2020 05 12 CCPD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT
May 12, 2020
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) met in
a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the
Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance:
Rikki Wheeler
President
Dr. Chris L. Warford
Vice President
Lloyd J. Herrera
Director
Randall B. Strong
Director
Steele Arthur
Director
James Coker
Director
Kevin Troller Assistant General Manager
Jerris Mapes Assistant General Counsel
Leticia Brysch Secretary
President Wheeler convened the May 12, 2020, CCPD Board Regular Meeting with a quorum
present at 4:30 P.M., all members were present.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention
District Regular Meeting held on April 14, 2020.
A motion was made by Director Lloyd J. Herrera, and seconded by Director James Coker to
approve the minutes of the CCPD April 14, 2020, meeting with the correction on Page 1
changing the date on the motion from May 12 to January 14. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Rikki Wheeler, Vice President Dr. Chris L. Warford, Director Lloyd J.
Herrera, Director James Coker, Director Randall B. Strong, Director Steele Arthur
Nays: None
Approved
2. BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION FY2020-21 PROPOSED
BUDGET
a. Discuss the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Fiscal Year 2020-21
Proposed Budget and budget process.
Assistant General Manager Kevin Troller presented the item and stated that the District's
FY2020-21 proposed budget is very conservative in its projections. He noted that the Finance
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Department has made the necessary adjustments to the revenue projections and this proposed
expenditures, as staff is not really sure what the future holds with the current COVID-19
disaster. He noted that the proposed budget shows $1,615,889 in total revenues, $1,542,057 in
total operating expenditures and $73,832 in unforeseen and new initiatives line item for a total
amount of $1,615,889.
Mr. Troller further noted that a big part of the budget expenditures is in personnel services with
$1,481,857 being used to cover the wages of (14) officers in the Hot Spots and CVE programs;
other small expenditures include $60,000 for the District's continuation election, $200 for the
required bond fees, and the previously noted $73,832 in contingency. Mr. Troller stated that he
recommended that the Board use the contingency line item as a buffer against what might
happen in the future with the COVID issues. Mr. Troller stated that was open to questions and
thanked the District for its trust and support of staff during this budget process.
3. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution adopting the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention
District's 2020 Action Plan.
A motion was made by Director Lloyd J. Herrera, and seconded by Director Randall B. Strong to
approve Resolution No. 63, related to Item 3.a. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Rikki Wheeler, Vice President Dr. Chris L. Warford, Director Lloyd J.
Herrera, Director James Coker, Director Randall B. Strong, Director Steele Arthur
Nays: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 63
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT ADOPTING THE
BAYTOWN CRIMECONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT'S 2020
ACTION PLAN; ANDPROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
4. REPORTS
a. Receive the CCPD Quarterly Financial and Investment Reports for the Quarter
Ending March 31, 2020.
Finance Director Victor Brownlees introduced himself to the board as the new Finance Director
for the City of Baytown. He presented the District's Quarterly Investment Report, for the
Quarter Ending March 31, 2020, and noted that they are right on track for being halfway through
the year. He stated that the revenue numbers during the COVID period have not yet been
received; however, staff has been very conservative with its revenue projections for the rest of
the year. As it relates to the District's Public Funds Investment Act, he noted that while the
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District's investments are very conservative in its investments, it is in a much better position than
other entities that have been hit hard by the current situation.
5. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401
Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520.
Assistant General Manager Kevin Troller presented the item and reminded the Board that the
next CCPD meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2020, at 4:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber and will
include the District's public hearings, approval of its budget and the calling of its continuation
election. He also stated that if all these items are completed in the June meeting, there will be an
item on the agenda to cancel the District's regularly scheduled July meeting.
6. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, President Wheeler adjourned the May 12,
2020, CCPD Board Regular Meeting at 4:41 P.M.
Angela JXckson,
City of Baytown