December 16, 2019 Economic Development
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Item A - 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 November, 2019 and December 9, 2019 Board Meeting Minutes.
b. Consideration and approval of the September 30, 2019 and October 31, 2019 income and expenses.
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 November, 2019 and December 9, 2019 Board Meeting Minutes.
b. Consideration and approval of the September 30, 2019 and October 31, 2019 income and expenses.
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Item C1 - Consideration and possible action to approve The Retail Coach consulting services fee in the amount of $35,000. Presentation by Aaron Farmer, Chief Executive Officer
Item C1
Consideration and possible action to approve The Retail Coach consulting services fee in the amount of $35,000. Presentation by Aaron Farmer, Chief Executive Officer
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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
City Council Liaison update regarding City events, meetings, etc. by Councilmember Andre' Byrd, Sr., City Council Liaison.
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Item C4 - Grow DeSoto Market Place Incubator Financial Status Report. Presentation by Monte Anderson, Options Real Estate.
Item C4
Grow DeSoto Market Place Incubator Financial Status Report. Presentation by Monte Anderson, Options Real Estate.
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Item C5 - The Industry HUB's (Grow DeSoto Market Place Incubator) Activity Summary Report for November 2019 by Terry Toomey, Executive Director of the Industry HUB.
Item C5
The Industry HUB's (Grow DeSoto Market Place Incubator) Activity Summary Report for November 2019 by Terry Toomey, Executive Director of the Industry HUB.
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Item C2 - Brief summary presentation on the Forensic Audit by Nelson Forensic & Advisory Services. Presentation by Alan Nelson, Managing Director, CPA, CFF and Bill Brown, Attorney, CPA. (Please note: a complete and final report for interested citizens will be presented as soon as possible on an upcoming date in the near future.)
Item C2
Brief summary presentation on the Forensic Audit by Nelson Forensic & Advisory Services. Presentation by Alan Nelson, Managing Director, CPA, CFF and Bill Brown, Attorney, CPA. (Please note: a complete and final report for interested citizens will be presented as soon as possible on an upcoming date in the near future.)
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Item C6 - DeSoto Chamber of Commerce update by Kenneth Govan, Board Chairman, DeSoto Chamber of Commerce.
Item C6
DeSoto Chamber of Commerce update by Kenneth Govan, Board Chairman, DeSoto Chamber of Commerce.
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Item C7 - Financial Status Report for November 30, 2019. Presentation by Melissa Adams, Accounting Manager, City of DeSoto.
Item C7
Financial Status Report for November 30, 2019. Presentation by Melissa Adams, Accounting Manager, City of DeSoto.
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Item C8 - Discussion and possible action to appoint an Audit Committee in preparation of the regular annual audit.
Item C8
Discussion and possible action to appoint an Audit Committee in preparation of the regular annual audit.
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Item C9 - Discussion and possible action to approve the grant for Cedar Valley Community College in the amount of $50,000 to help facilitate a Commercial HVAC Training Program.
Item C9
Discussion and possible action to approve the grant for Cedar Valley Community College in the amount of $50,000 to help facilitate a Commercial HVAC Training Program.
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Executive Session - D.EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE:
Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Economic Development Deliberation:
1. Deliberation and Discussion regarding a 50/50 Fagade Renovation Grant for James
McGee, Owner, Peace, Love & Eatz restaurant for an amount up to $4,000.
2. Deliberation and Discussion regarding the Economic Development Incentives for Project
Methodist.
3. Deliberation and Discussion regarding the Economic Development Incentives for Project
Germany.
E. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
F. ACTION AS RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive Session
D.EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE: Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Economic Development Deliberation:
1. Deliberation and Discussion regarding a 50/50 Fagade Renovation Grant for James
McGee, Owner, Peace, Love & Eatz restaurant for an amount up to $4,000.
2. Deliberation and Discussion regarding the Economic Development Incentives for Project
Methodist.
3. Deliberation and Discussion regarding the Economic Development Incentives for Project
Germany.
E. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
F. ACTION AS RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Item G - BRIEFING BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - Joe P. Newman
1. Brief update of meetings attended, industrial site visits and general office operations.
Item G
BRIEFING BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - Joe P. Newman1. 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
H. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS1. Board announcements are regarding local civic and charitable events, meetings,
fundraisers, awards, expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences.
I. ADJOURNMENT
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