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1997-10-27 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESill MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON OCTOBER 27,1997, 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 Helen Beckman Larry Wilkins Kevin Cole Richard Tetens William Berger Paul Grohman Amy McCullough Young Lorfing Others in attendance: Project Coordinator Alan Mueller; Police Chief Mike Hogg; City Engineer John Hargrove; Planning and Community Development Director Dennis Smith; Parks and Recreation Director Ed Hersh; Public Works Director Jerry Burns; Emergency Management Director David Smith; Fleet Manager Mike Joyce; and Advanced Intern Ruby Perez. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by Pearland Cadet Girl Scout Troop 303. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Berger made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting at 6:30 p.m. held on September 29, 1997; Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. held on October 6, 1997; the Regular Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. held on October 13, 1997 and the Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. held on October 20, 1997. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Berger, Beckman, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Voting "Abstain" Councilmember Cole and Councilmember Tetens. Page 1 of 15 - 10/27 Motion Passed 3 to 0, with 2 abstentions. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT Pearland Cadet Girl Scout Troop 303 gave a video presentation to Council regarding a 'Night Mask" for Firefighters to use while inside a smoke filled environment. Each one of the Girl Scouts addressed Council regarding their concerns regarding a "Night Mask" for the Volunteer Fire Department. Mayor Reid and Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman presented a Proclamation to Clean Pearland's Executive Director Delores Fenwick and other members of Clean Pearland, proclaiming November 15, 1997 as "Texas Recycles Day". Mayor Reid and Councilmember Berger presented a Proclamation from the City and the Pearland Economic Development Corporation to Mr. & Mrs. Bob Shotwell, proclaiming November 19, 1997 as "Recovery Contractors Inc., Day". Recovery Contractors Inc., a Pearland Company, is ranked number six out of the "Houston 100" fastest growing small businesses with a sales growth of eight hundred sixty one percent between 1994 and 1996. Mayor Reid reported that on October 15 he attended the County Tax Abatement Committee Meeting and the Brazoria County Cities Association Monthly Meeting which was hosted by the City of Pearland; October 18 he attended the Pearland Historical Society Annual Meeting; October 21 he attended the H.G.A.C. Board Meeting, Library Board Meeting, Chamber Open House at Merchants Bank and the presentation on "EI Nino"; October 25 he attended the Hindu Temple Festival of Lights; October 26 he attended the Chamber Trade Fair and on October 26 he attended the Dedication of the Sablatura Elementary School. COUNCIL'S ACTIVITY REPORTS: Councilmember Cole reported that on November 11, 1997, at Friendswood High School there will be the third and final meeting for the Clear Creek Corps Project. He further stated that it is extremely important to attend that meeting because the Corp plans to unveil their plan for the project. Councilmember Berger reported that on October 15 he attended the Brazoria County Cities Association Meeting; October 17 he attended the Houston 100 Luncheon that recognizes the top one hundred fastest growing companies in Houston. He further stated that he was real impressed to have a company from Pearland to be in the top ten fastest-growing companies. Councilmember Berger congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Page 2 of 15 - 10/27 Shotwell and Recovery Contractors Inc.; October 20 he attended the Parks Board Meeting; and on October 25 he participated in the Dog Trot. Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman reported that the City hosted the Brazoria County Cities Association Meeting. Chief Hogg was the speaker and gave a very fine speech about Community Policing; October 18 she attended the Clean Pearland Planning Retreat; October 20 she attended the Clean Pearland Board Meeting; October 21 she attended the Hike and Bike Committee Meeting. They are planning for a bicycle ride around Green Tee at Christmas time, the date is set for on December 13; she attended the Chamber Business Mixer at Merchants Bank, Library Board Meeting, and the "EI Nino" Presentation; October 23 she attended the "Keep Houston Beautiful Awards Luncheon" on October 26 she attended the Trade Show and the dedication of the Sablatura Elementary School Councilmember Tetens stated he did not have anything to add to the items that have been mentioned. He reported that on October 24 he took a tour of all of the projects in Pearland with the City Manager. He further stated he was truly amazed at the amount of stuff that is going on in Pearland. Councilmember Tetens stated that its hard to believe until you see it and he is very impressed with the City. Councilmember Wilkins stated that he attended most of the events that everyone else attended. He reported that he attended the Dog Trot and attended St. Andrew's Craft Show and the Chamber Trade Fair. He and his family attended Sablatura Elementary School Open House. He further stated that the month of October is extremely busy in the City of Pearland and he enjoyed all of the events. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager, Paul Grohman, stated that this is Drug Awareness week in the public schools. He further stated, that in honor of that, on Thursday, two of our Police Officers made a traffic stop and seized eight hundred thirteen pounds of marijuana. Mr. Grohman commended the Police Officers that made the traffic stop resulting in the drug seizure. CITIZEN'S: Joe Zvanut, 2905 Yorkshire, addressed Council regarding his concerns for the recent awarding of a bid for a Jet-Rodder Truck. Mr. Zvanut further addressed Council recapping the bids that the City had received. David S. Miller, 3007 East Broadway, addressed Council regarding Pearland Parkway, specifically utilities. Mr. Miller asked the Council to take action to provide City utilities Page 3 of 15 - 10/27 along the Parkway. John D. Mark, 2029 Islam Drive, President of the Pearland Historical Society, addressed Council and stated that for the last two years they have worked with the Parks Department to upgrade and refurbish the Old Settlers Cemetery. Mr. Mark presented the Council with a check for one hundred dollars for the fifteenth memorial tree to be planted at the cemetery in memory of "Old Pearlanders". He further stated that this tree is a Memorial Tree, donated by Calvin Mead in memory of his father Bootsie Mead. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: City Attorney, Amy McCullough, informed Council that Ordinance No. 826 and Ordinance No. 828 could be acted upon together. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 826 - 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 (MANVEL ROAD AND COUNTY ROAD 101 AREA ANNEXATION); 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. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 828 - 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 (COUNTY ROAD 89 AND COUNTY ROAD 91 AREA ANNEXATION); 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. Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole to approve Ordinance No. 826 and Ordinance No. 828 on their second and final reading. Mayor Reid stated that the Longley's would be addressing Ordinance No. 826 which pertained to the annexation of their area. Larilynn Longley, 7931 County Road 118, addressed Council regarding her concerns for her family having to change their life style because of the annexation. She further stated that they do not have any animals illegally and they want to remain living in the country. Page 4 of 15 - 10/27 47 5yy5 y1 Dave Longley, 7931 County Road 118, addressed Council regarding the location of his property as described in the legal description. He further addressed Council regarding the City Services that they will be receiving as a result of the annexation. City Attorney, Amy McCullough, stated that there has been recent research regarding animals in the newly annexed area of the City. She advised Council that Project Coordinator Alan Mueller is prepared to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Longley in the foyer if they would like, so they could clarify any questions they may have. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Tetens, Beckman, Berger, and Cole. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 5 to 0. City Attorney, Amy McCullough, informed Council that Ordinance No. 509-167 (Application No. 225) and Ordinance No. 509-168 (Application No. 228) could be acted upon together. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-167 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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 CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON TRACT 26 OF WESTCHESTER ESTATES, ACCORDING TO JACK C. MCKNIGHT SURVEY, A PARTITION IN THE H.T.&B.R.R. SURVEY , ABSTRACT 242, IN BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (APPLICATION NO. 225) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (R-1) AT THE REQUEST OF GEORGE E. BIB,BS, OWNER, PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-168 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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 CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON 2.811 ACRES OF LAND IN THE W.D.C. HALL SURVEY, A-23, IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS (APPLICATION NO. 228) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (R-1) AT THE REQUEST OF SHERRY L. APPLEWHITE, Page 5 of 15 - 10127 AGENT, FOR AYRSHIRE CORPORATION, OWNER, PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman to approve Ordinance No. 509-167 (Application No. 225) and Ordinance No. 509-168 (Application No. 228) on their second and final reading. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Berger, Beckman, Tetens, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 5 to 0. City Attorney, Amy McCullough, informed Council that Ordinance No. 509-169 (Application Nos. 222 & 223), Ordinance No. 509-170 (Application No. 227), and Ordinance No. 509-171 (Specific Use Permit No. 58) could be acted upon together. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-169 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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 CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON LOTS 10-15, 25-26, 27-34, 35-38, AND 39-44, BLOCK 26 OF THE PEARLAND TOWNSITE OUT OF PLAT RECORDED VOLUME 29, PAGES 41-42, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (GRAND AVENUE) (APPLICATION NOS. 222 & 223) FROM CLASSIFICATION GENERAL BUSINESS (GB) TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (R-4) AT THE REQUEST OF THE NITA BOOTH, AGENT FOR JOHN ALEXANDER, AND THOMAS P. ALEXANDER OWNERS OF SUCH REAL PROPERTY, PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-170 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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 CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY 1.550 ACRE TRACT BEING PART OF THE SOUTH 225 FEET OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4, SECTION 14 OF THE H.T. &B.R.R. SURVEY, ABSTRACT 509, Page 6 of 15 - 10/27 BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS. (3512 MCLEAN ROAD) (APPLICATION NO. 227) FROM THE CLASSIFICATION OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (R-2) TO GENERAL BUSINESS (GB) AT THE REQUEST OF HAROLD D. GENTRY, AGENT, FOR MAJESTIC CHRISTIAN CENTER OWNER, PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-171 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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 CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY .056 ACRE OUT OF LOT 34 OF GEORGE W. JENKINS SUBDIVISION (LOCATED IN JAMES F. PERRY/EMILY M. AUSTIN LEAGUE ABSTRACT 111), BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS. (SPECIFIC USE NO. 58) FROM THE CLASSIFICATION OF GENERAL BUSINESS (GB) TO GENERAL BUSINESS SPECIFIC USE (GBS) AT THE REQUEST OF SOUTHWESTERN BELL COMPANIES, PETER S. THOMPSON, AGENT FOR HOUSTON PINE HOLLOW ASSOCIATES, LTD.,OWNER, PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins to approve Ordinance No. 509-169 (Application Nos. 222 & 223), Ordinance No. 509-170 (Application No. 227), and Ordinance No. 509-171 (Specific Use Permit No. 58) on their second and final reading. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Tetens, Beckman, Berger, Cole. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 5 to 0. NEW BUSINESS: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 829 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLE IV, DOGS AND CATS, OF CHAPTER 6, ANIMALS AND FOWL, OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS IT MAY HAVE BEEN, FROM TIME TO TIME, AMENDED, TO ALLOW THE ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT TO DESIGNATE LICENSED VETERINARIANS TO COLLECT THE CITY'S ANNUAL LICENSING REGISTRATION Page 7 of 15 - 10/27 FEE WHEN PRACTICABLE; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; HAVING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Berger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens to approve Ordinance No. 829 on its first reading. City Attorney, Amy McCullough, stated that this Ordinance would allow the veterinarians who wish to participate with the City to collect the annual licensing registration fee and issue the license for Dogs and Cats. She further stated that upon it approval the City would prepare the procedures and supplies that the veterinarians will in order to participate. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Berger, Beckman, Tetens, and Wilkins Voting "No" None. Motion passed 5 to 0. COUNCIL ACTION - APPROVAL OF A REVISED FEE SCHEDULE FOR LICENSING ANIMALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6-63, LICENSE FEES, OF CHAPTER 6, ANIMALS AND FOWL, OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES. Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Berger to approve a revised fee schedule for licensing animals in accordance with Section 6-63, License Fees, of Chapter 6, Animals and Fowl, of the City of Pearland Code of Ordinances. City Attorney, Amy McCullough, stated that it has been a long time since the fees have been changed or upgraded. Ms. McCullough gave an overview of the revised Animal Control Fees. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Tetens, Beckman, Berger, Cole. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 5 to 0. COUNCIL ACTION - DETERMINE AND ESTABLISH THE AMOUNT OF MONTHLY DEPENDENT MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS THE CITY WILL PAY ON BEHALF OF CITY EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE DEPENDENT COVERAGE THROUGH THE CITY'S GROUP LIFE INSURANCE AND MEDICAL/DENTAL HEALTH PROTECTION PLAN. Page 8 of 15 - 10/27 Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins for the -- City to fund the additional expense of the monthly dependent Medical Insurance premium for the City employees who have dependent coverage through the Group Life Insurance and Medical/Dental Health Protection Plan. Mayor Reid stated that the City Manager preformed his duties in a proper manner by going out to bids to see what the market is like. Mayor Reid further stated it was the decision of the City Council to maintain coverage with the Texas Municipal League and the Council should consider paying the increase of the monthly premium for the rest of this fiscal year. City Manager, Paul Grohman, addressed Council giving the history of the City paying a portion of the monthly premiums for Medical Insurance Coverage and further stated the he concurred with the Mayor and request Council to pay the difference in the monthly premium for the balance of this fiscal year. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Tetens, Beckman, Berger, Cole. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 5 to 0. RESOLUTION NO. R97-63 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT FORMAL COMMENTS TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION ("FEMA") REGARDING THE CITY'S OBJECTIONS TO THE SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA MAPPING AS PRESENTED IN THE PRELIMINARY FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY ("FIS") AND FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP ("FIRM") OF THE CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED. Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins to approve Resolution No. R97-63. City Manager, Paul Grohman, addressed Council in detail stating the objections the City has regarding the mapping. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Tetens, Beckman, Berger, and Cole. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 5 to 0. Page 9 of 15 - 10/27 COUNCIL ACTION - AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO REQUEST BIDS FOR THE COMPLETION OF PEARLAND PARKWAY FROM FM 518 TO OILER DRIVE. Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens to authorize the City Manager or his Designee to request bids for the completion of Pearland Parkway from FM 518 to Oiler Drive. City Manager, Paul Grohman, stated that Council has expressed the need to finish the next phase of Pearland Parkway from FM 518 to Oiler Drive, and in response to that he asking the Council for their approval. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Berger, Beckman, Tetens, and Wilkins Voting "No" None. Motion passed 5 to 0. COUNCIL ACTION - AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO PROCEED WITH ENGINEERING SERVICES AND REQUEST BIDS FOR COMPLETION OF A PORTION OF THE PROPOSED PEARLAND PARKWAY FROM FM 518 NORTH. Councilmember Berger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole to authorize the City Manager or his Designee to proceed with engineering services and request bids for the completion of a portion of the proposed Pearland Parkway from FM 518 North. City Manager, Paul Grohman, stated that this is an extension of Pearland Parkway, north to FM 518, and we would like to proceed and get the design engineering done for roughly the first one thousand feet north. He further stated that this will allow us to create an intersection at FM 518 and would promote it to be signalized. Mr. Grohman stated that opening it up to two lanes we can get some development in that area. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Berger, Beckman, Tetens, and Wilkins Voting "No" None. Motion passed 5 to 0. RESOLUTION NO. R97-61 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL Page 10 of 15 - 10/27 AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD FOR THE PROVISION OF WATER AND SEWER SERVICE. Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Berger to approve Resolution No. R97-61. City Manager, Paul Grohman, stated that this action is taken each year. Both Cities provide water and or wastewater for some of the residents along our boundaries where we have common subdivisions. He further stated that this has worked nicely for a long time, and recommends its approval. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Tetens, Beckman, Berger, and Cole. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 5 to 0. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 747-1 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 747 REGARDING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TO REFLECT A NEW EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE INITIAL ALLOWANCE OF UPDATED SERVICE CREDIT AND INCREASE IN RETIREMENT ANNUITIES FOR QUALIFYING MEMBERS; TO INCREASE THE PERCENTAGE OF INDIVIDUAL EARNINGS THAT MUST BE DEPOSITED INTO THE SYSTEM AND TO CHANGE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID RATE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens to approve Ordinance No. 747-1 on its first reading City Manager, Paul Grohman, stated that this Ordinance is adopted annually. This allows for all of our retirees to receive an updated amount on their retirement. He further stated that the second portion of the Ordinance is increasing the amount of our retirement contributions by one percent of the mandatory contributions that is paid by each full-time employee. It will be matched with a two percent increase of the City's contribution. Mr. Grohman further stated that it is in the budget and the new contribution will be effective January 1, 1998. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Berger, Beckman, Tetens, and Wilkins. Page 11 of 15 - 10/27 Voting "No" None. Motion passed 5 to 0. RESOLUTION NO. R97-62 - A RESOLUTION AND ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, CASTING VOTES FOR CANDIDATES FOR THE BRAZORIA COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole to approve Resolution No. R97-62, casting the City's 164 vote for Dennis Frauenberger to serve on the Board of Directors for the Brazoria County Appraisal District. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Berger, Beckman, Tetens, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 5 to 0. COUNCIL ACTION - RATIFICATION OF CITY MANAGER'S APPOINTMENT OF ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole to ratify the City Manager's appointment of Brenda Crager to serve on the Civil Service Commission for a three-year term. City Manager, Paul Grohman, stated that he has known Mrs. Crager for two plus years, and finds her to be a very competent and diligent person that will do a very fine job for the City. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Tetens, Beckman, Berger, and Cole. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 5 to 0. COUNCIL ACTION - COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF PINE HOLLOW SECTION 1C SUBDIVISION. Councilmember Berger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole to accept Pine Hollow Section 1C Subdivision. Page 12 of 15 - 10/27 City Engineer, John Hargrove, stated that the crew is installing thirty six and forty two -- inch pipe and an inlet which is the only thing that is remaining on this project. Mr. Hargrove stated that he recommends the acceptance of this subdivision upon the acceptance of the pipe and inlet work. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Berger, Beckman, Tetens, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 5 to 0. COUNCIL ACTION - AWARD OF BID NO. B97-18 FOR A TYPE I AMBULANCE. Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman to table this item for five minutes. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Berger, Beckman, Tetens, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 5 to 0. Mayor Reid moved to Agenda Item No. 13. COUNCIL ACTION - EXCUSE ABSENCE OF COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD TETENS FROM THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 13, 1997. Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman to excuse Councilmember Tetens from the Regular Meeting held on October 13, 1997. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Berger, Beckman, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Voting "Abstain" Councilmember Tetens. Motion passed 4 to 0, 1 abstention. Mayor Reid moved back to Agenda Item No. 12. Emergency Management Director, David Smith, reviewed the bids received for a Type Page 13 of 15 - 10/27 I Ambulance. He recommends that Council award the bid submitted by Fraser Inc., in the amount of $87,000. Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman to award Bid No. 97-18 to Fraser Inc., in the amount of $87,000 for a Type I Ambulance. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Tetens, Beckman, Berger, and Cole. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 5 to 0. Mayor Reid stated that the Council will now move to the Executive Session as it is stated on the Agenda. OTHER BUSINESS: EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Government Code at 9:45 p.m. to discuss the following: 1. SECTION 551.074 - PERSONNEL - CONDUCT INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS WISHING TO SERVE ON THE PEARLAND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED): Council returned from Executive Session at 10:52 p.m. COUNCIL ACTION - APPOINTMENT OF ONE BOARD MEMBER TO PEARLAND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. Councilmember Berger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole to appointment Nghiem Doan to the Planning and Zoning commission for a three-year term. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Tetens, Beckman, Berger, and Cole. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 5 to 0. Page 14 of 15 - 10127 Motion passed 5 to 0. OTHER BUSINESS: ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 10th day of November , A.D., 1997. f� Tom Reid Mayor Page 15 of 15 - 10/27