2019 07 16 FCPEMSD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT
July 16, 2019
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical
Services District (FCPEMSD) met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at 4:30
P.M., in the Baytown Conference Room of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street,
Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance:
Brenda Bradley Smith
President
Gerald Baldwin
Director
Richard Carr
Director
Barry L. Hawkins
Director
Maurice Watts
Director
Rick Davis
General Manager
Karen Horner
General Counsel
Alisha Segovia
Deputy Secretary
President Bradley Smith convened the July 16, 2019, FCPEMSD Board Regular Meeting with a
quorum present at 4:30 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Vice President
John Adkins and Director Adelina Gomez-Abshire who were both absent.
1. FCPEMSD FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 PROPOSED BUDGET
a. Conduct a public hearing regarding the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District's Fiscal Year 2019-20 Proposed Budget.
At 4:33 P.M., President Bradley Smith opened the public hearing regarding the Baytown Fire
Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's ("FCPEMSD") Fiscal Year
2019-20 Proposed Budget.
Finance Director Wade Nickerson presented the item and noted that there are no changed to the
proposed budget and remains the same at that which was submitted at their June 18th, 2019
Board meeting.
With there being no one signed up to speak, President Bradley Smith closed the public hearing
regarding the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's
("FCPEMSD") Fiscal Year 2019-20 Proposed Budget at 4:33 P.M.
b. Conduct a public hearing regarding the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District's Fiscal Year 2019-20 Proposed Budget.
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Mr. Nickerson presented agenda item Lb. and stated that the proposed resolution is to adopt the
Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's Fiscal Year 2019-
20 Proposed Budget and highlighted the following items:
• as the Harvey phenomenon comes to an end, staff has budgeted conservatively
as it relates to sales tax revenues at 2% over the current year's revenue;
• the budget contains an allocation of $30,000 for the FCPEMSD
reauthorization election that is scheduled to take place in November of 2020 -
the rest of the cost for the election will be included in the FY2020-21 budget;
• there is an allocation of $200 to pay for the required bonds for each of the
board members as needed, this used to be paid by the City's General Fund and
is now included in each Districts' budgets;
• the Capital Outlay item is broken down into the purchase of $700,000 for a
new fire engine and $250,000 for a new ambulance;
• construction costs have increased and in order to compete the Fire Training
Field as originally presented to the board members four years ago, the budget
includes about half a million dollars to supplement the gap of an estimated
$5065000;
• a transfer of an estimated $ S 51,400 to cover debt service for Phase III of the
Fire Training Field debt; and
• an estimated $42,000 in Unforeseen Initiatives that the District can use as
needed throughout the year.
Mr. Nickerson noted that he was happy to answer any questions and recommended approval.
A motion was made by Director Barry L. Hawkins, and seconded by Director Maurice Watts to
approve Resolution No. 65, related to Item Lb. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Director Gerald Baldwin, Director Barry L.
Hawkins, Director Maurice Watts, Director Richard (James) Carr
Nays: None
Other: Director Adelina Gomez-Abshire (Absent) and Vice President John Adkins
(absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO.65
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
DISTRICT ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR,
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 20195 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 20205 IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 344 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL
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GOVERNMENT CODE AND THE ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES
ADOPTED BY THE DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
2. REPORTS
a. Receive the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District's Quarterly Financial and Investment Reports for the Quarter Ending June 30,
2019.
Mr. Nickerson submitted the financial reports and noted that as it relates to revenues and
expenditures, the District is exactly where it needs to be in relation to the budget.
b. Present an update regarding the Baytown Fire Training Field.
Assistant Chief Aaron Smith presented agenda item 2.b. and stated that they are ten (10) days
way from the start of construction of Phase III of the Fire Training Field and noted that staff is
excited to get this project moving along.
3. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at 4:30 P.M. in the Baytown
Conference Room located at City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas.
City Manager Davis presented the item and noted that the next FCPEMSD meeting is scheduled
for October 15, 2019, and thanked them for all their hard work and support through this budget
process.
5. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, President Bradley Smith adjourned the July 16,
2019, FCPEMSD Board Regular Meeting at 4:40 P.M.
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Leticia Brysch, Secretary
City of Baytown