1995-07-31 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES - 8:00PMMe
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON JULY 31, 1995, AT 8:00 P. M., IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p. m., with the following
present:
Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Richard Tetens
Jerry Richardson
Randy Weber
Kevin Cole
Helen Beckman
Paul Grohman
Amy McCullough
Yolanda Benitez
Others in attendance: Assistant City Managers Glen Erwin and
Richard Burdine, and City Engineer John Hargrove.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Tetens dispensed with the formalities of the second
meeting as they had been taken care of during the 7:00 p.m.
meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember
Cole, that the minutes of the 8:00 p.m. regular meeting of June 19,
1995, be approved as presented.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT -- None
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS -- None
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
CITIZENS -- None
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: -- None
NEW BUSINESS:
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED 1995-96 BUDGET AND SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON AUGUST 14, 1995.
City Manager Paul Grohman presented the proposed annual budget for
1995-96. He pointed out some of the growth statistics for the city
and noted that in 1987-1989, the average new home permits issued in
the community on an annual basis were 110. Since 1990, the lowest
amount has been 360 new home permits per year. Mr. Grohman also
noted the street improvements that have been done over the past
three years and those that are planned for the upcoming year.
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Mr. Grohman pointed out improvements in the EMS calls with regard
to the number of calls and response time. He also noted the
changes in the police calls and noted that for the year 1994, we
were up to about 14,000 calls. Mr. Grohman then lauded the Police
Department for the dramatic decrease in response time from an
average 7 -minute wait in 1991 to an average 2 -minute wait at the
present time.
Mr. Grohman then noted the increase in attendance in the classes
sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Department. In 1991-92, he
'i stated that the classes were basically subsidized by the taxpayers
and at present, they are paying for themselves. So, in spite of
the dramatic increase in attendance, the classes are not costing
the taxpayers any money. The increase in attendance was reflected
as follows:
1991 250
1992 350
1993 1500
1994 3500
Mr. Grohman also noted the use of the recreation center in the
city's efforts to fight crime by providing after school programs
that help keep the children off the streets.
City Manager Grohman then pointed out that for the fourth
consecutive year, the City was proposing a tax decrease (about 3/10
of a cent). He noted that over the past four years, the City had
been able to decrease taxes by about 15 percent.
Mr. Grohman pointed out some of the features noted in his budget
message to the Council. He also noted the good relationship which
has been established between the City of Pearland and the Pearland
Independent School District.
r" Councilmember weber made a motion, which was seconded by
Councilmember Richardson, acknowledging receipt of the proposed
budget for 1995-96 and setting the date for the public hearing for
Monday, August 14, 1995.
The motion passed 5 to 0.
ACCEPTANCE OF CERTIFICATION OF ANTICIPATED DEBT COLLECTION RATE FOR
1995 AND CERTIFICATION OF EXCESS DEBT COLLECTIONS FOR 1994.
Mr. Grohman noted that the Tax Assessor Collector for the City of
Pearland anticipates a 100% debt collection for 1995 and has
certified that the excess debt collections for 1994 were zero (0).
Councilmember Cole made a motion for the acceptance of the
Certification of Anticipated Debt Collection Rate for 1995 and the
Certification of Excess Debt Collections for 1994. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Beckman.
The motion passed 5 to 0.
APPOINTMENT OF PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TAX ASSESSOR
(JO KNIGHT) TO CALCULATE AND PUBLISH THE EFFECTIVE RATE AND
ROLLBACK RATE FOR 1995.
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It was moved by Councilmember Beckman, seconded by Councilmember
Cole that Jo Knight, Pearland Independent School District Tax
Assessor, be appointed to calculate and publish the effective rate
and rollback rate for 1995.
The motion passed 5 to 0.
PRESENTATION OF 1995 CERTIFIED APPRAISAL ROLL FOR CITY OF PEARLAND
AND ASSOCIATED NEW CONSTRUCTION VALUE.
Mr. Grohman pointed out that the total net taxable value is
$821,906,949.
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It was moved by Councilmember Richardson that the 1995 Certified
Appraisal Roll for the City of Pearland and associated new
construction value be received into the record. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Cole.
The motion passed 5 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
The Council broke for Executive Session at 8:27 p.m. to discuss the
following: -�
Section 551.072 - Acquisition of Land - Discussion of possible
trade of real property regarding the David L. Smith Project.
Section 551.072 - Acquisition of Land - Discussion regarding
negotiation of agreements for Right -of -Way's.
Section 551.072 - Acquisition of Land - Discussion regarding
negotiation of agreements for potential detention facilities.
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
The Council returned from Executive Session at 9:55 p.m.
DIRECTION TO CITY STAFF REGARDING TRADE OF REAL PROPERTY REGARDING
THE DAVID L. SMITH PROJECT.
It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember
Richardson, that Council direct City staff to proceed with the
trade of real property regarding the David L. Smith Project.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
DIRECTION TO CITY STAFF REGARDING NEGOTIATION OF AGREEMENTS FOR
RIGHT-OF-WAY'S.
It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember
Richardson, that Council direct City staff to proceed with
negotiation of agreements for Right -of -Way's.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
DIRECTION TO CITY STAFF REGARDING NEGOTIATION OF AGREEMENTS FOR
POTENTIAL DETENTION FACILITIES.
It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember
Richardson, that Council direct City staff to proceed with
negotiation of agreements for potential detention facilities.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:58 p. m.
Mi utes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of
A.D., 1995.
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Richard F. Tetens
Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
Y a da C. Benit z
City Secretary