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2014-07-01 PEARLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PEARLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ("PEDC") BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS HELD TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014, 5:00 P.M., BOARD ROOM, PEDC OFFICE, 1200 PEARLAND PARKWAY, SUITE 200, PEARLAND, TEXAS. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m. BOARD MEMBERS Vice -Chair Rushi Patel Secretary Sheila Fischer Board Member Jim Burnett Board Member Brandon Dansby Board Member Gary Idoux Board Member Hugh Patton Due to a scheduled conflict, Vice -Chair Stevener was unable to attend the meeting. EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS City of Pearland Mayor Tom Reid City of Pearland Clay Pearson PEDC Matt Buchanan PEARLAND ECONCOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF MEMBERS Melissa Black Carlos Guzman Roxanne Luna -Larsen Luis Nunez CITY OF PEARLAND STAFF MEMBERS Claire Bogard Nghiem Doan Bobby Pennington Minutes of a Regular Meeting July 1, 2014 Page 2 ii. Approval of Minutes: Board Member Idoux made the motion, seconded by Board Member Dansby to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 22, 2014. Motion Passed: 6 — 0 III_ Public Comments: Chairman Patel introduced new board member Dr. Hugh Patton. Mr. Jerry Koza of 2823 Knob Hill spoke regarding the future potential of Highway 35 and believes that the above ground power lines on Highway 35 are the biggest problem. Mr. Koza also stated that an additional problem is the utilities on either side of Highway 35. Property owners on the east side of Highway 35 have to cross the road to bring service to their property and property owners on the west side of Highway 35 have to also cross the road to have sewer lines installed on their property. Mr. Koza suggested that the City provide services on both sides of Highway 35. IV. Financial Report A. Monthly Financial Report — April 2014: Budget Officer, Bobby Pennington gave an overview of the April 2014 report. V. New Business A. Program of Work 2014 - 2015: President Buchanan presented the proposed program of work for 2014 -2015 and an update of the current status of the Program of Work 2013-2014. Board Member Dansby made a motion seconded by Board Member Burnett to approve the 2014 — 2015 Program of Work. Motion passed: 6-0 B. Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget: The Public Hearing was opened at 5:31 p.m. to discuss the proposed expenditures and projects for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget. There were no public comments. The Public Hearing was closed at 5:31 p.m. C. Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget: President Buchanan presented the amended FY 2013-2014 Budget and the FY 2014-2015 Budget. Board Member Burnett made the motion, seconded by Board Member Dansby to amend the FY2013-2014 budget and adopt the FY2014-2015 Budget. Motion passed: 6 — 0. D. Resolution Supporting Direct Connect Lanes at 5H288 and Beltway 8: The Board was presented a resolution for their consideration expressing support for TXDOT to include the construction of direct connect lanes at Beltway 8 and SH 288 and support the overall project. Board Member Idoux made a motion seconded by Board Member Burnett to pass a resolution supporting the direct connect lanes at SH288 and Beltway 8. Motion passed: 6 — 0 E. Cullen Boulevard Landscaping Project —Architectural Design Services: President Buchanan proposed that the PEDC Board consider approving a Professional Services Contract with Clark Condon. Board Member Dansby made the motion seconded by Board Member Idoux to enter into a Professional Services Contract with Clark Condon in the amount of $37,500 for the design of an entry feature and conceptual landscaping plan for Cullen Boulevard. Motion passed: 6 - 0 Minutes of a Regular Meeting July 1, 2014 Page 3 F. Kirby Drive Utility Extension Project — Engineering Services: President Buchanan proposed that the PEDC board consider approving a contract for professional services with UA Engineering, Inc. Board Member Idoux made a motion seconded by Secretary Fischer to enter to enter into a contract for professional services with UA Engineering for an amount not to exceed $85,000 for the design and engineering of an underground duct bank facility to serve Kirby Drive from Fruge Road to the Amerlux property. Motion passed: 6-0 G. Monthly Activity Report: President Buchanan summarized ongoing activity. Report submitted to file. vi. Other Business The meeting was adjourned at 6:06 p.m. and reconvened at 6:22 p.m. and immediately adjourned to enter into Executive Session. 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 — Prospect #1401 3. Section 551.087 — Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations — Prospect #1403 4. Section 551.087 — Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations — Prospect #1404 5. Section 551.074 — Personnel Matters — Discussion with the City Manager regarding the PEDC President's evaluation, responsibilities, and compensation. The Board reconvened into Open Session at 7:26 p.m. New Business Continued: H. Economic Development Negotiations — Business Attraction/Retention Projects: No action was taken I. Economic Development Negotiations — Prospect #1401: No action was taken. J. Economic Development Negotiations — Prospect #1403: Board member Idoux made a motion Seconded by Board Member Dansby to approve that President Buchanan enter into a loan agreement with Prospect #1403 for an amount not to exceed $75,000. Motion approved: 6 - 0 Minutes of a Regular Meeting July 1, 2014 Page 4 K. Economic Development Negotiations — Prospect #1404: No action was taken. L. Personnel Matters — PEDC President's annual evaluation, responsibilities, and compensation: No action was taken. VIL Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this cJI A.D., 2014. ATTEST: 2 (',�, --'.k0c.. Sheila Fischer, Secretary day of