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Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met March 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

DETERMINE QUORUM; CALL MEETING TO ORDER.

The Board of Directors of the Brays Oaks Management District held a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at the Brays Oaks Towers located at 10103 Fondren, Suite 240, Houston, TX 77096, “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, Asst- Sec

Position 3 - Sheri L. Cortez

Position 4 - Brandon J. Herndon

Position 5 - Cindy Chapman, Secretary

Position 6 - Jodi Hamilton

Position 7 - Starla Turnbo, Vice-Chair

Position 8 - Marsha G. Fisk

Position 9 - Etan Mirwis

Position 10 - Steve Moore

Position 11- George Nwanguma

and all of the above were present, except Directors Rivas and Nwanguma, thus constituting a quorum. Also present were Josh Hawes, Cosme Garcia, Crystal Hawes, and Andrea Duhon, all with Hawes Hill & Associates, LLP; Jennifer Landreville, ETI Bookkeeping; Tabitha Israel and David Israel, Upstanding Enterprises; Brenda Jackson; Kenneth Jones; Chris Shackelford; Becky Edmondson; Brian Smart; Officer Flores; Karen Rogers; Sakina Lanig; and Eddie Espenosa. Chairman Rieger called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS.

Public Comments were received from Becky Edmondson regarding the support funding for Westbury Community Garden. Public comments were also received from Sakina Lanig.

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 18, 2025.

Upon a motion duly made by Director Cortez, and seconded by Director Rivas, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the regular Board Meeting held on February 18, 2025, as presented.

REAPPOINTMENTS OR APPOINTMENTS FOR POSITION 1 THROUGH 5; AND AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL TO MAYOR FOR REAPPOINTMENTS OR NEW APPOINTMENTS.

Chairman Rieger presented the reappointments or appointments for positions 1-6, and authorized submittal to mayor for reappointments or new appointments. It was noted that there was a misprint and there would be 6 positions. He answered questions from the Board. Upon a motion duly made by Director Chapman, and seconded by Director Fisk, the Board voted unanimously to approve the reappointments or appointments for positions 1-6; and authorized submittal to mayor for reappointments or new appointments, as presented.

ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS FROM INVESTMENT OFFICER AND BOOKKEEPER.

Mr. Hawes reviewed the annual disclosure statements from the investment officer and bookkeeper and stated the investment officer and bookkeeper are required to disclose any relationships with entities or individuals engaged in an investment transaction with the District. He reported the investment officer and bookkeeper are reporting none. Upon a motion duly made by Director Cortez, and seconded by Director Moore, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Annual Disclosure Statement from Investment Officer and Bookkeeper.

ANNUAL REVIEW OF INVESTMENT POLICY; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION REGARDING ANNUAL REVIEW OF INVESTMENT POLICY AND ADOPTING AMENDED LIST OF QUALIFIED

BROKER/DEALERS.

Mr. Hawes reported the District is required to annually review its Investment Policy and Adopt the Policy when required by any legislative changes to the investment laws. He reported the Investment Policy and no legislative laws have been enacted affecting the current Policy and recommends no changes be made. Upon a motion duly made by Director Cortez, and seconded by Director Moore, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Annual Review of Investment Policy and Adopt Resolution Regarding Annual Review of Investment Policy.

FY2024 ANNUAL AUDIT AND FINANCIAL REPORT FROM MCCALL GIBSON SWEDLUND BARFOOT ELLIS LLC.

Tabled

ASSESSMENT COLLECTION REPORT.

Ms. Duhon presented the Assessment Collection Report, included in the Board materials. He reported a 89% collection rate on the 2024 assessments. No action from the Board was required.

MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND APPROVE INVOICES FOR PAYMENT.

Ms. Landreville presented the Bookkeeper's Report and went over invoices included in the Board materials. She answered questions from the Board. Upon a motion duly made by Director Herndon, and seconded by Director Chapman, the Board voted unanimously to approve the payment of invoices, as presented.

UPDATE FROM BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.

Ms. Duhon reported the Business and Economic Development Committee met on March 5; a copy of the Committee Minutes is included in the Board materials. No action from the Board was required.

UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.

Ms. Duhon reported that the Public Safety Committee met on March 5; a copy of the Committee Minutes is included in the Board materials.

a. HPD S. Gessner Division funding request.

Ms. Duhon reviewed the HPD S. Gessner Division funding request for $10.000.00, included in the Board materials. She answered questions from the Board. Upon a motion duly made by Director Cortez, and seconded by Director Moore, the Board voted unanimously to approve the HPD S. Gessner Division funding request for $10.000.00, as presented.

UPDATE FROM BEAUTIFICATION AND URBAN DESIGN COMMITTEE.

Director Chapman reported the Beautification and Urban Design Committee met on March 6; a copy of the Committee Minutes is included in the Board materials.

a. West Bellfort esplanade design options.

Mr. Jones reviewed the West Bellfort esplanade design options, included in the Board materials. Ms. Rogers and Mr. Jones answered questions from the Board. Director Moore requested a third option with no irrigation in it with astroturf and shrubs instead. Upon a motion duly made by Director Chapman, and seconded by Director Fisk, the Board voted unanimously to approve staff to get bids for all three options including the 3rd Option requested by Director Moore.

UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE.

Director Mirwis reported that the Infrastructure Committee met on March 6; a copy of the Committee Minutes is included in the Board materials. No action from the Board was required.

UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROMCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.

a. Support funding for Westbury Community Garden.

Ms. Duhon reviewed the request for support funding for Westbury Community Garden at a cost of $7,500.00, included in the Board materials. She answered questions from the Board. Upon a motion duly made by Director Chapman, and seconded by Director Cortez, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request for support funding for Westbury Community Garden at a cost of $7,500.00, as presented.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MONTHLY REPORT.

Ms. Duhon presented the Executive Director's Report, included in the Board materials. No action from the Board was required.

ADJOURN.

There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Rieger adjourned the meeting at 1:06 p.m.

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