2013-06-24 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2013, AT 7:30 P.M., IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hill called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Absent: Mayor Tom Reid.
Greg Hill
Tony Carbone
Scott Sherman
Susan Sherrouse
Keith Ordeneaux
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; Trent Epperson Director of Engineering and Capital
Projects; Roland Garcia Fire Marshal; 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; Rick Overgaard Assistant Finance Director;
Kim Sinistore Executive Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The invocation was given by Councilmember Ordeneaux and the Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Constable Buck Stevens.
RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS:
Mayor Pro -Tem Hill presented a Proclamation to Michelle Smith Parks and Recreation
Director proclaiming the month of July, 2013, as "National Parks and Recreation
Month."
CITIZENS:
Kenneth Carter, 3607 East Orange Street, addressed Council and stated he lives next
door to what the City calls Hunter Park. He further stated there is not anything there to
signify the property as a park. He stated a contractor has been utilizing that piece of
property for loads of dirt, sand, and equipment for the sidewalks being put in the Old
Pearland Town Site. He stated he does not understand why contractors are being
allowed to use the property for their equipment if it is a park. He stated he would like to
know what kind of park it is? He further asked if Pearland has an ordinance that
vehicles are not allowed to park on sidewalks. He commented he is also concerned
about bicycle safety. He asked if the sidewalks on Orange Street will continue to
Highway 35? He stated he would like to know if the Contractor putting in the sidewalks
paid their employees minimum wage and benefits.
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DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING: None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
1. Minutes of the May 20, 2013, Special Meeting, held at 6:00 p.m.
2. Minutes of the June 3, 2013, Special Meeting, held at 7:00 p.m.
3. Minutes of the May 20, 2013, Joint Public Hearing Meeting, held at
6:30 p.m.
4. Minutes of the June 17, 2013, Joint Public Hearing Meeting, held
at 6:30 p.m.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING ORDINANCE NO. 2000CUP-65 — AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CERTAIN
PROPERTY, BEING A 3.395 ACRE TRACT OF LAND BEING A
PORTION OF LAND CALLED "TRACT TWO" DESCRIBED IN A
DEED FROM R.R. VIADA AND AGNES M. VIADA TO R. R. VIADA
OR AGNES M. VIADA, TRUSTEE, UNDER VIADA FAMILY LIVING
TRUST, AS RECORDED UNDER BRAZORIA COUNTY CLERK'S
FILE NUMBER (C.F.) 2005 003071, OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC
RECORDS OF REAL PROPERTY OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS
AND BEING A PORTION OF LOT 27, OF THE ALLISON-RICHEY
GULF COAST HOME CO'S PART OF SUBURBAN GARDENS
SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 21, OF THE H.T.& B. RAILROAD
COMPANY SURVEY, ABSTRACT NUMBER 309, BRAZORIA
COUNTY, TEXAS. (LOCATED AT THE SE CORNER OF
BROADWAY ST. AND CULLEN PKWY., PEARLAND, TX)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. CUP 2013-04 TO
ALLOW FOR AN AUTO WASH — SELF SERVICE IN THE GENERAL
BUSINESS (GB) DISTRICT AT THE REQUEST OF JAMES ELMORE
OF CISNEROS DESIGN GROUP, APPLICANT, ON BEHALF OF
AMEGY BANK, OWNER, CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. Mr. Mike Hodge,
Assistant City Manager.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000-T-15 — AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
AMENDING SELECTED PROVISIONS OF THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE; HAVING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, AND A
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION,
PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mike Hodge,
Assistant City Manager.
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D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1358-9 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING
NON -DEVELOPMENT USAGE AND SERVICE FEES (SEWER USE
CREDIT PROGRAM); CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1481 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
ABANDONING A CERTAIN SIXTEEN FOOT (16') UTILITY
EASEMENT 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.
F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2013-96 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A UNIT SUPPLY BID FOR
EMS MEDICAL SUPPLIES. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
G. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2013-100 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A UNIT SUPPLY BID FOR
WATER METERS AND RELATED PARTS. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
H. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2013-82 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR METER
INTERFACE UNIT INSTALLATION SERVICES. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
I. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2013-98 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, RENEWING A BID FOR DITCH CLEANING
SERVICES. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to
adopt Consent Agenda Items A through I as presented on the Consent Agenda.
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Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Hill, Ordeneaux, and Sherrouse.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1483 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, RESERVING A PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT AND ABANDONING A CERTAIN ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, BEING A
0.3797 ACRE PORTION OF AUBRELL DRIVE OUT OF THE SOUTHEAST'/ OF THE
NORTHWEST '/ OF HT&BRR COMPANY SURVEY, SECTION 14, ABSTRACT 509,
PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS; HAVING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Darrin
Coker, City Attorney.
Councilmember Sherman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone, to
approve Ordinance No. 1483 on its first reading.
City Attorney Darrin Coker reported this abandonment involves a small segment of
Aubrell Drive located near the intersection of Becky Lane and Songbird Drive. Pierre
Nys, developer for Audubon Place, petitioned the City for abandonment of this 0.3 acre
portion of the road because he owns all of the properties surrounding the roadway
which would allow him to relocate the gate for the rear entrance to Audubon Place. The
City will also retain a public utility over abandoned Right -of -Way for the future
maintenance and construction of the City's utility infrastructure located in the Aubrell
Drive Right -of -Way.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Sherrouse, Ordeneaux, Hill, Sherman, and Carbone.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1482 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, RESERVING A PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT AND ABANDONING CERTAIN ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED ON THE FINAL PLAT OF THE LA PALOMA
SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 24, PAGE 335 OF THE BRAZORIA
COUNTY PLAT RECORD, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS; HAVING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
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Councilmember Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman,
to approve Ordinance No. 1482 on its first reading.
City Attorney Darrin Coker reported this abandonment involves the streets in the La
Paloma subdivision located along Yost Road. The residents of this 17 lot subdivision
petitioned the City to abandon the streets so the neighborhood could become a
private/gated community. The residents have executed all of the documents required to
accomplish the abandonment (agreement between the property owners and the Home
Owners Association, and a release indemnity agreement for the City). The City will
retain a public utility easement over the Right -of -Way after it is abandoned which will
allow for the maintenance and construction of the City's utility infrastructure.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Hill and, Ordeneaux, Sherrouse.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2013-95 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, CONVEYING AN EASEMENT FOR
THE TRANSPORTATION OF OIL AND GAS PRODUCTS. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
Councilmember Sherrouse made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to
approve Resolution No. R2013-95.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported Council is being asked to accept Seaway Crude
Pipeline Company LLC (Seaway) offer in the amount of $325,652.97 for the permanent
easements.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Sherrouse, Ordeneaux, Hill, Sherman, and Carbone.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1484 — AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT
AND/OR REFUNDING BONDS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES; SETTING CERTAIN
PARAMETERS FOR THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING REFUNDING OF CERTAIN
OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS; AUTHORIZING A PRICING OFFICER TO APPROVE
THE AMOUNT, THE INTEREST RATE, PRICE, AND TERMS THEREOF AND
CERTAIN OTHER PROCEDURES AND PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO. Mr. Bill
Eisen, City Manager.
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Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to
approve Ordinance No. 1484 on its first reading.
The City's financial advisor, Ryan O'Hara with BOSC gave a short overview of the
refunding opportunity.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and Representative Rick Witte with
Andrews Kurth, LLP regarding timing, refunding the bonds, and projects.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Hill, Ordeneaux, and Sherrouse.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1485 — AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT
REFUNDING BONDS, TAXABLE SERIES 20138; SETTING CERTAIN PARAMETERS
FOR THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING REFUNDING OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING
OBLIGATIONS; AUTHORIZING A PRICING OFFICER TO APPROVE THE AMOUNT,
THE INTEREST RATE, PRICE, AND TERMS THEREOF AND CERTAIN OTHER
PROCEDURES AND PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
Councilmember Sherman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone, to
approve Ordinance No. 1485 on its first reading.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Sherrouse, Ordeneaux, Hill, Sherman, and Carbone.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2013-101 — A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $3,000,000, FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND
IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS, AUTHORIZING DISTRIBUTION OF
A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT RELATING TO SUCH SERIES OF
CERTIFICATES AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING
THERETO. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman,
to approve Resolution No. R2013-101.
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City Manager Bill Eisen reported this is a Resolution authorizing publication of notice of
intention to issue certificates of obligation in an aggregate principal amount not to
exceed $3,000,000 for the acquisition construction and improvement of certain public
works. Authorizing distribution of a preliminary official statement relating to such series
of certificates and authorizing certain other matters relating thereto and declaring an
emergency.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Sherrouse, Ordeneaux, Hill, Sherman, and Carbone.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2013-102 — 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 PLANNING
SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Sherrouse made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to
approve Resolution No. R2013-102.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported Council is being asked that the contract to update the
City's Comprehensive Plan be awarded to Kendig Keast Collaborative in the amount of
$190,106.
Councilmember Sherrouse stated she is in favor of this update. It is important to plan
what we want our City to be, and a well laid out plan means a lot of savings in the long
run.
Councilmember Sherman stated this seems like a lot of money. It is going to be a 12
month process and while it is listed as a budget item for two different budget years, it is
going to be $190,000 for 12 months.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated that is correct. It was budgeted so the work would occur
over a two year time frame so not to affect the budget so much in one year.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated the process involves a lot of public input and participation
that is labor intensive. The Community Development Department worked on a budget
estimate and looked at what the cost was for Comprehensive plans in other
communities. This fee compares well with what was seen in like communities.
Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao stated she did look at other
communities and spoke to some consultants regarding what kind of budget this would
be. She further stated these plans typically range from 18 to 24 months depending on
the community. They have done some staff updates over the last several years, and
very proud it was done in-house. She stated the time has come to go back and look at
all the data and analyze what has happened to our City in the last several years.
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Comprehensive Plans are updated every 10 years, but with a City like Pearland with a
large amount of growth a Comprehensive Plan would be conducted sooner.
Councilmember Sherman was concerned at how often the City veers from the
Comprehensive Plan when making zone changes.
Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao stated the Comprehensive Plan
has various elements such as land use, housing, utilities, infrastructure, and the parks
plan. She further stated the Comprehensive Plan brings it all together. She stated when
they look at zone changes they also look at the Comprehensive Plan to see what it
recommends. She further stated it is important to the department to stay on course with
the recommendation of the Comprehensive Plan. She stated the Plan does take into
account the ETJ of Pearland in terms of future growth.
Councilmember Sherman stated in the past the department made the changes in-
house. And is concerned about the need to use an outside entity for a Comprehensive
Plan.
Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao stated when the changes were
made in-house staff did not need to look at all the sectors of the Comprehensive Plan.
The time has come for all the sectors and data to be looked at. It takes time and effort to
build a consensus in the community and to gage what the people want for the
community.
Councilmember Carbone stated Pearland Economic Development recently created
"Pearland 2020" and looking through this scope there looks to be a lot of overlap. He
further stated $190,000 is a lot of money. His concern is on the assurance or history on
why this plan would be any different than surveying everybody. Also on there being
more substance and practical action to this plan that will make a great difference.
Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao stated staff have considered the
Economic Planned Component of Pearland Economic Development and the Parks and
Recreation Plan that KKC recently worked on in 2010; the price was negotiated on that
sector. Staff is going to strive to have a useful plan that will not be left on the shelf
collecting dust. She stated staff utilizes the current Comprehensive Plan for the
infrastructure projects, zoning cases, and population projections to plan for the next 10
years.
Representative Greg Mitchell with Kendig Keast Colaborative stated Kendig Keast is
based in Sugarland; KKC has worked with Cities that are growing very rapidly; such as
Kleene, College Station, and Temple. The substance is things like annexation, capital
improvement planning, and facilities planning. It's the decisions the City will make at this
level with the support of your Boards and Commissions. He stated KKC's focus is what
your capability is as a City. He stated part of KKC's roll would be to let citizens know
they have to think about the implications, the cost, and what their elected officials are
looking at and dealing with. He further stated KKC brings their public sector background
experience which brings the reality check by working with a large number of Cities.
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Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge stated a question was asked if there is going to be
an action plan or action steps. It is spelled out in the Scope of the Contract that KKC will
have a goal or plan in a specific sector. He further stated the City then will lay out an
action plan/action step of what needs to be accomplished and who will be responsible
and move forward.
Councilmember Sherman asked if the $190,000 is a hard cap, or does that include
other expenses?
KKC Representative Greg Mitchell stated KKC was given a scope of work to produce, a
number of meetings, hours and expenses; $190,000 is the maximum; not to exceed.
Councilmember Ordeneaux stated this could possibly help with the multi -family issue.
He also stated he heard a lot about public background and involvement. He further
stated most of what is built in the City is private. He asked where that viewpoint is going
to be represented in the reports.
Greg Mitchell stated it is partly the connection to the Economic Development work. That
will be the starting point; we will not be duplicating what is already there. He stated it is
what the outlook is for the City economically. He stated Cities use this plan process
along with their specialized plans to open up the bigger picture of discussion for the
community. He further stated it would be the City's reality check, budget, and what is
ahead in the future that will mandate what to do. The City would look at the choices and
options it has. KKC's philosophy is the private development community builds your City,
and the Public Sector has a roll to set the framework. He stated the City is building the
tax base to provide local job opportunities, income for folks, and public income to
continue to build amenities for the community. It all rolls together. He stated one of the
first things KKC does is early outreach activities. He stated there will be an Advisory
Committee and some members of the private entity can be involved with the Advisory
Committee.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Sherrouse, Ordeneaux, Hill, Sherman, and Carbone.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2013-97 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING A
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL SEWER USE CREDIT PROGRAM. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to
approve Resolution No. R2013-97.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported Council is being asked for approval to establish the
Commercial/Industrial Sewer Use Credit Program.
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Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Hill, Ordeneaux, and Sherrouse.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUCL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2013-99 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING THE 2012 ANNUAL
REPORT FOR TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE #2. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
Councilmember Sherman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone, to
approve Resolution No. R2013-99.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported this is an Annual Report which is a requirement by
State Law.
Director of Finance Claire Bogard gave an overview of the 2012 Annual Report for Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone #2.
Discussion ensued between Council and Director of Finance Claire Bogard regarding
the total budgeted $303,207,759 is the anticipated budget for all infrastructures that is
still in progress verses the $180,136,565 is what has been approved for reimbursement.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Hill, Ordeneaux, and Sherrouse.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU ADVISORY BOARD. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Sherrouse made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone, to
approve the appointment of members to the Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory
Board.
CITIZENS:
Renee Van Nifterik, 12406 Silent Creek Drive, addressed Council and stated recently
she was approached by Kim Sinistore Executive Director of the Convention and Visitors
Bureau to serve on the Convention Visitors Bureau Board. She considered it a great
honor to be asked to serve on the CVB Board. She stated she saw June 10, 2013, City
Council Regular Meeting on the City's website regarding the discussion of her
appointment to the CVB Board. She felt compelled to come and present herself to
Council and to tell Council a little about herself and Pearland Theatre Guild. She stated
when the theatre company was founded she named it the "Pearland Theatre Guild"
because she lives in Pearland. She further stated when the building was located the
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decision was made to name the building "Pearl Theatre" because a Pearl is a jewel and
Pearl is also in Pearland. She stated when she is asked why she chose the name "Pearl
Theatre" she lets the people know she wanted a jewel in the community where she
lives. She stated she believes in Pearland and she hopes Pearland believes in her and
the "Pearland Theatre Guild". She stated she believes she would be a worthy candidate
for the CVB Board.
Councilmember Ordeneaux stated he would be abstaining from the vote and stepped
out of the Chamber at 8:47 p.m.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported Council had asked for additional information on some
of the candidates that Council was unfamiliar with. He further stated Council suggested
asking another member of the community if he would have interest in serving on the
Convention Visitors Bureau Board. He further stated if the member of the community
was interested in serving to provide some background information on this member. He
stated at the June 10, 2013 Council meeting five of the individuals were appointed to
the CVB Board. He stated there is still a need to appoint two additional voting member
positions.
Councilmember Sherman addressed Renee Van Nifterik and stated if Pearl Theatre
was in Pearland it would be a no brainer. He further stated Council knows Renee does
great work and will continue to do great work. His concern is the theatre is not in
Pearland. He further stated one day Pearl Theatre will be in Pearland and he hopes
there will be an opening on the Convention Visitors Bureau Board at that time.
Councilmember Sherrouse amended the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Carbone, to approve the appointment of members to the Convention and Visitors
Bureau Advisory Board and include the names of Arlene Ford and Lonzie Helms.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hill called for the vote to amend the motion.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Hill, and Sherrouse.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Ordeneaux absent from the Chamber.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hill called for the vote on the amended motion.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Hill, and Sherrouse.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Ordeneaux absent from the Chamber.
Councilmember Ordeneaux returned to the Chamber at 8:49 p.m.
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Mayor Pro -Tem Hill called for a recess at 8:49 p.m. to complete the second portion of
the workshop.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hill called the meeting back to order at 9:37 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Government Code at 9:38 p.m.
to discuss the following:
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
1. SECTION 551.074 — PERSONNEL MATTERS — REGARDING
THE REQUEST OF THE CITY MANAGER TO CLARIFY HIS
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
2. SECTION 551.087 — CONSULTATION WITH CITY ATTORNEY
— REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
Council returned from Executive Session at 10:48 p.m.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — REGARDING THE REQUEST OF THE
CITY MANAGER TO CLARIFY HIS ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. City Council.
No Council action taken.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — REGARDING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES. City Council.
No Council action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 10:49 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 26th day of August, A.D.,
2013.
Tom Reid
Mayor
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