August 26, 2019 Economic Development
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Item A - REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
1. Invocation
Item A

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 July 22, 2019 Board Meeting Minutes.
b. Consideration and approval of the June 30, 2019 income and expenses.
Consent Agenda

a. Consideration and approval of the July 22, 2019 Board Meeting Minutes.
b. Consideration and approval of the June 30, 2019 income and expenses.
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Item C1 - REGULAR AGENDA - NEW BUSINESS - Items for discussion and/or possible action:
City Council Liaison update regarding City events, meetings, etc. by Councilmember Andre' Byrd, Sr., City Council Liaison.
Item C1

City Council Liaison update regarding City events, meetings, etc. by Councilmember Andre' Byrd, Sr., City Council Liaison.
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Item C2 - Grow DeSoto Market Place Incubator Financial Status Report. Presentation by Monte Anderson, Options Real Estate.
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Item C3 - The Industry HUB's Activity Summary Report for Aug 2019 by Terry Toomey, Executive Director of the Industry HUB.
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Item C4 - DeSoto Chamber of Commerce update by Kenneth Govan, Board Chairman Elect, DeSoto Chamber of Commerce.
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Item C5 - Financial Status Report. Presentation by Melissa Adams, Accounting Manager, City of DeSoto.
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Item C6 - Discussion and possible action to purchase a new office computer for $1500 per recommendation from city's Information Technology department.
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Item C7 - Discussion and possible action to amend the incentives agreement with Global Industrial Distribution Inc. (formerly Project Maverick) and extend dates for employment goals.
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Executive Session - EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE:
Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Economic Development Deliberation.
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. Texas Government Code, Section 551.071: Consultation with Attorney for Advice on Legal Matters: Consultation with General Counsel Regarding a Forensic Audit of DEDC funds.
E. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
F. ACTION AS RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive Session

Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Economic Development Deliberation.
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. Texas Government Code, Section 551.071: Consultation with Attorney for Advice on Legal Matters: Consultation with General Counsel Regarding a Forensic Audit of DEDC funds.
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.
Item G

1. Brief update of meetings attended, industrial site visits and general office operations.
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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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