TEXAS CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
OCTOBER 11, 2017, 5:00PM
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
OCTOBER 11, 2017, 5:00PM
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
The Texas City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors met WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2017, at 4:00PM, 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 4:00PM by MARK CIAVAGLIA with the following in attendance:
(1)
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- Mark Ciavaglia, Chairperson
- Harold Fattig, Vice-Chairperson
- Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor / Director
- Mitchell Chuoke, Director
- Randy Dietel, Director
- Laura Boyd, Ex-Officio Member / Treasurer
- Staff Present:
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- George Fuller, City Staff
- Russell Plackemeier, Acting City Attorney
- Rhomari Glover, City Staff
- Justin Herter, City Staff
- James Hartshorn, City Secretary
- Nicholas Finan, City Staff
(2)
NEW BUSINESS
(a)
Consider and take action on election of officers and Oath of Officers.
Mark Ciavaglia as Chairperson and Harold Fattig as Vice-Chairperson. Both were sworn in by James Hartshorn, City Secretary.
Mark Ciavaglia as Chairperson and Harold Fattig as Vice-Chairperson. Both were sworn in by James Hartshorn, City Secretary.
Motion by Director Mitchell Chuoke, Seconded by Director Randy Dietel to approve election of officers.
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
(b)
Consider and take action on approving the minutes from September 20, 2017.
Minutes were approved.
Minutes were approved.
Motion by Director Mitchell Chuoke, Seconded by Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle to approve minutes.
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
(c)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-28, approving 2017-2018 fiscal year budget.
James Hartshorn, City Secretary, noted some last minute transfers within the budget.
James Hartshorn, City Secretary, noted some last minute transfers within the budget.
Motion by Vice-Chairperson Harold Fattig, Seconded by Director Randy Dietel to approve Resolution No. 17-28.
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
(d)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-29, approving the actions of the board for the 2016-2017 fiscal year.
Nick Finan, Management Services, stated this is a standard item to approve any actions of the board for the previous fiscal year.
Nick Finan, Management Services, stated this is a standard item to approve any actions of the board for the previous fiscal year.
Motion by Director Randy Dietel, Seconded by Director Mitchell Chuoke to approve Resolution 17-29..
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
(e)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-30, approving expenditures for a mural on 6th Street.
James Hartshorn, City Secretary, stated the artist is doing the work for free and is only asking for the cost of the paint. A mural of a postcard will be painted on a building located at 518 9 Avenue North.
James Hartshorn, City Secretary, stated the artist is doing the work for free and is only asking for the cost of the paint. A mural of a postcard will be painted on a building located at 518 9 Avenue North.
Motion by Director Randy Dietel, Seconded by Vice-Chairperson Harold Fattig to approve Resolution No. 17-30.
Chairperson Ciavaglia abstained from the vote.
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(f)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-31, approving an agreement with Fetching Labs Brewery for 911 9th Street.
Nick Finan, Management Services, stated the Mayor and city staff have been working with a brewery currently located just outside of Alvin, Texas: Fetching Labs. It has been in operation for about two years in a metal building on the owners property where they live. Fetching Lab has been interested in the property owned by TNMP in the past and utilized as their shop building behind their old billing office at 901 9th Street N. The property has been divided and the new address for the two-story shop building is 911 9th St. N. The TCEDC will provide funding to improve its building to Fetching Lab's specifications at 62.5% of the cost of renovations and capped at $250,000. The TCEDC will pay for minor immediate needs such as roof repair, asphalting a portion of the parking lot, power washing, assistance with a painted sign, etc. Fetching Lab will pay $5,000/month for rent, but have the option to purchase at the end of year five for the agreed upon price of $600,000 ($1,000/month of the rent will go toward the purchase price if Fetching Lab takes the option. The rent will be renegotiated not to exceed a 5% increase if Fetching Lab decides to continue leasing). Fetching Lab is waiting approval of a loan for their portion of the improvements.
Nick Finan, Management Services, stated the Mayor and city staff have been working with a brewery currently located just outside of Alvin, Texas: Fetching Labs. It has been in operation for about two years in a metal building on the owners property where they live. Fetching Lab has been interested in the property owned by TNMP in the past and utilized as their shop building behind their old billing office at 901 9th Street N. The property has been divided and the new address for the two-story shop building is 911 9th St. N. The TCEDC will provide funding to improve its building to Fetching Lab's specifications at 62.5% of the cost of renovations and capped at $250,000. The TCEDC will pay for minor immediate needs such as roof repair, asphalting a portion of the parking lot, power washing, assistance with a painted sign, etc. Fetching Lab will pay $5,000/month for rent, but have the option to purchase at the end of year five for the agreed upon price of $600,000 ($1,000/month of the rent will go toward the purchase price if Fetching Lab takes the option. The rent will be renegotiated not to exceed a 5% increase if Fetching Lab decides to continue leasing). Fetching Lab is waiting approval of a loan for their portion of the improvements.
Motion by Director Mitchell Chuoke, Seconded by Vice-Chairperson Harold Fattig to approve Resolution No. 17-31.
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
(g)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-32, approving an agreement with Edifis for the Palmer Plaza.
Nicholas Finan, Management Services, stated the Mayor and staff have been working with the Edifis group (owner of Palmer Plaza - Goodwill, Gus's and Baytown Seafood center) to improve the appearance and upgrade the property. Edifis has agreed to make changes to improve the parking, signage, landscaping and streetscape to include trees and decorative street lights, facade changes, and to include some stores that may have more of a regional draw such as a national soft goods chain. The agreement is similar to HEB's. It is a seven year term during which they will be rebated one cent of the two cents they collect for the City of Texas City, capped at $1.6 million dollars.If the money is not generated, they do not get their portion. They only get a portion of what they generate, giving them the incentive to make sure sales are good.
Nicholas Finan, Management Services, stated the Mayor and staff have been working with the Edifis group (owner of Palmer Plaza - Goodwill, Gus's and Baytown Seafood center) to improve the appearance and upgrade the property. Edifis has agreed to make changes to improve the parking, signage, landscaping and streetscape to include trees and decorative street lights, facade changes, and to include some stores that may have more of a regional draw such as a national soft goods chain. The agreement is similar to HEB's. It is a seven year term during which they will be rebated one cent of the two cents they collect for the City of Texas City, capped at $1.6 million dollars.If the money is not generated, they do not get their portion. They only get a portion of what they generate, giving them the incentive to make sure sales are good.
Motion by Director Randy Dietel, Seconded by Vice-Chairperson Harold Fattig to approve Resolution No. 17-32.
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
(h)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-33, approving debris removal on Shoal Point access roads not to exceed $15,000.
George Fuller, City Staff stated that Hurricane Harvey and a recent high tide had flooded the road and left debris that made the road impassible. The work will not exceed $15.000.000.
George Fuller, City Staff stated that Hurricane Harvey and a recent high tide had flooded the road and left debris that made the road impassible. The work will not exceed $15.000.000.
(3)
UPDATES
There were no updates.
There were no updates.
(4)
BOARD COMMENTS
There were no board comments.
There were no board comments.
(5)
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Chairperson Ciavaglia made a Motion to ADJOURN at 4:39PM. The meeting was adjourned.
Board Secretary
Texas City Economic Development Corporation
Date Approved: ____________________