2011-03-07 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2011, AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Scott Sherman
Steve Saboe
Felicia Kyle
Ed Thompson
Bill Eisen
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Councilmember Woody Owens was absent.
Others in attendance: Jon Branson Assistant City Manager; J.C. Doyle Police Chief;
Mike Hodge Assistant City Manager; Lata Krishnarao Planning Director; Michelle Smith
Director of Parks and Recreation; June Ellis; Finance Budget Officer.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2011-32 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE CITY'S
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AS PREPARED BY THE
ACCOUNTING FIRM OF NULL-LAIRSON. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Kyle made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Sherman, to
approve Resolution No. R2011-32.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated the City is required to have an annual audit of all the
City's financial statements, which includes a review of all City controls. This item will
accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report resulting from the audit process.
Chris Breaux, Null Lairson, provided Council with a brief overview of the City of
Pearland's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Councilmember Thompson stated, for the record, he would like specific information
regarding the liability health insurance for retirees.
Chris Breaux, Null Lairson, stated the report contains two schedules of funding
progress, one is for the pension plan and the other is for post employment benefits. The
post employment benefits consist of the liability that is connected with the health
insurance plan. This plan makes the retiree eligible to remain on the City's health
insurance plan until they reach the age of sixty-five. The retiree pays the total amount
for the coverage; however, the City is required to be recorded the amount as a liability
for a specific number of years.
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Councilmember Saboe stated he has been pleased to work with the firm of Null Lairson
and appreciates the professional manner in which they operate.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Thompson, Kyle, Sherman, and Saboe.
Voting "No" None
Motion Passed 4 to 0. with Councilmember Owens absent.
COUNCIL ACTION — REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF NOEL HULL TO SERVE
ON THE PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD IN POSITION NO. 5,
FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 1, 2011. Mayor Tom Reid.
Councilmember Thompson made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Kyle, to
appoint Noel Hull to serve on the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board in Position
No. 5, for an unexpired term expiring November 1, 2011.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Saboe, Sherman, Kyle, and Thompson
Voting "No" None
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Owens absent.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2011-29 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING CONTINUED
PARTICIPATION IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION - GENERAL VICTIM
ASSISTANCE DIRECT SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM. Mr. Joel Hardy, Grants
Coordinator.
Mayor Pro -Tem Sherman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to
approve Resolution No. R2011- 29.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item is a continuation of the existing Crime Victim
Liaison Program that services crime victims in the Pearland Police Department. The
request is for $54,000 in funding from the Office of the Governor with some local match
required.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Thompson, Kyle, Sherman, and Saboe.
Voting "No" None
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Owens absent
Mayor recessed the Special Meeting at 6:45 p.m. to conduct a series of Workshops.
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Mayor Reid called the Special Meeting back to order at 8:43 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Government Code at 8:44 p.m.
to discuss the following:
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
1. SECTION 551.087 —CONSULTATION WITH CITY ATTORNEY
REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
Council returned from Executive Session at 9:35 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION — REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS.
City Council.
No Council action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 28th day arch, A.D., 2011.
Tom Reid
Mayor
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