Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met Jan. 16

Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met Jan. 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

DETERMINE QUORUM; CALL TO ORDER.

The Board of Directors of the Hobby Area Management District held a regular meeting on Wednesday, January 17, at 12:00 p.m. at 8866 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77017, 3rd Floor Conference Room, Houston, TX, inside the boundaries of the District, open to the public, and the roll was called of the members of the Board, to-wit:

Position 1, Christopher Pool

Position 2, Scott Wilkerson

Position 3, Fidelis "Fofo" Forikik

Position 4, Ann Collum, Secretary

Position 5, Vincent Marquez

Position 6, Jennifer Hooter

Position 7, Andrew Heber

Position 8, Darryl Bailey

Position 9, Jesse Levine

Position 10, Katie Jones

Position 11, Charles Watts, Chairman

Position 12, Anthony Macias

Position 13, Christopher Migl, Vice Chairman

and all the above were present, except for Directors Wilkerson, Marquez, and Watts, thus constituting a quorum. Also, present were Josh Hawes, Alan Bernstein, Gillian Thomas, Victor Beserra, and Hunter Yeager, all with Hawes Hill & Associates, LLP; Debbie Bessire, Equi-Tax Inc; and Derek Davenport, McLennan & Associates. Others attending the meeting were Kevin Cedillos, Saed Cobley, Tiko Hausman, Alex Nguyen, Chara Bowie and Kiara Cabrera. The meeting was called to order at 12:17 p.m.

RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS.

Public comments were received from Alex Nguyen and Tiko Hausman.

APPROVE NEW MEETING TIME OF 12 NOON FOR REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS.

Upon a motion made by Director Collum, and seconded by Director Pool, the Board voted unanimously to approve the new meeting time of 12 noon for regular monthly board meetings.

APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 15, 2023.

Upon a motion made by Director Pool, and seconded by Director Bailey, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Minutes of the November 15, 2023, Board meeting, as presented.

ANNOUNCE AND ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF KATIE JONES, DIRECTOR, POSITION 10.

Director Jones submitted her resignation in writing from Position 10, Board of Directors. Upon a motion made by Director Collum, and seconded by Director Hooter, the Board voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Director Katie Jones, Position 10.

CONSIDER CANDICACY OF MONICA HORVATH, DIVISION DIRECTOR, LANDSIDE OPERATIONS, WILLIAM P. HOBBY AIRPORT, TO FILL VACANCY IN POSITION 10.

Upon a motion made by Director Collum, and seconded by Director Hooter, the Board voted unanimously to accept the candidacy of Monica Horvath for Position 10.

RECEIVE ASSESSMENT COLLECTION AND DELINQUENCY REPORTS.

Ms. Bessire went over the Assessment Collection and Delinquency Reports, included in the Board materials. She reported a 13% collection rate on the 2023 assessments, $0 in uncertified values for 2022, and 266 unsettled accounts. No further action was required.

RECEIVE UPDATE ON REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS RESPONSES FOR THE DISTRICT'S LEGAL COUNSEL.

Upon a motion made by Director Collum, and seconded by Director Heber, the Board voted to allow Hawes Hill to move forward with legal contract negotiations on behalf of the District. Director Migl abstained. The motion passed.

DISCUSS FY2024 BUDGET.

This item was tabled until next month's Board meeting following a budget committee meeting.

RECEIVE BOOKKEEPER'S REPORT, INCLUDING REVIEW OF OF INVESTMENTS, AND APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICES.

DISTRICT'S CURRENT

Mr. Davenport presented the Bookkeeper's Report and went over the invoices included in the Board materials. He answered questions from the Board. Upon a motion duly made by Director Heber, seconded by Director Bailey, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Bookkeeper's financial report and approve payment of all invoices, as presented.

Director Macias arrived at the meeting at 12:44 p.m.

RECEIVE UPDATE FROM THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.

Mr. Yeager reported the Committee met on January 8; a copy of the Committee Minutes is included in the Board materials. Mr. Yeager provided updates regarding attendance; various public safety reports; and discussions. No action from the Board was required.

RECEIVE UPDATE FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.

Mr. Yeager reviewed the Committee minutes from January 8; a copy of the Committee Minutes is included in the Board materials. The committee recommended approval of sending Hunter Yeager to Retail Live in Austin, TX. Upon a motion made by Director Collum, and seconded by Director Pool, the board voted unanimously to approve Hunter Yeager's visit to Retail Live and the cost associated with the event.

RECEIVE UPDATE FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND URBAN DESIGN COMMITTEE.

Mr. Yeager reported the Committee met on January 8; a copy of the Committee Minutes is included in the Board materials. The committee recommends approval of the Street Light Survey, Graffiti Abatement and Field Services proposals with SMC. Upon a motion made by Director Pool, and seconded by Director Bailey, the Board voted unanimously to approve Street Light Survey, Graffiti Abatement and Field Services proposals with SMC.

RECEIVE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT.

Mr. Hawes presented the Executive Director's Report, included in the Board materials. No action was required.

NEXT MEETING - February 21, 2024, 12:00 p.m.

The Board confirmed the date of its next meeting is February 21, 2024, 12:00 p.m., 8866 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77017, 3rd Floor Conference Room, Houston, TX

ADJOURN.

There being no further business to come before the Board, Director Migl adjourned the meeting at 1:22 p.m.

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