1978-12-11 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESM,
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
HELD ON DECEMBER 11, 1978 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
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Tom Reid
Harry Farley
Dennis Frauenberger
Fran Coppinger
Carlton McComb
Morris Wilson
William E. Wolff
Bobby J. Williams
Dorothy L. Cook
The invocation was given by Councilman Farley. The Pledge of Allegiance was led
by Ron Wicker.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilwoman Coppinger, seconded by Councilman Wilson that the
minutes of the regular meeting held on November 27, 1978 be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor Reid spoke regarding the concerns of some of the citizens in the North
End area relating to the Knapp Road Project. He stated that this Council, as
well as past Councils, have tried for a.number of years to work out some
solution for an adequate ingress and egress to this area. Mayor Reid stated
that the Knapp Road Project was a two phase operation. One phase will be the
extension of Old Alvin Road from Orange to Knapp to Bobby. A bridge will be
required to cross Hickory Slew and some additional right of way will need to be
obtained. He advised that it was the intention of the City to complete this
project at the earliest possible time with the least inconvenience to the people
living in Twin Creek Woods and Clear Creek Estates. The other phase is Knapp
from Mykawa to Bobby Street, and this project is under construction. The monies
for these two projects were included in the bond issue approved in May, 1978.
Mayor Reid also stated that he felt the citizens of that area have a legitimate
concern regarding trucks that make a wrong turn east on Knapp Road instead of
going west on Knapp Road to the coating plant. He suggested that the City could
install some "NO THROUGH TRUCKS" signs so this could be avoided in the future.
Mayor Reid appointed Councilwoman Coppinger to serve on a fact finding Committee
on advertising signs Placed in the City. Councilwoman Coppinger to report
back to the City Council on her findings.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS: None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: None
CITIZENS: Mr. C.F. Mann appeared before the City Council asking for final approval
of Parkview Section II. This item will be considered later in the meeting.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING:
1. LAND USE CHANGE - SOUTH CORRIDOR TWO, LTD. - 6.8 acres in
Lot.75, George W. Jenkins. Subdivision, Abstract 70, PU to
COMMERCIAL - APPLICATION NO. 64.
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED CHANGE:
Bob Regner, representing South Corridor Two, Ltd., advised that this property is
located adjacent to property already zoned commercial. This property is bisected
from other property owned by South Corridor Two, Ltd. by several pipelines,,and
Mr. Regner advised that he did not see any way of connecting the two for residential
purposes. The best use for this particular piece of property would be commercial.
He advised that a local company has approached South Corridor Two, Ltd. to build
a building on one half of this 6.8 acre tract.
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED CHANGE: None
QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD:
Councilman McComb asked if water and sewer services were available to this area,
and City Manager Wolff advised that it was.
Mayor Reid read a letter from the Planning and Zoning Commission dated November 9,
1978 wherein the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended this change.
ADJOURN:
CHANGE IN ORDER OF BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
DECISION ON APPLICATION NO. 64, SOUTH CORRIDOR TWO, LTD.:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that an
ordinance be prepared for consideration by the City Council. Motion passed 5 to 0.
CHANGE IN ORDER OF BUSINESS:
MEETING RECESSED AT 7:55 P.M. - RECONVENED AT 8:05 P.M.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
FINAL PLAT OF CORRIGAN NORTH SECTION II:
It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that action
on this item be tabled until the realignment of Woody Road to Corrigan Drive can
be worked out. Motion passed 5 to 0.
SAFEWAY PROPERTY:
This item passed at this time. To be placed on later agenda.
NEW BUSINESS:
FINAL APPROVAL OF PARKVIEW SECTION II:
Malcolm Collins, Engineer for the City, submitted a letter dated December 11, 1978
wherein he had made a final inspection of the subdivision and found that there was
one exception on the water and sewer system; however, only one street passed the
necessary requirements for acceptance. A discussion was held between the City
Council, the City Engineer, Mr. Mann and his engineer regarding the streets in
this subdivision.
The City Manager suggested that since the developer and his engineer had not had
time to fully analize the City Engineer's letter, they be given one week to give
them an opportunity to comment on the recommendations.
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman McComb that based on
the recommendation of the City Manager this item be passed until the next regular
meeting. Motion passed 5 to 0.
REVIEW OF BIDS SUBMITTED FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES, PLANTS 2 AND 3
AND AWARD OF BID:
The following bids were submitted:
VENDOR BASE BID ALT. NO. 1 ALT. NO. 2 ALT. NO. 3
Lem Construction Company $1,387,000.00 +$15,000.00 +$8,000.00 -$25,000.00
City Engineer, Malcolm Collins, advised the City Council that this was a good
company, and he considered this to be a good bid.
It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Farley that the bid for
Wastewater Treatment Facilities Plants 2 and 3 in the amount of $1,387,000.00
with Alternate No. 3, less $25,000.00, be awarded to the Lem Construction Company
of Stafford, Texas. Also, that the $150,000.00 over the estimated cost of the
project be paid out of the investments of temporary funds. Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Wilson that the Mayor
be authorized to execute a Contract on behalf of the City. Motion passed 5 to 0.
REPORT BY PARK BOARD ON OPERATION OF SWIMMING POOL:
Mr. Bobby Pond submitted the following report:
OPERATION TIME:
Open - First weekend in May through last weekend in September.
(May and September weekends only, otherwise 7 days per
week)
Hours- Two sessions: Monday - Sunday
1 PM - 5 PM
6PM- 9 P
Mornings until noon reserved for programs and special
events.
Swimming lessons: Monday - Friday
Special sessions: Saturday and Sunday mornings
Council should consider all pool rental requests requiring one or more days of
closure to General Public for adequate notice.
FEES: 50� admission and 60 years and over - Free
Pass Books: 1 person - $15.00 per year
2 people - $17.50 per year
3 people - $20.00 per year
4 or more in a family - $25.00 per year
CONCESSION: Vending machines - no glass
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: As required for adequate safe operation. Approximately
10 people when open to public.
SIZE OF POOL: 50 meters with a diving well (Olympic pool)
PROGRAMS OFFERED: Swimming lessons (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced),
Handicapped, Senior Citizens, Swim Teams, Scuba Diving
and Adults only.
The Council thanked the Park Board for their work on this project.
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CORRIGAN EAST SUBDIVISION:
Ron Wicker, Director of Planning and Transportation, advised the City Council
that the Planning and Zoning Commission had approved the preliminary plat of
Corrigan East Subdivision, and it was ready for Council's consideration.
It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Farley that the
preliminary plat of Corrigan East Subdivision be approved. Motion passed 5 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. R78-49, A RESOLUTION CHANGING NAMES OF CERTAIN STREETS IN LINWOOD
ADDITION SECTION II AND LINWOOD ADDITION SECTION III:
Resolution No. R78-49 was read in full by Mayor Reid.
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilwoman Coppinger that Resolution
No. R78-49 be passed and approved on first and only reading. Said Resolution reads
in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. R78-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, CHANGING THE
NAMES OF CERTAIN STREETS IN LINWOOD ADDITION SECTION II
AND LINWOOD ADDITION SECTION III.
Voting "Aye" - Councilman Wilson, Councilman McComb, Councilman Farley,
Councilwoman Coppinger, and Councilman Frauenberger.
Voting "Nay" - None Motion passed 5 to 0.
ORDINANCE NO. 110D-2, AMENDING THE ELECTRICAL CODE:
Ordinance No. 110D-2 was read in full by Mayor Reid. (First Reading)
It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that
Ordinance No. 110D-2 be passed and approved on first reading. Said Ordinance
reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 110D-2
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER
9, SECTION 9-153 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, BY ADDING AND DELETING SPECIFIC PROVISIONS CONTAINED
THEREIN, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Voting "Aye" - Councilman Frauenberger, Councilwoman Coppinger, Councilman
Farley, Councilman McComb, and Councilman Wilson.
r-- Voting "Nay" - None Motion passed 5 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
EXECUTIVE SESSION - TEXAS OPEN MEETING'S LAW SECTION 2, SUBSECTION (f) -
PURCHASE, EXCHANGE LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY.
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION AT 10:00 P.M.
ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 10:01 P.M.
Minutes pproved as submitted and/or corrected this Z' day of
_.� A. D., 1978.
ATTEST: Mayor
City Secretary