2017 08 03 MDD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
August 03 2017
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) met in a
Regular Meeting on Thursday, August 03, 2017, at 4:33 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
Laura Alvarado
Charles Johnson
Gary Englen
Robert Hoskins
David McCartney
Terry Sain
Rick Davis
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr
Leticia Brysch
President
Vice President
Secretary
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
General Manager
General Counsel
Assistant Secretary
President DonCarlos convened the August 03 2017 Municipal Development District (MDD)
Board Regular Meeting with a quorum present at 4.33 P M., all members were present with the
exception of Directors Hernandez and Jirrels who were both absent.
MINUTES
a Consider approving the minutes of the Municipal Development District Board
Special Meeting held on May 11, 2017
b Consider approving the minutes of the Municipal Development District Board
Regular Meeting held on June 01, 2017
A motion was made by Director Terry Sam and seconded by Director Laura Alvarado approving
the May 11, 2017 MDD Board Special Meeting and the June 01 2017 MDD Board Regular
Meeting minutes The vote was as follows
Ayes Secretary Reggie Brewer, President Stephen H DonCarlos, Director Gary
Englert Director Robert C Hoskins, Director David McCartney, Vice
President Chris Presley Director Laura Alvarado, Director Terry Sam
Nays None
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Other Director Charles Johnson (Not Present for Vote), Director Mary
Hernandez (Absent), Director David P Jirrels (Absent)
Approved
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a Conduct a public hearing concerning the Baytown Municipal Development
District's Fiscal Year 2017 18 Proposed Budget
At 4:34 P M. President DonCarlos opened and conducted a public hearing concerning the
Baytown Municipal Development District's (MDD) Fiscal Year 2017 18 Proposed Budget
Finance Director, Wade Nickerson presented a summary of the Baytown MDD's Fiscal Year
2017 18 Proposed Budget and stated that the budget was unchanged as presented on July 06,
2017 He further stated that the revenues were budgeted at $6,756,488, the total expenditures at
$10 757 243 and the ending fund balance at $500,338
With there being no one registered to speak regarding agenda item 2.a.. President DonCarlos
closed the public hearing at 4:35 P M
a Consider a resolution adopting the Baytown Municipal Development District Fiscal
Year 2017 18 Budget
A motion was made by Secretary Reggie Brewer and seconded by Director Robert C Hoskins
approving Resolution No 309, regarding agenda item 3.a The vote was as follows
Ayes Secretary Reggie Brewer Director Charles Johnson, President Stephen H
DonCarlos Director Gary Englert Director Robert C Hoskins Director
David McCartney Vice -President Chris Presley Director Laura Alvarado
Director Terry Sam
Nays None
Other Director Mary Hernandez (Absent) Director David P Jirrels (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO 309
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE
ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2017, AND ENDING
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF
CONSENT
Director Johnson requested that consent agenda item 4.d be pulled for discussion
A motion was made by Director David McCartney and seconded by Director Robert C Hoskins
approving consent agenda items 4.a.. 4.b. 4.c. and 4.e through 4.h The vote was as follows
Ayes Secretary Reggie Brewer, Director Charles Johnson, President Stephen H
DonCarlos Director Gary Englert Director Robert C Hoskins, Director
David McCartney Vice -President Chris Presley Director Laura Alvarado
Director Terry Sam
Nays None
Other Director Mary Hernandez (Absent) Director David P Jirrels (Absent)
Approved
a Consider a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of Baytown
for improvements to the Baytown sports league facilities
RESOLUTION NO 310
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 OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BAYTOWN
SPORTS LEAGUE FACILITIES AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND AND N0/100 DOLLARS
($50,000.00), MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF
b Consider a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of Baytowv
for the operation of the Ice Rink at Town Square
RESOLUTION NO 311
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 OF THE OPERATION OF THE TOWN SQUARE
ICE RINK AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($50,000.00), MAKING OTHER
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PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO, AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF
c Consider a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of Baytown
for the purchase and installation of a public restroom at McElroy Park
RESOLUTION NO 312
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT
TO EXECUTE AN tNTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN FOR FUNDING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A
NEW RESTROOM AT MCELROY PARK AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE
THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($175,000.00), MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF
e Consider a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of
Baytown for improvements to the Evergreen Park Clubhouse
RESOLUTION NO 313
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 OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EVERGREEN
PARK CLUBHOUSE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO1100 DOLLARS
($300,000.00) MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF
f Consider a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of Baytown
for the widening of the Laredo Street section of the Goose Creek Trail
RESOLUTION NO 314
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 OF THE GOOSE CREEK TRAIL AT LAREDO
STREET WIDENING PROJECT, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($111,500.00), MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF
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g. Consider a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of
Baytown to construct the Champion Park Walking Trail formerly known as East Little
League Park
RESOLUTION NO 315
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 OF THE CHAMPION PARK WALKING TRAIL
PROJECT AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
ONE HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($135,000.00), MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO, AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF
h Consider a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of
Baytown for landscape improvements for medians in West Baytown
RESOLUTION NO 316
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 OF LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
MEDIANS IN WEST BAYTOWN AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($130,000.00), MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF
4.d Consider a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of
Baytown to install park lighting at Eddie Huron Park
Director Johnson stated that he's received many positive calls regarding lighting being installed
at this park
A motion was made by Director Charles Johnson and seconded by Director Robert C Hoskins
approving consent agenda item 4.d The vote was as follows
Ayes Secretary Reggie Brewer Director Charles Johnson President Stephen H
DonCarlos, Director Gary Englert Director Robert C Hoskins Director
David McCartney, Vice -President Chris Presley, Director Laura Alvarado
Director Terry Sam
Nays None
Other Director Mary Hernandez (Absent) Director David P Jimels (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO 317
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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 OF LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AT EDDIE
HURON PARK AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($50,000.00)
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF
REPORTS
a Receive the Baytown Municipal Development District's Quarterly Financial and
Investment Reports for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2017
Mr Nickerson presented the agenda item and stated that the revenues were just under the
expected budget, but would recover by the end of the year He stated that the investments were
eammg more than what was budgeted and that the sales tax revenue report showed a 4 16%
increase as compared to last year this time He noted that the March sale s that was received in
May- specifically the 36 77% was an adjustment With regards to the expenditures he stated that
the sewer projects were at 89% of budget because of the continued work on the I 10 Lift Station
but noted the they don t expect to go over budget He further stated that the 11 57/a for the
administrative costs was relatively low, but was replaced by the unforeseen/new initiative
funding which was not expected to be spent in its entirety Additionally, Mr Nickerson stated
that the investment earnings were $8,003.80 at a rate of 1 156% and noted that the rated average
maturity was extended from 36 days to 75 days
After Mr Nickerson completed the presentation of the reports, it was acknowledged that during
the presentation there were issues with the dais computer screens so Mayor DonCarlos
recommended moving forward with agenda item 5.b until the issue was resolved
After agenda item 5.b was complete, Mr Nickerson resumed his report and stated that the sales
tax revenues were expected to come m budgeted but was 4.16% weaker than the prior year He
noted that 36 77% of the sales tax revenues were a prior credit adjustment With regards to
expenditures he reiterated that the sewer projects came in at 89% which includes the capital
improvement projects and that the administrative costs were fewer than 12% for the
unforeseen/new initiatives funding Additionally, he stated that investment earnings were
$8,003.80 at a rate of 1 156%
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b Receive the Economic Development Foundation's third quarter report for FY 2016
2017
Mr B.J Simon presented that to the Board the Economic Development Foundation's third
quarter report for FY 2016 2017 He stated that they responded to 73 prospects in various fors
to include four (4) site visits of petrochemicals prospects He stated that they attended the ICSC
in Vegas which was very productive as they met with three (3) mall anchors regarding the
redevelopment project at the San Jacinto Mall He stated that the meetings laid grown work for
continued discussion to establish some consensus on the development plan He further stated
they had a number of referrals to the Lee College Small Business Development Center Mr
Simon noted that currently there's an effort to address identified gaps in telecommumcation
service in the Beach City area. With regards to public policy he stated that as there's been a long
standing effort to address the heavy haul in the west Chambers County area, since the Nichols
Bill has passed trying to rationalize how the corridors are relevant to that frame work He noted
that this specific bill allows for loads up to 100,000 pounds to run, but it doesn't mean that the
corridors established in the west Chambers County will be rendered route and there's still a
possibility to move from industrial park to industrial park or inter county to intra county
transportation He noted that they continue their efforts to support transportation efforts along
Cedar Bayou, to support environmental strategies, to support drainage pmlects, to collaborate
with workforce development partners to support early childhood education impact effort, to
continue to facilitate tax abatement and incentive programs to collaborate with public officials
and ED allies, to collaborate with regional allies to support foreign trade promote regional
tourism, and continue efforts to interact with the governor's office for economic development
Additionally Mr Simon noted that Chambers County is taking steps to formalize a foreign trade
zone policy
MANAGER'S REPORT
a Reminder that the next Baytown Municipal Development District meeting is
scheduled for Thursday August 10 2017 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 August 10, 2017, at 4:30 P M., in the
City Council Chamber 2401 Market Street Baytown Texas 77520
Assistant Secretary Brysch stated that right before this meeting there was an issue with
scheduling therefore the next meeting would have to be scheduled for another date, tentatively,
August 24 2017 President DonCarlos inquired for the reason for rescheduling the meeting,
and she noted that more time was needed to work on the accuracy of an agreement
Additionally, General Manager Davis noted that the Brunson Theater Project would be presented
to the MDD Board
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ADJOURN
A motion was made by Director Robert C Hoskins and seconded by Director Laura
Alvarado adjourning the August 03 2017 MDD Board Regular Meeting The vote was as
follows
Ayes Secretary Reggie Brewer Director Charles Johnson President Stephen H
DonCarlos Director Gary Englert Director Robert C Hoskins Director
David McCartney, Vice President Chris Presley Director Laura Alvarado
Director Terry Sam
Nays None
Other Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director David P Jirrels (Absent)
Approved
With there being no further business to discuss, President DonCarlos adjourned the August 03
2017, Municipal Development District (MDD) Board Regular Meeting at 4.52 P M
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