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1972-05-22 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES67 MINUTES OF A.REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND HELD ON MAY 22,-_1972, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL, 2335 N. TEXAS AVENUE, PEARLAND, TEXAS. The meeting was called to order by Mayor McComb with the following present: Mayor Carlton McComb Councilman Cecil W. Griffin Councilman E. A. Wasek Councilman Gene E. Sanders Councilman James 0. DeShazer Councilman Benny J. Frank City Manager William E. Wolff City Attorney Bobby J. Williams City Secretary Dorothy L. Cook INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The invocation was given by Dr. Forrest Hawkins. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Sanders. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Frank that the minutes of a special meeting held on May 1, 1972 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Sanders abstained. It was moved by Councilman DeShazer, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 8, 1972 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 4 to 0. — Councilman Sanders abstained. It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that the minutes of a special meeting held on May 15, 1972 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 5 to 0. APPROVAL OF EXPENSES: It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Frank that the check list be approved as corrected. The check list covers the following numbered checks: General Fund Payroll Nos. Water & Sewer Payroll General Fund Expenditures Water -&-Sewer Expenditures Interest & Sinking Fund Motion passed 5 to 0. MAYOR"S ACTIVITY REPORT: 6103 through 6146 & 6159 6147 through 6158 4221 through 4274 ck # 4272 -void 5594 through ' 56-20 cks # 5596 - void; 5597 void; 5602 void 83 through 85 ck # 83 void Mayor McComb read a memorandum dated May 22, 1972 which he had given to the City Manager and City Secretary regarding mail,,received by the City and.addressed to the Mayor. The memorandum stated that all mail addressed to the Mayor, with the exception of that marked "Personal" is to be opened by the City -Secretary, and if the situation warrants, will immediately distribute all pertinent information to the City Council. Mayor McComb announced that effective June 10, 1972, the office of the Mayor would be open to the public each Saturday from 9:00 A. M. until 12:00 noon. The only exception to this will be on election day and holidays. This will be the Mayor's office only. Mayor McComb stated that if he was unable to be present that a Councilman would be present. An appointment may be made by calling the City Hall and talking to Mrs. Caldwell. This would be in the event an individual preferrdito have a definite time during the hours the office will be open. The Mayor abolished all previous Council Committee appointments and stated that he would designate five areas for Committee appointments. These are as follows: 1. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE A. Fireworks Chairman - Councilman Frank Member - Councilman Wasek Member - Councilman Sanders Ordinances that require special Council attention will be handled by this Committee before presentation to the entire Council for their consideration. 2. UTILITY RATE COMMITTEE A. City of Friendswood B. Bell Telephone Chairman - Councilman Wasek Member - Councilman DeShazer Member - Councilman Griffin Preliminary negotiations will be made by this Committee on all rate increases or adjustments. --� 3. SAFETY COMMITTEE A. Knapp Road Crossing Chairman - Councilman Sanders Member - Councilman DeShazer Member - Councilman Wasek 4. FINANCIAL COMMITTEE A. Sewer Plant Modifications B. Additional Water - Surface and Underground C. Water and Sewer Department Accrued Liabilities Chairman - Councilman Griffin Member - Councilman Sanders Member - Councilman Frank All financial studies will be made by this Committee. There will be one more Council Committee appointed at the next regular meeting. COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS: None DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: None CITIZENS: Mayor McComb read a request from Mr. C. L. Bowling as follows: " I request an affadavit verifying that there were petitions, concerning time warrants submitted by C. L. Bowling and delivered to Mrs. D. Cook, City Secretary. The total amount being $75,000.00." 69 Mr. B9WJing was not present at the.meeting. Mayor McComb stated that he had requested the City Secretary to research this point and she found that people have appeared before the Council four times since the receipt of the petitions was given by the City Secretary in December, 1971. Mayor McComb stated that there had never been any official action taken by the Council and the only way this matter can be officially disposed of is by action of the City Council. the r— Councilman Griffin stated that our Attorney has advised us that/petition<by citizens relative to emergency repairs and street improvements financed by time warrants are of no force and effect, therefore, I move that no action be taken on the subject petitions and that they be returned to the person that submitted them by registered mail. Motion seconded by Councilman Wasek. Motion passed 5 to 0. DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: UNFINISHED BUSINESS: SECOND AND (FINAL) READING REVISED PLUMBING CODE: Mayor McComb moved this item to last item on the agenda. OPENING OF BIDS - LIQUID CHLORINE - BID NO. 72-6: Bids opened as follows: Liquid Chlorine - 12 (1) Ton Containers 60- 150# Cylinders Vendor SEC Corporation $116.00 per cyl 15.45 per cyl Dixie Chemical 5.-65t per lb 9.13t_ per lb City Manager Wolff advised the Council that the bids needed to be tabulated and awarded at this meeting. Mayor McComb stated that the award of the bids would be later in the meeting after Mr. Wolff's tabulation and recommendation. NEW BUSINESS: ELECTION OF A MAYOR PRO TEM BY THE CITY COUNCIL: It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Griffin that Councilman DeShazer be elected Mayor Pro Tem for the ensuing year. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman DeShazer abstained. REQUEST BY PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR NO PARKING ON.GALVESTON AVENUE AND PLUM STREET: Mayor McComb read a letter from the Superintendent of PISD requesting consideration be given to a proposal to designate "No Parking" on either side of Galveston Avenue in the area from FM Road 518 north to Plum Street, -and the south side of Plum Street, fronting on the high school campus also be designated as a "No Parking" area. These "No Parking" areas would be during the school term and during school hours. This request , was dated April 28, 1972. Mayor McComb referred this matter to the Safety Committee and Police Chief to investigate and.report back to ;the Council. when .action is needed. 70 CHLORINE BIDS: Mr. Wolff advised that the bid had been tabulated and he found that the Dixie Chemical Company was the low bidder. It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that the bid for liquid chlorine (1 year supply) be awarded to the Dixie Chemical Company as the lowest and best bid. Motion passed 5 to 0. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION BY.CHIEF OF POLICE FOR STOP SIGNS, SPEED ZONES AND NO PARKING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE CITY: Mayor McComb read a letter addressed to the Mayor and City Council dated May 9, 1972 regarding the need for stop signs, speed zones and "No Parking" in various areas of the City. Also, this letter covered the area of Mimosa Acres where stop signs had been requested by the Civic Club. Chief M. L. Singleton was present at the meeting. It was moved by Councilman DeShazer, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the Chief of Police be heard by the City Council. Motion passed 5 to 0. The Council discussed the letter with the Chief of Police. Mr. Cullison of Mimosa Acres asked to be heard by the Council. It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that the Council hear Mr. Cullison. Motion passed 5 to 0. Mr. Cullison asked about the stop signs previously requested on Pear Street. Chief of Police Singleton's letter stated that based on the traffic survey conducted by him that he recommended that stop signs not be placed at the locations requested by Mr. Cullison. This recommendation was based on the density of traffic, the fact that ---- the streets intersecting Cherry Street dead-end and do not cross as indicated by the City map, and the visibility from approximately 75 feet back of each intersection is approximately 2/3 of a block in each direction. CTnp CTnMq It was moved by Councilman DeShazer, seconded by Councilman Griffin that stop signs be erected as outlined in the Chief of Police's letter of May 9, 1972. This would be at the following locations: 1. Pear Street and Woody Road 2. Cunningham Drive and Woody Road 3. Halbert Drive and Woody Road West bound traffic on the above three streets would stop before entering Woody Road. 4. Plum Street at Old Alvin Road West bound traffic and East bound traffic to stop on Plum Street before entering Old Alvin Road. This would make a four-way stop at this intersection. 5. Barry Rose Road and East Broadway Stop sign to be installed which would require traffic entering East Broadway from Barry Rose Road to stop. Motion passed 5 to 0. SPEED LIMIT SIGNS: It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that the City Attorney A be authorized to draft the necessary ordinance to incorporate speed zones as outlined in the Chief of Police's letter of May 9, 1972. Motion passed 5 to 0. NO PARKING: It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Frank that "No Parkin -g" signs be placed on the shoulders of the 1600 Block of North Main in front of the Fun Time Nursery. Motion passed 5 to 0 Reference above item to Ordinance No. 199 - No parking on Main where signs are posted. TEXAS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT - ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO HIGHWAY 518 EAST: Mayor.McComb,read a letter from the Texas Highway Department dated May 1, 1972 regarding proposed improvements to Highway 518 from Houston AVenue to Westminister Drive. Total cost of the project - four lanes of pavement, 12 foot flush median for continuous left turn lane,with curb and gutter and storm sewers would be approximately $650,000.00. The cost of the curb and gutter is estimated at $50,000.00, and the cost of the storm sewers is estimated at $200,000.00. Both of these items would be the financial responsibility of the City of Pearland. The State cost, which is for the pavement and its supports, is estimated at $400,000.00. The City Attorney advised that the City's portion of the cost was assessable to the abutting property owners. Mayor McComb referred this item to the Finance Committee for investigation and report back to the Council on the project. PARTICIPATION PAVING ON ORANGE STREET TO LINWOOD OAKS STREET: Mayor McComb read a letter dated May 16, 1972 from Linwood Ltd., signed by Jewel E. Little and Ed R. Spradley stating that they agreed to pay for the base materials and topping for a 27' base and a 24' top along the 3400 block of East Orange Street. The distance to be -approximately 1028' and not to exceed $4.00 per linear foot. Meeting recessed 8:45 P. M. - Reconvened 9:00 P. M. It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Frank that the City accept the contribution of $4.00 per linear foot, from Linwood, Ltd. pursuant to their letter of May 16, 1972, for the express purpose .of paving the -3400 Block of East Orange Street, and that the work be authorized subject to the receipt of the $4.00 per foot in cash or other adequate securities. Motion passed 5 to 0. SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY - METROPOLITAN SERVICE PLAN: Mayor McComb stated that the Southwestern Beal Telephone Company has requested approval by the City Council of Houston for a rate increase of 28.61 for the Metropolitan Houston Service. Under an agreement made by the City of Pearland and many other small communities, the City of Pearland was in the Metropolitan Service Plan. What this means is that the City of Houston sets the rates for the City of Pearland. Mayor McComb - stated that he did not feel that the 28.69 increase is warranted. Mayor McComb read from a letter dated September 28; 1970 addressed to'the City from the Telephone Company regarding any future rate increases. This letter stated that the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company would present any adjustemnt of telephone rates for the City of Pearland to the City'Courlc O, sitting in regular session, prtor.to any. -rate adjustment. 12 The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has been advised of this agreement by Mr: Wolff on May 18, 1972. It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that we draft a letter to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Houston expressing our objections to the proposed rate increase by the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilman Wasek opposed. Several suggestions were made by the City Council as to the content of this letter. OTHER BUSINESS: PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: It was moved by Councilman DeShazer, seconded by Councilman Frank that Nathan C. Morrow be re -appointed to the Planning Commission for a three year term. Motion passed 5to0. It was moved by Councilman DeShazer, seconded by Councilman Frank that Harry Farley be appointed to the Planning Commission for a three year term. Motion passed 5 to 0. Mr. Robert Collins, who has been a member of the Planning Commission for the past year,resigned his position on the Commission. It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Collins commending him for his service to the Planning Commission and the City for the past year. Motion passed 5 to 0. SECOND AND (FINAL) READING - REVISED PLUMBING CODE: It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Wasek that a workshop meeting be held to discuss the revised plumbing code before the final reading. Motion passed 5 to 0. Mayor McComb called a Special Meeting for 7:00P. M. May 30, 1972 for the purpose of considering a Resolution for the issuance of Street Paving Time Warrants for participation paving - Shadycrest Subdivision. A workshop on the Plumbing Code will be held after the Special Meeting. ADJOURN: It was moved by Councilman DeShazer, seconded by Councilman Frank that the meeting adjourn. Motion passed 5 to 0. Meeting adjourned 10:00 P. M. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 1_ day of A. D. 1972. Attest: ��City Secretary Mayor