03/23/2021-4B-Minutes-RegularMINUTES
4B ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021
6:00 PM
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 NORTH 7TH STREET
SANGER, TEXAS
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
John Payne, Carrie Bilyeu, Eddie Piercy, Justin Swaim
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Will Dutton, Jeff Springer, Beverly Howard
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw, Stefani Dodson
1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Pledge, Invocation.
There being a quorum, John Payne called the March 23, 2021, 4B meeting to order at 6:01
p.m.. The invocation was given by John Payne. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Carrie Bilyeu.
2.CITIZEN INPUT:
There were no citizens who came forward wishing to speak.
3.CONSENT AGENDA:
a.Approval of Minutes
Eddie Piercy made a motion to accept the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Carrie
Bilyeu. Motion passes unanimously with a 4 0 vote.
1.Approval of Minutes on 01/26/2021
4.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.
There were no items removed from the agenda.
REGULAR AGENDA
5.Board Training
Discuss, Consider and Possible Action on Authorizing the EDC Director to Execute an Agreement
with EDP Best Practices, LLC for EDC Board Training.
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MINUTES4B ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARDTUESDAY, MARCH 23, 20216:00 PMHISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 NORTH 7TH STREETSANGER, TEXASCOUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:John Payne, Carrie Bilyeu, Eddie Piercy, Justin SwaimCOUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:Will Dutton, Jeff Springer, Beverly HowardSTAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw, Stefani Dodson1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Pledge, Invocation.There being a quorum, John Payne called the March 23, 2021, 4B meeting to order at 6:01p.m.. The invocation was given by John Payne. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Carrie Bilyeu. 2.CITIZEN INPUT:There were no citizens who came forward wishing to speak.3.CONSENT AGENDA:a.Approval of MinutesEddie Piercy made a motion to accept the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by CarrieBilyeu. Motion passes unanimously with a 4 0 vote.1.Approval of Minutes on 01/26/20214.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.There were no items removed from the agenda.REGULAR AGENDA5.Board TrainingDiscuss, Consider and Possible Action on Authorizing the EDC Director to Execute an Agreement
with EDP Best Practices, LLC for EDC Board Training.
Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw speaks briefly about training for the Board. The
Board is interested in training. Eddie Piercy makes a motion to authorize the EDC Director to
execute and agreement with EDP Best Practices for board training. Motion was seconded by Justin
Swaim. Motion passes unanimously with a 40 vote.
6.Property Enhancement Incentives Application
Discuss, Consider and Possible Action on Property Enhancement Incentive Program Application:
302A308 Bolivar Street (the Woodmen of the World building)
Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw gives a brief update to the Board. She presents
one application she has received for 302A308 Bolivar St.
John Payne makes a motion for the the Springer Family to receive the $5000.00 grant. Eddie
Piercy seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously with a 40 vote.
7.Executive Session
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, the Sanger Texas Development Corporation
Board of Directors Will Meet in Closed Executive Session in Accordance with the Texas
Government Code:
a.Texas Government Code Section 551.072 Deliberate the purchase, exchange, sale, lease, or
value of real property:
A0666A Johnson, TR 3A, .5 Acres
John Payne read the Executive Session item and convened into Executive Session at 6:18 PM.
8.Reconvene to Open Meeting
Reconvene Into Regular Session And Take Any Action Deemed Necessary As A Result Of The
Executive Closed Session.
John Payne and the board reconvened at 6:27 p.m.. Carrie Bilyeu makes a motion to authorize the
Economic Director to engage with negotiation with land owner. Motion was seconded Eddie
Piercy. Motion passes unanimously with 40 vote.
9.INFORMATION ITEMS:
a.Executive Director's Report
1. Sales Tax Update
2. Financial Update
3. Comprehensive Plan Update
Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw gives a brief update to the Board.
10.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
11.ADJOURN.
There being no further agenda items for discussion, John Payne adjourned the 4B meeting at 6:44
p.m.
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MINUTES4B ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARDTUESDAY, MARCH 23, 20216:00 PMHISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 NORTH 7TH STREETSANGER, TEXASCOUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:John Payne, Carrie Bilyeu, Eddie Piercy, Justin SwaimCOUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:Will Dutton, Jeff Springer, Beverly HowardSTAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw, Stefani Dodson1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Pledge, Invocation.There being a quorum, John Payne called the March 23, 2021, 4B meeting to order at 6:01p.m.. The invocation was given by John Payne. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Carrie Bilyeu. 2.CITIZEN INPUT:There were no citizens who came forward wishing to speak.3.CONSENT AGENDA:a.Approval of MinutesEddie Piercy made a motion to accept the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by CarrieBilyeu. Motion passes unanimously with a 4 0 vote.1.Approval of Minutes on 01/26/20214.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.There were no items removed from the agenda.REGULAR AGENDA5.Board TrainingDiscuss, Consider and Possible Action on Authorizing the EDC Director to Execute an Agreementwith EDP Best Practices, LLC for EDC Board Training.Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw speaks briefly about training for the Board. TheBoard is interested in training. Eddie Piercy makes a motion to authorize the EDC Director toexecute and agreement with EDP Best Practices for board training. Motion was seconded by JustinSwaim. Motion passes unanimously with a 40 vote.6.Property Enhancement Incentives ApplicationDiscuss, Consider and Possible Action on Property Enhancement Incentive Program Application:302A308 Bolivar Street (the Woodmen of the World building)Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw gives a brief update to the Board. She presentsone application she has received for 302A308 Bolivar St.John Payne makes a motion for the the Springer Family to receive the $5000.00 grant. EddiePiercy seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously with a 40 vote.7.Executive SessionPursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, the Sanger Texas Development CorporationBoard of Directors Will Meet in Closed Executive Session in Accordance with the TexasGovernment Code:a.Texas Government Code Section 551.072 Deliberate the purchase, exchange, sale, lease, orvalue of real property:A0666A Johnson, TR 3A, .5 AcresJohn Payne read the Executive Session item and convened into Executive Session at 6:18 PM.8.Reconvene to Open MeetingReconvene Into Regular Session And Take Any Action Deemed Necessary As A Result Of TheExecutive Closed Session. John Payne and the board reconvened at 6:27 p.m.. Carrie Bilyeu makes a motion to authorize theEconomic Director to engage with negotiation with land owner. Motion was seconded EddiePiercy. Motion passes unanimously with 40 vote.9.INFORMATION ITEMS:a.Executive Director's Report1. Sales Tax Update2. Financial Update3. Comprehensive Plan UpdateEconomic Development Director Shani Bradshaw gives a brief update to the Board.10.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:11.ADJOURN.
There being no further agenda items for discussion, John Payne adjourned the 4B meeting at 6:44
p.m.
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