Board approves consent agenda; vice‑president election inconclusive, to revisit in July

The DeSoto Economic Development Corporation approved its consent agenda and financial reports and began a contested election for the office of vice president that the board did not resolve at the meeting.

A motion to approve the consent agenda — which included approval of minutes for the May 8, 2025 meeting and the financial statements for April and May 2025 — was moved and seconded and approved by voice vote. The chair called the vote and said, "Ayes have it; it has been approved." No roll‑call tally with named votes was recorded in the meeting transcript.

The board then recessed into an executive session described on the record as pursuant to the Texas Government Code, section 551.087 (economic development deliberation). When the board returned to open session, staff reported “no action” taken as a result of the executive session.

During the governance portion of the meeting directors nominated candidates for vice president. One director self‑nominated (identified in the transcript as McKayla/Mikaela) and another director nominated Mark Jones. The board held votes while only four directors were present; the vote remained split and no final selection was recorded. Staff and board members said the election will be revisited at the next meeting on July 10, to allow the full board to participate.

Board counsel noted the bylaws as summarized at the meeting describe the vice president’s role primarily as substituting for the president and performing other duties the board assigns; the transcript did not record a more detailed list of vice‑president duties. The board discussed options for handling the tie, including holding the vote again when more directors are present.

No final officer‑election outcome was recorded during the meeting. The consent agenda approval and the executive‑session outcome were recorded as actions taken on the record.