2023-10-30 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTESPearland City Council Minutes October 30, 2023
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The City Council of Pearland, Texas convened in a meeting on Monday, October 30, 2023 at
the Pearland City Hall Council Chambers, 3519 Liberty Drive, Pearland Texas. The following
represents the actions taken by City Council in the order they occurred during the meeting. All
motions are made by Council in consecutive order, as determined by the Mayor.
I.CALL TO ORDER
Mayor J. Kevin Cole called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
Mayor J. Kevin Cole
Mayor Pro-Tem Joseph Koza
Councilmember Tony Carbone
Councilmember Adrian Hernandez
Councilmember Layni Cade
Councilmember Jeffrey Barry
Councilmember Rushi Patel
City Manager Trent Epperson
City Attorney Darrin Coker
City Secretary Frances Aguilar
All members were present except for Councilmember Alex Kamkar.
III.CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
IV.NEW BUSINESS
1.Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2023-274 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas awarding a
3-year audit services contract with two (2) one-year renewal terms, to
Whitley Penn, LLP, in the amount of $155,000.00.
Mayor Pro-Tem Koza made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cade, to
approve Resolution No. R2023-274.
AYES: Koza, Hernandez, Cade, Barry, and Patel.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
V.EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 5:09 p.m.
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Section 551.074- Personnel Matters - Regarding City Boards and
Commissions appointments.
Conducted.
Section 551.074 - Deliberations regarding the annual performance
evaluation of the Municipal Court Judge.
Conducted.
Section 551.074 - Deliberations regarding the annual performance
evaluation of the City Attorney.
Conducted.
Council reconvened from Executive Session at 9:08 p.m.
VI.NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
2.Consideration and Possible Action - Regarding City Boards and
Commissions appointments.
Mayor Pro-Tem Koza made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Barry, to
approve the appointment as follows:
Pearland Economic Development Corporation
Name Position New Term
JW Washington Position 3 Nov 2023-Oct 2025
Craig Slater Position 5 Nov 2023-Oct 2025
AYES: Koza, Hernandez, Cade, and Barry.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
Mayor Pro-Tem Koza made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Barry, to
approve the appointment as follows:
Planning and Zoning Commission
Name Position New Term
Alton Dugas Position 2 Nov 2023-Oct 2025
AYES: Koza, Hernandez, Cade, Barry, and Patel.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
3.Consideration and Possible Action - Regarding the annual performance
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evaluation of the Municipal Court Judge.
Mayor Pro-Tem Koza made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Barry, to
adjustment of salaries for the Municipal Court Judge as discussed in Executive
Session.
AYES: Koza, Hernandez, Cade, Barry, and Patel.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
4.Consideration and Possible Action - Regarding the annual performance
evaluation of the City Attorney.
Mayor Pro-Tem Koza made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Barry, to
adjustment of salaries for the City Attorney as discussed in Executive Session.
AYES: Koza, Hernandez, Cade, Barry, and Patel.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
VII.ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cole adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
The Minutes were approved on this the 13th day of November 2023.
City of Pearland, Texas
J. Kevin Cole
Mayor
ATTEST:
Frances Aguilar TRMC, MMC
City Secretary
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