2016 01 28 MDD Minutes, SpecialMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
January 28, 2016
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) met in a
Special Meeting on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at 5:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the
Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance:
Stephen DonCarlos
Chris Presley
Reggie Brewer
Gary Englert
Mary Hernandez
Robert Hoskins
Dave Jirrels
David McCartney
Mercedes Renteria
Terry Sain
Rick Davis
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr.
Leticia Brysch
President
Vice President
Secretary
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
General Manager
General Counsel
Assistant Secretary
President DonCarlos convened the January 26, 2016, Municipal Development District (MDD)
Board Special Meeting with a quorum present at 5:30 P.M., all members were present with the
exception of Director Capetillo who was absent.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Municipal Development District Board
Regular Meeting held on January 07, 2016.
A motion was made by Director Terry Sain and seconded by Director Mercedes Renteria
III approving the January 07, 2016, MDD Board Regular Meeting minutes. The vote was as,
follows:
Ayes: Secretary Reggie Brewer, President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Gary
Englert, Director Mary Hernandez, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director
David P. Jirrels, Director David McCartney, Vice - President Chris Presley,
Director Mercedes Renteria III, Director Terry Sam
Nays: None
Other: Director Brandon Capetillo (Absent)
Approved
2.
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a. Consider a resolution reprogramming 2015 -2016 budget funds to provide additional
funding for the purchase and maintenance of approximately 118 acres near Evergreen
Road and Tri- Cities Beach Road.
General Manager Davis presented the agenda item and stated that Resolution No. 276 will
reprogram 2015 -2016 budget funds to provide additional funding for the purchase of
approximately 118 acres which is the former Evergreen Golf course. He stated that this land will
be used for passive use open space, includes utility buildings, clubhouse pathway. He stated
that it is the intent of the City is to continue to operate the driving range and putting grange and
leave the rest as a passive use or open space. He stated that it will also include trail connectivity
to Baytown's interior trails. He stated that the project would be funded immediately from MDD
and some from the CIP with the intention of MDD reimbursing the CIP for the $1.7 million that
compliments the $1 million that's being reallocated for the total purchase.
A motion was made by Director David McCartney and seconded by Secretary Reggie Brewer
approving Resolution No. 276. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Secretary Reggie Brewer, President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Gary
Englert, Director Mary Hernandez, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director
David P. Jirrels, Director David McCartney, Vice - President Chris Presley,
Director Mercedes Renteria III, Director Terry Sain
Nays: None
Other: Director Brandon Capetillo (Absent)
Approved
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A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT MAKING A CHANGE IN THE
BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT'S FISCAL YEAR
2015 -2016 BUDGET IN ORDER TO REPROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE
PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 118 ACRES OF
LAND NEAR EVERGREEN ROAD AND TRI- CITIES BEACH ROAD;
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of
Baytown for funding the purchase of approximately 118 acres of land near Evergreen
Road and Tri - Cities Beach Road.
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General Manager Davis stated that the reimbursement installments would begin in increments to
begin this year with $1 million and $425,000 for the subsequent four years (4) from the MDD
budget.
Mr. Billy Kerr and Mr. Melvin Roark both registered to speak before Council regarding agenda
item 2.b.
Mr. Kerr stated that the appraisal districts estimated value of the land is about half of the cost
that it's being purchased for and that he doesn't believe that this project is good for the City.
Additionally, he stated that more funds should be used towards other areas in need of
improvements, such as the nature center or mosquito control.
Mr. Roark stated that he doesn't see any negative about the project and is in favor of it.
A motion was made by Director David McCartney and seconded by Director Robert C.
Hoskins approving Resolution No. 277. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Secretary Reggie Brewer, President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Gary
Englert, Director Mary Hernandez, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director
David P. Jirrels, Director David McCartney, Vice - President Chris Presley,
Director Mercedes Renteria III, Director Terry Sain
Nays: None
Other: Director Brandon Capetillo (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 277
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT
TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN FOR FUNDING THE PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 118
ACRES OF LAND NEAR EVERGREEN ROAD AND TRI- CITIES BEACH
ROAD; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
TWO MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO 1100 DOLLARS
($2,700,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of Baytown
for funding personnel and equipment for maintaining the 118 acres of land near Evergreen
Road and Tri -Cities Beach Road.
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Director of Parks and Recreation, Mr. Scott Johnson presented the agenda item and stated that
the funding for this project includes $41,000 for two part-time employees, $65,000 for mowing
equipment, the remaining for miscellaneous equipment.
Director Englert inquired if staff approached the golf course owner's about purchasing some
of their equipment. In response to Director Englert's inquiry, Mr. Johnson stated that staff has
spoken with them in this regards in which Mr. Drew Potts would be assisting with that process.
He further stated that most of the owner's equipment is due for replacement, but staff will
evaluate what equipment that the owners have for purchase.
President DonCarlos inquired if staff would be acquiring the equipment barn for storage
purposes. In response to President DonCarlos's inquiry, Mr. Johnson stated that the barn is being
acquired for storage.
In regards to the operations of the driving range and the putting grange, Director Sain inquired
if the employees would be servicing in that capacity or for just maintenance. In response to
Director Sain's inquiry, Mr. Johnson stated that the current personnel staff is for maintenance
only and he's still working on the personnel for the putting range.
Director Jirrels inquired for clarity if the $150,000 covers all the equipment and the two part-
time staff. Mr. Johnson stated that the $150,000 would cover some of the equipment and the two
part-time employees through the next budget cycle, but more funding would be needed later.
A motion was made by Director David McCartney and seconded by Secretary Reggie Brewer
approving Resolution No. 278. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Secretary Reggie Brewer, President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Gary
Englert, Director Mary Hernandez, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director
David P. Jirrels, Director David McCartney, Vice - President Chris Presley,
Director Mercedes Renteria III, Director Terry Sain
Nays: None
Other: Director Brandon Capetillo (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 278
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT
TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN FOR FUNDING PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT FOR
MAINTAINING APPROXIMATELY 118 ACRES OF LAND NEAR
EVERGREEN ROAD AND TRI- CITIES BEACH ROAD; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY
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THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($150,000.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
3. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Reminder that the next Baytown Municipal Development District meeting is
scheduled for Thursday, February 04, 2016, at 4:30 P.M., in the City Council Chamber,
2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas, 77520.
General Manager Davis presented the agenda item and stated that the next Baytown Municipal
Development District meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 04, 2016, at 4:30 P.M., in the
City Council Chamber, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas, 77520.
Director Renteria stated that he would be out of town.
4. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Director Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Director Mercedes Renteria
III adjourning the January 28, 2016, MDD Board Special meeting. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Secretary Reggie Brewer, President Stephen H. DonCarlos, Director Gary
Englert, Director Mary Hernandez, Director Robert C. Hoskins, Director
David P. Jirrels, Director David McCartney, Vice - President Chris Presley,
Director Mercedes Renteria III, Director Terry Sain
Nays: None
Other: Director Brandon Capetillo (Absent)
Approved
With there being no further business to discuss, President DonCarlos adjourned the January 28,
2016, Municipal Development District (MDD) Board Special Meeting at 5:43 P.M.
Leticia Brysch, Assistant
City of Baytown