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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-26-06 Regular Called Meeting of La Porte Development Corporation Minutes Ju!>,;tLft ~ Lf-~ M uJ-; () & \ SIGN IN SHEET Please 'sign in. PRINT your name and address. If your wish to speak before Council please complete the form to the right. NAME r ~Of-.I \ c.1ewe 6 ADDRESS ~ ~t:_ ~~')kll\ - ~Oh01.t ,..~ ~/~~L,(? . 2 MINUTES OF THE LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION June 26, 2006 1. Call to Order l. \J P President ~~~c~;r~ the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. Members Present: Bill Love, Mike Clausen, Ed Matuszak, Chuck Engelken and Tommy Moser. Members Absent: Deborah Johnson and Pat Muston Staff Present: City Secretary Martha Gillett, Assistant Finance Director Michael Dolby, Assistant to the City Manager Crystal Scott, City Manager Debra Feazelle and Assistant Manager John Joerns Others Present: None 2. Motion was made by Chuck Engelken to approve the Minutes of April 24. 2006. Second by Mike Clausen. Motion carried unanimously. Ayes: Bill Love, Ed Matuszak and Mike Clausen, Chuck Engelken and Tommy Moser. Nays: None Abstain: None 3. Budget & Economic Development Position was discussed. Staff to get salary for Economic Development person at the City of Seabrook.. City Manager Debra Feazelle advised the board she is looking for recommendation in August to go to City Council. 4. Administrative Reports There were no administrative reports. 5. Board Comments Ed Matuszak informed the board of discussions at his recent Fairmont Park Homeowner's Association regarding side walks and street repairs. He indicated he would like to see this area on the next bond election. 6. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, 551.087, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFT OR DONATION, PERSONNEL MATTERS, DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION, DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS) La Porte Development Corporation - 6/26/06 - Page 2 551.087 (Economic Development) - Meet with City Manager to discuss Economic Development Matter 7. CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. There were no executive session items. 8. Adjournment The meeting was duly adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Martha A. Gillett City Secretary/La Porte Development Corporation Secretary ~assed and approved on this J.. ~ day of J I) lu ~ I Pat Muston, President ,2006. 3 City of La Porte Established 1892 July 12, 2006 It~c~ JUl '''l:o c"" 1 ,2 ;~ ::C~.~ riG ~.~.,~ La Porte Development Corporation Board - 4 B Corporation Pat Muston, President Councilman Mike Clausen Councilman Chuck Engelken Deborah Johnson Bill Love Ed Matuszak, Vice President Councilman Tommy Moser Staff Liaison: Cynthia Pearson, Michael Dolby, Martha Gillett Dear 4B Board: As a follow-up to the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directars meeting of June 26, 2006, please fmd the attached information: ~ As requested, job description, responsibilities, estimated salary wages and benefits for the City of Seabrook's EDC Administrator ~ Updated Salary Survey (also included in 6/26/06 Agenda Packet) ~ La Porte Economic Development Contacts (combined Economic Development work schedule) ~ Agenda Packet of June 26, 2006 Meeting We will follow-up at the forthcoming meeting scheduled for July 24,2006,5:00 PM. Sincerely, ~~~IL City Manager DB!:db c/Mayor & City Council John Joems Crystal Scott 604 W. Fairmont Pkwy. · La Porte, Texas 77571 · (281) 471-5020 Estimated Salary Wages and Benfits for EDC Administrator Salary $ 38,500.00 , '. ~ Medical $ 5,418.12 $451.51/mo Dental $ 393.96 $32.83/mo Life Insurance $ 231.00 0.25 per $1000 (2 times annual salary) Employee AD&D $ 23.10 0.05 per $1000 Employee L TO $ 300.30 0.65 per $1000 Dependent Medical $ 2,265.24 Assume married, one childr - city pays half family Dependent Dental $ TMRS $ 5,390.00 7% matched 2/1, ie 14% FICA $ 2,945.25 7.65% Total Benefit Cost $ 16,966.97 Total SWB $ 55,466.97 % Total Benefits 30.6% Job Description Economic Development Administrator For Seabrook Economic Development Corporation II The position of Economic Development Administrator will report directly to the Board of Directors of the Seabrook Economic Development Corporation II. The "Administrator" will be responsible for all economic development activities for the City of Seabrook. These duties will include, but are not limited to the following. Additional responsibilities can be determined by the Board as activity warrants. The primary responsibilities are as follows: (A) Serve as a liaison to BAHEP and the Alliance, working with these two organizations on prospect and lead development as well as with the follow-up and initial contacts with prospective companies. The Administrator will also ensure that these "contracted" organizations are timely fulfilling their contractual obligations with the EDC. The Administrator will also participate in any activities involving these organizations that he (she) deems essential in enhancing Seabrook's economic development program. (B) Ensure that the Economic Development website and marketing materials are always maintained in a current status and reflect the professional appearance that will provide a competitive advantage for the City. (C) Make recommendations for the annual budget, receiving input from both the Board and business community-at-Iarge. Monies allocated should correspond to priorities of the EDC II and be meaningful to ensure a reasonable expectation for success. (D) Handle all. correspondence involving economic development matters and follow-up. (E) Attend any meetings as directed by the Board and discretion of the Administrator that will benefit the City. (F) Initiate contacts with developers and commercial/industrial realtors to provide these individuals with updated information on Seabrook's available properties. (G) Make regular and routing contacts with corporate officials in the Greater Houston Metroplex to enlighten them on Seabrook's amenities including corporate retreats and outings. (H) Meet semi-annually with Seabrook's primary employers to discuss any issues of importance to the company that either the City or the EDC II would need to interact or respond. (I) Recommend advertising expenditures and monitor results as appropriate. This would include special events as well as regularly-placed ads to promote tourism. (J) Contact on a monthly basis potential retail establishments including restaurants that would be a profitable fit for Seabrook. (K) Maintain a current inventory of available office space; available buildings; and available sites for commercial/industrial use. (L) Maintain, record and distribute minutes of all EDC II meetings. (M) Provide quarterly updates to the City Council either in person or in writing to ensure the council has a current understandinglknowledge of activities. (N) Subscribe to Houston Business Journal advising Board of articles of interest to Seabrook. (0) Make bi-monthly contacts to counterpart(s) in Galapagos (at a minimum) to sustain the relationship and report status to Board of ongoing activities. (P) Assist in the promotion of Seabrook events (when applicable) by contacting key allies with area organizations such as the Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau; Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce; Greater Houston Partnership, etc. South Seabrook Marine District Committee Responsibilities The Economic Development Administrator will be responsible for ensuring the committee's focus stays on track and that meetings are held regularly and are progressive. The "EDA" will prepare the agenda and handle all follow-up activities. Reasonable expectations within the first six months (after coming on board) are as follows: (A) The fundinglhiring for the initial consulting firm to prepare the overview of the project. This will involve the creation of an RFP that will be authorized by the City Council before sending to prospective firms. (B) The determination of the long term funding mechanism that will support the project. This will coincide with the consultant's recommendations and take into consideration a variety of financing alternatives including a bond issue; establishment of a "TIF" and/or Municipal management District; and possibly an annual commitment from the EDC. (C) Following the initial phase, the "EDA" would then be responsible for the creation of a second RFP which would involve locating a development firm that would actually spearhead the initial construction and development plan. (D) Should the "EDA" be able to accomplish (A-C) during this timeframe, keeping the property owners and the City Council on board during this vulnerable period, any reasonable person would have to consider the project a huge success. We indicated to the business/property owners that we would reconvene in January. This would be the perfect opportunity to introduce everyone to the new Economic Development Administrator and provide a forum to discuss the next phase of the planning process. What I have outlined above is very similar to the process Austin implemented in the 1980's re its Town Lake Project. Bruce has copies (on loan) of their final reports/studies from this process. At some point in the near future, Seabrook's City Council is going to have to make a major financial commitment to this project in order to ensure any chance of success. They should be made aware at the earliest opportunity that the new Economic Development Administrator has been charged with this responsibility as a major component of his /her work plan. Process to Interview Forward finalized job description including salary; benefits; with terms to BAHEP; The Alliance; Greater Houston Partnership; Texas Economic Development Council; and IEDC in Washington, D.C. (International Development Council). Also post on Seabrook web site. Advise area economic developers of job opening including region of Galveston; Conroe; and Beaumont. This will help to insure that the economic development community is made aware of the position and should create interest for anyone wanting to advance within the profession. Positive attributes would include a proven progression of job performance; possible certification; bi-lingual in Spanish; and peer testimonials. An individual desiring to add accomplishments to his (her) resume' would be the ideal match. What will limit responses (in my opinion) will be the one year commitment; however, in the greater picture, this may locate a more aggressive individual who is unnerved by the uncertainty of continuation in the position. One ofthe better ways to measure performance is in (a) number of contacts made; (b) number of actual prospect visits; (c) number of actual locations; (d) professionalism of communications; and (e) attitude/ work ethic brought to the job on a daily basis. The sixteen responsibilities outlined should all be factored significantly into the evaluation equation. The person must profess to be a self-starter who is computer literate; can handle multiple tasks; and is flexible enough to change schedules on short notice. Hopefully, we will have 2-4 candidates to interview; however, this may be difficult to achieve. If all else fails, I would seek or recruit a recent college graduate who has majored in marketing; advertising; or communications. The University of Mississippi (Hattiesburg) has a graduate program in economic development that has produced some fine developers previously and is ongoing. December/ January are excellent months for position changes typically. Salaries Page 2 of2 Economic Development Director Plans, directs, manages and coordinates activities of staff involved in economic development initiatives. Negotiates with industry representatives to encourage location in area. Directs activities such as research, analysis and evaluation of technical information to determine the feasibility and economic impact of proPQsed expansions. Education: Bachelor's Degree; Experience: 5 years.. Search Results for Economic Development Director. No comparison salary provided. (- ~psl I I , City's Job Title Range Range Actual Actual Actual I Municipality Population Region Minimum Maximum low High I Average ! I Bedford Where the West Begins-Ft Economic Develop 1 85,236.00 119,340.00 85,272.00 185,272.00 85,272.00 Worth Director Economic _ 1 1...780": I 81,900.00 I Cedar Hill North Central T exas-Dallas Development 94,284.00 :~900,0~r1,gOO.00 Director ---- -- ---- Economic I I Del Rio Alamo Region-San Antonio Development 1 48,000.00 6B,004.00 53,004.00 I 53,004.00 53,004.00 I Area Director 1... . .. -..... .. .. . . - ... ~ .-.-". -......... -- - ... L._.- . .. , . .. J Euless Where the West Begins-Ft DIR. OF ECO. DEV. 1 87,492.00 87,49?00 .. I Worth & MARKETING - 87'49>.00 j . .-- .. - . . . ... . .. . . . .- . - -- -.-.---...--.- - ... " Economic Dev I . Friendswood San Jacinto-Houston Area Coord 1 45,348.00 72,816.00 67,080.00 I 67,080.00 67,OBO.00 0"- _ .... - - -. -- _0 .... .., _._... - - '..e' - . . .... "'--'- --.-- .. - .- --._- --- -...-. --....- -- -.- _ .._-. - .-- -----...- ... ...- ... ,. - Economic Georgetown Highland Lakes-Austin Area Development 1 58,392.00 93,420.00 85,512.00 85,512.00 85,512.00 Director Where the West Begins-Ft Director of 65,532.00 165.532.00 Haltom City Economic 1 49,416.00 73,212.00 65,532.00 Worth Development ,--- -' " - . .... ..- . ... . -.,. -,. - - . .-.-..... .-....---.- -~-__.. ..- o' .' - .. . .-. ....... . ...-.... ., - .. .. .-. ~,;..,:oor~;:.oo . . ...... . Economic Huntsville San Jacinto-Houston Area Development 1 - - 66,000.00 Director league City San Jacinto-Houston Area ECon Dev Coord 1 51,996.00 72,792.00 73,392.90 I- 73,392.00 73,392.00 Economic Rowlett North Central Texas-Dallas Development 1 . 79,356.00 111,096.00 93,708.00 93,70B.00 93,708.00 Director .--... n __ .. . . .. -- .... .. -. . .-- . ,-... ....-.. - .. _. .. ,-_.- . .--....... .- . - ...-. ... n_' _ .-. .-. Where the West Begins-Ft Economic the Colony Development 1 - - 93,096.00 93,096.00 93,096.00 Worth , Director Un-aged $59,815.50 $88,120.50 I $77,453.45 I Average - - i Aged Average I I $77,453.451 ( ;0;L~~)&8? 1-.1.+-..11..-.__... ____.........___...: __L__ ....___1.1--1/_______...1__1_--= __1__1_~__ __1L_ __.r _ _. 0_"1 r-~, ,.-.. ! " ~ , ~ ~ ~ .\\ r-', I Economic Development Director City of: Average Salary Supervisor Title City Job Title La Marque $45,460 EDC Development Board Economic Development Director Pasadena $52,000 Planning Director Economic Development Specialist Missouri City $58,200 City Manager Economic Development Coordinator Frlendswood $63,928 City ManaQer Economic Development Director Webster $67,882 City Manager Economic Development Director Texas City $69,048 Mayor Management Services Executive Director League City $73,396 City Administrator Economic Development Coordinator Sugar Land $84,885 City ManaQer Economic Development Director LA PORTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTACTS o Aerospace! Aviation 2 Bio! Medical! Health o Communications 14 Chemicals & Plastics o Defense Research & Development o Environmental! Marine Research o Ellington Field 2 Hospitality! Hotels! Tourism 1 Information Technology 16 Manufacturing 8 Other 1 Retail Sales 15 Warehousing! Distribution RtQ'Ri~1SPM,,"(;~':~%{N;41~,;?l'~~';}1?~t\;;~r9mrbF')~r Alliance A 32 Bay Area Houston BA 38 Broker B 3 Consultant C 0 LP Chamber LPC 1 Greater Houston GHP 1 Governor's Office G 1 Phone/Website P 0 Staff S 1 Tradeshow T 3 1)l~91~Jr,'g.h~;1t~i:,~~~<<:t~'rZ~i~,~;15,~~:,02/5~f~i~~~~~;~~~~rf~:~%;i~ A Aerospace! Aviation B Bio! Medical! Health CM Communications CP Chemicals & Plastics D Defen,se Research & Development E Environmental! Marine Research EF Ellington Field H Hospitality! Hotels! Tourism IT Information Technology M Manufacturing 0 Other R Retail Sales W Warehousing! Distribution Project Fix-U A Jan-05 85-750 7.47 0 BA Nov-04 5 0 0 CP Pro'ect Dakota Distribution Warehouse B-BA Mar-05 unknown 24 unknown M 6/20/05 Pro'ect Dial Medical Facili B-BA A r-05 unknown unknown 7,000 B 6/18/05 Chemical Manufacturin T-BA Jan-05 4 5 0 CP 3/23/05 Chemical Manufacturin BA Jan-05 25 35 0 CP 5/26/05 Pro'ect Allinone T Jan-05 unknown unknown unknown CP 6/9/05 Pro'ect Aplenty T Jan-05 20 45 0 CP 3/9/05 Pro'ect Shedder BA Jan-05 45 10 25,000 M 1/30/05 Pro'ect Office Office / Warehouse S-BA Jun-05 50 0 30,000 0 1/19/05 Met with ros ect to discuss rail concems. Pro'ect is continuin to move forward for this re ion. Company has not finalized a location but have sele d two regions for expansions. Currently crunching numbers on barge rates and wage salaries. Expect short list to be finalized within 45 Pro'ect Ethel Ethanol Production G Mar-05 45 60 0 CP 6/20/05 da s. H:\My Documents\Documents\Economic Development\LP ED Contacts-Active.xls 7/6/2006 til LA PORTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTACTS I!~T~l Stars Tourism A H Marisol Hosoitality A H Azteca Entertainment A 0 . - SA ~ unknm...n unknown &,00(} G ~ n. n. . -, .....,-- .^.utomoli'..e Insuranco SA May-ila ~ unknown 2&,.QOO G ~ .,... "'h ,. lJurrently reYlewlng all sites submitted for Texas as well as otners In tne tjoutneastern US. Project Brazos Plastic oellet processinq A May-05 55 20 10,000 CP 6/7/2005 Anticipate shortlistinq sites within the next 2 to 3 weeks. Found tip about this lead from specially publication. Followed up with contacts at company HQ and currently building information to submit for proposal. Project rep. indicated Proiect Eastenders Chemical Manufacturing A May-05 30 10 0 C 6/17/2005 company would investiaate capacity at current sites first, then look for new sites. SNF Andrezieux Polvmer Production LPC Mar-05 unknown 200 unknown CP 3/29/05 Information was sent to a list of brokers by the City of La Porte. Pr~est Beck Steel OistFillljlisA SA JaR..O& 400 ~ IffikAawA W #1IQ& I~ SA MaHl& :i!O a-+ aG;QOO M ~ Project Runway Commercial HVAC BA Apr-05 90-150 5 60,000 M 6/10/05 The project is still considerina ootions at this time. Awaitinq a decision! ISeooI + SA ~ + + ~ + ~ GMP Joo.-Q& 2& 2(} 4W,OOQ W 6/2o.{20Q5 .. . . Proiect Red-Eye Whse./Logistics A Jun-05 ? 150 ? W 6/30/2005 Initial site visit / taraet 5 miles from Barbours Cut GMP Joo.-Q& 42 + , w 10/31.1.2995 Proiect Preschool Private Preschool BA Jul-05 ? 1-1.5 9,000-10,001 0 6/22/2005 Information was sent to a list of brokers by the City of La Porte. Proiect Industry Whse./Distribution BA Jul-05 ? 15 120-150,000 W 7/25/2005 Information was sent to a list of brokers by the City of La Porte. Proi. Aztec/Merisol A Jul-05 ? ? ? ? 8/1/2005 Waiting on schedule for visil. Proiect Hermes Plastic pellet processinq BA Aug-05 20 10-15 40,000 CP 8/5/2005 Available sites sent to orosoect by BAHEP. Number 1 WarehouselT rucking BA Aug-05 ? 5-6 20,000 W 8/5/2005 Information was sent to a list of brokers by the City of La Porte. Number 2 Weldinq Suppy/Fabricati BA Aug-05 ? 5-6 20,000 0 8/5/2005 Information was sent to a list of brokers by the City of La Porte. Number 3 Manufacturing BA Aug-05 ? 4-10 80,000 M 8/5/2005 Information was sent to a list of brokers by the City of La Porte. Proiect BP Chemical BA Aug-05 40 50 ? CP 8/26/2005 BAHEP Reo. submitted possible sites to the ED Office of the Governor. Proiect B20 Chemical BA Aug-05 15 10 5,000 CP 8/26/2005 BAHEP Reo. submitted possible sites to the ED Office of the Governor. Proiect Bond Chemical A Aug-05 400 50 ? CP 8/31/2005 Phase I)Alliance Reo. submitted possible sites and incentives. Proiect Green Warehouse A Sep-05 ? ? 200-250,OOC W 9/16/2005 Proiect Glaze Manufacturing BA Oct-OS 75 40 ? M 10/31/2005 Information was sent to a list of brokers by the City of La Porte. Humminabird Manufacturing BA Oct-05 350 60-100 500,000 B 10/6/2005 Information was sent to a list of brokers by the City of La Porte. Proiect ISP Chemical Manufacturing A Oct-05 35 ? ? CP 10/26/2005 Prospect is scheduled to meet with LP and Ha. Co. Officials early November. Proiect ARK Whse./Logistics BA Oct-05 50 W 11/2/2005 Expansion by existina comoanv. H:\My Documents\Documents\Economic Development\LP ED Contacts-Active.xls 2 7/6/2006