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Home My WebLink About04-27-05 La Porte Redevelopment Authority Meeting minutes La Porte Redevelopment Authority City of La Porte, Texas Minutes of the Board Meeting' Held April 27, 2005 1. CALL TO ORDER Al'JD DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM The Board of Directors of the La Porte Redevelopment Authority, City of La Porte, Texas and of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of La Porte, Texas held a meeting, open to the public, on the 27m day of April 2005, and meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. for both in Council Chambers at the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas 77571, and roll was called of the duly appointed members of the Board, to wit: Peggy Antone Dave Turnquist Alton Porter Horace Leopard Doug Martin 11 Meza Molly Helmlinger Chester Pool Lin Pfeiffer Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 - President Position 4 Position 5 Position 6 Position 7 Position 8 Position 9 and all of the above were present except Director Helmlinger, thus constituting a quorum. Also present at the meeting were John Joerns, Michael Dolby and Melisa Lanclos. 2. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE Oath of Office was administered by Melisa Lanclos, City of La Porte Secretary and Notary, to Board Members Dave Turnquist, Doug Martin and Lin Pfeiffer. 3. ACKNOWLEDGE RE-ST ATED APPOINTMENTS Chairman Porter acknowledged the re-stated appointments of Horace Leopard, 11 Meza and Chester Pool. The board president closed the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One meeting after acknowledgment of appointments at 6:35 p.m. 4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 22,2004 Upon a motion duly made by Director Meza and being seconded by Director Pool, the board unanimously approved the minutes of September 22, 2004. 5. REVIEW ANNUAL AUDIT FOR LA PORTE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE FUND FY ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 Mr. Dolby, Assistant Finance Director, reviewed the audit with the Board. No action was necessary. 6. RECEIVE AND REVIEW ACTIVITY REPORT FOR 2004 TAX YEAR No action necessary. 7. REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SERVICE AGREEMENT BY Al'JD BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE, LA PORTE, TEXAS AND THE LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, LA PORTE TEXAS Upon a motion duly made by Director Antone and being seconded by Director Meza, the board unanimously approved the Service Agreement. 8. STAFF REPORTS . Report on Lakes at Fairmont Greens · Discuss proposed development on east and west sides of SH146 · Discuss proposed legislation affecting Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones Mr. Joerns gave an update on the Lakes at Fairmont Greens project and the proposed development on east and west sides ofSH146. Mr. Joerns also updated the Board on proposed legislation. 9. Board member Comments No comments made or further discussion requested by the board. SIGNED: TITLE: DATE: 10. Adjournment The board president adjourned the meeting at 7:48 PM. <) ...-) c(,:;'2?; !4u 0i'~d/l TITLE , R' - 3 -D'S' ATTEST: DATE: tUn v/&~ (It{+-; (L 8/3/ o~ I I AGENDA ITEM 2: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 27, 2005 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING La Porte Redevelopment Authority City of La Porte, Texas Minutes ofthe Board Meeting Held April 27, 2005 1. CALL TO ORDER AND DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM The Board of Directors of the La Porte Redevelopment Authority, City of La Porte, Texas and of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of La Porte, Texas held a meeting, open to the public, on the 27th day of April 2005, and meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. for both in Council Chambers at the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas 77571, and roll was called of the duly appointed members of the Board, to wit: Peggy Antone Dave Turnquist Alton Porter Horace Leopard Doug Martin JJ Meza Molly Helmlinger Chester Pool Lin Pfeiffer Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 - President Position 4 Position 5 Position 6 Position 7 Position 8 Position 9 and all of the above were present except Director Helmlinger, thus constituting a quorum. Also present at the meeting were John Joerns, Michael Dolby and Melisa Lanclos. 2. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE Oath of Office was administered by Melisa Lanclos, City of La Porte Secretary and Notary, to Board Members Dave Turnquist, Doug Martin and Lin Pfeiffer. 3. ACKNOWLEDGE RE-STATED APPOINTMENTS Chairman Porter acknowledged the re-stated appointments of Horace Leopard, JJ Meza and Chester Pool. The board president closed the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One meeting after acknowledgment of appointments at 6:35 p.m. 4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 22, 2004 Upon a motion duly made by Director Meza and being seconded by Director Pool, the board unanimously approved the minutes of September 22,2004. 5. REVIEW ANNUAL AUDIT FOR LA PORTE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE FUND FY ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 Mr. Dolby, Assistant Finance Director, reviewed the audit with the Board. No action was necessary. 6. RECEIVE AND REVIEW ACTIVITY REPORT FOR 2004 TAX YEAR No action necessary. 7. REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SERVICE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE, LA PORTE, TEXAS AND THE LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, LA PORTE TEXAS Upon a motion duly made by Director Antone and being seconded by Director Meza, the board unanimously approved the Service Agreement. 8. STAFF REPORTS · Report on Lakes at Fairmont Greens · Discuss proposed development on east and west sides of SH146 · Discuss proposed legislation affecting Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones Mr. Joerns gave an update on the Lakes at Fairmont Greens project and the proposed development on east and west sides of SH 146. Mr. Joerns also updated the Board on proposed legislation. 9. Board member Comments No comments made or further discussion requested by the board. 10. Adjournment The board president adjourned the meeting at 7:48 PM. ATTEST: TITLE: TITLE: . DATE: f? - }; -D 5' DATE: AGENDA ITEMS 3 and 4: (3) ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT OF NEW PRESIDENT/CHAIRPERSON (4) ELECTION OF OFFICERS Per Article III of the Bylaws of the La Porte Redevelopment Authority, the officers of the Authority shall be a chairperson of the Board, one or more vice chairpersons of the Board, a president, one or more vice presidents, a secretary, a treasurer, and such other officers as the Board may from time to time elect or appoint. One person may hold more than one office, except that neither the chairperson of the Board nor the president shall hold the office of secretary. The term of office for each officer (other than the chairperson) shall be two (2) years commencing with the date of the annual meeting of the Board at which each such officer is elected. The chairperson shall serve for the term designated by the Mayor of the City. All officers (other than the chairperson and the president) shall be subject to removal, with or without cause, at any time by a vote of a majority of the whole Board. A vacancy in the office of any officer (other than the chairperson and the president) shall be filled by the Board. Item 3 - On May 23, 2005 Mayor Porter appointed Lindsay Pfeiffer Chairperson of the Redevelopment Authority Board and shall also serve as President ofthe TIRZ Board for an undetermined term. Item 4 - The term of the secretary/treasurer will end August 31, 2005. The office of the vice chairperson/president was held by Molly Helmlinger, Position 7, which is now vacant and would have expired in September 2006. It being time for election, the Board will elect a vice chairperson for the Redevelopment Authority who will also serve as vice president for the TIRZ Board and a secretary for the Redevelopment Authority who will also serve as treasurer for the TIRZ Board. Both members will serve a term of two (2) years commencing with the date of this annual meeting. The following is a list of board members and current officers for the Redevelopment Authority and for the TIRZ: )~ I ': L \ Peggy Antone Dave Turnquist Alton Porter Horace Leopard Doug Martin JJ Meza VACANT Chester Pool Lindsay Pfeiffer ~"-'1''''''''''1'' j Position }-Secreta:ty/Treasurer Position 2 Position 3 Position 4 Position 5 Po~tion6 ~: ~ Position 7 Vice ChairpersonlPresiq,ent Position 8 Position 9 Chairperson/President (Appointed by Mayor) u....<. (...-o.:'- City of La Porte Established 1892 May 16 2005 Lindsay Pfeiffer 723 Bayridge Road Morgan's Point, Texas 77571 Dear Lindsay: At the City Council meeting held on May 9, 2005, I recommended you for Chairman of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone and Redevelopment Authority. The City Council approved the recommendation. At this point, I plan on continuing to serve on the boards until such time another Council member will be able to f1l1 my position. Thank you for your willingness to serve as Chairman of these two boards. These boards are important to the future success of the City, and I know they will progress under your direction. This appointment will be effective immediately and your Oath of Office will be administered at the next meeting. Staff will contact you prior to the next meeting. The City of La Porte appreciates your dedication and looks forward to your leadership. If you have any questions, feel free to give me a call. / Thanks again. Sincerely, ~y~ Mayor Alton E. Porter AEP/mg c: City Council Debra B. Feazelle, City Manager Assistant City Manager Cynthia Alexander Assistant City Manager John Joerns 604 W. Fairmont Pkwy. · La Porte, Texas 77571 · (281) 471-5020 DR FT Estimated Expenditures for TIRZ Fund for Budget Year 2004-05 City of La Porte Services Total Wages Fringe Benefits Subtotal Personnel Plus 5% per contract Total Personnel Average Hours Rate Amount 93.5 24.23 2,265.50 530.82 2,796.32 139.82 2,936.14 Audit - Null Lairson 5,000.00 Agenda Meeting Supplies Paper / Copies Postage Total Agenda Meeting Supplies Professional Services Hawes, Hill & Associates Askins & Armstrong Andrews/Kurth Total Professional Services Food I Refreshments LPISD Educational Facilities GRAND TOTAL 72.00 25.00 97.00 2,791.00 170.00 142.00 3,103.00 144.00 13,078.00 24,358.14 DRAFT Estimated Expenditures for TIRZ Fund for Budget Year 2005-06 Average Hours Rate Amount City of La Porte Services Total Wages 2,800.00 Fringe Benefits 550.00 Subtotal Personnel Plus 5% per contract Total Personnel 3,350.00 167.50 3,517 .50 Audit - Null Lairson 6,000.00 Agenda Meeting Supplies Paper / Copies Postage Total Agenda Meeting Supplies 400.00 125.00 525.00 Professional Services Hawes, Hill & Associates Askins & Armstrong Andrews/Kurth Total Professional Services 8,000.00 600.00 4,500.00 13,100.00 Food I Refreshments 200.00 LPISD Educational Facilities 13,400.00 GRAND TOTAL 36,742.50 DRAFT City of La Porte Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone One (039) Fund Summary Working Capital 9/30/04 133,794 42,450 24,400 486,435 510,835 (334,591 ) 40,750 3,100 43,850 (290,741) 19,100 2,800 700 13,400 36,000 (326,741) Plus Estimated 04-05 Revenues Less 04-05 Expenditures and Commitments Developmental Assistance, Drainage Study, Audit, Operations Sylvan Beach Shoreline Erosion Project* Equals Estimated Working Capital 9/30/05 Plus 05-06 Revenues: Property Taxes Interest Income Total Revenues Equals Total Resources Less 04-05 Expenditures and Commitments Miscellaneous Consulting Fees Operations Miscellaneous Supplies, Materials Educational Fund Total Expenditures Equals Estimated Working Capital 9/30/06 Revenues Expenditures & Commitments Estimated Fund Balance Usage Estimated 2004-05 42,450 510,835 (468,385) Projected 2005-06 43,850 36,000 7,850 *Project to be reimbursed from future funds. DRAFT City of La Porte Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone One Fund (039) Statement of Revenues Actual Budget Revised Projected Object Description 2003-04 2004-05 2004-05 2005-06 General Property Taxes: 401.01-00 Current Property Taxes 15,764 15,000 39,950 40,750 General Property Taxes Subtotal 15,764 15,000 39,950 40,750 Interest: 483.01-00 Interest Income 1,624 2,030 2,500 3,100 Interest Subtotal 1,624 2,030 2,500 3,100 Total TIRZ One Fund Revenues 17,388 17,030 42,450 43,850