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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TERAS, HELD ON NOVEMBER 13, 1995, AT 7:30 P. M., IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PE RLAND, TERAS.
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
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; Police Chief Mike Hogg; City Engineer John
Hargrove; and Economic Development Director Jim Berry.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was given by Police Chief Mike Hogg, and the Pledge
of Allegiance was led by Clean Pearland President James Birdsong.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, and seconded by Councilmember
Richardson, that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 23,
1995, 7:30 p.m., be accepted as presented.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilmember Weber, and seconded by Councilmember
Richardson, that the minutes of the annexation public hearing of
October 9, 1995 be approved as presented.
Motion passed 4 to 0 with Councilmember Tetens abstaining as he was
absent from the meeting on that date.
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, and seconded by Councilmember
Richardson, that the minutes of the annexation public hearing of
October 23, 1995, be approved as presented.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilmember Beckman, and seconded by
Councilmember Cole, that the minutes of the joint public hearing of
October 9, 1995, be approved as presented.
Motion passed 4 to 0 with Councilmember Tetens abstaining as he was
absent from the meeting on that date.
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, and seconded by Councilmember
Richardson, that the minutes of the public hearing of October 23,
1995, be approved as presented.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, and seconded by Councilmember
Cole, that the minutes of the special meeting of November 6, 1995,
be approved as presented.
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Motion passed 4 to 0 with Councilmember Weber abstaining as he was
absent from the meeting on that date.
Mayor Reid commended City Secretary Yolanda Benitez for the
excellent preparation of the minutes and noted that the minutes are
used to document the City's history.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
Mayor Reid noted that certificates of appreciation were being
presented to Michele Lilie and Bari Scherrer, past members of the
Parks & Recreation Board, in recognition of their service to the
City.
Mayor Reid presented a proclamation to James Birdsong, President of
Clean Pearland, in recognition of "Texas Recycles Day" on November
15, 1995. He also commended the students from Jamison Middle
School who took part in the presentation.
Mayor Reid reported on his activities during the past few weeks
which included: an AARP meeting, the Neighborhood Center Breakfast,
a tour of the "new" Kroger store, the Adult Reading Center Board
meeting, the University of Houston -Clear Lake Breakfast for area
Mayors and City Managers, the Best Western Motel groundbreaking on
November 10th, and the Veteran's Day celebration on November 11th.
He commended Bill Berger, Commander of the VFW, for his work on the
Veteran's Day celebration.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS
Councilmember Beckman reported that she had attended the Adult
Reading Center Board meeting and noted that they are selling
cookbooks as a fundraiser. She also attended the groundbreaking of
the Best Western Motel on November 10th and the Veteran's Day
Ceremony on November 11th.
Councilmember Cole attended the Economic Development Corporation
luncheon on October 27, 1995, and the Best Western Motel
groundbreaking on November 10th.
Councilmember Tetens reported that he attended the HGAC Cities
Caucus on November 2nd, along with the Mayor, and the Veteran's Day
celebration on November 11th.
Councilmember Weber attended the groundbreaking for the Best
Western Motel on November 10th.
Councilmember Richardson reported that he and Mayor Reid attended
the TML Annual meeting in Dallas on October 26-28, 1995, and noted
the outstanding speakers (Tom Landry, former Dallas Cowboys Coach
and Susan Wood, the first woman to climb Mount Everest).
Mayor Reid noted that there were four exhibitors from Pearland at
the TML Annual meeting.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Paul Grohman turned the program over to Economic
Development Director Jim Berry.
Mr. Berry presented his quarterly report for the Pearland Economic
Development Corporation. He also noted there would be some
important announcements being made in the near future.
Mayor Reid introduced Bill Berger, Commander of the VFW Post #7109,
as the newly -appointed member of the Pearland Economic Development
Corporation Board. He also introduced Stella Roberts, Board
member, and John Knox, Ex -officio member, of the PEDC.
City Manager Grohman reported on his attendance at the University
of Houston -Clear Lake breakfast with regard to the information
received concerning outreach programs. He also noted that the City
of Pearland has used three of the five outreach programs they offer
over the past two years.
Mr. Grohman reported that crime is down in the City. He also noted
that the GTE tower is up at the Police Department. The second
Citizens Police Academy (CPA) will be graduating this Saturday.
City Manager Grohman encouraged citizens who are interested in
enrolling in the next class to contact Officer Matt Zepeda.
City Manager Grohman stated that a grant has been awarded to the
City which will be used to purchase video equipment for Emergency
Management.
Mr. Grohman reported that the new City entrance sign is up, and the
lights will go on sometime this week. He also noted that plans
were presented at a 6:00 p.m. workshop for improvements to
Independence Park. The plans are located in the first floor lobby.
CITIZENS: None
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
REMOVE FROM TABLE ACCEPTANCE OF DIXIE WOODS, SECTION ONE, PHASE TWO
Councilmember Richardson made a motion to remove from the table the
acceptance of Dixie Woods, Section One, Phase Two. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Cole.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Cole, Tetens, Weber and
Richardson.
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! Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ACCEPTANCE OF DIXIE WOODS, SECTION ONE, PHASE TWO
City Engineer John Hargrove noted that this is a continuation of
the Dixie Woods Subdivision and stated that everything is now
complete; therefore, he recommended that Council accept Dixie
Woods, Section One, Phase Two.
Councilmember Richardson moved that Council accept Dixie Woods,
Section One, Phase Two. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Tetens.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Richardson, Weber, Tetens, Cole and
Beckman.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 706 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AFFECTING PARTICIPATION OF
CIT:' EMPLOYEES IN THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM GRANTING
THE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 854.202 (G) OF TITLE 8,
TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, AS AMENDED, AND PRESCRIBING THE EFFECTIVE
DATE FOR THIS ORDINANCE.
Councilmember Beckman moved for the approval of Ordinance No. 706
on its second and final reading. Councilmember Tetens seconded the
motion.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Cole, Tetens, Weber and
Richardson.
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Voting "No" - None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Councilmember Weber requested that items No. 4 & 5 be taken out of
order at this time in order to accommodate the representatives from
the Brazoria County Appraisal District.
RESOLUTION NO. R95-65 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING THE RESOLUTION OF BRAZORIA
COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$11500,000 WATER WORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM COMBINATION UNLIMITED TAX
AND REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1995.
RESOLUTION NO. R95-66 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING THE RESOLUTION OF BRAZORIA
COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$3,700,000 WATER WORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM COMBINATION UNLIMITED TAX
AND REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1995.
City Manager Paul Grohman introduced Craig Rathman of Rauscher
Pierce Refnes, Inc., Financial Advisor for Municipal Utility
District #1 and #2. Mr. Rathman noted that the Municipal Utility
District #1 is financing capitol improvements for water, sewer and
drainage facilities, and for underground utilities to serve
approximately 150 single-family residential lots. Municipal
Utility District #2 is financing approximately 250 single-family
residential lots with some major wastewater treatment and water
supply facilities.
Councilmember Cole moved to accept Resolution No. R95-65 and also
moved for the acceptance of Resolution No. R95-66. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Richardson.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Cole, Tetens, Weber and
Richardson.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
AWARD OF BID NO. B95-19 - WASHINGTON IRVING DRIVE & MCDONALD ROAD
PAVEMENT RECONSTRUCTION
City Engineer John Hargrove reported that this bid had previously
been awarded to the apparent low bidder for $118,562.90; however,
the contractor is unable to enter into a contract to construct the
project for this amount. The second low bidder, SCI Contractors,
has agreed to enter into an agreement; therefore, Mr. Hargrove
recommended that the Council accept their bid in the amount of
$160,638.01.
Councilmember Weber moved to award Bid No. B95-19 to SCI
Contractors in the amount of $160,638.01. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Richardson.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Richardson, Weber, Tetens, Cole and
Beckman.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. R95-63 - A RESOLUTION AND ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, CASTING VOTES FOR THE CANDIDATES
FOR THE BRAZORIA COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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City Attorney Amy McCullough reported that this was a requirement
in follow-up to the Council's nomination of Dennis Frauenberger to
the Brazoria County Appraisal District Board of Directors. She
also noted that the Council has 151 votes which they can cast for
the candidate of their choice.
Councilmember Tetens made a motion to cast the entire 151 votes for
Dennis Frauenberger for the Brazoria County Appraisal District
Board of Directors. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Richardson.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Cole, Tetens, Weber and
Richardson.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. R95-64 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, CHANGING THE REGULAR MEETING DATES IN
DECEMBER, 1995, DUE TO THE HOLIDAY SEASON.
Councilmember Richardson moved that the Council have a two -agenda
meeting on December 11, 1995. Councilmember Tetens noted that he
will be out of the country on that date and would prefer a
different date. It was suggested that the meetings be held on
December 18th; however, Councilmember Richardson noted that he will
be out of town on that date.
Councilmember Richardson moved to have a double -agenda meeting on
December 11, 1995, with the first meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m.
and the second meeting beginning at 8:00 p.m. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Cole.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Richardson, Weber, Cole and Beckman.
Voting "No" - Councilmember Tetens.
Motion passed 4 to 1.
OTHER BUSINESS:
The Council adjourned to Executive Session under Texas Government
Code at 8:38 p.m. to discuss the following:
Section 551.072 - Real Property - Discussion regarding
acquisition of land for the David L. Smith Project located
adjacent to Clear Creek.
The Council returned to Open Session at 9:14 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
DIRECTION TO CITY STAFF REGARDING ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR THE DAVID
L. SMITH PROJECT LOCATED ADJACENT TO CLEAR CREEK.
Councilmember Beckman made a motion to authorize City staff to
acquire the remainder of the land for the David L. Smith Project.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tetens.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Cole, Tetens, and
Richardson.
Voting "No" - Councilmember Weber.
Motion passed 4 to 1.
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ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Tom Reid
Mayor
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City Secretary
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