Crime Control and Protection District Board Regular Meeting

Minutes of Crime Control and Prevention District Board Meeting A Crime Control and Prevention District Board Meeting of the City Council of City of Richwood was held Thursday, January 10, 2019, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Richwood City Hall, 1800 N. Brazosport Blvd. Richwood, Texas. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. II. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS Brian Allen Randy Day – Vice Chair Randy Accord – Chair Kathy Vickers Kat Venegas – ABSENT Lauren LaCount – ABSENT Buster Primm Others present: Stephen Mayer, Police Chief; Giani Cantu, City Secretary; Katie Johnson, Council liaison III. PUBLIC COMMENTS All public comments will be subject to the following rules: all speakers will be permitted to speak no longer than 3 minutes; all speakers will only be permitted to speak once; speakers cannot defer their 3 minutes to another speaker; the first five individuals who sign up for the public comment section will be permitted to speak There were no public comments. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion by Randy Day second by Brian Allen, with all present members voting “aye” the minutes of October 11, 2018 were approved. V. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS A. CALL ELECTION FOR REAUTHORIZATION OF 1/4 CENT SALES TAX DESIGNATED FOR CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT Ms. Cantu reported that the last reauthorization was approved for twenty years. B. REVIEW OF FY 18-19 BUDGET AND FINANCIALS Chief Mayer presented the budget and financials and gave an update on equipment and previously approved expenses.  C. DISCUSS FUTURE POLICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT NEEDS Randy Accord asked if the reman vehicle was complete. Chief Mayer reported it is back, looks like new and runs great. Randy Accord asked if there are any new vehicle needs. Chief Mayer stated the department would like to see a truck for hauling traffic signs and barricades as needed. However, future department needs are still be discussed with the City Manager. D. UPDATE ON CASE CLEARANCE RATES Chief Mayer reported that crime has dropped. This month they have only seen 1 Part I Crime. The areas of trouble still seem to be apartments. Officer Mayfield did make a traffic stop of individuals linked to other thefts in the area and they since have stopped. Detective Skelton didn’t get into the detective position until November. Therefore, there is not much to report. VI. REPORTS There were no other reports given. VII. SET NEXT MEETING DATE The next meeting was tentatively set for May 2, 2018 at 6:00 pm. VIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS FY 19-20 Budget IX. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Buster Primm second by Randy Day, with all present members voting “aye” the meeting adjourned at 6:25 pm. These minutes were read and approved on this 2nd day of May, 2019. President/Vice President ATTEST: __________________________________ Giani Cantu, City Secretary