05.13.2026 PEDC Minutes Special MeetingP-n��PERTEXAS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Minutes
Special Called Meeting of the Prosper
Economic Development Corporation
121 West Broadway Street
Prosper, Texas 75078
Wednesday, May 13 2026, 5:30 P.M.
Call to Order and Announce a u❑rum is Present
Board President Chad Gilliland called the meeting to order at 5:27 P.M. Board Vice President Don Perry,
Board Treasurer Ray Smith, board Secretary Jeff Yates, and board members Grant Mendeljian, Mayor David
F. Bristol, and Chris Kern were present. Sr. Economic Development Specialist Susanne Barney was present.
1. Recess into Closed Session in compliance with Section 551.001 et seq. Texas Government Code, as
authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, to deliberate regarding:
• Section 551.074 — To discuss and consider personnel matters and all matters incident and related thereto.
• Section 551.074 — To discuss and consider personnel matters related to the executive director and all matters
incident and related thereto.
Board President Chad Gilliland recessed the regular meeting at 5:27 P.M.
Board President Chad Gilliland called the meeting into Closed Executive Session at 5:28 P.M.
The PEDC Board met in Closed Executive Session from 5:28 P.M. to 6:04 P.M.
2. Reconvene into Open Session and Take Any Action Necessary as a Result of Closed Session Deliberations.
Board President Chad Gilliland reconvened the meeting into Open Session at 6:04 P.M.
Chad Gilliland made a motion to authorize Affion to move forward on executive director search. The motion was
seconded by Ray Smith and approved 7-0 by all board members present.
3. Adjourn
David Bristol made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Ray Smith and approved 7-0 by all board
members present. The PEDC board meeting adjourned at 6:06 P.M.
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