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TEXAS CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 - 2:30 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
The Texas City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors met Wednesday, February 6, 2018, 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)
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, Executive Director of Management Services
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services
Russell F. Plackemeier, City Attorney
Rhomari Leigh, Board Secretary
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer
Justin Herter, City Staff
Ryan McClellen, City Staff
Jenny Senter, Board Advisor
Attendees:
Henry Gomez, Resident
(2)
NEW BUSINESS
(b)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-06, approving an incentive agreement with Brixmor for property located at the intersection of SH 146 and Palmer Highway - sometimes known as the Kroger Center.
Russell Plackemeier, City Attorney, stated that this will be a standard 10 year 10/80 agreement. Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, showed renderings of the new center and explained the benefits that the changes to the Kroger Center will bring. Randy Dietal asked if there will be more gas pumps? Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that no details have been given.
Motion by
Vice-Chairperson Harold Fattig,
Seconded by
Director Mitchell Chuoke
Vote:
5 - 0 CARRIED
(c)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-07, approving expenditures to purchase the vacant lot near the Showboat Pavilion at 413 5th St. N.
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, stated that the properties adjacent to the Pavilion will be demolished soon and that this property will be bid on tomorrow at the P.I.T. Property meeting. Once these actions are complete there will be a large open space for the City to utilize for 6th Street events.
Mark Ciavaglia, Chairperson, abstained from voting.
Motion by
Director Randy Dietel,
Seconded by
Vice-Chairperson Harold Fattig
Vote:
4 - 0 CARRIED
(d)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-08, approving a budget amendment and corresponding expenditures to renovate the Moore Memorial Public Library.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that the library's interior is being revamped and modernized. Mitchell Chuoke asked where the books will go during renovations? Luke Alvey, Library Director, stated that the books will be on location and some will be donated.
Motion by
Mayor / Director Matthew T. Doyle,
Seconded by
Director Randy Dietel
Vote:
5 - 0 CARRIED
(e)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-09, ratifying expenditures for interior demolition at 909 9th Street North.
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, stated that the interior demolition was needed to give the building open space and also help attract buyers.
Motion by
Director Mitchell Chuoke,
Seconded by
Vice-Chairperson Harold Fattig
Vote:
5 - 0 CARRIED
(f)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-10, approving a sign incentive agreement with Manny Lopez for El Cubano Cigars.
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, stated that the incentive agreement is similar to other incentive agreements the Board has approved. Mr. Hartshorn showed pictures of the possible sign El Cubano Cigars plans to order.
Motion by
Vice-Chairperson Harold Fattig,
Seconded by
Director Mitchell Chuoke
Vote:
5 - 0 CARRIED
(3)
UPDATES
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that the Galveston Art League has decided not to renew their lease for the building located at 611 6th Street North. Mr. Finan stated that Mike Bouvier, Owner of Hey Mickey's, has approved the City to buy that building for a bakery. Mitchel Chuoke asked if there would be a dining area? Mr. Finan stated he wasn't sure.
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, stated that there have been some capital improvement projects that came out of the EDC budget. Beautifying Amburn Road, the Carlos Garza Sportsplex getting new windscreens and soon the renovation of Robinson Stadium once a vendor is located.
Jenny Senter, Board Advisor, stated that March 6, 2019, is Galveston County Day in Austin, Texas. Mrs. Senter also stated that the State of the City and County Luncheon will be on February 20, 2019.
(4)
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mike Ciavaglia made a Motion to ADJOURN at 3:00 P.M. The meeting was adjourned.
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Board Secretary
Texas City Economic Development Corporation
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