TEXAS CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017 - 4:00 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017 - 4:00 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
The Texas City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors met Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at 4:00 P.M., in the City Hall Conference Room, 1801 9th Avenue North, in Texas City, Texas. A quorum having been met, the meeting was called to order at 4:01 P.M. by Chairman Mark Ciavaglia with the following in attendance:
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ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- Mark Ciavaglia, Chairperson
- Harold Fattig, Vice-Chairperson
- Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor / Director
- Mitchell Chuoke, Director
- Absent:
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- Randy Dietel, Director
- Staff Present:
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- Ron Plackemeier, City Attorney
- Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services
- James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services
- Laura Boyd, Finance Director
- Michelle Garcia, Board Secretary/Administrative Assistant
- George Fuller, Community Development Director
- Justin Herter, Administrative Assistant
- Attendees:
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- Jenny Senter- Advisory Member
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NEW BUSINESS
(a)
Approve Texas City Economic Development Corporation Board Meeting Minutes for December 21, 2016.
(b)
Consider and take action on Resolution No,. 17-01, ratifying the agreement with Kerry R. Gilbert & Associates to create a conceptual plan for the TCEDC property north of the Mall of the Mainland.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that it is proposed that the TCEDC ratifies the agreement with Kerry R. Gilbert & Associates, dated 1/26/17, in the amount of $9,000 to create a conceptual plan for the +/- 485 acre tract owned by the TCEDC adjacent to the Mall of the Mainland. The purpose of the conceptual plan is to attract prospective developers for the property by demonstrating what would be possible and desirable in this location.
Motion by Director Mitchell Chuoke, Seconded by Vice-Chairman Harold Fattig approving Resoluion No. 17-01, to ratify the agreement with Kerry R. Gilbert & Associates to create a conceptual plan for the TCEDC property north of the Mall of the Mainland.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that it is proposed that the TCEDC ratifies the agreement with Kerry R. Gilbert & Associates, dated 1/26/17, in the amount of $9,000 to create a conceptual plan for the +/- 485 acre tract owned by the TCEDC adjacent to the Mall of the Mainland. The purpose of the conceptual plan is to attract prospective developers for the property by demonstrating what would be possible and desirable in this location.
Motion by Director Mitchell Chuoke, Seconded by Vice-Chairman Harold Fattig approving Resoluion No. 17-01, to ratify the agreement with Kerry R. Gilbert & Associates to create a conceptual plan for the TCEDC property north of the Mall of the Mainland.
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
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Consider and take action on Resolution No,. 17-02, entering into an agreement with Rise Surf LLC for incentives to revitalize the TCEDC-owned property located at 1201 6th Street North.
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, stated that Rise Surf LLC contacted City staff looking for a property on 6th Street where he could establish a surfboard manufacturing and retail business. The property located at 1201 6th Street was identified as the best location for his business and provided an opportunity to revitalize a dilapidated building on 6th Street. This property was donated to TCEDC as approved in Resolution 16-25 on 12/21/16, but the building is in need of roof replacement and interior demolition and remodeling estimated to cost $75,000. It is proposed that TCEDC gives the property to Rise Surf LLC and $25,000 as an incentive to restore and beautify the property within 6 months of the agreement.
Vice-Chairman Harold Fattig recused himself from voting on this item.
Motion by Chairman Mark Ciavaglia, Seconded by Director Mitchell Chuoke to approve Resolution No,. 17-02, entering into an agreement with Rise Surf LLC for incentives to revitalize the TCEDC-owned property located at 1201 6th Street North.
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, stated that Rise Surf LLC contacted City staff looking for a property on 6th Street where he could establish a surfboard manufacturing and retail business. The property located at 1201 6th Street was identified as the best location for his business and provided an opportunity to revitalize a dilapidated building on 6th Street. This property was donated to TCEDC as approved in Resolution 16-25 on 12/21/16, but the building is in need of roof replacement and interior demolition and remodeling estimated to cost $75,000. It is proposed that TCEDC gives the property to Rise Surf LLC and $25,000 as an incentive to restore and beautify the property within 6 months of the agreement.
Vice-Chairman Harold Fattig recused himself from voting on this item.
Motion by Chairman Mark Ciavaglia, Seconded by Director Mitchell Chuoke to approve Resolution No,. 17-02, entering into an agreement with Rise Surf LLC for incentives to revitalize the TCEDC-owned property located at 1201 6th Street North.
Vote: 3 - 0 CARRIED
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Consider and take action on Resolution No,. 17-03, approving the agreement with James McWhorter for construction auditing services.
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, stated that as part of the Hey Mikey's Ice Cream project located at 613 6th Street, it was understood that the TCEDC required a third-party construction auditor, at its own expense, to verify construction expenditures. It is proposed that TCEDC enters into an agreement with James McWhorter for said construction auditing services.
Motion by Director Mitchell Chuoke, Seconded by Mayor Doyle to approve Resolution 17-03, approving the agreement with James McWhorter for construction auditing services.
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, stated that as part of the Hey Mikey's Ice Cream project located at 613 6th Street, it was understood that the TCEDC required a third-party construction auditor, at its own expense, to verify construction expenditures. It is proposed that TCEDC enters into an agreement with James McWhorter for said construction auditing services.
Motion by Director Mitchell Chuoke, Seconded by Mayor Doyle to approve Resolution 17-03, approving the agreement with James McWhorter for construction auditing services.
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
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Consider and take action on Resolution No,. 17-04, approving the purchase of the property located at 512 4th Avenue North.
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, stated the TCEDC has an opportunity to acquire the property located at 512 4th Avenue North. The property is adjacent to the Showboat and currently has a dilapidated house, sheds and fencing that would be demolished to beautify the area and create more green space around the Showboat. It is proposed that TCEDC acquires the property for an amount not to exceed $40,000.
Motion by Vice-Chairman Harold Fattig, Seconded by Director Mitchell Chuoke, to approve Resolution No. 17-04, approving the purchase of the property located at 512 4th Avenue North.
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, stated the TCEDC has an opportunity to acquire the property located at 512 4th Avenue North. The property is adjacent to the Showboat and currently has a dilapidated house, sheds and fencing that would be demolished to beautify the area and create more green space around the Showboat. It is proposed that TCEDC acquires the property for an amount not to exceed $40,000.
Motion by Vice-Chairman Harold Fattig, Seconded by Director Mitchell Chuoke, to approve Resolution No. 17-04, approving the purchase of the property located at 512 4th Avenue North.
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
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Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-05, authorizing the financial participation in the Galveston County Day in Austin on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that Bix Rathburn has been working with State Representatives and Senators, the Chamber of Commerces, and various cities in Galveston County to participate in a Galveston County Day in Austin. The idea is to promote issues and express concerns on legislation that affects Galveston County. They are planning to break up into groups of 3 or 4 and visit offices to tell them about Galveston County, its economic importance to the state and to briefly discuss the legislation important to us. It is similar to what the TC/LM Chamber of Commerce has done in the past with the Galveston Chamber of Commerce. James Hartshorn and I will plan to attend and to be group leaders. To help defray the cost of a reception, and busses we have been asked to pay $1,000. The TCEDC would only pay the meals - lunch for James and I in addition to the $1,000.
Motion by Vice-Chairman Harold Fattig, Seconded by Director Mitchell Chuoke, to approve Resolution No, 17-05, authorizing the financial participation in the Galveston County Day in Austin on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that Bix Rathburn has been working with State Representatives and Senators, the Chamber of Commerces, and various cities in Galveston County to participate in a Galveston County Day in Austin. The idea is to promote issues and express concerns on legislation that affects Galveston County. They are planning to break up into groups of 3 or 4 and visit offices to tell them about Galveston County, its economic importance to the state and to briefly discuss the legislation important to us. It is similar to what the TC/LM Chamber of Commerce has done in the past with the Galveston Chamber of Commerce. James Hartshorn and I will plan to attend and to be group leaders. To help defray the cost of a reception, and busses we have been asked to pay $1,000. The TCEDC would only pay the meals - lunch for James and I in addition to the $1,000.
Motion by Vice-Chairman Harold Fattig, Seconded by Director Mitchell Chuoke, to approve Resolution No, 17-05, authorizing the financial participation in the Galveston County Day in Austin on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
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UPDATES
James Hartshorn Deputy Director of Management Services, stated that we are in the process of designing wayfinding signage. We are also looking at an app that is geared towards tourism for people who are planning a trip to Texas City.
Jenny Senter, Advisory Member, stated Houston Chronicle did a write up about Lago Mar Property; She said it was good PR for the City.
James Hartshorn Deputy Director of Management Services, stated that we are in the process of designing wayfinding signage. We are also looking at an app that is geared towards tourism for people who are planning a trip to Texas City.
Jenny Senter, Advisory Member, stated Houston Chronicle did a write up about Lago Mar Property; She said it was good PR for the City.
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BOARD COMMENTS
Chairman Mark Civaglia stated there will be a Gulf Coast Men's Conference on May 13th with 800-100 people in attendance.
Chairman Mark Civaglia stated there will be a Gulf Coast Men's Conference on May 13th with 800-100 people in attendance.
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ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mayor Doyle made a Motion to ADJOURN at 4:23 P.M.; the motion was SECONDED by Chairman Mark Ciavaglia. The meeting was adjourned.
Michelle L. Garcia, Board Secretary
Texas City Economic Development Corporation
Date Approved: ____________________