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1997-04-28 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES1 3 0 ►1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON APRIL 28,1997,7:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS. The meeting was called to order with the following present: Mayor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember City Manager City Attorney Interim City Secretary Tom Reid Larry Wilkins Helen Beckman Jerry Richardson Richard Tetens Paul Grohman Amy McCullough Wendy Standorf Others in attendance: Assistant City Manager Richard Burdine; City Engineer John Hargrove; Director of Administrative Services Mary Hickling; Project Coordinator Alan Mueller; Police Chief Mike Hogg; Director of Grants and Public Affairs Janet Berry; Executive Director Economic Development Corporation Glen Erwin; Director of Finance David Castillo; and Benefits Specialist Young Lorfing. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was give by Councilmember Richardson and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ben Kilty, of Boy Scout Troop 466 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Beckman to approve the minutes of the Joint Public Hearing held on March 31, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman and Wilkins. Voting "No" None Councilmembers Tetens and Richardson abstained. Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins to approve the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on March 31, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Wikins and Tetens. Voting "No" None. Page 1 of 12 - 4/28 Councilmember Richardson abstained. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT Mayor Reid reported that on April 15 he attended the HGAC Board of Director's Meeting, the PEDC Special Meeting, and the Pearland Historical Society Quarterly Meeting; on April 16 the Texas New Mexico Power Company Meeting, and the Brazoria County Cities Association Meeting; on April 17 the PEDC Broker's Day and the Gulf Coast Water Authority Monthly Board Meeting; on April 21 the PEDC Special Meeting; on April 22 Earth Day Presentation at Shady Crest Elementary, Earth Day Function at Jr. High School East, and the Chamber After Hours; on April 23 the Chamber Luncheon for Secretary's Day, and the Brazoria Drainage District #4 Public Hearing; on April 24 the Clear Lake Transportation Partnership Monthly Meeting; on April 25 the Clean Pearland Annual Meeting; and on April 26 the District IV PTA Annual Meeting. Mayor Reid congratulated PEDC Executive Director Glen Erwin and his staff for doing a great job. Councilmember Beckman reported that on April 16 she attended the Texas New Mexico Power Company Meeting and the Brazoria County Cities Association Meeting; on April 17 the Industrial Broker's Day; on April 19 the 1st Annual Hazardous Waste Collection; on April 21 the UIL Academics Awards at the High School; and on April 25 the Clean Pearland Awards Dinner. Councilmember Tetens reported that the household hazardous waste drive was very well organized. Councilmember Richardson stated that this will be his last meeting, and would like to wish Councilmember Elect Bill Berger the best of luck, as well as thank the Council, Staff and Citizens of this great community for the opportunity to have served on Council. Councilmember Wilkins thanked Wendy Standorf for her work as Interim City Secretary. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Grohman reported that Kemlon would be holding their ground breaking ceremony on Wednesday, April 30; we are ready to being the second bridge on Centennial; the tie in at SH 35 should be done in about 30 days; we have a preliminary approval from the railroad on the over -pass; we have had a lot of rain and have missed any major damage; we are prepared for the hurricane season, we have completed our "Hurricane Poly" exercise and hurricane maps are available through the EMS; the weather has delayed the Southwest Environmental Center (SWEC) and David L. Smith projects; there were approximately 60 Industrial Brokers that Page 2 of 12 - 4/28 131 1 3 �I participated from the Houston area, which is a great turn out since there are not many Industrial Brokers; we have been dealing with the City of Houston on some water and wastewater issues that effect both cities; the new Park brochures are out; and Mr. Grohman wished Councilmember Richardson well. CITIZEN'S None. DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 786 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, REPEALING, IN ITS ENTIRELY, CITY OF PEARLAND ORDINANCE NO. 559, WHICH ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES FOR ABANDONING AND OTHERWISE ALTERING PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, AS IT MAY HAVE BEEN, FROM TIME TO TIME, AMENDED, HAVING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens to approve Ordinance No. 786 on its second and final reading. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0. NEW BUSINESS: EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDSON FROM THE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING AND THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 14, 1997. Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens to excuse the absence of Councilmember Richardson from the Joint Public Hearing and the Regular City Council Meeting of April 14, 1997. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Page 3 of 12 - 4/28 Councilmember Richardson abstained. 1 3 3 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-125, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509, THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON LOT 18, SECTION 3, GARDEN ACRES, APPROXIMATELY .6 ACRES OUT OF TRACT 36, H.T. & B. R.R. SURVEY, SECTION 7, A-219, RECORDED IN VOLUME 10, PAGE 77 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS. (APPLICATION NO. 112) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (GB) AT THE REQUEST OF JOSEPHINE LEGGIO, OWNER; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. Councilmember Richardson made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins to approve Ordinance No. 509-125 on its first reading. Councilmember Richardson read into the record a written statement from Dan McMaster, 2614`i'helma, a copy of which is attached. Josephine Leggio, 4517 Merrie, Bellaire, addressed Council speaking for the proposed zone change, as there is a shopping center across FM 518 from the property. She also stated that the property would be used for her sons electrical business. Councilmember Wilkins read into the record a written statement from Tom and Melinda Rosinski, 6220 Gardenia, a copy of which is attached. Eugene Rader, 2626 O'Day Road, addressed Council, requesting that the zone change be denied, as there are many single family dwellings in this area. Councilmember Richardson read into the record a written statement from Michael Cotter, 2549 Lazy Bend, a copy of which is attached. Mayor Reid read into the record the correspondence from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Voting "Aye" None. Voting "No" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, and Wilkins. Motion failed 0 to 4. Page 4 of 12 - 4/28 1 3 4 .#ri ORDINANCE NO. 509-126, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509, THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON LOT 2, BLOCK 1, GABRIEL ENTERPRISES SUBDIVISION, APPROXIMATELY .5165 ACRES, RECORDED IN VOLUME 19, PAGES 291-292 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS. (APPLICATION NO. 114) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (GB) AT THE REQUEST OF LEO J. GABRIEL III, OWNER; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Richardson to approve Ordinance No. 509-126 on its first reading. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 509-127, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509, THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON 2.00 ACRES OUT OF LOT 23, ALLISON-RICHEY GULF COAST HOME CO. SUBURBAN GARDENS SUBDIVISION, SECTION 8, H.T. & B. R.R., A-504, RECORDED IN VOL. 2, PAGE 23 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS. (APPLICATION NO. 116) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (GB) AT THE REQUEST OF GEORGE H. McCAA, OWNER; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens to approve Ordinance No. 509-127 on its first reading. Mayor Reid read the correspondence from the Planning and Zoning Commission into the record. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, and Wilkins. Page 5 of 12 - 4/28 Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0. 135 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-128, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509, THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON LOT 23, ALLISON-RICHEY GULF COAST HOME CO. SUBURBAN GARDENS SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 8, H.T. & B. R.R. SURVEY, A-504, RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 23, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (5523 BROADWAY). (APPLICATION NO. 115) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C) AT THE REQUEST OF JO MAPLES, AGENT FOR BILL E. HOLLEY, OWNER; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Richardson to approve Ordinance No. 509-128 on its first reading. Mayor Reid read the correspondence from the Planning and Zoning Commission into the record. Voting "Aye" Councilmember Beckman. Voting "No" Councilmembers Richardson, Tetens, and Wilkins. Motion failed 1 to 3. City Attorney Amy McCullough advised Council that Ordinance No. 509-129, Ordinance No. 509-130, and Ordinance No. 509-132 could be acted upon together. ORDINANCE NO. 509-129, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509, THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON 2.00 ACRES OUT OF LOT 178, ZYCHLINSKI SUBDIVISION, SECTION 28, H.T. & B. R.R. SURVEY, A-551, (G.C. SMITH SURVEY), RECORDED IN VOL. 593, PAGE 407 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, 17605 SH 35. (APPLICATION NO. 207) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (M2) AT THE REQUEST OF PRO- LINE WATER SCREEN SERVICES, INC., AGENT FOR GATECH ENTERPRISES, INC., OWNER; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; Page 6 of 12 - 4/28 CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-130, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509, THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON 2.7106 ACRES OUT OF LOT 178, ZYCHLINSKI SUBDIVISION, SECTION 28, H.T. & B. R.R. SURVEY, A-551, (G.C. SMITH SURVEY), RECORDED IN VOL. 29, PAGE 9 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, 17635 SH 35. (APPLICATION NO. 208) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (M2) AT THE REQUEST OF GATECH ENTERPRISES, INC., OWNER; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-132, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509, THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A MOBILE OFFICE BUILDING IN A HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ON 2.00 ACRES OUT OF LOT 178, ZYCHLINSKI SUBDIVISION, SECTION 28, H.T. & B. R.R. SURVEY, A-551, (G.C. SMITH SURVEY), RECORDED IN VOL. 593, PAGE 407 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (17605 SH 35 - SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 53). Councilmember Richardson made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens to approve Ordinance No. 509-129 on its first reading. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilmember Richardson made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens to approve Ordinance No. 509-130 on its first reading. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0. Page 7 of 12 - 4/28 Councilmember Richardson made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens 3 to table Ordinance No. 509-132 until clarification regarding mobile office buildings is provided by staff. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion to table passed 4 to 0. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-131, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509, THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A MANUFACTURED BUILDING IN A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ON .7194 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF TRACT 43 OF THE ZYCHLINSKI SUBDIVISION OF THE H.T. & B. R.R. CO. SURVEY, SECTION 2, ABSTRACT 542, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (3909 HALIK - SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 49). Councilmember°Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Richardson to approve Ordinance No. 509-131 on its first reading. Councilmember Tetens amended his motion to table Ordinance No. 509-131 until clarification regarding manufactured buildings is provided by staff, Councilmember Richardson amended his second. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Richardson, Tetens, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Amended motion passed 4 to 0. ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION TO DENY APPLICATION NO. 113. Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens to accept the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny Application No. 113. Josephine Leggio, 4517 Merrie, Bellaire, addressed Council and withdrew her request. No action necessary by Council. Page 8 of 12 - 4/28 1 3 © .4401 ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION TO DENY APPLICATION NO. 198. Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins to accept the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny Application No. 198. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0. ADOPTION OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ESTABLISHED AT STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP ON JANUARY 10 & 11, 1997. Councilmember Richardson made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Beckman to adopt the goals and objectives established at the Strategic Planning Workshop on January 10 & 11, 1997. City Manager Grohman reminded Council that these were the goals that were identified at the workshop, and that several of the goals had already been accomplished. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0. RESOLUTION NO. R97-24, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR AND EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY (ATPA) GRANT PROGRAM. Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens to approve Resolution No. R97-24. Director of Grants and Public Affairs, Janet Berry informed Council that this grant request is in the amount of $131,368. This is a five year grant with no local match in years one and two and in years three, four and five a 20% local match is needed. We will re -apply each year. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, and Wilkins. Page 9 of 12 - 4/28 Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0. 139 RESOLUTION NO. R97-25, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, CHANGING THE REGULAR MEETING DATES IN MAY, BECAUSE OF THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY. Councilmember Richardson made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Beckman to approve Resolution No. R97-25, so the second regular Council meeting in May will commence on May 19, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0. FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 787, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A NO - PASSING ZONE` PURSUANT TO SECTION 545.055 OF THE TRANSPORTATION CODE, UPON GREEN TEE DRIVE BETWEEN COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND GOLFCREST DRIVE, OR PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, AS SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, FOR PUBLICATION, AND FOR CODIFICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY BECAUSE THE NEED TO ESTABLISH A NO -PASSING ZONE INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC AND, THEREFORE, BEARS DIRECTLY UPON THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENRY. Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Richardson to approve Ordinance No. 787 on its first and only reading. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 788, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR ABANDONING, ALTERING, CLOSING, AND VACATING STREETS, ALLEYS, AND OTHER PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND PORTIONS THEREOF WITHIN THE CITY OF PEARLAND; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; Page 10 of 12 - 4/28 1 4 0 ')J PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens to approve Ordinance No. 788 on its first reading. City Attorney McCullough advised Council that this is the ordinance that replaces the ordinance that was repealed at the last meeting. This ordinance outlines the procedures for Right -of -Way Abandonments, cleaning up the wording. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0. OTHER BUSINESS Council adjourned into executive session at 9:10 p.m. to discuss the following: 1. SECTION 551.074 PERSONNEL MATTERS: DISCUSSION CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF CITY SECRETARY AND ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARY. 2. SECTION 551.074 PERSONNEL MATTERS: REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE PEARLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD AND THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION. Council returned from executive session at 10:07 p.m. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF CITY SECRETARY AND REAFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF WENDY STANDORF AS ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARY. Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens to ratify the appointment of Young Lorfing as City Secretary and reaffirm the appointment of Wendy Standorf as Assistant City Secretary. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0. Page 11 of 12 - 4/28 DIRECT STAFF TO SCHEDULE INTERVIEWS FOR POTENTIAL PEARLAND 14 1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEMBERS. Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins to direct staff to schedule interviews for potential Pearland Economic Development Board members on May 12, 1997; and schedule interviews for potential Planning and Zoning Commission members on May 19, 1997. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0. Min approved as submitted and/or corrected this the OL day of A. D., 1997. ATTEST: Wendy St orf Interim City Secretary Page 12 of 12 - 4/28 Tom Reid Mayor