2022 04 07 MDD Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
April 7, 2022
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District(MDD) met in a Regular
Meeting on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City
Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance:
Chris Presley Vice President
Laura Alvarado Secretary
Mary Hernandez Director
Charles Johnson Director
Jacob Powell Director
David P. Jirrels Director
Gary Englert Director
Bandon Capetillo President
Trevor Fanning General Counsel
Kevin Troller Assistant General Manager
Angela Jackson Assistant Secretary
President Brandon Capetillo convened the April 7, 2022, MDD Board Regular Meeting with a
quorum present at 4:30 P.M., all members were present with the exception of the absence of
Director Heather Betancourth, Director Mike Lester, Director Suhey Rios-Alvarez, and Director
Charles Johnson who later arrived at 4:31 P.M.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Municipal Development District Regular
Meeting held on February 3,2022.
A motion was made by Secretary Laura Alvarado and seconded by Director Jacob Powell to
approve the minutes of the Municipal Development District Regular Meeting held on February 3,
2022, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brandon Capetillo, Vice President Chris Presley, Secretary Laura
Alvarado, Director Mary Hernandez, Director Charles Johnson, Director
Jacob Powell, Director David P. Jirrels, and Director Gary Englert
Nays: None
Other: Director Charles Johnson (Absent), Director Heather Betancourth
(Absent), Director Suhey Rios-Alvarez (Absent), and Director Mike Lester
(Absent)
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Approved
2. REPORTS
a. Receive the Monthly Construction Status Report for the Baytown Hotel and
Convention Center Project.
Director of Finance Victor Brownlees introduced the item and noted that the detailed construction
status report for the Baytown Hotel and Convention Center Project, prepared by Broaddus, was
also submitted online as required by the bond holders for their perusal. He noted that Broaddus
was represented at the meeting by Mr. Sam Sprouse and Mr. Hugh Cronin, who would arrive
shortly. Mr. Brownlees noted Mr. Cronin was the author of the presented report, and indicated that
Mr. Sprouse would be joining DPR as the executive with responsibility for the Hotel and
Convention Center Project.
Mr. Brownlees' viewpoint on the project is that constructions was moving along quickly and well
within schedule. In terms of the finances, he noted they were on tract as the City has spent about
$10 million of the almost$80 million budget approved by MDD. Mr. Brownlees then deferred the
floor to Mr. Sprouse to provide his perspective on where the project stands at this time.
Mr. Sprouse stated, as previously mentioned, the current MDD Meeting would be his last as the
Broaddus Representative as he would be joining DPR Construction effective April 12th
Mr. Sprouse expressed he was happy with the progress of the project. What had been completed
with the project, thus far, was as follows:
• All pier caps • Electrical underground was
• The deep gray beam on the west end completed up to the main electrical
of the convention center line
• Sanitary and grease waste • South site storm
The ongoing work, as mentioned by Mr. Sprouse, was as follows:
• Underground storm • Site water tie-in by the marina and
• Underground electrical in the main O'Neal's
electrical room • Site grading and line stabilization
• Select field of the building • Fire risers in to the building
• Perimeter gray beams
Lastly, the upcoming work was as follows:
• Termicide application on grade, of which it would be done
• Under-slab vent system in three pours
• Forming the force in place for the slab • Site sanitary and site storm
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• Curb and gutter installation the front of the hotel
• Concrete crushed base for paving in
Mr. Sprouse brought to the MDD Board's attention that the site had been raised about six feet from
where it had sat. It was originally fourteen feet above sea level with the finished elevation being
twenty feet. He encouraged the Board Members to tour the site, and reiterated that the progress
was moving at a great rate. He ended on the note that the site would look different in about another
month or so once they begin to go vertical.
With that, Mr. Sprouse opened the floor to any questions. Vice President Presley inquired who
would fill in for Mr. Sprouse's position and Mr. Sprouse replied Mr. Hugh Cronin, the author of
the construction status report. Mr. Don Marshal would actually replace Mr. Sprouse at Broaddus;
however, Mr. Cronin would be the MDD Board's day to day contact.
Director Mary Hernandez inquired if they were at the site,who would they ask for and Mr. Sprouse
suggested that be coordinated with DPR project staff. President Capetillo counter-suggested they
work with one of the City's staff for the MDD Members to contact and coordinate as they could
only have four MDD Members present at one time without it being a posted meeting. Mr.
Brownlees recommended that person to be Executive Assistant Jason Burlin. There was then
further discussion led by Assistant General Manager Kevin Troller on how they would proceed
with that.
President Capetillo gave a few comments and noted he was pleased with the progress of the project
and that the weather had given them favorable conditions. Mr. Sprouse confirmed so, and
introduced Mr. Cronin as he entered the Council Chambers. President Capetillo expressed his
appreciation for the construction status report and believed it was a good idea for MDD to continue
to monitor the progress of the Baytown Hotel and Convention Center Project.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas
Government Code to deliberate the purchase of real property for municipal purposes or for
a development project.
At 4:39 P.M., President Capetillo recess and convened into executive session pursuant to Section
551.072 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase of real property for municipal
purposes or for a development project.
At 5:09 P.M., President Capetillo reconvened the open meeting of the Baytown Municipal
Development District's Regular Meeting and announced that in accordance with Section 551.102
of the Texas Open Meetings Act, no action was taken in the executive session.
4. MANAGER'S REPORT
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a. The next Baytown Municipal Development District meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401
Market Street, Baytown, Texas, 77520.
Assistant General Manager Kevin Troller thanked the MDD Board Members for their service and
staff for their work in the meeting. He recited that the following MDD Meeting would be on
Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 4:30 P.M. there in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
5. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, President Capetillo adjourned the April 7, 2022,
MDD Board Regular Meeting at 5:10 P.M.
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