TEXAS CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
APRIL 13, 2021 - 3:30 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
APRIL 13, 2021 - 3:30 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
The Texas City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors met on April 13, 2021, 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 3:30 p.m. by Mark Ciavaglia with the following in attendance:
(1)
DECLARATION OF A QUORUM
(2)
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- Mark Ciavaglia, Chairperson
- Bruce Clawson, Director
- Dedrick Johnson, Sr., Mayor / Director
- Brandi Peterson, Director
- Randy Dietel, Director
- Laura Boyd, Ex-Officio Member / Treasurer
- Staff Present:
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- Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services
- Garrett McLeod, Economic Development Director
- Rhomari Leigh, Board Secretary
- Ryan McClellen, City Staff
- George Fuller, City Staff
- D.J. Hutchinson, City Staff
- Attendees:
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- Page Michel, Advisor
- Melissa Duarte, Advisor
(3)
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
There were none.
There were none.
(4)
Consider and take action on minutes from the March 3, 20201 Texas City Economic Development Corporation Meeting.
Motion by Mayor / Director Dedrick Johnson, Sr., Seconded by Director Bruce Clawson
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
(5)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
There were none.
(6)
NEW BUSINESS
(a)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-07, ratification of a Ground Lease with Kevin Sullivan for 718 6th Street N.
Motion by Director Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Mayor / Director Dedrick Johnson, Sr.
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
(b)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-08, approving the funding for the construction of decorative street lighting along 6th Street from 9th Avenue to 3rd Avenue.
D.J. Hutchinson, City Staff, gave a short explanation of what the proposed project is. A short replica video was played.
Brandi Peterson inquired about what the maintenance requirements will be?
Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services, explained that the Contractor will include maintenance for one year and the Public Works Department will be trained to maintain this project thereafter.
D.J. Hutchinson, City Staff, gave a short explanation of what the proposed project is. A short replica video was played.
Brandi Peterson inquired about what the maintenance requirements will be?
Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services, explained that the Contractor will include maintenance for one year and the Public Works Department will be trained to maintain this project thereafter.
Motion by Director Randy Dietel, Seconded by Director Brandi Peterson
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
(c)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-09, approving the funding for the construction of decorative street lighting along Texas Avenue from 14th Street to 6th Street.
D.J. Hutchinson, City Staff, explained that these decorative lights will replace existing light poles so construction will be minimal.
D.J. Hutchinson, City Staff, explained that these decorative lights will replace existing light poles so construction will be minimal.
Motion by Mayor / Director Dedrick Johnson, Sr., Seconded by Director Bruce Clawson
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
(d)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-10, approving the sale of TCEDC Property located at 6th Street North Lot 225796, to Brazos Urethane Inc.
Garrett McLeod, Economic Development Director, stated that Brazos Urethane would like to purchase this property for the purpose of expanding their offices.
Garrett McLeod, Economic Development Director, stated that Brazos Urethane would like to purchase this property for the purpose of expanding their offices.
Motion by Director Randy Dietel, Seconded by Mayor / Director Dedrick Johnson, Sr.
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
(7)
UPDATES
(a)
Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce Update
Page Michel, TCLM Chamber President, stated that there will be a Zoom Candidate forum for the TCISD Board of Trustees and City of La Marque.
Page Michel, TCLM Chamber President, stated that there will be a Zoom Candidate forum for the TCISD Board of Trustees and City of La Marque.
(b)
Texas City ISD Update
Dr. Duarte, TCISD Superintendent, stated that the Theater Clubs of both La Marque and Texas city did exceptionally well with La Marque going to state competition.
Dr. Duarte, TCISD Superintendent, stated that the Theater Clubs of both La Marque and Texas city did exceptionally well with La Marque going to state competition.
(c)
City of Texas City Staff Update
Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that he is hopeful to bring two new business projects on 6th Street before the Board at the next meeting.
Garrett McLeod, Economic Development Director, stated that he is working on a website specifically for Economic Development.
Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that he is hopeful to bring two new business projects on 6th Street before the Board at the next meeting.
Garrett McLeod, Economic Development Director, stated that he is working on a website specifically for Economic Development.
(8)
REQUEST AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
(9)
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mark Ciavaglia made a Motion to ADJOURN at 4:14 p.m. The meeting was adjourned.
Board Secretary
Texas City Economic Development Corporation
Date Approved: ____________________