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3. PUBLIC HEARING AND ASSOCIATED MATTERS <br />(a) Public Hearing to receive comments regarding proposed incentive grant in an amount <br />not to exceed $66,000.00 to Rob Johnson Interests to demolish and remove concrete <br />slab in preparation for a new retail development on the former Chevrolet dealership lot, <br />as a project of the La Porte Development Corporation — S. Livingston <br />The public hearing was opened at 5:03 p.m. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston <br />presented a summary regarding a proposed incentive grant in an amount not to exceed $66,000.00 <br />to Rob Johnson Interests to demolish and remove concrete slab in preparation for a new retail <br />development on the former Chevrolet dealership lot, as a project of the La Porte Development <br />Corporation. <br />There being no public comments, the public hearing closed at 5:08 p.m. <br />(b) Consider approval or other action regarding proposed incentive grant in an amount not to <br />exceed $66,000.00 to Rob Johnson Interests to demolish and remove concrete slab in <br />preparation for a new retail development on the former Chevrolet dealership lot, as a project <br />of the La Porte Development Corporation — S. Livingston <br />Board member Engelken moved to approve an incentive grant in an amount not to exceed <br />$66,000.00 to Rob Johnson Interests to demolish and remove concrete slab in preparation for a <br />new retail development on the former Chevrolet dealership lot, as a project of the La Porte <br />Development Corporation. Board member Clausen seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br />Ayes: President Warren, Board members Clausen, Woodard, <br />Engelken and Ojeda <br />Nays: None <br />Absent: Vice -President Cooksley and Board member Martin <br />4. AUTHORIZATIONS <br />(a) Consider approval or other action to authorize staff to move forward with preparations for a <br />proposed project for an incentive grant in the amount not to exceed $15,000.00 to the <br />Richard Industrial Group to open a new office and relocate and/or hire at least 75 full-time <br />employees in La Porte — S. Livingston <br />Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary <br />Rusty Sims, General Manager of Richard Industrial Group, provided information on the company. <br />Mr. Sims advised the board Richard Industrial Group will be located at 1200 Hwy 146 by October 1, <br />2013, and has applied with the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Alliance. <br />Board member Woodard questioned the expenses for an incentive grant in the amount of <br />$15,000.00. Economic Development Coordinator Livingston advised $10,000.00 for a sign and <br />$5,000.00 toward retrofit. <br />Economic Development Coordinator Livingston advised the Board staff recommends an incentive <br />grant in the amount of $15,000.00 and authorization to publish a notice for a public hearing to be <br />held on December 9, 2013. <br />Board member Clausen moved for staff to move forward with preparations for an incentive grant <br />amount not to exceed $15,000.00 to the Richard Industrial Group. Board member Ojeda seconded. <br />MOTION PASSED. <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />September 23, 2013, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br />