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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Corpus Christi Business And Job Development Corporation (Type A) - 01/17/2011MINUTES CORPUS CHRISTI BUSINESS AND JOB DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (TYPE A) REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL -COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 17, 2011 - 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: Members: Eloy Salazar, President Foster Edwards Adolfo (Butch} Escobedo Robert Tamez ABSENT Brad Lomax, Vice President Staff: T Angel R. Escobar, Executive Director Armando Chapa, Secretary Jay Reining, Assistant City Attorney Constance Sanchez, Finance Margie Rose, Assistant City Manager Emily Martinez, Economic Development A. Called meeting to order -President Salazar called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. B. Roll Call - President Salazar verified that the necessary quorum of the Board were present to conduct the meeting. Approval of Minutes_ - Mr. Tamez made a motion to approve the Regular minutes of November 15, 2010 and Special minutes of November 29, 2010, seconded by Mr. Escobedo and passed {Lomax absent}. 2. Closed meetinn under §551.Oi37 of the Texas Government Code to discuss or deliberate reaardina commercial or #inancial information pertainina to Maiek Boats that the Board has received from or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to, a business prospect that the Board seeks to have locate, stav. or expand in or near the city and with which the Corporation is conducting economic development neuotiations, with possible discussion and action in ogen session. -President Salazar announced the closed sessions. The Corporation went into closed session. The Corporation returned from closed session. Mr. Tamez made a motion to amend the motion adopted on November 29, 2010 that authorizes a business incentive agreement with Majek Boats without a clawback provision far the amount of the improvements to the street reserve, seconded by Mr. Escobedo and passed {Salazar abstained; Lomax absent}. 3. Financial Report _ Interim Director of Financial Services Constance Sanchez presented the sales tax report for October and November; the cash flow statements; and the commitment reports for the economic development fund. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the funds available to award for affordable housing; contractual commitments for major business incentives; whether the available balance for major business incentives includes projects not approved by City Council; debt service for the baseball stadium; whether any projects are subject to be reprogrammed; if sales tax reports shows a trend on the economy; and whether the budgeted projections have been modified. ~~~4~~~ Type A Meeting November 15, 2010 -Page 2 A motion was made by Mr. Edwards to approve the financial report, seconded by Mr. Escobedo and passed {Lomax absent). 4. Discussion and uossible action reparding American Bank Center Arena capital item related to control upgrade to main Arena concourse in the amount of 148 000. -Assistant City Manager Margie Rose explained that the Board approved the expenditure of $148,000 for the control upgrade to the main Arena concourse to reduce condensation in the Arena concourse. Ms. Rose added that since the approval, Engineering Services has hired Stridde Callins and Associates to review the process and they have presented another alternative. Kevin Stowers, Engineering Services, introduced the presentation team including Jim Salamenta with SMG, and Scott Stridde and Don Heller with Stridde Callins and Associates who were able to respond to questions. Mr. Stowers provided a brief overview of the original proposal from Honeywell to modify the control system and the new recommendation from Stridde Callins and Associates for carpeting the area. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the cost far the consultant; other problems created by the condensation; whether SMG is confident that the carpet will prevent condensation; and the estimated longevity of the carpet. Mr. Edwards made a motion to approve the installation of carpet in the Arena in an amount not to exceed $18,000 for condensation control, seconded by Mr. Tamez and passed {Lomax absent). 5. Motion authorizing the expenditure of $12,000 each year ($24,000 total) from the American Bank Center Arena Marketing(Co-Promotion f=und for the Texas High School Women's Powerliftinsr Association's Texas State Girls Powerlifting Championship in March 2011 and March 2012. -Jim Salamenta, SMG, explained that SMG is requesting $12,000 for March 2011 and March 2012 to offset the expenses by the Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association. Mr. Salamenta provided information on the economic impact and the possibility of future bookings The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: whether this group has used the American Bank Center before; if the group has received any assistance; the amount of the expenses; the number of expected attendance; and hotel usage by the group. Mr. Edwards made a motion authorizing the expenditure of $12,000 each year ($24,000 total) from the American Bank Center Arena Marketing/Co-Promotion Fund for the Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association's Texas State Girls Powerlifting Championship in March 2011 and March 2012, seconded by Mr. Escobedo and passed (Tamez voting "No"; Lomax absent). 6. Update on the status of the Arena Capital lmprovement items -Assistant City Manager Rose provided an update on the status of the arena capital improvement items and highlighted the items that still need to be completed. Type A Meeting November 15, 2010 -Page 3 The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the location of the interior auxiliary scoreboard and the location of the outdoor marquee. 7. Motion appropriating $17,500 from unreserved fund balance of the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation's No. 1930 Arena Facility Fund for participation in the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau's (CVB proposed study of needed expansion andlor improvements to the American Bank Center (including the potential expansion of the arena] and construction of a convention center hotel. -Assistant City Manager Rose explained that the City is requesting $17,500 from the Arena Facility fund to assist in the efforts to pay for a consultant to perform a study to analyze the expansion op#ion for the convention center and arena including the option of a convention center hotel. Ms. Rose stated that the total cost of the study is $70,000 with the CVB paying $35,000; the City paying $17,500; and the Type A Board paying $17,500. Keith Arnold, CFC of the CVB, was available to respond to questions. Mr. Tamez announced that he would abstain on this item because he is a member of the CVB board, The fiollowing topic pertaining to this item was discussed: including a member of the Board to participate in the process; projected revenue from expansion; the perception from other hotels regarding competition with the convention center hotel; recovering loss business and generating net, new business; and the unreserved fund balance. The Board recommended Mr. Lomax to participate in the process. Mr. Edwards made a motion to appropriating $17,500 from unreserved fund balance of the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation's Na. 1130 Arena Facility Fund for participation in the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau's (CVB) proposed study of needed expansion andlor improvements to the American Bank Center {including the potential expansion of the arena) and construction of a convention center hotel, seconded by Mr. Escobedo and passed (Tamez abstained, Lomax absent). 9. Discussion and possible action regarding Consultant for Performance Audit of the American Bdnk Center. - Assistant City Manager Rose explained that the City is soliciting for a consultant to conduct a performance audit at the American Bank Center. Ms. Rose provided information on the items that will be addressed in the performance audit. Ms. Rose stated that the Board previously approved this item The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the audit preparing a separate report strictly for the area; the bid process; and the funding source. 11. Motion authorizing the Corporation's Executive Director by exchange of letters with the Citv of Corpus Christi to authorize an amendment to the Affordable Housing Project Agreement for Reimbursement of Support Servicesx„relating to the timing of performance under the agreement, by extending the expiration date of the a reement from December 31 2010 until December 31 2011 as authorized by Section 6.b. of the Affordable Housing Proiect Agreement. -- Eddie Ortega, Director of Neighborhood Services, explained that this item is a request to extend the agreement with the City of Corpus Christi to December 31, 2011 for reimbursement of support services. Type A Meeting November i 5, 2010 -Page 4 Mr. Tamez made a motion authorizing the Corporation's Executive Director by exchange of letters with the City of Corpus Christi to authorize an amendment to the Affordable Housing Project Agreement far Reimbursement of Support Services,' relating to the timing of performance under the agreement, by extending the expiration date of the agreement from December 31, 2010 until December 31, 2011, as authorized by Section 6.b. of the Affordable Housing Project Agreement, seconded by Mr. Escobedo and passed (Lomax absent). 10. Update on the status of economic development projects approved in October and November 2010, including TDL Plastics, Pathfinder, Oneta APAC, Texas A&M University Research Labs, Maiek Boats, and Charlie's Place - Emily Martinez, Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation {CCREDC}, provided a brief status update of the approved incentive agreements from OctoberlNovember 2010. President Salazar requested an update on ail of the agreements approved by the Board at next month's meeting. 8. Annual Compliance Report for Texas A&M - Corpus.Christi Business innovation - Mike Culberson, CCREDC, provided an overview of the compliance report for Texas A & M -Corpus Christi Business Innovation Center including the number of client companies; resident clients; funding; and job creation. Mr. Culberson stated that the agreement is in full compliance. 12. Discussion and possible action regarding the regular 2011 meeting dates. - Assistant City Manager Rose provided a list of proposed meeting dates for 2011 and requested direction on the November and December meeting. Mr. Edwards made a motion to move the meeting dates in November and December to November 14th and December 12t", seconded by Mr. Escobedo and passed (Lomax and Tamez absent}. H. Public Comment: -None. Adjournment: There being no other business to come before the board, President Salazar adjourned the meeting at 4:41 p.m.