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2020-04-23 PEARLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR VIDEO CONFERENCE MEETING OF THE PEARLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ("PEDC") BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2020 5:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m. BOARD MEMBERS Chair Hugh Patton Vice -Chair Mona Chavarria Secretary Reid Wendell Board Member Brandon Dansby Board Member Antonio Johnson EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PEDC Matt Buchanan City of Pearland Clay Pearson Mayor Tom Reid Chamber Carol Artz-Bucek PEARLAND ECONCOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF MEMBERS Melissa Black Jessica Byerly Roxanne Luna -Larsen Brian Malone Valerie Marvin CITY OF PEARLAND Darrin Coker Trent Epperson Joshua Lee John McDonald Minutes of a Regular Meeting April 23, 2020 Page 2 II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Member Dansby made a motion, seconded by Secretary Wendell, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the February 26, 2020. Motion Passed: 4-0 III. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. IV. FINANCIAL REPORT A. Monthly Financial Report —February and March 2020 Financial Reports President Buchanan presented the February and March 2020 Financial Report. Board Member Dansby made a motion, seconded by Board Member Johnson, to approve the February and March 2020 Financial Report. Motion Passed: 4-0 V. NEW BUSINESS A. Excuse the absence of Board Member Lyle and Board Member Thumann from the regular meeting on February 26, 2020 Board Member Dansby made a motion, seconded by Secretary Wendell, to excuse the absence of Board Members Lyle and Thumann. Motion Passed: 4-0 Vice Chair Chavarria entered the meeting B. Broadway Corridor Development Plan The completed Broadway Corridor Development Plan examined the Broadway from SH 288 to SH 35 with the intent to provide focus and feedback in advance of TxDOT finalizing its schematic design for widening the corridor. The focus of the plan is to minimize the impact of Broadway's reconstruction and widening on the community and business owners. The plan provides a structured opportunity to advise TxDOT of improvements that could most benefit Pearland in terms of mobility, infrastructure and economic development. The plan was developed with extensive community feedback and was presented to the Board for its approval. Secretary Wendell made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Chavarria to approve the Broadway Corridor Plan as presented. Motion Passed: 5-0 C. Implementation of SH 35 Corridor Redevelopment Strategy: Phase II Construction Bid Approval for Rice Drier Road Reconstruction. The engineering design for Rice Drier Road is complete and the bid for construction is being presented for the Board's consideration. The plan and bid calls for the reconstruction of Rice Drier and associated work, such as sidewalks, curbs and curb inlets. The low, responsive and responsible bidder is Mar -Con Services, LLC. The construction budget for the five -month project is $1,091,895, which Includes the construction contract, 10% contingency, and materials testing. Minutes of a Regular Meeting April 23, 2020 Page 3 Vice Chair Chavarria made a motion, seconded by Board Member Johnson to approve the construction bid for the reconstruction of Rice Drier Road in amount of $967,777.80 and approve an additional $93,000 for contingency. Motion Passed: 5-0 D. Monthly Activity Report — President Buchanan summarized ongoing activity. No action taken. The meeting went into recess at 6:03 p.m. The meeting reconvened and went into Executive Session at 6:08 p.m. VI. OTHER BUSINESS Executive Session Under Texas Government Code 1. Section 551 087 — DELIBERATIONS REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS Update on Business Attraction/Retention Projects 2 SECTION 551 087 — DELIBERATIONS REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS Project #2020 3. SECTION 551.072 — DELIBERATIONS REGARDING THE LEASE, PURCHASE, OR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY — Professional Services Agreement for Real Estate Advisory Services 4. SECTION 551 072 — DELIBERATIONS REGARDING THE LEASE, PURCHASE, OR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY — Property Acquisition 5. SECTION 551 087 — DELIBERATIONS REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS — Project #1407 6. SECTION 551.087 — DELIBERATIONS REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS — Project #1903 The Board reconvened into Open Session at 7:24 p.m. VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED: E CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION• Economic Development Negotiations — Project #2020 Vice Chair Chavarria made a motion, seconded by Board Member Dansby, to approve the President to negotiate and enter into a loan agreement with Prospect #2020 and related entities for an amount not to exceed $70,000. Motion Passed: 5-0 F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Deliberations Regarding the Lease, Purchase, or Sale of Real Property - Professional Services Agreement for Real Estate Advisory Services Board Member Johnson made a motion, seconded by Board Member Wendell to approve the President to enter into an agreement with the Stan Johnson Company for Real Estate Services related to Cardiovascular Services Incorporated, located at 14740 Kirby Drive. Minutes of a Regular Meeting April 23, 2020 Page 4 Motion Passed: 5-0 G. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Deliberations Regarding the Lease, Purchase, or Sale of Real Property — Property Acquisition Secretary Wendell made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Chavarria, to approve the purchase price of land acquisition in an amount of $150,411 plus closing costs. Motion Passed: 5-0 H. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Project #1407 Board Member Johnson made a motion, seconded by Board Member Dansby, to approve the Chairman to enter into an amended reimbursement agreement with the City of Pearland for Prospect #1407 to allow for lien funds to be used by the prospect to acquire an additional property and for demolition and clean up in an amount not to exceed $400,000. Motion Passed: 5-0 VIII. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:27p.m. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this A.D., 202ii. ATTEST: Secretary C) okt am° of) Chair day of