1986-08-11 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES300
MI#R%S' OF A REQJLAR MELTING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD
ON AUGUST 11, 1986, 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 Dennis Frauenberger
Councilmember Stella Roberts
Councilmember Richard Tetens
Councilmember Charles Mack (Entered at 7:35 P. M.)
City Manager Ronald J. Wicker
City Attorney Luke L. Daniel
City Secretary Kay Krouse
Absent from the meeting: Councilmember James Bost
The invocation was given by David Long, Troop Chaplain, Scout Troop 464. The Pledge
of Allegiance was led by Mark Davis, Senior Patrol Leader, Troop 464.
Jim Long, Scoutmaster, and Scouts from Troop 464 displayed a flag for Council which
had been presented to Mayor Reid by the Scout Troop from Edmundton, Canada at the
International Scout Banquet last month. Mr. Long explained that the flag will hang
in their Scout hut.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Councilmember Frauenberger, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, that
the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 28, 1986, be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 3 to 0. Councilmember Tetens.ab§tained.
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Mack, that the
minutes of the Special Meeting of August 4, 1986, be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 2 to 0. Councilmembers Roberts and Frauenberger abstained.
MAYOR'S ACii.VITY REPORP
Mayor Reid commented on the rewards of scouting.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS
Councilmember Frauenberger advised that concerning Item No. 2 under New Business of
the agenda, the committee and staff working on Ordinance No. 338-1, Emergency Medical
Services, thought the Ordinance would be ready for consideration tonight. But after
reviewing the Ordinance, we find there are a few necessary things to adjust. At this
time, we would like to request this item be passed to the next regular Council
meeting.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
City Manager Ron Wicker reported Open House for the new Public Safety Facility will
be held on Saturday, August 16, 1986, from 10:00 A. M. to 4:00 P. M. The public is
invited to come and see the new facility.
CITIZENS: None
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 519, ORDINANCE ADOPTING SOUTHERN STANDARD UNSAFE BUILDING ABATEMENT
CODE, 1985 EDITION WITH MODIFICATIONS
Ordinance No. 519 read in caption by Councilmember Frauenberger. (Second Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Frauenberger, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, that
Ordinance No. 519 be approved on the second and final reading. Said Ordinance No.
519 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 519
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ENACTING
A NEW ARTICLE V. OF CHAPTER 7 (BUILDING) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY, BY ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD UNSAFE BUILDING ABATEMENT CODE,
1985 EDITION, AND MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS, ADDITIONS
AND DELETIONS THERETO; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AT SECTIONS 7-61 AND
7-61.1 OF SAID ARTICLE WITHIN SAID CODE; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLA-
TION; HAVING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; HAVING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmember Roberts, Councilmember Tetens, Councilmember
Frauenberger, and Councilmember Mack.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
City Attorney Luke Daniel advised that included in the agenda packet was a composite
of the Southern Standard Building Abatement Code and the additions and deletions made
by the ordinance that make up the total code.
ORDINANCE NO. 520, ORDINANCE ADOPTING SOUTHERN STANDARD SWIMMING POOL CODE, 1985
EDITION WITH MODIFICATIONS
Ordinance No. 520 read in caption by Councilmember Tetens. (Second Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Frauenberger, that
Ordinance No. 520 be passed on the second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 520
reads in caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, CREATING A NEW SECTION 7-26 AND 7-26.1 OF THE CITY
CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD
SWIMMING POOL CODE, 1985 EDITION, AND MAKING CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERE-
TO; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; HAVING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; HAVING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICA-
TION, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmember Mack, Councilmember Frauenberger, Councilmember Tetens,
and Councilmember Roberts.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
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Ordinance No. 521 read in caption by Councilmember Roberts. (Second Reading)
It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that
Ordinance No. 521 be approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 521
reads in caption as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 521
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, CREATING A NEW SECTION 7-31 AND 7-31.1 OF THE CITY
CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD
HOUSING CODE, 1985 EDITION, AND MAKING CERTAIN AMEND-
MENTS, MODIFICATIONS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO;
PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; HAVING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; HAVING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICA-
TION, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmember Roberts, Councilmember Tetens, Councilmember
Frauenberger, and Councilmember Mack.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS
SUBMISSION OF CITY MANlGER'S BUDGET FUR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNU G OCTOBER 1, 1986
City Manager Ron Wicker explained we are looking at a 10¢ tax increase in order to
balance the budget without any decrease in services to the citizens and without
cutting any more employees.
It was moved by Councilmember Frauenberger, seconded by Councilmember Mack, that the
City Manager's proposed budget for fiscal year beginning October 1, 1986 be received
into the records of the City.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
CALL OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSM 1986-87 BUDGET
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, that Council
call a public hearing on the proposed 1986-87 Budget for Thursday, August 28, 1986,
at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
ORDINANCE NO. 3.98--1, ORDINANCE PJWWING CHAPTER 9-1/2 OF CITY CODE, EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICF,S
This item was passed to the next regular agenda.
AUTHORIZATION TO BID PURCHASE OF MATERIALS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AIR CURTAIN PIT AT
LANDFILL
City Manager Ron Wicker explained that approximately ten years ago the City purchased
an Air Curtain Destructor to burn trash such as building construction debris, tree
limbs and other items that do not have a petroleum base. The pit dug for this
operation lasted about 3-4 years. We are now at a point where we need to start
utilizing that equipment again. We can reduce the volume of this type of trash about
95% once it's burned. We have funds in Revenue Sharing and we would like
authorization to expend up to $15,000 for the construction of a new Air Curtain
Destructor pit.
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, that Council
approve the expenditure of $15,000 and authorize bids to be taken for materials for
the construction of Air Curtain Destructor pit at our Landfill.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
ESTABLISERENT OF FEES TO BE CHAD LWER THE SOUTHERN STANC&M SWIWMG POOL CODE
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Frauenberger, that
Council adopt the supplementary fee schedule as recommended by Public Works Director,
Bill Thomasset, to be utilized with the Southern Standard Swimming Pool Code.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
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It was moved by Councilmember Frauenberger, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that a
charge of $2.00 per thousand dollar cost for refrigeration be added to the original
fee schedule previously adopted and utitlized with the Southern Standard Mechanical
Code.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
It was moved by Councilmember Frauenberger, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that a
charge of $10 for a Gas Test be added to the original fee schedule previously adopted
and utilized with the Southern Standard Gas Code.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
EXCUSED ABSENCE FOR COUNCILMEMBER JAMES BOST FIM REGULAR MEETING ON AUGUST 11, 1986
It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, that Council
excuse the absence of Councilmember Bost from the regular meeting of August 11, 1986.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS
MEETING RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:08 P. M. UNDER TEXAS REVISED CIVIL
STATUTES, ARTICLE 6252-17, SECTION 2
- SUBSECTION (e) LEGAL - Contemplated and Pending Litigation: (1) Article 1269m
V.A.T.C.S.; (2) Subcontractor Claim of Vista Electric; (3) Bowery vs. City of
Pearland; (4) LaRock Claim Against City of Pearland; and (5) Houston Helicopters
vs. Feldman.
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CITY ACCEPTANCE OF PEARLAND PAVILION SUBDIVISION STREETS, WATER SYSTEM, SANITARY
SEWER SYSTEM AND DRAINAGE
City Attorney Luke Daniel advised that today he had been in contact with two members
of the Federal Aviation Administration in the Ft. Worth Regional Office. Mr.
Billington in that office reviews air space and roadway applications to build
roadways next to publicly used heliports or pads. He said his staff was in the
process of reviewing the application submitted to them by Mr. Feldman about a week
and a half ago concerning Galveston Street. He advised it will take at least another
week to consider the application and rule, as one option, whether the road should
remain there and be open for public use.
Mr. Daniel advised he would recommend this item be tabled pending F.A.A. evaluation
of Mr. Feldman's application.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
The meeting adjourned at 9:29 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of
A. D., 1986.
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ATTEST:
City Sd6retary