1979-02-19 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTESN
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD
ON FEBRUARY 19, 1979, 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
PURPOSE OF THE MEETING:
1. PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY:
Tom Reid
Harry Farley
Dennis Frauenberger
Fran Coppinger
Carlton McComb
Morris Wilson
William E. Wolff
Bobby J. Williams
Dorothy L. Cook
City Manager Wolff advised the City Council that at the present time the right-of-
way for the extension of Old Alvin Road intersects between Union Valley and
Bobby Street. The landowner was contacted to see whether or not he wanted the
street lined up with Union Valley or Bobby. The owner of the land, Frank Tousinau,
Trustee, advised that he felt it would be less injurious --to his property if the
road curved through his property and intersected with Bobby Street. This would be
an even exchange of 40 feet of the old dedication of Old Alvin Road right-of-way
for 80 feet of right-of-way through Tousinau's property. Mr. Wolff advised that
Hickory Slough would have to be realigned at Knapp Roadtoallow adequate right-
of-way to build a bridge, and this would necessitate the purchase of 2.0792 acres
of land. The owner of the property has agreed to sell this additional land for
$5,000.00 per acre. City Manager Wolff asked the City Council's approval of this
purchase. The bridge and realignment of Hickory Slough was discussed with the
Drainage Commissioners and Lloyd Yost at the meeting a few weeks ago attended by
the Mayor and City Manager.
It was moved by Councilman. McComb, seconded by Councilman Wilson that the City
Manager be authorized to purchase 2.0792 acres of land on behalf of the City from
Frank Tousinau, Trustee, and that the money be appropriated from the Certificates
of Obligation that is left unspent for right-of-way acquisition. The cost of the
land to be $5,000.00 per acre, and the Mayor be authorized to execute any documents
necessary to consummate this purchase. Motion passed 5 to 0.
2. KNAPP ROAD DRAINAGE:
City Manager Wolff advised that we have encountered a`problem of drainage on Knapp
Road West of Highway 35. This is from the ditch starting at the intersection of
Highway 35 to approximately the area of Gaido Lingle Plant. The ditch in the area
is so shaped and of such a depth that the City will incur substantial "sluffing"
of the roadway. One solution would be to obtain additional right-of-way and
relocate the ditch so the City could have a more gradual slope or place culvert
pipe in the ditch and cover over the top. The Drainage District superi.ntenaent
has advised that he feels his agency would be able to assist the City in the
installation of this pipe providing the City purchased the materials. The extimated
cost of materials at this time is approximately $9,500.00. City Manager Wolff
recommended that the City purchase drain tile as the alternative in this case and
asked authorization to bid this tile. He advised that Brown $ Root, Inc. would
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hold up the topping of this road until the drain tile could be installed.
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that the City
Manager be authorized to prepare documents necessary to bid the purchase of drain
tile for Knapp Road. Motion passed 5 to 0.
3. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN TO LIBRARY BOARD:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilwoman Coppinger that Curtis
DuPriest be appointed a Chairman of the Library Board for the remainder of his
present appointment. Motion passed 5 to 0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERSONNEL - 7:30 P.M.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION - 9:10 P.M.
4. STREET SWEEPER:
City Manager Wolff recommended the possibility of using contract service for
sweeping the City's streets as an interim measure. He advised that the City has
a certain amount of money set aside for this purpose, and it appears that delivery
of the City's own sweeper would be around 120 to 180 days. Mr. Wolff asked for
authority to investigate the possibility of a six month contract basis.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that the
City Manager and his staff be authorized to advertise for services of a street
sweeper on a six month basis. Motion passed 5 to 0.
5. LANDFILL OPERATION:
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilwoman Coppinger that the
operation of the Sanitary Landfill be placed on a monthly basis with the current
operator, and at the current rate and that the City Manager be authorized to
prepare necessary purchase orders. The City Manager and his staff are authorized
to search out all possible methods of operating this landfill to obtain amore
efficient and clean operation. Motion passed 5 to 0.
ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of
A. D., 1979.
ATTEST:
cz,
City Secretary
Mayor