2011 04 19 FCPEMSD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT
April 19, 2011
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical
Services District (FCPEMSD) met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at
4:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street,
Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance:
Brenda Bradley -Smith
President
John Adkins
Vice - President
Gerald Baldwin
Director
Ryan Hightower
Director
Maurice Watts
Director
Kevin Troller Assistant General Manager
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. General Counsel
Jason Cozza Deputy Assistant Secretary
President Bradley -Smith convened the April 19, 2011, Fire Control, Prevention and
Emergency Medical Services District (FCPEMSD) Board Regular Meeting with a
quorum present at 4:30 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Director
Desormeaux.
1. MINUTES
a. Approve the Minutes of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and EMS
District (FCPEMSD) Board Regular Meeting held on January 25, 2011 - Secretary.
A motion was made by Director Maurice Watts and seconded by Director Ryan
Hightower approving the January 25, 2011, FCPEMSD Board Regular Meeting. The vote
was as follows:
Ayes: Vice President John Adkins, Director Gerald Baldwin, Director
Ryan Hightower, President Brenda Bradley- Smith, Director
Maurice Watts
Nays: None
Other: Director Lovella Desormeaux (absent)
Approved
2. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution: Consider Revisions to the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and
EMS District's Investment Policy and Strategy - Finance.
Assistant General Manager Troller presented the agenda item and stated that Resolution
No. 16 revises the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical
Services District's Investment Policy and Investment Strategy in order to update
authorized investment officers and the name of the regulatory agency certifying broker
dealers and financial institutions. The changes to the policy are as follows:
EXHIBIT A - Authorized Investment Officials:
Mike A. Lester, City of Baytown Interim Director of Finance
Louise Richman, City of Baytown Assistant Director of Finance
Carl C. Currie, City of Baytown Controller
Genie Ginzel, City of Baytown Treasurer
EXHIBIT B — Statement of Ethics and Conflicts of Interest with the names of the new
authorized investment officials:
Mike A. Lester, City of Baytown Interim Director of Finance
Louise Richman, City of Baytown Assistant Director of Finance
Carl C. Currie, City of Baytown Controller
Genie Ginzel, City of Baytown Treasurer
RESOLUTION NO. 16
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT ADOPTING THE BAYTOWN FIRE
CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES DISTRICT'S INVESTMENT POLICY; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
A motion was made by Director Maurice Watts and seconded by Vice President John
Adkins approving Resolution No. 16. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Vice President John Adkins, Director Gerald Baldwin, Director
Ryan Hightower, President Brenda Bradley- Smith, Director
Maurice Watts
Nays: None
Other: Director Lovella Desormeaux (absent)
Approved
3. REPORTS
a. Receive the FCPEMSD Revenue and Expenditure Report for Quarter ending
March 31, 2011 - Finance.
Assistant General Manager Troller stated that Ms. Louise Richman will present agenda
items 3.a. and 3.b.
Ms. Richman presented the update on the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District's revenues and expenditures report for the quarter
ending March 31, 2011 and stated that the revenues and expenditures are on target.
b. Report: Receive the FCPEMSD Quarterly Investment Report for Quarter
Ending March 31, 2011 - Finance.
Ms. Richman presented the FCPEMSD Quarterly Investment Report for the period
ending March 31, 2011 and stated that the investments are on target at $514,000.
C. Receive May 14, 2011 FCPEMSD Continuation Election Update - Secretary.
Assistant Secretary, Jason Cozza presented the update on the Baytown Fire Control,
Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District Continuation Election to be held on
May 14, 2011. Assistant Secretary Cozza stated that a pre - clearance has been received
from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to move forward with the election. This joint
election will include the City of Baytown, Baytown Crime Control and Prevention
District, and Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District. Assistant Secretary
Cozza indicated that the Judges and Alternate Judges working the elections received
elections training by the City of Baytown and Goose Creek CISD staff on April 120h and
will receive elections equipment training by Harris County on April 26`h. Lastly, he
stated that the FCPEMSD continuation election will be canvassed on May 23rd.
4. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. Set Time, Date and Place for Next FCPEMSD District - Secretary.
Assistant General Manager Troller presented the agenda item and stated that the
recommendation for the next meeting is June 21, 2011, at 4:30 P.M. in the Council
Chamber.
A motion was made by Vice President John Adkins and seconded by Director Gerald
Baldwin approving the next scheduled meeting for June 21, 2011 at 4:30 P.M. The vote
was as follows:
Ayes: Vice President John Adkins, Director Gerald Baldwin, Director
Ryan I liglitower, Prcsidcrit Brenda Bradley - truth, Director Maurice
Watts
Nays'. None
Ottler: Director Lovella DCS01•111CMIX (abSCut)
Approved
5. MANAGER'S REPORT
There was no report.
6. ADJOURN
With there being no I'Lirther bustriess to discuss, President l3radley-St-nith ad ' trued District
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