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2012 03 01 MDD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT March 01,2012 The Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD)met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday,March 01,2012,at 4:37P.M.,in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall,2401 Market Street,Baytown,Texas with the following in attendance: Scott Sheley Brandon Capetillo Mary Hernandez Robert Hoskins Dee Anne Navarre Terry Sain Ron Bottoms Kevin Trailer Ignacio Ramirez,Sr. Jason Cozza Vice President Director Director Director Director Director Deputy General Manager Assistant General Manager General Counsel Deputy Assistant Secretary Vice President Sheley convened the March 01,2012,Municipal Development District (MDD)Board Regular Meeting with a quorum present at 4:37 P.M.,all members were present with the exception of President DonCarlos,Directors Brewer,Linares, McCartney,and Renteria who were absent. 1.MINUTES a.Consider Approving the Minutes of the Baytown Municipal Development District Board Meeting for February 02,2012 -Assistant Secretary. Director Hoskins asked for an amendment to be made to the minutes.He stated that the minutes erroneously had shown that he voted for an item even thoughhe wasn't at the meeting. A motion was made by Director Robert C.Hoskins and seconded by Director Brandon Capetillo approving the minutes as amended of the MDD Board Regular Meeting.The vote was as follows: Ayes:Director Brandon Capetillo,Director Mary Hernandez,Director Robert C.Hoskins,Director Dee Anne Navarre,Director Terry Sain,Vice President Scott Sheley Nays:None MDD Regular Meeting Minutes March 01,2012 Page 2of 3 Other:President Stephen DonCarlos (Absent),Director Reggie Brewer (Absent),Director Ruben Linares (Absent),Director David McCartney (Absent),and Director Mercedes Renteria (Absent) Approved 2.BUSINESS ITEMS a.Receive the Economic Development Foundation's First Quarterly Report for Fiscal Year 2011-12 -Administration. Mr.BJ Simon presented the Baytown Area/West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation's (EDF)Quarterly Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2011 and stated that during the period of October 01,2012 and December 30,2012 the EDF responded to 34 prospects who requested information and a site visit for Project Clear (Petrochemicals)and a site visit for Project SILO (Logistics and Distribution). In regards to retail development,Mr.Simon stated that the EDF attended the ICSC Texas Conference in San Antonio and the QSR Franchise Development workshop and that there were 39 referrals from the incubators without walls program.Mr.Simon stated that the Baytown Mobility Study has been completed. Mr.Simon stated that the workforce development and education are critical components of economic development.As such,the EDF continued its efforts to enhance the area's capacity to train,educate,develop and deploy the labor force. Mr.Simon stated that during this reporting period,the EDF continued its partnerships with neighboring economic development organizations and regional allies and conducted a retail development tour of Baytown with Port of Houston Small Business Development officials with the intent of collaborating work with respects to small businesses in quick service restaurants franchisee development. Mr.Simon stated that the EDF's interaction with the Governor's office is routine and ongoing. Council Member Sain stated thatin regards to industrial development,he stated that after speaking with representatives from Advanced Aromatics,he believes their recent announcement is good for the City of Baytown. Vice President Sheley requested that the EDF interact with the new Tourism Director quickly to discuss the EDF report and other shared points of interest. 3.MANAGER'S REPORT There was no report. Mill)Regular Meeting Minutes March 01.2012 Page 3 of 3 4.ADJOURN A motion was made by Director Terry Sain and seconded by Director Robert C.Hoskins adjourning the MDD Board Regular Meeting.The vote was as follows: Ayes:Director Brandon Capetillo,Director Mary Hernandez,Director Robert C.Hoskins,Director Dec Anne Navarre,Director Terry Sain,Vice President Scott Sheley Nays:None Oilier:President Stephen DonCarlos (Absent),Director Reggie Brewer (Absent),Director Ruben Linares (Absent).Director David McCartney (Absent),and Director Mercedes Rcntcria (Absent) Approved With there being no further business to discuss,Vice President Sheley adjourned the March 01,2012,Municipal Development District (MDD)Board Regular Meeting at 4:50 P.M. Lcticia City of