6611 W. Cross Creek Bend Lane, PO Box 279

Fulshear, Texas 77441

Phone: 281-346-1796 ~ Fax: 281-346-2556

www.FulshearTexas.gov


CITY COUNCIL:
MAYOR: Donald McCoyMAYOR PRO-TEM: Joel PattersonCOUNCIL MEMBER: Kent Pool
COUNCIL MEMBER: Jason KnapeCOUNCIL MEMBER: Abhijeet UtturkarCOUNCIL MEMBER: Patrick Powers
COUNCIL MEMBER: Sarah B. Johnson
 COUNCIL MEMBER: Christina Baron

STAFF:
ACTING CITY MANAGER: Zachary GoodlanderCITY SECRETARY: Mariela RodriguezCITY ATTORNEY: Byron Brown

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

September 3, 2024

I.CALL TO ORDER
A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY MAYOR MCCOY
AT THE CITY OF FULSHEAR MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 6611 WEST CROSS CREEK
BEND LANE, FULSHEAR TEXAS AT 5:30PM.
II.QUORUM AND ROLL CALL

A QUORUM WAS PRESENT. 

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:

DON MCCOY

KENT POOL

SARAH B JOHNSON

CHRISTINA BARON

JOEL PATTERSON

ABHIJEET UTTURKAR

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:

PATRICK POWERS

JASON KNAPE

 

STAFF PRESENT: 

KATIE LEWIS

MARIELA RODRIGUEZ

ZACH GOODLANDER 

BYRON BROWN

MICKEY MAHOY

AMRYN JEFFREY

GEORGE

ERIN TUREAU

ANNEL GUADALUPE

JOSH GREEN

 SHARON VALIANTE

CLIFF BROUHARD

TIFFANY STODDER 

JESUS ESCOBAR

 

OTHERS PRESENT:

AND 2 OTHERS THAT DID NOT SIGN IN.


III.INVOCATION
INVOCATION WAS GIVEN BY MAYOR MCCOY.
IV.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. FLAG
I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.
V.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS FLAG
HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE
THE PLEDGE TO THE U.S. FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG WERE LED BY MAYOR MCCOY. 
VI.CITIZEN'S COMMENTS
THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK TO COUNCIL RELATING TO AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS. SPEAKERS ARE ADVISED THAT COMMENTS CANNOT BE RECEIVED ON MATTERS WHICH ARE THE SUBJECT OF A PUBLIC HEARING ONCE THE HEARING HAS BEEN CLOSED. SPEAKERS ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE AND MUST LIMIT THEIR COMMENTS TO THREE (3) MINUTES.
THERE WERE NO CITIZEN COMMENTS.
VII.CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
BRIEFINGS OR UPDATES MAY BE PROVIDED REGARDING CITY SERVICES, ADMINISTRATIVE/PERSONNEL MATTERS, REAL ESTATE/DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE, EVENTS, REGULATIONS, COMMUNITY AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS ISSUES.
A.UPDATE REGARDING PARKS AND PATHWAYS SURVEY

ZACH GOODLANDER ANNOUNCED THE CITY OF FULSHEAR WILL BE HOSTING AN IN SERVICE SURVEY SESSION AT THE IRENE STERN COMMUNITY CENTER ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 FROM 11AM-1PM AND SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 FROM 4PM-6PM. 

 

THE SURVEY WILL HELP PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR BOTH SHORT AND LONG TERM PLANNING FOR THE PARKS, PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES, BY CREATING COMMUNITY INPUT AND RECREATION PLANNING STANDARDS

 

 

 

MAYOR MCCOY ASKED FOR CLARITY REGARDING THE WATER, INTERNET, AND PHONE SERVICE PROBLEMS.

 

ZACH ADDRESSED EACH ITEM. 

 

** FOR THE FULL DISCUSSION REFER TO THE WEBSITE TO VIEW THE VIDEO**

 

 

 

 


VIIIPUBLIC HEARING
ATHE CITY OF FULSHEAR WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 AT 5:30 P.M., THE HEARING WILL BE HELD IN THE FULSHEAR MUNICIPAL COMPLEX, 6611 W. CROSS CREEK BEND LN., FULSHEAR, TX 77441. THIS BUDGET WILL RAISE MORE TOTAL PROPERTY TAXES THAN LAST YEAR'S BUDGET BY $928,129 OR 16.28% AND OF THAT AMOUNT $510,820, IS TAX REVENUE TO BE RAISED FROM NEW PROPERTY ADDED TO THE TAX ROLL THIS YEAR. THE PROPOSED BUDGET MAY BE INSPECTED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY, CITY OF FULSHEAR MUNICIPAL COMLEX, 6611 W. CROSS CREEK BEND LN., FULSHEAR, TEXAS, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. AND 5:00 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY AND 8:00 A.M. AND 3:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY; PLEASE CALL 281-346-1796 TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. THE BUDGET IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.FULSHEARTEXAS.GOV. THE PUBLIC MAY COMMENT IN PERSON AT THE PUBLIC HEARING, PROVIDE WRITTEN COMMENTS EITHER THROUGH THE MAIL AT THE CITY HALL, 6611 W. CROSS CREEK BEND LANE, P.O. BOX 279, FULSHEAR, TX 77441, OR E-MAIL AT MRODRIGUEZ@FULSHEARTEXAS.GOV. ANY WRITTEN COMMENTS WILL BE INCLUDED WITH INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THEIR CONSIDERATION. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE ENCOURAGED TO PROVIDE INPUT THROUGH ANY MEANS AVAILABLE AND/OR ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING

MAYOR MCCOY OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 5:30PM

 

KAYE KAHLICH SPOKE ON THE EDC COMPONENT OF THE BUDGET REGARDING FAST TRACK AND WHAT IT IS THAT THEY DO. 

 

SOME OF THE COUNCIL MEMBERS EXPRESSED THEIR OPINIONS.

 

MAYOR MCCOY CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 5:48PM

 

 

 

** FOR THE FULL DISCUSSION REFER TO THE CITY'S WEBSITE TO VIEW THE VIDEO**

IX.BUSINESS
A.FY2025 BUDGET DISCUSSION

ERIN TUREAU EXPLAINED THAT THE ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION OF THE FY25 BUDGET WILL BE BROUGHT TO COUNCIL AT THE SEPTEMBER 17TH MEETING. 

 

ANNEL GUADALUPE INFORMED COUNCIL THAT THE RESOLUTION THAT STATES THE SPECIFIC PROJECTS THAT THE EDC'S HAVE APPROVED IN THEIR BUDGET WILL BE BROUGHT TO COUNCIL AT THE SEPTEMBER 17TH MEETING. 

 

ERIN TUREAU ANSWERED QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL. 


B.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO POSTPONE FINAL ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET UNTIL SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO-TEM PATTERSON TO POSTPONE THE FINAL ACTION TO ADOPT THE BUDGET UNTIL SEPTEMBER 17TH 2024 THE NEXT REGULAR SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER UTTURKAR. THE MOTION WAS CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 

 

AYES: BARON, JOHNSON, PATTERSON, POOL, UTTURKAR
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: KNAPE, POWERS

 

MOTION APPROVED


X.EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.CLOSED SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 551.071 OF THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT (CHAPTER 551, GOVERNMENT CODE), CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY. A GOVERNMENTAL BODY MAY NOT CONDUCT A PRIVATE CONSULTATION WITH ITS ATTORNEY EXCEPT: (1) WHEN THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY SEEKS THE ADVICE OF ITS ATTORNEY ABOUT: (A) PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION; OR (B) A SETTLEMENT OFFER; OR (2) ON A MATTER IN WHICH THE DUTY OF THE ATTORNEY TO THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY UNDER THE TEXAS DISCIPLINARY RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF THE STATE BAR OF TEXAS CLEARLY CONFLICTS WITH CHAPTER 551, GOVERNMENT CODE

 

  • AMENDED AND RESTATED CHAPTER 380 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FULSHEAR AND MS HUGGINS, LLC, AS ASSIGNEE OF THOMAS BLACKBURN
  • AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FULSHEAR AND MS HUGGINS, LLC, AS ASSIGNEE OF THOMAS BLACKBURN

A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER JOHNSON TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION ACCORDING TO SECTIONS 551.071 OF THE TEXAS OPEN MEETING ACT. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POOL. THE MOTION WAS CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 

AYES: BARON, JOHNSON, PATTERSON, POOL, UTTURKAR
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: KNAPE, POWERS

MOTION APPROVED

 

 

MAYOR MCCOY ADJOURNED THE MEETING INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:54PM

 

MAYOR MCCOY RECONVIENED THE SPECIAL MEETING AT 6:09PM


XI.ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.AMENDED AND RESTATED CHAPTER 380 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FULSHEAR AND MS HUGGINS, LLC, AS ASSIGNEE OF THOMAS BLACKBURN
B.AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FULSHEAR AND MS HUGGINS, LLC, AS ASSIGNEE OF THOMAS BLACKBURN

A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER JOHNSON TO APPROVE ITEM A AND B FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POOL. THE MOTION WAS CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 

AYES: BARON, JOHNSON, PATTERSON, POOL, UTTURKAR
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: KNAPE, POWERS

MOTION APPROVED

 

 

**FOR THE FULL DISCUSSION REFER TO THE CITYS WEBSITE TO VIEW THE VIDEO**


XII.ADJOURNMENT

A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER JOHNSON TO ADJOURN.IT WAS SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POOL. THE MOTION WAS CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 

AYES: BARON, JOHNSON, PATTERSON, POOL, UTTURKAR
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: KNAPE, POWERS

MOTION APPROVED

 

 

MAYOR MCCOY ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 6:10PM

 

 

 

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AARON GROFF, MAYOR

 

  

ATTEST:

 

 

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MARIELA RODRIGUEZ, CITY SECRETARY