1990-09-14 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES219
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
HELD ON SEPTEMBER 4, 1990, AT 7:30 P. M., IN THE CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE,
PEARLAND, TEXAS
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Mayor
Councilmember/Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
C. V. (Vic) Coppinger
David Smith
William Wolff
Randy Weber
D. A. Miller
Richard Tetens
James DeShazer
Lester Rorick
Kay Krouse
APPROVAL OF THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR THE SERIES 1990 REFUNDING BONDS
Frank Ildebrando of Rauscher Pierce Refsnes presented a general overview of the
Preliminary Official Statement for the Series 1990 Refunding Bonds and explained
that the document has been extensively reviewed and the recommended changes have
been made. Mr. Ildebrando informed that he needs Council approval of this
Statement for marketing the bonds.
It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that
Council approve the Preliminary Official Statement dated September 4, 1990.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Miller, Tetens, Smith, Weber and Wolff.
Voting "No" - None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
CLARIFICATION OF PROCOXM IN ADOPTION OF THE 1990-91 BUDGET
City Attorney Lester Rorick explained that in reviewing, along with the City
Manager and City Staff, the motion and discussion of the Budget Ordinance No. 597
at the last Council meeting held on August 27, there is some confusion concerning
this matter. It appears that the amended motion, made by Councilmember Smith,
seconded by Councilmember Miller and subsequently passed by a vote of 3-2, tieing
in the printed document presented to Council dated August 20, 1990, passed on
first reading a budget ordinance based on an 84 cent tax rate. Ordinance No. 597
addressed a tax rate of 80 cents.
We perceive, Mr. Rorick stated, that it was the intent of Council to adopt a 80
cent tax rate. If this is the case, we are recommending the following procedure:
at the regular meeting on Monday, September 10, have first reading of the budget
ordinance on the agenda, along with a Resolution establishing another regular
meeting in September, which will be Friday, September 14. At the 14th meeting the
agenda will have second reading of the budget ordinance and second reading of the
tax rate ordinance. This will meet the deadline for adoption of a budget for FY
1990-91.
A lengthy discussion followed between Council and Staff concerning areas that
were confusing to Council when considering the budget ordinance.
Questions were raised concerning the wording in the charter that "the budget shall
be adopted by a majority of the members of the whole City Council" and what
constituted the whole council.
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It was mentioned that the public hearing on the Budget presented an.80 cent tab
rate. In addition it was pointed out that once the Budget was adopted, Council
has the authority to adjust it whenever the situation arises.
Councilmembers Tetens and Weber expressed their feelings that the tax rate could
be lowered to 78 cents and it would still meet the budget requirements.
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Miller, that the
Council hold an 80 cent tax rate.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Wolff, Smith and Miller.
Voting "No" - Councilmembers Tetens and Weber.
Motion passed 3 to 2.
ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THE RECENTLY APPOINTED CITY MANAGER
It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Wolff, that the
Council set the compensation for City Manager James DeShazer at $50,000.00 a year.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Miller, Smith, Weber and Wolff.
Voting "No" - Councilmember Tetens.
Motion passed 4 to 1.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 9:06 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of ter'
A.D., 1990. IV
ATTEST:
City S retary
Mayor