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2013 01 15 FCPEMSD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT January 15, 2013 The Board of Directors of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District (FCPEMSD) met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 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 John Adkins Gerald Baldwin Randy Casey Lovella Desormeaux Maurice Watts Robert D. Leiper Ignacio Ramirez, Sr Jason Cozza President Vice - President Director Director Director Director General Manager General Counsel Assistant Secretary President Bradley Smith convened the January 15, 2013, 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 Adelina Gomez who was absent. 1. MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District (FCPEMSD) Board Meeting held on October 16, 2012. A motion was made by Director Lovella Desormeaux and seconded by Director Maurice Watts approving the October 16, 2012, FCPEMSD Board Regular Meeting minutes. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice President John Adkins, Director Gerald Baldwin, Director Randy Casey, Director Lovella Desormeaux, President Brenda Bradley Smith, Director Maurice Watts Nays: None Other: Director Adelina Gomez (Absent) FCPEMSD Board Regular Meeting Minutes January 15, 2013 Page 2 of 4 Approved 2. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS a. Consider a resolution approving the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's Investment Policy and Strategy Statement in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act. General Manager Leiper stated that the policy was unchanged, but that there was a personnel and title change: Renee Salvage as the City of Baytown Financial Analyst. A motion was made by Randy Casey and seconded by Vice President John Adkins approving Resolution No. 27. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice President John Adkins, Director Gerald Baldwin, Director Randy Casey, Director Lovella Desormeaux, President Brenda Bradley Smith, Director Maurice Watts Nays: None Other: Director Adelina Gomez (Absent) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 27 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. 3. REPORTS a. Receive a status update on the first phase of construction for the Fire Training Field. Assistant Fire Chief, Bill Bayliss stated that most of the underground work for the training field was complete and that the slab for the first burn building was poured. He stated that Bayer donated a large vessel that is ready for placement once the dirt is leveled. General Manager Leiper inquired about the status of the donation from Enterprise. Chief Bayliss stated that the Architect and Engineer would be taking a tour of the Enterprise facility within a few weeks to determine what could be used, and where the donations should be placed within the facility. He also stated that Enterprise and Exxon BOP would be donating vessels, props, and pumps for the project, which would all greatly benefit the fire training site. FCPEMSD Board Regular Meeting Minutes January 15, 2013 Page 3 of 4 b. Receive the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2012. Finance Director, Ms. Louise Richman, stated that the sales tax revenues continued to perform well. She stated that the personnel expenditures are on target and that the $28,000 in the capital outlay was for the radios and testing equipment, which have not yet been purchased. Ms. Richman stated that the $90,000 was for a quality control supervisor position, which has not been posted. C. Receive the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's Revenues and Expenditures Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2012. Ms. Richman stated that the ending balance for the first quarter was right at $1,000,064.00 with the quarterly interest earned to date a little less than $358, which was a rate of. 1576%. 4. BUSINESS ITEMS a. Consider setting the time, date and place for the 2013 FCPEMSD Board meetings. President Bradley Smith presented the agenda item and stated that the proposed dates for the 2013 calendar year FCPEMSD Board meetings are the following: Tuesday, April 16, 2013; Tuesday, June 18, 2013; Tuesday, July 16, 2013; and Tuesday, October 15, 2013. General Manager Leiper stated that the budget process of public hearings and adoption is done during the months of June and July which is required prior to the City's budget being adopted. A motion was made by Director Maurice Watts and seconded by Director Gerald Baldwin approving the 2013 FCPEMSD Board meeting schedule. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice President John Adkins, Director Gerald Baldwin, Director Randy Casey, Director Lovella Desormeaux, President Brenda Bradley Smith, Director Maurice Watts Nays: None Other: Director Adelina Gomez (Absent) Approved FCPEMSD Board Regular Meeting Minutes January 15,2013 Page 4 of 4 MANAGER'S REPORT Present an update on the Baytown Fire and EMS merger. General Manager Leifer presented the agenda item and stated that since the last FCPEMSD meeting; Council had approved the movement of the EMS Division from the Health Department to the Fire Department. This move was completed on January 07, 2013. Fire Chief Shon Blake presented an update regarding the merger and stated that being two (2) weeks into the merge; things were going smooth with the exception of the 24/48 pay issue, which is being worked through. He stated that during a staff meeting, a decision was made to start the training of the interested EMS into Fire in June which corresponds with the Fire Training Facility schedule allowing for the City to in -house train paramedics. He stated that the plan is to train the first eleven by October and if all is well train the other eleven by the end of the next budget year. Chief Blake stated that although the training is not a requirement, he hasn't received feedback from anyone not wanting to participate in the training. During further discussion Chief Blake stated that there is a working plan to train firefighters to become paramedics as it may take more time. There was an inquiry regarding if future paramedics would be firefighters as well. General Manager Leiper stated that after the implementation date any new employee would be a firefighter /paramedic which will allow extending paramedic protocols to the first arriving. An inquiry was made regarding if the current firefighters would be required to work on ambulances. General Manager Leiper stated that current firefighters, as well as, previous fire department employees who obtained their paramedic training on their own would not be required to work as a paramedic. 6. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, President Bradley Smith adjourned the January 15, 2013, Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District (FCPEMSD) Board Regular Meeting at 4:46 P.M.