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3. PRESENTATIONS <br />(a) Receive an update on the La Porte Plaza, a new proposed retail development by Rob <br />Johnson Interests at the former Chevrolet dealership site at corner of Spencer Hwy and <br />SH 146 — S. Livingston <br />Rob Johnson provided an update on the La Porte Plaza, a new proposed retail development by Rob <br />Johnson Interests at the former Chevrolet dealership site at corner of Spencer Hwy. and <br />SH 146. <br />Board Member Randy Woodard arrived at the meeting at 5:07 p.m. <br />Following the presentation by Mr. Johnson, the La Porte Development Corporation Board recessed <br />the regular meeting to convene an executive session at 5:08 p.m. See items 8 and 9, below. The <br />Executive Session was convened at this time out of agenda order. <br />4. AUTHORIZATIONS <br />(a) Consider approval or other action to allow staff to post appropriate notice for a public <br />hearing for an incentive grant request in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 to Rob <br />Johnson Interests to attract new retail development on the former Chevrolet dealership site <br />at the corner of Spencer Hwy and SH 146 — S. Livingston <br />Economic Development Coordinator Livingston presented a summary. <br />Board member Ojeda moved to allow staff to post appropriate notice for a public hearing regarding <br />an incentive grant request for an additional $40,000.00 to Rob Johnson Interests. Board member <br />Woodard seconded. <br />Ayes: President Warren, Board members Clausen, Martin, Woodard, <br />Engelken and Ojeda <br />Nays: None <br />Absent: Vice -President Cooksley <br />5. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING — S. Livingston <br />Board members set the next meeting date for February 10, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. <br />6. STAFF REPORTS <br />(a) Receive Financial Report — M. Dolby <br />Finance Director Michael Dolby presented the Financial Report. <br />7. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on agenda; recognition of <br />community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific <br />factual information or existing policies. <br />There were no comments. <br />8. EXECUTIVE SESSION — The 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, including, but not limited to, the <br />following: <br />Texas Government Code, Section 551.087(1) and (2) — Deliberation regarding economic development <br />negotiations: Discuss and/or deliberate regarding financial and commercial information received from <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />January 13, 2014, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br />