1972-08-28 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PEARLAND CITY COUNCIL HELD ON AUGUST 28, 1972 AT
7:35 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
E. A. Wasek
Water &
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
Absent: Councilman
Cecil W.
Griffin
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF.ALLEGIANCE:
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The invocation was given by Dr. Forrest
Hawkins.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led
by Councilman Wasek.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the minutes of
the regular meeting held on August 14, 1972, be approved as submitted. Motion
passed 4 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman DeShazer, seconded by Councilman Frank that the minutes of
the Budget Hearing held on August 14, 1972 be approved as corrected. Motion passed
4 to 0.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that the following
checks be approved for payment:
General
Fund Payroll
Nos. 6478
through
6525
Water &
Sewer Payroll
6526
through
6537
General
Fund Expenditures
4623
-through
4678
Water &
Sewer Expenditures
5728
through
5757
Motion passed 4 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company:
Mayor McComb read a letter dated August 25, 1972 from Mr. W. H. Bowen, Vice President of
Staff, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company concerning re -negotiations with the phone
company. Mr. Bowen advised that the matter had been referred to Mr. John D. Lightfoot
for investigation. Mr. Lightfoot is the District Manager for S. W. Bell Telephone
Company in this area and is wholly responsible for telephone matters in the Pearland
area.
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Mayor McComb assigned this matter to Councilman Wasek, as Chairman of the Rate Committee
and requested that he contact Mr. John Lightfoot and begin negotiation for a new
contract with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Councilman Sanders reported that he planned to get in touch with the Fire Chief to
r! work out the agreement with the Pearland Volunteer Fire Department as set out in the
City Charter.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
City Manager - Emergency replacement of compressor at Wastewater Plant No. 2:
Mr. Wolff reported that a compressor at Wastewater Plant No. 2 had burned out and the
damage was so excessive it was beyond economical repair. Mr. Wolff presented quotations
on a new blower .from McKenzie Equipment Company in Houston, Texas and Wasp, Inc. in
Austin, Texas. McKenzie quoted $3745.35 and Wasp quoted $ 3678.00. Mr. Wolff
requested that the Council approve the purchase of a Lamson rotary compressor from
the McKenzie Company although it is $67.35 higher than the Hoffman Model offered by
the Wasp Company. This recommendation was due to the fact that the McKenzie Company
is a Houston concern, the compressor could be delivered in 5 to 6 weeks in comparison
to 8 weeks from Wasp, and it carried a one year warranty rather than 6 months as
quoted by Wasp. This item would need to be handled on an emergency basis since
r - we only have one compressor at the plant in operation and none at the present time on
a stand-by basis.
It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that we contract to
purchase a 806 Lamson rotary compressor from the McKenzie Company for a price of
$3,745.35 as quoted in proposal dated August 21, 1972, and that the Mayor be authorized
to execute the contract immediately.
CITIZENS:
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Motion passed 4 to 0.
APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS - BUILDING CODE; APPOINTMENT OF PLUMBING
APPEALS AND ADVISORY BOARD - PLUMBING CODE:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Frank that the following
individuals be named to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals under the Building Code:
Term 2 years
W. R. Keele - At Large Member - Term 3 years; William T-. McClelland - At Large Member
J. D. Swensen - Architect - Term 2 years; Raymond Barringer - General Contractor -
Term 1 year; Bill Frascino - At Large Member - Term 1 year. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Mayor McComb administered the Oath of Office to W. R. Keele, William T. McClelland, and
Bill Frascino_
Mayor McComb stated that Mr. J. D. Swensen would serve as the temporary chairman of the Board.
It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the following individuals
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be named to the Plumbing Appeals and Advisory Board: A. V. Jolley - Master Plumber -
Term 3 years; R. 0. Sockwell - Master Plumber - Term 2 years; M. R. Swensen - General
Building Contractor - Term 2 years; Walter Besser - At Large Member - Term 1 year;
Gary Shivers - At Large Member - Term 1 year. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Mayor McComb administered the Oath of Office to A. V. Jolley, R. 0. Sockwell, and Gary
Shivers.
Mayor McComb stated that Mr. A. V. Jolley would serve as temporary chairman of the
Board.
SECOND AND (FINAL) READING - ORDINANCE NO. 173A — AMENDMENT TO DOG ORDINANCE:
Proposed Ordinance No. 173A was read in full by Councilman Frank.
It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Sanders that Ordinance No. 173A
be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 173A reads
in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 173A
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING
SECTION XIV OF ORDINANCE NO. 173; PROVIDING A
REPEALING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Sanders, Councilman DeShazer, Councilman Wasek,and
Councilman Frank.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 4 to 0.
SECOND AND -(FINAL)- READING - ORDINANCE NO. 235, DECLARING JUNK VEHICLES PUBLIC NUISANCE:
Proposed Ordinance No. 235 was read in full by Councilman DeShazer.
During the reading of the Ordinance, Councilman Sanders requested to be recognized
on a question of personal privilege. Councilman Sanders was recognized by the Chair
and offered the following motion:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders that Ordinance No. 235 be referred to the Ordinance
Committee for further study and recommendations and it be returned to the Council for
action at the next regular meeting. Motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman DeShazer continued the final reading of Ordinance No. 235.
It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that Ordinance No.
235 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance NO. 235
reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 235
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, DECLARING
JUNK VEHICLES PUBLIC NUISANCE: PRESCRIBING CERTAIN DEFI-
NITIONS; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATIONS AND AUTHORIZING
ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO
ABATE PUBLIC NUISANCE, FOR A PUBLIC HEARING WHEN REQUESTED,
FOR ENTERING OF ORDER FOR REMOVAL OF A VEHICLE BY CHIEF
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-OF POLICE AND FOR SALE OF REMOVED -VEHICLE;
PROVIDING THAT NO REMOVED VEHICLE SHALL BE RECONSTRUCTED;
PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO THE TEXAS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT;
MAKING THE PROVISIONS HEREOF INAPPLICABLE IN CERTAIN
CASES; REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Voting "aye" - Councilman DeShazer, Councilman Wasek, and Councilman Frank.
Voting "no" - Councilman Sanders
Motion passed 3 to 1.
NEW BUSINESS:
SPECIAL PERMIT TO PEARLAND LIONS CLUB TO OPERATE TURKEY SHOOT ON. NOVEMBER 4TH AND
NOVEMBER 5TH, _:3.972.
The Pearland Lions Club requested that the City grant a special permit to discharge
firearms in_ the City. This would be for the annual Turkey Shoot to be held this
year on November 4th and November 5th.
It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that the Pearland
Lions Club be granted a special permit for the Turkey Shoot to be held November 4th
and 5th_, 1972,_.subject_to _evidence of liability insurance furnished the -City -and
the coordination of traffic flow through Chief -of -Police M. L. Singleton. Motion
passed 4 to 0.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE TAX ROLL FOR 1972. RESOLUTION NO. 72-13:
Mayor McComb read proposed REsolution No. 72-13 in full. This Resolution accepted
the final tax roll as presented by the Tax Assessor and approved by the Board of
Equalization. ASSESSED VALUE 1972 - LAND .....$ 9,918,903; IMPROVEMENTS ....$18,369,205;
PERSONAL PROPERTY .....$ 4,344,414; TOTAL .....$32,632,522.
It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Wasek that Resolution No.72-13
be passed and approved .gin first and final reading. Resolution No. 72-13 reads in
caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 72-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ACCEPTING
AND APPROVING THE TAX ASSESSOR -COLLECTOR'S CERTIFICATION
AND THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION'S CERTIFICATION OF THE
1972 -TAX ROLL.. _.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Sanders, Councilman DeShazer, Councilman Wasek, and Cc lman
Frank.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 4 to 0.
FIRST READING - ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND - 1972:
Proposed Ordinance No. 236 read in full by Councilman Sanders.
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It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Frank that Ordinance No. 236
be passed and approved on first reading. Ordinance No. 236 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 236
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT
OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
AND PROVIDING FOR THE INTEREST AND SINKING FUND FOR THE
YEAR 1972, AND APPORTIONING EACH LEVY FOR THE SPECIFIC
PURPOSE.
SECTION 1. That there is hereby levied and there shall be collected for the use
and support of the municipal government of the City of Pearland, Texas, and to provide
interest and sinking fund for the year Nineteen Hundred and Seventy-two upon all
property, real, personal, and mixed within the corporate limits of said City subject
to taxation, a tax of One Dollar and thirty cents ($1.30) on each One Hundred Dollars
($100.00) valuation of property, said tax being levied and apportioned to the specific
purposes herein set forth....... General Fund $0.744 - Interest & Sinking Fund
$0.556.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Wasek, Councilman DeShazer, and Councilman
Sanders.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 4 to 0.
FIRST READING - ORDINANCE NO. 237 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING BUDGET FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1972 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1973:
Proposed Ordinance No. 237 read in full by Mayor McComb.
It was moved by Councilman DeShazer, seconded by Councilman Frank that Ordinance No.
237 be passed and approved on first reading. Ordinance No. 237 reads in caption as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 237
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1972 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 1973.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Sanders, Councilman DeShazer, Councilman Wasek, and Councilman
Frank.
Voting "no" - none
Motion passed 4 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. 72-14 APPROVING $7,000.00 IN TIME WARRANTS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS -
LONGHERRIDGE DRIVE:
Proposed Resolution No. 72-14 read in full by Councilman Wasek.
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by councilman Frank that Resolution No. 72-14
be passed and approved on first and final reading. Resolution No. 72-14 reads in caption
as follows:
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RESOLUTION VO. 72-14
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CLAIMS FOR CONSTRUCTING PERMANENT
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
TO -WIT: THE CONSTRUCTING OF PERMANENT STREET IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE CITY IN WHICH 60% OF THE
PROPERTY OWNERS ON ANY STREET, OR 600 FOOT PORTION THEREOF,
HAVE AGREED TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE CITY IN COST OF SAID
IMPROVEMENTS AS EXPRESSED IN THE CITY OF PEARLAND'S STREET -
PARTICIPATION POLICY RESOLUTION NO. 71-26: 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.
(Resolution No. 72-14 approves $7,000.00 in Time Warrants - Nos. 28 to 34, both
inclusive - to Chennault Material & Equipment Company).
Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Wasek, Councilman DeShazer, and Councilman
Frank.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 4 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. 72-15 - APPROVING $5,000.00 IN TIME WARRANTS FOR WATER WELL REPAIRS -
KATY DRILLING COMPANY:
r _ Resolution No. 72-15 read in full by Mayor McComb.
It was moved by Councilman DeShazer, seconded by Councilman Sanders that Resolution No.
72-15 be passed and approved on first and final reading. Resolution No. 72-15
reads in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 72-15
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CLAIMS FOR CONSTRUCTING PERMANENT
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS
TO -WIT: REPAIR AND MODIFICATION TO CITY WATER WELL NO. 2,
NO. 3 AND NO. 4; APPROVING CLAIMS FOR PROFESSIONAL AND
PERSONAL SERVICES RENDERED 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.
(Resolution No. 72-15 approves $5,000.00 in Time Warrants - Nos. 7 to 11, both
inclusive, - to Katy Drilling, Inc.)
Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Wasek, Councilman DeShazer, and Councilman
Sanders.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 4 to 0.
ADJOURN:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that the meeting adjourn.
Motion passed 4 to 0. Meeting adjourned 9:00 P. M.
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this // day oc 4
A. D. 1972.
Mayor
Attest:
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City Secretary