2002-11-04 CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 JOINT PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTES117
MINUTES OF A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY
MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1., HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2002, AT 6:30 P.M.,
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND,
TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Mayor
Tom Reid
Mayor Pro -Tem
Woody Owens
Councilmember
Richard Tetens
Councilmember
Charles Viktorin
Councilmember
Larry Marcott
Councilmember
Klaus Seeger
City Manager
Bill Eisen
City Attorney
Darrin Coker
City Secretary
Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Deputy City Manager Alan Mueller; City Engineer John Hargrove
Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 1 Board of Directors
Vice President Laura Brazil
Secretary Brenda Jenkins
Treasurer Scott Lester
Deputy Secretary Loice Cottingham
Others in attendance: Paul Philbin
PURPOSE OF HEARING - PROPOSED ANNEXATION
To gather public comment and testimony, regarding the adoption of a Strategic
Partnership Agreement and a Sales & Tax Agreement between the City and Brazoria
County Municipal Utility District No. 1.
STAFF REVIEW OF PROPOSED SERVICE PLAN
City Manager, Bill Eisen, addressed Council and gave a brief summarization of the
overall discussions regarding the annexation process of Municipal Utility District No.1.
Mr. Eisen stated the purposes of those discussions were to discuss the possibility of
annexation. He stated during the discussions it was decided to have a Strategic
Page 1 of 4 - 11/4/2002
118
Partnership Agreement with several provisions. Mr. Eisen reported this is the second of
two public hearings of the Strategic Partnership Agreement. Two public hearings took
place regarding the annexation process. Under the terms of State law regarding
annexation and the Strategic Partnership Agreement the effective date of the annexation
will be December 31, 2006. The operation of the Municipal Utility District will remain the
same. He stated the Municipal Utility District No. 1 Board would continue to work with
the city throughout the process of annexation. After annexation the Municipal Utility
District No. 1 Board will appoint two residents of the district who would serve as liaison
committee to work with the City. An additional charge of $4.38 per month collected on
the utility bill would take place during the transition period; this charge will be used to
offset the City's costs in providing Fire and EMS Services to the Municipal Utility District.
He stated during the transition the utility fees will be consistent with the City and the City
will be allowed to collect sales tax on any taxable items within the Municipal Utility
District. Mr. Mueller further stated any remaining funds in the Municipal Utility District
accounts during the time of annexation would be spent within the boundaries of the
Municipal Utility District.
Municipal Utility District Board No.1 Board was introduced.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Jim Ruppenthal, 4410 Leeland, addressed Council and asked a question pertaining the
ending of services for the Municipal Utility District No. 1.
Kevin Collier, 4111 Sorenson Drive, addressed Council and stated he is a member of the
SouthWyck Community Association Board. Mr. Collier asked what is the advantage of
the Strategic Partnership Agreement verses a straight annexation.
Municipal Utility District Board No. 1 member stated the advantages to the Strategic
Partnership Agreement are the level of services currently received in conjunction with the
City's additional services. He stated there are programs that enable the Municipal Utility
District to fix up the streets, sidewalks, and pipes. He stated there are current projects
that need completion in the district and a bond issue pending to reimburse developers
and construction district infrastructure.
A brief discussion ensued among Council, Staff, Municipal Utility District Board No. 1
members, and Mr. Collier regarding the current projects in conjunction with the Strategic
Partnership Agreement and additional fees charged to the Municipal Utility District
residents after annexation.
Page 2 of 4 - 11/4/2002
19
City Manager, Bill Eisen, stated there are funds associated with the Municipal Utility
District Board No. 1 and these funds would be used for the Municipal Utility District No. 1
at the time of annexation,
A brief discussion ensued among Council and Municipal Utility District Board No. 1
concerning the funds.
City Manager, Bill Eisen, briefly discussed the Cullen Fire Station.
Jim Ruppenthal, 4410 Leeland, addressed Council and asked would the Cullen Fire
Station have a Flag announcing its official opening. He also asked what would take
place after the two public hearings for the Strategic Partnership Agreement.
Municipal Utility District Board No. 1 member stated the Board of Directors for the
Municipal Utility District would continue meeting discussing the Strategic Partnership
Agreement.
Rodrigo Carreon, 1122 Avenue C. Fresno, addressed Council and stated his area was
considered as part of the extended ETJ last year. He asked were there any plans for
supporting his neighborhood with the water currently stored in the new facility located in
the Shadow Creek Ranch area.
COUNCIL/STAFF DISCUSSION
Municipal Utility District Board No. 1 members addressed their appreciation to Council
and Staff for the City's cooperation and help during the process of the annexation and
the Strategic Partnership Agreement.
Discussion ensued among Council and Municipal Utility District Board No. 1 members
regarding the district's bond issues and any changes the City would make to the
Municipal Utility District No. 1 after the annexation.
City Attorney, Darrin Coker, stated the Strategic Partnership Agreement is currently
planned for adoption on November 25, 2002. He stated the Municipal Utility District No.
1 would need to adopt the agreement prior to the City's adoption.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Page 3 of 4 - 11/4/2002
120
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 27th day of January A.D., 2003.
Tom Reid
Mayor
ATTEST:
Page 4 of 4 - 11/4/2002