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1995-06-20 PEARLAND ECONCOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A PUBIC HEARING OF THE PEARLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD, OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1995 AT 7:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.. with the following present: President Dennis Frauenberger Vice President Tricia Holland Secretary Susan Lenamon Board Member Bob Lewis Board Member Stella Roberts Board Member Charles Sones Assistant City Richard Burdine Manager City Attorney Amy Motes McCullough Assistant Director Wendy Standorf Administrative Svcs. Tritech Regional John Knox Council Bartlett Plaza Subdivision. A. Call To Order B. Purpose Of The Hearing A proposed project of the PEDC to promote or develop new or expanded tourist business enterprises by providing economic development incentives to attract a motel to the Bartlett Plaza Subdivision (located in the 1800 block of North Main Street adjacent to the KMart Super Center). C. Presentation And Persons Wishing To Speak For The Proposed Project 1. Mr. Manhar Das, owner and president of the Pearland Lodging Group addressed the PEDC 1 Board, informing them of his plans for a Best Western Motel located in the 1800 block of North Main Street. Pearland Lodging Group is proposing a 45 room hotel with a gross income of approximately $600,000 for the first year. They are planning to have 10 full time and five part-time positions. Their estimate of property tax to be paid is $28,000-$30,000 per year. They are looking for a hotel/motel tax break of some sort for the first couple of years, for example, charging 5% hotel/motel tax instead of the 6% or 7% charged by Alvin and Houston, respectively. 2. Mr. Tom Everett, Chairman of the Pearland/Hobby Chamber of Commerce, residing at 8713 Wayfarer, Houston, stated they were in support of a hotel in Pearland and feels that it would help the Pearland economy. D. Persons Wishing To Speak Against The Proposed Project None E. Question And Answer Period Board Member Stella Roberts wanted to know if we could make an adjustment on the tax rate. Assistant City Manager Richard Burdine stated that the tax Mr. Das was referring to was the hotel/motel tax. Mr. Das stated the hotel/motel tax in Alvin is 7%. Mr. Burdine stated that 7% is the maximum hotel/motel tax that can be charged. The City Council will have to adopt an ordinance for the hotel/motel tax which is intended to promote tourism by putting "heads in beds". F. Closed Public Hearing Pearland Industrial Park Subdivision. A. Call To Order B. Purpose Of The Hearing A proposed project of the PEDC to promote or develop industrial facilities by purchasing land in the Pearland Industrial Park Subdivision (located on Veterans Drive South of the Public Safety Building, 2307 Veterans Drive) and extending utilities to develop industrial parks sites thereon. 2 C. Presentation And Persons Wishing To Speak For The Proposed Project Assistant City Manager Richard Burdine informed the Board that the C -Band radio study had not been done yet, therefore, IWL is not ready to commit at this time. Mr. Burdine stated that this public hearing is not dependant upon having a tenant. 1. Mr. Tom Everett, Chairman of the Pearland/Hobby Chamber of Commerce, residing at 8713 Wayfarer, Houston, stated that other cities have planned and been successful with industrial parks. We need be prepared and look into the future and take every opportunity to grasp for the future. 2. Mr. John Knox, Executive Director of Tritech Regional Council stated that it could be advantageous to go ahead with the project. Perhaps making a proposed plot plan and building a partial street would be a great beginning if we have the opportunity to buy the land at a reasonable price. D. Persons Wishing To Speak Against The Proposed Project None E. Question And Answer Period Vice President Tricia Holland asked Mr. John Knox if, as the former mayor for the City of Missouri City, if Missouri City had done anything similar to this. Mr. Knox replied that it had been talked about several times, however, they did not have the resources to do this type of project. They did not have the opportunity to levy an economic development tax because they were a part of Metro and they were "maxed out" on sales tax. Mr. Tom Everett asked if the price of the property could be disclosed. Mr. Burdine stated the land is very reasonable. The property has been subdivided. Board Member Stella Roberts wanted to know if there was rail access to the property. Mr. Burdine stated there is rail behind it, however, there are not existing spurs. Water and sewer are also available. F. Closed Public Hearing Staff Report. Mr. Burdine polled the Board regarding the next regular meeting date of July 6, 1995. 3 It was the consensus of the Board to meet on its regular meeting date of July 6, 1995. Mr. Burdine gave the Board a copy of the job description for the Executive Director and a copy of the employment announcement for the Special Events Coordinator. The ad for the Executive Director came out in the Texas City Management Association newsletter and the Texas Economic Development Council quarterly newsletter. Board Member Stella Roberts suggested calling the Special Events Coordinator position the Community Marketing Director or Director of Community Marketing. Mr. Burdine stated he would be getting the Board a copy of the TEDC newsletter. It contains information from other cities that would be beneficial to the Board. Adjournment. Secretary Susan Lenamon made the motion, seconded by Vice President Tricia Holland to adjourn the meeting. Motion Passed 6 to 0. Adjourned 8:10 P.M. Minutes approved submitted nd/or corrected this day of ATTEST: Wendy Stando Assistant Directo Administrativ ervices 4 11-c«�- )i6 e A.D., 1995.