North Houston District Board of Directors met Aug. 31

North Houston District Board of Directors met Aug. 31.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Directors Present for all or a portion of the meeting: Terry Alexander, Troy Cummins, Cory Driskill, Melody Douglas, Margaret Eyster, Abel Garza, Michael Kasmiersky, Karen Marshall, Al Mikolas, Steve Moore, Richard Slutter, Dr. Quentin Wright, and Tom Wussow thus constituting a quorum. Directors Absent: Kaitlin Bellon, Charles Lopez, George Lunnon, Michelle Wogan Staff Present: Bart Baker, Amy Craig, Karen Davis, Alisa Ealy, Asdrubal Gutierrez, Tracy Harrison, Greg Simpson, Brenda Spratt, and Alexa Valencia Guests: Laura Davis, District Legal Counsel; Mike Laster, Harris County Assistant County Attorney

1. General Business

a. Call to Order - Vice-Chair Douglas called the meeting to order at 8:31 am. Ms. Davis announced the meeting was being recorded.

b. Determination of a Quorum - Mr. Simpson confirmed a quorum of the board based on the members present as shown above.

c. Welcome and introductions - Mr. Simpson and Vice-Chair Douglas welcomed everyone to the meeting. Vice-Chair Douglas introduced new board member Cory Driskill, new Vice-President of Finance Alisa Ealy, and Harris County Assistant County Attorney Mike Laster.

d. Public Comments -No comments from the public were made. Vice-Chair Douglas requested that the board advance agenda item #6 due to time constraints of our guests. Mr. Moore made a motion to start with item #6. Mr. Wussow seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Discussion of this agenda item is show below on #6.

2. Consent Agenda - Vice-Chair Douglas presented the Consent Agenda for approval, consisting of the following items:

a. Adoption of Agenda

b. Approval of Minutes of April 27, 2021 Meeting

c. Financial Activity Reports

i. Deposit Account Activity Report: through June 2021

ii. Compiled Financial Statements: March - June 2021

iii. Assessment Collection Report: April - July 2021

iv. Delinquent Assessment Collection Report

v. 2000 Uncollectable Accounts moved to Reserve List

vi. Investment Report: 2nd and 3rd Quarter

vii. Conflicts Disclosure Statement

viii. Check Registers: March - June 2021

ix. Treasurer's Report

d. Victor Insurance Managers, Inc. Bond Renewal Aug. 26, 2021 - Aug. 26, 2022

e. Annual Review of Investment Policy

f. Qualified Brokers List for Investments of the North Houston District

No director asked for an item to be taken from the consent agenda for separate consideration. Mr. Wussow made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Moore seconded the motion, and the motion passed.

3. Reappointment of Directors - Mr. Simpson reviewed the Director Attendance Chart and the Positions of the Board of Directors. No action was taken.

4. Supplemental Assessment Roll to Determine Any Value Added by Annexation, New Construction, or Land Development, Appointing Hearing Examiners, and Calling a Public Hearing -- Mr. Simpson requested the board authorize a supplemental assessment roll, call a public hearing and mail invoices. The Board authorized the President be given authority to appoint hearing examiners and set a date for the Public Hearing. Ms. Eyster made a motion to approve. Mr. Slutter seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

5. Declare and Authorize Disposal of Surplus Property - Ms. Ealy presented a resolution declaring various items with no resale value to be listed as surplus property. Mr. Cummins made a motion to approve. Ms. Eyster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

6. Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Attorney's Office regarding Community Support Program - Ms. Harrison introduced Mr. Mike Laster, Harris County Assistant County Attorney. Mr. Laster gave an overview of the Interlocal agreement with the Harris County Attorney's office and answered questions as needed. Mr. Simpson requested the board authorize staff to execute an interlocal agreement with Harris County Attorney's Office and several participating Management Districts for the provision of enhanced nuisance abatement civil enforcement activities. Mr. Wussow made a motion to approve. Mr. Moore seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

7. Cost Participation Agreement with Greenspoint Property Owners Association regarding Gateway Improvement Project - Mr. Baker requested the board authorize staff to negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with the Greenspoint Property Owners Association for District Gateway Improvements pending review by District legal counsel. Mr. Wussow made a motion to approve. Mr. Garza seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

8. President's Report - District Overview

a. Marketing and Public Affairs update - Ms. Valencia reported on status of the mural and reviewed current District ads.

b. Public Safety update - Ms. Harrison reported statistics of the HPD summer bike program, multiple community events we participated in, and noted she is now working on the law enforcement award luncheon and National Night Out

c.. Planning and Infrastructure update - Mr. Baker gave a status update on Phase 2 of the Gateway Program. He also reported on grant funding options for sidewalk improvements per the Livable Centers Study recommendations.

d. Field Services update - Mr. Gutierrez reported on curb and paver repairs at multiple areas along Benmar. He also reported on fence repairs at Buckboard Park along with the completion of the caterpillar installation.

e. Mr. Simpson noted the District is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and thanked Mr. Wussow for his longstanding involvement with the District.

9. Next Meeting Date - October 26, 2021 @ 8:30 am.

10. Adjourn - Vice-Chair Douglas adjourned the meeting at 10:02 am.

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