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1987-06-08 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES123 MINUTES OF A REMM NMING OF THE CITY COIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON JUNE 8, 1987, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, 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 Councilmember Councilmember Director of Public Works City Attorney City Secretary James Bost Dennis Frauenberger Charles Mack Bill Thomasset Luke L. Daniel Kay Krouse The invocation was given by Councilmember Bost. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Captain Padron, Recruiting Service of U. S. Army. APPROVAL OF NIINUTESSS It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 26, 1987, be approved as submitted. Motion passed 5 to 0. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT Mayor Reid proclaimed June 14, 1987 as 212th Army Birthday in Pearland. Accepting the proclamation on behalf of the Army were Capt. Padron, Sgt. Brown, and Sgt. Samuel who presented the City a birthday cake in honor of the occasion. Capt. Padron read from a certificate issued by the U. S. Army Recruiting Battalion of Houston naming Mayor Tom Reid and the City of Pearland as Honorary Recruiters. Mayor Reid accepted the certificate on behalf of the City. CITIZENS - None APPOINEWU OF ONE MEMBER TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTWNT FOR A TWO-YEAR. TERM It was moved by Councilmember Frauenberger, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that Pat Eilers be appointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a two-year term. Motion passed 5 to 0. Mayor Reid administered the Oath of Office to Pat Eilers. ORDINANCE NO. 509-9, AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR ME CHANGE FROM MULTI FAMILY TO GENERAL BUSINESS, APPLICATION N0. 5, CITY OF PEARLAND Ordinance No. 509-9 read in caption by Councilmember Roberts. (Second Reading) It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that Ordinance No. 509-9 be passed and approved on the second and final reading. Said 124 Ordinance No. 509-9 reads in caption as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 509, KNOWN AS THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS; PROVIDING AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. Voting "Aye" - Councilmember Roberts, Councilmember Bost, Councilmember Tetens, Councilmember Frauenberger, and Councilmember Mack. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. R87-14, RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROVISIONS OF MINUTE ORDER NUMBER 85595, BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, (CONCERNING PARTICIPATION IN GAP FREMWAY PROJECT), SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS City Attorney Luke Daniel advised that in the Highway's Minute Order it states the construction of the freeway wil 1 be considered based on the availability of funds and statewide priorities; so hopefully, they will accept our Resolution in this form, without us committing to funding. Resolution No. R87-14 read in its entirety by Councilmember Bost. It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, that Resolution No. R87-14 be passed and approved on the first and only reading. Said Resolution No. R87-14 reads in caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. R87-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE PROVISIONS AND PROPOSAL OF MINUTE ORDER NUMBER 85595, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ON MARCH 31, 1987, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. Voting "Aye" - Councilmember Mack, Councilmember Frauenberger, Councilmember Tetens, Councilmember Bost, and Councilmember Roberts. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. ORDINANCE RD. 536, ORDINANCE REPEALING ME EXEMPnON FOR TAS ON RECEIPTS FROM TELE- 000UUCATION SERVICES SOLD WITHIN THE CITY OF PEARLAND Councilmember Frauenberger advised that by passing this ordinance and filing it with the Comptroller of the State of Texas, it should produce a little more revenue for the City. Ordinance No. 536 read in caption by Councilmember Frauenberger. (First Reading) It was moved by Councilmember Frauenberger, seconded by Councilmember Mack, that Ordinance No. 536 be passed and approved on the first of two readings. Said Ordinance No. 536 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE 140. 536 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, REPEALING THE EXEMPTION FOR TAXES ON THE RECEIPTS FROM TELE- COMMUNICATION SERVICES SOLD WITHIN THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS. Voting "Aye" - Councilmember Roberts, Councilmember Bost, Councilmember Tetens, Councilmember Frauenberger, and Councilmember Mack. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. 125 RESOLUTION NO. R87-15, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF TEXAS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL BY STATE DEPARTNEW OF HIGHWAYS & PUBLIC TRANSPCBTATION, 1OCATICN F. M. 518 AT UESDU3ffSTEft DRIVE Public Works Director Bill Thomasset explained that some time back we had some requests from citizens for a traffic control device at the intersection of Westminister Drive and F. M. 518 who complained it was very difficult to get out on F. M. 518 during rush hour traffic. We requested the State to do a study at that location to see if a traffic signal was warranted. Approval of Resolution No. R87-15 is an agreement by the City for the State to construct a traffic signal at the location. Resolution No. R87-15 read in its entirety by Councilmember Mack. It was moved by Councilmember Mack, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that Resolution No. R87-15 be passed and approved on the first and only reading. Said Resolution No. R87-15 reads in caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. R87-15 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 8, 1987, BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF PEARLAND, FOR THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, EXISTENCE, USE, OPERATION, AMID MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SIGNALS/ILLUMINATION AT THE LOCATION(S) SHOWN ON EXHIBIT 1, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, IN THE CITY OF PEARLAND; PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Voting "Aye" - Councilmember Mack, Councilmember Frauenberger, Councilmember Tetens, Councilmember Bost, and Councilmember Roberts. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. APPROVAL OF INVOICES (a) It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that Invoice No. 4682, Interconnect Communications Corp., for installation of phone system in new City Hall, in the amount of $13,786.50 be approved and payment made from the appropriate fund. Motion passed 5 to 0. (b) It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that Invoice No. 4683, Interconnect Communications Corp., in the amount of $6,393.49 be approved and payment made from the appropriate fund. Motion passed 5 to 0. On advice of City Attorney Daniel, Mayor Reid announced there was no requirement for an Executive Session at this meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:13 P. M. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 02 02e day of A. D., 1987. ATTEST: City 4fhcretary