2011 06 21 FCPEMSD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION AND
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT
June 21, 2011
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical
Services District (FCPEMSD) met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at
4:31 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
Lovella Desormeaux
Director
Kevin Troller Assistant General Manager
Karen Horner Assistant General Counsel
Jason Cozza Assistant Secretary
President Bradley Smith convened the June 21, 2011, Fire Control, Prevention and
Emergency Medical Services District (FCPEMSD) Board Regular Meeting with a
quorum present at 4:31 P.M., all members were present the exception of Directors Randy
Casey, Ryan Hightower, and Maurice Watts who were absent.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider Approving the Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical
Services District (FCPEMSD) Meeting April 19, 2011 Minutes - Assistant Secretary.
A motion was made by Vice President John Adkins and seconded by Director Lovella
Desormeaux approving the minutes from the April 19, 2011 FCPEMSD Board Regular
Meeting. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Vice President John Adkins, Director Gerald Baldwin, Director
Lovella Desormeaux, President Brenda Bradley Smith
Nays: None
Other: Directors: Randy Casey (absent), Ryan Hightower (absent),
Maurice Watts (absent)
Approved
2. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider authorizing Budget Amendments to the FCPEMSD 2010 -11 Budget
by Reprogramming Funds from Education and Training (74042) to Special Services
(74021) and Reprogramming Funds from Unforeseen/New Initiatives to cover
expenses related to the May 14, 2011 FCPEMSD Continuation Election - Secretary.
Assistant General Manager Troller stated that the budget transfer is not needed and
recommended moving pass this item.
b. Consider Amending the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency
Medical Services District (FCPEMSD) FY 2010 -11 Budget to cover Expenses
Related to the EMS Station Expansion Project- Health and EMS.
Assistant General Manager Troller presented the agenda item and stated that Resolution
No. 18 amends the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services
District (FCPEMSD) FY 2010 -11 budget, in order to reprogram funds from the
Unforeseen/New Initiatives account (99002) in the amount of $105,000.00 to the
Construction Account (85001) to cover expenses related to the EMS Station Expansion
Project, located at 109 S. Main Street, Baytown, Texas. Assistant General Manager
Troller stated that the reprogramming of funds is to cover the shortage of funds for the
construction, to provide a contingency cushion for unforeseen issues, and if CDBG funds
become available for this project, the reprogrammed funds can be utilized for something
else.
A motion was made by Director Lovella Desormeaux and seconded by Vice President
John Adkins approving Resolution No. 18. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Vice President John Adkins, Director Gerald Baldwin, Director
Lovella Desormeaux, President Brenda Bradley Smith
Nays: None
Other: Directors: Randy Casey (absent), Ryan Hightower (absent),
Maurice Watts (absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 18
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT AMENDING THE BAYTOWN FIRE
CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES DISTRICT'S FISCAL YEAR 2010 -2011 BUDGET IN
ORDER TO REPROGRAM FUNDS FROM UNFORESEEN/NEW
INITIATIVES FOR EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 109 S. MAIN STREET EMS STATION
EXPANSION PROJECT; MAKING OTHER REPRESENTATIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
3. DISCUSSION
a. Discuss the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical
Services District ( FCPEMSD) 2011 -12 Proposed Budget and Budget Process -
Finance.
Assistant General Manager Troller presented the agenda item and stated that a notice of
public hearing will be published at least 10 days prior to the suggested public hearing
date of July 19, 2011. This is the same date recommended for the Board to adopt the
budget so that it can be submitted to City Council for consideration. The City Council
will also hold a public hearing on the proposed budget and must adopt it at least 30 days
before the beginning of the fiscal year.
Assistant Finance Director, Louise Richman stated that the sales tax will be budgeted
for $1,074,360.00 and the interest at a conservative rate of $1,200.00. She also stated that
the personnel expenditure is for one (1) Fire Lieutenant.
Fire Chief, Shon Blake stated that the proposed budget is as follows: $101,000.00 is for
the assistant training officer, $300,000.00 to fire technical and equipment for the
purchase of fire trucks, $24,800.00 for radio and testing equipment, $350,000.00 for fire
training field, and $100,000.00 for communications. Chief Blake stated that he
anticipates the start of construction in January.
EMS Coordinator, Dana Dalbey stated that the EMS proposed budget is for another
ambulance with additional equipment to go along with it and is requesting an oxygen
generating system which will help EMS be self sustaining when a disaster occurs. He
also stated that the hold up of purchasing this system is the concern of being able to
locate someone in this area with the expertise to service and maintain the equipment once
it is purchased.
4. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. Consider Setting the Next FCPEMSD Meeting - Secretary.
Assistant General Manager presented the agenda item and stated that the next Baytown
Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District meeting is scheduled
for Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at 4:30 p.m. in the Baytown City Council Chamber. He also
stated that the public hearing related to the FCPEMSD 2011 -12 proposed budget will
take place at this time.
Director Adkins stated that lie could not attend the meeting at 4:30 P.M. President
Bradley Smith reclucsted for staff tO get a (ILlorL1111 for the proposed next mecting
schedule.
A motion was made by Director Lovella Dcsormeaux and seconded by Director Gerald
Baldwin approving the next F(ITUMSD Board Meeting for Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at
4:30P.M. The vote was as follows:
A motion was made by Director Lovella Desormeaux and seconded by Vice President
John Adkins approving Resolution No. 18. 'nic vote was as follows:
Ayes.- Vicc President John Adkins, Director Gerald Baldwin, Director
Lovclla Dcsm-11:1CaLJX,, President Brenda Bradley Sinith
Nays: one
Otlicr: Directors: Randy Casey (absent), Ryan Hightower (absent),
Maurice Watts (absent)
Approved
5. IMANAGER'S REPOR'r
'mere, was no report.
6. ADJOURN
With there being no further I)LISiness to discuss, President Bradley Smith adjourned the
June 2 1, 2011, Fire Contrt')I, Prevention and E"mergency Medical Services District
(FCI')FMS) Board Regular Meeting at 4:42 P.M.