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MINUTES OF A MMM MEETING OF TIS CITY CO(MCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARIAND, TEXAS, HELD
ON DECEMBER 19, 1988, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIEERTY
DRIVE, PEARIAND, TEXAS
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Mayor
Tom Reid
Councilmember/Mayor Pro Tem Stella Roberts
Councilmember David Smith
Councilmember James Bost
Councilmember William Wolff
City Manager Ronald J. Wicker
City Attorney Robert Talton
Assistant City Manager Donald Birkner
Public Works Director William Thomasset
City Secretary Kay Krouse
Absent from the meeting: Councilmember Richard Tetens
SON AND PLEDGE OF AT TFI�TAN F
The invocation was given by Councilmember David Smith. The Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Councilmember Bost.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, that the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 12, 1988 be approved as presented.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
NAYOR'S ACTIVITY
Mayor Reid wished everyone in attendance a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Councilmember Wolff reported he has investigated the traffic problem on Walnut Street
for vehicles traveling east in the late afternoon and believes the problem to be at
the intersection of Highway 35 and Walnut. Councilmember Wolff suggested Staff look
into the possibility of changing the phase of the light to allow east/west traffic to
either tum to the right or to the left having a clear path.
City Manager Ron Wicker said he would check with the State -concerning split phase
timing for east/west traffic at that intersection.
Councilmember Wolff questioned whether or not Joe Barnett, after his reassignment
from Fire Marshal, would be losing his police certification. City Attorney Robert
Talton informed that, upon the advice of Mr. Boatright, General Counsel of TECLOSE,
an ordinance would be forthcoming changing over this certification. Councilmember
Smith remarked that he was surprised the City did not have an ordinance setting up a
City Marshal.
Councilmember Bost inquired if City crews were still patching potholes and reported
his street, Shadybend, and some of the streets in Sleepy Hollow Subdivision are in
need of patching. Director of Public Works Bill Thomasset responded that the street
department was low in manpower but that they would be patching the streets as soon as
possible.
Councilmember Roberts reported that the traffic viewing the Christmas lights in Green
Tee Subdivision is fairly light so far and that the Green Tee Homeowners Association
distributed a notice, door to door, asking residents not to park on the street.
Councilmember Roberts reiterated she would like to see some type of Council action to
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allow temporary signage on an emergency basis.
Councilmember Smith questioned whether the sewer line across FM 518 will be installed
before the Cedar Street water line project will begin. Public Works Director Bill
Thomasset responded that it will not be, for the State has been contacted and the FM
518 crossing project will be done in conjunction with the State's work in that area.
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City Manager Ron Wicker reported we recently were informed we would have to lower the
water line going into Green Tee, off FM 518, down Country Club. We have anticipated
installing this line for quite some time, down the easement from Yost Road over to
Country Club Drive. We will begin purchasing material for the 8" water line within
the confines of the $5,000 purchasing amount and do the project using force account
labor. After the line is in place, the water for Green Tee will be shut off for a
minimum of 12 hours, Mr. Wicker said.
Also, Mr. Wicker advised that Barbara Lenamon will have the Tax Department open on
December 30 for anyone who wishes to pay their taxes before the end of the year.
CITIZENS - None
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Ordinance No. 560 read in caption by Councilmember Smith. (Second Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Wolff, that Ordinance
No. 560 be passed and approved on the second and final reading. Said Ordinance No.
560 reads in caption as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT, A FACSIMILE OF SAME BEING
ANNEXED HERETO, INCORPORATED HEREIN FOR ALL PURPOSES DESIGNATED EXHIBIT "A" BY
AND BETWEEN C. MARK PORTER AND THE CITY OF PEARUND, TEXAS.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Smith, Roberts, Bost and Wolff.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
ORDINANCE NO. 561, ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE OPERATION OF THE PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF
RATES FOR. ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICE FILED BY HOUSTON LIGHTING AND POWER COMPANY
Ordinance No. 561 read in caption by Councilmember Roberts. (Second Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that Ordinance
No. 561 be passed and approved on the second and final reading. Said Ordinance No.
561 reads in caption as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE OPERATION OF THE PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR
ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICE FILED BY HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER COMPANY;
CONTAINING FINDINGS AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING
FOR A REPEALING CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Wolff, Bost, Roberts and Smith.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
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ORDINANCE NO. 456-1, AMENDMENT TO PERSONNEL ORDINANCE, APPROVAL OF PAY
CLASSIFICATION PIANS AMID JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Ordinance No. 456-1 read in caption by Councilmember Bost. (First Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, that Ordinance
No. 456-1 be passed and approved on the first of two readings.
City Attorney Robert Talton advised that the motion should be amended to exclude the
appendixes. These appendixes will be on the next agenda as a minute order. Mr.
— Talton said the ordinance would be corrected before the second reading.
The maker and seconder of the motion (Councilmembers Bost and Roberts) agreed to the
amended motion.
In going down a list, Councilmember Smith had questions and/or comments concerning
various sections of the Personnel Ordinance.
After Council review, it was pointed out that the recommended changes needed to be
made before further action could be taken.
Mayor Reid called for a vote on the motion for approval.
Voting "Aye" - None.
Voting "No" - Councilmembers Smith, Roberts, Bost and Wolff.
Motion Ato 0.
Mayor Reid advised that Ordinance No. 456-1 would be modified and brought back for
Council consideration at the next regular meeting.
MEETUG RECESSED AT 8:22 P. M.
Council reviewed the following bids:
AQUA UTILITY SUPPLY 2 DAYS NET 30 $ 10,832.70
INDUSTRIAL INTER- 1 1/2'0 10TH
NATIONAL, INC. 2 WEEKS NET 30 $ 11,173.31
UTILITY SUPPLY STOCK TO 7 DAYS NET 30 $ 10,726.25
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that Bid No.
B88-16, Materials for Cedar Street Water Line, be awarded to Utility Supply Company,
in the amount of $10,726.25.
In answer to a question by Councilmember Smith, Public Works Director Bill Thomasset
informed that the plan is to bore the driveways at an estimated cost of $3,250.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P. M.
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Minutes approved as corrected this day of _
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