2013-08-26 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2013, AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 6:39 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Greg Hill
Tony Carbone
Scott Sherman
Keith Ordeneaux
Susan Sherrouse
Bill Eisen
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Daniel Baum EMS Operations Director; Jon Branson Assistant
City Manager; Matt Buchanan President of Economic Development Corporation; Eric
Wilson Public Works Director; J.C. Doyle Police Chief; Trent Epperson Director of
Engineering and Capital Projects; Bonita J. Hall Director of Human Resource and
Safety Management; Mike Hodge Assistant City Manager; Lata Krishnarao Director of
Community Development; Claire Bogard Director of Finance; Michelle Smith Director of
Parks and Recreation; Vance Riley Director of Fire Services; Sparkle Anderson Public
Affairs Manager; Rick Overgaard Assistant Finance Director; Bob Pearce Purchasing
Officer; Johnny Spires Assistant Police Chief; Kim Sinistore Executive Director of the
Convention/Visitors Bureau.
PURPOSE OF HEARING — TO CONSIDER PUBLIC COMMENT AND TESTIMONY
REGARDING THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 BUDGET. Mr. Bill Eisen,
City Manager.
STAFF REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED PUBLIC COMMENT AND TESTIMONY
REGARDING THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 BUDGET. Mr. Bill Eisen,
City Manager.
Bill Eisen City Manager presented an overview on the proposed Fiscal Year 2013-2014
Budget.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Charles McMurrey, 5209 Spring Branch Drive, addressed Council stating he was
impressed with the information regarding the sidewalk/roadway rehabilitation and
Replacement Program. He stated Pearland roads are being built at a high standard. He
further stated he feels the City does not do a very good job maintaining the roads. Mr.
McMurrey stated the City also needs to look at the tax rate and do the right thing for
Public Works and the infrastructure.
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COUNCIL/STAFF DISCUSSION:
Councilmember Sherrouse asked if the City was able to fund the Police Mobil
Command Unit and if the City could later apply for a grant to be reimbursed?
Bill Eisen City Manager stated the City cannot spend money and apply for a grant after
the fact. Unfortunately, almost all grants are that way.
Councilmember Sherrouse stated a few weeks ago it was brought to Council's attention
that it is perceived to be difficult to do business in Pearland. She stated she received a
call regarding the staffing level in the Permits Department. She further stated with the
growth of the City the Permit Department is working hard and they are stretched very
tight. She stated she would like to know some comparison to other Cities; comparable
to the same size as Pearland as how many employees are in their Permits Department.
With the extreme growth of the City she is concerned that the Permit Department is
short staffed.
Bill Eisen City Manager stated mid way through last year staff was hired for the Permit
Department because of the extreme growth of the City. One good thing in the Permit
Department is, when activity increases revenue also increases. That is one of the
departments the City is able to provide staff, if needed midway through the year.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 9t" day of September, A.D.,
2013.
Tom Reid
Mayor
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MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2013, AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 6:39 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Greg Hill
Tony Carbone
Scott Sherman
Keith Ordeneaux
Susan Sherrouse
Bill Eisen
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Daniel Baum EMS Operations Director; Jon Branson Assistant
City Manager; Matt Buchanan President of Economic Development Corporation; Eric
Wilson Public Works Director; J.C. Doyle Police Chief; Trent Epperson Director of
Engineering and Capital Projects; Bonita J. Hall Director of Human Resource and
Safety Management; Mike Hodge Assistant City Manager; Lata Krishnarao Director of
Community Development; Claire Bogard Director of Finance; Michelle Smith Director of
Parks and Recreation; Vance Riley Director of Fire Services; Sparkle Anderson Public
Affairs Manager; Rick Overgaard Assistant Finance Director; Bob Pearce Purchasing
Officer; Johnny Spires Assistant Police Chief; Kim Sinistore Executive Director of the
Convention/Visitors Bureau.
PURPOSE OF HEARING — TO CONSIDER PUBLIC COMMENT AND TESTIMONY
REGARDING THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 BUDGET. Mr. Bill Eisen,
City Manager.
STAFF REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED PUBLIC COMMENT AND TESTIMONY
REGARDING THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 BUDGET. Mr. Bill Eisen,
City Manager.
Bill Eisen City Manager presented an overview on the proposed Fiscal Year 2013-2014
Budget.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Charles McMurrey, 5209 Spring Branch Drive, addressed Council stating he was
impressed with the information regarding the sidewalk/roadway rehabilitation and
Replacement Program. He stated Pearland roads are being built at a high standard. He
further stated he feels the City does not do a very good job maintaining the roads. Mr.
McMurrey stated the City also needs to look at the tax rate and do the right thing for
Public Works and the infrastructure.
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