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1974-03-11 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESOR MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF`PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MARCH 11, 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 (Entered 7:40 P. M.) 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 AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The invocation was given by Rev. Art Jones, Council Chaplain, The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dorothy Cook, City Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Farley that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 27, 1974, be approved as submitted, Motion passed 4 to 0. It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Reid that the minutessof the Public Hearing held on February 27, 1974, be approved as submitted, Motion passed 4to0, It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Frank that the minutes of the Public Hearing held on March 6, 1974, be approved as submitted,, Motion passed 4 to 0. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT: None COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS: City Beautification: Councilman Reid reported that a meeting will be held on March 14, 1974, at the City Hall by the advisory group to frame up the wording for a City Council resolution forming and authorizing a City Beautification Committee% DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: None CITIZENS: None ORDER OF BUSINESS CHANGED: UNFINISHED BUSINESS: AWARD OF BID NO. B74•-5, EMERGENCY RESCUE TRUCK Mayor McComb read a letter from the Volunteer Fire Department dated March 40 1974f. recommending that the Kliesing Motor Company be awarded the bid on the truck for a total price of $3995.71 which included the Alternate 1, for automatic transmission. E It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Sanders that bid No. B74-5 for an emergency rescue truck, be awarded to the Kliesing Motor Company on the recommendation of the Pearland Volunteer Fire Department, for the low bid of $3,803.71 with the alternate of $192.00 for the automatic transmission. Also, should this amount exceed the amount budgeted in the Fire Department's budget, that the Fire Department's budget be amended elsewhere. Motion passed 5 to 0. DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Change in Land Use - Application No. 8 - Jacalyn Miller, Aileen Miller Evans, and Dorothy Miller Cortemeglia. Requested change: Q -B to M --F. 7.020 acres of land situated in Tracts C and D, A. C. H. & B, Survey, Abstract 347, Mayor McComb requested that a letter from Dennis Frauenberger, Chairman of the P - -arming & Zoning Commission dated February a enteredinto t e recur s. (a Persons wIs Ina o spec -M for a reaue Lea cnanqe. Lou Nimmons, Realtor advised the City Council that the builder of Salem Village Apartments planned to build additional apartments an this property if the request for change was granted, (b) Persons wishing to speak against the requested change, None (c) Questions from the City Council. City Manager Wolff Advised the City Council that pursuant to the request of the Planning Commission, a check had been made with the F. A. A. regarding the height of structures in than area. The F. A. A. has indicated that at the south end of the site it will be necessary for the buildings to be limited to 35 feet in height. On the north end of the area'the height should not exceed 50 feet. They recommended that no buildings be built within the first 75 feet of the property. The glide path to the runway of the airport has been marked on our aerial photo by the F. A. A. Mr. Wolff advised that he discussed this with Mr. Hausmann, the prospective buyer, and Mr. Hausmann advised that this presented no problem since he planned this to be parking area. Mr. Curry of the F. A. A. advised Mr. Wolff that since this was a private airport, this would be considered as a recommendation. (d) Public Hearing adjourned. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued) CHANGE IN LAND USE ^ APPLICATION NO, 8 .. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 246 LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE: Ordinance No. 270 read in full by Councilman Griffin. It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Gr,14fih that Ordinance No, 270 be passed on first reading with the proviso that items concerning building heights as mentioned by the City Manager in the Public Hearing be communicated, in writing, to applicants and confirmed by applicants to the City Council prior to passage on second and final reading of said ordinance. Caption of ordinance reads as follows ORDINANCE NO. 270 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 Frank, Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Sanders and Councilman Farley. Voting "no" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS (CONTINUED): 8:00 P. M. 2. Request by Houston Natural Gas Corporation for a rate increase in residential and commercial rates. (a) Persons wishing to speak for the requested increase. Howard Bell, Manager of the Gulf Coast District, Houston Natural Gas Corporation. Mr. Bell introduced Mr. Baker the new Alvin District Manager and Mr. Alexander,retired District Manager of Alvin. Mr. Bell advised the City Council that the Gas. Company, by letter: dated January 28, 1974, notified the City of the desire of his -- company to put into effect the same gas rates in Pearland that were approved in Alvin. He advised that on the bill of the average residential customer, this incease would be about 12% increase, or about $1.21 per month. (b) Persons wishing to speak against the requested increase. None (c) Questions from the City Council. A discussion was held with Mr. Bell regarding the difference in rates between the United Gas Company and his company, Mr, Bell advised that if the requested increase was granted that the Houston Natural's rates would be higher. Mr. Bell advised that the increase in gate rates previously put into effect covered only about 650 of the actual cost. He advised that the Company would not be back for a rate increase, he felt sure, any sooner than three years. Mr. Bell advised that Friendswood had appointed a study committee and he had met with this committee several times. The rates requested are the same proposed for Pearland. (d) Adjourn UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (Continued) HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION - REQUEST FOR RATE INCREASE: It was moved by Councilman Sanders that the request for a rate increase by Houston Natural Gas Company be denied. Motion died for lack of a second. Meeting recessed at 8:30 - Reconvened at 8:41 P. M. M It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Frank that the Mayor appoint a two man committee to review the asked for rate increase, and that the committee be charged to bring about equality of rates in Pearland to the greatest extent possible, and to review rate levels with Friendswood. Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilman Sanders opposed. Mayor McComb appointed Councilman Griffin and Councilman Farley to this committee. Also, rnaK that this committee report back to the City Council at the earliest possible time for action on this item. AWARD OF BID NO. B74•-6, LIMEROCK ASPHALT: It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company be awarded B74,-6 as the lowest and best bidder as recommended by City Manager William Wolff. Motion passed 5 to 0. NEW BUSINESS: ADDITION TO THE POLICE BUILDING c, PEIRSOL CONSTRUCTION COWANY; Councilman Frank asked that the check for payment of Estimate No.. 2 T Piersol Construction Company be held until three items which are not in accordance with specifications are corrected. It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Reid that based on Estimate No. 2 on the contract for the addition to the Pearland Police Department building in the amount of $4,000.00, with a net check in the amount of $3,600.00 after 10% retainages has been deducted, be approved subject to the completion of the followings 1„ Wrong structural supports for airconditioning duct work on roof. 2. Wrong facia board on exterior of the building. Needs to be treated. 3. Re -roof area around duct penetration through roof for airconditioning duct. and that subject to the approval by Councilman Frank to the proper completion of the three noted deficiencies, that he be authorized to release said check. Motion passed 5 to 0. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 271, AN ORDINANCE OF NECESSITY FOR PAVING GLASTONBURY DRIVE: Proposed ordinance No. 271 read in full by Councilman Griffin. It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frank that Ordinance No. 271 .-- be passed and approved on first of two readings. Said Ordinance No. 271 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 271 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF GLASTONBURY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATION FOR SUCH WORK; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, IF NECESSARY;; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES; INVOKING AND ADOPTING THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1105b, VERNON'S REVISED CIVIL STATUTES; PROVIDING THE MANNER IN WHICH AND BY WHOM THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID AND PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTIES AND THE OWNERS THEREOF; 3 PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO CAUSE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE DEED OF TRUST RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Voting "aye" - Councilman Farley, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Reid, and Councilman Frank. Voting "no" - None _ Motion passed 5 to 0. Engineer*s Cost Estimate read into the records as follows: Glastonbury Drive MATERIAL EQUIPMENT & LABOR 1. Base Material: 1,243 cu. yds @ 3.50 $ 4,350.50 2. Hauling Base: 1,243 cu, yds @ 1.45 1,802.35 3. 1st Rock Course: 111 tons @ $5.58 619.38 4. 2nd Rock Course: 55 tons @ $6.78 372.90 5. Unloading Rock: 166 tons @ $0.40 66.40 6. Asphalt 3,092 gals. @ $0.15 463.80 $ 7,675.33 EQUIPMENT AND LABOR 1. Maintainer: 59 hrs. @ $14.50 $ 855.50 2. Water Truck 59 hrs. @ 8.00 472.00 3. Flat Wheel Roller: 30 hrs @ $8.00 240.00 4. Sheepfoot Roller: 59 hrs. @ $10.00 590.00 5. Dump Truck: 21 hrs... @ $8.00 168.00 6. Spreader Box: 10 hrs. @ 4.00 40.00 7. Distributor Truck: 14 hrs @ 12.00 168.00 8. Labor and Supervision: 730.00 $ 3,263.50 Legal, Administrative & Eng. 325.00 $ 3,588.50 Total Equipment & Labor $3,588.50 - Equipment & Labor 7,675.33 - Material 11,263.83 - Estimated Cost Total approximate project length ............1,656.9 feet Average cost per foot ........................ $6.80 FIRST AND FINAL READING OF RESOLUTION NO. 74-5, A RESOLUTION APPROVING CLAIMS FOR CONSTRUCTING PERMANENT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - TIME WARRANTS NOS. 44, 45, 46, 47 AND 48: 33 Resolution No. 74-5 read in full by Councilman Sanders. It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Griffin that Resolution No. 74-5 be passed and approved on first and final reading. Said Resolution No. 74-5 reads in caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 74-5 A RESOLUTION APPROVING CLAIMS FOR CONSTRUCTING PERMANENT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXASO TO, WIT: THE CONSTRUCTING OF PERMANENT STREET IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE CITY IN WHICH PROPERTY OWNERS ON ANY STREET HAVE AGREED TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE CITY IN THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS AS EXPRESSED IN THE CITY OF PEARLAND"S STREET PARTICIPATION POLICY RESOLUTION NO. 71-26 AND AMENDED UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 73-5; APPROVING CLAIMS FOR MATERIALS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AUTHORIZING THE DELIVERY OF TIME WARRANTS FOR THE PAYMENT OF SUCH CLAIMS'} CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS RESOLUTION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UPON AND AFTER ITS ADOPTION. Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Sanders, and Councilman Farley. Voting "no" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS: (CONTINUED) It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Farley that Councilman Griffin^s absence from the regular meeting held on February 25, 1974 due to an emergency, be shown as excused absence in the records. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Griffin abstained. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (CONTINUED) APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD: It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Griffin that Carolyn Gilmore and Joe Weber be appointed as members of the Library Board for three year terms, Motion passed 5 to 0. Mayor McComb administered the Oath of Office to the newly appointed members of the Library Board. OTHER BUSINESS: None ~" ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned 9:25 P. M. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the day, o A, D. 1974, Mayor Attest: City Secretary.