2007 01 16 CCPD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE
BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT
January 16, 2007
The regular meeting of the Board of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) met
on January 16, 2007 at 4:15 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the City of Baytown with the following in
attendance:
Coleman Godwin
Thomas P. McLaughlin
Gary Cochran
Bob Goolsby
Rikki Wheeler
Scott Sheley
Carl Brandon
Gary M. Jackson
Bob Leiper
Kelvin Knauf
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr.
Lorri Coody
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
President
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
The meeting was opened by Carl Brandon, President with a quorum present at 4:20 p.m.
Consider approval of the minutes for the meeting held on October 18, 2006.
Board Member Wheeler asked that the October 18, 2006 minutes be corrected to reflect that Board
Member Gary Cochran seconded the motion made by Board Member McLaughlin to approve the
minutes of the August 23, 2006 meeting. With this change Board Member Wheeler moved to approve
the October 18, 2006 minutes. Board Member Cochran seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Board Members Godwin, Goolsby, McLaughlin, Cochran, Wheeler, Sheley
President Brandon
Nays: None
Receive updated sales tax report.
City Manager Jackson presented the updated sales tax report to the Board. The report showed two
months of collections for a YTD total of $138,064 which he reported are on track with the budget
projections.
Discussion had over concern if there will be a decline in tax collections due to the passage of the new
smoking ordinance on tax revenues produced by certain merchants and if there is a need to discuss this
issue. Ms. Rhonda Young, Finance Director for the City pointed out that alcohol sales bring in mixed
beverage tax and not sales tax and that the mixed beverage tax does not contribute to the Crime
Control Prevention District. With no further discussion on this item, President Brandon called the next
item as follows:
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of the Baytown CCPD — January 16, 2007
Receive a report from City Staff concerning an update on the hiring of the police officers funded
by the District.
City Manager Jackson gave background information to the Board about the interlocal agreement which
authorized the City to provide for the hiring services of 14 police officers for the District. Mr. Jackson
reminded the Board that the hiring procedures for officers under State Civil Service rules are different
than non -civil service procedures. He introduced Ms. Alison Froehlich Smith; Director of Human
Resources, who updated the Board about the recent hiring process for the September 14, 2006 test.
She reported that 106 packets were mailed out with 91 packets being returned. Thirty -nine applicants
took the test and of these 23 applicants made the list. The entire process took 2 months and the market
is very competitive. From the final 23 applicants that made the list, one CCPD officer was hired.
Chief Jones addressed the Board and explained that it takes approximately 2 weeks to research and
review each applicant for background information. Currently, there are 12 applicants that are in this
review category. Typically, the ratio of officers that are hired is one out of every five in this category.
Chief Jones reported that he just re -hired two officers (Officer Helms and Officer Adams) bringing the
force to 127 officers. With the 14 CCPD Officers the force will be 141 strong. He reported that the
DOT detail currently is composed of one sergeant and two officers.
Discussion was had about the percent of the budget needed for advertising to get officers. The Chief
explained that this service is handled by the City through the HR Department but that the Civil Service
guidelines apply. Ms. Smith told the Board that the City expends $3,000 to $5,000 per test date
recruitment effort. The Board felt confident that there would be good prospects in the 12 applicants
currently undergoing background investigations and in the 1 to 5 hiring ratio.
Discuss date, time, place and agenda content for future meetings.
The Board asked for an update on capital outlay items particularly information concerning mobile data
terminals and vehicles.
Discussion was had concerning the next meeting date. The consensus of the Board was to meet on a
quarterly basis and that the next meeting will be held on April 17, 2007 at 4:30 p.m.
Adjourn.
Board Member Wheeler moved to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Cochran seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Board Members Godwin, Goolsby, McLaughlin, Cochran, Wheeler, Sheley
President Brandon
Nays: None
The motion carried.
With no additional business President Brandon
p.m.
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