1975-08-11 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES296
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON
AUGUST 11, 1975, 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
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 Councilman Reid.
OPENING OF BID NO. 75-6, WATER WELL NO. 5:
Bids were opened as follows for the construction and drilling of Water Well No. 5:
Name of
Bidder
Amount
Bid Security
Singer
- Layne Texas Division
$76,900.00
Bid Bond (5% of total bid)
Layne -Western Company, Inc.
Katy Division 82,780.00 Bid Bond (5% of total bid)
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the bids be received
into the minutes and referred to the City Manager and Public. Works Director for tabulation
and recommendation. Motion passed 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Farley that the minutes of the
regular meeting held on July 28, 1975 be approved as corrected. Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor McComb reported that an article in the paper recently indicated that Friendswood ..�
would hold a workshop meeting tonight to discuss the annexationofland in Harris
County, beginning at the east line of Green Tee Subdivision and going east. Mayor McComb
advised that he called Mayor Lowe in Friendswood and discussed with him the Agreement that
the City of Pearland has with Houston regarding area north of Clear Creek. Mayor McComb
advised Mayor Lowe that the City of Pearland was very interested in the property under
the agreement with the City of Houston since he and the Council had been working for sometime
in an effort to get a road through which would connect to the Gulf Freeway. This
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proposed road would eventually connect with Shoate Road which goes into.the Gulf
Freeway at Ellington Field. Mayor Lowe and the City Manager of Friendswood visited
the office today and obtained information on this agreement. It is our understanding
that Friendswood now plans to start annexation at the east right of way line of
Shoate Road and go east. A special meeting of the Pearland City Council will be
called in the event it is necessary to deal with this proposed annexation by the
City of Friendswood.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Councilman Farley reported that the Joint Committee with the Pearland Independent
School District Trustees plan to visit with joint tax office of Alvin. Alvin presently
has one tax office that serves not only the City and School District but also the
Alvin Junior College District.
Councilman Sanders reported that the near completion of the sewer project on Mykawa
Road seems to have interested property owners on the west side of Mykawa Road toward
granting additional right of way..
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: None
CITIZENS:
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Mrs. Dee Jordan of the Pearland Area Chamber of Commerce presented the City with
100 copies of the new City of Pearland map recently printed by the Chamber for
distribution.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. APPLICATION NO. 16 - REQUEST BY LOU NIMMONS, TRUSTEE FOR CHANGE IN
LAND USE FROM GB TO MF _(GENERAL;. BUSINESS TO MULTI FAMILY) CN 6.2 ACRES
OUT OF 12.791 ACRES TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN TRACTS C AND D OF A
SUBDIVISION OF THE A. C. H. & B. SURVEY, SECTION 1, ABSTRACT 147.
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE REQUESTED CHANGE IN ZONING:
1. James C. Young of the real estate firm of Nimmons -Young displayed prints
of the proposed apartment project for this area.
2. Lou Nimmons —Nimmons -Young Realtors
3. George Young - 2528 Country Club Drive, Pearland.
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE REQUESTED CHANGE IN ZONING:
1. Robert M. Wasinger, 2402 Jacquelyn Drive - Mr. Wasinger presented a
Petition requesting that the City stop the issuance of any more permits
for apartment units in the City of Pearland until such time that the
impact of the existing and those presently under construction can be
determined. The Petition contained 19 pages and Mr. Wasinger advised
the Council that it contained some 375 names.
2. Donna Chauvin, 3311 Churchill - presented Petition against with some 70 names.
3. David Stock, 3409 Westminister
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4. C. D. Anderson
5. Burt Slaughter, 3411 Windsor
6. Jo Ann Shimick, 2719 Churchill
7. Paul Clawson, 3103 Stratford
8. Joan Mikeska, 3201 Windsor
9. Larry J. Patrick, 3409 Randall Drive
10. Brigett Brinkman, 2712 Churchill
,11. Wayne Yeo, 3402 Churchill
f12. LeRoy (Sardie,) 2612 Taylor Lane
13. Mrs. Harold Sanders, 2703 Robinhood
14. Wayne Chauvin, 3311 Churchill Drive
15. Archie L. Croft, 2721 Churchill
16. D. A. Bordelon, 2102 Briar Court
17. Anna Stock, 3409 Windsor'
18. Terry Gray, 4001 Shadycrest Drive
19. Gina Croft, 2721 Churchill
20. G. H. Christi, 3202 Churchill
21. Tony Vento, 3407 Randall
22. Gloria Mills
23. Harold Sanders, 2703 Robinhood
QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD:
After general discussion and individual questions to various people present, the
City Council went on record as opposing the proposed land use change.
Formal action by the City Council to be on the next regular agenda.
ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING
MEETING RECESSED AT 9:05 P. M. - RECONVENED AT 9:15 P. M.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
AWARD OF BID NO. 75-6, CONSTRUCTION AND DRILLING OF WATER WELL:
City Manager Wolff reported that he and City Public Works Director Harris had
tabulated the bids and recommended the awarding of Bid No. 75-6 to Singer -Layne
Texas Division as the lowest and best bid.
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frank that Bid No. 75-6 be
awarded to Singer Layne -Texas Division for $76,900.00 as base bid/as stated in
their bid document opened earlier in the meeting. Motion passed 5':to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-22, A RESOLUTION, APPROVING CLAIMS FOR REPAIRS TO WATER WELL
NO. 4 AND AUTHORIZING THE DELIVERY OF TIME WARRANTS:
Resolution No. 75-22 read in full by Councilman Griffin.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Sanders that Resolution
No. 75-22 be passed and approved on first and final reading. Said Resolution No.
75-22 reads in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 75-22
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CLAIMS FOR CONSTRUCTING PERMANENT
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, TO -
WIT: REPAIRS TO CITY WATER WELL NO. 4; APPROVING CLAIMS
FOR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL SERVICES RENDERED IN,.CON-
NECTION THEREWITH; AUTHORIZING THE DELIVERY OF TIME WAR-
RANTS 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.
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Voting "aye" - Councilman Farley, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Griffin, Councilman
reid and Councilman Frank.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CORRIGAN NORTH SUBDIVISION:
Mayor McComb read a letter dated July 29, 1975 from Glenn S. Stanford, Chief of
Police znd Acting Traffic Engineer for the City, stating that he does not forsee a
traffic hazard at Woody and Cunningham as a result of the slight offset in Cunningham
Drive. Mayor McComb advised that the Planning Commission had approved this
North
Preliminary Plat of Corrigan/Subdivision.—It .was moved by Councilman Griffin,
North
seconded by Councilman Reid that the Preliminary Plat of Corrigan/ Subdivision be
approved. Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilman Sanders opposed. Councilman Sanders
stated that his opposition to approval was the offset in Cunningham Drive at Woody
Road.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER OF PLUMBING APPEALS AND ADVISORY BOARD:
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Griffin that A. V. Jolley
be reappointed to the Plumbing Appeals and Advisory Board for a term of four years.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
PRESENTATION OF BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTO$ER 1, 1975:
City Manager Wolff presented the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning
October 1, 1975.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the proposed
budget be accepted into the records of the City. Motion passed 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET:
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Reid that a Public
Hearing be called at 7:30 P. M., August 20, 1975 concerning the City Budget for
the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1975. Motion passed 5 to 0.
71 APPROVAL OF TAX ROLLS FOR 1975:
Mayor McComb read into the record the following values as approved by. the Board of
Equalization and Certified by the Tax Assessor Collector.
ASSESSED VALUES 1 9 7 5
LAND
IMPROVEMENTS
PERSONAL PROPERTY
TOTAL TAX ROLL 1975
$ 17,390,998.00
33,004,262.00
7!180,408.00
$ 57,575,670.00,
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It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Frank that the assessed
value for 1975 as presented by the Tax Assessor Collector, James 0. DeShazer,and
having been examined and found to be correct by the Board of Equalization of the
City of Pearland,be accepted into the records of the City for Tax Year 1975, and
approved as presented. Motion passed 5 to 0.
RECOMMENDATION BY PARK BOARD - NEW PARK NAME:
Mayor McComb read the correspondence from Buford Parrish advising that the Pearland
Park Board met on Saturday, August 2, 1975 at 9:30 A. M. and recommended that the
new park be named Independence Park with the name of the main street into the park be-
ing named Liberty Drive. The Bi -centennial theme to be used throughout the park.
The name Independence Park was one of many names suggested by the public. Sadie
McMahon, Beth Thomas and Helen McGuff each made this suggestion. The Park Board also
recommended that the temporary park on Barry Rose Road be called "Pearland Recreational
Area" and that the other two parks be named"Clear Creek Park"and"Woodcreek ParR.'
It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Reid that the new City
Park be named Independence Park. Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Reid that the recreational
area on Barry Rose Road be called "Pearland Recreational Area" and the park in
the North End be named Clear Creek Park and the park near Woodcreek Subdivision be
calledWoodcreek Park.� Motion passed 5 to 0.
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE NO. 5 - WORK COMPLETED THROUGH JULY 1, 1975, SEWER LINES AND
APPURTENANCES TO SERVE BROOKLAND ACRES MYKAWA ROAD AREA - R.T. BISHOP CONSTRUCTION CO.
This item to be placed on agenda of Special Meeting to be called by Mayor during the
week. City Manager Wolff to check with the City Engineer regarding the item of shell
shown on the estimate.
OTHER BUSINESS: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PERSONNEL: 9:40 P. M.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION FOR ANY ACTION AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor McComb advised that James HUtson was resigning form the Planning and Zoning
Commission due to health problems, and his replacement would be an item on the next
agenda. A vacancy on the Improvement and Beautification Board would be on the next
agenda, also.
ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 9,.:45 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the o{ s_ day of ,
A. 'D. 1975.
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