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2018 04 10 CCPD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT April 10, 2018 The Board of Directors of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance: Rikki Wheeler President Chris Warford Vice President Lloyd J. Herrera Director Anesia Lamont Director Randall Strong Director James Coker Director Rick Davis General Manager Mike Garner General Counsel Alisha Segovia Deputy Secretary President Wheeler convened the April 10, 2018, CCPD Board Regular Meeting with a quorum present at 4:30 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Director Steele Arthur who was absent. 1. MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Regular Meeting held on January 9, 2018. A motion was made by Vice President Dr. Chris L. Warford and seconded by Director Lloyd J. Herrera approving the January 9, 2018, CCPD Board Regular Meeting minutes as amended with the correction of adding Director Anesia Lamont as being in attendance. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Rikki Wheeler, Vice President Dr. Chris L. Warford, Director Lloyd J. Herrera, Director Anesia Lamont, Director Randall B. Strong, Director James Coker, Director Nays: None Other: Director Steele Arthur (Absent) Approved 2. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS a. Consider a resolution approving the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District's Investment Policy and Strategy Statement in accordance with the Public Fund's Investment Act. Finance Director Wade Nickerson presented the agenda item and stated that Resolution No. 56 approves some update to the CCPD Investment Policy. He noted that the changes are small items and include the addition of another authorized training organization; - clarifying the type of collateral that is accepted from the banks, and amending the diversification when purchasing different types of securities. Mr. Nickerson noted that these types of clean-ups are done on an annual bases and staff recommends approval of this resolution. A motion was made by Director Dr. Chris L. Warford and seconded by Director Lloyd J. Herrera approving Resolution No. 56, regarding agenda item 2.a. The votes are as follows: Ayes: President Rikki Wheeler, Vice President Dr. Chris L. Warford, Director Lloyd J. Herrera, Director Anesia Lamont, Director Randall B. Strong, Director James Coker, Director Nays: None Other: Director Steele Arthur (Absent) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 56 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT ADOPTING THE BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT'S INVESTMENT POLICY AND STRATEGY STATEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 3. REPORTS a. Presentation of the CCPD Hot Spot and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) statistical report. Assistant Police Chief David Alford presented the hot spot and commercial vehicles enforcement statistics for the second quarter and noted that one of the CVE officers announced their retirement in the upcoming months and that it takes time to train and replace these positions. Director Lloyd J. Herrera questioned if patrols will pick up during the summer season while school is out and Assistant Chief Alford stated that they assess that they modify their mission, hours of patrol and that analysis are conducted to determine areas that need specific attention. b. Receive the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District's Quarterly Financial and Investment Reports for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2018. Finance Director, Wade Nickerson presented the financial report and stated that the District's collection of sales tax revenues came in a little over 57% of the budgeted amount, which is mostly due to Hurricane Harvey and a hardy Christmas spending season. He stated that sales tax receipts were 15.57;o higher than the previous year which staff believes will remain high for the remainder of the year but is expected to come back down toward the beginning of the next year. Mr. Nickerson further stated that as it relates to expenditures everything is tracking as expected, however he would like to point out that the personnel line item is a little under 40% due to a vacancy and capital outlay in which the radios were purchased in the amount of $63,000. Lastly, Mr. Nickerson stated that the District's ending balance as of March 31, 2018, was about $370,000 million, with an earned weighted average yield of 1.38320% for quarterly earnings of $1,749.36. Director Lloyd J. Herrera questioned how fast vacancies are filled and Assistant Chief Alford responded that there are six overall vacancies and that the Hot Spot vacancy has priority, however it takes time to train for these specialized positions. 4. MANAGER'S REPORT a. The next Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520. General Manager Davis offered kudos to the Officers handling the recent Target store thefts and he announced the next CCPD meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at 4:30 P.M., in the Baytown City Council Chamber, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520. 5. ADJOURN A motion was made by Director Lloyd J. Herrera and seconded by Vice President Dr. Chris L. Warford adjourning the April 10, 2018, CCPD Board Meeting. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Rikki Wheeler, Vice President Dr. Chris L. Warford, Director Lloyd J. Herrera, Director Anesia Lamont, Director Randall B. Strong, Director James Coker, Director Nays: None Other: Director Steele Arthur (Absent) Approved With there being no further business to discuss, President Wheeler adjourned the April 10, 2018., CCPD Board Regular Meeting Leticia Brysch, Secreta City of Baytown at 4:54 P.M.