1979-03-26 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESF
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
HELD ON MARCH 26, 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
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Tom Reid
Harry Farley
Dennis Frauenberger
Fran Coppinger
Carlton McComb
Morris S. Wilson
William E. Wolff
Bobby J. Williams
Dorothy L. Cook
The invocation was given by Councilman Farley. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Charles Mack.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that the
minutes of the regular meeting held on March 12, 1979, be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Farley abstained.
It was moved by Councilman Frauenberger, seconded by Councilman Wilson that the
minutes of a Public Hearing held on March 19, 1979, be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 3 to 0. Councilman Farley and Councilwoman Coppinger abstained.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor Reid presented a Certificate of Appreciation and $250.00 arson reward to
Mrs. Inez Castillo De La Garza. Fire Marshal Earl Raney was present for the
presentation.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS: None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
City Manager Wolff reported that Harris County Commissioner Bass has completed the
new bridge on Choate Road making it possible to complete our portion of Dixie Farm
Road which extends into Harris County. The contractor has been notified, and the
work will begin in the very near future. Mayor Reid will write a letter of thanks
to Commissioner Bass.
Ron Wicker reported on the project of the intersection of F.M. 518, Woody Road, and
Corrigan Drive. Mr. Wicker reported that he has prepared an alternate plan for the
signalization in lieu of the proposed two realignment changes that Traffic Engineers,
Inc. had proposed. This alternate plan has been submitted to the Highway Department,
and if it is approved we will be likely signalizing this project as it now exists
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without any geometric changes. This will save the City a great deal of money if the
State approves this plan.
CITIZENS: None
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT'S PROPOSED NEW SCHOOL ON HARKEY ROAD:
Councilman Farley reported that the Committee met with members of the School Board
in reference to providing water and sewer service for the new school to be located
on Harkey Road outside of the City Limits. Councilman Farley advised that the
Committee felt that it would be in the best interest of the citizens of Pearland to
cooperate with the School District in this matter since the majority of the students
attending this school will be Pearland residents.
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman McComb that upon completion
by the School Board of the necessary engineering and the laying of the water line to
this site the City furnish water to the site, and as required by State Law, the
charge will be a premium charge, and also this will apply to the treatment of
sewage upon connection to the City Limit lines. Motion passed 5 to 0.
City Manager Wolff advised that the best route for both the City and the School is
down an extension of Fite Road. The service for water would be near the intersection
of Fite Road and McLean Road.
NEW BUSINESS:
PEARLAND SOUTH INDUSTRIAL PARK:
Pearland South Industrial Park (final plat) was brought before the City Council for
consideration. Meeting recessed at 7:55.P,M.for the Council to review the plat and
reconvened at 8:00 P.M.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that the
Final Plat,of Pearland South Industrial Park be approved. Motion passed 5 to 0.
PEARLAND PLAZA:
A Final Plat of Pearland Plaza was brought before the City Council for consideration.
Meeting recessed at 8:01 for the Council to review the plat and reconvened at
8:05 P.M.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Wilson that the Final
Plat of Pearland Plaza be approved. Motion passed 5 to 0.
ORDINANCE NO. 396, ENTEX RATE ORDINANCE:
Ordinance No. 396 was read in caption by Mayor Reid. (First Reading)
It was moved by Councilman Frauenberger, seconded by Councilman Farley that Ordinance
No. 396 be passed and approved on first of two readings. Said Ordinance reads in
caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 396
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FIXING AND
ORDERING THE RATES TO BE CHARGED BY ENTEX, INC. FOR GAS
AND GAS SERVICE TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS
WITHIN THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING THE
EFFECTIVE DATE, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
Voting "Aye" - Councilman Wilson, Councilman McComb, Councilman Farley, Councilwoman
Coppinger, and Councilman Frauenberger.
Voting "Nay" - None Motion passed 5 to 0.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER LINE FROM MCLEAN TO INDEPENDENCE PARK 10" LINE:
City Manager Wolff advised that the plans have been prepared by the Engineer for
the extension of water line from McLean Road down Magnolia Road to Independence
Park. At a later date the line will be extended to Dixie Farm Road and down Dixie
Farm Road. This project is being handled in two sections due to need for additional
right-of-way.
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman McComb that the City
Manager be authorized to bid the water line from McLean Road to Independence Park,
with bids to be opened at 12:00 Noon on April 23, 1979. Motion passed 5 to 0.
ORDINANCE NO. 395, AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING A PORTION OF THE OLD-ALVIN ROAD RIGHT-
OF-WAY:
City Manager Wolff explained that this ordinance was an abandonment of 40 feet of
Old Alvin Road right-of-way in the area of Knapp Road which in reality will be an
exchange for 80 feet of new right-of-way for Old Alvin Road. This will enable the
City to tie the extension of Old Alvin Road into Bobby Street. He advised that
before the second reading of the ordinance the necessary papers will be executed
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Ordinance No. 395 was read in caption by Mayor Reid. (First Reading)
It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Coppinger that Ordinance
No. 395 be passed and approved on first reading. Said Ordinance No. 395 reads in
caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 395
AN ORDINANCE bF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT
A PORTION OF THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY OF OLD ALVIN ROAD BE
VACATED, ABANDONED AND CLOSED; PROVIDING FOR THE REVERSION OF
THE FEE IN SAID LAND; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE AND PROVIDING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO
THE SUBJECT.
Voting "Aye" - Councilman Wilson, Councilman McComb, Councilman Farley, Councilwoman
Coppinger, and Councilman Frauenberger.
Voting "Nay" - None Motion passed 5 to 0.
CALL OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ON APPLICATION NO.
66, JAMES H. TUCKER, TRUSTEE:
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It was moved by Councilman Frauenberger, seconded by Councilman McComb that a
Public Hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission be called for 7:30 P.M.,
April 17, 1979. Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT (CONTINUED)
Mayor Reid announced that the community project of PAYDIRT has received approval for
funding in the amount of $37,000.00 and this will be available on October 1, 1979.
OTHER BUSINESS:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Councilman
Farley's absence from the meeting of March 12, 1979, be shown as excused absence.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - TEXAS OPEN MEETING'S LAW - SECTION 2, SUBSECTION (g) PERSONNEL.
Recessed to Executive Session at 8:30 P.M. - Reconvened at 8:45 P.M.
It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman McComb that the resignation
of Jerry Farrer as Associate Municipal Judge of the Municipal Court be accepted.as of
the date of his letter, March 22, 1979. Motion passed 5 to 0.
ADJOURN:
The Meeting was adjourned at 8:46 P.M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of
A. D., 1979.
ATTEST:
ity Secretary
Mayor