1989-08-28 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES19
NM)TES OF A RE GUTAR MEETING OF 71E CITY COiIl M OF T[E CITY OF PEARLAM, TEXAS, HELD
ON AUGUST 28, 1989, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAM,
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
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David Smith
James Bost
D. A. Miller, Jr.
Ronald J. Wicker
Robert Talton
Kay Krouse
The invocation was given by Councilmember David Smith. The Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Councilmember D. A. Miller.
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that the
Minutes of the Recessed Regular Meeting of August 14, 1989 be approved as presented.
r-- Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Wolff, that the
Minutes of the Continuation of the Regular Meeting of August 14, held on August 21,
1989, be approved as presented.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
Mayor Reid proclaimed Labor Day Weekend, September 2 - 4, 1989, as Lighting the Way
for MDA in the Lighthouse 1989. Kitten Hajecate, Dick Daugird and Patty Bates
accepted the proclamation on behalf of all the volunteers.
Councilmember Bost reported he had recently attended a Clean Pearland Board of
Directors meeting and has requested that copies of the minutes of these Board
meetings be sent to Council.
Councilmember Smith reported that the City paving program with the County
participation has begun. He reported he had attended at least three meetings this
last week dealing with engineers and discussing the flooding problems in our town.
Councilmember Wolff reported on the various meetings he had with Brazoria County
Drainage District No. 4 commissioners and employees concerning the Drainage Study and
Report prepared for the City of Pearland in 1983. He said he was informed by the
Drainage District that they could not expend any funds to have their engineer review
the report. Then, Councilmember Wolff stated he obtained the services of an
engineer -friend to review the study.
At the request of Councilmember Wolff, the City Secretary read into the records a
letter addressed to Mr. Wolff from James D. Snowden, P.E., Snowden Engineering, Inc.
concerning his review and evaluation of the drainage study for the City prepared by
R. Wayne Smith in 1983.
Councilmember Wolff stated that, in light of the comments made in Mr. Snowden's
letter, it appears, in his opinion, that the City has nothing that can be used as a
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basis to go forward in the prevention of flooding within the City.
Councilmember Miller reported he had attended the August B.C.C.A. meeting and a
regional meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars where he delivered the opening
remarks.
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City Manager Ron Wicker reported on the storm cleanup activities around the City and
said that City crews are presently making a second pass throughout the City picking
up limbs and hauling them to Independence Park for burning. Crews are currently
checking out the culverts throughout the City, especially the concrete curb and
street sections, jetting them out if necessary. Thus far, they have completed the
Corrigan Subdivision.
Mr. Wicker reported on the meeting he attended with the Harris County Flood Control
District and the activities they are currently involved in.
Mr. Wicker reported he is presently trying to set up a meeting with some of the Santa
Fe Railroad engineers to discuss their bridge at Mary's Creek and what can be done to
alleviate one of the blockage problems along the creek. In addition, Mr. Wicker said
a meeting is planned with representatives of the Texas Department of Highways and
Public Transportation concerning the bridge at State Hwy 35 to discuss what can be
done.
Mr. Wicker reported an agreement has been reached with Lloyd Yost of the Drainage
District in which City laborers will be working with the County in cleaning out
Mary's Creek.
In conclusion, Mr. Wicker expressed his thoughts about the R. Wayne Smith report and
the review made by Mr. Snowden and commented on the events he felt would have to take
place before something significant could be done about drainage.
1. George Hastings, representing Pearland Area Senior Citizens. Mr. Hastings spoke
to Council making a request on behalf of his organization that the City lease the
building at 2425 South Grand Blvd. to the Pearland Area Senior Citizens.
2. Ben Best, 5203 Apple Springs. Mr. Best spoke about the continual drainage
problems in Corrigan Subdivision and questioned why something has not been done
to correct this since the last flood ten years ago. He requested the City's help
in alleviating the problems and asked that they keep the residents informed of
the progress.
3. Sue Fellers, 3710 Ginger Lane. Mrs. Fellers presented Council with a petition
containing 146 signatures from concerned property owners of the Parkview Subdivi-
sion. The petition requested the installation of a traffic control device in the
form of additional stop signs at the intersection of Liberty Drive and Shadybend
Drive to effect an "all. way stop."
4. Charla Miller, 5402 Leggett Lane. Mrs. Miller requested Council's help to
correct drainage problems in Corrigan and described a personal experience in
which residents had to wade through water to attend a funeral.
5. Carole Knapick, 1126 Nancy. Mr. Knapick spoke in his wife's behalf, describing
an incident involving their daughter's parking in what she thought was a Mely's
Restaurant parking space and getting a warning sign stuck to her windshield by
the owner of Hair Magic.
6. Michael Haner, 1107 E. Broadway. Mr. Haner was not present to speak.
7. Pete Vassillion, 5308 Leggett Lane. Mr. Vassillion expressed his concern about
the high water in the streets and said he felt very little has been done for
Corrigan.
8. Marsha Ebeling, 5404 Groveton. Mrs. Ebeling questioned what Council was going to
do about Corrigan drainage and when the work would begin.
9. Frances Jamison, 2417 E. Broadway. Mrs. Jamison praised the E.M.S. and the
Police and Fire Departments for their help at the scene of her grandson's recent
accident. Mrs.. Jamison made a donation to each of these organizations and
presented the checks to Mayor Reid. In addition, Mrs. Jamison addressed the
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number of pipelines that cross FM 518.
Bert Jamison spoke of his recollections of flooding over the years in other areas
of Pearland and of what he felt could be done to help drainage in Corrigan.
10. Rick Harris, 1811 Lazy Creek. Mr. Harris discussed what he felt was an injustice
in the tearing down of some old pecan trees at the corner of Orange and Hwy 35 in
order to build a Diamond Shamrock station. He requested that Council have some
provisions in the future to protect old trees in the City.
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Mayor Reid read the following letter from the Planning and Zoning Commission into the
records of the City:
August 8, 1989
Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers
City Hall
Pearland, Texas
Re: Application No. 14
Dear Members:
In a special meeting held on July 31, 1989, the Commission considered the request of
Tom J. Hodges, Agent for Pearland Home Association, Owner, for an amendment (Applica-
tion No. 14) to Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance No. 509, from classification
R-2, medium density single family dwelling district to GB, General Business on a
10.0005 acre tract of land located on Hatfield Road.
The Commission reviewed the conceptual plan which calls for the future construction
of a Knights of Columbus Hall and facilities and discussed pipelines, setback lines,
possible traffic congestion and anticipated future growth in the area.
It was moved by Benny Frank, seconded by Leroy Savoie, that this application be
granted to change the zoning classification from R-2, medium density single family
dwelling district to GB, General Business on this tract of land. Motion passed 4 to
1, with Helen Beckman voting against.
The Commission is submitting this for Council's consideration.
Sincerely yours,
�'- /s/ Al Lentz, Chairman
Planning and Zoning Commission
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It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance to change the zoning from
R-2 Residential Zone to General Business Zone as requested in Application No. 14, Tom
J. Hodges, Agent for Pearland Home Association, Owner.
Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilmember Bost voted against.
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ORDINANCE NO. 569, ORDINANCEF ,TART T41TPY; PROCM F R THE RE(ULATrICN AND CONTROL
OF PRIVATE ALARM SYSTEMS WITHIN THE CITY AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN PENALTIES
Ordinance No. 569 was read in caption by Councilmember Miller. (Second Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that
Ordinance No. 569 be passed and approved on the second and final reading.
Said Ordinance No. 569 reads in caption as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 20, OFFENSES
AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS, BY CREATING ARTICLE II NAMED ALARM SYSTEMS
AND SECTIONS 20-20 THROUGH 2O-31; AND ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE
REGULATION AND CONTROL OF PRIVATE ALARM 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 575, CMUM E AIM)RIZING, EXOCUTION OF LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY
AND PEARLAND/BOBBY AREA CHAMBER OF CONIlMEfEE FOR LEASE OF THE DEPOT
Ordinance No. 575 was read in caption by Councilmember Bost. (Second Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that Ordinance
No. 575 be passed and approved on the second and final reading.
Said Ordinance No. 575 reads in caption as follows:
FINANCE NO. 575
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT, A FACSIMILE OF
SAME BEING ANNEXED 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 Bost, Smith, Wolff, Tetens and Miller.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ORDINANCE NO. 578, ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS THROUGH TEXAS
MUNICIPAL — SYSTEM
Councilmember Wolff excused himself from the Council Chambers during consideration of
this ordinance.
Ordinance No. 578 was read in caption by Councilmember Smith. (Second Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that Ordinance
No. 578 be passed and approved on the second and final reading.
Said Ordinance No. 578 reads in caption as follows:
OUDINANCE 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.
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Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Bost, Smith, Tetens and Miller.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
Councilmember Wolff absent from the Chambers at the time.
ORDINANCE NO. 576, AN APPROPRIATION FINANCE ADOPTING, A BUDGET FOR TFE FISCAL YEAR
BEGIN]MG OCTOBER 1, 1989 AMID ENDING SUMMER 30, 1990
City Manager Ron Wicker read the following amended Budget Letter into the records:
August 3, 1989
The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City Hall
Pearland, Texas
Dear Mayor and Council:
In accordance with Section 8.02 of the Pearland Charter, I hereby submit the Proposed
Budget for Fiscal Year 1989-90. This Proposed Budget is the result of several
workshops by the _City Council and Staff and reflects several changes from the
proposed budget originally submitted on July 11, 1989.
This Budget is based on a tax rate of 82.5¢ with a total evaluation of $576,486,290.
This value is up approximately $14 million more than last year. This increase is a
positive indication of economic growth for the area. Based on collection of the 1989
sales taxes, we are estimating an additional $100 thousand in sales taxes for the
next fiscal year.
Another sign that the City is on the road to recovery can be demonstrated by looking
at its fund balances. In July, 1988, the General Fund balance was facing the
possibility of being zeroed out. In July, 1988, I placed a freeze on hiring new City
employees as well as conserving spending where possible. Because of this action, we
were able to complete the 1987-88 Budget Year with a fund balance in the General Fund
of $271,347.00, which is $68,264.00 more than was indicated in the 1987 Audit. With
prudent spending practices for the remainder of the 1988-89 Budget Year, we hope to
increase the General Fund balance above the amount in the 1988 Audit. The Water and
Sewer retained earnings for the 1988 Audit were $736,065.00, which is in the range
that we have historically carried since 1982.
This proposed Budget includes a salary increase for all employees of $1,200 per year,
or 58¢ per hour. Some of our employees have gone as long as five years without any
salary increase. This salary adjustment is very important in order to keep the
quality of personnel needed to operate a city such as Pearland.
As far as Staff levels are concerned, the Proposed Budget reflects a reduction of
four supervisory and department head level positions. The positions out are:
A. Police Captain;
B. Water & Sewer Superintendent;
C. Assistant City Manager; and
D. Public Works Director.
The respective duties of those individuals will be assumed by existing personnel. We
are also adding six additional employees to the following departments:
A. One -Half - Inspector/Building Inspections;
B. One - Custodian;
C. Two - Police Employees;
D. One - Fire Marshal;
E. One - Park Employee;
F. One -Half - In Animal Shelter.
The only proposed rate increase in this Budget is in the Sanitation Division, where
both the residential garbage collection rate and the commercial rate are increased.
The increase per month amounts to $1.00 per residential customer and 25¢ per cubic
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yard for the commercial customer. These increases are necessary to offset the
additional expenses that the City will incur as a result of garbage surcharge fees
imposed by the State Legislature in 1989.
This year we have included more monies for long -needed capital expenditures. Capital
outlay expenditures in the General Fund total $239,363.00 and reflects capital
expenditures for ten of the General Fund departments. Capital outlay funds in the
Water & Sewer budget are $49,500.00 and the proposed Sanitation capital outlay is
$87,370.00. As in the past, we are showing a transfer from the Water & Sewer
Enterprise Fund in the amount of $281,312.00 and from the Sanitation Budget in the
amount of $61,300.00. These transfers are necessary to reimburse the General Fund
for debt service paid for Water & Sewer Bonds and Sanitation Certificates of
Obligation.
Copies of the Proposed Budget will be available in the office of the City Secretary
and the Pearland Community Center/Library.
I would recommend approval of this Budget as submitted.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Ronald J. Wicker, City Manager
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Ordinance No. 576 was read in its entirety by Councilmember Wolff. (First Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that Ordinance
No. 576 be passed and approved on the first of two readings.
Councilmembers Bost and Tetens each made a statement explaining why they would oppose
the proposed budget and tax rate.
It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that an amend-
ment be made to Ordinance No. 576, to reduce the amount appropriated to the General
Fund by $150,000, eliminating $150,000 from budget item no. 5304, Streets, and reduce
taxes by 2-1/2 cents.
Vote on the amending motion:
Voting "Yes" - Councilmembers Tetens and Bost.
Voting "No" - Councilmembers Miller, Wolff and Smith.
Motion failed 3 to 2.
Call for vote on approval of Ordinance No. 576:
Ordinance No. 576 reads in caption as follows:
OEU)INANCE NO. 576
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 1989, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1990 AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Miller, Wolff and Smith.
Voting "No" - Councilmembers Tetens and Bost.
Motion passed 3 to 2.
OUDINAWE NO. 577, ORDINANCE IEVYIM TAXES AMID PROV7DIM FOR THE MWMWT AMID SINKIM
FUND OF THE TAXABLE YEAR 1989 AMID APPORTIONIM EACH IEVY FOR 7W SPECIFIC P BPOSE
Ordinance No. 577 was read in its entirety by Councilmember Tetens. (First Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Miller, that Ordinance
No. 577 be passed and approved on the first of two readings.
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Said Ordinance No. 577 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 577
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL
GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE
INTEREST AND SINKING FUND OF THE TAXABLE YEAR 1989; APPORTIONING
EACH LEVY FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Miller, Wolff and Smith.
Voting "No" - Councilmembers Tetens and Bost.
Motion passed 3 to 2.
RE -AWARD OF BID NO. 889-7, DISPWABLE REFUSE BAGS
City Manager Ron Wicker explained that he was informed by Bill Thomasset, Director of
Public Works, that after Council had awarded the bid for the disposable garbage bags
to Stone Container in the amount of $143,852.80, it was discovered that Stone
Container's extension of the bid price for each bag to the total net price was in
error - $.247 per each bag x 611,520 bags should read $151,045.44. In the General
Conditions of Bidding it states that bids should show net prices, extensions and net
total and in case of conflict between unit price and extension, the unit price will
govern. Therefore, Mr. Wicker stated that Staff recommends re -award of bid to Stone
Container who, with the correction of the extension of bid price, is still the low
bidder.
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that Bid No.
B89-7 be re -awarded to Stone Container in the corrected amount of $151,045.44 and
payment be made from the appropriate fund.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDIRANCE NO. 509-16, ORDINANCE AMENDING LAND USE AND URBAN DE "HENT CHDINANCE;
PROVIDING FOR THE GRANTING OF A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW TWO HORSES AND A FARM
ACCESSORY B=ING IN AN R-1 `IAT. ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FURS A PEN1A1TY FCR
VIOLATION =WOF. (PATRICIA BETHEA, ACTT FURS TERRY PARIS, OWNER)
Ordinance No. 509-16 was read in caption by Councilmember Miller. (First Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that
Ordinance No. 509-16 be passed and approved on the first of two readings.
Said Ordinance. No. 509-16 reads in caption as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509, KNOWN
AS THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE GRANTING OF
A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW TWO HORSES AND A FARM ACCESSORY BUILDING IN AN
R-1 RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING
TO THE SUBJECT.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Miller, Tetens, Wolff, Smith and Bost.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
CRDINANCE ID. 509-17, ORDINANCE AMENDING LAND USE AND URBAN DR LOPMENT ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING FOR THE GRANTING OF A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO HAVE A PRIVATE SCHOOL FACILITY
IN AN R-2 RF"SENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF.
(BEVERLY JACKSON, AGENT FOR FIRST DTnU FIRST BANK - HODSTCN, OWNER)
Ordinance No. 509-17 was read in caption by CoLncilmember Bost. (First Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that Ordinance
No. 509-17 be passed and approved on the first of two readings.
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Said Ordinance No. 509-17 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 509-17
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509, KNOWN
AS THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE GRANTING OF
A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO HAVE A PRIVATE SCHOOL FACILITY IN AN R-2, RESI-
DENTIAL, ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO
THE SUBJECT.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Bost, Smith, Wolff, Tetens and Miller.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. R89-30, FESOLMION AiTTHORIZIM MAYOR AND EACH CMDURMEMBER TO EXECUTE
AN IlNTERI OCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND BRA7ARIA COUNTY FOR ASSISTANCE IN THE
MAINTENANCE OF WITHIN THE CITY OF PEARIANG
Resolution No. R89-30 was read in its entirety by Councilmember
Smith
It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that
Resolution No. R89-30 be passed and approved on the first and only reading.
Said Resolution No. R89-30 reads in caption as follows:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND EACH COUNCILMEMBER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PEARLAND AND BRAZORIA COUNTY FOR ASSISTANCE IN CONSTRUCTION,
IMPROVEMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND/OR REPAIR OF CERTAIN STREETS LOCATED WITHIN
CORPORATE LIMITS OF CITY OF PEARLAND.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Miller, Tetens, Wolff, Smith and Bost.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
OIRDINANM AifliRIZING THE APPROVAL OF A MUPUAL AID FIRE PR iCTION AGREENCW WITH THE
CITY OF PEARLAND AND THE SOUTHEAST VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTRENT
Ordinance No. 579 was read in caption by Councilmember Wolff. (First Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that Ordinance
No. 579 be passed and approved on the first of two readings:
Said Ordinance No. 579 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 579
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A MUTUAL AID FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PEARLAND AMID THE SOUTHEAST VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Bost, Smith, Wolff, Tetens and Miller.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
INVOICE - VALLEN SAFETY SUPPLY COMPANY
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Wolff, that Invoice
No. 2077683, Vallen Safety Supply Company, for ten Air Paks for Pearland Fire
Department, in the amount of $11,248.25, be approved and payment made from the
appropriate fund.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO JOIN WITH THE T NP JOINT STEERING COMMITTEE ON THE
PROPOSED TEXAS NEW MEXICO RATE INCREASE
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that the City
Staff be authorized to join with the T -NP Joint Steering Committee on the proposed
Texas -New Mexico rate increase.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
AUTHORIZATION TO FORK WITH BRAZORIA COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 4 TO CONSTRUCT A
TIMBER BRIDGE FUR WE EXTENSION OF JCHN LI7.ER ROAD, EAST ACROSS MARY'S CREEK
City Manager Ron Wicker informed that in discussion with the Drainage District
concerning drainage plans for the new high school on Hwy 35, the possibility of
obtaining a drainage easement through the Pasternak property was recommended. Mr.
Wicker stated that Lloyd Yost of the Drainage District was working with the Pasternak
family to acquire the necessary dedication of easement with the understanding that if
the family dedicates this easement, a bridge would be built across Mary's Creek. In
1975 the City entered into an agreement with the Pasternak family to construct a
timber bridge across Mary's Creek near the northeast corner of the City park land at
such time when the Pasternak property develops. The County has proposed that if the
City would provide the bridge material, they would construct the bridge.
In Council discussion, Councilmember Smith mentioned that while this issue was still
being negotiated with the Pasternak family, the necessary easement across the end of
this property from the parkland to Shadycrest, along Mary's Creek could possibly be
obtained.
It was the consensus of the Council that this item be passed and no action taken at
this time.
AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY STAFF AND COUNCIL LIAISON TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS IN PRIORITY
LISTING, I.E., ADD OR DKLM, TO THE STREET REPAVIlG PROM M
Councilmember Smith, Council liaison working with the County on the street paving
program, informed that since the flooding we have some streets that are in dire need
of repair and attention as soon as possible. In Council discussion it was pointed
out that Council will be brought up-to-date on the progress of this paving program.
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that
Councilmember Smith and City Manager Wicker be authorized to change the priority of
certain streets in this surfacing by the County.
Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilmember Smith abstained.
MEETING RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:45 P. M. UNDER TEXAS REVISED CIVIL
STATUTES, ARTICLE 6252-17, SECTION 2
Mayor Reid read, from the posted agenda, the topics to be discussed in Executive
Session.
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Mayor Reid read the following items which were discussed in Executive Session and
signed a certification to the effect:
UNDER SUBSECTION (f) LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY - Council discussed the lease of the
Melvin Knapp Community Center building on Grand Blvd. as per the request of the
Pearland Area Senior Citizens.
UNDER SUBSECTION (e) CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION - Council heard comments from the City
Attorney and Staff regarding Hill's Landfill.
The meeting adjourned at 11:20 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of
A. n., 1989.
Mayor
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