2005-05-16 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MAY 16, 2005, AT 6:00 P.M., IN THE FIRST FLOOR
CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Richard Tetens
Woody Owens
Larry Marcott
Kevin Cole
Bill Eisen
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Absent: Mayor Pro -Tem Charles Viktorin.
Others in attendance: Deputy City Manager Alan Mueller; Executive Director of
Community Services Nick Finan; City Engineer Doug Kneupper; Purchasing Officer
Gordon Island.
PURPOSE OF THE MEETING:
COUNCIL ACTION — REMOVE FROM TABLE RESOLUTION NO. R2005-78. City
Council.
Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
remove from the table Resolution No. R2005-78.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Tetens, Owens, Marcott, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Viktorin absent from the chamber.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2005-78 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, SUPPORTING A PREFERRED
ALIGNMENT FOR THE STATE HIGHWAY 35 MAJOR CORRIDOR FEASIBILITY
STUDY. Mr. Alan Mueller, Deputy City Manager.
Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
approve Resolution No. R2005-78.
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City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item was on the agenda a week ago. At that time
Staff recommended a couple of alternatives to Council regarding the Highway 35
alignment. Based on the discussion, Council concluded to table the item until a specific
recommendation reflecting Council's thought could be presented.
Deputy City Manager Alan Mueller stated section one of the resolution states Council's
support of the diagonal corridor, which goes from the north end of the Alvin By-pass
running northwest diagonally to Hwy 288. Section two of the resolution states Council's
opposition to the final three alternatives currently being studied. He briefly described
those three alternatives.
Councilmember Marcott stated he agrees with the proposed resolution. He visited with
Gerald Roberts, County Engineer regarding the alignment. He informed the County
Engineer that the City does not support an alignment that will bisect the Pearland
Community.
Councilmember Cole stated this resolution is completely consistent with the resolution
sent to Harris County/Brazoria County Toll Road Authority.
Councilmember Marcott stated he would also support a ground route from Hwy 35 to
1128.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Tetens, Owens, Marcott, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Viktorin absent from the chamber.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR HIS DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH H -GAC ENERGY
PURCHASING CORPORATION CONTRACTED VENDORS FOR FUTURE ELECTRIC
CONTRACTS. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, to
authorize the City Manager or his designee to negotiate a contract with H -GAC Energy
Purchasing Corporation contracted vendors for future electric contracts.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated that for approximately two years electricity rates in the
state have been deregulated. Through an agreement with H -GAC, the City is able to
purchase power under a more competitive rate. As time past, some negotiations with
the seller has occurred. The biggest factor is the cost of natural gas. The contract for
electricity is with TXU Energy. It will not expire until the end of this year. However, the
ability to lock in at a competitive price could take place prior to the end of the year. This
contract would allow that to take place.
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A brief discussion ensued among Council and Staff regarding future energy contracts.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Marcott, Owens, and Tetens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Viktorin absent from the chamber.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 23`d day of May , 2005.
Tom Reid
Mayor
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