02-27-08 Meeting of the La Porte Redevelopment Authority Minutes

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6. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION WITH REGARD TO PAY REQUEST NUMBER FIVE FOR THE PORT CROSSING TIRZ PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 867,768.43. Mr. Joems and Mr. Hawes explained the pay request to the board. There was general discussion. Upon a motion duly made by Director Leopard and being seconded by Director Martin, the board unanimously approved the pay request. 7. DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION WITH REGARD TO THE SYLVAN BEACH SHORELINE REHABILIT A nON MATCHING GRANT. Mrs. Larson gave a report to the board with regard to the Sylvan Beach Shoreline Project. She indicated that the city was working with the General Land office and the county. She also indicated that since this is a project within the TIRZ Plan and that the board will be asked to participate in the funding. 8. RECEIVE REPORT WITH REGARD TO THE PROPOSED SYLVAN BEACH HOTEL RFQ. Mrs. Larson gave an overview of the project and indicated that included the same foot print, that there would be no loss of green space, and that there would be a ground lease to be renegotiated. Parking would be below and there would be an operator. 9. RECEIVE REPORT WITH REGARD TO THE LAKES OF FAlRMONT GREEN PROJECT AS IT RELATES TO FENCING, INTERSECTION SIGNALIZA nON AND OTHER RELATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. Mr. Joerns gave the board an update on the project. The plat was recorded, that the CCR will now be recorded. He indicated the PID would be finalized on March 10. ] O. CONSIDER ALLOWING THE CHAIR TO sam LETTER TO REPRESENTATIVE NICK LAMPSON WITH REGARD TO SUPPORTING NECESSARY FUNDING FOR SH 146 OVERPASS. Mr. Joerns gave the board an update on the signalization issues. He discussed with the board the negotiations with regard to the result ofthe negotiations "",ith TxDOT. A letter addressed to Congressman Nick Lampson was presented to the board for consideration. The letter requested his support for the funding of the SH 146 overpass. Upon a motion duly made by Director Porter and being seconded by Director Meza, the hoard unanimously authorized the chair to sign and send the letter. 11. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION WITH REGARD TO AUTHORITY INVOICES. Mr. Hawes gave an overview of the invoices. Upon a motion duly made by Director Martin and being seconded by Director Porter, the hoard unanimously approved the invoices. 12. STAFF REPORT AND UPDATES. Mr. Plank updated the board on the status of Port Crossing. There was general discussion on the matters. 13. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS. There were no board comments. 14. ADJOURNMENT. Board Chair Pfeiffer adjourned the meeting at 7:22 PM.