07-23-13 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors

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5. Staff Reports (a) Receive Financial Report — M. Dolby Finance Director Michael Dolby provided a Financial Report. 6. Board member comments regarding matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies. Board member Ojeda noted a correction to strike the word "Vice" on Item 9 to the previously approved minutes. Board member Martin requested an update regarding Rob Johnson, owner of Rob Johnson Interests. EDC Livingston reported Mr. Johnson had requested a letter from the La Porte Development Corporation which stated economic incentives were available to attract new retail development in support of Mr. Johnson's project on the former Chevrolet dealership. Mr. Livingston also reported Mr. Johnson was planning to make an application to the City to close the alley and easement on the property. President Warren welcomed new Board member Martin. 7. Executive Session — The La Porte Development Corporation reserves the right to meet in executive session on any agenda item should the need arise and if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. There was no executive session. 8. Reconvene into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in executive session. There was no executive session. 9. Adjourn There being no further business, at 6:10 p.m., Board member Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting. Board member Woodard seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Board members Woodard, Engelken, and Ojeda Nays: None Absent: Vice -President Cooksley and Board member Clausen Respectfully submitted, MZ)L�s.VAAA!4� haro Harris, Assistant City Secretary Passed and approved on this,4 aTaAy of GC1 , 2013. Presi ent Richard Warren Page 4 of 4 July 23, 2013, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes