2013 07 16 FCPEMSD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT
July 16, 2013
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical
Services District (FCPEMSD) met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at
4:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown,
Texas with the following in attendance:
Brenda Bradley Smith
President
John Adkins
Vice - President
Gerald Baldwin
Director
Maurice Watts
Director
Kimberlee Whittington
Director
Ron Bottoms Deputy General Manager
Camela Sandmann Civil Service Advisor
Jason Cozza Assistant Secretary
President Bradley Smith convened the July 16, 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 Directors Lovella Desormeaux and
Adelina Gomez who were both absent.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District (FCPEMSD) Board Regular Meeting held on June
18, 2013.
A motion was made by Vice President John Adkins and seconded by Director Maurice Watts
approving the June 18, 2013, FCPEMSD Board Regular Meeting minutes. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Vice President John Adkins, Director Gerald Baldwin, President Brenda
Bradley Smith, Director Maurice Watts, Director Kimberlee Whittington
Nays: None
Other: Director Lovella Desormeaux (Absent), Director Adelina Gomez (Absent)
Approved
FCPEMSD Board Regular Meeting Minutes
July 16, 2013
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2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Conduct a public hearing for the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency
Medical Services District 2013 -14 Proposed Budget.
At 4:31 P.M., President Bradley Smith opened and conducted a public hearing for the Baytown
Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District 2013 -14 Proposed Budget.
With there being no one registered to speak, President Bradley Smith closed the public hearing at
4:32 P.M.
3. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution adopting the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District (FCPEMSD) 2013 -14 Budget.
Resolution No. 29 adopts the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical
Services District (FCPEMSD) 2013 -14 Budget.
Ms. Louise Richman stated that there was one change to the proposed budget that was discussed
back in June, which was in regards to the unforeseen new initiatives line item. She stated that
there was an increase by $2,000 to take into account of vacation pay for those who are eligible.
A motion was made by Director Maurice Watts and seconded by Director Gerald
Baldwin approving Resolution No. 29. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Vice President John Adkins, Director Gerald Baldwin, President Brenda
Bradley Smith, Director Maurice Watts, Director Kimberlee Whittington
Nays: None
Other: Director Lovella Desormeaux (Absent), Director Adelina Gomez (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 29
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
DISTRICT ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR,
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2013, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2014, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 344 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE AND THE ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES
ADOPTED BY THE DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
FCPEMSD Board Regular Meeting Minutes
July 16, 2013
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4. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. Consider the election of the President and Vice President and the appointment of
the Secretary.
Director Watts stated that he nominated Ms. Brenda Bradley to continue as President and Mr.
John Adkins to continue as Vice President.
A motion was made by Director Maurice Watts and seconded by Vice President John
Adkins approving the electing of Brenda Bradley Smith as President of the FCPEMSD Board.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Vice President John Adkins, Director Gerald Baldwin, President Brenda
Bradley Smith, Director Maurice Watts, Director Kimberlee Whittington
Nays: None
Other: Director Lovella Desormeaux (Absent), Director Adelina Gomez (Absent)
Approved
A motion was made by Director Maurice Watts and seconded by Director Gerald
Baldwin approving the electing of John Adkins as Vice President of the FCPEMSD Board. The
vote was as follows:
Ayes: Vice President John Adkins, Director Gerald Baldwin, President Brenda
Bradley Smith, Director Maurice Watts, Director Kimberlee Whittington
Nays: None
Other: Director Lovella Desormeaux (Absent), Director Adelina Gomez (Absent)
Approved
A motion was made by Director Maurice Watts and seconded by Vice President John
Adkins approving the appointment of the City Clerk as Secretary of the FCPEMSD Board. The
vote was as follows:
Ayes: Vice President John Adkins, Director Gerald Baldwin, President Brenda
Bradley Smith, Director Maurice Watts, Director Kimberlee Whittington
Nays: None
Other: Director Lovella Desormeaux (Absent), Director Adelina Gomez (Absent)
Approved
FCPEMSD Board Regular Meeting Minutes
July 16, 2013
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5. REPORTS
President Bradley Smith stated that items 5.a. and 5.b. would be considered together
a. Receive the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District's Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2013.
It. Receive the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District's Revenues and Expenditures Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2013.
Ms. Richman presented the agenda items and stated that the revenues were right at 20% higher
than the some period last year and up 11% year -to -date. She stated in regards to the expenditures,
that the personnel were on target for the filled positions, but that the quality control position was
not and would not be for this year and that the radio equipment should be purchased before year
end. Ms. Richman stated that the inner fund transfers to the capital fund for the fire engine, the
training facility, and additional radio equipment continues each month with a prescribed amount.
She stated that the ECG monitoring purchase and the two Dodge Chassis were ordered and the
funds encumbered.
Ms. Richman stated that there is right at $960 thousand in the investment pool and the average
monthly interest rate is .0771 %
6. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Reminder that the next Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and EMS District
meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2013, at 4:30 P.M. in the City Council Chamber, City
Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas.
Deputy General Manager Bottoms stated that the next Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and
EMS District meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2013, at 4:30 P.M.
7. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, President Bradley Smith adjourned the July 16,
2013, Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District (FCPEMSD) Board
Regular Meeting at 4:40 P.M.
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Leticia Brysch, Secreta
City of Baytown