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1976-12-27 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESZb MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON DECEMBER 27, 1976 AT 7:35 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 Harry Farley Councilman Terry Gray Councilman Tom Reid Councilman Benny J. Frank A$sistant City Manager James 0. DeShazer City Secretary Dorothy L. Cook Absent from meeting: Councilman Cecil W. Griffin and City Manager William Wolff. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The invocation was given by Councilman Reid. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Farley. BID OPENING - BID NO. 76-13 - MODULAR AMBULANCE UNIT: VENDOR DESCRIPTION OF UNIT DELIVERY COST BID SURETY Summers Ambulance & 1977 Wayne Lifeguard on 30-90 days $23,960.00 Trinity Coach Sales 1977 Chevrolet Chassis Universal Superior Southwest KKK -A-1822-1 Superior 14 weeks $24,689.10 Th American Ltd. 61-M on 1977 Chevrolet Insurance Chassis Company Modular Ambulance 1977 Chevrolet Modulance 8 weeks $24,579.40 of Corporation SA140 (Superior Southwest, Inc. - Distributor) It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Reid that Bid No. 76-13 be received into the records and further that -they be referred to a Committee Vconsisting of Robert , Bristow and Tom Howard of the EMS, City Manager Wolff and f himself for recommendation at a later date. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Farley was excused from the meeting�at this time to confer with the representatives of the Vendors. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Frank that the minutes of a Special Meeting and Public Hearing held on December 6, 1976 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 3 to 0. It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Reid that the minutes of a Regular Meeting held on December 13, 1976 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 3 to 0. k MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT: None CC j!CIL ACTIVITY REPORTS: None DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: None 1 CITIZENS: None DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None ORDINANCE NO. 280-2, AMENDMENT TO GARBAGE RATE ORDINANCE: Ordinance No. 280-2 was read in full by Councilman Gray. (Second Reading) It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Frank that Ordinance No. 280-2 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 280-2 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 280-2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING CHARGES FOR THE COLLECTION OF RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS; PROVIDING THAT SUCH CHARGES ALLOW NO CREDIT FOR VACANCIES; PROVIDING THAT SUCH CHARGES BE DEBITED TO EACH ACTIVE WATER METER ACCOUNT; PROVIDING THAT TRASH AND BRUSH COLLECTION BE AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS UPON REQUEST; PROVIDING FOR CHARGES FOR THE COLLECTION OF COMMERCIAL GARBAGE; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 280-1 AND ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE. Voting "Aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid and Councilman Gray. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 3 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 336, AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING TO GRANT,, PROVIDING FOR AND ALLOWING TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM "UPDATED SERVICE CREDIT": Ordinance No. 336 was read in full by Councilman Reid. (Second Reading) It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Gray that Ordinance No. 336 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 336 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 336 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING TO GRANT, PROVIDING FOR AND ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT GOVERNING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, "UPDATED SERVICE CREDIT" IN SAID SYSTEM FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF SUCH SYSTEM IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND; ELECTING AND PRESCRIBING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SUCH UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS; AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR ALLOWANCE OF INCREASES, AS HEREIN PROVIDED, IN MONTHLY BENEFITS PAYABLE BY TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AFTER THE EFFEC- TIVE DATE HEREIN SPECIFIED, TO RETIRED EMPLOYEES AND TO BENE- FICIARIES OF DECEASED EMPLOYEES, UNDERCURRENT SERVICE ANNUITIES ARISING FROM SERVICE OF SUCH EMPLOYEES TO THIS CITY. Voting "Aye" - Councilman Reid, Councilman Gray, and Councilman Frank. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 3 to 0. 069 ORDINANCE NO. 337, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR INCREASED MUNICIPAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO CURRENT SERVICE ANNUITY RESERVE AT RETIREMENT OF EMPLOYEES: Ordinance No. 337 was read in full by Councilman Reid. (Second Reading) It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frank that Ordinance No.. 337 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 337 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 337 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR INCREASED MUNICIPAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CURRENT SERVICE ANNUITY RESERVE AT RETIREMENT OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS. Voting "Aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, and Councilman Gray. Voting "No" - None 9 Motion passed 3 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 340, AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ON PORTIONS OF CUNNINGHAM DRIVE, LETHBRIDGE DRIVE AND MEADOWVILLE DRIVE: Ordinance No. 340 was read in full by Councilman Frank, Councilman Gray, Councilman Reid, and Mayor McComb. (Second Reading) It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Gray that Ordinance No. 340 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 340 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 340 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, CLOSING THE HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE OWNERS OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ABUTTING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF CUNNINGHAM DRIVE, LETHBRIDGE DRIVE, AND A PORTION OF MEADOWVILLE DRIVE WITHIN THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THE SPECIAL BENEFITS TO EACH PARCEL OF ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE ENHANCEMENT OF VALUE OF EACH PARCEL OF ABUTTING PROPERTY BY REASON OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO SAID PORTIONS OF SAID PUBLIC STREETS; DECLARING THE AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Voting "Aye" - Councilman Reid, Councilman Gray and Councilman Frank. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 3 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 341, AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING STREETS - CUNNINGHAM DRIVE, LETHBRIDGE DRIVE AND A PORTION OF MEADOWVILLE DRIVE: Ordinance No. 341 was read in full by Councilman Frank. (Second Reading) It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Reid that Ordinance No. 341 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 341 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 341 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ACCEPTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON CUNNINGHAM DRIVE, LETHBRIDGE DRIVE AND A PORTION OF MEADOWVILLE DRIVE. Voting;"Aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, and Councilman Gray. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 3 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 342, AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ON SHADYBEND DRIVE AND MEADOWVILLE DRIVE: Ordinance No. 342 was read in full by Councilman Gray, Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid and Mayor McComb. (Second Reading). It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Reid that Ordinance No. 342 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 342 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 342 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, CLOSING THE HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE OWNERS OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ABUTTING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF SHADYBEND DRIVE AND MEADOWVILLE DRIVE WITHIN THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THE SPECIAL BENEFITS TO EACH PARCEL OF ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE EN- HANCEMENT OF VALUE OF EACH PARCEL OF ABUTTING PROPERTY BY REASON OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO SAID PORTIONS OF SAID PUBLIC STREETS; DECLARING THE AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Voting "Aye" - Councilman Reid, Councilman Gray, and Councilman Frank. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 3 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 343, AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING STREETS - SHADYBEND AND MEADOWVILLE DRIVE: Ordinance No. 343 was read in full by Councilman Reid. (Second Reading) It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Gray that Ordinance No. 343 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 343 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 343 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ACCEPTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON SHADYBEND DRIVE AND MEADOWVILLE. Voting "Aye" - Councilman Reid, Councilman Gray, and Councilman Frank. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 3 to 0. NEW BUSINESS: CONTRACT WITH SOUTHWESTERN APPRAISAL COMPANY. INC.: Tax Assessor -Collector James O. DeShazer advised the City Council that the contract under consideration by the City Council was the same as the approved last year. It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Gray that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Contract with Southwestern Appraisal Company, Inc. Motion passed 3 to 0. APPLICATION NO. 34, W. B. BRADLEY - REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN LAND USE FROM NS to R-2: The Planning and Zoning Commission by letter dated December 23, 1976 recommended that the City Council approve the requested change. It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Gray that the report from the Planning and Zoning Commission dated December 23, 1976 be received into the records of the City and that a Public Hearing be called before the City Council on Application No. 34 on January 17, 1977 at the Special Meeting of the City Council which is scheduled to begin at 7:30 P.M. Motion passed 3 to 0. ACTING TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REQUEST FOR STOP SIGN ON KENT STREET: This item will be placed on next agenda. APPLICATIONS 36 and 36A, REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN LAND USE BY SOUTH CORRIDOR ONE, LTD.: Application No. 36, a tract of land containing some 72 acres and located in Abstract 70, PU to General Residence and Application No. 36A, a tract of land containing 28 acres located in Abstract 70, PU to OP was submitted to the City Council. It was moved by Councilman Gray, seconded by Councilman Reid that a Public Hearing be called before the Planning and Zoning Commission on Applications 36 and 36A at 7:30 p.m. on January 18, 1977. Motion passed 3 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 246-26, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (METRO FINANCIAL CORP.): Ordinance No. 246-26 was read in full by Councilman Frank. (First Reading) It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Gray that Ordinance No. 246-26 be passed and approved on first reading. Said Ordinance No. 246-26 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 246-26 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 PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. Voting "Aye" - Councilman Reid, Councilman Gray, and Councilman Frank. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 3 to 0. OTHER BUSINESS: It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Reid that the Mayor's absence from the meeting of November 22, 1976 be shown as excused absence. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this ' /0 day of A. D. 1977. ATTEST: `� City Secretary Mayor,