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EXAS � O' MIC IDEVEILOPM t C � I� OR STI rip ra 115 r r :rr i r Reach rac 1 i 11 l'y'.jl°„ Citizens' Input Chairman Bray invited those present to speak during the Citizens' Input. No one came forward, and Chairman Bray closed citizens' input. Discuss and Consider Approval of the September 18, 2025, Meeting Minutes Chairman Bray presented the September 18, 2025, meeting minutes for review and discussion. Mr. Roddy made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Dougherty seconded the motion. Vote: 6 -ayes to 0 -nays Discuss and Consider Approval of the September 2025 Financial Statements Treasurer Coleman indicated that, due to the City's year-end financial preparations, the September financial statements were unavailable for this meeting. He requested that this item be tabled until the next PEDC board meeting. Discuss and Consider Combined Nov./Dec. Board Meeting Chairman Bray noted that the PEDC Board has historically held a combined meeting for the months of November and December. He opened the floor to discussion involving a combined meeting. Mr. Homer asked if the meeting would take place in November or December. Mr. Bray noted that traditionally this meeting has been scheduled for the first week of December. Mr. Bray suggested that the Board postpone setting a date for a couple of weeks due to ongoing projects and discussions. There were no further questions. Report and Updates by Executive Director Maureen Hammond EDA Grant Project for the NW Industrial Park: Ms. Hammond reported that the PEDC is currently receiving bids to clear additional land in the NW Industrial Park, and that this project is anticipated to begin within the next 30 days. She added that a change order would need to be approved by the EDA. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1: Ms. Hammond reported that the TIRZ Advisory Board had approved an ordinance to modify the existing boundary of TIRZ No. 1, removing Zone 4, encompassing the 115 -acres of the Gene Stallings Business Park. She noted that the ordinance would be presented to City Council during the November 10th meeting, per the city attorney. East Texas A&M College of Science and Engineering Industry Connect Day: Ms. Hammond reported that the Industry Connect Day event had a confirmed date of November 7, 2025 and would take place at Home2 Suites. She noted that businesses committed to attend included Campbell's, Harrison, Walker, & Harper, and TOOT and that Huhtamaki was tentatively confirmed to attend. She stated that approximately 60 students and faculty of East Texas A&M College were anticipated to attend the event and invited the Board to attend. Annual Compliance: Ms. Hammond noted that the PEDC currently has six active performance agreements. Those agreements included the following industries: Page 2 of 4