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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 2007-02-19 Special 02/19/2007 2631 STATE OF TEXAS )( CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD )( COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )( FEBRUARY 19, 2007 )( MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL THAT WAS HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2007, AT 4:00 PM AND A REGULAR MEETING AT 7:00 PM AT FRIENDSWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, WITH THE FOLLOWING PRESENT CONSTITUTING A QUORUM: MAYOR DAVID SMITH MAYOR PRO-TEM CHRIS PEDEN COUNCILMEMBER LAURA EWING COUNCILMEMBER JOHN LECOUR COUNCILMEMBER JIM HILL COUNCILMEMBER JAY HORECKY COUNCILMEMBER MEL MEASELES CITY ATTORNEY JOHN OLSON CITY MANAGER BO MCDANIEL CITY SECRETARY DELORIS MCKENZIE Mayor Smith called the meeting to order. 4:00 PM—SPECIAL SESSION Discussion was held with the Development Process Committee regarding their Interim Report, Chairman Jeff Payson and members Marcus Rives, Adam Hill, Terry Collins and Brett Banfield were present. A question and answer session was held regarding proposed changes, seeking Council input for changes subject to Staff comment, discussed proposing eliminating full blown detail drawings prior to public hearings for rezonings for Planned Unit Developments (PUD) and Specific Use Permits (SUP) for one acre or less development, what level of detail would be helpful to the public, some details would be resolved through the Comprehensive Plan, discussed the need for additional benchmarks, there are two in the City at this time, which may help cut down on developer costs, the cost is not known to develop benchmarks, possibly between $10,000 and $30,000, possibly Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has some funding to help with this cost, some decisions are made on the best guesstimate for elevations, it is disturbing to the developers/builders to make building decisions using this methodology. Mayor Smith complimented the committee on this milestone checklist, very helpful to everyone and also for committee recognizing importance of windstorm report and paperwork, discussed single family lots and plans, proposed that a. engineer report for a single family lot for detention ponds not be required, a drainage plan is required by the National Building Code which would provide the drainage information needed, discussed having a surveyor shoot a topographic Level with a Staff inember present before a building permit is issued and then after completion of building, have an additional topographic shot for final review in order to be ensured that this building does not adversely affect neighboring properties, windstorm requirements is a good thing, found that windstorm inspection missed some things, the City has oversight but does not carry any weight with the insurance companies. Harris County is not in the windstorm zone and windstorm procedures are not required and insurance policies are not available, after 1988 required to meet windstorm requirements in certain areas and there are some grandfathering for those that were not included in the Insurance Pool. Councilmember Peden stated he does not believe Staff needs to be inspecting, red tag and inspection issues have been addressed and are implemented or being implemented by Staff, committee offered to continue to work on the details of the zoning issues identified, thinks that the report to be given to Council 02/19/2007 2632 and then determine how to fix with Staff input and then meet with the committee to review to be sure that everyone is agreed. The committee asked if Council can promote building in Friendswood. Councilmember Peden commented that Staff is charged to look out for the public first, have they been overzealous, probably so. Mayor Smith commented that Council creates policy and then gives it to the City Manager to implement it to Staff, Council cannot give direction to Staff, policies and rules should be written clearly so that there is no need for interpretation, committee stated the public is wanting homes built in Friendswood, there are variances available, the ordinances should have the intent written in, Council asked what the next step was. Mayor Smith stated City Manager needs direction to get objective opinion from Staff and present to Council to provide direction, committee asked for copy of what Staff prepares for input. City Manager Bo McDaniel expressed appreciation to committee, some things Staff has worked on or is working on and can give a copy to Council, need to identify any cost, what is overriding objective and goal, agree that the overriding stakeholder is the homebuyer and the other stakeholder is the builder/developer which builds quality homes which believes brings in the families that is the economic development rider, wants Staff to be consistent with Council's core value, wants to strike a balance, would seek guidance from Council, will get report from Staff and then will workshop and may bring committee back to meet with Council. The committee asked that all of the report be reviewed by Staff and acted on by Council. City Manager Bo McDaniel suggested if committee has priorities to submit for Staff to review. Council asked if this can be brought back in about two meetings, committee will not be left out of the loop, may need additional help from the committee, the committee members offered their assistance if needed for any clarification. The committee asked that this report not be shelved as was previously done, and stated they just want to know what to say to these homebuyers. Council will get a list from the Staff as to what has already be done and then the rest of the items will be looked at, wants to see a definitive recommendation as to how to proceed from Staff. The committee stated the two items that need to be worked on are the building height and lot coverage, seeking clarification as to why these requirements are there, cannot figure what the purpose is. Council is ready to move on with these items and appreciates the work that has been done by this committee. Discussion was held regarding the calendar for review of the Charter Review Commission Report including recommendations and potential Charter amendments as may be submitted for consideration by City Council. Discussion was held regarding the proposed calendar, Mayor Smith presented the calendar to meet and review the proposed 16 proposed amendments and any items, publish in the newspaper the proposed Charter changes, meet with the Charter Commission, hold a town meeting and an additional workshop prior to a regular Council meeting on March 5th and then adopt the ballot working for proposed Charter amendments and call a Special Election. Council discussed process, concern that does not agree with all in the commission report and does not have all items to be considered, added potential discussion regarding English Language, auditor reporting to Council and tax cap limitations, only items will be listed in the town hall meeting notice, the notice should be vague regarding notice regarding proposed charter amendments, other but not limited to list of three items as listed and any other items 02/19/2007 2633 that may come before Council. Discussion was held regarding the status of the Property Tax Collection process, an update was given from City Manager Bo McDaniel, Council approved and Mayor Smith signed the contract, Administrative Services Director Roger Roecker had discussions with Galveston County for transition, will be a lag due to delinquent taxes, but working on that process. Councilmember LeCour presented information regarding a Conversion Project Plan, became concerned regarding a meeting with Friendswood Independent School District (FISD) and possibly Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD), there is a distribution list of attendees. Mayor Smith, City Manager and other Staff inembers asked for a report, City Manager stated this is an administrative meeting not a public posted meeting, one of the items on the agenda was tax office transition, question was asked as to why Galveston County Tax Collection was not included in this transition meeting, with City Manager responding. Councilmember LeCour asked if the City can meet this conversion plan. Administrative Services Director Roger Roecker stated this plan was introduced when the subject was first discussed but has not been discussed since there was not a contract in place. Councilmember LeCour questioned if there is a problem with the schedule, if it cannot be met then we need to meet with Galveston County Tax Collection, Roger Roecker stated he cannot say the City can meet this schedule, will meet with Galveston County, will work with them and get this done, asked if it is going to be able to stay on schedule. Councilmember Peden asked and Council concurred that Council will get updates if there is a problem meeting the schedule as this goes along. City Manager Bo McDaniel stated he clearly understands, nothing will be done by action or omission in any way that could be construed as standing in the way of implementing your policy, contrary of what suspicions may be there, founded or unfounded, the City Manager and the Staff will follow Council's policy and will implement it, not looking for fault but looking to deliver and get it done, the County has its own reasons to make this work and we have ours, that is our duty and we intend to do it, during that feedback and that process if Council has any sense or any feeling that Staff is distracting it by actions or omissions, please bring it to our attention and Staff will respond accordingly. Councilmember LeCour stated to just stay on schedule and get this completed, have had schedules that has been slipped before and is just questioning it. Discussion was held regarding a proposal from Millennium Corporation for a Municipal Management District. Brett Nichols, Millennium Corporation, presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the proposed Twin Lakes a 338-acre tract at FM 528 in Friendswood, introduced Sel Thint, who stated the development is divided into 61-acre tract with single family residential (SFR), multi-family residential (MFR) —Garden Home District (GHD) and commercial proposed zoning, with a club house on 10 acres and a 277-acre tract with MFR-Medium GHD, residential density, 61-acre tract equal 1.0 (58 lots/61 acre), 277-acre tract equals 2.2 (611 lots/277 acres), proposed overall equals 1.98 (669 lots/338 acres) and allowed 2.7 units per acre, MFR-GHD density equals 1.5, benefits to community will be a modernized golf course, solve drainage and flooding issues, over 1,000 new trees will be planted, increase home values, and there will be 152-acre preserved open space. A question and answer session was held with Council, Brett Nichols stated 142 acres of open space will be considered for the golf course, there will be pocket parks on possibly 5 acres, with the redesign of the golf course they are hoping to accomplish drainage issues for the golf course and some existing homes and proposed homes, technically there are plans for homes included on the existing golf course, there will be some changes made to the golf course, presently acquiring easements/homes to allow access to the golf course from the Manning property to the golf course, the new subdivision HOA will own and operate or hire professionals for maintenance and operation of the golf course. There will be a net of 1000 trees after some are removed. A Management District is proposed at $9 million, approximately $1 million per hole which will include irrigation, planning to drill 4 deep water wells, it has not been discussed with the Subsidence District at this time, but two existing wells would allow for greater pumpage. The Manning property map shows access into Windsong and does not dead end. A 277 acre tract on FM 528 has commercial in front of residential, usually a buffer between the two, Mr. Nichols stated this can be done. There are two types of drainage plans to be approved, one to use the golf course as retention and other 02/19/2007 2634 plan would be no golf course retention, retention in the golf course is desired, engineering analysis would be needed to make decision, has not been done but is looking for guidance from Council as to the proposed Municipal Management District (MMD) which will help make the decision as to which route to take with regarding retention, purchase of the Manning House was a strong component to be used as a pro shop/country club, zoning has been zoned SFR except for a small area adjacent to FM 528 zoned as commercial, Manning property is 61 acres and is zoned SFR, City Manager stated need to look at the 80/20 rule, seriously look at traffic as to this type of impact from the proposed residential, issue regarding property that is not in the MMD and should they be included, need to look at public debt if use public funds and equity of existing homes, some services will be provided by a Municipal Utility District (MUD), water will be provided by the City and paid to the City or could pay to the management district and not to the City. Councilmember Peden left the Council Chambers. Looking for consensus of Council that this development may need assistance of a Management District, Mayor Smith stated a consensus of Council is not enough to put on the legislative calendar, it is required to have the actual Resolution and legislation from the City before it could be put onto the calendar for the House or Senate to vote on, documentation has to be provided, consensus from Council is not sufficient. There will be no power of domain with the management district. Ryan O'Hara, with Royal Bank of Canada Capital Markets, representing Millennium presented a draft Bonding Capacity/Reimbursement Analysis. Projected 5-year build out, growth of one million dollars in the first year, with the final the growth analysis at 178 million dollars. Capacity of debt that could be issued is roughly around 17 million dollars. Brett Nichols stated there will be no drainage impact on Windsor Estates, there cannot be any drainage impact in the surrounding neighborhoods, golf course is factored into the green space area, the homes are clustered around golf course. Mayor Smith stated information had been used from a technical standpoint rather than the spirit in which it was intended. Golf course is being used as the open space, to get the density wanted. Millennium project could not be compared to the West Ranch Management District, is not comfortable with the Millennium traffic issues and the density issues. There is so much information left unopened and having a difficult time saying yes and with the notion investing 9 or 10 million dollars into a golf course so that it could be owned by a specific group of people without knowing whether or not if that is going to viable and what the cost of that would be. Citizens of Friendswood will be taxed and pay for this project not Millennium. The discrepancy is that Millennium is not giving the same benefits to the general public or to the new homeowners as the West Ranch Management District did. Alternative was given to do the development, leave the golf course and do not get a management district. Brett Nichols stated because Mayor Smith is not a developer, that he is trying to say what they can and cannot be developed on the property, what Millennium is proposing is the best thing for their development company. Councilmember LeCour stated Brett Nichols is asking for a concurrence to consider a Management District, asked Mayor Smith if he would absolutely say no to a management district, Mayor Smith stated could not say because not everything is defined, Councilmember LeCour stated nothing is defined as of streets, drainage, tax rate being high, but does not think that is the question and that question would help him understand. Mayor Smith stated he does not see the value to give the permission to tax the future homeowners, would like to see the golf course saved without giving 17 million dollars. The answer to Councilmember LeCour's question was that he would not absolutely say no to a Management District, is going to say no to this but not going to say no, period. Councilmember Ewing stated she would like to see more specificity in the design before she would be willing to strap this kind of loan on the backs of future homeowners, would have to have more information. Councilmember LeCour stated he would consider, Councilmember Hill sated he would consider but 95% would not support as presented and Councilmember Horecky stated he would consider, does not think data given is viable as presented, 02/19/2007 2635 would like to see golf course saved and will listen, Councilmember Measeles stated he is open-minded enough to listen, Councilmember Ewing stated she would not consider, would like more information, Mayor Smith stated he would like to have more information, could not consider, sees it a funding mechanism, as a mechanism for profit, would love to see it happen, would love to see them do it, had heartburn about the West Ranch Management District, has heartburn on this proposal. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION Council convened into Executive Session in Accordance with the Texas Government Code, pursuant to Section 551.072— Deliberation regarding Real Property. Council reconvened into Regular Session at 7:00 pm with no action taken later in the meeting. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION 7:00 PM— REGULAR SESSION The invocation was given by Dr. David Belk with Friendswood First Baptist Church. Mayor Smith led the Pledge of allegiance to the United States and to the State of Texas. SPECIAL SESSION Discussion was held with Planning and Zoning Commission regarding Downtown Zoning, City Planner Diana Steelquist presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining the proposed changes, replace the Original Business District area with new Downtown District, showed areas to be considered, how it aids redevelopment-zero building set backs, greater lot coverage (60%), smaller lot sizes (existing small lots allowed to develop or combine) revision to Permitted Use Table (PUT) allows mixed uses, more uses, taller buildings allowed, most non-conforming issues go away an Community Overlay District (COD) does not apply to this district, the major components are physical flexibility on lot size and setbacks, change height limits, mixed use, parking, sidewalks and street amenities and architectural standards, lot size regarding all current lots in the main street area are legal as to lot size and may develop under new rules, minimum lot size 15,000 sq. ft. for new development, lots of any size may be combined into larger tracts, even if the aggregate size is less than 15,000 sq. ft. , building set backs- zero setbacks allowed on all sides 60% lot coverage, Height Limits -simple solution proposed by doubling existing limit of 35 feet to 70 feet, mixed use, parking allowed and requirements, sidewalks and street amenities and architectural standards. A question and answer session followed. Council commented on considering adding pervious concrete, heritage trees and mark growth to additional report, concern with safety for head-in parking on side streets. 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 of the City of Friendswood, Appendix C, removing height restrictions for General Planned Unit Developments and Planned Unit Developments— Mixed Use. Brett Banfield, 909 Woodcrest Dr., spoke on Appendix C, removing height restrictions for General Planned Unit Developments and Planned Unit Developments— Mixed Use and amending a Specific Use Permit-Planned Unit Development (Ordinance No. 2006-28) for property located at 301 Laurel, spoke in 02/19/2007 2636 support of both. Fred Krch, 209 Dawn, spoke on concern regarding fire protection and safety issues. 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 Subdivision Ordinance of the City of Friendswood, Appendix B, by adding definitions of blocks, sidewalks, public streets and changing cul-de-sac lengths and block lengths. No one spoke for or against the Zoning subdivision amendment. 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 a Specific Use Permit- Planned Unit Development (Ordinance No. 2006-28) for property located at 301 Laurel, Lot 20, of the Harvey & Stout Subdivision, Galveston County, Texas, adding an additional building to site plan. No one spoke for or against the Zoning Ordinance amendment. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Smith and Planning and Zoning Chairman Holland closed this Joint Docketed Public Hearing. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Chamber of Commerce representative Allan Rasmussen addressed Council regarding a Citywide Festival, introduced members present, announced FIG (Friendswood Is Great) Festival on April 21, personally thanked Historical Society, joint venture with other organizations in conjunction with the annual Chamber Car Show, Historical Society will move their event to this weekend, working on putting together battle of the bands and then a concert in Centennial Park, asked Council to consider starting Concert in the Park on this night, asked for City support in use of the parks, security, etc. Mayor Smith referred to the City Manager to put together information and provide to Council. Don Seyfert, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and congratulated and thanked Council for the many hours they spend and receive no payment, spent the week celebrating nephew who recently returned home from serving his time in Iraq, returned home to see news that Congress passed Legislation which was voted on by Congressman Ron Paul giving comfort and aid to AI Quaida, to our enemies, Ron Paul is a traitor, Mr. Seyfert stated he will give his time and money to see that Ron Paul is never elected again and will work to see him impeached. Fred Krch, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and presented Council with a packet of information, spoke on government donating to private organizations such as the Pregnancy Center, and spoke on the English only subject and that LULAC threatened the City with a lawsuit if City proceeded with the issue, thinks the City is on the right track by changing City application that employees speak English. AI Kelley, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated that Council has to give due consideration to the proposed Millennium project, realize there are still issues to be considered, but is pleased to see the movement, think giving insufficient consideration of retention of golf course, does not blame Millennium nor the operation today, blame the way it was set up to begin with, there was no investment by the community, no guarantees, after it was rezoned to single family dwelling. According to the rezoning there is no golf course, it is just an open space, need to give serious consideration to the proposed project. Bill Holbert, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated he is concerned about agenda item regarding funding Hotel/Conference center feasibility study, same developer built same Hotel/Conference 02/19/2007 2637 in Sugarland, but the developer did not pay for this property but used public funds, has anyone met with representatives from the developer to ask if they are going to use private funds or are looking for public funds, which could be up to $20 million dollars if it is similar to the Sugarland property, respectfully requesting that this item be tabled until Council can meet one on one with the developer to ask that question. $20 million seems like a lot of public money to spend when there is a need for funds for other needs of the City, such as streets and other things. Councilmember Peden stated he has spoken to developer and has been told that there is absolutely no way it can be built without public funds. Faye Roberson, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and spoke on the proposed Millennium development, lives on #4 hole that is going away and row houses are proposed to be built behind her home, thanked City Manager for bringing up the traffic issue, read a prepared statement regarding grave concern regarding the proposed development by Millennium, expressed concerns with traffic, asked slow down project and get input, there is an old saying that you haven't heard the fat lady sing, she is the fat lady and will not hear her sing. Leslie Reid, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and announced running for City Council, and stated her platform for being a candidate for Council position. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL REPORTS Zoning Board of Adjustment Vice Chair Greg Hughes gave the annual report on the variances the Zoning Board of Adjustments Committee (ZBOA) has considered. Mr. Hughes addressed the request from ZBOA to allow more flexibility of the variance requirements. Mayor Smith thanked Mr. Hughes for the report and members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment committee for their service in hearing these variances. Councilmembers Hill and Horecky gave a report on the status of the drainage regulations discussions with Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District. This is a preliminary report on the meetings being held, The Drainage District will consider amending the interlocal agreement, still working with Staff, will continue working on this process, making giant steps. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Bo McDaniel gave an update on the Glenshannon Drainage Project, a meeting was held with the representatives of the Boone property, Mayor Smith, City Attorney and City Manager. Meaningful negotiations occurred offering promise that procurement without condemnation may be possible and doable in the near term 4 to 6 weeks. City Manager Bo McDaniel reported that Fire Marshal Terry Byrd received appointment, in 2006, Governor Rick Perry issued Executive Order RP57 which required that the county judges and mayors within each of the States 24 Council of Government regions establish a Regional Unified Command Structure to manage and coordinate major emergencies. This was a result of the Hurricane Rita evacuation which revealed a lack of coordination between the state, counties, cities and private sector industries at all levels. The Houston-Galveston region recognizes that major emergencies such as a hurricane evacuation is a regional issue that crosses jurisdictional boundaries and requires regional planning and coordinated operations. The regional structure will ensure that local decision makers will be kept informed and it will provide for proper coordination in evacuation sequencing, communication and the marshalling and allocation of resources. The 13 counties of the H-GAC region have developed a Multi Agency Coordinating Committee (MACC) to meet the requirements of Executive Order RP57. The H-GAC plan provides one representative from each of the 13 counties in H-GAC and one representative each from the City of Houston and the City of Galveston. This 15 person committee will serve as the Multi Agency Coordinating Committee for the Houston-Galveston area. In 2006 County Judge Jim Yarbrough appointed Terry Byrd to serve as Galveston County's Representative to the Houston- 02/19/2007 2638 Galveston Area Multi Agency Coordinating Committee (MACC). Judge Yarbrough has reappointed Terry Byrd to represent Galveston County in 2007. City Manager Bo McDaniel gave an update on Household Hazardous Waste Program. Following Council's concurrence at the February 5t" meeting, Staff issued a news release entitled "City of Friendswood Calls for Support on Household Hazardous Waste Campaign." The release explained the one-year trial agreement that the City has reached with the City of Pearland. As you know, per the agreement, Pearland will allow up to 100 Friendswood residents to utilize the Pearland facility over a one- year period for the amount of $3,750. The release also explains that in an effort to gauge community support for this program, the City is requesting that residents help to fund this effort by raising 50 percent of the cost. If 50 percent ($1,725) is raised by Monday, May 7, 2007, the City will then fund the other half for this service. In addition, those making donations to support this program will be given first priority when the program takes effect. Thus far, we have received a considerable amount of feedback from the community regarding this program, but no donations have yet been collected. If by May 7, the $1,725 has not been raised, any money that has been donated will be returned to the donors, and the City of Friendswood will not enter into the aforementioned Household Hazardous Waste agreement with the City of Pearland. If we get more donations and interest than 100 vouchers can accommodate, Council will establish guidance/policy as deemed appropriate. City Manager Bo McDaniel gave a report on Building Permits issued impacted by the revision to the Design Criteria Manual for detention ponds. The following summary from interim Director of Community Development Department Frank Manigold reports on the number of permits issued to date. It has been directed to the building department to err on the side of granting permits when gray issues surface as a result of this initiative rather than withholding permits. Questions have arisen regarding lot coverage definitions in the City's zoning ordinance. That ordinance has no definitive definition. Absent such, discretion lies with the Zoning Administrator per the Zoning Ordinance. A draft interpretation with exhibits was given to the Planning and Zoning Commission for input (not approval). The attached is the final determination by the Zoning Administrator. Those disagreeing with this interpretation have the following options 1) comply, 2) appeal the interpretation of the Zoning Administrator to the Zoning Board of Adjustment Committee (ZBOA), and 3) ask Council to consider a test change (addition) to explicitly define lot coverage which has the effect of nullifying the interpretation of the Zoning Administrator. City Manager Bo McDaniel provided status on the current phase of the Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) and asked Council to review and provide comments as to adequacy of information supplied. ACTION ITEMS **Councilmember Measles moved to approve a joint agreement for a hotel/conference center feasibility study with Eclipse Development Group and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. Seconded by Councilmember Ewing. ***Councilmember Peden moved to amend the letter of understanding regarding ownership of the study to provide that the City will share ownership of the study. Seconded by Councilmember Measeles. The main motion, as amended, was approved 4-3, with Councilmembers LeCour, Hill, and Horecky opposed. **Councilmember Horecky moved to award Bid No. B2007-01 for Mowing of City property, medians and buyout lots to Cornerstone Maintenance Inc., and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. Seconded by Councilmember Hill. The motion was approved unanimously. **Councilmember LeCour moved to award Bid No. B2007-03 for Janitorial Services for City facilities to American Janitorial Services, Ltd., and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. 02/19/2007 2639 Seconded by Councilmember Horecky. The motion was approved unanimously. **Councilmember LeCour moved to award Bid No. B2007-04 for Fire Hydrant Audit and Repairs to HydraTec Services and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. Seconded by Councilmember Horecky. The motion was approved unanimously. **Councilmember Horecky moved to approve appointments to fill vacancies on Fourth of July Steering Committee. Skip Redding, Michelle Scarpa, Christine Scarpa, Stefanie Scarpa and Stacy Scarpa. Seconded by Councilmember Ewing. The motion was approved unanimously. **Councilmember Peden moved to approve to extend the deadline imposed on tax refund checks for one time only until April 30,2007 deadline. Seconded by Councilmember Horecky. The motion was approved unanimously. **Councilmember Hill moved to approve the Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District to join the City contract for Tax Collection Conversion Fee for a five-year history in the amount of $5000 with Galveston County Tax Office. Seconded by Councilmember Horecky. The motion was approved unanimously. RESOLUTIONS **Councilmember Measeles moved to approve Resolution R2007-05 — A Resolution of the City of Friendswood Texas, approving and adopting the Friendswood Public Library Long-Range Plan, 2006- 2010. Seconded by Councilmember Ewing. The motion was approved unanimously. **Councilmember Measeles moved to approve Resolution R2007-06 — a Resolution of the City of Friendswood Texas, providing for the holding of a General Election on May 12, 2007, for the purpose of electing two Councilmembers (Position Nos. 4 and 6); designating the polling places and appointing election officials for such election; providing the form of the ballots at such election; directing the giving of notice of such election; and containing other provisions relating to the subject. Seconded by Councilmember Ewing. The motion was approved unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember LeCour reported on "Ethics" Texas Municipal League (TML) style, read information from TML Update regarding reducing taxes and government being more efficient, TML comments on the development of a Jihad group, analogy TML made is out of line and is a misrepresentation and should be called on this, TML publication of new President Carol Alvarado who is a Councilmember from Houston was on the front cover of the TML Texas Town and City magazine after her office came under investigation, what does TML do to make her President, stated this is unacceptable for efficient and honest government and will be supporting opting out of TML. Councilmember Measeles stated he had no report. Councilmember Peden stated he will look for a resolution on the next agenda regarding TML comments, to state how City feels how wrong the comments were and how outraged, asked the City Manager a question about a Charter requirement that a financial statement be given to Council every month at least by second meeting in the month. Stated he has been looking for total Capital Improvement Project (CIP) report, is there a target date when to expect, give date next meeting. 02/19/2007 2640 Councilmember Horecky stated he had no report. Councilmember Ewing announced the library program next Tuesday with Peter Fletcher, a guitarist, and urged everyone to attend. Mayor Smith announced notice of the Hurricane Conference in Galveston, May 8-9, 2007, plans to attend and invited anyone that wants to attend. Mayor Pro-Tem Peden stated he plans to attend. CONSENT AGENDA **Councilmember Horecky moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented: A. Authorize the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Webster for the use of the City of Friendswood's storm debris removal contract for emergency management purposes. B. Accept January, 2007 Property Tax Report. C. Approve Minutes of January 15 and January 22, 2007, Meetings. Seconded by Councilmember Ewing. The motion was approved unanimously. A motion was made and approved to adjourn at 10:33 PM. � Mayor David J.H. Smith Attest: o� F R�Ep�B ' � � �O O Deloris McKenzie, TRMC v City Secretary * * d� A4T� � �+�