1990-03-12 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS
HELD ON MARCH 12, 1990, AT 7:30 P.M. IN CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND,
TEXAS
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Mayor Tom Reid
Councilmember/Mayor Pro Tem William Wolff
Councilmember James Bost
Coyncilmember David Smith
Councilmember Richard Tetens
Councilmember D. A. Miller
Acting City Manager James DeShazer
Citi Attorney Robert Talton
City Secretary Kay Krouse
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Councilmember Richard Tetens.
Presentation of Colors and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by members of Boy
Scout Troop 680.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Wolff, that the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 26, 1990, be approved as presented.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
MATgR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
Mayor Reid commended Patty Bates, Clean Pearland Coordinator, for her excellent
work in putting together a packet to be used by the Houston Astros to inform other
cities on "How to Put on a Successful Night at the Astros".
Mayor _Reid issued a Proclamation proclaiming the week of March 11-17, 1990 as
"Employ the Older Worker Week". Jesse Palmer accepted the proclamation.
George Treibel, Park Board Chairman presented to the City a Sustained
Beautification Award in recognition of all City property being kept in good clean
condition. Parks Director Barry Lastik and Public Works Superintendent Ronald
McWhirter accepted the award on behalf of the City.
Mayor Reid recognized Scout Leader Gus Smith of Troop 680. Mr. Smith introduced
his staff and members of the Troop that were present.
Mr. Elliott Moore, President of Clean Pearland, invited all the Council and anyone
interested to attend the National Teleconference that Clean Pearland, in conjunction
with Keep America Beautiful, is participating in on April 4. The topic of
discussion will be Solid Waste Management. In addition Mr. Moore invited everyone
interested to participate in Clean Pearland's Earth Day activities on April 7.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS
Councilmember Miller reported that on March 6 the feasibility study for the Clover
Field Airport was completed by the committee working on this project. The
Pearland representatives on this committee will be presenting a report to Council
shortly, giving their viewpoint concerning this matter.
Councilmember Miller reported that after receiving a phone call from a citizen
concerning the City maintaining alleyways, he discussed this matter with the City
Manager.
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Councilmember Miller reported he has been receiving compliments from citizens
regarding the City's work on Barry Rose Road.
Councilmember Tetens reported that he, also, has received good comments on the
work the City is doing on Barry Rose Road.
Councilmember Wolff reported on the proposed lighting on F. M. 518. He informed
that after the survey conducted by Houston Lighting & Power, it was determined
that twelve additional lights will need to be installed, beginning at the entrance
to Green Tee, going easterly down to the Friendswood City Line. Some time in the
future, Councilmember Wolff stated, the Council will be asked to authorize the
installation of these twelve lights.
Councilmember Wolff reported there has been a recent rash of juveniles stealing
stop and street signs around the City. This is not only costly to the City but is
a potential hazard for the travelling public.
Councilmember Smith reported that the Clear Creek Regional Study committee has
been discussing the digging of a bigger, wider and deeper creek along with various
detention ponds and lakes included in this ultimate plan.
Councilmember Smith led all in attendance with the singing of Happy Birthday to
Councilmember William Wolff.
Councilmember Smith reported that the E.M.S. run rate was up 50% this month.
Councilmember Smith thanked Shop Superintendent Mike Joyce and Police Chief Randy
Graner for their efforts in helping the E.M.S. operation run as smoothly as
possible. In addition, he thanked City Manager DeShazer and Public Works
Superintendent Ronnie McWhirter for their efforts in the street maintenance and
street repair area.
Councilmember Bost requested that an investigation be made for the possibility of
putting in a protected left turn lane on Liberty and on Green Tee at the
intersection of F.M. 518, Green Tee and Liberty. 7` '
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Acting City Manager Jim DeShazer reported that he was notified by the State
Highway Department that bids were opened last week on the Longherridge and Dixie
Farm Road bridge projects. The Highway Department had estimated`rthe cost,to_
around $329,000 and the low bid for this was $549,000 plus. City Manager DeShazer
stated he wanted to advise the Council of this because the City's portion for the
construction of the two bridges would be an additional $47,000 if this contractor
is awarded the bid.
City Manager DeShazer reported that work has begun, with the help of Commissionet
Billy Joe Plaster's personnel, on the construction of Barry Rose Road. Our close
estimate on the cost of this construction is approximately $54,707.00, which would
make Barry Rose Road a Class A street.
City Manager DeShazer reported that the garbage sacks will arrive tomorrow and
will be delivered to the garbage customers this week.
In conclusion Mr. DeShazer reported that repair of the sewer cave-in in Regency
Park Subdivision has been completed.
A general Council discussion was held concerning the need for making Barry Rose
Road a Class A street, the possibility of constructing an exit out of Regency Park
onto Barry Rose Road and the possibility of constructing a roadway between Plum
and Barry Rose Road on some right-of-way that is behind the Heritage Green
Subdivision and the school property.
CITIZENS
1. Tom Tierney, 3304 Hampshire. Mr. Tierney stated that he is once again
speaking to Council about the deterioration of Hampshire Street and commented that
the street is like a "hog wallow".
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 588, ORDINANCE ORDERING A SPECIAL ELDGTION ON PROPOSED CHARTER
Ordinance No. 588 was read in caption by Councilmenber Bost. (Second Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that
Ordinance No. 588 be passed and approved on the second and final reading. Said
Ordinance No. 588 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 588
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEUUD, TEXAS, ORDERING A SPECIAL FLECTION TO BE
HELD ON THE 5TH DAY OF MAY, 1990; DESIGNATING THE
HOURS AND PLACE FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION AND
PROVIDING FOR SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF CERTAIN
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Bost, Smith, Wolff, Tetens and Miller.
Voting "No" - None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ORDINANCE NO. 589, ORDINANCE ALTP MIZING CONTRACT BETV=N THE CITY AND K-3
ENVIROGANIC S, INC. FOR SLUDGE DISPOSAL
Ordinance No. S99 was read in caption by Councilmember Smith. (Second Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that
Ordinance No. 589 be passed and approved on the second and final reading. Said
Ordinance No. 589 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 589
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECxTPION OF A CONTRACT,
A FACSIMILE OF SAME BEING Aim HERETO, INCORPORATED
HEREIN FOR ALL PURPOSES DESIGNATED EXHIBIT "A" BY AND
BETWEEN K-3 ENVIROGANICS, INC. AND- THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SLUDGE.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Miller, Tetens, Wolff, Smith and Bost.
Voting "No" - None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ORDINANCE NO. 243-2, ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28, SECTION 28-6, ENTITLED
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
The caption, Sec. 28-6 (a), and Section 4 of Ordinance No. 243-2 was read by
Councilmember Wolff. (First Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that
Ordinance No. 243-2 be passed and approved on the first of two reading with the
following corrections made: first line in Seca 28-6 (a), change January 1, 1991
to January 1, 1990; and second line in Section 4, change taxable year of 1990 to
taxable year of 1989. Said Ordinance No. 243-2 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 243-2
AN ORDINAL AMENDING CHAPTER 28, SECTION 28-6(a),
ENTITLED HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY CE PEARLAND, TEXAS, BY CHANGING
THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION AMOUNT AS AUTHORIZED BY
V.T.C.A. TAX CODE, SBC.TION 11-13; AND PROVIDING FOR
U0mFICATI()TU FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN
EFFECTTVR 5ATE.
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Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Miller, Tetens and Wolff.
Voting "No" - None
Motion passed 3 to 0. Councilmembers Smith and Bost abstained.
APPOINTMENT OF FIVE MEMBERS TO THE ANIMAL CONTROL BOARD FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that Susan
Elam, Bill Pratt, Dr. Bobby Stevener, Ben Pinales and Parris Curry be appointed to
the Animal Control Board for a three-year term.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
APPOINTEMNT OF ONE MEMBER TO THE ELDCIRICAL BOARD FOR A TWO-YEAR TJ W,,
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It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Bosti)f that Chris
Brooks be appointed to the Electrical Board for another two term. s�
Motion passed 5 to 0.
APPOINTMENT OF ONE MSR TO THE LIBRARY BOARD FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM
It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that Judy
Demecs be appointed for a three-year term to the Library Board.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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APPOINTMENT OF ONE ALTERNATE NEER TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS TO FILL
UNEXPIRED TERM AND ONE TO THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS & APPEALS
TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM
Mayor Reid advised that the above items would be passed to a future agenda.
MEE'T'ING RECESSED AT 8:44 P.M.
MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:55 P.M.
NEW BUSINESS ar.
RECEIVE INTO THE RECORDS THE PLAN FOR THE DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 4 Q* -,=THE ULTIMATE
RIGHT-OF-VAY FOR MARY'S CRENK DRAINAGE
Councilmember Smith explained that the City has received a map prepared by the
engineer for Drainage District No. 4 which encompasses the width of rights-of-way
from approximately Hatfield Road, the outfall ditch at Corrigan addition, to the
end of where the bypass goes across F.M. 518. This map indicates the edge of the
existing ditch, the 50 year right-of-way and the 100 year right-of-way for Mary's
Creek. Councilmember Smith read the following letter into the records of the
City:
March 12, 1990
Honorable Mayor and City Council
P. 0. Box 2068
Pearland, Texas 77588
Gentlemen:
The Mary's Creek Ditch Widths and Rights -of -Way Profile prepared by Coenco, Inc.,
P. 0. Box 1388, Alvin, Texas, 77513 dated March 1990 has been adopted at Regular
Meeting No. 5 of this date as the official instrument for development along Mary's
Creek.
A mylar will be made and signatures affixed to indicate the action of the District
of this date.
Sincerely,
/s/
Lloyd J. Yost
General Manager
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It.was,moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that the City
accept the Mary's Creek Ditch Widths and Rights -of -Way Profile, dated March, 1990,
submitted by Brazoria County Drainage District No. 4 and, using this map as a
criteria, adhering to the 100 year rights-of-way for future development along
Mary's Creek.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ALMiORIZATION TO REPLY TO STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWRYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONIS
LETM OF FEBRUARY 16, 1990 REGARDING THE CLEAR CREEK CHAMEL EXCAVATION
Mayor Reid read a letter received from the Highway Department concerning the Clear
Creek Channel Excavation project. In this letter the State requested a letter of
commitment from the City of Pearland, stating that the City will excavate the
necessary channel outside of Country Club Road right of way in order for the State
to proceed with the bridge replacement project on Country Club Road at Clear
Creek.
Acting City Manager Jim DeShazer, Councilmember Smith and City Engineer Dick
Qualtrough reported on the recent meetings held concerning this bridge project.
Councilmember Smith read the following letter from the Drainage District into the
records:
March 12, 1990
Honorable Tom Reid
Mayor, City of Pearland
P, -O. Box 2068
Pearland, Texas 77588-2068
Dear Mayor Reid:
Reference letter dated February 16, 1990, from State Department of Highways and
Public Transportation to you pertaining to Clear Creek Channel excavation at
Country Club Road bridge replacement project, the Brazoria County Drainage
District No. 4 offers this assistance to the City of Pearland on this project:
1. Assuming that August 1990 is the date of letting of the contract and the
time frame is approximately 6 months for completion, the District will
commence channel excavation as soon as feasible after construction is
begun.
2. All engineering for excavation and placement of spoil will be furnished to
the District at no cost to the District.
3. The District will not be held liable for any delay of operation by the
contractor.
The Commissioners request that a resolution be passed by, the City Council
relieving the District of any responsibility, or liability of the operation and a
copy be forwarded to the District.
Sincerely,
/s/
Lloyd J. Yost
General Manager
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It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Wolff, that the
Mayor be authorized to reply to the State's request regarding the Clear Creek
Channel excavation, by guaranteeing them that the excavation will be done in the
time frame set out in their letter of February 16, 1990; and that a resolution be
prepared and forwarded, after passage by Council, to Drainage District No. 4,
stating that the City will hold the County harmless in doing this excavation
project.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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EXCUSED ABSENCE FOR MAYOR TOM REID FROM THE REGLX,AR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 1990
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that the
absence by Mayor Tom Reid from the Regular Meeting of February 26, 1990, 'be
excused.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
BID NO. B90-4, ONE FULL SIZE HALF -TON PICKUP TRUCK
Council reviewed the following bids:
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VENDOR
MAKE
PRICE
DELIVERY DATE
Knapp Chevrolet
CC -10903 Chev P.U.
$11,210.00
75 Days
Timmers Chevrolet
CC -10903 Chev P.U.
$11,298.00
60 - 90 Days
Ron Carter Chevrolet
Chev. P.U.
$11,206.75
90 -, 120 Days:
A. C. Collins Ford
'90 F150 Ford P.U.
$10,852.00
6 -8 Weeks
Les Marks Chevrolet
190 Chev C-1500
$11,453.95
60 - 90 Rays
Mike Joyce, Shop Superintendent recommended award of bid to the low bidder, A. C.
Collins Ford.
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that Bid No.
B90-4 for one full size half -ton pickup truck be awarded to A. C. Collins Ford in
the amount of $10,852.00.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
BID NO. B90-51 TWO MID SIZE HALF -TON PICKUP TRUCKS
Council reviewed the following bids:
VENDOR MAKE PRICE DELIVERY DATE
A. C. Collins Ford 190 Ford Ranger P.U. $16,900.00 6 - 8 Weeks
Knapp Chevrolet CS -10803 Chev P.U. $17,086.00 75 Days
Timmers Chevrolet CS -10803 Chev P.U. $17,398.52 60 - 100 Days
Mike Joyce, Shop Superintendent recommended award of bid to the low bidder, A. C.
Collins Ford.
Acting City Manager Jim DeShazer advised that one of the mid size trucks was for
the Animal Shelter Department and the bids came in $450 over what was budgeted.
The other truck was for the Water & Sewer Production & Treatment Department and
the bids came in $1450 over what was budgeted, for a total of $1900 short on
budget. City Manager DeShazer recommended that if Council choses to award this
bid, they adjust the budget as well.
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that Bid No.
B90-5 be awarded to A. C. Collins Ford in the amount of $16,900.00 and that the
difference from the bid cost and what was budgeted be made up from Council
Contingency.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
INVOICE DATED FEBRUARY 27, 1990, J. MARK BREEDING, ATTORNEY AT LAW, FOR SERVICES
RENDERED IN HILL LANDFILL CASE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,692.70
It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Wolff, that the
invoice dated February 27, 1990 from J. Mark Breeding be paid in the amount of
$2,692.70 and that the money be taken from the appropriate funds.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR FILTERS FOR SWIMMING POOL IN INDEPENDENCE PARK
Parks Director Barry Lastik explained that the filter tanks at the swimming pool
need to be replaced, and that there are two options for bidding the replacements.
We can bid for eight fiberglass tanks, that would cost around $13,000 or bid for
the original equipment, two steel tanks at a cost of approximately $22,000, both
ways would have a ten year warranty, Mr. Lastik advised.
It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Miller, that
Council authorize Staff to solicit bids for the filters for the swimming pool and
include in the specifications, provisions for bidding steel tanks and fiberglass
tanks.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICT BIDS FOR VEHICLE FOR CITY HALL
In general Council discussion it was determined that there was a need for two
first-class vehicles, one for use by the City Manager and the other to be used
collectively by the City Hall Staff. The possibility of one being a van was
suggested.
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that the
City Manager be authorized to present for bidding a proposal on one or two full-
size sedans and one or two van type vehicles for consideration by the City
Council.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
Mayor Reid advised that there would be no Executive Session this evening.
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AWOURN
The meeting adjourned at 9:43 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and{ -4E corrected this (o day of
A. D., 1990.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secr ary
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