2006 01 27 CC Minutes, Special
Minutes of the Special Session
Of The City Council of the City of Baytown
Friday, January 27, 2006 – 10:05 a.m.
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in special session on January 27, 2006, at
10:05 a.m. at the Robert P. Merchant Police Academy, 203 E. Wye Drive, Baytown, Texas, with
the following in attendance:
Ronnie Anderson Council Member
Don Murray Council Member
Sammy Mahan Council Member
Brandon Capetillo Council Member
Gary M. Jackson City Manager
Bob Leiper Deputy City Manager
Kelvin Knauf Assistant City Manager
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. City Attorney
Lorri Coody City Clerk
Mayor Mundinger was absent as were Council Member Sheley and Council Member Renteria.
The meeting was opened with a quorum present after which the following business was conducted:
A quorum of members of the Baytown City Council attended and participated in the
ribbon cutting for the Robert P. Merchant Police Academy Building.
The Ribbon Cutting was opened by a presentation of colors by the Baytown Police Color Guard.
Chief Jones gave a brief introduction and the Invocation was led by Mike Proctor, Police
Chaplin.
Chief Jones introduced Mayor Pro-tem Ronnie Anderson, City Manager Gary Jackson, Deputy
City Manager Bob Leiper, Assistant City Manager Kelvin Knauf and Council Members Brandon
Capetillo, Don Murray, Sammy Mahan. He recognized members from TECLOSE, the 100 Club,
the FBI, community groups and Congressman Ted Poe.
Chief Byron Jones introduced former Assistant Chief Merchant and gave background
information on Mr. Merchant’s career, accomplishments and his dedication to this project. He
also recognized Bill Pederson and the engineering staff for their contributions as well as Travis
Doughty and the purchasing staff.
Chief Jones then gave a history of the training facility for the Police Department and the various
locations where training took place throughout the years. Former Assistant Chief Robert P.
Merchant gave a history of the training facility, recognized his family and gave his thanks for the
support of this project. He asked for continued support for the challenges that face us.
Mayor Pro Tem Ronnie Anderson welcomed the attendees. He remarked on the hard work and
dedication of all involved and that it is a great tribute and honor to Mr. Merchant. He also
expressed his wish of ongoing and continued support of this project.
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City Manager Jackson commented on the importance of the facility and that the money that was
spent is an investment in our Police Department and the Community. Mr. Jackson thanked
everyone for coming. The Ribbon Cutting proceeded and the public was invited to view the
facility.
Adjourn
With no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m.
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Lorri Coody, City Clerk
City of Baytown, Texas