Brian Bayani

The proposed budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, includes revenue projections for property taxes and interest earned. Expenses cover insurance, legal and bookkeeping fees, administrative costs, lease payments, appraisal district fees, CPA and audit fees, filing fees, utilities, seminars and training, building loan, election costs, ESD capital for building renovation, and EMS operations. The budget anticipates a surplus.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items, such as receiving information from TCDRS related to employee retirement benefits, approving the District's financial report, paying the District's bills, and granting exemptions for homestead, over 65, and disability. Additionally, the board received a report from Northwest Community Health, which included the approval of the District's provider license, and approved the monthly payment to Northwest Community Health in accordance with the approved budget.

The meeting included the administration of the Oath of Office to newly elected commissioners and the election of District Officers. The board addressed the district's financial status, reviewed a report from Northwest Community Health, and discussed insurance policies. Approvals were made for the purchase of a new ambulance and a copy machine. An agreement with Harris County Emergency Corps for emergency ambulance dispatch services was approved. Matters related to transitioning to a direct provider model were discussed, including the approval of a proposed organization chart, retaining EMS Compliance for compliance services, approving TCDRS benefits, and approving the LSC Interlocal Agreement. The board also approved retaining Commercial Acceptance Company for debt collection services.

The meeting included a review of financial matters, including the approval of financial reports and payment of bills. The board discussed and approved amendments to the District's Procurement Policy. There was a discussion regarding the District's lease agreement with Harris County ESD 15, noting an increase in the lease amount. The Executive Director provided a report on the Department's activity. The board also approved the purchase of Pol Pads for the District's elections. The board scheduled their regular November and December meetings and agreed to move their regular meetings, beginning in January 2026, to the third Tuesday of the month.

The Harris County Emergency Services District No. 8 meeting included discussion and approval of the district's financial report, payment of monthly bills, and designation of the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office for tax rate calculations. A report was received from Northwest Community Health, and the monthly payment to Northwest Community Health was approved. The board also approved the Executive Director to establish vendor accounts and the proposed employee handbook pending legal review.