1980-10-27 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD
ON OCTOBER 27, 1980, 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
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Charles R. Mack
Al Lentz
Fran Coppinger
Carlton McComb
Terry Gray
Ronald J. Wicker
Bobby J. Williams
Dorothy L. Cook
The invocation was given by City Attorney Bobby J. Williams. The Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Dr. Mike Allen.
CHANGE IN ORDER OF BUSINESS:
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE AWARD OF BID NO. B80-12, TWO REFUSE COLLECTION TRUCKS:
Mayor Reid recommended that this item be delayed until after the T.M.L. Meeting in
November to enable the City Council to look at some of the refuse trucks on exhibit
there.
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman McComb that action on Item
No. 2 of New Business, titled review and possible award of Bid No. B80-12 be post-
poned until the first regular meeting following the T.M.L. Convention.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
CHANGE IN ORDER OF BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilwoman Coppinger, seconded by Councilman Lentz that the minutes
of the regular meeting held of October 13, 1980, be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
SPOTLIGHT - Pearland Lions Club represented by Dr. Mike Allen, President:
Dr. Allen outlined a brief history of the Lions Club and its activities in the City
since it was chartered by the International. He invited all to attend the Turkey
Shoot to be held on November lst and 2nd.
Mayor Reid presented a Proclamation to Dr. Allen designating November 1st and 2nd as
Lions Club Appreciation Days in Pearland.
Mayor Reid read a letter from the Municipal Finance Officers Association dated
September 24, 1980, advising that the City of Pearland's comprehensive annual finan-
cial report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, qualifies for a Certifi-
cate of Conformance in Financial Reporting.
When a Certificate of Conformance is awarded to a governmental unit, an Award of
Financial Reporting Achievement is also presented to the individual designated by
the governmental units as primarily responsible for its having earned the certificate.
Mayor Reid presented this Certificate to Mrs. Dorothy Thompson, City Treasurer.
Mayor Reid issued a Proclamation designating a Greet and Treat Day for Halloween.
Mayor Reid read a letter from Omer Poorman, District Engineer of the State Department
of Highways and Transportation advising that they would recommend that the project of
widening of Highway 518 from Westminister Drive to Friendswood City Limits be moved
up on their planning program and would be considered as soon as possible.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Councilman McComb reported that the Committee working on the ordinance requiring
fencing of swimming pools in the City has reviewed Houston's ordinance, however, fur-
ther study will be required.. A copy of Nassau Bay's ordinance_is to be obtained for
the Committee's study.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
City Manager's Report on Shank Road:
City Manager Wicker advised the City Council that during the past two weeks the City
has tried to get things going on the various requests made by citizens at the last
meeting of the City Council.
- The Street Department is planning to try to improve the maintenance condition of the
road by the grading process and will be trying to reshape this road.
As far as the trucks using this roadway traveling to Wemco, Mr. Wicker advised that
he had the Building Inspector take a picture of the sign on their gate which pretty
well establishes the position they want to take regarding employees cars and delivery
trucks.
A letter has been prepared asking Houston Lighting & Power Company to install two
street lights on Shank Road. A dead-end sign has been placed on this road as you turn
off Mykawa Road. We plan to put up signs showing the speed limit to be 30 m.p.h. on
this road. He advised that the City is also working on the replacement of 24 incl1,
culvert that is presently on Shank Road. We did not look into the opening of erk
�Road since this is something that the Council needs to consider in a workshop meeting
finalizing the capital improvement program that we still have money to do.
A discussion was held regarding water and sewer service entension to the Wemco tract
and Councilman McComb requested that the subject of annexation of property located
west of Woody Road be placed on the next regular agenda. City Attorney Williams to
brief the City Council on the laws governing annexation as it would apply to this
area.
A discussion was held regarding the backing up of trucks and turning around in resi
dence driveways. City Manager Wicker advised that you do not ordinarily have a dead-
end street without a turn -around and good planning practices requires that any dead-
end street have temporary turn-arounds or a permanent turn -around. It was anticipated
that Shank Road would tie into Woody Road and that would provide an alternate means of
access. '
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It was suggested that the City work with Wemco in providing a turn -around at the end
of Shank Road. City Manager Ron Wicker advised that he would discuss this with Wemco
and see what their interest would be.
CITIZENS:
Mr. Arch W. Helton requested that his name be removed from the agenda.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
I. HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER COMPANY REQUEST FOR RATE INCREASE:
The Houston Lighting & Power Company filed for a $214,000,000 increase system wide
in June, 1980. At that time the Council took action to suspend the rates for a
period up to 120 days pending action by the Public Utilities Commission concerning
the study of this rate increase request.
On September 15, 1980, the Public Utilities Commission came to a final order granting
Houston Lighting & Power Company a lesser rate in the amount of $134,000 system wide.
Ed Grisham, District Manager of the Houston Lighting & Power Company, advised that
the H. L. & P. Company is asking the City Council to approve the lower rate established
by the Public Utilities Commission.
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THIS PROPOSED REQUEST:
1. Mr. Ed Grisham, District Manager of the Houston Lighting & Power Company.
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST:
1. Evan Middleton, 5306 Groveton Lane, Pearland, Texas.
2. J. H. Guinn, 5302 Groveton Lane, Pearland, Texas.
QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD:
COMPLETE TAPE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY.
ADJOURN:
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: (CONTINUED) "
II. COMMUNITY PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY'S REQUEST FOR A RATE INCREASE:
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED INCREASE:
None
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED INCREASE:
None
QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD:
City Attorney Williams commented that Community Public Service Company purchases its
power from Houston Lighting & Power Company and any rate increase set by the Public
Utilities Commission will have an effect on Community Public Service Company's rates.
ADJOURN:
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE NO. 246-65, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 246, THE LAND USE AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE-- MF TO NS, APPLICATION 85 (AMENDED) - WAYNE MILLER, OWNER:
Ordinance No. 246-65 read in caption by Mayor Reid. (Second Reading)
r-- It was moved by Councilman Lentz, seconded by Councilman Gray that Ordinance No. 246-65
be passed and approved on second and final reading.
Said Ordinance No. 246-65 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 246-65
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 246, KNOWN AS THE LAND USE AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS;
PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONTAINING OTHER PRO-
VISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
Voting "Aye" Councilman Gray, Councilman McComb, Councilman Mack, Councilwoman
Coppinger and Councilman Lentz.
Voting "No ": None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ORDINANCE NO. 420, HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER COMPANY RATE INCREASE:
Ordinance No. 420 read in caption by Mayor Reid. (Second Reading)
It was moved by Councilman Mack, seconded by Councilman McComb that Ordinance No. 420
be passed and approved on second and final reading.
Said Ordinance No. 420 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 420
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE HOUSTON LIGHTING &POWER COMPANY TO
FILE MODIFIED RATE SCHEDULES TO BE CHARGED IN THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR SUCH RATE
SCHEDULES; PROVIDING CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SUCH RATE SCHEDULES
MAY BE CHANGED, MODIFIED, AMENDED OR WITHDRAWN; CONTAINING
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; REPEALING ANY
OTHER ORDINANCE OR PART OR PARTS THEREOF WHICH MAY BE IN CON-
FLICT HEREWITH.
Voting "Aye": Councilman Lentz, Councilwoman Coppinger, Councilman Mack and
Councilman McComb.
Voting "No ": Councilman Gray
Motion passed 4 to 1.
r. APPLICATION BY ARCH W. HELTON FOR PERMIT TO DRILL GAS WELL INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS:
This item to be on next regular agenda.
ORDINANCE NO. 246-66 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE - NS TO GB - APPLICATION NO. 88, JONES & MIZE, AGENTS FOR OWNER, HARDY R. BARR:
Ordinance No. 246-66 read in caption by Mayor Reid. (First Reading)
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Lentz that Ordinance No.
246-66 be passed and approved on first reading.
Said Ordinance No. 246-66 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 246-66
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 246, KNOWN AS THE LAND USE AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS;
PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONTAINING OTHER PRO-
VISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
Voting "Aye": Councilman Gray, Councilman McComb, Councilman Mack, Councilwoman
Coppinger and Councilman Lentz.
Voting "No ": None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Meeting Recessed at 8:50 P. M. to Executive Session under Texas Open Meeting Law,
Section 2, Subsection (f), PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE, OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY,
NEGOTIATED CONTRACTS FOR PROSPECTIVE GIFTS OR DONATIONS.
Meeting Reconvened at 9:30 P. M.
DEDICATION OF RIGHT OF WAY FROM WHEATON COLLEGE ON EXTENSION OF MARY'S CREEK WEST:
No action.
Meeting adjourned at 9:31 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the
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Mayor
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City Secretary /F