Public Comments - Citizens who desire to address the Corporation making either general comments (i.e., matters not on the agenda) or regarding matters on the agenda will be received at this time. Citizens desiring to make comments must register with the Corporation prior to the meeting being called to order. The number of speakers will be limited to the first ten (10) speakers and each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. Discussion by directors regarding matters on the agenda will only be made at the time the subject is scheduled for consideration. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Corporation may respond to a general comment by (1) responding with a statement of specific factual information or (2) recite the Corporation’s existing policy on that issue. The Corporation may also direct the person making the general comment to visit with staff about the issue, or the Corporation may offer to place the item on the agenda for discussion at a future meeting.
Review and discuss business assistance program for: a) Strategic Implementation Plan opportunity areas b) Impact fee considerations
Consider and take possible action regarding standard “Announcements” language to be included in Agendas
Review, consideration, and possible action to amend language regarding legal services for the Corporation in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Administrative Services Agreement
Review, consideration and possible action on commercial site selection and development services by Site Location Partnership
8. Executive Session a) Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, deliberate the employment of the Economic Development Coordinator. b) Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. 9. Take action, as necessary, on items discussed in Executive Session
Discuss, consideration and possible action on staff working location, future meetings space, dates, and location migration – overview
Review, consideration and possible action on proposal for marketing services from Slate Communications: a) Discuss marketing strategy and current advertisements b) Review current work from Slate Communications c) Possible action on proposal from Slate Communications
Consideration and action on financials and payables for the Corporation for the periods ending August 31, 2022.
Economic development report: Briefings or updates may be provided regarding City and Economic Development projects and programs, certificates of occupancy, conferences and meetings attended, upcoming meetings and events, business contacts and announcements, economic indicators, and administrative items a) Director update b) Economic Development Coordinator departure and search c) Website and branding development – update d) Holiday decorating services – update e) Texas Heritage Parkway monument sign – update f) Retail site consulting services – update g) Innovative hub – update h) Annual chamber events potential RFP and contract sample i) Business retention and expansion j) Broadband Master Plan implementation status – update k) Landscaping of EDC properties and City of Fulshear contract – overview l) TML Hyatt Lost Pines Travel booked for Board Members November 16-17 m) Fort Bend EDC – Partnership (A)Houston Exponential Launch Sugarland Thursday, September 29th HCSS Sugarland (B) Site Selection Tour October 25th -27th (C) Legislative Session Austin November 16th – November 18th (D)Economix Site Selection Columbus, OH December 5th -8th n) Corporation attorney update
Future agenda items -The Board of Directors of the Corporation will have the opportunity to inquire about subjects for which notice has not been given but which individual members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation wish to place on the agenda for a subsequent meeting. At this time, only statements of specific factual information and a recitation of existing policy may be made in response to the inquiry. In accordance with Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, the only deliberation of or decision about the subject of the inquiry shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a subsequent meeting.
18. Announcements - The Board of Directors of the Corporation will have the opportunity to address items of community interest, which – as aligned with Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open Meetings Act – specifically includes (1) expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; (2) information regarding holiday schedules; (3) an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; (4) a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the Corporation; (5) information regarding an event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the Corporation that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation; and, (6) announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the City of Fulshear that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. 19. Adjournment
Oct 17, 2022 Economic Development Corporation
Public Comments - Citizens who desire to address the Corporation making either general comments (i.e., matters not on the agenda) or regarding matters on the agenda will be received at this time. Citizens desiring to make comments must register with the Corporation prior to the meeting being called to order. The number of speakers will be limited to the first ten (10) speakers and each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. Discussion by directors regarding matters on the agenda will only be made at the time the subject is scheduled for consideration. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Corporation may respond to a general comment by (1) responding with a statement of specific factual information or (2) recite the Corporation’s existing policy on that issue. The Corporation may also direct the person making the general comment to visit with staff about the issue, or the Corporation may offer to place the item on the agenda for discussion at a future meeting.
Review and discuss business assistance program for: a) Strategic Implementation Plan opportunity areas b) Impact fee considerations
Consider and take possible action regarding standard “Announcements” language to be included in Agendas
Review, consideration, and possible action to amend language regarding legal services for the Corporation in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Administrative Services Agreement
Review, consideration and possible action on commercial site selection and development services by Site Location Partnership
8. Executive Session a) Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, deliberate the employment of the Economic Development Coordinator. b) Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. 9. Take action, as necessary, on items discussed in Executive Session
Discuss, consideration and possible action on staff working location, future meetings space, dates, and location migration – overview
Review, consideration and possible action on proposal for marketing services from Slate Communications: a) Discuss marketing strategy and current advertisements b) Review current work from Slate Communications c) Possible action on proposal from Slate Communications
Consideration and action on financials and payables for the Corporation for the periods ending August 31, 2022.
Economic development report: Briefings or updates may be provided regarding City and Economic Development projects and programs, certificates of occupancy, conferences and meetings attended, upcoming meetings and events, business contacts and announcements, economic indicators, and administrative items a) Director update b) Economic Development Coordinator departure and search c) Website and branding development – update d) Holiday decorating services – update e) Texas Heritage Parkway monument sign – update f) Retail site consulting services – update g) Innovative hub – update h) Annual chamber events potential RFP and contract sample i) Business retention and expansion j) Broadband Master Plan implementation status – update k) Landscaping of EDC properties and City of Fulshear contract – overview l) TML Hyatt Lost Pines Travel booked for Board Members November 16-17 m) Fort Bend EDC – Partnership (A)Houston Exponential Launch Sugarland Thursday, September 29th HCSS Sugarland (B) Site Selection Tour October 25th -27th (C) Legislative Session Austin November 16th – November 18th (D)Economix Site Selection Columbus, OH December 5th -8th n) Corporation attorney update
Future agenda items -The Board of Directors of the Corporation will have the opportunity to inquire about subjects for which notice has not been given but which individual members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation wish to place on the agenda for a subsequent meeting. At this time, only statements of specific factual information and a recitation of existing policy may be made in response to the inquiry. In accordance with Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, the only deliberation of or decision about the subject of the inquiry shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a subsequent meeting.
18. Announcements - The Board of Directors of the Corporation will have the opportunity to address items of community interest, which – as aligned with Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open Meetings Act – specifically includes (1) expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; (2) information regarding holiday schedules; (3) an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; (4) a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the Corporation; (5) information regarding an event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the Corporation that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation; and, (6) announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the City of Fulshear that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. 19. Adjournment