1987-04-27 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES106
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ON APRIL 27, 1987, „7:30 P., M,,, I ,,,,TiE CITY. F]AI.L,: 2335 N. TEXAS AVENUE, P& ART.ATin,
TEXAS
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Mayor
Tom Reid
Councilmember/Mayor Pro Tem Richard Tetens
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Stella Roberts
James Bost
Dennis Frauenberger
Charles Mack
Ronald J. Wicker
Luke L. Daniel
Kay Krouse
The invocation was given by Mayor Tom Reid. The. Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Officer Jim Hodges, President of Pearland Police Officers Association.
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, that the
minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 13, 1987, be approved with the following
correction. Minute book, page 103, third paragraph, second sentence should read:
Councilmember Roberts will chair committee handling formal dedication ceremonies and 0=1k,
activities.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
MANOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
Mayor Reid read a proclamation proclaiming May 10 - 16, 1987, as National Peace
Officer Week in the City of Pearland and May 15 as National Peace Officer Day.
Accepting the proclamation were Chief of Police Bob Riemenschneider, Officer Jim
Hodges, and Diana Jones, Chairman of Police Officers' Wives Association.
Mayor Reid read a proclamation proclaiming April 26 - May 2, 1987, as National
Volunteer Week in Pearland. Councilmember Roberts accepted the proclamation.
Mayor Reid proclaimed May 1 - May 7, 1987, as National Pet Week in Pearland.
Councilmember Tetens accepted the proclamation.
Mayor Reid reported he attended a scouting event on April 23 at the Pearland High
School cafeteria where he received, on behalf of the City, a Certificate of Apprecia-
tion from the Pearland Girl Scouts in recognition of community support of Girl
Scouting.
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City Manager Ron Wicker reported the City received delivery on three new police cars.
They are Ford LTD's and very nice looking.
Mr. Wicker advised that the move -in date for the new City hall now looks like June 1.
City crews are putting in grass around the site and will be planting trees, according
to a landscape architect's plans. Quite a few of the trees will be non-bearing pear
trees.
City Attorney Luke Daniel reported the first Animal Control Board hearing was held
last week. The cause of the hearing was an animal attack. The Board came to a
decision that since the animal has been removed, they would not order its destruction
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but should it be brought back into the, City, the animal must be destroyed. The Board
has requested that notice be given to the citizenry that if anyone has knowledge of
severe animal bites and attacks to humans or other animals, they report that to our
Animal Control Officer.
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It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that Council
appoint James Garner and Mary Starr, each to a three-year term on the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
Roy Baker, local manager for Entex Gas, explained that on March 27, 1987, Entex filed
with the City a Statement of Intent to adjust the natural gas rates in Pearland.
This adjustment would amount to .63¢ per month per bill or just under 2-1/20 increase
for cost of service. Mr. Baker presented and reviewed with Council a brochure
explaining this rate increase request.
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There was a brief question and answer period between Council and Mr. Baker.
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City Attorney Luke Daniel instructed Council on the various avenues of action the
Council could take on this matter.
It was moved by Councilmember Frauenberger, seconded by Councilmember Mack, that no
action be taken by Council and that the rates go into effect on schedule May 1.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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Ordinance No. 534 read in its entirety by Councilmember Roberts. (First Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that Ordinance
No. 534 be approved on the first of two readings. Said Ordinance No. 534 reads in
caption as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
PROHIBITING THE SMOKING OF CIGARETTES, CIGARS, AND OTHER TOBACCO
PRODUCTS IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS; CALLING FOR THE
POSTING OF SIGNS; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; HAVING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; HAVING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFI-
CATION, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmember Roberts, Councilmember Bost, Councilmember Tetens, and
Councilmember Mack.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilmember Frauenberger abstained.
APPOINTMENT OF FIVE MUERS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM
Mayor Reid advised for Council consideration that the Personnel Committee has
contacted three members and they have agreed to serve an additional term. Mr. Max
White, 2105 Pinehil 1, Pearland, phone number 485-7506 has agreed to serve as a new
member; and one vacancy remains, which will be filled at a later date.
It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that E. W.
Wasek, Henry Clore, Nick Boyko, and Max White be appointed as members of the Zoning
Board of Adjustment for a two-year term.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
NEW BUSIl*SS (Continued)
ORDINANCE NO. 535, ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS DURING CONSTRUCTION ON A
PORTION OF F. M. 518 WITHIN CORPORATE CITY LIMITS
City Manager Ron Wicker explained that the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation, prior to getting involved with any type construction in a community,
requires that construction speed zones be adopted. This ordinance would establish
speed limits during construction on a portion of F. M. 518 basically between
Westminister and 0.2 of a mile from the Galveston County line. In answer to a
question about the wording in the ordinance describing the widening to a "four lane
divided roadway with curb and gutter," Mr. Wicker responded that he checked with an
employee of the State today and was told that the wording meant four moving lanes and
that five lanes would be constructed.
Ordinance No. 535 read in caption by Councilmember Bost. (First Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that Ordinance
No. 535 be approved on the first of two readings. Said Ordinance No. 535 reads in
caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 535
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS DURING CONSTRUCTION ON A
PORTION OF FM 518 WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF PEARLAND; PRO-
VIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND
EXPIRATION THEREOF.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmember Mack, Councilmember Frauenberger, Councilmember Tetens,
Councilmember Bost, and Councilmember Roberts.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. R87-12, RESOLUTION CHANGING THE SE7CCOND REGULAR. MEETING DATE IN MAY,
1987, DUE TO MDUUAL DAY BOLSDAY
City Manager Ron Wicker recommended that the Council meeting date which falls on
Memorial Day be changed to Tuesday, May 26, 1987.
Resolution No. R87-12 read in its entirety by Councilmember Mack.
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It was moved by Councilmember Mack, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that Resolution
No. R87-12 be passed and approved on the first and only reading. Said Resolution No.
R87-12 reads in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION ND. R87-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, CHANGING THE SECOND REGULAR MEETING DATE IN MAY, 1987,
DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmember Roberts, Councilmember Bost, Councilmember Tetens,
Councilmember Frauenberger, and Councilmember Mack.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
CITY ACCEPTANCE OF SPRINGFIELD SUBDIVISION STREETS, WATER SYSTEM, SANITARY SEWER
SYSTEM AND DRAINAGE
Public Works Director Bill Thomasset reported that everything is in order and
recommended acceptance for public use and operation by the City, the common use
facilities which have been constructed in the Springfield Subdivision.
It was moved by Councilmember Frauenberger, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, that
Council accept Springfield Subdivision streets, water system, sanitary sewer system
and drainage.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
EESIGNATION OF RONAID J. WICKER, CITY MANAGER, AS 7M CONTACT TO COORDINATE EFFORTS
TO COMPLY WITH REVENUE SHARING HANDICAPPED REGULATIONS
City Manager Ron Wicker explained that previously Gary Jackson, the Assistant City
Manager, was designated as that contact; therefore, now that Gary is gone, if Council
so desired, he would be that contact.
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It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that Ronald J.
Wicker, City Manager, be designated as the contact to coordinate efforts to comply
with Revenue Sharing handicapped regulations.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
(a) It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that
invoice dated April 21, 1987, Dansby & Miller, AIA Architects, for inspection
services on new City Hall, in the amount of $2,607.18 be approved and payment
made from the appropriate funds.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
(b) It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that
Application for Payment No. 11, IASCO, Inc. for construction of new City Hall,
in the amount of $90,506.50 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. 3, Gehring Construction, Inc., for Sanitary
Landfill pit excavation and lining, in the amount of $14,669.46 be approved
and payment made from the appropriate funds.
In answer to questions by Council, Public Works Director Bill Thomasset
informed that, as yet, the pit has not been sealed and there is a good
possibility that we will have to issue a change order for the contractor to do
some additional work; we may have to dig a shallower pit and put in a heavier
liner.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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MEETING RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:51 P. M. UNDER TEXAS REVISED CIVIL
STATUTES, ARTICIE 6252-17, SECTION 2
- SUBSECTION (e) LEGAL - Contemplated and Pending Litigation: (1) Ford et al vs.
Pearland Wrecker et al.
- SUBSECTION (g) PERSONNEL - (1) Discussion of Appointment of One Member to the
Zoning Board of Adjustment for a Two -Year Term.
NEE!T`ING RETURNED TO OPEN SESSION AT 9:25 P. M. - No Action Taken
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this / day of
A. D., 1987.
Mayor
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