1987-05-11 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES113
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING. OF T[E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PFAMAM, TEXAS, HELD
ON MAY 11, 1987, 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 Richard Tetens
Councilmember Stella Roberts
Councilmember Charles Mack (entered Chambers
at 7:37 P. M.)
City Manager Ronald J. Wicker
City Attorney Luke L. Daniel
City Secretary Kay Krouse
Absent from the meeting: Councilmembers James Bost and Dennis Frauenberger
INVOCATION AMID PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was given my Mayor Tom Reid. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Mayor Pro Tem Richard Tetens.
CHANGE IN CR[ER OF BUSINESS
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
Mayor Reid read a proclamation concerning the use of seatbelts in automobiles and
proclaimed the week of May 18-25 as Buckle -Up Week in Pearland. Bill Thomasset,
Director of Public Works, accepted the proclamation.
Mayor Reid read a proc 1 amation proc 1 aiming the month of May as Better Hearing and
Speech Month in Pearland. Accepting the proclamation was Glenda Phinney,
representing Beltone Hearing Aid Center.
Mayor Reid presented to Daphne Hereford, representative of the Chamber membership
drive committee, his individual membership dues to the Pearland Hobby Area Chamber of
Commerce. Mayor Reid spoke of the many fine contributions our Chamber has made to
the community.
It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 27, 1987 be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, that the
Minutes of the Joint Public Hearings held on May 4, 1987 be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
SIL ACTIVITY REPORTS
Councilmember Tetens reported he had an opportunity to walk through the new City Hall
last Friday evening and that things are looking good and are very close to being
finished.
City Manager Ron Wicker reported that City crews, along with some help from the
contractor, have done all the grass sodding around the City Hall and have put in some
60 trees. The trees are supposedly non-bearing pear trees and are planted in such a
manner as to appear to be a pear orchard.
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Residents from Buena Vida Subdivision appeared before Council. They had previously
submitted a petition, signed by 13 residents, requesting the City to extend water
service to and into Buena Vida Subdivision, located approximatley 650' south of W.
Broadway, off Wagon Trail Road, immediately adjacent to the corporate City limits.
These residents informed Council that they understood they would be responsible for
paying all applicable Capital Recovery Fees, water tap cost, meter deposits, and
monthly charges. They have been served with water from a private source but were
informed that this service will cease as of June 1, 1987.
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Public Works Director Bill Thomasset stated that these residents had spoken with
employees in the Public Works Department to see if we could supply them with water.
They have been on a community water system which has failed. Presenting Council with
a sketch, Mr. Thomasset explained that to supply the subdivision with water would
require coming off a 12" line on F.M. 518 and installing 1200' of 8" line down Wagon
Trail and then 600' of 6" lines down the two subdivision streets. The total project
would cost about $10,000.00.
It was moved by Councilmember Mack, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that the City
Manager be authorized to proceed with installing 1200' of 8" water lines and 600' of
6" water lines to service the Buena Vida Subdivision located approximately 650' south
of W. Broadway in accordance with the sketch submitted by the Public Works Director.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
AUTHORIZATION FUR STAFF TO PROCEED WITH EMERGENCY BIDS FOR WATER LINES
City Attorney Luke Daniel advised this was clearly an emergency item and, with the
provisions under State law, can be exempt from normal bidding procedures.
It was moved by Councilmember Mack, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that Council
authorize City Staff to proceed with emergency bids from the water lines to service
Buena Vida Subdivision.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
PROVISIONS FOR PAYDMU FOR WATER SERVICE TO RESIDENTS OF BLEM VIEDA. SUBDIVISIOIN
A general discussion followed concerning up front costs to the residents before water
service is provided and terms of the payment of Capital Recovery Fees.
It was moved by Councilmember Mack, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, with the
petition submitted by the residents of Buena Vida Subdivision regarding the emergency
conditions existing in their water supply, the City will allow the following:
(1) Capital Recovery Fees of $860.00 plus .15¢ per sq. ft. of building, floor space
or living area, based on 3/4" meter, to be paid out over a 12 month period at 7%
interest on the unpaid balance. Each person will enter into an agreement with the
City on the payment. (2) The water tap will be $275.00 for 3/4" tap. (3) The meter
deposit will be $35.00 (residential) and $65.00 (rental residential), with deposit
required before water is supplied. (4) The monthly utility rate will be one and one
half times the cost inside the City limits. Failure to pay the bill will result in
the water being shut off.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
DOCXhT PUBLIC BEARINGS - None
iAVFIlVISfD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 534, ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SMOKING AT CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Ordinance No. 534 read in caption by Councilmember Roberts. (Second Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Mack, that Ordinance
No. 534 be passed and approved on the second and final reading. Said Ordinance No.
534 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE ND. 534
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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
CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmember Mack, Councilmember Tetens, and Councilmember Roberts.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
ORDINANCE NO. 535, ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS DURING CONSTRUCTION ON A
PORTION OF F. N. 518 WITHIN CORPORATE CITY LIMITS
Ordinance No. 535 read in caption by Councilmember Mack. (Second Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Mack, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that Ordinance
No. 535 be passed and approved on the second and final reading. 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 PEARLgM; PRO-
VIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AMID
EXPIRATION THEREOF.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmember Roberts, Councilmember Tetens, and Councilmember Mack.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
APPOINTMEIff OF ONE M40ER TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMELU FOR A TWD -YEAR TERM
Mayor Reid advised that this item would be passed to a future agenda.
NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
COUNCIL DECISION ON APPLICATION NO. 5, CITY OF PEARLAND, AGENT, REQUEST FOR ZONE
CHANGE FROM ]MULTI -FAMILY TO GENERAL BUSINESS ON F. M. 518
Mayor Reid read into the records the following portion of a letter submitted by the
Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman, Leroy Savoie:
May 6, 1987
Councilmembers:
At the Regular Meeting of May 4, 1987, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered
a request by the City of Pearland for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban
Development Ordinance of Pearland from classification Multi -Family (MF) to General
Business (GB), property along F. M. 518, south side, from Galveston Street to 3518 E.
Broadway (Plaques 'N Plates).
James Garner made a motion to recommend to City Council the approval of the request
for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance. Mary Starr
seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
The Planning and Zoning Commission is presenting this for Council's consideration.
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Mack, that
Application No. 5, City of Pearland, Agent, request for zone change from Multi -Family
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to General Business on F. M. 518 be approved and the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare the necessary ordinance.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
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FROM RE UiAR MEETING OF MAY 11,
It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that Council
excuse the absence of Councilmember Dennis Frauenberger from this regular meeting of
May 11, 1987.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION FOR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXPEND FUNDS RFDCEIVED FROM
SALE OF RESCUE TRACK
City Manager Ron Wicker explained that shortly we will be receiving the new rescue
truck for use by our Fire Department. Recently, we advertised and received bids on
the sale of our existing rescue truck. We received two bids, one from Needville
Volunteer Fire Department in the amount of $15,315.00 and the other from Magnolia
Bend Volunteer Fire Department in the amount of $14,550.00. We would like to request
that the Volunteer Fire Department be able to utilize this $15,315.00 in equipping
the new rescue truck when it arrives. Mr. Wicker said he believed there was some
brief discussion of this during Budget workshop and that City Staff sees no problem
and would recommend Council approval of the use of these funds in this manner.
It was moved by Councilmember Mack, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that the
Pearland Volunteer Fire Department be authorized to use the $15,315.00 received on
the sale of the 1979 Chevrolet rescue truck on the forthcoming new rescue truck.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
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City Manager Ron Wicker explained that this change order is for completion of the
lining of the pit that Gehring Construction has dug. We have not been able, through
normal techniques, to clear the seeping area in the landfill pit and this will
require going in and redoing some things not covered by the contract and we need to
do this as soon as possible while the contractor is out there. In answer to
questions by Council, Mr. Wicker advised that there may be other problems to arise at
the landfill, but at the present time, we have to do this work to get the pit
certified so that we can use it and further stated that he and Mr. Thomasset are to
go to Austin this Thursday to meet with the State about our landfill. Mr. Thomasset
pointed out that the first change order was to increase the depth of the liner to put
it below the ground water; then we discovered the ground water was defeating us; now
we are going to take the bottom of the pit up above ground water and believe this
will do the job.
It was moved by Councilmember Mack, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, that Council
approve Change Order No. 2, Gehring Construction Company, Inc., for Sanitary Landfill
Pit Excavation and Lining Project, in the amount of $15,000.00.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. R87-13, RESOUNION AU H)RIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ON B IALF OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE FOR THE
PURCHASE OF DFLAYEE GROUP HEALTH AND FIFE INSURANCE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1987
City Manager Ron Wicker explained several months ago when we received word from
American General that the rates for hospitalization for employees not under Prucare
would go up over 100%, we went out for bids for employee group health and life
insurance. The bids received were unacceptable and rejected by Council. Since that
time, we have been looking at ways to cut back on the cost of insurance. Buford
Parrish, Administrative Assistant to City Manager, contacted Texas Municipal League
insurance agency and found that we could substantially reduce our current rates. The
TML insurance is through the Hartford Group and would provide the following benefits:
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Resolution No. R87-13 read in its entirety by Councilmember Roberts.
$297.96
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It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that
Resolution No. R87-13 be passed and approved on the first and only reading. Said
Resolution No. R87-13 reads in caption as follows:
FdMLUTION NO. R87-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARIAND, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE FOR EMPLOYEE GROUP LIFE AND HEALTH
INSURANCE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1987.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmember Roberts, Councilmember Tetens, and Councilmember Mack.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
APPRUVAL OF INVOICES
(a) It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Mack, that
Invoice No. 4964, Langford Engineering, Inc. for Engineering Services
Concerning Expansion of Barry Rose and Longwood Wastewater Treatment
Facilities and Twin Creek Woods Lift Station, in the amount of $6,038.90 be
approved and payment made from the appropriate funds.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
(b) It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, that
Invoice No. 02066, Binkley & Holmes, Inc., for Engineering Services in
Connection with Permit Amendment for the Pearland Sanitary Landfill, in the
amount of $6,810.36, be approved and payment made from the appropriate funds.
City Manager Ron Wicker confirmed that the City has withdrawn their
application to the State for amendment to Sanitary Landfill Permit.
(c) It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Mack, that
Estimate No. 17, 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 $72,036.00 be
approved and payment made from the appropriate funds.
In answer to questions by Council, Public Works Director Bill Thomasset stated
that we still owe Mr. Grier the retainage for this project and explained the
various change orders and problems with the contractor on this project.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
Mayor Reid advised that there would be no need for an Executive Session.
Employee
Dependent/s
Health - Plan D
$ 98.81
$171.20
Dental - Plan 3
9.79
14.73
Life - $10,000
2.87
- -
(.287/1,000)
AD & D - $10,000
.56
- -
(.056/1,000)
Total Per Emp/Dep
$112.03
$185.93
Health - Retiree
Under Age 65
98.81
171.20
Age 65+
74.14
74.14
Resolution No. R87-13 read in its entirety by Councilmember Roberts.
$297.96
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It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that
Resolution No. R87-13 be passed and approved on the first and only reading. Said
Resolution No. R87-13 reads in caption as follows:
FdMLUTION NO. R87-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARIAND, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE FOR EMPLOYEE GROUP LIFE AND HEALTH
INSURANCE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1987.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmember Roberts, Councilmember Tetens, and Councilmember Mack.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
APPRUVAL OF INVOICES
(a) It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Mack, that
Invoice No. 4964, Langford Engineering, Inc. for Engineering Services
Concerning Expansion of Barry Rose and Longwood Wastewater Treatment
Facilities and Twin Creek Woods Lift Station, in the amount of $6,038.90 be
approved and payment made from the appropriate funds.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
(b) It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, that
Invoice No. 02066, Binkley & Holmes, Inc., for Engineering Services in
Connection with Permit Amendment for the Pearland Sanitary Landfill, in the
amount of $6,810.36, be approved and payment made from the appropriate funds.
City Manager Ron Wicker confirmed that the City has withdrawn their
application to the State for amendment to Sanitary Landfill Permit.
(c) It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Mack, that
Estimate No. 17, 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 $72,036.00 be
approved and payment made from the appropriate funds.
In answer to questions by Council, Public Works Director Bill Thomasset stated
that we still owe Mr. Grier the retainage for this project and explained the
various change orders and problems with the contractor on this project.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
Mayor Reid advised that there would be no need for an Executive Session.
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of
A. D . , 1987.
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