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1990-07-23 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES194 MINUTES OF A Rmt M MELTING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, :==y, HELD ON JULY 23, 1990, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS The meeting was called to order with the following present: Mayor C. V. (Vic) Coppinger Councilmember/Mayor Pro Tem David Smith Councilmember William Wolff Councilmember Randy K. Weber Councilmember Councilmember City Attorney City Engineer City Secretary D. A. Miller, Jr. Richard Tetens Lester Rorick Richard Qualtrough Kay Krouse Absent from the Meeting: Acting City Manager Jim De5hazer. INVOCATION AND PLEM OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was given by Councilmember Smith with special prayers for Jim DeShazer and family over the death of his mother. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Wolff. It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Weber, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 9, 1990, be approved as presented. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilmember Tetens abstained. It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that the Minutes of the Joint Public Hearing held on July 16, 1990 be approved as presented. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilmember Miller abstained. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT Mayor Coppinger issued a proclamation proclaiming the night of August 7, 1990 as "National Night Out". Police Officer Matt Zepada accepted the proclamation. COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS Councilmember Miller reported he, along with the rest of the Council, has been involved in the budget process over the last two weeks. Councilmember Miller informed that he and the other comni.ttee members conducted personal interviews of six applicants for the City Manager position on Saturday, July 21. They plan to interview six more applicants in the near future. Councilmember Tetens recognized, from the audience, Manvel Councilmember Linda Del Bello who is the current President of the Brazoria County Cities Association. Councilmember Weber reported attending a very informative meeting of the Brazoria County Cities Association on July 18 in Brazoria. Councilmember Weber reported that over the past week he has received a lot of citizen complaints; some on street conditions, some on drainage, and a great many who are concerned about hearing that we may have a cent and a half tax increase. Councilmember Wolff expressed his concern about people riding bicycles in the center turn lane of F. M. 518 and feels that something should be done to stop this before an accident happens. Councilmember Wolff questioned the status of the crosswalk on F. M. 518 leading into Old Alvin Road. City Engineer Dick Qualtrough responded that he has looked at the situation and possibly something can be done 0" =11 to improve the pedestrian safety in that area. Councilmember Wolff reported that, through the Texas Surplus Property agency, he was able to acquire pumps that are capable of being modified to supplement our current pumping capacity in the City water system, so that regardless if we have electric power service or not, the people of Pearland will always be assured a sufficient quantity of fresh water. Mayor Coppinger advised that during the absence of Acting City Manager Jim DeShazer, who is attending to the funeral of his mother in Oklahoma, City Engineer Dick Qualtrough will be serving in his stead. Mayor Coppinger mentioned that, in listening to Councilmember Wolff's expression of concern over people bicycling in the turn lane on F. M. 518, he feels this emphasizes our need for hike and bike trails in our City. Mayor Coppinger spoke about the events that took place in observance of Pearland Night at the Astros last Saturday evening, and informed that we received a check for $500.00 that will be used in support of the Hike and Bike Trail. CITIZENS 1. Patsy Gauspohl, 2503 Julie. Mrs. Gauspohl stated that she was speaking for many Parkview residents in requesting the installation of a sidewalk along Liberty Drive from Shadybend to the Park in the interest of pedestrian safety. 2. Mrs. Ivy, 5201 Shank Road. Mrs. Ivy stated she was speaking as a follow-up to her last appearance in which she requested the following conditions be attended to along Shank Road: cleaning trash out of the ditches, sand removed from the ditches, brush cleaned out at the intersection of Mykawa, entrance to Shank Road widened and cleaning off of Woody Road right-of-way. Mrs. Ivy mentioned again that over the years she has complained about the odors coming from the Solvents and Chemicals company. In addition she again questioned when the chemicals that are stored in front of the Churchman residence were.going to be removed. City Engineer Qualtrough responded that City officials have met with representatives of the company and with the people they hired to help clean the area. Also, the City has met with representatives of S.C.C.I., who are environmental consultants, and discussed with them what had been done and what needed to be done. A meeting is scheduled this Thursday between the City, the company arra these consultants to discuss the disposal of the chemicals. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS COUNCIL DE3CISION ON SPECIFIC USE NO. 19, MRS. CALVIN C. JONES, AGENT FOR ESTATE OF JOYCE A. MCCORMAC-K, ALTA CARBONE.. EXEMMIX, MM Councilmember Smith read into the records the following letter from the Planning and Zoning Commission: July 17, 1990 Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers City Hall Pearland, Texas Dear Members: At their regular meeting of July 16, 1990, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered Specific Use No. 19, request of Mrs. Calvin C. Jones, Agent for Estate of Joyce A. McCormack, Alta Carbone, Executrix, Owner, for a specific use permit to construct a two family dwelling in an Office and Professional zone on Lots 29, 30, 31, and 32, Block 8 of Pearland Townsite (2234-2240 N. Galveston Street). It was moved by Benny Frank, seconded by Helen Beckman, that the Commission recommend to Council that this request for a Specific Use Permit to construct a two family dwelling in an Office and Professional be approved. Motion passed 6 to 0. W This is submitted for your consideration. Sincerely yours, /s/ Al Lentz Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission AL:pv It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that Council grant the Specific Use permit No. 19 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion passed 5 to 0. It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Weber, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance for a specific use permit to construct a two family dwelling in an Office and Professional zone, Specific Use Application No. 19. Motion passed 5 to 0. EXCUSED ABSENCE FOR COUNCIL RICHARD TETENS It was moved by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that the absence of Councilmember Richard Tetens from the Regular Council Meeting of July 9, 1990 be excused. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilmember Tetens abstained. APPROVAL OF TAX COLLECTOR'S CERTIFICATION OF ANTICIPATED COLLECTION RAVE FOR 1990 Barbara Lenamon, Tax Assessor/Collector, explained that she anticipates the collection rate to be 97% over the next year. This procedure is done so that when the tax rate is calculated, the debt service which is 2.7 M can be increased by 3%; thereby allowing us to make sure sufficient money is collected to pay the debt service. She is, therefore, certifying to Council that the Anticipated Collection Rate for 1990 is to be 97%, and she will then calculate and publish the Effective Tax Rate for 1990. It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Weber, that the report from Barbara Lenamon, Tax Assessor/Collector, certifying the Anticipated Collection Rate for 1990 to be 97%, be adopted. Motion passed 5 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 594, ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS THROUGH TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM Councilmember Wolff excused himself from the Chambers at this time. Janet Eastburn, Finance Director, explained that each year the City has an opportunity to upgrade its retirement benefits for both its active employees and retirees and by adopting these additional benefits the City's 1991 contribution rate will be 7.34% which is a decrease from last year's 7.44%. Ordinance No. 594 was read in caption by Councilmember Smith. (First Reading) It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that Ordinance No. 594 be passed and approved on the first of two readings. Said Ordinance No. 594 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 594 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, 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 SYSTEMS WHO PRESENTLY ARE IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND; PROVIDING FOR INCREASED PRIOR AND CURRENT 197 SERVICE ANNUITIES FOR RETIREES AND BENEFICIARIES OF DECEASED RETIREES OF THE CITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR SUCH ACTIONS. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Weber, Smith, Tetens and Miller. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilmember Wolff absent from the Chambers. CALL OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1990-91 BUDGET Councilmember Wolff reentered Council Chambers at this time. It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Weber, that a Public Hearing on the Proposed 1990-91 Budget be called for Monday, August 20, 1990 at 7:00 P.M. to be held in the Council Chambers. Motion passed 5 to 0. AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO BID FOR BANK DEPOSITORY C10ffIRACT Janet Eastburn, Finance Director, explained that every three years our bank contract becomes due. The bid package has been prepared, our auditor has reviewed it and we are ready to bid if Council approves. It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Miller, that Council authorize Staff to put bids out for bank depository contract. Motion passed 5 to 0. AL1THORIZATION FOR STAFF TO BID FOR VEHICLES In general discussion it was mentioned that Acting City Manager DeShazer proposes to bid for three intermediate size pickups with an alternate of buying four, if the price is right, and that he would like authorization to use money obtained from the auction to purchase these trucks. It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Weber, that Council authorize Staff to go out for bids for vehicles, three pickups as a bid specification with an alternate of four. Motion passed 5 to 0. APPROVAL OF INVOICES: ESTIMATE NO. 2 AND FINAL, WATTS POOL COMPANY It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Miller, that Estimate No. 2 and Final, Watts Pool Company, for furnishing and installing water filters for the Independence Park swimming pool in the amount of $998.00 be approved and payment made from the appropriate fund. Motion passed 5 to 0. ESTIMATE NO. 2 AND FINAL, TRANS TEXAS TENNIS/MTM SERVICE CO. It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Weber, that Estimate No. 2 and Final, Trans Texas Tennis/MTM Service Co., for construction of basketball courts at Mc Lean Road park, in the amount of $2,773.70 be approved and payment made from the appropriate fund. Motion passed 5 to 0. ESTIMATE NO. 1, INSITCUFORM GULF SOUTH, INC. It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that Estimate No. 1, Insituform Gulf South, Inc., for cleaning, televising and lining of approximately 1740 feet of 8" sanitary sewer line on Randall Street in Regency Park Subdivision, in the amount of $80,091.57 be approved and payment made from the appropriate fund. 198 Motion passed 5 to 0. ESTABLISHING THE NLWB R OF MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE PARKS, M"WATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD In general Council discussion it was pointed out that the current park board members seem to have a smooth running board and the members, which consist of seven individuals, seem to be very knowledgeable. It was suggested that if Council chooses to increase the number of members, it should not be more than nine. In addition it was mentioned that large committees seem to be less effective. It was moved by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that the number of members to the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board be maintained at seven. Motion passed 5 to 0. ._O K 1� The Meeting adjourned at 8:44 P. M. H Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this ^13 day of �L- A.D., 1990. ATTEST: City Sezary Mayor