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2010 07 01 MDD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT July 01, 2010 The Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, July 01, 2010, at 4:42 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance: Reggie Brewer Director Brandon Capetillo Director Ruben Linares Director David McCartney Director Mercedes Renteria Director Terry Sain Director Mary Hernandez Director Garrison C. Brumback General Manager Bob Leiper Deputy General Manager Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. General Counsel Kevin Troller Assistant General Manager Leticia Garza Secretary Directors Caskey, Tillis, Sheley, and President DonCarlos were absent from the July 01, 2010, MDD Regular Meeting. Vice President Linares convened the July 01, 2010, Regular Meeting with a quorum present at 4:42 P.M. 1. MINUTES a. Approve the Minutes of the Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) Board Regular Meeting held on June 03, 2010. A motion was made by Director Sain, seconded by Director McCartney approving the minutes from the June 03, 2010, Municipal Development District (MDD) Board Regular Meeting. The vote was as follows: Page 2 of 4 Minutes of the July 01, 2010 MDD Board Regular Meeting Ayes: Directors: Brewer, Capetillo, Linares, McCartney, Renteria, Sain, and Hernandez Nays: None The motion passed. 2. DISCUSSION a. Discuss the Baytown Municipal Development District 2010 -11 Proposed Budget and Budget Process - Finance. City Manager, Garry Brumback presented the agenda item to discuss the Baytown Municipal Development District's 2010 -11 Proposed Budget and budget process and stated that $4.3 million in revenue is projected next year with three new allocated priorities being: 1) Projects or expenditures designed to promote new or expanded business activity that create or retain primary jobs; 2) Projects which provide infrastructure for economic development; and 3) Projects that improve a community's quality of life, including parks, athletic facilities, etc. Mr. Brumback also stated that there is not an allocation for unforeseen/new initiatives this year, but funds available from the previous year will be utilized instead. Director McCartney inquired about the timeframe of the Texas Avenue Project and Mr. Brumback stated that the bids are projected for August depending on TXDOT. Vice President Linares inquired about the selection of the streets for this project and Mr. Brumback stated that it will be block per block based. Director McCartney inquired about the decision of where the money set aside for sports facility improvements is going and if recommendations can be made. Mr. Leiper indicated that a group of league presidents meet with the parks department regarding recommendations. Director Renteria stated that although the parks department does a wonderful job, more manpower is needed. Mr. Leiper stated that the East League had agreed that if the City bought it, the league would be responsible for the upgrades and that discussion is more for the Council rather than MDD. Mr. Lciper also stated that to expedite the service need getting done is to contract it out but it would increase the cost and get less done. Page 3 of 4 Minutes of the July 01, 2010 MDD Board Regular Meeting 3. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS a. Call Public Hearing for Baytown Municipal Development District 2010 -11 Proposed Budget - Finance. City Manager, Garry Brumback presented the agenda item and stated that Resolution No. 147 calls a public hearing on the Baytown Municipal Development District 2010 -11 proposed budget for August 05, 2010, during the regularly scheduled meeting, which commences at 4:30 P.M. and is held in the Council Chambers of the Baytown City Hall. Notice of the public hearing will be published in the Baytown Sun on July 23, 2010. A motion was made by Director Brewer, seconded by Director Renteria approving Resolution No. 147. The vote was as follows: The motion passed. Ayes: Directors: Brewer, Capetillo, Linares, McCartney, Renteria, Sain, and Hernandez Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 147 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2010 -11 PROPOSED BUDGET; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 4. MANAGER'S REPORT a. Receive Monthly Sales Tax Report - Finance. City Manager, Garry Brumback presented the agenda item. Assistant Finance Director, Margie Grimes presented the monthly sales tax report and stated that compared to two years ago, the budget is steady for next year. Director Renteria inquired about the budget projections for 2008 and 2009 and Ms. Grimes stated that she would get the information for him. Page 4 of 4 Minutes of the July 01, 2010 MDD Board Regular Meeting 5. ADJOURN A motion was made by Director Sain, seconded by Director Capetillo adjourning the July 01, 2010, MDD Board Regular Meeting. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Directors: Brewer, Capetillo, Linares, McCartney, Renteria, Sain, and Hernandez Nays: None The motion passed. Vice - President Linares adjourned the MDD Board Regular Meeting on July 01, 2010, at 5:42 P.M. Leticia GarzafS2 City of Baytown