City Council Regular Meeting

STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BRAZORIA CITY OF IOWA COLONY BE IT REMEMBERED ON THIS, the 21st day of May, 2018, the City Council of the City of Iowa Colony, Texas, held 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 Councilwoman Kacy Smajstrla And none being absent, constituting a quorum at which time the following business was transacted. REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M. 1. Mayor Holton called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. 2. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. Citizens Comments • John Paul Anders representative for Congressman Olson in Brazoria, Galveston Counties and a part of Harris County. Congressman Olson sits on House Energy Committee. • Officer Padilla with Alvin ISD discussed the upcoming Kid Safe Summer Program on Saturday June 23, 2018 from 10:30 to 3:00 P.M. Would like the City of Iowa Colony to provide a cash donation for eight bicycles. Councilman Wilsey offered to donate a bicycle.  4. Mayor’s Reports: Mayor Holton acknowledged the Santa Fe ISD tragedy. Thoughts and prayers to all the folks there. Asked the City Attorney, Larry Boyd to comment on the inability of the city to call a runoff election for General Law Cities. The city is working with DD4 to get an interlocal agreement. Mayor intends to meet with the new DD5 commissioner soon. Brazoria County roads are being repaved. County Road 64 is complete and County Road 121 is next along with the City Hall parking lot expansion. The City Park at Meridiana is coming along. 5. Council Reports: • Councilman Wilsey stated that there have been many people asking about internet. Councilman Wilsey would like to talk to the Mayor and Ron Cox to lobby companies about getting internet to the city. Mayor Holton said to go for it. Recommended to start with Comcast to see if they can begin expansion then maybe talk with Direct and Dish satellite. • Councilwoman Smajstrla addressed a post on social media and explained her reasoning for voting against the development due to concerns of lot sizes. Also, she would like to see the City and developer work together moving forward. • Councilwoman Bradbery gave no report. • Councilman Byrum-Bratsen wants to work with Emergency Services with cities, AISD, the County, and other entities to put together protocols on how to work together when Emergency situations occur. Fire Department is waiting on a new engine, it was recalled and is being repaired. • Councilwoman Cottrell reported that the biggest problem we have in our area is communication when an emergency situation occurs. EMS week is this week. The Lions Club may be able to donate to the Kid’s Safe Summer program. 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 elect a Mayor Pro Tem for 2018-19. Mayor Holton recommended Councilwoman Cottrell continue to serve. Councilman Byrum-Bratsen made a motion to appoint Councilwoman Cottrell as Mayor Pro Tem. Seconded by Councilman Wilsey. Approved unanimously with Councilwoman Cottrell abstaining. 8. Consider action to approve an ordinance declaring results of election on Iowa Colony Crime Control and Prevention District and adopting a half-cent sales and use tax. Councilwoman Cottrell made a motion to approve the ordinance. Motion seconded by Councilman Byrum- Bratsen. Approved unanimously. 9. Consider action to authorize procurement for professional services for FEMA Hazard Mitigation, GLO, CDBG and other state and federal grant opportunities. Councilman Byrum- Bratsen moved to authorize procurement for professional services for FEMA Hazard Mitigation, GLO, CDBG, and other state and federal grant opportunities. Seconded by Councilwoman Bradbery. Approved unanimously. 10. Consider action to approve an agreement between the City, County, and Land Tejas for a financial contribution for roadway improvements and right of way acquisition in lieu of immediate construction. City Attorney, Larry Boyd pointed out that the agreement needs to be specific and that this agreement just applies to CR 64 under the Sierra Vista Development agreement. Councilwoman Smajstrla made a motion to approve an agreement between the City, County, and Land Tejas for a financial contribution for roadway improvements and right of way acquisition in lieu of construction. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bradbery. Approved unanimously. 11. Consider action to authorize early recordation of Sierra Vista Boulevard, Phase II final plat to approve an escrow agreement and consent to assignment. Councilwoman Bradbery made a motion to approve the request for early platting for Sierra Vista Blvd. Phase II with a provision that this implements the early platting section of the subdivision ordinance as recommended by the City Attorney. Seconded by Councilwoman Smajstrla. Approved unanimously. 12. Consider action to approve an ordinance consenting to annexation of land in Brazoria County MUD 55 (Meridiana-Alvin ISD site). No action taken, item deferred until the June Council meeting. Consent Agenda: • Consideration and possible action regarding the following consent agenda items. A. Approval of the minutes of the April 16, 2018 City Council meeting and the May 14, 2018 Special City Council meeting. B. Approval of the following Preliminary Plat as recommended by the Planning Commission. • Karsten Boulevard Phase I street Dedication and Reserves, Preliminary Plat. C. Approval of the following final plats as recommended by the Planning Commission. • Meridiana Parkway East, Phase II, Final Plat D. Approval and/or acceptance of infrastructure as follows. • Meridiana Section 66 storm drainage and paving for acceptance into the one-year maintenance period.  • Sterling Lakes West- Meridiana Parkway Phase I – final approval (OYMP ended 2/20/2018) • Sterling Lakes West Section 2- final approval (OYMP ended 10/17/2017) • Sterling Lakes West Stone Garden Drive-final approval (OYMP ended on 10/17/2017) • Meridiana Section 66 water and sewer for approval for one-year maintenance period. • Meridiana Detention Pond I&J for approval for one-year maintenance period. • Meridiana Detention Pond K for approval for one-year maintenance period. • MUD 55 Waterline Interconnect for approval for one-year maintenance period. E. Approve a partial reimbursement # 6 of the early plat deposit for Sierra Vista 1 sections 1 and 2, Request # 6- May 2018. Councilwoman Cottrell moved to approve consent agenda items A-E as presented. Seconded by Councilman Byrum-Bratsen. Approved unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION o Council convened in Executive session at 8:05 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. o Council convened in Executive session under Texas Government Code section 551.074 deliberation on appointment of Crime Control and Prevention District Board Members. Council returned to open session at 8:40 P.M. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION 13. Consider action to appoint Board members to the Crime Control and Prevention District. Councilwoman Cottrell made a motion to appoint the following Board Members: 1.Diana Tahtinen 2.Va’Shawnda McLean 3.Brenda Dillon 4.Daniel Kerr 5.Benjamin Pahl 6.David Hurst 7. Anna Holton Seconded by Councilwoman Smajstrla. Approved unanimously. 14. Being no further business, Councilwoman Cottrell moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilwoman Smajstrla. Approved unanimously. APPROVED THIS 18th DAY OF JUNE 2018. ATTEST: ____________________________ ______________________________ Kayleen Rosser, City Secretary Michael Holton, Mayor