1974-02-25 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES21
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THECITYOF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD
ON FEBRUARY 25, 1974, AT 7:37 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
Absent: Councilman Cecil W. Griffin
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Carlton McComb
Harry Farley
Gene E. Sanders
Tom Reid
Benny J. Frank
William E. Wolff
Bobby J. Williams
Dorothy L. Cook
The invocation was given by Steven Shelley, Pastor of the Wesleyan Church of Pearland.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Assistant Fire Chief Tom Crawford.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Reid that the minutes -of the
regular meeting held on February 11, 1974 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 February 18, 1974 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 4 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor McComb reported that Dr. Brown, Brazoria County Health Director closed down our
free immunization clinic sometime ago, however, after contact with Dr. Peavy, Director
of the State Health Department and reconsideration by Dr. Brown,;, the free clinic is
now back in operation in Pearland. The Mayor expressed his thanks and appreciation
to Dr. Brown for his reconsideration of this matter.
Clear Creek Flood Project - Mayor McComb reported on his trip to Washington on February
20, 1974, to discuss the flood control of Clear Creek. This meeting was arranged by
Congressman Casey and was attended by Congressman Casey, Congressman Brooks, and a staff
member from Senator Benson's office. Attending from this area were 7 Mayors, 1 County
Commissioner, 1 County Judge, 1 Commissioner from Brazoria County Drainage District,
1 staff member from Commissioner Bass's office in Harris County, General Hatch from the
Houston Galveston Area Council, the manager of the 9 City Clear Creek Chamber of Commerce,
and 1 Councilwoman.
Congressman Casey arranged for a member from the Corps of Engineer to be present.
The result of this meeting was that all of the Cities, each of the sponsoring agencies,
Congressman Casey, Congressman Brooks, and the representative from Senator Benson*s
office were in favor of the proposed project. This project will have top priority
from the Corps of Engineer's office in Galveston. We will be receiving a report
of a projected time schedule at a later date. The sponsoring agencies, Galveston
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County, Harris County and Brazoria County Drainage District No. 4 will be required to
buy the right of way. The reason the cities are so involved is that some cities voiced
some objections at the Public Hearing on this project, however, these objections have
been cleared if the Corps of Engineers will modify the plans to make one additional
opening from Clear Lake into the Bay to eleviate possible flooding -of their communities,
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS: None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: None
CITIZENS: None
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
SECOND AND (FINAL) READING - ORDINANCE NO. 269, AN ORDINANCE"OF THE CITY -OF PEARLANDe"TEXAS,
ORDERING CHARTER AMENDMENT ELECTION:
Proposed Ordinance No. 269 read in full by Councilman Sanders:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Reid that Ordinance No, 269'
be passed and approved on second and final 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 Sanders and Councilman
Farley.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 4 to 0.
ABBREVIATED BALLOT FORM FOR AMENDMENTS:
ARTICLE 5 - SECTION 5.05 - BALLOTS
FOR Amendment of Article 5, Section 5.05, Ballots, by substitution of the
AGAINST word "Position" in place of the word "Place" where said words appear
appear in Article.
ARTICLE 8 - SECTION 8.17 - PURCHASE PROCEDURE
FOR Amendment of Article 8, Section 8.17, Purchase Procedure, by
AGAINST increasing the City Manager's authority to contract for
expenditures of budgeted items from ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS to
TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS.
FOR ARTICLE 10 - SECTION 10.15 (a) DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION
AGAINST Amendment of Article 10, Section 10.15 (a) Duties of the Commission
by adding to Sub --section (4) a provision whereby the report of
the Charter Commission will be delivered to the City Attorney for
review prior to final presentation to the City Council,
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NOISE ORDINANCE:
On FebrAi P.
28, 1974, Mr. Kenneth Carter appeared before the City Council and requested
a modification to the Noise Ordinance to permit cycle riders to use a track located
on his property.
Councilman Reid advised that he has conducted a personal survey in the area in which this
track was being operated, and talked to approximately 90% of the residents in the area.
Based on the findings the following motion was made:
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Farley that no action be taken
regarding the changing of the Noise Ordinance. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Councilman Frank is working on an alternate site for a cycle riders track and will report
at a later date.
AWARD OF BID NO. B74-6, HOSPITALIZATION AND LIFE INSURANCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES:
City Manager Wolff advised the City Council that the Committee reviewed the various bids
and recommended the Farmers Insurance Company be awarded the bid on Hospitalization and
Life Insurance.
that based on
it was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frank /the insurance Committee
recommendation, the award of Bid No. B74-6 be made to the Farmers Insurance Company
effective March 1, 1974.
NEW BUSINESS:
BID OPENINGS:
Motion passed 4 to 0.
BID NO. B74-4 - SAND STABILIZED SHELL OR ALTERNATE:
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VENDOR SAND STABILIZED SHELL ALT NO. I. ALT'NO; II ALTERNATE"III''
CHENNAULT MATERIAL
& EQUIPMENT COMPANY.
15,000 yds
Crushed ''Class
"A" Concrete
3.50 per yd
Hauling charges to job site in:-Pearland, Texas, will be @ $1.45 per yard.
City Manager Wolff advised the Council that sand stabilized shell and other road materials
are in short supply,therefore, bidders are hesitant to bid on this type of materials.
Mr. Wolff advised the City Council that he felt that the bid from Chennault for crushed
Class "A" concrete was the best available materials for street building and repair
available at this time.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Farley that based on the
recommendation of the City Manager that Bid No. B74-4 be awarded to the Chennault Material
and Equipment Company for Alternate Bid II in the amount of $3.50 per yard with a proviso
that this Company will do the hauling for $1.45 per yard. Motion passed 4 to 0.
BID NO. B74•-5, TRUCK - FIRE DEPARTMENT:
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BID NO. B74-5 - FIRE DEPARTMENT TRUCK:
Bids opened as follows:
VENDOR
Port City Truck Sales
Bud Brown Ford, Inc.
Kliesing Motor Company
MAKE AMOUNT
1974 Ford $ 3895.91
1974 Ford 3970.53
1974 Chevrolet 3803.71
International Harvester 1974 International 3948.31
It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the bids be referred
to the Fire Department committee for study and recommendation to the City Council,
Motion passed 4 to 0.
Item to be placed on March 11, 1974 regular agenda.
BID NO. B74--7 - LIMEROCK ASPHALT:
Bids opened as follows:
Vendor 4,000 Tons Limerock Asphalt 4,000 Tons.. -4f000-Tons
(THD Item 3 3 2 ) CTHD 302 ) (PE Crade� 4Y,
(A,AA,B,BB,C,CC or CCC)
Uvalde Rock Asphalt Co. *5.05 per ton *2.25 *3.45
(D)
5.20
White's Mines 8.65 per ton plus No Bid 7.65
escalation.
* Prices per ton are based on a flux oil price of $0.2650 per gallon, if at time of
delivery, flux oil price has increased, this increase when multiplied by 8,7 for
Limestone Rock Asphalt and 3.3 for Precoated Aggregate, will be added to the price per ton.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Reid that Bid No. B74-7 be
referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for recommendation back to the Council.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENTS: (To be placed on next regular agenda).
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor McComb asked the City Secretary to place an "Executive Session to discuss appointments"
on the Agenda of the Public Hearing meeting of March 6, 1974.
CECIL BARCELO - SPECIAL USE PERMIT UNDER LAND USE ORDINANCE:
Mayor McComb read a letter dated February 22, 1974, from Dennis Frauenberger, Chairman
of the Planning and Zoning Commission advising the Council that the Commission
recommended that the Special Use Permit be granted to Mr. Cecil Barcel to construct
a convelascent home at the intersection of Old Alvin Road and Walnut Street.
Copy of the plans for the home were available for the Council's review.
It was moved Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the request by
Mr. Cecil Barcelo for a special use permit under the Land Use Ordinance for a convelascent
center, located at East Walnut and Old Alvin Road be granted. Motion passed 4 to 0.
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The meeting adjourned at 8:50 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the/_ day of Y2jZ4-z- Ol
�- A, D, 1974.
Mayor
Attest:
City Secretary