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)
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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.
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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
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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.