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Home My WebLink About2026 06 16 FCPEMSD Minutes, SpecialMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT June 169 2026 The Board of Directors of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District (FCPEMSD) met in a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 4:30 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 President Mirtha Morales Vice President Victor Medrano Director Jamari Gilbert Director Abraham Carrillo Director Carol Flynt Assistant General Manager Michelle Bradshaw Assistant General Counsel Gabriella Gonzales Acting Secretary President Barry L. Hawkins convened the June 16, 2026, FCPEMSD Board Special Meeting with a quorum present at 4:31 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Director Carol Heathncock who was absent. 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 Regular Meeting held on April 21, 2026. A motion was made by Director Jamari Gilbert, and seconded by Vice President Mirtha Morales to approve the minutes of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District Regular Meeting held on April 21, 2026, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Barry L Hawkins, Vice President Mirtha Morales, Director Victor Medrano, Director Jamari Gilbert, Director Abraham Carrillo Nays: None Other: Director Carol Heathcock (Absent) Approved FCPEMSD Board Special Meeting Minutes June 19, 2026 Page 2 of 4 3, BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 PROPOSED BUDGET a. Conduct a public hearing regarding the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget. At 4:34 P.M., President Barry L. Hawkins conducted a public hearing regarding the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's ("FCPEMSD") Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget. Assistant Finance Director/Controller Lianette Leon summarized Item 3.a. related to the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Proposed Budget and stated the budget before the Board reflects a Proposed Revenue of approximately $3.2 million, with Total Expenditures of approximately $4.1 million, and an Ending Fund Balance of $939,000. Additionally, Ms. Leon noted that there has been an update to the Capital Outlay items from the last proposed budget and noted that those additions are the $2.3 million for the ladder truck and related equipment, as well as $50,000 for the Automated External Defibrillators ("AED'"). Fire Chief Kenneth Dobson further elaborated that these items were added to be included in the next year's budget and that the defibrillators are to replace aging equipment. President Barry L. Hawkins announced no citizens signed up to speak on the item and at 4:36 P.M., President Barry L. Hawkins closed the public hearing related to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget. b. Discuss the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget. President Barry L Hawkins opened Agenda Item 3.b. and offered any questions or comments from the Board Members concerning the budget presented in the previous Agenda Item and offered staff to summarize the proposed budget. Assistant Finance Director/Controller Lianette Leon summarized Item 3.b. related to the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Proposed Budget and stated the budget before the Board reflects a Proposed Total Revenues of approximately 3.2 million with the majority of funding projected from Sales Tax Revenues at 2.9 million and interest to count for $252,000. Expenditure there are supplies which includes $335,500 which in includes the Automated External Defibrillators. For Capital Outlays it is at $2.9 million which includes the $2.3 million for the purchase of the ladder truck and equipment, as well as other Capital Outlay items. Additionally, there is the Debt Services Expenditures at $768,000. Thereby, leaving Total Expenditures at $4.1 million, leaving an Ending Fund Balance of $939,000 and offered any questions from the Board. 4. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS FCPEMSD Board Special Meeting Minutes June 19, 2026 Page 3 of 4 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 Minor Tools & Equipment (32007020-52005), to Machinery & Equipment (32007020- 56700) for the purchase of certain medical equipment for the new medic unit. Fire Chief Kenneth Dobson presented an overview of Agenda Item 3.a. and stated that this proposed resolution is to transfer $11,500.00 from the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget account line for Minor Tools & Equipment Supplies (32007020-52005), to Machinery & Equipment (32007020-56700) for the purchase ONE (1) Z Vent Portable Ventilator Basic, related accessories, and shipping costs for the new medic unit'. Medic 1. A motion was made by Director Abraham Carrillo, and seconded by Director Victor Medrano to approve Resolution No. 132, as related to Item 4.a. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Barry L Hawkins, Vice President Mirtha Morales, Director Victor Medrano, Director Jamari Gilbert, Director Abraham Carrillo, Nays: None Other: Director Carol Heathcock (Absent) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 132 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 2025-2026 BUDGET BY REPROGRAMMING ELEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($11,500.00) FROM MINOR TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES TO MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE Z VENT PORTABLE VENTILATOR BASIC AND RELATED ACCESSORIES AND COSTS FOR THE NEW MEDIC UNIT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 5. REPORTS a. Receive an update regarding the Baytown Fire Training Field. Fire Chief Kenneth Dobson provided an update for the Baytown Fire Training Field listed below: • Funding was for personnel, operating cost for the fire training field and debt payments for the training field, which they have two years left for debt payments after this year's FCPEMSD Board Special Meeting Minutes June 19,2026 Page 4 of 4 payment. However, they are moving personnel cost to the general fund and put the primary function of FCPEMSD funding for apparatus and vehicles purchases. • Revenue for fire training field is roughly $50,000 a year, but that some private users do not end up paying their full balance, and that the majority of use for the fire training field is used for the Fire Department and other city departments (65%). Not a large revenue generator but they are trying to find a balance with private and public use. • Project is past phase three and payment have been made up to this phase of the project • Industrial fire props are not functioning and that they will present an item before Council at their next meeting to try and address this issue. 6. MANAGER'S REPORT a. The next Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas. Assistant General Manager Carol Flynt reported their next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7 2026, at 5:00 P.M., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall. 7. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Director Jamari Gilbert and seconded by Director Victor Medrano to adjourn the June 16, 2026, FCPEMSD Board Special Meeting at 4:42 P.M. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Barry L Hawkins, Vice President Mirtha Morales, Director Victor Medrano, Director Jamari Gilbert, Director Abraham Carrillo Nays: None Other: Director Carol Heathcock (Absent) Approved Angela Jacitson, City of Baytown