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Home My WebLink About02-12-13 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of DirectorsRICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENT MIKE CLAUSEN, BOARD MEMBER itM MIKE COOKSLEY, BOARD MEMBER RANDY WOODARD, BOARD MEMBER JOHN ZEMANEK, BOARD MEMBER NANCY OJEDA, BOARD MEMBER CHUCK ENGELKEN, BOARD MEMBER MINUTES OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 2013 The City of La Porte Development Corporation Board met on February 12, 2013, 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. The following members of the La Porte Development Corporation Board were present: Board members Zemanek, Woodard, Ojeda, and Vice -President Cooksley. Absent: Board members Engelken and Clausen. Staff Present: Corby Alexander, Traci Leach, Sharon Harris, Phyllis Rinehart and Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins. 2. Consider approval of Minutes of the La Porte Development Corporation Board held on January 21, 2012 — P. Fogarty Board member Cooksley moved to approve the minutes as presented. Board member Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Board members Woodard, Zemanek, Ojeda and Vice -President Cooksley Nays: None Absent: Board members Engelken and Clausen 3. Consider approval or other action to authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 for an infrastructure development incentive to Intergulf Corporation as part of an approved project of the La Porte Development Corporation — T. Leach Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary. Board member Woodard questioned if the City will be responsible for drainage improvements. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach responded the City will commit to assist with a portion of engineering and surveying during the project. Vice -President Cooksley questioned if Intergulf closed on the adjacent property and the right-of-way prior to the City making any payments to Intergulf, would the City be eliminated as a party to the agreement? Assistant City Manager Traci Leach responded yes, the agreement would be between the La Porte Development Corporation and Intergulf. Board member Zemanek moved to authorize an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 for an infrastructure development incentive to Intergulf Corporation as part of an approved project of the La Porte Development Corporation. Vice -President Cooksley seconded. MOTION PASSED. Page 1 of 3 February 12, 2013, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes 4. 41 1.3 Ayes: President Warren, Board members Woodard, Zemanek, Ojeda and Vice -President Cooksley Nays: None Absent: Board members Engelken and Clausen Discussion regarding the La Porte Development Corporation Board role after the restoration of Sylvan Beach Pavilion — T. Leach Assistant City Manager Traci Leach provided a summary regarding the role of the La Porte Development Corporation Board after the restoration of Sylvan Beach Pavilion, which was requested for discussion by Board member Woodard. Board member Woodard proposed the La Porte Development Corporation Board consider the possibility of assisting with a grand opening for the community after the restoration of Sylvan Beach Pavilion. Mr. Woodard discussed charging a minimum fee for a musical play and food, with various charities in the community benefitting from the profits. Mr. Woodard informed Board members he spoke with Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr, and, also, a liaison at Harris County has been contacted regarding a possible grand opening at Sylvan Beach Pavilion. Commissioner Jack Morman is also aware. Board member Ojeda questioned Board member Woodard if the proposed grand opening was a "one-time" event. Mr. Woodard responded yes, it can be an event promoting the newly restored Sylvan Beach Pavilion and the beach to individuals from other communities in the area. Vice -President Cooksley questioned Board member Woodard if he is proposing the function after an operator for the pavilion has been established. Mr. Woodard responded the grand opening can be held after an operator has been established by Harris County. Vice -President Cooksley questioned if Board member Woodard knew if Harris County has plans of hosting a grand opening. Mr. Woodard responded no; but he would like the City to succeed at hosting a grand opening. Vice -President Cooksley questioned if the City will be responsible in any manner for the restoration of Sylvan Beach Pavilion. City Manager Corby Alexander responded there is no relationship or an agreement at this time; and Harris County will hire an operator for the pavilion. Vice -President Cooksley commented he was excited about the restoration of Sylvan Beach Pavilion and having a facility in La Porte to host various functions. Board member Woodard commented he does not know the completion date for the Sylvan Beach Pavilion and had informed Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr he would propose the idea of a grand opening to the board for discussion. Set date for next meeting — C. Alexander Board members set the next meeting date for April 22, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. to possibly award a enhancement grant, discuss Lomax Arena and to receive an update on the Retail Market Analysis and Strategy. 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. There were no comments from Board members. Page 2 of 3 February 12, 2013, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes 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, at 5:20 p.m., Vice -President Cooksley moved to adjourn the meeting. Board member Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Vice President Cooksley, Board members Woodard, Zemanek and Ojeda Nays: None Absent: Board members Clausen and Engelken Respectfully submitted, Patrice Fogarty, City retary Y �� Passed and approved on this clay of x� 2013. President Richard Warren Page 3of3 February 12, 2013, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes