TEXAS CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
JULY 25, 2019 - 4:00 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
JULY 25, 2019 - 4:00 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
The Texas City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors met July 25, 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
- Harold Fattig, Vice-Chairperson
- Mitchell Chuoke, Director
- Randy Dietel, Director
- Laura Boyd, Ex-Officio Member / Treasurer
- Absent:
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- Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor / Director
- Staff Present:
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- Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services
- Rhomari Leigh, Board Secretary
- Russell F. Plackemeier, City Attorney
- Justin Herter, City Staff
- Doug Kneupper, City Engineer
- 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 May 22, 2019, Texas City Economic Development Corporation Meeting.
Motion by Director Mitchell Chuoke, Seconded by Vice-Chairperson Harold Fattig approved the May 22, 2019 Minutes.
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(b)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-29; approving the contract for engineering services with Clark Condon for construction of the Palmer Bridge Improvements. (City Engineer)
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that the bridge design is in line with the Livable Centers Study.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that this is the same company that was approved to work on the miniature bridge at 34th Street.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that the bridge design is in line with the Livable Centers Study.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that this is the same company that was approved to work on the miniature bridge at 34th Street.
Motion by Vice-Chairperson Harold Fattig, Seconded by Director Randy Dietel
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(c)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-30, approving the demolition of property located at 601 4th Street North. (Community Development)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(d)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-31, approving the demolition of property located at 615 - 617 7th Avenue. (Community Development)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(e)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-32, approving the demolition of property located at 802 9th Avenue. (Community Development)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(f)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-33, approving the demolition of property located at 401 7th Street. (Community Development)
Mark Ciavaglia requested that items c, d, e, and f are explained and voted on together.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that the TCEDC has been assisting the Code Enforcement group to demolish commercial properties. In the past, the board would wait until there was a court order but it caused delays. The above-mentioned demolition resolutions will have a lien placed against the property to be reimbursed.
Harold Fattig asked how this will affect the budget?
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that it will be carried over.
Mark Ciavaglia requested that items c, d, e, and f are explained and voted on together.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that the TCEDC has been assisting the Code Enforcement group to demolish commercial properties. In the past, the board would wait until there was a court order but it caused delays. The above-mentioned demolition resolutions will have a lien placed against the property to be reimbursed.
Harold Fattig asked how this will affect the budget?
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that it will be carried over.
Motion by Vice-Chairperson Harold Fattig, Seconded by Director Mitchell Chuoke to approve Resolution No. 19-30, 19-31, 19-32, and 19-33.
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(g)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-34, approving the sale of property located in the 3300 Block of 1st Avenue South. (Management Services)
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that the property was deeded over to the TCEDC.
Randy Dietel abstained from voting.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that the property was deeded over to the TCEDC.
Randy Dietel abstained from voting.
Motion by Director Mitchell Chuoke, Seconded by Vice-Chairperson Harold Fattig to approve Resolution No. 19-34.
Vote: 3 - 0 CARRIED
(3)
UPDATES
Jenny Senter, Advisor, requested support at the Grand Parkway meeting on August 6th beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the TxDot field office. Mrs. Senter also stated that there will be an Economic Impact Study meeting on August 8th.
George Fuller, City Staff, stated the Mainland Children's Partnership has set out to help families get out of the IBD Zone. Thus far, 71 applications were submitted during Hurricane Harvey and 12 of those applications have been approved.
Jenny Senter, Advisor, requested support at the Grand Parkway meeting on August 6th beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the TxDot field office. Mrs. Senter also stated that there will be an Economic Impact Study meeting on August 8th.
George Fuller, City Staff, stated the Mainland Children's Partnership has set out to help families get out of the IBD Zone. Thus far, 71 applications were submitted during Hurricane Harvey and 12 of those applications have been approved.
(4)
BOARD COMMENTS
No Board Comments.
No Board Comments.
(5)
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mark Ciavaglia made a Motion to ADJOURN at 4:35 p.m. The meeting was adjourned.
Board Secretary
Texas City Economic Development Corporation