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1977-09-26 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES161 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 26, 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 Carlton McComb Councilman Dennis Frauenberger Councilman Harry Farley Councilman Terry Gray Councilman Tom Reid 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 Councilman Reid. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Farley. BID OPENING - BID NO. B77-12, ROOF FOR LIBRARY: Bids were opened as follows: Vendor- Amount of Bid Welch Roofing - Houston, Texas $2,870.00 John G. Hawk, Inc. - Pearland, Texas 3,100.00 It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Farley that the bid be received into the records of the City and referred to City Manager for. tabulation and recommendation. Motion passed 5 to 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 12, 1977 be approved as sub- mitted. Motion passed 5 to 0. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT: Mayor McComb congratulated the Chamber of Commerce and all of the civic organ- izations that helped to make the first "Founder's Day" in Pearland a success. Mayor McComb issued a Proclamation designating September 25, 1977 through October 1, 1977 as "Kiss Your Baby Week" for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Proclamation was accepted by Melisa Raney, age 4. Mrs. Hopie Soria explained the reason for calling the week "Kiss Your Baby Week" was due to the fact that one of the methods of early detection of this disease can be made by a.salty taste on a baby's skin. COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS: Councilman Gray reported that Wednesday, September 28, 1977, a delegation from Pearland will be going to Austin to speak to the Highway Commission requesting more state funds be made available to the Brazoria County Area. A group of Mayors from Brazoria County will also meet with the Governor during the day. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: None CITIZENS: None CHANGE IN ORDER OF BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: APPOINTMENTS: VON% It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Mrs. Helen Beckman be appointed as a member of the Planning & Zoning Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Dan Shaw. Term to expire in April 1978. Motion passed 5 to 0. The vacancy on the Park Board created by the resignation of Mrs. Helen Beckman will be on the next agenda for Council action. DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Request by Community Public Service Company for a rate increase. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE REQUESTED INCREASE: Mr. Dwight Spurlock, General Manager of Community Public Service Company, advised that he was available to discuss any questions by the Council or Public regarding the request for rate increase. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE REQUESTED INCREASE: None QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD: Councilman Gray asked Mr. Spurlock to advise the net cost of this increase to the six customers served by his Company. Mr. Spurlock advised that the customers are now being billed on the June, 1975 rate with the purchase power pass through clause applied which would be approximately the same rate as the last rate increase requested by Community Public Service. The rate the people are now being charged is about 7.50. The proposed rate would be approximately 8%, with the major difference being that of recouping the fuel. The old rate was a straight KWH and this one is a floating balancing effect relating to the cost of fuel. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST BY JOE COVINGTON FOR RELEASE OF BUILDING PERMIT ON LOT 180, BLOCK 4, GREEN TEE TERRACE: The request of Mr. Joe Covington dated September 8, 1977 asking for a release of a building permit on Lot 180, Block 4, Green Tee Terrace, Section 2, was brought before the City Council for consideration. Mr. Covington was present and advised the City Council that this lot with the 25 foot sold off would be adequate as far as his building plans were concerned; however, there would t� be one small problem of getting the utilities to the property. The utility easement is located within the 25 feet sold. City Attorney Bobby Williams reported to the City Council that the sale of this 25 feet had not extinguished the easement as shown on the filed plat; however, it had completely eliminated all easements to Lot 180, Block 4. It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Farley that this request for permit of Lot 180, Block 4 be denied until this lot is returned to the original size as shown on the filed plat. Motion passed 5 to 0. j()8 ORDINANCE NO. 246-34, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY AMENDING THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE - ROY C. POWERS, APPLICATION NO. 41, AS AMENDED: Ordinance No. 246-34 was read in full by Councilman Frauenberger. (Second Reading) It was moved by Councilman Frauenberger, seconded by Councilman Gray that Ordinance No. 246-34 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 246-34 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 Reid, Councilman Farley, Councilman Gray and Councilman Frauenberger. Voting "No" - None CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS: Motion passed 5 to 0. It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Gray that the City Council authorize the expenditure of $2,500.00 to purchase Christmas Decorations for City improvements and the money be taken from the Council Contingency Fund. Motion passed 5 to 0. PRELIMINARY PLAT - ORANGE COUNTRY SECTION III: It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Wilson that the Preliminary Plat of Orange Country Section III, as previously approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission, be approved by the City Council. Motion passed 5 to 0. NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION NO. R77-28, A RESOLUTION ENDORSING ACTION OF BRAZORIA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION STUDY COMMISSION'S PLANS FOR OBTAINING STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FUNDS: Resolution No. R77-28 was read in full by Councilman Gray. It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that Resolution No. R77-28 be passed and approved on first and only reading. Said Resolution reads in caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. R77-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE BRAZORIA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION IN THEIR EFFORTS TO OBTAIN FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION. ,I Voting "Aye" - Councilman Frauenberger, Councilman Gray, Councilman Farley, Councilman Reid, and Councilman Wilson. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. Certified copy of the above Resolution to be given to Mr. Bill Hershey, County Engineer and will be part of the exhibit taken to Austin on September 28, 1977 by representatives of Brazoria County Transportation Commission. COMMUNITY PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY - REQUEST FOR RATE INCREASE: It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Farley that an ordinance be prepared for consideration by the City Council establishing the rates as requested by Community Public Service Company. Motion passed 5 to 0. Ordinance to be prepared by Community Public Service Company and referred to City Attorney Bobby Williams for his review prior to submission to the City '""t Council. RESOLUTION NO—R77729, A RESOLUTION REQUES' SUPPORT LEGISLATION FOR EQUAL BENEFITS FOR G.JHE TEXAS MUN.LCIPAL LEAGUE TO ERSONNEL: Resolution No. R77-29 was read in full by Councilman Farley. It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Resolution No. R77-29 be passed and approved on first and only reading. Said Resolution reads in caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. R77-29 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, URGING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE TO SUPPORT AN AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL NO. 411 TO INCLUDE PERSONNEL OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES GROUPS NOT PRESENTLY COVERED UNDER THIS ACT. Voting "Aye" - Councilman Wilson, Councilman Reid, Councilman Farley, Councilman Gray, and Councilman Frauenberger. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. PamCALL OF SPECIAL MEETING ON OCTOBER 3, 1977 TO OPEN BIDS ON PARK ROAD: Mayor McComb called a special meeting for October 3, 1977 to open bids on the park road. Time 7:30 P.M. MEETING RECESSED AT 8:30 P.M. - RECONVENED AT 8:40 P.M. BID NO. B77-12, ROOF FOR LIBRARY: City Manager Wolff advised that the bids submitted on the reroofing of the library had been reviewed and it was his opinion that both bids should be rejected as neither met the specifications requested by the City. It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Bid No. B77-12, roof for library building, be rejedted and that we again advertise for bids on this project. Motion passed 5 to 0. OTHER BUSINESS: RECESSED AT 9:20 P.M. FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION - SECTION 2, SUBSECTION (f) - LAND AND SECTION 2, SUBSECTION (g) PERSONNEL. RECONVENED AT 9:21 P.M. TO OPEN SESSION - NO ACTION. ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 P.M. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this / day of 1i A. D., 1977. 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