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have already been spent for restrooms at Five Points. Ms. Leach responded yes, either $11,000.00 <br />or $17,000.00 has been spent. Board member Woodard asked Ms. Leach to explain the concept of <br />tipurpose <br />structure with electrical, fans, and restrooms. <br /> <br />There being no public comments, the public hearing closed at 5:12 p.m. <br /> <br />Board member Clausen moved to authorize a project of the La Porte Development Corporation in the <br />amount of $350,000.00 for parking spaces at Pecan Park. Board member Woodard seconded. <br />MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. <br /> <br />Board member Clausen moved to authorize a project of the La Porte Development Corporation in the <br />amount of $400,000.00 for restrooms/pavilion at Five Points. Vice-President Ojeda a seconded. <br />MOTION PASSED 6/1. <br /> <br />Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Ojeda, Board members <br />Fuller, Clausen, Engelken and Guerrero <br />Nays: Board member Woodard <br /> Absent: None <br /> <br />Board member Clausen moved to authorize a project of the La Porte Development Corporation in the <br />amount of $229,665.00 for the Enhancement Grant Program. Board member Woodard seconded. <br />MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. <br />4. AUTHORIZATIONS <br />(a) Consider approval or other action amending the Enhancement Grant Program to include a <br />requirement that City of La Porte businesses be included in the quotation process for applicable <br />projects T. Leach <br />Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary. <br /> <br />Vice-President Ojeda requested the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce listings be included <br />in the quotation process. <br />Board member Woodard moved to amend the Enhancement Grant Program to include a requirement <br />that City of La Porte businesses be included in the quotation process for applicable projects as <br />written. Board member Fuller seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. <br />5. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING <br />Board members set the next meeting date for Monday, January 9, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. <br /> <br />6. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community <br />members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information <br />or existing policies. <br />Board member Engelken requested an update on the status of hiring an Economic Development <br />Coordinator. City Manager Corby Alexander reported interviews were conducted with one potential <br />candidate; but the background check was unacceptable. Therefore, the recruiting process begins <br />again. <br />President Warren wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. <br /> <br /> <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />December 12, 2016, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />