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2014 05 01 MDD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT May 01, 2014 The Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, May 01, 2014, at 4:37 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance: Stephen DonCarlos President Chris Presley Director Brandon Capetillo Director Robert Hoskins Director Dave Jirrels Director David McCartney Director Terry Sain Director Ron Bottoms Deputy General Manager Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. General Counsel Alisha Segovia Deputy Assistant Secretary President DonCarlos convened the May 01, 2014, Municipal Development District (MDD) Board Regular Meeting with a quorum present at 4:37 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Directors Brewer, Englert, Hernandez, and Renteria who were all absent. MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the Municipal Development District Board Regular Meeting held on April 03, 2014. A motion was made by Director Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Director Terry Sain approving the April 03, 2014, MDD Board Regular Meeting minutes. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Director Brandon Capetillo, President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director David P. hotels, Director David McCartney, Director Chris Presley, Director Terry Sain Nays: None Other: Secretary Reggie Brewer (Absent), Director Gary Englert (Absent), Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director Mercedes Renteria III (Absent) Approved MDD Board Regular Meeting Minutes May 01, 2014 Page 2 of 2. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS a. Consider a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of Baytown for funding a portion of the economic development grant for the 120,000 square -foot Kroger Marketplace on Garth Road. Deputy General Manager Bottoms presented the agenda item and stated that the developer will receive funds based upon the incremental annual sales tax collected at the Kroger Marketplace which will be calculated as the difference between the annual sales tax collected at the Kroger Marketplace and the annual sales tax collected during the year ended December 31, 2014, at the current location at 4533 Garth Road. He stated that of the 1% sales tax used in calculating the amount of the grant, 3/4% will come from the City's General Fund and 114% will come from the MDD. A motion was made by Director David McCartney and seconded by Director Robert C. Hoskins approving Resolution No. 231. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Director Brandon Capetillo, President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director David P. Jirrels, Director David McCartney, Director Chris Presley, Director Terry Sain Nays: None Other: Secretary Reggie Brewer (Absent), Director Gary Englert (Absent), Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director Mercedes Renteria III (Absent) Approved ORDINANCE NO. 231 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING A PORTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT FOR THE KROGER MARKETPLACE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX HUNDRED TWENTY -FIVE THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($625,000.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 3. BUSINESS ITEMS a. Consider the election of the office of Vice President of the Baytown Municipal Development District to rill the current vacancy. MDD Board Regular Meeting Minutes May 01, 2014 Page 3 of 4 Director Hoskins nominated Director Chris Presley as Vice President to complete the unexpired term left vacant by former Council Member Scott Sheley. A motion was made by Director Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Director David McCartney approving the appointment of Chris Presley as Vice President to complete the unexpired term left vacant by former Council Member Scott Sheley. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Director Brandon Capetillo, President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director David P. Jirels, Director David McCartney, Director Chris Presley, Director Terry Sain Nays: None Other: Secretary Reggie Brewer (Absent), Director Gary Englert (Absent), Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director Mercedes Renteria III (Absent) Approved 4. REPORTS a. Receive the second quarter Economic Development Report for 2014. Mr. BJ Simon presented the second quarter Economic Development Report for 2014 and stated that the EDF responded to 39 requests for information; had several site visits; marketed Baytown at various events from January through March, and continued their efforts regarding work force development. MANAGER'S REPORT a. The next MDD meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 05, 2014, at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers, Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520. Deputy General Manager Bottoms presented the agenda item and stated that the next MDD meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 05, 2014, at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers, Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520. ADJOURN A motion was made by Director David McCartney and seconded by Director Brandon Capetillo adjourning the May 01, 2014, MDD Board Regular Meeting. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Director Brandon Capetillo, President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director David P. Jirels, Director David McCartney, Director Chris Presley, Director Terry Sain MDD Board Regular Meeting Minutes May 01, 2014 Page 4 of 4 Nays: None Other: Secretary Reggie Brewer (Absent), Director Gary Englert (Absent), Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director Mercedes Renteria III (Absent) Approved With there being no further business to discuss, President DonCarlos adjourned the May 01, 2014, Municipal Development District (MOD) Board Regular Meeting at 4:48 P.M. o, ,f Leticia Brysch, Assistarit-Socre)SFy City of Baytown