1998-01-08 PEARLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PEARLAND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD, OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS,HELD THURSDAY,JANUARY 8, 1998 AT 11:30 A.M. ,AT THE
GOLFCREST COUNTRY CLUB, 2509 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, PEARLAND,
TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order at 11:30 a.m. with the following present:
BOARD MEMBERS
Chairman Dennis Frauenberger
Vice President Stella Roberts
Secretary Susan Lenamon
Board Member Charlie Philipp
Board Member Bill Berger
Board Member Calvin Collier, Jr.
NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Board member Connie Beaumont was unable to attend
because of a conflict in schedule.
EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
City Manager Paul Grohman
Pearland/Hobby Chamber Billye Everett
Mayor Tom Reid
NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Ex-officio John Knox was unable to attend because of a
conflict in schedule.
STAFF MEMBERS
Executive Director Glen Erwin
Assistant Executive
Director John Bowman
Administrative Asst. Perla N. Lehman
Also in attendance: City Attorney Amy McCullough, Asst. City Attorney Darrin Coker,
City Engineer John Hargrove, Projects Coordinator Alan Mueller and Director of
Planning & Development Dennis Smith and Director of Finance David Castillo
Approval of October 6, 1997- Regular Meeting Minutes -Board member Bill Berger
made the motion, seconded by board member Charlie Philipp to accept the minutes of
October 6, 1997 as submitted.
Motion Passed: 6 to 0
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PEDC Regular Board Meeting
Minutes of January 8, 1998
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS— There were no reports at this time.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORTS - Executive Director Glen Erwin invited all
board members to attend the Chamber Banquet on January 24, 1998 at the Hobby Airport
Hilton, stating that the PEDC had reserved a table and if they had an interest in attending,
they should contact Perla as soon as possible. Mr. Erwin also informed the board of the
first 1998 Quarterly Reception scheduled for February 11 with Ms. Pam Lovett,
President of Economic Development for The Greater Houston Partnership as the speaker.
He urged everyone to attend.
Mr. Mahran Bavarian of Walsh Engineering updated the board on the progress of the
Overpass/Railroad project. Mr. Bavarian,referring to the Overpass project as the
McHard Rd. project. He stated that this temporary name had been selected for TEXDOT
clarification purposes and proceeded to give an oral report to the board. A written report
was then submitted to file.
Mr. Jeff Sjostrom of The Houston-Galveston Area Council presented the board with a
report regarding the creation of a Revolving Loan Fund.
ITEM A:
Excused Absence- Secretary Susan Lenamon made the motion, seconded by Vice
President Stella Roberts to excuse Chairman Dennis Frauenberger from the meeting of
October 6, 1997.
MOTION PASSED: 5 to 0
ABSTAINED: 1
ITEM B
Resolution Approved-Vice President Stella Roberts made the motion, seconded by
board member Charlie Philipp to approve the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PEARLAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ("PEDC BOARD") OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS DETERMINING PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY FOR A PUBLIC PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE,AND
MAINTAIN A MAJOR THOROUGHFARE BETWEEN MYKAWA AND STATE
HIGHWAY 35 (MAIN STREET) INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AN
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PEDC Regular Board Meeting
Minutes of January 8, 1998 (Cont.)
OVERPASS OVER BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE RAILROAD
("BNSF RAILROAD") AND HICKORY SLOUGH; AUTHORIZING THE PEDC
STAFF AND OTHER CITY OFFICIALS, OR THEIR DESIGNEES, TO TAKE
SUCH ACTIONS AS ARE NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE FEE SIMPLE AND
EASEMENT INTERESTS IN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY BY
GRANT, DONATION, PURCHASE, OR BY THE EXCERISE OF THE POWER
OF EMINENT DOMAIN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION PASSED: 6 to 0
ADJOURNMENT
Vice President Stella Roberts made the motion to adjourn the meeting and was seconded
by board member Bill Berger.
MOTION PASSED: 6 to 0
TIME: 12:17 p.m.
Mi utes approve as submitte and/or corrected this day of
, A.D., 1998.
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��Dennis Frauenberger, Pre ••ent
ATTEST: /
Perla N. Lehman,Administrative Assistant
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