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2006 02 23 FCPEMSD Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMPORARY BOARD OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL PREVENTION, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT February 23, 2006 5:45 p.m. The regular meeting of the Temporary Board of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District met in the Council Chamber of the City of Baytown with the following in attendance: Sammy Mahan Vice Chairman Scott Sheley Secretary Mercedes Renteria III Temporary Board Member Don Murray Temporary Board Member Ronnie Anderson Temporary Board Member Brandon Capetillo Temporary Board Member Calvin Mundinger Chairman Gary M. Jackson City Manager Bob Leiper Deputy City Manager Kelvin Knauf Assistant City Manager Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. City Attorney Lorri Coody Assistant Secretary Call to Order The meeting was opened by Chairman Mundinger with a quorum present at 5:45 p.m. Consider approval of the minutes for the meeting held on February 2,2006. Vice Chairman Mahan moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on February 2, 2006. Temporary Board Member Murray seconded the motion. The vote follows. Ayes: Temporary Board Members Anderson, Capetillo,Renteria, Murray, Sheley, Mahan Chairman Mundinger Nays: None The motion carried. Conduct a public hearing on the proposed two-year fire control, prevention and emergency medical services plan and proposed two-year budget plan. The public hearing was opened by Chairman Mundinger at 5:49 p.m. The three citizens that addressed the Temporary Board at the Crime Control Prevention District public hearing signed the sheet to speak at this meeting and were recognized by the Chairman and permitted to speak for a maximum of 3 minutes each as follows: Page 2 of 2 Minutes of the Temporary Board Regular Meeting—February 23, 2006 Terry Sain voiced his support for the Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District and the need for a dedicated fire training facility. He pointed out that local industry would take advantage of this facility for fire training needs which, in turn,would help pay for its use. Gary Cochran spoke in support of the Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District and felt that the 1/8 % sales tax was justified. He would like to see a dedicated fire training facility and,new equipment for the emergency medical service. Robert Hoskins spoke in support of the district. Upon concluding comments from the public, Chairman Mundinger closed the public meeting at 6:02 p.m. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the proposed two-year fire control, prevention and emergency medical services plan and proposed two-year budget plan. Fire Chief Shon Blake gave a presentation on the budget proposal which demonstrated the need for the training facility as opposed to continued use of the training facility in La Porte. Discussion pointed out that the memo was very detailed and proved that the facility was needed. There was also discussion that the plan must have flexibility particularly as it relates to personnel so that over time changes can be made to accommodate need. Adjourn Temporary Board Member Renteria moved to adjourn the meeting. Temporary Board Member Anderson seconded the motion. The vote follows. Ayes: Temporary Board Members Anderson, Capetillo, Renteria,Murray, Sheley,Mahan Chairman Mundinger Nays: None The motion carried This meeting was concluded by Chairman Mundin 0 P.M. - Lorri Coody, A sistant Secretary ...:.......