April 27, 2020 Economic Development
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Item A - *This meeting was joined in progress*
REGULAR SESSION – CALL TO ORDER
1. Invocation
Item A

REGULAR SESSION – CALL TO ORDER
1. Invocation
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Consent Agenda - Items are listed on the Consent Agenda by the DEDC Chief Executive Officer and are recommended to the DEDC Board of Directors for single vote of approval. Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate vote at the request of a Board Director.
a. Consideration and approval of the March 30, 2020 Board Meeting Minutes.
b. Consideration and approval of the February 29, 2020 income and expenses.
Consent Agenda

a. Consideration and approval of the March 30, 2020 Board Meeting Minutes.
b. Consideration and approval of the February 29, 2020 income and expenses.
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Item C1 - REGULAR AGENDA – NEW BUSINESS – Items for discussion and/or possible action:
Grow DeSoto Market Place Incubator Financial Status Report. Presentation by Monte Anderson, Options Real Estate.
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Grow DeSoto Market Place Incubator Financial Status Report. Presentation by Monte Anderson, Options Real Estate.
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Item C2 - *A portion of this video is without audio*
Financial Status Report for March 31, 2020. Presentation by Melissa Adams, Accounting Manager, City of DeSoto.
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Financial Status Report for March 31, 2020. Presentation by Melissa Adams, Accounting Manager, City of DeSoto.
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Item C3 - City Council Liaison update regarding City events, meetings, etc. by Councilmember Andre` Byrd, Sr., City Council Liaison.
Item C3

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Item C4 - DeSoto Chamber of Commerce update by Kenneth Govan, Board Chairman, DeSoto Chamber of Commerce.
Item C4

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Item C5 (Part 1 of 2) - The Industry HUB’s Grow DeSoto Market Place Activity Summary Report for March 2020 by Terry Toomey, Executive Director of the Industry HUB.
Item C5 (Part 1 of 2)

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Item C6 - Consideration and action to approve the Façade Renovation Grant for El Nuevo Sabor in the amount up to $3000.
Item C6

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Item C5 (Part 2 of 2) - The Industry HUB’s Grow DeSoto Market Place Activity Summary Report for March 2020 by Terry Toomey, Executive Director of the Industry HUB.
Item C5 (Part 2 of 2)

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Executive Session - D. EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE:
1. Deliberation and Discussion regarding the Economic Development Incentives for Project Methodist.
2. Deliberation and Discussion regarding the Economic Development Incentives for Project Germany.
3. Deliberation and Discussion regarding the Façade Renovation Grant for Ryland Tax & Financial
Services, L.L..C. in the amount up to $40,698.
Texas Government Code, Section 551.071: Consultation with General Counsel:
1.i.1. Consultation with general counsel regarding the Forensic Auditor’s Report.
E. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
F. ACTION AS RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive Session

1. Deliberation and Discussion regarding the Economic Development Incentives for Project Methodist.
2. Deliberation and Discussion regarding the Economic Development Incentives for Project Germany.
3. Deliberation and Discussion regarding the Façade Renovation Grant for Ryland Tax & Financial
Services, L.L..C. in the amount up to $40,698.
Texas Government Code, Section 551.071: Consultation with General Counsel:
1.i.1. Consultation with general counsel regarding the Forensic Auditor’s Report.
E. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
F. ACTION AS RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Item G - BRIEFING BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – Joe D. Newman
1. Brief update of meetings attended, industrial site visits and general office operations.
2. Discussion of possible dates for the next DEDC Board Meeting Retreat.
Item G

1. Brief update of meetings attended, industrial site visits and general office operations.
2. Discussion of possible dates for the next DEDC Board Meeting Retreat.
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Items H & I - H. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Board announcements are regarding local civic and charitable events, meetings, fundraisers, awards, expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Items H & I

1. Board announcements are regarding local civic and charitable events, meetings, fundraisers, awards, expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences.
I. ADJOURNMENT
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