1983-12-27 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES95
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON
DECEMBER 27, 1983, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL, 2335 N. TEXAS AVE., PEARLAND, TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Mayor
Councilman/Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Tom Reid
Charles R. Mack
Dennis Frauenberger
Terry Gray
James E. Bost
Al Lentz
Ronald J. Wicker
Bobby Williams (entered at 7:40 P.M.)
Dorothy L. Cook
The invocation was given by Councilman Bost. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr.
Jim DeShazer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Bost, seconded by Councilman Lentz that the minutes of the
Public Hearing held on December 5:, 1983, and the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on
December 12, 1983, be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
I-- MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor Reid entered into the records of the City a communication dated December 23, 1983,
from AT&T Communications regarding a filing with the Public Utility Commission for an
emergency rate increase.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORT:
None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
City Manager Wicker reported that we have been able to maintain constant water pressure
during this time of cold weather and hard freezes; however, the extreme cold did hurt
us in some ways. We did have some busted pumps at lift stations; however, the biggest
problem was at the new Community and Library Center. We had a line break in one of the
water chillers and flooded the Library section of the.Community Center. We are now in
the process of evaluating the damage to see what is necessary to repair it.
CITIZENS:
City Tax Collector Barbara Lenamon stated that Mr. Gayle, Chief Appraiser of the Brazoria
County Appraisal District,had planned to be present tonight to discuss the District's
plan for reappraisal of property in the Pearlana area; however, due to the weather he
would not be present. Mr. Gayle advised Ms. Lenamon that he would like to meet jointly
with the School District and Council to explain the plans of the District.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
POLICY ON USE OF NEW LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTER:
Councilman Frauenberger reported that the Library Board was basically agreeable to the
policy; however, he felt that some time element should be involved on how far in advance
the Meeting Room should be scheduled. He stated that the Board would like the use of this
Room whenever it was needed by them, but he felt that they should be able to work around
a thirty -day advance schedule. Barry Smink, Park's Director, stated that he felt the
Library and the City would be able to plan at least 30 days in advance for use of the
building. '
City Manager Wicker stated that he felt that the use of the rooms should be coordinated
through Barry Smink's office. Councilman Frauenberger stated that if the Library Meeting
Room was reserved on an extended quarterly basis that he would like for the Library Board
to review the request.
It was moved by Councilman Frauenberger, seconded by Councilman Gray that the Policy and
Fee Schedule for the use of the rooms in the Community Center and Library be approved
with the scheduled use requirements be thirty days in advance, and any extended contract
on the Library Meeting Room be reviewed by the Library Board.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
REQUEST BY IBM FOR INSTALLATION OF A DATA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM ON MCLEAN ROAD WATER
TOWER:
It was moved by Councilman Lentz, seconded by Councilman Bost that the City Manager be
authorized to sign the Agreement and Addendum. with IBM for installation of a Data Com-
munications System on the McLean Road water tower.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
REVIEW OF SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID SEWER AND CATCH BASIN CLEANER COM-
BINATION TRUCK:
City Manager Wicker advised that the combination sewer and catch basin cleaner truck,
which he is proposing that the Council authorize the bids on, would be capable of
cleaning up to about a 36 -line sewer line.
Purchasing Agent Gary Jackson recommended the Camel Model 200 or the Vactor 810. City
Manager Wicker stated that these machines are fairly large trucks that have a storage
water supply on board with a water jetting process. They also have a vacuum that will
pick up the debris broken loose by the jetting process.
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that the City
Council authorize the City Manager and Staff to bid the specifications, as presented,
for a Sewer and Catch Basin Cleaner Combination Truck with diesel engines.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF INVOICES:
It was moved by Councilman Lentz, seconded by Councilman Bost that the following invoices
be approved for payment from the appropriate funds, with the payment to Ben Felts
Contracting Company being made after all papers relative to the final payment are fur-
nished the Engineering Department of the City.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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(a) Partial Payment Estimate No. 8, Caldwell Tanks, Inc., in the amount of
$13,692.59 for McLean Road Water Tower;
(b) Partial Payment Estimate No. 10, Caldwell Tanks, Inc. in the amount of
$26,667.67 for Alice Street and Liberty Road Water Towers;
(c) Progress Estimate No. 1, Skrla, Inc. in the amount of $33,340.28 for
Construction of Dixie Farm Road;
(d) Final - Ben Felts Utility Contracting Company in the amount of $5,143.60
for Sanitary Sewer Line (Woodcreek).
OTHER BUSINESS -
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:03 P.M. UNDER TEXAS REVISED CIVIL STATUTES, SECTION 2,
SUBSECTION (f) PURCHASE, EXCHANGE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY.
2. RETURNED TO OPEN SESSION AT 8:25 P. M.
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE LAND FOR SEWER TREATMENT PLANT SITE:
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Lentz that the City Manager
and City Attorney be authorized to negotiate for the purchase of a sewer plant site on
the south side of the City for an amount not to exceed $50,000 plus administrative
costs.
Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Mack not present at this time.
ADJOURN:
Meeting adjourned at 8:27 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this theJday of ,
A. D., 1984.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
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