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1976-04-12 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES11A MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS HELD ON APRIL 12, 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 Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager City Attorney City Secretary INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Carlton McComb Cecil W. Griffin Harry Farley Tom Reid Benny J. Frank William E. Wolff Bobby J. Williams Dorothy L. Cook The invocation was given by Councilman Reid. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by John Castleberry. PROCLAMATION: Mayor McComb issued a Proclamation proclaiming'April 17, 1976 as Shrine News Day in Pearland. Mr. John Castleberry accepted the Proclamation on behalf of the Shriners of North America. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman,Farley that the minutes of the regular meeting held on March 22, 1976 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 4 to 0. It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Farley that the minutes of a special meeting held on April 5, 1976 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 4 to 0. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT: Mayor McComb introduced Mr. Bud Douglas, a resident of the City and an employee of the IBM Corporation. Mr. Douglas spoke of his interest along with other individuals in the formation of the Pearland Area Medical Service. He advised that one purpose of this organization was to train individuals to man an ambulance service. This type program would require either charging a tuition, which would be prohibitive cost wise, or trying to obtain donations to help fund the training program. Through his immediate supervisor, Mr. Don Kaiser and Mr. Roman Cline, Branch Manager, the IBM Corporation agreed to donate R"� I $1,000.00 to this fund. Mr. Roman Cline presented the check and advised that his Company had available money budgeted for community services where its employees were involved in worthwhile activities in a community. The Council thanked Mr. Douglas, Mr. Kaiser and Mr. Cline for their assistance in obtaining this $1,000.00 donation. COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORT: Councilman Griffin advised that he had been appointed as a committee of one to determine a solution to the apartment problem in the City of Pearland. Councilman Griffin proposed that a rather wide base committee representing all of the distinct community areas be formed. He felt this committee should be made up of people from all areas of the community such as the businesses, real estate interests, home builders, as well as homeowners of the community. He asked that the Council consider his proposal and advise of any suggestions so that a work- shop meeting could be held in the near future. Councilman Griffin advised that he and Mr. Wolff had met with the fiscal agent concerning Certificates of Obligation to finance various street projects within the City. He advised that there is an extremely good market for these types of securities. A list of the projects was furnished to each councilman. The cost would be $263,000.00, however, he advised that the amount could be increased to $300,000.00 to make room for unknowns, etc. He asked that the Councilmen look at the list and make comments back to him or Mr. Wolff on the various projects. Mr. Griffin stated that our debt service schedule was such that the City could handle $300,000 to $400,000 more without any affect on our tax base. Councilman Reid reported that the new bus stop was funded 50% by the Beautification Board and 50% by the Texas Bus Lines. Councilman Reid stated that he felt the Beautification Board should be commended for their efforts on the project. Councilman Griffin reported that on April 6, 1976 a Hearing was held by the Health Department on our application for permit to operate a landfill on property owned by the City. It will probably be 60 to 90 days before the City receives word on whether or not we will receive approval of our application. Griffin stated that the cost of a bulldozer could be added to the Certificates of Obligation. This would be at a cost of $100,000.00 to $125,000.00 which would be needed to operate the landfill site. Mayor McComb advised that he had received word from an individual advising that he wished to operate the site for the City in the event the permit is granted. This name has been passed on to the City Manager. CITIZENS: None DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: ORDINANCE NO. 58D, AN AMENDMENT TO CODE OF ORDINANCE CHAPTER 27, SECTION 27-2: Ordinance No. 58D read in full by Councilman Farley. (First reading) It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Reid that Ordinance No. 58D be passed and approved on first reading in a regular meeting. Said Ordinance No. 58D reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 58D AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 27, SECTION 27-2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, BY ADDING SPECIFIC PROVISIONS THERETO; CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO SAID AMENDMENTS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Voting "Aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin, and Councilman Farley. Voting " No" - None. Motion passed 4 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 224-1, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II, SECTION 7-17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES: Ordinance No. 224-1 read in full by Councilman Griffin. (First reading) It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frank that Ordinance No. 224-1 be passed and approved on first reading in a regular council meeting. Said Ordinance No. 224-1 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 224-1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLE II, SECTION 7-17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Voting "Aye" - Councilman Farley, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Reid, and Councilman Frank. Voting " No" - None. Motion passed 4 to 0. NEW BUSINESS: RESIGNATION OF JIM BOST FROM PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION: Mayor McComb read a letter dated April 3, 1976 from Jim Bost submitting his resignation as a member of the Planning & Zoning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the resignation of Jim Bost effective April 3, 1976 be accepted by the City Council. Motion passed 4 to 0. 124 APPOINTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICER & DEPUTY HEALTH OFFICER: It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Farley that Dr. David R. Armbruster be appointed as Health Officer for the City and that Dr. Roger Cadwalder be appointed as Deputy Health Officer. Motion passed 4 to 0. EXTENSION OF EMPLOYMENT - CARL ERWIN: City Manager Wolff requested that the employment of Mr. Carl Erwin be extended for a period of six months in accordance with the Personnel Ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Griffin that in accord- ance with the requirements of the Personnel Ordinance and the recommendation of the City Manager and the report from Dr. Rau, the employment term of Carl Erwin be extended for six months. Motion passed 4 to 0. TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 31: City Attorney Bobby Williams read the recommendation of the Acting Traffic Engineer Report No. 31 for the placement of 4 Stop Signs on Park Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Reid that the Acting Traffic Engineer's Report No. 31 be accepted into the records and become a part of the minutes of this meeting. Motion passed 4 to 0. It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Reid that the Acting Traffic Engineer's Report No. 31 dated April 7, 1976 concerning the installation of traffic control devices as follows: FOUR (4) "NO PARKING 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M." SIGNS located as follows: Sign # 1 - facing east (parallel with Park Avenue) located on the west side of Park Avenue, approximately 102 feet 2 inches from the North right- of-way line of East Broadway (518). Sign # 2 - facing east (parallel with Park Avenue), located on the west side of Park Avenue, approximately 158 feet 8 inches from the North right-of- way line of East Broadway (518). Sign # 3 - facing east (parallel with Park Avenue) located on the west side of Park Avenue, approximately 200 feet from the North right-of-way line of East Broadway (518). Sign # 4 - facing east (parallel with Park Avenue) located on the west side of Park Avenue, approximately 240 feet 7 inches from the North right- of-way line of East Broadway (518). in the City of Pearland, Texas, are hereby affirmed and ratified, and the same are hereby officially declared to be official traffic devices in and for the City of Pearland, Texas. Motion passed 4 to 0. 125 R. T. BISHOP CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - ENGINEER'S FINAL QUANTITY OF WORK - NO 7, SEWER LINES AND APPURTENANCES - BROOKLAND ACRES-MYKAWA ROAD AREA: It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Farley that Engineer's Final Estimate No. 7 in the amount of $3,600.00 be approved for the Brookland- Acres Mykawa Road Project payable to R. T. Bishop Construction Company. Motion passed 4 to 0. APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN LAND USE NO. 25 - WOODROW LESIKAR, ET AL: An application for change in Land Use in Block 2, Lots 1 through 20, Block 3, Lots 1 through 16, Block 4, Lots 1 through 20 in the Airport Subdivision, Section 4 was submitted by Woodrow Lesikar, et al. (OP to COMMERCIAL) It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Reid that a Public Hearing be called before the Planning & Zoning Commission on May 4, 1976 at 7:30 P. M. on Application No. 25. Motion passed 4 to 0. APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN LAND USE NO. 22, DR. J. R. DEKERLEGAND: Mayor McComb read a letter from the Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Commission dated April 8, 1976 wherein the Commission recommended the change requested from General Business to Commercial on 12.791 acres out of Tracts C and D, Abstract 147. It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Farley that a Public Hearing before City Council be called under Docketed Public Hearings of the regular agenda on May 10, 1976. Motion passed 4 to 0. OTHER BUSINESS: None EXECUTIVE SESSION -PERSONNEL 8:30 P. M. - RECONVENED TO REGULAR SESSION 9:18 P.M. NO ACTION AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 9:20 P. M. - Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this ,06o day of , A. D., 1976. Gf Mayor ATTEST: 1 C' Secretary