2019 04 04 MDD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
April 4, 2019
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) met in a
Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at 4:31 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the
Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance:
Bandon Capetillo
President
Chris Presley
Vice President
Laura Alvarado
Secretary
Suhey Rios -Alvarez
Director
Charles Johnson
Director
Heather Betancourth
Director
Robert C. Hoskins
Director
David P. Jirrels
Director
Gary Englert
Director
Rick Davis General Manager
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. General Counsel
Alisha Segovia Deputy Assistant Secretary
President Brandon Capetillo convened the April 4, 2019, MDD Board Regular Meeting with a
quorum present at 4:31 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Directors Mary
Hernandez and David Himsel who were absent and Directors Suhey Rios -Alvarez and Gary
Englert who arrived at 4:36 P.M.
1. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution approving the Baytown Municipal Development District's
Investment Policy and Strategy Statement in accordance with the Public Fund's
Investment Act.
Finance Director Wade Nickerson presented agenda item l.a. and stated that Resolution No. 372
approves the Baytown Municipal Development District's Investment Policy and Strategy
Statement in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act, Section 2256.005 (e). Mr.
Nickerson further stated that this is an annual item that is presented to the Board and that the
only change is to amend the authorized broker/dealers.
A motion was made by Director Robert C. Hoskins, and seconded by Director Heather
Betancourth approving Resolution No. 372, regarding agenda item La. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brandon Capetillo, Vice -President Chris Presley, Secretary Laura
Alvarado, Director Charles Johnson, Director Heather Betancourth, Director
Robert C. Hoskins, Director David P. Jirrels
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Nays: None
Other: Director Suhey Rios -Alvarez (Not Present for Vote), Director Mary Hernandez
(Absent), Director David Himsel (Absent), Director Gary Englert (Not Present for
Vote)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 372
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING THE
BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT'S INVESTMENT
POLICY AND STRATEGY STATEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PUBLIC FUNDS INVESTMENT ACT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
2. DISCUSSIONS
a. Discuss options regarding the placement of a park at Ginger Creek.
Parks and Recreation Director Scott Johnson presented agenda item 2.a. and stated that this item
allows the Directors to discuss options regarding the placement of a park at Ginger Creek
Subdivision and stated that there are three lots that are available in the corner of the subdivision.
He further stated that the City of Baytown owns one of these three lots, which is being used as a
laydown yard for a lift station project that is currently under construction in the area.
Mr. Johnson noted that the park would be small in scale due to the size limitations of the land
availability and that a fence would need to be installed for privacy from the neighboring homes,
as well as a large ditch that is located to the back of the properties. Other items of consideration
for the park would be a small playground, a few pick nick tables/shelters, benches, drinking
faucet, a half basketball court, and concrete trails throughout the park. Mr. Johnson also stated
that lighting would not be installed at the park due to the close proximity to the neighboring
homes.
General Manager Rick Davis noted that the Ginger Creek Subdivision is fairly cut off from the
remainder of the parks and that this item would provide them a safe alternative for the
neighboring children instead of traveling down Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road to Eddie Huron
Park on Bush Road. Mr. Davis reiterated that this project would be equated to a pocket park
which would be designed to provide a park for the neighborhood, with no parking, no lighting,
and bathrooms. Given the scope of the project it would need to be funded by an MDD initiative
in the upcoming fiscal year budget at an estimated cost of $150,000, which does not include the
acquisition of the land. Director Heather Betancourth questioned if the acquisition of the land
would also be funded out of MDD and General Manager Davis confined that it would be an
MDD initiative and that project would be contingent upon the acquisition of the needed land.
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Director Chris Presley questioned if the two properties in question are owned by the same owner
and the feasibility of the park being built on two lots, instead of three. Legal Counsel Ignacio
Ramirez Sr. responded that the two lots are owned by different owners and Parks and Recreation
Director Johnson responded that he would have to do some more research on the size of the
property but from initial view it appears that it would be a challenge to produce a useful park
with only two lots.
Director Charles Johnson voiced his support of this project and stated that he has spoken to a few
residents of the neighborhood and they expressed their desire for the park. President Brandon
Capetillo questioned the agenda item and asked if this item for discussion or action on the project
and Mr. Johnson replied that the item is only for discussion.
Director Betancourth questioned if the project could be done in phases and General Manager
Davis responded that there might be a potential to start the project after October of this year.
President Capetillo asked if the property could be purchased this fiscal year and General
Manager Davis stated that it could not be done this fiscal year due to prior commitments.
Director Robert C. Hoskins questioned if some form of promissory note or agreement could be
done to hold the sale of the property until the next fiscal year and Mr. Ramirez responded that he
spoke to the property owner of one of the lots (Lot 57, Block 1) and they stated that they would
sell the property for the value that is listed on the tax rolls, which is currently listed as $32,000.
President Capetillo stated that long term he would like to see Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road
connected to the park and Mr. Johnson responded that it could potentially be connected to Baker
Road if Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road is ever widened and/or expanded.
President Capetillo directed staff to contact the residence of the neighborhood to see if they are
in favor of the park and asked that staff provide the Board a general layout of a park with three
lots and bring it before the Board for their review and/or comments. Mr. Johnson stated that he
would get something together for the Board to review but that it would not occur until after
April.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and
551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the offer of a financial or other
incentive to a business prospect and to seek the advice of the City's attorneys on legal
matters related thereto.
At 4:47 P.M. President Brandon Capetillo recessed into and conducted an executive session
pursuant to 551.071 and 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the offer of a
financial or other incentive to a business prospect and to seek the advice of the District's attorney
on legal matters related thereto.
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At 5:17 P.M. President Capetillo reconvened the Open Meeting of the MDD Board Regular
Meeting and announced that in accordance with Section 551.102 of the Texas Open Meetings
Act, no action was taken in the Executive Session.
4. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next Baytown Municipal Development District meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, May 2, 2019, at 4:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401
Market Street, Baytown, Texas, 77520.
General Manager Rick David stated that the next Baytown Municipal Development District
meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2019, at 4:30 p.m., unless a Special Meeting is
needed before such date.
5. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, President Capetillo adjourned the April 4, 2019,
MDD Board Regular Meeting at 5:18 P.M.
Le icia Brysch, Assistant Secretary
City of Baytown