2007-09-10 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 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 7:58 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Steve Saboe
Woody Owens
Helen Beckman
Felicia Kyle
Kevin Cole
Bill Eisen
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Jon Branson Parks and Recreation Director; Danny Cameron
Public Works Director; Jack Colbath Director of Fire Services; J.C. Doyle Police Chief;
Trent Epperson Project Director; Nick Finan Assistant City Manager; Roland Garcia Fire
Marshal; Mary Hickling Director of Human Resources and Safety Management; Mike
Hodge Assistant City Manager; Paul Jamison Fire Chief; Lata Krishnarao Planning
Director; Narciso Lira City Engineer; Claire Manthei Finance Director; Jeff Sundseth
EMS Operations Director; Fred Welch Executive Director of Economic Development
Corporation.
The invocation was given by Pastor Harold Gentry of the Pearland Ministerial Alliance of
Pearland and the Pledge Of Allegiance was led By Police Chief JC Doyle.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
Mayor Reid and Councilmember Cole presented a proclamation to John Strange,
proclaiming September 2007, as "Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month."
Mayor Reid and Councilmembers presented a proclamation to Dale Pillow, proclaiming
September 2007, as "Literacy Month."
Mayor Reid, City Manager Bill Eisen, and Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan presented
Certificate of Appreciation to Assistant City Attorney II Lawrence Provins for
representing Pearland and providing support to the Texas Municipal Courts Education
Center.
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City Manager Bill Eisen and Animal Control Supervisor Shari Coleman presented
Melissa Golden, Full -Time Animal Control, with a Certificate of Recognition as the City
of Pearland Employee of the Quarter.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated Melissa Golden has taken it upon herself to learn how to
handle wild animals in the area and to come in during her time off to check on animals
at the City of Pearland Shelter.
City Manager Bill Eisen and EMS Shift Supervisor Kelly Sears presented Jason Cano,
Part -Time EMT, with a Certificate of Recognition as the City of Pearland Employee of
the Quarter.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS
Councilmember Owens, Saboe, Kyle, and Cole passed on giving a report.
Councilmember Beckman reported she attended the first production at Glenda Dawson
High School and it was a superb show. She thanked the City Staff that participated in
the clean-up of Pearland streets.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Bill Eisen passed on giving a report.
CITIZENS
Pastor Mike Hogg, Pearland Ministerial Alliance, addressed Council and stated the
Pearland Ministerial Alliance has adopted a new Position Statement regarding the
Propositions on the November Ballot as follows:
"The Pearland Ministerial Alliance opposes the passage of both proposals allowing the
expanded sale of alcohol or alcoholic beverages to with the legal sale of beer and wine
for off premise consumption only and the legal sale of mixed beverage in restaurants by
food and beverage certificate holders only."
Brazoria County will hold a local option election on November 6, 2007, and they
encourage all Citizens to vote against the propositions.
Lester Joe Urban Jr., 4029 Meadowlark Way, addressed Council and stated he is
representing the West Lea Civic Club. There are several problems in the West Lea
Subdivision. After West Lea Subdivision was annexed by the City the ditches were dug
out to raise the street levels and are difficult to mow. The ditches are also not properly
equipped for drainage and they have standing water in them. The property owners are
unable to mow due to the slope and they would like to see the City reconsider mowing
the ditches in the location.
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Dale Cooper, 2417 Londonberry Drive, addressed Council and stated he is representing
the Veterans Museum in Texas. October 12, 2007, there will be a fundraiser for the
Veterans Museum in Texas at the Marriot Sugland Hotel with John Manlove, Mayor of
Pasadena, and David Wallace, Mayor of Sugarland.
Gary Bucek, Pearland Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman, stated what Pastor Mike
Hogg with the Pearland Ministerial Alliance stated is correct. The City of Pearland
opened up total liquor sales and liquor by the drink approximately two years ago. At this
point the Chamber of Commerce is trying to get alcohol sold from retailers within City
limits to bring funds from the sales tax into the City.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING: None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
1. Minutes of the August 20, 2007, Joint Public Hearing held at 6:30
p.m.
2. Minutes of the August 27, 2007, Public Hearing (Budget) held at
6:30 p.m.
3. Minutes of the August 27, 2007, Public Hearing (Tax Rate) held at
6:30 p.m.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1327 — AN APPROPRIATION
ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REVISED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 AND ADOPTING A BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2007, AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1328 — AN ORDINANCE LEVYING
TAXES FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL
GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AND
PROVIDING FOR THE INTEREST AND SINKING FUND OF THE
TAXABLE YEAR 2007. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 528-7 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ANIMALS
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AND FOWL, OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS IT MAY HAVE BEEN AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, BY
ADDING ARTICLE VII, ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE;
CREATING AN ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE;
DEFINING THE COMMITTEE'S PURPOSE; ESTABLISHING THE
COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE; AMENDING SELECTED
PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE IV AND ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 6 OF
THE PEARLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES; HAVING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; HAVING A REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE AND FOR PUBLICATION. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2007-139 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING OFFERS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2007-141 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A BID FOR THE PURCHASE
OF TRAFFIC SIGNS AND RELATED MATERIALS. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
G. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — EXCUSE MAYOR
PRO -TEM STEVE SABOE'S ABSENCE FROM THE SEPTEMBER 4,
2007, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. City Council.
H. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — EXCUSE
COUNCILMEMBER FELICIA KYLE'S ABSENCE FROM THE
SEPTEMBER 4, 2007, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING.
City Council.
Mayor Reid asked that Consent Agenda Item C be removed from the Consent Agenda
for further discussion.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Beckman, to
adopt Consent Agenda Items A through H with the exception of item C, as presented on
the Consent Agenda.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Beckman, Kyle and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
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Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Saboe absent.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
As requested by Mayor Reid Consent Agenda Item C was removed for further
discussion.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1328 — AN ORDINANCE LEVYING
TAXES FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL
GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AND
PROVIDING FOR THE INTEREST AND SINKING FUND OF THE
TAXABLE YEAR 2007. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
No action taken by Council.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item is being passed due to a problem with the
publication requirements but will be placed on the next Council Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000M-39 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
2000M, THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY,
LOCATION BEING 32.245 ACRES TOTAL; 12.080 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED IN
THE J. CRAWLEY SURVEY, ABSTRACT 174, MORE PARTICULARLY BEING A
PART OF THAT CERTAIN CALLED 18.854 ACRE TRACT CONVEYED TO SHADOW
CREEK RANCH DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, BY
INSTRUMENT OF RECORD UNDER DOCUMENT NO. 2005068215 AND
2005072254, AND ALL OF THAT CERTAIN CALLED 6.2961 ACRE TRACT
CONVEYED TO SHADOW CREEK RANCH DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP, BY INSTRUMENT OF RECORD UNDER FILE NO. 02-065730,
OFFICIAL RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY; AND 20.165 ACRES OF LAND,
LOCATED IN THE T.C.R.R. COMPANY SURVEY, SECTION 4, ABSTRACT 675, AND
THE WILLIAM MORRIS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 344, BEING ALL OF THAT CALLED
20.0 ACRE TRACT DESCRIBED IN DEED TO SHADOW CREEK RANCH
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P., AND RECORDED IN FILE NO. 03-007443 , OF
THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY; ALL IN THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST
SIDE OF STATE HIGHWAY 288, SOUTH OF MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, AND
NORTH OF BROADWAY STREET), (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 2007-11Z),
FROM GENERAL BUSINESS RETAIL DISTRICT (GB) AND BUSINESS PARK
DISTRICT — 288 (BP -288) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PD), AT THE
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REQUEST OF KERRY R. GILBERT AND ASSOCIATES, APPLICANT FOR SHADOW
CREEK RANCH DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, OWNER, PROVIDING FOR AN
AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE,
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. Mr. Nick Finan, Assistant City Manager.
Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
approve Ordinance No. 2000M-39 on its first reading.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation
to forward to Council for approval of Application No. 2007-11 Z.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item involves two tracks of land that are being
incorporated into the Planned Development Zoning for the Shadow Creek Ranch
Development. Both tracts are in the same vicinity as the Shadow Creek Ranch
Development and will be held to the same zoning requirements.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Beckman, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Saboe absent.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000M-37 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
2000M, THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY,
LOCATION BEING 1.700 ACRES OF LAND, BEING THE RESIDUE OF THAT
CERTAIN TRACT DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 716, PAGE 561, DEED RECORDS, AND
BEING PART OF BLOCK 17 OF THE FIGLAND ORCHARD SUBDIVISION NO. 1,
ABSTRACT 240, H.T. & B.R.R. COMPANY SURVEY, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS,
ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 3, PAGE
77, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, CITY OF PEARLAND,
BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF
WAGON TRAIL ROAD, AND APPROXIMATELY 900 FEET NORTH OF FITE ROAD),
(ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 2007-09Z), FROM SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL — 2 DISTRICT (R-2) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (GC), AT
THE REQUEST OF ASUNCION M. ESPARZA, OWNER, PROVIDING FOR AN
AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE,
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. Mr. Nick Finan, Assistant City Manager.
Councilmember Kyle made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Beckman, to
approve Ordinance No. 2000M-37 on its first reading.
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Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation
to forward to Council for denial of Application No. 2007-09Z.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated the negative recommendation by the Planning and
Zoning Commission would require a three-quarters vote of approval by Council to
overturn the recommendation.
Voting "Aye" None
Voting "No" Councilmembers Owens, Beckman, Kyle and Cole.
Motion Failed 0 to 4, with Mayor Pro -Tem Saboe absent.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 943-14 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING FIGURE 7.2,
THOROUGHFARE PLAN, OF THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS A GUIDE
FOR PRESERVING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, ATTRACTIVENESS AND SAFETY
IN PEARLAND; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND
A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR
CODIFICATION. Mr. Nick Finan, Assistant City Manager.
Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Kyle, to approve
Ordinance No. 943-14 on its first reading.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation
to forward to Council for approval of Ordinance No. 943-14.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated the amendment would add Hill House Road as a minor
collector street with a projected right-of-way of 60 -feet between FM 518 and Fite Road.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Beckman, and Owens
Voting "No" None.
Mayor Pro -Tem Saboe entered the Council Chambers at 8:47 p.m.
Voting "Abstain" Mayor Pro -Tem Saboe
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with one abstention.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000-T-4 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING SELECTED
PROVISIONS OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY; HAVING A
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SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND A REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Nick Finan, Assistant City Manager.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Saboe, to
approve Ordinance No. 2000-T-4 on its first reading.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation
to forward to Council for approval of Ordinance No. 2000-T-4.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item is a series of changes to the Unified
Development Code that several Workshops have been held previously.
Assistant City Manager Nick Finan provided Council with an overview of the proposed
changes to the Unified Development Code.
Discussion ensued between Council, Assistant City Manager Nick Finan, and Deputy
City Attorney Nghiem Doan regarding the proposed amendments.
Councilmember Beckman stated she does not agree with the section regarding the
signs on SH 288. She cannot support the additional 10 -foot in these signs and she will
vote against this item because of this one section.
Councilmember Cole stated the additional 10 -foot would only be allowed by a
Conditional Use Permit and he would rather hear this on a case-by-case basis.
Discussion ensued between Council and Assistant City Manager Nick Finan regarding
the proposed amendments.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Saboe, and Owens
Voting "No" Councilmember Beckman.
Motion Passed 4 to 1.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2007-142 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REVENUES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A
HISTORIC DOCUMENTARY OF THE CITY. Mr. Fred Welch, Executive Director of
Economic Development Corporation.
Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Saboe, to
approve Resolution No. R2007-142.
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City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item involves a proposal that was made to the City
by a company call Fox Fire Productions in Pasadena, Texas. The proposal is to create
a historic documentary of the City of Pearland. The company has done similar
productions for Pasadena and LaPorte. The total cost is expected to be $102,000 and
the company is seeking six sponsors. This item is to approve the Hotel/Motel Tax
Revenues as a sponsor for $17,000.
Executive Director of Economic Development Corporation Fred Welch stated the
productions for other cities have been very professionally done.
Councilmember Kyle asked, with spending Hotel/Motel Tax Revenues on this project,
how is it going to benefit economic development or bring in more revenue.
Executive Director of Economic Development Corporation Fred Welch stated he is not
sure this project will bring revenue into the City except for possibly tourism.
Councilmember Kyle stated she is a history fan but is concerned about the use of
Hotel/Motel Tax Revenues when there is no real prospect for potential revenue.
Discussion ensued between Council and Executive Director of Economic Development
Fred Welch regarding the sponsorship.
Executive Director of Economic Development Corporation Fred Welch stated this
project is more of a community project than an economic development project.
Councilmember Cole stated he feels there aren't many historical sites to visit in the City
and this is one way to preserve its history.
Discussion ensued between Council and Executive Director of Economic Development
Fred Welch regarding the sponsorship.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Saboe, Beckman, and Owens
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 870-5 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, DETERMINING CHARGES FOR
WATER AND SEWER SERVICES FURNISHED BY THE CITY, AS PROVIDED IN
CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE II, SECTION 30-35 AND SECTION 30-38 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES; REPEALING PREVIOUS WATER AND SEWER SERVICE RATE
SCHEDULES; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION, AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
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Mayor Pro -Tem Saboe made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Beckman, to
approve Ordinance No. 870-5 on its first reading.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item would result in an overall 4% increase in water
and sewer rates.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Beckman, Saboe, Kyle and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2007-140 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING A PARADE ROUTE
FOR THE MAGNOLIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA FUN RUN. Mr. J.C. Doyle, Police
Chief.
Councilmember Kyle made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
approve Resolution No. R2007-140.
Ashli Montgomery, 5009 Big Spring Drive, addressed Council and stated she is
speaking on behalf of Magnolia Elementary School. They are hosting a PTA Fun Run
and would like the event start in the parking lot of Dawson High School located on
Bailey Road, north on McLean and then west on Magnolia where it will end at Magnolia
Elementary School. She feels this is the best route because of parking issues. The
Fun Run is part of the Fall Carnival and is to encourage families to exercise together.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this type of event falls under the definition of a parade
and requires Council approval because it is not one of the designated Parade Routes.
Mayor Pro -Tem Saboe stated there are no sidewalks the entire length of this route and
there will possibly still be construction on Ryan Acres. He feels this route is possible if it
is altered slightly and if the road is closed for the event.
Discussion ensued between Council, City Manager Bill Eisen and Ashli Montgomery,
Magnolia Elementary PTA, regarding the route.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Saboe, Beckman, and Owens
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
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COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2007-138 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT A COST SHARE APPLICATION TO THE
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Mr. Jon Branson, Director of Parks
and Recreation.
Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Saboe, to approve
Resolution No. R2007-138.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item relates to median improvements on the western
section of FM 518. There is an opportunity to do landscaping in a cost share agreement
with TxDOT. The agreement would require the City to front the funding and then
receive a reimbursement from TXDOT.
Mayor Pro -Tem Saboe stated he would like to see the landscaping changed to where it
doesn't require as much irrigation.
Parks and Recreation Director Jon Branson stated this is possible but the City would
need to redo the application because it includes irrigation.
Discussion ensued between Council and Parks and Recreation Director Jon Branson
regarding the agreement.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Saboe, Beckman, and Owens
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Government Code at 9:57 p.m.
to discuss the following:
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
1. SECTION 551.074 — PERSONNEL MATTERS — REGARDING
APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY'S VARIOUS BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS. Mayor Tom Reid.
2. SECTION 551.087 — CONSULTATION WITH CITY ATTORNEY —
REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES. Mr. Bill Eisen,
City Manager.
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NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
Council returned from Executive Session at 12:44 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION — REGARDING APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY'S VARIOUS
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. City Council.
No action taken by Council.
COUNCIL ACTION — REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES.
City Council.
No action taken by Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 8th day of October, A.D., 2007.
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Tom Reid
Mayor
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