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PEDC Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday; August 16, 2022 Page 3 of 4 Mr. Roddy made the motion to approve the bid as presented. Mr. Terrell seconded the motion. Vote: 6 -ayes to 0 -nays Review and Discuss Report from Executive Director Maureen Hammond Marketing Intern: Ms. Hammond reported that the PEDC had an intern that started in May named Madison Routon, who finished last week. She worked on various projects and did a fantastic job, with tasks including everything from design content of our first summer edition newsletter, social media posts, and assisting with inputting all of the BR&E survey data that Ms. Hammond and Dr. Anglin have gathered to date. In addition, Ms. Hammond noted that Madison had also researched and compiled information for the quarterly cost of living report. Ms. Hammond concluded remarks stating that the internship was a great help to the organization and looks forward to doing it again next year. North Star Branding Project: Ms. Hammond offered an update on the process explaining that the team has reached the "DNA and Strategy Formation" phase. She noted that there have been three meetings held with the PEDC, Council, and Chamber to review findings from those internal and external surveys. The "DNA Statement" will be the blueprint for framework during the creative process. Mr. Terrell provided a brief comment, mentioning that while there were no surprises for him in the information reported, he felt that the end product would be excellent based on what North Star presented. Ms. Hammond continued by thanking everyone who participated in those presentations. For those that were unable to attend and interested in seeing the presentation, she mentioned to let staff know for follow-up on the presentation. 2022-2023 Plan of Work: Ms. Hammond reported that during the July board meeting, the Board identified and approved updated priorities. Following that board meeting, the plan of work was submitted to City Council pursuant to compliance with the organization's bylaws. She also mentioned she provided an update to council during the August 8t" City Council meeting. No questions followed these updates Convene into Executive Session: 1) Pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to (1) discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have 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 described by Subdivision (1), to wit: • Project Rocket X • Project Red Oak • Project Red Maple 2) Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to discuss and deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. Chairman Bray convened the Board into Executive Session at 5:44 p.m.