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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Special - 5/22/2019 CITY OF LUBBOCK SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 22, 2019 8:30 A.M. The City Council of the City of Lubbock,Texas met in special session on the 22nd of May,2019, at the Wells Fargo Center, 1500 Broadway, 5th Floor,Suite 501, Lubbock,Texas at 8:30 a.m. 8:32 A.M. CITY COUNCIL CONVENED Wells Fargo Center, 1500 Broadway,5th Floor, Suite 501, Lubbock,Texas Present, Mayor Daniel M. Pope; Council Member Juan A. Chadis; Council Member Randy Christian; Council Member Latrelle Joy; Council Member Steve Massengale; Council Member Shelia Patterson Harris; City Manager W. Jarrett Atkinson; City Secretary Rebecca Garza; City Attorney Chad Weaver Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Griffith This was a meeting of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Inc. (LEDA)Board of Directors. A quorum of Council Members attended and participated in discussions during the meeting in which the board considered the following topics as shown below. C Note: The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Inc. (LEDA) Board of Directors addressed agenda items in the following order: • 1.1; Executive Session; and 3.1-3.7. *No quorum, of the City Council, was present for all other items. { 1. MINUTES I ' 1. 1. The Board will approve the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of April 24, 2019. Motion by SuzAnn Kirby, seconded by Calvin Davis, to approve the minutes of the Lubbock ` Economic Development Alliance Meeting held on April 24, 2019. Vote: 7 -0 Motion carried by the Board Other: Matt Bumstead(ABSENT) Regina Johnston(ABSENT) C 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION This meeting was called into a closed session at 8:36 a.m. under the provisions of Section 551,Texas Government Code. The meeting was called back into a public session at 9:22 a.m. Special City Council Meeting May 22,2019 Page 2 of 5 2. 1. Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to (1) discuss or deliberate in regard to commercial or financial information that LEDA has received from business prospects seeking to locate, stay or expand, in the Lubbock area, or, (2)to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to business prospects described in(1)above. This will include the project and goals update, and monthly activity reports of Kenny McKay, Director of Business Retention, Carolyn Rowley of Director of Business Recruitment& Innovation, and reports related to financial, budget, audit reports,and matters related to the Lubbock Business Park, Lubbock Rail Port,and neighboring property and workforce/training projects. Others may also participate in this report including but not limited to,John Osborne, Jana Johnston, Christine Allen, Kristie Caviness, Katy Christy,Jorge Quirino, Brianna Gerardi, Kevin Holzbog, Mayor Dan Pope,Jarrett Atkinson,City Manager, and members of City Council. 2.2. Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase,exchange, lease or value of real property. 2.3. Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.071 to discuss legal matters. 2.4. Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to deliberate the appointment,employment, goals, compensation, evaluation,reassignment of duties, discipline or dismissal of employee(s), or to hear a complaint or charge against an employee(s). 3. REGULAR AGENDA 3. 1. The Board will consider a resolution to approve the April 2019 LEDA Financial Reports. Jana Johnston, chief financial officer/chief operating officer of LEDA, gave comments and answered questions. Motion by SuzAnn Kirby, seconded by Matt Bumstead,to approve the April 2019 LEDA Financial Reports. Vote: 8- 0 Motion carried by the Board Other: Regina Johnston(ABSENT) Matt Bumstead, LEDA Board member, arrived during this item. 3.2. Presentation of project update and monthly activity reports for Workforce Development. Chris Allen, director of workforce development& foreign-trade zone 260 for LEDA,gave a presentation and answered questions. 3.3. Presentation of project update and monthly reports of Marketing & Communication activities. Courtney Killian, marketing manager for LEDA, gave a presentation and answered questions. 3.4. The Board will consider action, if needed, including the adoption of resolutions,to offer financial and other incentives to business prospects or other matters considered in Executive Session and ratification of performance agreements that have been approved by the Board. Special City Council Meeting May 22,2019 Page 3 of 5 3.4. 1. Performance Agreement for South Plains College. John Osborn,president and chief executive officer of LEDA, gave comments and answered questions. Motion by Calvin Davis, seconded by John Opperman, to approve the performance agreement for South Plains College. Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried by the Board Other: Regina Johnston(ABSENT) Mark Griffin(ABSTAIN) 3.4. 2. First Addendum to Performance Agreement for Hydrite Chemical Co. John Osborn, president and chief executive officer of LEDA,gave comments and answered questions, Motion by SuzAnn Kirby, seconded by Calvin Davis,to approve the first addendum to performance agreement for Hydrite Chemical Co. Vote: 8 -0 Motion carried by the Board Other: Regina Johnston (ABSENT) 3.4.3. First Addendum to Performance Agreement for National Pump, John Osborn,president and chief executive officer of LEDA, gave comments and answered questions. Motion by Chris Carpenter, seconded by Brett Cate, to approve the first addendum to performance agreement for National Pump. Vote: 8 -0 Motion carried by the Board Other: Regina Johnston(ABSENT) 3.5. The Board will consider resolution supporting designation of the extension of Interstate 27 as a future Interstate. John Osborn,president and chief executive officer of LEDA,gave comments and answered questions. Motion by Calvin Davis, seconded by SuzAnn Kirby, to approve the resolution supporting designation of the extension of Interstate 27 as a future Interstate. Vote: 8-0 Motion carried by the Board Other: Regina Johnston (ABSENT) L Special City Council Meeting May 22,2019 Page 4 of 5 3. 6. Discussion and the Board will consider action, if needed, on matters relating to the Lubbock Business Park, Lubbock Rail Port and active projects, including but not limited to plans for current and possible future uses of the land,zoning,platting,mapping,marketing, services and utilities to and from the properties, and any other matters related to the possible uses of the land. This discussion and possible action on matters involving the properties may include but not be limited to the following items: 3.6. 1. Discuss the current status of the plans for developing the parks. John Osborn,president and chief executive officer of LEDA,gave comments and answered questions. 3.6.2. Discuss the current status of efforts to use the properties by businesses. John Osborn,president and chief executive officer of LEDA, gave comments and answered questions. 3.6.3. Update on the progress of the properties and any matters related to contractors and/or contracts. John Osborn,president and chief executive officer of LEDA, gave comments and answered questions. 3.6.4. Discussion and the Board will take action, if needed, on possible financing options for improvements to the properties. John Osborn,president and chief executive officer of LEDA, gave comments and answered questions. 3.6. 5. Discussion and the Board will take action, if needed, on proposed future development of the properties with construction and engineering projects and related contracts, regarding projects and the development at LEDA properties. John Osborn,president and chief executive officer of LEDA, gave comments and answered questions. 3.6. 6. The Board will consider resolution to authorize the CEO to move forward on repairs with Uretek, USA to repair three areas along Fir Avenue in the Lubbock Rail Port where the soil needs to be stabilized to prevent further road degradation with approximate cost of$61,500. Jana Johnston,chief financial officer/chief operating officer of LEDA, gave comments and answered questions. Motion by Calvin Davis, seconded by Dr. John Opperman, to approve the resolution authorizing the CEO to move forward on repairs with Uretek, USA to repair three areas along Fir Avenue in the Lubbock Rail Port where the soil needs to be stabilized to prevent further road degradation with approximate cost of$61,500. Vote: 8 -0 Motion carried by the Board Other: Regina Johnston (ABSENT) Special City Council Meeting May 22,2019 Page 5 of 5 3. 7. Architectural Design Committee Report Jana Johnston, chief financial officer/chief operating officer of LEDA, gave comments and answered questions. 3. 8. CEO Report '-This item was deleted. 3. 9. Chairman's Report *This item was deleted. 9:42 A.M. CITY COUNCIL AWOURNED There being no Further business to come before Council, the rneethig was adjourned. 'I'lie May 22, 2019 Special City Council Meeting minutes were approved by the City Council on the 23rd day of July, 2019. DANIEL M. POPE, MAYOR ATTEST: Zebe fa Garza, City Secr n' *This item was discussed, by the Board, without a quorum Of Council Members present.