2010 07 20 FCPEMSD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES DISTRICT
July 20, 2010
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical
Services District (FCPEMSD) met in a Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 4:30 P.M., in
the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the
following in attendance:
John Adkins
Gerald Baldwin
Lovella Desormeaux
Ryan Hightower
Brenda Smith
Earl A. Wurzbach
Maurice Watts
Garrison C. Brumback
Robert D. Leiper
Kevin Troller
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr.
Leticia Garza
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
President
General Manager
Deputy General Manager
Assistant General Manager
General Counsel
Secretary
President Watts convened the July 20, 2010, FCPEMSD Board 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) Regular Meeting on June 29, 2010.
A motion was made by Director Hightower and seconded by Director Adkins approving the
minutes from the June 29, 2010, FCPEMSD Board Regular Meeting. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Directors: Adkins, Desormeaux, Hightower, Smith,
Wurzbach and President Watts
Nays: None
Abstained: Director: Baldwin
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The motion carried.
2. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Conduct a Public Hearing for Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and EMS District
2010 -11 Proposed Budget - Secretary.
At 4:34 P.M. President Watts opened the 151 Public Hearing regarding the Baytown Fire Control,
Prevention, and EMS District 2010 -11 Proposed Budget.
Assistant General Manager, Bob Leiper summarized the agenda item and stated that the budget
continues with the programs that were started last year with about $500,000 less. Mr. Leiper
indicated that the following changes to the budget include: $925,000 and $350,000 transferred
into the capital improvement program with $350,000 for the fire field; $20,000 was put in for the
election and any money not used will go into budget for next year; in the capital outlay,
$350,000 for the fire field, $150,000 to replace an ambulance, $100,000 for the equipment for
the ambulance, $123,000 for radios, and $350,000 for a payment for the fire truck ordered this
year.
With no one registered to speak, President Watts closed the public hearing at 4:37 P.M
3. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Adopt Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and EMS District 2010 -11 Proposed
Budget - Finance.
Resolution No. 13 adopts the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical
Services District (FCPEMSD) 2010 -11 Proposed Budget.
A motion was made by Director Smith and seconded by Director Desormeaux approving
Resolution No. 13. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Directors: Adkins, Baldwin, Desormeaux, Hightower, Smith,
Wurzbach and President Watts
Nays: None
The motion carried
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RESOLUTION NO. 13
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
DISTRICT ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR,
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2010, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 344 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE AND THE ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES
ADOPTED BY THE DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
4. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. Election of Officers - Secretary.
President Watts presented the agenda item to consider the election of officers for President and
Vice President and the appointment of the Secretary.
Director Adkins nominated Director Watts and he declined. Director Watts nominated Director
Hightower as President, and he deferred. Director Adkins nominated Director Smith.
A motion was made by Director Adkins and seconded by Director Watts approving the position
of President to Brenda Smith. The vote was as follows.
Ayes: Directors: Adkins, Baldwin, Desormeaux, Hightower,
Wurzbach and President Watts
Nays: None
Abstained: Director: Smith
The motion carried.
Director Watts and Director Adkins each nominated the other for Vicc- President.
A motion was made by Director Watts seconded by Director Smith approving the position of
Vice - President to John Adkins. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Directors: Baldwin, Desormeaux, Hightower, Smith,
Wurzbach and President Watts
Nays: None
Abstained: Director: Adkins
The motion carried.
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President Watts nominated the City Clerk as the Secretary.
A motion was made by Director Smith and seconded by Director Adkins approving the position
of Secretary to the City Clerk. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Directors: Adkins, Baldwin, Desormeaux, Hightower, Smith,
Wurzbach and President Watts
Nays: None
The motion carried.
b. Next FCPEMSD Meeting - Secretary.
The City Clerk's Office will contact all members one month prior to the scheduled meeting to
ensure there is a quorum.
A motion was made by Director Hightower and seconded by Director Baldwin scheduling the
next Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and EMS District meeting, on Tuesday, October 19,
2010, at 4:30 p.m. in the Baytown City Council Chamber, City Hall. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Directors: Adkins, Baldwin, Desormeaux, Hightower, Smith,
Wurzbach and President Watts
Nays: None
The motion carried.
5. REPORTS
a. Receive the FCPEMSD Quarterly Investment Report Period Ending June 30, 2010 -
Finance.
Finance Director, Cynthia Pearson presented the Quarterly Investment Report for the period
ending June 30, 2010 and stated that the current interest rate is about 2% with an interest of
$1,925. Mrs. Pearson stated that although the interest is low, no money is being lost.
6. MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Brumback inquired about the acceptance of the FCPEMSD budget. Ms. Garza stated that it
will be accepted at the July 22, 2010 meeting, the public hearing will take place on August 12,
2010, and Council will adopt the budget at the August 26 `h meeting.
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7. ACIO URN
A motion was made by Director Hightower and seconded by Dircetor Desornicaux adjourning
the July 20, 20tO, FCPFMSD Board Regular Meeting. The vote was as Follows:
Aycs: Directors: Adkins, 13,,aldwin, Dcsornicaux, Hightower, Sillith,
Wurzbach and Presicicnt Watts
Nays: Nonc
'Fhe motion carried,
President Watts adjourned the FCPF-MSD Board Regular MCCtillg 01I July 20, 2010, at 4-46 PM,