1987-04-13 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES102
MI~JTES OF A REGN_AR ~ OF THE CITY ~ OF T~E CITY OF PEARMI~, TEXAS,
ON APRIL 13, 1987, AT 7:30 P. M., IN THE CITY HAT.I., 2335 N. TEXAS AVEII~, PEARIAND,
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Mayor Tom Reid
Councilmember/Mayor Pro Tem
Dennis Frauenberger
Counc ilmember
Stella Roberrs
Councilmember
Richard Tetens
Councilmember
James Bost
Councilmember
Charles Mack
City Man~ager
Ronald J. Wicker
City Attorney
Luke L. Daniel
Asst. City Secretary
Tonmie Jean Vial
The invocation was given by Councilmember James Bost. The Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Kerry Spradley, past-president of Pearland/Hobby Area Chamber of Conuerce.
APPROVAL OF M]M3TEB:
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, that the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 26, 1987, be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 5-0.
It was moved by Councilmember Frauenberger, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that the
Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 6, 1987, be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 5-0.
MAYOR'SACTIVITYREPORT:
Mayor Reid read a proclamation, which was issued to KRIV Channel 26, proclaiming
Tuesday, April 21, 1987 as "For Kids Sake Day" in Pearland. Since a Channel 26
representative could not be present at the meeting, they requested that the proclsma-
tionbe mailed.
Councilmember Roberts reported on our successfUl Clean-Up Day in Pearland this past
Saturday. We had 204 volunteers who picked up six cubic yards of trash (approx. 1-1/2
tons), andwhich multiplied out to 714 volunteer hours. Janet Wagner, Clean-UpDay
Coordinator, was commended for her contribution towards making this event such a
tremendous success.
City Manager Wicker reported on the progress of our new City Hal 1. He stated that
the carpet should arrive sometime this week, the paving tiles in lobby areas are
currently being installed, and nearly all the painting and wallpapering is complete.
It now appears move-in date will be mid-May.
In answer to some questions at a previous council meeting concerning the budget on
this project, City Manager Wicker advised we originally sold $2,000,000 in bonds for
the construction of the new City Hall. We contracted with Losco, Inc., in the amount
of $1,922,000 for the construction of the building, leaving a balance of $78,000 for
other items such as telephone system, landscaping, and moving expenses. Also, we
will still have money left for other incidental items to properly complete the
facility.
As far as fUrniture for the new City Hall is concerned, City Manager Wicker advised
that through the efforts of George Triebel, Chairman of the Parks Board, we will be
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receiving furniture, free of charge, donated from Chevron.
is brand new, that most of it is better than we now have,
the ~unqiture to be in excess of $40,000.
He stated that some of it
and estimated the value of
When asked about the quality of bid we received, City Manager Wicker stated we
anticipated that we needed approximately 20,000 square feet, or two stories. It was
later determined by the architect it would be more cost-effective to go ahead and
finish out space and build the third floor. We already had the land, and the price
of construction dropped about the time we started our building, so we got some very
good bids, and were able to get three stories for the same money we had anticipated
for the two floors.
It is anticipated that Grand Opening ceremonies are to be around July 4th. Council-
memberRoberts will chair c remittee handling movc in acLivitics.~/~
City Attorney Luke Daniel advised Council of a first public hearing of the Animal
Control Board, since the adoption of our Animal Control Ordinance back in the Fall.
This hearing will be held on April 22, 1987 at 1:00 P. M., in the Municipal Court
Room and involves a dog complaint.
ClTT~: None
]X)CKEIImPUBI/C~: None
City Manager Wicker introduced David Ready, consultant on the computer for the Police
Department and Municipal Court. Mr. Ready gave some background information on his
qualifications to review the nine bids we received. He stated that the apparent low
bidder and the next three low bidders did not technically qualify under the
specifications for both Hardware and Software. Unisys/Information Communication
Corporation was the fourth low bidder, who did provide a complete package that met
our specifications, and this is the one he would recommend.
City Manager Wicker stated that based on Mr. Ready's recommendation and his own
knowledge on the review of the previous bids, he agreed with David's recommendation
to award the bid to Unisys/ICC. Chief Riemenschneider also concurred with this
recommendation.
After questioning by Council and comments from City Attorney Luke Daniel, the
following motion was made.
It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Tetens that we
accept the bid of ICC/Unisys in the amount of $90,446.51 for computer for the Police
Department and Municipal Court and that it be paid out of the appropriate fbnds.
Motion passed 5-0.
It was moved by Councilmember Frauenberger, seconded by Councilmember Bost that
Councilmember Richard Tetens be elected Mayor Pro-Tem.
Motion passed 4-0. Councilmember Tetens abstaining.
CITY WI~I{}RAWING PI~0M ~n(AS PA~KS AI~ WTT.T]T.T17E EG~PARTHEN~ (:]Ek, N~ FOR DEVEIDPMBNf (F
MYtFANROADPA~K.
City Manager Wicker advised that the 1987-88 Budget workshops will begin probably in
July, and that we have been advised by Barbara. LeEch, Tax Assessor, to expect some
decrease in values from the Central Appraisal District. Last year the City submitted
a grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife for the development of McLean
Road Park which was approved for $720,000. We are responsible for half of this
amount and, once in the program, have three years to. complete the project. Since we
are now one year into the period, we will have to come up with $155,000 a year for
two years. Because of what this would do to the overall tax rate and because of
problems we are experiencing in other areas, we need Council's decision to either go
ahead with the project and commit our share, or try to do this with force account
over a four or five year period.
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Barry Lastik, Parks and Recreation Director, gave a slide presentation concerning
this project. After a lengthy discussion, the following motion was made.
It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Best that the City
withdraw from the grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the
development of the McLean Park, but pursue the development of the park as funds
become available.
In answer to questions regarding a tax increase, City Manager Wicker advised that any
funds above the normal maintenance and operation of our present budget will require
looking at the impact this wil 1 have on taxes. The fact that our values are going
down this year and to accomplish the same thing next year may necessitate a tax
increase.
Motion passed 4-0. Councilmember Mack abstaining.
~RIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ~ EXL~IA~IN~ UNLOAD ORAR~E STREET
ROW ACROSS LOT 7-1/2 OF THE H.~tASTERSON SD OF SECTION 5, HT&BRR COMPANY SURVEY,
ABSTRACT 237, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR BOW t~ ~ ROADWAY ~ON.
City Manager explained that back in 1938 Mr. Garner, who is now deceased, gave the
City permission to build a road across his property because of the original offset;
however, there was no dedication of right-of-way made at that time. The actual road
dedication was no longer used. City Manager Wicker has been in contact with Mrs.
Garner who is willing to trade us a right-of-way where the road exists in exchange
for the right-of-way that is used. City Manager Wicker further stated that we really
did need this right-of-way and requested Council's authorization to negotiate with
Mrs. Ganqer.
It was movedby Councilmember Best, seconded byCouncilmember Tetens to authorize the
City Manager to negotiate and execute the documents for the exchange of the unused
Orange Street right-of-way across Lot 7-1/2 of the H. Masterson Subdivision of
Section 9, H.T.&B.R.R. Company Survey, Abstract 237, Brazoria County Texas, for
right-of-way reflecting actual roadway location.
Motion passed 5-0.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE N0. 534, ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SMOKING AT CITY HAT.I.
This item passed to a future agenda.
~RIZATION FOR MAYOR TO EXECUTE 0REMR FOR AfEEPTAMZE ABe/OR USE OF '~DI~CTINCr-
T.TNK" ROAD FUB~S AVATTARTF- FROM BRAZORIA C(XMTY.
City Manager Wicker stated each year the County submits an order for Council's
consideration that allots the City $15,000 for work to be done on connecting-link
roads within Pearland corporate limits. We have accumulated these funds for the past
three years in the amount of $45,000, and would recommend Council request the County
to issue a check to the City for this amount which can be used with our normal
$250,000 maintenance funds for priority streets needing maintenance.
It was moved by Councilmember Best, secondedby Councilmember Frauenberger to accept
City Manager's recommendation to request the County to issue check to Pearland in the
amount of $45,000 to be used for maintenance of priority streets.
Motion passed 5-0.
PROMBAL FROM WALKER ~ FOR SURVEYINGOF PR0~~0NOFARFAS IN HARRIS
(XXMTY.
City Manager Wicker stated that as a result of Council Workshops last year, we
proceeded to identify the ownership of land in the areas proposed to be annexed.
This land is in Pearland's ETJ on both the east and west side of the Green Tee
Subdivision and is outlined in a mutual agreement several years ago between the
Cities of Houston, Friendswood and Pearland. This area is undeveloped with the
exception of perhaps one structure. City Manager Wicker stated further that before
we could proceed with calling a public hearing, we needed a survey of the area to
determine how much land is involved. Walker Treesh, a local surveyor, has submitted
a proposal in the amount of $20,350 for this work which would also include defining
the meanders of Clear Creek.
After several discussions, the following motion was made. It was moved by
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Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Bost that this item be passed to a
~uture agenda that is determined by the City Manager.
Motion passed 9-0.
(a) Two Members to Planning and Zoning Conmission for Three-Year Term;
(b) Five Members to Zoning Board of Adjustment for Two-Year Term.
This item passed to April 27, 1987 agenda.
BE BE~ ON MY 11, 1987.
It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Tetens that
Councilmember Bost be excused from the regular City Council Meeting to be held on May
11, 1987.
Motion passed 4-0. Councilmember Bost abstaining.
~.TING RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:25 P. M. UNDER TEXAS REVISED CIVIL
STATUTES, AETICLE 6252-17, SEL"TION 2
SUBSECTION (f) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY - Obtaining Right-of-Way on John
Lizer Road.
SUBSECTION (g) PERSONNEL - Discussion of appointment of two members to the
Planning and Zoning Commission for a three-year term; (2) Discussion of
appointment of five members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a two-year
term.
~eEETING NETtling) TO OPEN SESSION AT 9:58 P. M. - No action taken.
AIMO~N:
Meeting adjourned at 9:58 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted ~d/or corrected this ~ I day ofI ~
A. D., 1987. ~P'F~ J~ (
ATTEST:
Mayor
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