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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Reinvestment Zone No. 2 - 02/25/2025 - Special P City of Corpus Christi 1201 Leopard Street M Corpus Christi,TX 78401 cctexas.com \--�, c>1Meeting Minutes Reinvestment Zone No. 2 - Island Tuesday,February 25,2025 9:30 AM Council Chambers SPECIAL MEETING A. Chairwoman Kaylynn J Paxson to call the meeting to order. Chairwoman Paxson called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m. B. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call roll of the Corporation Directors. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of the Board was present to conduct the meeting. Note: Board Member Barrera arrived at 9:35 a.m. Present 11 - Vice Chair Brent Chesney, Board Member Everett Roy, Board Member Carolyn Vaughn, Board Member Mark Scott, Board Member Gil Hernandez, Board Member Roland Barrera, Board Member Paulette Guajardo, Chair Kaylynn Paxson, Board Member Mike Pusley, Board Member Sylvia Campos, and Board Member Connie Scott Absent 2- Board Member Eric Cantu, and Board Member John Marez C. PUBLIC COMMENT: Chairwoman Paxson referred to Public Comment. Cheryl Segrest, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke about building a skate park at Billish Park on Padre Island in the near future. D. MINUTES: 1. 25-0279 Approval of the October 15, 2024 Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Regular Meeting Minutes Chairwoman Paxson referred to Item 1. Board Member Hernandez moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Board Member Roy and passed unanimously. Aye: 11 - Board Member Brent Chesney, Board Member Everett Roy, Board Member Carolyn Vaughn, Board Member Mark Scott, Board Member Gil Hernandez, Board Member Roland Barrera, Board Member Paulette Guajardo, Board Member Kaylynn Paxson, Board Member Mike Pusley, Board Member Sylvia Campos, and Board Member Connie Scott City of Corpus Christi Page 1 Printed on 4/11/2025 SCANNED Reinvestment Zone No.2-Island Meeting Minutes February 25,2025 Absent: 2- Board Member Eric Cantu, and Board Member John Marez Abstained: 0 E. FINANCIAL REPORT: 2. 25-0284 TIRZ#2 Financial Reports as of January 31, 2025 Chairwoman Paxson referred to Item 2. Director of Finance Sergio Villasana presented information on the following topics: financial position as of January 31, 2025; 5 year forecast of funds available for commitments; TIRZ No. 2 commitments as of January 31, 2025; TIRZ No. 2 CIP projects; balance sheet for period ending January 31, 2025; and schedule of revenues and expenditures changes in fund balance. Board Members and Director Villasana discussed the following topics: the 2028 projected revenue is based on the City and County's change in contribution to the TIRZ funds; and the renewal for this TIRZ is extended until 2041. F. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS: G. AGENDA ITEMS: 3. 25-0274 Election of Officers -Vice Chair Chairwoman Paxson referred to Item 3. Board Member Pusley nominated Board Member Chesney as Vice Chair, seconded by Board Member Vaughn. Board Member Pusley moved to elect Board Member Chesney as Vice Chair, seconded by Board Member Vaughn. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Aye: 11 - Board Member Brent Chesney, Board Member Everett Roy, Board Member Carolyn Vaughn, Board Member Mark Scott, Board Member Gil Hernandez, Board Member Roland Barrera, Board Member Paulette Guajardo, Board Member Kaylynn Paxson, Board Member Mike Pusley, Board Member Sylvia Campos, and Board Member Connie Scott Absent: 2- Board Member Eric Cantu, and Board Member John Marez Abstained: 0 4. 25-0275 Motion approving Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone#2 Board Meeting Calendar Chairwoman Paxson referred to Item 4. City of Corpus Christi Page 2 Printed on 4/11/2025 Reinvestment Zone No.2-Island Meeting Minutes February 25,2025 There were no comments from the Board Members. Board Member Barrera moved to approve the motion, seconded by Board Member Hernandez. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Aye: 11 - Board Member Brent Chesney, Board Member Everett Roy, Board Member Carolyn Vaughn, Board Member Mark Scott, Board Member Gil Hernandez, Board Member Roland Barrera, Board Member Paulette Guajardo, Board Member Kaylynn Paxson, Board Member Mike Pusley, Board Member Sylvia Campos, and Board Member Connie Scott Absent: 2- Board Member Eric Cantu, and Board Member John Marez Abstained: 0 5. 25-0276 Motion authorizing a Development Agreement Between TIRZ No. 2 and Nueces County for the Briscoe King Pavilion Project. Chairwoman Paxson referred to Item 5. Director of Economic Development Arturo Marquez presented information on the following topics: project scope; renderings; and project timeline and funding history. Board Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Director Marquez, Attorney Jackie Bazan, and Director of Nueces County Coastal Parks Scott Cross discussed the following topics: this funding will not be used to renovate the parking lot; the amendments to this agreement include how funds are issued, how the County and City can use this facility, and the County will repay all unexpended funds if this project is underfunded; a desire to renovate the parking lot prior to 2028; and the City has 14 days to send the money to the County. Board Member Barrera moved to approve the motion, seconded by Board Member Vaughn. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Aye: 11 - Board Member Brent Chesney, Board Member Everett Roy, Board Member Carolyn Vaughn, Board Member Mark Scott, Board Member Gil Hernandez, Board Member Roland Barrera, Board Member Paulette Guajardo, Board Member Kaylynn Paxson, Board Member Mike Pusley, Board Member Sylvia Campos, and Board Member Connie Scott Absent: 2- Board Member Eric Cantu, and Board Member John Marez Abstained: 0 H. PRESENTATION ITEMS: 6. 25-0277 North Padre Island TIRZ Community Survey Findings and Staff Recommendation Chairwoman Paxson referred to Item 6. City of Corpus Christi Page 3 Printed on 4/11/2025 Reinvestment Zone No.2-Island Meeting Minutes February 25,2025 Director of Economic Development Arturo Marquez presented information on the following topics: survey overview; key development priorities; business needs and challenges; community concerns about development; analysis and interpretation; staff recommendations: business incentive programs; and next steps. Board Members and Director Marquez discussed the following topics: Board Members spoke in opposition to this recommendation because the purpose of this TIRZ is to improve infrastructure on the island; and the Board gave clear direction to staff not to pursue this program. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairwoman Paxson adjourned this meeting at 10:26 a.m. City of Corpus Christi Page 4 Printed on 4/11/2025