1991-05-13 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES�'.. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEAR -
LAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MAY 13, 1991, AT 7:30 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 C. V. Coppinger
Councilmember Richard Tetens
Councilmember Randy Weber
Councilmember Joy Colson
Councilmember William Wolff
City Manager James De5hazer
Administrative Assistant Glen Erwin
City Attorney Lester Rorick
City Secretary Pat Jones
Absent from the Meeting: Councilmember D. A. Miller
Mayor Coppinger welcomed newly elected Joy Colson to the Council.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was given by Councilmember Tetens and the Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilmember Colson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Wolff,
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 22, 1991, be approved
as presented.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Wolff,
that the Minutes of the Joint Public Hearing of April 29, 1991, be
approved as presented.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Wolff,
that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 6, 1991, be approved as
presented.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
Mayor Coppinger reminded those present of the coming runoff election
on Saturday, May 18th and wished the candidates good luck.
Mayor Coppinger presented proclamations to exchange students from
France, Uruguay, Japan, Germany, and Brazil. Host families were
present and spoke of the rewards of having an exchange student in
their homes for the past year.
Mayor Coppinger proclaimed National Police Week and Chief Mike Hogg
accepted this proclamation and invited all to an awards ceremony to be -�-
held on the 14th of May.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS
Councilmember Weber reported his attendance at the May 8th meeting
concerning the Clover Field Airport where he heard both those for and
against the issue speak. Councilmember Weber discussed the recent
heavy rainfall and areas where drainage has been a problem. 11.5
Councilmember Colson reported her attendance at the monthly Staff
meeting at the invitation of City Manager DeShazer. Mrs. Colson also
attended the Clover Field meeting and a luncheon with the Senior
Citizens at the Melvin Knapp Building. In closing, Councilmember
Colson remarked she felt privileged to be on the Council and was
looking forward to working with everyone.
Councilmember Wolff welcomed Mrs. Colson and reported on a Drainage
District meeting he attended this morning. He also reported he had
observed the progress of the new bridge at Country Club and informed
that the City hopes to transplant some of the water oak trees found
there in the right-of-way to Pasternak Park and other areas as feasi-
ble. In closing, Councilmember Wolff stated that some of the trees
recently planted in the landscaping project along FM 518 were placed
at the opening of alleys and he hopes that this can be corrected by
the State before the summer season begins.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
City Manager DeShazer reported that it is currently too wet to trans-
plant the water oak trees but all due consideration would be given as
weather permits. Mr. DeShazer called upon Chief Mike Hogg to report
on the Jamison Middle School traffic problem.
In his report, Chief Hogg stated he had taken some time to look at
this long term problem. Chief Hogg commended Ms. Buzek, crossing
guard, for her concern for the children and then addressed some of the
concerns at this area. Discussed were the design and engineering of
the intersection, training of crossing guards, inconsistent speed
zones, percentage of citations issued, and the need to work with all
parties including the School District and the State. Mayor Coppinger
commended Chief Hogg for his professional report.
CITIZENS
John V. Watson, 104 Pecan, Friendswood.
Mr. Watson addressed the Council, stating he represented a homeowner
and was constructing a residence and barn near the intersection of
Westfield and Rustic Lane in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
He requested the installation of sewer line to the lift station on
Dixie Farm Road to serve this site.
Mayor Coppinger advised that City Manager DeShazer would look at this.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 612, ORDINANCE VACATING, CLOSING AND ABANDONING A POR-
TION OF OLD ALVIN ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY IN PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY,
TEXAS
Ordinance No. 612 was read in caption by Councilmember Weber. (Second
Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember Wolff,
that Ordinance No. 612 be passed and approved on its second and final
reading.
Said Ordinance No. 612 reads in caption as follows:
NO. 612
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, VACATING,
CLOSING AND ABANDONING A CERTAIN RIGHT-OF-WAY
CONSTITUTING A PORTION OF OLD ALVIN ROAD IN PEARLAND,
BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Wolff, Colson, Tetens, and Weber.
Voting "No" - None.
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ORDINANCE NO. 614, ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD AND THE CITY OF PEARLAND FOR A MOBILE
DATA TERMINAL SYSTEM
Ordinance No. 614 was read in caption by Councilmember Wolff. (Second
Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Colson,
that Ordinance No. 614 be passed and approved on its second and final
reading.
Said Ordinance No. 614 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 614
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZ-
ING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT, A FACSIMILE OF SAME
BEING ANNEXED HERETO, INCORPORATED HEREIN FOR ALL
PURPOSES DESIGNATED EXHIBIT "A" BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF FRIENDSWOOD AND THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS FOR A
MOBILE DATA TERMINAL SYSTEM.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Wolff, Colson, Tetens, and Weber.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS
BID NO. B91-08, ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
SERVICES ACCORDING TO GUIDELINES SPECIFIED IN ORDINANCE 456-3
City Manager DeShazer informed that bid information had been enclosed
on this contract and Administrative Assistant Glen Erwin was available
to answer any questions Council might have.
The Council discussed the background of this bid which had not been
approved for lack of a second to the motion at a previous meeting.
The Council had concerns about the coverage provided in the $3500 fee
and discussed orientation sessions, topics to be discussed, referral
services, coverage under the City's regular insurance plan by Blue
Cross, and the Human Resource Department as liaison.
Mr. John Baxter of BAS Employee Assistance Programs introduced himself
and stated his credentials and background.
The Council asked Mr. Baxter if he would be willing to change the
wording of the contract relating to the negotiation and subsequent
renewal to where it would be reviewed by the City Manager and accepted
by the City Council. Mr. Baxter stated he had no objection.
The Council discussed malpractice and liability insurance coverage
with Mr. Baxter.
It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember Tetens,
that Bid No. B91-08, Employee Assistance Program, be awarded to BAS
Employee Assistance Programs with the following stipulations: 1) that
the negotiation clause at renewal be changed to read that it would be
reviewed by the City Manager subject to approval by the City Council
and 2) that a certificate of insurance stating the limits of coverage
be provided to the City.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
BID NO. B91-09, SALE OF TRACT OF LAND - LONGWOOD PARR SUBDIVISION
City Manager DeShazer explained the Staff had, at Council's authoriza-
tion, bid three tracts of land for sale. Two of the tracts received
no bids; however, the Longwood Park Subdivision tract received two
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bids. Of the two received, City Manager DeShazer recommended Council
accept the bid of Lisa Price in the amount of $5,129.00.
Council asked whether a minimum bid was requested and Mr. DeShazer
stated none was called for in the invitation to bidders. Mr. DeShazer
informed this lot is partly in the Clear Creek floodway but could
possibly be built upon with a well-designed floor plan. The Council
discussed whether the bidders were aware this lot was in the floodway.
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Wolff,
that Bid No. B91-09 in the amount of $5,129.00 for sale of Block 10,
Lot 15 in Longwood Park Subdivision submitted by Lisa Price be accept-
ed.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
BID NO. B91-121 NEW TRACTOR WITH A SIDE MOWER
City Manager DeShazer stated $20,000 had been budgeted for this item
and called upon Mike Joyce, Fleet Manager, to discuss the following
bids with Council:
PI-WI-iOMS11
MAKE
PRICE DELIVERY DATE
LANSDOWNE-MOODY
CO., INC. FORD #5900 $25,367.00 30-45 DAYS
BROOKSIDE #283
EQUIPMENT SALES MASSEY-FERGUSON $29,500.00 30-60 DAYS
BROOKSIDE
t-- EQUIPMENT SALES JOHN DEERE #2555 $31,585.00 30-60 DAYS
Mr. Joyce recommended Lansdowne -Moody be awarded the bid as low bid-
der. City Manager DeShazer informed that there were some funds avail-
able in the Street and Bridge Department that could be applied to the
amount over that budgeted.
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Tetens,
that Bid No. B91-12, New Tractor with a Side Mower, be awarded to
Lansdowne -Moody in the amount of $25,367.00, with any additional cost
over budget to be taken from the appropriate funds.
EXCUSED ABSENCE FOR COUNCILMEMBER WOLFF FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF
APRIL 22, 1991
It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember Tetens,
that Councilmember Wolff be excused from the regular meeting of April
22, 1991.
Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. R91-18, RESOLUTION CHANGING THE SECOND REGULAR MEETING
DATE IN MAY, 1991, DUE TO THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
Resolution No. R91-18 was read in caption by Councilmember Wolff.
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Weber,
that Resolution No. R91-18 be passed and approved on its first and
only reading, changing the meeting date from May 27th to May 20th.
Said Resolution No. R91-18 reads in caption as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. R91-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEAR -
LAND, TEXAS, CHANGING THE SECOND REGULAR MEETING DATE
IN MAY, 1991, DUE TO THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Weber, Tetens, Colson, and Wolff.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. R91-19, RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE OPERATION OF PROPOSED
RATE SCHEDULES FILED BY TEXAS -NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY FOR A PERIOD OF
NINETY (90) DAYS
Resolution No. R91-19 was read in caption by Councilmember Tetens.
City Manager DeShazer informed that the Staff felt it was not in the
best interest of the City to join the coalition of cities out of
Lewisville; however, we are asking that this resolution be passed
suspending the rates for a period of ninety days, after which time the
proposed rate increase will go into effect.
The Council discussed the amount of customers Texas -New Mexico Power
Company services in our area and it was determined to be approximately
100. Councilmember Wolff expressed his opposition to the passage of
this resolution as Texas -New Mexico's rates are lower than those
charged by Houston Lighting & Power and stated he felt electric rates
should be equitable for all within the City.
Mr. Kenneth Bayum of Texas -New Mexico discussed rate percentages with
the Council.
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff that Resolution No. R91-19 not be
approved.
Motion died for lack of a second.
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Weber,
that Resolution No. R91-19 be passed and approved on its first and
only reading.
Said Resolution No. R91-19 reads in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. R91-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, SUSPENDING THE OPERATION OF PROPOSED
RATE SCHEDULES FILED BY THE TEXAS -NEW MEXICO POWER
COMPANY FOR A PERIOD OF NINETY (90) DAYS BEYOND THE
DATE OF WHICH SUCH SCHEDULES WOULD OTHERWISE GO INTO
EFFECT.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Weber, Tetens, and Colson.
Voting "No" - Councilmember Wolff.
Motion passed 3 to 1.
DISCUSSION OF TEXPOOL, TEXAS STATE TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY
City Manager DeShazer informed the Council that Texpool was created by T
an act of the 67th Legislature in 1981 wherein governmental agencies
can place monies for short and long range periods of time drawing ,
interest rates that are a little above those offered by commercial
establishments.
In our recent selling of $2,125,000 in certificates of obligation, it
would have been to our advantage to have placed the money in Texpool
rather than the local bank which is currently offering a lower rate of
return.
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A resolution must be passed by the.City to invest future monies in
this company.
The Council discussed how these funds are insured as well as rates.
Areas cities which have joined this service were named. Ms. Janet
Eastburn, Finance Director, informed the Council that a small fee is
collected from the interest earned with a net of 6% returned to us.
It was the consensus of the Council that a resolution would be placed
on a future agenda to have the City of Pearland join Texpool.
RATIFICATION OF MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF DAVID SMITH AS EMERGENCY MAN-
AGEMENT COORDINATOR
Mayor Coppinger expressed his pleasure at being able to appoint David
Smith as Emergency Management Coordinator to fill the position re-
cently vacated by Ray Blaylock. Mr. Smith is highly qualified and
willing to serve the City in this position, Mayor Coppinger continued.
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Tetens,
that Mayor Coppinger's appointment of David Smith as Emergency Manage-
ment Coordinator be ratified.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
Mayor Coppinger also recommended that Mr. Smith remain as the communi-
ty representative to the Harris County Flood Control District.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 9:12 P. M.
minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of
A. D., 1991.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretar