1992-05-04 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES53
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEAR -
LAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MAY 4, 1992, AT 7:00 P. M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAM-
BERS, 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
Interim City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
C. V. Coppinger
D. A. Miller
Benny Frank
Randy Weber
Joy Colson
William Wolff
Glen Erwin
Lester Rorick
Pat Jones
Mayor Coppinger called upon City Manager Erwin to give an update on
the progress of the FM 518 widening project.
Mayor Coppinger inquired of the status of hiring a city engineer. Mr.
Erwin reported that he has met with a candidate and hopes to have him
at the next meeting in Executive Session so that Council may discuss
his qualifications.
Mayor Coppinger reported he has received a letter from Linda Larsen
asking his endorsement of a project sponsored by the Emergency Medical
Service and Council gave its concurrence if it is done through proper
channels.
Mayor Coppinger reported third round interviews will be conducted
Saturday, May 16, for the position of city manager.
PURPOSE OF THE MEETING:
Mayor Coppinger proclaimed Thursday, May 7, 1992, as "National Day of
Prayer." A representative from First Baptist Church accepted the
proclamation.
APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATE FOR PAYMENT NO. 6 BY REGAS CONTRACTING,
INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,707.53 INDICATING FINAL COMPLETION AND
REQUEST FOR RETAINAGE FOR WORK DONE ON THE MELVIN KNAPP ACTIVITY
BUILDING EXPANSION
It was moved by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Miller,
that authorization be given for payment to Regas Contracting, Inc., in
the amount of $30,707.53 for final retainage for the Melvin Knapp
Activity Building expansion work.
Councilmember Frank informed that the sub -contractors have warranted
their work also.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO WRITE A LETTER TO MR. EL FRANCO LEE,
HARRIS COUNTY COMMISSIONER, TO REQUEST A MORE SOUTHERLY ALIGNMENT OF
HUGHES ROAD
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Colson,
that the Mayor be authorized to write a letter to Mr. El Franco Lee to
get his assistance in getting a more southerly alignment of Hughes
Road.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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RESOLUTION NO. R92-13, CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RE-
SULTS OF THE CITY OFFICERS' ELECTION HELD ON MAY 2, 1992
Resolution No. R92-13 was read in caption by Councilmember Colson.
Councilmember Colson also read the vote totals for the candidates in
the May 2, 1992, City Officers' election.
The voting totals are as follows:
FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL, POSITION NUMBER ONE:
NAME OF CANDIDATE NUMBER OF VOTES RECEIVED PERCENTAGE
JAMES MEDEARIS
423
25.76%
JAMES (JIM) DE SHAZER 475
28.93%
D. A. MILLER
744
45.31%
FOR MEMBER OF THE
COUNCIL, POSITION NUMBER FIVE:
NAME OF CANDIDATE
NUMBER OF VOTES RECEIVED
PERCENTAGE
RETTA ABSHER
425
25.12%
DAVID L. SMITH
671
39.66%
GLENN STANFORD
277
16.37%
JEFFERY O'BRIEN
319
18.85%
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Colson,
that Resolution No. R92-13 be passed and approved on its first and
only reading.
Said Resolution No. R92-13 reads in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. R92-13
A RESOLUTION AND ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLAR-
ING THE RESULTS OF THE REGULAR CITY OFFICERS' ELECTION
HELD IN THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ON MAY 2, 1992.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Weber, Frank, Miller, Colson, and Wolff.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. R92-14, RESOLUTION AND ORDER CALLING FOR RUNOFF ELEC-
TION
Resolution No. R92-14 was read in caption by Councilmember Miller.
It was moved by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Frank,
that Resolution No. R92-14 be passed and approved on its first and
only reading.
Said Resolution No. R92-14 reads in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. R92-14
A RESOLUTION AND ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ORDERING THE HOLDING OF A RUNOFF
CITY OFFICERS' ELECTION ON THE THIRTIETH DAY OF MAY,
1992, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING TWO MEMBERS TO THE
CITY COUNCIL IN AND FOR THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS;
ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES; NAMING CLERKS; AND ESTAB-
LISHING PROCEDURES FOR SAID RUNOFF CITY OFFICERS'
ELECTION.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Wolff, Colson, Miller, Frank, and Weber.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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16 -2423 --Notice of Special or Regular Meeting of Governing Body of City or Town and Returns --Class 3 (975) C Hart Graphics, Austin, Texas
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE
GOVERNING BODY OF
CITY OF PEARLAND
(Name of City or Town)
Notice is hereby given that a SPECIAL meeting of the governing body of the above
(Special or Regular)
named City or Town will be held on the 4 day of
in the City Hall at
MAY
3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND
, 19 92 , at 7: 00 P. M.,
, Texas, at which time the following subjects will be discussed, to -wit:
SEE ATTACHED AGENDA
AGENDA - SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, TO BE HELD ON MAY 4, 1992, AT 7:00 P. M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAM—
BERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
1. PROCLAMATION — "RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER."
2. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — APPLICATION AND CERTIFI—
CATE FOR PAYMENT NO. 6 BY REGAS CONTRACTING, INC., IN THE
AMOUNT OF $30,707.53 INDICATING FINAL COMPLETION AND REQUEST
FOR RETAINAGE FOR WORK DONE ON THE MELVIN KNAPP ACTIVITY
BUILDING EXPANSION.
3. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — AUTHORIZATION FOR THE
MAYOR TO WRITE A LETTER TO MR. EL FRANCO LEE, HARRIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONER, TO REQUEST A MORE SOUTHERLY ALIGNMENT OF
HUGHES ROAD.
4. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R92-13,
RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS
OF THE CITY OFFICERS' ELECTION HELD ON MAY 2, 1992.
5. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION NO. R92-14,
,RESOLUTION AND ORDER CALLING FOR RUNOFF ELECTION (IF NECES—
SARY).
6. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R92-151
RESOLUTION APPOINTING PERSONS TO SERVE AT CENTRAL COUNTING
STATION FOR RUNOFF ELECTION (IF NECESSARY).
7. DRAWING OF NAMES FOR PLACE ON RUNOFF BALLOT (IF NECESSARY).
8. ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION TO NEWLY ELECTED OFFI—
CIAL(S) (IF APPLICABLE).
9.. ADMINISTERING OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIAL(S)
(IF APPLICABLE).
10. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION NO. R92-16, RECOGNIZING THE
SERVICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF WILLIAM E. WOLFF TO THE CITY
OF PEARLAND (IF THERE IS NO RUNOFF FOR THIS POSITION).
11. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — ELECTION OF A MAYOR PRO
TEM (IF APPLICABLE).
III. ADJOURN
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RESOLUTION NO. R92-15, RESOLUTION APPOINTING PERSONS TO SERVE AT
CENTRAL COUNTING STATION FOR RUNOFF ELECTION
Resolution No. R92-15 was read in caption by Councilmember Weber.
It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember Frank,
that Resolution No. R92-15 be passed and approved on its first and
only reading.
Said Resolution No. R92-15 reads in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. R92-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEAR -
LAND, TEXAS, APPOINTING PERSONS TO SERVE AT THE CENTRAL
COUNTING STATION, BRAZORIA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, ANGLETON,
TEXAS, FOR THE RUNOFF CITY OFFICERS' ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON THE THIRTIETH DAY OF MAY, 1992.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Weber, Frank, Miller, Colson, and Wolff.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
DRAWING OF NAMES FOR PLACE ON RUNOFF BALLOT
City Secretary Pat Jones conducted a drawing of names for places on
the runoff ballot. For position number one, D. A. Miller will be
first on the ballot, with James DeShazer being second. For position
number five, David L. Smith will be first on the ballot, with Retta
Absher being second.
ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION TO NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS)
ADMINISTERING OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS)
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION NO. R92-16, RECOGNIZING THE SERVICES OF
WILLIAM E. WOLFF
ELECTION OF A MAYOR PRO TEM
Mayor Coppinger informed that all the above agenda items would be
passed until after the May 30th runoff election.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:28 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this _ // day of
A. D., 1992.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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