County commissioners to discuss BYK agreement

GONZALES — County commissioners will hold a special-called meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesday at the county courthouse, during which they will meet in closed session to discuss an economic development agreement between the county and BYK USA, Inc.

BYK USA, a company of BYK Additives & Instruments, reached a business incentive agreement with the City of Gonzales and Gonzales Economic Development Corporation, during a special-called meeting earlier this month.

In May, GEDC staff received correspondence notifying staff of a potential $50 million to $75 million expansion to BYK’s Gonzales Facility. The initial correspondence also included the estimated local economic benefit for a potential $150,000 investment. The company sought the assistance of the GEDC, City of Gonzales, as well as other taxing entities. Both GEDC Chief Executive Officer Genora Young and Gonzales City Manager Sean Lally met and corresponded with representatives of Gonzales County, Gonzales Independent School District, the Gonzales Hospital District, Office of the Governor, Workforce Development and State Representative John Cyrier’s office. On Oct. 10, GEDC and city council both voted unanimously to approve the investment.