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Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation (FDEDC)
Meeting of the Board of Directors
Meeting Minutes of October 10, 2017
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 4:03 p.m. with a quorum present.
Present: President Ron Cox, Vice President Alton Todd, Secretary Dr. Pat McGinnis, Elmer
"Bubba"Johnson,Jr., Rebecca Hillenburg, and Paul Marx.
Absent: Arden "Trey" Hill
Staff members present: Karen Capps and Aubrey Harbin
Also present: Friendswood resident, Phillip Ratisseau.
2. Citizen comments
Phillip Ratisseu commented that the Houston Children's Charity is seeking donations to help
provide beds to children whose homes have been flooded in the area.
3. Consider and take action on approval of September 12, 2017 meeting minutes
Motion by Dr. Pat McGinnis to approve the meeting minutes, second Paul Marx. All in favor,
motion carried.
4. Discussion and possible action with City Staff regarding possible partnership opportunities
Aubrey Harbin, Director of Community Development, gave an overview of possible projects the
Board could consider. After Board discussion, possible future projects for consideration
include: regional parking, decorative street light poles and signals, brick paved sidewalks,
branding/identity for downtown, gateway/entryway signs, traffic improvements, crosswalks,
upgrade mast arm sign at FM 2351, landscape architect services for downtown streetscape
plan, maintenance of brick pavers and other projects. The board discussed the process of hiring
a landscape architect for professional services that would be part of public engagement,
branding, and streetscape design. The Board asked for Staff to contact HGAC for assistance
with possible downtown grants, list of landscape architects, and a sample scope of services to
use in an RFP. The board also asked Staff to develop a list of projects, costs, and priority of
those projects.
5. Discussion and possible action regarding public outreach
Pat McGinnis said that he would like to see the FDEDC solicit input from citizens through
possible town hall meetings, booths at the Farmer's Market, football games, and/or partnering
with the Chamber. There was discussion regarding how to engage citizens regarding projects
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like signage, brick pavers. It was also discussed that the landscape architect's professional
services might include public input/engagement.
6. Discussion and follow up regarding the Board's planning and goal-setting meeting
No reports.
7. Financial Report
Karen Capps provided a monthly financial report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017.
September sales tax revenue was $34,902 with an ending fund balance of$231,977.
8. Staff Updates
Karen Capps reported that City Council approved the "Project Poles and Wires Relocation and
Reduction" estimate for phase one and that the project could move forward on October 16,
2017. An update on planned development in the downtown area was also provided.
9. Members comments
Paul Marx asked Staff to request that the banner brackets be removed from the utility poles
prior to the pole removal project begins.
10. Future meeting dates
Tuesday, November 14 at 4 pm
11. Adjournment
With no further business to discuss,the meeting was adjourned at 5:47 p.m.
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Patrick McGinnis, FDEDC Secretary/Treasurer