HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-11-14 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors minutesRICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENT
MIKE COOKSLEY, VICE PRESIDENT
CHUCK ENGELKEN, BOARD MEMBER
JAY MARTIN, BOARD MEMBER
MIKE CLAUSEN, BOARD MEMBER
RANDY WOODARD, BOARD MEMBER
NANCY OJEDA, BOARD MEMBER
MINUTES OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
MEETING OF AUGUST 11, 2014
The City of La Porte Development Corporation Board met on August 11, 2014, 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:
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CALL TO ORDER
President Warren called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. The following members of the La Porte
Development Corporation Board were present: Board members Martin, Clausen, Engelken and Vice
President Cooksley. Absent: Board members Woodard and Ojeda.
Staff Present: Corby Alexander, Sharon Harris, Scott Livingston, Knox Askins and Traci Leach.
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 July 14, 2014 — P. Fogarty
(b) Consider approval or other action authorizing Board President Richard Warren to sign and
execute an amendment to the INEOS development/incentive agreement, which contains
revisions to selected portions of the original development agreement that were approved by the
La Porte Development Corporation on Monday, July 14, 2014 — S. Livingston
Vice President Cooksley moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Board member
Engelken seconded.
Ayes: President Warren, Vice -President Cooksley, Board members
Clausen, Engelken and Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Board members Woodard and Ojeda
SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING — S. Livingston
Board members set the next meeting date for Monday, August 18, 2014 and September 22, 2014.
STAFF REPORTS
(a) Receive report of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP) 2014 Annual Report —
S. Livingston
The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP) 2014 Annual Report was requested to be
presented at the September 22, 2014 meeting.
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(b) Receive report on the recent ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) Show held in
Las Vegas — S. Livingston
Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston provided a report on the recent ICSC
(International Council of Shopping Centers) Show held in Las Vegas. The Show was also attended by
Board member Ojeda and President Warren. Mr. Livingston provided the Board with retail/restaurant
development opportunities and his working efforts in the City of La Porte.
Vice President Cooksley asked what type of space is available on the south side of Spencer Highway.
Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston responded basically commercial where all of the
used car lots are located. Vice President Cooksley questioned development opportunities for the
northeast corner of Spencer Highway and Bay Area Blvd. Mr. Livingston commented, one of the
owners of the property had recently inquired with the City regarding existing development standards
for developing on the property.
Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston advised the Board he is in contact with Anchor
Retailers to consider the southwest quadrant of Spencer Highway and Bay Area Blvd., for retail
development.
Board member Clausen questioned if there is anyone interested in the property located at Canada
Road and Fairmont Parkway. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston responded not
currently. Mr. Livingston informed the Board a Stripes Gas Station is proposed at the northwest corner
of Canada Road and Fairmont Parkway, and the southeast corner of Underwood and Avenue L.
Mr. Livingston informed the Board Rob Johnston is looking for prospective retailers at the Dollar Tree
Shopping Center and has a retailer interested in Phase Two.
President Warren commented during the ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) Show the
retailers were aware of the City of La Porte, but were more interested in franchise businesses.
(b) Receive Financial Report — M. Dolby
Financial Director Michael Dolby provided a report. Mr. Dolby informed the Board the report was for June
2014 and advised the $300,000 approved for Project Nebula was paid in August 2014.
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.
Vice -President Cooksley encouraged Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston to
continue the hard work.
6. ADJOURN
There being no further business, Board member Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:45 p.m.
Vice President Cooksley seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Pair i Fogarty, City Secretary
Passed and approved on this 18th day of August, 2014.
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President Richard Warren
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