Call meeting to order, call of roll of Directors, and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
(a) Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 23, 2015; and 2.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (a).
Discussion of matters pertaining to economic development, including: 3.(a) Report by Economic Development Coordinator/Planner, including direct and indirect benefits of manufacturing businesses locating in Stafford; 3.(b) Report on Recruitment Services being performed by Catalyst Commercial, Inc.; 3.(c) Report on Comprehensive Development Plan; 3.(d) Discussion of replacing existing banners along US 90A in the Island and installing additional banners along US 90A, west of FM 1092; and 3.(e) Consideration of appropriate action on Items (a) - (d).
Discussion of matters pertaining to economic development, including: 3.(a) Report by Economic Development Coordinator/Planner, including direct and indirect benefits of manufacturing businesses locating in Stafford; 3.(b) Report on Recruitment Services being performed by Catalyst Commercial, Inc.; 3.(c) Report on Comprehensive Development Plan; 3.(d) Discussion of replacing existing banners along US 90A in the Island and installing additional banners along US 90A, west of FM 1092; and 3.(e) Consideration of appropriate action on Items (a) - (d).
Discussion of matters pertaining to the Stafford Centre Project, including: 4.(a) Report by Bryan Blaum, President of FMsquared, on event schedule, marketing plans, and productions; and 4.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (a).
Discussion of financial matters of the Corporation, including: 5.(a) Presentation of financial statements, monthly invoices, and information on investments; and 5.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (a).
(a) Training for Stafford Economic Development Corporation Board Members and staff at Texas Economic Development Council Sales Tax Workshop; and 6.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (a).
Discussion of potential new projects of the Corporation, including: 7.(a) Cash Road extension; and 7.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (a).
8. Hear requests from Board members for future agenda items. 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; Section 551.087 (2) to discuss the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the City of Stafford; Section 551.087 (1) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; and Section 551.074 (1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee including a Manager for the Stafford Centre. 10. Consideration of appropriate action, if any, on matters discussed in executive session. 11. Adjournment
Call meeting to order, call of roll of Directors, and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
(a) Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 23, 2015; and 2.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (a).
Discussion of matters pertaining to economic development, including: 3.(a) Report by Economic Development Coordinator/Planner, including direct and indirect benefits of manufacturing businesses locating in Stafford; 3.(b) Report on Recruitment Services being performed by Catalyst Commercial, Inc.; 3.(c) Report on Comprehensive Development Plan; 3.(d) Discussion of replacing existing banners along US 90A in the Island and installing additional banners along US 90A, west of FM 1092; and 3.(e) Consideration of appropriate action on Items (a) - (d).
Discussion of matters pertaining to economic development, including: 3.(a) Report by Economic Development Coordinator/Planner, including direct and indirect benefits of manufacturing businesses locating in Stafford; 3.(b) Report on Recruitment Services being performed by Catalyst Commercial, Inc.; 3.(c) Report on Comprehensive Development Plan; 3.(d) Discussion of replacing existing banners along US 90A in the Island and installing additional banners along US 90A, west of FM 1092; and 3.(e) Consideration of appropriate action on Items (a) - (d).
Discussion of matters pertaining to the Stafford Centre Project, including: 4.(a) Report by Bryan Blaum, President of FMsquared, on event schedule, marketing plans, and productions; and 4.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (a).
Discussion of financial matters of the Corporation, including: 5.(a) Presentation of financial statements, monthly invoices, and information on investments; and 5.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (a).
(a) Training for Stafford Economic Development Corporation Board Members and staff at Texas Economic Development Council Sales Tax Workshop; and 6.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (a).
Discussion of potential new projects of the Corporation, including: 7.(a) Cash Road extension; and 7.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (a).
8. Hear requests from Board members for future agenda items. 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; Section 551.087 (2) to discuss the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the City of Stafford; Section 551.087 (1) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; and Section 551.074 (1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee including a Manager for the Stafford Centre. 10. Consideration of appropriate action, if any, on matters discussed in executive session. 11. Adjournment