2007-05-14 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES - 7:30PMMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MAY 14, 2007, AT 7:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 11:11 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Tom Reid
Councilmember
Kevin Cole
Councilmember
Helen Beckman
Councilmember
Felicia Kyle
Councilmember
Steve Saboe
City Manager
Bill Eisen
City Attorney
Darrin Coker
Deputy City Secretary
Sonia Blair
Absent: Mayor Pro -Tem Richard Tetens
Others in attendance: Jon Branson Parks and Recreation Director; Danny Cameron
Public Works Director; Jack Colbath Director of Fire Services; Roland Garcia Interim
Fire Marshal; J.C. Doyle Police Chief; Trent Epperson Project Director; Nick Finan
Assistant City Manager; Mike Hodge Assistant City Manager; Claire Manthei Finance
Director; Jeff Sundseth EMS Operations Director; Fred Welch Executive Director of
Economic Development Corporation.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
1. Minutes of the April 23, 2007, Regular Meeting held at 7:30
p.m.
2. Minutes of the April 30, 2007, Special Meeting held at 6:30
p.m.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2007-73 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, REQUESTING PERMISSION FROM THE
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ATTACH A CITY
WATERLINE TO THE MARY'S CREEK BY-PASS BRIDGE (BRIDGE
NO. 12-020-0-0976-02-030). Mr. Trent Epperson, Project Director.
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C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2007-80 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO HB 3710
AND ENCOURAGING THE 80TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE TO OPPOSE
THE PROPOSED LEGISLATION. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2007-69 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS APPOINTING DIRECTORS TO THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS OF PEARLAND MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 1. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2007-78 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A SUPPLY CONTRACT FOR
WASTEWATER POLYMER USED IN THE DEWATERING OF BIO -
SLUDGE. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2007-75 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A BID FOR THE PURCHASE
AND INSTALLATION OF PATROL VEHICLE EQUIPMENT. Mr. Bill
Eisen, City Manager.
G. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2007-71 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CONTINUED
PARTICIPATION IN THE VICTIMS ASSISTANCE GRANT THROUGH
THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
H. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2007-77 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A BID FOR INSTALLATION OF
A RUBBERIZED PLAYING SURFACE AT THE SOUTHDOWN PARK.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Cole asked that Consent Agenda Item C be removed from the Consent
Agenda for further discussion.
Councilmember Kyle asked that Consent Agenda Item H be removed from the Consent
Agenda for further discussion.
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Councilmember Saboe made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Beckman, to
adopt Consent Agenda Items A through H with the exception of items C and H, as
presented on the Consent Agenda.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Beckman, and Saboe.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens absent.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
As requested by Councilmember Cole Consent Agenda Item C was removed for further
discussion.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2007-80 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO HB 3710
AND ENCOURAGING THE 80TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE TO OPPOSE
THE PROPOSED LEGISLATION. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
Councilmember Saboe made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Beckman, to
approve Resolution No. R2007-80.
Councilmember Cole stated he removed this item from the Consent Agenda because
he wanted to point out why Council would oppose House Bill 3710. He provided several
issues the passing of the House Bill would cause in the City.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Saboe, Beckman, Kyle, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens absent.
As requested by Councilmember Kyle Consent Agenda Item H was removed for further
discussion.
H. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2007-77 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A BID FOR INSTALLATION OF
A RUBBERIZED PLAYING SURFACE AT THE SOUTHDOWN PARK.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
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Councilmember Kyle made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to approve
Resolution No. R2007-77.
Council member Kyle stated she removed the item because she wanted to verify the
item is included in the current budget.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated the item is included in the current budget for the project.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Beckman, and Saboe.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 11:16 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 11 th day of June, A.D., 2007.
Tom Reid
Mayor
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