2024 07 16 CCPD Minutes, SpecialMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT
July 16, 2024
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) met in a
Special Meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 4:00 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
Charles Eugene Murrell
Director
David Start, Jr.
Director
Lloyd J. Herrera
Director
Carol Flynt Assistant General Manager
Scott Lemond General Counsel
Gabriella Gonzales Acting Secretary
President Nicholas Rice convened the July 16, 2024, CCPD Board Special Meeting with a quorum
present at 4:04 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Vice President James Coker,
Director Loretta white and Director Jose Ortega who were absent.
1. CITIZEN COMMENTS
President Nicholas Rice announced no one signed up to speak.
2. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention
District Regular Meeting held on April 9, 2024.
A motion was made by Director Lloyd J. Herrera, and seconded by Director Charles Eugene
Murrell to approve the meeting minutes of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District
Regular Meeting held on April 9, 2024, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Nicholas Rice, Director Charles Eugene Murrell, Director David Start, Jr,
Director Lloyd J. Herrera
Nays: None
Other: Vice President James Coker (Absent), Director Loretta White (Absent), Director
Jose Ortega (Absent)
Approved
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b. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention
District Special Meeting held on May 21, 2024.
A motion was made by Director Charles Eugene Murrell, and seconded by Director Lloyd J.
Herrera to approve the meeting minutes of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District
Special Meeting held on May 21, 2024, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Nicholas Rice, Director Charles Eugene Murrell, Director Lloyd J.
Herrera
Nays: None
Other: Director David Start, Jr (Abstain), Vice President James Coker (Absent), Director
Loretta White (Absent), Director Jose Ortega (Absent)
Approved
C. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention
District Special Meeting held on June 11, 2024.
A motion was made by Director Lloyd J. Herrera, and seconded by Director Charles Eugene
Murrell to approve the meeting minutes of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District
Special Meeting held on June 11, 2024, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Nicholas Rice, Director Charles Eugene Murrell, Director Lloyd J.
Herrera
Nays: None
Other: Director David Start, Jr (Abstain), Vice President James Coker (Absent), Director
Loretta White (Absent), Director Jose Ortega (Absent)
Approved
3. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution adopting the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget.
President Nicholas Rice opened the floor for discussion or questions from staff and Board
members regarding the proposed resolution to adopt the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention
District (CCPD) Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget.
Director David Start, Jr. asked whether vehicles are procured individually or through BuyBoards,
and why the cost of marked patrol vehicles is lower than that of unmarked vehicles. Lieutenant
Shawn Fisher clarified that police vehicles are purchased through Texas Local Government
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Purchasing Cooperatives, such as the Houston -Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) or County
BuyBoard, depending on which provides the best pricing. He further explained that unmarked
vehicles are equipped with additional features not included in marked units.
Director Start also requested clarification on what AXON equipment includes. Lieutenant Fisher
responded that AXON covers body -worn cameras, in -car videos, video room recorders, tasers, and
the evidence.com database. Additionally, Mr. Start asked whether the budget item for AXON
consists of maintenance or capital outlay. Lieutenant Fisher confirmed it is not capital outlay.
Director Start inquired why the Maintenance item for the 2023-2024 fiscal year is significantly
lower compared to both the 2022-2023 fiscal year and the proposed 2024-2025 budget. He also
asked if this trend is expected to continue in future budgets. Lieutenant Fisher explained that the
AXON line item was transferred to the City of Baytown's Operations budget for 2023-24. In the
proposed 2024-25 budget, it has been moved back to the Crime Control and Prevention District
(CCPD) budget, with the expectation that it will remain in the CCPD budget for future years.
President Nicholas Rice observed that recent quarterly financial reports showed a slight decrease
in sales tax revenues compared to previous years. He inquired whether staff anticipates any
challenges with the upcoming budget if this trend continues. Assistant Finance Director Fatima
Uwakwe explained that the sales tax is declining due to a drop in inflationary pricing, but the
District will address this by adjusting the budget to align with the lower projections.
A motion was made by Director Lloyd J. Herrera, and seconded by Director Charles Eugene
Murrell to approve Resolution No. 85, related to Item 3.a. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Nicholas Rice, Director Charles Eugene Murrell, Director David Start,
Jr, Director Lloyd J. Herrera
Nays: None
Other: Vice President James Coker (Absent), Director Loretta White (Absent), Director
Jose Ortega (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 85
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN CRIME
CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE
ENSUING FISCAL YEAR, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024, AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 20255 IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 363 OF THE TEXAS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE AND THE ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES
ADOPTED BY THE DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
4. MANAGER'S REPORT
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a. The next Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401
Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520.
Assistant City Manager Carol Flynt stated the next Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District
meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber located
at City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071 of the
Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City's attorneys.
At 4:11 P.M., President Nicholas Rice recessed into and conducted an Executive Session pursuant
to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City's Attorneys
regarding pending or contemplated litigation.
At 4:39 P.M., President Nicholas Rice reconvened the Open Meeting of the Crime Control and
Prevention District (CCPD) Special Meeting and announced that in accordance with Section
551.102 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, no action was taken in the Executive Session.
6. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Director Lloyd J. Herrera
and seconded by Director Charles Eugene Murrell to adjourn the July 16, 2024, Baytown Crime
Control and Prevention District Board Special Meeting at 4:39 P.M. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Nicholas Rice, Director Charles Eugene Murrell, Director David Start,
Jr., Director Lloyd J. Herrera
Nays: None
Other: Vice President James Coker (Absent), Director Loretta White (Absent), Director
Jose Ortega (Absent)
Approved
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