04/06/2021-4A-Minutes-RegularMINUTES
4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021
6:00 PM
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 NORTH 7TH STREET
SANGER, TEXAS
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Victor Gann, Nancy McAlister, Drew Hall, Elizabeth Springer, Sue Allison
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
All members were present
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw, Stefani Dodson Development Services
1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Invocation.
There being a quorum, Elizabeth Springer called the April 6, 2021, 4A Meeting to order at 6:04
p.m.. The Invocation was given by Victor Gann. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Elizabeth
Springer.
2.CITIZEN INPUT:
No citizens came forward to speak.
3.CONSENT AGENDA:
Victor Gann made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by Nancy
McAlister. Motion passes unanimously with a 50 vote.
a.Approval of Minutes
1.Approval of Minutes from 01/05/2021
4.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.
No items were discussed.
REGULAR AGENDA
5.Execute Agreement with EDP Best Practices, LLC
Discuss, Consider and Possible Action on Authorizing the EDC Director to Execute an Agreement
with EDP Best Practices, LLC for Economic Development Board Training.
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MINUTES4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARDTUESDAY, APRIL 6, 20216:00 PMHISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 NORTH 7TH STREETSANGER, TEXASBOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:Victor Gann, Nancy McAlister, Drew Hall, Elizabeth Springer, Sue AllisonBOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:All members were presentSTAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw, Stefani Dodson Development Services1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Invocation.There being a quorum, Elizabeth Springer called the April 6, 2021, 4A Meeting to order at 6:04p.m.. The Invocation was given by Victor Gann. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by ElizabethSpringer.2.CITIZEN INPUT:No citizens came forward to speak.3.CONSENT AGENDA:Victor Gann made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by NancyMcAlister. Motion passes unanimously with a 50 vote.a.Approval of Minutes1.Approval of Minutes from 01/05/20214.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.No items were discussed.REGULAR AGENDA5.Execute Agreement with EDP Best Practices, LLCDiscuss, Consider and Possible Action on Authorizing the EDC Director to Execute an Agreement
with EDP Best Practices, LLC for Economic Development Board Training.
Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw gives a brief update to the board. She explains
that she has spoke with Greg Last about training. She lets the board know that he has over 30 years
experience with Economic Development. She says the training will cost $790.00 and will be split
with the 4B board. She also talks to the board about board members terms that are expiring. She
says they will need to get their applications in so they can be renewed.
Victor Gann asked if he would still be able to take the training once he is a City Council
Member. Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw explains she thinks it would be great if
a member of the Council took the training.
Drew Hall makes a motion approve The EDC Director Shani Bradshaw to execute an agreement
with EDP Best Practices for Economic Development Board Training. Motion was seconded by Sue
Allison. Motion passes unanimously with a 50 vote.
6.Incentive Policy
Discuss, Consider and Possible Action on Authorizing the EDC Director to Execute an Agreement
with EDP Best Practices, LLC for the Development of a New Incentives Policy
Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw gives a brief update to the board. She explains
the current incentive policy is as old as 2007. It is dated and needs to have an overhaul. She lets
them know the price for a EDP Best Practices to do an incentive policy would cost about
$4500.00.
Elizabeth Springer askes if this is the only company EDC Director Bradshaw knows that can do this
policy. EDC Director Bradshaw says there are a few other companies but she knows this company
specializes in Economic Development.
Sue Allison asks if the 4B Board will be splitting the cost. EDC Director Bradshaw says she has not
asked them but has no problem bringing it up to them. She also said she wouldn't mind setting up a
joint meeting with both boards so they can discuss the budget.
Nancy McAlister says she believes that the board should do this eitherway.
Victor Gann makes a motion to table this item until they meet with the 4B board. Nancy McAlister
seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously with a 50 vote.
7.INFORMATION ITEMS:
a.Executive Director's Report
1. Project Updates
a. 2020 EDC Action Plan Objectives Update
·Infrastructure
·Website
2. Sales Tax Report
3. Financial Reports
4. New Development Update
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MINUTES4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARDTUESDAY, APRIL 6, 20216:00 PMHISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 NORTH 7TH STREETSANGER, TEXASBOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:Victor Gann, Nancy McAlister, Drew Hall, Elizabeth Springer, Sue AllisonBOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:All members were presentSTAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw, Stefani Dodson Development Services1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Invocation.There being a quorum, Elizabeth Springer called the April 6, 2021, 4A Meeting to order at 6:04p.m.. The Invocation was given by Victor Gann. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by ElizabethSpringer.2.CITIZEN INPUT:No citizens came forward to speak.3.CONSENT AGENDA:Victor Gann made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by NancyMcAlister. Motion passes unanimously with a 50 vote.a.Approval of Minutes1.Approval of Minutes from 01/05/20214.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.No items were discussed.REGULAR AGENDA5.Execute Agreement with EDP Best Practices, LLCDiscuss, Consider and Possible Action on Authorizing the EDC Director to Execute an Agreementwith EDP Best Practices, LLC for Economic Development Board Training.Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw gives a brief update to the board. She explainsthat she has spoke with Greg Last about training. She lets the board know that he has over 30 yearsexperience with Economic Development. She says the training will cost $790.00 and will be splitwith the 4B board. She also talks to the board about board members terms that are expiring. Shesays they will need to get their applications in so they can be renewed. Victor Gann asked if he would still be able to take the training once he is a City CouncilMember. Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw explains she thinks it would be great ifa member of the Council took the training.Drew Hall makes a motion approve The EDC Director Shani Bradshaw to execute an agreementwith EDP Best Practices for Economic Development Board Training. Motion was seconded by SueAllison. Motion passes unanimously with a 50 vote.6.Incentive PolicyDiscuss, Consider and Possible Action on Authorizing the EDC Director to Execute an Agreementwith EDP Best Practices, LLC for the Development of a New Incentives Policy Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw gives a brief update to the board. She explainsthe current incentive policy is as old as 2007. It is dated and needs to have an overhaul. She letsthem know the price for a EDP Best Practices to do an incentive policy would cost about$4500.00. Elizabeth Springer askes if this is the only company EDC Director Bradshaw knows that can do thispolicy. EDC Director Bradshaw says there are a few other companies but she knows this companyspecializes in Economic Development.Sue Allison asks if the 4B Board will be splitting the cost. EDC Director Bradshaw says she has notasked them but has no problem bringing it up to them. She also said she wouldn't mind setting up ajoint meeting with both boards so they can discuss the budget.Nancy McAlister says she believes that the board should do this eitherway.Victor Gann makes a motion to table this item until they meet with the 4B board. Nancy McAlisterseconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously with a 50 vote.7.INFORMATION ITEMS:a.Executive Director's Report1. Project Updatesa. 2020 EDC Action Plan Objectives Update·Infrastructure ·Website2. Sales Tax Report3. Financial Reports4. New Development Update
Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw gives the board updates on possible projects.
She explains that there will be times she will have to sign a NDA and wont be able to give much
information on some projects.
She briefly goes over the handout with all the sales tax information and also the financial report.
8.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Sue Allison would like to add the Warehouse to the next agenda. She would like to know what the
plan is going to be with the building.
9.ADJOURN.
There being no further agenda items for discussion, Elizabeth Springer adjourned the 4A meeting at
7:15 p.m.
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