08-26-13 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors

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budget for a Board member to attend the ICSC conference in Dallas, andthe board member report back to the boardafter attending the conference. City Manager Alexander asked Board members if staff should budget for more than one Board member to attend future seminars. Board member Woodard commented he will be in Dallas next week and available to attend the July 28-30, 2013, ICSC conferenceand will not require a hotel room. Board member Martinagreed attending the seminars are beneficial and suggested Board members prepare for networking as a group before attending future seminars. Board member Woodardrequested the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region provide a presentation to the Board within the next 12months. City Manager Corby Alexander questioned if Board members would like staff to revise the proposed budget to include funds for Board memberswishing to attend the ICSC conference. Board member Engelken responded the Board should be more proactive increasing revenue in the City, and the educational opportunity to attend conferencesshould be extended to all Board members. EDC Livingston informed another ICSC conference will be held November 5-8, 2013; and the City plans tohave a boothat the conference.Board member Ojeda advised she may be available to attend the conference in November but not next week. Board member Engelken requested Board member Woodard provide a report of the activities during the conference if he is able to attend next week. Board member Ojeda reportedshe has been involvedand observedthe Economic Alliance Houston Port Region and Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau’s boardmeetings and activities and appreciatestheir efforts. Board member Ojeda encouraged Board members to be involved, as well. Board member Ojedamoved toapprove the proposed budget for the 2013-2014 La Porte DevelopmentCorporationBoard. Board member Woodardseconded. City Manager Corby Alexander askedif Board members wish to include an amount in the proposed budget to accommodate travel for Board membersto assist with networking opportunities. Chairman Warren questioned when the conferences will be held. Mr. Alexander responded November and May. Board member Engelken questioned the registration fee to attendthe conferences. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston responded approximately $500- $600 perperson for registration but will require additional monies for flight,hotel accommodations and meals. Board member Engelken moved toamend the motion and include an additional $10,000 in training and seminars to the proposed 2013-2014 budget for the LaPorte Development Corporation Board MOTION PASSED. for Board members to network for the City. Board member Woodard seconded. Ayes: President Warren, Boardmembers Woodard, Martin, Engelken and Ojeda Nays: None Absent:Vice-President Cooksley and Board member Clausen 4. Set date for next meeting – S. Livingston Board members set the next meeting date tentatively for August 26, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. Page 3 of 4 July 23, 2013, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes