2011 10 18 FCPEMSD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT
October 18, 2011
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical
Services District (FCPEMSD) met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October, 18, 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
Randy Casey
Director
Lovella Desormeaux
Director
Adelina Gomez
Director
Maurice Watts
Director
Robert D. Leiper General Manager
Kevin Troller Assistant General Manager
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. General Counsel
Jason Cozza Assistant Secretary
President Bradley Smith convened the October 18, 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.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider Approving the Minutes from the Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District (FCPEMSD) Board Regular Meeting held on
July 19, 2011- Secretary.
A motion was made by Director Randy Casey and seconded by Director Maurice Watts
approving the July 19, 2011 FCPEMSD Board Regular Meeting. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Vice President John Adkins, Director Gerald Baldwin, Director
Randy Lee Casey, Director Lovella Desormeaux, Director Adelina
Gomez, President Brenda Bradley Smith, and Director Maurice
Watts
Nays: None
Approved
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October 18, 2011
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2. REPORTS
a. Receive the FCPEMSD Revenue and Expenditure Report for Quarter
Ending September 30, 2011 - Finance.
Finance Director Louise Richman presented the update on the Baytown Fire Control,
Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's revenues and expenditures for the
Quarter Ending September 30, 2011 and stated the report information is preliminary as
staff is in the process of closing out for the end of the year. She indicated that the sales
tax is on cash basis and stated that the sales made in the months of August and September
will post at the end of the month. Ms. Richman stated that the receipt for August was
$108,000 and last year was $82,000 and stated that September sales tax should be good
because of the Academy Store opening. Ms. Richman stated that the investment revenue
is under budget and the investment returns are low.
Ms. Richman stated that the expenditures are $220,000 under budget. Personnel services
are over budget and this is mainly due to the health insurance being higher than what was
budgeted. She indicated that Baytown has done well overall in sales tax and that the state
overall sales tax is up 10% compared to the prior year.
b. Receive the FCPEMSD Quarterly Investment Report Period
Ending September 30, 2011 - Finance.
Finance Director Louise Richman presented the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District's Quarterly Investment Report for the Period
Ending September 30, 2011 and stated that the balance in the portfolio was $584,000.
C. Receive update on the Fire Training Field - Fire.
Fire Chief Shon Blake presented the update on the Fire Training Field and stated that
50% of the design is approved with expectations of having 100% of the design by the end
of this year. He stated that a new design proposal will be brought forward for the pole
barn structure. Fire Chief Short Blake stated that a decision is being made
on the company that provides the props and hopefully construction will start at the
beginning of next year.
3. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. Consider Setting the Next FCPEMSD Meeting - Secretary.
President Bradley Smith stated that next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 17,
2012 at 4:30 P.M.
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October 19, 2011
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4. MANAGER'S REPORT
There was no report.
President Bradley Smith introduced new member Adelina Gomez and welcomed her to
the Board.
5. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, President Bradley Smith adjourned the
October 18, 2011, Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District
(FCPEMSD) Board Regular Meeting at 4:37 P.M.
City of Baytown