2014 11 06 MDD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MIEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTCFWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
November 06, 2014
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Mwilclp fl Development District (MDD) met in a
Regular Meeting on Thursday, November 06, 2014, at 4:30 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
Vice President
Reggie Brewer
Secretary
Brandon Capetillo
Director
Gary Englert
Director
Dave Jirrels
Director
David McCartney
Director
Terry Sain
Director
Robert D. Leiper General Manager
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. General Counsel
Alisha Segovia Deputy Assistant Secretary
President DonCarlos convened the November 06, 2014, Municipal Development District
(MDD) Board Regular Meeting with a quorum present at 4:30 P.M., all members were present
with the exception of Director Capetillo who arrived at 4:32 and Directors Hernandez, Hoskins,
and Renteria who were all absent.
1. MIINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Municipal I)evelopment District Board
Regular Meeting held on August 07, 2014.
A motion was inade by Director Terry Sain and seconded by Director David P. JI]TCls approving
the August 07, 2014 MDD Board Regular Meeting minutes. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Secretary Reggie Brewer, President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Gary
Englert, Director David P. Jirrels, Director David McCartney, Vice -
President Claris Presley, Director Terry Sain
Nays: None
Offier: Director Brandon Capetillo (Not Present for Vote), Director Mary
Hernandez (Absent), Director Robert C. Hoskins (Absent), Director
Mercedes Renteria III (Absent)
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Approved
2. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution authorizing the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement
with the City of Baytown for funding of the traffic signal and inspection fees associated
with the Traffic Signal and Mitigation Agreement with TRAAZ Properties, LLC, and
BCHPW Development LP.
General Manager Leiper stated that the MDD Board previously approved ail interlocal agreement
to fund up to 550,000 for the inspection fees related to extending a public street from the new
subdivision out to Rollingbrook. He stated that part of the agreement with the developer is to
share the cost of the modifications of the traffic signal so that the traffic coming out of the
subdivision next to the gas station will have a signal head for (lie traffic flow to incorporate into
the movements at Hutto and Roll'tngbrook. He stated that MDD will pay up to an
additional 538,000 for the Emmett Hutto Signal Improvements Project.
A motion was made by Director David McCartney and seconded by Vice - President Chris
Presley approving Resolution No. 247. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Secretary Reggie Brewer, Director Brandon Capetillo, President Stephen
H. DonCarlos, Director Gary Englert, Director David P. Jirrels, Director
David McCartney, Vice - President Chris Presley, Director Terry Sain
Nays: None
Other: Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director Robert C. Hoskins (Absent),
Director Mercedes Renteria III (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 247
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 THE 'FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR FUNDING
INSPECTION FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND
MITIGATION AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TRAAZ
PROPERTIES, LLC, AND BCHPW DEVELOPMENT LP; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY -EIGHT
THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($38,000.00 ); AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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b. Consider a1 resolution authorizing an Interlocal Al reenlent with City of Baytown for
the funding of property acquisition costs related to the San Jacinto Boulevard Project.
Gencraal Manager Leiper stated that additional land needs to be acquired tier the, construction of
the San Jacinto Boulevard Project and Resolution No. 248 authorizes an Interlocal agreement
with the City of Baytown for tap to 5500,000 for the property acquisition. I le further stated
that they believe that most of the right -of -way will be donated by vacant land owners.
A motion was made by Director David McCartney and seconded by Director David P. Jirrels
approving. Resolution No. 248. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Secretary Reggie Brewer, Director Brandon Capetillo, President Stephen
H. DonCarlos, Director Gary Englert, Director David P. Jirrels, Director
David McCartney, Vice - President Chris Presley, Director Terry Sain
Nays: None
Other: Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director Robert C. Hoskins (Absent),
Director Mercedes Renteria III (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 248
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT
TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN FOR FUNDING OF PROPERTY ACQUISITION COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE SAN JACINTO BOULEVARD PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE
HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($500,000.00); MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
3, REPORTS
a. Receive thu fourtli quarter Economic Development Foundation Report for 2014.
BJ Simon presented the fourth quarter Economic Development Foundation Report for 2014. He
stated that the EDF responded to 47 interested prospects and six (6) site visits with four (4) of the
site visits are still active. He stated that the EDF continues to undertake initiatives to support
development and redevelopment in the service area. He further stated that they participated in a
workforce development roundtable with petrochemical industry representatives, Lee College
administrators, the City of Baytown, and USA today.
During further discussion there was an inquiry regarding the EB 5 projects as to when and where
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they would be. Mr. Simon stated that there was one project associated with tine old San Jacinto
Methodist hospital but there was a larg;eted area identified its a contiguous census tract which can
be classified as a TEA. Another inquiry was made regarding; if the interested Marty just proposed
or have EB 5 investors. Mr. Simon stated that the interested party submitted a letter that the
Mayor signed designating it a TEA.
There was an inquiry whether the City was still involved in the Bayou Bowl. Mr. Simon stated
that tlhe Bayou Bowl is back in Baytown: and it was mentioned that the location of the bowl
would alternate yearly between Baytown and Sugarland.
In regards to the incentive programs of the report, Director McCartney inquired as to how long
the tax abatement would be. In response to Director McCartney's inquiry, Mr. Simon stated that
time tax abatement time varies, but that there's a statutory maximum of ten years. Bob further
noted that they are County Tax Abatements anti that they do not get tax abatements because it's
built into their IDA's.
b. Receive the Baytown Municipal Development District's Revenues and Expenditures
Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2014.
Finance Director, Louise Richman presented the Baytown Municipal Development District's
Revenues and Expenditures Report for the Quarter Ending; September 30, 2014. She stated that
the MDD ending tike year 3% over Midget and that the sales tax revenues were good. In regards
to expenditures, she stated that some of the larger projects included the utilities for i3uc -ces, the
traffic signal for Wal -Mart, time Pirates Bay expansion, park improvements and beautification, the
$3.16 million for debt payments, and fees paid for the Economic Development Foundati011
(EDF).
C. Receive the Baytown Municipal Development District's Quarterly Investment
Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2014.
In regards to the investment report, Ms. Richman stated that there's right at S5.1 million in tike
portfolio. In regards to sales tax, Director Sain inquired when the Wal -Mart portion would come
in. General Manager Leiper stated that Wal -Mart sales tax would come in during December and
as a reminder stated that the City does not get MDD in Chambers County, because they
(Chambers County) had their half cent (5) EMS sales tax in place when the %IDD was voted into
Baytown. For informational purposes, Ms. Richman stated that sales shade in December will
appear on the February's report.
4. ADJOURN
A motion was made: by Director Terry Sain and seconded by Vice - President Chris Presley
adjourning; the MDD Board Regular Meeting. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Secretary Reggie Brewer, Director Brandon Capctillo, President Stephen
H. DonCarlos, Director Gary Englert, Director David P. Jirrels, Director
David McCartney, Vice- President Chris Presley, Director Terry Sain
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Nays: None
Other: Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director Robert C. Hoskins (Absent),
Director Mercedes Renteria III (Absent)
Approved
With there being no further business to discuss, President DonCarlos adjourned the November
06, 2014. Municipal Development District (MDD) Berard Regular Meeting at 4:46 P.M.
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