Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Dec. 16

Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Dec. 16.

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. at the India House, 8888 W. Bellfort, Houston, TX 77031, "Masks Suggested, Social Distancing Recommended", inside the boundaries of the District, open to the public, and open to the public via videoconference and teleconference, 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 - Ronnie Plotkin

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 Directors Herndon, Moore, Turnbo, Mirwis and Nwanguma were on video conference, thus constituting a quorum. Also, present were Ben Brewer, Xavier Herrera, Alan Bernstein, Alice Lee, Leticia Rodriguez, all with Hawes Hill & Associates, LLP; and Jennifer Landreville, ETI Bookkeeping. Others attending the meeting were Muhammad Ali, Gauge Engineering, Abby Gilford, Albert Chavez, Sandra Rodriguez, Bill Burhans, Sylvester Reed III, Dr. Robert Bostic, and Cosme Garcia. Chairman Rieger called the meeting to order at 1:52 p.m.

APPROVE MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Upon a motion duly made by Director Chapman, and seconded by Director Cortez, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Minutes of November 16, 2021, as presented.

RECEIVE AND CONSIDER MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND APPROVE INVOICES FOR PAYMENT.

Ms. Landerville presented the Bookkeeper's Report and went over invoices, included in the Board materials. Upon a motion duly made by Director Cortez, and being seconded by Director Rivas, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Bookkeeper's Report and approved payment of invoices, as presented.

RECEIVE UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE.

a. Consider Pay Application No. 3, Dryad Driveway Willow Waterhole, from DG Medina Construction. Item tabled.

b. Consider Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with the City of Houston for Improvements and Maintenance of Willow Waterhole Greenway. Mr. Brewer reviewed the First Amendment of Agreement for Improvements and Maintenance of Willow Waterhole Greenway, included in the Board materials. He provided details of the Agreement and answered questions. Upon a motion duly made by Director Rivas, seconded by Director Chapman, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with the City of Houston for Improvements and Maintenance of Willow Waterhole Greenway, as presented.

c. Consider Task Order with Gauge Engineering for professional engineering services for Design of Trails at Willow Waterhole Greenway. Mr. Brewer reviewed the Gauge Engineering Willow Waterhole Greenway proposal, included in the Board materials. After a general discussion, a motion duly made by Director Cortez, seconded by Director Fisk, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Gauge Engineering professional engineering services Task Order #2 in the amount of $275,792.20, as presented.

d. Consider Task Order with M2L Associates for landscape architectural design services for Trails at Willow Waterhole Greenway. Mr. Brewer reviewed the M2L Associates landscape architectural design Task Order, included in the Board materials. Upon a motion duly made by Director Cortez, seconded by Director Fisk, the Board voted unanimously to approve the M2L Associates landscape architectural design services, in the amount of $26,200.00, 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 96% collection rate on the 2020 assessments. He reported $0 in uncertified values for 2020 and 236 unsettled accounts. No action from the Board was required.

RECEIVE UPDATE FROM BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.

Mr. Brewer reported the Committee met on December 8, 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 Brays Oaks Management District ("BOMD' PIP Business Partners. Director Cortez provided updates from the Brays Oaks Management District ("BOMD") PIP Business Partners quarterly meeting. No action from the Board was required

RECEIVE UPDATE FROM PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.

Mr. Brewer reported the Committee met on December 8, 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 on the HPD overtime program. No action from the Board was required.

RECEIVE UPDATE FROM BEAUTIFICATION AND URBAN DESIGN COMMITTEE.

Mr. Brewer reported the Committee met on November 4, a copy of the Committee Minutes is included in the Board materials. He provided updates on the Landscaping and Porter Services; Gasmer Dr property master plan; District Park improvements; CoH sign violations; Fondren Road improvements project; and the District Public Art projects discussion. No action from the Board was required.

RECEIVE UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE.

Mr. Brewer reported the Committee met on December 9, 2021, a copy of the Committee Minutes is included in the Board materials. He provided updates on the District flood control projects; Fondren Road improvements; District trail projects; Gasmer Dr property master; HGAC BOMD Livable Center Study; B-Cycle Stations in District. No action from the Board was required.

There was a general discussion on the Houston Public Library relocation.

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 and said his goodbyes. He recommended the Board to hold a Board retreat to discuss the future goals of the District.

ADJOURN.

There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Rieger adjourned the meeting at 2:30 p.m.

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