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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 2010-06-14 Regular 06/14/2010 3346 � STATE OF TEXAS )( CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD )( COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )( JUNE 14, 2010 )( MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL THAT WAS HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2010,AT 6:30 PM AT FRIENDSWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, WITH THE FOLLOWING PRESENT CONSTITUTING A QUORUM: MAYOR DAVID SMITH COUNCILMEMBER MICHAEL BARKER COUNCILMEMBER JIM BARR COUNCILMEMBER JIM HILL COUNCILMEMBER PAT MCGINNIS COUNCILMEMBER BILL HOLBERT COUNCILMEMBER DEIRDRE BROWN CITY ATTORNEY MARTHA WILLIAMS CITY MANAGER ROGER ROECKER CITY SECRETARY MELINDA WELSH Councilmember Rivera was absent from the meeting Mayor Smith called the meeting to order. ~ 6:30 PM—REGULAR SESSION The invocation was given by Public Works Director Kaz Hamidian. Mayor Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and to the State of Texas. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Benny Baker, Friendswood resident, introduced Pauletta Jeter and stated that they are at this meeting representing The Gathering which is an annuai event that started before Friendswood was known as Friendswood, explained that The Gathering was a patriotic group that served barbeque. Mr. Baker also stated to Councilmember McGinnis that the hard part was not getting elected but actually being on Council is the hard part, especially when you have to raise your neighbor's taxes. Mr. Baker further stated that he was on Council for 5 years when the population of Friendswood was 3,000 and had 3.5 police officers. Mr. Baker stated he has been doing The Gathering for 35-40 years and would like new people on the committee. They have lost several members over the years such as Choice Kinchen, Ben Malek and Evelyn Newman. They now have Pauletta Jeter on the committee, because of Evelyn Newman, and also has Kitten Brizendine on the committee but would like to add more people. The committee relies on citizen donations and in turn they will receive an acknowledgement for their donation. The Knights of Columbus is cooking the barbeque this year instead of The Lighthouse Charity Team. This is also the first year not to have all the funds needed because of the economy. The Gathering Committee could use more volunteers and donations. Pauletta Jeter stated there are two Friendswood citizens that donated $500, and needs funds to pay for the barbeque that the Knights of Columbus will cook. Ms. Jeter stated The Gathering is an event to thank the city employees, city volunteers, and CounciL � Alan White, Friendswood resident, stated he is representing the Lakes of Falcon Ridge subdivision and is concerned with the safety of kids at the new Jr. High being built and is also concerned about the oncoming traffic when kids leave the subdivision. He further stated that a lot of money is spent on 06/14/2010 3347 .�.. schools and asked to get a sidewalk in place before the school year starts, encouraged Council to look at the dangerous situation, thinks it would be an excellent opportunity for the Parks and Recreation Board and the schooi board to get together and build a sidewalk as quickiy as possible. Jackie Gibson, Friendswood resident, along with her 8 year old daughter Alexandria Gibson, stated they are pleased that Deirdre Carey Brown was elected to Council Position 6, is important to her daughter's future and thanked Ms. Brown for running for Council. Fred Krch, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated he is trying to find information on the proposed Galveston Transportation District, heard there is a meeting on the 17th in League City and heard the Mayor approved it, stated he has also heard about the line running from Houston to Galveston, if green will be electric, and there are numerous pipelines carrying hydrocarbons and dangerous chemicals. Mr. Krch further stated he would like to know if a cost effective study was done, would like more information about what is going on, would like to get the information from City Hall and not wait for an editor of the newspaper to tell him, asked how the city will inform the public as to what is going on. Janis Lowe, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated the election is over and is glad it is summer, reminded Council that the citizens matter, remember the main thing, is an important opportunity to come together, honor the City Charter, be faithful in following the law, be the citizens' Council, be transparent, spend wisely, and spend frugal, wants water in and water out, wants Police Department, Fire, EMS, Library, and Parks. Ms. Lowe congratulated newly elected Councilmembers Patrick McGinnis and Deirdre Carey Brown. COMMENTS FROM INCOMING COUNCILMEMBERS ..,� Councilmember McGinnis stated he is appreciative to the voters of Friendswood and will do his best on Council. He thanked candidates Billy Enochs and Kevin Holland for a good race, would like to get to know them and seek their counsel, thanks to the Mayor and current Council who have been very welcoming and has made him feel a part of the team. He further thanked the Staff such as the City Secretary and the City Manager for their professionalism and help. Deirdre Carey Brown stated she is humbled to be here, election was not about her but about Friendswood. She further stated that all of Council loves Friendswood and will work together, heritage makes Friendswood great, has had a commitment to volunteerism and a commitment to do what is right. Friendswood had almost 2,500 people show up to vote and would like more people to be engaged in voting, may lose some of those traditions if citizens are not involved and work with Council. Ms. Brown stated she did not hear one person say they did not want sports parks, need to figure out how to get there and figure out alternate funding sources and not raise taxes. She further stated that the biggest resources are the people and wishes her seat could fit all citizens. Ms. Brown thanked Alexandria Gibson who spoke earlier, and would like to get the youth involved, former Councilmember Leslie Reid had a lot of great ideas on getting the youth involved, needs a committee of the Homeowners Association formed, a citizens guide to City Hall, and other things to get citizens informed and involved. RESOLUTION *"Councilmember Barr moved to approve Resolution R2010-23 - a Resolution of the City of Friendswood canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the Special Runoff Election held on June 5, 2010, for the purpose of electing a Councilmember to Councilmember Position No. 6 of the City Council of the City; and containing other provisions relating to the subject. Seconded by Councilmember Hill. The motion was approved 6-0. � 06/14/2010 3348 ,.... COUNCILMEMBER- POSITION NO. 6 JEFFMOSER............................................................................................907 votes DEIRDRE CAREY BROWN..........................................................................1,571 votes OATH OF OFFICE The Honorable Judge Holiy Williamson administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Deirdre Carey Brown. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmembers Barker, Barr, Hill, Holbert, and McGinnis stated they had no report. Mayor Smith thanked Judge Williamson for coming to the Council meeting to administer the Oath of Office. A motion was made and approved to adjourn at 7:03 PM. ._.. Mayor Davi .H. Smith Attest: �1.��� Melinda Welsh, TRMC City Secretary ��� �R'ENOS O V O O * * �A���F O� ?��Pg r--.