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2016 01 07 MDD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT January 07, 2016 The Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, January 07, 2016, 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 Chris Presley Robert Hoskins Dave Jirrels David McCartney Mercedes Renteria Terry Sain President Vice President Director Director Director Director Director Rick Davis General Manager Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. General Counsel Alisha Segovia Deputy Assistant Secretary President DonCarlos convened the January 07, 2016, 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, Capetillo, Englert, and Hernandez who were all absent Director McCartney who arrived at 4:59 P.M. 1. MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the Municipal Development District Regular Meeting held on October 01, 2015. A motion was made by Director Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Director Terry Sain approving the October 01, 2015, MDD Board Regular Meeting minutes. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director David P. Jirrels, Vice - President Chris Presley, Director Mercedes Renteria III, Director Terry Sain Nays: None Other: Secretary Reggie Brewer (Absent), Director Brandon Capetillo (Absent), Director Gary Englert (Absent), Director Mary Hernandez (Absent) Director David McCartney ( Not Present for Vote) MDD Board Regular Meeting Minutes January 07, 2016 Page 2 of 6 Approved 2. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS a. Consider a resolution authorizing the Economic Development Basic Services Contract with Baytown/West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation. A motion was made by Director Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Director Mercedes Renteria III approving Resolution No. 272. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director David P. Jirrels, Vice - President Chris Presley, Director Mercedes Renteria III, Director Terry Sain Nays: None Other: Secretary Reggie Brewer (Absent), Director Brandon Capetillo (Absent), Director Gary Englert (Absent), Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director David McCartney ( Not Present for Vote) Approved l 7 �.Ti] � i � y Y L i I . l L. L a 7[* #A 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 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BAYTOWN AREA/WEST CHAMBERS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION AND THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider a resolution authorizing the Economic Development Special Services Contract with Baytown/West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation. A motion was made by Director Terry Sain and seconded by Director Robert C. Hoskins approving Resolution No. 273. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director David P. Jirrels, Vice - President Chris Presley, Director Mercedes Renteria III, Director Terry Sain Nays: None MDD Board Regular Meeting Minutes January 07, 2016 Page 3 of 6 Other: Secretary Reggie Brewer (Absent), Director Brandon Capetillo (Absent), Director Gary Englert (Absent), Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director David McCartney ( Not Present for Vote) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 273 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 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BAYTOWN AREA/WEST CHAMBERS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION AND THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Consider a resolution reprogramming 2015 -2016 budget funds to provide additional funding for the Texas Avenue Streetscape and Town Square Project. Parks and Recreation Director, Scott Johnson presented the agenda item and stated that Resolution No. 274 reallocates $125,000 from Unforeseen/New Initiatives to the Texas Avenue Streetscape and Town Square Project in the 2015 -2016 MDD Budget. He stated that there were some expenses that came up that were not anticipated such as lighting the parking lot and the removal of utility poles. Director Hoskins recommended that large in house projects have a project manager to minimize having to add unforeseen costs. A motion was made by Vice - President Chris Presley and seconded by Director Mercedes Renteria III approving Resolution No. 274. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director David P. Jirrels, Vice - President Chris Presley, Director Mercedes Renteria III, Director Terry Sain Nays: None Other: Secretary Reggie Brewer (Absent), Director Brandon Capetillo (Absent), Director Gary Englert (Absent), Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director David McCartney ( Not Present for Vote) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 274 MDD Board Regular Meeting Minutes January 07, 2016 Page 4 of 6 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT MAKING A CHANGE IN THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT'S FISCAL YEAR 2015 -2016 BUDGET IN ORDER TO REPROGRAM FUNDS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE TEXAS AVENUE STREETSCAPE AND TOWN SQUARE PROJECT; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider a resolution authorizing an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the City of Baytown for the Town Square Phase II Project. A motion was made by Director Mercedes Renteria III and seconded by Director Robert C. Hoskins approving Resolution No. 275. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director David P. Jirrels, Vice - President Chris Presley, Director Mercedes Renteria III, Director Terry Sain Nays: None Other: Secretary Reggie Brewer (Absent), Director Brandon Capetillo (Absent), Director Gary Englert (Absent), Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director David McCartney ( Not Present for Vote) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 275 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR FUNDING OF THE TOWN SQUARE PHASE II PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED TWENTY -FIVE THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($125,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 3. REPORTS a. Receive a report concerning the Ice Rink at Town Square. Mr. Johnson presented the agenda item and stated that the total attendance to date for 25 days was 5,434 with revenues being right at $60,000. He stated that on the snow day there were about 1,009 people skating and that the food trucks as well as the surrounding restaurants had MDD Board Regular Meeting Minutes January 07, 2016 Page 5 of 6 successful business on that day also. Additionally, he stated that the rink will be open for two more weekends and they hope to have about 6,000 participants. During further discussion, Deputy General Manager Bottoms stated that staff will move forward with acquiring the skate rink for next year in which council already approved the funding for. b. Receive the Economic Development Foundation's first quarter report. Mr. Mike Shields presented the Economic Development Foundation's first quarter report and stated that he would provide highlights rather than reviewing the entire report. He stated that there were 73 prospects inquiring to start, expand, or invest in a business in the Baytown and Chambers County area. He stated that one of the prospects elected to move towards the east coast for business because there are no heavy haul requirements for trucks there. He stated that there's an issue of prospects selected other locations for project sites and the EDF is working on this issue. Mr. Shields stated that the RFP for the hotel conference center was sent out to over 100 diverse investors such as development companies, hotels, operators, etc. As it relates to public policy, he stated that theyre trying to find a solution to get industrial water into this area to bring manufacturing back for the large processed water users. Additionally, he stated that they work close with the Greater Houston Partnership and the Governor's Office of Economic Development on projects. C. Receive the Baytown Municipal Development District's Revenues and Expenditures Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2015. Acting Director of Finance, Carl Currie presented the Baytown Municipal Development District's Revenues and Expenditures Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2015. He stated that the revenues were right at 25% of budget which is on track and that the expenditures were running 28% on course of the budget. d. Receive the Baytown Municipal Development District's Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2015. With regards to the investment report, Mr. Currie stated that the weight average yield of maturity was .232% earning $1,372 for the year. 4. MANAGER'S REPORT a. Reminder that the next Baytown Municipal Development District meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 04, 2016, at 4:30 P.M., in the City Council Chamber, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas, 77520. General Manager Davis presented the agenda item and stated that the next Baytown Municipal Development District meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 04, 2016, at 4:30 P.M., in the City Council Chamber, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas, 77520. 5. ADJOURN MDD Board Regular Meeting Minutes January 07, 2016 Page 6 of 6 A motion was made by Director Terry Sain and seconded by Director Mercedes Renteria III adjourning the January 07, 2016, MDD Board Regular Meeting. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director David P. Jirrels, Director David McCartney, Vice - President Chris Presley, Director Mercedes Renteria III, Director Terry Sain Nays: None Other: Secretary Reggie Brewer (Absent), Director Brandon Capetillo (Absent), Director Gary Englert (Absent), Director Mary Hernandez (Absent) Approved With there being no further business to discuss, President DonCarlos adjourned the January 07, 2016, Municipal Development District (MDD) Board Regular Meeting at 5:00 P.M. Leticia Brysch, E City of Baytown