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Board member Ojeda moved to award a contract to ADS Custom Signs, Inc., for directional <br /> signage. Board member Engelken seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br /> Ayes: President Warren, Board members Engelken, Clausen, <br /> Zemanek, Ojeda and Woodard <br /> Nays: None <br /> Absent: Board member Pizzitola <br /> 7. Discussion regarding proposed Lomax Park Improvements — S. Osborne <br /> Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr presented proposed improvements at Lomax Park and <br /> requested the Board share the funding of the project. <br /> Board member Woodard commented on the usage of concession stands, benefits of improvements <br /> at Lomax Park, Future Farmers of America (FFA) Program and the maintenance of City park <br /> facilities. Board member Zemanek commented improvements are needed at the park, especially on <br /> the roof. President Warren commented on the need for responsibility from both the City and the <br /> Rodeo Association. <br /> Mr. Barr reported the Association's activities focus on team roping, calf racing, and barrel racing. <br /> Board members suggest Mr. Barr meet with the Rodeo Association and refine the costs and bring <br /> improvement needs back to the Board for discussion before approval of the 2011 -2012 City budget. <br /> Board member Engelken moved to place Lomax Park Improvements on hold with the contingency <br /> of approving the budget (Agenda Item 4) as presented by staff, with staff to return at a later date <br /> with a detailed agreement with the Rodeo Association as to needs at the Lomax arena. Board <br /> member Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br /> Ayes: President Warren, Board members Engelken, Clausen, <br /> Zemanek, and Ojeda <br /> Nays: None <br /> Absent: Board members Pizzitola and Woodard <br /> Board member Woodward left the meeting at 6:13 p.m. <br /> 8. Discussion regarding job training for workforce development — S. Osborne <br /> Board member Ojeda requested the item be moved to the next meeting. <br /> 9. 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 /> 10. Board Comments <br /> Board member Engelken informed the board that some of the Workforce Offices will be closing in <br /> the HGAC greater area. Board member Ojeda thanked the Bay Area Houston Economic <br /> Partnership for the presentation. Board member Zemanek thanked the Bay Area Houston <br /> Economic Partnership for the presentation and commented he is looking forward to the <br /> presentation on economic development in La Porte. President Warren also thanked the Bay Area <br /> Houston Economic Partnership for their presentation. <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> August 1, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br />