1982-03-08 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A•REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON
MARCH 8, 1982, 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
Councilman/Mayor Pro Tem
Al Lentz
Councilman
Charles R. Mack
Councilman
Terry Gray
Councilman
Harry Farley
Councilman
Carlton McComb
City Manager
Ronald J. Wicker
City Attorney
Bobby J. Williams
City Secretary
Dorothy L. Cook
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The invocation was given by Councilman Farley. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Mayor Pro Tem Lentz.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Lentz, seconded by Councilman Gray that the minutes of the
regular meeting held on February 22, 1982 be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Lentz that the minutes of a
special meeting held on March 1, 1982 be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman McComb abstained.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor Reid acknowledged the presence of a number of students from San Jacinto Junior
College.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Councilman Lentz requested that Unfinished Business, Item 1, Review of Draft of Proposed
Industrial Waste Ordinance, be passed until a later meeting.
Councilman Lentz reported that correspondence received from the Federal Emergency Man-
agement Agency indicates that a draft report and flood insurance rate map will be avail-
able in May, 1982.
Councilman Mack requested a joint meeting between the City Council and the Planning and
Zoning Commission be held on Monday, March 15, 1982.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
None
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CITIZENS:
None
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
As previously requested, Item No. 1 under Unfinished Business to appear on future agenda.
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION NO. R82-12, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PEARLAND AND BRAZORIA COUNTY PERTAINING TO PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE:
Mrs. Faye Hunter, representing the Pearland Library Board, stated that the local Library
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Board was in agreement with the contract as submitted to the City Council. Mr. John
Moorman, representing the Brazoria County Library system, spoke to the City Council and
advised that he would answer any questions concerning this contract. A discussion was
held with Mr. Moorman regarding Section VII, ......"Any remodeling, enlargement, or
plans for new library building must be coordinated by the County Librarian working in
conjunction.with the Branch Library Board". Mr. Moorman advised that this would mean
that anytime that the City was working on a new library or branch library that he would
work with the City, the Local Library Board, and the architect and give advice that he
might have through prior experience in planning. The concern of the City Council was
that any initiative would be taken by the local Library Board and not by the County.
Mr. Moorman was requested to write a letter to the City clarifying this section of the
contract.
Resolution No. R82-12 read in full by Councilman McComb.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Farley that Resolution No.
R82-12 be passed and approved on first and only reading. Said Resolution No. R82-12
reads in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. R82-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PEARLAND AND BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS.
Voting "Aye": Councilman Farley, Councilman Mack, Councilman Lentz, Councilman McComb,
and Councilman Gray.
Voting "No": None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT - HOUSTON LIGHTING AND POWER COMPANY:
Specific Use Permit SU81-1 was considered by the City Council. Mayor Reid read a letter
dated March 4, 1982, from Richard Tetens, Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Commission,
as follows:
March 4, 1982
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THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
City Hall -
Pearland, Texas
Gentlemen:
At their regular meeting on March 2, 1982, the Planning and Zoning Commission con-
sidered Specific Use Permit No. 81-1 requested by Houston Lighting and Power Company to
construct an electric power distribution substation. Two representatives of HL&P were
present to explain the substation which would be located on FM 518 west of the Episcopal
Church. The substation would improve service to the east side of Pearland. It would
begin with two transformers and three circuits with the ultimate capability of 16 cir-
cuits. After discussion by the Commission, Clyde Starns made a motion to approve
Specific Use Permit No. 81-1. Bill Frascino seconded the motion which passed 7-.0.
The Planning and zoning Commission now presents this recommendation to the City
Council for their consideration.
Yours truly,
/S/ Richard F. Tetens
Richard Tetens, Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission
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It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Mack that the above letter be
accepted into the records of the City.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
After review of the various maps regarding this installation, the following motion was
made:
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Lentz that Specific Use Permit
SU81-1, Houston Lighting & Power Company, be approved subject to the installation of a
climb -proof fence constructed with the same specifications used by the Texas Department
of Corrections.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
CERTIFICATION OF BALLOTS TO BE USED IN THE 1982 CITY OFFICERS', CHARTER AMENDMENT,
AND CIVIL SERVICE ELECTIONS:
It was moved by Councilman Lentz, seconded by Councilman Gray that the following
ballot numbers be certified for use in the 1982 City Officers', Charter Amendment, and
Civil Service Elections:
FOR ABSENTEE VOTING
Nos. 00001 through 00300 both inclusive
FOR REGULAR POLLING PLACE
Nos. 00301 through 03000 both inclusive
Motion passed 5 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
RECESSED AT 8:10 P. M. TO EXECUTIVE SESSION.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - TEXAS OPEN MEETING'S LAW, SECTION II, SUBSECTION (e) LEGAL AND
SECTION II, SUBSECTION (g) PERSONNEL.
2. RETURNED TO OPEN SESSION AT 8:40 P. M.
LEGAL:
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman McComb that the City Attorney,
Bobby Williams, be authorized to defend Glenn S. Stanford and the City of Pearland, in
the Suit filed by Richard A. Fernandez entitled, "Richard A. Fernandez, Plantiff, vs.
Glenn S. Stanford, Individual, and in his official capacity as Chief of Police and
City of Pearland, Texas, a Municipality".
Motion passed 5 to 0.
RETURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AGAIN AT 8:41 P. M.
RETURNED TO OPEN SESSION AT 10:00 P. M.
No Action.
ADJOURNED:
Meeting adjourned at 10:01 P.M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the day of���
A. D., 1982.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary