2011 06 09 WS MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR WORK SESSION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
June 09, 2011
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in a Regular Work Session on
Thursday, June 09, 2011, at 5:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City
Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance:
Brandon Capetillo
Council Member
Lynn Caskey
Council Member
Mercedes Renteria
Council Member
Terry Sain
Council Member
David McCartney Mayor Pro Tern
Robert D. Leiper
City Manager
Kevin Troller
Assistant City Manager
Leticia Brysch
City Clerk
Keith Dougherty
Sergeant at Arms
Mayor Pro Tem McCartney convened the June 09, 2011, City Council Regular Work
Session with a quorum present at 5:30 P.M., all members were present with the exception
of Council Member Scott Sheley and Mayor Stephen DonCarlos.
1. DISCUSSION
a. Grant Application for U.S. Department of HUD 2011 -12 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds - Planning and Development Services.
City Manager Leiper presented the agenda item to discuss the 2011 -2012 Community
Development Block Grant budget as recommended by the Community Development
Advisory Committee (CDAC).
The staff solicited funding proposals from local organizations for programs designed to
benefit low to moderate income persons and areas in Baytown. There were 24 proposals
received totaling $1,742,845 in requested funding. The CDAC held two (2) public
hearings to hear the requests and ask questions of applicants. They held a subsequent
meeting to discuss the proposals and prepare a budget recommendation. On May 24,
2011, CDAC finalized its budget recommendation, which includes 14 programs totaling
$923,992. A public hearing was held on May 31, 2011 to receive public comments on
the CDAC budget recommendation.
Amount Budgeted & Source of Funding:
FYI I CDBG Annual Entitlement $749,347
Anticipated FYI Unexpended Funds $105,000
Anticipated FYI Program Income $69,645_
Total Available (Estimate) $923,992
Mr. Norman Barnett, Chairman of the CDAC, stated that the following programs were
proposed for the 2011 -2012 action plan and budget:
Substandard Structures and Abatements $85,116
Housing Rehabilitation $468,517
Residential Sewer Line $15,600
Homebuyer's Assistance $97,347
Homebuyer's Counseling Workshop $5,800
Baytown YMCA - Swim Safe $4,500
Baytown YMCA - Youth Sports $7,000
Senior/Disabled Transportation $60,000
Communities in School - A+ Splash $5,000
Baytown Resource Clothing - Shoes $9,000
Baytown Eve. Optimist - Youth Football $3000
Our Promise - Outreach Program $4,000
Christian Women's Job Corp - Services $5,000
Council Member Renteria stated that some of the funds from the Substandard Structures
and Abatements should be reduced and more funds should go toward youth programs.
Mrs. June Tyler stated a public comment period started on May 27, 2011 and will end on
July 11, 2011. Mrs. Tyler stated that on July 14, 2011, staff will ask for Council to adopt
the CDBG Budget which is due to HUD on or before August 12, 2011 and that the funds
will be available on October 01, 2011.
2. APPOINTMENTS
a. Discuss one (1) Baytown Industrial Appraisal Review Board Appointment -
City Clerk.
City Manager Leiper presented the agenda item to discuss one (1) reappointment to the
Baytown Industrial Appraisal Review Board and stated that Mr. Sherron decided that he
would continue to serve another term.
3. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to diSCLISS, Mayor Pro Tern McCartney adjourned
the Jun 09, 2011, Qy,qp 11 RCgLd.11- Work Session at 5:50 P.M
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