2003-07-21 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON JULY 21, 2003, AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order with the following present:-
Mayor
resent:Mayor Tom Reid
Councilmember Woody Owens
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 Richard Tetens. -
Others in attendance: Deputy City Manager Alan Mueller; Executive Director of
Economic Development Fred Welch; City Engineer Doug Kneupper.
PURPOSE OF MEETING:
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2003-97 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, PLACING ON THE AGENDAS OF
THE AUGUST 25, 2003, AND SEPTEMBER 8, 2003, CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 TAX RATE AND
SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE TAX RATE. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Seeger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
approve Resolution No. R2003-97.
City Manager, Bill Eisen, stated this is a standard requirement that takes place yearly as
part of the budget process. He stated this item is only setting a Public Hearing date for
the tax rate.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Marcott, Owens, and Viktorin.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Tetens absent.
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COUNCIL ACTION — SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED 2003-2004 BUDGET AND
SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGET, TENTATIVE DATE OF AUGUST
11, 2003, 7:00 P.M. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Marcott made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
accept the submission of proposed 2003-2004 budget and setting of Public Hearing on
the Budget, tentative date of August 11, 2003, at 7:OOP.M.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Viktorin, Owens, Marcott, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Tetens absent.
FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1117 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, DETERMINING A PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
DESCRIBED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY, OR HIS DESIGNEE,
AND OTHER CITY OFFICIALS TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS ARE NECESSARY TO
ACQUIRE PROPERTY, LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, BY DONATION, PURCHASE,
OR BY THE EXERCISE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY AS THE CONSTRUCTION OF MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS
BEARS DIRECTLY UPON THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE
CITIZENRY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Viktorin, to
approve Ordinance No. 1117 on its first and only reading.
City Manager, Bill Eisen, stated this item is regarding declaration for public necessities
and improvements associated with the Hatfield Ditch portion of South Corrigan.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Viktorin, Owens, Marcott, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Tetens absent.
FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1120 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, DETERMINING A PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE
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CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
DESCRIBED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY, OR HIS DESIGNEE,
AND OTHER CITY OFFICIALS TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS ARE NECESSARY TO
ACQUIRE PROPERTY, LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, BY DONATION, PURCHASE,
OR BY THE EXERCISE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY AS THE CONSTRUCTION OF MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS
BEARS DIRECTLY UPON THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE
CITIZENRY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
Councilmember Viktorin made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Marcott, to
approve Ordinance No. 1120 on its first and only reading.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Marcott, Owens, and Viktorin.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Tetens absent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 551.074 - PERSONNEL MATTERS - REGARDING APPOINTMENTS OR
REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY'S VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Government Code at 7:06 p.m.
to discuss the following:
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
1. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — REGARDING
APPOINTMENTS OR REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY'S VARIOUS
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
Council returned from Executive Session at 7:57 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION — REGARDING APPOINTMENTS OR REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE
CITY'S VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Viktorin, to
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reappoint to the Pearland Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors, Randy
Ferguson to Position No. 3, term expiring November 1, 2005, reappoint Lucy Stevener to
Position No. 7, term expiring November 1, 2005, appoint Felicia Kyle to Position No. 1,
term expiring November 1, 2005, and appoint George Sanders to Position No. 5, term
expiring. November 1, 2005 .
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Marcott, Owens, and Viktorin.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Tetens absent.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Viktorin, to
reappoint to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Don Sederdahl to Position No. 5,
term expiring November 1, 2006, appoint David Ransom to the un -expired term of
Position No. 2, term expiring November 1, 2005, and appoint Lynda Cowles to Position
No. 3, term expiring November 1, 2006.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Viktorin, Owens, Marcott, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Tetens absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 11th day of August A.D., 2003.
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