DISTRICT NUMBER TWO
Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners
A
meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Travis County Emergency Services
District Number Two was held on Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. at
Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 Headquarters, located at
The
following Commissioners, duly appointed by
Terry Struble
Mike Howe
George Mentzer
The following persons were also in attendance:
Ron Moellenberg John Carlton
Jimmy Mullis Charlene Moore
John Grasshoff Cliff Avery
Tom Crane
1. THE MEETING was called to order by President Terry Struble at 6:08 p.m. and the minutes were recorded by mechanical means.
The meeting was held pursuant to a formal Notice of Meeting, which had been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act at the Travis County Clerk’s Office and in the offices of the Travis County E.S.D. No. 2 Headquarters.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT; No public comment.
3. APPROVE MINUTES; A MOTION was made by Commissioner Mentzer to approve the meeting minutes of September 9, 2004 Regular Meeting as presented. Motion seconded by Commissioner Howe, motion carried.
4. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS; No reports.
5. TREASURER’S REPORT; Discussion of items in the Treasurer’s Report was led by Commissioner Howe. Sales tax revenue increased over last year. We attribute this to working with the Wells Branch Library to recover lost revenue.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Howe to approve current bills and invoices, ratify payment of invoices from September 15, 2004 and September 30, 2004, and approve the August 2004 Monthly Financial Report. Motion seconded by Commissioner Thompto, motion carried.
6. CHIEF’S REPORT; In addition to his written monthly report, Chief Moellenberg reported that Quint 211 is back in service after being out of service for the past six weeks for repairs. Rear axles were broken and have been repaired under warrantly by Siddon’s Fire Apparatus. Tanker 241 is currently out of service with fuel injection problems.
Chief Moellenberg discussed a new short-cycle planning document that is being used in-house to track special project progress. All items on the document are expected to reach completion within 120 days.
Chief Moellenberg and Chief Mullis are currently working on spot maps to help identify future station locations.
Chief Moellenberg reported that Administrative Staff met with the Principal Financial Group to discuss changes to our current plan. Revised plan documents detailing changes to the plan will be brought forward at the November Board Meeting for Board approval.
At PVFD’s October Business Meeting the general membership voted to transition their operations under the umbrella of the District.
Staff will present recommendations and a plan for operation of Pfluger Hall at the November Board meeting. The Board directed the Building Committee to meet and investigate the process required for securing an architect for hall renovations and related structures. The Board also directed John Carlton, District’s Attorney, to work with the Building Committee regarding the process for selecting an architect.
Commissioner Mentzer inquired about the cause determination of the recent structure fire at the Chardonnay Apartment Complex. Chief Moellenberg replied that the cause was undetermined.
Chief Moellenberg asked for the Board’s input regarding opening a separate bank account for a development fund versus simply creating an additional budget category. The Board directed to keep the item within the current budget structure.
7. REPORT FROM DISTRICT’S ATTORNEY; No report.
8. REPORT FROM PFLUGERVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT; No report.
9. REPORT FROM EMS ADVISORY BOARD; No report.
10 ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR AUDIT SERVICES FOR FY 2004; A MOTION was made by Commissioner Howe to enter into contract with Blakesless, Monzingo & Co. for audit of the District’s FY 2004 Financial Statements, not to exceed $7,000.00. MOTION seconded by Commissioner Mentzer, motion carried.
11. ACTION REGARDING PERFORMANCE OF THE FIRE CHIEF; Item tabled until October 19, 2004 Special Meeting.
12. ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FROM IT PRO 1 FOR WIRELESS NETWORK/COMMUNICATION FOR THE DISTRICT; A MOTION was made by Commissioner Mentzer to enter into contract with IT-PRO 1 for wireless network and communication services for the District pending reference checks. Motion seconded by Commissioner Howe, motion carried.
13. ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SURPLUS PROPERTY (RADIO TOWER EQUIPMENT); A MOTION was made by Commissioner Mentzer to approve the Resolution Designating Surplus Property (miscellaneous radio tower equipment), motion seconded by President Struble, motion carried.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION; The Board entered Executive Session at 8:08 pm for purposes permitted under Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code- to discuss personnel matters. The Board reconvened at 8:17 pm. No action was taken during closed session.
15. OTHER MATTERS; No other matters.
Meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.