2013 08 01 MDD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
August 01, 2013
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) met in a
Regular Meeting on Thursday, August 01, 2013, at 4:35 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the
Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance:
Stephen DonCarlos
Scott Sheley
Reggie Brewer
Brandon Capetillo
Gary Englcrt
Mary Hernandez
Mercedes Renteria
Terry Sain
President
Vice President
Secretary
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Robert D. Leiper General Manager
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. General Counsel
Jason Cozza Deputy Assistant Secretary
President DonCarlos convened the August 01, 2013, Municipal Development District
(MDD) Board Regular Meeting with a quorum present at 4:35 P.M., all members were present
with the exception of Director Gary Englert who arrived at 4:40 P.M., Director Mercedes
Renteria who arrived at 4:42 P.M., and Directors Robert Hoskins, David Jirrels, and David
McCartney who were all absent.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Municipal Development District
(MDD) Board Regular Meeting held on July 11, 2013.
A motion was made by Director Scott Sheley and seconded by Director Brandon Capetillo
approving the July 11, 2013, MDD Board Regular Meeting minutes. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Secretary Reggie Brewer, Director Brandon Capetillo, President Stephen
H. DonCarlos, Director Mary Hernandez, Director Terry Sain, Vice
President Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Other: Director Gary Englert (Not Present for Vote), Director Robert C. Hoskins
(Absent), Director David P. Jirrels (Absent), Director David McCartney
(Absent), Director Mercedes Renteria III (Not Present for Vote)
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Approved
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Conduct a public hearing concerning the Baytown Municipal Development
District's 2013 -2014 Proposed Budget.
At 4:36 P.M., President DonCarlos opened and conducted a public hearing concerning the
Baytown Municipal Development District's 2013 -2014 Proposed Budget.
General Manager Leiper stated that the sales tax revenue for the 2013 -14 Budget is projected at
$5.441 million which is a 2% increase over the estimated current year expenditures with interest
income and loan repayments of $5.950 million. He stated that the proposed budget includes
$350,000 for the Gateway Project at the Fred Hartman Bridge; 50% of the funding for quiet
zones for the downtown area of $350,000; Debt Service for the Pirates Bay Expansion of
$376,000; $113,000 for the Baytown Sports League Improvements; the Goose Creek Stream
Trail for $500,000; $25,000 for the Pelly and Central Little League Park Picnic Shelters;
$100,000 for the Tabbs Bay Cleanup; $128,000 for the Median Beautification Crew; $82,100 to
add a Community Service Supervisor; $100,000 for Roseland Park Improvements; about
$60,000 for Roseland Park Locomotive Repairs; just under $100,000 for Jenkins /Holloway Park
Improvements; the continuation of the Goose Creek Park Improvements; about $111,000 for
Allenbrook Park Improvements; and $25,000 for the Kayak Launch at (Wetlands Center).
General Manager Leiper stated that the proposed budget starts with a working capital of $1.2
million with an added amount of $5.2 million in additional revenue. He stated that the budget is
considered a balanced budget and if all funds were spent as allocated the ending balance would
be $400,000.
With there being no one registered to speak, President DonCarlos closed the public hearing at
4:42 P.M.
3. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution adopting the Baytown Municipal Development District 2013-
14 Budget.
A motion was made by Secretary Reggie Brewer and seconded by Director Mary
Hernandez approving the Resolution No. 211. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Secretary Reggie Brewer, Director Brandon Capetillo, President Stephen
H. DonCarlos, Director Gary Englert, Director Mary Hernandez, Director
Terry Sain, Vice President Scott Sheley
Nays: None
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Other: Director Robert C. Hoskins (Absent), Director David P. Jirrels (Absent),
Director David McCartney (Absent), Director Mercedes Renteria III (Not
Present for Vote)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 211
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE
ENSUING FISCAL YEAR, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2013, AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
4. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. Consider the election of officers for President, Vice President, and Secretary; and
the appointment of an Assistant Secretary.
Mayor DonCarlos stated that the present officers of the MDD Board are Stephen H. DonCarlos,
President; Scott Sheley, Vice President; Reggie Brewer, Secretary, and the City Clerk as
Assistant Secretary.
Director Hernandez recommended that the present officers be nominated for consideration for
the next term.
A motion was made by Director Mary Hernandez and seconded by Vice President Scott
Sheley approving the electing of Stephen DonCarlos as President, Scott Sheley as Vice
President, Reggie Brewer as the Secretary, and the appointment of the City Clerk as the Assistant
Secretary. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Secretary Reggie Brewer, Director Brandon Capetillo, President Stephen
H. DonCarlos, Director Gary Englert, Director Mary Hernandez, Director
Tent' Sain, Vice President Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Other: Director Robert C. Hoskins (Absent), Director David P. Jirrels (Absent),
Director David McCartney (Absent), Director Mercedes Renteria III (Not
Present for Vote)
Approved
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5. REPORTS
a. Receive the Baytown Area/West Chambers County Economic Development
Foundation's Quarterly Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2013.
The report was submitted in packet for review. General Manager Leiper asked if anyone had
questions on the report and there were none.
6. MANAGER'S REPORT
General Manager Leiper thanked the board for their support of the 2013 -14 MDD Budget.
7. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Vice President Scott Sheley and seconded by Director Mercedes Renteria
adjourning the August 01, 2013, MDD Board Regular Meeting. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Secretary Reggie Brewer, Director Brandon Capetillo, President Stephen
H. DonCarlos, Director Gary Englert, Director Mary Hernandez, Director
Mercedes Renteria 111, Director Terry Sain, Vice President Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Other: Director Robert C. Hoskins (Absent), Director David P. Jirrels (Absent),
Director David McCartney (Absent)
Approved
With there being no further business to discuss, President DonCarlos adjourned the August 01,
2013, Municipal Development District (MDD) Board Regular Meeting at 4:43 P.M.