Economic Development Corporation Thursday, May 09, 2024 06:00 PM 109 North Kaufman Street, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457

Call to Order

Public Comment

The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the Board from responding to any comments other than to refer the matter to a future agenda, to an existing policy, or to a staff person with specific factual information. Claims against the Board or employees, as well as individual personnel appeals are not appropriate for citizens' forum.

Consent Agenda

• 1.Minutes 3/14/204
  March and April 2024 Financial Report

Public Hearing

The purpose of this hearing is to hear evidence for or against a request made by Julie Knotts dba Kountry Korner Kreations to provide assistance with Graduated Rental Assistance for the business located at 101 Houston Street, Mt. Vernon, Texas.

Presentation by Ryan and Brittany Franza regarding The Oaks on 37 RV Park and billboard signage.

Action Items:

• 2.Consider and act upon approval of request made by Julie Knotts dba Kountry Korner Kreations for graduated rental assistance.

• 3.Consider and act upon approval of contract with MHS Planning for Parks and Open Space Master Plan & TPWD Grant.

Board Member Reports and Discussion
advertising on local radio station/billboards
Gadlin Street and Frito Lay

Executive Session
Deliberation regarding real property pursuant to Texas Government Code, §551.072, to discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.

RECONVENE
Reconvene into Open Session to Consider Matters Discussed in Closed Session (If Any)

Adjourn

   _____/s/   Mark Sachse              
Mark Sachse - Board President            

ATTEST:

______/s/_Kathy Lovier_____         
Kathy Lovier – City Secretary                                                         
Posted 4:00 PM May 6th, 2024

Persons with disabilities desiring to attend the meeting and without transportation may contact City Hall at 903-537-2252 for assistance.

The Mount Vernon Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors reserves the right to go into Executive Session at any time during the meeting with its attorney in accordance with Section 551.071; deliberate the purchase or sale of real property in accordance with section 551.072; deliberate personnel matters in accordance with 551.074; and/or deliberate regarding economic development negotiations. However, no action will be taken during the Executive Session because none is permitted by law.