1982-06-14 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES1 �J
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON
JUNE 14, 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
Councilman/Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Council Position No. 3
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Tom Reid
Terry Gray
Dennis Frauenberger
Charles R. Mack
Al Lentz
Vacant
Ronald J. Wickee
Bobby J. Williams
Dorothy L. Cook
The invocation was given by Mayor Reid. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief
Stanford.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Lentz, seconded by Councilman Gray that the minutes of the
regular meeting held on May 24, 1982, be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
None
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Councilman Gray reported that at a previous meeting with Meca Cable Corporation (Storer
Cable TV of Texas, Inc.) the Committee for the City indicated that 95 days at $500.00
per day would be the amount acceptable to the City for failure of Meca to complete
installation of their system, as stated in the Contract. Councilman Gray requested
that the City Manager write a letter to this company stating that $47,500.00 ($500.00
per day for 95 days) would be acceptable to the City.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
City Manager Wicker advised that the Workshop on the Land Use and Urban Development
Ordinance, scheduled for June 21, 1982, would need to be rescheduled since he would be
in New York with the Fiscal Agents in an effort to get our bond rating updated. The
third Monday in July would be the most probable time for the next Workshop.
CITIZENS:
Mr. Arthur Partain appeared before the City Council complaining about the Emergency
Wrecker Ordinance, regarding the enforcement by the Police Department. Mr. Partain was
advised that the Ordinance did not regulate the pickup of automobiles not involved in
accidents; however, an automobile disabled and creating a traffic hazard or one involved
An an accident would come under the Emergency Wrecker Ordinance and would be handled on
a rotation basis by licensed Emergency Wreckers.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE NO. 441, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING
A NEW ARTICLE V TO BE ENTITLED "FIRE LANES":
Ordinance No. 441 read in caption by Councilman Gray. (Second Reading)
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Lentz that Ordinance No. 441
be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 441 reads in
caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 441
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, BY ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE V
TO BE ENTITLED "FIRE LANES"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND
CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
Voting "Aye": Councilman Lentz, Councilman Mack, Councilman Gray and Councilman
Frauenberger.
Voting "No": None
Motion passed 4 to 0.
ORDINANCE NO. 246-80, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
ROY POWERS, APPLICATION NO. 105 (AMENDED):
This item will be placed on a future agenda.
NEW BUSINESS:
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE AWARD OF BID NO. B82-9, STREET IMPROVEMENTS:
Bids reviewed by the Council as follows:
BIDDER: BROWN & ROOT
ITEM NO.
QUANTITY
DESCRIPTION
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
1.
35,927 S.Y.
Scarifying & Reshaping
.95
$ 34,130.65
Base Course
2.
21,752 S.Y.
Lime Treatment for
1.45
31,540.40
Materials in Place
3.
185 TON
Hydrated Lime
120.00
22,200.00
(Slurry Placement)
4.
57,719 S.Y.
Prime Coat (Asphaltic
.35
20,201.65
Material MC -30)
5.
38,376 S.Y.
One Course Surface
.90
34,538.40
Treatment
6.
15,070 S.Y.
Two Course Surface
1.90
28,633.00
Treatment
TOTAL BID $171,244.10 ,�
BIDDER: IKE HALL, INC.
ITEM NO.
QUANTITY
DESCRIPTION
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
Birdsong
- 2 -Year
Term
Roy
Sanchez -
1.
35,927 S. Y.
Scarifying & Reshaping
.69
$ 24,789.63
Base Course
2.
21,752 S.Y.
Lime Treatment for
2.16
46,984.32
Materials In Place
3.
185 TON
Hydrated Lime
87.16
16,124.60
(Slurry Placement)
4.
57,719 S.Y.
Prime Coat (Asphaltic
.30
17,315.70
Material MC -30)
5.
38,376 S.Y.
One Course Surface
.91
34,922.16
Treatment
6.
15,070 S.Y.
Two Course Surface Treat-
2.53
38,127.10
ment.
TOTAL BID $178,263.51
City Manager Wicker advised that the bids were reviewed and he recommended that Brown &
Root be awarded the bid as the lowest and best bidder.
It was moved by Councilman Lentz, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that Bid No. B.82-9
be awarded to Brown & Root, Inc. on a Unit Price as follows:
Scarifying & Reshaping Base Course .95
Lime Treatment for Materials in Place 1.45
Hydrated Lime (Slurry Placement) 120.00
Prime Coat (Asphaltic Material MC -30) .35
One Course Surface Treatment .90
Two Course Surface Treatment 1.90
Motion passed 4 to 0.
ESTABLISH PRIORITIES FOR STREET REHABILITATION:
The City Council reviewed the 1982 Paving Plan Priority List, as furnished by Paul
Pondish, Director of Public Services. After discussion and removal of Barry Rose Road,
John Lizer, and Dixie Farm - McDonald to North City Limits - from the priority list, due
to possible funding from other sources, the following motion was made:
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Lentz that the priority of streets
to be serviced in this year's budget be in accordance with the Director of Public Services'
recommendation, with consideration be given to completion of streets in a geographical
area, if possible, and that Barry Rose Road, John Lizer, and Dixie Farm Road be removed
from this listing.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION:
City Manager Wicker submitted the following names to the City Council for ratification
as members of the Civil Service Commission:
Dan
R. Keller
- 3 -Year
Term
Gail
Birdsong
- 2 -Year
Term
Roy
Sanchez -
1 -Year
Term
It was moved by Councilman Frauenberger, seconded by Councilman Gray that the City
Council ratify the City Manager's appointment to the Civil Service Commission of Dan R.
Keller, 3 -Year Term; Gail Birdsong, 2 -Year Term; and Roy Sanchez, for a 1 -Year Term.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
ENGINEERING ESTIMATE NO. 3, ANGLETON ASPHALT COMPANY:
City Manager Wicker advised the City Council that the Thoroughfare Bond Funds have been
depleted and suggested that this Estimate be paid out of the Council Contingency Fund.
It was moved by Councilman Lentz, seconded by Councilman Gray that Engineering Esti-
mate No. 3 in the amount of $3,667.50 to the Angleton Asphalt Company for work on the
realignment of Old Alvin Road and John Lizer Road be approved for payment out of the
Council Contingency Fund.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
LOSCO BUILDERS, INC. - 10% RETAINAGE ON EMS AND FIRE STATION BUILDING:
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Lentz that $10,484.25 retainage
for Losco Builders, Inc. be paid out of the Council Contingency Fund.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. R82-24, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, ADOPTING
THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 7.15 OF THE TEXAS ELECTION CODE:
Resolution No. R82-24 read in full by Councilman Frauenberger.
It was moved by Councilman Frauenberger, seconded by Councilman Gray that Resolution No.
R82-24 be passed and approved on first and only reading. Said Resolution No. R82-24
reads in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. R82-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, ADOPTING THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 7.15, AND OTHER
PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS ELECTION CODE, IN REGARD
TO THE SPECIAL CITY OFFICER'S ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE
14TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1982.
Voting "Aye": Councilman Frauenberger, Councilman Gray, Councilman Mack and Councilman
Lentz.
Voting "No": None
Motion passed 4 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. R82-25, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, ORDERING
THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL CITY ELECTION ON AUGUST 14, 1982:
Resolution No. R82-25 read in full by Councilman Mack and Councilman Lentz.
It was moved by Councilman Mack, seconded by Councilman Lentz that Resolution No. R82-25
be passed and approved on first and only reading. Said Resolution No. R82-25 reads
in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. R82-25
A RESOLUTION AND ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, ORDERING THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL CITY
ELECTION ON THE 14TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1982, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF ELECTING MEMBER OF COUNCIL POSITION NO. 3 (UNEXPIRED
TERM) IN AND FOR THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS; AND ESTABLISH-
ING PROCEDURES FOR SAID CITY OFFICER'S ELECTION.
Voting "Aye": Councilman Lentz, Councilman Mack, Councilman Gray, and Councilman
Frauenberger.
Voting "No": None
Motion passed 4 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Recessed to Executive Session at 8:35 P. M.
r-- TEXAS OPEN MEETING'S LAW, SECTION II, SUBSECTION (e) LEGAL, AND SECTION II, SUBSECTION
(g) PERSONNEL.
Return to Open Session at 10:50 P. M. - No Action as a Result of Executive Session.
ADJOURN:
Meeting adjourned at 10:50 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this theZo5r_day of
A. D., 1982.
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