TEXAS CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
MAY 29, 2024 - 3:00 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
MAY 29, 2024 - 3:00 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
The Texas City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors met on May 29, 2024, at 3:00 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 3:03 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
- Randy Dietel, Vice-Chairperson
- Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor/ Director
- Phil Roberts, Director
- Ryan McClellen, Ex-Officio Member / Treasurer
- Absent:
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- Teresa Poston, Director
- Staff Present:
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- Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services
- Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director
- Rhomari Leigh, Board Secretary
- George Fuller, City Staff
- Ariel Callis, City Staff
- Renee Edgar, City Staff
- Attendees:
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- Melissa Duarte, TCISD
- Alexis Kopp, TCISD
- Jamie Louviere, TCISD
(3)
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
There were none.
There were none.
(4)
Consider Approval of the April 3, 2024, Meeting Minutes.
Motion by Vice-Chairperson Randy Dietel, Seconded by Director Phil Roberts
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(5)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
There were none.
(6)
NEW BUSINESS
(a)
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2024-12, authorizing a Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) for R. B. Mosher Co. for an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.
Kristin Edwards stated that staff had received a completed application for the BIG Grant from R. B. Mosher Co., located at 5902 FM 517 Rd. E., Texas City, TX 77539. The applicant requests assistance with landscaping, exterior lighting, and fencing improvements. Total costs are estimated at $24,000 maximum. Funds are available in the City of Texas City’s FY2023-24 annual budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, Fund 801.
Kristin Edwards stated that staff had received a completed application for the BIG Grant from R. B. Mosher Co., located at 5902 FM 517 Rd. E., Texas City, TX 77539. The applicant requests assistance with landscaping, exterior lighting, and fencing improvements. Total costs are estimated at $24,000 maximum. Funds are available in the City of Texas City’s FY2023-24 annual budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, Fund 801.
Motion by Director Phil Roberts, Seconded by Vice-Chairperson Randy Dietel
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(b)
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2024-13, authorizing a Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) for RC Williams Enterprises d/b/a Robco Services for an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.
Kristin Edwards stated staff received a completed application for the BIG Grant from RC Williams Enterprises d/b/a Robco Services, located at 428 Texas Avenue. The applicant is requesting assistance with facade improvements, specifically to resurface the front elevation of the building, which is leaking during rain events. Total costs are estimated at $26,000. Funds are available in the City of Texas City’s FY2023-24 annual budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, Fund 801.
Kristin Edwards stated staff received a completed application for the BIG Grant from RC Williams Enterprises d/b/a Robco Services, located at 428 Texas Avenue. The applicant is requesting assistance with facade improvements, specifically to resurface the front elevation of the building, which is leaking during rain events. Total costs are estimated at $26,000. Funds are available in the City of Texas City’s FY2023-24 annual budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, Fund 801.
Motion by Mayor/ Director Dedrick D. Johnson, Seconded by Director Phil Roberts
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(c)
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2024-14, authorizing the sale of Texas City Economic Development Corporation property at 317-319 6th Street North, Texas City, Galveston County, Texas.
Kristin Edwards stated that the Texas City Economic Development Corporation owns real property at 317-319 6th Street North, Texas City, Galveston County, Texas. The property, which is approximately 5,200 square feet in size, is currently vacant and needs extensive renovations/repairs to meet code compliance. Rigo Hernandez operates Rigo’s Café at 902 6th Street and has expressed interest in purchasing the property to establish a new restaurant/industrial catering business. In addition, Mr. Hernandez may utilize the space for a meeting space for a local church. Staff recommends the sale of the property to Mr. Hernandez for $165,000. While this is below the appraised value listed by the Galveston County Appraisal District, it equals the price TCEDC paid when the property was initially acquired.
Kristin Edwards stated that the Texas City Economic Development Corporation owns real property at 317-319 6th Street North, Texas City, Galveston County, Texas. The property, which is approximately 5,200 square feet in size, is currently vacant and needs extensive renovations/repairs to meet code compliance. Rigo Hernandez operates Rigo’s Café at 902 6th Street and has expressed interest in purchasing the property to establish a new restaurant/industrial catering business. In addition, Mr. Hernandez may utilize the space for a meeting space for a local church. Staff recommends the sale of the property to Mr. Hernandez for $165,000. While this is below the appraised value listed by the Galveston County Appraisal District, it equals the price TCEDC paid when the property was initially acquired.
Motion by Vice-Chairperson Randy Dietel, Seconded by Mayor/ Director Dedrick D. Johnson
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(7)
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mark Ciavaglia made a Motion to ADJOURN at 3:44 p.m. The meeting was adjourned.
Board Secretary
Texas City Economic Development Corporation
Date Approved: ____________________