1979-03-12 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULARMEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD
ON MARCH 12, 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
Tom Reid
Councilman
Dennis Frauenberger
Councilwoman
Fran Coppinger
Councilman
Carlton McComb
Councilman
Morris Wilson
City Manager
William E. Wolff
City Attorney
Bobby J. Williams
City Secretary
Dorothy L. Cook
Absent from the meeting: Councilman Harry Farley
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The invocation was given by Mayor Reid. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr.
Jim Bost.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilwoman Coppinger, seconded by Councilman Wilson that the
minutes of the regular meeting held on February 26, 1979 be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor Reid appointed Councilman Frauenberger and City Tax Assessor -Collector,
Jim DeShazer, to work with a Committee appointed by the Pearland Independent
School District to accomplish a joint tax office for the City and School.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Councilman McComb reported that the purchase has been completed of right-of-way
for the extension of Old Alvin Road at Knapp Road.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT (CONTINUED):
Mayor Reid reported that funds for the Counseling Service called "PAYDIRT" has
been passed by the Houston -Galveston Area Project Reviewing Committee and now
goes before the Houston -Galveston Area Executive Committee on Tuesday, March 13,
1979. After positive action by this Committee, the funds will be available to
this Counseling Service.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
City Manager Wolff reported that he has been advised by Ron Wicker that as a result
of some efforts on his part and the Traffic Consultant, Mr. Hudson, there is
apparently some alternatives to be considered by the Council at the intersection of
Highway 518 and Corrigan Blvd. We will have more on this proposed project,
possibly at the next regular meeting.
The City Attorney advised_. that Entex, Inc. has asked for a rate increase, and
he requested that a Public Hearing be held on March 19, 1979 for this request by
Entex, Inc.
CITIZENS:
Mr. Richard S. Hoot appeared before the City Council with a request that he be
granted a building permit on Lot 11, Block 4 of Brookland Acres Subdivision.
He advised the City Council that this lot is now 94.8 feet wide whereas the
original platted lot was 100 feet wide. This was brought about by a neighbor
building a fence over Mr. Hoot's property line, and as a result, this neighbor
purchased the 5.2 foot encroachment.
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CHANGE IN ORDER OF BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
REQUEST BY RICHARD HOOT FOR RELEASE OF BUILDING PERMIT ON LOT 11, BLOCK 4, BROOKLAND
ACRES:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Wilson that this request
for release of a building permit on Lot 11, Block.4, Brookland Acres Subdivision be
granted. Motion passed 4 to 0.
CHANGE IN ORDER OF BUSINESS:
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION NO. R79-9, A RESOLUTION APPROVING CLAIM FOR PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT -
UPDATE OF COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN:
Ron Wicker advised the City Council that the City has received copies of the
Comprehensive Development Plan Update and that the City Council was furnished a
copy. He stated that he felt it was in order to approve the claim for $7,000.00
since Mr. Green has of this date received only $7,000.00 on a $21,500.00 contract.
Resolution No. R79-9 was read in full by Councilwoman Coppinger.
It was moved by Councilwoman Coppinger, seconded by Councilman McComb that
Resolution No. R79-9 be passed and approved on first and only reading. Said
Resolution reads in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. R79-9 A
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CLAIM FOR PERSONAL.SERVICES CONTRACT
(COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE) FOR THE CITY,OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE DELIVERY OF TIME WARRANTS
FOR THE PAYMENT OF SUCH CLAIM; CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATING TO THE SUBJECT AND PROVIDING THAT THIS RESOLUTION
SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UPON AND AFTER ITS ADOPTION.
Voting "Aye" - Councilman Frauenberger, Councilwoman Coppinger, Councilman
McComb, and Councilman Wilson.
Voting "Nay" - None
Motion passed 4 to 0.
ORDINANCE NO. 394, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING FRANCHISE TO THE MECA CORPORATION FOR
COMMUNITY ANTENNA CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM:
Ordinance No. 394 was read in caption by Mayor Reid. (Second Reading)
It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Coppinger that Ordinance
No. 394 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance reads
in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 394
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO THE MECA CORPORATION, ITS
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, AND MAIN-
TAIN A COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM IN THE,CITY AND
SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING THE GRANTING OF THIS
FRANCHISE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
�-, Voting "Aye" - Councilman Wilson, Councilman McComb, Councilwoman Coppinger,
and Councilman Frauenberger.
Voting "Nay" - None
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion passed 4 to 0.
REVIEW OF BIDS RECEIVED UNDER BID NO. B79-2, REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE:
City Manager Wolff advised that bids were opened under Bid No. B79-2 at noon and
that three bids were received. The low bidder was Gifford -Hill Company for
$9,428.88, and he recommended that the bid be awarded to this low bidder.
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It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that Bid No.
B79-2 be awarded to Gifford -Hill Company in the amount of $9,428.88 and this be
paid from the Certificates of Obligation Series 1976. Motion passed 4 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION NO. 65, GREEN TEE CORPORATION:
It was moved by Councilman Frauenberger, seconded by Councilwoman Coppinger that a
Public Hearing be called on Application No. 65 for April 3, 1979 at 7:30 P.M.
before the Planning and Zoning Commission. This request was for a change in land
use from Planned Unit to General Business on a Tract 110.41' x 579.08' located
in the 3200 block of Country Club Drive. Motion passed 4 to 0.
APPROVAL OF TAX ADJUSTMENT - BAY PIPELINE COMPANY:
City Tax Assessor -Collector, Jim DeShazer, advised the City Council that the Bay
Pipeline Company had contacted his office in February regarding the assessment of
their pipe stored at Gaido-Lingle yard on Knapp Road. We had assessed it at
$300,000 for 100% or $180,000 at 60%. They advised that the pipe was old and was
rust pitted and could not pass the required specifications of a 4 inch wall. It
was necessary for them to reduce the grade before selling the pipe. Bay Pipeline
Company rendered this pipe at $151,360 for the 100% or assessed at 60% for $90,816.
Mr. DeShazer recommended that an adjustment be approved for the amount that this
company had rendered. He advised that he had information that they actually sold
the pipe for $137,460.30.
It was moved by Councilman Frauenberger, seconded by Councilman McComb that the
said value of the pipe belonging to Bay Pipeline Company be changed from $300,000
to $151,300. Motion passed 4 to 0.
REVIEW OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR EXTENSION OF MYKAWA ROAD FROM ORANGE STREET
TO HIGHWAY 518 AND AUTHORIZING TO BID PROJECT:
City Manager Wolff advised that the City Engineer has prepared Plans and Specifications
for the extension of Mykawa Road from Orange Street to Highway 518 and these plans
were on the table before the City Council. City Manager Wolff asked the Council
to review this material and authorize the bidding of this project.
MEETING RECESSED AT 8:00 P.M. - RECONVENED AT 8:15 P.M.
It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman McComb that the Project
for the extension of Mykawa Road to Highway 518 be bid and received by Noon,
April 9, 1979, and opened at Noon, April 9, 1979. Motion passed 4 to 0.
BROWN $ ROOT, INC. - KNAPP ROAD PROJECT - ESTIMATE NO. 3:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that Engineer's
Monthly Estimate No. 3, Knapp Road Project in the amount of $56,264.04 to Brown &
Root, Inc. be approved. Motion passed 4 to 0.
MARATHON PAVING COMPANY - WAT.NTTT -TRPPT PR(I.TPCT - P.QTTMATP XTO Z
It was moved by Councilman Frauenberger, seconded by Councilman Wilson that
Engineer's Monthly Estimate No. 3, Walnut Street Project in the amount of $14,593.73
to. Marathon Paving Company be approved. Motion passed 4 to 0.
LEM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. - IMPROVEMENTS TO SEWER PLANTS 2 & 3 - ESTIMATE NO. 1:
It was moved by Councilwoman Coppinger, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Engineer's
Monthly Estimate No. 1, Improvements to Waste Treatment Plants 2 $ 3 in the amount of
$73,784.25 be approved. Motion passed 4 to 0.
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OTHER BUSINESS:
MEETING RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS OPEN MEETING'S LAW - SECTION 2,
SUBSECTION (g) PERSONNEL AT 8:30 P.M.
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION AT 9:30 P.M. - NO ACTION AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION.
ADJOURN:
rThe meeting adjourned at 9:36 P.M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this, day of
A. D., 1979.
ATTEST:
City Secretary
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Mayor