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4. Consider approval or other action regarding proposed budget for the 2011 -2012 La Porte <br /> Development Corporation Board and provide staff with direction — S. Osborne <br /> Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne presented the 2011 -2012 Budget Summaries <br /> for the La Porte Development Corporation Board. <br /> City Manager Ron Bottoms and Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne confirmed the <br /> $75,000 budgeted in the 2010 -2011 was transferred into Capital Improvement Projects. <br /> Board member Pizzitola requested pages be numbered in future agenda packets. Board member <br /> Woodward requested a breakdown of accounts 3001 (Memberships & Subscriptions), 5007 (Other <br /> Professional Services) and 6005 (Advertising). Board members Ojeda, Pizzitola and Woodard had <br /> concerns with the Economic Development Corporation funding the website for the entire City and <br /> underwriting projects. Board members also advised names of Board members were not current on <br /> the website. Board member Ojeda commented she could justify the board sharing 25 percent of the <br /> cost for the City's website. <br /> Staff was directed to share the cost of the website with the City, bring back information regarding <br /> the website, improvements for Lomax Arena and to be good stewards of the budget. The city <br /> manager will bring back a budget update when the City has more information on the Lomax arena. <br /> Board member Zemanek had questions and concerns regarding account 4001 (Building), the <br /> building maintenance cost of $1,600 for 908 W. Main. Board member Zemanek had questions <br /> regarding account 5001 (Accounting) and did not have an issue after staff advised the cost was to <br /> share in the auditing process. Board member Zemanek questioned the funding of the Keels & <br /> Wheels Project. Staff advised the funds are from hotel -motel monies and not Economic <br /> Development monies. <br /> Board member Engelken made a motion to table the 2011 -2012 proposed budget for the La Porte <br /> Development Corporation Board until staff brings back more information. Board member Zemanek <br /> seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br /> Ayes: President Warren, Vice President Pizzitola, Board members <br /> Zemanek, Engelken, Ojeda and Woodard <br /> Nays: None <br /> Absent: Board member Clausen <br /> 5. Receive Report regarding the directional signage bidding process — S. Osborne <br /> Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne provided a report regarding the directional <br /> signage bidding process. Ms. Osborne recommended Saifee Signs go through the Purchasing <br /> Department for a formal bidding process. Board member Zemanek questioned why the Purchasing <br /> Department considered the bid improper. Staff advised that the Purchasing Department would have <br /> preferred more detailed information. <br /> Board member Engelken made a motioned to go out for bids, not quotes, regarding the directional <br /> signage. Board member Pizzitola seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br /> Ayes: President Warren, Vice President Pizzitola, Board members <br /> Engelken, Ojeda and Woodard <br /> Nays: Committee member Zemanek <br /> Absent: Committee member Clausen <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> June 27, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br />