2018 06 07 MDD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
June 7, 2018
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) met in a
Regular Nleeting on Thursday, June 7. 2018. at 4.31 P.M, in the Council Chamber of the
Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance:
Stephen DonCarlos
President
Mary Hernandez
Director
Charles Johnson
Director
Robert Hoskins
Director
David Himsel
Director
Dave P. Jirrels
Director
Gary Englert
Director
Rick Davis General Manager
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. General Counsel
Leticia Brysch Assistant Secretary
President Stephen DonCarlos convened the June 7, 2018, MDD Board Regular Meeting with a
quorum present at 4:31 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Vice President
Chris Presley, Secretary Laura Alvarado and Director Heather Betancourth who were all absent.
1. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution reprogramming funds in the Baytown Municipal Development
District FY 2017-2018 budget to provide additional funding for the design of the Baytown
Gateway III Project.
b. Consider a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Baytown
for the design of the Baytown Gateway III Project.
Parks and Recreation Superintendent Dustin Schubert presented agenda items La. and l.b.
together and stated that these proposed resolutions reallocate $70,000.00 in the Baytown
Municipal Development District FY 2017-2018 budget from contingencies and authorizes an
Interlocal Agreement with the City of Baytown for the design work for the Baytown Gateway III
Project.
Superintendent Schubert stated that these resolutions reallocate funds to provide funding for the
design work for the Baytown Gateway III Project, which would be located near the I-10 and
Highway 146 intersection and will be constructed by the Texas Department of Transportation
(TXDOT). Superintendent Schubert further stated that this project would not be funded through
the Blue Stars Initiative, as the previous monuments were funded, but instead it will be funded
through grant funds from Keep Baytown Beautiful. He further stated that the TXDOT wants to
hold the project until September 2019; therefore, he requests that this item be passed in order to
get the project moving faster. General Manager Rick Davis reiterated that staff would like to get
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this project moving forward and made note that the metal sign on Highway 146 is where the City
proposes to construct the gateway so as to draw attention to that side of town.
Director David Himsel questioned who is heading up the design of the sign and who is going to
be involved in the process. Superintendent Schubert answered that Knudson LP would be the
consultant to design the gateway and he further noted that they were the contractor who did the
design work for the two previous gateways projects, which are located at I-10 and Spur 330 and
at the foot of the Fred Hartman Bridge.
Keep Baytown Beautiful (KBB) Representatives Scott Sheley approached the Board and thanked
the Board and Staff for their support and efforts towards their Organization and he further
commended the Secretary and volunteers that serve the KBB Organization. Director Himsel
commended community involvement in the project and General Manager Davis stated that time
is of the essence is essential with this project.
Director Gary Englert questioned the three options for the Gateway III location and
Superintendent Schubert answered that option number two is their preferred choice but that the
other options are provided in case the location is not sufficient for the design of the gateway.
President Stephen Don Carlos entertained a motion to consider items La. and l.b.together and a
motion was made by Director Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Director Charles
Johnson approving Resolution No. 332 regarding agenda item La. and Resolution No. 333
regarding agenda item Lb. The vote was as follows.
Ayes: President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Mary Hernandez, Director Charles
Johnson, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director David Himsel, Director David P.
Jirrels, Director Gary Englert
Nays: None
Other: Vice President Chris Presley (Absent), Secretary Laura Alvarado (Absent) and
Director Heather Betancourth (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 332
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT MAKING A CHANGE IN
THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT'S FISCAL YEAR
2017-2018 BUDGET IN ORDER TO REPROGRAM FUNDS TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE DESIGN OF THE BAYTOWN GATEWAY
III PROJECT; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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RESOLUTION NO. 333
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 DESIGN OF THE BAYTOWN GATEWAY
III PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
SEVENTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($70,000.00); MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
President DonCarlos stated that agenda items l.c. and l.d. would be considered together.
C. Consider a resolution reprogramming funds in the Baytown Municipal
Development District FY 2017-2018 budget to provide additional funding for the
Evergreen Park Clubhouse.
d. Consider a resolution authorizing the Second Amendment to the Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Baytown for Funding of Improvements to the Evergreen Park
Clubhouse.
Parks and Recreation Superintendent Dustin Schubert presented agenda items l.c. and l.d.
reallocates $110,000.00 in the Baytown Municipal Development District FY 2017-2018 budget
to fund the following projects to the Evergreen Clubhouse:
• parking lot lighting;
• sidewalks leading to the Clubhouse to bring the building into ADA compliance;
• replacement of metal siding on the old cart barn which is currently being used as storage
for the ice rink and Christmas decorations; and
• contingencies for the construction project if needed.
President DonCarlos questioned why has lighting has not been considered previously and
Superintendent Schubert responded that it was planned to be presented with next year's budget
but the provider of the poles has a three to four month backlog of orders and this would delay
their projected completion date if they are not ordered now.
A motion was made by Director Charles Johnson and seconded by Director Mary
Hernandez approving Resolution No. 334 regarding agenda item l.c. and Resolution No. 335
regarding agenda item l.d. The vote was as follows.
Ayes: President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Mary Hernandez, Director Charles
Johnson, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director David Himsel, Director David P.
Jirrels, Director Gary Englert
Nays: None
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Other: Vice President Chris Presley (Absent), Secretary Laura Alvarado (Absent) and
Director Heather Betancourth (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 334
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT MAKING A CHANGE
IN THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT'S FISCAL
YEAR 2017-2018 BUDGET IN ORDER TO REPROGRAM FUNDS TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE EVERGREEN PARK CLUBHOUSE, MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
RESOLUTION NO. 335
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE
PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR
FUNDING OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EVERGREEN PARK CLUBHOUSE;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($110,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
A motion was made by Director Charles Johnson and seconded by Director Mary Hernandez
approving Resolution No. 334 regarding agenda item l.c. and Resolution No. 335 regarding
agenda item Ld. The vote was as follows.
Ayes: President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Mary Hernandez, Director Charles
Johnson, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director David Himsel, Director David P.
Jirrels, Director Gary Englert
Nays: None
Other: Vice President Chris Presley (Absent), Secretary Laura Alvarado (Absent) and
Director Heather Betancourth (Absent)
Approved
2. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next Baytown Municipal Development District meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, July 5, 2018, at 4:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401
Market Street, Baytown, Texas, 77520.
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General Manager Rick Davis stated that the next MDD Board meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, July 5, 2018, at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall and he stated
that the design build agenda item for the Hotel Conference Center is slated to be on the June 28`f'
City Council agenda. President DonCarlos also stated that ICSC was successful and he is very is
optimistic about future retail recruitment in Baytown.
3. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Director Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Director Charles Johnson
adjourning the June 7, 2018 MDD Board Meeting. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Mary Hernandez, Director Charles
Johnson, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director David Himsel, Director David P.
Jirrels, Director Gary Englert
Nays: None
Other: Vice President Chris Presley (Absent), Secretary Laura Alvarado (Absent) and
Director Heather Betancourth (Absent)
Approved
With there being no further business to discuss, President DonCarlos adjourned the June, 7,
2018, MDD Board Regular Meeting at 4:44 P.M.
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Leticia Brysch, Assistant retary
City of Baytown