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2016 05 12 MDD Minutes, SpecialMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT May 12, 2016 The Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) met in a Special Meeting on Thursday, May 12, 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 Reggie Brewer Brandon Capetillo Gary Englert Mary Hernandez Dave Jirrels David McCartney Terry Sain President Vice President Secretary Director Director Director Director Director Director Rick Davis General Manager Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. General Counsel Leticia Brysch Assistant Secretary President DonCarlos convened the May 12, 2016, Municipal Development District (MDD) Board Special Meeting with a quorum present at 4:37 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Directors Hoskins and Renteria who were both absent. 1. a. Consider a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of Baytown to fund a development project. General Manager Davis presented the agenda item and introduced Mr. Eric Mody and Mr. John Rose, representatives of HEB to make an announcement to the MDD Board. Mr. Rose made the announcement and stated that they worked with City staff to develop an agreement allowing for an HEB to be developed in Baytown at the location of Hunt and Garth Road. He further stated that the intent is to break ground on the project late this year and open for business sometime in the year 2017. President DonCarlos inquired of Mr. Rose as to how the design of the building is determined. In response to President DonCarlos's inquiry, Mr. Rose stated that each building goes through a 90 day planning period that includes using various resources so that the building is designed with specifics for the community it will service. MDD Board Special Meeting Minutes May 12, 2016 Page 2 of 4 During further discussion, inquiries were made with regards to the size of the building and if Joe V's would remain in Baytown. In response to the inquiries, Mr. Rose stated that the building will be a minimum of 80,000 square feet and that the Joe V's store would remain in Baytown. Additionally, Mr. Rose stated that their suppliers for produce and meats are the same for HEB and Joe V's. General Manager Davis stated that this project agreement would be for a $15 million dollar investment, whereas the project to be completed by year 2018. He stated that the store will be on a 17 acre site with the expectation of having approximately 100 or more employees on an ongoing basis. He further stated that the MDD would fund a maximum of $150,000 yearly for a period of ten years for the investment, as it will be based on the performance of the store and that most of the $2.7 million dollars for the project will be provided by the City of Baytown. Additionally, he stated that also included in the agreement is that MDD agrees to pay for the design of Hunt Road east of Garth Road at a cost of $132,178, as an economic development project. A motion was made by Secretary Reggie Brewer and seconded by Director David McCartney approving Resolution No. 282. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Secretary Reggie Brewer, Director Brandon Capetillo, President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Gary Englert, Director Mary Hernandez, Director David P. Jirrels, Director David McCartney, Vice - President Chris Presley, Director Terry Sain Nays: None Other: Director Robert C. Hoskins (Absent), Director Mercedes Renteria III (Absent) Approved Rai) A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AND THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT WITH THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($1,500,000. 00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. REPORTS a. Receive the Economic Development Foundation's second quarter report. MDD Board Special Meeting Minutes May 12, 2016 Page 3 of 4 Mr. BJ Simon, a representative of the Economic Development Foundation (EDF), presented the second quarter report. He stated that this reporting period beginning January through March included seven (7) site visits and 68 requests for information. He further stated that the EDF continues its efforts to: stimulate retail development and recruitment with the HEB project being the most recent success; enhance the area's capacity to train, educate and deploy labor force; facilitate tax abatement and incentive programs, support the creation and expansion of local foreign trade zones; support officials, EDO's and the Chamber of Commerce; promote Baytown - West Chambers Area to attract conventions, visitors, and business; and interact with the Governor's Office of Economic Development and Tourism (EDT). Additionally, he stated that their efforts included: attending the Franchise Expo South to market retailers and franchises not currently in the market with the HEB project being the most recent success; working with the City of Baytown, Chambers County, and TxDOT, whereas a project that's been in the planning phase and soon to be executed along Kilgore Parkway; activities supporting Tiger grant funding applications for intermodal projects along Cedar Bayou; and attending the Retail Industry Logistics Association (RILA) Conference with Port of Houston. 3. MANAGER'S REPORT a. Reminder that the next regularly scheduled Baytown Municipal Development District meeting is Thursday, June 02, 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 regularly scheduled Baytown Municipal Development District meeting is Thursday, June 02, 2016, at 4:30 P.M., in the City Council Chamber, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas, 77520. Additionally, he stated that members of City management and members of the EDF will attend the upcoming ICSC Conference. 4. ADJOURN A motion was made by Director David McCartney and seconded by Director Gary Englert adjourning the May 12, 2016, MDD Board Special Meeting. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Secretary Reggie Brewer, Director Brandon Capetillo, President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Gary Englert, Director Mary Hernandez, Director David P. Jirrels, Director David McCartney, Vice - President Chris Presley, Director Terry Sain Nays: None Other: Director Robert C. Hoskins (Absent), Director Mercedes Renteria III (Absent) Approved MDD Board Special Meeting Minutes May 12, 2016 Page 4 of 4 With there being no further business to discuss, President DonCarlos adjourned the May 12, 2016, Municipal Development District (MDD) Board Special Meeting at 4:53 P.M. Leticia Brysch, Assistant Secr ry City of Baytown I \i