1985-03-11 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES16
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD
ON MARCH 11, 1985, 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
Councilman/Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Dennis Frauenberger
Al Lentz
Charles R. Mack
James Bost
Terry Gray
Gary Jackson
Luke L. Daniel
Kay Krouse
Absent from the meeting: City Manager Ronald J. Wicker
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The invocation was given by Councilman James Bost. The Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Assistant City Manager Gary Jackson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Lentz, seconded by Councilman Bost, that the Minutes of
a Regular Meeting held on February 25, 1985, be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor Reid announced that the City of Pearland had received a Certificate of Appre-
ciation from the Save Our Beach Association of Surfside, Texas. This Certificate
was issued because of the efforts of Paul Pondish, Superintendent of Streets, Drain-
age and Sanitation, and employees of the Sanitation Department in hauling Christmas
trees to Surfside for their dune restoration project. This was our second year to
participate in this program along with Clean Pearland.
Mayor Reid reported that he had received a letter from Mr. Omer Poorman, District
Engineer with the Highway Department, advising us that the estimated total project
cost for widening FM 518 (five -lane curb and gutter) from Westminister East to the
Galveston County Line is $12,500,000. The City's participation is estimated to be
approximately $3,750,000, for storm sewers and curb and gutter section. Mr. Poorman
anticipates that construction will begin on this widening project in early 1987.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Councilman Lentz reported that he and City Manager Wicker recently met with Mr. Frank
Wadlington, Chief Design Engineer with the Highway Department, concerning the FM 518
project and that the estimated $12,500,000 cost is for widening from Highway 35 to the
Galveston County Line (five lanes all the way). They anticipate having a consultant
on hand within 90 days to design the plans. It will take 8-12 months for the design,
with a four-month approval process, and then they start receiving bids. This widen-
ing project may be in three phases but will be considered as one project. This pro-
ject will include the construction of a bridge at Mary's Creek. Mr. Wadlington stated
at the meeting that the State has funds for this particular project.
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CHANGE IN ORDER OF BUSINESS:
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT (Continued):
Mayor Reid introduced Charles McMurrey, representing Southdown Civic Association,
who spoke briefly to the Council about the Association's desire for the City of
Pearland to annex their subdivision sometime in the future. Mr. McMurrey stated
they have a very serious problem with dogs and that the County is unwilling or
unable to help. He stated further that they depend on Pearland for ambulance
and fire protection and look forward to being part of the City to receive better
services than they presently receive from the County. Mayor Reid thanked
Mr. McMurrey for his comments and stated that this is an item the City would be
addressing over the next several years.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS (Continued):
Councilman Al Lentz asked Mayor Reid to update everyone regarding the proposed
Water Authority for the area from Pearland to Alvin, westward to Missouri City.
Mayor Reid advised the idea was to form a Water Authority which would be a non -
taxing authority to obtain, treat and distribute water to points of sales, within
the Authority, to provide for solid waste disposal through the landfill or through
cogeneration electrical generating concepts, and also treat sewage effluent as an
authority. The Water Authority Bill has been filed by Buster Brown in the Senate
and State Representative Jack Harris in the House. We are awaiting word on the
outcome of this Bill.
Councilman Frauenberger announced that March 25-26 will be Brazoria County Days
in Austin at the Legislature. Several Councilmen plan to attend along with
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members of the Chamber. They plan to meet with our local representatives as
well as other lawmakers, if possible, to discuss upcoming legislation to get an
insight into what can be done to help the City of Pearland.
Councilman Bost reported that he and Assistant City Manager Gary Jackson attended
a recent Clean Pearland meeting. One item of concern was the unsightly signs
around the City, especially the small signs used by developers and the garage
sale signs that never get taken down. They felt that maybe our Ordinance needs
to be looked at, possibly updated with emphasis on better enforcement of this
Ordinance.
Mayor Reid requested that Councilman Bost be on a committee along with City
Staff to look over our Sign Ordinance for possible revisions and update.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
Barbara Lenamon, Tax Assessor -Collector, reported that the 1984 tax collections
are a little over 930; second statements have been sent out; and the Delinquent
Tax Attorney is sending out Delinquent Tax Notices this week. Ms. Lenamon sub-
mitted a memo to Council explaining that due to an oversight of the Brazoria
County Central Appraisal District concerning Valero Company and Associates,
Pearland had lost $12,829.97 in 1984 taxes.
Councilman Lentz suggested that the Mayor write a letter to the Board of Directors
of the Appraisal District expressing Council's concern over this oversight.
Mayor Reid reported that the Charter Review Commission at its first meeting
has elected Dr. Art Jones as Chairman; Jim Porter as Vice Chairman; and Paula
Scardino as Secretary.
CITIZENS:
1. Mr. Joe Martin, representing Pearland Lion's Club, was not present at the meeting.
2. Mrs. Frances Jamison, Pearland, Texas, signed to appear, was not present at the
meeting.
3. Mr. Mark Sepolio, Sr., President of Corrigan Civic Club, spoke before the Council
concerning drainage in Corrigan Addition. The Civic Club had four questions of
concern: 1) the new construction just North of Corrigan South; 2) new construc-
tion West of Drainage ditch that separates Corrigan South; 3) will there be any
dredging and/or cleaning of the drainage ditch in the near future; and 4) are
there any plans or thought of plans to aid drainage at railroad crossing at
Mary's Creek and bridge at FM 518 and Mary's Creek.
Mayor Reid recommended that City Manager Ron Wicker be advised of these ques-
tions presented by the Corrigan Civic Club and after gathering information
needed, a representative of the City will attend the next Corrigan Civic Club
meeting which will be April 2, 1985, at 7:30 P. M. at the West Side Bank.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
CERTIFICATION OF BALLOTS TO BE USED IN ABSENTEE VOTING AND THE REGULAR CITY OFFICERS'
ELECTION ON APRIL 6. 1985
It was moved by Councilman Frauenberger, seconded by Councilman Lentz, that the follow-
ing ballots be certified for use in the April 6, 1985 City Officers' Election:
For Absentee Voting:
Ballot Cards Nos. 143001 thru 143300
For Regular Voting on April 6, 1985:
Ballot Cards Nos. 143301 thru 145000
Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Mack absent from the Chambers at this time.
ORDINANCE NO. 486, ABANDONMENT OF ACCESS EASEMENT IN BLOCK 3, GREEN TEE TERRACE
TOWNHOUSE SUBDIVISION, (2812 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE)
Assistant City Manager Gary Jackson advised that upon Council's request, Mrs. Hortense
Brinkley, owner of the property, obtained letters from the various utility companies
which stated they would have no future need of this easement and consent to the release.
City Attorney Luke Daniel instructed the Council that in order to abandon this easement
the Council would deem that is in the public interest and there being no public purpose
or need of the same.
Ordinance No. 486 read in caption by Councilman Gray. (First Reading)
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Bost, that Ordinance No. 486
be passed and approved on first of two readings. Said Ordinance No. 486 reads in
caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 486
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS
ABANDONING, VACATING AND RELINQUISHING AN
ACCESS EASEMENT IN, UPON, OVER AND ACROSS
A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF BLOCK 3, GREEN TEE
TERRACE TOWNHOUSES, LOCATED AT 2812 COUNTRY
CLUB DRIVE.
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Voting "Aye" - Councilman Gray, Councilman Bost, Councilman Frauenberger, Council-
man Mack and Councilman Lentz.
Voting "No" - None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF USING BOND FUND MONEY FOR INFILTRATION/INFLOW (I/I) ABATEMENT
Public Works Director Bill Thomasset explained that the inflow problem has plagued
us for a long time. During heavy rains our collection systems overflow. In par-
ticular, the Longwood collection system on these occasions bypasses untreated
sewage at the plant site which is in violation of our State permit. We told the
State that we currently have an I/I Abatement program which we do but the program
is minimal due to lack of adequate funding. It is proposed, stated Mr. Thomasset,
that we use bond fund money to establish immediately an I/I abatement program.
The objective will be to minimize the effects of inflow during rainfall events.
A motion was made by Councilman Lentz, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger, for
approval of using bond fund money for an Infiltration/Inflow crew and the repair
of those sanitary sewer systems.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ACCEPTANCE OF MAGNOLIA PLACE MOBILE HOME PARK, PHASE 1, STREETS, WATER SYSTEM
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM AND DRAINAGE
It was recommended by Public Works Director Bill Thomasset that Magnolia Place
Mobile Home Park Phase 1 be accepted by the City for use by the public.
A motion was made by Councilman Lentz, seconded by Councilman Mack, that the
�-- City accept for use by the public the Phase 1 streets, water system, sanitary
sewer system and drainage of Magnolia Place Mobile Home Park.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF LICENSE FOR MAGNOLIA PLACE MOBILE HOME PARK, PHASE 1,
PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 179
City Attorney Luke Daniel reported that he had reviewed the application for
license submitted by Tiemac, Inc. for the operation of Magnolia Place Mobile
Home Park, Phase 1 within the limits of the City of Pearland, pursuant to
Ordinance No. 179, Article II, Licenses, and submitted that they are ready for
approval.
A motion was made by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Bost, for approval
of issuance of license for Magnolia Place Mobile Home Park, Phase 1, Pursuant to
Ordinance No. 179.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE AWARD OF THE FOLLOWING BIDS:
(a) Bid No. B85-1, Horizontal Sludge Dewatering Centrifuges and Appurtenances
The following bids were reviewed by Council:
Pennwalt Corporation
Two (2) - Sharples Centrifuges Model PM -35,000 Super -D -Canter
in type 316 stainless steel with standard tools,
Viton gaskets and "o" rings, grooved beach, ribbed
liner, enlarged solids discharge ports, flanged
lower casing, floc -type conveyor and feed tube,
sub -base and vibration mounts, belt guard, vibration
switch, sintered tungsten carbide abrasion protection,
7� horsepower Eddy Current brake, 40 horsepower
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TEFC drive motor, Vee belts and sheaves, NEMA 12
motor -starter, liquids discharge flexible connector,
solids discharge flexible connector, flexible feed
hose, flexible casing flush hose, flexible polymer
hose, two operating and instruction manuals, and six
days of technical service.
Price for Above Goods and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . $300,000
Enviroquip, Inc.
Item 1. Horizontal Sludge Dewatering Centrifuge Appurtenances
Engineer's Specification's. Section 5152
One (1) Lot of centrifuge appurtenance equipment including
the following:
4 - Positive displacement pumps, two (2) for Barry
Rose WWTP and two (2) for Longwood WWTP, as
specified in 5152.
2 - Sludge grinders, one (1) for Barry Rose WWTP
and one (1) for Longwood WWTP, as specified in
5152.
2 - Complete polymer feed systems, one (1) for
Barry Rose WWTP and one (1) for Longwood WWTP,
as specified in 5152.
2 - Complete power/control panels, one (1) for
Barry Rose WWTP and one (1) for Longwood WWTP,
for the operation of the positive displacement
sludge pumps, sludge grinders, and polymer
feed systems as specified in 5152.
2 - Complete solids discharge chutes, one (1) for
Barry Rose WWTP and one (1) for Longwood WWTP,
as specified in 5152.
2 - Complete liquid discharge chutes, one (1) for
Barry Rose WWTP and one (1) for Longwood WWTP,
as specified in 5152.
Total Price for Item 1 Described above is $97,522.00
A motion was made by Councilman Lentz, seconded by Councilman Gray, that Bid No. B85-1,
Horizontal Sludge Dewatering Centrifuges & Appurtenances, be awarded to Pennwalt Corpora-
tion in the amount of $300,000 and the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract and pay-
ment to be made from bond funds.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
A motion was made by,Councilman Lentz, seconded by Councilman Bost, that Bid for the
sludge watering facilities be awarded to Enviroquip, Inc. in the amount of .$97,522.00
and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract and payment be made from bond
funds.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
(b) Bid No. B85-2, Refuse Containers
The following bids were reviewed by Council:
Unit Bid
VENDOR lst Order
Unit Bid
2nd Order
Delivery Time
Each Order
Brand/Shop
Built
ALL METAL INDUSTRIAL FAB. CO. $339
$339
30-45 Days
Shop Built
EMCO MANUFACTURING CORP. $245*
$245*
30 Days
EMCO
*Deduct $10.00 per container if undercoating is not
desired
A motion was made by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Mack, that Bid No.
R85-2, Refuse Containers, be awarded to EMCO Manufacturing Co. for 84 containers
for a unit price of $245.00 each and that the funds be out of the General Fund.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
(c) Bid No. B85-3, Pick -Up Trucks
The following bids were reviewed by Council:
BIDDER MAKE
South Loop Ford Ford
Ron Carter Chevrolet Chev
Gullo-Haas Toyota Toyota
Russell & Smith Ford Ford
Sterling McCall Toyota Toyota
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ITEM NO. 1 ITEM NO. 2 GRAND TOTAL,
SUBCOMPACT TRUCKS HALF -TON PICKUP
4 @ 6,550.00 each 1 @ 8,449.00 each
26,200.00 total 8,449.00 total 34,649.00
4 @ _ 6,379.73 each 1 @ 7,877.37 each
25,518.92 total 7,877.37 total 33,396.29
4 @ _ 6,019.00 each No Bid
24,076.00 total 24,076.00'
4 @ _ 6,200.00 each 1 @ 7,950.00 each
24,800.00 total 7,950.00 total 32,750.00
4 @ _ 5,524.00 each No Bid
22,096.00 total 22,096.00
Ziegle-McCall Chev Chev No Bid 1 @ 8,373.48—each
8,373.48 total 8,373.48
A motion was made by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Lentz, that Bid No.
B85-3, Pick-up Trucks for four subcompact pickups be awarded to Sterling -McCall
Toyota for $22,096.00 and for one half -ton pickup be awarded to Ron -Carter Chev-
rolet for $7,877.37 and the money be taken from the appropriate General Fund.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
CALL OF SPECIAL MEETING ON MARCH 18, 1985, AT 7:00.P. M. FOR CONSIDERATION OF
FLOOR PLANS ON THE NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILTY AND ACTION ON STREET PAVING ASSESS-
MENTS, LIBERTY DRIVE AND SOUTH GALVESTON STREET, AFTER PUBLIC HEARING THEREON IS
CLOSED.
A motion was made by Councilman Frauenberger, seconded by Councilman Gray, that
the special meeting for March 18, 1985, at 7:00 P. M. be called for the purpose
of reviewing the plans on the new Public Safety Facilty and taking action on the
Public Hearing.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
AUTHORIZATION FOR DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY
Assistant City Manager Gary Jackson recommended to the Council that sealed bids
be taken on items such as the rear -loading refuse containers, garbage truck units
#557 and #553, a Vermeer trenching machine and a large generator so that we would
have at least minimum funds to equip the City fully with side loading garbage con-
tainer units. We would, however, like to request authorization at a later date,
possibly the end of May, for a public auction on other items such as vehicles and
miscellaneous items.
A motion was made by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Bost, that the Staff
be authorized to dispose of vehicles and garbage containers in closed bids and
authorize them to call a public auction to be held sometime in May.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
MEETING RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:55 P. M. UNDER TEXAS REVISED CIVIL
STATUTES, ARTICLE 6252-17 SECTION 2
SUBSECTION (e) LEGAL - Contemplated and Pending
Litigation (Article 1269m V.A.C.S.)
SUBSECTION (f) LAND PURCHASE - Acquisition of Real Property
MEETING RETURNED TO OPEN SESSION AT 9:32 P. M. - NO ACTION
ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 9:32 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the day of
YAdt-'A-1 , A. D. , 1985.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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