North Houston District Board of Directors met April 26

North Houston District Board of Directors met April 26.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Board of Directors (the "Board”) of the North Houston District (the "District") met in official regular session, open to the public, at 12190 Greenspoint Dr, Houston, Texas, on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 8:30 a.m.

Directors Present for all or a portion of the meeting: Terry Alexander, Kaitlin Bellon, Troy Cummins, Mozell Darthard, Abel Garza, Michael Kasmiersky, Charles Lopez, Al Mikolas, Steve Moore, Dr. Quentin Wright, Michelle Wogan, and Tom Wussow thus constituting a quorum.

Directors Absent: Cory Driskill, Melody Douglas, Margaret Eyster, George Lunnon, Karen Marshall, Richard Slutter

Staff Present: Bart Baker, Amy Craig, Karen Davis, Asdrubal Gutierrez, Tracy Harrison, Colleen Martin, Greg Simpson Guests: Laura Davis, District Counsel

1. General Business

a. Call to Order - Chair Wogan called the meeting to order at 8:37 am.

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 Chair Wogan welcomed everyone to the meeting. Mr. Simpson introduced the new MPA Manager, Ms. Colleen Martin.

d. Public Comments -No comments from the public were made.

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

a. Adoption of Agenda

b. Approval of Minutes of February 22, 2022, Meeting

c. Financial Activity Reports

i. Deposit Account Activity Report: through FEB 2022

ii. Compiled Financial Statement(s): FEB 2022

iii. Assessment Collection Report: FEB/MAR 2022

iv. Delinquent Assessment Collection Report as of March 31, 2022

v. Conflicts Disclosure Statement

vi. Check Registers: FEB 2022

vii. Treasurer's Report

d. Surplus Property Declaration

No director asked for an item to be taken from the consent agenda for separate consideration. Mr. Kasmiersky made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Darthard 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. Task Order from Gauge Engineering for Engineering Services regarding repair of curb at Greenspoint Drive and Benmar - Mr. Baker requested the board approve a proposal for engineering services for curb repair at Greenspoint Drive and Benmar Drive. Mr. Wussow made a motion to approve. Mr. Kasmiersky seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

5. Application for projects to be included in the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) - Mr. Baker requested the board authorize staff to submit an application for projects to be included in HGAC Transportation Improvement Program when the call for projects is released. Mr. Alexander made a motion to approve. Dr. Wright seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

6. President's Report - District Overview

a. Public Safety update - Ms. Harrison reported on recent outreach activities including Knock & Talks at area apartments and the annual Spring Break Bash. Ms. Harrison also reviewed plans for the upcoming Annual Business Forum in May.

b. Planning and Infrastructure update – Mr. Baker reported on new public art plans at designated crosswalks and potential sidewalk and trail projects that align with the Livable Centers Study recommendations. He also gave an update on landscaping and illumination projects connected with Phase 3 of the Gateway Improvement Project.

c. Field and Services update – Mr. Gutierrez gave an update on clean-up efforts of the Great Value Storage facility. He also reported on repairs to pavers bands on Airline. He then showed pictures of new sunshades installed over playground equipment at Buckboard Park.

d. Marketing and Public Affairs update - Mr. Simpson provided an update on recent marketing campaigns and reported the department is working on building a new communications plan.

7. Next Meeting Date - June 28, 2022, @ 8:30 am.

8. Adjourn - Chair Wogan adjourned the meeting at 9:35 am.

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