1988-09-06 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES104
MINUTES OF A REGULAR ME'ETM OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TtE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HEID
ON SEPTEMBER 6, 1988, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PRARLAMD,
TEXAS
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Mayor
Councilmember/Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
Tom Reid
Stella Roberts
David Smith
Richard Tetens
James Bost
William Wolff
Ronald J. Wicker
Acting Interim City Attorney Doug Ogle
Director of Public Works William Thomasset
City Secretary Kay Krouse
The invocation was given by Councilmember James Bost. The Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Councilmember Richard Tetens.
APPRDVAL OF NMN TnZ
It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, that the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 22, 1988, be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilmember Tetens abstained.
It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that the
Minutes of the Public Hearing held on August 29, 1988, be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilmember Roberts abstained.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
Mayor Reid proclaimed the week of September 9-16, 1988, as National Voter
Registration Week in Pearland and presented the proclamation to Mary Stanford, repre-
senting the League of Women Voters.
Mayor Reid issued a proclamation proclaiming the week of September 10-18, 1988, as
Clean Pearland Week. Fran Coppinger, first president of Clean Pearland, accepted the
proclamation.
Mayor Reid issued a proclamation commemorating the 40th year of the organization of
the Pearland Lions Club. Mayor Reid proclaimed the week of September 11, 1988, as
Pearland Lions Club Week and presented the proclamation to Ray Ferguson, President of
the Lions Club.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS
Councilmember Smith requested that a discussion item be placed on the next Council
agenda concerning Section 7-17(b) of the City Code of Ordinances.
Mayor Reid agreed to this request.
Councilmember Wolff discussed briefly the dunking booth activities at the Roy Sanchez
Benefit Day.
EEPARTMENTAL. REPS- None
CITIZENS - None
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ORDINANCE NO. 555, ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PEARLAND AND E & D WASTE SYSTEMS, INC. FOR DISPOSITION OF SOLID
WASTE
City Manager Ron Wicker reviewed the changes made in the wording of the contract
since the last draft and informed he feels this contract is now ready for Council
consideration.
Ordinance No. 555 was read in caption by Councilmember Wolff. (First Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that Ordinance
No. 555 be passed and approved on the first of two readings. Said Ordinance No. 555
reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 555
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SOLID WASTE AGREEMENT, A
FACSIMILE OF SAME BEING ANNEXED HERETO, INCORPORATED HEREIN FOR ALL
PURPOSES DESIGNATED EXHIBIT "A" BY AND BETWEEN E AND D WASTE
SYSTEMS, INC. AND THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS AND AUTHORIZING PAY-
MENTS.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Wolff, Bost, Roberts, Tetens and Smith.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Reid announced that, based on Charter requirements, a Public Hearing has been
called on the amended portions of the proposed budget for Thursday, September 8, 1988
at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall.
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It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that the absence
of Councilmember Richard Tetens be excused from the Regular Meeting of August 22,
1988.
Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilmember Tetens abstained.
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It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Wolff, that Raymond
Barringer and Ronald Parker be reappointed to serve a four-year term on the Building
Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
AUR-URIZATION OF gMRRZERLY PAYMENT OF CITY'S PORTION OF F. M. 518 WIIMMC
City Manager Ron Wicker explained that some time back the City and the State
Department of Highways and Public Transportation entered into an agreement whereby
the City could pay its portion of the FM 518 widening project in four equal
installments. It is now time for the third quarterly payment and he would recommend
Council approval of this.
It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that Council
authorize the City Manager to make this quarterly payment of city's portion of FM 518
widening, in the amount of $569,307.89, and payment made from the appropriate finds.
Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilmember Smith voted against.
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ORDINANCE NO. 509-12, ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR THE GRANTING OF A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A PUBLIC
HIGH SCFDOL FACILITY IN AN R-2, RESIL04TIAL ZONIM DISTRICT
Ordinance No. 509-12 was read in caption by Councilmember Bost. (First Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that Ordinance
No. 509-12 be passed and approved on the first of two readings. Said Ordinance No.
509-12 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 509-12
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 CONSTRUCT A PUBLIC HIGH
SCHOOL FACILITY IN AN R-2, 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 Smith, Tetens, Roberts, Bost and Wolff.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ORDINANCE NO. 556, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTIM A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGDWNG OCTOBER 1, 1988 AND ENDING SEPMEER 30, 1989
Ordinance No. 556 was read in its entirety by Councilmember Roberts. (First Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that
Ordinance 556 be passed and approved on the first of two readings. Said Ordinance
No. 556 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 556
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1988, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1989.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Bost, Roberts and Tetens.
Voting "No" - Councilmembers Wolff and Smith.
Motion passed 3 to 2.
ORDINANCE NO. 557, ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES, AND PROVIDING FOR THE INTEREST AND
SINKING FUND OF THE TAXABLE YEAR 1988 AND APPORTIONING EACH LEVY FOR THE SPECIFIC
PURPOSE
Ordinance No. 557 was read in its entirety by Councilmember Tetens. (First Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, that
Ordinance No. 557 be passed and approved on the first of two readings. Said
Ordinance No. 557 reads in caption as follows:
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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 1988 AND APPORTIONING
EACH LEVY FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Tetens, Roberts and Bost.
Voting "No" - Councilmembers Smith and Wolff.
Motion passed 3 to 2.
RESOLUTION NO. R88-29, RESOLUTION APPOINTIM A DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD OF DIHECTOUS OF
THE BRAZOS BEND WATER AUTHORITY AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. R88-20
Mayor Reid explained that several months ago the remaining elected officials on the
Board of Directors of the Brazos Bend Water Authority were replaced by
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representatives from their cities. At that time former Councilmember Al Lentz, was
appointed to the Board of Directors representing the City of Pearland and filling the
unexpired term of Mayor Reid. This term is over in the month of September and Mayor
Reid recommended the reappointment of Al Lentz to the Board of Directors for a two-
year term.
Resolution No. R88-29 was read in its entirety by Councilmember Smith.
It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that Resolution
No. R88-29 be passed and approved on the first and only reading. Said Resolution No.
R88-29 reads in caption as follows:
RF�OIIfl'I�T M. R88-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAM, TEXAS, APPOINTING
A DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BRAZOS BEND WATER AUTHORITY AND
SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. R88-20.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Smith, Tetens, Roberts, Bost and Wolff.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
Mayor Reid announced that there would be no need for an Executive Session this
evening.
AWOURN
The meeting adjoumed at 8:17 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this /02 _ day of ",
,A. D., 1988.
Mayor
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