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Board member Engelken moved to authorize projects of the La Porte Development Corporation for <br /> 1) decorative fencing at Wharton Weems at the Golf Course, in the amount of $250,000.00; 2) <br /> beautification along Spencer Highway, in the amount of $340,200.00; and 3) Community <br /> Cooperation Projects, in the amount of $10,000.00. Board member Fuller seconded the motion. <br /> MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 6/0. Board member Woodard was absent. <br /> 4. AUTHORIZATIONS <br /> (a) Consider approval or other action authorizing President Richard Warren to sign a letter <br /> advocating the Texas Legislature to change language of Section 505.258(1) of the Local <br /> Government Code to allow the La Porte Development Corporation to continue to collect sales <br /> taxes as long as bonds, projects or other obligations of the Corporation exist —T. Leach <br /> Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary. <br /> Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins advised Board members there is not an issue due to any <br /> litigation, and the item is being presented as he understands only because the City of Webster's bond <br /> counsel suggested to the City of Webster that there could become an issue with a certain <br /> interpretation of the statute. <br /> Board member Engelken moved to hold off authorizing President Richard Warren to sign a letter <br /> advocating the Texas Legislature to change language of Section 505.258(1) of the Local Government <br /> Code to allow the La Porte Development Corporation to continue to collect sales taxes as long as <br /> bonds, projects or other obligations of the Corporation exist. Board member Clausen seconded the <br /> motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 6/0. Board member Woodard was absent. <br /> 5. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING <br /> Board members set the next meeting date for Monday, March 27, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. President <br /> Warren requested Staff provide an update on Fischer's Hardware and restroom facilities at Five <br /> Points at the next meeting. <br /> 6. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community <br /> members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information <br /> or existing policies. <br /> Board member Engelken requested an update on the status of hiring an Economic Development <br /> Coordinator. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach reported interviews are being scheduled. <br /> President Warren wished everyone a Happy New Year. <br /> 7. ADJOURN <br /> There being no further business, Board member Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:28 p.m. <br /> Board member Clausen seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 6/0. Board <br /> member Woodard was absent. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> 4t)(1),& <br /> Patrice Fogarty, Secret ry <br /> Passed and approved on this the 27th day of March, 2017. <br /> Presidentichard Warren <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> January 9, 2017, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br />