1998-08-10 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTES 7:00PMMINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON AUGUST 10, 1998, AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro-Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attomey
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Larry Wilkins
William Berger
Richard Tetens
Klaus Seeger
Helen Beckman
Paul Grohman
Dardn Coker
Young Lorrlng
Others in attendance: Project Coordinator Alan Mueller; Police Chief Mike Hogg; City
Engineer John Hargrove; Grants Director Janet Berry; Planning and Development Director
Dennis Smith; Director of Finance David Castillo; Parks and Recreation Director Ed Hersh;
Director of Administrative Services Mary Hickling; Public Works Director Jerry Bums;
Emergency Management Director David Smith; Purchasing Officer Gordon Island;
Assistant Chief of Police Chds Doyle; Assistant Director of Finance Cindy Soto; Support
Personnel Supervisor Paul Dillon; Water and Sewer Line Maintenance Superintendent
Cecil Bowery; EMS Director Keith Bonner; Solid Waste Code Enforcement Officer Bob
Bratz; Executive Secretary Laude Hardst; Code Enforcement Officer John Hardst; Water
and Sewer Line Maintenance Supervisor Danny Cameron; Fire Marshal Larry Steed;
Communications Specialist John Knight; Utility Accounts Supervisor Missy Miller; EMS
Secretary Tracy Spires; Project Specialist Ruby Perez.
CALL TO ORDER
PURPOSE OF HEARING - 1998-99 BUDGET
To consider the City of Peadand's Budget for Fiscal Year 1998-99.
STAFF REVIEW OF PROPOSED BUDGET
City Manager Paul Grohman presented the proposed budget for 1998-99 and stated that
he is recommending that the tax rate of $.695 per $100 property valuation remain the
same; no change in the tax rate. He further stated that copies of the proposed budget
could be reviewed at the City Secretary's Office or at the Library.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
Tom Alexander, 3208 Nottingham, addressed Council and stated that the City could be
something great someday. He spoke in support of the City Manager.
Bob Lewis, 2905 Country Club, stated that he was addressing Council as a peacemaker,
and would like everyone to get along.
Bishop Craig, 12801 Roydon Drive, addressed Council in support of the Emergency
Management Coordinator David Smith. Mr. Bishop shared his personal experience and
how the EMS department has assisted him in a time of need.
David Miller, 2706 Shady Creek, addressed Council and stated that the proposed budget
is excellent. Mr. Miller encouraged Council to adopt it.
Ken Gurly, 2412 Dixie Farm Road, addressed Council in support of the budget and the
City Manager. Mr. Gurly stated he appreciated the work done on the budget, and it is an
excellent budget.
Lucy Stevener, 1905 Sleepy Hollow, read a letter to Council from the Chamber of
Commerce Executive Director's Board supporting the position of the Emergency
Management Coordinator.
Bart Dye, 2323 Goodrich, addressed Council and stated that the budget presentation was
great. Mr. Dye recommended that the Council adopt the proposed budget.
Betty Callaway, 2007 N. Galveston, addressed Council regarding salaries. Ms. Callaway
commended several staff members and the great job they are doing.
Jim Watson, 2109 Mary's Creek, addressed Council and commended David Smith for
the good job he is doing. He gave a personal testimony of how Mr. Smith had assisted
him in his time of sadness. He asked Council not to cut the position of Emergency
Management Coordinator.
Brenda Connell addressed Council and recommends that the paid Director's position be
deleted from the budget. She further stated that the Board Members do not want a paid
position.
Mayor Reid announced that the City has appointed Darrin Coker to serve as the City
Attorney, and he introduced Mr. Coker to everyone.
Tom Pool, 2120 Country Club, addressed Council and stated that he is in favor of the
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proposed budget. Mr. Pool also addressed the need for project coordinators to oversee
City projects.
Bill Todd, 3211 Regal Oaks, addressed Council in support of EMS Coordinator David
Smith.
Reverend Barnett, 5402 Ryan Acres, addressed Council and stated that he was pleased
with the progress the City has made.
Bill Baldy, 3302 Wingtail, addressed Council and stated that in time he would see a fire
and police station on the west end of town.
James Clinton Everett Sr., 2622 Park Briar Lane, addressed Council and requested that
the City place a fire station on the west side of town. He further stated that Pearland is a
good place to live and City Manager Paul Grohman has done a great job. Mr. Everett
further stated that he is in support of Emergency Management Coordinator David Smith.
Doug Elliott, Alvin, addressed Council and stated that he wanted answers to why Mr.
Grohman's evaluation was rated so low.
Mayor Reid stated that we will not answer the questions here. This is a Public Hearing.
COUNCIL/STAFF DISCUSSION
No further comments or questions from the Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this th~~e2~~y ~,st, A.D., 1998.
Tom Reid
ATTEST: Mayor
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