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2019 07 11 MDD Minutes, SpecialMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT July 11, 2019 The Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) met in a Special Meeting on Thursday, July 11, 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: Chris Presley Vice President Laura Alvarado Secretary Heather Betancourth Director Robert C. Hoskins Director David Himsel Director David Jirrels Director Gary Englert Director Rick Davis General Manager Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. General Counsel Alisha Segovia Deputy Assistant Secretary Vice President Chris Presley convened the July 11, 2019, MDD Board Special Meeting with a quorum present at 4:31 P.M., all members were present with the exception of President Brandon Capetillo and Directors Mary Hernandez, Charles Johnson, and Suhey Rios -Alvarez who were absent. 1. MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the Municipal Development District Special Meeting held on May 23, 2019. A motion was made by Secretary Laura Alvarado, and seconded by Director David P. Jirrels to approve the Municipal Development District Special Meeting minutes for May 23, 2019. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice -President Chris Presley, Secretary Laura Alvarado, Director Heather Betancourth, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director David Himsel, Director David P. Jirrels, Director Gary Englert Nays: None Other: President Brandon Capetillo (Absent), Director Suhey Rios -Alvarez (Absent), Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director Charles Johnson (Absent) Approved MDD Board Special Meeting Minutes July 11, 2019 Page 2 of 4 2. MDD FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 PROPOSED BUDGET a. Discuss the Baytown Municipal Development District's Fiscal Year 2019-20 Proposed Budget and budget process. General Manager Rick Davis presented the Board with a summary of the proposed budget and noted that the objective of the budget is to continue to invest in those projects that enhance the economic development component and expand programs that elevate the quality of life for our community. With that said, he noted the following items: • Reduction in the amount of sales tax revenue projected for next year as the Hurricane Harvey phenomenon is over; staff anticipated this would happen and adjusted revenue and expenditure projections and have projected a 20-o increase in revenue for next year; • Sales tax revenue is projected and budgeted at 6.8 million; • Expenditures are for ongoing economic development items and improvements to infrastructure; • Major Capital Outlay items are (i) $1.2 million for the Citizens Bank Project, (ii) $270,000 for the design of the 100 Block of Texas, which are pay as you go projects; and • Half of the budget goes to existing debt service to cover long term projects such as the liotel;�Convention Center and Aquatics Program. Mr. Davis noted that if the Board agrees with the budget, the next meeting will take place on August 1, 2019, which will include a public hearing and action item to approve the proposed budget. Parks and Recreation Director Scott Johnson, in response to a question from Director Heather Betancourth, noted that the next phase of the Goose Creek Trail is to take the trail to the north side of the city, behind Home Depot all the way to Santavy Road. However, the design of this phase was not funded in this budget and due to the construction of the CenterPoint substation; staff would not be able to get a permit at this time. Mr. Johnson also noted in response to Director Betancourth's question regarding the allocation of small funds to the Russell Park Development that can be carried over from year to year to help fund the expensive Phase 1, that this is more of a financial question, but the first phase is a $1.5 million for grading and drainage. Director Betancourth asked that monies be allocated in the budget for Russell Park to be carried over if they are not used in the upcoming year. Vice President Presley noted that the proposed budget only has $150,000 in unforeseen initiatives, so there would need to be a discussion and a decision would need to be made on how to fund Russell Park. Mr. Davis stated that staff can go back and look for options to fund Director Betancourth's request. Finance Director Wade Nickerson, stated in response to a question from Director David Himsel about the monies needed to fix the Roseland Park Pavilion, that the monies for this project are funded in the City's Municipal Budget and not in the MDD Budget. He noted that the City's budget will be presented to the City Council at their second meeting in July. MDD Board Special Meeting Minutes July 11, 2019 Page 3 of 4 b. Consider a resolution setting a public hearing regarding the Baytown Municipal Development District Fiscal Year 2019-20 Proposed Budget. Finance Director Wade Nickerson presented the item and stated that the proposed resolution sets a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2019-20 proposed budget for August 1, 2019, during the regularly scheduled Baytown Municipal Development District meeting, commencing at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Baytown City Hall. Notice of the public hearing will be published in The Baytown Sun no later than 10 days prior to the hearing date. A motion was made by Director Heather Betancourth, and seconded by Director Robert C. Hoskins to approve Resolution No. 377 related to Item 2.b. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice -President Chris Presley, Secretary Laura Alvarado, Director Heather Betancourth, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director David Himsel, Director David P. Jirrels, Director Gary Englert Nays: None Other: President Brandon Capetillo (Absent), Director Suhey Rios -Alvarez (Absent), Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director Charles Johnson (Absent) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 377 A RESOLUTION OF T13E BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2019, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2020; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 3. DISCUSSIONS a. Receive and discuss a presentation regarding the plans for the Citizens Bank Building Project. Representatives from EA Architects gave a presentation regarding redevelopment of the Citizens Bank Building. It was noted that the building is not in good condition with the exception of portions of the facade. The proposed design creates a large open space with bathrooms that will allow flexibility for uses and some space for additional parking that is needed for both the bank and the Brunson Theater. The Council directed staff to try and salvage as much of the building as possible and protect the structure as much as possible so it does not continue to deteriorate while the construction is completed. MDD Board Special Meeting Minutes July 11, 2019 Page 4 of 4 4. REPORTS a. Receive the Economic Development Foundation's Second Quarter Report. BJ Simon, Associate Executive Director of the Baytown West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation (EDF) presented the Municipal Development District Board an overview of the EDF's second quarter report for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. 5. MANAGER'S REPORT a. The next Baytown Municipal Development District meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 1, 2019, at 4:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas, 77520. General Manager Rick Davis had nothing further to add to the report. 6. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, Vice President Presley adjourned the July 11, 2019, MDD Board Special Meeting at 5:15 P.M.