1991-12-23 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES232 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEAR -
LAND, TEXAS, HELD ON DECEMBER 23, 1991, AT 7:00 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
City Manager
Administrative Assistant
City Attorney
City Secretary
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. V. Coppinger
D. A. Miller
Benny Frank
Randy Weber
Joy Colson
William Wolff
James DeShazer
Glen Erwin
Lester Rorick
Pat Jones
The invocation was given by Councilmember Weber.
giance was led by Councilmember Frank.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Pledge of Alle-
It was moved by Councilmember Colson, seconded by Councilmember Frank,
that the Minutes of the Meeting of December 9, 1991, be approved as
submitted.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
Mayor Coppinger reported he had received a facsimile from Santa Claus
who announced his impending arrival in our City on the evening of
December 24. Mayor Coppinger wished all a Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS
Councilmember Weber wished all holiday greetings.
Councilmember Frank echoed these sentiments and reported he had at-
tended a meeting on December 19th of the Pearland School Board relat-
ing to their coming bond issue election. Mr. Frank reported he has
received complaints from citizens regarding the irregularity of the
time the Saturday garbage is picked up by Best Waste. In closing,
Councilmember Frank thanked all who participated in the successful
Santa Claus visitation in the Willowcrest Subdivision.
Councilmember Miller reported his attendance on December 12th at the
Lions Club Christmas activity. Mr. Miller also attended the School
Board breakfast where the bond election was discussed.
Councilmember Colson had nothing to report at this time.
Councilmember Wolff reported bids have been received for the placement
of storm sewer culverts along the easterly side of Barry Rose Road.
Mr. Wolff recommended that the Drainage District be the payor of all
indebtedness on this project with the City paying its contribution of
$75,000 directly to the Drainage District. Mr. Wolff reported he had
received a call about the condition of Third Street. In closing,
Councilmember Wolff wished holiday greetings to all.
Councilmember Frank reported he
roof at the Melvin Knapp Activity
He and Mr. McGuff, architect for
prices from various contractors.
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had received word that the existing
Building is badly in need of repair.
the expansion project, are obtaining
Councilmember Wolff reported the roofing repairs to the old City Hall,
now used by the Neighborhood Service Center, had not been effective.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
City Manager DeShazer responded that the roofing problems at the
Neighborhood Service Center had been reported at the last Council
,� meeting. During this time, Mr. DeShazer continued, he has tried to
contact the contractor who did the previous work but it appears he is
no longer in the area. Council discussed bidding the work for this
project.
Administrative Assistant Glen Erwin gave an update on the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) . Mr. Erwin informed that the City is on
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target for the required mandates and will address the necessary chat
lenges.
City Manager DeShazer brought to Council's attention a change order
from Regas Construction for the Melvin Knapp expansion project in the
amount of $2,285.00.
Mr. DeShazer also informed the Council of the status of the employee
group insurance which is coming up for renewal. City Manager DeShazer
stated it was felt it would be better if we stayed with Blue Cross for
another year. The premium has gone from $465.68 to $505.01 for an
increase of $39.33. The Council discussed self-insurance which was
thought not to be feasible for the City at this time.
City Manager DeShazer reported on correspondence from the City of
Sweeny addressed to Judge Phillips asking that the road and bridge tax
be put before the voters.
�-_ City Manager DeShazer recalled the meeting he and Chief Hogg had with
Mr. Levine of the State Highway Department and asked Mr. Hogg to
comment on it. Chief Hogg stated the meeting was cordial, open, and
honest. The Highway Department is willing to assist us in reworking
the intersection at John Lizer and Magnolia and Hwy 35. The entrance
of Cole's Flea Market will be widened and changed on a shared cost
basis. The City and the Highway Department still do not agree on the
school zone speed limit issue at the new high school and Chief Hogg
stated he has followed up with correspondence stating the City's
position. The State has since agreed to run a new survey at this site
and will give advance notice so that our police officers may be
present. The Jamison school site is still an area of contention but
Mr. Levine seems to be bending to the City's point of view. State
Representative Jack Harris is supporting the City in these issues.
City Manager DeShazer informed there will be left turn lanes on John
Lizer and Magnolia for north and south bound traffic on Hwy 35. Mr.
Cole of Cole's Flea Market is getting permits to widen the market's
driveway and Mr. DeShazer and Mr. Hogg will be meeting with him to see
that all plans are correlated.
Mayor Coppinger asked the Staff to discuss with Best Waste, Inc. the
possibility of a later starting time for Saturday garbage pickup.
City Manager DeShazer reported on the first data obtained from curb-
side recycling. The first check was in the amount of $1,613.13 with a
-� tonnage amount of 94.4 tons. The reduction to the waste stream was
discussed. Clean Pearland Coordinator Barbara Lenamon reported three
Staff people have been hired for the EPA grant and they will be able
to report on tonnage analysis soon.
CITIZENS
1. Retta Absher, 2113 Yupon. Ms. Absher, Chairperson of the
Tree Lighting Ceremony, spoke about the expenses incurred
for this recent event.
234 Council discussed with Staff and Ms. Absher the costs relating to this
event.
It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember Colson,
that the deficit due to the installation of the inground electrical
equipment in the amount of $524.00 be approved for payment and taken
from the Council Contingency Fund.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
Councilmember Frank stated he felt the installed electrical system did
not meet our Code and expressed the desire that it be looked at before__
next year's use.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 509-29, ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVEL-
OPMENT ORDINANCE, APPLICATION NO. 26, THOMAS P. AND JACK ALEXANDER,
OWNERS, FROM GB TO R-2
Ordinance No. 509-29 was read in caption by Councilmember Wolff.
(Second and final reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Weber,
that Ordinance No. 509-29 be passed and approved on its second and
final reading.
Said Ordinance No. 509-29 reads in caption as follows:
NO. 509-29
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 509, KNOWN AS THE LAND USE AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS;
PROVIDING AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVI-
SIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Weber, Frank, Miller, Colson, and Wolff.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS
APPOINTMENT OF CRAIG BOEGLER AND LINDA WILLIAMS AS DEPUTY FIRE MAR-
SHALS
Fire Marshal Larry Steed asked that these two individuals be appointed
to this voluntary position. These persons have experience in this
field and receive on-going training. Mr. Steed stated these individu-
als were licensed peace officers.
It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember Miller,
that Craig Boegler and Linda Williams be appointed as Deputy Fire
Marshals.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
APPOINTMENT OF CITY SECRETARY AS CITY REGISTRAR FOR HARRIS COUNTY
Councilmember Colson explained she had been appointed to this position
by the Council in 1988. The Green Tee Subdivision, while in the City
of Pearland, is in Harris County and there was a registration problem
when deaths or births occurred in this area. At that time, Ms. Colson
was affiliated with the South Park Funeral Home and was able to pro-
vide this service for the City. Now, she is no longer with the funer-
al home and feels it would be in the best interest for these records
to be housed here at City Hall.
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Frank,
that Pat Jones be named as registrar for the portion of the City of
Pearland lying in Harris County.
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It was suggested the motion be amended to name the City Secretary as
registrar rather than an individual and that, possibly, this addition-
al duty should be added to the job description of the City Secretary.
The maker and seconder agreed to amend the motion to name the City
Secretary as City registrar for Harris County.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO THE LIBRARY BOARD TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED
TERM OF FAYE HUNTER
Councilmember Colson, Library liaison, reported that she had been
asked by the Library Board to recommend Vicki Prebilski to fill this
unexpired term.
It was moved by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Col-
son, that Vicki Prebilski be appointed to the Library Board to -fill""
the unexpired term of Faye Hunter.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
EXCUSED ABSENCE FOR COUNCIIXEMBER WOLFF FROM DECEMBER 9, 1991, MEETING
It was moved by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Colson,
that Councilmember Wolff be excused from the December 9, 1991, meet-
ing.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEES TO BE OFF ON CHRISTMAS EVE DAY
City Manager DeShazer recommended that the employees be given this
additional holiday.
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Frank,
that the employees be given Christmas Eve Day off.
It was suggested that the employees be given this day as an additional
holiday each year rather than having to bring it before Council each
year.
It was moved by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Frank,
that Christmas Eve be made a City holiday for the employees from now
on.
It was brought out that the Personnel ordinance will have to be amend-
ed to include this additional holiday.
The motions passed 5 to 0.
AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOUR MID-SIZE PICKUP TRUCKS FOR USE IN THE ANIMAL
CONTROL AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS
City Manager DeShazer stated these trucks are budgeted items and
recommended they be approved for bidding.
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Colson,
that authorization be given to bid four mid-size pickup trucks.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
DISCUSSION AND/OR FORMATION OF A COMMITTEE TO MARE ON-CALL SETTLEMENTS
City Manager DeShazer explained that he and City Attorney Rorick have
been discussing how to make these settlements in an equitable manner
but there is not sufficient evidence to show hours worked for the
involved employees.
Councilmember Colson stated she had requested this item be placed on
the agenda and urged the Council to resolve this issue by appointing a
236 committee composed of Staff and Councilmembers which will make a
recommendation for Council's approval.
Methods to resolve this situation were discussed and City Attorney
Rorick advised he had developed a tentative plan whereby payment could
be made. Council discussed this plan and the time frame of these
payments.
After much discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded
by Councilmember Wolff, that Mr. Rorick be instructed to proceed with
notifying all department heads no later than January 31, 1992, of
Council's outline to settle on call pay, retroactive four years from
,,-November, 1991, to present. It was further moved that a deadline of
ebruary 28, 1992, be set for all outstanding claims relating to on
call pay from City employees, past and present.
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l�io'tion passed 5 to 0.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P. M.
Mi es approved as submitted and/or corrected this 13 day of
L , A. D., 1992.
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