1. Call meeting to order, call of roll of Directors, and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2. Consider approval of Minutes of Annual Meeting of September 28, 2010.
Discussion of potential new projects of the Corporation, including: (a) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Stafford Economic Development Corporation approving as a project of the Corporation, the expenditure of funds for an individual, corporation or business to market and promote the City of Stafford to businesses and to research, locate and recruit companies to locate new businesses in the City of Stafford, Texas or expand existing businesses in the City of Stafford and related expenditures and setting a public hearing; (b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Stafford Economic Development Corporation approving as a project of the Corporation, certain open space improvements in the City of Stafford, Texas that enhance the streets and roadways of the City of Stafford including banners, poles, lighting and landscaping; promote entertainment, tourism, conventions and events; promote new or expanded business development; related expenditures; and setting a public hearing; and (c) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 3(a) – 3(b).
Discussion of potential new projects of the Corporation, including: (a) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Stafford Economic Development Corporation approving as a project of the Corporation, the expenditure of funds for an individual, corporation or business to market and promote the City of Stafford to businesses and to research, locate and recruit companies to locate new businesses in the City of Stafford, Texas or expand existing businesses in the City of Stafford and related expenditures and setting a public hearing; (b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Stafford Economic Development Corporation approving as a project of the Corporation, certain open space improvements in the City of Stafford, Texas that enhance the streets and roadways of the City of Stafford including banners, poles, lighting and landscaping; promote entertainment, tourism, conventions and events; promote new or expanded business development; related expenditures; and setting a public hearing; and (c) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 3(a) – 3(b).
4. (a) Discussion of the date and time for regular meetings of the Board of Directors for November 2010 and December 2010; and (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 4(a).
Discussion of financial matters of the Corporation, including: (a) Presentation of financial statements and monthly invoices; (b) Report from Investment Committee; SEDC Page 2 of 3 October 26, 2010 (c) Annual review of Corporation’s Investment Policy; and d) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 5(a) – 5(c).
Discussion of matters pertaining to the Stafford Centre Project, including: (a) Report by Bryan Blaum, President of FMsquared, on event schedule, marketing plans and productions, including recommendations related to future International Festival of Fort Bend events; (b) Plans for Tree Lighting Ceremony; and (c) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 6(a) – 6(b).
Discussion of the US 90A Improvement Project, including: (a) Progress report on the US 90A Improvement Project and anticipated completion date; and (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 7(a).
Discussion of the US 59 Open Space Improvement Project, including: (a) Progress report on the US 59 Enhancement Project including the lighting and name of City on both sides of the monuments; and (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 8(a).
9. To hold an executive session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, consultation with attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation and on appropriate items on the agenda that fall within the attorney-client privilege relationship; and Section 551.072, regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. 10. Consideration of appropriate action, if any, on matters discussed in executive session. 11. Hear requests from Board members for future agenda items. 12. Adjournment
1. Call meeting to order, call of roll of Directors, and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2. Consider approval of Minutes of Annual Meeting of September 28, 2010.
Discussion of potential new projects of the Corporation, including: (a) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Stafford Economic Development Corporation approving as a project of the Corporation, the expenditure of funds for an individual, corporation or business to market and promote the City of Stafford to businesses and to research, locate and recruit companies to locate new businesses in the City of Stafford, Texas or expand existing businesses in the City of Stafford and related expenditures and setting a public hearing; (b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Stafford Economic Development Corporation approving as a project of the Corporation, certain open space improvements in the City of Stafford, Texas that enhance the streets and roadways of the City of Stafford including banners, poles, lighting and landscaping; promote entertainment, tourism, conventions and events; promote new or expanded business development; related expenditures; and setting a public hearing; and (c) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 3(a) – 3(b).
Discussion of potential new projects of the Corporation, including: (a) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Stafford Economic Development Corporation approving as a project of the Corporation, the expenditure of funds for an individual, corporation or business to market and promote the City of Stafford to businesses and to research, locate and recruit companies to locate new businesses in the City of Stafford, Texas or expand existing businesses in the City of Stafford and related expenditures and setting a public hearing; (b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Stafford Economic Development Corporation approving as a project of the Corporation, certain open space improvements in the City of Stafford, Texas that enhance the streets and roadways of the City of Stafford including banners, poles, lighting and landscaping; promote entertainment, tourism, conventions and events; promote new or expanded business development; related expenditures; and setting a public hearing; and (c) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 3(a) – 3(b).
4. (a) Discussion of the date and time for regular meetings of the Board of Directors for November 2010 and December 2010; and (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 4(a).
Discussion of financial matters of the Corporation, including: (a) Presentation of financial statements and monthly invoices; (b) Report from Investment Committee; SEDC Page 2 of 3 October 26, 2010 (c) Annual review of Corporation’s Investment Policy; and d) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 5(a) – 5(c).
Discussion of matters pertaining to the Stafford Centre Project, including: (a) Report by Bryan Blaum, President of FMsquared, on event schedule, marketing plans and productions, including recommendations related to future International Festival of Fort Bend events; (b) Plans for Tree Lighting Ceremony; and (c) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 6(a) – 6(b).
Discussion of the US 90A Improvement Project, including: (a) Progress report on the US 90A Improvement Project and anticipated completion date; and (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 7(a).
Discussion of the US 59 Open Space Improvement Project, including: (a) Progress report on the US 59 Enhancement Project including the lighting and name of City on both sides of the monuments; and (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 8(a).
9. To hold an executive session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, consultation with attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation and on appropriate items on the agenda that fall within the attorney-client privilege relationship; and Section 551.072, regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. 10. Consideration of appropriate action, if any, on matters discussed in executive session. 11. Hear requests from Board members for future agenda items. 12. Adjournment