1996-06-03 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES223
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON JUNE 3, 1996, AT 7:30 P. M., IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Mayor Tom Reid
Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Richard Tetens
Councilmember Jerry Richardson
Councilmember Randy Weber
Councilmember Kevin Cole
City Manager Paul Grohman
City Attorney Amy McCullough
City Secretary Yolanda C. Benitez
Others in attendance: Assistant City Managers Richard Burdine and Glen Erwin; Police
Chief Mike Hogg; City Engineer John Hargrove; Director of Administrative Services Mary
Hickling; and Parks & Recreation Director Ed Hersh.
Absent: Councilmember Helen Beckman
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Barnett, and the Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Councilmember Randy Weber.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmember Tetens moved that the minutes of the Joint Public Hearing of May 13,
1996, 6:00 p.m., be approved as presented. Councilmember Richardson seconded the
motion.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
Councilmember Tetens moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 13,
1996, 7:00 p.m., be approved as presented. Councilmember Richardson seconded the
motion.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
Councilmember Weber moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 13,
1996, 5:00 p.m., be approved as presented. Councilmember Tetens seconded the
motion.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
With Council concurrence, Mayor Reid announced that the Mayor's Activity Report,
Council Activity Reports, and the City Manager's Report would be passed on as this was
a special meeting.
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CITIZENS:
Lisa Diese - 2952 Waterloo. Mrs. Diese came before Council to express
appreciation on behalf of her family with regard to the parks development plans
for the City of Pearland. She also volunteered to help in any way with the parks
improvements.
2. Delores Fenwick - Clean Pearland. Mrs. Fenwick formally informed the Mayor and
Council that Clean Pearland had received the Governor's Community Achievement
Award which includes a $50,000 landscape grant. She stated that a request will
probably come before Council for someone to be appointed to serve on a
committee in order to decide on the location and details of the landscaping
project. Mrs. Fenwick presented the Mayor and Council with a copy of their entry
and asked that this serve as their annual report. She also presented a copy to the
City Secretary for the official records. Mrs. Fenwick announced that the award will
be presented on July 12th in Irving and invited anybody who would like to attend
the awards luncheon and/or the entire convention to call her and let her know
what they would like to attend.
Mayor Reid welcomed David Miller, Democratic candidate for State Representative, and
Dennis Bonnen, Republican candidate for State Representative, who were both in
attendance.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION NO. R96-30 - A RESOLUTION AND ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF THE CITY OFFICER'S RUNOFF ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, ON JUNE 1, 1996.
The results were as follows:
FOR COUNCILMEMBER (POSITION THREE)
NAME OF CANDIDATE # OF VOTES RECEIVED PERCENTAGE
Larry Wilkins 986 58.45%
Chip Hosek 701 41.55%
Thereby, Larry Wilkins was declared to be the party duly elected to the office of
Councilmember, Position Three (3) of the City of Pearland (Three -Year Term) at the June
1, 1996 Runoff Election.
Councilmember Cole moved for the adoption of Resolution No. R96-30, seconded by
Councilmember Richardson.
Councilmember Cole requested an explanation on the difference in the number of votes
cast which was 1,689 and the total cast for the two candidates which was 1,687. City
Secretary Yolanda Benitez explained that on election day, there were 1,077 ballots cast;
however, only 1,075 were valid votes, accounting for the two -vote difference.
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Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Cole, Tetens, Weber and Richardson.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION TO NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIAL
City Secretary Yolanda Benitez issued the Certificate of Election to newly -elected
Councilmember, Larry Wilkins, declaring that he had received 986 votes (58.45%) in the
City Officers' Runoff Election held on June 1, 1996.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Reid administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Larry Wilkins. He then
formally introduced Councilmember Wilkins to the other members of the Council, and he
assumed his place on the dais.
ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Councilmember Tetens moved that Councilmember Jerry Richardson be elected as
Mayor Pro Tem. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Cole.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Cole, Tetens, and Wilkins.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 3 to 0, with Councilmember Richardson abstaining.
Mayor Reid announced that Mayor Pro Tem Richardson would assume his new position
to the right of the Mayor at the next regular meeting, and the other Councilmembers
would move to other seats, as well.
RESOLUTION NO. R96-26 - A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE SERVICES AND
CONTRIBUTIONS OF RANDY K. WEBER.
Councilmember Tetens moved for the adoption of Resolution No. R96-26. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Cole.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Cole, Tetens, Wilkins and Richardson.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
Mayor Reid presented outgoing Councilmember Randy Weber and his family with the
resolution, a plaque of appreciation, and his Council picture.
Councilmember Weber expressed his appreciation to the Mayor, Council and staff, and
wished everyone well in their future endeavors.
Mayor Reid announced that refreshments would be served following the Council meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. R96-32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD TO
CONSTRUCT OFFICE AND STORAGE AREAS AS A PART OF THE PROPOSED JAMISON
RECREATION CENTER FOR USE BY THE CITY'S PARKS AND RECREATION
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DEPARTMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH SAID DEPARTMENT'S EXTENDED SERVICES
TO BE PROVIDED ON THE JAMISON CAMPUS; AND ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR THE
PROJECT FROM THE 1995 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION NOT TO EXCEED $30,500.
City Manager Grohman made a brief presentation on this item and explained the need
for moving on this quickly was because the school district is ready to proceed.
Councilmember Cole moved for the adoption of Resolution R96-32. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Tetens.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Richardson, Wilkins, Tetens and Cole.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted
A. D., 1996.
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