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Board members returned from executive session and moved the motion to reopen the director position. The board then conducted a roll call: Gary Somerville, Ronnie McCamming, Terry O'Connell, Paul Wiley, Pam Schwartner and Johnny Helpenstell each recorded a vote of yes; Matt Crabill was absent. The motion carried.

Board statements at the time described the decision as difficult but necessary; staff said they would move forward with the revised hiring timeline and notify applicants of the change in recruitment focus.

Staff indicated they would proceed with the director recruitment over the next two weeks and close the coordinator posting as discussed in executive session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Santa Fe City ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS January 29, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Following an executive session, the board voted to close its coordinator search and reopen a search for a director for the Santa Fe Economic Development Corporation; a roll-call vote recorded unanimous approval among present members and one absence.","taxTitle","Santa Fe, Galveston County, Texas","taxId",69481,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6070465,"Santa Fe EDC tables website overhaul, agrees to create Facebook page once new coordinator is hired",886,1122000,2008000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3050374-ad8174caa14e756c1ccc09a586e2ebf6&start=1122&end=2008","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3050374-ad8174caa14e756c1ccc09a586e2ebf6/thumbnail_1122000.jpg","/articles/6070465/Santa-Fe/Galveston-County/Texas/Santa-Fe-EDC-tables-website-overhaul-agrees-to-create-Facebook-page-once-new-coordinator-is-hired","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070465-127f893047b0dc484d73b06178dea3ea/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156998&Signature=dnAnsiJ5N~V17IkJvDIFKq0wzKH1RoDH3sSUPhVIFTP9GAhWrYgwIbS3VBM6Hny2Z2Xr2Kupo3pQHmtWULxA8WOytJb0BrZU7Eso5nA-GV1evwDbJ4OInYNPAy0WPCSpRRp-MYn6m1eL5qkYMWyAnkBV98yf7cAzfCNpKXaeCXKW9A8ZCSeUae8w9f~sdXEmE-52whzKeS3zC6-9FWuQ5EBEhvCUHwt3YM3-4crBYJ~sUeRt4flyisofvPwCaVwUe98zjg~2vMRSoEY4eQJrMuPgAz-Zq~xglSH-eH2FDp-Zr9eLMimOOFBmqvdHC8bGCatMWuPtWoFp19HaPCX2ag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Jan. 28 meeting the Santa Fe Economic Development Corporation discussed options for its web presence and social media, then took two separate actions: the board voted to table any substantive website overhaul until a new coordinator/director is hired, and it approved creation of an official EDC Facebook page while directing that active management and posting wait until the new coordinator is on board.

Board members discussed the differences and costs of options. Board discussion referenced maintaining the EDC site under the City of Santa Fe umbrella versus having a stand-alone site. Staff and board members said a city-hosted EDC page would cost roughly $2,000–$2,500 annually, whereas a stand-alone, vendor-built site was discussed in the ballpark of $4,500–$5,000 per year for maintenance after an initial build cost that could be roughly double in the first year.

Several directors said the site as currently published is “basic” and could be improved, but they repeatedly stated that bringing the new coordinator into the conversation first would allow the incoming director to set priorities and advise on vendor selection. Terry O’Connell made a motion to table the website item; the motion was seconded by Gary Somerville and carried by voice vote.

On the Facebook item, board members debated whether a social page could be maintained and monitored and whether the city communications staff could assist. Some directors said a Facebook page provides instant updates and event promotion and that city staff could assist with monitoring. After discussion a motion to create an EDC Facebook page was moved, seconded and approved; board members directed that the page not be actively used until the new coordinator is assigned and priorities for posting are set.","The board chose to table a planned overhaul or migration of the EDC website until a new coordinator is in place, citing the need for the director’s input; the board approved creating an EDC Facebook page but directed that work and posting not begin until the new coordinator assumes the role.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":79,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6070469,"Santa Fe EDC tables Retail Coach retail-recruitment agreement until new director is hired",538,584000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3050374-ad8174caa14e756c1ccc09a586e2ebf6&start=584&end=1122","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3050374-ad8174caa14e756c1ccc09a586e2ebf6/thumbnail_584000.jpg","/articles/6070469/Santa-Fe/Galveston-County/Texas/Santa-Fe-EDC-tables-Retail-Coach-retail-recruitment-agreement-until-new-director-is-hired","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070469-88e913c8d7bf3ac655d87e94e74d1f32/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156998&Signature=iNr0arKWtuCHNHwbBwLpjr~lunZ1rGv5nJB7Kc85SP9eSq-dreSWI0yQ7OFIVVvZoctxmwI5Jssa6UOHPif60UUUpXMObs6rPI0~WJEdJ00U0Q3vWHoytvgbrYcwpSpnueuE0KEFDFh9nx37emvQa7krn-wNsr63J6c-E0fJ3XI4Yvk3O~IqLxs4lCOX1BjRRKkssSwgrmAkG7FUMBfpn~xGmtug6IrH23Rbk5SsLFIH6E5a55NLys2Bs4FM1RbicO~Jnj6dOZuNEPS8Xc6xOt60BOiat1sOmMLAQ6jW~2qT5QWb3le5~Fg-9udPk7QWmLKWYj53-eo1BVZ~kF0jdg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Fe Economic Development Corporation on Jan. 28 tabled consideration of an agreement with Retail Coach to provide retail data analysis and retail-recruitment services.

Rudy O'Neil told the board that Retail Coach had reduced its proposed price and that board members had previously expressed interest. Board members discussed the contract’s scope: several directors said they understood Retail Coach would both build a database of available parcels and actively recruit retailers using its vendor contacts and conference outreach. Board members who had contacted other cities that used the firm reported generally positive reviews.

Board members discussed costs and timing. Staff said Retail Coach initially quoted as high as about $30,000, then offered a reduced amount; meeting comments referenced a reduction to $24,850 for the initial period and a subsequent lower ongoing fee (about a 20% reduction after year one, according to the vendor representatives board members consulted). Several board members said they were reluctant to proceed until a replacement for coordinator Josh is on board so the new director can evaluate and help manage the vendor relationship.

A motion to table formal consideration until the board hires a new director was moved and seconded and carried by voice vote.

Board President and staff said they would contact Retail Coach to confirm whether the discounted price could be held while the EDC completes the hiring process.","The board voted to table consideration of a Retail Coach retail-recruitment and retail-data contract after discussing price, scope and whether the EDC should wait for a new director; staff said the vendor offered a discounted rate but the board preferred to revisit the proposal after the director hire.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6070473,"Santa Fe EDC hears December permits, Mulberry Farms and other development projects",70,339000,409000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3050374-ad8174caa14e756c1ccc09a586e2ebf6&start=339&end=409","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3050374-ad8174caa14e756c1ccc09a586e2ebf6/thumbnail_339000.jpg","/articles/6070473/Santa-Fe/Galveston-County/Texas/Santa-Fe-EDC-hears-December-permits-Mulberry-Farms-and-other-development-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070473-eac6aca6bdcaefbd63641f5ab4a98e4d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156998&Signature=UftOQoqRAzlo2lep4Sk95jhXnsPHhkyjtHBOFEwrjND1PT3nYYP3gQ6skg9FkTu9dPc0hVv3LwPni1F7xTWY8-Ieze98frtk-RcTdjD8uQwdjA4dpNzkFjoxai2znmvsc8XBxYm-7ANnKFTDK5kjGDTFYU4NSXt~OtOY7unJf03tCH2xCLukfj7dsq8tXTx~OMdTTLwFxipsK4u37k0Jl6vIRujpCsG1-Y38ToKpZi8WqpEJWBo7Lilkn7q4bhKXLrDk8DdE6WJARTE6E~vfSCNU5~jmJSWTkb7JoQUbmrpI~HCclxWDEe8Ns31JtaZ16y7EBO5K6og9op4hcYv6gQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Jan. 28 meeting the Santa Fe Economic Development Corporation received the community services report showing 472 permits issued in December 2024, including 309 permits for new residential construction and $54,912 in collected permit fees.

Rudy O'Neil told the board that inspections, subdivisions and major projects are listed in the staff report. Project updates included an RV park with interior-road concrete work under way; Mulberry Farms gas station and shopping-center civil plans under review; approval for a Kiwi car build-out permit; a sandwich shop (reported in the meeting as “Bad Andy’s”) under review in the shopping center that also contains Cici’s Pizza; CenterPoint Service Center civil plans under review; CSV expansion plans under review; and Mulberry Farm Section 2 noted as recently approved.

Board members asked informal questions and traded local observations about businesses and building openings; staff did not present additional land-use approvals or policy changes at this meeting.

Board members accepted the report and moved on to other agenda items.","Staff reported 472 permits issued in December 2024, 309 new-residential permits and $54,912 in collected fees; staff updated the board on several private projects including Mulberry Farms, an RV park, gas-station civil plan reviews and a new sandwich shop permit under review.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6070478,"Santa Fe EDC reports stronger-than-expected sales tax, projects $3.79 million year-end fund balance",131,195000,326000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3050374-ad8174caa14e756c1ccc09a586e2ebf6&start=195&end=326","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3050374-ad8174caa14e756c1ccc09a586e2ebf6/thumbnail_195000.jpg","/articles/6070478/Santa-Fe/Galveston-County/Texas/Santa-Fe-EDC-reports-stronger-than-expected-sales-tax-projects-379-million-year-end-fund-balance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070478-d628f90875de7332419fcf6d135516f4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156998&Signature=jrhJBWcQx9O5zTvOKQqZ~AEy51rwT57NhNcg1fU3ezOziT8BBt-J4mcrA83KiIDjT2rzhd-wmwDqjtEBDvksg2OXB397dckVBxpaNGtcRkpM4jZ6HP9cMYd3J3NNmTTbygUL1DetM1uhkAPRMtrmZtopZfgJAJKYNq~3jDaIZkynFM8~3FtuW9M5zVmWJe3WKzC0Tj5CloT2BIr-Hlyo38ewJT0n2CIu7~g2xshirPKztd5X6n9JNTZEdfExVqUygoo4t8~hipHX9jUAQGUyNtGu-eaiAJnKkSuRlvxYk1grPJO33CwpLoBAsmUR6jRwRFF6fOXysUpV5lflqrL7Wg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Fe Economic Development Corporation on Jan. 28 received a December 2024 finance report showing a net revenue over expenses of $4,211 and an estimated fund balance of $3,786,794.

Rudy O'Neil, speaking to the board during the monthly finance report, said sales-tax receipts for the second month of the fiscal year are 7.7% higher than the same period last year, representing roughly $83,000 above the amount projected at the start of the budget year. He told the board the current sales-tax budget was $1,074,400 and the projection had been revised to $1,157,341.

O'Neil said staff are still closing the year’s books and do not yet have a full set of finalized revenue and expense entries. He advised board members that complete financial statements and the balance sheet will be available next month when year-end closing is finished.

The board did not take further fiscal actions during the meeting; members asked follow-up questions and accepted the report for review.

The board indicated it will revisit finalized figures at the next meeting when staff provide closed-year statements.","The Santa Fe Economic Development Corporation received its December 2024 finance report showing a positive net revenue position, sales tax receipts up 7.7% year over year and an estimated fund balance of $3,786,794; board members said year-end closeout figures will be finalized next month.","actionData","errors"]

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