Video index
Call to Order and Quorum Verification
Public Comment
Consent Agenda
1. Approval of the minutes. a. February 26, 2026 b. March 26, 2026 c. April 16, 2026
2. To review and act to approve the Interlocal Agreement for Mutual Aid with the City of Houston related to emergency services for the FIFA World Cup games.
5. To review and act to replace the Wireless Access Points for the Administration Building from Blue Iron Technologies for $69,820
7. To review and act to replace Lucas devices that are no longer supported and have parts issues from Stryker for $471,341.
8. To review and act to renew the Stryker maintenance contract for $119,262.
12. To receive a report from Martinez Architects and act on District construction matters, including the approval of any Pay Applications or Change Orders related to the District’s construction projects.
13. To receive a report from TSK Architects and act on District construction matters, including the approval of any Pay Applications or Change Orders related to the District’s construction projects.
14. To review and act on any real estate matters of the District.
Closed Session
20. To review and act on reimbursement of travel expenses to the District.
22. To review and act on matters related to the November Commissioner election.
23. To review and act on designating the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office to prepare the District’s No New Revenue Tax Rate and related tax rate calculations for 2026.
24. To review and act to authorize District counsel to publish the necessary 2026 Tax Rate setting notices.
25. To review and act to schedule the next regular monthly meeting date and discuss the addition of items to place on the next meeting agenda.
26. To review and act on alleged misconduct by Commissioner Paiva.
27. To receive the District Financial Report and take any necessary action on District investments and District financial reporting matters.
28. To receive an operations report from the Cy-Fair Fire Department (“Department”). a. Incentive Awards b. Commendations
35. Commissioner reports and comments regarding District-related updates.
29. For the Fire Chief to report to the Board and the Public: a. What are the NFPA 1710 Response Time Benchmarks? b. What are the average Response Times ESD9 has had during the last three or four years? c. What are the activities the District under her command will do to reduce the current Response Times, presented in a timeline with specific goals in mind? d. For the Board to review and discuss the Fire Chief proposals and approve plans of action.
30. For the Board to review the KPI Report (Key Performance Indicators Report) to review the time to response results of the month. a. Considering the Citygate Report adopted standards b. How has the response times for “911 calls” have been improved? c. For the Board to review and discuss changes to New Station construction.
31. The International Association of Firefighters was hired in 2025 for a one-time training of trainers. 2026 budget includes more training from IAFF. Union Organizations are supposed to provide free services to the workers affiliated to them, that is why they pay dues. One of the goals of the IFFA is to provide representation to its members. Tax payer money should not be used to Union activities. For the Board to review and discuss the benefit of making payments to the IFFA.
32. For the Board to review and discuss the results on the Boards commission to review the evaluation of the Fire Chief. It was created months ago and results should be ready for Board review.
33. Due to the Budget projections and the projected deficit over the next five years, HCESD9 needs to review: a. The way Fire Trucks are being purchased when other ESDs are purchasing standard units instead of custom made. This may reduce the cost in 30% or 40%. b. The land that ESD9 owns and are not in service as Fire Stations, or the lots where the fire Station only requires two acres but the district purchased more acreage. For the Board to review land that could be sold to cover the future deficit presented in the Budget.
34. Citygate report includes a recommendation to Improve the Volunteer Program. For the Board to review, discuss and approve improvements adopted into the program.
May 28, 2026 ESD #9 Board Meeting
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Call to Order and Quorum Verification
Public Comment
Consent Agenda
1. Approval of the minutes. a. February 26, 2026 b. March 26, 2026 c. April 16, 2026
2. To review and act to approve the Interlocal Agreement for Mutual Aid with the City of Houston related to emergency services for the FIFA World Cup games.
5. To review and act to replace the Wireless Access Points for the Administration Building from Blue Iron Technologies for $69,820
7. To review and act to replace Lucas devices that are no longer supported and have parts issues from Stryker for $471,341.
8. To review and act to renew the Stryker maintenance contract for $119,262.
12. To receive a report from Martinez Architects and act on District construction matters, including the approval of any Pay Applications or Change Orders related to the District’s construction projects.
13. To receive a report from TSK Architects and act on District construction matters, including the approval of any Pay Applications or Change Orders related to the District’s construction projects.
14. To review and act on any real estate matters of the District.
Closed Session
20. To review and act on reimbursement of travel expenses to the District.
22. To review and act on matters related to the November Commissioner election.
23. To review and act on designating the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office to prepare the District’s No New Revenue Tax Rate and related tax rate calculations for 2026.
24. To review and act to authorize District counsel to publish the necessary 2026 Tax Rate setting notices.
25. To review and act to schedule the next regular monthly meeting date and discuss the addition of items to place on the next meeting agenda.
26. To review and act on alleged misconduct by Commissioner Paiva.
27. To receive the District Financial Report and take any necessary action on District investments and District financial reporting matters.
28. To receive an operations report from the Cy-Fair Fire Department (“Department”). a. Incentive Awards b. Commendations
35. Commissioner reports and comments regarding District-related updates.
29. For the Fire Chief to report to the Board and the Public: a. What are the NFPA 1710 Response Time Benchmarks? b. What are the average Response Times ESD9 has had during the last three or four years? c. What are the activities the District under her command will do to reduce the current Response Times, presented in a timeline with specific goals in mind? d. For the Board to review and discuss the Fire Chief proposals and approve plans of action.
30. For the Board to review the KPI Report (Key Performance Indicators Report) to review the time to response results of the month. a. Considering the Citygate Report adopted standards b. How has the response times for “911 calls” have been improved? c. For the Board to review and discuss changes to New Station construction.
31. The International Association of Firefighters was hired in 2025 for a one-time training of trainers. 2026 budget includes more training from IAFF. Union Organizations are supposed to provide free services to the workers affiliated to them, that is why they pay dues. One of the goals of the IFFA is to provide representation to its members. Tax payer money should not be used to Union activities. For the Board to review and discuss the benefit of making payments to the IFFA.
32. For the Board to review and discuss the results on the Boards commission to review the evaluation of the Fire Chief. It was created months ago and results should be ready for Board review.
33. Due to the Budget projections and the projected deficit over the next five years, HCESD9 needs to review: a. The way Fire Trucks are being purchased when other ESDs are purchasing standard units instead of custom made. This may reduce the cost in 30% or 40%. b. The land that ESD9 owns and are not in service as Fire Stations, or the lots where the fire Station only requires two acres but the district purchased more acreage. For the Board to review land that could be sold to cover the future deficit presented in the Budget.
34. Citygate report includes a recommendation to Improve the Volunteer Program. For the Board to review, discuss and approve improvements adopted into the program.
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