2008 06 18 MDD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
June 18, 2008
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District met on June 18, 2008,
at 4:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at, 2401 Market, Baytown, and Harris County, Texas with
the following in attendance:
Kitty Allen
Director
Reggie Brewer
Director
Brandon Capetillo
Director
Lynn Caskey
Director
Lisa Guy
Director
David McCartney
Director
Terry Sain
Director
Scott Sheley
Director
Lena Yepez
Director
Stephen DonCarlos President
Garry Brumback General Manager
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. General Counsel
Kaythie Darnell Assistant Secretary
4:42 P.M. President DonCarlos convened the meeting with a quorum present.
1. APPOINTMENTS
a. Discuss the criteria and qualifications to be used in the selection of MDD Board
members.
Board Director Sheley suggested that YAC representation is offering youth and ethnicity. There
is an unexpired term with Board Member Sain's replacement.
Board Director Yepez responded with that she thought this was a good idea; however, how do
we set the criteria?
Board Director Allen questioned a representative type position such as an age category or anyone
age 18 and older.
General Manager Brumback added that this is typically a dedicated position and not a fiduciary
board; however, legal can layout the criteria and the school recommended candidates.
Board Directors Brewer, Yepez and Sheley noted a consensus.
Board Director Allen interjected that the Park Board is where a youth representative might serve
as opposed to a fiduciary board.
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General Counsel Ramirez responded that a 17 year old could not enter into a contract.
Board Director Allen added that the larger issue is for the younger representatives serving on all
boards. The non fiduciary boards may need to be the boards for the young representatives.
Board President DonCarlos proposed a system to encourage students with or without fiduciary
responsibilities. He further encouraged a more global approach as to surveying the practices at
other communities.
The MDD Board of Directors reflected a consensus to make it work as opposed to not making it
work.
2. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Goose Creek Affordable Housing
Project.
Mr. Artie Pressley and Mr. Chris Pressley Presentation reflected the history of the Goose Creek
Affordable Housing Project which indicated bad decisions by the District Manager.
Board Director Brewer reflected on the presentation by asking if it would be fair to say that the
market turned against you.
Board Director Yepez observed that the project began in February 2007 which prior to the
General Manager. Mr. Brumback came in with no biases and is attempting to hold people
accountable.
Board President DonCarlos reassured Mr. Pressley that the District Manager has not attributed
any biases towards the Pressleys.
Board Director Sain noted that the General Manager has the best intentions for the City of
Baytown, and we must be accountable for the money. Your personal comments directed towards
Mr. Brumback are unwarranted.
Mr. Artie Pressley requested a formal investigation.
Board Director Brewer responded to the request by stating that the request was outside the realm
of the MDD agenda.
Board President DonCarlos agreed with Board Director Brewer's statement.
General Manager Brumback responded that he had not used profanity to describe the Pressleys.
Brumback further noted that he stood by his decisions and had nothing toapologize for nor
regret.
5:35 P.M. Board President DonCarlos recessed the MDD Board into Executive Session.
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6:35 P.M. Board President DonCarlos reconvened the MDD Board.
Board Director Yepez did not return to the dais.
General Manager Brumback stated that he recommended no changes.
Board Director Brewer made a motion, seconded by Board Director Allen to make no changes to
the agreement The vote followed:
Ayes: Board Directors: Brewer, Capelillo, Caskey, Guy, McCartney, Sain
Sheley and Board President DonCarlos.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
3. ADJOURN
Board Director Sain made a motion, Board Director Caskey seconded the motion to adjourn.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Directors: Brewer, Capetillo, Caskey, Guy, McCartney, Sain, Sheley and
President DonCarlos.
Nays: None
The motion carried.
7:06 P.M. Board President DonCarlos adjourned the meeting.
Kaythie Darnell, Assistant Secretary