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President Warren opened the public hearing at 5:03 p.m_ There were no public comments. <br />President Warren closed the public hearing at 5:04 p.m. <br />Member Enaelken moved to approve the following projects of the La Porte Development <br />Corporation: 1) Golf Course Fencing Project - $475,000.00: 2) Golf Course Pond Remediation - <br />$150,000.00: 3) Golf Course Land Acquisition - $350,000.00: 4) Fairmont Park Ballfield Restroom <br />- $350.000.00; 5) Waive Pool Enhancements - $500,000.00: 6) Recreation Center Phase II Design <br />- $250.000.00, and 7) Citywide Signage Project, Phase III - $350,000.00: the motion was seconded <br />by Member McCaulley: the motion was adopted. 7-0_ <br />5. AUTHORIZATIONS <br />a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve an enhancement grant in an <br />amount not to exceed $4,900.00 to the applicant, Ishvar D. Bhakta, for enhancements to <br />building facade for structure located at 207 W. Main Street in La Porte, Texas. [MattDaeumer, <br />Assistant City Manager] <br />Member Oieda moved to approve an enhancement grant in an amount not to exceed $4,900.00 to <br />the applicant, Ishvar D. Bhakta, for enhancements to building facade for structure located at 207 <br />W. Main Street in La Porte. Texas: the motion was seconded by Member Blakemore: the motion <br />was adopted, 7-0. <br />b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction to administrative staff on <br />strategic goals and plans of the La Porte Development Corporation for promotion of future <br />economic development in the City of La Porte, Texas. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City <br />Manager] <br />Members supported ideas of holding a special meeting to work on this issue, considering ways to <br />focus incentives, and continuing to look for an economic development specialist. <br />6. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING <br />The next meeting date was not scheduled. <br />7. BOARD COMMENTS Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda; items of <br />community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy from <br />the Committee members and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken. <br />Members reminded all that early voting started today and runs through November 4 and then Election <br />Day was Novemberp'-., <br />ADJOURN - The rAeeting was adiourned witt-reut_ob <br />City <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />October 24, 2022, La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors Minutes <br />