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1993-09-13 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 13, 1993, 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 C. V. Coppinger Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Joy Colson Councilmember D. A. Miller Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Benny Frank Randy Weber David Smith Paul Grohman Lester Rorick Pat Jones Others in attendance: Division Directors Glen Erwin and Richard Burdine, City Engineer John Hargrove, and Police Chief Mike Hogg. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was given by Councilmember Smith. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Weber. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilmember Colson, seconded by Councilmember Frank, that the minutes of the joint public hearing of August 23, 1993, be approved as submitted. Motion passed 5 to 0. It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Colson, that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 23, 1993, be approved as submitted. Motion passed 5 to 0. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT Mayor Coppinger proclaimed September 25 as "Knights of Columbus Day for the Hearing Impaired." Local representatives of this organization accepted this document and encouraged the community to give its support to this annual event. Mayor Coppinger, assisted by Councilmember Colson, proclaimed American Business Womens' Day in honor of the Pear Tree Chapter. Members of this chapter of the ABWA were on hand to accept the proclamation. Continuing his report, Mayor Coppinger issued a proclamation which recognized David Smith's work on the City's Emergency Management Manual. Councilmember Smith, who serves as the City's Emergency Management Coordinator, recently received recognition as having submitted the best emergency management manual for a city of its size. Those volunteers and City employees who have worked on this manual were also recognized. Mayor Coppinger proclaimed October 2 as "Shrine Hospital Benefit Day. it Local Shriners accepted the proclamation and asked the community for donations on this day. COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS Councilmember Miller stated he would reserve his comments for later 114 in the meeting. Councilmember Frank reported his participation in a joint meeting with School Board representatives as well as his attendance at a meeting held recently in the Council Chambers on the Clover Field subject. Councilmember Colson reported her participation in the September 9 meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Leadership Council. Councilmember Weber reported he also attended the meeting with School Board representatives as well as the Clover Field meeting. Continuing his report, Mr. Weber played a tape recording from an unidentified caller who implied Councilmember Weber's personal business cellular phones are paid for by the City. Mr. Weber stated this was not fact and that he has made many calls in behalf of City business from his personal phone for which he has not charged the City. Closing his report, Councilmember Weber stated he would be submitting copies of these charges for reimbursement by the City. Councilmember Smith reported hurricane tracking maps are available for the public on the table in the foyer. Mr. Smith reported the Chamber's Infrastructure Committee is continuing to meet and maps depicting roads for the northern portion of Brazoria County will soon be ready. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT: (Continued) Continuing his report, Mayor Coppinger reported his attendance at a promotion ceremony for Police Officer Javier Caballero. Mayor Coppinger also attended the meeting for the Clover Field study. Mr. Coppinger commented on economic development for the area. Closing his report, Mayor Coppinger inquired of the status of Mykawa Road as it relates to the development of Beltway 8. City Manager Grohman stated it will play a major role in the City's development; however, because it lies in close proximity to the railroad, obtaining needed right-of-way may pose a problem. Mr. Grohman stated Dixie Farm Road, Hughes Road, and Mykawa will all play major roles in the City's traffic development. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Grohman commented on area construction being done in advance of the State's widening project. Work in the Old Alvin Road area was finished before school started. The start-up of school has resulted in increased daily activities, with additional hours of work planned for paramedics. Our working relationship with the School District is continuing to improve, with the School allowing us to move the new road site behind the new high school over onto their property somewhat which will allow the City to save a ballfield in the City park. Mr. Grohman commended City employees for their work. City Manager Grohman commented on the progress of work at John Lizer and Hwy 35 as well as the new traffic light proposed for FM 518 at Yost Boulevard on this agenda. Councilmember Frank reminded City Manager Grohman that he needed a list of facilities for his meetings with School Board representatives. Mr. Grohman responded Division Director Glen Erwin is working on this. CITIZENS 1. Donna Lunn, 2609 Mary Ave. Mrs. Lunn encouraged everyone to work together, putting rumors and disagreements aside, for the good of the City. 2. Keith Anderson, P. 0. Box 1211, Pearland. Mr. Anderson signed to speak but declined. 3. Stella Roberts, 2918 Green Tee. Mrs. Roberts indicated she wished to give her comments at the appropriate agenda item. 4. Jack Roberts, 2918 Green Tee. Mr. Roberts indicated he would possibly speak after his wife did. DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 656, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1993, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1994 Ordinance No. 656 was read in caption by Mayor Coppinger. It was moved by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Miller, that Ordinance No. 656 be passed and approved on its second and final reading. City Manager Grohman stated this year's tax rate is an approximate 11% drop from the two previous years. The new tax rate will be about $0.715, Mr. Grohman said. Said Ordinance No. 656 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 656 AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1993, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1994. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Miller, Frank, Colson, Weber, and Smith. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. Mayor Coppinger noted that some of the factors contributing to the tax decrease are that our taxable evaluations are up due to community growth and that we have benefited from lower interest rates on our outstanding debt. ORDINANCE NO. 658, TEMPORARY EASEMENT AT EAST END OF QUEEN VICTORIA DRIVE, BANBURY CROSS II Ordinance No. 658 was read in caption by Mayor Coppinger. It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Frank, that Ordinance No. 658 be passed and approved on its second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 658 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 658 AN ORDINANCE VACATING, CLOSING AND ABANDONING A CERTAIN TEMPORARY EASEMENT, AT EAST END OF QUEEN VICTORIA DRIVE IN BANBURY CROSS II. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Smith, Weber, Colson, Frank, and Miller. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 659, ESTABLISHING AN EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT Ordinance No. 659 was read in caption by Mayor Coppinger. It was moved by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Miller, that Ordinance No. 659 be passed and approved on its second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 659 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 659 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING AN EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 30, SECTION 30-40 OF THE PEARLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL LAWS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Miller, Frank, Colson, Weber, and Smith. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 660, DETERMINING A PUBLIC NEED FOR AN EASEMENT AND AUTHORIZING CITY ATTORNEY TO FILE PROCEEDINGS IN EMINENT DOMAIN Ordinance No. 660 was read in caption by Councilmember Weber. It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that Ordinance No. 660 be passed and approved on its second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 660 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 660 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING A PUBLIC NEED AND NECESSITY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF AN EASEMENT ON APPROXIMATELY 23,187 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, OR APPROXIMATELY 0.532 ACRE, ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF LOT 107 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF SECTION NO. 1, A.C.H. & B. SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 147, IN PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR DRAINAGE AND ASSOCIATED MUNICIPAL PURPOSES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO FILE PROCEEDINGS IN EMINENT DOMAIN AND TO ACQUIRE THE NEEDED EASEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Smith, Weber, Colson, Frank, and Miller. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. NEW BUSINESS CHANGE IN THE ORDER OF BUSINESS ACTION ON CITY ATTORNEY AGREEMENT AND HIRING NEW CITY ATTORNEY Councilmember Frank asked that this item which was posted last on the agenda under New Business be considered at this time. Council gave its concurrence. It was moved by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Miller, that the agreement with City Attorney Lester G. Rorick be terminated by giving appropriate notice of termination to the City Attorney in accordance with the agreement dated May 29, 1990. Discussion followed concerning why this was being done and Councilmember Frank stated he felt it was in the best interest of the City. Question was asked concerning who would replace Mr. Rorick. Councilmember Frank stated he had made inquiries from other cities for a recommendation and would make a second motion after his first motion had been acted upon. If Council does not agree to remove Mr. Rorick, Mr. Frank continued, there will be no need for the motion to hire a new city attorney. City Manager Grohman inquired about the length of notice to be given to Mr. Rorick and Councilmember Frank responded that it is thirty days. Mr. Frank indicated he had spoken with Mr. Rorick who advised him that if Council terminated his agreement, he would like to be paid and leave at this time. Mayor Coppinger commented on the wisdom of this action with Councilmember Frank having been put on notice from the public that he might not be around much longer. Councilmembers Miller and Frank called for the question, with Councilmember Miller stating Mayor Coppinger was letting things get out of hand. Mayor Coppinger asked for further discussion and Councilmember Weber indicated he wished to discuss it further, but the question had been called. Mayor Coppinger stated the question had not been called. Councilmembers Frank and Miller indicated they had both called the question. Motion passed 3 to 2, with Councilmembers Weber and Smith voting no. Mr. Rorick asked to comment and stated he had asked Mr. Frank to move this item forward on the agenda because if the votes for his removal were in the majority, he would like to leave the meeting at this time. Mr. Rorick stated there is a provision in his contract requiring 30 days notice by certified mail. Mr. Rorick indicated he was willing to waive the notice, terminating his contract tonight, and would like to submit a bill for services to the City conformable with his last month's bill as a severance. Mr. Rorick stated Council action is needed to affirm his suggestion. It was moved by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Miller, that a document be drafted by Mr. Rorick modifying the City Attorney's contract so that he might be relieved of the obligation of being at the City for thirty days after he receives notice with Mr. Rorick being compensated for an amount comparable to last month's -bill. Mr. Rorick indicated he would draft the document resulting from this motion. Motion passed 3 to 1, with Councilmember Smith voting no and Councilmember Weber abstaining. Councilmember Smith moved that the City use the firm of Sewell and Riggs as legal counsel on an interim basis. Councilmember Weber indicated he would second the motion for purposes of discussion. Mr. Weber asked if legal counsel had to be chosen tonight and City Manager Grohman endorsed Councilmember Smith's recommendation, stating if one were selected tonight it would give the appearance that Council had already decided on one before the meeting. Councilmember Frank indicated he would possibly have a motion on this matter, depending upon action on Councilmember Smith's motion. Upon call for the question on Councilmember Smith's motion, Council voted 2 to 3, with Councilmembers Colson, Frank, and Miller voting no. Motion failed 3 to 2. Councilmember Frank stated he had given each member a pamphlet, and upon recommendation from attorneys in Angleton, Alvin, Nassau Bay, Kemah, and other cities, the name of Dick H. Gregg, Jr. was highly recommended. Mr. Gregg currently serves as City Attorney for Nassau Bay, Kemah, and Seabrook, Mr. Frank informed. He is also the attorney for the Brazoria County Conservation and Reclamation District in Alvin, Mr. Frank stated. Continuing his remarks, Councilmember Frank stated Mr. Gregg was highly recommended by others and that he had contacted him and asked him if Council agreed to hire him would he be willing to serve as City Attorney. Mr. Gregg indicated, Mr. Frank informed, that he would consider it if Council voted to this end. It was moved by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Miller, that Dick H. Gregg, Jr. be appointed as City Attorney. Councilmember Weber indicated he did not know Mr. Gregg. Mayor Coppinger requested that Mr. Gregg not be hired until Council had interviewed him, stating it was a grave injustice and commenting on the status of the recall petitions. Councilmember Colson stated she wished the record to reflect that she had not heard of Mr. Gregg before this and asked Councilmember Frank to amend his motion to state that Mr. Gregg would be hired as Interim City Attorney at this time until Council has had an opportunity to meet with him. Councilmember Frank amended his motion accordingly. The seconder of this motion agreed to this amendment. City Manager Grohman stated he would be skittish of voting for someone he had never met and recommended Council use the services of Sewell and Riggs for thirty days. Councilmembers Colson and Frank called the question. Councilmember Smith raised a point of order, questioning on what authority Councilmember Frank had made these inquiries, stating he felt this was in direct opposition to the Charter. Mayor Coppinger asked Councilmember Smith if he was implying Councilmember Frank had conducted an investigation without the authority of the Council. Councilmember Colson again called the question. Councilmember Smith read Section 3.07 (p) of the Charter. Councilmember Frank asked Mayor Coppinger to conduct the meeting in an orderly manner, noting there were many unrecognized comments from the audience. Mayor Coppinger indicated he was conducting the meeting in an orderly manner. Mayor Coppinger stated a valid point of order had been raised. Councilmember Frank disputed Councilmember Smith's point, stating he had not discussed this matter with anyone in the City and that Mr. Gregg was not assured of a job with the City unless Council voted to hire him and he agreed to take it. Mr. Frank called the question. Motion passed 3 to 2, with Councilmembers Weber and Smith voting no. Mayor Coppinger instructed the City Manager to pursue the point of order raised by Councilmember Smith with TML attorneys to determine if it is a valid point of order. Council discussed the method to negotiate Mr. Gregg's contract. An executive session at a future meeting was suggested to discuss this matter. Mayor Coppinger commented he did not like the way this item was handled and thanked Mr. Lester Rorick for his service. NEW BUSINESS PRESENTATION BY CITY SECRETARY OF CERTIFIED PETITIONS FOR RECALL OF BENNY FRANK, JOY COLSON, AND D. A. MILLER, COUNCILMEMBERS Citizen Input• 1. Stella Roberts, 2918 Green Tee. Mrs. Roberts requested that she be allowed the time given up by Mr. Roberts and Mr. Anderson to make her presentation. Mrs. Roberts spoke about the petitions submitted for the recall of Councilmembers Miller, Frank, and Colson. Mrs. Roberts cited percentages of signatures submitted. She related the time frame the petitions were originally presented to the City Secretary's office and the time frame in which they were returned for correction. Mrs. Roberts discussed other concerns related to the petitions as they fall under the guidelines of the Charter and the Texas Election Code. Closing her remarks, Mrs. Roberts stated these petitions reflected a sizeable voice from the citizens and, if the citizenry is not allowed its right to vote on this issue at this time, demanded the resignation of the three Councilmembers. 2. Rick Morris, 12 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1202, Houston. Mr. Morris indicated he represents legal counsel for Councilmembers Miller, Frank, and Colson. Mr. Morris stated he is with the law firm of Feldman & Associates. Mr. Morris stated the petitions contained technicalities which prohibit the City Secretary from certifying them at this meeting. Mr. Morris discussed Charter provisions and stated the City Manager should not be involved in the verification of signatures for these petitions. Mr. Morris discussed Section 6.04 of the Charter which, he said, requires that one of the signers of the petition actually be a signator on the petition. Outsiders were brought into collect signatures, Mr. Morris stated, and these petitions cannot be properly certified according to the City Charter. Mr. Morris stated there were misunderstandings about the Charter and if the Charter is read it will be determined that the actions of Councilmembers Miller, Frank, and Colson have not been improper. Mayor Coppinger asked the audience if they agreed with Mr. Morris' remarks. Closing his remarks, Mr. Morris stated that the petitions contained more than mere technicalities and that the City Secretary had properly done her job in this instance. City Secretary Pat Jones addressed the Mayor and Council and explained the procedures she had followed beginning several weeks ago when it was first reported there would possibly be recall petitions presented to her. Mrs. Jones discussed the lack of precedence for this procedure and the questions she had addressed to the City Attorney. His response to these queries was not received until 3:45 P. M. today, Mrs. Jones informed. Mayor Coppinger asked several questions of Mrs. Jones regarding the procedures to be followed and the current status of the petitions. She responded that she was, at this time, approximately 50% through Mr. Miller's petition which was the first one resubmitted to her. Mr. Grohman confirmed that the certification process of the petitions, by Charter requirement, would have to be done by Friday afternoon. Comments came from the audience and Mayor Coppinger was asked to conduct the meeting in an orderly manner. Councilmember Weber asked that everyone be patient so that the process could be done properly and correctly. MEETING RECESSED AT 9:23 P. M. MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:40 P. M. 120 ORDINANCE NO. 657, LEVYING TAXES FOR TAXABLE YEAR 1993 Ordinance No. 657 was read in caption by Mayor Coppinger. It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Weber, that Ordinance No. 657 be passed and approved on its first of two readings. City Manager Grohman commented that this year's tax rate is $0.71530 which is down approximately $0.08 from last year. Mr. Grohman read a quote from the Property Tax Code, clarifying comments from the last meeting. Said Ordinance No. 657 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 657 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE INTEREST AND SINKING FUND OF THE TAXABLE YEAR 1993, AND APPORTIONING EACH LEVY FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Smith, Weber, Colson, Frank, and Miller. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. AWARD OF BID NO. 893-12, UNIFORM SERVICE AGREEMENT Council considered the following bids: EST. R.U.S. G & K CINTAS ADMIRAL 1. WORKSUIT 53 262.35 257.05 262.35 278.25 2. EXECU.SUIT 6 45.00 49.50 34.50 54.00 3. SHIRTS ONLY 5 11.75 11.75 13.75 18.75 4. FLOOR MATS 10 22.50 27.50 29.50 30.00 5. FENDER CVRS 12 9.60 4.80 12.00 8.40 6. DUST MOP 48" 4 6.00 4.80 8.00 7.68 CLEANING 7. TOWELS 50 6.00 10.00 12.50 7.50 8. DUST MOP 20" 1 .85 .80 .40 .96 9. EXTRA CHARGE .00 11TH MOP LOCKERS CHANGE HANDLE SUIT - ONE TIME CHARGE OF 61.30 1.25 16.00 10. ENVIRON- MENTAL FEE 3.00 5.95 3.95 .00 i2 WEEKLY 367.05 372.54 378.20 421.54 3 YEARS 57259.80 58116.24 58999.20 65760.24 Richard Burdine, Division Director of Public Works, recommended the bid be awarded to RUS of Conroe as the low bidder. It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember Frank, that Bid No. B93-12 be awarded to RUS. Motion passed 5 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 661, PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL WITH AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF TEXAS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY (TRAFFIC LIGHT AT FM 518 AND YOST BLVD.) Ordinance No. 661 was read in caption by Councilmember Colson. It was moved by Councilmember Colson, seconded by Councilmember Weber, that Ordinance No. 661 be passed and approved on its first and only reading. Council suggested Staff request of the State that Yost be aligned with one of the streets across FM 518 and that protected left turns be installed from the beginning. City Manager Grohman replied he would ask the State. Said Ordinance No. 661 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 661 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF PEARLAND, FOR THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, EXISTENCE, USE, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SIGNALS/ ILLUMINATION AT THE LOCATION SHOWN ON EXHIBIT 1, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, IN THE CITY OF PEARLAND; PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY BECAUSE THE NEED OF IMMEDIATE INSTALLATION BEARS DIRECTLY ON THE SAFETY OF THE TRAVELING PUBLIC AND, THEREFORE, INURES TO THE GENERAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENRY (FM 518 AT YOST BLVD.) Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Smith, Weber, Colson, Frank, and Miller. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND WIDENING OF FM 518 AND DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER REGARDING SIDEWALKS ON FM 518 IN CONJUNCTION WITH STATE'S IMPROVEMENT PROJECT City Manager Grohman reminded that Council had added to this year's budget an approximate amount of $148,000 for items such as sidewalks. The State is willing to contract for sidewalks on this project. They will probably be able to get a better unit price and, for various other reasons, it is more logical to put in the sidewalks at this time, Mr. Grohman said, then to go back at a later date. It was determined sidewalks will be for the full length of the widening project with an anticipated cost of approximately $70,000 based on $10.00 per linear foot. It was moved by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Miller, that the City Manager be authorized to execute the proposed agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the reconstruction and widening of FM 518 and further direction be given to the City Manager to contract with the State for the installation of sidewalks along this area with a ceiling of $10.00 per linear foot with the City Manager instructed to come back to Council if the amount exceeds $10.00 per foot. Motion passed 5 to 0. ACCEPTANCE OF ALEXANDER PARC SUBDIVISION, OXFORD CUSTOM HOMES, DEVELOPER, BOYER, INC., CONTRACTOR City Engineer John Hargrove stated all was in order on this subdivision and recommended approval. It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Weber, that the City accept Alexander Parc Subdivision as recommended by Staff. Motion passed 5 to 0. ACCEPTANCE OF WEST OARS SUBDIVISION, SECTION 1B, WEST DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC., DEVELOPER, DAVID WIGHT CONSTRUCTION, CONTRACTOR City Engineer Hargrove recommended acceptance of this subdivision. It was moved by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Miller, that West Oaks Subdivision, Section 1B, be accepted by the City based upon recommendation by Staff. Motion passed 5 to 0. COUNCIL DECISION TO TAPE EXECUTIVE SESSIONS OR TO KEEP CERTIFIED AGENDA Mayor Coppinger recommended Council tape its executive sessions. It was moved by Councilmember Smith that the executive sessions of the Council be tape recorded from this time forward. Motion died for lack of a second. In discussion, Councilmember Weber recommended that Council continue to keep a certified agenda for a trial period with the hope that the Mayor would feel comfortable with it. Mr. Weber suggested that Mayor Coppinger could put this item back on the agenda at a later date if he felt the need. Mayor Coppinger again urged the Council to tape the sessions. It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember Frank, that the Council continue to keep a certified agenda for a period of sixty days, with Councilmember Weber volunteering to keep explicit minutes for the Mayor's signature if Mayor Coppinger so desired, and then, at the end of the sixty days, the Mayor would be allowed to put this item back on the agenda if he was not comfortable with the manner in which the certified agenda was being kept. Motion passed 5 to 0. OTHER BUSINESS EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS REVISED CIVIL STATUTES, ARTICLE 6252- 17, SECTION 2 SUBSECTION (f) ACQUISITION OF LAND - DISCUSSION OF ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS FOR THE FM 518 UTILITY AND DRAINAGE PROJECTS. Mayor Coppinger announced, upon advice from City Manager Grohman, that there was no need for an executive session at this time. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED) DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER REGARDING ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS FOR THE FM 518 UTILITY AND DRAINAGE PROJECTS This item was not considered as no executive session was held. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:05 P. M. Mi tes approved as submitted and/or corrected this �2 day of A. D., 1993. C. V. Coppi , Mayor ATTEST: Pat Jones City Secretary 6 .r