07-08-13 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors

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7. Discussion regarding Economic Development staff's role and responsibilities relating to the 2013- 2017 Strategic Plan and upcoming FY 2014 Budget— S. Livingston Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary. 8. Set date for next meeting — S. Livingston Board members set the next meeting date for July 8, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. 9. Staff Reports (a) Receive Monthly Financial Report — M. Dolby Finance Director Michael Dolby presented a Monthly Financial Report. 10. Board member comments regarding matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies. Board member Woodard requested information from staff regarding the Main Street Enhancement Program and the location of the Main Street District. City Manager Corby Alexander advised staff would generate a map and forward it via email. Board member Ojeda asked Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston if he had an opportunity to meet Alfred Ricks, the owner of Weiner -Robinson Theater on Main Street, in addition to requesting progress on a local newspaper publishing public notices in addition to the Houston Chronicle doing so. Mr. Livingston responded no, he has not met Alfred Ricks. City Manager Corby Alexander advised he has met Mr. Ricks. He added that staff will provide an update on the progress of a local newspaper being able to publish public notices. Board member Zemanek asked Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston the remaining balance available in the Main Street Enhancement Program. Mr. Livingston responded $154,230.00. Board member Engelken asked staff to add Board member Woodard's question on HB 1935 to the July 8, 2013, meeting. 11. Administrative Reports: • Update to Board Member Woodard's question on HB 1935: This bill was voted out of committee but did not make it to the House floor for a vote during the regular session. Unless it is resurrected during the Special Session, it is not moving forward. 12. Executive Session — The La Porte Development Corporation reserves the right to meet in executive session on any agenda item should the need arise and if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. There was no executive session. 13. Reconvene into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in executive session There was no executive session. 11. Adjourn There being no further business, at 6:00 p.m., Board member Woodard moved to adjourn the meeting. Board member Clausen seconded. MOTION PASSED. Page 3 of 4 June 10, 2013, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes