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TEXAS CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

MINUTES

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 - 2:30 PM

CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
 
The Texas City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors met February 5, 2025, at 2:30 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 2:30 p.m. by Mark Ciavaglia with the following in attendance:
 
(1)
DECLARATION OF QUORUM
 
(2)
ROLL CALL
Present:
  • Mark Ciavaglia, Chairperson
  • Randy Dietel, Vice-Chairperson
  • Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor/ Director
  • Phil Roberts, Director
  • Cynthia Rushing, Ex-Officio Member / Treasurer
Staff Present:
  • Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services
  • Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director
  • Rhomari Leigh, Board Secretary
  • Ariel Callis, Economic Project Manager
  • Patricia Mata, Community Development & Grants Administration Program Coordinator
  • Jade Jones, Community Events and Tourism Manager
  • Renee Edgar, Records Manager
Attendees:
  • Jamie Louviere, TCISD
  • Alexis Kopp, TCISD
 
(3)
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION

There were none.
 
(4)
Consider Approval of the November 20, 2024 Meeting Minutes.
 

Motion by Mayor/ Director Dedrick D. Johnson, Seconded by Vice-Chairperson Randy Dietel

Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED

 
(5)
PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were none.
 
(6)
NEW BUSINESS
 
(a)
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-01, authorizing a TCLM Chamber Membership Grant for DC Planning, in an amount not to exceed $500.
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Motion by Director Phil Roberts, Seconded by Mayor/ Director Dedrick D. Johnson

Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED

 
(b)
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-02, approving the purchase of property located within the Industrial Business District at 502 2nd Avenue N. (GCAD ID# 224446).

Need to confirm the address of the property to insure it is in the Industrial Business District.
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Motion by Mayor/ Director Dedrick D. Johnson, Seconded by Vice-Chairperson Randy Dietel

Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED

 
(c)
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-03, authorizing a Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) for Brushmore Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in an amount not to exceed $15,000.
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Motion by Vice-Chairperson Randy Dietel, Seconded by to table item for further discussion. Motion withdrawn due to lack of a second.

 

Motion by Director Phil Roberts, Seconded by Mayor/ Director Dedrick D. Johnson to authorizing a Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) for Brushmore Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in an amount not to exceed $15,000.

Vote: 3 - 1 CARRIED

 
(d)
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-04, authorizing a Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) for One Stop Testing and Wellness in an amount not to exceed $15,000.
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Motion by Vice-Chairperson Randy Dietel, Seconded by Mayor/ Director Dedrick D. Johnson

Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED

 
(e)
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-05, authorizing a Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) for Whiskey Bay for an amount not to exceed $3,000.
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Motion by Mayor/ Director Dedrick D. Johnson, Seconded by Vice-Chairperson Randy Dietel to reject grant and to pay as budget. Property is owned by the TCEDC.

Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED

 
(f)
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-06, authorizing a Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) for Lercy’s Diner for an amount not to exceed $15,000.
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Motion by Mayor/ Director Dedrick D. Johnson, Seconded by Director Phil Roberts

Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED

 
(7)
UPDATES AND REPORTS
 
(a)
Texas City ISD Update

Jamie Louviere and Alexis Kopp gave updates on up-coming events.
 
(b)
City of Texas City Staff Update

Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services, gave an update on the possible sale of property.

Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, gave an update on a billion dollar project that will also have an opportunity of bringing 600 jobs to the City of Texas. As well as an update on the progress of the road at Shoal Point and SH 197 and an update on a meeting about The Phoenix on February 19, 2025. Introduced the new Community Events and Tourism Manager, Jade Jones.
 
(8)
REQUEST AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS

There were none.
 
(9)
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mark Ciavaglia adjourned the meeting at 3:19 p.m. 


 
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Board Secretary
Texas City Economic Development Corporation



Date Approved: ____________________