TEXAS CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
APRIL 16, 2025 - 4:00 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
APRIL 16, 2025 - 4:00 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
The Texas City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors met April 16, 2025, at 4:00, 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 4:00 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
- Randy Dietel, Vice-Chairperson
- Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor/ Director
- Brandon Brooks, Director
- Phil Roberts, Director
- Absent:
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- Cynthia Rushing, Ex-Officio Member / Treasurer
- Staff Present:
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- Jon Branson, General Manager
- Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director
- Rhomari Leigh, Board Secretary
- Curt Kelly, Engineering & Planning Administrator
- George Fuller, Director of Municipal Services
- Ariel Callis, Economic Project Manager
- Jade Jones, Community Events and Tourism Manager
- Renee Edgar, Records Manager
- Tamesha Hampton, Finance Administrative Assistant
- Attendees:
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- Amy Reid, Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
(3)
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
There were none.
There were none.
(4)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
There were none.
(5)
Consider Approval of the February 5, 2025 TCEDC Meeting Minutes.
Motion by Vice-Chairperson Randy Dietel, Seconded by Director Phil Roberts
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(6)
NEW BUSINESS
(a)
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-07, approve and adopt park rules and food truck vendor application for the 6th Street Community Plaza.
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, recommended approving the 6th Street Community Plaza rules and food truck vendor application packet for the 6th Street Community Plaza.
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, recommended approving the 6th Street Community Plaza rules and food truck vendor application packet for the 6th Street Community Plaza.
Motion by Director Phil Roberts, Seconded by Vice-Chairperson Randy Dietel
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(b)
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-08, authorizing a TCLM Chamber Membership Grant for Front Porch Coffee in an amount not to exceed $500.
Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor/ Director, attended the meeting at 4:04 p.m.
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, recommended approving the TCLM Chamber Membership Grant to Front Porch Coffee in an amount not to exceed $500.
Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor/ Director, attended the meeting at 4:04 p.m.
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, recommended approving the TCLM Chamber Membership Grant to Front Porch Coffee in an amount not to exceed $500.
Motion by Mayor/ Director Dedrick D. Johnson, Seconded by Vice-Chairperson Randy Dietel
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
(c)
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-09, approving a sponsorship not to exceed $5,000 supporting the Dr. Warren Nichols “Gone Fishing” retirement scholarship gala.
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, recommended approving sponsorship supporting the Dr. Warren Nichols “Gone Fishing” retirement scholarship gala.
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, recommended approving sponsorship supporting the Dr. Warren Nichols “Gone Fishing” retirement scholarship gala.
Motion by Vice-Chairperson Randy Dietel, Seconded by Mayor/ Director Dedrick D. Johnson
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
(d)
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-10, approving a 6th Street Signage Incentive Agreement for Doodle Me Up Grooming Salon, located at 413 6th Street.
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, recommended approving a signage incentive for Doodle Me Up Grooming Salon.
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, recommended approving a signage incentive for Doodle Me Up Grooming Salon.
Motion by Director Phil Roberts, Seconded by Director Brandon Brooks
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
(e)
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-11, approving a 6th Street Signage Incentive Agreement for Lercy’s Diner, located at 513 6th Street.
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, recommended approving signage assistance in the amount of $1,260 in EDC funds to Lercy’s Diner.
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, recommended approving signage assistance in the amount of $1,260 in EDC funds to Lercy’s Diner.
Motion by Mayor/ Director Dedrick D. Johnson, Seconded by Vice-Chairperson Randy Dietel
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
(f)
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-12, authorizing a Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) for Species Gym – Texas City for an amount not to exceed $15,000.
Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services, stated to the board that information about the previously awarded amount and photos of the damage would be gathered; to show the board the need for the request.
Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services, stated to the board that information about the previously awarded amount and photos of the damage would be gathered; to show the board the need for the request.
Motion by Director Phil Roberts, Seconded by Vice-Chairperson Randy Dietel to table this item.
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
(g)
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-13, renewal of a services agreement between the City of Texas City Economic Development Corporation and the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP).
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, recommends renewing the services agreement with the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP). Kristin also thanked Brian Freedman from BAHEP for coming to the meeting.
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, recommends renewing the services agreement with the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP). Kristin also thanked Brian Freedman from BAHEP for coming to the meeting.
Motion by Mayor/ Director Dedrick D. Johnson, Seconded by Vice-Chairperson Randy Dietel
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
(7)
UPDATES AND REPORTS
(a)
Small Business Development Center Update
Amy Reid, from SBDC, gave a brief update on the Small Business Success Series.
Amy Reid, from SBDC, gave a brief update on the Small Business Success Series.
(b)
City of Texas City Staff Update
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, gave an update on the department and welcomed Brandon Brooks to the board. Kristin also stated that TCISD representatives were not in attendance and that Alexis Kopp would be moving to a different school district, but she knows that TCISD is in good hands.
Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services, gave an update on Shoal Point.
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, gave an update on the department and welcomed Brandon Brooks to the board. Kristin also stated that TCISD representatives were not in attendance and that Alexis Kopp would be moving to a different school district, but she knows that TCISD is in good hands.
Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services, gave an update on Shoal Point.
(8)
REQUEST AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
There were none.
There were none.
(9)
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mark Ciazaglia adjourned the meeting at 4:32 p.m.
Board Secretary
Texas City Economic Development Corporation
Date Approved: ____________________