1989-11-20 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTESr--
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MIUYM OF A Stir'IAT. MEETInr OF TM CITY CUMIL OF 7HE CITY OF PEARLAM, TEXAS, HUD
ON NOVEMBER 20, 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 James Bost
Councilmember David Smith
Councilmember Richard Tetens
Councilmember D. A. Miller
City Manager Ronald J. Wicker
City Attorney Robert Talton
City Secretary Kay Krouse
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City Manager Ron Wicker commented that several weeks ago, he and Councilmembers Smith
and Wolff met with Jack McGuff, Architect, regarding the possibility of remodeling or
enlarging the Melvin Knapp Activity Center on South Grand.
Councilmember Wolff informed that it has been determined that the present building is
too small for the number of senior citizens we now have. Federal regulations will
require, as of January 1, 1990, that the senior citizens' meetings be increased from
two to three times a week, with this increasing to five meetings per week by 1992.
We felt, Councilmember Wolff stated, that in order to meet these requirements and not
tie-up the Community Center with all these meetings, that we should look into the
possibility of expanding or building some type of additional structure at the Melvin
Knapp Activity Building.
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that the Mayor
be authorized to enter into this architectural agreement, standard form, for investi-
gation and development of a set of plans for enlargement of the senior citizens'
complex.
In general Council discussion, Councilmember Smith questioned if the building will be
built on City property. It was indicated that the City owned a 50' lot immediately
north of the present building which could be utilized and an additional 50' lot to
the north, owned by George Hastings, which he had indicated he will donate to the
City that could be used for parking.
City Attorney Robert Talton and Councilmember Smith both stated they felt the City
would need a letter of intent from Mr. Hastings.
City Manager Ron Wicker stated that, unless the Council deviated from the building
criteria, Mr. Hasting's lot would be required for the necessary parking requirements.
Councilmember Wolff agreed to discuss this matter with Mr. Hastings.
Councilmember Bost questioned whether or not the architect has been given any
guidance on size capabilities.
Councilmember Miller questioned the cost for this architectural contract and whether
the building will be used exclusively by the senior citizens or could it be used by
all citizens. If it will have multiple use, Councilmember Miller stated, the
architect should have a design worked in for this multiple use.
City Manager Wicker commented it would be helpful if the Council would restate its
policy on the use of this building.
Councilmember Smith called for the question.
Mayor Reid advised the question is for a vote on the motion.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF LEASE/PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIF14ENT FOR MUNICIPAL COURT
City Manager Wicker explained that in the current Budget there is some $10,000 for
additional hardware for Municipal Court which is needed to remove the Court computer
operation from the operation of the Police Department. We have located some equip-
ment from Western Data Entry Systems, Inc. that we can lease/purchase over a three
month period at $3,769.87. We have, at the same time, advertised for bids for this
equipment to be opened this Wednesday. If Council approves this lease/purchase for a
three month period, we will notify all companies that have picked up specifications
that we are withdrawing the bid proposal and go forward with the lease/purchase of a
system 4MB Memory, 140M disk, 140 MB add-on disk, serial input/output control and 16
User Unix 0/S.
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that Council
approve the lease/purchase of the computer equipment for Municipal Court and
authorize the City Manager to sign the contract.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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City Manager Ron Wicker informed that some time back the Council had authorized Staff
to work with MH/MR - Gulf Coast Center to put in a pressure line from their property
on Dixie Farm Road, north to the new subdivision. They have agreed to pay for all
the material if the City would install this line. We needed a piece of land to put
the lift station on and this easement is for this approximate 15' by 15' piece of
land.
Resolution No. R89-39 was read in its entirety by Councilmember Miller.
It was moved by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that
Resolution No. R89-39 be passed and approved on the first and only reading.
Said Resolution No. R89-39 reads in caption as follows:
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DEED FROM THE
GULF COAST CENTER TO THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, DEED
ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A".
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Miller, Tetens, Wolff, Smith, and Bost.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
AUTHORIZATION FUR CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE LETTER OF RESPONSE TO FRAM JAMI ON ON
MARY'S CREEK DRAINAGE EASEMENT
Councilmember Smith informed that he had visited with the Jamisons twice before and
once after they wrote a letter to Council stating that if the City would drop their
lawsuit against the Jamisons, the Jamisons would then allow the Drainage District to
come on their property and clean out that portion of Mary's Creek. He had visited
with the Jamisons to try and work out some fair and equitable agreement,
Councilmember Smith stated; however, it appears from their letter that there is no
meeting of the minds.
It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Wolff, that the City
Attorney be authorized to prepare en appropriate letter of response to Mr. and Mrs.
Bert Jamison concerning Mary's Creek drainage easement.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjoumed at 7:50 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this o2,% day of
A. D., 1989.
ATTEST:
City Sec ary
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