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Board member Engelken moved to authorize projects of the La Porte Development Corporation for <br />1) decorative fencing at Wharton Weems at the Golf Course, in the amount of $250,000.00; 2) <br />beautification along Spencer Highway, in the amount of $340,200.00; and 3) Community <br />Cooperation Projects, in the amount of $10,000.00. Board member Fuller seconded the motion. <br />MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 6/0. Board member Woodard was absent. <br />4. AUTHORIZATIONS <br />(a)Consider approval or other action authorizing President Richard Warren to sign a letter <br />advocating the Texas Legislature to change language of Section 505.258(1) of the Local <br />Government Code to allow the La Porte Development Corporation to continue to collect sales <br />taxes as long as bonds, projects or other obligations of the Corporation exist – T. Leach <br />Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary. <br />Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins advised Board members there is not an issue due to any <br />litigation, and the item is being presented as he understands only because the City of Webster’s bond <br />counsel suggested to the City of Webster that there could become an issue with a certain <br />interpretation of the statute. <br />Board member Engelken moved to hold off authorizing President Richard Warren to sign a letter <br />advocating the Texas Legislature to change language of Section 505.258(1) of the Local Government <br />Code to allow the La Porte Development Corporation to continue to collect sales taxes as long as <br />bonds, projects or other obligations of the Corporation exist. Board member Clausen seconded the <br />motion.MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 6/0. Board member Woodard was absent. <br />5. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING <br />Board members set the next meeting date for Monday, March 27, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. President <br />Warren requested Staff provide an update on Fischer’s Hardware and restroom facilities at Five <br />Points at the next meeting. <br />6. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTSregarding 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. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach reported interviews are being scheduled. <br /> President Warren wished everyone a Happy New Year. <br />7. ADJOURN <br />There being no further business, Board member Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:28 p.m. <br />Board member Clausen seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 6/0. Board <br />member Woodard was absent. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />____________________________________ <br />Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary <br />th <br />Passed and approved on this the 27 day of March, 2017. <br />____________________________________ <br />President Richard Warren <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />January 9, 2017, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br /> <br />