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MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON OCTOBER 14, 1996, AT 5:30 P. M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
The hearing was called to order with the following present:
Mayor Tom Reid
Councilmember/Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Richardson
Councilmember Kevin Cole
Councilmember Helen Beckman
Councilmember Larry Wilkins
City Attorney Amy McCullough
City Secretary Yolanda Benitez
Others in attendance: Assistant City Managers Richard Burdine and Glen Erwin, and City
Engineer John Hargrove.
Absent from hearing: Councilmember Richard Tetens.
PURPOSE OF THE HEARING: To consider the proposed annexation of 58.2 acres of
land located in the H.T.&B. RR Survey, Section 7,
Abstract No. 219, Brazoria County, Texas.
Mayor Reid outlined the procedures that would be followed and explained to the citizens
that the City Secretary would alert them when they had one minute left to speak and
when their time was up. He announced that they would be allowed three (3) minutes to
speak.
NUMBER SIGNING ATTENDANCE ROSTER: 0
STAFF REVIEW OF PROPOSED SERVICE PLAN:
Assistant City Manager Richard Burdine reviewed a map of the area involved in the
proposed annexation. He explained the immediate/early action services that would be
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provided which includes police services starting at midnight on the day the annexation
is approved by Council. Mr. Burdine stated that there are some city utilities already in
the area. He noted that there will be a significant difference in the rate charged to the
residents from "out of city" rates to "in city" rates. Maintenance of the roads previously
maintained by the County will be handled by the City. There are no parks in the area
and no immediate police, fire, or solid waste capitol improvements are needed to serve
this area.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
None.
COUNCIL/STAFF DISCUSSION:
Mayor Reid inquired about the date that the citizens will receive their first tax bill. Mr.
Burdine replied that if the property is annexed prior to January 1, 1997, then the
residents will receive their first tax bill in October, 1997. He noted, however, that it will
not become delinquent until January, 1998.
Councilmember Cole asked if the final plat for the Pine Oaks Subdivision had been filed,
to which City Engineer John Hargrove replied that it has been filed; however, it is
currently being held up in the County Engineer's Office.
ADJOURNMENT
The hearing adjourned at 5:48 P. M.
Mi utes a proved as submitted and/or corrected this day of
A. D., 1996.
ATTEST:
Benitez, City Secretaro
Tom Reid, Mayor