1977-07-25 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESrem
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
HELD ON JULY 25, 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
Dennis Frauenberger
Harry Farley
Terry Gray
Tom Reid
Morris S. Wilson
William E. Wolff
Bobby J. Williams
Dorothy L. Cook
The Invocation was given by Councilman Reid. The Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Councilman Wilson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that the
minutes of a Public Hearing held on July 6, 1977 be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 5 to 0. -
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Gray that the minutes
of the regular meeting held on July 11, 1977 be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT: None
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS: None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: None
CITIZENS:
Mrs. William J. Harris of 3012 Green Tee Drive spoke to the Council advising
them that she supported Chief Standford's request for four additional police
officers. Mrs. Harris requested that Country Club Drive in Green Tee Subdivision
be closed at the back. She submitted a Petition with some 75 names of citizens
requesting the closing of the temporary extension of Country Club Drive in
Harris County. Mayor McComb invited Mrs. Harris and all other interested
citizens to attend the Budget Hearing on August 3, 1977.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ANNALEA WHITEHALL. SECTION C:
This item was not considered by the City Council. City Manager Wolff advised
that some problems had developed regarding this proposed subdivision.
WOODCREEK SECTION III - PRELIMINARY PLAT:
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that the
City Council accept the Preliminary Plat of Woodcreek, Section III. Motion
passed 5 to 0.
PROCEDURE FOR CITY CARS:
Councilman Farley stated that he felt that some input from Department Heads
should be obtained before the matter was acted on.
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that the
item be tabled until it can be returned back from Committee. Motion passed
4 to 0. Councilman Wilson abstained.
AWARD OF BID NO. B77-7 AND PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION NO. R77-24, AUTHORIZING MAYOR
TO EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR CONTRACTURAL SERVICES AT SANITARY LANDFILL:
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that Bid
No. B77-7 be awarded to Chennault Materials, Inc. on the basis of a one year
contract of $44,640.00. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Resolution No. R77-4 was read in full by Councilman Reid.
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Farley that Resolution
No. R77-24 be passed and approved on first and only reading. Said Resolution No.
R77-24 reads in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. R77-24
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 CHENNAULT MATERIA-hS, INC.
Voting "Aye" - Councilman Farley, Councilman Gray, Councilman Frauenberger,
Councilman Reid, and Councilman Wilson.
Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0.
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION:
The report of the Charter Review Commission dated May 26, 1977 was brought before
the City Council for discussion. The City Attorney's comments regarding each
proposed amendment was also discussed.
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Gray that the five
proposed amendments presented by the Charter Review Commission in their letter
dated May 26, 1977 be accepted by the City Council as a matter of record, and
these items be placed on the ballot of the next regular City Election.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
The City Attorney was assigned to prepare the amendments, in proper text, for
submission to the City Council prior to the call of the regular City Election
in April, 1978.
CALL OF PUBLIC HEARING - ROY C. POWERS, APPLICATION NO. 41:
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that a
Public'Hearing before the City Council on Application No. 41 be called under
Docketed Public Hearings of the regular council agenda on August 22, 1977.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
MEETING RECESSED AT 8:25 P.M. RECONVENED AT 8:45 P.M.
APPOINTMENTS:
(Library Board)
This item passed until the Executive Session has been held.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF ASSESSED VALUES - TAX ROLL:
The Board of Equalization for 1977 submitted the following assessed values by
document dated July 19, 1977:
LAND
IMPROVEMENTS
ASSESSED VALUES 1977
$18,257,256.00
44,971,552.00
PERSONAL PROPERTY 17,708,827.00
TOTAL TAX ROLL $80,937,635.00
The Tax Assessor, James 0 DeShazer, certified to the above on the 19th of
July, 1977.
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Gray that the City
Council approve the tax roll as submitted by the Board of Equalization and
certified by the Tax Assessor Collector. Motion passed 5 to 0.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: (CONTINUED)
Mr. Johnny L. Ferry of 11535 Sagepark, Houston, Texas, appeared before the City
Council and advised that he would like to make an offer to purchase the old
depot. Mr. Ferry advised that he would like to buy the building, move it out
of the City and remodel it to be used as a restaurant in the Webster area.
City Attorney Williams advised that the City could not sell this building
since it is public property, without obtaining bids. Mr. Williams also advised
that the previous lease with the Garden Club would have to be checked into
before any action could be taken on sale of the depot building.
Mayor McComb appointed Councilman Reid to investigate the various aspects
involved in possible sale of the building and report back to the City Council.
PROPOSED BUDGET - 1977-1978 AND REVENUE SHARING BUDGET FOR ENTITLEMENT PERIOD 9:
City Manager Wolff presented the proposed budgets to the City Council. The total
amount of the Proposed General Fund Budget was $2,047,387.00 which included the
$102,000.00 Revenue Sharing allocation for Entitlement Period 9. The Water and
Sewer was $491,305.00.
It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that the
City Manager's Proposed Budgets be received into the records of the City and
that a Public Hearing be called for 7:30 P.M., August 3, 1977 on said Budgets
in accordance with the Charter of the City of Pearland. Motion passed 5 to 0.
ORDINANCE NO. 358 - AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN PROPERTY AND TERRITORY TO THE
CITY OF PEARLAND:
Ordinance No. 358 was read in full by Councilman Farley. (First Reading)
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Ordinance
No. 358 be passed and approved on first reading. Said Ordinance No. 358 reads
in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 358
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN PROPERTY AND TERRITORY TO THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AND EXTENDING THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND TO INCLUDE AND EMBRACE SAID TERRITORY
WHICH IS ADJACENT TO AND CONTIGUOUS WITH THE PRESENT CORPORATE
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LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND AND IS NOT WITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS OF ANY OTHER CITY AND LIES SOLELY WITHIN THE EXTRA-
TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, SAID
TERRITORY BEING HEREINAFTER FULLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND
BOUNDS IN SECTION 1 OF THIS ORDINANCE; PRESCRIBING THE VOTING
PRECINCTS FOR THE INHABITANTS WITHIN SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY;
PLACING SUCH INHABITANTS ON EQUAL FOOTING WITH PRESENT IN-
HABITANTS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATIONS, AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
Voting "Aye" - Councilman Frauenberger, Councilman Gray, Councilman Farley,
Councilman Reid, and Councilman Wilson.
Voting "No" - None
OTHER BUSINESS:
Motion passed 5 to 0.
% It was moved by Councilman Gray, sec dby Councilman Wilson that the absence
of Councilman Farley from the meeting of June 20, 1977 be shown as "excused
absence". Motion passed 5 to 0..
EXECUTIVE .SESSION'ON PERSONNEL AND LEGAL: 9:05 P.M.
RETURNED TO OPEN SESSION FOR ACTION AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION: 10:19 P.M.
Appointments:
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Mrs. Fran
Coppinger be appointed as a member of the Library Board. Motion passed 5 to 0.
ADJOURN:
Meeting adjourned at 10:21 P.M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this f day of
ATTEST:
City Secretary,.
A. D., 1977.
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