1982-08-09 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD
ON AUGUST 9, 1982, 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
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Terry Gray
Al Lentz
Charles R. Mack
Gary Jackson
Bobby J. Williams
Dorothy L. Cook
Absent from the Meeting: Councilman Dennis Frauenberger and City Manager Ronald J.
Wicker.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The invocation was given by Mayor Reid. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Barbara
Lenamon of the Tax Department.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Approval of minutes to be considered at the next regular meeting.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor Reid called a Special Meeting for August 16, 1982, at 7:30 P. M. to canvass the
votes of a Special Election held on August 14, 1982.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Councilman Mack requested that the next Workshop Meeting on the Land Use Ordinance
be held the third Monday in September.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORT:
Assistant City Manager Gary Jackson reported that Frank Ildebrando of Underwood, Neuhaus
and Company called today and advised that the $6,100,000 will be delivered on August 17,
1982.
CITIZENS:
None
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. PURPOSE OF THE HEARING: PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
ON OCTOBER 1, 1982 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1983.
2. ATTENDANCE: Carlton McComb, Sheree Parker, Bettye Alexander, Tom Alexander,
Billy Wolff, J. E. Bost and Gail Atwood.
3. Mayor Reid stated to the audience that each page of the proposed budgets would be --.
projected on the screen and questions from the audience would be considered during
the showing. At the conclusion of the showing, the chair would entertain any
questions or receive any additional comments from the audience.
The Budget was projected on the screen by Assistant City Manager Gary Jackson.
Various items were discussed by Mr. Jackson. The audience was advised that the
tax roll from the Brazoria County Appraisal District has not yet been completed
and the figure shown on this Budget was an estimated tax roll. As soon as the
work of the Appraisal District is complete the proposed tax rate can be set.
A question regarding recent publicity on the MHMR was brought out during the meeting.
The Budget indicated a $7,500 expenditure to this organization and the Mayor advised
that the matter would be thoroughly checked out by the City Council before the
appropriation ordinance was passed by the Council. A question was posed regarding
revenue,derived from auction of equipment in the Water & Sewer Department, not being
shown as income in that department. Mayor Reid advised that this would be checked out
also.
After all citizens in the audience had been given an opportunity to speak, and hearing
no further questions, Mayor Reid adjourned the Hearing at 9:35 P. M.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Mayor Reid recessed the Meeting at 9:35 P. M. - Reconvened at 9:45 P. M.
APPOINTMENTS:
It was moved by Councilman Mack, seconded by Councilman Gray that the following be
appointed as members of the Building Board of Adjustment & Appeals, under the
Building Code:
W. T. McClelland - 4 -Year Term
William Miller - 4 -Year Term
Motion passed 3 to 0.
DESIGN AND COST ESTIMATE OF DRAINAGE FOR AREA OLD ALVIN ROAD AND KNAPP ROAD:
City Engineer Qualtrough explained the plans and specifications for drainage of this
area, as discussed in a previous Council meeting. He estimated the cost to be
approximately $14,500 for materials,with the City doing the work. He recommended
corrugated metal pipe for this project.
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Lentz that the design and
estimated cost of $14,500 for drainage in the area of Old Alvin Road and Knapp Road
be approved, and that the Budget be adjusted accordingly.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
REQUEST BY WILLIAM B. OGGERO, PRESIDENT OF ASHWOOD HOMES, INC., FOR EASEMENT TO BE
RELINQUISHED IN LOT 6, BLOCK 3, GREEN TEE TERRACE, TOWNHOUSE RESERVE:
Assistant City Manager Gary Jackson advised that Mr. Oggero appeared before the City
Council in September, 1981, and requested abandonment of the easement; however, at
that time the City Attorney requested that the Staff determine if there was any need
for the easement. It has been determined that there are no utilities in the easement,
and if the Council wishes to abandon this easement, Assistant City Manager Jackson
recommended that Mr. Oggero be requested to prepare the necessary papers to be approved
by the City Attorney, and the Mayor be authorized to execute same for the City.
It was moved by Councilman Lentz, seconded by Councilman Mack that Mr. Oggero prepare
the papers to be approved by the City Attorney and that the Mayor be authorized to
execute same on behalf of the City.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
REVIEW .AND POSSIBLE AWARD OF BID NO. B82 11', REFUSE PAPER BAGS:
Bids were reviewed as follows:
PRICE EACH BAG
VENDOR: GREAT PLAINS BAG COMPANY
PRICE EACH BUNDLE
OF 52 BAGS TOTAL NET PRICE
NOT PRINTED ALTERNATE
**Supplemental Bid from Benjamin Feld
$174.49 M/Bags Total Bid $74,158.25, if City will accept delivery of the entire
lot of bags purchased by end of 1982.
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Mack that Bid No. B82-11 be
awarded to the Great Plains Bag Company in the amount of $73,928.75 for a price of
.17395 per bag, as the lowest and best bid.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE AWARD OF BID NO. B82-12, PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR:
Bids were reviewed as follows:
VENDOR
MAKE
.17395
per bag
.17395 9.0454
$73,928.75
9.0454
per bundle
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - -
$73,928.75
- - - - - -
price
- - - - - -
VENDOR: ST. REGIS/BEN
FELD & ASSOCIATES**
$6,895.00
30 Days
15
PRICE EACH BUNDLE
McKenzie Equipment
Le Roi. Model
PRICE EACH BAG OF 52 BAGS
TOTAL NET PRICE
NOT PRINTED ALTERNATE
Company, Inc.
QR85DE
.184
per bag
.185 9.625
$78,625.00
9.568
per bundle
$78,200.00
price
**Supplemental Bid from Benjamin Feld
$174.49 M/Bags Total Bid $74,158.25, if City will accept delivery of the entire
lot of bags purchased by end of 1982.
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Mack that Bid No. B82-11 be
awarded to the Great Plains Bag Company in the amount of $73,928.75 for a price of
.17395 per bag, as the lowest and best bid.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE AWARD OF BID NO. B82-12, PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR:
Bids were reviewed as follows:
VENDOR
MAKE
PRICE
DELIVERY DATE
PAYMENT
Hi -Way Equipment
Joy Model
Company
D100QP2
$6,895.00
30 Days
15
Days Net
McKenzie Equipment
Le Roi. Model
Company, Inc.
QR85DE
$7,491.00
45 Days
10th
Net Approx.
Airdyne, Inc.
Ingersoll-Rand
Model P100 -W -D
$8,638.00
10 - 14 Days
30
Days Net
Embry Engine and
Ingersoll-Rand
Equipment Co.
Model P -100 -WD
$7,056.00
2 - 4 Weeks
10 Days Net Prox.
Sullair Contractor
Sullair Model
Services
100-Q
$7,680.00
2 Weeks
30
Days Net
It was moved by Councilman Lentz, seconded by Councilman Gray that Bid No. B82-12 be
awarded to the Hi -Way Equipment Company for One (1) Joy (100 QP2) Portable Air
Compressor in the amount of $6,895.00 as the lowest and best bid.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
AUTHORIZATION TO BID OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY:
Assistant City Manager Gary Jackson advised the City Council that the official depository
contract would expire on September 30, 1982. The previous contract covered a period of
three years; therefore, Assistant City Manager Jackson requested that approval be
given to bid the new contract on a three-year basis also.
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Lentz that the City Council
authorize the bidding of the official depository for the City for a period of three
years, with bid opening to be August 23, 1982.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. R82-30, A RESOLUTION DETERMINING CHARGES FOR CONNECTIONS TO THE WATER
AND SEWER SYSTEMS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND:
Resolution R82-30 read in full by Councilman Mack.
It was moved by Councilman Mack, seconded by Councilman Gray that Resolution No.
R82-30 be passed and approved on first and only reading. Said Resolution No. R82-30
reads in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. R82-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, DETERMINING CHARGES FOR
CONNECTIONS TO WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS OF THE
CITY, AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE II,
SECTION 30-38 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Voting "Aye": Councilman Gray, Councilman Lentz and Councilman Mack.
Voting "No": None
Motion passed 3 to 0.
ORDINANCE NO. 443, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLES III AND IV OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
HAZARDOUS WASTE ORDINANCE:
Ordinance No. 443 read in caption by Mayor Reid. (First Reading)
It was moved by Councilman Lentz, seconded by Councilman Mack that Ordinance No. 443
be passed and approved on first of two readings. Said Ordinance No. 443 reads in
caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 443
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLES III AND IV OF CHAPTER
30, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND
TEXAS, BY ADDING AND DELETING SPECIFIC SECTIONS THERETO;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONTAINING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
Voting "Aye": Councilman Lentz, Councilman Mack and Councilman Gray.
Voting "No": None
Motion passed 3 to 0.
RATIFICATION OF STOP SIGN LOCATED EASTBOUND ON JOHN LIZER ROAD AT LIBERTY DRIVE:
Ratification of a stop sign located Eastbound on John Lizer Road at Liberty Drive, as
filed in the City Secretary's Office, was brought before the City Council for consideration.
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Lentz that Traffic Report No. 41
submitted on July 23, 1982, by the Director of Planning & Transportation, concerning the
installation of one stop sign Eastbound on John Lizer Road at Liberty Drive in the City
of Pearland, Texas, is hereby affirmed and ratified, and the same is officially declared
to be official traffic device in and for the City of Pearland, Texas.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
INVOICE FROM LAYNE TEXAS ON WATER WELL NO. 7, (MAGNOLIA ROAD) IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000:
It was moved by Councilman Lentz, seconded by Councilman Gray that Progress Payment No.
1, in the amount of $45,000, to Layne Texas Company for construction of Water Well No.
7, be approved for payment out of the proper fund.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
INVOICE FROM LOSCO BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC. ON INDEPENDENCE PARK PAVILION IN THE AMOUNT
OF $26,047:
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Lentz that Progress Payment
No. 1, in the amount of $26,047, to Losco Building Systems, INc. for construction
of Independence Park Pavilion be approved for payment out of the proper fund.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
INVOICE FROM BROWN AND ROOT, INC. - ESTIMATE NO. 1 FOR THE 1982 STREET MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,820.62:
It was moved by Councilman Gray., seconded by Councilman Lentz that Progress Estimate
No. 1, in the amount of $59,820.62 to Brown & Root, Inc., for the 1982 Street Main-
tenance Program, be approved for payment out of the proper fund.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Meeting recessed at 10:25 P. M. to Executive Session under Texas Open Meeting's Law,
Section II, Subsection (g) Personnel, and Section II, Subsection (e) Legal.
Meeting reconvened to Open Session at 11:15 P. M. No action as a result of Executive
Session.
ADJOURN:
Meeting adjourned at 11:15 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the "'day of
A. D., 1982.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary