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MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2015, AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Tom Reid
Councilmember
Derrick Reed
Councilmember
Gary Moore
Councilmember
Keith Ordeneaux
Councilmember
Greg Hill
City Manager
Clay Pearson
City Attorney
Darrin Coker
City Secretary
Young Lorfing
Absent: Mayor Pro -Tem Carbone.
Others in attendance: Jon Branson Deputy City Manager; Matt Buchanan President of
Pearland Economic Development Corporation; Trent Epperson Assistant City Manager;
Lata Krishnarao Director of Community Development; Frankie Legaux City Planner;
Richard Mancilla Assistant City Engineer; Jennifer Huhn Court Administrator.
Mayor Reid stated he will read into the record both Area 1 description and Area 2
description. He further stated after reading Area 1 and Area 2 citizens that would like to
speak regarding Area 1 may speak and then the citizens regarding Area 2 may speak.
PURPOSE OF PUBLIC HEARING — Proposed Annexation (Area 1) The annexation of
approximately two hundred and forty two (242) acres of land, generally located North of
Bailey Road, South of Arnold Drive, East of Kennedy Drive, and West of Manvel Road, in
Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
PURPOSE OF PUBLIC HEARING — Proposed Annexation (Area 2) The annexation of
approximately two hundred and forty two (242) acres of land, generally located South of
Bailey Road, East of Manvel Road, and West of Veterans Road, in Pearland, Brazoria
County, Texas.
Staff Review
City Planner Frankie Legaux stated through Area 1 and Area 2 annexation, the City will
be better able to manage the anticipated growth in the area and ensure future
development happens in accordance with the Future Land Use Plan and Thoroughfare
Plan, in a manner that is beneficial to everyone. If the land is not annexed, unregulated
piecemeal development will continue to occur along future improved constructed Bailey
Road corridor. This area has been in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) since
1960, and will eventually become a part of the City of Pearland. By annexing this property
now, the City is able to limit the amount of non -conforming issues that will occur if this
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property remains outside of the city limits. Development of appropriate infrastructure and '
services for expansion and growth of both residential and non-residential uses would be
uncertain if the land is not annexed. Annexation will provide the ability to plan for adequate
infrastructure and services. Annexation will promote predictability and encourage
investment and development in that area. Annexing the area now, as opposed to
annexing in the future, will ensure that future growth is guided by the city's regulations
and the conforms to the Unified Development Code.
Citizen Comments (Area 1):
Guy R. Jones, 3530 Hellin Drive, addressed Council stating his concerns of the expense
for him to connect with City facilities and pay more taxes. He further stated he owns his
property and he does not want the City to take over.
David Gonzales, 4818'/: Louise Lane, addressed Council stating this is a way the City is
securing land to make another nice entrance off of State Highway 288 to create a facade
of what the City wants people to see. He stated freedoms are being taken away when a
land owner is being told what they can do and cannot do.
Frank Doherty, 4103 Bailey Road, addressed Council stating it was his understanding
five years ago that this property would continue to be in the county until County Road 101
is completed. He stated he was born and raised in Pearland and this is a hard thing to
take. '
Jessica Roe, 3611 Curtis Lane, addressed Council stating she is a mom. She cannot
change the world, but she can change her part. She can raise her children to love the
Lord, respect the country they live in and be model citizens. She stated her concerns
regarding the reason the City is wanting to annex the property is for money. She and her
family do not want to move, her children love growing up on the same property their dad
grew up on. She urges the governing body to do the right thing.
Mark Silva, 4714 Arnold Drive, addressed Council stating he was disappointed in the
Open House. It was a dog and pony show. When the citizens had the floor two
Councilmembers walked out. He stated Council is taking the land to help the city budget.
The people are getting a raw deal.
Billy Griffin, 7010 Bailey Road, addressed Council stating this is not legal or ethical, it is
taking away everything the people have. He is not in favor of this annexation.
Dewana Jones, 3431 Helen Drive, addressed Council stating she has lived in Pearland
her whole life. She stated Mr. Rodney Ordeneaux was her 4-H and FFA teacher in school.
She further stated she remembers a time Mr. Rodney Ordeneaux told her to be prepared
because they will come and take your farm land. She stated that is now happening, the '
City is trying to take our land. She stated she does not want this annexation or anything
from the City.
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' Cathy Garcia, 3602 Mona Drive, addressed Council stating she is speaking on behalf of
herself and her 73 year old mother. She stated the City will not be giving the residents
anything that they do not already have. Selling and moving is not an option. Most of the
residents are senior citizens and on a fixed income. The residents enjoy their land and
their animals. The City is wanting to annex the community so the residents can fund the
Bailey Road Project. She stated she cannot understand how City Council has the final
vote for annexation when the residents of this community did not vote to put these men
on Council. She asked the Councilmembers to take the thoughts of the residents into
consideration and vote no for annexation.
Bruce Kirby, 3610 Curtis Lane, addressed Council stating he would like to take the
opportunity to apologize for his poor choice of words last week when he stated the
Councilmembers were thieves. He stated what he meant was Council's actions are that
of thieves. He further stated he moved to his current address to get away from the strife
in the City. The City is annexing his property which he will incur thousands of dollars in
taxes in the future, which will give him nothing in return except for a promise that maybe
his land will be worth more by being in the City of Pearland. He stated he will keep his
Manvel mailing address, but will pay Pearland taxes, that does not make sense. Council
may have the right to do this, but it is not the right thing to do.
Juanita Vergith, 4055 Bailey Road, addressed Council stating after last week's Council
' meeting she has been bothered by this annexation. She stated she is thinking about her
property on an emotional side and City Council is thinking about the property on the
money side. It looks like money is going to win and she does not like that at all.
Earl Shaw, 4811 Louise Lane, addressed Council stating these are his neighbors that are
speaking tonight and everyone is very disgruntled about this annexation. He stated if he
wants to build a barn or chicken pen, he can do that without pulling a permit. He stated
that is why he moved to his current address to get away from the City, and he is not happy
with this annexation.
Edwin Curry, 4810 Arnold, addressed Council stating it is nice to see Council because he
does not know Council nor did he vote for Council. He stated he bought in a rural area
and has lived there for 29 years. He further stated he does not want to incur the debt the
City has made. This is not annexation this is an invasion.
David Draper, 4806 Arnold, addressed Council stating his concerns regarding connecting
City water and sewer. He asked that everyone in the Council Chambers that is against
this annexation to stand.
Robert Byrd, 4802 Arnold Drive, addressed Council stating he agrees with everyone that
has spoken against this annexation.
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Citizen Comments (Area 2): '
Fred Meyer, 16625 North Wayne, addressed Council stating he has two questions. The
first question is if there is any type of grandfather clause regarding the residents on a
fixed income that are not able to pay for the improvements that go along with annexation.
Second, how does the City come up with the boundaries. He further stated he is opposed
to this annexation.
Aaron Freedkin, 5522 Bailey Road, addressed Council stating his concerns regarding the
annexation. He further stated it does not matter what the residents have to say because
the schedule already has a date set for annexation which makes this a puppet event. He
stated he does not see anything worth the money the City is offering to annex.
Council/Staff Discussion:
Discussion ensued between Councilmember Moore, City Attorney Darrin Coker and City
Planner Frankie Legaux regarding the resident replacing their water well if it goes dry,
replacing or repairing a structure that is damaged and how the annexation boundary lines
were configured.
Discussion ensued between Councilmember Reed and City Attorney Darrin Coker
regarding taxes and a grandfather clause. '
Councilmember Ordeneaux thanked everyone for attending the Council meeting and
apologized to the ones that stated he belittled them by disagreeing with them. He stated
for the last four years he has been on Council he has tried to give his opinion on every
item he has voted on. He stated the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) was made up over
40 years ago. He stated the State sets it up for a City to annex property. In a growing
area there is a good chance residents will be annexed. Annexation is totally a different
process than building roads. As far as who gets the road and who does not is a state law.
The City did not set up the rules on annexation. The City is only following the rules that
was given to us. He asked the residents to please go talk to their State Representative.
Discussion ensued between Councilmember Hill and Assistant City Manager Trent
Epperson regarding the Bailey Road project is a two year construction contract.
Mayor Reid stated Council is working to address the issues they feel the residents need
and want. He stated he understands when sometimes it does not feel like the changes
that are happening in the City do not always fit the citizens. He stated he appreciates the
residents participating and expressing themselves.
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' Meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 1111 day of January, A.D., 2016.
Tom Reid
Mayor
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