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
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March 01,2012
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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.
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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.
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