MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 22, 2026
6:00 PM
The City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) Board of Directors will hold a regular monthly meeting on Thursday, JANUARY 22, 2026. at 6:00 p.m. at the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex, Council Chambers Conference Room, Building No. 4, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas.
The following members present to-wit:
The following members present to-wit:
- Present:
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- Bill Dixon, President
- Eryn McElroy, Vice President
- Rey Chavez, Treasurer
- Bryan Jones, Secretary
- Sharon Denson, Board Member
- Matt Clingo, Board Member
- John Faubush III, Board Member
- Staff present:
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- Scott Wayman, Executive Director
- Brian James, Deputy City Manager
- Ashley Ritchey, Business Engagement Manager
- Kari Baker, Administrative Assistant
- Attendees:
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- Brian Orr, First United Bank, Visitor
Call to Order
Roll call, recognition of visitors, and review of meeting instructions for effective Board interaction and public participation.
Board President, William Dixon presided over the meeting and called it to order at 6:00 pm.
All Board Members were in attendance. Brian James, Deputy City Manager, arrived at 6:20 pm.
Roll call, recognition of visitors, and review of meeting instructions for effective Board interaction and public participation.
Board President, William Dixon presided over the meeting and called it to order at 6:00 pm.
All Board Members were in attendance. Brian James, Deputy City Manager, arrived at 6:20 pm.
Hearing of Residents
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the Board. Presentations should be limited to no more than 3 minutes. The presiding officer will call on those persons who have signed up to speak.
No residents signed up to speak. No comments were made.
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the Board. Presentations should be limited to no more than 3 minutes. The presiding officer will call on those persons who have signed up to speak.
No residents signed up to speak. No comments were made.
Consent Agenda
1.
Approval of the Minutes for the Board of Directors Regular Monthly Meeting held November 20, 2025.
Board President William Dixon asked for a motion to approve the consent agenda for November 20, 2025. Brian Jones moved to approve, Ray Chavez seconded. Motion carries, unanimous; 5-0.
Board President William Dixon asked for a motion to approve the consent agenda for November 20, 2025. Brian Jones moved to approve, Ray Chavez seconded. Motion carries, unanimous; 5-0.
Discussion Only
2.
Discussion of memo from finance regarding City of Schertz Sales Tax Revenue Increase. (S. Wayman)
Scott Wayman, Executive Director of Economic Development, addressed the Finance Department’s memo regarding the increase in sales tax revenue. He noted that the past few months have been unusually high and the sales tax revenue is expected to normalize in the near future.
Scott Wayman, Executive Director of Economic Development, addressed the Finance Department’s memo regarding the increase in sales tax revenue. He noted that the past few months have been unusually high and the sales tax revenue is expected to normalize in the near future.
3.
Staff briefing on SEDC monthly financial statements for the months of November and December 2025 (S.Wayman)
Scott Wayman, Executive Director, provided an overview of the November 2025 & December 2025 Financial Statements.
November 2025:
Sales tax revenue received for the month of November totaled $1,461,034.49, representing a 131.9% increase over the same period in the prior year. Total expenses for November were $19,114.46.
Mr. Dixon asked about the $15,000 paid for Greater SATX membership. Scott Wayman, Amy Madison & board member Ray Chavez spoke about the importance of the organization to the EDC and the region.
December 2025
Sales tax revenue received for the month of November totaled $2,605,575.87, representing a 361.5% increase over the same period in the prior year. Total expenses for November were $15,747.91.
Scott Wayman, Executive Director, provided an overview of the November 2025 & December 2025 Financial Statements.
November 2025:
Sales tax revenue received for the month of November totaled $1,461,034.49, representing a 131.9% increase over the same period in the prior year. Total expenses for November were $19,114.46.
Mr. Dixon asked about the $15,000 paid for Greater SATX membership. Scott Wayman, Amy Madison & board member Ray Chavez spoke about the importance of the organization to the EDC and the region.
December 2025
Sales tax revenue received for the month of November totaled $2,605,575.87, representing a 361.5% increase over the same period in the prior year. Total expenses for November were $15,747.91.
Discussion and Possible Action
4.
Authorizing the Executive Director to enter into a professional services agreement with TIP Strategies, Inc., not to exceed $150,000 for purposes of developing a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan (CEDS 3.0) for the City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation.
Amy Madison, Deputy Director of Economic Development, presented the RFQ process that resulted in the selection of TIP Strategies, Inc. as the top candidate recommended by staff to administer the EDC’s Comprehensive Strategic Plan.
Amy Madison, Deputy Director of Economic Development, presented the RFQ process that resulted in the selection of TIP Strategies, Inc. as the top candidate recommended by staff to administer the EDC’s Comprehensive Strategic Plan.
Vice President Eryn McElroy, Vice President, Director Sharon Denson, Board Member
- AYE:
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President Bill Dixon, President
Vice President Eryn McElroy, Vice President
Treasurer Rey Chavez, Treasurer
Secretary Bryan Jones, Secretary
Director Sharon Denson, Board Member
Director Matt Clingo, Board Member
Director John Faubush III, Board Member
Passed
01/26/2026 04:38 PM
Closed Session
5.
Called in accordance with Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code, Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations; Closed Meeting. The governmental body is not required to conduct an open meeting (1) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect.
End time: 7:16 pm
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End time: 7:16 pm
Reconvene to Regular Session
Board President William Dixon reconvened into Open Session at 6:49 pm.
Board President William Dixon reconvened into Open Session at 6:49 pm.
6.
Take any actions based on discussion held in closed session under Agenda Item No. 5.
No actions taken.
No actions taken.
Requests and Announcements
- Announcements by staff.
- Ribbon Cutting, Monday, January 26, 2026 for grand opening of Chipotle in Schertz Station - 10:30 am.
- City offices will be closed February 16, 2026 for Presidents Day.
- Next SEDC Regulary Meeting - February 26, 2026.
- Requests by Board Members to place items on a future SEDC Board Meeting agenda.
Adjournment
Board President William Dixon adjourned meeting at 6:53 pm.
Board President William Dixon adjourned meeting at 6:53 pm.
MINUTES PASSED AND APPROVED THE 26TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026.
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William Dixon, Board President
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SEDC Board Member
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William Dixon, Board President
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SEDC Board Member