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Meeting Minutes
Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation
Monday,September 18,2017 4:00 PM City Council Chambers
A. President Bart Braselton to call the meeting to order.
President Braselton called the meeting to order at 4:11 p.m.
B. Call Roll and Excuse Absences
President Braselton verified that a quorum of the Board was present to conduct
the meeting.
Present: 5- Board Member Gabriel Guerra, President Bart Braselton,Vice-President
Randy Maldonado, Secretary Lee Trujillo and Board Member Scott Harris
C. MINUTES
1. Motion to Approve Minutes of the August 21, 2017 Meeting. '
President Braselton referred to approval of the minutes.Mr.Guerra made a
motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Mr.Harris and passed
unanimously.
G. PRESENTATION ITEMS: (ITEM 14)
14. Engineering Services Update -September 2017
President Braselton deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 14,
Engineering Services Update,to continue the remainder of the presentation
from the workshop.Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds presented
the following information:the duties of the Engineering Department; regulatory
framework;The Engineering Department's organizational chart;the elements
to an engineering project;a typical project lifecycle and workflow;the
Engineering Department's current contracting activity;and the Type A project
approval process.Mr.Edmonds stated that the monthly engineering projects
update was provided in the packet.
F. AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEM 8)
8. Seawall Fund -Museum Flood Wall Construction Contract
Motion to approve a project for the Corpus Christi Museum of Science
and History Floodwall and recommend to City Council, execution of a
professional services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc., of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of$216,871 for the Corpus Christi Museum
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of Science and History Floodwall project for survey, design, permitting,
bid and construction phase services.
President Braselton deviated from the agenda and referred to item 8.Director
of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds stated that the purpose of this item is to
approve a project for the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
Floodwall and recommend to City Council execution of a professional services
contract with HDR Engineering,Inc.in the amount of$216,871 for survey,
design,permitting,bid and construction phase services.
Board members and staff discussed the following topics:coordination of the
project with future improvements in front of U.S.Corps of Engineers Bulkhead
site;and establishing a future meeting with the entities involved to develop a
design including a boardwalk and pedestrian access.
Mr.Harris made a motion to approve Item 8,seconded by Mr.Trujillo and
passed unanimously.
D. FINANCIAL REPORT
2. Financial Report as of July 31, 2017
President Braselton referred to Item 2.Assistant Director of Financial Services
Alma Casas presented the sales tax report;cash flow statements;the
commitment reports;the pro forma for the economic development fund;and a
breakdown of expenditures.
E. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: (NONE)
F. AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 3-7, 9-12)
3. Small Business Agreement-Del Mar College Internship Program
Motion approving the renewal of the amended Small Business Incentives
Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation and Del Mar College for an internship program to support
small businesses in the amount of$150,000 from January 1, 2018
through December 31, 2018.
President Braselton referred to Item 3.Mike Culbertson,Corpus Christi
Regional Economic Development Corporation(EDC),stated that the purpose of
this item is to approve a Small Business Incentives Agreement to Del Mar
College for an internship program to support small businesses in the amount of
$150,000.The term of the contract is from January 1,2018 through December
31,2018.
Board members and staff discussed the following:a progress report on the
intern's experiences to validate the benefits of the program and the funds
allocated last fiscal year.
Mr.Guerra made a motion to approve Item 3,seconded by Mr.Harris and
passed unanimously.
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4. Small Business Agreement-TAMUCC Internships
Motion approving the renewal of the amended Small Business Incentives
Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for an internship
program to support small businesses in the amount of$150,000 from
January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.
President Braselton referred to Item 4.Mike Culbertson,Corpus Christi
Regional Economic Development Corporation(EDC),stated that the purpose of
this item is to approve a Small Business Incentives Agreement with Texas A&M
University-Corpus Christi Internship Program in the amount of$150,000.The
term of the contract is from January 1,2018 through December 31,2018.
In response to a board member,Mr.Culbertson reported that approximately
$91,000 are remaining in the current contract.
Mr.Guerra made a motion to approve Item 4,seconded by Mr.Harris and
passed unanimously.
5. Small Business Agreement- LiftFund
Motion approving the renewal of the Small Business Incentives
Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation and LiftFund, Inc. to provide a grant of up to$250,000 in
FY18 for a loan Buy-down program.
President Braselton referred to Item 5.Mike Culbertson,Corpus Christi
Regional Economic Development Corporation(EDC),stated that the purpose of
this item is to approve a Small Business Agreement with LiftFund,Inc.for a
loan buy-down program.Mr.Culbertson stated that the current agreement has
a buy-down interest rate to 5.5%.LiftFund is requesting that the interest be
brought down to 0%for those businesses that take out loans to deal with
damage from Hurricane Harvey.Laura Leal-Estrada,Marketing Manager with
LiftFund,provided an overview of the program.
Mr.Trujillo made a motion to approve Item 5,seconded by Mr.Maldonado and
passed unanimously.
6. Small Business Agreement-SCORE Chapter 221
Motion approving the renewal of the amended Small Business Incentives
Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation and Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Chapter
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221 to provide a grant of up to$52,600 in FY18 to assist small
businesses.
President Braselton referred to Item 6.Mike Culbertson,Corpus Christi
Regional Economic Development Corporation(EDC),stated that the purpose of
this item is to approve a Small Business Incentives Agreement with Service
Corps of Retired Executives(SCORE)Chapter 221 to provide a grant of up to
$52,600 to assist small businesses through marketing,presentations,and
counseling.
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Mr.Guerra made a motion to approve item 6,seconded by Mr.Trujillo and
passed unanimously.
7. Small Business Agreement-PTAC
Motion approving the renewal of the amended Small Business Incentives
Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation and Del Mar College's Procurement Technical Assistance
Center(PTAC)for Small Business Assistance in the amount of$48,490
from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.
President Braselton referred to Item 7.Mike Culbertson,Corpus Christi
Regional Economic Development Corporation(EDC),stated that the purpose of
this item is to approve a Small Business Incentives Agreement with Del Mar
College to provide a grant up to$48,490 for their Procurement Technical
Assistance Center(PTAC)program.Margie Seguro and Robert Mirabel,Del Mar
College PTAC,provided information on the program and thanked the Type A
Board for their continuous support.
Mr.Trujillo made a motion to approve Item 7,seconded by Mr.Guerra and
passed unanimously.
9. Arena Marketing/Co-Promotion Fund -De-obligation of Funds
Motion to de-obligate$55,000 and unencumber$25,000 of approved
funding to be reinstated into Arena Co-Promotion Fund.
President Braselton referred to Item 9.Executive Director Constance Sanchez
provided an overview of the Arena Marketing/Co-Promotion Fund.Donna
Cannatella,Director of Sales-SMG,stated that the purpose of this item is to
de-obligate$55,000 and unencumber$25,000 of unused funds for events in
2014,2015 and 2017 that were approved and did not occur.
President Braselton requested implementing a process to de-obligate funds
after SMG is aware an event is not taking place.
Mr.Guerra made a motion to approve Item 9,seconded by Mr.Trujillo and
passed unanimously.
10. Arena Marketing/Co-Promotion Fund Request-Cheer America
Holiday Championship
Motion authorizing the expenditure of$10,000 from American Bank
Center Arena Marketing Co-Promotion Fund for Cheer America Holiday
Championship competition on December 10, 2017.
President Braselton referred to Item 10.Donna Cannatella,Director of Sales-
SMG,stated that the purpose of this item is to request$10,000 from the Arena
Marketing Co-Promotion Fund to offset arena rental fees as an incentive for
Cheer America Holiday Championship's cheer competition on December 10,
2017.
Mr.Trujillo made a motion to approve Item 10,seconded by Mr.Guerra and
passed unanimously.
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11. Arena Marketing/Co-Promotion Fund Request-TYFA Cheer
Motion authorizing the expenditure of$15,000 from American Bank
Center Arena Marketing Co-Promotion Fund for TYFA (Texas Youth
Football and Cheer Association)to hold their State Championships
competition on November 4, 2017.
President Braselton referred to Item 11.Donna Cannatella,Director of Sales-
SMG,stated that the purpose of this item is to request$15,000 from the Arena
Marketing Co-Promotion Fund to offset arena rental fees as an incentive for
Texas Youth Football and Cheer Association(TYFA)for their 2017 Cheer
Competition.In response to a board member,Ms.Cannatella stated that TYFA
cancelled their event in 2014.
Mr.Guerra made a motion to approve Item 11,seconded by Mr.Trujillo and
passed unanimously.
12. Arena Marketing/Co-Promotion Fund Request-IceRays Hockey
Season
Motion authorizing the expenditure of$100,000 from American Bank
Center Arena Marketing Co-Promotion Fund for the 2017-18 IceRays
Hockey Season.
President Braselton referred to Item 12.Eric Jaramillo,General Manager-
SMG,stated that the purpose of this item is to request a$100,000 grant from the
Arena Marketing Co-Promotion Fund to offset arena rental fees as an incentive
for the Corpus Christi IceRays for the 2017-2018 season.Mr.Jaramillo provided
information on the IceRays operations and community involvement.Pat Dunn,
President of the IceRays,was available to respond to questions.
Board members commended the IceRays organization for their leadership and
impact to the community.
Mr.Guerra made a motion to approve Item 12,seconded by Mr.Harris and
passed unanimously.
G. PRESENTATION ITEMS: (ITEM 131
13. Economic Development Update-May to August 2017
President Braselton referred to Item 13.Mike Culbertson,Corpus Christi
Regional Economic Development Corporation(EDC),presented an update on
the major business incentives.
Board members discussed the following topics:the location of Majek
Boatworks,the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Industrial and Civil
Engineering program;and the status of M&G Group.
H. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS:
President Braselton referred to Executive Director Comments.The following
topics were discussed:
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1)Executive Director Sanchez announced that Assistant City Attorney Aimee
Alcorn-Reed had her baby and introduced Assistant City Attorney Kent Mcilyar
who would be the staff attorney for the Type A Board.2)Executive Director
Sanchez advised the Board of a charge in the seawall fund associated with
printing the background material for the workshop.3)Executive Director
Sanchez informed the Board that the City Council discussed changing the
policy to allow Type A members to serve on both the Type A Board and the
Type B Board.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta reported that the
appointments to the Type B Board were delayed until October 10,2017 to allow
for additional applications for the two regular members.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
J. IDENTIFY FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS .
President Braselton referred to Identify Future Agenda Items.The following
items were identified:approval of the agreement between the Corpus Christi
Regional Economic Development Corporation and the Type A Board for
funding in the amount of$125,000 and a future meeting with the Port of Corpus
Christi,U.S.Army Corps of Engineers and the Type A Board to discuss the
Museum of Science&History Flood Wall project.
K. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:24 p.m.
Regardless of the agenda heading under which any item is listed,any word or phrase of any item listed on this agenda shall '
be considered a subject for consideration for purposes of the Texas Open Meetings Act and other relevant laws,and the
Board of Directors may deliberate and vote upon any such subject and resolutions related thereto.Any descriptions of
property or amounts stated in this agenda are descriptive and not restrictive,and property and amounts maybe changed in
the motions,actions or documents.In addition to other items listed in this agenda,policies and procedures of this
corporation,legal analysis of any items,policies or procedures,and any items that are currently receiving funding from this
corporation may be discussed and deliberated and these matters are added as subjects of discussion to this meeting.This
agenda has been reviewed and approved by the attorney for the governing body,and the presence of any subject or
description in the Executive Session portion of this agenda constitutes a written interpretation of Chapter 551 of the Texas
Local Government Code by the attorney for this corporation indicating that said subject or description thereof may be legally
discussed in a closed meeting.
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