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2015 05 07 MDD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT May 07, 2015 The Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, May 07, 2015, at 4:32 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 Mary Hernandez Director Robert Hoskins Director Dave Jirrels Director David McCartney Director Terry Sain Director Ron Bottoms Acting General Manager Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. General Counsel Leticia Brysch Assistant Secretary President DonCarlos convened the May 07, 2015, Municipal Development District (MDD) Board Regular Meeting with a quorum present at 4:32 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Director Capetillo who arrived at 4:33 P.M., Director Englert who arrived at 4:38 P.M., Director Sain who arrived at 4:39 P.M., and Director Renteria who was absent. 1. MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the Municipal Development District Regular Meeting held on April 02, 2015. A motion was made by Secretary Reggie Brewer and seconded by Director Robert C. Hoskins approving the April 02, 2015, MDD Board Regular Meeting minutes. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Secretary Reggie Brewer, President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Mary Hernandez, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director David P. Jirrels, Director David McCartney, Vice - President Chris Presley Nays: None MDD Regular Meeting Minutes May 07, 2015 Page 2 of 3 Other: Director Brandon Capetillo (Not Present for Vote), Director Gary Englert (Not Present for Vote), Director Mercedes Renteria III (Absent), Director Terry Sain (Not Present for Vote) Approved 2. a. Discussion regarding the funding for the Evergreen Point Golf Course project. Acting General Manager Bottoms presented the agenda item and stated that Council approved to move forward with the golf course project to the voters in November. He stated that if the voters approve the project, a request will be made to MDD Board to pick up the debt service of the bonds by transferring the debt service for the West District to the water and sewer fund. He further stated that being that this is an economic development project on the south side staff will also request for MDD to pick up the operations costs, if any. He stated that the consultants were confident that the operational costs could take care of itself and that there's minimal subside required on the part of the City or MDD to make the course operate. He stated that the project includes the purchasing of three (3) pieces of additional property: property from the Wells for purchasing the property from the Hazelwood's, 25 acres from the Hazelwood's in which the Wells did not purchase, and 198 acres of the Phillips property which is west of the current golf course. He further stated that the estimated cost for this project is approximately $12.5 million. Additionally, he stated that since MDD would be the funding source all sales tax would take on the debt service and there would not be a tax increase to the citizens. Director Jirrels inquired if there were other amenities included in the $12.5 million other than the golf course. In response to Director Jirrels inquiry, Mayor DonCarlos stated that expanding the clubhouse is part of the plan in which there would be another funding source for its expansion. Director Presley inquired if there would be any sort of cap that MDD would contribute to the subsidee, and if it's a lot greater than anticipated if the City would also incur a portion of the subsidee as well. In response to Director Presley's inquiry, Mayor DonCarlos stated that a cap would be prudent and would also be considered for this project. 3. REPORTS a. Receive the Economic Development Foundation second quarter report. There was no representative present, therefore, Acting City Manager Bottoms recommended to table agenda item 3.a. until the next meeting. 4. MANAGER'S REPORT a. Reminder that the next Baytown Municipal Development District meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 04, 2015, at 4:30 P.M., in the City Council Chamber, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas, 77520. MDD Regular Meeting Minutes May 07, 2015 Page 3 of 3 Acting General Manager Bottoms stated that the next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 04, 2015, at 4:30 P.M., in the City Council Chamber. 5. ADJOURN A motion was made by Director Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Director Brandon Capetillo adjourning the May 07, 2015, MDD Board Regular Meeting. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Secretary Reggie Brewer, Director Brandon Capetillo, President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Gary Englert, Director Mary Hernandez, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director David P. Jirrels, Director David McCartney, Vice - President Chris Presley, Director Terry Sain Nays: None Other: Director Mercedes Renteria III (Absent) Approved With there being no further business to discuss, President DonCarlos adjourned the May 07, 2015, Municipal Development District (MDD) Board Regular Meeting at 4:42 P.M. Leticia Brysch, Assistak0ecretary City of Baytown ' E � ti �s v/