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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 2003-09-22 Regular 09/22/03 2065 STATE OF TEXAS )( CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD )( COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )( SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 )( MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL THAT WAS HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22,2003 AT 5:30 PM AT FRIENDSWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 910 S. FRIENDSINOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, WITH THE FOLLOWING PRESENT - CONSTITUTING A QUORUM: MAYOR KIM BRIZENDINE MAYOR PRO-TEM JERRY ERICSSON . COUNCILMEMBER LAURA EWING COUNCILMEIVIBER TRACY GOZA COUNCILMEMBER DAVID J. H. SMITH COUNCILMEMBER SHANNON KIMMEL (arr. at 5:42 pm) COUNCILMEMBER MEL MEASELES CITY MANAGER RON COX CITY SECRETARY , DELORIS MCKENZIE Mayor Brizendine called fhe meeting to order. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council convened into Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, pursuanfi to Section 551-072 - Deliberation regarding real property. Council re-convened into Regular Session at 7:00 pm with no action taken. REGULAR SESSION The invocation was given by City Manager Ron Cox. - Mayor Brizendine ied the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and to the State of Texas. COMMUNICATIONS FROM TME MAYOR/aND COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember Measeles reported he attended a meeting in League City regarding Open Space, hopes that ' someday Friendswood will tap into this process and see if any opportunity for eco-tourism. Councilmember Kimmel and Goza stated they had no report. , Councilmember Smith attended a meeting of the Bay Area Economic Development Foundation where Councilmember Ericsson was recognized and honored, as Homeowners Association Liaison attended the Annalea Homeowners Associafion with Christal Kliewer, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager, and Judi Pree, Crime Prevention Officer for the City of Friendswood. Numerous questions by residents were answered such as who to refer them to for various needs, Officer Pree discussed with them the need for a neighborhood watch program and encouraged them to form groups. Councilmember Ericsson reported,he attended the Houston Galveston Area Council last Tuesday and is 09/22/03 2066 chairing the Audit Committee. Councilmember Ewing reported that Councilmember Ericsson was honored at a luncheon of the Bay Area Houston Economic Development Partnership that she attended and also attended�the Friendswood Library meeting. Mayor Brizendine reported that Councilmember Ericsson was elected President of Galveston County Mayor and Council's Association and is a nice reflecfiion of Jerry and the City of Friendswood, Councilmember Measeles was appointed Vice President of TML Region 14, and stated we value his input and recognitions he receives, participated in a panel discussion at the Texas Association School Board annual meeting with the City Manager about partnering with Friendswood Independent School District (FISD), the Panel was well received and,requested further participation on partnering with Friendswood Independent School District and Clear Creek Independent School District, received correspondence firom the International Association of f'olice Chiefs for recognition of Officer Lisa Voyles, for participation with victims of crimes, Mayor stated this recognition for Lisa and our City is superior. COIViMUNiCATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Mayne S. Curtis, 405 Christina; appeared before Council and stated she read in the newspaper that Council was considering an 8.4-cent tax increase. Asked if City is considering this type of increase and stated it is kind of steep. Mayor Brizendine stated this would be addressed later in the,meeting. Gene Hafele and Bill Read with the National Weather Service in the Houston/Galveston office gave a presentation of StormReady recognition to the City of Friendswood and Mr. Hafele provided information as to what StormReady is. Mr. Read recognized Friendswood Fire Marshal Terry Byrd who he stated got the City where it is today with Emergency Management, first City in 23 counties to have this recognition, presented a plaque and street signage to Terry Byrd. The Mayor thanked them for the recognition and stated he is proud of Fire Marshal Byrd. Terry Byrd thanked the National Weather Service, and thanked the Mayor, Council, City Manager, City Staff and citizens. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL REPORTS Mr. Robbie Gill, Director of the Coppinger Family YMCA, appeared before Council and presented the YMCA Annual Report. Financial assistance for fees was factored based upon need and income, taught 350 � swimming lessons, Teen Court had less kids participate which is a good thing, reported on beginning a _.. leadership program fior high school students, presented thank you cards from students of Cline and.Westwood Elementary and a plaque in appreciation for all that has been done for YMCA over the years. The Mayor stafed that this partnership is appreciated in this community and well received, 100 students are participating, asked if there are any programs like this in Clear Creek Independent School District and talked about expanding this program. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT � One of the goals of the Community and Economic Development Committee (CEDC) is to host an all-day Broker Event,designed specifically to educate commercial developers and brokers in the Houston area about Friendswood, the commitment to economic growth, and the steps taken to attract quality businesses to the community. This event will be held afl day Thursday, October 9, 2003 and urged the Mayor and Council to atfend all or part of the event. The Friendswood Chamber of Commerce is participating in this effort. The morning sessions will include an overview of the economic development program in Friendswood, the 09/22/03 2067 development/permitting process, and business incentives offered. This will be followed by a bus tour of the city, showcasing various properties available for commercial development. Following a lunch, broker participants will be invited and encouraged to participate in the Sixth Annual Chamber of Commerce, "Swing into Fall"Golf Tournament at Timber Creek Golf Course. This is a great opportunity to coordinate economic development activities with an established Chamber of Commerce function. This will allow local business people to get to know these brokers, hopefully launching a business refationship that will be good for the overall economy of Friendswood. The Texas State Library has announced the award ofi a$5,197 grant to the Friendswood Public Library. This is the third year we have received this funding. Although not a large grant, it will be put to good use. Staff will be using these funds to purchase additional easy reader books for the juvenile section and to pay the$1,000 fee now required to access the TexShare databases. Reported on a presentation to the Texas Association School Board regarding the City and school partnering with Clear Creek Independent School District and Friendswood Independent School District, stated it was a privilege to participate in that presentation. ' RESOLUTfONS **Councilmember Ericsson moved to approve Resolution No. R2003-37 - A Resolution of the City of Friendswood, Texas, Galveston/Harris Counties, Submitting a nomination to the Board of Directors of the Galveston Central Appraisal District for 2003-2004. � Seconded by Councilmember Goza. The motion was approved unanimously. �RDINANCES � *'�Councilmember M.easeles moved to approve the First reading of Ordinance No. T2003-17, an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas by deleting Subsection(c)of Section 42- 2 thereof and substituting a new Subsection (c)thereof allowing the Municipal Court Technology Fund to be used for the maintenance of Technological enhancements for the Municipal Court of the City; providing for severability; and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith. Seconded by Councilmember Ericsson. The motion was approved unanimously. "*Councilmember Measeles moved to approve the First and Final reading of Ordinance No. T2003-18, an Ordinance providing for the assessment, levy, and collection of Ad Valorem Taxes of the City of Friendswood, Texas, for the year 2003 and for each year thereafter until otherwise provided; providing the dafe on which such taxes shall be due and payable; providing for penalty and interest on all taxes not timely paid; and repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith. Seconded by Councilmember Smith. The motion was approved unanimously. **Councilmember Smith moved to approve the First and Final reading of Ordinance No. T2003-19, an Ordinance ap�proving and adopting the City of Friendswood, Texas, General Budget for the fiscal year 2003I2004; making appropriations for the city for such fiscal year as reflected in said budget, and making certain findings and containing certain provisions relating to the subject. Seconded by Councilmember Measeles. The motion was approved unanimously. CONSENT/1GEND/a *�Councilmember Kimmel moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. A. Qisposition of RFP No. 09/22/03 2068 2003-12 for Professional Auditing Services. B!Authorization for Developer Participation Agreement for San , Joaquin Boulevard construction.�Approve Resolution R2003-35,A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, authorizing and directing Kimball W. Brizendine, Mayor, to act as the City's representative in seeking eligible grant funds under the State Criminal Justice Planning (421)fund for fiscal year 2003-2004 ("GranY'); and authorizing the submission of such grant application to the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of Govern r. L�Approval of contract renewal with Vic Coppinger YMCA for after-school programs and Teen Court. ..Authorize a Realtor Agreement for the sale of three acres on W. Parkwood(FM 528). F�'Approve amendments to the City of Friendswood's Personnel Policies as follow� Certification/Education Incentive Pay Policy.�Holiday Pay Policy. �Approve Banner PermitApplication for Heritage Gardeners. yl�Approye Property Tax Report for August 2Q03. I.Approval of Minutes of September 8, 2003 Meeting. � Seconded by Councilmember Ewing. The motion was approved unanimously. A motion was made and approved to adjourn at 7:54 PM. ` � �-f�� Mayor Kimball W. Brizendine Attest: � �� , /� , / De oris McKenzie, TRM - �J City Secretary