Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Nov. 18,

Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Nov. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

DETERMINE QUORUM; CALL MEETING TO ORDER.

The Board of Directors of the Spring Branch Management District held a regular meeting at 12:00p.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 Barchfeld-Alexander, Johnson, Cassinelli and Heston, thus constituting a quorum. Also attending were Josh Hawes, Kristen Gonzales, Alan Bernstein, Don Huml, and Leticia Rodriguez, all with Hawes Hill & Associates, LLP; and Jack Roland, Governmental Financial Reporting, LLC. Others attending the meeting were Erica Rocha, SEAL Security. Board Chair Maddox called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m.

RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS. No public comments.

APPROVE MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 21, 2021, BOARD MEETING. Upon a motion duly made by Director Schwab, and seconded by Director Kang, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Minutes of October 21, 2021, Board meeting, as presented.

RECEIVE UPDATES 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 99% collection rate on the 2020 assessments, $0.00 in uncertified values, and 528 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. Director Alvarez addressed concerns with the Economic Development budget total and has requested Mr. Roland please review the final budget totals and report any findings. Upon a motion duly made by Director Alvarez, and seconded by Board Chair Maddox, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Bookkeeper's Report and approved payment of invoices, as presented.

ACCEPT HEARING EXAMINER'S REPORT AND PROPOSAL FOR DECISION FOR PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT ROLL.

Mr. J. Hawes reviewed the Hearing Examiner's Report, included in the Board materials. He reported a public hearing was held on October 25, 2021, to supplement the District's assessment roll to add

new construction or improvements, or property omitted from original assessment roll after appropriate notice was given pursuant to the Code. He reported after testimony and evidence submitted, the Hearing Examiner recommends the Board supplement the assessment roll with the supplemental properties and levy assessments in accordance with the Petition and Order.

ADOPT ORDER SUPPLEMENTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL; LEVYING ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY ON THE SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE FIRFTEEN-YEAR PERIOD; AND SETTING THE RATE OF THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE YEAR 2021.

Mr. J. Hawes reviewed the Order included in the Board materials.

Upon a motion duly made by Director Gutierrez, and being seconded by Director Silvestri, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Hearing Examiner's Report and Proposal for Decision and adopt the Order Supplementing the Assessment Roll: Levying Assessments Against the Property on the Supplemental Assessment Roll for the Remainder of the Fifteen-Year Period; and Setting the Rate of Assessment for the Year 2020, as presented.

CONSIDER SUPORT FUNDING REQUEST FROM CORNERSTONE FAMILY MINISTRIES.

Board Chair Maddox reported the Committee reviewed the following request from Cornerstone Family Ministries to provide students in Spring Branch the opportunity to have a safe and beneficial experience in one of their programs, in the amount of $39,912.

Item was tabled.

RECEIVE UPDATES FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE.

Board Chair Maddox reported the Comprehensive Plan Committee met on November 10, a copy of the Committee minutes is included in the Board materials. She provided updates on the Centerpoint Trail design of phase 2; and 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 November 10, a copy of the Committee minutes is included in the Board materials. He provided updates on the District esplanades and projects.

a. Consider work orders for esplanade repair and damage plant replacement from LMC and Monarch Upon a motion duly made by Director Schwab, and seconded by Board Chair Maddox, the Board voted unanimously to approve (a) LMC Invoice #763687 the amount of $529.45 for October rut repairs; (b) LMC #763223 in the amount of $2,803.60 for October irrigation inspection and repairs; (C) LMC Proposal # 117114 in the amount of $685.00 to grind 4 palm stumps where accessible to equipment and haul away debris; and (d) LMC Proposal #117664 in the amount of $5,729.65 for repair of vehicular damage to median across from Aldi, as presented.

b. Receive bids and recommendations for expansion of Wirt Rd, turn lane; award contract and authorize execution of contract. Mr. J. Hawes reported the committee reviewed proposals from four (4) contracting firms for the expansion of the Wirt Rd. turn lane and after review of the bids Cobb Fendley and the Committee is recommending awarding the contract to the low bidder DG Medina Construction. Upon a motion duly made by Board Chair Maddox, and being seconded by Director Silvestri, the Board voted unanimously to award the Wirt Rd. turn lane expansion project to the low bidder DG Medina Construction in the amount of $115,971.00 and authorize execution of the contract.

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

The Public Safety and Security Committee met on November 10, a copy of the Committee minutes is included in the Board materials. Ms. Rocha presented the October 2021 SEAL Security incident report and answered various questions regarding safety concerns. Director Bryson provided highlights from the Committee meeting regarding the HPD reports, Harris County Nuisance Abatement, the Zaladium presentation for ALPR cameras and license plate readers. Board Chair Maddox reported her attendance at Councilmember Amy Peck's Public Safety Town Hall Public Safety meeting. No action from the Board was required.

RECEIVE UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Mr. Alvarez reported the Business and Economic Development Committee met on November 10, a copy of the Committee minutes is included in the Board materials. He provided updates on SharpSpring, District messaging, the BIG ("Business Improvement Grant") program, and a letter of support for the proposed NIBEA ("NextGen International Business & Entrepreneurship Academy") Charter School.

a. Consider support funding for completed BIG projects.

i. 8300 Long Point - Harry Green

ii. 10122 Long Point - Masroor Fatany Director Alvarez provided updates on two of the BIG projects previously approved. Mr. J. Hawes reported in accordance with the BIG application stipulations, each project will display a SBMD BIG banner for 90 days. Director Alvarez discussed the popularity of the program and discussions of a budget increase for FY2022. No action was required.

b. Consider sending a Letter of Support for NIBEA Charter School. There was a general discussion regarding a Letter of Support for the proposed NIBEA (“NextGen International Business & Entrepreneurship Academy") Charter School. Upon a motion made by Director Silvestri, and being seconded by Director Valdes, the Board voted unanimously to send a letter of Support to the Texas Education Agency on behalf of the IBEA Charter School.

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

Mr. J. Hawes addressed the Board regarding the upcoming budget workshop and Holiday social scheduled for December 8, 2021, at 3:00 p.m.

ADJOURN.

There being no further business to come before the Board, Board Chair Maddox adjourned the meeting at 12:36 p.m.

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