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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PFARLAM, TEXAS, HELD
ON NOVEMBER 24, 1986, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL, 2335 N. TEXAS AVENUE, PEARLAND,
TEXAS
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Mayor
Tom Reid
Councilmember/Mayor Pro Tem Dennis Frauenberger (entered chambers
at 7:32 P. M.)
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Charles Mack
James Bost
Richard Tetens
Stella Roberts
Ronald J. Wicker
Luke L. Daniel
Kay Krouse
The invocation was given by Mayor Tom Reid. The Pledge was led by City Attorney Luke
Daniel.
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It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that the
minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 10, 1986, be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilmember Mack abstained.
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Mack, that the
minutes of the Special Meeting of November 17, 1986, be approved as presented.
Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilmember Roberts abstained.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
Mayor Reid recognized representatives from the Pearland area newspapers in attendance
and also government students in the audience.
Mayor Reid reported the Brazos Bend Water Authority held its organizational meeting
on November 12; the turnout was excellent and there has been extremely high interest
in this issue.
Mayor Reid also commented on the ribbon cutting ceremony held last Saturday for the
Memorial Southeast Hospital on Beamer Road.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS
Councilmember Roberts introduced to Council and the audience the new Executive Co-
ordinator for Clean Pearland, Janet Wagner. Councilmember Roberts stated she felt
Ms. Wagner will be a great asset to the City as well as to Clean Pearland.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
City Manager Ron Wicker reminded Council of the Public Hearing on the upcoming Sign
Ordinance to be held on December 9, 1986, at the Community Center.
Mr. Wicker also remarked about the meeting last week in Galveston on economic
development sponsored by Houston Lighting and Power Company. Mr. Wicker stated
H. L. & P. should be commended on the very fine program they had.
CITIZENS: None
DOCK PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 530, ORDINANCE UPDATING SERVICE CREDITS, 10 -YEAR VESTING, AND INCREASE
IN RETIREEBENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES OF CITY OF PEARLAND
Ordinance No. 530 read in caption by Councilmember Mack. (Second Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Mack, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that Ordinance
No. 530 be passed and approved on the second and final reading. Said Ordinance No.
530 reads in caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE 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 SYSTEM WHO PRESENTLY ARE IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND; PROVIDING FOR INCREASED PRIOR AND
CURRENT SERVICE ANNUITIES FOR RETIREES AND BENEFICIARIES OF
DECEASED RETIREES OF THE CITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE FOR SUCH ACTIONS; AND AFFECTING PARTICIPATION OF CITY
EMPLOYEES IN THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM; GRANTING
THE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS, CREDITS AND BENEFITS AUTHORIZED BY
SECTIONS 62.105 AND 64.202 OF TITLE 110B, REVISED CIVIL
STATUTES OF TEXAS, 1925, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING THAT SUCH
RIGHTS SI -LUL BE SUPPLEMENTARY TO THOSE HERETOFORE ALLOWED AND
THAT ARE IN FORCE ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND
PRESCRIBING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmember Mack, Councilmember Bost, Councilmember Frauenberger,
Councilmember Tetens, and Councilmember Roberts.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
REQUEST BY STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR ADDITIONAL
AMOUNT OF $83,205.00 FOR CITY'S PORTION OF CONSTRUCTION COST OF WIDENING OF PORTION
OF F. M. 518 FROM 0.2 MI. NW OF GALVESTON COUNTY LINE TO CURB AND GUTTER SECTION IN
City Manager Ron Wicker informed Council that we have not as yet obtained details of
the cost breakdown on the additional money and he would like to request this item be
passed until we have the information.
Mayor Reid advised this item would be passed to a future agenda.
MOTION TO REMOVE FROM TABLE COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF PEARLAND PAVILION AND CITY
ACCEPTANCE OF PEARLAND PAVILION SUBDMSION
City Attorney Luke Daniel advised that a meeting was held last Friday with the F.A.A.
and everyone involved. The F.A.A. basically said they would be willing to allow the
opening of Galveston Street in this subdivision if the roadway is moved about seven
feet farther away from the helicopter facility. Therefore, it will be necessary for
City Staff to meet with Mr. Feldman and determine how we are going to move the
roadway for traffic seven feet and still comply with City Ordinances. Mr. Daniel
recommended this item be left on the table.
Mayor Reid advised this item will be left on the table at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
CALL OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO REVENUE SHARING BUDGETS FOR DECEMBER 8, 1986,
AT 7:00 P. M.
City Manager Ron Wicker remarked that as a result of the workshop meeting last Monday
night, we have revised the priorities on Revenue Sharing. We need to call a public
hearing to go through the legal process to amend the expenditures on the Revenue
Sharing Budgets.
It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Frauenberger, that
Council call a Public Hearing on amendment to Revenue Sharing Budgets for December 8,
1986, at 7:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
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Motion passed 5 to 0.
ORDINANCE NO. 450-3, AMENDMENT TO CIVIL SERVICE ORDINANCE, CREATING THREE NEW
LIEUTENANT POSITIONS AND ABOLISHING THREE SENT POSITIONS
Ordinance No. 450-3 read in caption by Councilmember Bost. (First Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that Ordinance
No. 450-3 be passed and approved on the first of two readings. Said Ordinance No.
450-3 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 450-3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION
FOR ALL POLICEMEN, ESTABLISHING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS IN
EACH CLASSIFICATION; ESTABLISHING GROSS MONTHLY PAY SCHEDULES FOR EACH
CLASSIFICATION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 8A OF ARTICLE 1269m, V.A.C.S. OF
TEXAS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A REPEALING CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE
DATE, AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmember Roberts, Councilmember Tetens, Councilmember
Frauenberger, Councilmember Bost, and Councilmember Mack.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. R86-29, RESOLUTION DESIGN TIlVG FEPFEsENrMVES TO STOW-GALVESTON
AREA COUNCIL GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR 1987
Resolution No. R86-29 read in its entirety by Councilmember Frauenberger.
It was moved by Councilmember Frauenberger, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, that
Resolution No. R86-29 naming Tom Reid, Mayor, as Representative and Jim Bost,
Councilmember, as Alternate, be passed and approved on the first and only reading.
Said Resolution No. R86-29 reads in caption as follows:
DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
1987
Voting "Aye" - Councilmember Mack, Councilmember Bost, Councilmember Frauenberger,
Councilmember Tetens, and Councilmember Roberts.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
(a) It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Frauenberger,
that Invoice No. 9458, Dansby and Miller, AIA Architects, for inspection
services on the new City Hall, in the amount of $1,615.00 be approved and
payment made from the appropriate funds.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
r^ (b) It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that
Application for Payment No. 6, LOSCO, Inc., for construction of new City Hall,
in the amount of $161,994.95 be approved and payment made from the appropriate
funds.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
(c) It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that
Application for Payment No. 14, G. R. Grier, Inc., for expansion of Longwood
and Barry Rose W.W.T.P. and Twin Creek Woods Lift Station in the amount of
$26,478.00 be approved and payment made from the appropriate funds.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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CHANGE ORDER N0. 1, Gaffffl G CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR SANITARY LANDFILL PIT EXCAVATION
AND LINING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00
Public Works Director Bill Thomasset advised that the contractor opened up a pit
which is about 700 ft. long and 170 ft. wide, depth of 14-15 feet. We had planned to
go to 18 feet but have run into an excessive amount of sand and ground water. We
will have to go down deeper and put in a heavier and thicker clay liner to get this
pit permitted. This extra work is for going down an additional two feet and putting
in a five foot liner as opposed to a 3 foot liner.
It was moved by Councilmember Frauenberger, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that
Change Order No. 1 for Gehring Construction Company for excavation of the sanitary
landfill pit in the amount of $15,000.00 be approved as recommended by the Staff and
paid from the appropriate funds.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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Ordinance No. 516-1 read in caption by Councilmember Roberts. (First and Only
Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Mack, that Ordinance
No. 516-1 be passed on its first and only reading as an Emergency Ordinance. Said
Ordinance No. 516-1 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE N0. 516-1
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER COMPANY
TO FILE MODIFIED RATE SCHEDULES TO BE CHARGED IN THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS; PROVIDING CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SUCH RATE
SCHEDULES MAY BE CHANGED, MODIFIED, AMENDED OR WITHDRAWN; CON-
TAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT;
REPEALING ANY OTHER ORDINANCE OR PART OF PARTS THEREOF WHICH
14AY BE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, DUE
TO THE NEED TO PROVIDE RATE RELIEF WITHOUT DELAY.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmember Roberts, Councilmember Tetens, Councilmember
Frauenberger, Councilmember Bost, and Councilmember Mack.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
MEETING RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:10 P. M. UNDER TEXAS REVISED CIVIL
STATUTES, ARTICLE 6252-17, SECTION 2
- SUBSECTION (e) LEGAL - Contemplated and Pending Litigation: (1) Article 1269m
V.A.T.C.S., (2) Houston Helicopter vs. Feldman Interests.
- SUBSECTION (f) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY - (1) Green Tee One -Foot Fee
Strip.
- SUBSECTION (g) PERSONNEL - (1) Discussion of Appointment to Fill Vacancy on
Zoning Board of Adjustment, (2) Discussion of City Manager's Public Service
Activities.
MEETING RETURNED TO OPEN SESSION AT 9:25 P. M. - NO ACTION TAKEN
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The meeting adjourned at 9:25 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected
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