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Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 8:15p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Tom Reid
Mayor Pro -Tem
Scott Sherman
Councilmember
Woody Owens
Councilmember
Susan Sherrouse
Councilmember
Greg Hill
City Manager
Bill Eisen
Assistant City Attorney, II
Lawrence Provins
City Secretary
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Absent: Councilmember Felicia Harris.
Others in attendance: Jon Branson Assistant City Manager; Mike Hodge
Assistant City Manager; Bonita J. Hall Director of Human Resources and Safety
Management; Claire Bogard Finance Director; Vance Riley Fire Chief; Sparkle
Anderson, Public Affairs Manager; Johnny Spires, Assistant Police Chief.
The invocation was given by Councilmember Greg Hill and the Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Alex Opekun, Boy Scout, Troop 211.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Tammy Dexter announced she is currently running for City Council Position No.
4.
Ted Kalivoda announced he is currently running for Board of Regents, Position
No. 1, and Alvin Community College.
Mayor Reid reported he attended the Planning and Zoning presentation to the
public; attended the Eagle Scout Court of Honor (5 Honorees), on March 3,
Pearland Arts League Corks & Canvas Show, March 5, Council Agenda Meeting,
Council Workshop and Special Meeting, March 6, Community Development
Information Meeting, Greater 288 Partnership Quarterly Meeting, March 7-9,
Texas Association of Regional Council State Quarterly Board of Directors
Meeting
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Councilmember Owens reported he attended the City of Pearland Chamber of
Commerce Luncheon for the Pearland Independent School District 288
Partnership Quarterly Meeting; Houston Contractors Luncheon.
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Councilmember Sherrouse reported March 1, she attended the West Pearland
Republics Women's Meeting Candidate Forum, March 2, Dawson High School
girls varsity game and presented a proclamation on behalf of Mayor Reid for
National Athletic Training Month, and started a hot dog eating contest at halftime,
also attended the Pearland Chamber of Commerce Business Before Hours
Breakfast; visited the Farmers Market, and the well attended Keep Pearland
Beautiful plant sale.
Mayor Pro -Tem Sherman reported the last two weeks he attended two Home
Owners Association meetings in Shadow Creek Ranch, the Village of Emerald
Bay and The Village of Reflection Bay; March 8, The Pearland Chamber of
Commerce Young Professionals Group, Miniature Golf Tournament; March 9,
Speaker at the Pearland Chamber of Commerce Business Before Hours and
reminded everyone of the Red Hat Literacy Luncheon at the Adult Reading
Center on March 15.
Councilmember Hill reported on February 28, he attended the Shriner's IHop
Pancake Breakfast, He was a guest speaker at the Leadership Presentation at
Pearland Chamber of Commerce, Young Professional Breakfast; Pearland
Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon for the Pearland Independent School
District; March 8, The Pearland Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals
Group, Miniature Golf Tournament; March 9, Lions Club Casino Night raised
about $14,000 net that will go back into the community probably for scholarships
for high school students.
Mayor Reid reported Councilmember Harris absent from the Chamber but may
join in later during the meeting process.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Bill Eisen reported he did not have the opportunity to attend the
Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon where Pearland School Board
President Virgil Gant and Doctor Kelly gave a presentation on Pearland
Independent School District. He did have the opportunity that same day to hear
the presentation at the 288 Partnership Quarterly Meeting. They shared a lot of
good information about the quality of the district. Mr. Eisen stated he feels that it
is a good illustration of why he feels Pearland Independent School District has
been a big factor in the growth of the community.
CITIZENS:
Ted Kalivoda 11506 Starlight Bay Court addressed Council and stated he has
been a Pearland Citizen for about 10 years he wanted to speak about the Bond
Vote of 2007 and the Westside Sports Park that the voters have approved and
are looking forward to constructing and having it built as soon as possible.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
1. Minutes of the January 23, 2012, Regular Meeting held at
7:30 p.m.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION
NO. R2012-32 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A BID FOR
THE PURCHASE OF STABILIZED ROAD MATERIALS.
Mr. Jon Branson, Assistant City Manager.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Sherrouse, to adopt Consent Agenda Items A through B as presented on the
Consent Agenda.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Sherrouse, Sherman, and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Harris absent.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: None.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1461 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FINDING THAT THE CITY
HAS ESTABLISHED GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR GRANTING TAX
ABATEMENT PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R2011-12; DESIGNATING
AND DESCRIBING A REINVESTMENT ZONE (TO BE KNOWN AS
REINVESTMENT ZONE #22), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROPERTY
REDEVELOPMENT AND TAX ABATEMENT ACT; FINDING THAT THE
IMPROVEMENTS SOUGHT ARE FEASIBLE AND PRACTICAL AND WOULD
BE A BENEFIT TO THE LAND TO BE INCLUDED IN THE ZONE AND THE
MUNICIPALITY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE TAX ABATEMENT
AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN TAX
ABATEMENT AGREEMENTS WHEN APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL;
HAVING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
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Councilmember Sherrouse, made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Owens, to approve Ordinance No. 1461 on its first reading.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated earlier this evening the City Council held a Public
Hearing with regards to creating of this Reinvestment Zone. This being one of
two readings being required to creating this Zone assuming this moves forward.
Staff will bring to Council the actual Tax Abatement Agreements.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Sherman, Sherrouse, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Harris absent.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2011-162 — A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A MUTUAL AID
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT. Mr. J.C. Doyle, Police Chief.
Mayor Pro -Tem Sherman, made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Ownes, to approve Resolution No. R2012-162.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this agreement is active between the City of
Pearland and other cities, counties and result in sharing resources for purposes
of establishing a Narcotics Task Force.
Councilmember Hill asked for clarification on how the forfeitures and the
revenues would be distributed between the agencies involved.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated they would be equally distributed among the
various agencies involved.
Councilmember Owens asked if the distribution covered all the agencies at one
time or how that would work.
Assistant City Attorney Larry Provins stated the distributions take place one time
a year between all the agencies involved.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Sherrouse, Sherman, and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Harris absent.
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COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION N•- A RESOLUTION OF
CITY COUNCIL OF OF 1 TEXAS, AWARDING A BI
FOR CONSTRUCTION r y BARRY •O
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT •y1r PROJECT.
Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Hill, made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
approve Resolution No. R2012-31.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this is a project that has been underway for
sometime regarding the design and improvements to the Barry Rose Wastewater
treatment plant. The improvements will include replacement of aged equipment
which should increase the operating efficiency and reduce cost of operations.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Sherman, Sherrouse, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Harris absent.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1286-1 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER
14, ARTICLE III, JUNKED VEHICLES, OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND CODE OF
ORDINANCES, FOR THE; HAVING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AND A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION,
CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Darrin Coker, CifyAttorney.
Councilmember Owens, made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem
Sherman, to approve Ordinance No. 1268-1 on its first reading.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this change in the City's junked vehicle ordinance.
The purpose of the proposed change is to align the City's Ordinance with the
State Laws that govern junked vehicles. The only change is to the section in the
ordinance is to replace the word "or' with the word "and." Mr. Eisen gave brief
overview of the ordinance.
Discussion ensued between Council and Assistant City Attorney Lawrence
Provins regarding the ordinance.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Sherman, Sherrouse, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Harris absent.
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Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Government Code at
8:35 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.
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
Council returned from Executive Session at 8:45 p.m.
5. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — REGARDING
APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY'S VARIOUS BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS. City Council.
Mayor Pro -Tem Sherman, made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Sherrouse to appoint Ginger McFadden to Position No. 5 to the Planning and
Zoning Commission for an unexpired term expiring November 1, 2012.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Sherrouse, Sherman, and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Harris absent.
ADJOURNMENT
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 23rd day of April, A.D.,
2012.
Tom Reid
Mayor
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