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Home My WebLink About01-12-15 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors RICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENT MIKE CLAUSEN, BOARD MEMBER MIKE COOKSLEY, VICE PRESIDENT RANDY WOODARD, BOARD MEMBER CHUCK ENGELKEN, BOARD MEMBER NANCY OJEDA, BOARD MEMBER JAY MARTIN, BOARD MEMBER MINUTES OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 2014 November 17, 2014, The City of La Porte Development Corporation Board met on at the City Hall Council 5:00 p.m Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at . to consider the following items of business: 1. CALL TO ORDER President Richard Warren called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. The following members of the La Porte Development Corporation Board were present: Vice-President Cooksley, Board members Clausen Martin, and Ojeda. Absent: Board member Woodard. Staff Present: Corby Alexander, Patrice Fogarty, Scott Livingston, Michael Dolby, Clark Askins and Traci Leach. ( 2. CONSENT AGENDA All consent agenda items are considered routine by the La Porte Development Corporation Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member requests an item be removed and considered separately.) (a) Consider approval of minutes of the meeting of La Porte Development Corporation Board held on October 27, 2014 P. Fogarty (b) Consider approval or other action regarding an enhancement grant amount not to exceed $9,652.90 to Ronda Stockton, owner of And Sew It Began to be awarded at the completion of the project, conditional upon receipts for work - S. Livingston Ronda Stockton, owner of And Sew It Began presented a summary for approval of an enhancement grant in the amount of $9,392.98. Vice President Cooksley moved to approve the consent agenda and approve enhancement grant amount not to exceed $9,392.98. Board member Clausen seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Board members Ojeda, Clausen, Engelken and Martin Nays: None Absent: Board member Woodard 3. AUTHORIZATIONS (a) Consider approval or other action authorizing Board President Richard Warren to execute a proposed development agreement with ACT Independent Turbo Services, Inc. S. Livingston Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary. Page 1 of 3 November 17, 2014, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes Board member Martin moved to authorize Board President Richard Warren to execute a proposed development agreement with ACT Independent Turbo Services, Inc. Board member Ojeda seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Board members Ojeda, Clausen, Engelken and Martin Nays: None Absent: Board member Woodard 4. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING S. Livingston Board members set the next meeting date for Monday, January 12, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. 5. STAFF REPORTS (a) Receive Financial Report M. Dolby Finance Director Michael Dolby provided a report. There were no Board questions. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community 6. members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies. There were no Board comments . 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. There was no executive session. 8. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in executive session. There was no executive session. 9. ADJOURN There being no further business, Board member Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:33 p.m. Vice-President Cooksley seconded. MOTION PASSED. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary th Passed and approved on this 12 day of January, 2015. ____________________________________ Page 2 of 3 November 17, 2014, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes President Richard Warren Page 3 of 3 November 17, 2014, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes JOB# 2722-A Dedman St. New Construction Pasadena, TX 77503 Repair/Remodeling ResCom Office: 281-998-9190 Fax: 281-998-9890 TaxableYesNo LAFITTES SOLD TOCross Street: 115 W.MAIN LaPORTE TX. BILLING ADDRESS:CUST PO: SASHA/KELLY10-30-14 CONTACT:PROJECT NAME.DATE: 832-392-5161½ DOWN MAIN PHONE:PROJECT ADD.TERMS: FAX: 7’Cedar fence with a 2 x 12 base 139’8’Cedar Height of fenceofFence@ board # 2 cedar 33’of fence to be tapered down Fabric (Ga)@ from 8’ to 3’tall 3-2 x 4 treated Rails@ 2 ½”sch,40 Line PostsHolesTerminal Posts@ 4-3”X10’6 Terminal PostsHolesGATEPosts@ 8-3”Cant.gate rollers @ 3”sch 4024’cant.gates Gate PostsHolesGate@ Gate@ Grade City of LaPortepermit included B.W.YNINOutV Gate Frame $ 6,205.00 Bottom Tension Wire TAX511.91 Contact on Site: $ 6,716.91 Ph:Pgr/MblTotal $ 6,716.91 PROPOSED 7’CEDAR FENCE WITH A 2 X 12 TREATED BASEBOARD(MAKING FENCE 8’TALL)USING ALL METAL POST ReadyProject Start DateSafetyUtilities Called?Date:Transmittal#: // YesNoYesNoN/A// CONTRACT CONDITIONS: MORE OR LESS MATERIAL OTHER THAN THE AMOUNT CONTRACTED FOR WILL BE DEBITED OR CREDITED AT CURRENT RATE. ACCEPTANCE –The above proposal when accepted by the Company, at its main office, becomes a contract between two parties and is not subject to cancellation. Silence on the part of the Company shall not be construed as an acceptance of this proposal. In case Payment is not made as specified in (Terms of Payment) the property owner expressly gives the Company or its assignee the right to come on his property to repossess all materials used on this job without recourse, and the property owner furtheragrees to accept all responsibility for any damage caused by this repossession. PROPERTY OWNER is solely responsible for locating, staking, and clearing fence lines. Purchaser also agrees that the Company will not be held responsible or liable for any damage of any nature to underground obstructions, and understands there is no warranty on wood fence materials. Notice: If contract is changed after the erection crew delivers the material there will be a $100.00 per hour charge for timelost. If contractis cancelled at 25% charge of the total contract price will be charged. SALESMAN DENNIS EVERETT CUSTOMER HOUSTON FENCE COMPANY, INC Since 1952 PROJECT BID DATE:December 3, 2014 PROJECT:Cedar fence for restaurant/bar CLIENT:Kelli Grabbe Lafittescajunstation33@gmail.com CEDAR FENCE TYPE: Privacy,#2 OR BETTERWestern Red Cedarpickets STYLE: 1”X6”x8” CEDAR, WITH 2”X12” PRESSURE TREATED PINE45 DEGREE BEVELED BASEBOARDS LINEAR FOOTAGE: 152’LFOF 8’’CEDAR, 19’ of 3’ CEDAR ( TAPERED ) HEIGHT: 8’TALL& 3’ TALL RAILS: 3-2” x4” Treated Pine Rails, Toe in nailed BASEBOARD: 2”X12” PRESSURE TREATED PINE, 45 DEGREE BEVELED (SO RAIN DOESNOT METTLE AT BOTTOM OF PICKETS) POSTS: 4”x4” Treated Pine set 3’ deep in concreteevery 7’ on centerin concrete. Gates:1–8’ DOUBLE DRIVE GATE INCLUDES BREAKOUTS ON ASPHAULT NAILS: Galvanized Zinc Coated with a screw shank. TEAR & HAUL: NONE Permit Needed: None Tax Included: Yes marking allpublic Houston Fence will notify the “One Call” center for locating and utilities on and by the property. Price has been quoted without field verification. Tear & haul included. Houston Fence Co. is licensed by the State of Texas No.# B16502 and insured/bonded through by Allied P & C Insurance Company up to $5,000,000 liability each occurrence. Cedar Fence Discount Price:$6,190.00Tax Included. $6,190.00 EXCLUSIONS:Unless noted above. Clearing, gradingor locating and marking private underground utilities. Breaking concreteor asphalt to set fence posts,electrical grounding of fence. Permits, bonds, waivers of subrogation and naming of additional insured parties or unless specifically stated above are excluded. TAX INCLUDED:YES APPROVAL:________________________________ DATE:_______________ (Signature) Roman Rocha, Sales Representative Houston Fence Co., Inc. 832-725-7815 roman@houstonfence.com The benefits of the Houston Fence are listed below. The benefits of the Houston Fence standard for this project may include but are not limited to: All of our wooden gates have a galvanized 1-1/4” welded steel frame for support, use patented self- closing hinges, and hang on a cedar hinge set 4.0’ deep in a 240# concrete footing. Pedestrian gates come standard with a powder-coated paddle latch which has a pin lock on the o inside & a padlock receiver on the outside. All of our fence posts are pressure treated & ground rated to minimize moisture absorption and are set 2’ deep underground for 6’ & 7’ tall material, and 3’deep for 8’ tall material, in concrete for long term stability. Deeper footings are sometimes and available at an additional cost All our fences use #2 or better western red cedar picket. All materials are milled in North America exclusively. (Houston Fence Company uses only the best quality product, no imports, etc.). All our fences use 3 rails and are boarded together with galvanized ring shank nails so they will not back out over time. If you elect to use a cap rail foryour fence we ONLY use cedar (unlike our competitors, most of whom use pine) Cedar will not warp & curl up over time. Tearing down and hauling off of existing wood fence/gates is included (where replacement occurs). Houston Fence will call the appropriate representative in order to mark public utility lines upon signing of contract prior to installation. Houston Fence crews work exclusively for Houston Fence and are reputable individuals who have all passed comprehensive federal background checks. HoustonFence Company is bonded, insured, & protects its employees with Worker’s Comp. If any access equipment is installed we provide training for use and 24 hour emergency service. We are certified under TX License #B16502 and use ONLY in-house installers for security o reasons. Our techs are factory trained and we offer a full line of products and accessories. o Houston Fence Company has been working diligently to earn & fulfill Home & Business owner’s fencing, gate, and access control needs in the greater Houston area since 1952. As your sales representative I vow to exceed your expectations and will professionally serve your needs as I am allowed and capable. If there is anything not expressly written in this proposal that needs to be altered, added to, or omitted, please inform me before proceeding into contract stage. Thank you for allowing us the honor of presenting you with this proposal. “Our reputation is your guarantee.” 10-08-14 PROPOSAL TO:Lafitte’s Cajun Station 115 w. Main LaPorte, TX 77571 Att’n: Sasha Khan BY: Apple Signs, Inc. 6101 –L Pinemont Houston, TX 77092 We are pleased to offer the following proposal: Manufacture and install new lighted ID sign. Lighted, D/F, cabinet sign is 72” round and mounted on existing sign pole at approximate 17’ ht. Molded sign faces will have black logo copy on white background. $6855.00 Total $6855.00 Tax:$565.54 Amount Due: $7420.54 Amount Due: $ 7420.54 50% Deposit required to place the order –deposit amount -$3710.27 Balance upon completion Two year warranty on materials and workmanship Primary electrical circuit provided by customer Price above does not include permit charges, if required Tim Barkin Apple Signs, Inc. X__________________________________________________approved 10/08/14 0ff.281.354.0048 Cell.832.358.7407 SUBMITTED TO:KELLY RE:115 E.MAIN ST. LA PORTE ASPHALT PAVING .:AREA:73’X50’ EST.3,650SQ.FT. 1.TO GRADE,CLEAN AND PREPARE EXISTING LOT FOR OVERLAY. 2.TO REMOVE DESIGNATED PIPE BOLLARD’S. 3.TO OVERLAY PARKING LOT WITH HOT MIX ASPHALT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOTAL: $5,475.00 TOTAL: $ 5475.00 , SUBMITTED BY :EUGENE EDWARDS DATE:01.06.14 ACCEPTED BY: DATE: 2820 CENTER STREET DEER PARK, TEXAS 77536 281-479-3400 April 29, 2014 Mrs. Kelli Graddle 115 W. Main Street LaPorte, Texas 77571 Re: Asphalt repairs Our bid #140434 Dear Mrs. Graddle: As per our conversation and site visit, I would like to submit to you my bid and proposal for the work that we discussed. This bid includes all labor, materials, tools, equipment, insurance and supervision necessary to complete the work. JOB SCOPE: INSTALL PARKING LOT, (APPROX. 4,500 SQ. FT.) Remove approx. 8 steel bollards and dispose of off site. Remove vegetation approx. 1,226 sq. ft. and dispose of off site, about 6" in depth. Install 6" of 5% cement stabilized crushed concrete at excavated areas. Grade entire lot with a slope to drain and wet roll to compact. Prime coat with SS-1 at a rate of .10 gal. per sq. yd. Lay 1/2" of Type "D" Asphalt. Stripe In osha yellow. ESTIMATED LABOR, OVERHEAD, ETC......................................................................$8,753.00 ESTIMATED LABOR, OVERHEAD, ETC......................................................................$8,753.00 ESTIMATED MATERIALS...............................................................................................$7,778.00 ESTIMATED MATERIALS...............................................................................................$7,778.00 TAX BY OWNER NOT INCLUDED IN BID PLANS AND PERMITS SUPPLIED BY OWNER AS PER OUR CONVERSATION. For your convenience, all work will be completed as soon as possible. Job site will be dressed and ready for immediate use. All work is warranted for a period of one (1) year. Thank you for your consideration and the opportunity to submit this proposal. If you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact our office. We look forward to the possibility of working with you in the near future. Sincerely, Vice-President ACCEPTED: DATE : This is an Unaudited Statement. City of La Porte La Porte Develoment Cororation (038) Fund Summar ppy (Section 4B Sales Tax) Previous ReportFY 2014-15FY 2013-14 Unaudited Beinnin Fund Balance 9/30 $ 3,322,6353,322,635$ 2,768,155$ gg Plus Year to Date Revenues: 1/2 Cent Sales Tax- - - Interest Income- 363 346 Total Revenues- 363 346 quals Total Resources 3,322,9983,322,635 2,768,501 E Less Year to Date Expenditures: Payrol 7,060- 2,373 l Supplies 1- - Services & Charges (Memberships, Training, Advertising, Legal, Utilities)- 6,903 1,007 Capital Outlay -- 6,417 * Debt Service Transfer- 90,318 79,045 Total Expenditures- 104,282 88,842 stimated Year to Date Fund Balance as o 9/30/2014 $ 3,218,7163,322,635$ 2,679,659$ Ef Commitments Project Nebula/Ineos $ 700,000 ntergul 45,000 If RobJohnsonInterests40,000 RobJohnsonInterests40,000 ichard Industrial Group 15,000 R ACT Independent Turbo Service, Inc. 426,000 ebt Service Reserve 1,083,817 D $ 2,309,817 Adusted Year to Date Fund Balance $ 908,899 j roection Throuh Year En Pjgd Adjusted Year to Date Fund Balance $ 908,899 Plus: Estimated Sales Tax 2,208,630 ess: Estimated Operational Costs (320,830) L ess: Debt Service Transfers (993,499) L ess: Capital Projects Transfers - L Projected Year End Fund Balance $ 1,803,200 ales tax revenues or Fiscal Year 2015 are estimated to be $2,208,630. (2.5% rowth over FY2014) Sfg Previousl Funded Proects (Fundin in Fund 015 - General CIP Fund) yjg BudetExpendituresBalance g District 23 Street Paving175,000 - 175,000 Façade Grants300,000 81,570 218,430 81,570475,000 393,430 Tota l *Debt Service Payments for Library, Bay Area Boulevard & Canada Road and Ballfields.