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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 2008-10-06 Special 10/06/2008 3011 STATE OF TEXAS )( CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD )( COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )( OCTOBER 06, 2008 )( MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL THAT WAS HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 06, 2008, AT 5:00 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 ANDY RIVERA(arrived at 6:10 PM) COUNCILMEMBER MICHAEL BARKER COUNCILMEMBER JIM BARR COUNCILMEMBER JIM HILL COUNCILMEMBER LESLIE REID COUNCILMEMBER BILL HOLBERT CITY ATTORNEY BOBBY GERVAIS ACTING CITY MANAGER ROGER ROECKER CITY SECRETARY DELORIS MCKENZIE Mayor Smith called the meeting to order. SPECIAL SESSION "' A discussion was held regarding determining projects and setting a schedule of events for the Series 2008 Water/Sewer Revenue Bond Issue. Ryan O'Hara with RBC Capital Markets presented an overview of the proposed Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds Series 2008, provided information on current market conditions with Bond Buyer Index of 25 Municipai Revenue Bonds January 1990 to present and January 3, 2008 to present, reviewed methods of sales; private placement, competitive sale and negotiated sale and reviewed the advantages of negotiated sales versus competitive sales and reviewed the tentative schedule of events. Tom Sage with Vinson and Elkins was present to address any legal concerns regarding the provisions of using the negotiated sales. Acting Director of Administrative Services Cindy Edge provided an overview of the funding scenario and provided sample rate comparisons for the proposed bond issue, discussion was held regarding the proposed projects and the funding possibilities. Council requested additional funding information from Staff regarding funding all six projects. A discussion was held regarding a report from Costello, Inc., on the Downtown Drainage Project. Sam Cruse with Costello, Inc., presented information on the Downtown Drainage Project and provided updated cost analysis and stated he has met with Galveston County Consolidates Drainage District (GCCDD) and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), after the report is acceptable to all participants the next step would be preliminary engineering and determining outfalls, coordinating efforts with the Corps of Engineers, looking at utility conflicts and any constraints, these are important to development of the Downtown District and will eliminate requirement for detention ponds on these properties. Council had various questions regarding the project and the impact of flooding from the entities to the north of the City and how to get this stopped and stated the City has 8% of the Clear Creek Watershed, Staff believes this project will move forward without further modeling. 10/06/2008 3012 ..,, 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 Prope�ty. Council convened into Regular Session at 7:00 pm with action taken later in the meeting. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION REGULAR SESSION The invocation was given by Assistant Pastor McCauley Austin with Friendswood Baptist Church. Mayor Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and to the State of Texas. SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mayor Smith presented Lindsey Davis, Director Outreach of the Bay Area Turning Point, with a proclamation for pomestic Violence Awareness for the month of October. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Ken Gatten, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated she resides in the Clear Creek """ Subdivision and is requesting that the City invoke the buy out provision. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Acting City Manager Roger Roecker publicly recognized Fire Marshall/Emergency Management Coordinator Terry Byrd for leading this City during preparation before, during, and clean up operations following Hurricane Ike. Terry Byrd presented an update on the cleanup progress by having contracts in place, 260,000 cubic yards of woody debris have been picked up, over 90% picked up in the first pass through of the City, is being burned at Hill Sand Company, reported on plans for the other debris pickup and scheduling, all addresses will have a pickup, thanked Mayor and Council for their support and efforts, Acting City Manager and City Employees for their support, owe a debt of gratitude, all power is now all restored. Council offered their thanks for the planning and staffing, great effort and appreciates emergency management, and pre-planning in place, have the highest level of a State approved emergency plan in place, contracts in place, the many hours of staff training with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) with all departments represented, response for the City was not luck, it was due to staff pre- planning, found a few things that can improve on, plan implemented and worked very well, everyone owes Terry Byrd a debt of gratitude, thanked the Fire Marshall's Staff, part-timers and volunteer staff, thanked the Fire Department and EMS, appreciate the police presence throughout the disaster, thanked the Lighthouse Cooking Team, have act together, on behalf of citizens, thank you. ACTION ITEMS *"Councilmember Rivera moved to approve the Schedule of Events for the sale of Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds for 2008. '�""' Seconded by Councilmember Barker. The motion was approved unanimously. 10/06/2008 3013 � *"Councilmember Rivera moved to approve adopting City Council's Strategic Planning Guide for the next five years. Seconded by Councilmember Reid. The motion was approved unanimously. **Councilmember Barr moved to approve ratifying and confirming the execution of the Texas Parks and Wildlife waiver of retroactivity for acquisition of 60 acres of parkland. Seconded by Councilmember Rivera. The motion was approved unanimously. **Councilmember Hill moved to approve accepting a proposal from Repipe Construction, LTD., and approving a contract extension for one year for the 2009 Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Seconded by Councilmember Holbert. The motion was approved unanimously. *"Councilmember Rivera moved to approve the purchase and appropriating funding for a new Ford Expedition for$23,745.64 for the Fire Marshal's Office to replace 2002 Ford Explorer. Seconded by Councilmember Reid. The motion was approved unanimously. RESOLUTIONS '`*Councilmember Barr moved to approve the 7 resolutions as follows: Resolution R2008-73 - a Resolution of the City of Friendswood determining that land is needed for construction, installation, maintenance, operation, inspection, replacement, repair, and removal of certain public utility lines as part of the 16-inch Transmission Line Project for the City of Friendswood, Texas; and authorizing the City Manager to make final offer to acquire such land. (Ronald M. and Rosemary C. Dyer) '"° Resolution R2008-74 - a Resolution of the City of Friendswood determining that land is needed for construction, installation, maintenance, operation, inspection, replacement, repair, and removal of certain public utility lines as part of the 16-inch Transmission Line Project for the City of Friendswood, Texas; and authorizing the City Manager to make final offer to acquire such land. (Trent Epperson) Resolution R2008-75 - a Resolution of the City of Friendswood determining that land is needed for construction, installation, maintenance, operation, inspection, replacement, repair, and removal of certain public utility lines as part of the 16-inch Transmission Line Project for the City of Friendswood, Texas; and authorizing the City Manager to make final offer to acquire such land. (George and Nona Herrera) Resolution R2008-76 - a Resolution of the City of Friendswood determining that land is needed for construction, installation, maintenance, operation, inspection, replacement, repair, and removal of certain public utility lines as part of the 16-inch Transmission Line Project for the City of Friendswood, Texas; and authorizing the City Manager to make final offer to acquire such land. (Zane Lantz) Resolution R2008-77 - a Resolution of the City of Friendswood determining that land is needed for construction, installation, maintenance, operation, inspection, replacement, repair, and removal of certain public utility lines as part of the 16-inch Transmission Line Project for the City of Friendswood, Texas; and authorizing the City Manager to make final offer to acquire such land. (Claude and Roberta Marlow) Resolution R2008-78 - a Resolution of the City of Friendswood determining that land is needed for construction, installation, maintenance, operation, inspection, replacement, repair, and removal of certain public utility lines as part of the 16-inch Transmission Line Project for the City of Friendswood, Texas; and authorizing the City Manager to make final offer to acquire such land. (William S. and J. Constance O'Keefe) 10/06/2008 3014 � Resolution R2008-79 - a Resolution of the City of Friendswood determining that land is needed for construction, installation, maintenance, operation, inspection, replacement, repair, and removal of certain public utility lines as part of the 16-inch Transmission Line Project for the City of Friendswood, Texas; and authorizing the City Manager to make final offer to acquire such land. (Larry Moore) Seconded by Councilmember Holbert. The motion was approved unanimously. ORDINANCES "'`Councilmember Barr moved to approve the Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2008-27, an ordinance of the City of Friendswood amending Chapter 70 "Streets" and Appendix B "Subdivisions", Section V, of the Friendswood City Code, by deleting and amending provisions pertaining to the Design Criteria Manual; 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 Holbert. The motion was approved unanimously. ""Councilmember Holbert moved to approve the First reading of Ordinance No. 2008-36, an ordinance of the City of Friendswood amending the City's Code of Ordinances by repealing Chapter 54 article V"alarm systems" in its entirety and replacing the same with new provisions for alarm systems; providing for requirements for alarm system permits; providing for the suspension of alarm permits in certain instances; providing for the duties of alarm system companies; providing a savings clause; providing a repealing clause; providing for a penalty or fine for each offense; and providing an effective date and to remove "burglary" and correct the date. Seconded by Councilmember Rivera. The motion was approved unanimously. "*Councilmember Barr moved to approve the First reading of Ordinance No. 2008-37, an ordinance of the City of Friendswood providing for the suspension or modification of certain ordinances and regulations as �'"" an emergency measure in response to a State of Disaster due to Hurricane Ike; and providing that this ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and adoption. Seconded by Councilmember Rivera. The motion was approved unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmembers Barker, Barr, Rivera, and Hill stated they had no report. Councilmember Reid stated that she would like to remind everyone that the 3rd Quarterly Homeowners Association (HOA) meeting is October 18, 2008, and the community prayer breakfast will be held October 18, 2008, at Hope Lutheran Church. Councilmember Holbert thanked the President of the Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District (GCCDD) Harold Whitaker, GGCDD members, City Staff, Councilmember Barr and Councilmember Hill and stated he appreciates them for attending meetings with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Mayor Smith stated he would like to remind everyone that October 18, 2008, is Wrap the Town Red and also thanked the custodial and maintenance workers at the school districts for all of their efforts in getting the schools ready to reopen after Hurricane Ike. .� 10/06/2008 3015 � CONSENT AGENDA **Councilmember Rivera moved to approve the Consent Agenda Items A. Approve donation of carport at old Public Safety Building to the Friendswood High School Agriculture Program. B. Approve Resolution R2008-70, a resolution adopting a Design Criteria Manual for the City of Friendswood, Texas; containing standards for the design, construction and installation of public infrastructure and related facilities and improvements within the City; and repealing City of Friendswood Resolution No. R2006-24, passed and resolved on the 11`h day of September 2006, and all other resolutions or parts of resolutions inconsistent on or conflict herewith. C. Authorize final acceptance of the streets, drainage, and utilities in the Monte Bello subdivision and authorize Staff to release the Contractor from the one-year maintenance bond. D. Authorize final acceptance of streets, drainage, and utilities in the Terra Bella subdivision and authorize Staff to release the Contractor from the one-year maintenance bond. E. Authorize final acceptance of drainage and utilities in the West Ranch, Creekside Section 1 subdivision and authorize Staff to release the Contractor from the one-year maintenance bond pertaining to non-paving improvements. F. Approve Minutes of August 7, September 4, September 11, September 15, and September 17, 2008, Meetings. Seconded by Councilmember Holbert. The motion was approved unanimously. A motion was made and approved to adjourn at 8:30 PM. May David J. . mith � Attest: � � � F R�EpO !1� " O �' Del ris McKenzie, TRMC � �O� City Secretary v p * � � rqjE � �,�p9� �.....