City Council Regular Meeting

STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BRAZORIA CITY OF IOWA COLONY BE IT REMEMBERED ON THIS, the 16th day of April, 2018, the City Council of the City of Iowa Colony, Texas, held a work session at 6:00 P.M. and a regular Council meeting at 7:00 P.M. at the regular meeting place thereof in the City Hall there being present and in attendance the following members to wit: Mayor Michael Holton Councilwoman Susan Cottrell Councilwoman Robin Bradbery Councilman Michael Byrum-Bratsen Councilman Chad Wilsey And Councilwoman Kacy Smajstrla being absent, constituting a quorum at which time the following business was transacted. WORKSESSION– 6:00 P.M. 1. Mayor Holton called to order at 6:10 P.M. 2. Consider action regarding future development policies and processes. Ron Cox discussed various topics related to development for consideration by Council. 3. Adjourned at 7:10 P.M. REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M. 1. Mayor Holton called the meeting to order at 7:16 P.M. 2. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. PULIC HEARING Mayor Holton opened the public hearing concerning the creation (through an election) of the Iowa Colony Crime Control and Prevention District with the same boundaries as the  City of Iowa Colony, the adoption of a crime control and prevention plan and budget, and the establishment (through an election) of one-half percent sales and use tax for crime control and prevention. No comments. Mayor Holton closed the public hearing at 7:49 P. M. 3. Citizens Comments: • Presentation given by Alvin ISD representative on traffic control plan for Freedom Field football stadium. • Les Hosey discussed the possible closure of CR 64 and spoke against the intersection closure. • Larry Rose owns a business and does not want to see the CR 64 intersection closed. Will be detrimental to the business to get equipment in and out. If the feeder is closed down he would like to see a two- way feeder road so they can come and go. • Strom Duke is against the CR 64 intersection closing. 4. Mayor’s Reports: Mayor Holton reported that the election is May 5th. Early Voting starts April 23rd. The County is working on several roads for the City. We are working with Drainage District 4 on drainage issues for the West side of the freeway. We will be meeting with Manvel to discuss Meridiana. The Iowa Colony Park at Meridiana is underway and ball park is budgeted. We will be getting funds from the Lions Club for their donation. 5. Council Reports: • Councilman Wilsey gave no report. • Councilwoman Bradbery gave no report. • Councilman Byrum-Bratsen presented the Fire Department report. He stated they are looking for volunteers. • Councilwoman Cottrell reported that the EMS is making runs and saving lives. 6. Staff Reports: • PD report. • Building Inspector report. • City Manager report. • City Engineer report. • Beautification Committee gave no report. • City Secretary report. 7. Consider action to approve a resolution supporting the permanent closing of the crossover intersection of U.S Highway 288 and County Road 64. Councilwoman Cottrell made a motion to approve the resolution with amendments calling for the closure of the Highway 288 and Country Road 64. Seconded by Councilman Byrum- Bratsen. Approved with four Ayes and one Naye. Councilman Wilsey voted against the motion. 8. Consider action to adopt a resolution to approve or reject the proposed Crime Control Plan and budget as recommended by the Temporary Board of the proposed Crime Control and Prevention District. Councilwoman Cottrell made a motion to approve the proposed Crime Control Plan and Budget, as prepared by the Temporary Board of the proposed Crime Control and Prevention District. Seconded by Councilwoman Bradbery. Approved unanimously. 9. Consider action regarding a request for variances to the sign ordinance for free standing and wall signage at AM PM Express located at 16377 HWY 6. Councilman Byrum- Bratsen made a motion to grant variance requests as recommended by the Planning Commission, being that the permit request is reviewed under the current 2016-19 sign ordinance. The four existing un-permitted signs be allowed and be sign permitted. The variance request for a pole sign of 33 feet high and 146 square feet in area be denied and that instead a monument sign with a maximum height of 6 feet and a maximum effective sign area of 60 square feet be permitted. Seconded by Councilwoman Cottrell. Approved unanimously. 10. Consider action regarding a request from ICTX Wave Media for a variance from the Right of Way Ordinance requirements for a $50,000.00 bond. Councilwoman Cottrell moved to approve the variance. Seconded by Councilman Wilsey. Approved unanimously. 11. Consider action to approve a list of streets to be presented for the 2018-2019 year for the HUD CDBG streets through Brazoria County. Councilwoman Cottrell made a motion to approve the list of streets to be presented for the 2018 – 2019 year for the HUD CDBG streets through Brazoria County. Seconded by Councilman Byrum-Bratsen. Approved unanimously. 12. Consider action to approve a resolution to suspend implementation of a CenterPoint rate adjustment for forty-five days. Councilwoman Cottrell made a motion to approve the resolution suspending rate for forty-five days. Seconded by Councilman Byrum-Bratsen. Approved unanimously. 13. Consent Agenda: • Consideration and possible action regarding the following consent agenda items. A. Approval of the minutes of the March 19, 2018 City Council meeting and the March 28, 2018 Special City Council meeting. B. Approval of an amendment to the election Ordinance to conform the early voting election locations to the County’s designated locations. C. Approval of the following appointment boards. • Iowa Colony Development Authority Board of Directors o Steven Byrum-Bratsen for a two-year term ending April 2020 and appointment as Chair of the Board o Thomas McDonald for a two-year term ending April 2020  • Iowa Colony Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2 Board of Directors. o Steven Byrum-Bratsen for a two-year term ending April 202 and appointment as Chair of the Board o Thomas McDonald for a two-year term ending April 2020 D. Amendment to the fee schedule for trade and fire prevention permits and review fees. E. Approval of the following Preliminary Plats as recommended by the Planning Commission. • Meridiana Section 73 Preliminary Plat • Meridiana Detention Areas N&O Preliminary Plat • Sierra Vista Section 5 Preliminary Plat • Sierra Vista Karsten Blvd. Preliminary Plat F. Approval of the following Final or Abbreviated Plats as recommended by the Planning Commission. • Barber Acres Abbreviated Plat • Meridiana Section 66 Final Plat • Meridiana Detention L Final Plat G. Approval of the Meridiana Phase 3 General Development Plan Revision #1. H. Approve a partial reimbursement # 5 of the early plat deposit for Sierra Vista 1 sections 1 and 2, Request # 5- April 2018. I. Approval of payment of dues set by Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities from time to time, until otherwise directed by the Council. Councilwoman Cottrell moved to approve all items as presented. Seconded by Councilman Byrum-Bratsen. Approved unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION o Council convened in Executive session at 8:47 P.M. under Texas Government Code section 551.072 to deliberate concerning property for fire and EMS station and purchase of additional property for municipal facilities. Council returned to open session at 9:06 P.M. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION 14. Consideration and possible action to enter into an agreement with Osenbaugh & Associates to prepare and provide an appraisal of a portion of the 4.6-acre tract owned by the City of Iowa Colony located on Meridiana Parkway and authorize the Mayor to proceed with negotiations on the sale of the tract on behalf of the City. Councilwoman Bradbery moved to approve the preparation of an appraisal and proceed with negotiations with the ESD. Seconded by Councilwoman Cottrell. Motion was approved with 3 ayes to one nay. Councilman Byrum- Bratsen voted against the motion.  15. Being no further business, Councilwoman Cottrell moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Byrum-Bratsen. Approved unanimously. APPROVED THIS 21st DAY OF MAY 2018. ATTEST: ____________________________ ______________________________ Kayleen Rosser, City Secretary Michael Holton, Mayor