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1992-03-23 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEAR - LAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MARCH 23, 1992, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS The meeting was called to order with the following present: Mayor Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember C. V. Coppinger D. A. Miller Benny Frank Randy Weber Joy Colson William Wolff Interim City Manager Glen Erwin City Attorney Lester Rorick City Secretary Pat Jones INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was given by Councilmember Weber. The Pledge of Alle- giance was led by Councilmember Miller. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Colson, that the minutes of the meeting of March 9, 1992, be approved as submitted. Motion passed 5 to 0. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT Mayor Coppinger, with the assistance of Councilmember Weber, present- ed a proclamation to representatives from St. Jude's Hospital and proclaimed April 4th as "St. Jude Hospital Day" in Pearland. Mayor Coppinger, with the assistance of Councilmember Frank, also presented a proclamation to Jim Sudela, Clean Pearland president, and proclaimed April 4th as "Clean Community Day." Mayor Coppinger presented a proclamation to students from Pearland High School, proclaiming March 28th as "High School Band Car Wash Day." Mayor Coppinger, with the assistance of Councilmember Colson, present- ed a proclamation to a representative of the Pearland Little League and proclaimed March 28th as "Little League Day" in Pearland. COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS Councilmember Weber had nothing to report at this time. Councilmember Frank reported his attendance at a Clean Pearland Com- mittee meeting on March 16th and a Clean Pearland Board meeting on March 18th. On March 23rd, Mr. Frank, along with Councilmember Wolff, attended the Drainage District's meeting and learned that the Orange Street drainage project will begin on April 6th. In closing, Council - member Frank reported he is asking the senior citizen's groups as well as the Clean Pearland Board to donate funds for the landscaping of the Melvin Knapp Activity Building. There followed a discussion concern- ing the landscaping which has been suggested to utilize native Texas plants. Councilmember Miller had nothing to report at this time. 23 Councilmember Colson read a letter from a citizen regarding the Brio site. Councilmember Wolff inquired if the congestion in the aisles of the local grocery stores he had questioned at the last meeting had been investigated by the Fire Department. City Manager Erwin reported the Fire Marshal had conveyed to him that, upon inspection, he found no existing hazardous conditions in the aisles of our local grocery stores. Councilmember Wolff reported that the Orange Street drainage project will require more of the City's help than was anticipated. The box culvert on Barry Rose is being installed currently with six sections laid so far. OWN- Continuing his report, Councilmember Wolff inquired what the City's response would be to the letter of proposal from the Pearland Inde- pendent School District dated March 24th regarding participation with the school for a roadway along the side of the high school property. Mayor Coppinger stated that a joint workshop session is scheduled for March 24th between School and City representatives. Councilmember Wolff expressed the desire that the City act wisely in this matter as it is tied to a time frame that may be difficult to meet. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS City Manager Erwin reported that instruction has been given to repair the driveway on Old Alvin Road which was reported at the last Council meeting as being in need of replacement to its original condition after construction work was done in the area by City crews. A ques- tion was raised at the last meeting regarding parking space at Cole's Flea Market. Mr. Erwin reported that while Cole's has no marked parking spaces there is adequate square footage for parking in propor- tion to the square footage of the buildings. Continuing his report, City Manager Erwin informed that the Police Department has been asked to conduct a study of the traffic on West- minster. Councilmember Frank interjected an additional item into his previous report. Mr. Frank reported a final punch list was done on the Melvin Knapp Activity Building today and the contractor has cleared all items on this list. The condition of a back concrete wall was in question; however, and after discussion, it was the consensus of Council that Jack McGuff, architect for the project, handle this matter. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT: Continued Continuing his report, Mayor Coppinger commended Paulette Mire, Utili- ty Billing Supervisor, for receiving the Chairmen's Meritorious Serv- ice Award from the Customer Service Section of the Texas Water Utili- ties Association. Mayor Coppinger invited Council to attend the interviews of applicants for the position of city manager to be held on Friday and Saturday. Mayor Coppinger reminded Council of the special meeting scheduled for March 30th at which time the award of the swimming pool bid will be considered among other items. Mayor Coppinger asked Staff to review the status of city streets after this period of rainy weather and compile a list of all streets needing attention, regardless of budget restraints, for Council consideration with the intent that a workshop might be called to consider needed r.,., repair work. CITIZENS 1. Steven Lamkin, 2409 Parkview. Mr. Lamkin spoke regarding the use of the Melvin Knapp Activity Building which he urged be made available to all groups of citizens. 2. Dorothy Morgenroth, 718 Laurel Grove Lane. Ms. Morgenroth spoke regarding the use of the Melvin Knapp Activity Build- ing urging that all groups share. MA r1mIr 3. Pam Duquette, 2902 London Court. Ms. Duquette spoke regard- ing the proposed development west of Green Tee and asked that her subdivision not be made to bear the heavy traffic from this development. DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING 1. REQUEST BY RICHARD AND LINDA LEMMON, OWNERS, FOR APPROVAL OF ABANDONMENT OF A TWENTY FOOT ACCESS EASEMENT ON LOT 22, BLOCK 7, GREEN TEE TERRACE TOWNHOUSE RESERVE. City Manager Erwin informed this item as well as New Business Item No. 1 would be passed to a future agenda as all of the necessary paperwork has not been received. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS COUNCIL DECISION ON REQUEST FOR ABANDONMENT OF 20' ACCESS EASEMENT IN GREEN TEE TERRACE TOWNHOUSE RESERVE BY RICHARD AND LINDA LEMMON This item was passed to a future agenda. APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND NOTICE OF SALE OF $2,000,000.00 IN STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS AS PRESENTED BY FRANK ILDE- BRANDO, RAUSCHER PIERCE REFSNES, INC., FINANCIAL ADVISORS Mr. Ildebrando discussed the details of the sale of these bonds with Council. It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Weber, that approval be given for the preliminary official statement and notice of sale of $2,000,000.00 in voted but unissued street improve- ment bonds as outlined in Mr. Ildebrando's presentation. Motion passed 5 to 0. RESOLUTION NO. R92-9, RESOLUTION APPOINTING A REPLACEMENT TO SERVE AS ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGE IN THE CITY OFFICERS' ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MAY 2, 1992 Resolution No. R92-9 was read in caption by Councilmember Colson. City Secretary Pat Jones explained that Council had previously ap- pointed Mary Lee Miller to this position; however, we now have a candidate for the office of councilmember who is related to Mrs. Miller which makes her ineligible to serve under the provisions of the Election Code. It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Colson, that Resolution No. R92-9 be passed and approved on its first and only reading. Said Resolution No. R92-9 reads in caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. R92-9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEAR - LAND, TEXAS, APPOINTING A REPLACEMENT TO SERVE AS ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGE IN THE CITY OFFICERS' ELEC- TION TO BE HELD ON MAY 2, 1992. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Wolff, Colson, Miller, Frank, and Weber.``' Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. EXCUSED ABSENCE FOR COUNCILMEMBER D. A. MILLER FROM THE REGULAR MEET- ING OF MARCH 9, 1992 25 It was moved by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Colson, that Councilmember Miller be excused from the regular meeting of March 9, 1992. Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Miller abstaining. DISCUSSION OF FORMAL OPENING OF MELVIN KNAPP ACTIVITY BUILDING Mayor Coppinger informed the ceremony for the official opening of the Melvin Knapp Activity Building will be April 4th at 1:00 P. M. Mayor Coppinger discussed the program and asked that the press extend an invitation to all citizens. OTHER BUSINESS EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER ARTICLE 6252-17, TEXAS REVISED CIVIL STATUTES, SECTION 2 SUBSECTION (g) PERSONNEL - Discussion with consultant regarding fill- ing of city engineer's position. City Manager Erwin informed he had received word the consultant is ill and cannot attend tonight's meeting. Mayor Coppinger informed this executive session would be rescheduled. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 8:37 P. M. Mi nu es approved as submitted and/or corrected this / day of A. D., 1992. Mayor ATTEST: e City Secretifty