2002-10-22 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTES - 6:30PMMINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON OCTOBER 22, 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
Councilmember
Richard Tetens
Councilmember
Charles Viktorin
Councilmember
Larry Marcott
Councilmember
Klaus Seeger
City Manager
Bill Eisen
City Attorney
Darrin Coker
City Secretary
Young Lorfing
Absent: Mayor Pro -Tem Woody Owens.
Others in attendance: Deputy City Manager Alan Mueller.
PURPOSE OF HEARING - PROPOSED ANNEXATION
To consider the proposed annexation of approximately 520 acres, consisting of all
of Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 1 and the adjacent portions of County
Road 91 and County Road 89, Brazoria County, Texas.
STAFF REVIEW OF PROPOSED SERVICE PLAN
Deputy City Manager, Alan Mueller, addressed Council and gave a brief description on
the location of the proposed property to be annexed. He further reported this is the first
of two public hearings. The second public hearing will be held on October 29, 2002.
This annexation is proposed in conjunction with a Strategic Partnership Agreement. Two
separate public hearings regarding the Strategic Partnership Agreement will take place,
the first on October 23, 2002 and the second on November 4, 2002. Under the terms of
State law regarding annexation and the Strategic Partnership Agreements the effective
date of the annexation will be December 31, 2006. Mr. Mueller further stated the
provision of the Strategic Partnership Agreement creates a date for annexation and it is
beneficial to the Municipal Utility District and residents. The operation of the Municipal
Utility District will remain the same with an additional charge of $ 4.38 per month
collected on the utility bill. This charge will be used to offset the City's costs in providing
Fire and EMS Services to the Municipal Utility District. The agreement does provide
other services if requested by the Municipal Utility District Board. A liaison committee
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will be appointed by the Municipal Utility District Board to accommodate transition issues.
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 will be spent within the boundaries of the
Municipal Utility District. He noted that the Home Owners Association will not be
affected by the annexation or the Strategic Partnership Agreement. He also noted that
the term, Standard Policy and Procedures, means anything applicable by the City to a
particular service. Under State Law there are two. portions of the Service Plan, first
section is an Early Action Program and the second section is a Capitol Improvement
Program. Both of the services are effective immediately upon the date of annexation.
Mr. Mueller stated that in regards to the operation maintenance of water and waste
facilities, the City will take the place of the Municipal Utility District. He stated the City
will be responsible for all City services and gave a brief overview of the service plan.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Robert Murray, 2503 Plantation Court, addressed Council and stated his concerns and
questions regarding the annexation. He stated that he would like some consideration in
regards to the citizens that will be affected by the proposed annexation.
Chris Murray, 2503 Plantation Court, addressed Council and stated his concerns are the
parks and swimming pools. He questioned whether or not there would be any fees for
the parks and swimming pools. Mr. Murray also expressed his concerns regarding the
Brazoria County Sheriffs Department.
COUNCIL/STAFF DISCUSSION
Deputy City Manager, Alan Mueller, stated the parks and swimming pools belong to the
Home Owners Association and will not be affected by the proposed annexation.
Councilmember Viktorin stated the tax rates will increase once the Municipal Utility
District No.1 is annexed into the City, however, the citizens will gain representation by
the City. Mr. Viktorin further stated Council is willing to take on the hard issues for the
citizens.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 25th day of November, A.D.,
2002.
ATTEST:
675)
Tom Reid
Mayor
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