1988-03-07 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES242
~ OF A ~ ~ OF ~ CiTY C(XBg]I. OF ~ CITY OF PSARIAI~, ~(AS, I-li~Tn
ON HAI{~ 7, 1988, AT 7:30 P. M. IN ~ Crl~ H~T.T., 3519 T.~ DR_T%~, ~, ~
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Mayor Tom Reid
Councilmember/Mayor Pro Tem Richard Tetens
Counc i lmembe r
William WoliT
Councilmember
Dennis Frauenberger
Councilmember
James Bost
Councilmember
Stella Roberts
City Manager
Ronald J. Wicker
City Attorney
luke L. Daniel
Assistant City Manager
Donald Birkner
City Secretary
Kay Krouse
M3RM3BE OF I}E Mm~TIN~:
REVrn PROPOSAL ON ~ OF I~DUIAR ~
City Manager Ron Wicker explained that at the last workshop Emergency Medical Service
Director David Smith had presented his reconuendation on the purchase of a new top-
of-the-line modular ambulance. The cost is a little more tbzn what we had budgeted
for this item, Mr. Wicker said, but he would recommend we find the difference in
funds and Council approve the submittal of the request to purchase through Houston-
Galveston Area Council.
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that Council
approve the purchase of the new modular ambulance, including the telemetry, with
authorization to purchase the ambulance through H-GAC and that payment be made from
the appropriate funds.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF~OFHISTORICALM~J~ERATOLDSETT~ER'SC~EIERY
There was a general discussion between Council concerning the placement of the
historical marker for the Old Settler's Cemetery on Highway 35 with a pull-off area
provided and appropriate signage pointing toward the cemetery which is 0.2 of a mile
west on Halik Road. It was agreed the Highway Department should be contacted to
determine the feasibility of placing the marker on the highway.
It was moved by Councilmember Bost, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, that Council
approve the placement of the historical marker for Old Settler's Cemetery on Highway
35 at Halik Road if the way is cleared by the Highway Department.
Mayor Reid advised it has been suggested that when the mold is being cast for the
marker, we might obtain a duplicate, without the wording of 0.2 mile of a mile west
on Halik Road, to beplacedat the site of the new gate for the cemetery. Mayor Reid
stated Mr. Vic Coppinger, President of the Pearland Historical Society, would be
investigating that matter to determine the cost.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF CITY PAI{rICIPATION IN CIDVER AIRP(Iq~ FEASIBn.TTY STUDY
Councilmember Roberts read into the records of the City a letter from Ted Shannon,
Chairman of the Aviation and Economic Development Con~nittee for the Pearland/Hobby
Area Chamber of Conuerce. The letter was addressed to the Mayor and City Council and
stated that the Chamber supported the idea of the participation in the Clover Airport
feasibility study andurged Council's favorable consideration of this matter.
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The cities of Friendswood and Alvin are also considering this study and Mayor Reid
commented it was suggested that the Mayor of each of the participating cities appoint
a councilmember and a citizen of the community to serve on a committee. This
committee would seek out a firm to conduct a feasibility study for Clover Airport
which would be equitable for all concerned. Mayor Reid advised that if Council
should agree to participate in this study, it is his intention to appoint
Councilmember Stella Roberts to the committee and name Ted Shannon as the citizen
representative.
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, that the City
of Pearland participate in the feasibility study concerning the Clover Airport and
that our participation be in the amount of $1,000.00.
Motion passed 5 to O.
Mayor Reid informed that in January the Texas Water Development Board approved the
Brazos Bend Water Authority's application for a Regional Water Supply and Wastewater
Planning Grant for State funding in the amount of $2~,250.00.
When questioned by Council, Mayor Reid explained that the percentage of each city's
participation in the matching contribution for the planning project was based on the
1980 census. Each city's percentage being: Brookside Village, 1%; Manvel, 9%;
Missouri City, 4~%; and Pearland, 41%.
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Frauenberger, that
the City participate in the Brazos Bend Water Authority development grant subject to
the participation of the other member cities involved.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
Mayor Reid instructed City Secretary Kay Krouse to send a certified copy of Council's
action to the President of the Brazos Bend Water Authority.
AWAI~ OF BID NO. B88-7, ~ CLIJB EAST OUTF_ATL DRAINAGE
Council reviewed the following bids:
COMPANY LUMP SUM BID BID BOND
GEHRING CONSTRUCTION C0. $14,000.00 YES
JESTAR, INC.
13,102.00
CASHIER ' S CHECK
DAVID WIGHT CONSTRUCTION C0., INC.
SCI CONTRACTORS, INC.
13,568.00
14,500.00
CASHIER ' S CHECK
YES
Public Works Director Bill Thomasset recommended that Council award the bid to the
low bidder, Jestar, Inc.
It was moved by Councilmember Frauenberger, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that
Bid No. B88-7 be awarded to Jestar, Inc., in the amount of $13,102.00 and payment
be made from the appropriate funds.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
City Manager Ron Wicker explained it was recently determined that the water well
located at the old City Hall was pumping sand. We had Big State Pump Company come in
and go down the well with their t.v. camera and it is their opinion there needs to be
some work done and they have submitted a quote for the cost to service the well and,
if necessary, a cost to install screens. Mr. Wicker stated he would recommend
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Council allow Big State Pump Company to complete the work needing to be done. This
well, Mr. Wicker said, is still an integral part of our water system and when
operating properly, it pumps in excess of 700 gallons a minute.
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Frauenberger, that the
repairs to the City Hall water well be approved and payment be made from the
appropriate funds.
Motion passed 5 to O.
RESOLUTION NO. R88-11, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZIN6 STAFF TO PROC~ WITH ANNEXATION
PHOCI~URE FOR HARRIS C(IMTY TERRITORY
Mayor Reid advised this item will be passed to a future agenda.
CHARI~ IN THE OBDER OF BUSINESS
MEETING RECESSEl) TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:57 P.M., UNDER ~ REVISED CIVIL
STATUTES, ARTICLE 6Z~32-17, SECTION 2
Mayor Reid read, from the posted agenda, the topics to be discussed in Executive
Session.
MERTIBK] RE'N3RN~D TO OPI~I -qFf~SION AT 9:34 P.M.
Mayor Reid read the following items which were discussed in Executive Session and
signed a certification to that effect:
UNDER SUBSECTION (e) LEGAL -Contemplated and Pending Litigation: Council heard an
update from the City Attorney on Ford v. Pearland Wrecker.
UNDER SUBSECTION (g) PERSONNEL - Council discussed with City Manager selected
managerial policies.
NEW SUSXNSSS ( CONT W SD )
DIRECTION TO CITY ATIEMNEY REGARDING FORD V. PEARIAM) WRECKER
Mayor Reid advised that this judgment was recently issued by Judge Rainey in the
District Court of Brazoria County.
It was moved by Councilmember Frauenberger, seconded by Councilmember Roberrs, that
the City Council direct the City Attorney not to appeal the judgment in Ford v.
Pearland Wrecker unless the case is first appealed by the plaintiff.
Motion passed 5 to O.
The meeting adjourned at 9:36 P. M.
Minutes s~oprovedas presentedand/or corrected this
A. D., 1988.
day of
Mayor
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