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09-07-2006 (WEDC) Minutes Minutes Wylie Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, September 7, 2006—6:00 A.M. Inwood National Bank—Conference Room 200 South Hwy. 78 —Wylie,Texas CALL TO ORDER Announce the presence of a Quorum. President Fuller called the meeting to order at 6:00 a.m. Board Members present were: John Yeager, Gary Bartow, Mitch Herzog, and Merrill Young, who left at 7:00. Staff present was Executive Director Sam Satterwhite and Administrative Assistant Gerry Harris. Others present were Mayor John Mondy. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION There being no citizen participation, President Fuller proceeded to Action Items. ACTION ITEMS ITEM NO. 1 — Consider and Act Upon Approval of the August 17, 2006 Minutes of the WEDC Board of Directors Meeting. MOTION: A motion was made by Merrill Young and seconded by Gary Bartow to approve the August 17, 2006 Minutes of the WEDC Board of Directors Meeting. The WEDC Board voted 5 — FOR and 0 — AGAINST in favor of the motion. ITEM NO. 2 — Consider and Act Upon Issues Surrounding a Loan Agreement Between the WEDC and Brad D.Jacoby and Catherine G.Jacoby. Staff reported that the WEDC has subordinated its interest in the Jacoby Loan Agreement to Amegy Bank. The deadlines have been reestablished at two and four years, respectively. Best Circuit Boards, Inc (BCB) withheld Jacoby's outstanding debt to the WEDC of $147,649 from the sale of the building and land. The $147,649 has been escrowed by BCB and will be returned to Jacoby should the debt be forgiven, or paid to the WEDC should Jacoby be declared in default. Through negotiations surrounding the $147,649, staff was able to discuss in more detail issues surrounding Building Two and the Moulding Associates (MAI) expansion. Staff is WEDC—Minutes September 7, 2006 Page 2 of 3 confident that Building Two will be complete within two years if not sooner. BCB is agreeable to the construction of a fire lane on BCB property for the shared use by MAI. MAI can expand by a maximum 32,000 square feet if BCB sells MAI 44' for a fire lane and parking only. MAI can, and most likely will, add 108,200 square feet should the entire property(3.2 acres)between MAI and BCB be utilized for the MAI expansion. Staff did propose the purchase of the BCB 3.2 acres by the WEDC at a market rate, and will be pursuing the WEDC purchase of the entire site to assist MAI expand, but primarily to ensure that the balance of the 3.2 acres does not remain undeveloped. Board Member Herzog commented that the WEDC should aggressively pursue the purchase of the 3.2 acres. Staff proposed that should terms be reached to purchase 3.2 acres from BCB, the WEDC release the $147,649 upon substantial progress on Building Two. Substantial progress could be identified as completion of the slab for a two-story, 40,000 square foot office building. The Board directed staff to bring back potential terms for a renegotiated Loan Agreement should there be substantial progress on the land purchase. MOTION: A motion was made by Merrill Young and seconded by Mitch Herzog authorizing staff to negotiate for the purchase of 3.2 acres from BCB in an amount not to exceed $265,000 ($1.90 per square foot). The WEDC Board voted 5 —FOR and 0—AGAINST in favor of the motion. ITEM NO. 3— Consider and Act Upon Issues Surrounding a WEDC Strategic Plan. Staff provided copies of strategic plan proposals from TIP Strategies, Angelou Economics, and Avalanche Consulting. The scope of work is very similar with project costs ranging from $60,000 - $75,000. The WEDC RFP presented broad requirements surrounding identification of existing conditions, industrial and retail target market studies, and a recommended action plan. While all proposals addressed the industrial market studies, staff indicated a lack of detail provided for a retail target market study by all consultants. Following a recommendation by staff, the Board favored the proposal presented by TIP Strategies and requested that TIP interview with the Board and provide further information surrounding a retail component within the Strategic Plan. MOTION: A motion was made by John Yeager and seconded by Merrill Young to pursue the services of TIP Strategies for strategic planning purposes. The WEDC Board voted 5 — FOR and 0 — AGAINST in favor of the motion. Note: Board Member Merrill Young departed at 7:00 a.m. WEDC—Minutes September 7, 2006 Page 3 of 3 Presentation Presentation by Mark Houser and Jeff Moore of Brown & Hofmeister, LLP. ITEM NO. 4—Consider and Act Upon Issues surrounding WEDC Legal Services. Staff reported that the WEDC began reviewing several legal firms capable of representing the WEDC as a result of concerns over potential conflicts with respect to Abernathy representing both the City of Wylie and WEDC. Of the four firms interviewed, staff indicated that Brown & Hofrneister could provide the most expertise and experience should the Board decide to make a change. Mr. Herzog and Mr. Yeager were very impressed with the credentials of Mr. Moore and Mr. Houser. Especially impressive was Mr. Moore's experience with 4A sales tax corporations. Staff recommended that the Board maintain its relationship with Abernathy based upon a proven working relationship, experience, and familiarity. President Fuller believed it was in the best interest of the WEDC to wait until all members of the Board were present to make this decision. MOTION: A motion was made by John Yeager and seconded by Mitch Herzog to table consideration of WEDC legal services. The WEDC Board voted 4 —FOR and 0—AGAINST in favor of the motion. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, President Fuller adjourned the WEDC Board meeting at 7:53 a.m. Consensus of the WEDC Board was to adjourn. Marvin Fuller, President ATTEST: Samuel D.R. Satterwhite Executive Director