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2017 07 24 CC Minutes, SpecialMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN July 24, 2017 The City Council of the City of Baytown Texas met in a Special Meeting on Thursday, July 24, 2017 at 5 30 P M. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall 2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance Robert Hoskins Council Member David McCartney Council Member Terry Sam Council Member Chris Presley Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Troller Assistant City Manager Ignacio Ramirez City Attorney Leticia Brysch City Clerk Keith Dougherty Sergeant at Arms Mayor Pro Tem Presley convened the July 24 2017 City Council Special Meeting with a quorum present at 5.30 P M., all, members were present with the exception of Mayor DonCarlos and Council Members Alvarado and Johnson who were all absent PUBLIC HEARINGS a Conduct the second public hearing concerning the involuntary annexation of approximately 252 acres of land, generally located east of John Martin Road and west of Garth Road on the north and south side of West Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road, including multiple parcels, Sheppard Road, Thomas Road Connally Road and the Harris County Flood Control drainage ditch, east of its intersection with John Martin Road in Harris County, Texas At 5 31 P M. Mayor Pro Tem Presley opened and conducted the second public hearing concerning the involuntary annexation of approximately 252 acres of land generally located east of John Martin Road and west of Garth Road on the north and south side of West Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road including multiple parcels, Sheppard Road, Thomas Road, Connally Road, and the Hams County Flood Control drainage ditch east of its intersection with John Martin Road in Hams County Texas Director of Planning and Community Development Services Tiffany Foster presented an overview of the second public hearing concerning the involuntary annexation of approximately 252± acres as previously described, which is in and around where San Jacinto Boulevard would be constructed She stated that staff began this involuntary annexation approximately three (3) weeks prior to this meeting in an effort to protect the area around the city's mf rastructure Mrs Foster stated that an improvement will be going through in this area to include a roadway and City Council Special Meeting Minutes July 24, 2017 Page 2 of 4 utilities She farther stated that they're also looking to close a portion of an area located right outside of the city limits to protect the city limits and to provide services to the residents in that area She addressed a question that was asked at the last public hearing regarding the timing of the utilities and stated that the utilities would be installed in and around that area along with the San Jacinto Boulevard and therefore should be available within 21/2 yews Additionally, she noted that the existing utilities will be allowed to be maintained even when the city has utilities in place Council Member Hoskins inquired for clarity, that at Evergreen, if a person had a septic or water well system and sales their house would the new owners have to connect to the city's utility or be able to maintain their current system Mrs Foster stated that as long as the existing system in a good repair, the property owner could continue to maintain the existing system regardless of the transferring of ownership John Wayne Jackson Manuel San Miguel Diane Smith Robin Smith Terry Araujo Noal Stephens, Rick Henderson, Gloria Medrano David Oehler Melva Catheriner and Judy Duncan all registered to speak at the second public hearing regarding agenda item 1 a Mr John Wayne Jackson stated that he lives at 5500 Sheppard Road and does not want to be annexed into the City of Baytown as being annexed will bring more crime to their neighborhood and that their streets will not be maintained properly Mr Manuel San Miguel stated that stated that he lives at 2211 Connally Road and does not want to compromise jeopardize or surrender jurisdictional Hams County tights and responsibilities to the City of Baytown Additionally, he stated that his community is currently experiencing much traffic, as well as, speeding in their neighborhood from outsiders and they have no need for city services Ms Diane Smith yielded her time to speak to her daughter Robin Smith Ms Robin Smith stated that they live at 1410 W Cedar Bayou Lynchburg and believe that being annexed would be beneficial to them as they currently have their land for sale Ms Smith inquired as what services the city would provide that the county does not She noted that they have issues regarding trees covering the power line in the front of their house that the county has not removed to protect the power lines and further inquired if the city would be responsible for such Additionally Ms Smith inquired if the property owner continued to maintain their own utility services would they be responsible for paying taxes on those services even if they're not receiving them Mayor Pro Tem Presley requested for Assistant City Manager Troller to provide insight to the right -of way's maintenance and upkeep Assistant City Manager Troller stated that Centerpomt would be responsible for the issue regarding the power line and that the property owner would have to pay city property taxes City Attorney Ignacio Ramirez noted to Mayor Pro Tem Presley that typically when receiving information from a speaker there's not a question and answer period Mayor Pro Tem Presley stated that the City Attorney's comments were duly noted City Council Special Meeting Minutes July 24 2017 Page 3 of 4 Ms Terry Araujo stated that she had several questions and Mayor Pro Tem Presley allowed for her to ask her questions Ms Araujo inquired as to who's expense and responsibility would it be to connect to city services Mr Ramirez stated that it's the property owner's responsibility to tie into the right-of-way She further inquired if the property owner would have to search for a plumber to complete the work necessary for the connection or will the city complete the job then bill the property owner Council Member McCartney stated that the property owner would have to provide their own plumber for such services Ms Araujo inquired if the pipes being used for the water lines will be located in the area where the open ditches are or will her property line be dug into so that the pipes are put there Mr Ramirez stated that the water and sewer lines will be put in the City's right-of-way and not on the owner's property Council Member Hoskins noted that once the lines are installed the ground will be covered to its previous state Mr Ramirez further noted that once the lines are installed the right -of way may extend larger than the ditch Additionally Ms Araujo stated that the Connally Road became a speed way for vehicles when John Martin Road was complete, therefore, requested that speed bumps, as well as street lights be installed and further inquired if the road alongside the Aldi's (South Road) would be extended to Connally Road Mrs Foster stated that South Road is planned to be extended at some point, but currently there were no construction plans for the City of Baytown to improve or extend Mrs Foster further noted that there was a plan to extend South Road and when Aldi's decided to develop in that area they (Aldi s) extended the road, as well as, a culvert sac right pass the pipeline corridor so that if there's future development the developer could extend the road Neal Stephens stated that he lives at 5719 Sheppard Road and according to the staff report for the annexation he received there's a plan to extend South Road Additionally he stated that he opposes being annexed into the city Mr Rick Henderson stated that this involuntary annexation will increase the property owner s taxes for those in their area Additionally, he stated that their area is already developed and recommended to develop the areas towards the north and east that's undeveloped Mrs Melba Cathenner stated that she lives at 5103 Bush Road in which the traffic is excessive and the speed on the road is too high She inquired as to how long it would be before the fire hydrant would be installed In response to Mrs Cathenner's inquiry regarding the fire hydrant being installed Mayor Pro Tem Presley stated that an answer could not be speculated at such time Mrs Cathenner further inquired that if an 8 It fence is built on the front portion of a property how far back does it have to be from Bush Road Mrs Foster stated that the area in question in not necessanly zoned, so the setbacks currently do not apply but will in the future Mrs Foster further noted that the amount of right-of-way on Bush Road is much wider than what was being seen on the paved road and because of such she was unable to provide the distance from the right -of way and the paved street but stated that the 8 ft fence could be placed on the property line Ms Judy Duncan stated that she lives at 4701 Bush Road, Unit 26 and noted that because of the growth in Baytown traffic has increased on Bush Road to include 18 wheelers Additionally she stated that she's concerned that there will be more difficulties of residents being able to enter and exit from their neighborhoods or residents on Bush Road with the increased speeding City Council Special Meering Minutes July 24 2017 Page 4 of 4 Gloria Median, was provided speaking translation assistance by the City Clerk, Leticia Brysch Through translation Ms Gloria Medrano stated that she lives at 5430 Aloe Avenue and her past residency of thirty years was surtounding by drugs and vandalism She stated that they chose their current residency to be able to live in calmness and tranquility Additionally she stated that she understands the city's necessity and whatever is decided as appropriate they will accept At 6:02 P M., Mayor Pro Tem Presley closed the second public hearing regarding agenda item 1 a. MANAGER'S REPORT Assistant City Manager Troller stated that staff will answer any questions that the property owners may have, as well as, follow up with a response to the questions asked during the second public heating that were not addressed Additionally, he stated that the first reading of the ordinance related to this annexation will be at the Special Meeting held on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at 5.30 P M., in the Council Chamber ADJOURN A motion was made by Council Member Terry Sain and seconded by Council Member David McCartney adjourning the July 24, 2017. City Council Special Meeting. The vote was as follows Ayes Council Member Robert C Hoskins Council Member David McCartney, Council Member Terry Sain Mayor Pm Tem Chris Presley Nays None Other Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent) Council Member Charles Johnson (Absent), Council Member Laura Alvarado (Absent) Approved With there being no further business to discuss Mayor Pro Tem Presley adjourned the July 24, 2017 City Council Special Meeting at 6:03 P M City of Baytown