1974-01-28 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES10
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD
ON JANUARY 28;'1974,'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 Cecil W. Griffin
Councilman Harry Farley
Councilman Gene E. Sanders
Councilman Tom Reid
Councilman Benny J. Frank
City Manager William E, Wolff
City Attorney Bobby J. Williams
City Secretary Dorothy L. Cook
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The invocation was given by Councilman Tom Reid. The Pledge of Allegiance was led
by Assistant Fire Chief Tom Crawford.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Farley that the minutes of
the regular meeting held on January 14, 1974 be approved as submitted. Motion passed
5to0.
It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Reid that the minutes of a
special meeting held on January 21, 1974 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYORS ACTIVITY REPORT:
Special Meeting Mayor McComb called a special meeting for February 18, 1974 at
7:30 P. M. in the City Hall for the purpose of opening bids on Employee Hospitalization
and Life Insurance.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Addition to Police Building: Councilman Frank submitted a Change Order 01 from
the Peirsol Construction Company for signature by the Mayor. This Change Order
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covered substitutions and did not change the original contract sum.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: None
CITIZENS:
Mr. Kenneth Carter - Mr. Carter appeared before the City Council with a request that
the Noise Ordinance be modified to permit cycle riders to use a dirt track back of
his house.,to ride on. The Police have stopped the riders and Mr. Carter would like
to permit the riders to use his track until a better place is found.
Mayor McComb advised Mr. Carter that this matter would be taken under consideration and
he would be advised,
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DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION NO. 74-3 - RESOLUTION OF RESPECT - P. L. MAR UESS:
Mayor McComb read a Resolution of Respect for P. L. Marquess, former Tax Appraiser for
the City.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Griffin that Resolution
No. 74-3, A Resolution of Respect for P. L. Marquess be passed and approved on first
and final reading.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Sanders,
and Councilman Farley.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ORDER OF BUSINESS CHANGED
NEW BUSINESS:
OATH OF OFFICE - PEARLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Mayor McComb administered the Oath of Office to the following official of the Pearland
Volunteer Fire Department:
Assistant Chief
Tom Crawford
# 3 Capt.
Doyle Granad
Secretary
Harry Thompson
# 3 Lieut.
Robert Williams
Treasurer
John Muensch
Training Capt.
Craig Boegler
# 1.Captain
Rescue Capt.
Robert Evans
Asst. Chaplain
Tommy Gant
Rescue Lieut.
James Maynor
#1 Lieut.
Reece Hammitt
Trustees:
Harold Sanders `=
#2 Capt.
James Maynor
#2 Lieut.
Larry Honeycutt
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Chaplain - Martin R. Moore
Not present at the meeting: Earl Raney, Chief, Hughie Raney, Sr, and Escue V. Harris.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Continued
BID OPENING - BID NO. B74-1 - PLASTIC SANITARY SEWER PIPE:
Bids opened as follows:
Vendor 6,000' of 6" Pipe 3,000' of 8" Pipe
Johns Manville $0.76/ft 1.29/ft.
Armco Steel Corp. 0.67/ft. 1.19/ft.
Municipal Pipe & Fab. Company No bid no bid
Terms
2o,10thProx/Net 30th
Prox.
1/2 of 1% - 10 days
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MEETING RECESSED AT 8:10 P. M. - RECONVENED AT 8:20 P. M.
AWARD OF BID NO. B74-1- PLASTIC SANITARY SEWER PIPE:
City Manager Wolff recommended that the City accept the bid of Johns -Manville since he
felt that the "0" ring seal in this product was superior over the product bid by the
Armco Steel Corporation.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Sanders that Bid No.
B74-1 be awarded to the Johns Manville Company as recommended by the City Manager.
Johns Manville bid $0.76 ft. for approximately 6,000 ft. of 6" SDR 35 PVC Sewer Pipe,
and $1.29 ft. for approximately 3,000 ft. of 8" SDR -35 PVC Sewer Pipe.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
'RECOMMENDATIONS ON AMENDMENTS TO CHARTER:
The Council discussed the comments and recommendations of City Attorney Bobby Williams
made in a letter dated January 14, 1974 regarding amendments to the City Charter.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Reid that a special election
be called on April 6, 1974 to run concurrently with the general election on the
following propositions:
Section 5.05 - Ballots: -- The term "position" should be used
instead of "place".
Section 8.17 - Purchase Procedure: The Charter be amended regarding
competitive bids on all contracts and purchases involving expenditures
of Two Thousand Dollars instead of the present One Thousand Dollar limit.
Section 10.15 - Charter Review Commission Subsection (a) (4) should be
amended by adding to Subsection (a) (4) the following wording: Any report
of the Commission shall be delivered to the City Attorney at least thirty
(30) days prior to its presentation to the Council. Within such time, and
no later than ten (10) days prior to its presentation to the Council, the
City Attorney shall advise the Commission in writing, of any changes in
proposed amendment which he deems necessary or desirable. A copy of the
City Attorney's recommendation shall be attached to the report of the
Commission at the time of its presentation to the Council.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS: (Continued)
FIRST READING - ORDINANCE NO. 268, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $27,000.00
IN CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION FOR LAND PURCHASE:
Proposed ordinance read in full by Councilman Griffin.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Reid that Ordinance No. 268
be passed and approved on first reading. Said Ordinance No. 268 reads in caption as
follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 268
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF $27,000.00 "CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
LAND PURCHASE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 1974
DATED FEBRUARY 15, 1974, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE
CONTRACTUAL PRUCHASE OBLIGATION OF THE CITY INCURRED
IN THE PURCHASE OF A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND
LOCATED IN BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS; PRESCRIBING THE FORM
OF THE CERTIFICATES; LEVYING A CONTINUING DIRECT AD
VALOREM TAX ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE LIMITS OF
SAID CITY IN ORDER TO PAY THE INTEREST ON SAID CERTIFICATES
AND TO CREATE A SINKING FUND FOR THE REDEMPTION THEREOF,
AND PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF SUCK TAXESp
ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE
PURPOSE AND SUBJECT OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Farley, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Griffin, Councilman
Reid, and Councilman Frank.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
SELECTION OF CITY ENGINEER:
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Frank that Malcolm Collins
be appointed City Engineer eff ective immediately. Motion passed 5 to 0.
CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS:
it was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the Mayor be
ted to
authorized to sign the contract submit/ -the Council with Coenco, Inc., Brazoria County,
Texas known as Agreement between Owner and Engineer For Professional Services to cover
Preliminary Phases of proposed construction of various sewer, water, roadsand parks
in conjunction with capital improvement program. Motion passed 5 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS: None
ADJOURN:
Meeting adjourned 9:00 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this _ day of
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A. D. 1974.
Mayor
Attest:
City Secreta