2014-02-24 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 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 7:45 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Interim City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Greg Hill
Tony Carbone
Scott Sherman
Susan Sherrouse
Keith Ordeneaux
Jon Branson
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Claire Bogard Director of Finance; J.C. Doyle Police Chief; Trent
Epperson Director of Engineering and Capital Projects; Mike Hodge Assistant City
Manager; Vance Riley Fire Chief; Eric Wilson Public Works Director; Bob Pearce
Purchasing Officer; Joel Hardy Grants Coordinator; John Knight Information Technology
Manager; Bobby Pennington Budget Officer.
The invocation was given by Councilmember Sherrouse and the Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Police Chief J.C. Doyle.
RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS:
Mayor Reid and Mayor Pro -Tem Hill awarded a certificate of recognition to David A.
Hernandez III, for his appointment by Congressman Pete Olsen to attend the
prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point.
CITIZEN COMMENTS: None.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING: None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Sherman asked that Consent Agenda Item B be removed from the
Consent Agenda for further discussion.
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
1. Minutes of the February 10, 2014, Regular Meeting, held at 7:30
p.m.
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B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2014-15 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, RENEWING A UNIT SUPPLY CONTRACT
FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL HEADS AND COMPONENTS.
Mr. Jon Branson, Interim City Manager.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2014-16 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A BID FOR THE RENTAL OF
ROAD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT. Mr. Jon Branson, Interim City
Manager.
D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2014-14 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A BID FOR THE PURCHASE
OF STABILIZED ROAD MATERIALS. Mr. Jon Branson, Interim City
Manager.
E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2014-17 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION
IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION - GENERAL VICTIM
ASSISTANCE DIRECT SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM.
Mr. Jon Branson, Interim City Manager.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to
adopt Consent Agenda Items A through E with the exception of item B, as presented on
the Consent Agenda.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Hill, Ordeneaux, and Sherrouse.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
As requested by Councilmember Sherman Consent Agenda Item B was removed for
further discussion.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2014-15 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
CONTRACT OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, RENEWING A UNIT
SUPPLY FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL HEADS AND COMPONENTS,
Mr. Jon Branson, Interim City Manager.
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Interim City Manager Jon Branson reported based on the most recent citizen survey,
the top concern related to traffic was congestion at intersections. In order to alleviate
that concern, Traffic Operations is undertaking a flashing yellow left -turn arrow program
in order to ease some of the traffic congestion at approved intersections over the next
three (3) years. This purchase will allow the City to directly address the stated citizenry
concern of traffic congestion at major intersections.
Discussion ensued between Council and Purchasing Officer Bob Pearce regarding the
discrepancy between the dollar amount.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Sherrouse, Ordeneaux, Hill, Sherman, and Carbone.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2014-19 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT.
Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
Councilmember Sherman made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hill, to
approve Resolution No. R2014-19.
Interim City Manager Jon Branson reported Council is being asked to approve the tax
abatement agreement with Amertux Exterior, LLC.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Hill, Ordeneaux, and Sherrouse.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2014-13 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE KIRBY DRIVE EXPANSION
PROJECT. Mr. Jon Branson, Interim City Manager.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hill made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Ordeneaux, to
approve Resolution No. R2014-13.
Interim City Manager Jon Branson reported Staff recommends that Council approve the
Resolution awarding a professional services contract to Dannenbaum Engineering,
Corporation for the Kirby Drive Expansion project in the amount of $269,031.
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Discussion ensued between Council and Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge regarding
the project timeline.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Sherrouse, Ordeneaux, Hill, Sherman, and Carbone.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2014-12 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A FACILITIES EXTENSION
AGREEMENT WITH CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC.
Mr. Trent Epperson, Director of Engineering and Capital Projects.
Councilmember Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherrouse,
to approve Resolution No. R2014-12.
Interim City Manager Jon Branson reported Council is being asked to enter into a
Facilities Extension Agreement with Center Point Energy in the amount of $61,700.
Discussion ensued between Council and Interim City Manager Jon Branson regarding
the electrical service for the adjacent church and the four live oak heritage trees.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Ordeneaux, and Sherrouse.
Voting "No" Councilmembers Carbone and Sherman.
Motion Passed 3 to 2.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2014-20 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO PARTICIPATE IN AN INTERLOCAL
COOPERATIVE PRICING ARRANGEMENT WITH THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON
AREA COUNCIL (HGAC) FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PIERCE QUANTUM PUMPER
TRUCK. Mr. Jon Branson, Interim City Manager.
Councilmember Sherrouse made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone, to
approve Resolution No. R2014-20.
Interim City Manager Jon Branson reported Staff recommends approval of this
Resolution to purchase one (1) Pierce Quantum pumper truck from Siddons-Martin
Emergency Group in the total amount of $574,049 via the Houston -Galveston Area
Council (H -GAC) cooperative purchasing contract.
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Discussion ensued between Council and Director of Fire Services Vance Riley
regarding the pumper controls and the best deal on the disposal of two (2) pumper
trucks.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Sherrouse, Ordeneaux, Hill, Sherman, and Carbone.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS: None.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 101h day of March, A.D., 2014.
ATTEST:
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Tom Reid
Mayor
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