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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Corpus Christi Business And Job Development Corporation (Type A) - 10/17/2011MINUTES CORPUS CHRISTI BUSINESS AND JOB DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (TYPE A) REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 17, 2011 — 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: Members Eloy Salazar, President Foster Edwards Adolfo (Butch) Escobedo R. Bryan Gulley (Arrived at 3:05 p.m.) Robert Tamez Staff Margie Rose, Assistant City Manager Brian Narvaez, Assistant City Attorney Armando Chapa, Secretary Constance Sanchez, Finance A. Called meeting to order — President Salazar called the meeting to order at 3:03 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 Special minutes of September 29, 2011, seconded by Mr. Edwards and passed (Gulley absent). 2. Closed Session items — None. 3. Financial Report — Interim Director of Financial Services Constance Sanchez presented the sales tax report updated through September 2011; the cash flow statements; and the commitment reports for the economic development fund. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: when the seawall bonds will be paid out; available funds for affordable housing; a brief overview of the Majek Boats and Oneta projects; the balance in the economic development fund; removing Charlie's Place from the project list; and the sales tax projections. A motion was made by Mr. Escobedo to approve the financial report, seconded by Mr. Tamez and passed. 4. Motion authorizing the President to execute the First Amendment to the Business Incentive Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation and Del Mar College to provide additional funding of $225,000 for unreserved economic development fund balance for this purpose. — Emily Martinez, Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC) explained that Del Mar is requesting an amendment to the agreement for the Aviation Maintenance Technician Training Facility for an additional $225,000 for a hangar door. Dr. Mark Escamilla, President of Del Mar College, introduced the presentation team including Dr. Lee Sloan, Dr. Lee Dean and Director of Aviation Fred Segundo. Dr. Escamilla explained that the hangar door is a major component to the facility to enhance and complete the project. Dr. Sloan provided an overview of the criteria for the hangar door to meet Homeland Security and windstorm requirements and explained the factors INDEXED Type A Meeting October 17, 2011 — Page 2 associated with the request. Mr. Segundo stated that the airport feels that the hangar door is necessary as a long term investment for the safety, security, and maintenance of the facility. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: whether Del Mar considered alternate sources of funding should the request not be granted; the reason the hangar was not included in the initial request; the required security features; concern with the timetable to complete the project; and whether Del Mar would consider a portion of funding. Mr. Escobedo made a motion to approve Item 4, seconded by Mr. Tamez and passed; Gulley voting "No ". 5. AsSOGIIated B !2. Y`nr.fraAfnrc IIAnr:i CF,r. Tra:rriwR CrANYnr.. Ir.A r11y.. Craft Tramnmne i Center of the Coastal Bend an the am ount of $2 . 6 00. 000 . r..�.. for nvn' __- $2 CeFoeFatmen Dr. Anne Matula, Craft Training Center (CTC), introduced the presentation team including board members Ed De La Cruz, Johnny Davidson, Rodney Dillon; and Bob Cuvelier; Carlos De La Garza with Las Brisas and President of Del Mar College Mark Escamilla. Dr. Matula referred to a powerpoint presentation including a background of the CTC; current operations; contributions; the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER); Associated Builders & Contractors; the current programs offered; high school programs onsite; the return on investment; and costs. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the timetable for the project; whether the project will be developed in phases; the projected number of additional students; the number of graduates; statistics of students that completed phases 1, 2, and 3 that get a job prior to graduating; the number of jobs available; the number of potential students that fail drug testing; the land appraisal; if there is an option to finance over two (2) to three (3) years; asking partners to contribute additional funding; consideration of lower funding; and the fund balance of the economic development fund. Mr. Tamez made a motion to approve Item 5 as presented. The motion failed for lack of second. Mr. Edwards made a motion to authorize funding in the amount of $1,500,000. The motion was seconded by Dr. Gulley. A brief discussion ensued regarding increasing the funding to $1,750,000. Mr. Edwards amended his motion changing the amount to $1,750,000. The amendment was accepted by Dr. Gulley. 5. Motion authorizing the President to execute a Business Incentive Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation and Associated Builders & Contractors Merit Shop Training Program, Inc. dba Craft Training Center of the Coastal Bend in the amount of $1,750,000, for expansion of its existing training facility in Corpus Christi, and appropriating $1,750,000 of the Corporation's unreserved economic development fund balance for this purpose. Type A Meeting October 17, 2011 —Page 3 The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Salazar, Edwards, Escobedo, Gulley, and Tamez, voting "Aye ". 6. TABLED: 0 • r. Motion authoriZin Q teff�e reworMmendation terenre $ 17C AL`6 of 6 lunds info the Bumiders New CQnetr..otiGn Pre/Vr8M Sn recautured by the ornorotion for effnrdable houslnri nror.r.e.Ma Director of Neighborhood Services Eddie Ortega explained that this item is a recommendation from staff to distribute the reprogrammed affordable housing funds in the amount of $176,466.50 each to the Builders New Construction Program and Existing Inventory Program. A brief discussion ensued regarding the available funding for affordable housing; viability of the two programs; and allowing staff an opportunity to review the spending of these funds. Mr. Edwards made a motion to table Items 6a. and 6.b, seconded by Mr. Tamez. and passed. 7. Discussion with possible action on one or more of the followinci affordable housina projects: a. No action was taken on this item. MOUGn a00FGDFmat'na $300,000 from the unreserved fund balanoe4n-4he COF00—tiOR'S Business and J'amb Development Fund. that M&UREP-C-1 f.401P.M.1 unsim r►rinr ■f e ere affordable housing ell nnatinne f a oFant to th inoome elinihle hnmeh�rx�er�_ b. Motion appropriating $52,000 from the unreserved fund balance in the Corporation's Business and Job Development Fund, that resulted from unspent prior years affordable housing allocations, for a grant to Nueces County Community Action A -gency for infrastructure and site preparation for the creation of six single family lots.: C. Motion appropriating $150 .000 from the unreserved fund balance in the Corporation's Business and Job Development Fund, that resulted from unspent prior years affordable housing allocation, for a -grant to Live Oak Construction for infrastructure construction of Phase 1, a 45 -lot single - family housing subdivision. Director of Neighborhood Services Eddie Ortega provided a brief overview of this item including the RFP process; the previous award of the two projects; and the three remaining projects. In response to President Salazar, Mr. Ortega stated that staff is not making a recommendation on the projects. Type A Meeting October 17, 2011 — Page 4 Sam Esquival, Nueces County Community Action Agency, provided an overview of the NCCAA's request for a grant for $52,000 to offset the cost for the infrastructure to develop a 1.4 acre parcel of land. Mr. Esquival asked for a 120 day commitment on the funds due to a land use restriction on the property. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: location of the land; the owner of the property; sale of the lots to builders; and the sale price for each lot. Mr. Edwards made a motion on Item 7.b, seconded by Mr. Tamez. 7.b. Motion appropriating $52,000 from the unreserved fund balance in the Corporation's Business and Job Development Fund, that resulted from unspent prior years affordable housing allocations, for a grant to Nueces County Community Action Agency for infrastructure and site preparation for the creation of six single family lots, with a 120 day commitment for funds. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Salazar, Edwards, Escobedo, Gulley, and Tamez, voting "Aye ". Ronnie Voss, Live Oak Construction, Inc., provided an overview of the project and explained that the grant is for $10,000 per lot for 15 homeowners to purchase a house on the lot. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: down - payment assistance; the number of lots in the subdivision; how homeowners would be qualified; and whether these funds will be in conjunction with other programs. Mr. Edwards made a motion on Item 7.c., seconded by Mr. Escobedo, 7.c. Motion to appropriating $150,000 from the unreserved fund balance in the Corporation's Business and Job Development Fund, that resulted from unspent prior years affordable housing allocation, for a grant to Live Oak Construction for infrastructure construction of Phase 1, a 45 -lot single- family housing subdivision at $10,000 per lot for 15 homebuyers, not to be combined with any other funds. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Salazar, Edwards, Escobedo, Gulley, and Tamez, voting "Aye ". 8. TABLED - Wsouss• „, wRh n ss a6 +:^ wren, on th appointment- of _ V Brad Lomax from • — City Secretary Armando Chapa stated that staff is requesting to table this item to allow for the election of all officers. Mr. Tamez made a motion to table this item, seconded by Mr. Escobedo and passed. Type A Meeting October 17, 2011 — Page 5 G. Public Comment - None. H. Adjournment There being no other business to come before the board, President Salazar adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m.