Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Oct. 12

Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Oct. 12.

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, October 12, 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:

Position #        Board Members

1                 Alan D. Bergeron

2                 Sharone Mayberry

3                 Jonathan Howard

4                 Vacant

5                 Charic Daniels Jellins

6                 Vacant

7                 Rickey Jimenez

8                 Vacant

9                 Vacant

10               Cydonii Miles

11               Vacant

12               Chris Hageney

13               Dr. Teddy A. McDavid

14               Brian G. Smith

15               Dr. Abdul Muhammad

16               Karen Carter Richards

17               Janice Sibley-Reid

It was determined that all members of the Board of Directors were present except for Director Hexser Holliday II. Other in person attendance were, David Hawes, Jim Webb , Oletha Miller Jacobs, Jerry Davis, Nicole Knight, and Clark Lord and those attending virtually were Michael Mauer, Zachery Martin, Lynette Bratton, Maratha Failing, and Sgt Frank Gans.

Chair Smith called the meeting to order at 12:08 p.m.

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. 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.

Upon motion duly made by Director Abdul Muhammad and seconded by Director Janice Sibley Reid, motion approved to move agenda item #5 before agenda item #4.

IV. RESOLUTION WAIVING AUTOMATIC RESIGNATION OF BOARD MEMBERS FOR ABSENTEEISM FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Upon motion by Director Abdul Muhammad, and seconded by Director Janice Sibley-Reid, the Board approved a Resolution Waiving Automatic Resignation of Director Karen Carter Richards for Absenteeism from the Board of Directors of the Greater Southeast Management District.

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 October 12, 2022, as presented by Jerry Davis, Hawes Hill & Associates LLP. Jerry Davis recommended to reduce the number of Board of Directors. David Hawes provided a brief updated on the attendance policy, staffing needs and the vision of the District. Brian Smith recommended to move forward with Hawes Hill & Associates. Director Miles recommended all committee chairs to review and prioritize the FY 2022-2023 Budget, to keep us on track and asked all committee chairs to attend the next Budget & Finance committee meeting on Tuesday, November 8, 2022

VI. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

Chair Smith called for the Equi-Tax, Inc. - Tax Assessor Collection Report.

The District is currently 96% collected for the period ended as of September 30, 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 David Hawes, Hawes Hill & Associates LLP.

VII. BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS

The Board of Directors received the Budget and Finance Committee report as presented by Director C. Miles. a. The Board of Directors received the Balance Sheet with Previous Month Comparison as of August 31, 2022; b. The Board of Directors received the Profit & Loss with Previous Month and YTD Comparison as of August 31, 2022; c. Upon a motion made by Director Chris Hageney and seconded by Director Ricky Jimenez, the Board of Directors approved the recurring and non-recurring expenses for the period ending August 31, 2022.

VIII. RECEIVE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES POLICIES & PROCEDURES REPORT: ISSUES & ANSWERS FOR DISCUSSION ONLY

The Board of Directors received the District Administrative Services Policies & Procedures Committee report as presented by Director Teddy McDavid.

IX. RECEIVE SERVICE AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN & ASSESSMENT PLAN (THE “SERVICE PLAN”) COMMITTEE REPORT

The Board of Directors received the Service and Improvement Plan & Assessment Plan (the “Service Plan”) Committee report as presented by Director Teddy McDavid.

The meeting was chaired by 1st V Chair Abdul Muhammad at 1:00 p.m.

X. 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 October 12, 2022, the following action items were discussed at the joint committee meeting and were recommended for Board approval:

Jim Webb with the Goodman Corporation provided a brief update on the the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure Safety Improvements Project at the intersection of Griggs Road, Long Drive and Mykawa Road.

i. Upon a motion made by Director Chris Hageney and seconded by Director Sharone Mayberry, the Board of Directors approved Bridgefarmer & Associates Inc. Change Order for the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure Safety Improvements Project at the intersection of Griggs Road, Long Drive and Mykawa Road – The Goodman Corporation to facilitate the development of a Benefits Analysis and not-to-exceed amount of $40,000.00;

ii. Upon a motion made by Director Karen Carter Richards and seconded by Director Teddy McDavid, the Board of Directors approved a Letter of Support for Midtown Redevelopment Authority and Midtown Management District for the Cap Park at Wheeler and Caroline Street. Director C. Miles abstained;

iii. Upon a motion made by Director Karen Carter Richards and seconded by Director Teddy McDavid, the Board of Directors approved a Scope of Work and Not-to-Exceed Amount of $10,000.00 for Martin Construction Management and Designs LLC to provide additional field inspection, construction and project management services and authorize Interim Management Team to issue Work Orders.

XI. FUTURE MEETING

The next regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Greater Southeast Management District is expected to be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at 12:00 p.m.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

1st Vice Chair Abdul Muhammad adjourned the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Greater Southeast Management District at 1:40 p.m.

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