2025 05 20 FCPEMSD Minutes, SpecialMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT
May 20, 2025
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical
Services District (FCPEMSD) met in a Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 5:30
P.M., in the Baytown Conference Room of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street,
Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance:
Barry L. Hawkins
Vice President
Victor Medrano
Director
Abraham Carrillo
Director
Mirtha Morales
Director
Larry Hollaway
Director
Carol Flynt Assistant General Manager
Vance Hinds Assistant General Counsel
Gabriella Gonzales Acting Secretary
Vice President Barry L. Hawkins convened the May 20, 2025, FCPEMSD Board Special
Meeting with a quorum present at 5:52 P.M., all members were present with the exception of
Director Jamari Gilbert who was absent.
Vice President Barry L. Hawkins introduced the new Director of the Board, Mr. Victor Medrano,
to the rest of the Board Members.
1. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Vice President Barry L. Hawkins announced no one signed up to speak.
2. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District Special Meeting held on March 19, 2025.
A motion was made by Director Larry Hollaway, and seconded by Director Victor Medrano to
approve the minutes of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District Special Meeting held on March 19, 2025, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Vice President Barry L. Hawkins, Director Victor Medrano, Director Abraham
Carrillo, Director Mirtha Morales, Director Larry Hollaway
Nays: None
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Other: Director Jamari Gilbert (Absent)
Approved
3. BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PROPOSED BUDGET
a. Receive the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget.
Vice President Barry L. Hawkins acknowledged receipt of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention,
and EMS District Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget.
b. Set a public hearing for the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency
Medical Services District Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget.
Vice President Barry L. Hawkins announced that the first and second public hearings related to
Item 3.b., will be set for Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 4:30 P.M.
A motion was made by Director Mirtha Morales, and seconded by Director Victor Medrano to
approve Resolution No. 111, related to Item 3 .b. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Vice President Barry L. Hawkins, Director Victor Medrano, Director Abraham
Carrillo, Director Mirtha Morales, Director Larry Hollaway
Nays: None
Other: Director Jamari Gilbert (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. III
A RESOLUTION OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION,
AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT, SETTING A DATE,
TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FISCAL
YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
4. BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES DISTRICT CONTINUATION ELECTION
a. Discuss the Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District
November 4, 2025, Continuation Election and related educational materials.
Assistant General Counsel Vance Hinds stated the item is not ready at this point and will be
brought back to the Board at a future date. Mr. Hinds provided the Board Members direction on
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how they can educate the public on an election item; however, they can not advocate for a vote
to be in favor or disfavor.
5. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution amending the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District's Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget to transfer monies from
Fund Balance to Lease - Machinery and Equipment (32007020-56909) for the Zoll One
Program lease payment.
Fire Chief Kenneth Dobson presented Agenda Item 5.a., and stated that last year they were not
able to get this item on the budget in time; therefore, this item approves the budget transfer in the
amount of $94,836, to approve the Zoll One Program lease agreement for the Advanced EKG
Monitor/Defibrillators for the first five years of the agreement, and an upgrade replacement of
ten (10) new Zoll EKG X Series monitors for the second five years.
A motion was made by Director Abraham Carrillo, and seconded by Director Larry Hollaway to
approve Resolution No. 108, as related to Item 5.a. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Vice President Barry L. Hawkins, Director Victor Medrano, Director Abraham
Carrillo, Director Mirtha Morales, Director Larry Hollaway
Nays: None
Other: Director Jamari Gilbert (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 108
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
DISTRICT AMENDING THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION,
AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT'S FISCAL YEAR
2024-2025 BUDGET BY REPROGRAMMING NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND
EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX AND NO 100 DOLLARS ($94,836.00)
FROM FUND BALANCE TO LEASE - MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
FOR THE ZOLL ONE PROGRAM LEASE PAYMENT; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider a resolution approving payment of the Zoll One Program lease.
Fire Chief Kenneth Dobson presented Agenda Item 5.b., and stated the previous items was to
approve the transfer and this item is to approve the payment for the Zoll One Program lease.
A motion was made by Director Victor Medrano, and seconded by Director Mirtha Morales to
approve Resolution No. 109, as related to Item 5.b. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: Vice President Barry L. Hawkins, Director Victor Medrano, Director Abraham
Carrillo, Director Mirtha Morales, Director Larry Hollaway
Nays: None
Other: Director Jamari Gilbert (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 109
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING THE DISTRICT TO PAY ZOLL MEDICAL
CORPORATION FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL INSTALLMENT OF THE TEN
(10) YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ZOLL ONE PROGRAM FOR
EKG MONITORS DEFIBRILLATORS IN AN AMOUNT NO TO EXCEED
NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX AND NO/100
DOLLARS ($94,836.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider a resolution approving the purchase of two (2) Ford F250 and upfitting.
Fire Chief Kenneth Dobson presented Agenda Item S.c., and stated the resolution approves the
purchase of two (2) Ford F250 to replace both Battalion 1 and EMS 1 2020 Tahoes. The item
also includes the cost for installing sirens, lights, and other upgrades for the vehicles as well.
A motion was made by Director Abraham Carrillo, and seconded by Director Larry Hollaway to
approve Resolution No. 110, as related to Item 3.c. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Vice President Barry L. Hawkins, Director Victor Medrano, Director Abraham
Carrillo, Director Mirtha Morales, Director Larry Hollaway
Nays: None
Other: Director Jamari Gilbert (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 110
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
DISTRICT APPROVING THE PAYMENT TO BILL KNIGHT FORD FROM
THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT'S FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET FOR
THE PURCHASE OF TWO(2) 2025 FORD F-250S WITH UPFITTING FOR
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA
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COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX
THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE AND 26/100 DOLLARS
($176,433.26); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
6. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 4:30 P.M. in the Baytown
Conference Room located at City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas.
Assistant General Manager Carol Flynt reported their next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,
June 17, 2025, at 4:30 P.M., in the Baytown Conference Room located at City Hall. Assistant
General Counsel Vance Hinds reminded the Board, at this meeting there will be an item to
appoint the Officers to the Board.
7. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Director Larry Hollaway
and seconded by Director Abraham Carrillo to adjourn the May 20, 2025, FCPEMSD Board
Special Meeting at 6:05 P.M. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Vice President Barry L. Hawkins, Director Victor Medrano, Director Abraham
Carrillo, Director Mirtha Morales, Director Larry Hollaway
Nays: None
Other: Director Jamari Gilbert (Absent)
Approved