COMMISIONERS:
Reed Boyd, President
Tom Dodds, Vice President
Dennis Wright, Treasurer
Judy Canion, Assistant Treasurer
Tom Quirk, Secretary
TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO.
5: BOARD MEETING MINUTES, JULY 09, 2020
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Commissioner
Boyd.
a. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: All
b. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: N/A
c. MFD MANAGEMENT: Chief Barron, Jennifer Seidel
d. VISITORS: Staci George with Edward Jones

2. MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 04, 2020 BOARD MEETING WERE APPROVED
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Staci George with Edward Jones discussed some possible options of investment
   of GFA, however at this moment for the ESD to do any type of investment (CD’s/Tbills) it would not be
   beneficial due to the lowest interest rates. There is nothing at the moment she would be able to assist
   us with but recommended getting with our bank.
4. ESD TREASURER’S REPORT: Balanced Accounting and Financial Reports were presented by
   Commissioner Wright. Treasurer’s report was approved. All in favor.
5. MANCHACA FIRE RESCUE REPORT: Chief Barron presented the attached written report. Certain
   highlights follow:
   **Medical calls of priority 3,4,5 are not being dispatched for FD response
   PR Related Events:
   • VFW flag retirement ceremony in front of station
   • Photo shoot of station/personnel/apparatus for new website
   Personnel
   • One full time firefighter/Driver/Operator recently moved to part time status – position was offered
   and accepted by one of our part time staff that was next on the hiring list
   Apparatus/Equipment/Supplies:
   o Traffic Pre‐Emption relocation project has not yet begun due to road blocks
   o No major apparatus/station issues – Engine 501 to go to repair shop on July 8th to have roof repaired
   o New wireless system installed in station to update the system and bring on new security standards
   o Ordered new phone system to account for work from home scenarios, tele/video conferencing and
   advanced calling features
   COVID‐19 Info:
   • One crew member diagnosed with covid and was in quarantine for the length of time required covid
   clinical center.
   • One shift ran on a CPR call on a possible covid patient and are waiting results from CCC on if the
   patient was diagnosed
   Station/Land
   • Bay Door repaired and new garage door opener installed
   • Most of storage shed in rear of building complete – awaiting electrical to finish
   • Station 502
   o Engineers have been in discussion on project:
   ▪ ESD5 will need to become autonomous on utilities due to land developer not planning for buildout in
   at least 3‐5 years
   ▪ New site is in the City of Austin ETJ and Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone – this will have an impact on
   costs and time frame for permits
   ▪ With septic and water well installation – this will drive up cost approximately $300,000 due to
   possibly drilling to the Trinity for water well – this will drive up the impervious coverage needs to
   approximately 11.5 acres
   ▪ Initial development will occur on the opposite side of the road where the station is planning to be
   built
6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SHADY HOLLOW/MUD/FIRESTATION: No Action.
7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING LANDSCAPE AND TREE PROJECT: Table.
8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING FY20 BUDGET: FY 20‐21 Budget was approved on
   motion by Commissioner Boyd, seconded by Commissioner Wright. All in favor.
9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING REFINACING STATION AND/OR PIERCE. Refinancing
   of the station and the pierce with Government Capital were approved on motion by Commissioner
   Boyd, seconded by Commissioner Dodds. All in favor. Resolutions were signed and dated.
10. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING COMMITTING OR ASSIGNING FUNDS TO FROM
    GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT. $4 MIL Resolution signed for assignment of funds from general fund
    account for the development of the new station/building to come. On motion by Commissioner Boyd,
    seconded by Commissioner Dodds. All in favor.
11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING FINANCIAL ADVISOR FOR TCESD5. See #3 – Public
    comment
12. DISCUSSION AN DPOSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ADOPTION OF TAX RATE FOR FY 20‐21. Discussed
    the SB2 process, more updates to come. Tabled.
13. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AUXILIARY GROUP UPDATES/REQUESTS OR
    APPROVALS NEEDED BY THE BOARD. No action.
14. SET AGENDA ITEMS AND DATE FOR AUGUST MEETING. August 6, 2020
15. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:24 pm
    Submitted by: Approved:
    Tom Quirk, TCESD #5, Secretary Reed Boyd, TCESD #5, President