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1977-04-11 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS HELD ON APRIL 11, 1977, 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 Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager City Attorney City Secretary INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Carlton McComb Harry Farley Morris S. Wilson Tom Reid Terry Gray Dennis Frauenberger William E. Wolff Bobby J. Williams Dorothy L. Cook The invocation was given by Councilman Farley. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Wilson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Gray that the minutes �. of the regular meeting held on March 28, 1977 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Reid absent from the Council Room. It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Wilson that the minutes of the special called emergency meeting held on March 30, 1977 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Reid abstained. It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that the minutes of the special meeting held on April 4, 1977 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 5 to 0. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT: The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company presented a donation of $150.00 to the Improvement and Beautification Board. Mr. Robert Bristow received this donation for the Board. A. R. Rampling, Councilman from Ipswich, England presented Mayor McComb with a tie as a gift from his community. COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS: Councilman Farley reported that the new ambulance has been received by the City. The EMS is checking this vehicle out and it will be placed in service as soon as possible. Councilman Gray asked that a workshop be called in the near future to familiarize the new Councilmen with'the various projects going on in the City. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: None CITIZENS: Mrs. Catherine B. Presley appeared before the City Council regarding the condition of Scott Lane. She advised that tractor -trailer trucks use this route twenty-four hours per day and that Brookside Village prohibits the trucks from using Brookside Road hence the heavy truck traffic on Scott Lane. She also advised that a building is now under construction on Scott Lane which appears to be commerical with gates opening onto Scott Lane. Mayor McComb advised that we have received many complaints about the trucks, and this has been investigated by the former Chief of Police and the present Chief. This trucking company is located within the City of Pearland and in order to keep from receiving tickets for going down Brookside Road they use Scott Lane. The Mayor advised that the speed of the trucks has been discussed with the owner of the Company, and he had promised to observe the speed limit. Mayor McComb asked that the City Manager Mr. Wolff and Ron Wicker look into the cost of improving Scott Lane along with the study of Woody Road and check the budget to see what can be done. The Mayor requested that they report back to the City Council at the next meeting for possible action on this matter. K. R. Segelquist appeared before the City Council with a request that he be permitted to place a temporary building on a slab near the Lions Club. The Building Inspection Department had turned this request down due to the fact that the building would be within the 60 feet from the centerline of Walnut Street which has been reserved for future widening. Mr. Segelquist advised that the Lions Club would meet on April 12, 1977 and after that he would know the type of agreement he would have with them. Mayor McComb advised Mr. Segelquist to bring a copy of the agreement in before the next meeting and this item would be placed back on the agenda for action. Councilman Reid asked that the City Attorney check and see if portable buildings were permitted in this area. DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: APPOINTMENTS: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that Michael Coppinger and Richard Tetens be reappointed for a three year term and that Clyde Starns, Jr. be appointed to replace Dennis Frauenberger who resigned. Motion passed 5 to 0. Mayor McComb administered the Oath of Office to the members appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS: It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Farley that Victor A. Nolen, Robert Wasinger, E. A. Wasek, Tommy Scott, and H. B. Mingarelli be reappointed as members of the Zoning Board of Adjustments for a two year period. Motion passed 5 to 0. M CITY HEALTH OFFICER: It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Dr. David R. Armbruster be appointed as City Health Officer for a period of one year. Motion passed 5 to 0. RESOLUTION NO. R77-17, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PEARLAND AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERS, INC. Resolution No. R77-17 was read in full by Councilman Farley. It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that Resolution No. R77-17 be passed and approved on first and final reading. Said Resolution No. R77-17 reads in caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. R77-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PEARLAND AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERS, INC. Voting "Aye" - Councilman Frauenberger, Councilman Farley, Councilman Reid, Councilman Gray and Councilman Wilson. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. NEW BUSINESS: AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO BID ADDITIONS TO TWO FIRE STATIONS FOR PURPOSE OF GARAGING NEW FIRE TRUCK AND AMBULANCE: Ono City Manager Wolff advised the City Council that new facilities need to be built to house the new ambulance and the new fire truck now on order. Mr. Wolff advised that the cheapest way would be to extend the length of the building r thereby not using any additional doors. This would be additions of approximately 24 feet by 25 feet at a cost of approximately $8,500.00 each. Additional doors would cost $750.00 each. City Manager Wolff advised that he had not had sufficient time to go into the budget to see what could be done to come up with the money for the projects. It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that the City Manager be authorized to draw up specifications and to bid additions to the 518 Fire Station and the McLean Road Fire Station with financing to be determined. Motion passed 3 to 2. Councilman Gray and Councilman Wilson opposed. PEARLAND LAND AND INVESTMENT COMPANY CONTRACT DECEMBER 23, 1974: Mayor McComb read a letter dated April 7, 1977 from David L. Smith of the 0011 Pearland Land and Investment Company as follows: "April 7, 1977 City Council City of Pearland Pearland Texas 77581 RE: Contract on Sleepy Hollow Subdivision HE Gentlemen: At the present time, we are currently engaged in completing the development of Sleepy Hollow Subdivision through Black Base, Inc., our general contractor. In our agreement with the City, we contracted to finish the streets with base and topping prior to the issuance of any building permits. Experience, however, has indicated that this is not in the best interests of all concerned. We hereby respectfully request that the streets be staked, graded, and supplied with sand and a base material of crushed rock only at this time. We further request delaying the application of any topping materials until such time as heavy-duty trucks will not be using said streets on a frequent basis. We feel that if the Council will allow building permits to be issued and the construction on the residences be completed to such an extent that heavy truck traffic will no longer be frequent, the streets can, at that time, be topped. We would be willing to put in escrow with the City an amount equal to the present contract price to complete said street topping. We would further indemnify the City against any cost increase to cover said street topping. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, s/David Smith David L. Smith DLS/lgh" It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Reid that this matter be given to the City Attorney to draw up a contract in essence with the letter received from the Pearland Land Investment Company dated April 7, 1977. Motion passed 5 to 0. This item to be placed on the next agenda. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO -TEM: It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Reid that Councilman Harry Farley be elected to serve as Mayor Pro -Tem for a term of one year. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Farley abstained. PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ON APPLICATION NO. 39: It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Gray that a Public Hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission on Application No. 39, request by Ronald Parker be called for 7:30 P.M., May 3, 1977. Motion passed 5 to 0. OTHER BUSINESS: EXCUSED ABSENCE FOR COUNCILMAN GRAY: It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Wilson that the absence from the meeting of March 24, 1977 by Councilman Gray be shown as excused absence. Motion passed 5 to 0. EXECUTIVE SESSION - TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS LAW - SECTION 2, PARAGRAPH (e) and (g), LEGAL AND PERSONNEL: Recessed to closed session at 8:35 P.M. Reconvened to open session at 9:15 P.M. ACTION AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION: It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Gray that the Improvement and Beautification Board be dissolved and that the responsibility be transferred to the Park Board to be commonly called the Parks and Beautification Board and the budget be adjusted accordingly. Also, that this item be placed on the next regular agenda and appropriate ordinance be prepared for consideration. Motion passed 5 to 0. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 9:17 P.M. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of t� A. D., 1977. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary '-)9