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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 2006-07-10 Regular 7/10/06 2510 STATE OF TEXAS )( CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD )( COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )( J U LY 10, 2006 )( MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL THAT WAS HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 10, 2006, AT 3:00 PM AT THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 910 S. FRI EN DSWOOD DRIVE, FRI EN DSWOOD, TEXAS, WITH TH E FOLLOWI NG PRESENT CONSTITUTING A QUORUM: MAYOR DAVID SMITH MAYOR PRO-TEM CHRIS PEDEN COUNCILMEMBER LAURA EWING (arr. 3:08 PM) COUNCILMEMBER JOHN LECOUR (left 4:45 PM, ret. 8:39 PM) COUNCILMEMBER JIM HILL COUNCILMEMBER JAY HORECKY COUNCILMEMBER MEL MEASELES CITY ATTORNEY JOHN OLSON ACTING CITY MANAGER ROGER ROECKER CITY SECRETARY DELORIS MCKENZIE Mayor Smith called the meeting to order. 3:00 PM—WORK SESSION Discussion with the Galveston Central Appraisal District was held regarding the property tax appraisal process. Mr. Ken Wright, Chief Appraiser, explained process and how appraisals are determined and factored, how appraisals are applied to raw land and developed land, asked about the proposed 3% tax cap with Mr. Wright stating the cap is set at 10% of market value at this time, State Comptroller reviews data submitted by Appraisal Districts and reported that a few years ago, property values in Galveston County were not in line with what it should be and proposed changes with a threshold of 95 to 100% of property values, is there a method for citizens to protest the findings of the State Comptroller, the District challenges them on a regular basis and wins every time, discussed application of appraised values of commercial and residential, the Chief Appraiser is hired by Appraisal District Board of Directors which Clear Creek Independent School District has the majority of votes, discussed pros and cons of an elected official rather than a hired employee, Mr. Wright stated it is all subjective on a number of basis but also stated that he is not a politician, the District employs 50 employees, Council provided input as to personal interactions with the District, heard that some Commercial properties has increased 1000%, Mr. Wright stated that is possible based on different variations, Council expressed concerns that in these types of events by looking at those types of circumstances that this could cause some economic hardships, Mr. Wright stated he lives by the Tax Code based on Market Value, there is no provision to make changes but need to make sure information is correct and up to date, there are provisions in place to protest values, property owners should notify District if their property is valued not low or too high, District looks at everything every year and make adjustments where needed, Mr. Wright discussed the Agricultural Exemption and stated that this is subjective as well, no acreage required, based upon level of intensity of use of pasture, detention ponds as value just as regular land, there are no exemptions for green space, Council would like to see information regarding that process and Mr. Wright encouraged property owners to urge them to use process provided to discuss property value, there are deadlines for the formal protest but not deadline for informal protests. Deadline for Taxing Unit Challenge is May 15 for preliminary values the City has 15 days to file a formal protest, detailed breakdown on certified tax roll, July 26 is the deadline to receive the certified tax roll and large supplements after protests are final, lose three or four percent of value through protests, frozen values are for over 65 and disabled for over a year, understand Legislature is going to try to lower the cap again next year, deadline for appraisals are usually at end of April and have 30 days to protest if there is a change in value or new owner. 7/10/06 2511 Discussion was held regarding mosquito control in Harris County. Acting City Manager Roger Roecker discussed the difference in service from of Galveston County and Harris County, Galveston County sprays by aerial spraying and for gatherings, Harris County will only spray in the areas where West Nile Virus is identified, the City has a truck and sprayer but does not have a certified employee sprayer, looking into obtaining certification, City has contracted with outside source for spraying at sporting and outside events, looking at outside source to cover Harris County at an approximate cost of$2,920, asked if City could send representation to Harris County Commissioners Court to influence current policy, long term solution but looking at short term solution on agenda this evening, need to include public gatherings such as sports facilities. Discussion with the Planning and Zoning Commission was held regarding Entryway Overlay District (EOD), Downtown Overlay District (DOD), and Community Overlay District (COD). City Planner Diana Steelquist provided information regarding the proposed COD that is proposed to replace the EOD/DOD, provided proposed requirements and debated the application of the requirements and what the subsequent results would be, suggested 300 feet for screenings, microwave towers nothing over 24 inches, asked how the COD differs from EOD/DOD, COD would resolve the garage bay issue on corner lots, requires screening of garage bay if facing front of tract, resets the overlay boundaries to only affect tracts with direct frontage on the thoroughfares, shrubs required in landscape buffers, same rules in downtown area would be hard to apply requirements too, sub-committee working on process to change zoning in downtown areas, discussed screening requirement of detention ponds with requirements if greater than 30 feet from road does not have to screen, will move Shell Station forward through the site plan process. Discussion with the Planning and Zoning Commission was held regarding setback requirements for private swimming pools. City Planner Diana Steelquist presented PowerPoint presentation regarding issues which are, swimming pools are "accessory structures," accessory structures cannot be closer than 10 feet from the rear or 5 feet from the side, Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation is to allow a pool to be built as close as 5 feet from the rear, continue to prohibit a pool in a side or front yard, continue to allow pump and filter equipment to be located 5 feet from any property line. Discussion with the Planning and Zoning Commission was held regarding non-conforming uses and structures. Recommendation was not to discourage continuation of non-conforming use or structures, allow improvements to structures which are not "substantial" by applying a 50% valuation rule, do not allow non-conforming uses to return after a six month discontinuation, Planning and Zoning will workshop issues and then will bring back to for workshop or public hearing. Discussion with the Planning and Zoning Commission was held regarding special exceptions for gas stations. City Planner Diana Steelquist presented Issues, addressed Original Business District (OBD), small lot sizes, are fuel island canopies accessory structures or part of main building, landscaping, many existing without 10 feet available for a landscape buffer, required trees may be visual or safety hazard, driveways, spacing and width issues related to tanker trucks and existing lot sizes, recommendations, lot coverage allowed up to 50%, five foot landscaped buffer adjacent to each public right-of-way, landscape buffers with driveway cuts are not required to have trees, but must have shrubs at least 2 feet tall, driveway widths, distances between driveways and distances from intersections may be modified using the modification procedures of the Design Criteria Manual, exclude canopies from front and side sidebacks and allow them to be 5 feet from front property line, reduce interior side and rear setbacks to 5 feet and front set back reduced to 25 feet. 5:30 PM —CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION Council convened into Executive Session in Accordance with the Texas Government Code, pursuant to Section 551.074— Personnel Matters. Council convened into Regular Session at 7:00 pm with action taken later in the meeting. 7/10/06 2512 RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION 7:00 PM — REGULAR SESSION The invocation was given by Public Works Director Kaz Hamidian. Mayor Smith led the Pledge of allegiance to the United States and to the State of Texas. JOINT DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Smith and Planning and Zoning Chairman Holland called a Joint Docketed Public Hearing to order, to receive comments from the public, either oral or written, regarding a zone classification change request for a tract of land containing 3.2895 acres, being out of Lots 1 through 5 of the Forestwood Subdivision, situated in the Sarah McKissick Survey, property located off of Friendswood Link Road, Harris County, Texas, from Multi-Family Residential-Garden Home District (MFR-GHD) to Multi-Family Residential-High Density (MFR-H). David Wyatt with a development company from Houston, attracts empty nesters, 36 units, prices range from $140,000 to $160,000. Scotty McCollum, 2001 S. Friendswood, 18-year resident of Friendswood, spoke in favor of the zone change. Don Battenfield, 1208 Silverleaf Drive, 12-year resident of Friendswood, spoke in favor of the zone change. Ram Aguilera, 2230 Leading Drive, vacant property, add value to the property values in the area. Elisabeth Wagner, 4427 Peridot, Wedgewood subdivision, does not think need in this area, traffic, adjacent to school, safety concern, other places better than in a residential area, concerned would go to rental property. Lou Ellen Hatchett, 16811 Paint Rock Road, 34-year resident, very proud of living in Friendswood, enjoyed quiet street, any large development between two subdivisions, not to encourage through traffic, believes tied to widening of Friendswood Link tied to EI Dorado, concerned direction will take this area with traffic concerns. Bobbie Jones, 16722 Hibiscus Lane, 35-year resident, intruding on privacy, one way in and one way out, traffic wait at school through the day, does not think townhomes planning too much and will not be beneficial, will do more harm than good, 6 in a pad, does not believe any playground area for children, look at another area, does not think that is the right spot. James McClain, 16626 Oxnard Lane, increase in traffic in particular at the school through the day, privacy, property is a blessing for drainage, does not believe will increase property value, thinks will decrease, quiet neighborhood. Shary Luck, 4410 Lucian Lane, 14-year resident, traffic for buses and children that are dropped off is not a short-term beginning at 6:15 AM, agree with others in opposition. Marino and Walter Bond, lives behind property, one year ago, invading privacy, drainage problem, development will affect property and wildlife in the area. Roger Baust, 16726 Hibiscus Way, 34-year resident, concerned one way in and out, concerned with elevation and drainage impact. 7/10/06 2513 Hearing no further comments, Mayor Smith and Planning and Zoning Chairman Holland closed this Joint Docketed Public Hearing. Mayor Smith and Planning and Zoning Chairman Holland called a Joint Docketed Public Hearing to order, to receive comments from the public, either oral or written, regarding amending the Zoning Ordinance, Appendix C, removing Section 8, I., 2, f., 1-7 Preserving Trees— Historical Significance, by deleting tree survey requirements, tree mitigation and incentives and tree protection requirements. Diana Steelquist, City Planner, gave the history of the Tree Preservation Ordinance. Arthur Hsu, 709 Pin Oak, lives in The Forest Subdivision, spoke in favor of amending ordinance, commented on hard work that went into developing ordinance, stated this means that the Planning and Zoning Commission is not doing job, ordinance should be unnecessary. Mike Sharp, 1200 Shooting Star, asked how many trees have been protected in the last 10 months or how many trees have been planted with the current ordinance, resident of the soon-to-be West Ranch, spoke on recent clear-cutting in this development, this ordinance did not protect these trees. Fred Krch, 209 Dawn, 50-year resident, read a statement regarding management of time, life and property, feels it is totally wrong to tell people what they can do with their own property. Judy Kimball, 802 W. Edgewood, spoke in opposition, worked on the Tree Ordinance Committee, read a list of committee members, confusion regarding this ordinance, only applies to commercial properties, confusion regarding the two ordinances that apply to trees, hardship to developers is not correct. Mary Vogas, 614 W. Castle Harbour, 30-plus year resident, Friendswood was founded on the large oak trees, keep roots of heritage in place, provided information regarding the advantage of having trees, should do everything we can to do to keep landscaping, keep it and make it stronger, lowers property values, replacement values of replacement trees, does not make sense, once trees are gone there will be no replacing, ask not to remove landscaping for the sake of Friendswood. Jim Vogas, 614 W. Castleharbour, 30-plus year resident, chose to live here because of the amenities and all that Friendswood had to offer, served on Clear Creek Drainage District as an elected official, saw as a duty to the community, may need to be improved not just throw out, asked what is it going to be people or money. Lorna Zeitler, 304 Friends Knoll, 40-year resident, spoke on why Friendswood was founded here, tree ordinance was created because of trees being stripped from the landscape, gave examples of Albertson's property on FM 2351 and FM 528 and Camp Manison properties, must not sacrifice our heritage, development at all costs. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Smith and Planning and Zoning Chairman Holland closed this Joint Docketed Public Hearing. Mayor Smith and Planning and Zoning Chairman Holland called a Joint Docketed Public Hearing to order, to receive comments from the public, either oral or written, regarding amending the Zoning Ordinance, Appendix C, creating a Community Overlay District, amending the Zoning Ordinance, Appendix C, removing Section 7, R — Entryway Overlay District, and amending the Zoning Ordinance, Appendix C, removing Section 7.5— Downtown Overlay District. Mayor Smith gave a brief overview. Mehran Jadidi, 101 S. Friendswood Drive, Shell Station Owner, stated he is in support of proposal, been in front of Council many times. 7/10/06 2514 Hearing no further comments, Mayor Smith and Planning and Zoning Chairman Holland closed this Joint Docketed Public Hearing. Mayor Smith and Planning and Zoning Chairman Holland called a Joint Docketed Public Hearing to order, to receive comments from the public, either oral or written, regarding amending the Zoning Ordinance, Section 8, J, 4—Setback requirements for private swimming pools. City Planner Diana Steelquist presented a brief overview. Janis Lowe, 401 Forest Pines Court, spoke in favor of the zone change. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Smith and Planning and Zoning Chairman Holland closed this Joint Docketed Public Hearing. Mayor Smith and Planning and Zoning Chairman Holland called a Joint Docketed Public Hearing to order, to receive comments from the public, either oral or written, regarding releasing rear utility easement located in the Friendswood Lakes Garden Home Subdivision, Lots 1-13, Block 1, Lots 1-13, Block 2 and Lots 19-27, Block 2. Janis Lowe, 401 Forest Pines Court, spoke in favor, this utility easement will not be used, so documented, all homeowners have signed a petition requesting this release. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Smith and Planning and Zoning Chairman Holland closed this Joint Docketed Public Hearing. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Eugene Hammett, 15814 Bougainvilla, 15-year resident, stated he has an issue with the inspection department, Centurion Electric Company, contracted to provide underground electrical at 15811 Blackhawk, due to huge oak trees, ran electrical on adjacent property line with an agreement from property owners, Inspection Department would not approve, not in violation of the National Electrical Code, been in business for over 40 years. He was referred to the City Manager and asked to follow up with Mr. Hammett and provide a report to Council. Mike Sharp, 1200 Shooting Star, asked that someone report back regarding his questions regarding amount of trees saved. Fred Krch, 209 Dawn Street, provided constitution, spoke on freedom of speech, spoke on sand pit use, gave example of other city using sandpit as a lake, lake is being ignored, ordinances are not written clearly, article in Friendswood Focus is not important, would like to see every committee and phone numbers published in the Friendswood Focus. **Motion made, seconded, and approved to allow Mr. Krch additional time for speaking. Fred Krch read an article on integrity and ethics, gave example of a man that did not have integrity, Mr. A. Hammer, some politicians have some of the same traits as Mr. Hammer. Patricia Rosendahl, 903 Remington Court, is part of the Laurelfield Homeowners Association, lived here 16 years, has visited with the City Manager, Director of Community Services and Community Development regarding the subject, spoke about 209 Castleharbour and Item 14 on the agenda on licensing agreement, buyout lot directly behind her property and behind neighbors, spoke regarding policy and process regarding getting license for buyout property, no letter was given to adjacent property owners, license was given to 209 Castleharbour property by Council action, none of the policies were 7/10/06 2515 followed, fault lies with how this was handled, has made a recommendation on how to solve this with no action taken. **Councilmember Peden moved to move Item 14 to next on the agenda, guidelines for the licensing of buyout properties. Seconded by Councilmember Hill. The motion was approved unanimously. Discussion was held by Acting City Manager Roger Roecker and Council, why not discussing this in Work Session and invite Ms. Rosendahl, she responded that Staff did not apply the policy correctly therein lies the problem, policy in use since 2002, not adopted by Council, here to bring problem to Council's attention. **Councilmember Peden moved to table for a workshop at a later date. Seconded by Councilmember LeCour. The motion to table was approved unanimously. ACTING CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Acting City Manager Roger Roecker reported on The Gathering. The Quakers of this City held a Bar-B-Q on July 3 since the first year of their settlement, and this custom has continued to this date. "The Gathering", as it is now called, is held in honor of all people who serve the citizens of Friendswood, including City employees, Fire and EMS personnel, the Mayor and City Council, and the many volunteers who serve on numerous boards, committees, and commissions. Despite inclement weather that could have hampered such an event, "The Gathering" was again a great success this year. The July 3 event was moved from Old City Park to the Stevenson Park Pavilion, where everyone enjoyed Bar-B-Q chicken, sausage, and brisket. Friendswood is proud to still be able to celebrate this great tradition, and the success of this event could not have been realized without the great contributions from our many sponsors that include; AHI Concrete, Chris Sellers, Brahn Roofing, The Cake Lady, Centurion Electric, Century 21 Key Realty, Hill Sand, IESI, International Paint and Body, the Baker family, C.L. Davis Land Development, Del Pappas Distributing, Friendswood Chevron, Frost Bank, Lentz Engineering, Parkwood Vision Center, Jeter Funeral Home, Friendswood Reporter News and Harold Whitaker. On behalf of the City employees, I'd like to thank all of the sponsors and the Gathering Committee for continuing this great tradition and recognizing our City employees and volunteers. Acting City Manager Roger Roecker reported on the Fourth of July activities. The City of Friendswood once again hosted a great celebration of our nation's birth and heritage on July 4, 2006. The morning parade saw 131 entries, which included a number of entries like antique vehicles, bicycles, and fire trucks. This was the 111th consecutive year the City has celebrated the Fourth of July with a parade. This is an amazing feat and one that the City should be very proud of. The theme for the 2006 Grand Parade was "A Salute to Our Armed Forces", with Friendswood resident Steven Schulz serving as Grand Marshal. As you'll recall, the City honored U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Steven Kelly Schulz at the November 21, 2005 Council meeting with a proclamation in recognition of his service and dedication to our country. There is no way of accurately estimating the size of the crowd at the parade, but considering the threatening weather, the turnout was very good. Community Services Director Jon Branson estimates that the City bussed approximately 4,000 people to and from Centennial Park for the evening program, with an overall estimate of approximately 6,500 people. Many people walked in from surrounding neighborhoods, so there was a great crowd for that performance. We appreciate the work of the Fourth of July Steering Committee, Community Services Director Jon Branson, and the Staff of Community Services for the exceptional work they do on this celebration. ACTION ITEMS **Councilmember Peden move item 7, 8, 9 C and D until after Consent Agenda Item 18. Seconded by Councilmember LeCour. The motion was approved 5-2 with Councilmembers Ewing and Measeles opposed. 7/10/06 2516 **Mayor Smith moved to approve the recommendation to reappoint Sherry Weesner for a 3-year term to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Seconded by Councilmember Measeles. The motion was approved 5-2 with Councilmembers Hill and Peden opposed. **Mayor Smith moved to approve the recommendation to appoint Eugene Hammett for a 3-year term to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Seconded Councilmember Peden. The motion was approved unanimously. **Mayor Smith moved to approve the recommendation to reappoint Ken Boggs for a 3-year term to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Seconded by Councilmember Measeles. The motion was approved unanimously. **Mayor Smith moved to approve the recommendation to reappoint Greg Hughes for a 3-year term to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Seconded by Councilmember Measeles. The motion was approved 5-2, with Councilmembers Peden and Hill opposed. **Mayor Smith moved to approve the recommendation to appoint Steve Knis for a 3-year term as a Regular Member of the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Seconded by Councilmember Horecky. The motion was approved unanimously. **Mayor Smith moved to approve the recommendation to appoint Mike Czarowitz for a 3-year term as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Seconded by Councilmember Peden. The motion was approved unanimously. **Mayor Smith moved to approve the recommendation to appoint Rajni Amin for a 3-year term to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Seconded by Councilmember Measeles. The motion was approved unanimously. **Mayor Smith moved to approve the recommendation to reappoint Faye Curtis for a 3-year term to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Seconded by Councilmember LeCour. The motion was approved unanimously. **Mayor Smith moved to approve the recommendation to reappoint Dan Illerich for a 3-year term to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Seconded by Councilmember Measeles. The motion was approved unanimously. **Councilmember Peden moved to approve a contract with LJA Engineering and Surveying, Inc., for engineering services to evaluate a potential 16"waterline routing from Sunset/Shadowbend to Water Well #4. Seconded by Councilmember Ewing. The motion was approved unanimously. **Mayor Smith moved to approve a contract with Costello, Inc., for engineering services for the Master Drainage Plan, Phase II. Seconded by Councilmember Measeles. ***Councilmember LeCour moved to table the main motion. Seconded by Councilmember Hill. The motion to table was approved unanimously. **Mayor Smith moved to approve the Policy for the use of the Public Education/Government Access (PEG) Channel. Seconded by Councilmember Horecky. 7/10/06 2517 ***Councilmember Peden moved to amend the main motion to remove IV B 4 "Religious programming shall not be broadcast on the PEG channel." Seconded by Councilmember LeCour. Motion and second were withdrawn. ****Councilmember Peden moved to amend the main motion and amend the policy to strike IV B 4 and amend IV B 1 to read, "Content which has the purpose of promoting commercial/profit-making services, products, trade, or businesses, religion, or any other non-municipal business shall not be broadcast on the PEG channel." Seconded by Councilmember LeCour. The motion to amend was approved unanimously. *****The main motion, as amended, was approved unanimously. **Mayor Smith moved to approve authorizing the City Manager to provide additional mosquito control services in the amount of$2,920.00 for two sprayings on Harris County side of the City, and an additional amount of$1,600 for additional spraying on Galveston County side of the City. Seconded by Councilmember Ewing. The motion was approved unanimously. RESOLUTIONS **Motion by Councilmember Peden moved to approve Resolution No. R2006-18, A Resolution of the City of Friendswood, Texas, hereby designates Councilmember John R. LeCour as Representative and Councilmember Mel Measeles as Alternate to the Houston—Galveston Area Council 2006 General Assembly and Board of Directors. Seconded by Councilmember Horecky. The motion was approved unanimously. **Councilmember LeCour moved to approve Resolution No. R2006-19, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, providing for notification before participation by the Mayor, members of City Council, the City Manager, Department Heads, or other Officers or Employees of the City in meetings in which such officers or employees are acting as representatives of the City; providing certain exceptions; and providing other matters relating to the subject. Seconded by Councilmember Horecky. ***Councilmember Peden moved to table. Seconded by Councilmember Ewing. The motion to table was approved unanimously. ORDINANCES **Motion by Councilmember Peden moved to approve the Second and final reading of Ordinance No. T2006-13, an Ordinance repealing Article IV of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas, said Article IV being entitled "Code of Ethics," and which article contains recitations of applicable State Statutory and Home Rule Charter provisions governing conduct of City officers and certain additional standards. Seconded by Councilmember Ewing. The motion was approved unanimously. **Councilmember Peden moved to approve the Second and final reading of Ordinance No. T2006-14, an Ordinance providing for compliance by the City of rules and regulations that govern construction and development otherwise applicable to private sector development within the City. Seconded by Councilmember Horecky. The motion was approved 6-1, with Councilmember Measeles opposed. **Mayor Smith moved to approve the First reading of Ordinance No. T2006-15, an Ordinance amending Appendix C of the Friendswood City Code, said Appendix C being City of Friendswood, Texas, Ordinance No. 84-15, as amended, originally adopted the 19th day of November, 1984, and being the Zoning Ordinance of the City, by deleting therefrom all of Subsection R of Section 7 and all of Section 7.5, same 7/10/06 2518 being, respectively, the provisions creating, and establishing rules and regulations for the Entryway Overlay District and the Downtown Overlay District, and by adding thereto a new Section 7.5; providing for the creation of the Community Overlay District ("COD"); providing rules and regulations governing the use of land within the boundaries of the COD; providing a penalty of an amount not to exceed $2,000 for each day of violation of any provision hereof; and providing for severability. Seconded by Councilmember Ewing. ***Mayor Smith moved to amend the main motion to amend Section 3(1) to remove, "and the planned extension of Blackhawk Blvd. south of FM 528 to Bay Area Blvd," Section #(2) to read, "Those areas designated as within the COD shall extend parallel along the frontage of each tract along the thoroughfare and extend 300 feet or to the rear of the property, whichever is closer," Section 3(3fl to read, "Microwave and satellite antennas not otherwise preempted from regulation by applicable law or regulation," and the last sentence of the first paragraph in Section 6 to read, "In the event that COD requirements overlap at intersections, architectural requirements regarding garage bays shall apply only to the frontage on one street as designated on the site plan." Seconded by Councilmember Measeles. The motion to amend was approved unanimously. ****The main motion, as amended, was approved unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember Horecky stated he had no report. Councilmember Peden stated the City will miss Mickey Albritton, attended his funeral last week, will be greatly missed, 4th of July Parade was a great event, thanked the 4th of July committee and those long serving. Councilmember Measeles thanked the 4th of July committee, had all of his family in the parade since this will be his last parade due to term limits, every year just gets better and better, thanked everyone that helped with the 4th of July festivities. Councilmember Hill reported that he worked with Community Services Director Jon Branson and 4th of July Committee Chair Corey Kirkland getting generators, impressed with organization and long serving committee members, whoever picked Lance Cpl. Steven Schulz as the Grand Marshal did a great job and acknowledged Police Chief Wieners supporting this young Marine. Councilmember LeCour thanked everyone that helped with 4th of July activities, appreciated the volunteers, was impressed seeing Community Services Director Jon Branson working and working to keep it all together, had to leave to speak for NASA to speak to retired pilots, met a pilot that was 93 years old whose last dream was to fly an F-16. Councilmember Ewing reported that 4th of July Committee member Dan Morgan received the Mora Spirit Award, stated she has worked the last two years with bus duty for the 4th of July night program and gives that baton to Councilmember Horecky, attended Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership biotech 101 conference with Economic Development Coordinator Karen Capps and Kirk Lippert, attended a Community Appearance Board meeting and Community Economic Development Committee Meeting. Councilmember Peden reported $75,000 was the expense for the 4th of July activities and stated that is about $8.00 per person that attended, and is money well spent for a great 4th of July. Mayor Smith stated he wished to pass appreciation on to the employees for all the hard work to make the 4th of July happen, months of planning and working with committees, did not stop until last person went home, thanked the Police Department and Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department and stated they are part of the City's extended family. Prayers go out to the Albritton family in their loss, stated 7/10/06 2519 Councilmember Measeles could have own float and could still be in the parade after his Council term is up. CONSENT AGENDA **Councilmember Measeles moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. A. Authorize the Mayor to execute the final plat for the West Ranch Reserves A&B Lift Station property. B. Authorize the Mayor to execute the vacating of the plat for the Sloan Subdivision. C. Approve disposal of Police Department vehicle by Public Auction. D. Authorize the Mayor to execute a contract renewal with Hill Sand Company for Emergency Debris Management services. E. Authorize the Mayor to execute documents accepting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant award. F. Approve Minutes of April 17, 2006, June 8, 19, and 26, 2006 Meetings. Seconded by Councilmember Ewing. The motion was approved unanimously. A motion was made and approved to adjourn at 11:00 PM. + , _ id J: ' . mith Attest: � F ��+��� � ` �'� ��O De oris McKenzie, TRMC � O City Secretary `: * � � e��=my���-