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2019 02 14 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN February 14, 2019 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at 6:34 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance: Laura Alvarado Council Member Chris Presley Council Member Charles Johnson Council Member Heather Betancourth Council Member Robert Hoskins Council Member Brandon Capetillo Mayor Rick Davis City Manager Ignacio Ramirez City Attorney Leticia Brysch City Clerk Keith Dougherty Sergeant at Arms Mayor Capetillo convened the February 14, 2019, City Council Thursday Meeting with a quorum present at 6:34 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Council Member Himsel who was absent and Council Member Presley who arrived at 6:45 P.M. Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation was led by Council Member Johnson. 1. MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting held on November 08, 2018. A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado approving the November 08, 2018, City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins Nays: None Other: Council Member David Himsel (Absent) Council Member Chris Presley (Not Present for Vote) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 14, 2019 Page 2 of 12 Approved 2. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Presentation of the Life Saving Award to Telecommunicator Celeste Butler by the Chief of Police. Police Chief, Keith Dougherty presented the Life Saving Award to Telecommunicator Celeste Butler. He stated that on November 27, 2018, Ms. Butler received a 9-1-1 phone call concerning an unresponsive citizen, whereas she assisted the caller through CPR instructions until emergency medical personnel arrived and the patient had a pulse. He further stated that Ms. Butler's calm demeanor and heroic efforts to save a life was such that it brought praise from the Fire/EMS Assistant Chief, as well as, brings great credit upon her and the communications department. b. Present a proclamation designating February 22 - March 16, 2019, as The 2019 Great Texas Warrant Roundup in Baytown. Judge Julie Escalante presented a proclamation designating February 22 - March 16, 2019, as the 2019 Great Texas Warrant Roundup in Baytown. She stated that the annually roundup is an opportunity for those with outstanding traffic warrants to take advantage of the available options to resolve active warrants. She noted that Baytown had approximately 27,000 defendants and the City of Baytown's Municipal Court, Marshal's office and Police Department were among more than 300 law enforcement jurisdictions across the State of Texas to annually participate in the Great Texas Warrant Round -up. She further stated that the Baytown Municipal Court would grant amnesty on February 22, and March 1, 8, and 15, 2019, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. for people to discuss their warrants without fear of being arrested. Additionally, Judge Escalante introduced the following members of the Municipal Court: Senior Marshall Joe Sutterley, William Palmer, Jessica Johnson, Bailiff/Marshall Mark Gexler, Deputy Court Administrator Ana Guillot, and Senior Court Clerk Jackie Carmona. 3. PROPOSED ORDINANCES a. Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of the City of Baytown, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019, for the City's waterworks and sewer system. Finance Director, Wade Nickerson presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 14,006, authorizes the issuance of the City of Baytown, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019, in an amount not to exceed $19,000,000, to assist with the City's waterworks and sewer system. Additionally, he stated that the transaction was scheduled to close at the end of March 2019. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 14, 2019 Page 3 of 12 A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member Charles Johnson approving Ordinance No. 14,006, regarding agenda item 3.a. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tom Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins Nays: None Other: Council Member David Himsel (Absent) Approved ORDINANCE NO. 14,006 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2019; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF, SETTING CERTAIN PARAMETERS FOR THE SALE OF THE CERTIFICATES; APPROVING THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of Tyler Technologies, Inc. EnerGov software and services using the recently established interlocat agreement with the City of Grand Prairie, Texas. Director of Information Technology Services, Ed Tomjack presented the agenda item and stated that the planning department was at the stage where technology changes were needed in an effort to continue planning process improvements. Additionally, he stated that the technology change would enable staff to manage cases, code enforcement, and inspections in the field, while the citizen self-service portal would facilitate online applications, payments, inspection requests, and plan reviews. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Charles Johnson approving Ordinance No. 14,007, regarding agenda item 3.b. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tom Heather Betanoourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins Nays: None City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 14, 2019 Page 4 of 12 Other: Council Member David Himsel (Absent) Approved ORDINANCE NO. 14,007 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ENERGOV SOFTWARE AND INSTALLATION SERVICES, FROM TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., THROUGH A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND N01100 DOLLARS ($900,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Construction Contract with Peltier Brothers Construction, LTD, for the Craigmont Lift Station Project. Interim Director, Ajay Shakyaver presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 14,008, authorizes a construction contract with Peltier Brothers Construction, LTD, for the rehabilitation of the Craigmont Lift Station Project in the amount of $625,078. He stated that the scope of work includes the installation of pumps, associated piping, wet well liner, wntrol and electrical panels, the access road, the site fence, the structural improvements and CCTV System. Additionally, he stated that six (6) bids were received and publicly opened on January 29, 2019, whereas, Peltier Brothers was the lowest responsible bidder. Council Member Johnson inquired if during the upgrades of the lift station there would be any down time in resident's service. In response to Council Member Johnson's inquiry, Mr. Shakyaver stated that he didn't foresee or minimize it, because temporary pumping was provided. He further noted that typically at lift stations there's a manhole in front so that the force main dumps into it and from there the pumping is done temporarily. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tom Heather Betancourth and seconded by Council Member Charles Johnson approving Ordinance No. 14,008, regarding agenda item 3.c. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins Nays: None Other: Council Member David Himsel (Absent) Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 14, 2019 Page 5 of 11 ORDINANCE NO. 14,008 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF PELTIER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, LTD, FOR THE CRAIGMONT LIFT STATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH PELTIER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, LTD, FOR THE CRAIGMONT LIFT STATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVENTY-EIGHT AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($625,078.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 4. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS a. Consider a resolution nominating Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, LLC, to the Governor's Office of Economic Development, for designation as a qualified business and an Enterprise Project under the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. Mayor Capetillo noted that Council Member Betancourth recused herself from this agenda item discussion and voting. Council Member Betancourth also noted that she filed the appropriate documents with the City Clerk's office. Director of Planning and Community Development, Tiffany Foster presented the agenda item and stated that Resolution No. 2563 was requested by Chevron Phillips Chemical for a new project at the Baytown plant that costs approximately $550 million. She stated that the local plant employees 500 people who they expect to retain with such project. She further stated that they requested a designation from the City of Baytown under the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, in which the City receives six (6) designations every two (2) years with this being the first one for this particular cycle. Additionally, she extended time for the representatives from Chevron to provide details of the project. The Chevron representative stated that the project would include the purchase of new equipment, the re -purposing of some of the online equipment, increasing the capacity, and improving efficiency in the plant to make it more competitive. She also noted that they would continue to make investments in the Baytown plant, which is their premiere facility, and this investment would help retain the current workforce. A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Council Member Chris Presley approving Resolution No. 2563, regarding agenda item 4.a. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 14, 2019 Page 6 of 12 Nays: None Other: Mayor Pro Tern Heather Betancourth (Abstain), Council Member David Himsel (Absent) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 2563 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, NOMINATING CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL COMPANY, LLC, TO THE TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM OFFICE WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR THROUGH THE TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK FOR DESIGNATION AS A QUALIFIED BUSINESS AND AN ENTERPRISE PROJECT UNDER THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM UNDER THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT, CHAPTER 2303, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 5. CONSENT A motion was made by Council Member Chris Presley and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado approving the consent agenda items 5.a. through 5.m. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins Nays: None Other: Council Member David Himsel (Absent) Approved a. Consider an ordinance authorizing the closeout and release of retainage for the Lakewood Pipebursting Project. ORDINANCE NO. 14,009 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE LAKEWOOD PIPEBURSTING PROJECT; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 50/100 DOLLARS ($22,913.50) TO TEXAS PRIDE UTILITIES, LLC, FOR SAID PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Febtuary 14, 2019 Page 7 of 12 b. Consider an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 1 for the 2018 Street Reconstruction Project with Triple B Services, LLP. ORDINANCE NO. 14,010 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE 2018 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT WITH TRIPLE B SERVICES, LLP, FOR NEW PAVING AND WATER UTILITIES FOR INTERLACHEN STREET AND MUSTANG LANE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTEEN AND 57/100 ($512,418.57); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Consider an ordinance authorizing the Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the Baytown Municipal Development District to fund the Brunson Theater Project. ORDINANCE NO. 14,011 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO FUND THE BRUNSON THEATER PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 5 with Crain Group, LLC, for the Brunson Theater Renovation Project. ORDINANCE NO. 14,012 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 5WITH CRAIN GROUP, LLC, FOR THE BRUNSON THEATER RENOVATION PROJECT, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND THIRTY-TWO AND 80/100 DOLLARS ($24,032.80); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider an ordinance renewing the contracts for debris monitoring services and debris removal services. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 14, 2019 Page 8 of 12 ORDINANCE NO. 14,013 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE NO -UPFRONT -COST, STANDBY CONTRACTS FOR EMERGENCY DEBRIS MONITORING SERVICES WITH ROSTAN SOLUTIONS, LLC, AND TRUE NORTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, LLC, AND RENEWING THE NO -UPFRONT -COST, STANDBY CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY DEBRIS REMOVAL SERVICES WITH CERES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC., CROWDERGULF, LLC, AND TFR ENTERPRISES, INC.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. L Consider an ordinance awarding the Annual Electrical Services Contract to Baytown Electric Company. ORDINANCE NO. 14,014 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF BAYTOWN ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($200,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. g. Consider an ordinance awarding the Annual Electrical Motor Control Service Contract to Baytown Electric Company. ORDINANCE NO. 14,015 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF BAYTOWN ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTRICAL MOTOR CONTROL SERVICES CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($100,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. h. Consider an ordinance rejecting all bids received for the Fire Training Facility - Phase 3 Project. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Febtuary 14, 2019 Page 9 of 12 ORDINANCE NO. 14,016 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, REJECTING THE BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE FIRE TRAINING FACILITY - PHASE 3 PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. I. Consider a resolution authorizing the City to submit a grant application in response to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Homeland Security Grants Division's FY 2019 State Homeland Security Program — LETPA Projects (SHSP-L) on behalf of the Police Department. RESOLUTION NO. 2564 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE FY2019 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE, HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION'S STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM — LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION ACTIVITIES ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND AND NO1100 DOLLARS ($128,000.00); DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; ASSURING PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF GRANT FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. j. Consider a resolution authorizing the City to submit a grant application in response to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division's FY 2020 Texas Conversion to the National Incident -Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Program on behalf of the Police Department. RESOLUTION NO.2565 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION'S FY2020 TEXAS CONVERSION TO THE NATIONAL INCIDENT -BASED REPORTING SYSTEM (NIBRS) PROGRAM ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($50,000.00); DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; ASSURING PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF GRANT FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 14, 2019 Page 10 of 12 it. Consider a resolution authorizing the City to submit a grant application in response to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Homeland Security Grants Division's FY 2019 State Homeland Security Program — Regular Projects (SHSP-R) on behalf of the Fire Department, Emergency Management Division. RESOLUTION NO. 2566 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE, HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION'S FY2019 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM — REGULAR PROJECTS (SHSP-R) ON BEHALF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($103,650.00); DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; ASSURING PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF GRANT FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 1. Consider a resolution authorizing an application in response to the FY2020 Criminal Justice Program to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for Police. RESOLUTION NO. 2567 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE FY2020 CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND N0/100 DOLLARS ($28,500.00); DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; ASSURING PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF GRANT FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. in. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a continuation grant application in response to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division's solicitation for the General Victim Assistance Program on behalf of the Police Department. RESOLUTION NO. 2568 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO SUBMIT A CONTINUATION GRANT APPLICATION FOR City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 14, 2019 Page 11 of 12 THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN RESPONSE TO THE GENERAL VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION (CID) OF THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE; AUTHORIZING A CASH MATCH IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINETY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FOUR AND 60/100 DOLLARS ($90,104.60); DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; ASSURING PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF GRANT FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 6. APPOINTMENTS a. Consider four (4) appointments to the Baytown Library Board. City Clerk, Leticia Brysch presented the agenda item to consider the appointments of Ms. Shirley M. Box, Ms. JoAn W. Martin, and Ms. Elsa W. Kleiman to the Baytown Library Board as they were all eligible for reappointment and desire to serve another two (2) year term. Additionally, she stated that Ms. Lori Janick served the maximum three (3) consecutive two-year terms; therefore, there's one (1) vacancy on the board for her position. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Heather Betancourth and seconded by Council Member Chris Presley approving the appointments of Shirley Box, JoAn Martin, and Elsa Kleiman to Baytown Library Board. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins Nays: None Other: Council Member David Himsel (Absent) Approved b. Consider one (1) appointment to the Board of Directors of the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation. Mrs. Brysch presented the agenda item to consider the appointment of Mr. Manuel Escontrias to the Board of Directors of the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation. She stated that Mr. Escontrias was appointed by the City Council on May 26, 2011, to complete the unexpired tern left by Mr. Daniel Sandoval on May 09, 2013, and was also appointed to a full six -year tern, which expired at the end of January (last month). Additionally, she stated that Mr. Escontrias desired re -appointment and if approved would serve through January 2025. A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado approving the appointment of Mr. Manuel Escontrias to the Board of Directors of the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation. The vote was as follows: City Conned Regular Meeting Minutes February 14, 2019 Page 12 of 12 Ayes: Mayor Brandon Capetillo, Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Chris Presley, Council Member Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Heather Betancourth, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins Nays: None Other: Council Member David Himsel (Absent) Approved 7. MANAGER'S REPORT Deputy City Manager Bottoms acknowledged Ms. Sabrina Martin for a Library presentation on the Public Arts Program and Officer Marcus Rivers for being instrumental in working with the Jones family on locating a missing family member. He further recognized the staff at the Northeast Plant for their professionalism and demonstrating the City's core value of collaboration while working with Mr. Ralston, the Senior Consultant of Burditt Consultants LLC. He noted that a citizen expressed praise to the Fire Station 5 Firefighter Paramedics staff for being instrumental in prompting him to move forward with seeking further medical attention that possibly helped save his life. Additionally, he noted that Joyce Young, Executive Director of the Baytown Housing Authority recognized Chief Building Official RJ Davidson for using his knowledge to assist her with recommendations on how to improve their housing units. 8. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Capetillo adjourned the February 14, 2019, City Council Regular Meeting at 6:59 P.M. Leticia Brysch, City Clerk City of Baytown