HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-13-15 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors minutes RICHARD WARREN,PRESIDENT � MIKE CLAUSEN,BOARD MEMBER
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MIKE COOKSLEY,VICE PRESIDENT C9 RANDY WOODARD,BOARD MEMBER
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MINUTES OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
MEETING OF APRIL 13, 2015
The City of La Porte Development Corporation Board met on April 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, Clausen, Woodard and Engelken. Absent: Board member Ojeda. Staff Present: Corby
Alexander, Patrice Fogarty, Scott Livingston, Michael Dolby and Clark Askins.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED MATTERS
(a) Public Hearing to receive comments regarding proposed project of the La Porte Development
Corporation for economic development incentive to Gantstein Esquire, LLC., for an amount not
to exceed $300,000—S. Livingston
The public hearing opened at 5:01 p.m.
Chuck Rosa, 812 S. Virginia, addressed the Board and commented on the economic development
procedures, as a whole, advised he is not in favor of this item. Mr. Rosa also commented there is
not enough money to give to everyone who has applied and he would like to use the money for
sidewalks for the kids.
The public hearing closed at 5:05 p.m.
(b) Consider approval or other action authorizing project of the La Porte Development Corporation.
for economic development incentive to Gantstein Esquire, LLC., for an amount not to exceed
$300,000.00—S. Livingston
Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston provided a summary and introduced Kris Gant
with Gantstein Esquire, LLC. Mr. Gant updated the Board on the project and advised they are ready
for move forward. The restaurant will need larger electrical service, all mechanical; Cooper and fire
sprinkler has been stolen. Mr. Gant also informed the entire building will need to be gutted to begin
the renovation and Gantstein Esquire, LLC are committed to moving forward. The Board members
were advised by Mr. Gant, he received call from the neighbors and are in favor of the restaurant once
they were advised of the type of business and some landscaping was being maintained at the
location.
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President Warren asked the hours of operation. Mr. Gant responded 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Sunday-
Thursday a'hp closing at 1:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Board member Martin questioned what calls for gutting the building. Mr. Gant advised the metals
studs in the kitchen are rusted.
Board member Engelken requested an update on the payback plan. Economic Development
Coordinator Scott Livingston proposed upon a certificate of occupancy, Pipeline Grill receives a
$100,000; after first year and $4 million in taxable sales they receive the second $100.000 and the
second year after proof of$4 million in taxable sales they receive the third payment of$100,000. Mr.
Livingston advised conditions and performance measures will be stated in the development
agreement.
Board member Woodard moved deliver Pipeline Grill $300,000 over a period not to exceed three
years based on an agreement as part of the project. Vice-President Cooksley seconded. MOTION
PASSED.
Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Board members,
Woodard, Engelken, Clausen and Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Board member Ojeda
3. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING—S. Livingston
Board members set the next meeting date for Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
4. STAFF REPORTS
(a) Receive Financial Report—M. Dolby
Finance Director Michael Dolby provided a Financial Report and advised there were no changes from the
last report.
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.
There were no comments.
6. ADJOURN — There being no further business, Vice-President Cooksley moved to adjourn the
meeting at 5:28p.m. Board member Woodard seconded. MOTION PASSED.
R ectfully submitted,
Patrice Fogarty, Ci(y)8ecrdofy
Passed and approved on this 13th day of May, 2015.
Presidenf Richard Warren
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