07.20.22 PEDC MinutesPROSPERI"EXAS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Meeting of the Prosper
Economic Development Corporation
121 West Broadway Street
Prosper, Texas 75078
Wednesday, July 20, 2022, 6:00 P.M.
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
Board President Jordan Simms called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Board members present were, Vice
President David Blom, Mayor David F. Bristol, Treasurer Ray Smith, Secretary Don Perry and board members
Chad Gilliland and Roger Thedford. No board members were absent. Executive Director Mary Ann Moon and
Sr. Economic Development Specialist Susanne Barney were present. No citizens were present.
1. Comments from Citizens
No comments were made.
2. Approval of Minutes from June 15, 2022 board meeting.
Ray Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from the June 15, 2022 PEDC board meeting. The motion was
seconded by David F. Bristol and was approved 7-0 by all board members present.
Consider and Act on approval of PEDC Financial Report for the month of June 2022. Take any additional
action necessary.
Ray Smith overviewed the financial reports for the board and staff. He also discussed interest rates, Texpool,
Texstar and the bank account at Independent Financial. Roger Thedford made a motion to approve the PEDC
Financial Reports for June 2022 as presented. The motion was seconded by Chad Gilliland and approved 7-0 by
all board members present.
4. Review and Discuss the PEDC operating budget for FY 2022-2023.
The board and staff discussed the FY 2022-2023 PEDC operating budget.
New Businesses Update.
The board was provided with a list of the newest businesses opening in Prosper, Tx.
6. Executive Director's Report: Administrative and Marketing Activities of the PEDC and Upcoming Events.
Mary Ann Moon presented her Administrative and Marketing report to the board and staff.
7. Downtown Development Update.
Mary Ann updated the board and staff regarding the Downtown Development, including:
The Stantec Report being presented to Town Council for adoption and inclusion into the Comprehensive Plan.
She also shared ideas on supporting new businesses coming in as well as supporting existing businesses, such as:
Incentives, improving broadband, installing cluster mailboxes for downtown and providing a centralized garbage
dumpster.
8. Confirm or Change the Next PEDC Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 17, 2022.
The next board meeting was confirmed as Wednesday, August 17, 2022.
Board President Jordan Simms recessed the regular meeting at 6:45 P.M.
9. Convene into Closed Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code:
• Section 551.087 To discuss and consider economic development negotiations to deliberate commercial and
financial information and economic incentives related thereto.
• Section 551.072 To discuss and consider purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for municipal
purposes and all matters incident and related thereto.
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• Section 551.074 — To discuss and consider personnel matters and all matters incident and related thereto.
Board President Jordan Simms called the meeting into Closed Executive Session at 6:45 P.M.
The PEDC Board met in Closed Executive Session from 6:45 P.M. to 8:10 P.M.
10. Reconvene into Open Session and Take Any Action Necessary as a Result of Closed Session Deliberations.
Board President Jordan Simms reconvened the meeting into Open Session at 8:10 P.M.
No action was taken.
11. Adjourn
Ray Smith made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Roger Thedford.
The PEDC Board meeting adjourned at 8:11 P.M.
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