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Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Sept. 13.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
DETERMINE QUORUM; CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The Board of Directors of the Greater Southeast Management District ("District") held a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at 5445 Almeda Rd. Suite 503, Houston, TX 77004, inside the boundaries of the District and via at the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/i/81185153206?pwd=bEhQTGxWdTBhOTIFZIq0c1ByelMwQT09.
The roll was called upon the duly appointed members of the Board, to-wit:
Position 1 Alan D. Bergeron
Position 2 Sharone Mayberry
Position 3 Jonathan Howard
Position 4 Hexser Holliday III, 2nd V. Chair
Position 5 Charic Daniels Jellins, Parliamentarian
Position 6 Janice Sibley-Reid, Secretary
Position 7 Rickey Jimenez
Position 8 Abbey Roberson
Position 9 Alton Hudson
Position 10 Cydonii Miles
Position 11 Karen Carter Richards
Position 12 Chris Hageney
Position 13 Dr. Teddy A. McDavid, Treasurer
Position 14 Brian G. Smith, Chair
Position 15 Dr. Abdul Muhammad, 1st V. Chair
All of the above were present except for Directors Sharone Mayberry, Alton Hudson, and Chris Hageney. A quorum of the Board was present in person and Cydonii Miles attended via videoconference. Also attending were Clark Lord, Martha Failing, Lucian Landreville, Lt. Marcus Grant, Oletha Miller Jacobs, Jerry Davis, Nicole Knight, and Gillian Thomas. Those attending virtually were Jim Webb Alan Bernstein, Lynette Bratton, Zachery Martin, and Sergeant Franklin Gans.
Chair Smith called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m.
RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were received from Dr. Teddy McDavid, on behalf of the Old Spanish Trail Community Partnership and Martha Failing, on behalf of Riverside Terrance. No action from the Board was required.
APPROVE MINUTES FROM AUGUST 9, 2023, BOARD MEETINGS
Upon a motion duly made by Director Muhammad and seconded by Director Jellins, the Board of Directors voted to approve the minutes from August 9, 2023, Board meeting.
12:08 p.m. Director Bergeron joined the meeting
RECEIVE GENERAL MANAGERS MONTHLY REPORT ON ACTIVITIES/INITIATIVES IN SUPPORT OF THE DISTRICT'S SERVICE PLAN
The Board of Directors received Hawes Hill & Associates LLP, General Manager's Report on Activities/Initiatives in Support of the District's Service Plan. No action from the Board was required.
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
a. Receive Assessment Collection Report.
The Board of Directors received the Assessment Collection Report included in the Board materials, as presented by Lucian Landreville, Equi- Tax, Inc. Mr. Landreville reported a 92% collection rate on the 2022 assessments due to 5 of the Top Ten Payers challenging appraisal values and unsettled lawsuits. No action from the Board was required.
b. Consider a Resolution Ordering Preparation of Supplemental Assessment Roll and Authorizing the Setting of a Public Hearing and The Issuance of Notice of Public Hearing
Upon a motion duly made by Director Jellins and seconded by Director Bergeron, the Board of Directors voted to approve of 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 30, 2023, Judge Sharon Burney's Court, 5330 Griggs Rd., at 10 a.m.
RECEIVE UPDATES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Board of Directors received the Budget & Finance Committee report, as presented by Director Miles.
a. Receive Financial Reports for the period ending July 31, 2023.
The Board of Directors received the Financial Reports for the period ended July 31, 2023. No action from the Board was required.
b. Approval Payment of Recurring and Non-Recurring Invoices.
Upon a motion duly made by Director Holliday and seconded by Director Howard, the Board of Directors voted to approve payment of recurring and non-recurring invoices.
c. Approve the District's Investment Officer to Attend Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) Investment Training for Local Governmental Entities and Authorize Budget in a Not-to-Exceed Amount
Upon a motion duly made by Director Holliday and seconded by Director Howard, the Board of Directors voted to approve the District's Investment Officer to Attend Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) Investment Training for Local Governmental Entities and Authorize Budget in a Not-to-Exceed Amount $175.00.
d. Discuss Commercial Leasing options at One Emancipation Center, 3131 Emancipation Avenue.
Jerry Davis provided a brief update regarding the build out cost related to the leasing options at One Emancipation Center. Chair Smith appointed a committee to work on the leasing options at One Emancipation Center to include the following: Director Miles, Director Mayberry, Director Roberson, Director Holliday and Director Hageney. The Board received the update on the commercial leasing options at One Emancipation Center, 3131 Emancipation Avenue. No action from the Committee was required.
RECEIVE UPDATES FROM THE SERVICE AND ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN COMMITTEE
The Board of Directors received updates from the Service and Assessment and Improvement Plan Committee, as presented by Director
McDavid. No action from the Committee was required.
RECEIVE UPDATES FROM THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
The Board of Directors received updates from the Governance Committee report, as presented by Director Reid.
No action from the Committee was required.
RECEIVE UPDATES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM DISTRICT SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS
a. Consider an Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services Between Harris County, Texas and the Greater Southeast Management, Authorize Budget in a Not-to-Exceed Amount, Authorize Board Chair and Legal Counsel to Execute Agreement. The Committee recommended reducing the Harris County Constables to four (4) officers and not-to-exceed amount of $372,480.00. The Board of Directors received updates and recommendations from the Enhanced Public Safety Committee, as presented by Director Holliday.
Upon a motion duly made by Director Holliday and seconded by Director Howard, the Board of Directors voted to approve an Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services Between Harris County and Greater Southeast Management District; for the period of September 20, 2023 to August 20, 2024; to provide four (4) deputies to devote 80% to the District, Authorize Budget in a Not-to-Exceed Amount $372,480.00, Authorize Board Chair and Legal Counsel to Execute Agreement.
b. Consider an Agreement between Always In Season Decorating Services, Inc. and the Greater Southeast Management District for Holiday Decorations, Authorize Budget in a Not-to-Exceed Amount, Authorize Board Chair and Legal Counsel to Execute Agreement The Board of Directors discussed the Always In Season Decorating Services and requested that the agreement reflects a one-year term and for the holiday decorations to reflect the District's sponsorship.
Upon a motion duly made by Director Holliday and seconded by Director Howard, the Board of Directors voted to approve an Agreement between Always In Season Decorating Services, Inc. and the Greater Southeast Management District for Holiday Decorations, Authorize Budget in a Not-to-Exceed Amount $70,000.00, Authorize Board Chair and Legal Counsel to Execute Agreement.
c. Consider Hosting a Shredding Event and Authorize Budget in a Not-to-Exceed Amount
Upon a motion duly made by Director Reid and seconded by Director Jimenez, the Board of Directors voted to approve Hosting a Property Owner Engagement Shredding Event on September 16, 2023, and Authorize Budget in a Not-to-Exceed Amount $660.00.
d. Receive Update Regarding Banner District Design.
The Board of Directors received updates and recommendations regarding the Banner District Design, as presented by Director Howard. No action from the Committee was required.
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 11, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Smith adjourned the meeting at 1:00 p.m.
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