2002-10-29 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTES - 7:30PM113
MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON OCTOBER 29, 2002, AT 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 Tom Reid
Mayor Pro -Tem Woody Owens
Councilmember Richard Tetens
Councilmember Larry Marcott
Councilmember Klaus Seeger
City Manager Bill Eisen
City Attorney Darrin Coker
City Secretary Young Lorfing
Absent: Councilmember Viktorin.
Others in attendance: Deputy City Manager Alan Mueller; Police Chief, J.C. Doyle.
PURPOSE OF HEARING PROPOSED ANNEXATION
To consider the proposed annexation of approximately 582 acres, consisting of all
of Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 5 and the adjacent portions of County
Road 403 and FM 865, Brazoria County, Texas.
STAFF REVIEW OF PROPOSED SERVICE PLAN
City Manager, Bill Eisen, addressed Council and gave a brief overview of the annexation
process of Municipal Utility District No. 5.
Deputy City Manager, Alan Mueller, addressed Council and reported this is the second
of two public hearings. This annexation is proposed in conjunction with a Strategic
Partnership Agreement. There are two separate public hearings regarding the Strategic
Partnership Agreement. The first was held on October 23, 2002 and the second will be
held on November 5, 2002. Under the terms of State law regarding annexation and the
Strategic Partnership Agreement the effective date of the annexation will be December
31, 2005. Mr. Mueller further stated the provision of the Strategic Partnership
Agreement creates a date for annexation. 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. A liaison committee will be available by the
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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 would be spent within the boundaries of the Municipal Utility District.
He noted that the Home Owners Association would not be affected by the annexation or
the Strategic Partnership Agreement. Mr. Mueller stated that the Service Plan has an
effective date of December 31, 2005, and also noted the Service Plan provides a level of
services for the Municipal Utility District. The City may provide those services directly or
may contract other parties to provide those services. He noted that the term Standard
Policy and Procedures means that an application or fee for services may apply. He
stated that State Law requires two portions of the Service Plan, first section is the Early
Action Program and the second section is a Capital Improvement Program. The
services are effective immediately upon the date of annexation. These services provide
Police, Fire, and EMS services. Solid waste collections will transition to collection under
the City's contract in accordance with State Law. Mr. Mueller stated that in regards to
the operation maintenance of water and waste facilities, the City would take the place of
the Municipal Utility District including any joint facilities. He stated the City would be
responsible for any maintenance and operation of any public streets including a Street
Lighting Bill. Mr. Mueller further stated there are no parks or swimming pools operated
by the Municipal Utility District. The pools will belong to the Home Owners Association.
Mr. Mueller stated the drainage facilities within the district would be maintained by the
City. Additional services to the residents would include library and health services. The
Capital Improvement Program has not foreseen a need for any additional facilities. He
also stated the Police Department would be expanded in order to serve the area. Mr. ---
Mueller further reviewed the City services and gave a brief overview of the service plan.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Jennifer Lang, Helmsly Drive — South Down, addressed Council and stated she has lived
there since July of 1983, and stated she opposes the annexation. Ms. Lang further
stated she feels as if she would not benefit from the annexation. She stated the current
emergency services received by the district are working very well.
Vicki Neal, 2915 Norwich, addressed Council and stated she has been a resident since
1984. Ms. Neal stated housing costs for the City of Pearland have increased and they
are still increasing. She stated she is currently a single parent mom who had to look for
apartment housing due to a divorce. Ms. Neal stated costs of housing should be
addressed in the City due to increasing single parent homes. She stated she currently
lives in South Down because of housing costs in Pearland. In closing she stated she
opposes the annexation.
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Steve Friedman, 1134 Woodbridge Avenue, addressed Council and stated his
comments regarding trash pick-up. Mr. Friedman expressed his concerns regarding the
widening of County Road 403.
Phil Hardway, 1435 Crystal Lake, addressed Council and stated a drainage system exist
in Crystal Lake. Mr.- Hardway asked after the annexation would his neighbor be able to
keep her pet pigs. He further asked for the scheduled fee for water.
Deputy City Manager, Alan Mueller, stated the combined sewer and water bill would be
approximately $22.
COUNCIL/STAFF DISCUSSION
Council and Staff gave a brief overview of the drainage for the South Corrigan
Subdivision.
Brief discussion ensued among Council and Staff regarding housing programs for the
City of Pearland.
Council addressed concerns regarding drainage and flooding issues.
City Attorney, Darrin Coker, stated swine are prohibited in the City unless used for
educational purposes and stated after the annexation the person owning the pet pigs or
any animal prohibited in the City would need to register the animals as none conforming
use and therefore are proved as pre-existing pets.
Council briefly discussed the City taxes, fees, and water system.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 27th day Janua A.D.,
2003.
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Tom Reid
Mayor
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