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Meeting Minutes
Corpus Christi B Corporation
Monday,April 16,2018 5:30 PM Council Chambers
A. President Bart Braselton to call the meeting to order.
President Brasleton called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m.
B. Call Roll and Excuse Absences
Assistant Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta called the roll and verified that a
quorum of the Board was present to conduct the meeting.
Board Member Guerra made a motion to excuse President Bail Braselton's
absence from the previous meeting,seconded by Board Member Harris,and
passed unanimously(Board Members Trujillo,Maldonado and Valls-absent).
Present 5- Board Member Bart Braselton, Council Member Michael Hunter. Board
Member Gabriel Guerra, Board Member Scott Harris. and Board Member
Leah Pagan Olivarri
Absent 3- Board Member Randy Maldonado, Board Member Lee Trujillo, and Board
Member John Vats
C. MINUTES
1. Approval of Minutes of the March 19, 2018 Regular Meeting
President Braselton referred to approval of the minutes. Board Member Harris
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Board Member Guerra
and passed unanimously(Board Members Trujillo,Maldonado and Valls-
absent).
D. AGENDA ITEMS (2-2):
2. Discuss and Amend Type B Bylaws and Discussion of Certification of
Formation
Motion amending the bylaws of the Corpus Christi B Corporation
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President Braselton referred to item 2.Assistant City Attorney Aimee
Alcorn-Reed presented the amended Type B Bylaws and discussed the
Certification of Formation. Board members and Ms.Alcorn-Reed discussed the
following topics: requirements for who serves on the board; level of
coordination between the Type A and Type B boards;term expiration with the
fiscal year; how terms affect the funds they receive.
Board Member Olivarri made a motion to amend section 3.1 of the bylaws,
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seconded by Board Member Harris and passed unanimously(Board Members
Trujillo, Maldonado and Valls-absent).
Board Member Harris made a motion to pass the motion as amended,
seconded by Board Member Olivarri and passed unanimously(Board Members
Trujillo, Maldonado and Valls-absent).
Board Member Olivarri made a motion directing staff to amend the Certificate
of Formation and present to the City Council for review and approval,
seconded by Board Member Harris and passed unanimously(Board Members
Trujillo, Maldonado and Valls-absent).
E. PRESENTATION ITEMS (3-6):
3. Presentation - Bond Street Program Overview
President Braselton referred to item 3. Executive Director of Public Works,
Valerie Gray presented the Bond Street program overview. Ms. Gray and the
board discussed the following: projected amount of funds to be collected each
year; how street projects eligible for Type B funds will be chosen; if the
selection matrix used will also consider the economic benefit of street
improvements;the requirement that bond projects meet certain guidelines to
be eligible for Type B funds; and a request to further define the program and
the Type B's involvement at a future meeting.
4. Presentation - Homebuyer Assistance Program
President Braselton referred to item 4. Director of Housing/Community
Development, Rudy Bentancourt presented the Homebuyer Assistance
program. Mr. Bentancourt and the board discussed the following: limit of
purchase price determination; need to establish a Type B homebuyer
assistance program and the timeline for implementation.
5. Presentation - Guidlines and Criteria for Granting Business Incentives
President Braselton referred to item 5. Mike Culbertson, Corpus Christi
Regional Economic Development Corporation, presented the guidelines and
criteria for granting business incentives. Mr. Culbertson and the board
discussed the following: projects previously denied that would qualify for Type
B funds; possible military base improvements; needs that are highest and how
to prioritize those projects.
6. Type B - Open Meetings Act Refresher
President Braselton referred to item 6. Assistant City Attorney Aimee
Alcorn-Reed presented the Open Meetings Act refresher training. Board
members and Ms.Alcorn-Reed discussed the definition of a walking quorum.
F. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS:
President Braselton referred to Executive Director comments. Executive
Director, Constance Sanchez, had no comments.
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G. PUBLIC COMMENT
President Braselton referred to Public Comment. There were no comments
from the public.
H. IDENTIFY FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
President Braselton referred to identify future agenda items. Executive Director
Constance Sanchez introduced the following future agenda items: Fiscal Year
2019 Budget; Rules and Procedures for the board; and procedure for
recognizing of City Council Liaison Michael Hunter to speak.
I. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
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