TEXAS CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
MAY 1, 2019 - 3:30 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
MAY 1, 2019 - 3:30 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
The Texas City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors met Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at 3:30 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 3:36 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
- Mitchell Chuoke, Director
- Randy Dietel, Director
- Absent:
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- Harold Fattig, Vice-Chairperson
- Staff Present:
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- Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services
- James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services
- Ronald F. Plackemeier, City Attorney
- Rhomari Leigh, Board Secretary
- Justin Herter, City Staff
- Ryan McClellen, City Staff
- George Fuller, City Staff
- Attendees:
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- Jenny Senter, Advisor
(2)
NEW BUSINESS
(a)
Consider and take action on approving the minutes from March 20, 2019, Texas City Economic Development Corporation Meeting.
Motion by Director Randy Dietel, Seconded by Director Mitchell Chuoke
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(b)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-23, approving the Amended Contract with Meritage Homes.
Russell Plackemeier, City Attorney, stated that this amendment stems from an increase in acreage request.
Matthew Doyle asked if this is all still contingent upon Mr. Mohans selling his 40 acres as well? Russell Plackemeier answered yes.
Russell Plackemeier, City Attorney, stated that this amendment stems from an increase in acreage request.
Matthew Doyle asked if this is all still contingent upon Mr. Mohans selling his 40 acres as well? Russell Plackemeier answered yes.
Motion by Director Mitchell Chuoke, Seconded by Director Randy Dietel
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(c)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19- 24, approving bridge improvements located at Palmer Hwy. and 33rd Street, as recommended by the Livable Center Study.
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, stated that this proposal is to design and reconstruct the bridge located at Palmer Highway near 33rd Street. The design and theme of the bridge will be consistent with other TxDOT construction along I-45 for the City of Texas City.
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, stated that this proposal is to design and reconstruct the bridge located at Palmer Highway near 33rd Street. The design and theme of the bridge will be consistent with other TxDOT construction along I-45 for the City of Texas City.
Motion by Director Randy Dietel, Seconded by Director Mitchell Chuoke
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(d)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-25, authorizing the sale of property located at 910 14th Avenue North, Texas City, and 1208 9th Avenue North, Texas City, to Beau Yarbrough.
Russell Plackemeier, City Attorney, stated that the record needs to reflect that the buyer's actual name is James D. Yarbrough, Jr.
Russell Plackemeier, City Attorney, stated that the record needs to reflect that the buyer's actual name is James D. Yarbrough, Jr.
Motion by Director Mitchell Chuoke, Seconded by Director Randy Dietel
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(3)
UPDATES
Jenny Senter stated that Taste of the Town is on May 9th.
Nicholas Finan stated that the Fire Fighter games are on May 17th and 18th.
Jenny Senter stated that Taste of the Town is on May 9th.
Nicholas Finan stated that the Fire Fighter games are on May 17th and 18th.
(4)
BOARD COMMENTS
Matthew Doyle stated that James Hartshorn will be leaving his position at the City of Texas City.
Matthew Doyle stated that James Hartshorn will be leaving his position at the City of Texas City.
(5)
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Matthew Doyle made a Motion to ADJOURN at 3:56 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Randy Dietel. The meeting was adjourned.
Board Secretary
Texas City Economic Development Corporation