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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCEDC Minutes 2019-07-10 RegularCommunity and Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes July 10, 2019 The Friendswood Community and Economic Development Committee met on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 3:30 pm., in the second floor conference room of Friendswood City Hall, 910 South Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas, with the following members present: Chair Skip Evans, Vice Chair Meg Crowley, Mike Hickey, Thomas Hinckley, and Jennifer Whitley. Also present was City Councilmember liaison Brent Erenwert. Staff member present was Karen Capps. Absent: Blaise Guzzetta and Pauline Moore 1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chair Skip Evans at 3:35 p.m. 2. Roll call and introduction of new member. Roll call was made with a quorum present. Introductions were made by new CEDC member, Thomas Hinckley, and new City Councilmember liaison, Brent Erenwert. 3. Approval of Minutes. Mike Hickey made a motion to approve the May 1, 2019 meeting minutes. Meg Crowley seconded, all in favor, motion carried unanimously. 4. Elect Chair and Vice Chair positions. Meg Crowley made a motion to elect Skip Evans as Chair, second by Jennifer Whitley, all in favor, motion carried unanimously. Meg Crowley made a motion to elect Jennifer Whitley as Vice Chair, second by Mike Hickey, all in favor, motion carried unanimously. 5. Discussion and possible action regarding: -Friendswood cares business visits The committee discussed visiting a local biotech firm. The tour was scheduled this month but the business asked that it be rescheduled to August. Ms. Capps stated that the new business that purchased the Reach Church property, Texas Behavioral Health, will host an open house on July 23 and asked that members attend. Visiting local restaurants was also discussed. -CEDC Annual Report to City Council The committee reviewed a draft written report and presentation prepared to the August 5 report to City Council. Meg Crowley volunteered to edit the report and presentation to make it more impactful. 5. Staff report/comments Karen Capps gave an update on development planned or underway in the city. 6. Member comments Meg Crowley stated that the "Drinks, Drafts, and Downtowners" happy hour will be held next Thursday, July 18 at Brasserie 1895 Restaurant. 7. Liaison reports None 8. Adjournment Next meeting will be on August 7. The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.