TEXAS CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
MAY 22, 2019 - 3:30 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
MAY 22, 2019 - 3:30 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
The Texas City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors met Wednesday, May 22, 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 3:34 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
- Randy Dietel, Director
- Laura Boyd, Ex-Officio Member / Treasurer
- Absent:
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- 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
- Rhomari Leigh, Board Secretary
- Ryan McClellen, City Staff
- George Fuller, City Staff
- Justin Herter, City Staff
- Attendees:
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- Jenny Senter, Advisor
(2)
NEW BUSINESS
(a)
Consider and take action on approving Texas City Economic Development Corporation Meeting Minutes for May 1, 2019.
Motion by Director Randy Dietel, Seconded by Vice-Chairperson Harold Fattig to approve the Minutes with corrections.
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(b)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-26, approving the demolition of 702 7th Avenue North in exchange for the donation of property to the EDC.
Nicholas Finan stated that the owners of the property located at 702 7th Avenue North have volunteered to donate the property to the TCEDC.
George Fuller stated that the Fire Marshal and Code Enforcement have stated that the property is uninhabitable and will be demolished. As part of the demolition, the ground will also be hydro mulched.
Nicholas Finan stated that the owners of the property located at 702 7th Avenue North have volunteered to donate the property to the TCEDC.
George Fuller stated that the Fire Marshal and Code Enforcement have stated that the property is uninhabitable and will be demolished. As part of the demolition, the ground will also be hydro mulched.
Motion by Vice-Chairperson Harold Fattig, Seconded by Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(c)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-27, approving an addendum to the Wrice BBQ incentive agreement with Georgia Meyer and Roosevelt Wrice allotting an additional $2,400.00 for build out.
James Hartshorn stated that due to some unexpected additional expenses that are needed to meet wind storm requirements, Mr. Wrice is asking for additional funds in the amount of $2,400.00. This additional funding will increase his loan payment from $400.00 to $480.00.
James Hartshorn stated that due to some unexpected additional expenses that are needed to meet wind storm requirements, Mr. Wrice is asking for additional funds in the amount of $2,400.00. This additional funding will increase his loan payment from $400.00 to $480.00.
Motion by Director Randy Dietel, Seconded by Vice-Chairperson Harold Fattig
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(d)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-28, approving the reimbursement of $4,500.00 to the Texas City Public Works Department.
James Hartshorn stated that the Texas City Public Works Department paid for materials to pour a dumpster pad on TCEDC property that will be utilized by the 6th Street Garage Bar & Grill. The money that is being reimbursed to the Texas City Public Works Department will be added to the total purchase price, bringing that total to approximately $319,500.00.
James Hartshorn stated that the Texas City Public Works Department paid for materials to pour a dumpster pad on TCEDC property that will be utilized by the 6th Street Garage Bar & Grill. The money that is being reimbursed to the Texas City Public Works Department will be added to the total purchase price, bringing that total to approximately $319,500.00.
Motion by Vice-Chairperson Harold Fattig, Seconded by Director Randy Dietel
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(3)
UPDATES
James Hartshorn, City Secretary, stated that Eric Torres has entered into a Paint Incentive Agreement with the TCEDC and that Tennille's was awarded the Stay Classy Award for the month of April.
Jenny Senter, Advisor, stated Hey Mickey's was awarded Business of the Month by the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that Wrice BBQ and Bear Fruit Bakery both plan to open their doors in June.
James Hartshorn, City Secretary, stated that Eric Torres has entered into a Paint Incentive Agreement with the TCEDC and that Tennille's was awarded the Stay Classy Award for the month of April.
Jenny Senter, Advisor, stated Hey Mickey's was awarded Business of the Month by the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that Wrice BBQ and Bear Fruit Bakery both plan to open their doors in June.
(4)
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mark Ciavaglia made a Motion to ADJOURN at 3:52 p.m.
Board Secretary
Texas City Economic Development Corporation