2023 10 10 CCPD Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT
October 10, 2023
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) met in a
Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 4:30 P.M., in the Hullum Conference Room
of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance:
Nicholas Rice President
James Coker Vice President
David Start Director
Loretta White Director
Jose Ortega Director
Charles Eugene Murrell Director
Brant Gary Assistant General Manager
Vance Hinds Assistant General Counsel
Angela Jackson Secretary
President Nicholas Rice convened the October 10, 2023, CCPD Board Regular Meeting with a
quorum present at 4:30 P.M. P.M., all members were present with the exception of Director
Lloyd J. Herrera who was absent.
1. MINUTES
President Nicholas Rice called for Agenda Items 1.a., 1.b., and 1.c. to be considered together.
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention
District Regular Meeting held on June 13, 2023.
b. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention
District Regular Meeting held on July 11, 2023.
C. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention
District and Cin• Council Joint Special Meeting held on August 24, 2023.
A motion was made by Director Charles Eugene Murrell, and seconded by Director Jose Ortega
to approve the minutes of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Regular Meetings
held on June 13, 2023 and July 11, 2023, and the Joint Special Meeting held on August 24, 2023,
as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Nicholas Rice, Vice President James Coker, Director David Start,
Director Loretta White, Director Jose Ortega, Director Charles Eugene Murrell
Nays: None
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Other: Director Lloyd J. Herrera (Absent)
Approved
2. REPORTS
a. Presentation of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Street Crime
Unit, Traffic Management Team, and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) statistical
reports.
The Board received a presentation from the Police Department of the Baytown Crime Control
and Prevention District's Street Crime Unit, Traffic Management Team, and Commercial
Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) statistical reports. In referencing the packets provided to the
Directors, Police Chief John Stringer stated that for the Fourth Quarter of 2023 (July-September)
the Traffic Management Team conducted a combined total of 1,594 traffic stops and of those
events there was thirty-nine (39) driving while intoxication arrests`citations conducted, 1,012
other various citations were issued, and 582 warning issued. For the Commercial Vehicle
Enforcement Unit, they conducted 155 traffic stops, 55 citations issued and 262 warnings were
issued for the Fourth Quarter. Lastly Mr. Stringer presented the Street Crimes Report and stated
that they had a combined total of 553 traffic stops; 283 citations issued; 131 arrests; and they
confiscated 1,942 grams of marijuana; 68 grams of meth; $3,329 in cash; 10 firearms; and noted
the following events:
• Interdiction stop by Officer Hill who was working with SCU. Resulted in the seizure of
1,419 grams of marijuana (over 3 pounds) and seized $1,860 in currency.
• Officer Obenland and Officer Richter riding two man conducted a traffic stop. During
their investigation they recovered 68 grams of meth and two firearms with over 200
rounds of ammunition.
• With the assistance of LPR, officers were able to locate a vehicle which had been taken
in an Aggravated Robbery in Houston and arrested the two suspects.
• Officers located a vehicle and suspects whom were involved in mail theft identity theft.
During the traffic stop, officers recovered several forged checks and over 20 credit cards
belonging to other citizens. Two subjects arrested and charged with multiple felonies
related to this case and previous cases.
• During a consensual encounter with a vehicle sitting in a parking lot of a gas station.
Officers recovered over 1 pound of marijuana and seized $1,469 in currency
In comparison Mr. Stringer stated that these numbers are similar to the numbers of last year, but
that they are starting to see reduction in general activity, and noted that property loss is down
190,0 and recovered property is up 2400, which is also due to the investigation's teams' efforts as
well as the Street Crimes Unit. Total cleared offences for the department is up I O o and crimes
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cleared is up 406. However, this number is down from the same month last year, but overall, we
are tracking in the right direction.
Director Charles Eugene Murrell commended the Staff with their efforts, and Vice President
Nicholas Rice stated that he appreciates the specific examples that were presented in the Street
Crimes Report. Additionally, President Rice asked about the effort on the Flock Cameras to
which Assistant General Manager Brant Gary responded that that they are seeing strong results
from the efforts of the Flock Program.
b. Receive the CCPD Quarterly Financial and Investment Reports for the Quarter
Ending June 30, 2023.
Director of Finance Teresa McKenzie presented the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention
District Quarterly Financial and Investment Reports for the Third Quarter Ending June 30, 2023,
and provided a recap of the report. Ms. McKenzie stated that revenues are at $1.95 million and
that this represents 810 o from the $2.4 million projected for the Fiscal Year 2022-23. Expenses
are at $2.5 million representing 780 o of the projected amount for the 2022-23 Fiscal Year,
thereby leaving a Fund Balance of $1.5 million. Investments balance is at $1.7 million and
Earnings are at $41,599, and offered any questions from the Board.
Vice President Nicholas Rice questioned what the line item for $192 under Services is for to
which Ms. McKenzie stated that she would look into this and get back with him on an answer.
3. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401
Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520.
Assistant General Manager Brant Gary commended the Police Department and other
Departments such as the Fire and Parks and Recreation Departments for their efforts in keeping
all of the most recent public events that the City of Baytown has recently conducted safe for the
public's attendance and reminded the Board of their next meeting, which is scheduled for
January 9, 2023, at 4:30 P.M.
4. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, President Nicholas Rice adjourned the October
10, 2023, Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Board Regular Meeting at 4:48 P.M.
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