Brooks public meetings in 2023
19 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Directors B Session
The Brooks Board of Directors B Session will consider resolutions supporting the redevelopment of Building 538 and electing board officers, along with a presentation on the Arboretum and discussion of TIRF priority projects. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, receiving reports, and an executive session for legal and real estate matters.
- Resolution No. 120523-1265 supporting redevelopment of Building 538
- Resolution No. 120523-1266 for election of board officers
- TIRZ Priority Projects discussion
- Arboretum update presentation by Thomas A. Corser, CEO
- Approval of October 3, 2023 meeting minutes
Board of Directors A Session
The Brooks Board of Directors will consider several resolutions, including accepting the FY 2023 SBEDA report, quarterly investment report, and unaudited financials, as well as approving a leasing policy. They will also discuss a quarterly projects update and, after executive session, may authorize a lease agreement for Project Yaeger. The meeting includes routine items like public comments, minutes approval, and reports from the chairman and CEO.
- Resolution No. 111423-1260: Accepting FY 2023 SBEDA Report
- Resolution No. 111423-1261: Accepting FY 2023 Quarterly Investment Report (period ended Sept 30, 2023)
- Resolution No. 111423-1262: Accepting FY 2023 Unaudited Financials (period ended Sept 30, 2023)
- Resolution No. 111423-1263: Approving Brooks Leasing Policy
- Resolution No. 111423-1264: Authorizing lease negotiation for Project Yaeger
Board of Directors A Session
The Board of Directors will review reports regarding board reappointments and resignations. The session includes a discussion on the 2024 meeting schedule and a resolution regarding the President & CEO's performance evaluation and incentive pay.
- Board reappointment of Dr. Lorraine Pulido (District 4)
- Resignation of Vice Chair Dr. Lorraine Pulido
- Appointment of Director Geraldine Garcia
- Resolution No. 101723-1259: President & CEO FY2023 performance evaluation and incentive pay
- Discussion of 2024 Proposed Board Meeting Schedule
Executive Committee
The Brooks Executive Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the President & CEO's FY2023 performance evaluation and incentive pay, along with a succession plan review and the FY2024 board meeting schedule. The agenda also includes an executive session for legal consultation, real estate sale/lease discussions, and personnel matters. Public comments and approval of previous minutes are also on the agenda.
- Discussion and possible action on President & CEO's FY2023 performance evaluation and incentive pay (Oct 1, 2022 – Sep 30, 2023)
- President & CEO Annual Succession Plan Review
- Proposed FY2024 Board of Directors Meeting Schedule
- Executive session: consultation with attorney, real estate sale/lease, personnel matters
- Upcoming events: Business Over Breakfast (Oct 10), Dia de los Muertos Gala (Oct 27)
Board of Directors A Session
The Brooks Board of Directors will consider approving Resolution No. 100323-1258, which adopts a re-envisioning plan for the remaining ~300 acres of developable land on the campus. The board will also hear updates on the communication plan, Sidney Brooks East, and Building 538, and will hold an executive session on legal and real estate matters.
- Resolution No. 100323-1258 – Approving Brooks Campus Re-envisioning Plan for ~300 acres
- New Board Member Appointee – District 7 – Ashlee Peña
- Sidney Brooks East update – Carlos Salinas, Project Manager
- Building 538 update – Connie Gonzalez, Chief Strategy Officer
- Awarded contracts between $100K–$250K monthly report
Board of Directors A Session
The Brooks Development Authority Board of Directors will consider two resolutions: one authorizing a lease agreement for Building 570B with the City of San Antonio, and another declaring intent to reimburse capital improvement costs with bond proceeds. The board will also hear updates on the La Picosa development, the FY2023 marketing plan, and the President & CEO's performance evaluation, followed by an executive session and possible action on Project Yaeger Crossing.
- Resolution No. 091923-1256: Authorize lease agreement for Building 570B with City of San Antonio
- Resolution No. 091923-1257: Declare intent to reimburse capital improvement expenditures with tax-exempt or taxable bond proceeds
- Presentation: La Picosa update by Adam Love, SCC Development
- Discussion: President & CEO FY2023 performance summary and evaluation process
- Action item out of executive session: Project Yaeger Crossing
Board of Directors B Session
The Brooks Board of Directors will consider approving the FY2024 operating and capital budgets, the holiday schedule, and an updated investment policy. They will also vote on authorizing contracts for independent financial auditing services and for the sale of land to Project Butterfly for a senior living community and a multi-family community. The board will hold an executive session for legal and real estate discussions before taking action on the land sales.
- Resolution 090723-1249: Approving FY2024 Operating Budget
- Resolution 090723-1250: Approving FY2024 Capital Budget
- Resolution 090723-1252: Approving FY2024 Investment Policy and changing investment officers
- Resolution 090723-1253: Authorizing contract with RSM USA LLC for financial auditing services (3-year term + 2 one-year renewals)
- Resolutions 090723-1254/1255: Authorizing sales contracts with Project Butterfly for senior living (6.55 acres) and multi-family (13.07 acres) communities
Board of Directors A Session
The Brooks Board of Directors will hold a budget work session, reviewing the proposed FY 2024 operating and capital budgets and holiday schedule. They will also consider a resolution supporting a transportation improvement plan submission for the Brooks Green Loop. The meeting includes public comments, approval of prior minutes, and an executive session for legal and real estate discussions.
- Resolution No. 081523-1248 supporting Brooks' submission to the Alamo Area MPO FY 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Plan Project Call for the Brooks Green Loop
- FY 2024 Proposed Operating Budget
- FY 2024 Proposed Capital Budget
- FY 2024 Proposed Holiday Schedule
- Executive session for attorney consultation and real estate sale/lease/purchase discussion
Board of Directors B Session
The Brooks Board of Directors will consider resolutions to accept the FY 2023 Quarterly Investment Report and Unaudited Financials for the period ended June 30, 2023. They will also hear reports on small business advocacy, project updates, and audit status, and hold an executive session for legal and real estate discussions.
- Resolution No. 080123-1246: Accept FY 2023 Quarterly Investment Report (period ended June 30, 2023)
- Resolution No. 080123-1247: Accept FY 2023 Unaudited Financials (period ended June 30, 2023)
- Third Quarter Small Business Economic Development Advocacy (SBEDA) Report
- Quarterly Projects Update by Development Projects Manager and Project Manager
- Executive session: attorney consultation and real estate sale/lease/purchase discussion
Board of Directors A Session
The Brooks Board of Directors will consider two resolutions: one recognizing Dr. Eddie Rodriguez for his service to SAISD, and another approving the FY2023-2028 Revised Strategic Goals. The board will also receive updates on the President & CEO's third-quarter objectives and hold an executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
- Resolution No. 071823-1244 recognizing Dr. Eddie Rodriguez for service to SAISD
- Resolution No. 071823-1245 approving FY2023-2028 Revised Strategic Goals
- Anita Uribe Martin, District 7 Board resignation effective July 5, 2023
- Executive session on attorney consultation, real estate, and personnel
- Monthly financials and upcoming events listed as information items
Board of Directors A Session
The Brooks Development Authority Board of Directors will consider resolutions recognizing outgoing President & CEO Leo Gomez for 10 years of service and approving his FY 2024 evaluation criteria, plus discuss projected FY 2023 budgets and a financial strategic plan. The board will also enter executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
- Resolution No. 051623-1240 recognizing Leo Gomez for 10 years as President & CEO
- FY 2023 projected operating and capital budgets discussion
- Financial Strategic Plan discussion
- Resolution No. 051623-1241 approving FY 2024 CEO evaluation criteria
- Executive session on attorney consultation, real estate sale/lease, personnel
Executive Committee
The Brooks Executive Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving reports, and discussing items in executive session. The main actionable item is a recommendation to approve the proposed FY 2024 President & CEO's evaluation criteria and performance objectives. The agenda also includes public comments and information about upcoming community events.
- Approval of December 12, 2022 Executive Committee meeting minutes
- Discussion and possible action on FY 2024 President & CEO evaluation criteria and performance objectives (Oct 1, 2023 - Sep 30, 2024)
- Executive session for attorney consultation, real estate sale/lease, and personnel matters
- Upcoming events: Brooks Paw Park 1st Birthday (May 6), Town Hall (May 9), Loteria Night (May 11), Mother's Day Brunch (May 14)
Board of Directors B Session
The Brooks Board of Directors will consider several resolutions, including authorizing contracts for tenant improvements and new furniture at WatersEdge I, and accepting quarterly financial and investment reports. The board will also hear an FY 2022 audit update and a midyear small business report, and hold an executive session for legal and real estate discussions.
- Resolution 050223-1236: Authorize contract with Harvey-Cleary Builders for tenant improvements at WatersEdge I
- Resolution 050223-1237: Authorize contract with OfficeSource, Ltd. for furniture procurement and installation at WatersEdge I
- Resolution 050223-1238: Accept FY 2023 Quarterly Investment Report for period ended March 31, 2023
- Resolution 050223-1239: Accept FY 2023 Quarterly Unaudited Financials for period ended March 31, 2023
- FY 2022 Audit Update by Milo Martinez, Martinez, Rosario, Co., LLP
Board of Directors A Session
The Brooks Board of Directors A Session will consider approving the March 21, 2023 meeting minutes, receive reports from the Chairman and President/CEO, and hear an update on the FY 2022 audit from Martinez, Rosario, & Co., LLP. The board will also hold an executive session to consult with an attorney and discuss the sale or lease of real estate. Information items include monthly financials and upcoming meetings and events.
- Approval of March 21, 2023 Board of Directors A Session meeting minutes
- FY 2022 Audit Update by Martinez, Rosario, & Co., LLP
- Executive session: consultation with attorney
- Executive session: discussion of sale and/or lease of real estate
- Air Force Mailer to Brooks tenants (President & CEO report)
Board of Directors B Session
The Brooks Board of Directors will discuss and possibly authorize contracts for improvements to Hangar 9 (up to $500,000) and installation of rooftop units at The San Antonio Refinery (Building 661) for $397,927. They will also receive updates on the FY2022 financial audit, school district bond programs, and the CEO's performance objectives. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, reports, and an executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
- Contract for Hangar 9 improvements, total project cost not to exceed $500,000
- Contract with Perfect Tech A/C & Heating for rooftop units at The San Antonio Refinery (Building 661), $397,927
- Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Audit Update
- SAISD and East Central ISD Bond Programs Updates
- Executive session: attorney consultation, real estate sale/lease, personnel matters
Board of Directors A Session
The Brooks Board of Directors A Session will hear a presentation from the Texas Department of Transportation, receive reports, and discuss the Fiscal Year 2022 financial audit and bank account collateralization. The board will also hold an executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters, followed by possible action.
- TxDOT presentation by Scott Nelson, P.E., PTOE, Advanced Planning - Transportation Engineer
- Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Audit Update by Stoney Burke, Director of Finance
- Bank Accounts Collateralization Briefing by Stoney Burke
- Executive session: attorney consultation, real estate sale/lease, personnel matters
- Financial Disclosure Reports reminder due April 3, 2023
Board of Directors B Session
The Brooks Board of Directors will consider a resolution supporting a $1.8 million federal funding request for Hangar 9 improvements, receive an update on the FY 2022 financial audit, and discuss a furniture RFP for WatersEdge I. The agenda also includes reports on a new employee, a RAISE grant submittal, and a resignation, plus an executive session for legal and real estate matters.
- Resolution No. 030723-1233 supporting $1.8M Community Project Funding request for Hangar 9 improvements
- FY 2022 Financial Audit Update by Martinez, Rosario & Company, LLP
- WatersEdge I: RFP for Furniture
- First Quarter Small Business Economic Development Advocacy (SBEDA) Report
- Robert Melvin, District 2 resignation effective February 22, 2023
Board of Directors B Session
The Brooks Board of Directors will consider accepting quarterly investment and financial reports, and will discuss requests for proposals for tenant improvements at WatersEdge I, maintenance at Hangar 9, and new rooftop AC units at TSAR (Building 661). The board will also hear reports on a district resignation, a new employee, and a chapel demolition update, and will hold an executive session on legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
- Resolution No. 020723-1231: Accept FY 2023 Quarterly Investment Report (period ended Dec 31, 2022)
- Resolution No. 020723-1232: Accept FY 2023 Quarterly Unaudited Financials (period ended Dec 31, 2022)
- RFP for Brooks Tenant Improvements at WatersEdge I
- RFP for Maintenance at Hangar 9
- RFP for New Rooftop Air Conditioning Units at TSAR (Building 661)
Board of Directors B Session
The Brooks Board of Directors will consider a resolution supporting a $25 million federal RAISE grant application for the reconstruction of Sidney Brooks (West), and will vote on creating a Small Business Incentive Program capped at $250,000 annually. The agenda also includes a stakeholder update from Cambridge Holdings, approval of prior meeting minutes, and reports on campus development and staff training. An executive session is scheduled for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
- Resolution supporting $25M RAISE grant for Sidney Brooks (West) reconstruction
- Small Business Incentive Program not to exceed $250,000 annually
- Stakeholder update by T. Michael Scott, Cambridge Holdings
- Approval of November 1, 2022 B Session minutes
- Executive session on real estate sale/lease and personnel