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Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Aug. 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Directors of the Brays Oaks Management District held a regular meeting at 12:00 p.m. via videoconference, open to the public, and the roll was called of the duly appointed members of the Board, to-wit:
Position 1 - Ralph Rieger, Chairman
Position 2 - Sylvia Rivas
Position 3 - Sheri L. Cortez
Position 4 - Brandon J. Herndon
Position 5 - Cindy Chapman, Secretary
Position 6 - Ira B. Scott, Jr.
Position 7 - Starla Turnbo
Position 8 - Marsha G. Fisk
Position 9 - Etan Mirwis
Position 10 - Steve Moore
Position 11- George Nwanguma
and all of the above were present, with the exception of Director Scott and Nwanguma, thus constituting a quorum. Also, present were Ben Brewer, Alan Bernstein, Josh Hawes, Alice Lee, Jerry Davis, Leticia Rodriguez, Buddy Tautenhahn, and Eoles Whitaker, all with Hawes Hill & Associates, LLP; Tim Austin, Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP; and Jennifer Landreville and Trina Janowski, ETI Bookkeeping. Others attending the meeting were Council Member Martha Castex-Tatum, Perdita Chavis, and Barbara Hite, District K; Skip Reeder; Ronnie Plotkin; Mike Bercu; Bill Burham; Rebecca Leonard; Becky Edmondson; LeRon Wilson; Sandra Rodriguez; and Mary Williams. Chairman Rieger called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m.
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS HELD ON JULY 20, 2021.
Upon a motion duly made by Director Chapman, and seconded by Director Cortez, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Minutes of July 20, 2021, as presented.
RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS.
There were no public comments.
RECEIVE ASSESSMENT COLLECTION REPORT.
Mr. Brewer presented the Assessment Collection Report, included in the Board materials. He reported as of today a 95% collection rate on the 2020 assessments. He reported $2,358,058.00 in uncertified values for 2020 and 197 unsettled accounts. No action from the Board was required.
CONSIDER DEPOSITORY PLEDGE AGREEMENT FOR ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT OPTIONS AS NECESSARY.
Mr. Brewer reported BBVA was acquired by PNC Bank in June. He reported the conversion from BBVA to PNC will take place in October and PNC will not be accepting public funds. After a full discussion from the Board, a motion was duly made by Director Fisk, and being seconded by Director Rivas, the Board voted to approve the Depository Pledge Agreement with Central Bank, as presented. Director Turnbo abstained.
RECEIVE AND CONSIDER MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS AND APPROVE INVOICES FOR PAYMENT,
Ms. Janowski presented the Bookkeeper's Report and went over invoices, included in the Board materials. Upon a motion duly made by Director Herndon, and being seconded by Director Rivas, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Bookkeeper's Report and approved payment of invoices, as presented.
RECEIVE UPDATES FROM THE BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
Mr. Brewer reported the Committee met on August 4, a copy of the Committee Minutes is included in the Board materials. He provided updates on the following: development properties, permitting, and platting; District Creative Consultant and the BOMD PIP Business Partners. He reported METRO Park & Go project is actively seeking input from neighborhoods and individuals. There was a general discussion regarding the District's library status. No action from the Board was required.
RECEIVE UPDATES FROM THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Mr. Brewer reported the Committee met on August 4, a copy of the Committee Minutes is included in the Board materials. He provided updates on public safety reports from HPD, S. Gessner Overtime Patrol Program, the Harris County Attorney - Nuisance Abatement, and Rental Credit Reporting. He reported the new commander for the Southwest & S. Gessner HPD station is Commander Christopher Hasing. He provided updates on the District's National Night Out on October 5, 2021. He provides updates on the presentation for the See Something, Say Something Campaign. He reported the Graffiti Report for July indicated 26 public and private sites were abated. No action from the Board was required.
RECEIVE UPDATES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BEAUTIFICATION AND URBAN DESIGN COMMITTEE.
Mr. Brewer reported the Committee met on August 5, a copy of the Committee Minutes is included in the Board materials. He provided updates on the Landscaping and Porter Services. He provided updates on the Gasmer Road Property Master Plan; the Marian Park Improvements; the CoH Sign Violations - Chapter 46; the Fondren Road Improvements Project; and the District Public Art Projects Discussion. No action from the Board was required.
a. Consider firm to enter into contract negotiations for Gasmer Dr. Redevelopment Property Master Plan Services.
Mr. Brewer reported the Sub-Committee has reviewed and interviewed four firms for the Gasmer Dr. Redevelopment Property Master Plan Services and is recommending approval. Upon a motion duly made by Director Chapman, and being seconded by Director Cortez, the Board voted to approve the contract and/or enter into negotiations with the Lionheart with Natalye Appel development firm for the Gasmer Dr. Redevelopment Property Master Plan.
RECEIVE UPDATES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE.
Mr. Brewer reported the Committee met on August 5, a copy of the Committee Minutes is included in the Board materials. He provided updates on West Bellfort park and ride facility; BOMD Flood Control Projects; Keegans Bayou Trail Extension Maintenance; Fondren Road Improvements; Dryad Driveway Improvements Proposal; Gasmer Dr. Property and H-GAC BOMB Livable Center Study. No action was required from the Board.
a. Receive and consider the agreement with the City of Houston for the maintenance of the Keegans Bayou Brays Oaks Trail.
Mr. Brewer reviewed the City of Houston maintenance agreement for the Keegans Bayou Brays Oaks Trail and is recommending approval. Upon a motion duly made by Director Cortez, and being seconded by Director Rivas, the Board voted unanimously to approve the City of Houston maintenance agreement for the Bayou Brays Oaks Trail, as presented.
b. Receive and consider bids for Dryad Driveway; award contract: and authorize execution of contract.
Mr. Brewer reported receiving three proposals for the Dryad Driveway and is recommending approval. Upon a motion duly made by Director Rieger, and being seconded by Director Cortez, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Dryad Driveway; award contract; and authorize the execution of a contract with DG Medina Construction LLC in the amount of $144,708.50, as presented.
RECEIVE UPDATES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REGARDING THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR SUPPORT FUNDING WITHIN THE DISTRICT:
a. Create the Culture Foundation Back to School Drive.
Director Rivas reviewed the request from Create the Culture Foundation, Inc. to sponsor its Back to School Drive in the amount of $5,000.00. After a full discussion, a motion was duly made by Director Rivas, and being seconded by Director Cortez, the Board voted to approve the request from Create the Culture Foundation, Inc. to sponsor its Back to School Drive in the amount of $5,000.00. Chairman Rieger abstained.
RECEIVE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT.
Mr. Brewer presented the Executive Director's Report, included in the Board materials. He highlighted the various meetings held within the District. He provided updates on nuisance abatement, the field operator graffiti report, and the 311 reports. No action was required from the Board.
ADJOURN.
There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Rieger adjourned the meeting at 1:50 p.m.
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