilchrist as Treasurer. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 4-1 with Gino
Mulliqi voting against.
. Tabled from 7-2 -22
Remove from table and consider
Board Action
A motion was made by Gino Mulliqi, seconded by Melisa Whitehead, to remove this Item from table.
A vote was taken, and the motion passed 5-0.
Consider and act upon the establishment of a Regular Meeting Date and Time forte WEDC
Board of Directors fort -2 23.
Staff Comments
The Board discussed and agreed that the current official set time at 7:30 a.m. works the best for Board
member attendance. Both Ex -Of icio Members Mayor Matthew Porter and City Manager Brent Parker
confirmed that the 7:30 a.m. meeting time would not affect their ability to attend the WEDC Regular
Board meetings.
Board Action
A motion was made by Gino Mulliqi, seconded by Blake Brininstool, to keep the current established
regular meeting date and time currently set for the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. for
2022-2023. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 5-0.
3. Consider and act upon Agreement for Professional Services between WEDC and Viniley-Horn
and Associates, Inc.
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Staff Comments
Staff discussed that this approval expedites the next steps in the process of the FM 544 Gateway
development and noted that the preliminary plat that had been previously drawn up has caused some
issues and will need an engineer to assist. Staff noted that the original bid for Kimley- orn is in the
amount of $73,000. However, approval of this Agreement may be made in the amount of $53,000, as
20,000 of hourly submittals is already accounted for in the engineering budget for FY 22-23. Staff
confirmed that Kimley-Horn has already had preliminary meetings with the city and will be able to start
work quickly.
Board Action
A motion was made by Gino Mulliqi, seconded by Tim Gilchrist, to approve an Agreement for
Professional Services between WEDC and Kimley-Horn in the amount of $53,000 and further authorize
the Executive Director to execute any and all necessary documents. A vote was taken, and the motion
passed 5-0.
4. Consider and act upon issues surrounding the disposition of WEDC propertylocated at 200
Brown.
Staff Comments
Staff referred to the Agenda Report regarding the disposition of WEDC property located at 200 W.
Brown. Staff noted that this demolition was not a budgeted expense but was added to the Budget
Amendment.
Board Action
A motion was made by Tim Gilchrist, seconded by Blake Brininstool, to award a contract to Zachary
Construction Services in the amount of $10,000 and further authorize the Executive Director to execute
any and all necessary documents. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 5-0.
. Consider and act upon FY 2021-2022e e e s.
Staff Comments
Staff discussed the proposed FY 2021-2022 Budget Amendments which include the receipt of bank note
proceeds from the Series 2022 Loan, principal and interest payments for the Series 2022 Loan, and land
acquisition and engineering expenses previously authorized by the Board.
Board Action
A motion was made by 'Blake Brininstool, seconded by Melisa Whitehead, to approve the FY 2021-
2022 Budget Amendments. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 5-0.
DISCUSSION S
S1. Staff report,'WEDC Property Update, Downtown Parking, 'Engineering Report, Upcoming
Events, 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, downtown parking, engineering reports, upcoming events, and WEDC
activities/programs. The Board inquired about road closures due to the water line relocation on State
Hwy 78 & Brown. Staff clarified that one of the lanes might be impacted, but efforts will be made to
accommodate businesses' schedules. The cost to haul off contaminated dirt from State Hwy 78 & Brown
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will be confirmed by staff. Calendar invites will be sent out to Board members interested in attending
the Sales Tax Workshop on September 161h and Manufacturing Day tours.
EXECUTrVE SESSION
Recessed into Closed Session at 9:38 a.m. in compliance with Section 551.001, et. seq. Texas GovernmentCode,
to wit:
See. 551.072. EL E I N REGARDING REAL _ PROPERTY; CLOSED
S. Consider the sale or acquisition of properties located at Ballard/Brown, Brown/Eubanks, FM
7 r er, F /Cooper, FM 544/Sanden, Jackson/Oak, State Hwy 78/Alunis, and State Hwy
78/Brown.
Seca 55.07. DELIBERATION REGARDINGECONOMIC T NEGOTIATIONS;
CLOSED G.
Deliberationregarding commercial or financial information that te WEDC has received from a
business prospect and to discuss the offer of incentives forProjects: 2 2 -1 , -2 , 20 1- ,
' -a, 202-, 2 21-c, 202- a, 2 21-9, 2-9e, 22-, 2 -a, 2-, 1-2 ,
-1a, 20-7a, 2-7 , and 2 2-7.
RECONVENE SESSION
Take any action as a result of the Executive Session.
President Dawkins reconvened into Open Session at 10.53 a.m.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Board Member'Gino Mulligi requested adding a future agenda item to consider the addition of two more Board
Members to serve as alternates. The alternates would attend meetings and fill in to vote for any Board Member
that is not present to do so themselves.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, President Dawkins adjourned the WEDC Board meeting at 10:56 a.m.
e o d Dawkins, President
ATT7'
Jason Greiner, Execu iecto