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Vicki Alexander W.L. Hermis \ -
Larry Baker Butch Pool
Linda Bridges
Chairperson Linda Bridges called the public hearing to order. She asked for public comment on
the proposed FY 02/03 budget; seeing none she closed the public hearing on a motion and
second by Baker and Alexander.
Chairperson Linda Bridges called the regular scheduled meeting to order. The minutes for the
March 13 and March 30, 2002 meetings were approved on a motion by Baker, second by Pool.
Mark McDaniel reviewed the proposed amendments to the FY 02/03 budget. The insurance costs
have decreased from the original projections; projected costs increased only 3% rather than the
original 5%.
Vicki Alexander asked if the election costs are still projected at $100,000. McDaniel stated
because the district is on a separate ballot from the State with no local issues, we must pay the
entire cost.
Butch Pool asked if the District was responsible for the City Marshals. Dan Whitworth stated
yes. Pool further asked if the officers could be moved over to be part of the 50 officers and
Cmdr. Smith stated they could not because they are not the same level of sworn peace officers as
hired by the CCPD.
Alexander asked if the Legal Advisor was going to be absorbed by the General Fund in next
years budget. McDaniel stated not at this time. Alexander asked who could be approached to
ensure that would happen. Cmdr. Smith sated that all the district civilian employees and projects
are subject to possibly being absorbed by the General Fund, but these decisions would not be
made until the proposed 2003/2004 budget. Alexander stated the Legal Advisor is very
important to the district and she would like to see the position remain.
Bridges stated the Board would have time after the election to advocate for other issues.
Alexander stated more equipment or one time costs should be considered.
There were no questions on the financial directors report.
Cmdr. Smith distributed two months of Directed Patrol Officers activity sheets. Eldridge stated
the 11 vehicles have arrived— 3 for DPO, 3 for additional 10 officers, and 5 replacement
vehicles.
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Cmdr. Smith stated the Community Policing van is very busy with the next appearance at the
Naval Air Station this weekend. He further stated the academy began on April 8.
Mariah Boone stated the case level is up again for the juvenile court judge. They are also
planning to schedule another truancy summit.
Campus Crime Stoppers is in full swing in the middle schools; they are working on raising funds
as the number of rewards has been increasing. They are also considering applying for grants.
Butch Pool asked about the status of the PSA's on prostitution. Cmdr. Smith said it is on hold
until they can correctly develop an approach to the problem. It is expected to complete the
project within 30 days or so. He also asked if the district was part of the clean up this past
weekend. Smith stated only to provide possible addresses for clean up.
Bridges asked if attendance or truancy officers have the option of where to file their cases, either
with Municipal Court of JP? Is there a State law that requires them to file with a certain court?
Mariah Boone stated they have their choice, but they have been choosing Judge King more often.
Butch Pool asked if we could get a CCD logo to place on the podium during upcoming
presentations. Smith will look into this.
Pool asked if the Flour Bluff sign could be lighted using district funds. Cmdr. Smith stated there
is funding remaining in street lighting or Citizen Advisory Councils for this type of work. It was
decided to take the funds out of the street lighting budget.
Linda Bridges asked for comments on the proposed information rack card for the upcoming
election.
Eldridge stated the budget would be adopted at the next meeting on May 8 to be held in the
Council chambers.
Alexander would like the following items on the agenda for May 8:
➢ Signs for board up homes recognizing it as a CCD project
➢ A banner or flyer to recognize a project as CCD funding
9 Traffic lights on FM 624
Linda Bridges invited all board members to attend a forum on the future of the region on May 2,
from 1 — 5 at Texas A&M.
Dan Whitworth sated there has been changes to the Weed and Seed funding and Park and Rec
worked with the Police Department to reach an agreement on the funding issues.
Linda Bridges asked for a comparison to other districts across the state to see exactly what they
for as compared to ours.
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm.
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