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1974-02-11 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLANDF TEXAS, HELD ON FEBRUARY 11, 1974, AT 7:35 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL, 2335 N. TEXAS'AVENUEF'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 (Entered 8:12 P. M.) Councilman Tom Reid Councilman Benny J. Frank City Manager William E. Wolff City Attorney Bobby J. Williams City Secretary Dorothy L. Cook INVOCATION AND PLEDGEi.OF ALLEGIANCE: The invocation was given by Councilman Tom Reid. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Harry Farley. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Farley that the minutes of the regular meeting held on January 28, 1974. Motion passed 4 to 0. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT: Mayor McComb read a letter dated February 4, 1974 from Congressman Casey regarding a proposed meeting on February 20, 1974 in Washington, D. C. of local governmental officials interested in the Clear Creek Flood Control project. COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS: Councilman Benny Frank - Mini -bike and Motor Bike Problem: Councilman Frank reported that he had talked to Mr. Wolff and asked him to check with the City Attorney to see if it would be possible to use the 12 acres owned by the City and located in the County for use as a mini-bike/motor bike track. This would be either by lease or the City sponsor a track under the jurisdiction of some type of bike club. Mayor McComb suggested that Councilman Frank check with City Attorney and City Manager to make sure that there is no stipulations as to what the property is to be used for. This item to appear on the Agenda at a later date. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: City Manager Wolff informed the City Council that construction of the Ryan Acres sanitary sewer system should begin tomorrow. (2/12/74) CITIZENS: Mayor McComb stated that he had talked to Mr. David Smith before the meeting and he does not have all of the information complete to make his presentation. He will likely be on the Agenda for the next meeting. 1.5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: SECOND AND (FINAL) READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 268, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $27,000.00 IN CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION FOR LAND PURCHASE. LOTS 20 THROUGH 23, BLOCK 14, OLD TOWNSITE, PEARLAND, TEXAS. Ordinance No. 268 read in full by Councilman Griffin. It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Griffin that Ordinance No. 268 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 268 reads in caption as follows: 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, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE CONTRACTUAL 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 TO TO CREATE A SINKING FUND FOR THE REDEMPTION THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF SUCH TAXES; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE PURPOSE AND SUBJECT OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Voting "aye" Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin and Councilman Farley. Voting "no" - None Motion passed 4 to 0. (Councilman Sanders not present at this time). APPLICATION NO. 8 CHANGE IN LAND USE - REQUEST BY JACALYN MILLER ET AL: Mayor McComb read a letter dated February 8, 1974 from Dennis Frauenberger advising that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the request of Jacalyn Miller et al for a change in use from GB to MF be granted, however, they recommended that an inquiry should be made to the Federal Aviation Administration to see whether apartments built in accordance with the Land Use Ordinance would offer any hazards to either occupants or air traffic. It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Reid that the letter report from the Planning and Zoning Commission be accepted into the minutes of the City Council. Motion passed 4 to 0. MEETING RECESSED 8:05 P. M. - RECONVENED AT 8:12 P. M. Councilman Sanders entered meeting at 8:12 P. M. It was moved by Reid, seconded by Councilman Griffin that a Public Hearing be held at the regular council meeting of March 11, 1974, under Docketed Public Hearings, to consider Application No. 8. Motion passed 5 to 0. la NEW BUSINESS: AWARD OF BID NO. B74-3, AUTOMATIC FIRE HOSE WASHER - PEARLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: Mayor McComb read a letter dated February 11, 1974 from the Pearland Volunteer Fire Department recommending the low bidder, Claude Wright and Associates, be awarded the bid for a Circul-Air Roto -Jet Automatic Fire Hose Washer. The amount of $1,666.00 was bid by this Company. It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Frank that based on the recommendation of the Pearland Volunteer Fire Department, the bid of Claude Wright and Associates in the amount of $1,666.00 be accepted. Motion passed 5 to 0. For the record the following bids were received and opened by the Pearland Volunteer Fire Department on February 4, 1974 at 7:30 P. M. BID NO. B74-3 Vendor Amount of Bid Terms/Delivery Fire Fox Corporation $ 1,674.00 Net 30 days Claude Wright & Associates 1,666.00 APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR 1974: A written recommendation from James O. DeShazer, Tax Assessor Collector was read by Mayor McComb. Mr. DeShazer recommended that Toby S. Lytle, Jim Campise, Ralph Wemhoff, Raymond T. Vial, and George V. Hastings be appointed to the Board for 1974. It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Harry Farley that Toby S. Lytle, Jim Campise, Ralph Wemhoff, Raymond T. Vial, and George V. Hastings be appointed as members of the Board of Equalization for 1974. The date of the first meeting to be April 23, 1974 and the compensation of $10.00 per meeting per member be paid for active participation. The appointments made are based on the recommendation of the Tax Assessor Collector. Motion passed 5 to 0. FINAL APPROVAL OF CORRIGAN V: This item postponed until later date. REQUEST FOR INCREASE IN RATES - HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION: Mayor McComb read a letter dated January 28, 1974 from the Houston Natural Gas Corporation requesting a rate increase on residential and commercial users of natural gas. Mayor McComb advised that Section 9.08 of the Home Rule Charter stipulated the procedure to be followed regarding requests by utility companies for rate increases. It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Farley that the Public Hearing be called for March 11, 1974 under Docketed Public Hearings of the regular council meeting. The item to be the Houston Natural Gas Corporation's request for rate increase. Motion passed 5 to 0, M APPROVAL OF CHECK NO. 1, ADDITION TO POLICE STATION: The matter of Estimate No. 1 from the Peirsol Construction Company was brought before the City Council for consideration. The amount due was $3,950.00 less 10% ($395.00) retained - $3,555.00, being the total to be paid at this time. It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Sanders that Check No. 130 issued on the City of Pearland's Revenue Sharing Fund and made payable to Peirsol Construction Company in the amount of $3,555.00 for Estimate No. 1 of the Addition to Police Station,be approved. Motion passed 5 to 0. CITY OFFICER'S ELECTION - APRIL 6, 1974: Resolution No. 74- 4 was read in full by Mayor McComb. It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Reid that Resolution No. 74-4 as amended. be passed and approved on first and final reading, Said Resolution No. 74-4 reads in caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 74-4 ORDER ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE FOR CITY OFFICERS' ELECTION. Voting 1'ay0 Councilman Farley, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Griffin, Councilman I Reid, and Councilman Frank. Voting "no" — None Motion passed 5 to 0. MAYOR MCCOMB EXECUTED ORDER FOR CITY OFFICERS' ELECTION, AND NOTICE OF CITY OFFICERS' ELECTION. SPECIAL ELECTION ON CHARTER AMENDMENTS - ORDINANCE NO. 269: Mayor McComb read proposed ordinance No. 269 in full. It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Sanders that Ordinance No. 269 be passed and approved on first reading. Said Ordinance No. 269 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 269 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ORDERING AN ELECTION TO BE,HELD ON THE 6TH DAY OF APRIL 1974, DESIGNATING THE HOURS AND PLACE FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION AND PROVIDING FOR SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF CERTAIN PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS. Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Sanders, and Councilman Farley. Voting "no" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. OTHER BUSINESS: None ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 8:53 P. M. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of A. D. 1974. 1 Mayor Attest: i City Secreta