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2019 04 04 MDD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT April 4, 2019 The Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at 4:31 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance: Bandon Capetillo President Chris Presley Vice President Laura Alvarado Secretary Suhey Rios -Alvarez Director Charles Johnson Director Heather Betancourth Director Robert C. Hoskins Director David P. Jirrels Director Gary Englert Director Rick Davis General Manager Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. General Counsel Alisha Segovia Deputy Assistant Secretary President Brandon Capetillo convened the April 4, 2019, MDD Board Regular Meeting with a quorum present at 4:31 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Directors Mary Hernandez and David Himsel who were absent and Directors Suhey Rios -Alvarez and Gary Englert who arrived at 4:36 P.M. 1. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS a. Consider a resolution approving the Baytown Municipal Development District's Investment Policy and Strategy Statement in accordance with the Public Fund's Investment Act. Finance Director Wade Nickerson presented agenda item l.a. and stated that Resolution No. 372 approves the Baytown Municipal Development District's Investment Policy and Strategy Statement in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act, Section 2256.005 (e). Mr. Nickerson further stated that this is an annual item that is presented to the Board and that the only change is to amend the authorized broker/dealers. A motion was made by Director Robert C. Hoskins, and seconded by Director Heather Betancourth approving Resolution No. 372, regarding agenda item La. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Brandon Capetillo, Vice -President Chris Presley, Secretary Laura Alvarado, Director Charles Johnson, Director Heather Betancourth, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director David P. Jirrels MDD Board Regular Meeting Minutes April 4, 2019 Page 2 of 4 Nays: None Other: Director Suhey Rios -Alvarez (Not Present for Vote), Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director David Himsel (Absent), Director Gary Englert (Not Present for Vote) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 372 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT'S INVESTMENT POLICY AND STRATEGY STATEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC FUNDS INVESTMENT ACT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 2. DISCUSSIONS a. Discuss options regarding the placement of a park at Ginger Creek. Parks and Recreation Director Scott Johnson presented agenda item 2.a. and stated that this item allows the Directors to discuss options regarding the placement of a park at Ginger Creek Subdivision and stated that there are three lots that are available in the corner of the subdivision. He further stated that the City of Baytown owns one of these three lots, which is being used as a laydown yard for a lift station project that is currently under construction in the area. Mr. Johnson noted that the park would be small in scale due to the size limitations of the land availability and that a fence would need to be installed for privacy from the neighboring homes, as well as a large ditch that is located to the back of the properties. Other items of consideration for the park would be a small playground, a few pick nick tables/shelters, benches, drinking faucet, a half basketball court, and concrete trails throughout the park. Mr. Johnson also stated that lighting would not be installed at the park due to the close proximity to the neighboring homes. General Manager Rick Davis noted that the Ginger Creek Subdivision is fairly cut off from the remainder of the parks and that this item would provide them a safe alternative for the neighboring children instead of traveling down Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road to Eddie Huron Park on Bush Road. Mr. Davis reiterated that this project would be equated to a pocket park which would be designed to provide a park for the neighborhood, with no parking, no lighting, and bathrooms. Given the scope of the project it would need to be funded by an MDD initiative in the upcoming fiscal year budget at an estimated cost of $150,000, which does not include the acquisition of the land. Director Heather Betancourth questioned if the acquisition of the land would also be funded out of MDD and General Manager Davis confined that it would be an MDD initiative and that project would be contingent upon the acquisition of the needed land. MDD Board Regular Meeting Minutes April 4, 2019 Page 3 of 4 Director Chris Presley questioned if the two properties in question are owned by the same owner and the feasibility of the park being built on two lots, instead of three. Legal Counsel Ignacio Ramirez Sr. responded that the two lots are owned by different owners and Parks and Recreation Director Johnson responded that he would have to do some more research on the size of the property but from initial view it appears that it would be a challenge to produce a useful park with only two lots. Director Charles Johnson voiced his support of this project and stated that he has spoken to a few residents of the neighborhood and they expressed their desire for the park. President Brandon Capetillo questioned the agenda item and asked if this item for discussion or action on the project and Mr. Johnson replied that the item is only for discussion. Director Betancourth questioned if the project could be done in phases and General Manager Davis responded that there might be a potential to start the project after October of this year. President Capetillo asked if the property could be purchased this fiscal year and General Manager Davis stated that it could not be done this fiscal year due to prior commitments. Director Robert C. Hoskins questioned if some form of promissory note or agreement could be done to hold the sale of the property until the next fiscal year and Mr. Ramirez responded that he spoke to the property owner of one of the lots (Lot 57, Block 1) and they stated that they would sell the property for the value that is listed on the tax rolls, which is currently listed as $32,000. President Capetillo stated that long term he would like to see Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road connected to the park and Mr. Johnson responded that it could potentially be connected to Baker Road if Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road is ever widened and/or expanded. President Capetillo directed staff to contact the residence of the neighborhood to see if they are in favor of the park and asked that staff provide the Board a general layout of a park with three lots and bring it before the Board for their review and/or comments. Mr. Johnson stated that he would get something together for the Board to review but that it would not occur until after April. 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect and to seek the advice of the City's attorneys on legal matters related thereto. At 4:47 P.M. President Brandon Capetillo recessed into and conducted an executive session pursuant to 551.071 and 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect and to seek the advice of the District's attorney on legal matters related thereto. MDD Board Regular Meeting Minutes April 4, 2019 Page 4 of 4 At 5:17 P.M. President Capetillo reconvened the Open Meeting of the MDD Board Regular Meeting and announced that in accordance with Section 551.102 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, no action was taken in the Executive Session. 4. MANAGER'S REPORT a. The next Baytown Municipal Development District meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2019, at 4:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas, 77520. General Manager Rick David stated that the next Baytown Municipal Development District meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2019, at 4:30 p.m., unless a Special Meeting is needed before such date. 5. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, President Capetillo adjourned the April 4, 2019, MDD Board Regular Meeting at 5:18 P.M. Le icia Brysch, Assistant Secretary City of Baytown