1981-01-12 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON
JANUARY 12, 1981, 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
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Tom Reid
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 Ms. Theta Cessac. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Councilman Gray.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Lentz, seconded by Councilman Gray that the minutes of the
regular meeting held on December 22, 1980, be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
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Mayor Reid asked Ms. Cessac to give a report on the organization originally supported
by the City called PAL and is now called AVE. Ms. Cessac stated that last year a
program was started to help improve grades of students in the school by private
academic tutoring. This program was established for students who could not otherwise
afford special tutoring. Last year she appeared before the City Council and asked for
funds to help start this program, and $5,000.00 of Revenue Sharing money was allocated
for this project. This program started with 56 students from October to April, and 860
of the students were brought from a failing grade to a C or better average. The School
District now sponsors the program for matching federal funds. She expressed her appre-
ciation to the City for participation in this successful pilot program.
Mayor Reid proclaimed January 18, 1981 through January 24, 1981 as Flood Prevention
Week in Pearland. This proclamation was received by Mrs. Margaret Kemp, a member of
CBAG.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Councilman Mack requested that the Subdivision Ordinance on the agenda be passed over
for tonight.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
City Manager Wicker reported that the first check of Revenue Sharing, in the amount of
$26,000.00, arrived in the mail today.
City Manager Wicker reported that the City has hired a new Parks & Recreation Director
named Barry Smink.
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CITIZENS:
Mr. Otto Schroeder, President of the Chamber of Commerce - Mr. Schroeder asked to
reserve Independence Park for the July 4th celebration sponsored by the Chamber of
Commerce. Also, he asked permission for use, by the Chamber, of the Park for Founder's
Day September 19, and 20th with the next weekend reserved as a rain -out date, if needed.
City Manager Wicker reported that the Park Board met last Saturday and considered this
request and recommended that the City Council grant this request by the Chamber of
Commerce.
CHANGE IN ORDER OF BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
USE OF INDEPENDENCE PARK BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON JULY 4, 1981:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Gray that the Chamber of
Commerce be granted permission to use Independence Park on July 4, 1981, and that the
request for use of the Park for Founder's Day be placed on the next agenda.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
CHANGE IN ORDER OF BUSINESS:
CITIZENS: (Continued)
Peter A. Vassillion, 5308 Leggett Lane - Mr. Vassillion appeared before the City Council.
requesting information on the development plans for McLean Road, and annexation of
Colonial Estates Subdivision.
Mayor Reid requested that City Staff furnish the following information to the City
Council: ,
1. Cost factor of installing water & sewer service into this area;
2. Potential tax value;
3. Impact on the minorities under the Federal Voting Rights Act.
Mr. Vassillion will be advised when this item appears on a future agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ENGINEER'S FINAL ESTIMATE ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS - WALNUT STREET PROJECT BY MARATHON
PAVING AND UTILITIES CONSTRUCTORS, INC.:
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Mack that Final Estimate on
Street Improvements - Walnut Street Project by Marathon Paving & Utilities Constructors,
Inc., in the amount of $24,791.05, be approved for payment from the appropriate bond
fund.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
REVIEW OF PLANS AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID PROJECT - OLD ALVIN ROAD AT JOHN LIZER ROAD
REALIGNMENT:
MEETING RECESSED AT 8:05 P. M.
MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:10 P. M.
It was moved by Councilman Lentz, seconded by Councilman McComb that authorization be
given to advertise for bids on this project with bid opening to be Noon on February 6,
1981.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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RESOLUTION NO. R81-1, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH LANDRUM &
ASSOCIATES FOR INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL:
Resolution No. R81-1 read in full by Mayor Reid.
It was moved by Councilman Mack, seconded by Councilman McComb that Resolution No.
R81-1 be passed and approved on first and only reading. Said Resolution R81-1 reads
in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. R81-1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PEARLAND AND
HUGH LANDRUM AND ASSOCIATES.
Voting "Aye": Councilman Gray, Councilman McComb, Councilman Mack, Councilwoman
Coppinger and Councilman Lentz.
Voting "No": None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPOINTMENT OF CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 10.15 OF HOME RULE
CHARTER:
It was moved by Councilman Mack, seconded by Councilwoman Coppinger that the following
be appointed as members of the Charter Review Commission for 1981 in accordance with
Section 10.15 of the Home Rule Charter:
A. E. Klosterman
Carlton A. Baker
Theta Cessac
James D. Porter
David L. Trombitas
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ADDRESS
3207 Regal Oaks Drive
5208 Apple Springs
3302 Knottingham
2303 Kerry Circle
3403 Trelawney
Mayor Reid administered the Oath of Office to Carlton Baker, Theta Cessac, and David
Trombitas, who were present at the meeting. Carlton Baker is to serve as organizing
Chairman of this group until officers are elected.
REVIEW OF BIDS RECEIVED ON B80-14, ROOF FOR POLICE AND CITY HALL BUILDING:
VENDOR
Building Maintenance Systems
Pearland Roofing Contractors
POLICE STATION
$1,618.75
$4,579.00
CITY HALL
$6,187.50
$ 450.00 repair
City Manager wicker recommended that the base bid of $1,618.75 be awarded to Building
Maintenance Systems with a cost of $4.80 per square foot for any roof decking repair
necessary.
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Lentz that the base bid of
$1,618.75 be awarded to Building Maintenance Systems with a cost of $4.80 per square
foot for any roof decking repair.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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REVIEW OF BIDS RECEIVED BID NO. B80-15, LEFT TURN LANES ON ORANGE STREET AT STATE HIGH-
WAY 35, AND AWARD OF BID:
The following bids received under B80-15:
BIDDERS BASE BID WORKING DAYS BID
Able Services, Inc. $56,787.54 20
Brown & Root, Inc. $90,204.25 75
r--- Ike Hall, Inc. $64,201.89 40
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Hubco, Inc. $60,886.25 30
Mr. Malcolm Collins, Consulting Engineer for this project, recommended that Able
Services, Inc. be awarded this bid in the amount of $56,787.54.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Lentz that Bid No. B80-15 be
awarded to Able Services, Inc. in the amount of $56,787.54 as the lowest and best bid,
and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ENGINEER'S MONTHLY ESTIMATE OF WORK AND MATERIALS NO. 6, GALIN CORPORATION FOR STREET
IMPROVEMENTS ON OLD ALVIN ROAD FROM ORANGE TO KNAPP ROAD, AND INCLUDING A PORTION OF
VMDDD VnAn.
A discussion was held with Malcolm Collins regarding this estimate. For: Collins stated
that the work and materials shown in the estimate were due Galin Corporation.
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Mack that Engineering Estimate
No. 6, Galin Corporation for Street Improvements on Old Alvin Road from Orange to Knapp
r--- Road in the amount of $82,639.12 be authorized for payment from the appropriate bond
fund. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Lentz abstained.
RECOMMENDATION BY CITY MANAGER FOR CHANGE IN COST UNDER PARTICIPATION PAVING PROGRAM:
City Manager Wicker advised that sometime ago he was requested to come up with some
realistic figures on the cost of participation paving. In the past, the cost has been
between $2.00 and $3.00 per lineal foot for a 24 -foot street, with the city picking up
one-third, and each adjacent property owner picking up one-third. The cost today for
two course penetration with eight inches of limestone base with the addition of six
inches of lime stabilized subgrade would be approximately $15.00 per foot, which would
be $5.00 for each property owner adjacent to the street. This is an estimate since
prices of materials fluctuate, and Mr. Wicker suggested that rather than a set amount
that project cost be determined at the time the work is being done.
It was moved by Councilman Mack, seconded by Councilman McComb that the City Attorney
be authorized to revise the resolution on the participation paving program to raise
the rate from $3.00 to $5.00, and place the resolution on the next regular agenda for
consideration by the City Council. Motion passed 5 to 0.
REVIEW OF CHARGES FOR BROOKSIDE PRISONERS INCARCERATED IN PEARLAND:
A discussion was held regarding the possible liability of the City involved in the
incarcerating of prisoners for other entities, and the following motion was made:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Gray that the City of
Brookside be notified that effective February 1, 1981, that the City of Pearland is
terminating our Agreement with them in handling any of their prisoners. Motion passed
5 to 0.
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AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AMENDMENT TO CODE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR
ANY PERSON TO INTERFERE WITH ANY POLICE OFFICER IN DISCHARGE OF HIS DUTY AND AMENDMENT
TO CODE REGULATING SECOND HAND DEALERS AND JUNK DEALERS:
City Attorney Williams advised that he knew exactly what the Police Department wants
in the Code regarding the interfering with a police officer in discharge of his duty,
and if the City Council will authorize him to prepare such an ordinance, he will do so
and submit to them for consideration. On the request by the Police Department for a
pawn brokers ordinance, Mr. Williams advised that we had no need for passage of such
an ordinance. We do need an ordinance regulating second-hand dealers in the area of
the Flea Market type of people, and he is working on such an ordinance.
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Mack that the City Attorney
be authorized to prepare the necessary ordinances to handle items eight and nine under
New Business. Motion passed 5 to 0.
ORDINANCE NO. 421, SUBDIVISION REVISION:
This item to appear on a later agenda.
OTHER BUSINESS:
MEETING RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:25 P. M.
TEXAS OPEN MEETING'S LAW, Section 2, Subsection (f) and Subsection (g) Personnel.
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION AT 10:30 P. M.
NO ACTION AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION.
ADJOURN:
Meeting adjourned 10:31 P. M.
utes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the Ir day of
A. D., 1981.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary