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1975-08-25 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD, ON AUGUST 25, 1975, AT 7:35 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 f lCouncilman Councilman Councilman City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Secretary INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Carlton McComb Cecil W. Griffin Harry Farley Gene E. Sanders Tom Reid Benny J. Frank William E. Wolff Bobby J. Williams Dorothy S. Thompson The invocation was given by Rev. Art Jones, Council Chaplain. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Reid. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the minutes of special the/meeting of August 5, 1975 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Reid abstained. It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frank that the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 11, 1975 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 5 to 0. It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the minutes of a special meeting held on August 18, 1975 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 5 to 0. It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the minutes of a Public Hearing held on August 20, 1975 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Frank abstained. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT: Mayor McComb reported that Dr. Paul Webber, Associate Dean of Adult Continuing Education and Community Services of Alvin Junior College, and J. C. Nichols, Assistant Principal of the Pearland Elementary School contacted several members of the community as well as himself, and asked that they serve on a Steering Committee for a Community Education Program. The Steering Committee met and agreed that such a program would be an asset to the community. Dr. Webber and Mr. Nichols were introduced to the audience and a film was shown on the community education concept. Dr. Webber advised that he and Mr. Nichols purpose of appearing before the City Council was to ask theirsupport and endorsement -of the community education'conc'ept Mayor McComb asked members of the various civic organizations in the City to help by getting input fl from the people on what courses they would like offered under such a program. This would be a program of continuing and finishing education. The matter of the Council's endorsement of this program will be on the next regular agenda. COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS: Councilman Farley reported that the first phase of the Joint Committee - Combined Tax Office for the Pearland Independent School District and the City of Pearland at has been completed. He advised that he felt sure/the next meeting of the Committee a recommendation to both entities would be made. Councilman Sanders reported that City Manager Wolff was preparing instruments for some 500 feet of right of way on the west side of Mykawa Road. Councilman Frank reported that he had met with School Board Member Theda Cessac regarding joint school -city recreational programs. A meeting will be held later after Councilman Frank and Board Member Cessac have had a opportunity to obtain additional information on such a program. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: City Attorney Bobby Williams reported that the City now has scales and a street be load limit ordinance will /presented at the next regular council meeting for Council's consideration. DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: APPLICATION NO. 16 - TAU NIMMONS, TRUSTEE - REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN LAND USE ORDINANCE: The next matter to come before the City Council was the decision on Application No. 16, Lou Nimmons, Trustee - a request for change in land use on 6.2 acres out of 12.791 acres of land situation in Tracts C. & D. of a Subdivision of the A. C. H. & B. Survey, Section 1, Abstract 147, Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. Requested change: General Business to Multi Family. It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Reid that the request for change in land use by Lou Nimmons, Trustee - Application No. 16 be denied and that Lou Nimmons be advised in writing of the Council's decision. Motion passed 5 to 0. NEW BUSINESS: APPOINTMENTS: Board of Adjustment & Appeals - Building Code: It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Sanders that W. R. Keele be reappointed to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals - Building Code for a four year term effective August 28, 1975. Motion passed 5 to 0. Planning and Zoning Commission: It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Reid that Daniel G. Shaw be appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Hutson. Motion passed 5 to 0. Mayor administered!.. Oath of Office to Mr. Daniel G. Shaw. The vacancy created on the Improvement and Beautification Board by the appointment of Mr. Shaw to the Planning and Zoning Commission will be on the next agenda. Improvement & Beautification Board: It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Reid that Mrs. Charles Lobb be appointed to the Improvement and Beautification Board to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Laura Dougherty. Motion passed 5 to 0. EXTENSION OF EMPLOYMENT - CARL ERWIN: It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by- Councilman Griffin that- in-a-cco---dance-`-with the recommendation of the City Manager that the employment of Carl Erwin be extended for six months Motion gassed 5 to 0. on_ `h - APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1975: ORDINANCE NO. 311: -Ordinance No. 311 read in full by Councilman Griffin. It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Farley that Ordinance No. 311 be passed and approved on first of two readings. Said Ordinance No. 311 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 311 AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1975 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1976. MEETING RECESSED AT 8:55 P. M. - RECONVENED AT 9:00 P. M. Mayor McComb called for a vote on the question of passage of Ordinance No. 311 on first reading. �Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Sanders and Councilman Farley. Voting "no" - None Motion passed'5 to 0. TAX ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND - ORDINANCE NO. 312: Ordinance No. 312 read in full by Councilman Reid. N It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frank that Ordinance No. 312 be passed and approved on first of two readings. Said Ordinance No. 312 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 312 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE INTEREST AND SINKING ! FUND OF THE TAXABLE YEAR 1975 AND APPORTIONING EACH LEVY FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE. (Tax Rate: $1.30 on each One Hundred Dollars $100.00 valuation of property. Apportioned as follows: $0.842 for the maintenance and support of the General Government (General Fund) . $0.458 for Interest and Sinking Fund) Voting "aye" - Councilman Farley, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Reid and Councilman Frank. Voting "no" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. CALL OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO TEXT OF THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE: It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Reid that a Public Hearing be called before the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider amendments to the text of the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance for September 16, 1975 at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 2335 N. Texas Avenue, Pearland, Texas. Motion passed 5 to 0. AMENDMENT TO THE WATER RATE ORDINANCE - ORDINANCE NO. 220-3: Ordinance No. 220-3 read in full by Councilman Farley. (First Reading) It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Frank that Ordinance No. 220-3 be passed and approved on first of two readings. Said Ordinance No. 230-3 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 220-3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 220, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 220-2 HERETOFORE ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, WITH REFERENCE TO THE RATES FOR WATER SERVICE, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 220 BY THE PROVISIONS HEREOF AND REVOKING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin and Councilman Farley. Voting "no" - Councilman Sanders Motion passed 4 to 1 OTHER BUSINESS: None ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 9:18 P. M. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected thisrdl 6�J day of,� , A. D. 1975. ATTESiI i \ Mayor