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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 2007-06-04 Special 06/04/2007 2714 STATE OF TEXAS )( CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD )( COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )( J U N E 4, 2007 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL THAT WAS HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2007 AT 5:30 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 (left at 6:50 PM) COUNCILMEMBER JOHN LECOUR COUNCILMEMBER JIM HILL COUNCILMEMBER LESLIE REID COUNCILMEMBER ANDY RIVERA CITY ATTORNEY JOHN OLSON CITY MANAGER BO MCDANIEL CITY SECRETARY DELORIS MCKENZIE Councilmember Ewing was absent from the meeting. Mayor Smith called the meeting to order. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION Council convened into Executive Session in Accordance with the Texas Government Code, pursuant to Section 551.071 — Consultation with Attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer; or a matter in which the duty of the Attorney requires it and Section 551.072 — Deliberation regarding Real Property. Council convened 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 Pastor Charles Quiroz with Calvary Chapel. Mayor Smith led the Pledge of allegiance to the United States and to the State of Texas. Best wishes were given to Councilmember Peden on his 19t"wedding anniversary and to Councilmember Ewing who was out of town with her family. SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A presentation was given of the International Institute of Municipal Clerk's (IIMC) Quill Award and was presented by Mayor Smith in lieu of IIMC Vice President Mary Lynne Stratta, City Secretary of Bryan, to recipient Friendswood City Secretary Deloris McKenzie. Deputy City Secretary Melinda Welsh presented a plaque from the City Secretary's office's past and present Staff and presented a PowerPoint of pictures taken at the awards ceremony held in New Orleans, Louisiana. 06/04/2007 2715 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Dan Illerich, Friendswood resident, was on the agenda scheduled to speak regarding the Friendswood War Memorial and was not present. Bea Morris, Friendswood resident, stated she is in support of the acceptance of a proposal for the acquisition of an easement for the Clover Acres Drainage Project. Ms Morris stated Clover Acres drainage has been an ongoing problem for over 30 years and has serious problems with a dam created by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) at FM 2351. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Bo McDaniel reported on the disposition of RFP 2006-15 for the Outsourcing of Information Technology (IT) Services, presented results of Staff's research into the possibility of outsourcing Information Technology services to an independent third party provider versus an in-house/on-site Staff. The City Manager reported on the monthly Capital Projects status and it is on progress with the current capital projects. The City Manager reported on the update of the Glenshannon Drainage Project and read a memo from the Community Development Department addressing the requirement to secure a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and stated Council was advised of this possibility in January. Once access to the property is acquired, this process may take four to six months before the actual construction bid can be awarded and the work to install the drainage system can begin. The City Manager stated the City Attorney advises that both parties have reached agreement on the terms of the negotiated acquisition and that closing is to be set shortly with transfer of the City's acquisition and use rights to follow thereafter. The City Manager reported on the Public Safety Building (PSB) Project. The PSB is nearing completion with an official ribbon cutting ceremony targeted for the end of June followed by an Open House. Friendswood Police Chief Wieners reported on an updated timeline for the project. The City Manager reported on the status of the National Economic Development (N ED) review by Halff and Associates. Halff and Associates is set to meet on June 4 with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, consulting engineers and Dannenbaum Engineering, who has designed this project. This meeting is for Dannenbaum Engineering to explain the report prior to Halff's review. ACTION ITEMS **Councilmember Rivera moved to approve the award of Bid No. B2007-08 to Repipe Construction, LTD, for the 2007 Sewer Rehabilitation Project and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract. Seconded by Councilmember LeCour. The motion was approved 5-0. **Councilmember LeCour moved to approve an agreement with Friendswood Lakes Homeowner's Association for installation and future maintenance of fence adjacent to the new Public Safety Building. Seconded by Councilmember Hill. The motion was approved 5-0. **Councilmember Hill moved to approve and accept easements for the Deepwood Force Main Project and appreciate cooperation and help from Friendswood Citizen to obtain this easement. Seconded by Councilmember Rivera. The motion was approved 5-0. 06/04/2007 2716 **Councilmember Hill moved to approve the acceptance of a proposal for the acquisition of an easement for the Clover Acres Drainage Project. Seconded by Councilmember Reid. The motion was approved 5-0. **Councilmember LeCour moved to approve a settlement agreement with the Office of the Attorney General regarding an open records request. Seconded by Councilmember Rivera. The motion was approved 5-0. **Councilmember Reid moved to approve Resolution R2007-24- A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, making findings concerning certain land described in such resolution; determining that such land is needed for construction of the South Friendswood Force Main Project for the City of Friendswood, Texas; ratifying final offer by City Manager, and authorizing City Attorney to bring eminent domain proceedings. Seconded by Councilmember Hill. The motion was approved 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember LeCour stated he attended the Keep It Sold for Space Exploration in Washington, DC, along with Councilmembers Peden and Ewing, he had encouraged the City to send citizens, he went to protect the Space Program and noticed that many elected officials did not know the true benefits of the Space Program and it was very beneficial to attend to help educate the elected officials, thanked his company, MI Technology, for sending him. The City sends representatives and it is very rewarding and very enlightening. Councilmember Hill reported that he met with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) from the La Marque district regarding drainage, other issues, and flooding in front of Friends Church, along with City Manager Bo McDaniel, President of Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District Harold Whitaker, past Councilmember Jay Horecky and Interim Director of Community Development Frank Manigold. Councilmember Hill stated TxDOT showed up in Friendswood this week and is putting in a new inlet on FM 518 in front of the Friends Church which will hopefully give some relief from the flooding and stated he appreciated the quick response. Councilmember Rivera stated he is in a steep learning curve and learning more about the City. Councilmember Reid stated she appreciates that her first Council meeting was less than one hour long. Mayor Smith acknowledged the comments regarding the grand opening of the new Public Safety Building and knows that everyone is looking forward to getting the Police Department, Municipal Court and the Fire Marshal's office into the building, the building has been built by the people that are going to use it and will serve the citizens well for many years, reminded everyone that school is out and there are a lot of teen drivers, keep a watchful eye and keep them safe. CONSENT AGENDA **Councilmember Hill moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented A. Accept Emergency Management Performance Grant and authorize the Mayor to execute the grant documents. B. Approval of the April, 2007 Property Tax Report. C. Approve Minutes of April 16, May 7, and May 21, 2007 Meetings. Seconded by Councilmember Rivera. The motion was approved 5-0. A motion was made and approved to adjourn at 7:54 PM. 06/04/2007 2717 ayor David J.H. Smit Attest: , � ^ Deloris McKenzie, TRMC O� FR�EIy� � City Secretary � ��y V �O v * # � �qr�� ,