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Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation (FDEDC)
Meeting of the Board of Directors
Meeting Minutes of May 14,2019
Friendswood Public Library, Meeting Room
416 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood,Texas 77546
1. Call to order and roll call of Board Members
The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. with a quorum present.
Present: Vice President Dr. Pat McGinnis, Ron Cox, Dr. Rebecca Hillenburg, Elmer"Bubba"Johnson, and
Paul Marx.
Absent:Arden "Trey" Hill and Alton Todd
Staff members present: Karen Capps and City Attorney- Mary Kay Fischer
Also present: Councilmember Sally Branson, and residents Sarah, Garrett, Marshall, and Joshua Beasley
representing a Boy Scout Troop
2. Citizen comments
None
3. Consider and take action on approval of minutes
Dr. Rebecca Hillenburg made a motion to approve the March 18, 2019 meeting minutes,second by
Elmer"Bubba"Johnson. All in favor, motion carried unanimously.
4. Consider and take action on a Resolution approving an amendment to the bylaws to allow for
staggered terms of the Board of Directors
City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer explained the process of amending the bylaws to allow for staggered
terms which will also need approval by City Council and filing with the State. Current bylaws were
written that all seven member's terms end the same time next year. With this amendment,four
members will end in 2023 and three members will end in 2022,with two year renewals thereafter.
Following discussion, Ron Cox made a motion to approve a resolution that amends the bylaws to allow
for staggered terms of the Board of Directors. Second by Dr. Rebecca Hillenburg, all in favor, motion
carried.
5. Consider and take action authorizing the Vice President to file an application with City Council
requesting approval of a Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Formation
City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer explained the application for the certificate of amendment will be signed
by the Board Vice President and then be approved by City Council before submitting to the State. Dr.
Rebecca Hillenburg made a motion to authorize the Vice President to file the application with City
Council requesting approval of a Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Formation. Second by
Ron Cox, all in favor, motion carried.
6. Consider and take action on a cost estimate to install proposed crosswalks
Karen Capps presented information regarding crosswalk installation costs. Core Design Studio provided
information regarding a street graphic stencil that can be purchased for$57 that is a three foot square
in size. Ten stencils would create a six by 15 foot pattern for$570. Public works will need to speak with
TXDOT about the design, road closure timing, and permits. Cost estimates will be needed for orange
and white paint,sealant, labor for installing and pavement cleaning, and any other materials needed for
the paint application process. Dr. Rebecca Hillenburg would like to see a redesign of the stencil utilizing
the acorn symbol. The Board viewed satellite images of signalized intersections along Friendswood
Drive which includes FM-2351,Shadowbend,Spreading Oaks, Clearview, Castlewood, and Whispering
Pines. This item will be reviewed and discussed further at the next meeting once more information and
cost estimates are received.
7. Discussion and possible action regarding grants
Karen Capps reported on a grant opportunity with the Texas Downtown Association that was previously
presented to the Board. The grant application is not due until the end of August so the Board will
discuss next month on what project to present.
8. Financial report
Karen Capps reported that March and April's monthly financial reports as follows: April's sales tax
revenue was$38,726 and interest earnings were$1,063. Expenditures were$1,333 for the monthly
staff services agreement. The ending fund balance as of April 30, 2019 was$775,798. March's sales tax
revenue was$40,749 and interest earnings were$1,153. Expenditures were$1,333 for the monthly
staff services agreement. The ending fund balance as of March 31, 2019 was$737,342.
9. Staff updates
Karen Capps reported that 407 S. Friendswood Drive will be adding on 1,773 square feet to their existing
building. City Council approved expanding the downtown district map to include a parcel on Whispering
Pines. The new map will not affect the neighborhood empowerment zone or FDEDC boundaries.
10. Member Comments
Paul Marx said he is looking forward to reviewing the lighting plan.
11. Future meeting dates
-June 11, 2019 at 4 p.m.
12. Adjournment
With no further business to discuss,the meeting was adjourned at 5:08 p.m.
Ar en "Trey" Hill, EDC Secretary/Treasurer