1999-07-12 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES1 9 -1
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON JULY 12, 1999, 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
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
William Berger
Helen Beckman
Richard Tetens
Larry Wilkins
Klaus Seeger
Glen Erwin
Damn Coker
Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Sr. Project Manager Alan Mueller; Police Chief J.C. Doyle; City
Engineer John Hargrove; Planning and Community Development Director Dennis Smith;
Public Works Director Jerry Burns; Assistant City Attorney Nghiem Doan; Project Manager
Michael Ross; Utility Accounts Supervisor Missy Miller; Assistant Director of Finance Cindy
Soto; Chief Building Official Gene Tumlinson; Fire Marshal Larry Steed; Fire Chief Paul
Jamison.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was given by CouncilmemberTetens, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led
by Police Chief J.C. Doyle.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Berger, to
approve the minutes of the June 28, 1999, Public Hearing held at 7:00 p.m.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Voting "Abstain" Councilmember Tetens and Wilkins.
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Motion Passed 3 to 0, Councilmember Tetens and Wilkins abstaining.
Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Berger, to
approve the minutes of the June 28, 1999, Regular Council Meeting held at 7:30 p.m.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Voting "Abstain" Councilmembers Tetens and Wilkins.
Motion Passed 3 to 0, Councilmember Tetens and Wilkins abstaining.
Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Berger, to
approve the minutes of the June 29, 1999, Special Meeting held immediately following the
Workshop held at 6:30 p.m.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Wilkins, Berger, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Voting "Abstain" Councilmember Tetens.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, Councilmember Tetens abstaining.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
Honorable Dennis Bonnen, State Representative - District 25, addressed Council and gave
a gave a legislative update regarding the 1999 Legislative Session.
Mayor Reid reported that on June 29" he attended the Charter Commission Workshop and
the Special Meeting of the City Council; June 30`h he attended the PEDC Board Meeting;
on July 1 "he attended Harris County Commissioner Jerry Eversole's Breakfast; on July
4'h he attended the City's July 4t' celebration; July 6 1 he attended the Brazoria County Tax
Abatement Committee Meeting; and on July 7'h through the July 9t' he attended the Texas
Association of Regional Council's Quarterly Board Meeting.
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COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS
Councilmember Beckman stated that she attended the All-American City Celebration on
July 8', at Independence Park.
Councilmember Tetens stated that he does not have anything to add.
Mayor Pro -Tem Berger reported that he also attended the All-American City Celebration.
He complimented and congratulated the team that went to Philadelphia to represent the
City.
Councilmember Wilkins reminded everyone about the Tuesday evening concerts in front
of City Hall. He further stated that TIRZ Board No. 2 will be meeting on Wednesday at 3:00
p.m., and he hopes that they will consider having their meetings in the evenings so that
more of the working public can attend. He said he has always supported having
governmental meetings in the evenings.
Councilmember Seeger stated that he did not have anything to add.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager, Glen Erwin, reported that the Texas Department of Transportation has set
a meeting for July 19, 1999, to discuss the Sate Highway 35 project.
CITIZENS
Neil West, 2218 Country Club Dr., addressed Council regarding grass trimmings and
clippings, limbs, and shrubs that are being placed at the curbside of the residence two to
three days in advance of pick up. Mr. West urged the Council to consider an ordinance that
would regulate that being done.
Larry Marcott, 3606 Inverness Ct., addressed Council and commended the City for having
a good web site. Mr. Marcott stated that he would like to see it expanded to include all of
the agendas for all meetings within the City. He also addressed his concerns regarding
the two -hundred feet notice requirement for land use changes, and he would like to see
that area widened. Mr. Marcott also stated that he agrees with Councilmember Wilkins that
all public meeting should be held in the evening. He also addressed his concerns
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regarding the animal control department , and when will they come out on the weekends
for Rottweilers, Dobermans, and other dangerous breeds of dogs.
Susan Fowler, 4809 Comal St, addressed Council and stated that she was the production
coordinator of the film "Arlington Road," which was shot in the City of Pearland. Ms. Fowler
reported that the movie had a very successful opening weekend. She further expressed
their gratitude to the City for allowing them to film here. She also inquired about the
construction of the overpass and the expansion on Mykawa.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND FINAL READING
OF ORDINANCE NO. 179-B - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES, (ORDINANCE NO. 179), AS IT MAY HAVE
BEEN, FROM TIME TO TIME, AMENDED, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 17.3,
TEMPORARY MOBILE HOMES, IN ORDER TO REGULATE THE PLACEMENT
OF MOBILE HOMES IN THE CITY; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION;
HAVING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
FOR CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Tetens stated that he would like to remove Item A. from the consent
agenda.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND FINAL READING
OF ORDINANCE NO. 179-B - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES, (ORDINANCE NO. 179), AS IT MAY HAVE
BEEN, FROM TIME TO TIME, AMENDED, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 17.3,
TEMPORARY MOBILE HOMES, IN ORDER TO REGULATE THE PLACEMENT
OF MOBILE HOMES IN THE CITY; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION;
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HAVING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
.-- FOR CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Berger, to
approve Ordinance No. 179-B on its second and final reading.
Councilmember Tetens stated that he understands what the intent of this ordinance,
however, there is not any reference to mobile homes and how they will be maintained. He
also stated that he had asked that a mobile home on the west end of town, on Walnut,
be skirted, and it is still like it was a month ago. Councilmember Tetens stated that he
would like to see that the mobile homes are new or near new condition, and that they are
skirted and have landscaping.
City Attorney, Darrin Coker, stated that the City could not use the language "new or near
new" type mobile home. It could be interrupted as being vague and arbitrary as to what
is "new or near new", however, the City could require that manufactured homes to be a
HUD Code manufactured home, and if it is not a HUD Code manufactured home, it would
not be allowed. He further stated that the City could add other requirements such as
skirting and things of that nature.
Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins, to
amend the original motion to include the amending of Ordinance No. 179B, by adding the
requirements that the manufactured home must be HUD approved, skirted, and
landscaped.
Councilmember Beckman stated that the purpose of the mobile homes are temporary
while construction in progress, and at the time of completion the mobile home is removed.
City Attorney, Darrin Coker, stated that is correct, and these mobile homes are used for
in MUD districts.
Mayor Reid called for a vote on the motion amending the Ordinance No. 179B.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Wilkins, Berger, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
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Mayor Reid called for a vote on the adoption of Ordinance No. 179-B on its second and
final reading as amended.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Wilkins, Berger, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL ACTION - REGARDING COUNCIL RECEIVING A PETITION REQUESTING
THE ANNEXATION OF TRACT 148.7516 ACRES AND TRACT 11 265.8501 ACRES AS
REQUESTED BY REED -WEST INVESTMENTS, LTD.
Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Beckman, tc
approve the annexation of Tract I and Tract II as requested by Reed -West Investments,
LTD., and direct Staff to proceed with the proper publications and public hearings.
Sr. Project Manager, Alan Mueller, gave a brief overview of voluntary annexation
petitions. He presented the location of this particular petition for a voluntary annexation
as submitted.
Rene West, 2501 Westminister, addressed Council and gave a brief history of her
development business, the various request that she has had to develop property, and has
completed those developments. Ms. West stated that she has laid out this project three
different ways. She said in contrary to popular belief she does not care if Scarsdale goes
through or not, it does no matter to her. She further stated that other people in the City
may want it to go through, but that does not have anything to do with her. This will be a
age restricted community. She also said that this project would contribute two -million
dollars of impact fees. There is a 2.6 density on the lot size, and will have one hundred
sixty-six million dollars of taxable value when it is finished. In closing Ms. West stated that
it does not matter to her whether the City annexes it or not, it does not benefit her, so it
is up to Council.
Sr. Project Manager, Alan Mueller, discussed with Council the various reasons why this
annexation would be good for the City, and they also discussed the impact it may have
on the City. Mr. Mueller stated that these areas would be explored, and satisfied in the
service plan, before a final vote was taken.
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Councilmember Beckman stated that this property is in the City's extraterritorial
jurisdiction and at sometime it will be annexed and part of the City anyway. She further
stated that the City should consider annexing this property, and she will support the City
accepting this petition.
Councilmember Wilkins stated that he concurs with Councilmember Beckman. He said
that the area is kind in an enclave and is separate. Councilmember Wilkins stated that
he will be opposed to any attempt by the City, or by Ms. West, or any developer, to open
up Yost Road. He further stated that the area being developed will have access to IH 45,
hospitals, fire, ambulance, etc.,and he also stated that he had heard that it is planned to
continue this development with the possibility, strong possibility of opening up Yost Road.
He said he is in support of the development, and again stated that he would be opposed
to opening up Yost Road for any reason.
Councilmember Seeger addressed the plans that he has reviewed, and stated that there
is a drainage right of way easement from Yost Road to Scarsdale. He said that it could
ease a lot of minds if that drainage could be moved over and a few homes moved over
so that Yost Road does not have to be used. He further stated by moving a few things
around it would eliminate that concern about Yost Road.
Sr. Project Manager, Alan Mueller, stated that due to the recent legislative changes, it
does not appear that it will have an impact on voluntary annexations.
Councilmember Tetens stated that he has not seen a final plan on this subdivision. When
she does build it, the plan he reviewed has small lots, which he said he is normally
opposed too, however, she has a lot of green area and it is going to be a nice subdivision
if it is built like it is suppose to be.
Sr. Project Manager, Alan Mueller, stated that Ms. West has never advocated the
opening of Yost Road. It has been a consideration that Staff needs to look at when this
area is developed, the number of units that are going to be there. From the Staffs
perspective they feel before plats are approved, we need to analyze them and make sure
that there is adequate transportation alternatives in and out of the subdivision. He further
commented that does not automatically mean those roads need to be extended, we need
to make sure that we are not creating a "bottle neck" problem. Mr. Mueller further stated
that during the platting process the ingress and egress needs to be reviewed.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Wilkins, Berger, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
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Motion Passed 5 to 0.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - DIRECTIVE TO STAFF TO INITIATE
PROPOSED SERVICE PLANS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF LAND NORTH OF CLEAR
CREEK; NORTH OF COUNTY ROAD 59 AND EAST OF COUNTY ROAD 48; WEST OF
FM1128.
Mayor Pro -Tem Berger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins, to direct
Staff to initiate service plans for the annexation of land north of County Road 59 and east
of County Road 48; west of FM 1128.
Sr. Project Manager, Alan Mueller, gave a brief presentation regarding the proposed
location and areas to be annexed.
There was additional discussion between the Council and Mr. Mueller regarding these
proposed annexations.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Berger, Wilkins, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF
REVENUE BONDS.
Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, to
approve the issuance of Revenue Bonds in the amount totaling $ 8,000,000.
Sr. Project Manager, Alan Mueller, gave an overview of the projects that will be funded
by the bond issuance. The projects are Impact Fee Projects; EDA/FM 518/McHard Water;
Dixie Farm Road water and sewer; SH. 35 water and sewer which all totals $7,648,725,
with and issuance expenses of $50,000 and a contingency of $301,275 for a total bond
issuance of $8,000,000.
Councilmember Berger stated that he is concerned about the legislation involving impact
fees and the possibility of the impact fees being done away. He said he would like to see
projections of what the City would have to increase the water bills to satisfy the bond
debts if the City lost impact fees.
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The Council and Mr. Mueller further discussed regarding the prosed bond issuance
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Wilkins, Berger, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 110-H - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 9,
ELECTRICITY, OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS IT MAY
HAVE BEEN FROM TIME TO TIME AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSES OF UPDATING
CODE REFERENCES, INCREASING REQUIRED INSURANCE COVERAGE, CREATING
A REINSPECTION FEE, AND ALLOWING THE LIMITED USE OF METAL -CLAD CABLE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION,
CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Seeger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins, to
approve Ordinance No. 110-H on its first reading.
City Attorney, Darrin Coker, stated that Section 8 Subsection (c) should read to the use
of metal clad (MC cable), limited to six-foot lengths instead of the eight -foot lengths only
where conduit or metal raceways is impracticable, as currently shown in this ordinance.
Mr. Coker said the ordinance will be corrected for its second and final reading.
Chief Building Official, Gene Tumlinson, stated that Pearland has been primarily
residential for the last few years, and due the commercial construction growth, it has
become necessary to amend the ordinance to bring it up to date. He further stated that
this will bring the City's electrical code closer in line with the National Electrical Code.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Wilkins, Berger, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 224-13 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 7, BUILDING,
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OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES (ORDINANCE NO. 224), AS IT
MAY HAVE BEEN, FROM TIME TO TIME, AMENDED, TO DELETE SECTION 7-13.1 IN
ITS ENTIRETY, IN ORDER TO HARMONIZE THE CITY'S BUILDING CODE WITH
NATIONAL STANDARDS; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AND A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Berger, to
approve Ordinance No. 224-13 on its first reading.
Fire Marshal, Larry Steed, stated that the City has old ordinances that are in conflict with
the ordinances that have recently been adopted, and this ordinance will help achieve
bringing things current and in compliance. Mr. Steed gave a brief overview of the
amendment to that ordinance.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Berger, Wilkins, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 914 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 26-5, OBSTRUCT/ON Of
PUBLIC WAYS GENERALLY, OF CHAPTER 26, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS IT MAY HAVE BEEN, FROM TIME
TO TIME, AMENDED, IN ORDER TO CLARIFY THE PROHIBITION OF OBSTRUCTION
OF PUBLIC PROPERTY; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; CONTAINING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVID-
ING FOR PUBLICATION, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Berger, to
approve Ordinance No. 914 on its first reading.
City Attorney, Darrin Coker, stated that before the growth of the City, going under
sidewalks has not been a problem. However, recently the City crews have encountered
problems with private underground water systems being placed in the City's right of way.
Mr. Coker further stated that Staff has requested that this ordinance be amended and not
permit private sprinklers to be installed in the City's right of way.
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Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, Wilkins, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION -MOTION TO REMOVE FROM TABLE COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF
PINE HOLLOW, SECTION 3-A SUBDIVISION.
Mayor Pro -Tem Berger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, to
remove from the table Acceptance of Pine Hollow, Section 3-A Subdivision, from the
table.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, Wilkins, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION - COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF PINE HOLLOW, SECTION 3-A
SUBDIVISION.
Mayor Pro -Tem Berger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins, to accept
Pine Hollow, Section 3-A Subdivision.
City Engineer, John Hargrove, addressed Council and stated that this subdivision adds
sixty-five lots to the City's inventory, and it is almost twenty-three acres. Mr. Hargrove
recommended the acceptance of Pine Hollow, Section 3-A Subdivision, for operation and
maintenance.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Berger, Wilkins, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION • COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF GREEN TEE TERRACE, SECTION
8 SUBDIVISION.
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Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Berger, to accept
Green Tee, Section 8 Subdivision.
Frank Garza, 2305 Kerry Circle, addressed Council and stated that on behalf of the
Green Tee Terrace Homeowners Association, they are requesting that Council defer the
approval of this subdivision. Mr. Garza further reviewed the history of the Green Tee
Terrace Homeowners Association and previous request that they had made regarding
other developers using the name "Green Tee Terrace. " He further stated that the
Homeowners Association would like for their legal counsel review the information
regarding this subdivision. Mr. Garza stated that in the new subdivision there is a street
named Fairway Court and there is already a Fairway Circle in Green Tee Terrace. In
closing he asked the Council give the Homeowners Association the opportunity to review
this before the subdivision is accepted.
City Engineer, John Hargrove, addressed Council and stated that this subdivision
includes nine lots on 2.8 acres. Mr. Hargrove recommended the acceptance of the
subdivision, for operation and maintenance. Mr. Hargrove stated that in regards to the
correction of the name of the subdivision, the name can be changed with the filing of an
amending plat, and that is not difficult. He further stated that it is somebody else's issue
to determine whether the owner should do that or not, it is a very simple thing to do.
City Attorney, Darrin Coker, stated that this is a concern between the developer and
Homeowners Association, as far as protecting their interest. He further stated that he
would not discourage Council from adopting the subdivision. The matter that is be
discussed is between the Homeowners Association and Developer.
City Engineer, John Hargrove stated that the issue before Council is for the operation and
maintenance of the subdivision.
There was additional discussion with Council, Staff, and representative of the
Homeowners Association regarding this matter.
Mayor Reid called for a vote on the motion.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Wilkins, Berger, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Wilkins, Berger, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
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Motion Passed 5 to 0.
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COUNCIL ACTION -SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED 1999-2000 BUDGETAND SETTING
OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGET, TENTATIVE DATE OF AUGUST 9,1999,7:00
P.M.
Councilmember Seeger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins, to set
proposed hearing on the budget for August 9, 1999, at 7:00 p.m.
City Manager, Glen Erwin, stated that the City Secretary will pass out the proposed 1999-
2000 budget to Council. He further stated the budget process was a Staff effort, and
many hours of staff time was put into the process. Mr. Erwin stated that we have come
up with a reasonable budget for Council to consider, and to rest assured that it was a
Staff effort. He further stated that he is requesting Council to set a public hearing on the
proposed budget for August 9, 1999, at 7:00 p.m., and a workshop has been scheduled
for August 2, 1999, so that we can get into discussion at that time. Mr. Erwin also
encouraged Council to call him if they had any questions regarding the budget prior to the
meeting, to go through any questions they may have concerning the budget.
Mayor Pro -Tem Berger stated that he appreciates that Council has been given three
weeks to review the budget and come up with their questions. He further stated that is an
adequate amount of for time for the budget to be reviewed.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Wilkins, Berger, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION - ACCEPTANCE OF CERTIFICATION OF ANTICIPATED DEBT
COLLECTION RATE FOR 1999 AND CERTIFICATION OF EXCESS DEBT COLLECTION
FOR 1998.
Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, to
accept the certification of anticipated debt collection rate for 1999 and certification of
excess debt collection for 1998.
City Manager, Glen Erwin, stated that this is a housekeeping item that we are required
to do to conform with the State Property Tax Code. He further stated that Ms. Ruby Jo
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Knight, the City's Tax Assessor/Collector has prepared the statement, and asked Council
to accept the statement.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Berger, Wilkins, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION - PLACEMENT OF AN ITEM ON THE AUGUST 23, 1999 AND THE
SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 TAX RATE OF $.695 PER $100 VALUATION AND SETTING
OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE TAX RATE FOR AUGUST 30, 1999, AT 7:15 P.M.
Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Berger, to place
an item on the August 23, 1999 and the September 13, 1999 City Council Agenda
considering the proposed fiscal year 1999-2000 Tax Rate of $.695 per $100 valuation
and setting of a Public Hearing on the Tax Rate for August 30, 1999, at 7:15 p.m.
City Manager, Glen Erwin, stated that this is another item that we do to conform with the
law. Mr. Erwin reported that the proposed tax is the same as last year and the budget is
balanced.
Mayor Pro -Tem Berger complimented the City Manager for balancing the budget and
maintaining the same tax rate.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Wilkins, Berger, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION - EXCUSE ABSENCE OF COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD TETENS
FROM THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 28, 1999.
Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Beckman, to
excuse the absence of Councilmember Richard Tetens from the Regular Council Meeting
held on June 28, 1999.
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Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Berger, Wilkins, and Seeger.
Voting "Abstain" Councilmember Tetens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens abstaining.
COUNCIL ACTION - EXCUSE ABSENCE OF COUNCILMEMBER LARRY WILKINS
FROM THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 28, 1999.
Mayor Pro -Tem Berger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Beckman, to
excuse the absence of Councilmember Larry Wilkins from the Regular Council meeting
held on June 28, 1999.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Berger, and Seeger.
Voting "Abstain" Councilmember Wilkins.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Wilkins abstaining.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Government Code at 10:20 p.m.
to discuss the following:
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
I. SECTION 551.072 - REAL PROPERTY: DISCUSSION
REGARDING THE SALE, PURCHASE, OR EXCHANGE OF REAL
PROPERTY FOR THE MCHARD ROAD RIGHT -OF- WAY.
Council returned from Executive Session at 10:38 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
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COUNCIL ACTION - DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING THE SALE, PURCHASE, OR
EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE MCHARD ROAD RIGHT -OF- WAY.
Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Berger, to direct
the staff to proceed with the acquisition of real property for the McHard Road right-of-
way.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Wilkins, Berger, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0
Meeting was adjourned at 10:39 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the day of A.D. , 1999.
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