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1977-10-31 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON OCTOBER 31, 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 Harry Farley Councilman Dennis Frauenberger Councilman Terry Gray Councilman Morris S. Wilson City Manager William E. Wolff City Attorney Bobby J. Williams Asst. City Secretary Dorothy S. Thompson Absent: Councilman Tom Reid and City Secretary Dorothy L. Cook. BID OPENING - BID NO. B77-16, RESTROOM FACILITIES - INDEPENDENCE PARK: No bids received on this proposed project. BID OPENING - BID NO. B77-17, WATER AND SEWER LINES AND APPURTENANCES - INDEPENDENCE PARK: Bids were opened as follows: VENDOR AMOUNT SECURITY (BID BOND) Ellis Construction Services $39,588.88 Security National Ins. Co. Pearland, Texas 50 of bid Mainland Construction Co. 40,970.78 The Travelers Ins. Co. Texas City, Texas 10% of bid David Wright Construction Co. 52,358.50 U. S. F. & G. 10% of bid It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Gray that the bids be received into the records and referred to the Staff for tabulation and recom- mendation at the meeting next Monday night. Motion passed 4 to 0. PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICATION NO. 43. RAY BELLEW & SONS. INC.: Mayor McComb called the Public Hearing to order on the following request: Change in Land Use - Application No. 43, Ray Bellew & Sons, Inc. PU to Commercial on 15.1656 acres of land out of H.T. & B. RR. Survey, Abstract 232 and the R. B. Lyle Survey, Abstract 542. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED CHANGE: John James representing Mr. Bellew advised the City Council that the property had been represented as commercial by the Real Estate firm and Mr. Bellew was not aware that the property would have to be rezoned until after he had made the purchase. He advised that Mr. Bellew wished to use the property for his trucking business. r'- PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED CHANGE: None QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD: Several questions were asked by the City Council regarding the size of trucks, type of materials hauled or stored on the property. Mr. James advised that the trucks would be flat bed type capable of hauling bridge materials and pipe and these materials would on occasion be stored in transit on the property. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING: 21 COUNCIL DECISION ON APPLICATION NO. 43: It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Wilson that an Ordinance be prepared for consideration by the City Council on Application No. 43, request by Ray Bellew & Sons, Inc. for a zone change. Motion passed 4 to 0. ROOF FOR LIBRARY - BID NO. B77-15: City Manager Wolff advised that the specifications for bidding on a roof for the Library were incorrect, and he recommended that all bids received be rejected and correct specifications be prepared and re -advertised for bids. �-- It was moved by Councilman Frauenberger, seconded by Councilman Farley that all bids be rejected under Bid No. B77-15 and that new specifications be prepared and the project be rebid. Motion passed 4 to 0. WAIVER ON STREETS IN ORANGE COUNTRY, SECTION II: City Manager Wolff advised the City Council that a situation exists in Orange Country Section II Subdivision' underlconstruction, in which there is poor quality on the surface of the streets in this subdivision. Mr. Wolff advised that he and Mr. Collins have met with the subdivider and Mr. Garner, representing the owner and it is their opinion that this situation could best be corrected by applying one inch of hot mix asphalt over the surface of the streets. The tests indicate that the concrete slab is of sufficient strength, but the surface is very poor. This was caused by pouring the concrete during a rainy day. A discussion was held between the City Council and Mr. John Garner, Engineer for the owner and Mr. Collins, City Engineer. It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Farley that the City Council permit a waiver in the regulations to allow one inch asphalt to be placed on the streets in Orange Country Section II Subdivision with a written warranty of one year. Motion passed 3 to 1. Councilman Gray opposed. HERITAGE GREEN SUBDIVISION: Mr. Malcolm Collins, City Engineer, advised that he had received the word on Monday morning that the subdivision was ready for re -inspection and did not have time to get a crew out to shoot elevations on the streets; however, he advised that he did make a visual inspection of the subdivision. Mr. Collins referred to his letter of October 5, 1977 regarding various items not in compliance with the subdivision ordinance. Mr. Collins advised that some of the items listed had been corrected with the exception of item 9 listed in the report regarding cracks in the streets on Founder's Green Circle. A discussion was held between the City Council and the City Engineer regarding the cracks in this street and the following motion was made: It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Farley that this issue be postponed until the special meeting of the City Council on November 7, 1977 so that an onsite inspection by the City Council along with the City Engineer can be made. Motion passed 4 to 0. The onsite inspection will be at 9:00 A.M. on November 5, 1977, and this item I to be placed on the agenda of the November 7, 1977 meeting. WAH APPLICATION NO. 46, CALL OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN LAND USE SHUKANES: It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Gray that a Public Hearing be called before the Planning and Zoning Commission on Application No. 46, Armbruster and Shukanes, at 7:30 P.M., November 15, 1977. Motion passed 4to0. f^ ELECTRICAL UTILITIES TO INDEPENDENCE PARK: City Manager Wolff advised the City Council that the cost of extending power to Independence Park would be $7,713.84. This three phase power must be extended from Highway 35 across easements on the Alexander property and come in the rear of the Park. Mr. Wolff asked that the City Council approve this expenditure so that work can be started on this project. It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Frauenberger that the City Manager be authorized to pay to Houston Lighting & Power Company the sum of $7,713.84 for the offsite utilities to Independence Park. This is to be paid out of Revenue Sharing Funds. Motion passed 4 to 0. PUBLIC HEARING - STREET ASSESSMENTS ON WASHINGTON AVENUE: It was moved by Councilman Frauenberger, seconded by Councilman Gray that a Public Hearing on street assessments on Washington Avenue from the northerly right-of-way of Plum Street to the south right-of-way of Orange Street be called for November 28, 1977 under Docketed Public Hearings of the regular Pmft agenda. Motion passed 4 to 0. ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this / day of I/ A. D., 1977. -4i'�W-- Mayor ATTEST: 1 City Secretary