2013 04 16 FCPEMSD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT
Apri l 16, 2013
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical
Services District (FCPEMSD) met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at
4:45 P.M., in the Hullum Conference Room of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street,
Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance:
Brenda Bradley Smith
John Adkins
Lovella Desormeaux
Adelina Gomez
Robert D. Leiper
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr.
Jason Cozza
President
Vice - President
Director
Director
General Manager
General Counsel
Assistant Secretary
President Bradley Smith convened the April 16, 2013, Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency
Medical Services District (FCPEMSD) Board Regular Meeting with a quorum present at
4:45 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Directors Gerald Baldwin and
Maurice Watts who were both absent.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District (FCPEMSD) Board Regular Meeting held on
January 15, 2013.
A motion was made by Vice President John Adkins and seconded by Director Lovella
Desormeaux approving the January 15, 2013, FCPEMSD Board Meeting minutes. The vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Vice President John Adkins, Director Lovella Desormeaux, Director
Adelina Gomez, President Brenda Bradley Smith
Nays: None
Other: Director Gerald Baldwin (Absent), Director Maurice Watts (Absent)
Approved
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2. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution approving budget amendments to the Baytown Fire Control,
Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 budget in
order to reprogram funds from Machinery and Equipment to Motor Vehicles for the
purchase of a 2013 Dodge Chassis and the updating and remounting of an ambulance.
General Manager Leiper presented the agenda item and stated that Resolution No. 28 approves
budget amendments to the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District's Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 budget in order to transfer $13,750 from Machinery and
Equipment to Motor Vehicles for the purchase of a 2013 Dodge Chassis and the updating and
remounting of an ambulance. He stated that this amendment would be considered at the meeting
to be held on April 25, 2013.
A motion was made by Vice President John Adkins and seconded by Director Adelina
Gomez approving Resolution No. 28. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Vice President John Adkins, Director Lovella Desormeaux, Director
Adelina Gomez, President Brenda Bradley Smith
Nays: None
Other: Director Gerald Baldwin (Absent), Director Maurice Watts (Absent)
Approved
RESOLOUTION NO. 28
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
2012 -2013 BUDGET IN ORDER TO REPROGRAM FUNDS FROM
MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT TO MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A 2013 DODGE CHASSIS AND THE UPDATING AND
REMOUNTING OF AN AMBULANCE; 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.
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Assistant Chief Bill Baylis presented the Board with a status update on the first phase of
construction for the Fire Training Field and stated that weather permitting the set up for the
outside and interior forms and steel would be put in place for the main road. He stated that the
structure of the burn building was actually complete and everything is on schedule and
progressing well.
General Manager Leiper stated that the June meeting would start at City Hall and then move to
the training facility for touring.
b. Present an update regarding the purchase of a new Pierce Quantum pumper truck.
Assistant Chief Bill Baylis presented the agenda item and stated that staff will go to Pierce to do
the preconstruction for the pumper truck on May 13th, with the expected delivery time for the
truck being between six (6) to seven (7) months.
C. Receive the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District's Revenues and Expenditures Report for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2013.
d. Receive the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District's Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2013.
President Bradley Smith recommended that agenda item 3.c. and 3.d. be considered together.
Finance Director, Louise Richman presented the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District's Revenues and Expenditures Report for the Quarter
Ending March 31, 2013, and stated that the revenues were good and that the sales receipts for
March were 17.6% better than this same period last year. She stated in regards to expenditures
that there would be an increase in the personnel line item for a compliant supervisor position.
Ms. Richman stated that the budget amendments previously approved by the FCPEMSD Board
will be changed once approved by Council.
Ms. Richman presented the investment report and stated that the interest rate was very close to
1%.
4. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Reminder that the next Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and EMS District
meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2013, at 4:30 P.M. in the Hullum Conference Room, City
Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas.
General Manager Leiper presented the agenda item and stated that the next meeting was
scheduled for June 18, 2013, in the Hullum Conference Room. He stated that attendance from
the Board is important for the June 18th and July 16th meetings due to meeting state law
requirements concerning the board's budget.
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Director Desotmeaux stated that she would not present for the June 18th meeting.
5. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, President Bradley Smith adjourned the April 16,
2013, Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District (FCPEMSD) Board
Regular Meeting at 4:57 P.M.