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Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Sept. 14.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Board of Directors, of the Greater Southeast Management District (“District”) was held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at the Children’s Museum Houston, Duncan Board Room, 1500 Binz, Houston, TX 77004.via at the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81185153206?pwd=bEhQTGxWdTBhOTlFZlg0c1ByelMwQT09. The roll was called off the duly appointed members of The Board of Directors, to-wit:
1 Alan D. Bergeron 10 Cydonii Miles
2 Sharone Mayberry 11 Vacant
3 Jonathan Howard 12 Chris Hageney
4 Hexser J. Holliday II 13 Dr. Teddy A. McDavid
5 Charic Daniels Jellins 14 Brian G. Smith
6 Vacant 15 Dr. Abdul Muhammad
7 Rickey Jimenez 16 Karen Carter Richards
8 Vacant 17 Janice Sibley-Reid
9 Vacant
It was determined that all members of the Board of Directors were present except for Director Karen Carter Richards, Hexser Holliday II, and Cydonii Miles. Director Jonathan Howard and Rickey Jimenez were in attendance via Zoom. Those in attendance were, Michael Mauer, Matt Neilson, Oletha Miller Jacobs, Jerry Davis, Nicole Knight, Clark Lord and those attending virtually were Lynette Bratton, Maratha Failing, Jennifer Landreville, Anderson Stoute, Sgt Frank Gans, Kathleen O’Reilly and Jim Webb.
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Brian Smith turned to the receipt of public comments.
Director McDavid, on behalf of the Old Spanish Trail Community Partnership, gave a brief update on the activities in the OST area.
III. PRESENTATION
Matt Nielson, Houston Parks Board Chief Operating Officer, shared a presentation on the MacGregor Park Master Plan update. The plan was completed earlier in 2022, and now finalizing the funding strategy to move the improvements forward. The Board of Directors received a presentation by Matt Nielson, Houston Parks Board Chief Operating Officer on the MacGregor Park Master Plan Update.
IV. APPROVE OF THE MINUTES
Chair Brian Smith called for the approval of the minutes from previous Board of Directors meeting. Upon motion duly made by Director Abdul Muhammad and seconded by Director Alan Bergeron, approval of the August 31, 2022, minutes was approved.
V. INTERIM GENERAL MANAGERS REPORT
The Board of Directors received the Interim General Manager’s Status Report on Administrative Services and Programs Services for period ending September 14, 2022, as presented by Jerry Davis, Hawes Hill & Associates LLP.
VI. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
Chair Smith called for the Equi-Tax, Inc. - Tax Assessor Collection Report.
a. The District is currently 96% collected for the period ended as of August 31, 2022. The Board of Directors received the Equi-Tax, Inc.’s Tax Assessor Collection report for the period ended as of August 31, 2022., as presented by Jennifer Landreville, Equi-Tax, Inc.
b. Director Teddy McDavid recommended to the Board to set an annual date for the Public Hearing for the Supplemental Assessment Roll.
Upon a motion made by Director Teddy McDavid and seconded by Director Abdul Muhammad, the Board of Directors approved a Resolution Ordering Preparation of Supplemental Assessment Roll and Authorizing the Setting of a Public Hearing and The Issuance of Notice of Public Hearing on October 17, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at 5300 Griggs Rd. 2nd Floor, Houston, Tx 77021 and to set an annual date of the first Monday in November for the Public Hearing for the Supplemental Assessment Roll.
VII. BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS
The Board of Directors received the Budget and Finance Committee report as presented by Director Teddy McDavid..
a. The Board of Directors received the Compilation Report for the period ended as of June 30, 2022.
b. The Board of Directors received the Investment Report for the period ended as of June 30, 2022.
c. The Board of Directors received the Balance Sheet with Previous Month Comparison as of June 30, 2022, and July 31, 2022;
d. The Board of Directors received the Profit & Loss with Previous Month and YTD Comparison as of June 30, 2022, and July 31, 2022; and
e. Upon a motion made by Director Teddy McDavid and seconded by Director Abdul Muhammad, the Board of Directors approved the recurring and non-recurring expenses for the period ending June 30, 2022, and July 31, 2022.
VIII. DISTRICT SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS REPORTS
The Board of Directors received the monthly District Services and Improvements for Enhanced Public Safety; Environmental, Urban Design & Visual Improvement Services; Transportation & Local Mobility Services; Business & Economic Development Services; Marketing, Public Relations & Perception Enhancement Services and Environmental, Urban Design & Visual Improvement Services for the period ending September 14, 2022, the following action items were discussed at the joint committee meeting and were recommended for Board approval:
i. Upon a motion made by Director Abdul Muhammad and seconded by Director Teddy McDavid, the Board of Directors approved Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services Between Harris County and Greater Southeast Management District; for the period of October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023; to provide 6 deputies to devote 80% to the District for a not-to-exceed amount of $532,200.00, and authorize Board Chair and Legal Counsel to execute agreement;
ii. Upon a motion made by Director Abdul Muhammad and seconded by Director Teddy McDavid, the Board of Directors approved Ratify a Letter of Support for the METRORapid University Corridor;
iii. Upon a motion made by Director Abdul Muhammad and seconded by Director Sharone Mayberry, the Board of Directors approved a Letter of Support for The Houston Parks Board Greater and Greener Grant Application;
iv. Upon a motion made by Director Abdul Muhammad and seconded by Director Sharone Mayberry, the Board of Directors approved a Memorandum of Understanding for the “Clean and Green Program” between the Greater Southeast Management District and Texas Conservation Corps of American YouthWorks in partnership with the Harris County District’s Attorney’s Office; and
v. Upon a motion made by Director Abdul Muhammad and seconded by Director Chris Hageney, the Board of Directors approved a not-to-exceed amount of $5,000 to host a BizTalk Minority Certification “Lunch and Learn” Workshop with the Small Business Administration and Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance in October 2022.
IX. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Adopt a Policy for Non-binding Letters of Support. No Action Taken
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X. RECEIVE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT
Director Bergeron provided a brief update on the Personnel Committee and recommended an Executive Session.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Chair Brian Smith called for Executive Session at 1:33 p.m. Pursuant to V.T.C.A Government Code, Chapter 551, to receive advice from legal counsel and discuss matters relating to personnel matters.
XII. RECONVENE TO PUBLIC SESSION TO CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
No Action Taken.
XIII. FUTURE MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Greater Southeast Management District is expected to be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at 12:00 p.m.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Brian Smith adjourned the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Greater Southeast Management District at 1:17 p.m.
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