1976-03-22 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES114
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS
HELD ON MARCH 22, 1976, AT 7:40 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
Cecil W. Griffin
Councilman
Harry Farley
Councilman
Tom Reid
Councilman
Benny J. Frank
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 Farley. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Councilman Reid.
BID OPENING: BID NO. 76-9:
Bids opened as follows:
VENDOR MAKE AND MODEL PRICE
Tunney's Lawn Mower Repair John Deere $ 4,968.00
Alvin Equipment Co. International 5,190.00
Lansdowne -Moody Co., Inc. Ford 4,920.00
Alvin Implement & Supply Case 4,995.00
Rosenberg Tractor & Imp. John Deere 6,000.00
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frank that the bids
submitted under Bid No. 76-9 be accepted into the records of the City and referred
to City Manager and Public Work's Director for tabulation and recommendation.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the minutes of
the regular meeting held on March 8, 1976 be approved as submitted. Motion passed
4 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frank that the minutes of
the special meeting held on March 15, 1976 be approved as submitted. Motion passed
4 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor McComb issued the following Proclamations: Stroke Club Day - March 24, 1976
Friends of the Library Month -
April 8, 1976 - May 8, 1976
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Councilman Reid reported that the Brazoria County City's Association has an annual
Cities Beautification Contest. Basically it is a two phase contest in which the
judges evaluate the cities, identify problem areas, and establish a base line
evaluation. The City of Pearland did not do well on its base line evaluation. The
judges will be back in 90 days to revaluate and anything that anyone can do to im-
prove Pearland's beautification will be helpful.
Reid also reported that the covered bus stop sponsored by the Beautification Board
was finished.
Councilman Farley reported that a group called the Pearland Area EMS will help in
organizing an ambulance system in Pearland.
Councilman Frank met with the Park Board Architect and Representative of the
School Board concerning the dedication of the new Park. This dedication is
planned for July 4, 1976.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 58D AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE - CHAPTER 27,
CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF PEARLAND.
City Attorney Bobby Williams presented a draft of a proposed ordinance and asked
that a Council Workshop be called later to discuss this proposed ordinance.
APPLICATION NO. 24, REQUEST BY GEORGE E. YOUNG, TRUSTEE, FOR CHANGE IN LAND USE
FROM PU TO COMMERCIAL.
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Farley that a Public
Hearing be called before the Planning and Zoning Commission on Application No. 24,
for April 6, 1976 at 7:30 P. M. Motion passed 4 to 0.
MEETING RECESSED AT 8:00 P. M. - RECONVENED AT 8:15 P. M.
ACCEPTANCE OF GENERAL WARRANTY DEED FROM METRO FINANCIAL CORPORATION TO CITY OF
PEARLAND OF LOT 18, BLOCK 8 WOODCREEK ADDITION. (ADDITIONAL LAND FOR PARK)
"Mr. William E. Wolff
City Manager
City of Pearland
Post Office Box 1157
Pearland, Texas 77581
Re: WOODCREEK, Sec. 1
Brazoria Co., Texas
Dear Billy:
We are pleased to enclose herewith a deed to the City of Pearland covering
all of Lot 18 in Block 8 of WOODCREEK ADDITION, Section 1. This property is
being conveyed for the use of the City in the development of the Woodcreek Park.
Yours very truly,
Signed by John C. Neal
Sr. Vice -President
JCN:bw
Enc.
CC: Mr. C. F. Hinton, Jr."
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This letter was read aloud by Mayor McComb.
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the City
accept this General Warranty Deed from Metro Financial Corporation. Motion passed
4 to 0.
AWARD OF BID NO. 76-9, UTILITY TRACTOR:
City Manager Wolff advised that the Public Works Committee and Park Foreman have
reviewed the bids and it is their recommendation that the bid be awarded on the
830 John Deer Tractor from Tunney Lawnmower Shop for $4,968.00.
It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Reid that the bid for
Bid No. 76-9 be awarded to Tunney Lawnmower Shop for $4,968.00. Motion passed 4 to 0.
CALL OF A SPECIAL MEETING FOR APRIL 5, 1976, OFFICIAL CANVASS OF ELECTION HELD ON
APRIL 3, 1976, AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTINENT TO SAID ELECTION.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Frank that a special
meeting be called on April 5, 1976 at 7:30 P. M. for the official canvass of
Election held on April 3, 1976 and any other business pertinent to said Election.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of
A. D., 1976.
ATTEST:
Secretary
Mayor