2013 02 07 MDD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
February 07, 2013
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) met in a
Regular Meeting on Thursday, February 07, 2013, 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
Scott Sheley
Reggie Brewer
Brandon Capetillo
Mary Hernandez
Dave Jirrels
David McCartney
Dee Anne Navarre
Terry Sain
President
Vice President
Secretary
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Robert D. Leiper General Manager
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. General Counsel
Jason Cozza Deputy Assistant Secretary
President DonCarlos convened the February 07, 2013, Municipal Development District
(MDD) Board Regular Meeting with a quorum present at 4:32 P.M., all members were present
with the exception of Directors Robert C. Hoskins and Mercedes Renteria III who were both
absent.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Municipal Development District
(MDD) Board Meeting held on January 03, 2013.
A motion was made by Director Terry Sain and seconded by Director Mary Hernandez
approving the January 03, 2013, MDD Board Regular Meeting Minutes. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Secretary Reggie Brewer, Director Brandon Capetillo, President Stephen
H. DonCarlos, Director Mary Hernandez, Director David P. Jirrels,
Director David McCartney, Director Dee Anne Navarre, Director Terry
Sain, and Vice President Scott Sheley
Nays: None
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Other: Director Robert C. Hoskins (Absent), Director Mercedes Renteria III
(Absent)
Approved
2. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution authorizing the Economic Development Basic Services
Contract with Baytown/West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation.
b. Consider a resolution authorizing the Economic Development Special Services
Contract with Baytown/West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation.
General Manager Leiper recommended that item 2.a. and 2.b. be considered together and stated
that Resolution No.202 authorizes the Economic Development Basic Services Contract with
Baytown/West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation for their basic services in
an amount not to exceed $200,000.
He stated that item 2.b. is for special projects in which the bulk of the amount of $75,000 goes
toward Phase III of the housing study.
A motion was made by Vice President Scott Sheley and seconded by Secretary Reggie Brewer
approving Resolutions No. 202 and No. 203. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Secretary Reggie Brewer, Director Brandon Capetillo, President Stephen
H. DonCarlos, Director Mary Hernandez, Director David P. Jirrels,
Director David McCartney, Director Dee Anne Navarre, Director Terry
Sain, Vice President Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Other: Director Robert C. Hoskins (Absent), Director Mercedes Renteria III
(Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 202
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.
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RESOLUTION NO. 203
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 authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of Baytown
for funding the Hutto Lift Station Project.
Resolution No. 204 authorizes an interlocal agreement with the City of Baytown for funding the
Hutto Lift Station Upgrade Project. Under the Agreement, the MDD will fund up to $200,000 for
up- sizing the lift station for the development of the Lynn II apartment complex.
General Manager Leiper stated that this interlocal agreement is to upsize the Hutto Lift Station
which is located by the Camden Apartments on Baker Road near Hutto. He stated that the bids
came in significantly higher than expected so the project is going to be re -bid and recommended
that MDD fund up to $200,000 which is 100% TIRZ reimbursable amount.
A motion was made by Vice President Scott Sheley and seconded by Director David McCartney
approving Resolution No. 204. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Secretary Reggie Brewer, Director Brandon Capetillo, President Stephen
H. DonCarlos, Director Mary Hernandez, Director David P. Jirrels,
Director David McCartney, Director Dee Anne Navarre, Director Terry
Sain, and Vice President Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Other: Director Robert C. Hoskins (Absent), Director Mercedes Renteria III
(Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 204
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT
TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN FOR FUNDING THE HUTTO LIFT STATION UPGRADE
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PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($200,000.00);
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Consider a resolution authorizing the General Manager to negotiate and execute a
development agreement among the Baytown Municipal Development District,
Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Baytown, Texas, and the Baytown
Redevelopment Authority for reimbursement of the Hutto Lift Station Upgrade Project.
General Manager Leiper presented the agenda item and stated that Resolution No. 205 authorizes
the General Manager to negotiate and execute a development agreement among the City of
Baytown, Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Baytown, Texas, and the Baytown
Redevelopment Authority for the Hutto Lift Station Upgrade Project.
A motion was made by Vice President Scott Sheley and seconded by Director David McCartney
approving Resolution No. 205. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Secretary Reggie Brewer, Director Brandon Capetillo, President Stephen
H. DonCarlos, Director Mary Hernandez, Director David P. Jirrels,
Director David McCartney, Director Dee Anne Navarre, Director Terry
Sain, Vice President Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Other: Director Robert C. Hoskins (Absent), Director Mercedes Renteria III
(Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 205
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE, CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE BAYTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF THE HUTTO LIFT STATION
UPGRADE PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
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e. Consider a resolution approving the Baytown Municipal Development District's
(MDD) Investment Policy and Strategy Statement in accordance with the Public Funds
Investment Act.
General Manager Leiper presented the agenda item and stated that the Baytown Municipal
Development District's (MDD) Investment Policy and Strategy Statement are being submitted
for annual review and approval in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act Section
2256 -005 (e), in order to (1) update authorized investment officers' position titles and (2) add a
new investment officer. He stated that the policy remains the same, but Meghan Lair Reed's title
was changed to Budget Officer and that Renee Savage was added as the Financial Analyst.
A motion was made by Director David McCartney and seconded by Director Terry Sain
approving Resolution No. 206. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Secretary Reggie Brewer, Director Brandon Capetillo, President Stephen
H. DonCarlos, Director Mary Hernandez, Director David P. Jirrels,
Director David McCartney, Director Dee Anne Navarre, Director Terry
Sain, Vice President Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Other: Director Robert C. Hoskins (Absent), Director Mercedes Renteria III
(Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 206
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING THE BAYTOWN
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT'S INVESTMENT POLICY AND
INVESTMENT STRATEGY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC FUNDS
INVESTMENT ACT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
3. REPORTS
a. Receive the Baytown Area/West Chambers County Economic Development
Foundation's Quarterly Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2012.
Mr. BJ Simon presented the Baytown Area/West Chambers County Economic Development
Foundation's Quarterly Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2012 and stated that there
were 38 prospects interesting in locating in Baytown -West Chambers County service area. He
stated that the EDF continues to undertake initiatives designed to expand the economic base in
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the Baytown area and continues its effort to support development and redevelopment in the
Baytown -West Chambers County service area.
President DonCarlos inquired about the status of Thompson 10 Industrial Park. Mr. Simon stated
that they are active and presented a project called Project Line to the City for consideration.
General Manager Leiper stated that the proposed project for consideration was in an
unacceptable location for the area so the company withdrew the proposal. Mr. Simon stated that
Project Line is still active and considering a site in the Baytown ETJ.
Mr. Simon stated in regards to public policy formulation, that there's continued effort to expand
heavy haul legislation going forward and that the addition of Bay 10, the Chambers County
segment of extending the corridor, is under consideration.
During further discussion, Mr. Simon stated that the EDF continued its partnerships with
neighboring economic development organizations and regional allies and worked closely with
the Governor's office to coordinate site selection visits, incentive applications and prospect lead
responses.
4. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next Baytown Municipal Development District Meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, March 07, 2013, at 4:30 P.M. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, located at
2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas, 77520.
General Manager Leiper presented that agenda item and stated that next Baytown Municipal
Development District Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 07, 2013, at 4:30 P.M., in the
Council Chamber. He stated that if renovations for the Council Chamber have started that the
meeting location would be in another conference room at City Hall.
5. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Director Tent' Sain and seconded by Director Mary Hernandez
adjourning the February 07, 2013, MDD Board Regular Meeting. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Secretary Reggie Brewer, Director Brandon Capetillo, President Stephen
H. DonCarlos, Director Mary Hernandez, Director David P. Jirrels,
Director David McCartney, Director Dee Anne Navarre, Director Terry
Sain, Vice President Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Other: Director Robert C. Hoskins (Absent), Director Mercedes Renteria III
(Absent)
Approved
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With there being no further business to discuss, President DonCarlos adjourned the February 07,
2013, Municipal Development District (MDD) Board Regular Meeting at 4: 52 P.M.