2003-02-25 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTES3?
MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON FEBRUARY 25, 2003, AT 6:30 P.M., AT THE
COUNTRY PLACE GOLF SHOP MEETING ROOM, 313 FLOWERFIELD, PEARLAND,
TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Woody Owens
Richard Tetens
Charles Viktorin
Larry Marcott
Klaus Seeger
Bill Eisen
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 4 Board of Directors
Tom Goss
Charles A. Mills
F.C. (Bus) Adams
Hugh S. Pylant
Jack Banowsky
Others in attendance: Deputy City Manager Alan Mueller, Municipal Utility District No. 4
Attorney Tim Austin.
PURPOSE OF HEARING — TO GATHER PUBLIC COMMENT AND TESTIMONY
REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT AND
A SALES & USE TAX AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND BRAZORIA COUNTY
MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4.
STAFF REVIEW OF PROPOSED SERVICE PLAN
City Manager, Bill Eisen, gave a brief overview of the Strategic Partnership Agreement
and the Sales and Use Tax Agreement. Mr. Eisen stated the proposed date that has
been established for the annexation of Municipal Utility District No. 4 is December 31,
2012. He further explained the creation of a Strategic Partnership Committee that will be
formed to represent the Municipal Utility District during the transition period. The
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operation of the Municipal Utility District No. 4 will remain the same until the annexation
with the exception of 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
Municipal Utility District No. 4.
Municipal Utility District No. 4 Board member Thomas Goss stated the $4.38 would be
paid out of District's funds.
Mr. Eisen further stated any funds the Municipal Utility District has on hand Cqt the time of
annexation would be used within Municipal Utility District No. 4.
Tim Austin, Municipal Utility District No. 4 Attorney stated the City could annex the
District at any time after giving the proper three-year notice. However, through the
agreement the City will delay that process for 10 years and will allow for the transition to
be phased in. Mr. Austin further explained how a Municipal Utility Districts are formed
and operates.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Dick Dalberg, expressed his concerns regarding garbage pickup and what options would
be available for those residents who cannot take their garbage to the curb.
Bill Eisen, City Manager, stated this is something that can be taken into consideration at
the time of annexation.
A brief discussion ensued between Mr. Eisen and a resident regarding the Traffic Control
Station. Mr. Eisen stated the Traffic Control Station should be able to continue.
Also, from the floor there was discussion regarding Country Place having a polling place
on site for their residents. Mr. Eisen stated that would also be considered when the
annexation is complete.
Residents from the floor expressed concerns regarding the $4.38 fee being assessed on
their utility bill. Mr. Eisen gave a brief explanation of the fees and a brief overview of the
EMS services that will be provided.
Additional discussion ensued between Mr. Eisen, Mr. Austin, and concerned citizens
from the floor regarding Municipal Utility Districts No. 4 taxes and City property taxes.
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Brian Long, Lakeside, expressed his concerns regarding private streets and the
maintenance of the streets when they are annexed. Mr. Eisen stated the streets will
remain private and will continue to be maintained by the Homeowners Association.
Brief discussion ensued between the concerned residents and Mr. Eisen regarding the
possibility of a Police Sub -station being located on the west side of Pearland. Mr. Eisen,
assured the residents that Municipal Utility District No. 4 would have proper police
coverage and patrols in Municipal Utility District No. 4.
City Manager, Bill Eisen, gave a brief overview of future water needs and the plans for
the conversion to use more surface water and to pump less ground well water.
The floor opened up for a question and answer session regarding the Strategic
Partnership Agreement, Sales and Use Tax Agreement, and the proposed annexation.
COUNCIUSTAFF DISCUSSION
Mayor Reid gave a brief presentation regarding the action the City of Pearland has
already taken and plan to take in the future regarding the water supply for the City.
The Council and Board members thanked the residents for their attendance at the Public
Hearing.
In closing Mr. Eisen stated the next Public Hearing regarding the Strategic Partnership
and Sales and Use Tax Agreement is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at .6:30
p.m. at City Hall. Also a Public Hearing regarding the Municipal Utility District
Annexation will be conducted on March 11, 2003 at 6:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 14th day of A r' ZD., 2003.
Tom Reid
Mayor
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