City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingIowa Colony, TX · March 18, 2019
Minutes
CITY OF 12003 Iowa Colony Blvd.
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BRAZORIA
CITY OF IOWA COLONY
BE IT REMEMBERED ON THIS, the 18th day of March, 2019, the City Council of the
City of Iowa Colony, Texas, held a Work Session at 6:00 and a Public Hearing and 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
Councilman Michael Byrum-Bratsen
Councilman Chad Wilsey
Councilwoman Kacy Smajstrla
And Councilwoman Robin Bradbery absent during the worksession and present during the
Council meeting, constituting a quorum at which time the following business was transacted.
WORKSESSION — 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Holton opened the work session at 6:00 P.M. Kent Marsh, Consultant City
Planner and the Council discussed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance for Planned Unit
Developments. Council directed staff to move forward with scheduling a public hearing
on the amendment to the zoning ordinance and preparation of the amendatory ordinance
for the April 30, 2019 meeting. Mayor Holton closed the work session at 6:50 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING- 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Holton opened the public hearing at 7:06 P.M.
• Conduct a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2019, at the Iowa Colony
City Hall, 12003 Iowa Colony Boulevard (former County Road 65), Iowa Colony, Texas,
pursuant to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, the Subdivision Ordinance, and the
Unified Development Code, as amended, to consider rezoning to Planned Unit
Development (“PUD”). PUD plans and development plans, specific use permits, and
variances to the above listed ordinances, all for school facilities, commercial uses, and
other uses on the following property:
A 206.73-acre tract and an adjoining 46.09-acre tract, together bounded on
the west by Highway 288, on the north by Davenport Parkway (former
County Road 64), and on the east by Iowa Colony Boulevard (former
County Road 65), and extending approximately 2477 feet southward from
Davenport Parkway, in the City of Iowa Colony, Brazoria County, Texas.
A metes and bounds property description of these tracts is available upon a
reasonable request to the City Secretary at the address herein stated.
No comments from the public were made. Mayor Holton closed the public hearing at 7:24
P.M.
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M.
1. Mayor Holton called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M.
2. Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Citizens comments and presentations. No comments were made from the public.
4. Mayor’s Reports:
• There will be three meetings in April- April 1SL, April 8th, and April 30th
• Purchasing new tables for the Council Chambers.
• The City Park at Meridiana is up and running. The park has been mowed for the first time
by the City. The bathrooms are opened and being kept clean.
• BCCA meeting is Wednesday and Manvel is hosting.
• Announced the Proclamation for April being fair housing month.
5. Council Reports:
• Councilman Wilsey gave no report.
• Councilwoman Smajstrla reminded everyone of the closings of SH 288. The TXDOT and
Brazoria County sites are good resources for lane and construction closures.
• Councilwoman Bradbery gave no report.
• Councilman Byrum-Bratsen gave no report
• Councilwoman Cottrell gave no report.
6. Staff Reports:
• PD report.
• Building Inspector report.
• City Manager report
• City Engineer report
• City Secretary report.
7. Consider action to enter into a Security Pledge Agreement with First National Bank of Alvin.
Councilwoman Cotirell made a motion to approve the Depository Pledge Agreement. Motion
seconded by Councilwoman Bradbery. Approved unanimously.
8. Consider action to approve aerial mosquito spraying. Councilman Byrum-Bratsen made
motion to approve the aerial spraying agreement. Councilwoman Cottrell seconded the motion.
Approved unanimously.
9. Consider action to approve an amendment to Ordinance 2019-01 ordering the election of
officers. Councilman Byrum-Bratsen made a motion to approve Ordinance 2019-0 1. Motion
seconded by Councilwoman Cottrell. Approved unanimously.
10. ConsentAgenda: Consider action to approve the following Consent Agenda items.
Councilman Byrum-Bratsen made a motion to approve all the consent agenda items as
presented. Seconded by Councilwoman Bradbery. Approved unanimously.
A. Approval of Minutes of the following meetings.
February 18, 2019 City Council meeting.
B. Approval of proclamation declaring the month of April as Fair Housing Month in
Iowa Colony.
C. Approval of revised resolution for CDBG DR grant application.
D. Approval to extend the approval period of Sierra Vista West Boulevard and Street
Dedication Preliminary Plat.
E. Approval of the following plats as recommended by the Planning Commission.
• Caliber Collision Preliminary Plat.
• Sterling Lakes North Street Dedication, Preliminary Plat.
• SterLing Lakes North Section 7, Preliminary Plat
• SterLing Lakes North Section 8, Preliminary Plat
• Sterling Lakes North Section 9. Preliminary Plat
• Sterling Lakes North Section 10, Preliminary’ Plat
• Sterling Lakes North Section 11, Preliminary Plat
• Sterling Lakes North Section 12, Preliminary Plat
• Meddiana Section 80A Replat No. 1
• Meridiana General Development Plan Amendment
• Meridiana Section 81A, Preliminary Plat
F. Approval of infrastructure
• Sierra Vista Detention Phase 11 for one-year maintenance period
G. Approve Early Plat Releases arid Reimbursements as follows:
• Sterling Lakes Section 13
• Karsien Blvd. Phase I
• Sierra Vista Section 5 and Karsten Blvd. Phase II
EXECUTIVE SESSION
• Council convened in Executive Session at 7:25 P.M. in accordance with 55 1.071 Texas
Gov’t Code to consult with City Attorney concerning
o Limited legal aspects annexation and development Agreement on school and
neighboring property;
o Limited legal aspects of MUD 53 development
• Executive Session in accordance with 551.072 Texas Gov’t Code to deliberate on land
sale andlor acquisition-
o EMS property and/or City Hall property.
o Property next to City Hall
The Council returned to open session at 8:00 P.M.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
11. Conser action to approve development agreements to be offered in lieu of annexation to
owners of property to be annexed that is appraised for agriculture, timber, or wildlife for
property tax purposes. Councilwoman Cottrell made a motion to approve offering the
development agreements. Seconded by Councilwoman Bradbery. Approved unanimously.
12. Consideration and possible action regarding sale of property to ESD # 3. Councilwoman
Bradbery made a motion that no action be taken. Seconded by Councilwoman Smajstrla.
Approved unanimously.
13. Consideration and possible action regarding the property adjacent to City Hall.
Councilwoman Bradbery made a motion that no action be taken. Seconded by Councilwoman
Smajstrla. Approved unanimously.
14. Council adjourned at 8:02 P.M.
APPROVED THIS 3O DAy OF APRIL, 2019.
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THIS NOTICE IS POSTED PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETING ACT
(CHAPTER 551) OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA
COLONY WILL HOLD A WORKSESSION AT 6:00 P.M. AND A PUBLIC HEARING AND
COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019 AT IOWA COLONY
CITY HALL, 12003 IOWA COLONY BLOULEVARD (FCR 65) IOWA COLONY, TEXAS
FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING AND IF APPROPRIATE, TAKE ACTION WITH
RESPECT TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS.
This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available.
Requests for accommodations or interpreter services must be made 48 hours prior
to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary at 281-369-2471.
WORKSESSLON- 6:00 P.M.
• Revisions to Zoning Ordinance for PUDS
PUBLIC HEARING- 7:00 P.M.
• Conduct a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2019, at the Iowa Colony
City Hall, 12003 Iowa Colony Boulevard (former County Road 65), Iowa Colony, Texas,
pursuant to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, the Subdivision Ordinance, and the
Unified Development Code, as amended, to consider rezoning to Planned Unit
Development (“PUD”), PUD plans and development plans, specific use permits, and
variances to the above listed ordinances, all for school facilities, commercial uses, and
other uses on the following property:
A 206.73-acre tract and an adjoining 46.09-acre tract, together bounded on
the west by Highway 288, on the north by Davenport Parkway (former
County Road 64), and on the east by Iowa Colony Boulevard (former
County Road 65), and extending approximately 2477 feet southward from
Davenport Parkway, in the City of Iowa Colony, Brazoria County, Texas.
A metes and bounds property description of these tracts is available upon a
reasonable request to the City Secretary at the address herein stated.
REGULAR MEETENG - 7:00 P.M.
1. CalIto order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Citizens Comments and Presentations.
4. Mayor’s comments or reports.
5. Council comments or reports.
6. Staff Reports.
A. Fire Department
B. Police Department
C. Building Inspector
D. City Secretary
E. City Manager
F. City Engineer
7. Consideration and possible action to enter into a Security Pledge Agreement with First
National Bank of Alvin.
8. Consideration and possible approval of 2019 aerial mosquito spraying agreement.
9. Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment to Ordinance 2019-01
ordering the election of officers.
10. CONSENT AGENDA- Consideration and possible action approving of the following
Consent Agenda items.
A. Consider approval of minutes of the following meetings.
February 18, 2019 City Council meeting.
B. Approval of Proclamation declaring the month of April as Fair Housing Month in
Iowa Colony.
C. Approval of revised resolution for CDBG-DR grant application
D. Approval to extend the approval period of Sierra Vista West Boulevard and Street
Dedication Preliminary Plat.
E. Approval of the following plats as recommended by the Planning Commission.
• Caliber Collision Preliminary Plat
• Sterling lakes North Street Dedication, Preliminary Plat
• Sterling Lakes North, Section 7, Preliminary Hat
• Sterling Lakes North, Section 8, Preliminary Plat
• Sterling Lakes North, Section 9, Preliminary Plat
• Sterling Lakes North, Section 10, Preliminary Plat
• Sterling Lakes North, Section II, Preliminary Plat
• Sterling Lakes North, Section 12, Preliminary Plat
• Meridiana Section 80A Replat No. I
• Meridiana General Development Plan Amendment
• Meridiana Section SIA. Preliminary Plat
F. Approval of infrastructure as follows:
• Sierra Vista Detention Phase II for one-year maintenance period
G. Approve early plat releases and reimbursements as follows:
• Sterling Lakes Section 13
• Karsten Blvd. Phase 1
• Sierra Vista Section 5 and Karsten Blvd. Phase II
EXECUTIVE SESSION
• Executive Session in accordance with 55 1.071 Texas Gov’t Code to consult with
City Attorney concerning
Limited Legal aspects of annexation and Development Agreement on the
school and neighboring property
> Limited legal aspects of MUD 53 development
• Executive Session in accordance with 55 1.072 Texas Gov’t Code to deLiberate on
land sale and/or acquisition
- EMS property and/or City Hall property
Property next to City Hall
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
11. Consideration and possible action to approve development agreements to be offered in lieu
of annexation to owners of property to be annexed that is appraised for agriculture, timber, or
wildlife for property tax purposes.
12. Consideration and possible action regarding sale of property to ESD # 3.
13. Consideration and possible action regarding property adjacent to City Hall.
14. Adjourn.
I, Kayleen Rosser. hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of Iowa Colony City Council
was posted pursuant to the Texas Open Meeting Act (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government
Code) on Friday, March 15, 2019. The said notice remained posted for at least 72 hours
preceding the scheduled time of the meeting.
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