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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TERAS, HELD ON NOVEMBER 27, 1995, AT 7:30 P. M., IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, 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 Manager Richard Burdine;
Police Chief Mike Hogg; City Engineer John Hargrove; Parks &
Recreation Director Ed Hersh; Finance Director Jim Causey; Grants
Director Nydia Rafols-Blair; and Economic Development Director Jim
Berry.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was given by Councilmember Helen Beckman, and the
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Finance Director Jim Causey.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, and seconded by Councilmember
Richardson, that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 13,
1995, 7:30 p.m., be accepted as presented.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, and seconded by Councilmember
Richardson, that the minutes of the public hearing of November 13,
1995, be accepted as presented.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
Mayor Reid asked City Manager Paul Grohman to present the
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
Mr. Grohman presented the award to Chief Accountant Janet Eastburn,
and noted that this award had been received by the City of Pearland
on an annual basis since 1976.
Mayor Reid presented a proclamation to the Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors in recognition of "Appreciation Day" to be held
on December 6, 1995.
City Manager Grohman expressed his appreciation to the Chamber for
their continued support of City activities.
Mayor Reid reported on his activities which included: the "One
Nation Under God" breakfast sponsored by the Exchange Club, a
history of Pearland presentation to several Jr. High students who
later toured City facilities, a meeting with the San Jacinto
College Steering Committee for Continuing Education, a public input
meeting on Centennial Boulevard, and the Community Thanksgiving
Service sponsored by the Ministerial Alliance.
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COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS
Councilmember Beckman reported that she attended the Exchange Club
breakfast held on November 15, the Annual Goal Planning Retreat at
Columbia Lakes on November 17-18, and the Citizens Police Academy
graduation on November 18, at which time she graduated.
Councilmember Cole attended the Exchange Club's "One Nation Under
Gods' breakfast on November 15, and the Goal Planning Retreat on
November 17-18.
Councilmember Tetens reported that he attended the BCCA meeting on
November 15 in Freeport, the Hughes Road Extension public input
meeting on November 16, and the Goal Planning Retreat on November
17-18 at Columbia Lakes.
Councilmember Weber attended the Exchange Club breakfast on the
morning of November 15, the BCCA meeting on the evening of November
15, the public input meeting on November 16, and the Goal Planning
Retreat at Columbia Lakes on November 17-18.
Councilmember Richardson reported that he attended the Goal
Planning Retreat on November 17-18 at Columbia Lakes. He also
commended the staff on the success of the retreat.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Paul Grohman introduced Nydia Rafols-Blair, Grants
Director, who made a presentation concerning the Tree Preservation
Ordinance and the tree inventory.
Mrs. Rafols-Blair presented the results of the tree inventory and
noted points of interest. She also noted that the Tree Guides will
be available (free of charge) in City Hall, at the Parks &
Recreation Department, at the Library, and at the Clean Pearland
Office.
City Manager Grohman announced that the Tree Lighting ceremony will
take place on Thursday, November 30, at 6:45 p.m. He also noted
that the Chamber of Commerce will have its First Annual Light
Parade on Saturday, December 2nd, at 6:30 p.m.
Mr. Grohman reported that landscaping is being put in at the Melvin
Knapp Building. He also noted that the third class of the Citizens
Police Academy will be starting in the near future.
City Manager Grohman introduced Jim Causey, the new Finance
Director. He also expressed his appreciation to Janet Eastburn for
her service in the Finance Department over the past 25 years.
City Manager Grohman stated that Janet Berry, Vision Coordinator,
will start tomorrow, November 28th and noted the types of projects
she will be involved in.
Mr. Grohman reported that crime continues to be at a low, with
nothing major happening in the Police Department. He commended
Chief Mike Hogg and his staff for their continuing efforts in the
prevention of crime throughout the City.
City Manager Grohman announced that Nydia Rafols-Blair will be
leaving the City of Pearland due to her husband's transfer. He
thanked her for her service to the community in several different
areas.
CITIZENS: None
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
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NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION NO. R95-67 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE CONCEPT PLAN FOR
REDEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF INDEPENDENCE PARK.
The concept plan was reviewed by City Manager Grohman. He
explained that the Council was only approving the plan for the park
at this time, and not addressing the actual funding for the
project.
After a lengthy discussion, Councilmember Weber made a motion to
accept Resolution No. R95-67, seconded by Councilmember Richardson.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Richardson, Weber, Tetens, Cole and
Beckman.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 708 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE
CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, TO INCLUDE ALL LAND
AREA WITHIN CERTAIN LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES AND ANNEXING TO THE CITY
OF PEARLAND ALL OF THE AREA WITHIN SUCH LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES;
APPROVING A SERVICE PLAN FOR ALL OF THE AREA WITHIN SUCH LIMITS AND
BOUNDARIES; CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND
PROVIDING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.
City Manager Grohman noted that the service plans are available to
the public through the Planning Department.
Councilmember Beckman moved for the acceptance of Ordinance No. 708
on its first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Richardson.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Cole, Tetens, Weber and
Richardson.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
Assistant City Manager Richard Burdine noted that both of these
ordinances were pertaining to the same thing (waiving of
encroachment of a private swimming pool); however, there are two
different locations involved. Mayor Reid read both ordinances, by
caption, in order to open the floor for discussion.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 709 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, WAIVING THE ENCROACHMENT OF
A PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL INTO THE DEDICATED UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT
26, BLOCK 4, OF THE GREEN TEE TERRACE SUBDIVISION, SECTION I,
LOCATED AT 3015 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF PEARLAND, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS.
Assistant City Manager Burdine explained that this ordinance
pertains to an existing swimming pool located at 3015 Country Club
._ Drive and noted that this would not cause any particular problems.
Therefore, he recommended approval of this ordinance on first
reading.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 710 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, WAIVING THE ENCROACHMENT OF
A PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL INTO THE DEDICATED UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT
7, BLOCK 1, OF THE PINESHADOWS SUBDIVISION, LOCATED AT 2007
PINEHILL DRIVE EAST, IN THE CITY OF PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY,
TEXAS.
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Assistant City Manager Burdine noted that this swimming pool has
not yet been built; however, he stated this would not cause any
problems with the utility easement. Mr. Burdine recommended
approval of this ordinance on first reading.
Councilmember Weber moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 709 and
Ordinance No. 710. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Richardson.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Richardson, Weber, Tetens, Cole and
Beckman.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH LAIRSON-
STEPHENS-REIMER, P.C. FOR AUDIT SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS,
INCLUDING A THIRD -YEAR OPTION.
City Manager Grohman noted that this agency had performed audit
services for the City for several years, and recommended that the
City retain their services for the next three years.
Councilmember Richardson moved to authorize the City Manager to
extend the agreement with Lairson-Stephens-Reimer, P.C. for audit
services for a period of three years. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Tetens.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Cole, Tetens, Weber and
Richardson.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH AN
ENGINEERING FIRM FOR PREPARATION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
PERMIT RENEWAL APPLICATIONS FOR THE BARRY ROSE AND COWARTS CREEK
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS.
City Manager Grohman noted that the permits are due for renewal and
requested authorization to move forward.
Councilmember Cole moved to authorize the City Manager to enter
into an agreement with an engineering firm for the preparation of
wastewater treatment plant permit renewal applications for the
Barry Rose and Cowarts Creek wastewater treatment plants. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Beckman.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Richardson, Weber, Tetens, Cole and
Beckman.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. R95-69 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND
EXECUTE THE BARRY ROSE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PERMIT RENEWAL,
INCLUDING APPLICATION TO INCREASE THE PERMITTED FLOW THROUGH THE
PLANT.
City Manager Grohman explained that under Texas Natural Resource
Commission (TNRCC) rules, a City must initiate proceedings to
expand upon reaching 75% of capacity of the sewer plant. He
recommended that Council move forward on this resolution in order
to comply with the TNRCC regulations and prepare for the future.
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Councilmember Tetens moved that Resolution No. R95-69 be approved,
seconded by Councilmember Richardson.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Cole, Tetens, Weber and
Richardson.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. R95-70 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND
EXECUTE THE COWARTS CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PERMIT
RENEWAL.
This wastewater treatment plant does not exist; however, City
Manager Grohman noted that the City has a permit and in order to
keep it from lapsing, he recommended that it be renewed for use in
the future.
Councilmember Cole moved for the adoption of Resolution No. R95-70,
seconded by Councilmember Tetens.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Richardson, Weber, Tetens, Cole and
Beckman.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-65 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509, THE LAND USE AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR A DUPLEX OR
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES TO BE BUILT IN A GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (GB)
ON LOTS 29, 30 AND 31, BLOCK 6, OLD TOWN SITE (2232 GRAND
BOULEVARD) AT THE REQUEST OF CARL E. TALBOT, AGENT FOR ESSIE
TALBOT, OWNER, PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE DISTRICT
MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT.
Councilmember Richardson moved for the adoption of Ordinance No.
509-65 on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Tetens.
Assistant City Manager Burdine noted that this item had been
considered at a joint public hearing involving the Council and the
Planning & Zoning Commission on November 13, 1995, and no one was
in opposition at that time. He noted that the Planning & Zoning
Commission unanimously approved this request and he recommended
positive consideration on first reading.
Councilmember Cole requested clarification on the address of the
property in question as this question had been raised at the public
hearing held on November 13th. Assistant City Manager Burdine
noted that the lot description is correct; however, the street
address will be corrected prior to the next reading of the
ordinance which will take place at the next Council meeting on
December 11.
Discussion followed concerning acknowledgements by citizens
concerning their requests for specific use permits in General
Business districts. It was suggested that a form be developed for
this purpose.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Richardson, Weber, Tetens, Cole and
Beckman.
Voting "No" - None.
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Motion passed 5 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS: None
ADJOUP~rMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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Tom Reid
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary