1975-07-28 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES290
MINUTES OF -A REGULAR KEETITNG<'-OF--THE Cl:XCO[T;VCIL OF THE CITY OF. I EAJ�LPJ D, TERAS , 'HELD
ON JULY �A, 1975, AT 7.s30`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 Benny J. Frank
Councilman Tom Reid
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. R. H. Thompson of the Garden Road Baptist Church. The
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Sanders.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Farley that the minutes of
the regular meeting held on July 14, 1975 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 4 to 0.,,mm�
Councilman Fatley>bstained. }
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor McComb reported on a meeting he attended along with some other Mayors in Houston
regarding the Houston Lighting & Power Company's request for a rate increase. The meeting
was called by the Mayor of Houston. A data packet from this meeting will be forthcoming
for our perusal. The Power Company is asking for a 16.8% increase and the City of
Houston's consulting firm has recommended something like 6.8% or 7.8% increase.
Mayor McComb reported on a meeting of the Brazoria County Cities Association and the
Commissioner's Court regarding a countywide landfill system. The Commissioners voted
unanimously to proceed into Phase II of the Plan.
Mayor McComb reported that the Engineering Firm of Michael Baker is working on a new �^
map showing the 100 Year Flood, however, we will really not know whether our siti'atTon
has been resolved until we receive the new map.
Mayor McComb called a Public Hearing for September 3, 1975 at 7:30 P. M. on the street
assessment of East Circle Drive.
Mayor McComb called a joint Workshop Meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission to
discuss various changes in the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance. This Joint
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Workshop meeting will be held on August'-5:� 1975.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: None
CHARTER REVIEW)COMMISSION REPORT: (Authorization for Publication)
Mayor McComb advised that the Commission's Report and Attorney's Report had been received
into the records of the City at the last regular meeting, however, the publication of the
report was withheld until this meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Reid that the report from the
Charter Review Commission and the City Attorney's Report be published in the official
newspaper of the City, with a notation that ,publication of the,:tCharter:Review Commission's
Report is in accordance with Section 10.15, Subsection (b) of the ( ar'ter and that this
publication in -no way implies that there has`been='a decisibn of, thy'City Council to ,submit
these'proposed changes to the voters at any election. Motion passed 5 to 0.
SELECTION OF AUDITOR FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1975:
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded -by Councilman Sanders that the firm of
Lairson, Young & Fitch be named as Auditors for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1975
for a fee not to exceed $3,400.00 plus out-of-pocket expenses. Motion passed 5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 1974 TAX ROLL:
Mayor McComb read a memorandum dated July 24, 1975 from James 0. DeShazer requesting
authorization to make necessary adjustments to the tax roll. Itemized list attached
to memorandum outlined various requested adjustments.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Farley that the 1974 Tax
Roll be adjusted as follows:
Assessed Value: Addition to Roll
Reduction to Roll
Adjusted -Revised
Net
Tax Computation Adjusted -Revised
Net
Motion passed 5 to 0.
CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 - R. T. BISHOP CONSTRUCTION COMPANY:
$274,142.00
368,300.00
-$ 94,158.00
-$ 908.05
Change Order No. 4 was submitted to the City Council for consideration. This change
was recommended by City Manager Wolff and approved by the City Engineer.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Reid that Change Order No. 4,
in an amount for cost of materials not to exceed $125.00, be approved. This Change
Order does not exceed 100 of the total contract price. Motion passed 5 to 0.
WORKSHOP MEETINGS ON PROPOSED BUDGET:
Mayor McComb called a Workshop Meeting on the Proposed Budget for the City at 7:30 P. M.
August 4, 1975 with possible additional meetings, if needed, as follows: August 5, 1975
after joint meeting with Planning and Zoning Commission; August 6, 1975 at 7:30 P. M.;
August 7, 1975 at 7:30 P. M.
POLICE RESERVE APPOINTMENT:
Mayor McComb read a letter dated July 23, 1975 from Chief of Police Stanford recommending
the appointment of Raymond George Reber as a member of the Police Reserves. This would
bring the reserve force to a total of two men since Mr. Jack Mays has moved from the
City and no longer a member of the force.
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frank that the appointment of
Raymond George Reber as a"member of the Police Reserves be ratified by the City Council.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
MEETING RECESSED 8:30 P. M. - RECONVENED 8:45 P. M.
RESOLUTION OPPOSING COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR'S REVALUATION PROGRAM FOR NORTH END OF BRAZORIA
COUNTY - RESOLUTION NO. 75-21:
County Tax Assessor -Collector Ray Cornett was present at the meeting. It was moved
by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the City Council recognize Mr.
Cornett if he wished to speak before the City Council.
Councilman Sanders moved that Resolution No. 75-21 be postponed indefinitely. Motion died
for lack of a second.
Mayor McComb read Resolution No. 75-21.
After the reading of the Resolution, Mr. Cornett was recognized and spoke to the City
Council. He advised that this end of the County was picked as a point for starting the
orevaluation program because /a new map system and the new system started at the North end
of Brazoria County.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Frank that Resolution No. 75-21
be passed and approved on first reading and a certified copy sent to the Commissioner's
Court of Brazoria County.
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It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the above motion
be tabled indefinitely. Motion failed 3 to 2. Voting "aye" - Councilman Farley and
Councilman Sanders. Voting "no" - Councilman Griffin, Councilman Frank and Councilman Reid.
The Mayor called for a vote on the original motion for passage of Resolution No. 75-21.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Griffin, Councilman Frank and Councilman Reid.
Voting "no" - Councilman Farley and Councilman Sanders. Motion passed 3 to 2.
Caption of Resolution No. 75-21-,.A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, SEEKING ABSOLUTE REJECTION OF BY THE BRAZORIA COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF THE
ASSESSED PROPERTY.VALUES CONTAINED IN THE TAX ASSESSMENT ROLL HERETOFORE SUBMITTED TO SAID
BOARD BY RAY M. CORNETT, BRAZORIA COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR -COLLECTOR FOR TAXABLE YEAR 1975.
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PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR CORRIGAN NORTH SUBDIVISION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission, in a meeting held on July 15, 1975, agreed that Corrigan
North Subdivision met all the requirements for a Preliminary Plat with the following
exceptions:
(1) Block 1 along Goodrich Drive is 1,225 feet long.
(2) Cunningham Drive intersects at Woody Road with less than 125 foot offset.
Note: Lots 22 and 45 in Block 2 are temporarily reserved for connecting
streets.
The City Council reviewed this plat and the following comment and motion was made by
Councilman Griffin.
That the developer has made every effort to comply with the Subdivision Ordinance consistent
with the dimensions and limitations of this particular tract of land, and that no other
feasible alternative is available to him in resolving the problem of the street offset
on Cunningham Drive and the 25 foot excess block length on Goodrich Drive. A motion
was made by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Reid that subject to all other
requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance having been complied with, that Corrigan North
Subdivision be conditionally accepted as presented. Acting Traffic Engineer to
review offset on Cunningham Drive at Woody and made a recommendation as to potential
traffic problems at this intersection. Motion passed 5 to 0:
PRELIMINARY PLAT REVISION OF WOODCREEK SECTION II, BLOCKS 10, 11 AND 12:
The Planning and Zoning Commission, in a meeting held on July 15, 1975, agreed by motion
to recommend to the City Council that the Preliminary Plat Revision of Blocks 10, 11
and 12, Section II of Woodcreek Addition be accepted.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Farley that the City Council
accept the revision dated July, 1975 to the Preliminary Plat of Woodcreek Section II,
indicating that 40 ft. building lines be increased on Lots 7, 8 and 9 in Block 12 which
were and remain the only lots to have driveways on Woodcreek Drive. Motion passed
5 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Frank that the records show
"excused absence" from the meeting of July 28, 1975 for Councilman Griffin and Councilman
Reid. Motion passed 3 to 0. Councilman Griffin and Councilman Reid abstained.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Time 9:45 P. M.
Executive Session on Personnel, Texas Open Meeting's Law, Section 2, Subsection (g).
Reconvene to Open Session 10:00 P. M.
It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded`by Councilman Sanders that Emil Zapalac be
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named as Atthitect for the new 50 acres park. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman
Reid abstained.
NEW BUSINESS: (Continued)
SECOND AND (FINAL) READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 310, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF WATERWORKS SYSTEM TIME WARRANTS:
Ordinance No. 310 read in full by Councilman Farley.
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Reid that Ordinance No. 310
be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 310 reads in
caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 310
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF WATERWORKS
SYSTEM TIME WARRANTS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS;
PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF AND UPON
WHICH WARRANTS SHALL BE ISSUED; LEVYING TAXES TO PROVIDE
THE PAYMENT THEREOF; 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.
SECOND AND (FINAL) READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 246-10, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND
USE DISTRICT MAP: (APPLICATION NO. 15)
Ordinance No. 246-10 read in full by Councilman Griffin.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Farley that Ordinance No.
246-10 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 246-10
reads in captions as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 246-10
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.
(Tract A - PU TO C (Commercial) 9.42 acres)
(Tract D - PU TO R-2 (Single Family Residential) 49.759 acres)
Woodcreek
Voting '?aye" - Councilman Farley, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Griffin, Councilman
Reid and Councilman Frank.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned 10:20 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the �— day of
A. D. 1975.
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