Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Aug. 19

Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Aug. 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Board of Directors of the Spring Branch 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 - C. David Schwab, Jr.

Position 2 - Thomas E. Jennings, II

Position 3 - Catherine Barchfeld-Alexander, Secretary

Position 4 - Casey Kang

Position 5 - Victor Alvarez

Position 6 - Mauricio Valdes

Position 7 - Dan Silvestri

Position 8 - Patricia Maddox, Chairman

Position 9 - David Gutierrez, Vice-Chairman

Position 10 - Jason Johnson

Position 11 - Rino Cassinelli

Position 12 - Stephanie R. Bryson

Position 13 - William N. Heston

and all the above were present, with the exception of Directors Silvestri and Heston thus constituting a quorum. Also attending were David Hawes, Josh Hawes, Alan Bernstein, Kristen Gonzales, Lance Dean, Don Huml, Buddy Tautenhahn, and Leticia Rodriguez, all with Hawes Hill & Associates, LLP; Tim Austin, Allen Boone Humphries Robinson; Pat Hall, Equi-Tax, Inc.; and Jack Roland, Governmental Financial Reporting, LLC. Others attending the meeting were Erica Rocha, SEAL Security; Tina DeFiore, HAA; Rick Campbell; Marilyn Marek, President of Campbell Woods Civic Club; and Maggie Kirk, Allegiance Bank. Chairman Maddox called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m.

RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS.

Mr. Rick Campbell made public comments regarding the Capital Improvement Program.

APPROVE MINUTES FROM JULY 22, 2021, BOARD MEETING.

Upon a motion duly made by Director Barchfeld-Alexander, and seconded by Director Schwab, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Minutes of the July 22, 2021, Board meeting, as presented.

RECEIVE UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM FINANCE COMMITTEE

a. Receive Assessment Collection Report

Mr. J. Hawes presented the Assessment Collection Report, included in the Board materials. He reported a 98% collection rate on the 2020 assessments, $0.00 in uncertified values and 422 unsettled accounts. No action from the Board was required.

b. Consider Bookkeeper's Report and Approve Paying Invoices

Mr. Roland presented the Bookkeeper's Report and went over invoices, included in the Board materials. Upon a motion duly made by Director Schwab, and seconded by Director Barchfeld

Alexander, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Bookkeeper's Report, and approved payment of invoices, as presented.

RECEIVE UPDATE FROM COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE

Chairman Maddox reported the Comprehensive Plan Committee met on August 11, a copy of the Committee minutes is included in the Board materials. Mr. Huml provided updates on the Reimagine Long Point restriping and pavement replacement and landscape. There was a discussion regarding panel replacements and asphalt repairs. Chairman Maddox provided updates on the CenterPoint Trail. She reported the phase 2 design is expected to be 30% complete by the end of the month.

Ms. Gonzales reported receiving a notification from NewSpring, included in the Board materials. She stated NewSpring offered to donate a Butterfly sculpture for Haden Park. The sculpture and the installation would be free of charge but advised that a delivery cost of $250.00 would be required.

Chairman Maddox reported the committee will be meeting with additional capital campaign firms before moving forward with Haden Park. No action from the Board was required.

RECEIVE UPDATES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND URBAN DESIGN COMMITTEE

Director Schwab reported the Environmental and Urban Design Committee met on August 11, a copy of the Committee Minutes is included in the Board materials. He provided updates on the maintenance of the District's esplanades. He reported the Committee has reviewed and is recommending proposals from LMC and Monarch for the repair of the damaged esplanades, maintenance, and plant material replacement of the District in the amount of $1,356.74.

a. Approve work orders for esplanade repair and damage plant replacement from LMC and Monarch

Mr. J. Hawes reviewed the LMC Work Order No. 757309 in the amount of $822.74 for irrigation inspection and repairs; LMC Work Order No. 757725 in the amount of $534.00 for rut repairs. He reported the Committee has reviewed the work orders and is recommending them for approval.

Upon a motion duly made by Director Barchfeld-Alexander, and being seconded by Director Johnson, the Board voted unanimously to approve (a) LMC Work Order No. 757309 in the amount of $822.74 repairs; and (b) LMC Work Order No. 757725 in the amount of $534.00 for rut repairs, as presented.

RECEIVE UPDATES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REGARDING PUBLIC SAFETY PROACTIVE UNIT'S PROGRESS REPORT TO THE DISTRICT, AN UPDATE ON OTHER PUBLIC SAFETY ACTIVITIES, AND DISTRICT CRIME STATISTICS

Director Cassinelli reported the Public Safety Committee met on August 11, a copy of the Committee Minutes is included in the Board materials. Ms. Rocha presented the July 2021 SEAL Security incident report and answered various questions regarding safety concerns. Director Cassinelli reviewed the HPD report which confirmed a decrease of 10% on violent crimes and 17% on non-violent crimes in the District. He discussed HPD planning efforts for the District's National Night Out in October. There was a general discussion regarding service calls and nuisance abatements. No action from the Board was required.

RECEIVE UPDATES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Director Alvarez reported the Business and Economic Development Committee met on August 11, 2021, a copy of the minutes is included in the Board materials. He provided updates on the SharpSpring messaging and sweepstakes.

a. Consider Bright Lights Invoice for Holiday Lighting on Gessner

Upon a motion duly made by Chairman Maddox, and being seconded by Director Cassinelli, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Bright Lights Invoice for Holiday decorations in the amount of $10,800.00, as presented.

b. Consider BIG applications

Mr. Dean reviewed the Business Improvement Grant (“BIG") applications for (a) 4313 Steffani, (b) Campbell Plaza, and (c) Spring Pine Apartments, included in the Board materials. He reported the Committee has reviewed the applications and is recommending approval.

Upon a motion duly made by Director Barchfeld-Alexander, and being seconded by Director Schwab, the Board voted unanimously to approve the SBMD Business Improvement Grant (“BIG”) application for (a) 4313 Steffani in the amount of $5,200.00, as presented.

Upon a motion duly made by Director Barchfeld-Alexander, and being seconded by Director Johnson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the SBMD Business Improvement Grant ("BIG") application for (b) Campbell Plaza in the amount of $7,185.00, as presented.

Upon a motion duly made by Director Cassinelli, and being seconded by Chairman Maddox, the Board voted unanimously to approve the SBMD Business Improvement Grant (“BIG") application for (c) Spring Pine Apartments, subject to clearer understanding of the area planned for improvement and not to exceed the amount of $10,000.00, as presented.

RECEIVE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MONTHLY REPORT ON ACTIONS/INITIATIVES IN SUPPORT OF THE DISTRICT'S SERVICE PLAN.

Nothing to Report

ADJOURN.

There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Maddox adjourned the meeting at 12:59 p.m.