HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-25-2022MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY and
LA PORTE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
October 25, 2022
DETERMINE QUORUM; CALL TO ORDER.
The Board of Directors of the La Porte Redevelopment Authority, City of La Porte, Texas, and La Porte
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, held a regular joint meeting, open to the public, on Tuesday,
October 25, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La
Porte, Texas, and the roll was called of the duly appointed members of the Board, to -wit:
Peggy Antone, Secretary Position 1
Barry Beasley
Position 2
Alton Porter
Position 3
Kent Remmel
Position 4
Nicole Havard
Position 5
Mark Goodwin, Vice -Chairman Position 6
Rick Helton Position 7
David Janda, Chairman Position 8
Kristen Lee, Asst. Secretary Position 9
and all of the above were present, with the exception of Directors Beasley, Porter, and Helton, thus
constituting a quorum. Also present were David Hawes and Linda Clayton, Hawes Hill & Associates,
UP; Corby Alexander, Matt Daeumer, and Haley Bower, City of La Porte; and Muhammad Ali, and
Taylor Risien, Gauge. Chairman Janda called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JOINT LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND LA PORTE
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2022.
Upon a motion made by Director Goodwin, and seconded by Director Antone, the Board voted
unanimously to approve the Minutes of the September 27, 2022, Board meeting, as presented.
RECEIVE NOMINATIONS AND ELECT OFFICERS FOR VICE-CHAIRMAN AND ASSISTANT
SECRETARY.
Director Kristen Lee volunteered for the position of Assistant Secretary. Director Mark Goodwin
volunteered for the position of Vice -Chairman. Upon a motion made by Director Antone, and
seconded by Director Havard, the Board voted unanimously to elect Director Mark Goodwin as Vice -
Chairman, and Director Kristen Lee as Assistant Secretary.
CONSIDER PROPOSAL FROM McCALL GIBSON SWEDLUND BARFOOT PLLC TO PREPARE
FY2022 AND FY2023 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND AUDIT.
Mr. Hawes reviewed the proposal from McCall Gibson Swedlund Barfoot PLLC for audit services for
FY2022 and FY2023, included in the Board materials. He reported the fees will range between $9,000
and $11,000 for each fiscal year and staff is recommending for approval. Upon a motion made by
Director Goodwin, and seconded by Director Lee, the Board voted unanimouslyto approve the McCall
Gibson Swedlund Barfoot PLLC agreement for audit services for FY2022 and FY2023, as presented.
RECEIVE UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM GAUGE ENGINEERING.
a. Consider Task Order for design services and drainage analysis.
Mr. Ali reviewed Task Order #2, M Street Improvement, for design services, drainage analysis, bid
phase services, and additional subcontractor services for topographic survey, an estimated $20,000
for geotechnical expenses, plus reimbursable expenses in the total lump sum amount of $233,721.50.
Mr. Hawes reported staff and the City have reviewed the task order and are recommending for
approval. Mr. Ali confirmed if the geotechnical services are over the $20,000 then Gauge Engineering
will engulf the costs. Upon a motion made by Director Havard, and seconded by Director Goodwin,
the Board voted unanimously to approve Gauge Engineering Task Order No. 2, M Street
Improvements, for design services, drainage analysis, bid phase services, topographic survey,
geotechnical services, and reimbursable expenses in a lump sum amount of $233,721.50, as
presented.
CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH BAYWAY HOMES, INC.
This item is tabled. Director Antone requested 30% of the landscaping for the homes be native plants
and be included in the Development Agreement. Mr. Alexander requested to allow the City to look at
the code requirements and determine the restrictive requirements. Upon a motion made by Director
Goodwin, and seconded by Director Antone, the Board voted unanimously to table the Development
Agreement with Bayway Homes, Inc.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AUTHORITY INVOICES.
Mr. Hawes reviewed the Bookkeeper's Report and reported one invoice is being presented for
payment from Hawes Hill & Associates in the amount of $2,117.75. Upon a motion made by Director
Antone, and seconded by Director Lee, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Bookkeeper's
Report and approved payment of invoices, as presented.
RECEIVE UPDATES FROM THE CITY, DEVELOPERS, AND STAFF ABOUT DEVELOPMENT WITH
THE ZONE.
None.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS.
a. Matters appearing on Agenda; and
b. Inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy.
New Board Member Kent Rummel introduced himself and provided his background information.
CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.072, TEXAS GOVERNMENT
CODE, TO CONDUCT A PRIVATE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY.
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS REGARDING
PRIVATE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY.
An Executive Session was not called.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Janda adjourned the meeting at
7:11 p.m.
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