2010 11 08 CC Minutes, SpecialMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN
November 08,2010
The City Council of the City of Baytown,Texas,met in a Special Meeting on Monday,
November 08,2010 at 6:31 P.M.in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall,2401
Market Street,Baytown,Texas with the following in attendance:
Brandon Capetillo Council Member
David McCartney Council Member
Mercedes Rentcria Council Member
Terry Sain Council Member
Stephen DonCarlos Mayor
Garrison C.Brumback City Manager
Bob Leiper Deputy City Manager
Kevin Trailer Assistant City Manager
Ignacio Ramirez City Attorney
Leticia Garza City Clerk
Keith Dougherty Sergeant at Arms
Mayor DonCarlos reconvened the November 08,2010,City Council Special Meeting
with a quorum present at 6:31 P.M.
1.PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.Conduct the First Public Hearing Regarding the Proposed Annexation of
Approximately 517 Acres of Property -Planning and Development Services.
On Monday,October 25,2010,the City Council directed the Planning and Development
Services Department to create a service plan for the involuntary annexation of the above
mentioned property.A service plan was created on October 26,2010.Notice of the first
and second public hearings was published in the October 28,2010,issue of the Baytown
Sun and posted on the City's notice board and website on October 28,2010.
At 6:31 P.M.,Mayor DonCarlos opened the first public hearing regarding the proposed
annexation of approximately 517 acres of property located south of Interstate 10 between
State Highway 146 on the east and Sjolander Road on the west,being out of the William
Bloodgood League Survey,Abstract No.4,Harris County,Texas.
At 6:35P.M.,Mayor DonCarlos closed the first public hearing.
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b.Conduct the Second Public Hearing Regarding the Proposed Annexation of
Approximately 517 Acres of Property -Planning and Development Services.
On Monday,October 25,2010,the City Council directed the Planning and Development
Services Department to create aservice plan for the involuntary annexation of the above
mentioned property.A service plan was created on October 26,2010.Notice of the first
and second public hearings was published in the October 28,2010,issue of the Baytown
Sun and posted on the City's notice board and website on October 28,2010.
At 6:35 P.M.,Mayor DonCarlos opened the second public hearing regarding the
proposed annexation of approximately 517 acres of property located south of Interstate
10 between State Highway 146 on the east and Sjolander Road on the west,being out of
the William Bloodgood League Survey,Abstract No.4,Harris County,Texas.
Richard Cansler,3425 Federal Street,Pasadena,stated that he was in opposition to the
annexation of this property at this time.He stated that he along with other partners
owned apiece of property in the proposed annexation.He also stated that there were no
plans on what to do with the land,there was no possible development at this time,but felt
that annexing the area and adding restrictions and codes would limit the possibilities for
investment.
City Manager Brumback,as a response to a question from the Mayor as it related to the
utilities available in this area,stated that,atthis time had a water tank,towerand sewer in
the area and could provide the necessary services to this area should annexations go
forward.He also stated that the City did have some development controls over areas in
the ETJ.
City Manager Brumback also stated that the real issue with this annexation was that the
City would prefer that the industrial district agreements (IDA's)be signed by the parties
involved.He stated that IDA"s incentivized development and brought in revenue in a
more stable manner.The annexation of said property is the City's last resort for those
companies that don not want to sign their IDA's.
Mayor DonCarlos stated that the City would consider all its options for developments and
the best use of this property should it be annexed into the city.City Manager Brumback
stated that should the property be annexed into the City,it would be zoned as
neighborhood Conservation.
Jason Garrett,a Joplin Representative,stated that he believed it was in their best interest
to execute their IDA with the City and requested an opportunity to speak to a city
representative regarding said matter;City Manager Brumback stated that he would
schedule a meeting with Mr.Garrett offline.City Manager Brumback also stated that the
City Attorney was in negotiations with Degussa and could have an agreement soon.
At 6:44 P.M.,Mayor DonCarlos closed the second public hearing.
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2.ADJOURN
A motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Sain and secondedby Council
Member Renteria.The vote was as follows:
Ayes:Council Members:Capetillo,McCartney,Sain,
Renteria,and Mayor DonCarlos
Nays:None
The motion earned.
With there being no .farther business,Mayor DonCarlos adjourned the November 08,
2010 City Coiir&il Special Meeting at 6:44 P.M.
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