TEXAS CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
MARCH 7, 2019 - 4:00 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
MARCH 7, 2019 - 4:00 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
The Texas City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, March 7, 2019, 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 4:00 P.M. by Mark Ciavaglia with the following in attendance:
(1)
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- Mark Ciavaglia, Chairperson
- Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor / Director
- Randy Dietel, Director
- Absent:
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- Harold Fattig, Vice-Chairperson
- Mitchell Chuoke, Director
- Staff Present:
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- Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services
- James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services
- Russell F. Plackemeier, City Attorney
- Laura Boyd, Ex-Officio Member / Treasurer
- Rhomari Leigh, City Staff
- Doug Kneupper, City Engineer
- George Fuller, City Staff
- Ryan McClellen, City Staff
- Justin Herter, City Staff
- Attendees:
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- Henry Gomez, Resident
(2)
NEW BUSINESS
(a)
Consider and take action on approving the minutes from January 9, 2019, Economic Development Corporation Meeting.
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(b)
Consider and take action on approving the minutes from the February 6, 2019, Economic Development Corporation Meeting.
Motioned by Randy Dietel, seconded by Matthew Doyle to approve the minutes from January 9, 2019, and February 6, 2019.
Motioned by Randy Dietel, seconded by Matthew Doyle to approve the minutes from January 9, 2019, and February 6, 2019.
Motion by Director Randy Dietel, Seconded by Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle
Vote: 3 - 0 CARRIED
(c)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-11, approving sale of 611 6th Street property to Mike Bouvier.
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, stated that Mike Bouvier will be purchasing the building previously occupied by the Galveston Art League. Mr. Bouvier will use this location to open a bakery called Bear Fruit Bakery next door to his other business, Hey Mikey's Ice Cream.
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, stated that Mike Bouvier will be purchasing the building previously occupied by the Galveston Art League. Mr. Bouvier will use this location to open a bakery called Bear Fruit Bakery next door to his other business, Hey Mikey's Ice Cream.
Motion by Director Randy Dietel, Seconded by Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle
Vote: 3 - 0 CARRIED
(d)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-12, approving purchase of property located at 317 6th Street North.
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, stated that the EDC will purchase the property located at 317 6th Street North from Neil Bronstein in the amount of $165,000.00 plus closing cost. Mr. Hartshorn stated that if the TCEDC purchases this property they will be able to offer incentives to attract more businesses to 6th Street.
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, stated that the EDC will purchase the property located at 317 6th Street North from Neil Bronstein in the amount of $165,000.00 plus closing cost. Mr. Hartshorn stated that if the TCEDC purchases this property they will be able to offer incentives to attract more businesses to 6th Street.
Motion by Director Randy Dietel, Seconded by Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle
Vote: 3 - 0 CARRIED
(e)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-13, ratifying the donation of a lot located at 516 10th Avenue North to Habitat for Humanity.
George Fuller, Director of Community Development, stated that this property was acquired as a Property In Trust bid. The TCEDC will provide this property to Habitat for Humanity in exchange for development of residential housing.
George Fuller, Director of Community Development, stated that this property was acquired as a Property In Trust bid. The TCEDC will provide this property to Habitat for Humanity in exchange for development of residential housing.
Motion by Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle, Seconded by Director Randy Dietel
Vote: 3 - 0 CARRIED
(f)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-14, ratifying donation of properties to The Fuller Center for Housing.
George Fuller, Director of Community Development, stated that this property was acquired as a Property In Trust bid. The TCEDC will provide property located at 307 Hemphill and 721 6th Avenue North to The Fuller Center for Housing in exchange for the development of residential housing.
George Fuller, Director of Community Development, stated that this property was acquired as a Property In Trust bid. The TCEDC will provide property located at 307 Hemphill and 721 6th Avenue North to The Fuller Center for Housing in exchange for the development of residential housing.
Motion by Director Randy Dietel, Seconded by Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle
Vote: 3 - 0 CARRIED
(g)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-15, ratifying expenditures to relocate a transformer in the 3400 block of Palmer Hwy.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that Texas-New Mexico Power suggested the removal of the transformer and pole because it will no longer be needed. Mr. Kneupper stated that this was a beautification opportunity that will cost about $3,500.00.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that Texas-New Mexico Power suggested the removal of the transformer and pole because it will no longer be needed. Mr. Kneupper stated that this was a beautification opportunity that will cost about $3,500.00.
Motion by Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle, Seconded by Director Randy Dietel
Vote: 3 - 0 CARRIED
(h)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-16, ratifying expenditures related to the gateway monument on the SW corner of Hwy 146 and FM 1764.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that TxDOT is requiring the City to remove the steers, windmill and monument sign which were located near the intersection of FM 1764 and I-45. Based on the Texas City Livable Center Study it is recommended to move part of the monument to the intersection of HWY 146 and FM 1764 for an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that TxDOT is requiring the City to remove the steers, windmill and monument sign which were located near the intersection of FM 1764 and I-45. Based on the Texas City Livable Center Study it is recommended to move part of the monument to the intersection of HWY 146 and FM 1764 for an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.
Motion by Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle, Seconded by Director Randy Dietel
Vote: 3 - 0 CARRIED
(i)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-17, approving expenditures to enhance the overpasses in Texas City as part of the expansion of I-45.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that TxDOT has initiated a 4 to 5-year I-45 expansion project from Dickinson to the Emmett F. Lowry Overpass. As part of the project, TxDOT has budgeted for minimal landscaping but by working with Lago Mar Developers, the TIRZ Board and the City of La Marque, the TCEDC can enhance the gateway to Texas City.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that TxDOT has initiated a 4 to 5-year I-45 expansion project from Dickinson to the Emmett F. Lowry Overpass. As part of the project, TxDOT has budgeted for minimal landscaping but by working with Lago Mar Developers, the TIRZ Board and the City of La Marque, the TCEDC can enhance the gateway to Texas City.
Motion by Director Randy Dietel, Seconded by Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle
Vote: 3 - 0 CARRIED
(3)
UPDATES
George Fuller, Director of Management Services, stated that a few more demolitions will be happening soon.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that an application for permit extension has been filed for Shoal Point.
George Fuller, Director of Management Services, stated that a few more demolitions will be happening soon.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that an application for permit extension has been filed for Shoal Point.
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BOARD COMMENTS
Randy Dietal questioned how homes have been built in Lago Mar/ Seacrest? James Hartshorn answered about 400 homes.
Randy Dietal questioned how homes have been built in Lago Mar/ Seacrest? James Hartshorn answered about 400 homes.
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ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Matthew T. Doyle made a Motion to ADJOURN at 4:35; the motion was SECONDED by Randy Dietel. The meeting was adjourned.
Board Secretary
Texas City Economic Development Corporation