1996-12-09 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES225
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON DECEMBER 9, 1996, 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 Tom Reid
Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Jerry Richardson
Councilmember Kevin Cole
Councilmember
Helen Beckman
Councilmember
Larry Wilkins
City Manager
Paul Grohman
City Attorney Amy McCullough
City Secretary Yolanda Benitez
Members Absent: Councilmember Richard Tetens
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION NO. R96-58 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND AND RENEW THE
AGREEMENT, INCORPORATED HEREIN FOR ALL PURPOSES AS EXHIBIT "A", BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PEARLAND AND CLEAN PEARLAND COMMUNITY
COMMITTEE, TO PROMOTE RECYCLING.
Councilmember Beckman moved for the adoption of Resolution No. R96-58. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Richardson.
City Manager Grohman pointed out that this was a renewal of the Clean Pearland
contract, and noted the good things that they have done for the City of Pearland.
Mayor Reid, Councilmember Richardson and Councilmember Wilkins commended the
Clean Pearland organization for all of their efforts.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Richardson, Wilkins and Cole.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent.
APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER TO ELIMINATE THE POSITION
OF ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER CURRENTLY HELD BY GLEN ERWIN, SO THAT HE
MAY COMMIT ALL OF HIS TIME TO THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF
PEARLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; AND TO CREATE IN ITS
PLACE A NEW POSITION TO BE KNOWN AS PROJECT COORDINATOR.
Councilmember Richardson moved to authorize the City Manager to eliminate the
position of Assistant City Manager currently held by Glen Erwin and to create the
position of Project Coordinator. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Cole.
City Manager Paul Grohman explained the reasons for taking this step, one of which was
that it was at the request of the Pearland Economic Development Corporation (PEDC)
Board of Directors. He noted that this would free up Mr. Erwin to devote all of his time
to the PEDC. Mr. Grohman also requested that the Assistant City Manager position be
downgraded to Project Coordinator and this person would handle some of Mr. Erwin's
functions such as coordination of annexations, and right-of-way acquisitions. He noted
that he would like to fill the position with an engineer or surveyor -type person.
Councilmember Richardson recommended that a resolution of appreciation be presented
to Mr. Erwin, in recognition of his services, at the next regular Council meeting.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Cole, Wilkins, Richardson and Beckman.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent.
OTHER BUSINESS: EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 551.074 - PERSONNEL MATTERS - DISCUSSION CONCERNING
APPOINTMENT OF FINANCE DIRECTOR.
The Council recessed to Executive Session at 7:33 p.m.
The Council returned to Open Session at 7:58 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATIONg
FOR CITY MANAGER TO APPOINT FINANCE
DIRECTOR.
Councilmember Richardson moved to authorize the City Manager to appoint a Finance
Director. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Cole.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Richardson, Wilkins and Cole.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 P. M.
Mi tes appr ved s submitted and/or corrected this the day of
A. D., 1996.
ATTEST:
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Tom Reid, Mayor