1992-12-07 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON DECEMBER 7, 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
C. V. Coppinger
Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Randy Weber
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Benny Frank
Joy Colson
David Smith
Paul Grohman
Lester Rorick
Pat Jones
Others in attendance were Division Directors Glen Erwin and
Richard Burdine, as well as Police Chief Hogg.
Absent from the meeting: Councilmember Miller
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was offered by Councilmember Smith. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilmember Colson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember
Frank, that the minutes of the special meeting of November 23,
1992, be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember
Smith, that the minutes of the joint public hearing of November
23, 1992, be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember
Weber, that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 23,
1992, be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
Mayor Coppinger commended all involved on the successful tree
lighting ceremony which was held on December 3rd on the front
lawn of City Hall.
Mayor Coppinger reported that he and Councilmember Weber attended
a ceremony at Jamison Middle School which established the
school's first student council.
Mayor Coppinger reported he has appointed a committee consisting
of former Mayor Tom Reid, former City Secretary Dorothy Cook, and
Journalist Delores Fenwick to begin preparations to observe the
City's Centennial Celebration in 1994. Mr. Reid addressed the
Council briefly regarding plans for this observance.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS
Councilmember Frank commended Parks employees, Ron Paulus, Ronald
Jones, Ed Havelka, Blair Freiley, and Roy Hall, who worked on the
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lighting for the tree ceremony.
Councilmember Weber had nothing to report at this time.
Councilmember Colson reported on a meeting she attended regarding
a "Teen Court." Mrs. Colson explained the functions of this
court which will be funded by the YMCA and asked Council support
for this program. Police Chief Mike Hogg confirmed this is a
positive program.
Councilmember Smith thanked City Attorney Rorick for hosting an
open house for the Council.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Grohman reported flowers are being ordered for the
parks which can be maintained year round.
The electrical capacitors which were installed recently are
proving to be cost effective and in October an amount of
$1,453.00 was saved.
Mr. Grohman further reported the paving program is still pro-
gressing well and the cooperative with the County is doing well
also.
Progress on providing sewer to some areas on the west side of
town and the work being done to earn additional park grant points
were also reported on.
Continuing his report, City Manager Grohman reported the Police
and EMS Departments have been busy at this time of year. The
employee insurance bids are being looked at and will be on the
next agenda for Council consideration of award. Closing his
report, Mr. Grohman reminded Council the employee Christmas party
will be December 11th at the Community Center.
CITIZENS: None
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 450-10, AMENDING ORDINANCES 450-7, 450-8, AND 450-
9, ESTABLISHING AND REESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATIONS AND A CLASSI-
FICATION PAY PLAN FOR ALL POLICE OFFICERS
It was moved by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember
Weber, that this item be passed until the next agenda and that an
executive session be scheduled at that time to discuss this
matter.
Motion passed 3 to 1, with Councilmember Smith voting against.
ORDINANCE NO. 649, WAIVING ENCROACHMENT OF FENCE IN ALLEYWAY
LOCATED IN BLOCK 11, PEARLAND OLD TOWNSITE, BORDERED BY GRAND
BLVD. ON THE EAST AND HOUSTON AVE. ON THE WEST
Ordinance No. 649 was read in caption by Councilmember Weber.
It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember
Frank, that Ordinance No. 649 be passed and approved on its
second and final reading.
Said Ordinance No. 649 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 649
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING THE ENCROACHMENT OF A FENCE INTO
AND ACROSS AN UNNAMED AND PARTIALLY ABANDONED ALLEYWAY
LOCATED IN BLOCK 11, PEARLAND OLD TOWNSITE, AND BOR-
DERED ON GRAND BLVD. ON THE EAST AND HOUSTON AVE. ON
THE WEST.
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Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Frank, Weber, Colson, and Smith.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
ORDINANCE NO. 650, ADOPTING PREVAILING WAGE RATES FOR ALL CITY
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
Ordinance No. 650 was read in caption by Councilmember Colson.
It was moved by Councilmember Colson, seconded by Councilmember
Smith, that ordinance No. 650 be passed and approved on its
second and final reading.
Said Ordinance No. 650 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 650
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING
AND APPROVING PREVAILING WAGE RATES FOR ALL CITY OF
PEARLAND PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Smith, Colson, and Frank.
Voting "No" - Councilmember Weber.
Motion passed 3 to 1.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 509-32, AMENDING LAND USE ORDINANCE, FROM R-1 TO
OP, ON PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 0. W. WILLITS SUBDIVISION, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP
Ordinance No. 509-32 was read in caption by Councilmember Weber.
It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember
Smith, that Ordinance No. 509-32 be passed and approved on its
first of two readings.
Said Ordinance No. 509-32 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 509-32
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509, THE LAND USE
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEAR -
LAND, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFI-
CATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 0. W.
WILLITS SUBDIVISION FROM R-1, SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
DISTRICT, TO OP, OFFICE AND PROFESSIONAL, AT THE
REQUEST OF ALFRED E. LENTZ, AGENT FOR OXYCHEM PIPELINE
OPERATIONS, OWNER; PROVIDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND
USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVI-
SIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Smith, Colson, Weber, and Frank.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
COUNCIL DECISION ON REQUEST OF ROBERT J. CAMPBELL, OWNER, FOR AN
AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE FROM
CLASSIFICATION R-3, PUD TO R-3, PUD ON 26.7399 ACRES (WILLOWICK,
SECTION 2)
It was moved by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember
Weber, that based upon the recommendation of the Planning and
Zoning Commission, this request for a change in zoning be ap-
proved.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
ORDINANCE NO. 509-33, AMENDING LAND USE ORDINANCE, FROM R-3, PUD
TO R-3, PUD, ON PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE WILLOWICK, SECTION 2
SUBDIVISION, AND PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE
DISTRICT MAP
Ordinance No. 509-33 was read in caption by Councilmember Smith.
It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember
Frank, that Ordinance No. 509-33 be passed and approved on its
first of two readings.
Said Ordinance No. 509-33 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 509-33
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509, THE LAND USE
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEAR -
LAND, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFI-
CATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN WILLOWICK,
SECTION 2 SUBDIVISION FROM R-3 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(R-3, PUD) TO R-3 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (R-3 PUD),
AT THE REQUEST OF ROBERT J. CAMPBELL, OWNER; PROVIDING
AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE
DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Frank, Weber, Colson, and Smith.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
City Manager Grohman explained this procedure of approving the
change and reading the ordinance at the same meeting is to save
time for the applicants as the Council had requested.
EXCUSED ABSENCES FOR MAYOR COPPINGER AND COUNCILMEMBER COLSON
FROM REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 23, 1992
It was moved by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember
Weber, that Councilmember Colson be excused from the meeting of
November 23, 1992.
Motion passed 3 to 0, with Councilmember Colson abstaining.
It was moved by Councilmember Colson, seconded by Councilmember
Weber, that Mayor Coppinger be excused from the meeting of Novem-
ber 23, 1992.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:57 P. M.
Minu s approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of
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ATTEST:
Pat Jones,y Secretary
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