1980-02-11 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD
ON FEBRUARY 11, 1980, 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
Councilman
Charles R. Mack
Councilwoman
Fran Coppinger
Councilman
Carlton McComb
Councilman
Morris Wilson
City Manager
William E. Wolff
City Attorney
Bobby J. Williams
City Secretary
Dorothy L. Cook
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The invocation was given by Jessie H. Guinn. The Color Guard of the V.F.W. presented
the colors and Jack Roughgarden, Commander, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Frauenberger, seconded by Councilman Mack that the
minutes of the regular meeting held on January 28, 1980, be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
+ Mayor Reid called upon both the present Council and candidates for the Council ,
,positions to review the City Charter so that they will perform their duties and
�.— �Oresponsibilities in accordance with Charter requirements. He also stated that --
lactions of the City Council required majority agreement. ted
Assistant Director of the Municipal Finance Officers' Association, Region 14.
Mayor Reid reported that the State's contractor has now started again on Highway
518 West. Mayor Reid also called a Joint Workshop Meeting to discuss the proposed
subdivision ordinance revisions by the City Council and the Planning and Zoning
Commission for February 19, 1980 at 7:30 P.M. This workshop will follow the
conclusion of any business of the Planning and Zoning Commission for that night.
Mayor Reid advised that the Houston -Galveston Area Council has urged governing
bodies to communicate with their Representatives in Washington urging them to
support the continuance of Revenue Sharing. Mayor Reid asked members of the
Council to let him know their feelings on this issue, and if they feel supportive
of such action, a resolution will be prepared for passage at the next regular
Council meeting so copies may be sent to our Representatives in Washington.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
vo Councilwoman Coppinger responded to the Mayor's comments made earlier in the meeting
and expressed her feeling of disagreement with the Mayor regarding Council actions
as they are set out in the City Charter. Councilwoman Coppinger also requested
n�. information regarding the Comal Street water line and inquired why the item was
'not on the agenda. She stated that the water line continued to be installed after
the contractor was told to hold up until the City investigated the cost of duplicating
T��an existing line.
Mayor Reid indicated that a communications breakdown was responsible and the item
would be on the next regular agenda for consideration by the City Council.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
City Manager Wolff advised that at the next Council Meeting he would have an item
to name one man as a Department Head and the formation of one additional department
of the City.
This would relate to relieving Ron Wicker, Director of Planning and Transportation,
of some of his duties so his expertise could be utilized in the Planning Department.
City Manager Wolff advised that it has come to his attention that a number of
people residing along Woody Road in the area of Brookland Acres Subdivision are in
need of water service. These people will ultimately be served with a water line
to be installed down Woody Road; however, in the interim period, Mr. Wolff advised
that he was going to recommend to the City Council to authorize the City to install
1,700 feet of temporary line to serve these citizens. Material will cost
approximately $550.00. This item to be on the next agenda.
Ron Wicker, Director of Planning and Transportation, advised that the mobile
sweeper is now in operation.
CITIZENS:
Tommy Matlock appeared before the City Council to issue a challenge to all
candidates to remove their signs the day after the election in order to enhance
the appearance of the City.
Charles A. Thomas appeared before the City Council asking the City Council to
release building permits in Section One (1) of Parkview Subdivision. He advised
that this request was being made so he can build a maximum of eight model homes.
The homes will not be occupied as residences, but would be used as examples of
homes that can be purchased in Section Two (2). He advised that he anticipated
completion and acceptance of Section One (1) prior to the completion of the
model homes.
CHANGE IN ORDER OF BUSINESS - NEW BUSINESS:
REQUEST BY CHARLES THOMAS, DEVELOPER OF PARKVIEW, SECTION I, TO CONSTRUCT MODEL
HOMES:
A discussion was held with Mr. Thomas regarding his request. City Attorney
Williams advised that prior.to construction restrictions could be placed•in the,
deed records limiting the closing of these homes for family purposes.
It was moved by Councilman Frauenberger, seconded by Councilman Mack that the
City Attorney work with Mr. Thomas to arrive at a feasible method for him to
develop his Model Home Park and bring this instrument back to the City Council
for consideration at the next regular meeting. Motion passed 5 to 0.
CHANGE IN ORDER OF BUSINESS - DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF ONE ACRE OF LAND FOR NEW WATER WELL:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Mack that the one acre
tract of land purchased from the Pearland Independent School District, including
legal fee and closing costs, be paid for out of the Water and Sewer Operating
Account No. 5510-41, and the budget be amended accordingly. Motion passed 5 to 0.
ORDINANCE NO. 412, HOUSTON LIGHTING AND POWER COMPANY:
Ordinance No. 412 was read in caption by Mayor Reid. (Second Reading)
It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Coppinger that
Ordinance No. 412 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said
Ordinance reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 412
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER COMPANY
TO FILE MODIFIED RATE SCHEDULES TO BE CHARGED IN THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR SUCH
RATE SCHEDULES; PROVIDING CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SUCH RATE
SCHEDULES MAY BE CHANGED, MODIFIED, AMENDED OR WITHDRAWN;
CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT;
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REPEALING ANY OTHER ORDINANCE OR PART OR PARTS THEREOF WHICH MAY
BE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Voting "Aye" - Councilwoman Coppinger, Councilman Mack, Councilman Frauenberger,
Councilman McComb, and Councilman Wilson.
Voting "Nay" - None Motion passed 5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AMBULANCE DONATED BY NIDAY:
Mayor Reid advised that he and Councilman Wilson had met with representatives of
the EMS Group in Manvel, and they indicated an interest in the surplus ambulance
owned by the City of Pearland. City Attorney Williams advised that this vehicle
could be donated to Manvel, if the Council so desired.
It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman McComb that the City
of Pearland donate to the City of Manvel, the used ambulance that was given to
us by Niday. Motion passed 5 to 0.
FINAL PAYMENT TO TRAFFIC ENGINEERS. INC.:
Director of Planning. and Transportation, Ron Wicker, advised the City Council that
the State has sent the final voucher on the Traffic Engineering Study made for
Pearland, Brookside, and Friendswood by Traffic Engineer's, Inc. This covers the
10% retainage held by the State until they were sure the study met State regulations.
Mr. Wicker recommended that this final payment be made to Traffic Engineer's,Inc.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Mack that final payment
be made to Traffic Engineer's, Inc. in the amount of $2,447.50, this amount being
the retainage under the agreement. Motion passed 5 to 0.
LEM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - ESTIMATE NO. 12:
It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that
Engineering Estimate No. 12, on Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Plants 2 & 3,
in the amount of $181,995.98 for work completed through January 31, 1980, by
Lem Construction Company be approved for payment from the appropriate bond fund.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
City Engineer advised that this project should be completed by the middle of
April, 1980.
MERCER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - ESTIMATE NO. 2:
It was moved by Councilman Frauenberger, seconded by Councilman McComb that
Engineering Estimate No. 2, on Water Main�cott, Coma1, and portions of Woody,
Mykawa and Knapp Roads in the amount of $43,035.30 for work completed through
January 31, 1980, by Mercer Construction Company be approved for payment from
the appropriate bond fund. Motion passed 5 to 0.
MEETING RECESSED AT 8:50 P.M. - RECONVENED AT 9:OO P.M.
r--� SEWER LINES - ALICE STREET AND HALIK ROAD:
City Engineer Malcolm Collins presented plans and specifications for sewer lines
on Alice Street and Halik Road for review by the City Council. It was brought
out that additional right-of-way would need to be obtained before the lines could
be installed.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that the
plans and specifications be accepted and that the City Manager be authorized to
bid the sanitary sewer line on Alice Street and Halik Road upon receipt of entire
amount of right-of-way required. Motion passed 5 to 0.
1981-82 FEDERAL AID URBAN SYSTEM PROGRAM:
Director of Planning and Transportation, Ron Wicker, advised that the following
would be his recommendations for the 1981-82 Federal Aid Urban System Program:
1. Dixie Farm Road at F.M. 518 - widen 300' East and West
and 150' North and South - estimated cost $40,000.00.
2. Woodcreek Drive at F.M. 518 - widen 300' West of intersection
for left turn lane - estimated cost $30,000.00.
3. F.M. 518 at Yost Road - widen 300' East and West - estimated -
cost $30,000.00.
Mr. Wicker advised that the widening and signalization of F.M. 518 at Country
Club Drive has been approved by the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation and was our No. 1 priority in 1979. Mr. Wicker submitted a letter
outlining these priorities for Council consideration.
It was moved by Councilman Mack, seconded by Councilwoman Coppinger that the
City submit the letter prepared by Ron Wicker to the State Department of
Highways and Public Transportation for funding under the 1981-82 Federal Aid
Urban System Program. Motion passed 5 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
MEETING RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:10 P.M. - TEXAS OPEN MEETING'S LAW,
SECTION 2, SUBSECTION (g) PERSONNEL.
RETURNED TO OPEN SESSION AT 12:49 A.M.
ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 12:50 A.M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this /zo day of
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
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