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 January 27, 2020 Board Meeting Minutes and the February 3, 2020 Town Hall Community Meeting Board Meeting Minutes. b. Consideration and approval of the December 31, 2019 income and expenses.
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.
Financial Status Report for January 31, 2020. Presentation by Melissa Adams, Accounting Manager, City of DeSoto.
DeSoto Chamber of Commerce update by Kenneth Govan, Board Chairman, DeSoto Chamber of Commerce.
The Industry HUB's Grow DeSoto Market Place Activity Summary Report for January 2020 by Terry Toomey, Executive Director of the Industry HUB.
Consideration and action to approve the Fagade Renovation Grant up to $4,000 for the Cheesesteak Bar Restaurant.
Consideration and action to approve changing the signatures on all DEDC financial accounts, checking account, and certificate of deposit accounts.
Discussion and possible action to approve updating the DEDC Policy and Procedures Manual for 2020.
D. 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. Texas Government Code, Section 551.074: Personnel: 1. Annual Review of Joe Newman, Chief Executive Officer, DEDC. Texas Government Code, Section 551.071: Consultation with General Counsel: 1. Consultation with general counsel regarding the Forensic Auditor's Report. E. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION F. ACTION AS RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
BRIEFING BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - Joe P. 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 January 27, 2020 Board Meeting Minutes and the February 3, 2020 Town Hall Community Meeting Board Meeting Minutes. b. Consideration and approval of the December 31, 2019 income and expenses.
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.
Financial Status Report for January 31, 2020. Presentation by Melissa Adams, Accounting Manager, City of DeSoto.
DeSoto Chamber of Commerce update by Kenneth Govan, Board Chairman, DeSoto Chamber of Commerce.
The Industry HUB's Grow DeSoto Market Place Activity Summary Report for January 2020 by Terry Toomey, Executive Director of the Industry HUB.
Consideration and action to approve the Fagade Renovation Grant up to $4,000 for the Cheesesteak Bar Restaurant.
Consideration and action to approve changing the signatures on all DEDC financial accounts, checking account, and certificate of deposit accounts.
Discussion and possible action to approve updating the DEDC Policy and Procedures Manual for 2020.
D. 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. Texas Government Code, Section 551.074: Personnel: 1. Annual Review of Joe Newman, Chief Executive Officer, DEDC. Texas Government Code, Section 551.071: Consultation with General Counsel: 1. Consultation with general counsel regarding the Forensic Auditor's Report. E. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION F. ACTION AS RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
BRIEFING BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - Joe P. 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