2012-08-13 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2012, AT 7:30 P.M., IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor Tom Reid
Mayor Pro -Tem Susan Sherrouse
Councilmember Woody Owens
Councilmember Scott Sherman
Councilmember Keith Ordeneaux
Councilmember Greg Hill
City Manager Bill Eisen
City Attorney Darrin Coker
City Secretary Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Daniel Baum EMS Operations Director; Jon Branson Assistant
City Manager; Matt Buchanan President of Economic Development Corporation; Danny
Cameron Public Works Director; J.C. Doyle Police Chief; Trent Epperson Director of
Engineering and Capital Projects; Roland Garcia Fire Marshal; Bonita J. Hall Director of
Human Resources and Safety Management; Mike Hodge Assistant City Manager; Lata
Krishnarao Director of Community Development; Claire Bogard Finance Director;
Michelle Smith Director of Parks and Recreation; Vance Riley Director of Fire Services;
Sparkle Anderson Public Affairs Manager; Harold Ellis City Planner; Rick Overgaard
Assistant Finance Director; Bob Pearce Purchasing Officer; Johnny Spires Assistant
Police Chief.
The invocation was given by Councilmember Woody Owens and the Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Police Chief J.C. Doyle.
Mayor Reid, City Manager Bill Eisen, Fire Chief Vance Riley presented Administrative
Secretary Monica Eaton with the Full -Time Employee of the Quarter Award.
Mayor Reid, City Manager Bill Eisen, Director of Parks and Recreation Michelle Smith
presented Ethan Zanner with the Part -Time Employee of the Quarter Award.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor Reid reported on July 23, he participated in Early Voting for State/National
Election; July 24, attended the Cultural Arts Planning Committee Meeting; July 26,
attended the BayTran Executive Committee Meeting, Pearland Chamber of Commerce
Party on the Patio, PEDC Board of Directors Meeting; July 27, attended the Ribbon
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Cutting for Pearland Doctor's Center; July 28, he was honored to be a presenter at the
Eagle Scout Court of Honor; July 30, attended the City Council Workshop; August 2,
attended the Pearland/Alvin/Friendswood Realtor's Quarterly Meeting; August 4,
attended the Corks & Canvas "All About Texas", August 6, attended the City Council
Agenda Meeting and Budget Workshop; August 7, attended the Rotary Club "Gridiron"
Luncheon; August 8, attended the Adult Reading Center Board of Directors Meeting;
August 9, attended the Pearland Arts League Board of Directors Meeting; August 11,
attended the Recreation Center and Natatorium 2nd Birthday Bash; August 12, attended
the Back Porch Productions "Annie".
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Councilmember Owens passed on giving a report.
Councilmember Sherman reported on August 11, he attended the Recreation Center
and Natatorium 2"d Birthday Bash. He announced on October 26 the Adult Reading
Center will be holding the 3� annual Golf Tournament. Anyone interested may sign up.
Mayor Pro -Tem Sherrouse reported on July 26, she attended the Pearland Chamber of
Commerce Party on the Patio; she stated, she and her husband joined the Citizens
Police Academy. She stated her best friend's son was an Eagle Scout and recently
graduated from Navy Boot Camp which she attended.
Councilmember Ordeneaux thanked City Manager Bill Eisen for taking him on August 2,
to the City departments to meet City Staff; he reported on August 6, he played golf with
the Touchdown Club; attended City Council Workshop; August 7, attended the Pearland
Parkway Expansion Meeting; August 11, he and his wife rode their bikes to the
Recreation Center and Natatorium 2nd Birthday Bash.
Councilmember Hill reported on July 26, he attended the Pearland Chamber of
Commerce Party on the Patio; August 11, he attended the Recreation Center and
Natatorium 2nd Birthday Bash.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Bill Eisen expressed his appreciation to the Parks and Recreation Staff for
the continual way they promote the Parks and Recreation programs, the 2nd Birthday
Bash was a great example; July 26, attended the Pearland Chamber of Commerce
Party on the Patio.
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CITIZENS:
Charles McMurry, 5209 Spring Branch Drive, addressed Council by congratulating
Councilmember Ordeneaux on the election. He stated the City's tax rate is going to be
increasing for the next several years because the bond indebtedness is so great. He
would like Council to increase the Homestead Tax Exemption because the citizens
need and deserve it.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
1. Minutes of the May 21, 2012, Regular Meeting held at 7:30 p.m.
2. Minutes of the June 11, 2012, Regular Meeting held at 7:30 p.m.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1466 — AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
ABANDONING A CERTAIN TWENTY FOOT (20') ALLEYWAY
RECORDED IN THE PLAT RECORDS OF, BRAZORIA COUNTY,
TEXAS, WITHIN THE CORPORATE CITY LIMITS OF PEARLAND,
BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS; HAVING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 681-1 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING
CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE IV, FOOD WORKER REGISTRATION, OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES; HAVING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND A REPEALER
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION, CODIFICATION, AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2012-118 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, CONVEYING A GENERAL UTILITY
EASEMENT. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2012-116 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A UNIT SUPPLY BID FOR
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EMPLOYEE UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICES. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2012-113 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE CITY'S INVESTMENT
REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE 2012. Mr. Bill Eisen,
City Manager.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to
adopt Consent Agenda Items A through F, as presented on the Consent Agenda.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Ordeneaux, Sherrouse, Sherman, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2012-114 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR
BANK DEPOSITORY SERVICES. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Sherman made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Sherrouse,
to approve Resolution No. R2012-114.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported 5 years ago the City entered into a 5 year contract with
Wells Fargo to provide depository services. The City recently went through a bid
process for bank depository services. Staff recommends the bid for bank depository
services be awarded to Wells Fargo for a 3 year period with the option for the City to
renew for 2 additional 1 year periods.
Discussion ensued between Council and City Manager Bill Eisen regarding accepting
bids outside the City.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Sherman, Sherrouse, Ordeneaux, and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
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COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2012-119 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING A 5 YEAR
CONSOLIDATED PLAN, INCLUDING A SIXTH ANNUAL ACTION PLAN,
ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Mayor Pro -Tem Sherrouse made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
approve Resolution No. R2012-119.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported recently Council was presented with some proposed
uses of funds for the upcoming fiscal year. Council is being asked to adopt a five year
consolidated plan, including a sixth annual action plan associated with The Community
Development Block Grant Program.
Discussion ensued between Council and City Manager Bill Eisen regarding the uses for
the funding.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Ordeneaux, Sherrouse, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Councilmember Sherman abstained from voting.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, 1 abstained.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2012-122 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A BID FOR EMS
BILLING SERVICES. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
approve Resolution No. R2012-122.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported the City has been with the current EMS billing provider
for a number of years. Daniel Baum EMS Operations Director suggested going out for
bids after some performance concerns with the current contractor. Staff is
recommending Council award the bid to Digitech.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Sherman, Sherrouse, Ordeneaux, and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
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COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2012-120 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A UNIT SUPPLY BID
FOR CONCRETE RAISING SERVICES. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Hill made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to
approve Resolution No. R2012-120.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported this is a proposed contract for concrete raising, also
known as mudjacking, streets in Pearland. This method offers a significant cost savings
and is less disruptive to area residents than the concrete removal & repair method.
Council is being asked to award the bid to Superior Grouting Services, Inc.
Discussion ensued between Council and Danny Cameron Director of Public Works
regarding the concrete raising method for sidewalks.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Ordeneaux, Sherrouse, Sherman, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2012-117 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to
approve Resolution No. R2012-117.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported this is a proposed continuation of a 1 year contract the
City has in place with Pearland Independent School District to provide School Resource
Officers at the Pearland campuses. The agreement would allow the City to recover the
cost for personnel, equipment used and a vehicle while providing services to the
schools. Staff is recommending Council approve the 1 year contract with PISD for the
School Resource Officer Program.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Sherman, Sherrouse, and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Councilmember Ordeneaux abstained.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, 1 abstained.
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COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2012-111 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. Mr. Jon Branson, Assistant City Manager.
Councilmember Sherman made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Sherrouse,
to approve Resolution No. R2012-111.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported the City currently provides transportation services to
persons in the community through Gulf Coast Center - Connect Transit Services. The
funding source through TxDOT will cease next month due to a change in the City's
status. The City does have an opportunity to provide transportation services utilizing taxi
cabs through Gulf Coast Center. Council is being asked to enter into a contract with
Gulf Coast Center to provide transportation services to eligible residents of the City.
Discussion ensued between Council and Assistant City Manager Jon Branson regarding
how residents will receive the information for Transportation Services and concerns of
residents utilizing the service to shop outside the City.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Sherrouse, and Owens.
Voting "No" Councilmembers Ordeneaux and Sherman.
Motion Passed 3 to 2.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2012-115 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, CHANGING THE REGULAR
MEETING TIMES AND DATES FOR SEPTEMBER 2012 IN ORDER TO COMPLY
WITH THE BUDGET ADOPTION CALENDAR. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Mayor Pro -Tem Sherrouse made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
approve Resolution No. R2012-115.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported pursuant to City Charter, Ordinances must be read on
regular meeting dates. Resolution No. R2012-15 amends the City Council's regular
meeting dates, for the month of September in order to comply with the truth in taxation
process and the City Charter. Staff recommends amend the 1St regular meeting date in
September from the 10th to the 17tH
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Ordeneaux, Sherrouse, Sherman and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
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COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2012-112 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVES TO THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman,
to approve Resolution No. R2012-112.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported Texpool is a local government investment pool created
on behalf of Texas entities whose investment objectives are preservation and safety of
principal, liquidity and yield consistent with Public Funds Investment Act. Council is
being asked to amend the authorized representatives to reactivate the account in order
to deposit funds into the investment pool as interest rates dictate.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Sherman, Sherrouse, Ordeneaux, and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Government Code at 9:09 p.m.
to discuss the following:
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
1. SECTION 551.072 — CONSULTATION WITH CITY ATTORNEY —
REGARDING MATTERS CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY.
Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
2. SECTION 551.074 — CONSULTATION WITH CITY ATTORNEY —
REGARDING PERSONNEL - APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL
JUDGES. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
Council returned from Executive Session at 9:56 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION — REGARDING MATTERS CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY.
City Council.
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City Attorney Darrin Coker recommends a motion authorizing Staff to proceed with the
resell of property specifically on resell bid account number 0232-0001-000 American
Rice Growers Cooperative and account number 1160-0301-000 Airport Sites, Block 4,
Lot 1 as recommended by the Brazoria County Tax Resell Committee.
Councilmember Sherman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
proceed with the resell of the property specifically on resell bid account number 0232-
0001-000 American Rice Growers Cooperative and account number 1.160-0301-000
Airport Sites, Block 4, Lot 1 as recommended by the Brazoria County Tax Resell
Committee.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Ordeneaux, Sherrouse, Sherman, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — REGARDING PERSONNEL - APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL
JUDGES. City Council.
Councilmember Sherman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Ordeneaux,
to appoint Judge Roy Simon and Judge Dennis Slate as Associate Judges and Judge
Letitia Farnie as the Presiding Judge.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Sherman, Sherrouse, Ordeneaux, and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
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ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 9:59 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 24th day of September A.D.,
2012.
Tom Reid, Mayor
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