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1) Production of promotional video with Pioneer Production Services LLC (proposed resolution 2025-01): Motion to approve the project and expenditure passed by a majority voice vote. Staff will forward the resolution to the city council for two readings; the city attorney advised waiting for the two readings and the 60-day citizen challenge window before executing any contract that requires upfront payment.

2) Purchase of 0.2458 acres at Montgomery Town Site 03, Block 16 (proposed resolution 2025-02): Motion to accept the resolution to purchase the parcel for $230,000 passed by a majority voice vote. Staff said surplus funds cover the purchase and will prepare any needed budget amendment after council action.

3) Approval of regular meeting minutes for June 17, 2025: Motion to accept the minutes was moved, seconded and approved by a majority voice vote.

4) Purchase of six tablets (Surface Pro or equivalent) for MEDC commissioners (non‑budgeted purchase): After reviewing vendor quotes (IT company estimate $8,300; online quote $5,300), the board approved a non‑budgeted expenditure not to exceed $7,000 for six tablets; motion carried by majority voice vote.

5) Approval of MEDC fiscal year 2026 proposed annual budget: Motion to approve the FY2026 proposed budget passed by majority vote; staff will forward the proposed budget to city council for final approval and the normal posting/waiting period.

No other formal resolutions were adopted at the meeting. Several other agenda items — notably the wayfinding sign project and discussion of vacant properties — were discussed but not finalized; board direction on those items appears as staff follow-up rather than formal action.

Votes above were recorded on the meeting transcript as voice votes with the board chair calling the result \"ayes carried\" or equivalent. Where the meeting record did not name the mover and seconder explicitly, mover/second are marked \"not specified.\"","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","07/15/2025 Montgomery, TX Montgomery Economic Development Corporation Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A summary of formal actions taken by the Montgomery Economic Development Corporation on July 15, including resolutions, approvals and motions recorded during the meeting.","taxTitle","Montgomery, Montgomery County, Texas","taxId",59888,"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},6170386,"MEDC members press for proactive steps on blighted and vacant properties; ask staff to coordinate outreach and ordinance review",948,2231000,3179000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5397901-f508ecb1335b64548b22a7c98602da15&start=2231&end=3179","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5397901-f508ecb1335b64548b22a7c98602da15/thumbnail_2231000.jpg","/articles/6170386/Montgomery/Montgomery-County/Texas/MEDC-members-press-for-proactive-steps-on-blighted-and-vacant-properties-ask-staff-to-coordinate-outreach-and-ordinance-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6170386-de83f81dcb039f432274de0e65898861/orig.mp4?Expires=1773618318&Signature=coZq0MCj4gZpXeO95Gjvgc6USNypQD-E37tIufknkzs~uUDrIrzDPbnyox93aULwzVCQ2virrQQt1TvIOh3vjQ-HNjZG8Clr9LnPyjyT-gSDUt8Ukqr1eAJX83OY9RAf31Dnvo3L~uufOyMgHEyR9a8DGqE3A4noDJKzAhocmomw5llP2tBjG8mWYadh9igP3Q0E0Cp-Jp42xikVXMabb1fdGu3U3R9uqAiBlDgiR5mrQnozcD-Qs6HHTssUPZpcXcj04hef-eJ7X206lJJJDQ0jLPPXs166tjjYjTHwwYi8RwRqiKZp-cKFA5avEuaYPYMlSxwa3ixsxTf8-VzSjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members used July 15’s meeting to press for more proactive steps to address neglected, vacant and substandard properties in and around downtown Montgomery. Several members said dilapidated properties near areas targeted for investment reduce the effectiveness of MEDC-funded projects and discourage reinvestment.

Speakers proposed a mix of outreach and regulatory options: sending informational letters to property owners explaining compliance expectations, developing a list of code-based improvements that would bring properties to standard, exploring targeted demolition funding where properties are uninhabitable, and offering rezoning as an incentive in appropriate locations. Board members also discussed the practical challenge that some parcels are fractionally owned and that owners frequently lack resources to repair structures.

The board asked staff to prepare initial outreach materials — described on the record as a flyer or letter — and to work with city staff to raise the issue with the city council. Members suggested the council consider ordinances that register and classify vacant buildings or address substandard structures; staff said the city’s building official could prepare draft language based on other cities’ best practices.

No formal ordinance was adopted at the meeting; board members asked staff to pursue outreach and to coordinate with the city council and building official for potential ordinance drafting and enforcement steps. A board member offered to help with outreach and another said MEDC could identify incentives or programs to encourage reinvestment.","Board members urged more proactive outreach, potential rezoning and ordinance updates to address blighted and vacant properties; MEDC directed staff to draft an informational flyer and to ask city council to consider vacant-building ordinances and enforcement options.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6170392,"MEDC discusses wayfinding sign project after vendor bid far exceeds budget; board orders pursuit of additional bids",92,1490000,1582000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5397901-f508ecb1335b64548b22a7c98602da15&start=1490&end=1582","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5397901-f508ecb1335b64548b22a7c98602da15/thumbnail_1490000.jpg","/articles/6170392/Montgomery/Montgomery-County/Texas/MEDC-discusses-wayfinding-sign-project-after-vendor-bid-far-exceeds-budget-board-orders-pursuit-of-additional-bids","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6170392-acd3a8c1a83d5f647e6f71b8e68f0b30/orig.mp4?Expires=1773618318&Signature=LwRtuGH7zvFsmTAccLHnPMWUq8jBUSfs3dMu5yVUr1rGEzjuySSIc7CThMiAlrrjvV2GFWjpNoJ9tpmJiA7Sispmj3jqBJ3gtxdJT0EB-nhaxupfGRskc-7tk~YJzNeF4dmqXchBzsZKrOnI~RQ4ZLOCRocerWOcCUKLQlQdMRFVzVLBdIHyVjbsZVuOCu1YHzNjU38dhrkqkT6VAZ3YMn3GAOVlzgtOadPkVypLt~WkMeKilBhhBxARpq6zJC4pginfA1LKA2UjciaO0AC8Bu41on0sMlbeBFehZehVPf2ASkZLG06JZK6uzkxJ076A6UMImNT-A~iuEQ~dgHxHqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","MEDC staff provided an update July 15 on the downtown wayfinding sign project and the board discussed procurement and budget options after receiving a high initial estimate. Staff reported the vendor’s invoice and breakdown totaled about $1,171,000 but said the vendor indicated the project could likely be reduced to about $900,000 without losing product quality.

Board members said the figure was substantially higher than earlier estimates and directed staff to solicit additional bids and investigate government-vetted purchasing programs to speed procurement. Several members recommended getting multiple competitive quotes, including locally available vendors that have produced municipal signage, so the board can compare apples-to-apples scopes.

Members discussed timing and process. Staff described possible procurement paths: (1) competitive bidding that would require a 30-day advertisement period and time to evaluate responses, and (2) using an already-vetted government vendor list to speed selection. Board members noted that three quotes would likely be needed for council authorization and that any selected vendor would then require a resolution, two council readings and a 60-day waiting period before execution.

Budget considerations came into the discussion: one member noted a target or internal budget figure of approximately $500,000 and said that the higher quotes “choked” the proposed budget. The board asked staff to (1) obtain at least two additional bids (ideally three), (2) confirm that proposed vendor designs meet any required approvals (county or state approvals referenced in the record), and (3) return with bid comparisons and a recommended procurement route at a future meeting. Staff and members said they hoped a decision could be reached within the next month if competitive bids are received promptly.","Staff reported an initial wayfinding sign proposal of about $1.17 million that a vendor said could be trimmed to roughly $900,000; the board directed staff to seek competitive bids and consider government-vetted procurement options to reduce cost and speed delivery.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":46,"_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},6170397,"MEDC approves $230,000 purchase of 0.2458-acre parcel in Montgomery Town Site 03",826,171000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5397901-f508ecb1335b64548b22a7c98602da15&start=171&end=997","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5397901-f508ecb1335b64548b22a7c98602da15/thumbnail_171000.jpg","/articles/6170397/Montgomery/Montgomery-County/Texas/MEDC-approves-230000-purchase-of-02458-acre-parcel-in-Montgomery-Town-Site-03","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6170397-dcbd87f8913fb037360b7732cc717812/orig.mp4?Expires=1773618318&Signature=jZE8WfqcI6of3l82wSxeDK7o3EZdEA7UNNtNytZ-DiyQKKIAC5mafFG855sP1QEvwrFk5jdonjP3Oun5-XBDJZ6AnISLFKcc3Sx4lZjNw4fRtmJKD12OsiuLKEMqgJqThGuqcWl8n38CTfGVR60vnsT6SvPAoN8PWOBSbRTFvACcM9xkhAexrqxSgjE0belx6AzvmCYW3sgikjkOreJVPodJx5YzGtAh57GrVThNQAizPZbnotHQEq9GSRc~O~z2IfL4qYtPteLRnjOLHHGd~45ASjjnZ6n2s7s0KwQFhzmUkdrODssraeEaiajN-~NUySRFP3NhorSHrqfXmZbZbQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Montgomery Economic Development Corporation on July 15 approved a resolution authorizing a $230,000 purchase of 0.2458 acres located at Montgomery Town Site 03, Block 16 in Montgomery County, Texas. The board voted in favor and will forward the resolution to city council for final consideration.

Staff told the board the MEDC has surplus funds and expects a projected surplus in the current fiscal year; accordingly, a budget amendment would be filed later only if needed. Members discussed the timing for council consideration and the resolution was identified in the meeting record as proposed resolution 2025-02.

A motion to accept the resolution was made and the board recorded a majority voice vote in favor. Staff indicated the item will be submitted to the city council agenda for the July 22 meeting. The board did not record any amendments to the purchase terms during the meeting.","The MEDC approved a resolution to purchase 0.2458 acres at Montgomery Town Site 03, Block 16 for $230,000; staff said surplus funds cover the purchase and a budget amendment will be returned if necessary.",{"_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},6170401,"MEDC approves $29,300 promotional video with Pioneer Production Services",515,235000,750000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5397901-f508ecb1335b64548b22a7c98602da15&start=235&end=750","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5397901-f508ecb1335b64548b22a7c98602da15/thumbnail_235000.jpg","/articles/6170401/Montgomery/Montgomery-County/Texas/MEDC-approves-29300-promotional-video-with-Pioneer-Production-Services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6170401-6ad8e399649772a0cf67a3405293f6c7/orig.mp4?Expires=1773618318&Signature=AIM~b7qk-MTZ03bIh~4QRPCJUMUN1nYdZyERFwkTeaapZ00b8ZXqZyEViCLK482veSCGvb8tMEcnTFs5HRDy~d-NydnkRFUyqkU-oiZ9sYNX6QVLau8IEv36pp3PnwGIfhzL21iZ3ovlYYU9Gz~oGBqe5Ql-eYMjYyz1gItLMinLDjwGUNvRh8EjPHYrwhnGdvIQjD6nMwVzooYrRMjJSGqXKzlFirh8VlygESin4LRj6CkEAllRXTRmaNi0w9b2p4TbaOiXo2smxDZfQM1dnGuQgUOlE49zr53cA2tP1djxLKO9uPs1O1K9R-hYa50HKz2dY6MCH6u773ZKzgE2uQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Montgomery Economic Development Corporation on July 15 approved a resolution to contract with Pioneer Production Services LLC for production of a short-form promotional video about the city of Montgomery. The board approved the project and expenditure by voice vote and forwarded the resolution to the city council process.

The project budget is $29,300, which the board was told covers production costs, travel and related expenses. Staff said the video would highlight local businesses and the public education system, run on public-access outlets and be available for MEDC’s own marketing; the presenter said the production typically takes about six weeks and reaches an estimated 67 million households during its national run.

Board members discussed timing and budget constraints. Staff said the city attorney recommended not signing any production contract until council completed two readings and the statutory 60-day citizen challenge period, because a citizen could file suit that would require the city to allow a referendum. Staff also said the production company requires payment when the agreement is signed (reported in the meeting as due within roughly two weeks of signing).

Members noted the payment timing and that the MEDC must limit marketing and promotion spending to 10% of its budget; several members said the $29,300 would place the program near that threshold for the current year and could reduce funds available for other quality-of-life items. The board moved and seconded the resolution as presented and voted in favor; staff will send the measure to city council for its readings.

The board recorded the resolution as proposed resolution 2025-01. Next steps described on the record: (1) MEDC approval, (2) submission to city council for two readings, (3) 60-day petition/contest period that could send the measure to a vote, and (4) execution of a production agreement only after the council process and any waiting period conclude or counsel advises otherwise.","The Montgomery Economic Development Corporation approved a $29,300 expenditure to hire Pioneer Production Services to produce a short-form promotional video featuring actor Dennis Quaid; staff will forward the resolution to city council for required readings and a potential public challenge period.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: MEDC meeting July 15, 2025 — promotional video, land purchase, tablets, budget and minutes

MEDC members press for proactive steps on blighted and vacant properties; ask staff to coordinate outreach and ordinance review

MEDC discusses wayfinding sign project after vendor bid far exceeds budget; board orders pursuit of additional bids

MEDC approves $230,000 purchase of 0.2458-acre parcel in Montgomery Town Site 03

MEDC approves $29,300 promotional video with Pioneer Production Services