1979-09-24 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
HELD ON SEPTEMBER 24, 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
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Tom Reid
Dennis Frauenberger
Fran Coppinger
Charles Mack
Carlton McComb
Morris Wilson
William E. Wolff
Bobby J. Williams
Dorothy L. Cook
The invocation was given by Mayor Reid. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Councilman Frauenberger.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Frauenberger, seconded by Councilman Wilson that
the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 10, 1979, be approved as
submitted. Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor Reid issued the following Proclamations:
P.T.A. Membership Drive Weeks - September 24 through October 5
PAYDIRT Workathon Week - September 24 through September 30
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Councilman Frauenberger announced that a Committee Meeting will be held on
September 25, 1979, to try to form a Joint Tax Assessing Board between the
School and the City.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: None
CITIZENS:
The following citizens appeared before the City Council with complaints about
slow drainage and flooding in Corrigan Addition.
Evan
Middleton - 5306 Groveton
Mrs. Jerri Davis - 5407 Carmona
Mrs.
Kenneth Jefcoats - 5102 Carmona
Ronald Pyle - 5301 Groveton
Mrs.
Billy Underwood - 5106 Carmona
Larry Cormier - 5303 Apple Springs
Mrs.
Donna Rozycki - 5410 Carmona
Earl Sears - 2808 Neches River Dr.
Mrs.
Belle Lloyd - 5307 Carmona
Bob Barnes - 3514 Orange (Linwood I)
Eldon Bunnell - 5305 Groveton
Albert Towns - 2310 Goodrich
Richard Schock - 5307 Leggett Lane
Dewitt Pretty - 3302 Glastonbury (Twin Creek Woo(
Gordon Van Rooy - 5305 Carmona
Don Alexander - 5305 Leggett Lane
B. A.
Tobias, President of Corrigan Civic
Club - 5203 Carmona
Judy
Boegler - 5304 Carmona
Archie Jones, Representative Ron Paul's executive assistant, spoke and advised
the Representative Paul was willing to assist in any way possible at Federal
level to help alleviate this flooding situation. Particular emphasis would be
placed on expediting the Corps of Engineer's project for channelization of
Clear Creek. Mr. Jones furnished the following telephone numbers to citizens
wishing to get messages to Ron Paul - 333-2566, 333-2568, and 333-2576.
Councilman Frauenberger advised that he and other members of the Council had
received a letter on this date regarding a meeting on drainage to be held by
Representative Jerry L. Benedict at the Pearland High School Auditorium on
September 26, 1979, at 7:30 P.M. Mayor Reid advised Mr. Tobias, President of
the Corrigan Civic Club, that a copy of this letter would be hand delivered to
him in the morning so that the information could be circulated to the citizens.
Councilman McComb suggested that the people write the following people in an
effort to expedite the channelization and reclamation of Clear Creek by the
Corps of Engineers:
1. Department of the Army, U.S. Army Engineering District
Corps of Engineers
P. 0. Box 1229
Galveston, Texas 77550
2. Congressman Ron Paul, 1234 Longworth House Office Building,
Washington, D.C. 20515
3. Senator John Tower, Room 142 Russell Building, Washington,
D.C. 20510
4. Senator Lloyd Bentsen, Room 240 Russell Building, Washington,
D.C. 20510
Regarding the increasing of the size of pipe under Highway 518 in the area of
Corrigan Subdivision the people should write:
Mr. Omer F. Poorman, District Engineer, District 12
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
P.O. Box 1386, Houston, Texas 77001
Mayor Reid advised that he would give Mr. Tobias, President of the Corrigan Civic
Club, a report in one week regarding progress made on this problem.
MEETING RECESSED AT 9:00 P.M. - RECONVENED AT 9:15 P.M.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
MARATHON PAVING $ UTILITY CONSTRUCTORS, INC. - ENGINEERING ESTIMATE NO. 9:
It was moved by Councilwoman Coppinger, seconded by Councilman Mack that Engineering
Estimate No. 9, Marathon Paving & Utility Constructors, Inc. which was tabled at
the meeting of September 10, 1979, be brought back before the City Council for
consideration. Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilman McComb opposed.
Mr. Greg Strickland and Mr. Don Bernard, representatives of Marathon were present
at the meeting at the request of the City Council. Mr. Bernard advised the City
Council that one-half of the project has been completed, and barring any additional
rain, the balance of the project will be completed and ready for topping by
Friday, September 28, 1979.
It was moved by Councilwoman Coppinger, seconded by Councilman Mack that Engineering
Estimate No. 9, Marathon Paving $ Utility Constructors, Inc., in the amount of
$4,392.00 for work completed August 31, 1979, be approved for payment from the
appropriate bond funds. Motion passed 5 to 0.
ORDINANCE NO. 246-59, LOUIS A. CORTE. AGENT - PU TO MH:
Planning and Transportation Director Ron Wicker advised that at the last meeting
the City Council approved the ordinance on first reading and at that time it was
brought out that Plans and Specifications should be reviewed by a Registered
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Engineer before the final reading. This has been done, and/a letter from John
Garner, Registered Engineer, outlining ten points that need to be corrected before
final approval of change in zoning to Mobile Home. Mr. Wicker advised that he
had gone over the plans with Malcolm Collins, Jr. and everything now seems to be in order.
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Mr. Wicker stated that as far as he was concerned, they were in compliance with
the Mobile Home Ordinance. On further discussion of the plans, it was brought
out that water connections were not shown at each lot. Mr. Wicker advised that
this needs to be noted on the plans where the service lines will be to serve the
lots with the inclusion of one line on the water layout plans to show that the
lots can be served. A discussion was held regarding the placement of manholes
where the inlets will be above the 100 year flood plain. This particular item
can be addressed at the time permits are taken out.
Ordinance No. 246-59 was read in caption by Mayor Reid. (Second Reading)
At this point Mr. Corte, Agent requesting the Zone Change, advised that he would
like a few minutes to discuss a matter with Mr. Collins, the proposed developer.
Mayor Reid granted this request and the item will appear later in the meeting.
MYKAWA ROAD PROJECT:
Councilman Wilson reported that the Highway Department has repaired the wash-out
on Cullen (Highway 518) and two way traffic is now permitted, therefore, the
construction of Mykawa Road can now get started.
It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that the
City Manager be authorized to bid the Mykawa Road Project as soon as possible.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
REQUEST BY WILLIAM LOUDEN FOR RELEASE OF BUILDING PERMIT ON LOT 9, BLOCK 3,
BROOKLAND ACRES SUBDIVISION:
Planning and Transportation Director Ron Wicker advised that last week he and
Don Rives, Building Inspector for the City, went out to the property in question
and found that the building was 712" from the proposed new property line.
It was moved by Councilman Frauenberger, seconded by Councilman Mack that the
Building Inspector be authorized to release the Building Permit on Lot 9, Block
3, Brookland Acres Subdivision as requested by Mr. William Louden. Motion
passed 4 to 0. Councilman McComb absent from the Council Chambers at this time.
ORDINANCE NO. 246-59. LOUIS A. CORTE. AGENT:
Ordinance previously read by caption.
It was moved by Councilman Mack, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that Ordinance
No. 246-59 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance
reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 246-59
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 246, KNOWN AS THE LAND USE AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS;
PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONTAINING OTHER PRO-
VISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
Voting "Aye" - Councilman Wilson, Councilman McComb, Councilman Frauenberger,
and Councilman Mack.
Voting "Nay" - Councilwoman Coppinger. Motion passed 4 to 1.
ORDINANCE NO. 405, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN COLLECTION EXPENSE IN
CONNECTION WITH DELINQUENT TAXES:
Ordinance No. 405 was read in caption by Mayor Reid. (Second Reading)
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Ordinance
No. 405 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance reads
in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 405
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN COLLECTION EXPENSE IN CONNECTION
WITH DELINQUENT TAXES OWED TO THE CITY OF PEARLAND (HEREAFTER
REFERRED TO AS "JURISDICTION").
Voting "Aye" - Councilwoman Coppinger, Councilman Mack, Councilman Frauenberger,
Councilman McComb, and Councilman Wilson.
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Voting "Nay" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0.
AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO EXECUTE DEPOSITORY CONTRACT:
It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Mack that the Mayor
be authorized to execute the Contract between the Pearland State Bank and the
City of Pearland to serve as the official depository for a period of three years
beginning October 1, 1979. Motion passed 2 to 0. Councilman McComb, Councilman
Frauenberger, and Councilwoman Coppinger not voting. (See previous minutes dated
August 27. 1979.)
ORDINANCE NO. 406, PORTABLE SIGN ORDINANCE:
Ordinance No. 406 was read in caption by Councilman Frauenberger. (First Reading)
It was moved by Councilman Frauenberger, seconded by Councilman McComb that
Ordinance No. 406 be passed and approved on first of two readings. Said Ordinance
reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 406
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, REGULATING
PORTABLE SIGNS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION
THEREOF; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
SUBJECT.
Voting "Aye" - Councilman Wilson, Councilman McComb, Councilman Frauenberger,
Councilman Mack, and Councilwoman Coppinger.
Voting "Nay" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
REVIEW OF BIDS RECEIVED UNDER BID NO. B79-10, OPERATION OF A SANITARY LANDFILL:
The following bids were received under Bid -No. B79-10, operation of a Sanitary
Landfill: CHENNAULT MATERIALS CO., INC.
Item 1. provide necessary superintendence, labor, suitable compaction equipment
for compaction and immediate cover of all solid waste materials deposited
in sanitary landfill - Monthly rate $4,320.00 Yearly $51,840.00
Item 2. Approx. 20,000 cu.yds. excavation of.additional landfill pits necessary
to handle solid waste during contract period - $0.84cu/yd if bond is
required add 9� Yearly $16,800.00 or $18,600.00
Item 3. Approx. 20 hrs. a month Dozer time - Case 450 or equivalent $37.50 hour
$750.00 yearly
JOHN C. JAMISON
Item 1. using a new Case C1150C dozer, Bonds through Morrison Assurance Co., Inc.
Monthly rate $3,900.00 Yearly $46,800.00
Item 2. Due to cost of diesel fuel, etc., and starting date being six months away
only firm bid received was $1.25 per cu.yd.
Item 3. Approx. 20 hrs, a month Dozer Time - $30.00 per hour
City Manager Wolff asked the City Council to postpone action on award of the bid
until the next meeting so that the bids could be analized.
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OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER:
The proposal received from the News was received after the proposals were to be
submitted. This proposal to be returned unopened.
The following proposal was received from the Journal: seven cents (7�) per word.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Wilson that The Journal
be designated as the official newspaper for the City of Pearland for the coming
year beginning October 1, 1979. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Resolution No. R79-23 was read in full by Councilwoman Coppinger.
It was moved by Councilwoman Coppinger, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that
Resolution No. R79-23 be passed and approved on first and only reading. Said
Resolution reads in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. R79-23
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 THE JOURNAL.
Voting "Aye" - Councilman Wilson, Councilman McComb, Councilman Frauenberger,
Councilman Mack, and Councilwoman Coppinger.
Voting "Nay" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0.
ADJUSTMENTS IN THE 1978-79 BUDGET:
It was moved by Councilman Mack, seconded by Councilwoman Coppinger that the
following adjustments be made in the 1978-79 Budget:
GENERAL FUND Estimated Income $2,665,559.00
Estimated Expense 2,665,559.00
WATER $ SEWER Estimated Income $ 969,967.00
Estimated Expense 964,102.00
and the remaining balance in the Council Contingency Fund be allocated to the
City Service Center. Motion passed 5 to 0.
ADJUSTMENTS IN THE 1978 TAX ROLL:
It was moved by Councilman Mack, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that the
following adjustment be made in the tax roll as submitted by Tax Assessor -
Collector Jim DeShazer:
ASSESSED VALUE: Addition to Roll $ 2,642,115
Reduction to Roll -4,915,293
Adjusted -Revised Net
Assessed Value: ($-2,273,178
TAX COMPUTATION: Addition to Roll $ 20,525.15
Reduction to Roll -42,041.84
Adjusted -Revised Tax
Dollars gained/lost ($-21,516.69
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of
/n�6, A. D., 1979.
ATTEST:
City Secretary
Mayor