1975-02-24 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON
FEBRUARY 24, 1975, 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
r— Councilman Cecil W. Griffin (Entered 7:50 P. M.)
Councilman Gene E. Sanders
Councilman Tom Reid
Councilman Benny J. Frank
City Attorney Bobby J. Williams
City Secretary Dorothy L. Cook
Personnel Director Buford Parrish
Absent from the meeting: Councilman Harry Farley and City Manager William E. Wolff.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The invocation was given by the Rev. Art Jones. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
City Secretary Dorothy L. Cook.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman
Reid, seconded by
Councilman Frank that the minutes of the
regular meeting held
on February 10, 1975 be
approved as submitted.
Motion passed � to 0.
BID OPENINGS - BID NO. 75-2 - SANITARY SEWER
COLLECTION LINES MYKAWA
ROAD-BROOKLAND ACRES
AREA:
Sealed bids opened as
follows:
TOTAL BID WITH
TOTAL BID WITH
BIDDERS NAME
BASE BID
ALTERNATE NO. (a)
ALTERNATE NO. (b)
Thurmond & Stuart
$330,603.89
$ 322,167.28
$ 327,355.42
R. T. Bishop Constr.
Co. 225,934.60
236,818.40
228,362.00
Jess Lovelace Constr.
Co. 325,935.25
316,643.00
321,540.50
S. & C. Constr. Co.
315,548.80
264,013.80
262,293.00
Capellen Constr. Co.
818,000.00
no bid
no bid
�—. It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Reid that the bids received
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on Bid No. 75-2 be officially received into the records of the City, and referred to the
City Engineer and the City Manager for recommendation at the next regular meeting and award
of contract at that time.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Application No. 501-17030 - City Park: Mayor McComb read a letter from Royal Hatch,
Director of the HGAC advising that the City's application had been reviewed favorably
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A copy of CG Form 99 was enclosed to be completed by the City and forwarded to the
proper agency. Mayor McComb referred this form to Councilman Frank and Buford Parrish
for completion.
Pearland Independent School District: Mayor McComb read a letter from Mr. Robert Turner,
Superintendent of PISD dated February 27, 1975 thanking the City Council for approving
the labor and supervision of a sidewalk from East Broadway to the Intermediate School.
The Rotary Club to furnish materials for this project. -
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS: None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: None
CITIZENS:
1. Mrs. Helen Beckman - Mrs. Beckman read a statement from the League
of Women Voters asking that the City call a Bond Election for April
5, 1975 for the park purchase issue and park improvement issue.
2. Mrs. H. M. (Jeanne) Bodine - Mrs. Bodine asked the City Council
to consider placing on the ballot of the next election the park issue.
3. Mr. & Mrs. David Stock - not present at meeting. Written request
asked the City Council to resubmit the two issues on the park at the
April 5, 1975 election.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE NO. 301 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES - UTILITY
BILLS - WHEN PAYMENT DUE, DISCONNECTION FOR NON-PAYMENT, RECONNECTION AFTER DISCONNECTION:
Ordinance No. 301 read in full by Councilman Griffin. (Second Reading)
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Sanders that Ordinance No.
301 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 301 reads
in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 301
AN ORDINANCE, AMENDING CHAPTER 30 SECTIONS 30-39,
30-41 AND 30-42 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS; BY ADDING AND DELETING SPECIFIC
PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Griffin, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Reid
and Councilman Frank.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 4 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
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CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION:
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frank that the following be appointed
as members of the 1975 Charter Review Commission: Anna Stock, Richard T. Beaubouef,
Howard Suttle, C. C. Brooks and Carl Halik. Motion passed 4 to 0.
LIBRARY BOARD:
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the following
be appointed as members of the Library Board for three year terms: Nancy Sallee
and Herbert Carleston.
EQUALIZATION BOARD:
Motion passed 4 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Reid that the following be
appointed as members of the Board of Equalization for 1975: Toby S. Lytle,
Jim Campise, Ralph Wemhoff, Raymond T. Vial and George V. Hastings. Also, that,the
first meeting shall be April 29, 1975 and the compensation shall be $10.00 each member
for each meeting. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Mayor McComb administered the Oath of Office to Howard Suttle and C. C. Brooks as
members of the Charter Review Commission. Also, Nancy Sallee was sworn in as a member
of the Library Board.
Mayor McComb appointed Richard T. Beaubouef as temporary chairman of the Charter
Review Commission.
ORDINANCE NO. 303, HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION - MANNER OF FIXING RATES FOR LARGE
VOLUME CUSTOMERS:
Ordinance No. 303 read in full by Councilman Sanders. (First Reading)
A discussion was held regarding the intent of this ordinance, and whether in fact it
is increasing rates to the "large users" in Pearland.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Frank that Ordinance No. 303
be tabled and referred to the City Attorney, and he be instructed to examine the contracts
r under which the large users are now operating and see if this is in fact a rate increase,
and so advise the City Council. Motion passed 4 to 0.
EXTENSION OF DATE OF RETIREMENT FOR C. C. DAVIS AND CARL ERWIN:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Reid that Mr. C. C. Davis'and
Mr. Carl Erwin's employment be extended for six months in accord with the City's
published retirement policy, upon the request of the City Manager, and affirmative
concurrence by Dr. James R. Rau dated February 14, 1975. Motion passed 4 to 0.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF CITY OF PEARLAND'S REVERSIONARY RIGHTS TO THE PEARLAND
LIONS PARK:
City Attorney Williams advised the City Council that this item added to the agenda as
a matter of urgency and/or public necessity was due to the fact that a closing had
been set for February 26, 1975 on the sale of the Lions Club Park. He recommended
that Resolution 75-6 be passed and adopted by the City Council.
Resolution No. 75-6 read in full by Councilman Griffin.
Meeting recessed 8:45 P. M. - Reconvened 8:50 P. M.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Frank that Resolution No. 75-6
be passed and approved on first and final reading. Said Resolution No.75-6 reads in
caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 75-6
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF ITS REVERSIONARY INTEREST
IN AND TO THE SURFACE ESTATE ONLY OF THE WEST 3.362
ACRES OUT OF LOT 110 AND LOT F, ABSTRACT 147,
BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS; AND CONTAINING OTHER
PROVISIONS IN RELATION THERETO:
Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin and Councilman
Sanders.
Voting "no" - none
Motion passed 4 to 0.
EXCUSED ABSENCE COUNCILMAN FARLEY:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the records
show Councilman Farley's absence from this meeting as "excused absence" since he is
out of town on business.
BOND ISSUE FOR PARK:
Motion passed 4 to 0.
A discussion was held regarding the calling of a bond election to resubmit the park
issue to the voters since the acquisition of park land issue failed under the property
owner's election by a very small majority. Councilman Frank stated that he felt
only the land acquisition issue should be resubmitted since the $100,000.00 received
on the sale of reversionary rights to the Lions Club Park could be used for equipping
of the park.
It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Reid that a Resolution and
all necessary papers be prepared for the calling of a bond election 'ion April 5, 1975
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for the issuance of $200,000 Park Land Acquisition Bonds. The Resolution and necessary
papers to be submitted to the City Council for the call of the election at the next
regular council meeting to be held on March 10, 1975.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS: None
ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned 9:00 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the �p _ day of Aez,
A. D. 1975.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary