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TEXAS CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 14, 2018 - 4:00 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
The Texas City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors met February 14, 2018, at 4:00 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 4:12 p.m. by Mark Ciavalia with the following in attendance:
(1)
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mark Ciavaglia, Chairperson
Harold Fattig, Vice-Chairperson
Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor / Director
Randy Dietel, Director
Laura Boyd, Ex-Officio Member / Treasurer
Absent:
Mitchell Chuoke, Director
Staff Present:
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services
Russell F. Plackemeier, City Attorney
David Zacherl, Fire Chief
Jesse Rubio, Assistant Fire Chief
George Fuller, City Staff
Ryan McClellen, City Staff
Justin Herter, Board Secretary
Rhomari Jackson, City Staff
Attendees:
Henry Gomez, Resident
(2)
NEW BUSINESS
(a)
Approve Texas City Economic Development Corporation Board Meeting Minutes for December 6, 2017.
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, explained that due to system failure this item should be tabled and will be added to the next meeting's agenda.
It was agreed upon unanimously that the item will be tabled.
(b)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-01, approving execution of earnest money contract to purchase approximately 26.222 acres of land on Humble Ca,p Road near Attwater Avenue in Texas City, Texas, from Gulf Coast Water Authority.
Russell Plackemeier, explained that Gulf Coast Water Authority proposed to sell this property to TCEDC for the use of a training facility.
David Zacherl, Fire Chief, stated that this will be one of the first LPG training facilities of its kind. The Chief expressed that the overall goal is to build a facility, in conjunction with College of the Mainland, to train future recruits for EMS, firefighters, active shooter, emergency driving, tactical training and more.
Motion by
Vice-Chairperson Harold Fattig,
Seconded by
Director Randy Dietel to approve Resolution No. 18-01.
Vote:
4 - 0 CARRIED
(c)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-02, accepting donation of the property located at 622 3rd Avenue North from Third Ave 22, LLC (HL Homes) and authorizing the demolition of the structures located on the property.
Nick Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, explained that this property is located behind the Public Works building on 6th street. Mr. Finan stated that the property has gone into severe disrepair and if donated, the TCEDC will pay for the demolition cost which is not to exceed $60,000. Mr. Finan then explained that the property would have to be tax free with a clear deed before its accepted as a donation.
Harold Fattig, Vice-Chairperson, asked if the motion to approve this item needed to state the stipulations?
Mr. Finan answered no, there will be several conditions that have to be met before the EDC will even accept the property including the taxes must be paid and there are no encumbrances or liens.
Motion by
Director Randy Dietel,
Seconded by
Vice-Chairperson Harold Fattig to approve Resolution No. 18-02.
Vote:
4 - 0 CARRIED
(d)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-03, approval of a request to amend the TCEDC budget for fiscal year 2017-2018.
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, proposed that a budget amendment be made in the amount of $50,000.00 to create a Marketing/Tourism Coordinator position.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, explained that the remaining half of the position's salary and benefits will come from the Hotel Motel Tax Fund. Ms. Boyd also stated that the City Commission will be presented with an Ordinance for this item on February 21, 2018.
Motion by
Vice-Chairperson Harold Fattig,
Seconded by
Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle to approve Resolution No. 18-03.
Vote:
4 - 0 CARRIED
(3)
UPDATES
Nick Finan, Director of Management Services, stated that the Grant building located on 6th Street and 5th Avenue has gone to court to begin the condemnation process. Mr. Finan also updated the Board on the Gulf Coast Ammonia tax project with Eastman.
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, informed everyone of the new Visit Texas City App that is now available for download.
(4)
BOARD COMMENTS
Mark Ciavaglia, Chairperson, explained that the TCISD school board will be having a bond election to approve money to rebuild and upgrade four schools located in La Marque and Texas City.
(5)
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Randy Dietel made a Motion to ADJOURN at 4:32 P.M.; the motion was SECONDED by Matthew Doyle. The meeting was adjourned.
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Board Secretary
Texas City Economic Development Corporation
Date Approved: ____________________
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