TEXAS CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
AUGUST 25, 2021 - 5:00 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
AUGUST 25, 2021 - 5:00 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
The Texas City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors met on August 25, 2021, at 5:00 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 5:00 p.m. by Mark Ciavaglia with the following in attendance:
(1)
DECLARATION OF 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
- George Fuller, City Staff
- Ryan McClellen, City Staff
- Attendees:
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- Melissa Duarte, Advisor
- Page Michel, Advisor
- Henry Gomez, Resident
(3)
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
(4)
Consider Approval of the July 21, 2021 Meeting Minutes.
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
(5)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
There were none.
(6)
NEW BUSINESS
(A)
Discuss and Consider for Approval the TCEDC Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget
Motion by Mayor / Director Dedrick Johnson, Sr., Seconded by Director Bruce Clawson
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
(b)
Discuss and Consider Resolution No. 21-15, approving the sale of TCEDC owned property located at 918 13th Avenue N to Bayou City Homebuyers Inc.
Garrett McLeod, Economic Development Director, stated that Bayou City Homebuyers, Inc. purchased the property located at 818 2nd Avenue North on January 15, 2021. Due to the property being located in the IBD district, it is recommended that the EDC make a purchase to swap properties with this buyer.
Garrett McLeod, Economic Development Director, stated that Bayou City Homebuyers, Inc. purchased the property located at 818 2nd Avenue North on January 15, 2021. Due to the property being located in the IBD district, it is recommended that the EDC make a purchase to swap properties with this buyer.
Motion by Director Randy Dietel, Seconded by Director Brandi Peterson
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
(c)
Discuss and Consider Resolution No. 21-16, approving the purchase of property located at 818 2nd Avenue South from Bayou City Homebuyers Inc.
Motion by Director Randy Dietel, Seconded by Director Brandi Peterson
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
(d)
Discuss and Consider Resolution No. 21-17, approving a Commercial Demolition Project at 9405/9407 Skyline Dr.
Motion by Mayor / Director Dedrick Johnson, Sr., Seconded by Director Bruce Clawson
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
(7)
UPDATES AND REPORTS
(a)
Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce Update
Page Michel stated that the Shrimp Boil, located at the Texas City Pavillion, was a great success. Page also mentioned that the Bayou Fest will be held on October 16th in La Marque, Texas.
Page Michel stated that the Shrimp Boil, located at the Texas City Pavillion, was a great success. Page also mentioned that the Bayou Fest will be held on October 16th in La Marque, Texas.
(b)
City of Texas City Staff Update
Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services, informed the Board that the 6th Street Lighting project has begun.
Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services, informed the Board that the 6th Street Lighting project has begun.
(c)
Texas City ISD Update
(8)
REQUEST AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
(9)
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mark Ciavaglia made a Motion to ADJOURN at 5:33 p.m. The meeting was adjourned.
Board Secretary
Texas City Economic Development Corporation
Date Approved: ____________________