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TEXAS CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017 - 3:30 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
The Texas City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors met Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at 3:30 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 3:30 p.m. by Mark Ciavaglia with the following in attendance:
(1)
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mark Ciavaglia, Chairperson
Harold Fattig, Vice-Chairperson
Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor / Director
Mitchell Chuoke, Director
Randy Dietel, Director
Laura Boyd, Ex-Officio Member / Treasurer
Staff Present:
Nicholas Finan, Director of Management Services
Russell F. Plackemeier, City Attorney
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services
Ryan McClellan, Finance Department
Justin Herter, Board Secretary
Rhomari Jackson, City Staff
(2)
NEW BUSINESS
(a)
Consider and take action on approving the minutes for October 11, 2017, meeting.
Motion by
Vice-Chairperson Harold Fattig,
Seconded by
Director Mitchell Chuoke to approve the minutes from October 11, 2017.
Vote:
4 - 0 CARRIED
(b)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-34, approving expenditures for demolition of buildings located at 715 2nd Avenue South.
Randy Dietel arrived before discussion on this item began.
George Fuller, Director of Community Development, explained that the structures located at 715 2nd Avenue South, the Booker T. Washington School and Gymnasium are severely dilapidated. Mr. Fuller recommended that the structures be demolished to create a safe green space that lines up with IBD guidelines.
Motion by
Director Mitchell Chuoke,
Seconded by
Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle to approve Resolution No. 17-34.
Vote:
5 - 0 CARRIED
(c)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-35, ratifying expenditures for sidewalk and street repair in the 600 Block of 7th Avenue.
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, went over before and after pictures to show how this property has improved. Tom Kessler and the Public Works Department repaired the sidewalk, widened it and did drainage. The labor and materials for the street asphalt will be contracted out.
Motion by
Vice-Chairperson Harold Fattig,
Seconded by
Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle to approve Resolution No. 17-35.
Vote:
5 - 0 CARRIED
(d)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-36, ratifying expenditures for landscaping at the TCEDC property located at 901 9th Street.
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, showed a rendering of the proposed landscape design, and explained the need for repairing the masonry cap around the flowerbed.
Motion by
Director Mitchell Chuoke,
Seconded by
Vice-Chairperson Harold Fattig to approve Resolution 17-36.
Vote:
5 - 0 CARRIED
(e)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-37, approving expenditures to demolish the TCEDC building located at 520 5th Avenue North.
James Hartshorn, Director of Management Services, stated that this property is severely dilapidated due to age and a large hole in the roof. It would be cost prohibitive to renovate the property to meet current codes. Mr. Hartshorn recommended this property be demolished.
Motion by
Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle,
Seconded by
Vice-Chairperson Harold Fattig to approve Resolution No. 17-37.
Vote:
5 - 0 CARRIED
(3)
UPDATES
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, gave a brief PowerPoint presentation on buildings and lots that have been beautified since the last meeting on October 10, 2017.
Nick Finan, Director of Management Services, gave an update on Fetching Lab Brewery. Randy Dietal, Board Member, asked Nick where the owners of Fetching Lab were currently brewing? Nick replied in Alvin. Harold Fatigg, Vice Chairperson, asked Nick if they would be leasing the property in which they hope to move into. Nick replied that this was a 5 year lease with the option to buy.
Nick Finan, Director of Management Services, gave an update on the previously approved plans for an exit ramp at Holland Road. He stated that Buc-ee's Ltd. paid their portion of the agreement and now TxDOT will begin construction.
(4)
BOARD COMMENTS
(5)
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mark Ciavaglia made a Motion to ADJOURN at 3:50 p.m. The meeting was adjourned.
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Board Secretary
Texas City Economic Development Corporation
Date Approved: ____________________
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