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Meeting Minutes - Final
Corpus Christi B Corporation - Type B
1201 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
cctexas.com
Monday, September 15, 2025
1:30 PM Council Chambers
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary
aids or services are requested to contact the City Secretary's office (at 361-826-3105) at
least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
The mission of the Business & Jobs Development (Type A) and B Corporations is to
promote and enhance the City of Corpus Christi's economic base by supporting
projects and programs that create primary jobs, improve small business and affordable
housing opportunities, and improve infrastructure in our City.
A. President Alan Wilson to call the meeting to order.
President Alan Wilson called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
B. Call Roll:
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of the Board
was present to conduct the meeting.
Mr. Reddy arrived at 1:34 p.m.
Present
7 - Board Member Mark LaRue, Secretary Mark LaRue, Board Member Victoria Holland,
Board Member Vishnu Reddy, Board Member Johnny Philipello, President Diana
Summers, and President Alan Wilson
Absent 1 - Vice -President Jesus Jimenez
C. PUBLIC COMMENT:
President Wilson referred to Public Comment. There were no comments from the public.
D. MINUTES / EXCUSE ABSENCES
1. 25-1279 Approval of Minutes for the Type B July 21, 2025 Regular Meeting and July 28,
2025 Special Meeting.
President Wilson referred to Item 1. Mr. LaRue made a motion to approve the minutes as
presented, seconded by Mr. Philipello, and passed unanimously.
Ms. Summers requested an excused absences for the July 21, 2025 Regular Meeting.
Mr. LaRue made a motion to excuse the absence, seconded by Ms. Holland and passed
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unanimously.
E. FINANCIAL REPORT
2. 25-1479 Type B Financial Reports as of July 31, 2025
President Wilson referred to Item 2. Assistant Director of Finance Julie Sandoval
presented the financial reports as of July 31, 2025.
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS:
3. 25-1458 Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with
attorneys concerning legal issues related to potential economic development
incentive agreement(s) involving Next Sports Company, LLC., desiring to
engage in commercial development at or near the intersection of Old Brownsville
Road and S Padre Island Drive within the City of Corpus Christi and pursuant to
Texas Government Code § 551.087 to discuss or deliberate regarding
commercial or financial information relating to some or all of the aforementioned
matter(s) or entities that the Corporation seeks to have locate, stay, or expand
within the City limits and with which the Corporation is conducting economic
development.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
G. PUBLIC HEARING:
This agenda constitutes notice of any project or type of project that is the
subject of a public hearing for purposes of section 505.160 of the Texas Local
Government Code.
4. 25-1463 Public hearing and resolution authorizing a Texas State Aquarium ("TSA")
Parking Lot Project, in an amount of up to $2,000,000.00, for improvements to
the TSA visitor parking infrastructure on North Beach.
President Wilson referred to Item 4. President and CEO of Texas State Aquarium Jesse
Gilbert presented a Parking Lot Project for the Texas State Aquarium. Mr. Gilbert
presented the project overview, original scope of work and the need for scope change.
President Wilson opened the Public Hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
President Wilson closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. LaRue made a motion to approve item 4, seconded by Mr. Philipello, and passed
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H. AGENDA ITEMS:
5. 25-1471 Motion authorizing a business incentive agreement with the Texas State
Aquarium ("TSA") in an amount of up to $2,000,000.00, for a project funding
improvements to the Aquarium's visitor parking lot infrastructure on North Beach.
President Wilson referred to Item 5, an agreement with the Texas State Aquarium for the
Parking Lot Project.
There were no questions from the board.
Mr. Philipello made a motion to approve item 5, seconded by Ms. Summers, and passed
unanimously.
I. PRESENTATION ITEMS:
J. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS:
President Wilson referred to the Executive Directors comments. Assistant City Manager
Heather Hurlbert had not comments.
K. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, President Wilson adjourned the meeting at 2:19 p.m.
This meeting may be held via videoconference call pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.127. If this meeting is held via
videoconference call or other remote method of meeting, then a member of this governmental body presiding over this
meeting will be physically present at the location of this meeting unless this meeting is held pursuant to Texas Government
Code § 551.125 due to an emergency or other public necessity pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.045.
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