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Home My WebLink About06-10-13 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of DirectorsRICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENT MIKE CLAUSEN, BOARD MEMBER �f e MIKE COOKSLEY, BOARD MEMBER w 9 RANDY WOODARD, BOARD MEMBER JOHN 2EMANEK, BOARD MEMBER Y NANCY OJEDA, BOARD MEMBER CHUCK ENGELKEN, BOARD MEMBER reu MINUTES OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 10, 2013 The City of La Porte Development Corporation Board met on June 10, 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 Board member Engelken called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. The following members of the La Porte Development Corporation Board were present: Board members Zemanek, Woodard, Clausen, Ojeda. Absent: President Warren and Vice -President Cooksley Staff Present: Corby Alexander, Traci Leach, Patrice Fogarty, Michael Dolby and Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins. 2. Consider approval of Minutes of the La Porte Development Corporation Board held on April 22, 2013 — P. Fogarty Board member Zemanek moved to approve the minutes as presented. Board member Clausen seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Board members Woodard, Engelken, Zemanek, Clausen and Ojeda Nays None Absent: President Warren and Vice -President Cooksley 3. Receive presentation from Catalyst Commercial regarding a retail and market study — S. Livingston Jason Claunch, with Catalyst Commercial, presented an update to the retail and market. Board member Clausen questioned that if nail and hair salons are categorized as "dominant," are restaurants also categorized as dominant? Mr. Claunch responded hair and nail salons were the highest represented category in the survey. 4. Consider approval or other action awarding a grant amount not to exceed $15,256.00 for Aubry Sartori, owner of Stepping Stone Funeral Home — S. Livingston Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary. Ms. Aubry Sartori addressed Board members and requested approval of a grant amount correlating to the higher bid from Bay Area Paint and Tile for approval by Board members. Board member Ojeda moved to award a grant amount not to exceed $16,000.00 for Aubry Sartori, owner of Stepping Stone Funeral Home. Board member Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. Pagel of 4 June 10, 2013, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes Ayes: Board members Engelken, Woodard, Ojeda, Clausen and Zemanek Nays: None Absent: President Warren and Vice -President Cooksley 5. Consider approval or other action to move forward with an incentive grant request in an amount not to exceed $66,000.00 to Rob Johnson Interests for a new Retail Development — S. Livingston Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary. Board member Woodard questioned if there was an environmental impact study on the former Jay Marks Chevrolet property considering the number of hydraulic lifts that were located on the property. City Manager Corby Alexander advised the City would not consummate an agreement until Mr. Johnson has closed on the property with it properly funded. Board member Clausen asked whether funds would be appropriated for the incentive grant after the project is complete. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston responded yes, the incentive is tied to performance and development. Board member Zemanek implied if Mr. Johnson is not awarded the $66,000.00 incentive grant, would an agreement for a new Retail Development be prevented. Board member Zemanek then commented he would like to see Mr. Johnson close on the property before awarding an incentive grant. Board member Woodard commented he would ask Mr. Rob Johnson to attend a future meeting and introduce himself to the Board members. Board member Engelken moved to table the item for another time when a representative or Mr. Johnson can be present. Board Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Board members Engelken, Woodard, Ojeda, Clausen and Zemanek Nays: None Absent: President Warren and Vice -President Cooksley 6. Consider approval or other action authorizing the Board President to execute an Economic Development Incentive Agreement between the La Porte Development Corporation and LP Group, LLC (Intergulf Corporation) for use of Type B Development Corporation Sales Tax Funds — S. Livingston Economic Development Coordinator Scott presented a summary. Board member Woodard moved to authorize the Board President to execute an Economic Development Incentive Agreement between the La Porte Development Corporation and LP Group, LLC (Intergulf Corporation) for use of Type B Development Corporation Sales Tax Funds. Board member Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Board members Engelken, Woodard, Ojeda, Clausen and Zemanek Nays: None Absent: President Warren and Vice President Cooksley Page 2 of 4 June 10, 2013, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes 7. Discussion regarding Economic Development staff's role and responsibilities relating to the 2013- 2017 Strategic Plan and upcoming FY 2014 Budget— S. Livingston Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary. 8. Set date for next meeting — S. Livingston Board members set the next meeting date for July 8, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. 9. Staff Reports (a) Receive Monthly Financial Report— M. Dolby Finance Director Michael Dolby presented a Monthly Financial Report. 10. 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 Woodard requested information from staff regarding the Main Street Enhancement Program and the location of the Main Street District. City Manager Corby Alexander advised staff would generate a map and forward it via email. Board member Ojeda asked Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston if he had an opportunity to meet Alfred Ricks, the owner of Weiner -Robinson Theater on Main Street, in addition to requesting progress on a local newspaper publishing public notices in addition to the Houston Chronicle doing so. Mr. Livingston responded no, he has not met Alfred Ricks. City Manager Corby Alexander advised he has met Mr. Ricks. He added that staff will provide an update on the progress of a local newspaper being able to publish public notices. Board member Zemanek asked Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston the remaining balance available in the Main Street Enhancement Program. Mr. Livingston responded $154,230.00. Board member Engelken asked staff to add Board member Woodard's question on HB 1935 to the July 8, 2013, meeting. 11. Administrative Reports: Update to Board Member Woodard's question on HB 1935, This bill was voted out of committee but did not make it to the House floor for a vote during the regular session. Unless it is resurrected during the Special Session, it is not moving forward. 12. 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. 13. Reconvene into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in executive session There was no executive session. 11. Adjourn There being no further business, at 6:00 p.m., Board member Woodard moved to adjourn the meeting. Board member Clausen seconded. MOTION PASSED. Page 3 of 4 June 10, 2013, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes Ayes: Board members Woodard, Clausen, Engelken, Zemanek and Ojeda Nays: None Absent: President Warren and Vice President Cooksley Respectfully submitted, �aa.t�f s Patrice Fogarty, City S etary 61 Passed and approved on thisay ofLt� 2013. President Richard Warren Page 4 of 4 June 10, 2013, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes