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Crime Control and Prevention District
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
City Hall, 6`h Floor Conference Room
Members Present:
Randall Hicks Susie Luna Saldana
Raymond Lara Bradly Tindall
Scott Leeton Joan Veith
July Loverde
Call to Order:
Chairman Susie Luna Saldana called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Saldana asked the members to review the minutes of the May 27, 2015. There being no
additions, deletions, or corrections, Judy Loverde moved and Scott Leeton second to approve the minutes.
The motion passed.
Committee Reports:
Report from Chief of Police:
Interim Chief Mike Markle informed the members that applications for the next Police Academy are due
on June 26, 2015 and that an Academy of twenty five is planned. He also stated that a grant for body
cameras is in the process. Questions were posed regarding the cost of body cameras. Interim Chief
Markle responded that the cost of the cameras is $500 to $1,000, not including cost of the system to
support the cameras.
Beautification Project: Commander John Houston informed the members of the progress of the project.
Equipment has arrived to begin the process of the removal of the bats and bees. This process should last
approximately one week. In the next thirty days, the building will be power washed and painted and the
Municipal Court overhang will be demolished. Planning regarding the bidding process has begun for the
resurfacing of the parking lot and the installation of the exterior security fence. Regularly scheduled
meetings are currently being held to prevent anything from hindering the progress of the project and to
insure that everything is on schedule. The entire beautification project, including the parking lot and
fence should be completed by December 2015. Members expressed concern to insure everyone's safety
in light of the recent event that occurred in Dallas, Texas. Randall Hicks suggested setting a date in late
spring to hold a ceremony and grand opening for the beautification project. Joan Veith informed the
members that she informed the City Council that she suggested that a plaque be put on the Police building
in honor of Chief Floyd Simpson or that the building be named for Chief Simpson. The members
concurred but will defer to the wishes of the police officers.
One Time Expenditures: Commander John Houston reviewed with the members of the status of each of
the one time expenditures that that had been approved by Crime Control and whether the items were
either already purchased or in the bidding process.
City Auditor Report: There was no City Auditor report.
Finance Director Report: Financial Services Director Constance Sanchez reviewed the financial
statements for the month of April 2015. Revenue as of April 2015 was $4,376,747.86 which is 57.67% of
the budget. Mrs. Sanchez reported that Sales Tax is coming in 2.07% or 8(92,460.90)below budget. She
stated that despite sales tax revenue tapering off, at the present time the revenue situation is still
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satisfactory. Assistant Budget Director Eddie Houlihan informed the members that for fiscal year 2016
Sales Tax there is only a 1% increase in revenue. The modest 1% increase is in line with the amount
budgeted for the General Fund. Mrs. Sanchez then reviewed the April 2015 expenditures which totaled
$3,403,395.09 which is 39.1% of the budget.
Public Hearing: Chairman Susie Saldana opened the Public Hearing regarding the adoption of the Fiscal
Year 2016 budget. Ms. Pat Eldridge, Police Department liaison to the Crime Control District, informed
the members of modifications made to the budget regarding the revision of the sales tax revenue and
expenditure revisions regarding allocations. Questions were posed regarding the impact of the thirteen
new officers to the Fiscal Year 2015 budget. Ms. Eldridge responded The Police Academy that began in
March 2015 and will end at the beginning of FY2016 so that the additional cost of the officers will be
reflected in the FY2016 budget. Chairman asked if there was any public comment. Seeing none, Scott
Leeton moved to close the Public Hearing. The motion passed. Joan Veith moved and Bradly Tindall
second the motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2016 budget. The motion passed. Ms. Eldridge informed the
members that the next step is the approval of the budget by the Corpus Christi City Council. The first
reading for the approval of the budget will be on August 18, 2015.
Items to be Placed on Next Agenda:
Scott Leeton inquired as to when to begin strategizing for the 2017 election to continue the Crime Control
District. Pat Eldridge responded that the first step would be to form a political action committee (PAC).
Members were reminded that no mention about the election can be made during a regular board meeting.
Press releases, utility bill inserts, and rack cards are examples of how the public is informed of the
election. Members expressed concern that the information knowledge must be built with the public. The
members instructed Legal Counsel Joseph (Buck) Brice present at the July 2015 meeting on what the
guidelines are for the Crime Control election in 2017.
Public Comment:
There was no public comment.
Adjournment:
There being no further business, Judy Loverde moved and Scott Leeton seconded the motion to adjourn
the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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