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
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$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.
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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.
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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.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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C' Secretary