2009-03-30 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2009, AT 6:00 P.M., IN THE
TEMPORARY MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM LOCATED AT THE CITY OF PEARLAND
COMMUNITY CENTER, 3523 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 6:12 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Helen Beckman
Woody Owens
Steve Saboe
Felicia Kyle
Kevin Cole
Bill Eisen
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Jon Branson Assistant City Manager; Trent Epperson Project
Director; Mike Hodge Assistant City Manager; Claire Bogard Finance Director; Michelle
Smith Parks and Recreation Director; Fred Welch Executive Director of Economic
Development Corporation; Teresa Battenfield Assistant Project Director.
NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. 2009-46 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING THE 2008 ANNUAL
REPORT FOR TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE #2. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman, to
approve Resolution No. R2009-46.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated each year Council and other governing bodies that
participate in the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (TIRZ No. 2) receive a report
on the activities for the prior years.
Sue Darcy, Marsh Darcy Partners, Inc., provided Council with a detailed review of the
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Annual Report.
Drew Pelter, Shadow Creek Ranch Development Co., L.P., provided Council with an
update on recent activities in the Shadow Creek Ranch Development.
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Gary Cook, Shadow Creek Ranch Development Co., L.P., stated he is very proud of the
roadwork project that was done and Shadow Creek Ranch Development Co., L.P. was
able to save the City approximately $2,500,000 on the project. It is a little slower than
previous years in Shadow Creek Ranch, but they are still selling five to ten houses per
week with a total of 4,100 homes completely closed. TIRZ No. 2 is at a turning point
where revenues are based less on the sales price of the homes and more on the
commercial development. This is at a slow pace right now because of the financial
situation and there being less money available for commercial projects. There are
currently three hospitals waiting to be constructed in the development, but they are
dependent on the financial market.
Discussion ensued between Council and Gary Cook, Shadow Creek Ranch
Development Co., L.P. regarding the Shadow Creek Ranch Development.
Voting "Aye" Councilmember Owens, Saboe, Beckman, Kyle, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2009-43 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A BID FOR
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH RECREATION CENTER AND
NATATORIUM. Mr. Trent Epperson, Project Manager
Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
approve Resolution No. R2009-43.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated the City, Pearland Independent School District, and the
Pearland Economic Development Corporation have all worked in conjunction to fund
this project. The design process has taken a year and the bid process has been
completed. Based upon the bid process, Staff is recommending Council award the bid
to EMJ Corporation in the amount of $17,333,102.00 for construction of the Recreation
Center and Natatorium.
Juan Caraveo, Pearland Swim Academy, stated this is a great move forward for
aquatics in the community. There are currently approximately one thousand children in
some form of aquatics in Pearland. They are also planning to add another summertime
program in the Shadow Creek Ranch area. There are also adults that are using
swimming as a life sport. He stated he would like to thank Council, Staff, and the
Community for working together to get this project done.
Kelly Moody stated she has four young children that enjoy aquatics and she is very
excited about this natatorium for the entire community.
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Project Director Trent Epperson stated the project is ready for construction the
proposed company is a top notch company that has done a good job on past projects
for the City.
Councilmember Saboe stated he is also excited about this project and is glad to see the
project ready for construction.
Councilmember Cole stated he would like the artist rendering of the facility posted on
the City website.
Project Director Trent Epperson stated the artist rendering is on the website on Project's
Department page, but it can also be posted in other places.
Councilmember Saboe stated he wanted to thank Pearland Independent School District
for their participation in this project.
Councilmember Owens stated he wanted to thank Kelly Moody for her dedication and
persistence in helping get this project out to the public during the Bond Election.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Beckman, Saboe, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
Mayor Reid called for a recess at 6:56 p.m. to conduct the Workshop.
Mayor Reid called the meeting back to order at 7:37 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2009-44 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
RECREATION CENTER AND NATATORIUM PROJECT. Mr. Trent Epperson, Project
Manager.
Councilmember Kyle made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole, to approve
Resolution No. R2009-44.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item is for construction materials testing associated
with the Recreation Center and Natatorium Project. The firm being proposed is
Terracon Consultants, Inc. with a total cost of $85,896.00.
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Nucia Smith, Terracon Consultants, Inc., stated their company is thankful for being
selected for this project. They have worked with EMJ Corporation and feel they are a
good team.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Beckman, Saboe, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. 2009-45 — A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A
PROCEEDING AT THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS IN ORDER TO
PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE OVER -RECOVERY OF COSTS REQUESTED BY
CENTERPOINT ENERGY WHICH THE COMPANY CLAIMS ARE RELATED TO THE
RESTORATION OF SERVICE FOLLOWING HURRICANE IKE; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A COALITION OF CITIES KNOWN AS THE TEXAS
COAST UTILITIES COALITION ("TCUC"); AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF COUNSEL
AND EXPERTS THROUGH TCUC; REQUIRING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS;
DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIED WITH THE TEXAS OPEN
MEETINGS ACT; MAKING SUCH OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED
TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Kyle, to approve
Resolution No. R2009-45.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated the City has an indication that CenterPoint Energy will be
submitting a request to the Public Utility Commission for a $700,000,000 rate increase
to recover cost from Hurricane Ike. The company is entitled to recover the cost;
however, the City feels the request needs to be thoroughly reviewed for accuracy.
Staff is proposing the City join the Texas Coast Utilities Coalition (TCUC) which would
engage attorneys and engineers in the field to evaluate the request and provide
testimony to the Public Utilities Commission regarding the application.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Saboe, Beckman, Kyle, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 13th day of April, A.D., 2009.
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