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6. Discuss the possibility of the La Porte Development Corporation Committee Board funding a <br />low -powered FM radio station — R. Woodward <br />Board member Woodard discussed the possibility of the La Porte Development Corporation <br />Committee Board funding a low -powered FM radio station. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins <br />advised the Board that the use of Economic Development funds could be used for a radio station to <br />promote the City. <br />Board member Zemanek advised other members he likes the idea and suggested the radio station <br />be used for emergencies services, as well as promoting the City. <br />Board member Woodard informed members after an application has been filed with the FCC, the <br />Board has three years to raise funds. Board member Pizzitola is in favor of a radio station. <br />Board member Woodard moved to have a specific proposal for a low -powered FM radio station be <br />brought to the Board for consideration. Board member Pizzitola 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 />7. Executive Session — The City of La Porte Development Corporation reserves the right to meet in <br />executive session on any agenda item should the need arise and if authorized by the Texas Open <br />Meetings Act, Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. <br />An executive session was not convened. <br />8. Board Comments: Board members Ojeda, Woodard, Engelken, Zemanek, Vice President Pizzitola <br />and President Warren <br />Board member Ojeda thanked Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins for his work gathering <br />information regarding the low -powered FM radio station, and wished good luck to Hulen/Real <br />Cheap Tools, and requested an item on an upcoming agenda regarding job training for workforce <br />development. <br />9. Adjournment <br />There being no further business, Board member Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting. Board <br />member Zemanek seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m. <br />ectfully submitted, <br />Patrice Fogarty, Ci ecreta <br />Passed and approved on this /day of , 2011. <br />"2__- 61 <br />President Richard Warren <br />Page 3 of 3 <br />June 27, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br />