Converse public meetings in 2020
7 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
EDC Board Meeting
The Converse Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda and several new business items. Key actions include discussion and possible approval of the FY 2020-2021 budget, conveyance of lots on Hilltop and Toepperwein to the City for the Toepperwein Realignment Project, and distribution of COVID-19 small business assistance funds. The board will also discuss board member applicants in open and closed session and consider amended articles of incorporation.
- Approval of FY 20-21 budget
- Conveyance of portions of lots in 200-500 blocks of Hilltop and 700 block of Toepperwein for road realignment
- COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program fund distribution
- Discussion of board member applicants (personnel)
- Amended articles of incorporation
EDC Special Called Board Meeting
The Converse Economic Development Corporation Board will meet in a special called session to deliberate real property negotiations for Center Street Properties, Tract No. 1, in executive session, then reconvene in open session. The consent agenda includes approval of the June 9, 2020 board minutes. Public comments are permitted during the citizens to be heard portion. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2020.
- Executive session under Texas Government Code 551.072 for real property negotiations (Center Street Properties, Tract No.1)
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes from June 9, 2020 board meeting
- Citizens to be heard period for public comments on any topic (subject to 3-minute limit)
- Next board meeting set for August 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at 402 S. Seguin
EDC Board Meeting
The Converse EDC Board will hold a public hearing on funding a COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Grant Program at a cost not to exceed $250,000. The board will also consider consent agenda items, elect board officers, discuss amended articles of incorporation, and vote on resolutions for the FY 2020-2021 corporation plan and purchasing policy.
- Public hearing for $250,000 COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Grant Program
- Approval of minutes from May 12, 2020 special called board meeting
- Election of board officers
- Discussion and action on amended articles of incorporation
- Approval of Resolution #90 for FY 2020-2021 Corporation Plan
EDC Special Called Board Meeting TELECONFERENCE
The Converse EDC board will discuss and take action on the FY 2018-2019 audit and multiple resolutions to establish a COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Grant Program, including a budget amendment. The board will also hold an executive session on real property negotiations regarding Center Street.
- Approval of minutes for April 14, 2020 board meeting and April 23, 29, 30 COVID-19 grant committee meetings
- Discussion and action to approve FY 2018-2019 audit
- Discussion and action to approve Resolution #88 establishing COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Grant Program
- Discussion and action to approve Resolution #89 identifying program as a Chapter 505 project
- Discussion and action to approve Resolution #750-2020A authorizing budget amendment for grant program funds
EDC Board Meeting
The Converse Economic Development Corporation Board will consider grant applications from Classic Custom Upholstery, Glamour Up, and Judson Driving School, and discuss a possible COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program. The board will also introduce and discuss board member applicants, approve consent agenda items including February and April meeting minutes and financial reports, and hold executive sessions on legal and personnel matters.
- Discussion and possible action on grant applications from Classic Custom Upholstery, Glamour Up, and Judson Driving School
- Discussion and possible action on a proposed COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program
- Introduction and discussion of board member applicants
- Approval of minutes from February 11, 2020 board meeting and April 8, 2020 Grant Committee meeting
- Approval of Financial Report and Investment Report through March 2020
EDC Board Meeting
The Converse Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items including approval of January 2020 minutes and financial reports. The board will recess into executive session to consult with its attorney on a THC contract and to deliberate on personnel matters involving Jimsi Kuborn, followed by possible action in open session.
- Approve minutes of special called meeting on January 30, 2020
- Approve financial report and investment report through January 2020
- Executive session: Private consultation with attorney regarding THC contract (Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071)
- Executive session: Deliberation on personnel matters regarding Jimsi Kuborn (Sec. 551.074)
- Possible action on THC contract and personnel matters after returning to open session
EDC Special Called Board Meeting
This special called Converse EDC board meeting includes discussion and action on Resolution No. 87 to authorize the executive director as signatory for a 2.04-acre tract in Converse Town Square, and a proposed assignment of the real estate contract for the old fire station at 107 Station Street from CALRU ENTERPRISES, INC. to ASHLYNVALE, LLC. The board will also hold an executive session on real property negotiations for the old fire station. Other items include approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.
- Resolution No. 87 authorizing EDC executive director as signatory for a 2.04± acre tract out of 3.909± acres in Converse Town Square, Block 2, Lot 3
- Discussion and action on assignment of real estate contract for 107 Station Street (old fire station) from CALRU ENTERPRISES, INC. to ASHLYNVALE, LLC
- Executive session under Texas Government Code 551.072 for real property negotiations regarding the old fire station
- Approval of written minutes from December 19, 2019 board meeting
- Citizens to be heard on any issues and concerns