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 December 16, 2019 Board Meeting Minutes. b. Consideration and approval of the November 30, 2019 income and expenses. c. Consideration and action to approve D Magazine Partners - Dallas Regional Chamber Economic Development Publications for the amount of $5100. d. Consideration and action to approve the Governor's Economic Development Guide which will print in the spring in the amount of $5000.
Discussion and possible action to approve the grant for Cedar Valley Community College in the amount of $50,000 to help facilitate the Commercial HVAC Training Program.
Capital Improvement Project Updates. Presented by Crystal Owens, Director of Developmental Services.
City Council Liaison update regarding City events, meetings, etc. by Councilmember Andre' Byrd, Sr., City Council Liaison.
Grow DeSoto Market Place Incubator Financial Status Report. Presentation by Monte Anderson, Options Real Estate.
The Industry HUB'S Grow DeSoto Market Place Activity Summary Report for December 2019 by Terry Toomey, Executive Director of the Industry HUB.
DeSoto Chamber of Commerce update by Kenneth Govan, Board Chairman, DeSoto Chamber of Commerce.
Financial Status Report for December 31, 2019. Presentation by Melissa Adams, Accounting Manager, City of DeSoto.
Discussion and possible action to appoint an Audit Committee in preparation of the regular annual audit.
Consideration and action to approve the Fagade Renovation Grant for the Cheesesteak Bar Restaurant.
D. EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE: Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Economic Development Deliberation: 1. Deliberation and Discussion regarding reimbursement grant to Global Prime (Skilled Nursing Center on Hampton). 2. Deliberation and Discussion regarding the Economic Development Incentives for Project Methodist. 3. Deliberation and Discussion regarding the Economic Development Incentives for Project Germany. 4. Deliberation and Discussion regarding Forensic Auditor's Report and next steps. Texas Government Code, Section 551.074: Personnel: 1. Annual Review of Joe Newman, Chief Executive Officer, DEDC. E. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION F. ACTION AS RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
BRIEFING BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - Joe D. Newman 1. Brief update of meetings attended, industrial site visits and general office operations.
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 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 December 16, 2019 Board Meeting Minutes. b. Consideration and approval of the November 30, 2019 income and expenses. c. Consideration and action to approve D Magazine Partners - Dallas Regional Chamber Economic Development Publications for the amount of $5100. d. Consideration and action to approve the Governor's Economic Development Guide which will print in the spring in the amount of $5000.
Discussion and possible action to approve the grant for Cedar Valley Community College in the amount of $50,000 to help facilitate the Commercial HVAC Training Program.
Capital Improvement Project Updates. Presented by Crystal Owens, Director of Developmental Services.
City Council Liaison update regarding City events, meetings, etc. by Councilmember Andre' Byrd, Sr., City Council Liaison.
Grow DeSoto Market Place Incubator Financial Status Report. Presentation by Monte Anderson, Options Real Estate.
The Industry HUB'S Grow DeSoto Market Place Activity Summary Report for December 2019 by Terry Toomey, Executive Director of the Industry HUB.
DeSoto Chamber of Commerce update by Kenneth Govan, Board Chairman, DeSoto Chamber of Commerce.
Financial Status Report for December 31, 2019. Presentation by Melissa Adams, Accounting Manager, City of DeSoto.
Discussion and possible action to appoint an Audit Committee in preparation of the regular annual audit.
Consideration and action to approve the Fagade Renovation Grant for the Cheesesteak Bar Restaurant.
D. EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE: Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Economic Development Deliberation: 1. Deliberation and Discussion regarding reimbursement grant to Global Prime (Skilled Nursing Center on Hampton). 2. Deliberation and Discussion regarding the Economic Development Incentives for Project Methodist. 3. Deliberation and Discussion regarding the Economic Development Incentives for Project Germany. 4. Deliberation and Discussion regarding Forensic Auditor's Report and next steps. Texas Government Code, Section 551.074: Personnel: 1. Annual Review of Joe Newman, Chief Executive Officer, DEDC. E. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION F. ACTION AS RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
BRIEFING BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - Joe D. Newman 1. Brief update of meetings attended, industrial site visits and general office operations.
H. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Board announcements are regarding local civic and charitable events, meetings, fundraisers, awards, expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences. I. ADJOURNMENT