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 on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 6 p.m. to consider the following items of business:
Meeting
Jan 18, 2024 - 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
Jan 18, 2024 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Procedural
B. Public Comment
Subject
1. The public is invited to address the Board regarding any topic not already on the agenda. The time limit is 3 minutes per speaker. A Public Comment Card should be presented to the acting secretary prior to the meeting. According to the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Board is prohibited from discussing any item not posted on the agenda but will take comments under advisement.
Meeting
Jan 18, 2024 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Information, Procedural
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 November 16, 2023, meeting minutes.
Meeting
Jan 18, 2024 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Action (Consent), Minutes
Recommended Action
Approve the November 16, 2023, meeting minutes.
Minutes
View Minutes for Nov 16, 2023 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
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
Approve the Consent Agenda.

Motion by Chinelo Nwanze, second by Alan Bell.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Scott McMurdie, Richard Chandler, Chinelo Nwanze, Alan Bell, Chris Decker, Joshua Frick
Not Present at Vote: Jim Mason
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. Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending October 31, 2023.
Meeting
Jan 18, 2024 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending October 31, 2023.

BACKGROUND

The Sachse Economic Development Corporation's (EDC) Treasurer prepares a report each month to update the Board concerning the current year's budget monitoring. This month's report consists of the summary EDC report presented to the City Council covering October 2023. Also included is a preliminary line-item report and balance sheet for November 2023.

 

RECOMMENDATION

Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending October 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
Approve the Consent Agenda.

Motion by Chinelo Nwanze, second by Alan Bell.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Scott McMurdie, Richard Chandler, Chinelo Nwanze, Alan Bell, Chris Decker, Joshua Frick
Not Present at Vote: Jim Mason
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 November 30, 2023.
Meeting
Jan 18, 2024 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending November 30, 2023.

BACKGROUND

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

 

RECOMMENDATION

Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending November 30, 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
Approve the Consent Agenda.

Motion by Chinelo Nwanze, second by Alan Bell.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Scott McMurdie, Richard Chandler, Chinelo Nwanze, Alan Bell, Chris Decker, Joshua Frick
Not Present at Vote: Jim Mason
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 Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2023.
Meeting
Jan 18, 2024 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Accept the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2023.

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. The same Quarterly Investment Report was accepted by City Council on December 4, 2023.

 

POLICY CONSIDERATION

Texas Government Code 2256.023 of the Public 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 and that the report shall be presented not less than quarterly to each governing body within a reasonable time after the end of the period. 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 September 30, 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
Approve the Consent Agenda.

Motion by Chinelo Nwanze, second by Alan Bell.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Scott McMurdie, Richard Chandler, Chinelo Nwanze, Alan Bell, Chris Decker, Joshua Frick
Not Present at Vote: Jim Mason
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 City of Sachse Investment Policy for FY 2023-2024 as adopted by the City Council on December 4, 2023.
Meeting
Jan 18, 2024 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Accept the City of Sachse Investment Policy for FY 2023-2024 as adopted by the City Council on December 4, 2023.
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 December 4, 2023, 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 FY2023-2024 included the following changes:

 

 

POLICY CONSIDERATION

The recommended policy for adoption is in compliance with the Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA).

 

RECOMMENDATION

Accept the City of Sachse Investment Policy for FY 2023-2024 as adopted by the City Council on December 4, 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
Approve the Consent Agenda.

Motion by Chinelo Nwanze, second by Alan Bell.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Scott McMurdie, Richard Chandler, Chinelo Nwanze, Alan Bell, Chris Decker, Joshua Frick
Not Present at Vote: Jim Mason
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. Approve the Consent Agenda.
Meeting
Jan 18, 2024 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the Consent Agenda.
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
Approve the Consent Agenda.

Motion by Chinelo Nwanze, second by Alan Bell.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Scott McMurdie, Richard Chandler, Chinelo Nwanze, Alan Bell, Chris Decker, Joshua Frick
Not Present at Vote: Jim Mason
D. Regular Agenda Items
Subject
1. Conduct a public hearing for an infrastructure project generally located along Miles Road, north of Bunker Hill Road, known as Project Yosemite, for Vaquero Sachse II Partners, LP, its assigns, or related entities.
Meeting
Jan 18, 2024 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Information

BACKGROUND

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.

 

OVERVIEW

On November 16, 2023, the Sachse Economic Development Corporation authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an incentive agreement for Project Yosemite on behalf of the Economic Development Corporation.

On December 4, 2023, the Sachse City Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an economic development agreement on behalf of the City of Sachse with Vaquero Sachse II Partners, LP, its assigns, or related entities for Project Yosemite generally located along Miles Road, north of Bunker Hill Road, and any amendments and instruments related thereto.

 

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

Conduct a public hearing for an infrastructure project generally located along Miles Road, north of Bunker Hill Road, known as Project Yosemite, for Vaquero Sachse II Partners, LP, its assigns, or related entities.

D. Regular Agenda Items
Subject
2. 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
Jan 18, 2024 - 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
3. Discuss and provide direction on the Sachse Economic Development business visitation program.
Meeting
Jan 18, 2024 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Discussion, Information
Goals
Provide a high quality of life environment for families, individuals, businesses, and other organizations in Sachse.

BACKGROUND

In November of 2021 City staff brought forward a discussion item seeking direction from the Economic Development Corporation Board on a proposed business visitation program

 

OVERVIEW

Economic Development staff has primarily been conducting informal business visits since 2021. As such, time has passed since this program was last discussed, and staff would like to update to the EDC Board on the current program and discuss identified enhancements.

 

POLICY CONSIDERATION

There is no policy consideration at this time.

 

RECOMMENDATION

Discuss and provide direction on the Sachse Economic Development business visitation program.

D. Regular Agenda Items
Subject
4. Adjournment.
Meeting
Jan 18, 2024 - Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Type
Procedural