1980-05-27 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING.OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
HELD ON MAY 27, 1980, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL, 2335 N. TEXAS AVENUE, PEAR -
LAND, TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Mayor
Tom Reid
Councilman
Al Lentz
Councilman
Charles R. Mack
Councilwoman
Fran Coppinger
Councilman
Carlton McComb
Councilman
Terry Gray
City Manager
William E. Wolff
City Attorney
Bobby J. Williams
City Secretary
Dorothy L. Cook
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The invocation was given by Jim Bost. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Harold
Sanders.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilwoman Coppinger, seconded by Councilman McComb that the
minutes of the regular meeting held on May 12, 1980, be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 3 to 0. Councilman Lentz and Councilman Gray abstained.
It was moved by Councilman Mack, seconded by Councilwoman Coppinger that the
minutes of a special meeting held on May 15, 1980, be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Lentz, seconded by Councilman Gray that the minutes
of a special meeting held on May 20, 1980, be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor Reid issued the following Proclamation: "SAFE BOATING WEEK" in Pearland,
June 1st, 1980 through June 7th, 1980. Proclamation accepted by Harold W. Sanders.
Spotlight: Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board
Mr. Leroy Savoie, Chairman of the Board furnished members of the Council with booklets
"Summer 1980 - Activity Schedule" prepared by the Board, along with a chart showing
assignments to members of the Board, a list of the proposed park improvements, and
data showing Pearland Parks Capital Improvement Development from 1977 - 1980.
Mr. Savoie explained the purpose and goals of the Board, and introduced the follow-
ing members present at the meeting: Bobby Pond, Frank Ravet and Inez Farmer.
Mr. Savoie invited members of the Council to attend a meeting of the Board on
Saturday, May 31, 1980.
Pearland Housing Finance Corporation - Mayor Reid announced that representatives
were unable to be present at the meeting and that this item would be on the next
regular agenda.
Call of Proposed Use Hearing —Adjustments to the Revenue Sharing Budgets:
Mayor Reid called this hearing for 6:30 P. M., June 9, 1980.
Mayor Reid thanked Garner Cleaners for dry cleaning, without charge, the flags in
the Council room.
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COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Councilman McComb reported that the Fire Lane Ordinance Committee was ready
for the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for review by the Committee
and City Council at a workshop meeting.
Councilman McComb stated that he felt that some recognition should be made to
local athletes such as Rick Churchman and Mike Massey, who have been drafted
by the pro football teams. Councilman McComb requested that the Mayor pro-
claim a "Rick Churchman - Mike Massey Day" in Pearland. Mayor Reid advised
that he would do this, and requested Councilman McComb to find out when they
would be in Pearland so the Proclamation could be presented.
Councilwoman Coppinger advised that a Beautify Texas Meeting will be held in
Kerrville, Texas, in June and she and Inez Farmer plan ta3_- Attend.:
Councilman Mack reported that the proposed Subdivision Ordinance needed further
workshops before it would be ready for Council consideration. Mayor Reid called
for a workshop meeting on June 16, 1980, to discuss this proposed ordinance and
other items pending.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
City Manager Wolff advised that we have received information from the State
Department of Highways and Transportation, and they are ready to proceed with
traffic lighting signals at Magnolia, John Lizer and Highway 35 South as soon
as a decision has been made by the City Council on the improvement of this
intersection. Mayor and City Manager to check to see how long State funds
will be held for this project and will advise the City Council. Councilwoman
Coppinger is negotiating for additional right of way at this location.
CITIZENS:
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ARBITRATION SETTLEMENT ON CONTRACT WITH INTERURBAN PIPELINES, INC.:
A letter dated May 2, 1980, from David C. Rieniets, Jr., P. E. was read into
the records of the City. This letter was a report from the arbiters wherein
they recommended $5,500.00 should be paid to Interurban Pipelines, Inc. over
and above the total contracted price.
After discussion by the City Council, it was decided that this item would be
placed on the next agenda. City Secretary to furnish the City Council with
all prior correspondence regarding this claim by Interurban Pipelines, Inc.
MEETING RECESSED AT 8:35 P. M. - RECONVENED AT 8:50.P...M.... _.....
NEW BUSINESS:
ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM:
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman McComb that Council-
man Charles R. Mack be elected as Mayor Pro Tem for the next year.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL RULES FOR EXECUTIVE SESSIONS:
A discussion was held regarding the confidentiality of executive sessions
and the possible adoption of Council rules regarding such discussions.
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Mayor Reid asked that the members of the City Council requesting the item be
placed on this agenda, Councilman Mack and Councilman McComb, draft such a pro-
posal and submit it to the City Council for consideration at the next regular
meeting.
RELEASE OF BUILDING PERMITS ON ONE ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON YOST ROAD:
Mr. Roger D. Hendricks representing the owner, Thomas Offenberger, was advised
r..., that this 1.0 acre track of land was never platted, therefore, he would need to
go through the process of platting through the Planning & Zoning Commission.
REVISION OF BUILDING CODE REGARDING HOME REPAIR PERMITS:
On April 28, 1980, Mr. John M. Pietsch appeared before the City Council protest-
ing the portion of the Building Code requiring the homeowner to obtain a build-
ing permit for repairs to his home. He requested that the word "repair" be re-
moved from Paragraph 105.1 of the Standard Building Code adopted by the City of
Pearland.
After a discussion by the City Council regarding the protection offered to the
homeowner under our present Building Code by requiring inspections on repairs
to a home the following motion was made:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Lentz that no action
be taken on this request.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
REVIEW OF BIDS RECEIVED - B80-4,
STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON
OLD ALVIN ROAD FROM
ORANGE TO KNAPP AND INCLUDING A
PORTION OF KNAPP ROAD AND AWARD OF BID:
Bids opened at 12:00 noon on May
23, 1980, as follows:
BIDDERS NAME
BASE BID AMOUNT
WORKING DAYS BID
Able Services, Inc.
$497,988.50
90
Brown & Root, Inc.
$442,799.20
120
Galin Corporation
$386,466.90
120
Great Western Contracting, Inc.
$483,009.00
120
Harry W. Johnson & Associates
$395,227.00
75
Ike Hall, Inc.
$459,511.18
90
Hubco, Inc.
$399,453.10
100
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Gray that the Galin
Corporation be awarded Bid No. B80-4, Street Improvements on Old Alvin Road
from Orange to Knapp and including a portion of Knapp Road from Glenda to Union
Valley for an amount of $386,466.90, working days to be 120, and these funds be
taken from the appropriate bond funds, and the Mayor be authorized to execute the
contract.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ADJOURN:
l Meeting adjourned 9:45 P. M.
✓ Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the day
A. D., 1980.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secreta