2001 11 20 CCPD MinutesMINUTES OF THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION
DISTRICT BOARD OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
November 20, 2001
The Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Baytown, Texas met on
November 20, 2001, at 5:00 p.m., in the Don M. Hullum Conference Room of the
Baytown City Hall with the following in attendance:
Coleman Godwin Board Member
Calvin Mundinger Board Member
Don Murray Board Member
Pete C. Alfaro Board President
Absent were: Ronnie Anderson Board Member
Mercedes Renteria Board Member
Scott Sheley Board Member
Monte Mercer General Manager
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. General Counsel
Gary W. Smith Secretary
The meeting was opened with a quorum present, after which the following
business was conducted:
Consider Approval of the Minutes for the Meeting held on November 6,
2001
Board Member Godwin moved to approve the minutes for the meeting held on
November 6, 2001. Board Member Mundinger seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Board Members Godwin, Mundinger, and Murray
President Alfaro
Nays: None
The motion carried.
Consider Proposed Resolution No. 011120 -1, calling a referendum to
continue the Crime Control and Prevention District.
Proposed Resolution No. 011120 -1 calls a referendum on the question of
whether to continue the district, as authorized by Texas Local Government Code,
Section 363.251 and 363.2515. A continuation election may not be held before
the fourth anniversary of the date the district was created. The district was
created on January 22, 1998. The first uniform election date available for holding
the referendum is February 2, 2002.
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The proposed resolution will call the election for Saturday, February 2, 2002;
order all necessary notices and actions; and designate the polling places. The
election officers will be appointed by separate resolution. Early voting will take
place from January 16 through 29.
The district and its funding will continue until July, 2003. Holding the election at
the earliest date will provide time for financial planning consistent with the results
of the election. Our budgeting process in 2002 will be done with knowledge of
the future funding available for the district. Having this information will allow
preparation of realistic budgets and plans. The statute allows the voters to renew
the district for 5, 10, 15, or 20 years. Continuation is proposed for a ten -year
period. This continuation period gives security to make long -range plans, without
obligating the tax base for a period beyond reasonable projections.
Board Member Mundinger moved approval the proposed resolution. Board
Member Murray seconded the motion. Mayor Alfaro posed the question of
whether CCPD funds could be used to support Fire and EMS. The vote follows:
Ayes: Board Members Godwin, Mundinger, and Murray
President Alfaro
Nays: None
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 22
A RESOLUTION OF THE BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION
DISTRICT ORDERING A REFERENDUM BE HELD ON THE 2ND DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 2002, ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO CONTINUE THE
BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT AND THE CRIME
CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT SALES TAX; DESIGNATING THE
PLACES AND MANNER OF HOLDING SAID ELECTION; PRESCRIBING THE
HOURS; ESTABLISHING THE CENTRAL COUNTING STATION; PROVIDING
FOR AN EARLY BALLOT BOARD FOR EARLY BALLOTS; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE POSTING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE.
Consider Proposed Resolution No 011120 -2, appointing the election
officials for the continuation election.
Proposed Resolution No. 011120 -2 appoints the election officials for the
continuation election. The proposed election officials have agreed to serve for
the continuation election. Each election official has background and experience
in conducting elections. Additional training will be provided through an election
school held prior to the election.
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Board Member Murray moved approval the proposed resolution. Board Member
Godwin seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Board Members Godwin, Mundinger, and Murray
President Alfaro
Nays: None
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 23
A RESOLUTION OF THE BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION
DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OFFICERS FOR THE
FEBRUARY 2, 2002, ELECTION CALLING A REFERENDUM ON THE
QUESTION OF WHETHER TO CONTINUE THE BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL
AND PREVENTION DISTRICT SALES AND USE TAX; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE POSTING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
Consider Proposed Resolution No. 011120 -3, approving funding for the
purchase of property for the Police Academy site.
Proposed Resolution No. 011120 -3 approves funding for the purchase of a 7.98
acre tract located behind the Public Safety complex at 3200 North Main for the
site of the new Police Academy building. The purchase price is $75,000 and
$6,000 for closing costs. The closing costs include the payment of the current
year's taxes, a survey and an environmental assessment.
Board Member Mundinger moved approval the proposed resolution. Board
Member Murray seconded the motion. Board Member Godwin questioned the
manner the price for the property was determined, as the price seemed
excessive to him. Staff responded that the values established by the Harris
County Appraisal District were used, as well as the values of other properties in
the area. The vote follows:
Ayes: Board Members Godwin, Mundinger, and Murray
President Alfaro
Nays: None
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 24
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN CRIME
CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE
OF SEVENTY -FIVE THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($75,000.00) PLUS
EXPENSES NOT TO EXCEED SIX THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS
($6,000.00) PURSUANT TO THE EARNEST MONEY CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND LEROY WALKER TRUST FOR THE
PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 7.98 ACRES OF LAND FOR THE
BAYTOWN POLICE ACADEMY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
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Receive and discuss report on the Municipal Court and Jail project.
General Manager Monte Mercer reported that the decision had been made to
accept the facilities after the specified standards were met. Three outstanding
issues remain in the jail. The air conditioner coils are a continuing problem. New
glass panels have been ordered to replace the damaged and non - complying
panels. The hot water is not properly zoned. The contractor must show that the
zoning meets the specifications of the project. Staff hopes to accept the facilities
by January 1, 2002, but much depends on the contractor. At the Court, the roof
warranty problem may have been resolved. The fire door issue will not delay
acceptance of the project.
Board Member Murray insisted that a prompt thorough analysis of the project
must be conducted. President Alfaro agreed that an analysis is necessary.
Adjourn.
Board Member Murray moved to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Mundinger
seconded the motion. The vote follows.
Ayes: Board Members Godwin, Mundinger, and Murray
President Alfaro
00� Nays: None
The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 5:21 p.m.
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Gao W. )Smith, Secretary
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