2010 04 27 FCPEMSD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES DISTRICT
April 27, 2010
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical
Services District (FCPEMSD) met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 4:30
P.M., in the Hullum Conference Room of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown,
Texas with the following in attendance:
John Adkins
Gerald Baldwin
Lovella Desormeaux
Ryan Hightower
Earl A. Wurzbach
Maurice Watts
Garrison C. Brumback
Robert D. Leiper
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr.
Leticia Garza
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
President
General Manager
Deputy General Manager
General Counsel
Secretary
Director Smith was absent from the April 27, 2010, FCPEMSD Regular Meeting.
President Watts convened the April 27, 2010, FCPEMSD Regular Meeting with a quorum
present at 4:30 P.M.
1. MINUTES
a. Approve the Minutes of the Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical
Services District (FCPEMSD) Board Regular Meeting on January 19, 2010.
A motion was made by Director Adkins, and seconded by Director Hightower approving the
minutes from the January 19, 2010 FCPEMSD Board Regular Meeting with corrections. The
vote was as follows:
Ayes: Directors: Adkins, Baldwin, Desormeaux, Hightower,
Wurzbach and President Watts
Nays: None
The motion carried.
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2. REPORTS
a. Fire Training Field Update - Fire.
Fire Chief, Shon Blake presented an update on the Fire Training Field and stated that the first
incremental phase of Phase I is estimated at $1.5 million dollars in a five (5) years period for the
training field. Chief Blake also indicated that the first incremental phase will include a portion of
the main drive, a one (1) story residence with two (2) burn rooms, a confined trench rescue, an
area for a vehicle and an old barn that can be remodeled for storage and classroom usage.
b. Engine 3 Update - Fire.
Fire Chief, Shon Blake presented an update on Engine 3 and stated that it is on target of being
complete in October.
C. Emergency Medical Services Update - Health and EMS.
Health and EMS Director, Mike Lester presented the Emergency Medical Services update and
stated that the call volume for EMS has increased from two (2) ambulances and twelve (12) staff
members in 1986 to now having three (3) MICU ambulances and twenty -one (21) members of
staff. Mr. Lester stated that in fiscal year 2009 expenditures were a little under $2M and revenues
were at $1.2M with anticipation of increasing in 2010 due to the diligent in -house billing efforts.
Mr. Lester indicated that EMS is projected to receive two (2) ambulances this year and focuses
on providing quality and innovation along with increasing public relations through trainings and
programs.
d. FCPEMSD Revenue and Expenditure Report - Finance.
Finance Director, Cynthia Pearson presented the update on the Baytown Fire Control,
Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's revenues and expenditures report and
stated that even with the anticipated drop in revenues primarily due to the high sales tax revenues
of 2009, due to Hurricane Ike, the funds are ok and staff has no concerns at this time.
3. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. Set Time, Date and Place for Next FCPEMSD Board Meeting - Secretary.
The next FCPEMSD Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at 4:30 P.M. in the
City Council Chambers located in Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street.
A motion was made by Director Wurzbach, seconded by Director Desormeaux scheduling the
next meeting for June 29, 2010, at 4:30 P.M.
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Ayes: Directors: Adkins, Baldwin, Desormeaux, Hightower,
Wurzbach and President Watts
Nays: None
The motion carried.
4. MANAGER'S REPORT
5. ADJOURN
President Watts adjourned the FCPEMSD Board Regular Meeting on April 27, 2010, at 5:07
P.M.
Leticia Garza, St
City of Baytown