1976-01-26 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
HELD ON JANUARY 26, 1976, 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
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Cecil W. Griffin
Harry Farley
Gene E. Sanders
Tom Reid
Benny Frank
William E. Wolff
Bobby J. Williams (Entered 7:50 P.M.)
Dorothy L. Cook
The invocation was given by the Rev. Ken Kesselus of the Episcopal Church in
Pearland. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Farley.
BID OPENINGS - BID NO. 76-1:
Vendor Make Price Del date
Port City Ford Truck Sales Ford $11,365.80 30 days
Superior Trucks GMC 11,200.02 4 to 6 weeks
Bud Brown Ford, Inc. Ford 10,906.08
Christianson-Keithley, Inc. GMC 10,932.09
Kliesing Motor Company Chevrolet 10,870.44
International Harvester Intl. 12,005.46
Trade-ins
1964 Dodge $100
1971 Chev. 225
1972 Intl. 225
$750.00 (3)
$800.00 (3)
None
$600.00 (3)
$1,250.00 (3)
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Farley that the bids received
and opened under Bid No. 76-1 be accepted into the records of the City. Motion
passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the Bids be
referred to the City Manager and Public Work's Director for tabulation and recom-
mendation later in the meeting. Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor McComb issued the following Proclamations:
1. Office Education Association Week - February 8 - 14, 1976
Y_ 2. Americanism Month - Month of February
3. Citizenship Week - February 8 - 14, 1976
(APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion was made by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frank that the minutes of the
`)� Regular Meeting held on January 12, 1976 be approved as submitted.
A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Farley that the minutes of
the Special Meeting held on January 19, 1976 be approved as submitted.
Motions on both passed 5 to 0.
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COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS: None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: None
CITIZENS:
Mrs. Mary Emma Bristow, President of the League of Women Voters appeared before the
City Council with eight recommendations for the operation of emergency ambulance
service for the area. Mayor McComb called a Workshop Meeting for February 16, 1976
between the League of Women Voters and the City Council to discuss this matter. A
meeting will be called after this Workshop and County Officials, Officials ofincorp-
orated Cities in our area, and others interested will be invited to attend.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE NO. 319, AN ORDINANCE OF NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING OF A
PORTION OF LONGHERRIDGE DRIVE, SHADYCREST DRIVE, SPRITE LANE, DEEPBROOK DRIVE,
WHEATRIDGE DRIVE AND ALICE STREET.
Ordinance No. 319 read in full by Councilman Griffin. (Second Reading)
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Reid that Ordinance No.
319 be passed and approved on second and final reading in a regular meeting. Said
Ordinance No. 319 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 319
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE
PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF LONGHERRIDGE DRIVE,
SHADYCREST DRIVE, SPRITE LANE, DEEPBROOK DRIVE, WHEATRIDGE
DRIVE, AND ALICE STREET, CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS; APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH WORK; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, IF NECESSARY, DIRECTING THE
PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES; INVOKING AND ADOPTING THE PROVISIONS
OF ARTICLE 1105b, VERNON'S REVISED CIVIL STATUTES; PROVIDING
THE MANNER IN WHICH AND BY WHOM THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS
SHALL BE PAID AND PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF A PORTION
OF SUCH COST AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTIES AND THE OWNERS THERE-
OF; PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS;
DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO CAUSE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS
ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE DEED OF TRUST RECORDS OF BRAZORIA
COUNTY, TEXAS, PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin, Councilman
Sanders, and Councilman Farley.
Voting " no" - None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ACCEPTANCE INTO THE RECORDS - ENGINEERING ESTIMATES ON STREETS AUTHORIZED FOR
IMPROVEMENT UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 319:
Mayor McComb read into the records the following estimates prepared by Malcolm
Collins, P. E. City Engineer, for cost of improvements.
NAME OF STREET
FEET
MATERIALS
EQUIPMENT
& LABOR
ENGINEERING__
TOTAL
PER FOOT
Longherridge Drive
1,766.1
$10,416.84
$ 4,060.60
$425.00
$14,902.44
$8.44
Shadycrest Drive
1,181.8
6,963.50
2,712.20
285.00
9,960.70
8.43
Sprite Lane
591.6
3,488.70
1,367.60
144.00
5,000.30
8.45
Deepbrook Drive
662
3,903.92
1,542.80
162.00
5,608.72
8.47
Alice Street
500
2,947.82
1,150.20
125.00
4,223.02
8.45
Wheatridge Dr.
963.1
5,673.84
2,196.40
230.00
8,100.24
8.41
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Reid that the Engineering
Cost Estimates submitted by Malcolm Collins on Longherridge Drive, Shadycrest Drive,
Sprite Lane, Deepbrook Drive, Alice Street, and Wheatridge Drive be accepted into the
records of the City. Motion passed 5 to 0.
RECONSIDERATION - WATER AND SEWER LINE EXTENSIONS:
City Manager Wolff furnished the City Council cost estimates, including appurtenances
of extending water and sewer service to property to be developed by George Young on
the east side of Highway 518 in Abstract III. (Tracts 28,29,30, and 43) as follows:
6" Water Line ............Estimated Materials Cost $8,584.24
Oversizing from
6" to 10" Line ...........Oversizing Cost 8,266.08
Cost of Lift Station & Appurtenances
(Sewer Project). This in addition to
cost estimates furnished for sewer line
in meeting of 1/19/76 .................... 1,766.75
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the City
Manager be authorized to oversize the 6" water line to provide water service to
Abstract III, Tracts 28, 29, 30, and 43, to 10" , and that the line be terminated
at the Abstract III site, and that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids on the 10" water line contingent upon receipt of Developer's Estimated Cost
of 6" water line and appurtenances, and further, that the City Manager be authorized
to oversize the proposed 4" sewer force main from the Abstract III site to the 18"
sewer line at Richard and John Streets to a 6" sewer line. The Developer to part-
icipate by furnishing the cost of a 4" line with said cost to be determined after
acquisition of easement. Motion passed 5 to 0.
APPOINTMENTS:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Farley that the following
appointments be approved: Library Board - Nina Sanders, Art Jones, Betty Alexander -
three year terms. Electrical Board - Dave Corbett - two year term.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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AWARD OF BID NO. 76-1 (3 PICKUP TRUCKS):
City Manager Wolff advised that he and Escue Harris, Director of Public Works, had
checked the bids submitted and recommended that Bud Brown Ford, Inc. be awarded the
bid as the lowest bidder.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Sanders that based on
recommendations of City Manager and Public Works Director, that Bid No. 76-1 for
three pickup trucks be awarded to Bud Brown Ford, Inc. for a total amount including
trade-ins of $10,106.08 as the lowest and best bid. Motion passed 5 to 0.
TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 30 - STOP SIGNS AT ORANGE STREET AND OLD ALVIN ROAD:
City Attorney Williams read into the records the recommendation of the Acting Traffic
Engineer for the City that two stop signs be placed at the following locations:
1 Stop Sign - located on the Southwest corner of Orange Street at
its intersection with Old Alvin Road, facing West.
1 Stop Sign - located on the Northeast corner of Orange Street at
its intersection with Old Alvin Road, facing East.
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Reid that Traffic
Engineer's Report No. 30 be accepted into the minutes of this meeting. Motion passed 5 to 0. 11
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Sanders that Acting Traffic
Engineer's Report No. 30, dated the 15th day of January, 1976 concerning the
installation of traffic control devices as follows: Two Stop Signs located on the
Southwest corner of orange Street at its intersection with Old Alvin Road, facing
West, and located on the Northeast corner of Orange Street at its intersection with
Old Alvin Road, facing East, located at the above location in the City of Pearland,
Texas, are hereby affirmed and ratified, and the same are hereby declared to be
official traffic devices in and for the City of Pearland. Motion passed 5 to 0.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - APPLICATION NO. 22 - RE -ZONING OF LOTS 106 and
107 OF THE ROSE TRACT ON BARRY ROSE ROAD BY MR. J. W. GARTRELL:
This application not sufficient to appear before the City Council at this time.
OTHER BUSINESS: None
Reference: George Young, Developer of Apartment Project -
Mayor McComb returned to Item 3 of New Business and stated for the record that all
of the discussed items pertaining to the building permit have been met, and when
the Developer puts up his required moneys, the building permit will be issued for _•1
this project.
ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned 8:50 P.M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the G% day of
A. D. 1976. �`--
ATTEST Mayor
City Secretary