1980-12-22 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND. TEXAS, HELD ON
DECEMBER 22, 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
Charles R. Mack
Councilman
Al Lentz .r.
Councilwoman
Fran Coppinger
Councilman
Carlton McComb
Councilman
Terry Gray
City Manager
Ronald J. Wicker
City Secretary
Dorothy L. Cook
Absent from the meeting: City Attorney, Bobby J. Williams.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The invocation was given by the Rev. Quentin King. The Pledge of Allegiance was led
by Councilman Lentz.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Mack that the minutes of the
PURPA Hearing of November 3, 1980, be approved as submitted. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Councilman McComb abstained.
It was moved by Councilwoman Coppinger, seconded by Councilman Lentz that the minutes
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of the regular meeting held on December 8, 1980, be approved as submitted. Motion
passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor Reid reported on an article in the Exchange News regarding the Law Enforcement
Academy graduation. Henrietta Milstead, Pearland's first woman police officer, was a
member of this class.
Mayor Reid reported on an article in Healthtimes, a publication of the Health Systems
Agency, spotlighting the Pearland Emergency Medical Services Group.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Councilman Lentz expressed appreciation to the Pearland Police Department for their
help in assisting a group of carolers, from Corrigan Subdivision, across Highway 518
and other streets, as they moved about the City.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
City Manager Wicker reported that Henrietta Milstead, our first woman police officer,
will be assigned to the juvenile division. Mr. Wicker reported that in February
tests will be given for the positions of Sergeant and Detectives in the Police De-
partment. These tests will be given according to State approved examinations, and
the applicants will have to go through some RZydhological tests. He stated that he
felt this would be the equitable means for filling these positions.
CITIZENS:
Mr. Billy G. Lain, Hamm Road resident - Mr. Lain spoke to the City Council regarding
what he felt was the insensitivity of the Pearland City Administration to the legitimate
needs and requests of their constituents.
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Mayor Reid requested City Manager Wicker to report on a traffic survey made on Hamm
Road. City Manager Wicker reported the following: Three hours were spent on
December 11, 1980. A patrol car was there from 3:00 P. M. to 4:00 P. M., 5:00 P. M.
to 6:00 P. M., and 6:00 P. M. to 7:00 P. M., and during that time 17 vehicles were
counted and only one car was ticketed for going over the speed limit. On the next
day between 4:00 P. M. and 5:00 P. M., we had ten vehicles use the road. Also, at
the same time, we set up a basis for physically counting the vehicles using this
(� roadway, and found that between 7:00 A. M. and 10:00 A. M. 34 cars were counted, and
from 4:00 P. M. to 7:00 P. M. 24 cars were counted. On Friday, the 19th, 31 cars
were counted between 7:00 A. M. and 10:00 A. M., and 25 cars between 4:00 P. M. and
7:00 P. M. This survey indicates that the traffic volume on this street is sub-
stantially lower than most other residential streets in the City.
Mr. Dougal C. Pope, Attorney for South Gate Baptist Church - Mr. Pope appeared before
the City Council to ascertain whether or not a one -foot strip could be removed from
the Northwesterly end of Golfcrest Drive, so ingress and egress could be obtained to
property owned by the South Gate Baptist Church. Mr. Pope ;advised that in 1970 a
plat was filed by Green Tee Corporation wherein a one -foot fee strip was reserved
around Green Tee Terrace. Three years ago, Mr. Pope gave a seven acre tract to the
South Gate Baptist Church. This seven acre tract adjoins Green Tee Terrace. Mr. Pope
offered to the City, if they will condemn the one -foot strip, that he would put money
in the bank to reimburse the City for whatever it costs to get the one -foot strip
condemned, including the cost of it, the attorney fees, and any other costs the City
might have in connection with the condemnation. In connection with that, there is
adjoining the one -foot strip, on the South side, a 20 -foot strip which has been
dedicated for drainage purposes. He advised that he did not know what rights the
Green Tee Corporation might have in this strip, and he would make the same offer as
far as that is concerned. Mr. Pope was asked to make the offer in writing. Mayor
Reid asked that the City Manager and City Attorney review this matter and report back
to the City Council.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE NO. 246-67, AMENDING THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP - RONALD HAUSMAN, OWNER, 26.1134
ACRES - PU AND R-2 TO PLAN APPROVAL. (WILLOW TRAILS SUBDIVISION).
Ordinance No. 246-67 read in caption by Mayor Reid. (Second Reading)
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Mack that Ordinance No. 246-67
be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 246-67 reads in
caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 246-67
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 Lentz, Councilwoman Coppinger, Councilman Mack, Councilman
McComb, and Councilman Gray.
Voting "No": None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ORDINANCE NO. 423, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING "UPDATED SERVICE CREDIT" AND OTHER PROVISIONS
UNDER THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM:
Ordinance No. 423 read in caption by Mayor Reid. (Second Reading)
It was moved by Councilwoman Coppinger, seconded by Councilman Lentz that Ordinance
No. 423 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 423
reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 423
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING TO GRANT, PROVIDING FOR AND
ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT GOVERNING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL
RETIREMENT SYSTEM, "UPDATED SERVICE CREDIT" IN SAID
SYSTEM FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF
SUCH SYSTEM IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND;
ELECTING AND PRESCRIBING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF 'SUCH
UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS; AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR
ALLOWANCE OF INCREASES IN MONTHLY BENEFITS PAYABLE BY
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO RETIRED EMPLOYEES
AND TO BENEFICIARIES OF DECEASED EMPLOYEES, AS CURRENT
SERVICE ANNUITIES AND PRIOR SERVICE ANNUITIES ARISING
FROM SERVICE OF SUCH EMPLOYEES TO THIS CITY; PROVIDING
FOR INCREASED MUNICIPAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CURRENT
SERVICE ANNUITY RESERVE AT RETIREMENT; PROVIDING FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL DEATH BENEFITS FUND
OF TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND CONTAINING
OTHER PROVISIONS 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.
NEW BUSINESS:
REPLAT OF LOTS 83 AND 84, GEORGE W. JENKINS SUBDIVISION - OWNERS, JAMES AND SHELIA
PECK:
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved this replat on December 16, 1980, and recom-
mended that the City Council approve the same.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Lentz that the replat of Lots
83 and 84 of the George W. Jenkins Subdivision, Owners, James and Shelia Peck, be
approved by the City Council. Motion passed 5 to 0.
FINAL ESTIMATE - MARATHON PAVING AND UTILITIES CONSTRUCTORS, INC. - $24,791.05:
This item passed until proper maintenance bond is submitted to the City by Marathon.
MEETING RECESSED AT 8:38 P. M.
MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:45 P. M.
REVIEW OF PLANS AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID PROJECT - OLD ALVIN ROAD AT JOHN LIZER ROAD
REALIGNMENT:
The City Council reviewed the plans prepared by Malcolm Collins, Consulting Engineer,
and requested some changes be made, and this item to be placed on the next regular agenda.
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CASTING OF .BALLOTS FOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION - TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE WORKERS'
COMPENSATION JOINT INSURANCE FUND:
It was moved by Councilwoman Coppinger, seconded by Councilman Gray that the Council
cast one vote for each of the following members of the Board of Trustees of the Texas
Municipal League Workers' Compensation Joint Insurance Fund for a period of three
years:
Richard D. Brown, Betty McKean, and George L. Nichols
Motion passed 5 to 0.
1981 FEDERAL RAILROAD SIGNAL PROGRAM BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY AND TRANS-
PORTATION, GRADE CROSSING ON MAGNOLIA ROAD:
The following is a letter dated December 11, 1980 from Omer F. Poorman, District
Engineer for the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation:
December 11, 1980
The 1981 Federal Railroad Signal Program
Hon. Tom Reid
Mayor, City of Pearland
P. O. Box 1157
Pearland, Texas 77581
Dear Sir:
The State Department of Highways and Public Transportation Commission has approved
the above program by Minute Order 77924, dated November 12, 1980, for the install-
ation or upgrading of automatic flashing light signals at city streets and county
roads. The financing of this program is 5% State Funds, 5% Local Political Sub-
division Funds and 90% Federal Funds.
Through the State Priority System, the grade crossing.selected which is under your
jurisdiction is on Magnolia Street and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Company Track, DOT No. 023 202M.
Your agreement to participate in 5% of the cost or.approximate amount shown on the
attached certification statement will be noted by your execution and return of one
copy of the statement. Do not send your check at this time.
You will be invited later to an on-site diagnostic inspection of the crossing to
assist in determining the type of signal devices to be installed. Following
receipt of your approved certification statement, we will transmit the Railroad
Master Agreement and detailed cost estimate along with a request for your contri-
bution of 5% of the total estimated cost for this crossing. Such projects normally
take about two years from inception to installation and we therefore request your
prompt handling and response to minimize this time frame.
Very truly yours,
/S/ Omer F. Poorman
Omer F. Poorman
77 District Engineer
District No. 12
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Attachments
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Gray that the City Council
endorse this program and the Mayor be authorized to execute the necessary documents
and the $3,500.00 be allocated from the Council Contingency Fund. Motion passed 5 to 0.
BROOKSIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CONTRACT:
City Manager Wicker advised the City Council that the contract with Brookside this year
was based on a proportionate share of the capital cost and maintenance cost of the
ambulance service, rather than the $1,500.00 plus $25.00 per call as were the previous
contracts. The proportionate share, as figured in this contract, is $3,500.00.
Resolution R80-30 read in full by Mayor Reid.
It was moved by Councilman Lentz, seconded by Councilman Gray that Resolution No.
R80-30 be passed and approved on first and only reading. Said Resolution No. R80-30
reads in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. R80-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PEARLAND AND THE CITY OF BROOKSIDE.
Voting "Aye": Councilman Lentz, Councilwoman Coppinger, Councilman Mack, Councilman
McComb and Councilman Gray.
Voting "No": None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
COST OF DISPATCHING SERVICES - BROOKSIDE:
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Lentz that the cost of dis-
patching service for Brookside be increased from $250.00 per month to $300.00 per
month. Motion passed 5 to 0.
City Manager Wicker to review the charges for jail facilities for Brookside prisoners,
and include this item on the agenda of the next meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS:
MEETING RECESSED AT 9:00 P. M.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - TEXAS OPEN MEETING'S LAW, Section 2, Subsection (e) legal;
Section 2, Subsection (f) purchase, exchange or value of real property; and
Section 2, Subsection (g) personnel.
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION AT 10:00 P. M.
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Mack that the City Manager be
authorized to enter into an agreement for a salary contract with Hugh Landrum &
Associates for the evaluation of industrial and commercial personal property tax
values to begin immediately. Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Gray that the City Attorney
and City Manager be authorized to negotiate an Ernest Money Contract with the owner
of the post office building, and that this contract be brought back to the City
Council for approval. Motion passed 5 to 0.
ADJOURN:
Meeting adjourned at 10:02 P. M.
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the day of
A. D., 1981.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
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