2019 10 03 MDD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
October 3, 2019
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) met in a
Regular Meeting on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at 4:39 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the
Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance:
Brandon Capetillo
Chris Presley
Suhey Rios -Alvarez
Heather Betancourth
Robert C. Hoskins
David Himsel
David P. Jirrels
Gary Englert
Rick Davis
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr
Leticia Brysch
President
Vice President
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
General Manager
General Counsel
Assistant Secretary
President Brandon Capetillo convened the October 3, 2019, MDD Regular Meeting with a
quorum present at 4:39 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Secretary Laura
Alvarado, and Directors Mary Hernandez and Charles Johnson who were absent.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Municipal Development District Regular
Meeting held on August 1, 2019.
A motion was made by Director Robert C. Hoskins, and seconded by Director David Himsel to
approve the minutes of the Municipal Development District Regular Meeting held on August 1,
2019. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brandon Capetillo, Vice -President Chris Presley, Director Suhey Rios -
Alvarez, Director Heather Betancourth, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director
David Himsel, Director David P. Jirrels, Director Gary Englert
Nays: None
Other: Secretary Laura Alvarado (Absent), Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director
Charles Johnson (Absent)
Approved
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2. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution authorizing the Economic Development Basic Services
Contract with Baytown/West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation.
A motion was made by Director Robert C. Hoskins, and seconded by Director David Himsel to
approve Resolution No. 383 related to Item 2.a. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brandon Capetillo, Vice President Chris Presley, Director Suhey Rios -
Alvarez, Director Heather Betancourth, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director
David Himsel, Director David P. Jirrels, Director Gary Englert
Nays: None
Other: Secretary Laura Alvarado (Absent), Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director
Charles Johnson (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 383
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
TIIE 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.
b. Consider a resolution authorizing the Economic Development Special Services
Contract with Baytown/West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation.
A motion was made by Director Robert C. Hoskins, and seconded by Director David Himsel to
approve Resolution No. 384 related to Item 2.b. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brandon Capetillo, Vice President Chris Presley, Director Suhey Rios -
Alvarez, Director [leather Betancourth, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director
David Himsel, Director David P. Jirrels, Director Gary Englert
Nays: None
Other: Secretary Laura Alvarado (Absent), Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director
Charles Johnson (Absent)
Approved
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RESOLUTION NO. 384
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 TIiEREOF.
C. Consider a resolution authorizing the General Manager to negotiate and enter into
an interlocal agreement with the City of Baytown and the Baytown Public Facilities
Corporation in connection with the construction, development, and financing of the
proposed Baytown Hotel and Convention Center Project.
A motion was made by Director Robert C. Hoskins, and seconded by Vice President Chris
Presley to approve Resolution No. 385 related to Item 2.c. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brandon Capetillo, Vice President Chris Presley, Director Suhey Rios -
Alvarez, Director Heather Betancourth, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director
David Himsel, Director David P. Jirrels, Director Gary Englert
Nays: None
Other: Secretary Laura Alvarado (Absent), Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director
Charles Johnson (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 385
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT
TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND TIIE BAYTOWN HOSPITALITY PUBLIC
FACILITIES CORPORATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE
CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPMENT, AND FINANCING OF THE
PROPOSED BAYTOWN HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER PROJECT;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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3. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. Consider the election of officers for President, Vice President, and Secretary; and
the appointment of an Assistant Secretary.
Assistant Secretary Leticia Brysch presented the item and noted that this item allows the Board
to elect its officers for President, Vice President, and Secretary; and to appoint its Assistant
Secretary. She noted that the current slate of officers of the MDD Board are Brandon Capetillo,
President; Chris Presley, Vice President; Laura Alvarado, Secretary; and the City Clerk as
Assistant Secretary. The newly elected officials, and appointee, will serve a one year term which
will begin immediately and end on August 31, 2020.
A motion was made by Director Robert C. Hoskins, and seconded by Vice President Chris
Presley to keep the same slate of officers as last year and appoint the City Clerk as the Assistant
Secretary. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brandon Capetillo, Vice President Chris Presley, Director Suhey Rios -
Alvarez, Director Heather Betancourth, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director
David Himsel, Director David P. Jirrels, Director Gary Englert
Nays: None
Other: Secretary Laura Alvarado (Absent), Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director
Charles Johnson (Absent)
Approved
4. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next Baytown Municipal Development District meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, November 7, 2019, at 4:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall,
2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas, 77520.
General Manager Rick Davis noted that the next MDD Board meeting is a special meeting that is
scheduled for October 17, 2019, at 4:30 P.M.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the
Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase of real property for a development
project.
b. 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 District's attorneys on legal
matters related thereto.
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At 4:45 P.M., President Brandon Capetillo recessed into an executive session pursuant to Texas
Government Code, Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase of real property for a development
project and Sections 551.071 and 551.087 to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive
to a business prospect and to seek the advice of the District's attorneys on legal matters related
thereto.
At 6:06 P.M., President Brandon Capetillo reconvened the meeting and noted that in accordance
with the Texas Open Meetings Act, no action was taken in executive session.
6. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, President Brandon Capetillo adjourned the
October 3, 2019, MDD Board Regular Meeting at 6:06 P.M.
City of Baytown