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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-09-12 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of DirectorsRICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENT BOB PIZZITOLA, VICE PRESIDENT JOHN ZEMANEK, BOARD MEMBER CHUCK ENGELKEN, BOARD MEMBER MIKE CLAUSEN, BOARD MEMBER RANDY WOODARD, BOARD MEMBER NANCY OJEDA, BOARD MEMBER CITY OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING AGENDA Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the City of La Porte Development Corporation to be held on January 9, 2012, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 5:00 p.m. to consider the following items of business: 1. Call to order 2. Consider approval of minutes of the meeting of La Porte Development Corporation Board held on December 12, 2011 — P. Fogarty 3. Consider approval or other action regarding funding of the Main Street District enhancement program grant awarded to Don Hulen/Real Cheap Tools in the amount of $25,000 — S. Osborne 4. Set date for next meeting — S. Osborne 5. Staff Reports (a) Receive Financial Report — M. Dolby 6. Board member comments regarding matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies. 7. Executive Session — The La Porte Development Corporation reserves the right to meet in executive session on any agenda item should the need arise and if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. 8. Reconvene into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in executive session. 9. Adjourn In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte City will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019. CERTIFICATION I certify that a copy of the January 9, 2012, agenda of items to be considered by the Board of the La Porte Development Corporation was posted on the City Hall bulletin Board on January 3, 2012. Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary Page 1 of 1 January 9, 2012, La Porte Development Corporation Agenda RICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENT BOB PIZZITOLA, VICE PRESIDENT JOHN ZEMANEK, BOARD MEMBER CHUCK ENGELKEN, BOARD MEMBER MIKE CLAUSEN, BOARD MEMBER RANDY WOODARD, BOARD MEMBER NANCY OJEDA, BOARD MEMBER MINUTES OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 2011 The City of La Porte Development Corporation Board met on Monday, December 12, 2011, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 5:00 p.m. to consider the following items of business: 1. Call to Order President Warren called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. The following members of the La Porte Development Corporation Board were present: Board members Clausen, Engelken, Ojeda, Woodard and Zemanek. Members of the La Porte Development Corporation Board absent: Vice President Pizzitola. Staff Present: Steve Gillett, Traci Leach, Stacey Osborne, Patrice Fogarty, Michael Dolby, and Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins. 2. Consider approval of Minutes of the La Porte Development Corporation Board held on November 15, 2011 — P. Fogarty Board member Clausen moved to approve the minutes as presented. Board member Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Board members Clausen, Engelken, Ojeda, Woodard, and Zemanek Nays: None Absent: Vice President Pizzitola 3. Consider approval or other action awarding a grant amount not to exceed $25,000 for Mark Follis, Follis Construction Inc., for the Main Street District enhancement program to be awarded at the completion of the project — S. Osborne Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne presented a summary. Board member Zemanek moved to award a grant not to exceed $25,000 for Mark Follis, Follis Construction Inc., for the Main Street Overlay District enhancement program to be awarded at the completion of the project. Board member Engelken seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Board members Clausen, Engelken, Ojeda, Woodard and Zemanek Nays: None Absent: Vice President Pizzitola Page 1 of 2 December 12, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes 4. Consider approval or other action authorizing the sale of real estate owned by the La Porte Development Corporation and described as parking lot situated on Lots 7 and 8, Block 52, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas to successful bidder on advertised sale by the City of La Porte of building and said adjoining parking lot, located at 912 West Main Street — S. Osborne Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne presented a summary. Board member Clausen moved to not authorize the sale of real estate owned by the La Porte Development Corporation and described as parking lot situated on Lots 7 and 8, Block 52, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, to successful bidder on advertised sale by the City of La Porte of building and said adjoining parking lot, located at 912 West Main Street. Board member Ojeda seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Board members Clausen, Engelken, Ojeda and Zemanek Nays: Board member Woodard Absent: Vice President Pizzitola 5. Set date for next meeting — S. Osborne Board members set the next meeting date for Monday, January 9, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. 6. Board Comments: President Warren thanked everyone for attending the meeting. 7. Executive Session There was no executive session. 8. Reconvene There was no executive session. 9. Adjournment There being no further business, Board member Clausen moved to adjourn the meeting. Board member Zemanek seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary Passed and approved on this 9th day of January, 2012. President Richard Warren Page 2 of 2 December 12, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes REQUEST FOR LA PORTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 1/9/12 Requested By: Stacey Osborne Department: CMO Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Exhibits: Minutes of June 27 meeting Award Reconciliation "Before" and "After" photographs (PPT) Appropriation Source of Funds: Account Number: 15-9892-993-1100 Amount Budgeted: S200,000 Amount Requested: S25,000 Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION In the 2010-11 budget year the La Porte Development Coiporation Board agreed to fund an entrancement grant program for the Main Street District. The program offers matching grants of up to $25,000 for businesses in the Main Street District to improve building facades. The project was allotted $200,000. The goals of the project are to beautify Main Street, to entrance Main Street`s appeal to new businesses and visitors, and to add value to the City of La Porte. The Board approved a grant for Don Hulen, owner of the La Porte Toolbox (formerly Real Cheap Tools), at the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting on June 27, 2011. Mr. Hulen has performed the work as indicated in his application, and he has submitted his receipts for payment. Attached are the minutes from the June 27, 2011 meeting where the grant was approved, the final Reconciliation of Mr. Hulen's receipts, and ``before" and "after" photographs of Mr. Hulen`s entrancement grant project. Staff recommends that the La Porte Development Corporation Board award Mr. Hulen $25,000. Action Required by La Porte Development Corporation Board: Consider awarding a grant of $25,000 to Mr. Don Hulen. Approved for La Porte Development Corporation Agenda Steve Gillett, Interim City Manager date RICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENT BOB PIZZITOLA, VICE PRESIDENT JOHN ZEMANEK Councilmember At -Large A CHUCK ENGELKEN Councilmember District 2 MIKE CLAUSEN Councilmember District 6 RANDY WOODARD Board member NANCY OJEDA Board member MINUTES OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 2712011 The City of La Porte Development Corporation Board met on Monday, June 27, 2011, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 5:00 p.m. to consider the following items of business: 1. Call to Order President Warren called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. Members of the La Porte Development Corporation Board present: Vice President Pizzitola; Board members Engelken, Zemanek, Woodard, Clausen and Ojeda. Absent: Board member Clausen. Staff Present: City Manager's Office: Ron Bottoms and Stacey Osborne City Secretary Patrice Fogarty Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins Finance Director Michael Dolby 2. Consider approval of Minutes of the La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting held on June 6, 2011 - P. Fogarty Board member Zemanek moved to approve the minutes as presented. Board member Woodard seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Vice President Pizzitola, Board members Zemanek, Engelken, Ojeda and Woodard Nays: None Absent: Board member Clausen 3. Consider approval or other action awarding a grant amount not to exceed $25,000 for Donald Hulen/Real Cheap Tools, for the Main Street Overlay District enhancement program to be awarded at the completion of the project - S. Osborne Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne presented an application and evaluation summary for grant amount not to exceed $25,000 for Donald Hulen/Real Cheap Tools, for the Main Street Overlay District enhancement program to be awarded at the completion of the project. The applicant stated the appraised value of the property is $75,000. Board member Zemanek moved to award a grant amount not to exceed $25,000 for Donald Hulen/Real Cheap Tools. Board member Pizzitola seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Vice President Pizzitola, Board members Zemanek, Engelken, Ojeda and Woodard Nays: None Absent: Board member Clausen Page 1 of 3 June 27, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes 4. Consider approval or other action regarding proposed budget for the 2011-2012 La Porte Development Corporation Board and provide staff with direction — S. Osborne Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne presented the 2011-2012 Budget Summaries for the La Porte Development Corporation Board. City Manager Ron Bottoms and Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne confirmed the $75,000 budgeted in the 2010-2011 was transferred into Capital Improvement Projects. Board member Pizzitola requested pages be numbered in future agenda packets. Board member Woodward requested a breakdown of accounts 3001 (Memberships & Subscriptions), 5007 (Other Professional Services) and 6005 (Advertising). Board members Ojeda, Pizzitola and Woodard had concerns with the Economic Development Corporation funding the website for the entire City and underwriting projects. Board members also advised names of Board members were not current on the website. Board member Ojeda commented she could justify the board sharing 25 percent of the cost for the City's website. Staff was directed to share the cost of the website with the City, bring back information regarding the website, improvements for Lomax Arena and to be good stewards of the budget. The city manager will bring back a budget update when the City has more information on the Lomax arena. Board member Zemanek had questions and concerns regarding account 4001 (Building), the building maintenance cost of $1,600 for 908 W. Main. Board member Zemanek had questions regarding account 5001 (Accounting) and did not have an issue after staff advised the cost was to share in the auditing process. Board member Zemanek questioned the funding of the Keels & Wheels Project. Staff advised the funds are from hotel -motel monies and not Economic Development monies. Board member Engelken made a motion to table the 2011-2012 proposed budget for the La Porte Development Corporation Board until staff brings back more information. Board member Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Vice President Pizzitola, Board members Zemanek, Engelken, Ojeda and Woodard Nays: None Absent: Board member Clausen 5. Receive Report regarding the directional signage bidding process — S. Osborne Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne provided a report regarding the directional signage bidding process. Ms. Osborne recommended Saifee Signs go through the Purchasing Department for a formal bidding process. Board member Zemanek questioned why the Purchasing Department considered the bid improper. Staff advised that the Purchasing Department would have preferred more detailed information. Board member Engelken made a motioned to go out for bids, not quotes, regarding the directional signage. Board member Pizzitola seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Vice President Pizzitola, Board members Engelken, Ojeda and Woodard Nays: Committee member Zemanek Absent: Committee member Clausen Page 2 of 3 June 27, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes 6. Discuss the possibility of the La Porte Development Corporation Committee Board funding a low -powered FM radio station — R. Woodward Board member Woodard discussed the possibility of the La Porte Development Corporation Committee Board funding a low -powered FM radio station. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins advised the Board that the use of Economic Development funds could be used for a radio station to promote the City. Board member Zemanek advised other members he likes the idea and suggested the radio station be used for emergencies services, as well as promoting the City. Board member Woodard informed members after an application has been filed with the FCC, the Board has three years to raise funds. Board member Pizzitola is in favor of a radio station. Board member Woodard moved to have a specific proposal for a low -powered FM radio station be brought to the Board for consideration. Board member Pizzitola seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Vice President Pizzitola, Board members Zemanek, Engelken, Ojeda and Woodard Nays: None Absent: Board member Clausen 7. Executive Session — The City of La Porte Development Corporation reserves the right to meet in executive session on any agenda item should the need arise and if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. An executive session was not convened. 8. Board Comments: Board members Ojeda, Woodard, Engelken, Zemanek, Vice President Pizzitola and President Warren Board member Ojeda thanked Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins for his work gathering information regarding the low -powered FM radio station, and wished good luck to Hulen/Real Cheap Tools, and requested an item on an upcoming agenda regarding job training for workforce development. 9. Adjournment There being no further business, Board member Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting. Board member Zemanek seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m. ectfully submitted, Patrice Fogarty, Ci ecreta Passed and approved on this /day of , 2011. "2__- 61 President Richard Warren Page 3 of 3 June 27, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes BUSINESS. BYJHE BAY. Main Street Enhancement Grant Program Application Evaluation/Award Breakdown Application Date: 5/26/2011 Completion Date: 12/13/2011 Business Name: Peal Cheap Tools Contact Name: Don Nulen Business Address: 111 South 8th Street / La Porte, TX 77571 Phone: 281-842-7777 Recommended Reimbursement: $25,000 Email: The folloNyiiig items have been presented to the City of La Porte Economic Development Corporation for reimbursement. All items N ere approved expenses, and have been completed as indicated on the initial application. Questions regarding these expenses may be referred to the Economic Development Office at (281) 470-017. Total reciepts $ 52,771.26 Total amount eligible for reimbursement: $ 52,771.26 Reimbursable amount (50% of eligible expenses): $ 26,385.63 Adjustment (awards capped at $25,000): $ 1,385.63 $ 25,000.00 LA POPTE BY THE BAY 604 W. Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 470-5017 poae ; of Grant Application Date: 5/26/2011 Approval Date: 6/27/2011 Completion Date: 12/13/2011 Total Project Cost: $52,771.26 Total Grant Award Amount: $25,000 RE Photographs Remodeling Plans and Survey- AFTER Photographs This is an Unaudited Statement. City of La Porte La Porte Development Corporation (038) Fund Summary (Section 4B Sales Tax) Unaudited Fund Balance 9130/11 2,126,000 Plus Year to Date 2011-12 Revenues: 112 Cent Sales Tax Interest Income Total Revenues Equals Total Resources Less Year to Date 2011-12 Expenditures: Payroll Supplies Services & Charges (Memberships, Training, Advertising, Legal, Utilities) Debt Service Transfer Capital Projects Transfers ** Total Expenditures Current Fund Balance 136,238 779 *Debt Service Payments for Library, Bay,4rea Boulevard & Canada Road and Ballfrelds. 14,102 397 41,255 165,085 242,500 137,018 2,263,018 463,338 $ 1,799,680 **Capital Project Transfers are for the Lomax Rodeo Arena Improvements, Dog Park, Playground Renovations, Golf Course Bathrooms and the remaining 50% of the bulkhead funding.