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1976-10-11 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS HELD ON OCTOBER 11, 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 Tom Reid Cecil W. Griffin Harry Farley Terry Gray Benny Frank William E. Wolff Bobby J. Williams (Entered Zc46 P.M.) Dorothy L. Cook The invocation was given by Councilman Reid. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor McComb. OPENING OF BIDS ON FENCE FOR WATER WELL NO. 5 - BID NO. 76-12 Bids were opened as follows: VENDOR AMOUNT Houston Fence Company $ 3,236.00 Hurricane Industrial Division 3,183.00 Southwestern Fence Company 4,178.00 Foster Fence Corporation 2,875.00 Titan Fence Supply 2,910.00 Coastal Fence Company 3,566.00 It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Gray that the bids submitted be received into the records of the City Council and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Motion passed 5 to 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Farley that the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 27, 1976 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 5 to 0. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT: The Mayor reported that Brookside has contacted the City of Pearland and indicated interest in the Emergency Medical Service. Mayor McComb asked Councilman Farley to contact the city officials of Brookside and bring back a report to the City Council. COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS: None DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: None CITIZENS: George Counts had signed to appear before the City Council, however, the City Manager advised that Mr. Counts would not be present at the meeting. DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN LAND USE - APPLICATION NO. 30, BERRY MILLER, SR., ET AL: Request for change in land use on 30.283 acres of land out of Section 11, Abstract 239, M-1 to M-2. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE REQUESTED CHANGE: Mr. Berry Miller advised the Council that this property was located north of the Hodale property on Pearland Sites Road, and that if the land use change was approved, the property would be sold to the Austin Bridge Company. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE REQUESTED CHANGE: None QUESTIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL: None ADJOURN: UNFINISHED BUSINESS: ORDINANCE NO. 246-22, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, APPLICATION NO. 28, GEORGE L. GETZ, ET UX. MF TO C: Ordinance No. 246-22 was read in full by Councilman Griffin. (Second Reading) It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Gray that Ordinance No. 246-22 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 246-22 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 246-22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 246, KNOWN AS THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONTAINING OTHER PRO- VISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. Voting "Aye" - Councilman Griffin, Councilman Farley, Councilman Reid, and Councilman Gray. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Frank not present in the room at this time. APPLICATION NO. 30, REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN LAND USE BY BERRY MILLER, SR.,ET AL: It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Reid that an ordinance be prepared for consideration on Application No. 30 request for change in land use by Berry Miller, Sr., et al. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Frank absent from room at this time. 2,33 ORDINANCE NO. 246-23, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, APPLICATION NO. 28A, BRUNETTE C. COPPINGER: Ordinance No.. 246-23 was read in full by Councilman Reid. (Second Reading) It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Reid that Ordinance No. 246-23 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 246-23 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 246-23 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 246, KNOWN AS THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONTAINING OTHER PRO- VISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. Voting "Aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Gray, Councilman Reid, Councilman Farley, and Councilman Griffin. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 338, CREATING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR CITY: Ordinance No. 338 was read in full by Councilman Reid. (Second Reading) It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Farley that Ordinance No. 338 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 338 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 338 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, CREATING A NEW DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT; CONTAINING GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO SAID DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Voting "Aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Gray, Councilman Reid, Councilman Farley, and Councilman Griffin. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE: Councilman Farley advised the City Council that this amended agreement was primarily the same as the one approved from last meeting. He stated that the City Attorney felt that we needed to be more specific in qualifications of membership and the agreement was amended, approved and signed by the E.M.S. It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Reid that the Mayor be authorized to execute the amended agreement with the E.M.S. as presented. Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilman Gray opposed. Councilman Gray stated that he favored a clause being added to the agreement to cover payment of services without a new contract or agreement. 4 It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Reid that the City Manager be directed to obtain the insurance necessary to fill the City's requirements under Section 7 of this contract and the budget/amended accordingly. Motion passed 5 to 0. City Manager Wolff advised that it would be a minimum of 4 or 5 days before this insurance could be secured. APPLICATION NO. 31, LARRY D. JOHNSON, TRUSTEE - REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN LAND USE: Mayor McComb read a letter from D. M. Frauenberger, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission advising that Application No. 30 be approved for change in land use from PU to GR. It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Gray that the report from the Planning and Zoning Commission be accepted into the records of the City and that a Public Hearing be called before the City Council on November 8, 1976 under Docketed Public Hearings of the regular agenda for Application No. 31, Larry D. Johnson, Trustee. Motion passed 5 to 0. MEETING RECESSED AT 8:10 P.M. - RECONVENED AT 8:20 P.M. BID NO. 76-12, FENCE FOR WATER WELL NO. 5: Councilman Frank reported that he and the City Manager had reviewed the bids and found some discrepancies, therefore, they recommended that Bid No. 76-12 be awarded to Titan Fence Company. It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Griffin that Bid No. 76-12 be awarded to Titan Fence Company in the amount of $2,910.00. Motion passed 5 to 0. DELINQUENT TAX CONTRACT - PERRY ARCHER, ATTORNEY: Tax Assessor -Collector James DeShazer recommended to the City Council that the Delinquent Tax Contract with Perry Archer be approved. It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Farley that the Delinquent Tax Contract be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign such contract on behalf of the City. Motion passed 5 to 0. RESOLUTION NO. 76-20, A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVES TO HOUSTON- GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL: It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Frank that Tom Reid be named as Representative to Houston -Galveston Area General Membership Body and Councilman Terry Gray be named as Alternate. Motion passed 5 to 0. Resolution No. 76-20 was read in full by Councilman Farley. It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Griffin that Resolution No. 76-20 be passed, approved and adopted on first and final reading. Said Resolution No. 76-20 reads in caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 76-20 DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP BODY 1977 Voting "Aye" - Councilman Griffin, Councilman Farley, Councilman Reid, Councilman Gray and Councilman Frank. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Reid that a Public Hearing be called before the Planning and Zoning Commission on.Application No. Metro Financial Corp., 33,Aor 7:30 P.M. November 2, 1976. Motion passed 5 to 0. It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Frank that Street Assessment Hearings be called for Cunningham Drive, Lethbridge Drive, Meadowville Drive, and Shadybend Drive on November 22, 1976 under Docketed Public Hearings of the regular agenda. Motion passed 5 to 0. OTHER BUSINESS: RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 8:30 P.M. - RECONVENED AT 9:51 P.M. NO ACTION AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 9:52 P.M. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the day of A. D. 1976. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary