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Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation (FDEDC)
Meeting Minutes of November 14, 2023 — 4:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
910 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas 77546
1. Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. with a quorum present.
Present: Dr. Rebecca Hillenburg, President; Elmer "Bubba" Johnson, Vice President; Paul Marx,
Secretary/Treasurer; Arden Trey Hill, Member; Ron Cox, Member; Alton Todd, Member
Staff members present: Steven Rhea, Assistant City Manager; Karen Horner, City Attorney; Aubrey
Harbin, Director of Community Development; Kristina Cuellar, Secretary
Councilmembers: Sally Branson
Absent: Dr. Pat McGinnis, Member
2. Citizen comments
None
3. Approval of Minutes
Consider the approval of the minutes of the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development
Corporation Meeting held on August 8, 2023.
Motion to Approve: Cox
Second:Johnson
Vote: 6/0 Approved
4. Business Items
A. Consider approving Change Order No. 2 between the Friendswood Downtown Economic
Development Corporation and Pfeiffer & Sons, Ltd, for the Fm 518 Illumination Project.
Rhea explained that Pfeiffer & Son, Ltd notified staff that with various cost savings throughout the
project, for an additional $90,000, the project could continue past Castlewood Ave to Whispering
Pines, which was the original project scope. Pfeiffer & Son, Ltd issued a change order to save time
and cost. City Staff presented the change order no. 2 to the City Council on November 6, 2023. The
City Council approved Change Order No.2 pending FDEDC's approval.
Motion to Approve: Todd
Second:Cox
Vote: 6/0 Approved
S. Reports
A. Receive and discuss the TxDOT Curbs, Ramps, Sidewalks, and Traffic Signals Project report.
Rhea stated that most sidewalks have been installed, and the sidewalk contractor has remobilized
and started working in various areas. The pedestrian signals are on; however, due to safety concerns,
TXDOT wants pedestrians to cross once the ramps are complete. City staff has expressed to TXDOT
that there is no way to keep citizens from crossing and that it would be safer to activate pedestrian
cross signals now that the ramps are complete. Most of the old signals and mast arms have been
removed. Rhea stated that fiber optic cabling has been installed, and the traffic signals have been
timed.
B. Receive and discuss the FM 518 Illumination Project report.
Rhea stated that 37 of 123 foundations have been poured, and 25 of 123 poles have been installed.
Thirty-five properties will require an easement due to site conditions and obstructions, with
easement surveying to take approximately two weeks. Hillenburg questioned when the poles would
be lit. Rhea stated that the goal is to energize the streetlights in sections, starting with the area
along the heart of downtown. Marx questioned if the lights would be meter serviced. Rhea
explained that they would be metered, costing an estimated $350 - $400 a year to be paid by the
city. Cox asked about receiving credit from TNMP for streetlights that will be removed once the
project is complete. Rhea stated that TNMP will give the city credit for removing streetlights
belonging to TNMP. Cox asked about existing decorative lights being removed. Rhea stated that the
City will work with property owners to coordinate the removal of decorative streetlights.
C. Receive and discuss the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation Financial
Report for October 2023.
Rhea presented the updated financial report with a $3,302,660 Beginning Fund Balance for
October 2023 with added revenue of $73,726 and expenditures of $1,333, including staff
services. The ending fund balance is $3,375,053.
6. Adjournment
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m.