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3. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION <br /> (a) Discussion and possible action regarding economic development initiatives for staff to pursue <br /> in FY2015-2016 and/or the next 1-3 years—S. Livingston <br /> Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary for economic development <br /> initiatives for staff to pursue in FY2015-2016 and/or the next 1-3 years. The following proposed range of <br /> projects discussed were: Attract/Create Primary Jobs; Attract/Expand the Tax Base; Quality of Life <br /> Projects; Retail; Restaurants; Family Oriented Entertainment; Office; Research and Development; <br /> Workforce Development; Airport Redevelopment; Main Street/Downtown Redevelopment; Redevelopment <br /> throughout the City of La Porte; Affordable Housing and Other. Mr. Livingston suggested he send an email <br /> of the proposed projects to Board members to identify from most important to least important projects for <br /> staff to pursue in FY 2015-2016. <br /> The agenda was taken out of order at this time for Board members to convene an executive session. <br /> Board member Clausen left the meeting at 5:53 p.m., and did not attend the executive session. <br /> 6. EXECUTIVE SESSION—The La Porte Development Corporation reserves the right to meet in executive <br /> session on any agenda item should the need arise and if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, <br /> Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code, including, but not limited to, the following: <br /> Texas Government Code, Section 551.072— For the purpose of deliberating the purchase, exchange, <br /> lease or value of real property: Meet with Economic Development Coordinator to discuss possible <br /> purchase of real estate by the La Porte Development Corporation. <br /> Board members recessed the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting to convene an <br /> executive session at 5:53 p.m. to meet with Economic Development Coordinator to discuss possible <br /> purchase of real estate by the La Porte Development Corporation. <br /> 7. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in executive <br /> session. <br /> Board members reconvened into the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting at 6:33 p.m. <br /> Regarding Texas Government Code, Section 551.072: Meet with Economic Development Coordinator to <br /> discuss possible purchase of real estate by the La Porte Development Corporation. <br /> Board member Ojeda motioned to move forward to investigate further real estate possibilities. Board <br /> member Woodard seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br /> Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Board members <br /> Ojeda and Engelken <br /> Nays: None <br /> Absent: Board members Martin and Clausen <br /> 3. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION <br /> The agenda was taken out of order earlier during the meeting. See above where Discussion Item <br /> 3(a)was presented by Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston. <br /> (b) Discussion and possible action to establish a"Rainy Day Fund"for future use —S. Livingston <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> September 30,2015, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br />