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:
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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
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