2022 09 01 MDD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
September 1, 2022
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) met in a Regular
Meeting on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 4:31 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
Donna Winfrey
Director
Charles Johnson
Director
Jacob Powell
Director
Mike Lester
Director
David P. Jirrels
Director
Gary Englert
Director
Shaunna Bernshausen
Director
Rick Davis
General Manager
Scot Lemond
General Counsel
Angela Jackson
Assistant Secretary
Vice President Chris Presley convened the September 1, 2022, MDD Board Regular Meeting with
a quorum present at 4:30 P.M., all members were present with the exception of President Brandon
Capetillo, Directors Heather Betancourth, Mary Hernandez, and Suhey Rios -Alvarez who were
absent, and Director Jacob Powell who arrived at 4:31 P.M.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Municipal Development District Regular
Meeting held on August 4, 2022.
Director Mike Lester questioned the proposed new Economic Development positions changing
from one to two and General Manager Rick Davis responded that funding would be for two
positions, meaning authorized, and that the second position would not be filled until March so that
they can evaluate the productivity of the first position before they move forward with the second.
Director Lester further questioned if the item would need to come back to the MDD Board if
Council does not approve the two positions, and General Manager Davis responded that he does
not believe so because if the General Fund does not approve it, then there are no funds to support
it.
Lastly, Director Lester questioned the Art League budget and asked if changes would need to be
made, would the item need to come back before MDD, and Finance Director Victor Brownlees
clarified that the Art League budget is funded within the General CIP fund, and not within the
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MDD fund, and as such, it will not have to come before the MDD Board. Additionally, Mr.
Brownless further clarified that if Council desires to have the MDD budget to pay for any projects
that are within the General Fund, then the item would need to come back before the Board for
approval.
Director Mike Lester and Secretary Laura Alvarado both abstained from this item as they were not
present at the August 4, 2022 MDD regular meeting.
A motion was made by Director Charles Johnson, and seconded by Director David P. Jirrels to
approve the minutes of the Baytown Municipal Development District held on August 4, 2022, as
submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Vice -President Chris Presley, Director Charles Johnson, Director Jacob Powell,
Director David P. Jirrels, Director Gary Englert, Director Donna Winfrey, Director
Shaunna Bernshausen
Nays: None
Other: Secretary Laura Alvarado (Abstain), Director Heather Betancourth (Absent),
Director Mike Lester (Abstain), President Brandon Capetillo (Absent), Director
Suhey Rios -Alvarez (Absent), Director Mary Hernandez (Absent)
Approved
2. REPORTS
a. Receive the Monthly Construction Status Report for the Baytown Hotel and
Convention Center Project.
Finance Director Victor Brownlees presented the monthly construction status report for the
Baytown Hotel and noted that the hotel is at 50% of build -out and on track to be completed on
time to coincide with the timelines that were set with the issue of the bonds.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code to seek the advice of the District's counsel on legal matters related to the
Baytown Hotel and Convention Center Project.
b. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071 and/or
551.072 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the District's counsel on legal
matters related to, and to deliberate, the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
At 4:38 P.M., Vice President Chris Presley recessed into and conducted an executive session
pursuant to:
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1) Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the District's counsel
on legal matters related to the Baytown Hotel and Convention Center Project; and
2) Section(s) 551.071 and/or 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of
the District's counsel on legal matters related to, and to deliberate, the purchase, exchange,
lease, or value of real property.
At 5:26 P.M., Vice President Chris Presley reconvened the open meeting and announced that in
accordance with Section 551.102 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, no action was taken in the
Executive Session as it relates to Items 3.a. and 3.b. of the agenda.
4. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next Baytown Municipal Development District meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 4:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401
Market Street, Baytown, Texas, 77520.
General Manager Rick David stated that the next Baytown Municipal Development District
meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 4:30 p.m.; however, due to a Texas
Municipal League Conference, staff will have to poll for an alternate date.
5. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, Vice President Chris Presley adjourned the
September 1, 2022, MDD Board Regular Meeting at 5:27 P.M.