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6. Discuss the possibility of the La Porte Development Corporation Committee Board funding a <br /> low- powered FM radio station — R. Woodward <br /> Board member Woodard discussed the possibility of the La Porte Development Corporation <br /> Committee Board funding a low- powered FM radio station. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins <br /> advised the Board that the use of Economic Development funds could be used for a radio station to <br /> promote the City. <br /> Board member Zemanek advised other members he likes the idea and suggested the radio station <br /> be used for emergencies services, as well as promoting the City. <br /> Board member Woodard informed members after an application has been filed with the FCC, the <br /> Board has three years to raise funds. Board member Pizzitola is in favor of a radio station. <br /> Board member Woodard moved to have a specific proposal for a low- powered FM radio station be <br /> brought to the Board for consideration. Board member Pizzitola 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 /> 7. Executive Session — The City of La Porte Development Corporation reserves the right to meet in <br /> executive session on any agenda item should the need arise and if authorized by the Texas Open <br /> Meetings Act, Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. <br /> An executive session was not convened. <br /> 8. Board Comments: Board members Ojeda, Woodard, Engelken, Zemanek, Vice President Pizzitola <br /> and President Warren <br /> Board member Ojeda thanked Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins for his work gathering <br /> information regarding the low- powered FM radio station, and wished good luck to Hulen /Real <br /> Cheap Tools, and requested an item on an upcoming agenda regarding job training for workforce <br /> development. <br /> 9. Adjournment <br /> There being no further business, Board member Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting. Board <br /> member Zemanek seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m. <br /> submitted, <br /> Pr OO <br /> Patrice Fogarty, Ci i• ecreta' <br /> Passed and approved on this / 1 day of , 2011. <br /> President Richard Warren <br /> Page 3 of 3 <br /> June 27, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br />