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4. Consider approval or other action regarding proposed budget for the 2011-2012 La Porte <br />Development Corporation Board and provide staff with direction — S. Osborne <br />Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne presented the 2011-2012 Budget Summaries <br />for the La Porte Development Corporation Board. <br />City Manager Ron Bottoms and Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne confirmed the <br />$75,000 budgeted in the 2010-2011 was transferred into Capital Improvement Projects. <br />Board member Pizzitola requested pages be numbered in future agenda packets. Board member <br />Woodward requested a breakdown of accounts 3001 (Memberships & Subscriptions), 5007 (Other <br />Professional Services) and 6005 (Advertising). Board members Ojeda, Pizzitola and Woodard had <br />concerns with the Economic Development Corporation funding the website for the entire City and <br />underwriting projects. Board members also advised names of Board members were not current on <br />the website. Board member Ojeda commented she could justify the board sharing 25 percent of the <br />cost for the City's website. <br />Staff was directed to share the cost of the website with the City, bring back information regarding <br />the website, improvements for Lomax Arena and to be good stewards of the budget. The city <br />manager will bring back a budget update when the City has more information on the Lomax arena. <br />Board member Zemanek had questions and concerns regarding account 4001 (Building), the <br />building maintenance cost of $1,600 for 908 W. Main. Board member Zemanek had questions <br />regarding account 5001 (Accounting) and did not have an issue after staff advised the cost was to <br />share in the auditing process. Board member Zemanek questioned the funding of the Keels & <br />Wheels Project. Staff advised the funds are from hotel -motel monies and not Economic <br />Development monies. <br />Board member Engelken made a motion to table the 2011-2012 proposed budget for the La Porte <br />Development Corporation Board until staff brings back more information. Board member Zemanek <br />seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br />Ayes: President Warren, Vice President Pizzitola, Board members <br />Zemanek, Engelken, Ojeda and Woodard <br />Nays: None <br />Absent: Board member Clausen <br />5. Receive Report regarding the directional signage bidding process — S. Osborne <br />Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne provided a report regarding the directional <br />signage bidding process. Ms. Osborne recommended Saifee Signs go through the Purchasing <br />Department for a formal bidding process. Board member Zemanek questioned why the Purchasing <br />Department considered the bid improper. Staff advised that the Purchasing Department would have <br />preferred more detailed information. <br />Board member Engelken made a motioned to go out for bids, not quotes, regarding the directional <br />signage. Board member Pizzitola seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br />Ayes: President Warren, Vice President Pizzitola, Board members <br />Engelken, Ojeda and Woodard <br />Nays: Committee member Zemanek <br />Absent: Committee member Clausen <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />June 27, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br />