2021 01 19 FCPEMSD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT
January 19, 2021
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District (FCPEMSD) met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, 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
Maurice Watts
Richard Carr
Barry L Hawkins
Rick Davis
Trevor Fanning
Leticia Brysch
President
Vice -President (Teleconference)
Director
Director
Director (Teleconference)
General Manager
Assistant General Counsel
Secretary
President Bradley Smith convened the January 19, 2021, FCPEMSD Board Regular Meeting
with a quorum present at 4:30 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Director
Baldwin who was absent.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District Regular Meeting held on October 20, 2020.
b. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District Special Meeting held on November 17, 2020.
A motion was made by Director Maurice Watts, and seconded by Director Richard Carr to approve
the minutes of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District
Regular Meeting held on October 20, 2020 and the minutes of the Baytown Fire Control,
Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District Special Meeting held on November 17,
2020, both as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President John Adkins, Director Barry L
Hawkins, Director Maurice Watts, and Director Richard Carr
Nays: None
Other: Director Gerald Baldwin (Absent)
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Approved
2. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution amending the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District's Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget, in order to transfer
monies, from Contingency/New Initiatives (20701-99001) to Outside Contracts (20701-
74032), for the lease and installation of a propane tank for the Baytown Fire Training Field
Industrial Prop.
Fire Chief Kenneth Dobson presented the item and stated that the proposed resolution amended
the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's Fiscal Year
2020-2021 Budget, in order to transfer $13,000, from Contingency / New Initiatives (20701-
99001) to Outside Contracts (20701-74032 ) for the lease and installation of a 12,000-gallon
propane tank for the Fire Training Field Industrial Prop. He stated that the funding is needed for
this purchase and initial installation, crane rental, and, railroad commission fees associated with
propane storage, which will allow them to refill the tank every two weeks or so instead of daily.
He noted that in addition to the initial costs, there will also be an annual lease of $50.00 for the
tank.
A motion was made by Director Barry L Hawkins, and seconded by Vice President John Adkins
to approve Resolution No. 81, related to Item 2.a. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President John Adkins, Director Barry L
Hawkins, Director Maurice Watts, and Director Richard Carr
Nays: None
Other: Director Gerald Baldwin (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 81
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE
CONTROL,PREVENTION,AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
DISTRICT AMENDING THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL,PREVENTION,
AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT'S FISCAL YEAR 2020-
2021 BUDGET BY REPROGRAMMING THIRTEEN THOUSAND AND
NO/100 DOLLARS (SI3,000.00)FROM CONTINGENCY/NEW INITIATIVES
TO OUTSIDE CONTRACTS FOR THE LEASE AND INSTALLATION OF A
125000-GALLON PROPANE TANK FOR THE BAYTOWN FIRE TRAINING
FIELD INDUSTRIAL PROP;AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
3. BUSINESS ITEMS
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a. Consider the election of the President and Vice President and the appointment of the
Secretary.
A motion was made by Director Maurice Watts, and seconded by Director Richard Carr to
elect/appoint the current officers; i.e., Brenda Bradley Smith, President; John Adkins, Vice
President; and the City Clerk, Secretary. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President John Adkins, Director Barry L
Hawkins, Director Maurice Watts, and Director Richard Carr
Nays: None
Other: Director Gerald Baldwin (Absent)
Approved
b. Consider setting the dates, times and location for the Baytown Fire Control,
Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District meetings for 2021.
A motion was made by Director Barry L Hawkins, and seconded by Director Maurice Watts to
approve the 2021 FCPEMSD meetings to take place in the Baytown Conference Room, beginning
at 4:30 P.M., and on the following dates:
• Tuesday, April 20, 2021;
• Tuesday, May 18, 2021;
• Tuesday, June 15, 2 02 1;
• Tuesday, July 20, 2021; and
• Tuesday, October 19, 2021.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President John Adkins, Director Barry L
Hawkins, Director Maurice Watts, and Director Richard Carr
Nays: None
Other: Director Gerald Baldwin (Absent)
Approved
4. REPORTS
a. Receive the Baytown Fire Control Prevention and EMS District Financial and
Investment Reports for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2020.
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Finance Director Victor Brownlees presented the Baytown Fire Control Prevention and EMS
District's (FCPEMSD) Quarterly Investment Report, for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2020,
is submitted for review in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act, Section 2256.023 (a)
and (b). He noted that revenues remain strong and recommended that the Board consider the
purchase of fire apparatus with the accumulated monies. As the discussion of the purchase of fire
apparatus was not listed on the agenda President Smith requested that said item be placed as an
agenda item on the District's April agenda.
b. Present an update regarding the Baytown Fire Training Field.
Assistant Fire Chief Derrick Gaskins have the members an overview of the progress of the fire
field and noted that it is about 99% complete and if all goes well, the staff is prepared to have a
ribbon cutting ceremony for this project March of this year.
5. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 4:30 P.M. in the Baytown
Conference Room located at City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas.
General Manager Rick Davis reminded the board of their next meeting and gave them an overview
of the I.V.P. machines used in certain city buildings to help with a number of viruses. Mr. Davis
asked the members to consider purchasing said machines for the City's fire stations. President
Smith requested that a discussion item regarding the purchase of these I.V.P units be placed on the
April agenda for discussion as well.
6. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, President Bradley Smith adjourned the January
19, 2021, FCPEMSD Board Regular Meeting at 4:46 P.M.
Leticia Brysch, Secretary
City of Baytown