San Patricio County Economic Development Corporation Full Board Meeting Minutes held on Monday, June 1, 2015 Portland Community Center 2000 Billy G. Webb Drive, Portland, Texas 78374 11:30 a.m.

The San Patricio County Economic Development Corporation met on June 1, 2015 at the Portland Community Center in Portland, Texas. The following board members were present:

Board Members: Harold Ashley, Wes Atwood, Bob Barger, Mike Barrera, Paul Clore, Steve Connor, Brenda Coonrod, Vicki Daniels, Marshall Davidson, Roy DeBolt, Pat Doherty, Jo Ann Ehmann, John Green, Judy Hawley, John Hobson, J.J. Johnston, Rebecca Krumnow, Tom Moore, Pete Perkins, Donnie Riojas, Roland Rodriguez, Tim Rogers, Della Seal, Niki Shugar, Denise Thompson, Colette Walls and Tino Zambrano.

Staff: Becky McMillon, Nina Naranjo, Lynn Spencer, Sarah Whetstone and Mark Zans.

Guests: Dana Espinal, Ray De Los Santos, Jr. Joshua Sosa, Hilda Bernal-Olmeda, Jimmy Earnest, Jim Gray, Joe Lopez, Heather Smith, Gene Seaman, Sue Zimmermann and Charlene Dodson.

Excused: Terry Simpson.

Unexcused: Jonas Chupe, Jim Bounds, Sylvia Carrillo, Jesse Falcon, Jason French, Tom Russell, Rosemary Vega and Paul Thomas.

A quorum was present and the following business was conducted:

I. Call to Order Chairman Roy DeBolt called the meeting to order at 11:53 a.m.

II. Introduction of Members and Guests Chairman Roy DeBolt asked the members and guests to introduce themselves, whereupon each member or guest stood and gave their name.

III. Approval of the Minutes* Minutes of February 23, 2015 Chairman Roy DeBolt presented the Minutes of the February 23, 2015 meeting for approval. Secretary Pat Doherty made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Treasurer Jo Ann Ehmann seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Report* Treasurer Jo Ann Ehmann presented the financials. Ehmann reported that most of the dues have been collected and made the motion to accept the Financial Report as presented. Tim Rogers seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

*Agenda items marked with an asterisk are action items. IV. Executive Directors Report Executive Director Lynn Spencer reported that she and Becky McMillon recently attended the ICSC Conference in Las Vegas, NV. There were numerous appointments scheduled with a variety of retailers. Spencer also stated that she has been working with the Port of Corpus Christi and the San Patricio Rural Rail District to help with Port and rail legislation. The first municipal meeting was held prior to this board meeting. The municipal meetings will be held prior to the board meetings. The municipal leaders will have the chance to get together to discuss what is going on within their communities. In response to the recent layoffs from Gulf Marine, The San Pat EDC will be partnering with the Coastal Bend Workforce to host a job and career fair. V. San Patricio Co. Gap Analysis Dana Espinal with Del Mar College Small Business Development presented a county wide gap analysis. VI. Draft CEDS & Feasibility Study Sarah Whetstone gave a presentation on a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and a study on a training center for San Patricio County. VII. Report from CCREDC Chairman Roy DeBolt reported that the CCREDC will be approving funding for certain projects under their type A incentive program. The type A board is composed of 5 members appointed by the city council. The type A board decides how to spend $0.08 sales tax collected for economic development and job growth. Voters approved the type A funds in 2001 and have an estimated $6 million in sales tax revenue collected each year. The fund expires in 2018 and requires voters’ approval to continue. The CCREDC also voted to approve the $150,000 agreement to fund the industrial sea water desalination. A total fee of $350,000; $150,000 will come from Port of Corpus Christi, $150,000 from the CCREDC AND $50,000 from the City of Corpus Christi. The CCREDC discussed hiring a full time senior level vice president of investor relations and communications, to be responsible for promoting the organization. VIII. Concerns of the Board or Future Agenda Items Mayor Pete Perkins announced his concerns of the election and representation for the executive committee. Judy Hawley of the Port of Corpus Christi Commission announced her appreciation of Lynn Spencer for her hard work and leadership during this last legislative session. IX. Adjournment There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 1:05 p.m.

*Agenda items marked with an asterisk are action items.