TEXAS CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 20, 2024 - 3:00 PM
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 20, 2024 - 3:00 PM
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
The Texas City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors met November 20, 2024, at 3:00 pm, 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 3:00 pm 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
- Absent:
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- Teresa Poston, Director
- Cynthia Rushing, Ex-Officio Member / Treasurer
- Staff Present:
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- Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services
- Kristen Edwards, Economic Development Director
- Rhomari Leigh, Board Secretary
- Ariel Callis, City Staff
- George Fuller, City Staff
- Renee Edgar, City Staff
- Attendees:
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- Alexis Kopp, TCISD
- Jamie Louviere, TCISD
- Rachelle Griffin, Resident
- Johnathan Callery, Resident
(3)
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
There were none.
There were none.
(4)
Consider Approval of the Economic Development Corporation October 16, 2024, Meeting Minutes.
Motion by Vice-Chairperson Randy Dietel, Seconded by Mayor/ Director Dedrick D. Johnson
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(5)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
There were none.
(6)
NEW BUSINESS
(a)
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2024-30, awarding a TCLM Chamber Membership Grant in an amount not to exceed $500 to Mr. Taco.
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, recommended to award the grant to Mr. Taco Cantina.
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, recommended to award the grant to Mr. Taco Cantina.
Motion by Vice-Chairperson Randy Dietel, Seconded by Mayor/ Director Dedrick D. Johnson
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(b)
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2024-31, approving the purchase of a replacement vehicle and approving the transfer of funds to facilitate the purchase of the vehicle.
Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services, recommends replacing the 2015, 4 X 4 Pickup truck with an extended bed with approximately 144,500 miles on it.
Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services, recommends replacing the 2015, 4 X 4 Pickup truck with an extended bed with approximately 144,500 miles on it.
Motion by Vice-Chairperson Randy Dietel, Seconded by Director Phil Roberts
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(c)
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2024-32, leasing Texas City EDC-owned property located at 413 6th Street to Doodle Me Up Grooming Salon.
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, recommends to approve a three-year lease agreement between the EDC and Rachelle Griffin, d/b/a Doodle Me Up Grooming Salon.
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, recommends to approve a three-year lease agreement between the EDC and Rachelle Griffin, d/b/a Doodle Me Up Grooming Salon.
Motion by Mayor/ Director Dedrick D. Johnson, Seconded by Vice-Chairperson Randy Dietel
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(d)
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2024-33, naming Renee Edgar as the Board Secretary Alternate.
Rhomari Leigh, Board Secretary, recommended approving the Board Secretary Alternate, who will be available in her absence.
Rhomari Leigh, Board Secretary, recommended approving the Board Secretary Alternate, who will be available in her absence.
Motion by Mayor/ Director Dedrick D. Johnson, Seconded by Director Phil Roberts
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(e)
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2024-34, authorizing the sale of Texas City EDC property located at 317-319 6th Street.
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, recommends to approve the sale to Johnathan Callery with Realm Real Estate Professionals with the agreement to include a first right of refusal.
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, recommends to approve the sale to Johnathan Callery with Realm Real Estate Professionals with the agreement to include a first right of refusal.
Motion by Mayor/ Director Dedrick D. Johnson, Seconded by Vice-Chairperson Randy Dietel
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(7)
UPDATES AND REPORTS
(a)
Texas City ISD Update
Alexis Kopp and Jamie Louviere, with TCISD, gave an update on the school's program that helps prepare students for the next step into the workforce and/or higher education.
Alexis Kopp and Jamie Louviere, with TCISD, gave an update on the school's program that helps prepare students for the next step into the workforce and/or higher education.
(b)
City Staff Update
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, discussed the new flyer for The Phoenix Business Accelerator, an informational sheet about economic development opportunities, and the "Eat Local & Support Local" advertisement.
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, discussed the new flyer for The Phoenix Business Accelerator, an informational sheet about economic development opportunities, and the "Eat Local & Support Local" advertisement.
(8)
REQUEST AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
None given.
None given.
(9)
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mark Ciavaglia adjourned the meeting at 3:31 p.m.
Board Secretary
Texas City Economic Development Corporation
Date Approved: ____________________