TEXAS CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
OCTOBER 30, 2019 - 4:00 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
OCTOBER 30, 2019 - 4:00 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
The Texas City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors met Wednesday, October 31, 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 4:05 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
- 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
- Russell F. Plackemeier, City Attorney
- Rhomari Leigh, Board Secretary
- Justin Herter, City Staff
- Ryan McClellen, City Staff
- Attendees:
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- Jenny Senter, Advisor
(2)
NEW BUSINESS
(a)
Consider and take action on the election of Officers and Oath of Officers.
Randy Dietel motioned for Mark Ciavaglia to serve as the TCEDC Chairperson and Mitchell Chuoke to serve as the TCEDC Vice-Chairperson.
Randy Dietel motioned for Mark Ciavaglia to serve as the TCEDC Chairperson and Mitchell Chuoke to serve as the TCEDC Vice-Chairperson.
Motion by Director Randy Dietel, Seconded by Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle
Vote: 3 - 0 CARRIED
(b)
Consider and take action on the Texas City Economic Development Corporations Minutes for July 25, 2019.
Motion by Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle, Seconded by Director Randy Dietel
Vote: 3 - 0 CARRIED
(c)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-35, approving the actions of the board for the 2018-2019 fiscal year.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that this is an administrative action item.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that this is an administrative action item.
Motion by Director Randy Dietel, Seconded by Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle
Vote: 3 - 0 CARRIED
(d)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-36, approving the 2019-2020 fiscal year budget for the Texas City Economic Development Corporation.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that sales tax has been the biggest revenue for the TCEDC.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that sales tax has been the biggest revenue for the TCEDC.
Motion by Director Randy Dietel, Seconded by Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle
Vote: 3 - 0 CARRIED
(e)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-37, approving the matching funds for the Advertising/Promotion Campaign for Downtown 6th Street Association.
Mark Ciavaglia introduced Tyler Rasmussen, of The Galveston Daily News, to explain geofencing and how it will be utilized to promote/advertise 6th Street businesses.
Mark Ciavaglia introduced Tyler Rasmussen, of The Galveston Daily News, to explain geofencing and how it will be utilized to promote/advertise 6th Street businesses.
Motion by Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle, Seconded by Director Randy Dietel
Vote: 3 - 0 CARRIED
(f)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-38, approving the acceptance of Deeds from the Fuller Center: 307 Hemphill and 721 6th Avenue North.
Items (f) through (i) were discussed together.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that the Fuller Center (a non-profit) was deeded two properties in March to assist with Hurricane Harvey Relief efforts. After review, discussions, Fuller Center will deed the two properties back to the TCEDC in future exchange of property with property owners who were affected by Hurricane Harvey and need to relocate as soon as possible.
Items (f) through (i) were discussed together.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that the Fuller Center (a non-profit) was deeded two properties in March to assist with Hurricane Harvey Relief efforts. After review, discussions, Fuller Center will deed the two properties back to the TCEDC in future exchange of property with property owners who were affected by Hurricane Harvey and need to relocate as soon as possible.
Motion by Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle, Seconded by Director Randy Dietel
Vote: 3 - 0 CARRIED
(g)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-39, authorizing the TCEDC Chair or Vice Chair to purchase property from the Property In Trust property listed as 623 1st Avenue North, 918 13th Avenue North, 100 25th Street North to facilitate new housing.
Motion by Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle, Seconded by Director Randy Dietel
Vote: 3 - 0 CARRIED
(h)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-40, authorizing the TCEDC Chair or Vice Chair to exchange vacant lots in the TCEDC holdings with the owners of the following properties who own property in the Industrial Business District (IBD) to facilitate eligibility for funds to rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey or other assistance: #31 2nd Avenue North, #26 2nd Avenue North, and 1317 2nd Avenue South.
Motion by Director Randy Dietel, Seconded by Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle
Vote: 3 - 0 CARRIED
(i)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-41, authorizing the TCEDC Chair or Vice Chair to exchange a vacant lot in the TCEDC holdings with the following property owner to assist in appropriate size lot for a new home to replace a home damaged by Hurricane Harvey: 1003 9th Avenue North.
Motion by Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle, Seconded by Director Randy Dietel
Vote: 3 - 0 CARRIED
(3)
UPDATES
Jenny Senter, Board Advisor, stated that on November 14, 2019, the Texas City- La Marque Chamber will host their final 50th Anniversary party on 6th Street at the Showboat.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that Gulf Coast Ammonia is finalizing the Tax Abatement Agreement and should be finished by the first of the year.
Jenny Senter, Board Advisor, stated that on November 14, 2019, the Texas City- La Marque Chamber will host their final 50th Anniversary party on 6th Street at the Showboat.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that Gulf Coast Ammonia is finalizing the Tax Abatement Agreement and should be finished by the first of the year.
(4)
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mark Ciavaglia made a Motion to ADJOURN at 4:42 p.m. The meeting was adjourned.
Board Secretary
Texas City Economic Development Corporation
Date Approved: ____________________