Midland Development Corporation Board of Directors met Aug. 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Directors of the Midland Development Corporation convened in regular session at the Midland Chamber of Commerce board room, 303 West Wall Street, Suite 200, Midland, Texas, at 10:00 a.m. on August 07, 2023.
Board Members present: Chairman Chase Gardaphe, Director Berry Simpson, Director Lourcey Sams, Director Jill Pennington, Director, Director Brad Bullock, Director Zachary Deck, and Director Lucy Sisniega
Board Members absent: None
Staff Members present: City Manager Tommy Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager Tina Jauz, City Attorney Nicholas Toulet-Crump, Director of Engineering Services Jose Ortiz, and Deputy City Secretary Vanessa Magallanes
Council Member(s) present: Mayor Lori Blong and Council Member Amy Stretcher Burkes
MDC Staff Members present: Executive Director Sara Harris, Business Retention & Expansion Coordinator Sammi Steele, and Marketing & Administrative Coordinator Gabrielle Franks
1. Call meeting to order.
First Vice Chair Simpson called the meeting to order at 10:00 am
2. Motion approving the minutes of the July 10, 2023, meeting of the Midland Development Corporation.
Director Pennington moved to approve minutes of the July 10, 2023, meeting of the Midland Development Corporation, seconded by Director Sams. The motion carried by the following vote: AYE: Gardaphe, Bullock, Simpson, Sisniega, and Deck. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None.
3. Resolution approving the execution of an economic development agreement between the Midland Development Corporation and Midland College; and authorizing payment therefor.
Director Sisniega moved to approve Resolution ED-446 approving the execution of an economic development agreement between the Midland Development Corporation and Midland College; and authorizing payment therefor, seconded by Director Deck. The motion carried by the following vote: AYE: Gardaphe, Bullock, Sams, Pennington, and Simpson. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None.
4. Resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement with the University of Texas of the Permian Basin to advertise and publicize the City of Midland for the purpose of developing new and expanded business enterprises.
Director Bullock moved to approve Resolution ED-447 authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement with the University of Texas of the Permian Basin to advertise and publicize the City of Midland for the purpose of developing new and expanded business enterprises, seconded by Director Pennington. The motion carried by the following vote: AYE: Gardaphe, Deck, Sams, Sisniega and Simpson. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None.
5. Presentation from Kimley-Horn regarding a proposal for the preparation of a master plan for downtown Midland.
Kimley-Horn representatives gave a presentation on their proposal for a master plan for downtown Midland.
6. Motion authorizing the Chairman to negotiate and execute a license agreement regarding the use of an approximate 2.86-acre tract of land out of the East 374.12 acres of Section 33, Block 40, T-1-S, Midland County, Texas, for materials processing for the construction of wastewater extension.
Director Bullock moved to authorize the Chairman to negotiate and execute a license agreement regarding the use of an approximate 2.86-acre tract of land out of the East 374.12 acres of Section 33, Block 40, T-1-S, Midland County, Texas, for materials processing for the construction of wastewater extension, seconded by Director Sams. The motion carried by the following vote: AYE: Gardaphe, Pennington, Simpson, Sisniega, and Deck. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None.
7. Presentation on the July 2023 monthly expenses and economic development activity report from the Midland Development Corporation Executive Director and staff.
Sara Harris gave an overview of the month’s expenses, and economic development activity. Gabrielle Franks updated the board with the social media stats. Sammi Steele gave an overview of the business retention and expansion program in July.
Board recessed into executive session at 11:40 a.m.
8. Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.101, the Board of Directors will hold an Executive Session, which is closed to the public to discuss the following matters as permitted under the following Texas Government Code Sections:
a. Section 551.087 Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
i. Discuss business prospects that the Midland Development Corporation seeks to have, locate, stay, or expand in or near the City of Midland, Texas, and discuss possible incentives, and discuss contract compliance on the part of businesses.
Board reconvened into open session at 12:05 p.m.
All the business at hand having been completed, First Vice Chair Simpson adjourned the meeting at 12:06 p.m.
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