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
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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.
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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.
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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.