HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-28-21 La Porte Development Corporation BoardRICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENT DANNY EARP
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NANCY OJEDA, VICE-PRESIDENT A C pdp� JOHN BLAKEMORE
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MINUTES OF THE LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2021
The City of La Porte Development Corporation Board met on Monday, June 28, 2021, at the
City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 5:00 p.m., with
the following in attendance:
Board members present: Richard Warren, Nancy Ojeda, Chuck Engelken, Rachel Cotton, Danny
Earle
Board members attending remotely: Brent McCaulley
Board members absent: John Blakemore
Council -appointed members present: Corby Alexander, City Manager; Lee Woodward, City
Secretary; Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney
1. CALL TO ORDER — President Warren called the meeting to order at 5�03 p.m.
2. CITIZEN COMMENT (Generally limited to five minutes perperson; in accordance with state law,
the time may be reduced if there is a high number of speakers or other considerations.)
There were no speakers.
3. AUTHORIZATIONS
(a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the minutes of the May 24,
2021, meeting. [President Warren]
Member Engelken moved to approve the minutes of the May 24 2021 meetingthe motion
was seconded by Member Oied& the motion was adopted 6-0
(b) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve reimbursement in the
amount of $12,557.04 to Enhancement Grant Program applicants Bryan and Brandy
Gwin for completion of building and sign enhancements for their business, Boats Etc.,
which is located at 331 S. State Highway 146 in La Porte, Texas. [Jason Weeks,
Assistant City Manager]
(Member Earp has a conflict of interest affidavit on file regarding this applicant and did not
participate in the discussion or vote on the item.) Member Engelken moved to approve
reimbursement in the amount of $12.557.04 to Enhancement Grant Program applicants
Bryan and Brandy Gwin for completion of building and sign enhancements for their business
Boats Etc., which is located at 331 S. Stale Highway 146 in La Porte Texas the motion was
second by Member Oieda the motion was adopted 5-0.
(c) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve reimbursement in the
amount of $24,835.26 to Enhancement Grant Program applicant Mike Kinstley for the
completion of landscaping, building and sign enhancements for his business,
Precision Auto Repair, which is located at 405 S. State Highway 146 in La Porte, Texas.
[Jason Weeks, Assistant City Manager]
(Member Earle has a conflict of interest affidavit on file regarding this applicant and did not
participate in the discussion or vote on the item.) Member Oieda moved to approve
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(d) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve an enhancement grant in the
amount of $7,408.50 to the applicant Patrasia Halley for paving improvements to her
properties located at 831 S. Broadway and 901 S. Broadway, which are adjacent to
each other at the corner of H Street and S. Broadway St. in La Porte, Texas. [Jason
Weeks, Assistant City Manager]
(a)
Presentation, discussion and possibly approve a payment of $40,000.00 to Marty and
Vicki Campise according to the development agreement for the use of Type B
Development Corporation Sales Tax Funds for refurbishmentirenovation of the old
bank building located at 100 W. Main Street in La Porte, Texas. [Jason Weeks,
Assistant City Manager]
Member Enaelken moved to approve a payment of $40,000.00 to Marty and Vicki Campise
accordina to the development agreement for the use of Type B Development Corporation
Sales Tax Funds for refurbishment'renovation of the old bank building located at 100 W.
Main Street in La Porte Texasthe motion was seconded by Members Eam and Oied& the
motion was adopted. 6-0.
(f) Presentation, discussion and possible action to approve the La Porte Development
Corporation fiscal year 2021-2022 economic development budget. [Jason Weeks,
Assistant City Manager]
Members Ojeda and Earp asked that staff evaluate right -sizing the proposed signage project.
Member Ojeda asked the City Manager to look into landscaping around the park sign at
Fairmont Park Central. Member Earp asked for a comprehensive plan on the Broadway Trail
lighting project. Member Cotton asked for consideration of lighting improvements between
Fairmont and Main. Member Enaelken moved to approve the La Porte Development
4. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next meeting date was scheduled for July 26, 2021
5. BOARD COMMENTS Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda;
items of community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual
information or existing policy from the Committee members and City staff, for which no
formal action will be discussed or taken.
Member Ojeda expressed appreciation that the Board was able to help with all the projects
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