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The update matters for fiscal stewardship: moving operating funds to an interest-bearing public investment vehicle can increase returns on idle cash without changing day-to-day operations.

Susan told the board that the Texas CLASS account \"draws a little bit better interest than just our regular, checking account\" and that the account pays interest daily. The change followed an earlier board discussion about account consolidation and yield.

No formal vote accompanied the administrative update; staff included the new account balance information in the meeting packet and said she would continue to report account balances in future administrative reports.

The board had no further questions and the meeting moved on to the next item.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Economic Development Corporation Meeting - May 15 2025","oneSentenceSummary","EDC staff told the board that it opened a Texas CLASS account and moved funds into it to earn better interest than the checking account; staff said interest posts daily.","taxTitle","Whitehouse, Smith County, Texas","taxId",52509,"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},6238986,"EDC members discuss larger entertainment venue model after Huntsville visit; acreage and partnerships cited",150,2531849,2682174,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3340237-74c173c6e882d8590856cece7e25a5ed&start=2531&end=2682","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3340237-74c173c6e882d8590856cece7e25a5ed/thumbnail_2531849.jpg","/articles/6238986/Whitehouse/Smith-County/Texas/EDC-members-discuss-larger-entertainment-venue-model-after-Huntsville-visit-acreage-and-partnerships-cited","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6238986-c45914b0fb0f34f039fe3311d741b619/orig.mp4?Expires=1771219091&Signature=fLWXsOKpVoJTNofsSGiLy0fxYHjB0~1PdXk8bV8gV4RXl5DMMJ~JvcucRU-yEokHrRZTvQYP2lL8if3RefktFWj8cdvZ1J-h~w4XpnWbNCHvTvQblupzKHh2cLH9CnelJ7FgrcKuL8F8KO0MHm50q0u8s7XKgo2-XI9oIay3BI65SpkmHK9DwCm2lgckXIh83zqF22VvW77C0EOZHlUB4Nx494944OSN3i4cTFKl3YTAJ26A8~brginF89DRWCBJuJFamiVT09nvGERZAuMgev-bOASxd1dS5KBKd4dDmVoqivqKwg4Ad~ZG8~bSOwPol6TDnCBuONQnZd-2qe5CVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A board member who participated in an EDC site visit described the Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville as a model for how an entertainment venue can catalyze surrounding development, then led a discussion about whether Whitehouse should explore a similar venue and what land and partnerships would be required.

The exchange matters because a large entertainment venue could reshape regional tourism, demand new infrastructure and require significant land and intergovernmental coordination; the board treated the discussion as preliminary brainstorming rather than a formal proposal.

The board member said the Huntsville amphitheater is an outdoor venue with roughly 8,000 seats and that the surrounding mixed-use area and event programming drew major touring acts. \"It was beautiful, nice, 8,000 person amphitheater where they put in big names like, they had Stevie Nicks,\" the speaker said. He added that the site included shops, farmer's markets and other community uses and estimated the complex covered \"30 something acres\" for parking and supporting uses.

Participants discussed the need for significantly larger property (the estimate in the visit was roughly 30 to 40 acres), the potential to stage food competitions and other large events that could draw tens of thousands for signature events, and the possibility of partnering with neighboring jurisdictions or an Economic Development Corporation partner to size and finance a project.

Board members cautioned that such a project is a long-term, high-investment undertaking and suggested further study and potential partnership opportunities. The board agreed to keep the topic on future agendas for additional exploration rather than advancing a formal plan at this time.

No formal action or vote occurred; members framed the conversation as brainstorming and asked staff to include the item on future agendas for further consideration.","A board member described an 8,000-seat amphitheater model seen on a site visit to Huntsville and noted how an amphitheater and surrounding development can spur commercial growth; members discussed acreage needs, parking and potential partnerships with neighboring jurisdictions.",{"_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},6238991,"Whitehouse EDC: retail coach pursuing restaurant prospects; site availability near Highway 110 remains constraint",327,2113505,2440940,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3340237-74c173c6e882d8590856cece7e25a5ed&start=2113&end=2440","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3340237-74c173c6e882d8590856cece7e25a5ed/thumbnail_2113505.jpg","/articles/6238991/Whitehouse/Smith-County/Texas/Whitehouse-EDC-retail-coach-pursuing-restaurant-prospects-site-availability-near-Highway-110-remains-constraint","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6238991-89a3f8bb3a061d0574369623f32da173/orig.mp4?Expires=1771219091&Signature=IWMp4eSHEYTnucja-mknPaz5FaKG0EAMeKB63vz1Of8JoLcvU5mJ4qfDK2VHr54JzvobOuQVLncKnCj3h8JIpNtn5vt6LzVl2pnt7q-iNAJ4olv4cG6lrRELdEIXKFimSwKpcSHTBoqyqUBTpOA3UEQb2XFuW0dAjDkgvO0R-4xe7~JovQWfpykc7izDjNk5AlPrmlbNGDr8nsH9NJJCY4b9tEnb1cxV48mamhGW-k1NR172Dy6Rhskpkwxa4S81jiSQOET0J3p~dDf9CIhTaEicNdj1pOJIDLUKTNFS7YskY7t1izg2890lck0U6RXE7ogjhrYrurQWogQx7DN0hA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Susan, an EDC staff member, told the Economic Development Corporation that interest from restaurant prospects brought forward by the EDC's retail coach remains strong and that the coach will pursue meetings at the upcoming ICSC Las Vegas trade event.

The update matters because recruiting restaurants and retail affects local commercial vacancies, sales tax base and site planning along the Highway 110 corridor. Staff said several prospects are in a holding pattern awaiting later quarters and that the coach is lining up meetings at industry trade events.

Susan said the retail coach has \"several appointments lined up specifically for White House at the ICSC Las Vegas\" and that one hotel has asked to meet with the coach in Las Vegas. She added that some prospects are regional restaurant chains whose real estate processes move slowly, which can delay commitments.

On site preferences, staff said most businesses looking at Whitehouse prefer locations on Highway 110 and that available land there is limited. Susan said the EDC has engaged local property owners about ground-lease options and is trying to match prospects with property owners who are open to ground leases.

Board members asked whether prospects prefer locations between the Four Corners and Tyler or would consider sites farther south; staff said the strong preference is north toward Tyler and that prime parcels include areas such as the commercial node where a donut shop currently sits.

Susan said she would have more detailed prospect updates after a scheduled meeting with the retail coach later in the week and after the ICSC event.

The board did not take formal action on the retail recruitment update and asked staff to report back with follow-up details and any specific property matches.","EDC staff reported continued interest from restaurant prospects coordinated by a retail coach, appointments planned at ICSC Las Vegas, and noted limited available sites along Highway 110 where many prospects prefer to locate.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6238996,"Whitehouse EDC finalizes catering, swag and display plans for City Center grand opening",1741,370695,2112325,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3340237-74c173c6e882d8590856cece7e25a5ed&start=370&end=2112","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3340237-74c173c6e882d8590856cece7e25a5ed/thumbnail_370695.jpg","/articles/6238996/Whitehouse/Smith-County/Texas/Whitehouse-EDC-finalizes-catering-swag-and-display-plans-for-City-Center-grand-opening","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6238996-3b98b0dab95693bb12ee1a34b72e12b5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771219091&Signature=H2K9nYA8M4xBPw~Ao~emQKaKcmi5E95nw-8b5-2rBfZ3nL~rAkjGK9xpxXOPrMl3n5bZvc8UQp0up5RrZPfqUSt~TGKaAmuV~ow8YZUXfu3we4eQdH8MX8~pc0ZRcLtEiWWRKH~lN2k6ybCzM6xhNJG8xbRnUfMSCXdsC~CyEPQmzg0l5c994p4fiijoxCRRQgevLzuEmp~vWyaUeY70D5T8zqXXtIpauJN~Xyrx0OVzxlaDlWcfezfz2i~EQxzA~vgC65Rl4jSS5IlGeyk8-hdo7Z~G5RS7lSTSA8hN5E821V3lAqub9J1i1hm4foEE-E3s-UbJwelNeJ5KNkPjmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Susan, an EDC staff member, updated the Economic Development Corporation on plans for the City Center grand opening, including catering, giveaway items and signage for an event planned to be open to the community and sized for roughly 200 guests.

The discussion matters because the choices determine how the new City Center will be presented to residents, affect event costs and require coordination of space and staffing. Staff presented per-person catering pricing, multiple catering formats and a short list of promotional items to include in giveaway cups or bags.

Susan said the catering vendor proposed individually wrapped charcuterie cups and a set of five heavier appetizer options. \"The charcuterie cups would be individually wrapped in, like, cellophane paper... Some cheese cubes, the meat, tomato, and some fruit, and a cracker,\" Susan said. She described heavier appetizers that could be placed on a separate table near the banquet hall if attendees prefer to sit.

Staff reported an estimated per-person charge of about $31.50 that \"includes her setup, and she will stay and refill as needed,\" and said the caterer waived a delivery fee. Susan noted the caterer charges an hourly rate for staff time that had not been included in the initial quote and that the current estimate is only about $50 more than earlier figures.

On promotional items, staff recommended a small set of giveaways the EDC could put into a branded cup or bag: a branded reusable cup (sample cost 79¢ each), a pen (sample options at about 50¢ and 57¢), sticky notes (about 38¢), and an eyeglass/phone cleaner (about 90¢). Staff said some items such as rally towels and larger reusable grocery-style bags were either poor value or unlikely to be reused and recommended excluding them from the event handouts.

Staff also proposed a deluxe retractable roll-up banner (sample size 33x81) for use at the EDC table and for reuse at future events. Susan said a QR code linking to the EDC website could reduce the amount of text needed on the banner.

Board members asked about logistics for distribution and venue flow: whether food should be handheld for people walking the space or concentrated in a sit-down banquet area. Susan said the plan was to place charcuterie cups in the co-working/kitchen area and heavier appetizers near the banquet hall so attendees could both walk the center and sit if they chose.

Susan said the promotional items and catering purchases would be \"subject to review\" as she collects final quotes and confirmed quantities and that costs appeared to fit within the budget previously discussed by the board.

EDC members confirmed the working list of giveaways and catering approach and asked staff to return with final quotes and a plan for distribution and staffing before purchases were finalized.

The board moved on after the update to other agenda items.","EDC staff outlined catering options, proposed promotional items and banner options for the City Center grand opening; staff said plans will be finalized subject to budget review and logistics for an expected 200 attendees.","actionData","errors"]

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