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1989-08-14 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESE:3 MMIM OF A FM)LAR AR MMrnr: OF THE CITY CML7IL OF 7tE CITY OF PFARIM, TEXAS, HEID ON AUGUST 14, 1989, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARIAND, TEXAS The meeting was called to order with the following present: Mayor Tom Reid Councilmember/Mayor Pro Tem William Wolff Councilmember Richard Tetens Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember City Manager City Attorney City Secretary D. A. Miller, Jr. David Smith James Bost Ronald J. Wicker Robert Talton Kay Krouse The invocation was given by Councilmember David Smith. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Secretary Kay Krouse. I: ;ice„�V7: � ��►, , ago-. It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Wolff, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 24, 1989, be approved as presented. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilmember Tetens abstained. It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that the Minutes of the Joint Public Hearings held on July 31, 1989, be approved as presented. Motion passed 5 to 0. It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Wolff, that the Minutes of the Joint Public Hearing held on August 7, 1989, be approved as presented. Motion passed 5 to 0. It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that the Minutes of the Public Hearing held on August 10, 1989, be approved as presented. Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilmember Smith voted against. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT Sgt. Defillipo, Army Recruiter in the City of Pearland, presented both Mayor Tom Reid and Parks Director Barry Lastik with certificates in recognition and appreciation of services rendered in support of the U. S. Army. Councilmember Miller reported attending the following meetings since his last report: various budget workshops, several joint public hearings, the Budget Hearing, a meeting on August 9 with the Airport Committee concerning the Clover Field study, and a meeting this morning with the Drainage Commissioners. He reported he attended Pearland Night at the Astrodome and expressed his appreciation for all the local support. August 1 - 3 he witnessed the problems associated with the storm and met and talked with homeowners in Corrigan Subdivision. In addition, he attended the dedication on August 12 of the Pasternak Park which he said he felt was a good program with the reception following. Councilmember Wolff questioned the status of the split phasing on Walnut and Hwy 35. City Manager Ron Wicker responded he was unable to talk to anyone from the State last 0 week, but that, at last report, the State was to install this split phasing within the month. Councilmember Smith commended the city employees for their efforts through the storm and high water. He reported the E.M.S. was in dire need of a new vehicle and would like to request Council's permission to bid the vehicle now, using their funds to purchase it and be reimbursed later by the City. Councilmember Smith reported he attended meetings with Commissioner Plaster, Representative Jack Harris and Milton Dietert, District Engineer with the Highway Department. As a result of these meetings, a joint meeting with the City, Drainage District and all these gentlemen will be forthcoming. Councilmember Bost reported he, also, had toured the City during the storm to observe the problem areas. In addition, he was in attendance at Ellington Field when the astronauts returned from their mission. He advised that one of the crew members, Lt. Colonel Mark Brown was a citizen of Pearland, residing in Parkview Subdivision. jEPARTHE rPAT RATS City Manager Ron Wicker, too, commended the city employees for their efforts during the storm Mr. Wicker reported that Larry Steed, our Fire Marshal, has contacted the Texas Air Quality and has obtained permission from that agency to burn limbs in Inde- pendence Park. These limbs will be picked up over the City and hauled to the park. As they accumulate they will be burned with the assistance from members of the Pearland Volunteer Fire Department. This will save the City the cost of hauling these limbs to Alvin which would be at least $55.00 per load. CITIZENS 1. George Hastings, 2337 N. Pearland. Mr. Hastings had signed to speak but advised City Staff he would postpone his appearance until the next regular Council meeting. 2. Ben Best, 5203 Apple Springs. Mr. Best spoke to Council questioning why the City has not _,done anything to solve the poor drainage problems in the Corrigan Subdivision over the last ten years following the 1979 flood. Mr. Best also stated he felt that the tax assessment on each of the residences in Corrigan should be abated because of this last flood. 3. Ed Tindall, .2516 S. Texas. Mr. Tindall spoke to Council expressing his objection to what he felt was the duplication of legal services in the City. 4. Frank Moreno, 4819 Comal. Mr. Moreno spoke to Council concerning drainage problems in Brookland Acres Subdivision and presented Council with a copy of a plan he felt could solve these problems. 5. Irene Mansfield, Rt. 2, Pearland. Mrs. Mansfield read to Council her report of events concerning serious drainage problems caused by a levee built around the Hill Sandpit property. Mrs. Mansfield requested that Council and the Brazoria County Drainage District No. 4 take appropriate action to solve this problem. 6. Richard Mann, Pearland Area Action Association. Mr. Mann spoke to Council in behalf of the Pearland Area Action Association expressing their concerns about Hill's Landfill and questioned why the City has not been enforcing their ordinances regarding 1 andfi l l s. Mr. Mann pointed out reasons why this 1 andfi l l is a detriment to residential growth in the area. Mr. Mann presented Council with a packet of letters written in regard to this landfill matter. 7. Marsha Ebeling, 5404 Groveton. Mrs. Ebeling spoke to Council in place of Wayne Miller, questioning why nothing has been done to help flooding problems in r— Corrigan Subdivision. Mrs. Ebeling presented to Council a petition from residents wanting a solution to the drainage problem in South Corrigan. The petition contained over 368 signatures. 8. Stella Roberts, 2918 Green Tee. Mrs. Roberts spoke to Council expressing her concerns about current City Government and what she believes are actions taken recently that are contrary to the City Charter. MEETI M RE7CESSED AT 8:55 P. M. 10 DOCK= PUBLIC HEARINGS PURPOSE OF THE HEARING: REQUEST OF TEXAS -NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY FOR A RATE INCREASE IN RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL SERVICE RATES IN THE CITY. SPEAKING FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST: None SPEAKING AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST: None QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD: In Council discussion it was pointed out that the Nasawood Subdivision is in this service area and that, currently, about six residents in the City are served by Texas -New Mexico Power Company. HEARING ADJOURNED CHANCE IN THE ORER OF BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. R89-26, RESOLUTION SUSP :NDIIG THE OPERATION OF PROPOSED RATE SCfRDUiES FIIED BY TEXAS -NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY FUR A PERIOD OF NINETY DAYS Resolution No. R89-26 was read in its entirety by Councilmember Bost. It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that Resolution No. R89-26 be passed and approved on the first and only reading. Said Resolution No. R89-26 reads in caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 889-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, SUSPENDING THE OPERATION OF PROPOSED RATE SCHEDULES FILED BY TEXAS -NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY FOR A PERIOD OF NINETY (90) DAYS BEYOND THE DATE ON WHICH SUCH SCHEDULES WOULD OTHERWISE GO INTO EFFECT. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Bost, Smith, Wolff, Tetens and Miller. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. i10 -I ISHM BUSINESS ORDINANCE ND. 569, ORDINANCE EJABT T%MG PROCEDURES FUR THE ROCXIIATION AND CONTROL OF PRIVATE ALARM SYSTEMS WITHIN THE CITY AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN PENALTIES Ordinance No. 569 was read in caption by Councilmember Smith. (First Reading) It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Miller, that Ordinance No. 569 be passed and approved on the first of two readings. Said Ordinance No. 569 reads in caption as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 20, OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS, BY CREATING ARTICLE II NAMED ALARMS SYSTEMS AND SECTIONS 20-20 THROUGH 2O-31; AND ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE REGULATION AND CONTROL OF PRIVATE ALARMS SYSTEMS WITHIN THE CITY OF PEARLAND; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN STANDARDS, PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Miller, Tetens, Wolff, Smith and Bost. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. it OMINANGE NO. 574, ORDINANCE AUnMRIZING THE PUMHASE Of ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-WAY ON FM 518 FCRSTREET wiDENIMU D Ordinance No. 574 was read in caption by Councilmember Wolff. (Second Reading) It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that Ordinance No. 574 be passed and approved on the second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 574 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 574 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF PROPERTY AS SET OUT IN EXHIBIT "A" OF PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS FROM AMERICAN REAL PROPERTIES, INC.; APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND N0/100 ($3,900.00) DOLLARS OUT OF STREET BOND FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE AND RELATED CLOSING COSTS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE GENERAL WARRANTY DEED FROM AMERICAN REAL PROPERTIES, INC.; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY MANAGER TO DRAW WARRANTY IN SAID AMOUNT OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY AGAINST SAID FUND, TO PAY AND DISCHARGE THE LEGAL OBLIGATION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, CHARGEABLE THERETO. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Bost, Smith, Wolff, Tetens and Miller. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE NECESSARY AGREEMENT WITH EX)MK pIPEIME COMPANY FOR CITY'S SHARE OF ENCASEMENT AT ILOIVOtIIC M DRIVE AND FM 518, WITH COST NOT TO EXCEED $19,500 City Manager Ron Wicker explained that City Staff and Councilmember Smith have been �- dealing with Exxon for many months now to resolve their requirement of the encasement of their pipeline under our right-of-way. We have received several different esti- mates from Exxon on the City's share of the cost. We need to get this settled and not hold up the contractor on the FM 518 widening project, Mr. Wicker stated. It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that the City Manager be authorized to execute the necessary agreement with Exxon Pipeline Company for the City's share of encasement at Longwood Drive and FM 518, with a cost not to exceed $19,500. Motion passed 5 to 0. •''i1 1 1.1 • 1 'JI 1 w /;' AI �1/� •, / ' • 'i • t•"J71�1 �� :� 1�1� 1 Is . it • :: •J 1VD1-,kff$J WMSCLIL104 NtDa aCI'm r YNIDRI)IDW 1 01• • Ordinance No. 575 was read in caption by Councilmember Tetens. (First Reading) It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Wolff, that Ordinance No. 575 be passed and approved on the first of two readings. Said Ordinance No. 575 reads in caption as follows: FINANCE NO. 575 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT, A FACSIMILE OF r— SAME BEING AMMM HERETO, INCORPORATED HEREIN FOR ALL PURPOSES DESIGNATED EXHIBIT "A" BY AND BETWEEN PEARLAND/HOBBY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AND THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Miller, Tetens, Wolff, Smith and Bost. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED) SPF7 MC USE NO. 16, MWEST OF PATRICIA BEnFA, AC,ENP FOR TERRY PARIS, MM, FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT IN AN R-1 ZANIlG DISTRICT Mayor Reid read into the records of the City the following letter from the Planning and Zoning Commission: August 8, 1989 Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers City Hall Pearland, Texas Re: Specific Use No. 16 Dear Members: Ina special meeting held on July 31, 1989, the Commission considered the request of Patricia Bethea, Agent for Terry Paris, Owner, for a Specific Use Permit (SP -16) for agricultural animal husbandry in an R-1 zoning district on property located at 16719 County Road #127. It was moved by Helen Beckman, seconded by Benny Frank, to grant this Specific Use request in an R-1 zoning district for agricultural animal husbandry, allowing the owner of the property to have up to four horses and a barn for housing these animals. The motion was amended by the maker and the seconder to not specify a number of animals but rather to conform to the animal control ordinance, with the Enforcement Officer instructed to see to its enforcement. Motion passed 5 to 0. The Commission is submitting this for Council's consideration. Sincerely yours, /s/ Al Lentz Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission AL/EB:pv In Council discussion, it was pointed out that at the public hearing on this specific use request, testimony was given concerning the request to have only two horses on this property. City Attorney Robert Talton advised that to overrule the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission would require the 3/4 vote of the Council. It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Wolff, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance to grant a Specific Use in an R-1 Zoning District as requested by Patricia Bethea, Agent for Terry Paris, Owner, to allow two horses, a barn, plus a residence on the property. Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilmember Tetens voted against. APPLICATION NO. 14, REQUEST OF TOM J. HODGES, AGENT FOR PEARLAND HOME ASSOCIATION, OWNER FOR A ZONE CHANCE FW K R-2 TO (SAL BUSINESS It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Miller, that because of the letter the Council received this evening from residents of the area protesting this zone change, this item would be passed to the next Council meeting. Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilmember Wolff voted against. 13 SPECIFIC USE NO. 17, REQUEST OF BEVERLY JACKSON, AGENT FOR FIRST INTERFIRST BANK - HOUSTON, OWNER, FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT IN AN R-2 ZONING DISTRICT FOR USE AS A PRIVATE SCf DOL Mayor Reid read into the records of the City the following letter from the Planning and Zoning Commission: August 8, 1989 / Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers City Hall Pearland, Texas Re: Specific Use No. 17 Dear Members: In a regular meeting held on August 7, 1989, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered"the request of Beverly Jackson, Agent for First Interfirst Bank - Houston, Owner, for a specific use permit (SP -17) in an R-2 zone for use as a private school on property located at 3801 Liberty Drive. It was moved by Benny Frank, seconded by Helen Beckman, that. SP -17 be approved. After further discussion, the motion was amended by the maker and the seconder to request Council to address the right-of-way needed for the Hike and Bike Trail on the west side of the property and that the driveway entrances of the property be marked as one-way in and one-way out. Motion passed 6 to 0. The Commission is submitting this for Council's consideration. Sincerely yours, /s/ Al Lentz Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission AL/EB:pv It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance to grant this Specific Use request in accordance with the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion passed 5 to 0. E LTUSEED ABSENaE FM COUNMU14EREER RICHARD TETEN5 FROM THE REGULAR mEETDG OF JULY 24, 1989 It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Miller, that the absence of Councilmember Richard Tetens from the Regular Meeting of July 24, 1989, be excused. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilmember Tetens abstained. BID NO. B89-7, DISPOSABLE REFiISE BAGS Council reviewed the following bids: LONG i rD4'i : u UNION CAMP CORP .24975 $12.987 $152,727.12 .25475 EA BAG $13.247 PER BUNDLE $155,784.72 14 wa•a � : rr STONE CONTAINER .247 $12.844 SAME $143,852.80 BANCROFT BAG,INC .28450 $14.794 $173,977.44 .27950 EA BAG $14.534 PER BUNDLE $170,919.84 It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that Bid No. B89-7, Disposable Refuse Bags, be awarded to Stone Container in the amount of $143,852.80. Motion passed 5 to 0. RECEIVE INTO RECORDS THE 1989 APPRAISAL ROLL CERTIFICATION FROM BRAZORIA COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT AND CALCULATION OF EFFECTIVE TAX RATE; AND ACCEPTANCE OF 1989 APPRAISAL PDLL The Certification of the 1989 Appraisal Roll for the City of Pearland, as submitted by J. R. Gayle, Jr., Chief Appraiser, reads as follows: BRAZORIA COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT STATE OF TEXAS BRAZORIA COUNTY CERTIFICATION OF THE 1989 APPRAISAL ROLL FOR - PEARLAND CITY - In compliance with Section 26.01 of the State Property Tax Laws, "submission of rolls to taxing units," notice is hereby given, to -wit: The Brazoria County Appraisal Review Board meeting on July 18, 1989, duly approved the 1989 Appraisal Rolls for your entity for certification as follows: TAXABLE -VALUE -FOR -1989 -APPRAISAL -ROLL TOTAL TAXABLE VALUE $ __ 576,486,290 ESTIMATED -TAXABLE -VALUE -FOR -THE -1989 -SUPPLEMENTAL ROLL Properties it � Under Protest BCAD APPRAISED VALUE VALUE CLAIMED BY OWNER _o.. $ -0- SUMMARY: Taxable Value for 1989 Appraisal Roll $ 576,486,290 *Estimated Taxable Value for 1989 Supplemental Roll $ -0- Net Taxable Value $ 576,486,290 I, J. R. Gayle, Jr., Chief Appraiser for the Brazoria County Appraisal District, do hereby certify the correctness of the rolls as approved by the Appraisal Review Board's action. /s/ J. R. Gayle, Jr., Chief Appraiser July 24, 1989 15 BRAZORIA COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT 500 North Chenango Angleton, Texas 77515 INFORMATION FOR CALCULATION OF 1989 EFFECTIVE TAX RATE - - - - -- --PEARLAND -CITY- - --,-- -- - ENTI NEW CONSTRUCTION Real and Personal Property $ 19,418,070 Industry + $ -0- Total New Construction = $ 19,418,070 LOSS TO NEW AG Previous Year's Market Value $ 111,510 Minus This Year's New Ag - $ 50,790 Total Loss To New Ag = $ 60,720 LOSS TO NEW EXEMPTIONS Market Value $ 13,019,620 r -- Minus Net Taxable Value - $ 12,496,300 Total Loss To New Exemptions = $ 523,320 (Partial and Total Exemption) NEW ANNEXED PROPERTY Net Value $ -0- It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Wolff, that Council receive into the records the 1989 Appraisal Roll Certification, as submitted by Chief Appraiser, J. R. Gayle, Jr., information for calculation of 1989 Effective Tax Rate, and accept the 1989 Appraisal Roll. Motion passed 5 to 0. CBDINANCE IND. 576, CHDINANCE ADOPTIMitr, r• THE FLSCAL YEAR :E r n -i EH • : • AND EMIM SEYMMER 30, 1990 It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that the $300,000, under Item No. 5304, Streets, on page 57 of the Budget, be removed from the Budget and this work be paid for with street bond funds and the tax rate be reduced accordingly. Motion failed 3 to 2. Voting For: Councilmembers Tetens and Bost. Voting Against: Councilmembers Miller, Wolff and Smith. It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that the proposed budget be revised to fund the position of Public Works Director. Motion failed 3 to 2. 16 Voting For: Councilmembers Bost and Tetens Voting Against: Councilmembers Smith, Wolff and Miller. A motion was made by Councilmember Bost that the salary for the clerical position for the Public Works Director be eliminated from the Budget. Motion failed for lack of second. It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that this meeting be recessed until 7:30 P. M. on Monday, August 21, 1989. Motion passed 3 to 2. Councilmembers Bost and Tetens voted against. MEETING RECESSED AT 10:47 P. M. 17 MINUTES OF THE CONTINUATION OF REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 1989, OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TBE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON AUGUST 21, 1989, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL, 3519 LEERTy DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS The meeting was called to order with the following present: Mayor Tom Reid Councilmember/Mayor Pro Tem William Wolff Councilmember Richard Tetens Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember City Manager City Secretary James Bost D. A. Miller, Jr. David Smith Ronald J. Wicker Kay Krouse Absent from the Meeting: City Attorney Robert Talton PURPOSE OF THE MEETING: CONTINUANCE OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 1989, USED AT 10:47 P. M. ON MlIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1989 I Io-. .4 N! ORDINANCE NO. 576, AN APPROPRIATION OPDINAIM ADOPTING A BUD(ZT FOR T[E FISCAL YEAR B'EGIN1MV OCTOBER 1, 1989 AND ELIDING SE?NMEER 30, 1990 ORDINANCE NO. 577, ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES, AND PROVIDING FOR THE INTEREST AND SINKING FUND OF THE TAXABLE YEAR 1989 AND APPORTIONING EACH LEVY FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that the above two items be passed to the next regular Council agenda. Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilmember Bost voted against. RESOLUTION NO. R89-28, RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RIGHT -OF --WAY DEEDS FOR EXTENSION OF MAMLIA ROAD City Manager Ron Wicker explained that in the -process of obtaining right-of-way for the extension of Magnolia Road, five property owners on both sides of this right-of- way were contacted. At this time, three of the five right-of-way deeds are ready for filing. Resolution No. R89-28 was read in its entirety by Councilmember Bost. It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that Resolution No. R89-28 be passed and approved on the first and only reading. Said Resolution No. R89-28 reads in caption as follows: RE90LUTION NO. 889-28 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY DEEDS FROM BEAU -BAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, BARCLAY V. BARNETT, AND HERLIDDIDA V. MENDEZ TO THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, DEEDS ATTACHED AS EXHIBITS "A", "B", AND "C:' Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Bost, Smith, Wolff, Tetens and Miller. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 578, ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS THROiJM TEXAS NJNIECIPAL RErII .1VT SYSTEM Councilmember Wolff excused himself from the Council Chambers during consideration of 41 • this item. City Manager Ron Wicker advised that the City's contribution rate for these additional benefits will be 7.44/. Ordinance No. 578 was read in caption by Councilmember Smith. (First Reading) It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that Ordinance No. 578 be passed and approved on the first of two readings. Said Ordinance No. 578 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 578 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT GOVERNING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, "UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS" IN SAID SYSTEM FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF SUCH SYSTEM WHO PRESENTLY ARE IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND; PROVIDING FOR INCREASED PRIOR AND CURRENT SERVICE ANNUITIES FOR RETIREES AND BENEFICIARIES OF DECEASED RETIREES OF THE CITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR SUCH ACTIONS. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Miller, Tetens, Smith and Bost. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilmember Wolff absent from the Chambers at the time. CHANGE OF JOB DESCRIl'TION FOR EMPLOYEE IN nE PARKS DEPARTMEN In Council discussion, it was suggested that the Mayor consider appointing a committee to review the job descriptions of other employees along with the one in the Parks Department. It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Wolff, that this item be moved to a fixture agenda. Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilmember Tetens voted against. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 7:55 P. M. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this A. D., 1989. ATTEST: City SdbreEary