2020 04 21 FCPEMSD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT
April 21, 2020
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical
Services District (FCPEMSD) met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 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
Barry L. Hawkins
Richard Carr
Rick Davis
Trevor Fanning
Leticia Brysch
President
Vice -President
Director
Director
Director
General Manager
Assistant General Counsel
Secretary
President Bradley Smith convened the April 21, 2020, 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 Special Meeting held on February 25, 2020.
A motion was made by Director Barry L Hawkins, and seconded by Director Richard Carr to
approve the minutes of the FCPEMSD February 25, 2020, meeting with the noted correction on
page 2. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President John Adkins, Director Barry L.
Hawkins, Director Maurice Watts, Director Richard Carr
Nays: None
Other: Director Gerald Baldwin (Absent)
Approved
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April 21, 2020
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2. PROPOSED RESOLUTION
a. Consider a resolution setting a Special Baytown Fire Control, Prevention and
Emergency Services District Meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
A motion was made by Vice President John Adkins and seconded by Director Barry L. Hawkins
approving Resolution No. 70, regarding agenda Item 2.a. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President John Adkins, Director Barry L.
Hawkins, Director Maurice Watts, Director Richard Carr
Nays: None
Other: Director Gerald Baldwin (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 70
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
DISTRICT CALLING A SPECIAL BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL,
PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT
MEETING TO BE HELD ON MAY 19, 2020, AT 4:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBER OF CITY HALL; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider a resolution adopting the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention and
Emergency Medical Services District's 2020 Action Plan.
Fire Chief Kenneth Dobson stated that the District's 2020 Action Plan being presented was not
complete as it was missing the budget information. He noted that staff is still working on
identifying the projected revenues because of the COVID-19 disaster's impact to the sales tax
revenues, but would have everything completed by the next meeting. Chief Dobson noted that
the 2020 plan has three main strategies: (1) Fire Training Field, (2) Fire and EMS Personnel
(Training, QA/QI, and (3) Fire & EMS Equipment/Apparatus, which he will describe in more
detail at the next meeting when it is finalized.
A motion was made by Vice President John Adkins and seconded by Director Richard Carr to
suspend Item 2.b to the FCPESMD May 19, 2020, Special Meeting. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President John Adkins, Director Barry L.
Hawkins, Director Maurice Watts, Director Richard Carr
Nays: None
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April 21, 2020
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Other: Director Gerald Baldwin (Absent)
Approved
3. REPORTS
a. Receive the Fire Control Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District
Annual Evaluation for FY2018-2019.
Fire Chief Dobson, in compliance with Section 344.152 of the Local Government Code
presented the Board with an annual evaluation "of the impact, efficiency and effectiveness of
new or expanded fire control, prevention and emergency medical services programs" for the last
fiscal year, 2018-201. He noted the issuance of 8 million dollars in debt for Phase III of the fire
training field and detailed the completed and pending construction; such as the classroom and
industrial props. He also noted that purchase of apparatus, such as the new ambulance that went
into service in July/August and much needed equipment; such as the 20 sets of bunker gear in
support of the Fire Department's extra protective gear program.
b. Present an update regarding the Baytown Fire Training Field.
Chief Dobson presented the item and noted that the fire training field is a little ahead of schedule
and if all goes well, should be competed in the fall. He noted that staff has to work on creating
fees, schedules, and rules in order to make the field available for outside use as soon as possible.
4. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District
Special meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at 4:30 P.M. in the Baytown
Conference Room located at City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas.
General Manager Rick Davis noted that the next meeting in May will be a special meeting to
handle the new budget schedule and thanks the board for their continued support of the staff
during this difficult time.
5. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, President Bradley Smith adjourned the April 21,
2020, FCPEMSD Board Regular Meeting at 4:46 P.M.
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Leticia Brysch, Secretary
City of Baytown