REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER 1. Invocation
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 June 24, 2019 Board Meeting Minutes. b. Consideration and approval of the May 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.
The Industry HUB's Activity Summary Report for July 2019 by Terry Toomey, Executive Director of the Industry HUB.
DeSoto Chamber of Commerce update by Kenneth Govan, Board Chairman Elect, DeSoto Chamber of Commerce.
Financial Status Report. Presentation by Melissa Adams, Accounting Manager, City of DeSoto.
Consider and action to authorize the DEDC CEO to negotiate and execute a purchase and sale agreement with the City of DeSoto, Texas for the resale of City property located at 104 W. Pleasant Run Road to Russell Glen, LLC and/or Assigns for development of a quick service restaurant and to authorize the DEDC CEO to negotiate and execute a purchase and sale agreement with Russell Glen, LLC and/or assigns, Texas for the resale of City property located at 104 W. Pleasant Run Road to Russell Glen, LLC and/or Assigns for development of a quick service restaurant.
DeSoto Economic Development Corporation Website Update by Sam Toerper, Owner, Freehand.
Consideration and action to approve DEDC to enter into the Data Subscription Agreement with the commercial real estate service company RealMassive, Inc. for 15 months ($300 per month) in the amount of $4,500 to maintain the Geographic Information System (GIS) property tool on the DEDC website.
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 Grant Program Application for Geekletes, LLC. 3. Deliberation and Discussion Regarding the Grant Program Application for Sustaita Enterprises, LLC for paving improvements Phase Two. Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (1) (a) and (2): Consultation with General Counsel. 1. Consultation with General Counsel regarding the State of Texas vs. Jeremiah Quarles; Cause No. F18-00136-Q and matters related thereto. 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
REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER 1. Invocation
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 June 24, 2019 Board Meeting Minutes. b. Consideration and approval of the May 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.
The Industry HUB's Activity Summary Report for July 2019 by Terry Toomey, Executive Director of the Industry HUB.
DeSoto Chamber of Commerce update by Kenneth Govan, Board Chairman Elect, DeSoto Chamber of Commerce.
Financial Status Report. Presentation by Melissa Adams, Accounting Manager, City of DeSoto.
Consider and action to authorize the DEDC CEO to negotiate and execute a purchase and sale agreement with the City of DeSoto, Texas for the resale of City property located at 104 W. Pleasant Run Road to Russell Glen, LLC and/or Assigns for development of a quick service restaurant and to authorize the DEDC CEO to negotiate and execute a purchase and sale agreement with Russell Glen, LLC and/or assigns, Texas for the resale of City property located at 104 W. Pleasant Run Road to Russell Glen, LLC and/or Assigns for development of a quick service restaurant.
DeSoto Economic Development Corporation Website Update by Sam Toerper, Owner, Freehand.
Consideration and action to approve DEDC to enter into the Data Subscription Agreement with the commercial real estate service company RealMassive, Inc. for 15 months ($300 per month) in the amount of $4,500 to maintain the Geographic Information System (GIS) property tool on the DEDC website.
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 Grant Program Application for Geekletes, LLC. 3. Deliberation and Discussion Regarding the Grant Program Application for Sustaita Enterprises, LLC for paving improvements Phase Two. Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (1) (a) and (2): Consultation with General Counsel. 1. Consultation with General Counsel regarding the State of Texas vs. Jeremiah Quarles; Cause No. F18-00136-Q and matters related thereto. 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