HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPROVED La Porte TIRZ Minutes 05.09.2024MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY and
LA PORTE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
May 9, 2024
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 Thursday, May
9, 2024, 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:
Position 1
Peggy Antone, Secretary
Position 2
Barry Beasley
Position 3
Alton Porter
Position 4
Kent Remmel
Position 5
Nicole Havard
Position 6
Mark Goodwin, Vice -Chairman
Position 7
Rick Helton
Position 8
David Janda, Chairman
Position 9
Kristen Lee, Asst. Secretary
and all of the above were present, with the exception of Director Havard, thus constituting a quorum.
Also present were Naina Magon and Linda Clayton, Hawes Hill & Associates, LLP; Corby Alexander,
Matt Daeumer, Haley Bower and Sherry Rodriguez, City of La Porte; and Taylor Risien, Gauge
Engineering. Others attending were Mercy and Joe Estrada; Gloria Brutscher; and David Williams.
Chairman Janda called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS.
There were no public comments.
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JOINT LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND LA PORTE
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE MEETING HELD ON APRIL 10, 2024.
Upon a motion made by Director Beasley, and seconded by Director Helton, the Board voted to
approve the Minutes of the April 10, 2024, joint Board meeting, as presented. Director Porter
abstained. The motion passed.
RECEIVE UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM:
a. Receive updates and recommendations from Gauge Engineering.
Mr. Risien provided an update on the feasibility study. He reported Gauge is conducting site visits
for infrastructure and pedestrian/trail improvements and have begun drafting preliminary
schematics.
t. M Street Improvements
Mr. Risien reported the majority of the reinforced concrete box culverts have been installed. He
reported they anticipate mid to late May roadway excavation will start.
1) Consider Pay Application No. 2, M Street Improvements, from Carter
Construction LLC
Mr. Risien reviewed Pay Application No. 2, M Street Improvements, from Carter Construction LLC in
the amount of $764,265.87. He reported he has reviewed the pay application and concurs with the
amount and quantities and is recommending for approval. Upon a motion made by Director
Goodwin, and seconded by Director Remmel, the Board voted unanimously to approve Pay
Application No. 2, M Street Improvements, from Carter Construction LLC in the amount of
$764,265.87, as presented.
ii. Consider Gauge Engineering Task Order to evaluate and provide
recommendations to repair the detention facility at Lakes at Fairmont Green.
Mr. Risien reviewed Gauge Engineering Task Order for evaluation services of the stormwater
detention basin serving the Lakes at Fairmont Greens, including repair and mitigation
recommendations in the amount of $11,400.00. Director Antone presented questions regarding
Hawthorne Apartments and detention used. The City will provide all information to Gauge to use in
its evaluation. Upon a motion made by Director Helton, and seconded by Director Beasley, the Board
voted unanimously to approve Gauge Engineering Task Order for evaluation services for the Lakes
at Fairmont Greens detention facility in the amount of $11,400.00, as presented.
RECEIVE BOOKKEEPER'S REPORT AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING
AUTHORITY INVOICES.
Ms. Magon presented the bookkeeper's report and reviewed invoices submitted for payment,
included in the Board materials. Upon a motion made by Director Goodwin, and seconded by Director
Helton, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Bookkeeper's Report and approved payment of
invoices, as presented.
RECEIVE UPDATES FROM CITY, DEVELOPERS, AND STAFF ABOUT DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE
ZONE.
None.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
a. Matters appearing on Agenda; and
b. Inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy.
None.
CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.071, TEXAS GOVERNMENT
CODE, TO CONDUCT A PRIVATE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING PENDING OR
CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION.
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
6:44 p.m.
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