A. Regular Meeting Opening
Subject
1. Call to Order: The Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the City of Sachse will hold a Regular Meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2023, to consider the following items of business:
Meeting
Mar 16, 2023 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Procedural
A. Regular Meeting Opening
Subject
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas Flags.
Meeting
Mar 16, 2023 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Procedural
B. Public Comment
Subject
1. Public Comment: The public is invited at this time to address the Board. Please come to the microphone and state your name and city of residence for the record. However, if your remarks pertain to a specific agenda item that will include action/vote, please hold them until that item, at which time the presiding officer will solicit your comments. The time limit is 3 minutes per speaker. The Board is prohibited by state law from discussing any item not posted on the agenda according to the Texas Open Meetings Act but may take comments under advisement. Issues raised may be referred to City staff for research and possible future action.
Meeting
Mar 16, 2023 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Information, Procedural

Those who wish to speak may fill out a form or email the City Secretary prior to the meeting.

C. Consent Agenda - All items listed on the consent agenda will be considered by the Board and will be enacted on by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests.
Subject
1. Approve the minutes of the November 17, 2022, meeting.
Meeting
Mar 16, 2023 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Action (Consent), Minutes
Preferred Date
Mar 16, 2023
Absolute Date
Mar 16, 2023
Recommended Action
Approve the minutes as presented.
Minutes
View Minutes for Nov 17, 2022 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting

BACKGROUND

Minutes of the November 17, 2022, meeting.

 

POLICY CONSIDERATION

There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.

 

RECOMMENDATION

Approve the minutes as presented.

All items listed on the consent agenda will be considered by the Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests.
Motion & Voting
Accept items 1-8 the Consent agenda

Motion by Teddy Kinzer, second by Chinelo Nwanze.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Teddy Kinzer, Mark Potter, Scott McMurdie, Jim Mason, Richard Chandler, Chinelo Nwanze
C. Consent Agenda - All items listed on the consent agenda will be considered by the Board and will be enacted on by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests.
Subject
2. Approve the minutes of the January 12, 2022, Joint City Council - Economic Development Corporation Meeting.
Meeting
Mar 16, 2023 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Action (Consent), Minutes
Recommended Action
Approve the minutes as presented.

BACKGROUND

Minutes of the January 12, 2022, Joint City Council - Economic Development Corporation, meeting.

 

POLICY CONSIDERATION

There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.

 

RECOMMENDATION

Approve the minutes as presented.

All items listed on the consent agenda will be considered by the Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests.
Motion & Voting
Accept items 1-8 the Consent agenda

Motion by Teddy Kinzer, second by Chinelo Nwanze.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Teddy Kinzer, Mark Potter, Scott McMurdie, Jim Mason, Richard Chandler, Chinelo Nwanze
C. Consent Agenda - All items listed on the consent agenda will be considered by the Board and will be enacted on by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests.
Subject
3. Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending October 31, 2022.
Meeting
Mar 16, 2023 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending October 31, 2022.
Goals
Be a model of financial stewardship through growth management, responsible investment, and financial transparency.

BACKGROUND

The Sachse Economic Development Corporation's Treasurer prepares a report each month to update the Board concerning the current year's budgetary process. This month's report consists of the summary financial report presented to City Council covering October 2022. Also included is a preliminary line-item budget report and balance sheet for November 2022.

 

RECOMMENDATION

Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending October 31, 2022.

All items listed on the consent agenda will be considered by the Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests.
Motion & Voting
Accept items 1-8 the Consent agenda

Motion by Teddy Kinzer, second by Chinelo Nwanze.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Teddy Kinzer, Mark Potter, Scott McMurdie, Jim Mason, Richard Chandler, Chinelo Nwanze
C. Consent Agenda - All items listed on the consent agenda will be considered by the Board and will be enacted on by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests.
Subject
4. Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending November 30, 2022.
Meeting
Mar 16, 2023 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending November 30, 2022.
Goals
Be a model of financial stewardship through growth management, responsible investment, and financial transparency.

BACKGROUND

The Sachse Economic Development Corporation's Treasurer prepares a report each month to update the Board concerning the current year's budgetary process. This month's report consists of the summary financial report presented to City Council covering November 2022. Also included is a preliminary line-item budget report and balance sheet for December 2022.

 

RECOMMENDATION

Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending November 30, 2022.

All items listed on the consent agenda will be considered by the Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests.
Motion & Voting
Accept items 1-8 the Consent agenda

Motion by Teddy Kinzer, second by Chinelo Nwanze.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Teddy Kinzer, Mark Potter, Scott McMurdie, Jim Mason, Richard Chandler, Chinelo Nwanze
C. Consent Agenda - All items listed on the consent agenda will be considered by the Board and will be enacted on by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests.
Subject
5. Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending December 31, 2022.
Meeting
Mar 16, 2023 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending December 31, 2022.
Goals
Be a model of financial stewardship through growth management, responsible investment, and financial transparency.

BACKGROUND

The Sachse Economic Development Corporation's Treasurer prepares a report each month to update the Board concerning the current year's budgetary process. This month's report consists of the summary financial report presented to City Council covering December 2022. Also included is a preliminary line-item budget report and balance sheet for January 2023.

 

RECOMMENDATION

Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending December 31, 2022.

All items listed on the consent agenda will be considered by the Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests.
Motion & Voting
Accept items 1-8 the Consent agenda

Motion by Teddy Kinzer, second by Chinelo Nwanze.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Teddy Kinzer, Mark Potter, Scott McMurdie, Jim Mason, Richard Chandler, Chinelo Nwanze
C. Consent Agenda - All items listed on the consent agenda will be considered by the Board and will be enacted on by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests.
Subject
6. Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending January 31, 2023.
Meeting
Mar 16, 2023 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending January 31, 2023.
Goals
Be a model of financial stewardship through growth management, responsible investment, and financial transparency.

BACKGROUND

The Sachse Economic Development Corporation's Treasurer prepares a report each month to update the Board concerning the current year's budgetary process. This month's report consists of the summary financial report presented to City Council covering January 2023. Also included is a preliminary line-item budget report and balance sheet for February 2023.

 

RECOMMENDATION

Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending January 31, 2023.

All items listed on the consent agenda will be considered by the Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests.
Motion & Voting
Accept items 1-8 the Consent agenda

Motion by Teddy Kinzer, second by Chinelo Nwanze.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Teddy Kinzer, Mark Potter, Scott McMurdie, Jim Mason, Richard Chandler, Chinelo Nwanze
C. Consent Agenda - All items listed on the consent agenda will be considered by the Board and will be enacted on by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests.
Subject
7. Accept the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2022.
Meeting
Mar 16, 2023 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Accept the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2022.
Goals
Be a model of financial stewardship through growth management, responsible investment, and financial transparency.

BACKGROUND

The Finance Department releases a Quarterly Investment Report on the City's finances to provide an overview of investment activity for the Money Market, Investment Pool, and Certificate of Deposit accounts.

 

OVERVIEW

It is the City's strategy to maintain a high percentage of idle funds invested in safe, secure, and liquid securities and pooled investment types. This strategy is in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) and City policy.

 

POLICY CONSIDERATION

The PFIA and City Investment Policy require that Investment Officers prepare and submit quarterly a written report of the investment transactions for all funds covered by the Investment Policy to the City Council and to the governing boards of all component units.

 

RECOMMENDATION

Accept the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2022.

All items listed on the consent agenda will be considered by the Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests.
Motion & Voting
Accept items 1-8 the Consent agenda

Motion by Teddy Kinzer, second by Chinelo Nwanze.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Teddy Kinzer, Mark Potter, Scott McMurdie, Jim Mason, Richard Chandler, Chinelo Nwanze
C. Consent Agenda - All items listed on the consent agenda will be considered by the Board and will be enacted on by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests.
Subject
8. Accept the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2022.
Meeting
Mar 16, 2023 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Accept the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2022.

BACKGROUND

The Finance Department provides a Quarterly Investment Report to provide an overview of investment activity details for Checking, Money Market, Investment Pool, and Certificate of Deposit accounts.

 

Beginning with the current quarter, the format of the investment report has been revised to eliminate redundancies and to make the report more understandable.

 

POLICY CONSIDERATION

Texas Government Code 2256.023 of the Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) requires not less than quarterly, the investment officer prepare and submit a written report of investment transactions for all funds covered by the Investment Policy. The City's Investment Policy is to invest public funds in a manner which will provide the highest investment return with the maximum security while meeting the daily cash flow demands of Sachse and conforming to the PFIA and all other State and local statutes governing the investment of public funds.

 

RECOMMENDATION

Accept the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2022.

All items listed on the consent agenda will be considered by the Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests.
Motion & Voting
Accept items 1-8 the Consent agenda

Motion by Teddy Kinzer, second by Chinelo Nwanze.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Teddy Kinzer, Mark Potter, Scott McMurdie, Jim Mason, Richard Chandler, Chinelo Nwanze
C. Consent Agenda - All items listed on the consent agenda will be considered by the Board and will be enacted on by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests.
Subject
9. Accept the City of Sachse Investment Policy for FY 2022-2023, as adopted by the City Council on November 14, 2022.
Meeting
Mar 16, 2023 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Action, Discussion
Recommended Action
Accept the City of Sachse Investment Policy for FY2022-2023, as adopted by the City Council on November 14, 2022.
Goals
Be a model of financial stewardship through growth management, responsible investment, and financial transparency.

BACKGROUND

The City's current Investment Policy was reviewed by City Council on November 14, 2022, in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA). The PFIA requires that the Investment Policy be reviewed annually by the City Council and the Boards of all component units.

 

OVERVIEW

The Investment Policy approved by City Council for FY2022-2023 included the following changes:

 

Modifications include:

 

POLICY CONSIDERATION

The recommended policy for adoption is in compliance with the PFIA.

 

RECOMMENDATION

Accept the City of Sachse Investment Policy for FY2022-2023, as adopted by City Council on November 14, 2022.

Motion & Voting
Accept the City of Sachse Investment Policy for FY2022-2023, as adopted by the City Council on November 14, 2022.

Motion by Teddy Kinzer, second by Mark Potter.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Teddy Kinzer, Mark Potter, Scott McMurdie, Jim Mason, Richard Chandler, Chinelo Nwanze
D. Regular Agenda Items
Subject
1. Receive any reports and presentations by the Sachse Economic Development Corporation President, Board Members, Executive Director, and staff regarding items of community interest; special events; announcements and activities; office, industrial, commercial, or retail business retention; and marketing projects.
Meeting
Mar 16, 2023 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Discussion, Information
Goals
Make Sachse more prosperous through job creation and quality development that adds community value.

BACKGROUND

Announcements are made at this time for informational purposes only.

 

POLICY CONSIDERATION

There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.

 

RECOMMENDATION

Receive any reports and presentations by the Sachse Economic Development Corporation President, Board Members, Executive Director, and staff regarding items of community interest; special events; announcements and activities; office, industrial, commercial, or retail business retention; and marketing projects.

D. Regular Agenda Items
Subject
2. Discuss the goals and objectives of the Type B Corporation.
Meeting
Mar 16, 2023 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Discussion, Information
Goals
Make Sachse more prosperous through job creation and quality development that adds community value.

BACKGROUND

In 2021 the Sachse EDC and City Council each adopted the goals and objectives for the Economic Development Corporation. 

 

OVERVIEW

The Sachse EDC and City Council held a joint meeting on January 12, 2023, where the adopted goals and objectives of the Economic Development Corporation were discussed. An outcome of this discussion was that the EDC Board needed to review the existing priority list and consider reprioritizing goals now that time has passed since initial adoption.

 

POLICY CONSIDERATION

There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.

 

RECOMMENDATION

Discuss the goals and objectives of the Type B Corporation.

E. Executive Session
Subject
1. The Sachse Economic Development Corporation shall convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section §551.087: Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations: Discussion of an Economic Development incentive for Bunker Hill Retail, LLC for a project generally located along Bunker Hill Road and Miles Road and for retail or commercial business projects seeking to locate within the City of Sachse.
Meeting
Mar 16, 2023 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Closed Session
E. Executive Session
Subject
2. The Sachse Economic Development Corporation shall convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section §551.087: Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations: Discussion of an Economic Development incentive for Milli's Donuts LLC for a project generally located along Miles Road and Rosewood Lane.
Meeting
Mar 16, 2023 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Closed Session
E. Executive Session
Subject
3. The Sachse Economic Development Corporation shall convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section §551.087: Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations: Discussion of an Economic Development incentive for SB Sachse, LTD. for a project generally located along Murphy Road and Blackburn Road.
Meeting
Mar 16, 2023 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Closed Session
F. Regular Items / Meeting Closing
Subject
1. Conduct a public hearing to consider a project for C&C Sachse, LLC. for an infrastructure project generally located along State Highway 78 and Country Club Drive in Sachse, Texas.
Meeting
Mar 16, 2023 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Action, Discussion, Information
Preferred Date
Mar 16, 2023
Absolute Date
Mar 16, 2023
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Budget Source
Economic Development Corporation

BACKGROUND

On September 22, 2022, the Sachse Economic Development Corporation authorized the City Manager as Executive Director of the EDC to negotiate and execute an economic development agreement on behalf of the EDC with C&C Sachse, LLC., and any amendments and instruments related thereto.

 

On October 17, the Sachse City Council authorized the City Manager as Executive Director of the EDC to negotiate and execute an economic development agreement on behalf of the EDC with C&C Sachse, LLC., and any amendments and instruments related thereto.

 

OVERVIEW

As required by Texas Local Government Code, a Type B corporation shall hold at least one public hearing on a proposed project before spending money to undertake the project.

 

POLICY CONSIDERATION

The Economic Development Policy (Resolution 3387) states that "the City and the SEDC may, notwithstanding this policy, provide economic development incentives and/or establish economic development programs on a case-by-case basis that promote economic development, create employment opportunities, increase sales tax and property tax revenue."

 

RECOMMENDATION

Approve a project for C&C Sachse, LLC. for an infrastructure project generally located along State Highway 78 and Country Club Drive in Sachse, Texas.

F. Regular Items / Meeting Closing
Subject
2. Take action as a result of executive session: Consider authorizing the City Manager as Executive Director of the EDC to negotiate and execute an economic development agreement on behalf of the EDC with Bunker Hill Retail, LLC for a project generally located along Bunker Hill Road and Miles Road, and any amendments and instruments related thereto.
Meeting
Mar 16, 2023 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Action, Discussion
Recommended Action
Authorize the City Manager as Executive Director of the EDC to negotiate and execute an economic development agreement on behalf of the EDC with Bunker Hill Retail, LLC for a project generally located along Bunker Hill Road and Miles Road, and any amendments and instruments related thereto.
Motion & Voting
Authorize the City Manager as Executive Director of the EDC to negotiate and execute an economic development agreement on behalf of the EDC with Bunker Hill Retail, LLC for a project generally located along Bunker Hill Road and Miles Road, and any amendments and instruments related thereto.

Motion by Teddy Kinzer, second by Richard Chandler.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Teddy Kinzer, Mark Potter, Scott McMurdie, Jim Mason, Richard Chandler, Chinelo Nwanze
F. Regular Items / Meeting Closing
Subject
3. Take action as a result of executive session: Consider authorizing the City Manager as Executive Director of the EDC to negotiate and execute an economic development agreement on behalf of the EDC with Milli's Donuts LLC for a project generally located along Miles Road and Rosewood Lane and any amendments and instruments related thereto.
Meeting
Mar 16, 2023 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Action, Discussion
Recommended Action
Authorize the City Manager as Executive Director of the EDC to negotiate and execute an economic development agreement on behalf of the EDC with Milli's Donuts LLC for a project generally located along Miles Road and Rosewood Lane and any amendments and instruments related thereto.
Motion & Voting
Authorize the City Manager as Executive Director of the EDC to negotiate and execute an economic development agreement on behalf of the EDC with Milli's Donuts LLC for a project generally located along Miles Road and Rosewood Lane and any amendments and instruments related thereto.

Motion by Chinelo Nwanze, second by Teddy Kinzer.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Teddy Kinzer, Mark Potter, Scott McMurdie, Jim Mason, Richard Chandler, Chinelo Nwanze
F. Regular Items / Meeting Closing
Subject
4. Take action as a result of executive session: Consider authorizing the City Manager as Executive Director of the EDC to negotiate and execute an economic development agreement on behalf of the EDC with SB Sachse, LTD. for a project generally located along Murphy Road and Blackburn Road and any amendments and instruments related thereto.
Meeting
Mar 16, 2023 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Action, Discussion
Recommended Action
Authorize the City Manager as Executive Director of the EDC to negotiate and execute an economic development agreement on behalf of the EDC with SB Sachse, LTD. for a project generally located along Murphy Road and Blackburn Road and any amendments and instruments related thereto.
Motion & Voting
Authorize the City Manager as Executive Director of the EDC to negotiate and execute an economic development agreement on behalf of the EDC with SB Sachse, LTD. for a project generally located along Murphy Road and Blackburn Road and any amendments and instruments related thereto.

Motion by Richard Chandler, second by Chinelo Nwanze.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Teddy Kinzer, Mark Potter, Scott McMurdie, Jim Mason, Richard Chandler, Chinelo Nwanze
F. Regular Items / Meeting Closing
Subject
5. Adjournment.
Meeting
Mar 16, 2023 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Procedural