2017 08 15 CC Minutes, SpecialMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
August 15 2017
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Special Meeting on Tuesday August
15 2017 at 5 38 P M in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street,
Baytown Texas with the following in attendance
Laura Alvarado Council Member
Robert Hoskins Council Member
Charles Johnson Council Member
David McCartney Council Member
Chris Presley Mayor Pro Tem
Rick Davis
City Manager
Ignacio Ramirez
City Attorney
Leticia Brysch
City Clerk
Keith Dougherty
Sergeant at Arms
Mayor Pro Tem Presley convened the August 15 2017 City Council Special Meeting with a
quorum present at 5 38 P M., all members were present with the exception of Council Member
Alvarado who arrived at 5:41 P M., and Mayor DonCarlos and Council Member San who were
both absent
a Consider an ordinance for the first reading of the proposed 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
Director of Planning and Community Development Services Tiffany Foster presented a
summary of the agenda item and stated that tins item is regarding the first reading of the
involuntary annexation along the new San Jacinto Road right -of way Additionally, she stated
that there were two (2) public hearings held regarding such annexation and a second reading will
conclude the annexation.
Mr Noal Stephens registered to speak regarding agenda item I a He stated that he doesn't want
to be annexed for the reason of having a road installed through his neighborhood He stated that
the process for this was wrong because when he was notified, via mail, he was informed of two
(2) times that the residents could come address Council as to why they did or did not want to be
annexed He stated that it was not mentioned that he could come and speak at the current meeting
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or be in attendance at 5:25 P M He noted the Mayor's absence of twice during the time when
he addressed Council with his concerns regarding this annexation. Mr Stephens stated that this
annexation is not right and there would have probably been more neighbors in attendance had
they been informed Additionally he noted that there's other work that could be done instead of
going through Ina neighborhood
A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member
Robert C Hoskins approving the Ordinance No 13,553 regarding agenda item 1 a The vote was
as follows
Ayes Council Member Robert C Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney,
Council Member Laura Alvarado Mayor Pro Tem Chris Presley
Nays None
Other- Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent) Council Member Charles Johnson
(Abstain) Council Member Terry Sam (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO 13,553
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
TEXAS, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS, PROVIDING FOR THE
EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN TEXAS AND THE ANNEXATION OF 2511 ACRES
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, WHICH SAID TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS
THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS
MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Davis stated that August 31 2017 is the date of the final reading for this
annexation and those requesting to speak should register by sign in at 5:25 P M
Council Member Alvarado inquired if the same means of notification is being done with regards
specifically to this agenda agenda item City Clerk, Leticia Brysch stated that this agenda item is
done according to the Open Meetings Act, whereas, all of the notifications are done the same as
any other meeting
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Mayor Pro Tem Presley noted that as the Mayor Pro Tem of the last meeting, he went against the
advice of the City Attorney and allowed citizens to ask questions, as well as, go over their
speaking time limit. Additionally he encouraged all interested citizens to attend the meeting
and voice their concerns
3 ADJOURN
A motion was made by Council Member Robert C Hoskins and seconded by Council Member
David McCartney adjourning the August 15, 2017 City Council Special Meeting The vote was
as follows
Ayes Council Member Charles Johnson Council Member Robert C Hoskins
Council Member David McCartney Council Member Laura Alvarado
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Presley
Nays None
Other Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent). Council Member Terry Sam
(Absent)
Approved
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pro Tem Presley adjourned the August
15 2017 City Council Special Meeting at 5:46 P M.
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