In April 1997, City Council approved Resolution No. 97-14, consenting to the creation of the First Colony Management District. Subsequently, the District was created by special legislation. The purpose of the First Colony Management District is to enhance the safety of commercial areas for residents, visitors, businesses and employees within the District – which is comprised of approximately 500 acres along US59 near Williams Trace, SH6 and Sweetwater Boulevard. No city tax dollars go to support the District.
In accordance with Chapter 3804 of the Special District Local Laws Code, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Sugar Land shall appointment directors from persons recommended by the board.
The Management District Board of Directors respectfully recommends and has requested approval of the following appointment of the Board of Directors:
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Les Newton
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Position 1
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Andy Harris
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Position 2
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Don Janssen
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Position 3
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Karen Clark
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Position 4
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Kolbe Curtice
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Position 5
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Jeff Procell
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Position 6
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Chris Siebenaler
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Position 7
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Each director is appointed to four year terms, ending on June 1, 2021. The recommendations are compliant with the provisions of Chapter 3804, including the requirement that two-thirds of the directors own property within the City of Sugar Land. All off the recommended appointments, with the exception of Jeff Procell, are incumbent directors. Jeff Procell represents Centrecorp Management Services who recently acquired the Market at Town Square property on behalf of North American Development Group. North American Development Group recently acquired the property from Weingarten Realty.
If appointed, the directors will join Kim Gee, Position 8, and Jon Beer, Position 9, comprising the nine-member Board.
Staff recommends consideration and approval of the appointment of all seven positions to the First Colony Management District Board of Directors.