HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 04 21 FCPEMSD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT
April 21, 2026
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical
Services District (FCPEMSD) met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 4:30
P.M., in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas
with the following in attendance:
Barry L Hawkins
Mirtha Morales
Carol Heathcock
Abraham Carrillo
Victor Medrano
Jamari Gilbert
Carol Flynt
Vance Hinds
Gabriella Gonzales
President
Vice President
Director
Director
Director
Director
Assistant General Manager
Assistant General Counsel
Acting Secretary
President Barry L. Hawkins convened the April 21, 2026, FCPEMSD Board Regular Meeting
with a quorum present at 4:42 P.M. with all members were present. President Hawkins
announced he would be taking Agenda Item 6.a. out of order and proceed to the Citizen
Comments Section of the Agenda once Agenda Item 6.a. commences.
1. CITIZEN COMMENTS
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 November 13, 2025.
A motion was made by Director Jamari Gilbert, and seconded by Director Abraham Carrillo to
approve the minutes of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District Special Meeting held on November 13, 2025, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Barry L Hawkins, Vice President Mirtha Morales, Director Carol
Heathcock, Director Abraham Carrillo, Director Victor Medrano, Director Jamari
Gilbert
Nays: None
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Approved
b. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District Regular Meeting held on January 20, 20260
A motion was made by Vice President Mirtha Morales, and seconded by Director Victor
Medrano to approve the minutes of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency
Medical Services District Regular Meeting held on January 20, 2026, as submitted. The vote was
as follows:
Ayes: President Barry L Hawkins, Vice President Mirtha Morales, Director Carol
Heathcock, Director Abraham Carrillo, Director Victor Medrano, Director Jamari
Gilbert
Nays: None
Approved
3. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution to transfer funds from the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention,
and Emergency Medical Services District's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget account line for
Motor Vehicles (32007020-56800) to Minor Tools & Equipment Supplies (32007020-52005)
for the purchase of medical equipment for the new medic unit.
Fire Chief Kenneth Dobson presented an overview of Agenda Item 3.a. and stated this proposed
resolution is to authorize the of transfer $50,000.00 from the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention,
and Emergency Medical Services District's Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget account line for Motor
Vehicles (32007020-56800) to Minor Tools &Equipment Supplies (32007020-52005) for the
purchase of medical equipment and supplies for the new medic unit, Medic 1.
A motion was made by Director Victor Medrano, and seconded by Vice President Mirtha
Morales to approve Resolution No. 126, as related to Item 3.a. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Barry L Hawkins, Vice President Mirtha Morales, Director Carol
Heathcock, Director Abraham Carrillo, Director Victor Medrano, Director Jamari
Gilbert
Nays: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 126
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
DISTRICT AMENDING THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION,
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AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT'S FISCAL YEAR
2025-2026 BUDGET BY REPROGRAMMING FIFTY THOUSAND AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($50,000.00) FROM MOTOR VEHICLES TO MINOR
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES FOR THE PURCHASE OF MEDICAL
EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEW MEDIC UNIT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider a resolution approving the purchase of one (1) Ford F150 and up -fitting.
Fire Chief Kenneth Dobson presented an overview of Agenda Item 3.b. and stated this proposed
resolution is to authorize the purchase of one (1) Ford F250 and up -fitting at a total cost of
$65,000.00. This vehicle will be placed in service as a staff vehicle. The truck will be purchased
from Bill Knight Ford via HGAC contract # VE05-24.
A motion was made by Director Jamari Gilbert, and seconded by Vice President Mirtha Morales
to approve Resolution No. 127, as related to Item 3.b. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Barry L Hawkins, Vice President Mirtha Morales, Director Carol
Heathcock, Director Abraham Carrillo, Director Victor Medrano, Director Jamari
Gilbert
Nays: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 127
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
DISTRICT APPROVING THE PAYMENT TO UNITED FORD SOUTH, LLC
DBA BILL KNIGHT FORD FROM THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL,
PREVENTION, AND. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT'S
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1)
FORD F 150 FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($65.,000.00);
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider a resolution approving the purchase of one (1) MTS Power Load.
Fire Chief Kenneth Dobson presented an overview of Agenda Item 3.c. and stated this proposed
resolution is to authorize the purchase of one (1) MTS Power Load at a cost of $34,794.87. This
unit will be placed in the new ambulance that is scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of
2026. The Power Load will be purchased directly from the Stryker manufacturer.
A motion was made by Director Victor Medrano, and seconded by Director Abraham Carrillo to
approve Resolution No. 128, as related to Item 3.c. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: President Barry L Hawkins, Vice President Mirtha Morales, Director Carol
Heathcock, Director Abraham Carrillo, Director Victor Medrano, Director Jamari
Gilbert
Nays: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 128
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
DISTRICT APPROVING THE PAYMENT TO STRYKER SALES, LLC FROM
THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT'S FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET FOR
THE PURCHASE OF A MTS POWER LOAD FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
IN THE AMOUNT OF THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED
NINETY-FOUR AND 87/100 DOLLARS ($34,794.87); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE.
d. Consider a resolution approving payment of the Zoll One Program lease.
Fire Chief Kenneth Dobson presented an overview of Agenda Item 3.d. and stated this proposed
resolution is to authorize the payment for the 4th year of the Zoll One Program lease in the
amount of $94,836. The Zoll One Program is a ten-year lease agreement, approved in 2023, that
provides ten (10) Zoll X Series Advanced EKG Monitor/Defibrillators for the first five years of
the agreement, with an upgrade replacement often (10) new Zoll EKG X Series monitors for the
second five years.
A motion was made by Director Abraham Carrillo, and seconded by Director Carol Heathcock
to approve Resolution No. 129, as related to Item 3.d. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Barry L Hawkins, Vice President Mirtha Morales, Director Carol
Heathcock, Director Abraham Carrillo, Director Victor Medrano, Director Jamari
Gilbert
Nays: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 129
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 FOURTH ANNUAL INSTALLMENT OF THE
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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.
e. Consider a resolution to authorize an interlocal agreement with the City of
Baytown, Texas for the administration of services and the maintenance and operation of
funded programs.
Assistant General Counsel Vance Hinds presented an overview of agenda item 3.e. and stated
this proposed resolution is to authorize an interlocal agreement with the City of Baytown, Texas
for the administration of services and the maintenance and operation of funded programs.
Vice President Mirtha Morales asked if purchase of vehicles and etc. will still come before the
Board for approval and Mr. Hinds responded they would still need to go before the Board for
approval but the City of Baytown would handle the administrative services for the purchases,
such as purchasing, risk management, titling, and the Board would refund the City for the
purchases.
A motion was made by Director Jamari Gilbert, and seconded by Director Carol Heathcock to
approve Resolution No. 130, as related to Item 3.e. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Barry L Hawkins, Vice President Mirtha Morales, Director Carol
Heathcock, Director Abraham Carrillo, Director Victor Medrano, Director Jamari
Gilbert
Nays: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 130
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AND THE
SECRETARY TO ATTEST TO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF
SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
4. REPORTS
a. Receive the Baytown Fire Control Prevention and Emergency Medical Service
District's Quarterly Financial and Investments Reports for the Quarter Ending December
31, 2025.
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Chief Financial Officer Teresa McKenzie presented the Baytown Fire Control Prevention and
Emergency Service District's Quarterly Financial and Investment Reports for the First Quarter
ending December 31, 2025. (Exhibit "A")
b. Receive the Baytown Fire Control Prevention and Emergency Medical Service
District's Quarterly Financial and Investments Reports for the Quarter Ending March 31,
2026.
Chief Financial Officer Teresa McKenzie presented the Baytown Fire Control Prevention and
Emergency Service District's Quarterly Financial and Investment Reports for the Second Quarter
ending March 21, 2026. Additionally, Ms. McKenzie also noted the Sales Taxes are received
several months out, therefore, there is a delay in receiving those funds, but they expect to receive
another two million before the end of the fiscal year since they still have eight months to collect.
(Exhibit "B ")
5. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 4:30 P.M. in the Baytown
Conference Room located at City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas.
Assistant General Manager Carol Flynt presented Item 5. a. and reminded the Board that the next
Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 4:30 P.M.
6. TOUR
a. The Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District Board will
participate in a tour of the most recent ambulance and equipment purchased.
Assistant Fire Chief Ryan Tucker, Firefighter/Paramedic Taylor Brown and Anthony Zermeno
from Fire Station No. 4 provided a tour and demonstration of the new ambulance and associated
equipment that were funded by Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District Board.
7. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Director Victor Medrano
and seconded by Director Mirtha Morales to adjourn the April 21, 2026, FCPEMSD Board
Regular Meeting at 5:10 P.M. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Barry L Hawkins, Vice President Mirtha Morales, Director Carol
Heathcock, Director Abraham Carrillo, Director Victor Medrano, Director Jamari
Gilbert
Nays: None
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Approved
Fire Control Prevention & Emergency Medical Services District (FCPEMSD)
Period Ending December 31, 2025
Amended
CY to PY
Budget
CY Actual
Balance
%
PY Actual
Change $
Revenues
Sales and Use Tax
$ 2,526,319
$ 235,652 $
2,290,667
9% $
242,225
$ (6,573)
FCPEMSD Budget Received
$
Interest Income
152,129
29,628
122,501
19%
42,722
(13,094)
s2,678,448/$265,280
Total Revenues
2,678,448
265,280
2,413,168
10%
284,947
(19,667)
10%
Expenditures
Personnel Services
-
0%
-
-
Supplies
222,015
2,842
219,173
1%
2,842
Maintenance
0%
-
FCPEMSD Budget Spent
Services
100,000
39,229
60,771
39%
-
39,229
$4,080,901 / $2,687,3 78
Go
Capital Outlay
2,977,136
2,645,306
331,830
89%
1,644,150
1,001,156
66%
Debt Service
781,750
-
781,750
0%
-
-
Contingencies
-
-
-
0%
-
Total Expenditures
4,080,901
2,687,378
1,393,523
66%
1,644,150
1,043,228
Net Change (1,402,453) (2,422,098) (1,359,203)
Beg. Fund Balance 3,608,717 3,608,717
End. Fund Balance 2,206,264 1,186,619
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Investments (Book Value)
Security Type Balance Earnings
Texpool $ 2,546,803 $ 29,604
Unaudited financials
Fire Control Prevention & Emergency Medical Services District (FCPEMSD)
Period Ending March 31, 2026
Amended
CY to PY
Budget
CY Actual
Balance
%
PY Actual
Change $
Revenues
967,702
$ 22,324
FCPEMSD Budget Received
Sales and Use Tax
Interest Income
$ 2,526,319
152,129
$ 990,026 $
56,444
1,536,293
95,685
39% $
37%
72,307
(15,863)
$ $2,678,448 / $1,046,470
Total Revenues
2,678,448
1,046,470
1,631,978
9%
1,045,009
6,461
39%
Expenditures
Personnel Services
-
-
0%
-
-
Supplies
222,015
126,142
95,873
57%
126,142
Maintenance
-
-
-
0%
-
FCPEMSD Budget Spent
Services
100,000
72,559
27,441
73%
-
72,559
$5,390,715 / $4,933,116
Capital Outlay
4,286,950
3,989,915
297,035
93%
1,885,851
2,104,064
92%
Debt Service
781,750
744,500
37,250
95%
725,875
18,625
Contingencies
-
-
-
0%
-
-
Total Expenditures
5,390,715
4,933,116
457,599
92%
2,611,726
2,321,390
Net Change (2,712,267) (3,886,646) (1,571,717)
Beg. Fund Balance 3,313,140 3,313,140
End. Fund Balance 600,873 $ (573,506)
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Investments (Book ValUe)
Security Type Balance Earnings
Texpool $ 3,327,993 $ 26,816
Unaudited financials