HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-13-14 Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting minutes RICHARD WARREN,PRESIDENT L MIKE CLAUSEN,BOARD MEMBER
MIKE COOKSLEY VICE PRESIDENT C RANDY WOODARD,BOARD MEMBER
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CHUCK ENGELKEN,BOARD MEMBER v NANCY OJEDA,BOARD MEMBER
JAY MARTIN,BOARD MEMBER
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MINUTES OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
MEETING OF MAY 13, 2015
The City of La Porte Development Corporation Board met on May 13, 2015, 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 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
Martin, Ojeda, Clausen and Woodard. Absent: Board member Engelken. Staff Present: Corby
Alexander, Sharon Harris, Scott Livingston, Michael Dolby, Traci Leach and Clark Askins.
2. AUTHORIZATIONS
(a) Consider approval or other action of minutes of the meeting of the La Porte Development
Corporation Board held on April 13, 2015—P. Fogarty
Board member Clausen moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of the La Porte Development
Corporation Board held on April 13, 2015. Vice-President Cooksley seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Board members
Woodard, Ojeda, Clausen and Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Board member Engelken
(b) Consider approval or other action regarding an enhancement grant amount not to exceed
$16,759.93 to David or Sharon Tindle, owners of Oak Center at 1000 S. Broadway,to,be awarded
at the completion of the project—S. Livingston
Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary.
Board member Martin asked if the existing framework of the sign will remain. The applicants
representative, Horace Leopard, advised the existing poles will be painted; the tenants' signs will be
replaced, and added a graphic displaying an oak tree, that will include the name of the shopping
center.
Board member Ojeda asked Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston if the applicants
are interesting in facade enhancements. Mr. Leopard responded the applicants may be interested in
facade enhancements at a later date. Board member Ojeda asked Mr. Livingston if the applicants are
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eligible at a later date for the remaining balance or up to an additional $25,000.00. Mr. Livingston
responded the Board can re-visit for a Phase Two of the project at a later date for the remaining
balance up to the $25,000.00. Board member Ojeda asked if the property is sold, can another owner
request funding for an enhancement grant. City Manager Corby Alexander responded it is a policy
decision the Board will have to address. Board member Ojeda suggested the discussion be included
at the upcoming workshop meeting.
Board member Woodard advised language for paving is not listed as one of the eligible projects in
the La Porte Enhancement Grant Guidelines. Mr. Livingston responded the language can be included
in the guidelines and discussed at the upcoming workshop meeting.
Board member Ojeda moved to approve an enhancement grant amount not to exceed $16,759.93 to
David or Sharon Tindle, owners of Oak Center at 1000 S. Broadway, and reserve$8,240.07 for future
facade improvements. Vice-President Cooksley seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Board members
Ojeda, Woodard, Clausen and Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Board member Engelken
3. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION
(a) Discussion or other action regarding the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 — S.
Livingston
Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary of the Proposed Budget
for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 and advised there is a balance of$209,090.74 in the Enhancement Grant
Account before paying outstanding commitments. In addition, Mr. Livingston advised additional funds
can be transferred to the program, if desired.
Board member Woodard questioned if the La Porte Development Corporation is named in the
MuniServices contract. Finance Director Michael Dolby responded the City of La Porte is named in
the contract. Board member Woodard asked how the amount of sales tax owed to the City is
identified. Mr. Dolby responded the State Comptroller's Office. Board member Woodard requested a
copy of the contract be sent to Board members.
Board member Woodard asked if membership to the International Economic Development Council is
a necessary membership. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston responded yes, if he
is to become certified as an Economic Developer.
Board member Martin commented it will be in the best interest of the City for the La Porte
Development Corporation Board to obtain accreditation and asked if it is included in the proposed
budget. Mr. Livingston responded no, the funds for the accreditation can be added to the Proposed
Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016, and advised he will gather an outline for the program for Board
members' review.
Board member Woodard asked if the By-laws can be reviewed at the upcoming workshop meeting.
Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston responded yes.
Vice-President Cooksley questioned the last time funds were transferred into the Enhancement Grant
Account and from which account were the funds transferred. Mr. Livingston responded September
2013, and from the 4B General Fund.
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Board member Ojeda asked if staff investigated the possibility of legally providing scholarships to
La Porte High School students from the Workforce Development funds. Mr. Livingston advised he
will confirm by checking his notes and files. Board member Ojeda asked Mr. Livingston to add an
item to discuss establishing meeting standards for the La Porte Development Corporation Board.
4. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING—S. Livingston
Board members set the next meeting date for Monday, June 1, 2015, at 5:00 p.m.
5. 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.
Board member Ojeda commented she will speak in favor of the Pipeline Grill Restaurant and
encouraged others on the Board to join her, as well, excluding the Councilmembers.
6. ADJOURN
There being no further business, Vice-President Cooksley moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:12 p.m.
Board member Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED.
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Sharon Harris, Assistant City Secretary
Passed and approved on this 1St day of June, 2015.
President Richard Warren
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