2013-04-08 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2013, AT 7:30 P.M.,
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE,
PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 7:44 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Susan Sherrouse
Woody Owens
Scott Sherman
Keith Ordeneaux
Greg Hill
Bill Eisen
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Daniel Baum EMS Director; Jon Branson Assistant City
Manager; Matt Buchanan President of Economic Development Corporation;
Trent Epperson Director of Engineering and Capital Projects; Bonita Hall Director
of Human Resource 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; Sparkle
Anderson Public Affairs Manager; Skipper Jones Assistant Director of Capital
Projects; Bob Pearce Purchasing Officer; Johnny Spires Assistant Police Chief;
Cristen Wood Human Resource Generalist.
The invocation was given by Reverend Jennings of Shadycrest Baptist Church
and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Johnny Spires Assistant Police Chief.
Mayor Reid stated Mayor Pro -Tem Sherrouse is detained at her employment and
will try to join Council later.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor Reid reported March 27, he attended the Ground Breaking for Reflection
Bay Facility; he joined Assistant City Manager Jon Branson and attended the
Student Success Welding at Southgate Park; March 28, he gave the University of
Houston Clear Lake Report to the Community; he was a Celebrity Greeter for the
Adult Reading Center Red Hat Luncheon; he attended the JSC Credit Union
Grand Opening; March 30, he attended the Indian Community Elected Officials
Dinner; April 1, he attended the Pearland City Council Agenda Meeting; he
attended the Memorial Hermann Hospital Systems Meeting; April 2, he attended
the Pearland Rotary Club Luncheon; April 3, he attended Judge King's Tax
Abatement Review Committee Meeting; he attended the Adult Care Facilities
Meeting; April 4, he attended the 1St Choice Emergency Care Open House; the
Chamber of Commerce Taste of Pearland; he joined the Councilmembers and
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attended the TML Region 14 Spring Meeting; April 5, he attended the Partners
for Pearland Golf Tournament and Dinner; the 1St Annual Pearland Crawfish
Festival Welcome to Citizens; April 6, he attended the Country Place Women's
Sorority Group Meeting; he presented Certificates to visiting musicians from
India; he attended the Corks and Canvas Art Show.
RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS:
Mayor Reid recognized all Candidates running for office.
Councilmember Greg Hill stated he is running for re-election City Council
Position No. 5.
Tony Carbone stated he is running for City Council Position No. 1.
City Manager Bill Eisen recognized Kim Sinistore as the new Executive Director
of the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Mayor Reid and Councilmember Owens presented a Proclamation proclaiming
the month of April, 2013, as "National Safe Digging Month" to Jaime Medina.
Mayor Reid and Councilmember Ordeneaux presented a Proclamation
proclaiming the month of April, 2013 as "Cancer Prevention Month" to Jackie
Bayly-Bryant.
Councilmember Sherman recognized City Staff for the work they did at the
Pearland Crawfish Festival. He stated the City did not host the event but every
department went above and beyond to make it a success. He further recognized
Shadowcreek Ranch for hosting the event. He stated as part of the agreement
Shadowcreek Ranch would give the Friends of the Westside Library Group any
money they receive from the rental of the land and parking. He stated he
received a check for $28,000 from Shadowcreek Ranch for the Westside Library.
CITIZENS:
Roger Menzel, 8510 Stone Village Lane, addressed Council stating he had the
opportunity to attend the Red Hat Society Luncheon. He stated they raised over
$5,000 for the Adult Reading Center. He further stated next year his goal is to
raise $10,000 for the Adult Reading Center.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING: None.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — APPROVAL
OF MINUTES:
1. Minutes of the March 11, 2013, Regular Meeting held at
7:30 p.m.
2. Minutes of the March 25, 2013, Regular Meeting held at
7:30 p.m.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Sherman, to adopt Consent Agenda Item A as presented on the Consent
Agenda.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Sherman, Ordeneaux, and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Sherrouse absent.
NEW BUSINESS:
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000CUP-62 — AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY, BEING
APPROXIMATELY 3.0 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF A 10 ACRE TRACT, A
RESIDUE OF D.H, STRIPLING 12.000 ACRE TRACT RECORDED VOLUME
868, PAGE 239 OF THE BRAZORIA COUNTY DEED RECORDS. ALL BEING
PART OF THE SOUTH 99 ACRES OF THE H.T. & B.R.R. CO. SURVEY, SEC.
7, A-219 AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 595, PAGE 63 OF THE DEED OF
RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS. (LOCATED AT 6301
BROADWAY ST, PEARLAND, TX) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
NO. CUP 2013-01 TO ALLOW FOR A PLUMBING SHOP (NO OUTSIDE
STORAGE) IN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) ZONING DISTRICT AT
THE REQUEST OF MIKE CHANCE, APPLICANT AND CROWN WAREHOUSE
INC., OWNER, CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO
THE SUBJECT. Mr. Mike Hodge, Assistant City Manager.
Councilmember Sherman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hill, to
approve Ordinance No. 2000CUP-62 on its first reading.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning and Zoning Commission's
recommendation to forward to Council approval of Application No. CUP 2013-01.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported in this particular zoning category a Plumbing
Shop is not allowed without the additional Zoning Authority provided by the
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Conditional Use Permit and in addition to the recommendation from the Planning
and Zoning Commission City Staff also recommends approval.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Ordeneaux, Sherman, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Sherrouse absent.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1478 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING THE
ANNEXATION BY BRAZORIA COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO.
28 OF 64.507 ACRES OF LAND. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
Councilmember Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hill,
to approve Ordinance No. 1478 on its first reading.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported this 64 acre tract of land is located on the east
side of Clearcreek and south of Hughes Road. This would be in addition to the
existing properties currently in Mud District 28.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Sherman, Ordeneaux, and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Sherrouse is absent.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2013-55 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR
THE PREPARATION OF A COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION STUDY.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Hill made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to
approve Resolution No. R2013-55.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported Council is being asked to approve an
agreement with Public Sector Personnel Consultants for a compensation and
classification study in the amount of $42,500.
Discussion ensued between Council and City Manager Bill Eisen regarding
classifications, and surveying other Cities to compare salaries.
Public Sector Personnel Consultants Representative Matt Weatherly stated the
compensation and classification study will take 60 to 90 days.
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Mayor Pro -Tem Sherrouse enters the Council Chambers at 8:19 p.m.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Sherman, Sherrouse, Ordeneaux, and
Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2013-56 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A BID
FOR THE PURCHASE OF DATA EQUIPMENT. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Sherman, to approve Resolution No. R2013-56.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported Council is being asked to award a bid to Morse
Communications, Inc. for the purchase of data equipment at the cost of
$121,159.59. He further stated the IT department will be doing the installation of
the switches.
Discussion ensued between Council and Morse Communications Representative
regarding the warranty and software upgrades that will be done on a regular
basis.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Ordeneaux, Sherrouse, Sherman, and
Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2013-57 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS REGIONAL ADVISORY
COUNCIL. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Sherman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Owens, to approve Resolution No. R2013-57.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported Council is being asked to approve the
agreement with the Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Sherman, Sherrouse, Ordeneaux, and
Hill.
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Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2013-58 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT FOR SLUDGE REMOVAL SERVICES AT THE BARRY ROSE
WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Mayor Pro -Tem Sherrouse made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Sherman, to approve Resolution No. R2013-58.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported Council is being asked to approve the payment
to K -313M1 for the removal of 1,485 cubic yards of sludge at the Barry Rose
Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $133,650.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Ordeneaux, Sherrouse, Sherman, and
Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Government Code at
9:34 p.m. to discuss the following:
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
1. SECTION 551.071 — CONSULTATION WITH CITY
ATTORNEY — REGARDING MATTERS SUBJECT TO THE
ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE. Mr. Darrin Coker, City
Attorney.
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
Council returned from Executive Session at 10:28 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION — REGARDING MATTERS SUBJECT TO THE
ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE. City Council.
No Council action taken.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 10:29 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 22nd day of April, A.D.
2013.
ATTEST:
Mara E. Rodriguez
Deputy City Secretary
Tom Reid
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