2013 06 18 FCPEMSD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT
June 18, 2013
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical
Services District (FCPEMSD) met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 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
John Adkins
Gerald Baldwin
Lovella Desormeaux
Adelina Gomez
Maurice Watts
Kimberlee Whittington
President
Vice - President
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Ron Bottoms Deputy General Manager
Camela Sandmann Civil Service Advisor
Leticia Brysch Secretary
President Bradley Smith convened the June 18, 2013, Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency
Medical Services District (FCPEMSD) Board Regular Meeting with a quorum present at
4:30 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Director Adelina Gomez who arrived
at 4:35 P.M.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District (FCPEMSD) Board Regular Meeting held on April
16, 2013.
A motion was made by Vice President John Adkins and seconded by Director Lovella
Desormeaux approving the April 16, 2013, FCPEMSD Board Regular Meeting minutes. The
vote was as follows:
Ayes: Vice President John Adkins, Director Gerald Baldwin, President Brenda
Bradley Smith, Director Lovella Desormeaux, Director Maurice Watts,
Director Kimberlee Whittington
Nays: None
Other: Director Adelina Gomez (Not present for Vote)
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June 18, 2013
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Approved
2. DISCUSSIONS
a. Discuss the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District (FCPEMSD) 2013 -14 Proposed Budget and budget process.
Deputy General Manager Bottoms presented the agenda item and stated that Ms. Louise
Richman would go voter the sales tax changes and Chief Shon Blake would go over the
expenditures.
Ms. Richman stated that there were some changes to the proposed budget and the original budget
that was presented to the Board at the last FCPEMSD meeting. In regards to the sales tax budget,
she stated that the first change included an increase of the proposed budget to $1,469,000. She
stated that the latest sales tax revenue showed that the budget was too conservative, and have
thus increased the budget estimate by 2% for FY 2013 -14. Ms. Richman stated that the next
change listed was in personnel and had an estimated amount for an increase to the health
insurance line, but since then was finalized and the number has increased by 10 %. She stated that
the other change was the item that was for $400,000 was moved from financing items to capital
project fund, which will be accumulated.
Ms. Richman in response to a question from the Board stated that sales tax revenues were
increasing and continues trending upwards not just in Baytown but across the state. Lastly, Ms.
Richman stated that Baytown was in a good position not just with the current sales tax trend, but
also with the new development coming to the city, the revenue will have a healthy and
sustainable growth.
In regards to the expenditures, Chief Blake stated that the capital outlay was budgeted with
$61,000 for machinery and equipment for the EMS Division and $100,000 for the chassis on the
ambulance rebuild. Dana Dalbey, EMS Coordinator stated in response to a question from the
Board that, they have been using the sane chassis manufacturer that manufactures the boxes, so it
fits and works correctly.
Chief Blake also stated that there is $28,000 budgeted for radio and testing equipment, and
$500,000 to the capital improvement project fund for the fire training field, as well as, $400,000
for the capital improvement fund for fire apparatus in the future. Chief Blake stated that they are
working on an economic development grant for approximately $2 million dollars with
expectancy of receiving status on it in September 2013. Chief Blake also noted that the grant
monies, if awarded, would be used to build a four story drill tower at the training field that would
help the City move its fire rating from a 3 to a 2. This change in rating will ultimately help lower
the citizen's insurance premiums.
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June 18, 2013
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3. REPORTS
a. Receive a status update on the Fire Training Field.
Chief Blake presented the agenda item and stated that the road to the training field is open and
the tank donated by Bayer was set. He stated that all of the street lights were in, the landscaping
is being done, and the first building is almost complete. Additionally, he stated that the first live
fire training event would take place toward the end of July. He further stated that staff would
work to have a Fire Control Meeting out at the fire field, in order to have a small tour of the
facility.
4. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Reminder that the next Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and EMS District
meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2013, at 4:30 P.M. in the City Council Chamber, City
Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas.
President Bradley Smith stated that the next meeting is set for Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 4:30
P.M.
Secretary Leticia Brysch stated that the July 16, 2013, meeting would be the public hearing
regarding the budget, as well as, the adoption of the budget. She stated that ten (10) days after
the budget is approved by the FCPEMSD it must be approved by Council to comply with state
law.
5. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, President Bradley Smith adjourned the June 18,
2013, Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District (FCPEMSD) Board
Regular Meeting at 4:43 P.M.