2014-01-27 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2014, AT 7:30 P.M., IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND,
TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Tom Reid
Mayor Pro -Tem
Greg Hill
Councilmember
Tony Carbone
Councilmember
Keith Ordeneaux
Councilmember
Susan Sherrouse
Interim City Manager
Jon R. Branson
City Attorney
Darrin Coker
City Secretary
Young Lorfing
Absent: Councilmember Scott Sherman.
Others in attendance: Claire Bogard Director of Finance; Matt Buchanan President of
Economic Development Corporation; Trent Epperson Director of Engineering and
Capital Projects; Bonita J. Hall Director of Human Resources and Safety Management;
Mike Hodge Assistant City Manager; Lata Krishnarao Director of Community
Development; Michelle Smith Director of Parks and Recreation; Eric Wilson Public
Works Director; Sparkle Anderson Communications Manager; Rick Overgaard Assistant
Finance Director; Bob Pearce Purchasing Officer; Kim Sinistore Executive Director,
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The invocation was given by Texas State Representative Ed Thompson and the Pledge
of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro -Tem Greg Hill.
RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS:
Interim City Manager Jon Branson recognized and congratulated the Parks and
Recreation Director Michelle Smith and her department for receiving an award from the
Houston Galveston Area Council Parks and Natural Areas for outstanding work in the
area of Natural Resources.
Mayor Reid recognized and thanked the Youth Action Council students for attending the
City Council Meeting.
CITIZENS:
Joy Goodale, 822 Maple Branch Lane, addressed Council stating she is representing
Country Place Master Community Association and the residents of Country Place. She
would like to request an exemption from the ninety six gallon recycle bins that are
scheduled to be delivered to each home. She stated most of the residents in Country
Place are retiree's living on a fixed income. A recycle bin of this size would not be safe
for a resident of Country Place to handle and try to take to the street.
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Richard Burns, 719 Laurel Grove, addressed Council stating the average age of the
residents in Country Place is 75 years old and a large majority are single ladies. He
asked Council to reconsider and not force the large recycle bins on the residents of
Country Place.
Frank Bianco, 3706 S. Peach Hollow Circle, stated the City would save money by not
buying the large recycle bins for the residents of Country Place.
Mayor Reid called for a brief recess at 7:54 p.m.
Mayor Reid called the meeting back to order at 8:02 p.m.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING: None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
1. Minutes of the December 16, 2013 Special Meeting, held at 6:45
p.m.
2. Minutes of the December 9, 2013 Regular Meeting, held at 7:30
p.m.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1495 — AN ORDINANCE
EXTENDING THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, TO INCLUDE ALL LAND AREA WITHIN CERTAIN LIMITS
AND BOUNDARIES AND ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF PEARLAND
ALL OF THE AREA WITHIN SUCH LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES
(AREA GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF CR 107F, NORTH OF
BAILEY RD, AND WEST OF MANVEL RD); APPROVING A SERVICE
PLAN FOR ALL OF THE AREA WITHIN SUCH LIMITS AND
BOUNDARIES; CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO
THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE. Ms. Lata Krishnarao, Director of Community Development.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1492-1 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 1492, THE 2013-2014 ANNUAL BUDGET
ORDINANCE, BY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS
DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO FACILITATE
THE CHANGES IDENTIFIED HEREIN WITHOUT FURTHER
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE,
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Jon Branson, Interim City Manager.
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D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2014-6 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CLARIFIER DRIVES FOR
THE BARRY ROSE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
Mr. Jon Branson, Interim City Manager.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hill, to adopt
Consent Agenda Items A through D as presented on the Consent Agenda.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Hill, Ordeneaux, and Sherrouse.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Sherman absent.
NEW BUSINESS:
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2014-7 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE CITY'S
INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 2013.
Mr. Jon Branson, Interim City Manager.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hill made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone, to
approve Resolution No. R2014-7.
Director of Finance Claire Bogard gave a brief overview of the City's Investment Report
for the quarter ending December, 2013.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Sherrouse, Ordeneaux, Hill, and Carbone.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Sherman absent.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Government Code at
8:12 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
1. SECTION 551.087 - REGARDING CONSULTATIONS WITH CITY
ATTORNEY — REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEGOTIATIONS. Mr. Jon Branson, Interim City Manager.
2. SECTION 551.074 - PERSONNEL MATTERS: REGARDING THE
CITY MANAGER'S SELECTION PROCESS. City Council.
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NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
Council returned from Executive Session at 9:07 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION - REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS.
City Council.
No Council action taken.
COUNCIL ACTION - REGARDING THE CITY MANAGER'S SELECTION PROCESS.
City Council.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hill made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherrouse, to
authorize Staff to offer employment to Clay Pearson as Pearland City Manager and the
contract sent to Mr. Pearson as discussed in Executive Session.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Hill, Ordeneaux, and Sherrouse.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Sherman absent.
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Meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 10th day of February, A.D.
2014.
ATTEST:
Tom Reid
Mayor
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