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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCEDC Minutes 2017-03-01 RegularFriendswood Community and Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes March 1, 2017 The Friendswood Community and Economic Development Committee met on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 8:30 a.m., in the second floor conference room of Friendswood City Hall, 910 South Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas, with the following members present: Chair Pauline Moore, Vice Chair Marcus Perry, Brett Banfield, Lorrie Foreman, Bill Provenzano, Jennifer Whitley, and Dr. Hilmar Zeissig. Also present was Friendswood Chamber of Commerce President Carol Marcantel. Staff member present was Karen Capps. Absent from the meeting were Skip Evans and Gary Kay. 1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chair Pauline Moore at 8:34 a.m. 2. Roll call was made. There was a quorum. 3. Approval of Minutes Brett Banfield made a motion to approve the January 4, 2017 meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Jennifer Whitley and it passed unanimously in the committee. 4. Discussion and possible action regarding planning and goal setting for the CEDC — Overview of the FM 528 area The committee reviewed the summary, recommendations, and conclusions of the FM 528 Strategy that was produced by the committee in 2013. Karen Capps provided an overview and current conditions of the FM 528 corridor utilizing a GIS map. Two commercial properties were removed from the tax rolls since the FM 528 Strategy was conducted in 2013. The Whitcomb tract was purchased in 2015 by Clear Creek Community Church and Village on the Park was purchased by Cardinal Bay in 2016. Village on the Park is currently requesting an expansion and amendment to their Specific Use Permit. The CEDC will inform City Council about the new tax exemption which could provide an opportunity to negotiate fiscal impacts associated with their property and proposed expansion. 5. Presentation from the Friends of Downtown Friendswood Association This item was moved to the April meeting. 6. Staff and member comments Karen Capps provided an update on proposed and new development in the city. Brett Banfield stated that he submitted his resignation from the CEDC, contingent upon his appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Brett stated that he has served for ten years on the CEDC and hopes to continue to serve Friendswood residents as a P&Z Commissioner. Brett also encouraged members to attend the 2nd Annual Tex Fest on March 4. 7. Liaison reports Carol Marcantel reported that the Chamber will host the Mayor's Annual State of the City on Thursday, March 9, 2017 with typically 200 people in attendance. The Chamber will host their Classic Car Show in Stevenson Park on April 2. With all the new development in town and immediate area, thirty-five new members have joined this year. Business of the Month award will be given to Jennifer Smith, owner of Dance Expressions who is also celebrating her 201h year in the city. 8. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m.