11-11-15 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors minutes

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Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary. Owner of Fischer's Do It Best Hardware Frank Herrera spoke and informed Board members the project estimates are being revised and are not available at the time. Mr. Herrera also advised Fischer's Do It Best Hardware will be the general contractor for the project. There were no public comments. (b) Consider approval or other action authorizing project of the La Porte Development Corporation in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, to promote and develop a new and expanded business enterprise, through site improvements and other related improvements for infrastructure for property located at 1010 S. Broadway Street, La Porte, TX—S. Livingston Board member Clausen moved to postpone the public hearing and consideration of this item to the January 11, 2016 meeting. Board member Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Board members Ojeda, Clausen, Engelken, Martin, and Woodard Nays: None Absent: Board member Woodard (c) Public hearing to receive comments regarding proposed project of the La Porte Development Corporation in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00, to promote and develop a new and expanded business enterprise, through site improvements and other related improvements for infrastructure at the former Texas Parks&Wildlife building located at 102 E. Main Street and 105 San Jacinto Street, La Porte, TX. —S. Livingston The public hearing opened at 5:14 p.m. There being no public comments, the public hearing closed at 5:18 p.m. (d) Consider approval or other action authorizing project of the La Porte Development Corporation in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00, to promote and develop a new and expanded business enterprise, through site improvements and other related improvements for infrastructure at the former Texas Parks &Wildlife building located at 102 E. Main Street and 105 San Jacinto Street, La Porte, TX. —S. Livingston There was no action taken and the project died. 5. PRESENTATIONS (a) Receive presentation regarding Certification as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) —S. Livingston Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary and introduced Manager of Economic Development at CenterPoint Energy John Cook to provide a PowerPoint presentation regarding Certification as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO). President Warren asked if the International Economic Development Councils' have regional meetings with the Accredited Economic Development Organizations to discuss ideas. Mr. Cook responded no. Board member Martin asked;if the accreditation process will be beneficial of the Board becoming knowledgeable of guidelines for funding different types of projects for businesses. Mr. Cook responded it can be an outcome and recommendations are made during the accreditation process. Page 2 of 4 November 11,2015, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes