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1973-01-22 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES156 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PEARLAND CITY COUNCIL HELD ON JANUARY 22, 1973 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 Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman -Elect City Manager City Attorney City Secretary INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Carlton McComb Cecil W. Griffin E. A. Wasek Gene E. Sanders B. J. Frank Tom Reid William E. Wolff Bobby J. Williams Dorothy L. Cook The invocation was given by Councilman Elect Tom Reid. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Carl Red, a Life Scout of No. 463. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the minutes of the Public Hearing held on January 5, 1973 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 3 to 0. Councilman Frank abstained due to not being present at the Hearing. It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the minutes of the regular meeting held on January 8, 1973 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 4 to 0. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT: Mayor McComb requested a minute of silent prayer to honor the memory of Lyndon Johnson, former President of the United States, who passed away on this date. 1. Resignation of Tom Reid from Planning Commission: Mayor McComb read a letter dated January 22, 1973 from Tom Reid resigning from the Planning Commission. This resignation was effective January 22, 1973. It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the ,7 Council recognize. the services of Tom Reid on the Planning Commission, and ordinarily we would regretfully accept the resignation, however, since Mr. Reid will be serving as a City Councilman, we happily accept this resignation. Motion 4 to 0. Mayor McComb stated that the balance of the Mayor's Activity Report would be passed until a later time in the meeting. COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS - None DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: None J � M" 1 CITIZENS: Jerry J. Stalling signed Agenda but was not present at meeting, bNFINISHED BUSINESS: Ordinance No. 244 read in full by Councilman Griffin. It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Sanders that Ordinance No. 244 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 244 reads in caption as follows: i ORDINANCE NO. 244 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF HALBERT DRIVE, CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS; APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICIATIONS FOR SUCH WORK; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS IF NECESSARY; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES; INVOKING AND ADOPTING THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1105b, VERNON'S REVISED CIVIL STATUTES; PROVIDING THE MANNER IN WHICH AND BY WHOM THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID AND PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF A PORTION OS SUCH COSTS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTIES AND THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF PAYMENT OF" SUCH ASSESSMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO CAUSE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE DEED OF TRUST RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Wasek, Councilman Griffin, and Councilman Sanders. Voting "no" - None Motion passed 4 to 0. NEW BUSINESS: CANVASS OF VOTES.- CITY OFFICERS' SPECIAL ELECTION HELD ON JANUARY 201, 1973 AND RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS: Mayor McComb opened the seal°�packet addressed to him containing the Official Return Sheet and read the statement of Canvass of the Special City Officers Election held on Janaury 20, 1973. Votes Cast on Machine No. 12711 for City Council Position 4 TOM REID 279 Votes cast on Paper Roll Machine No. 12711 Jane Sullinder 46 Jean Sallinger 1 Incorrect 4 Certification of Opening and Closing of Polls and Certification of the returns by the Election Officials, Mrs. Josie Heflin, Presiding Officer; Mrs. Jack Miller, Assistant Election Officer, Mary R. Kliesing, Election Officer and Mrs. C. W. Massey, Jr., Election Officer. 158 The City Council reviewed the Official Return Sheeti.and the following Resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 73-2 There came to be considered the returns of a City Officers' Special Election held on the 20th day of January, 1973, for the purpose of electing they. -hereinafter named official, and it appearing from said returns, duly and legally made, that there were cast at said election 326 valid and legal votes; that the candidates in said election received the following votes: NAME OF CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILMAN POSITION 4 TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTES RECEIVED TOM REID 279 JANE SULLINGER ( WRITE IN) 46 JEAN SALLINGER ( WRITE IN) 1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS: That said election was duly called; that notice of election was given in accordance with law, and that TOM REID was duly elected Councilman Position 4 of the City of Pearland that the said TOM REID is hereby declared duly elected to the office of Councilman Position 4, subject to taking his oath and filing bond as provided by the laws of the State of Texas. It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Frank that Resolution No. 73-2 be passed and approved on first and final reading. Voting "aye" on Resolution No. 73-2: Councilman Wasek, and Councilman Frank. Voting "no" - None Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Sanders, Councilman Griffin, Mayor McComb signed the Resolution and issued the Certificate of Election to Tom Reid. The Oath of Office was then administered by the Mayor to Tom Reid. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT: (Continued) Mayor McComb appointed Councilman Reid to the following: Chairman Member Member NEW BUSINESS: (Continued) - Beautification Committee - Utility Rate Committee - Safety Committee OPENING OF BIDS - EMPLOYEES GROUP LIFE AND HOSPITALIZATION: Bids opened as follows: NAME OF COMPANY (Per 1,000.) RATE LIFE INS. RATE HOSPITALIZATION RATE DEPENDENT Republic National .59 .08 A.D.D. $ 14.03 $30.25 15.4 (per 1,000.) NAME OF COMPANY RATE LIFE INS.(A.D.D.) RATE HOSPITALIZATION RATE DEPENDENT Tennessee Life $ .88 _ $20.62 $ 35.71 .11---: American Security * 16.05 45.42 Age (over 65) 14.31 43.68 CNA .74 10.27 21.84 .07 Age (Over 65) 11.00 11.00 Western Life Ins. 2.20 .24 13.94 29.78 Farmers Ins. Group .87 14.46 26.24 .06 M. A. P. .84 15.24 27.11 * (incl in Hosp rate) Mayor McComb referred the bids to the Finance Committee and City Manager Wolff for study and recommendation at a Special Meeting of the City Council to be held on January 29, 1973. WOODCREEK ADDITION: A review by the City Council was made of the Preliminary Plat of Section 1 and 2 r of Woodcreek Addition. This Preliminary had been approved by the Planning Commission. i It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Frank that the Preliminary Plat of Section 1 and 2 of Woodcreek Addition be approved. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Reid abstained. Councilman Reid stated that he abstained due to the fact that he had served on the Planning Commission at the time of approval of the Preliminary Plat and had signed the Plat as a Planning Commission member. Mayor McComb stated that Agreement on City's share of major trunking would be placed on the Agenda of the Special Meeting to be held on January 29, 1973. The final plat of Section I of Woodcreek Addition was brought before the Council for con'sid'eration. It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Frank that the Final Plat of Woodcreek Addition, Section I be approved. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Reid abstained. Councilman Reid stated that he abstained due to the fact that he had served on the Planning Commission at the time of approval of the Final Plat of Section and had signed the Plat as a Planning Commission member. RESOLUTION NO. 73-3, REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL: Proposed Resolution No. 73-3 read in full by Mayor McComb. It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Wasek that Resolution No. 73-3 be passed and approved on first and final reading. Said Resolution No. 73-3 reads in caption as follows: 160 RESOLUTION NO. 73-3 DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP BODY Cecil W. Griffin, representative Tom Reid, Alternate Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Wasek, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Reid. Voting "no" - Councilman Griffin Motion passed 4 to 1 RESOLUTION NO. 73-4, RESOLUTION DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES TO HOUSTON- GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, 1973: Proposed Resolution No. 73-4 read in full by Mayor McComb. It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Griffin that Resolution No. 73-4 be passed and approved on -.first and final reading. Said Resolution No. 73-4 reads in caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 73-4 DESIGNATION OF JOINT REPRESENTATIVES HOUSTON- GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Voting "aye" - Councilman Reid, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Wasek and Councilman Frank. Voting "no" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. APPOINTMENT - TWO MEMBERS TO ELECTRICAL BOARD: The following names were submitted to be Council for consideration as members of the Electrical Board: R. E. Kettle - D. H. Stripling It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Wasek that R. E. Kettle and D. H. Stripling be appointed to the Electrical Board for a term of two years. Motion passed 5 to 0. FINAL PAYMENT ON LIBRARY: A recess was called at 8:45 P. M. - Reconvened at 8:50 P. M. It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Frank that the Promissory Note of $15,000.00 on the Library to Mrs. Meade be paid as soon as possible out of the proceeds of the last Revenue Sharing check. Motion passed 5 to 0. ITEM ON SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA: Mayor McComb requested that approval of "No Parking" signs for Pear Street (3900 Block) be'included on the Agenda of the Special Meeting to be held on January 29, 1973. 161 AMENDMENT TO PAVING RESOLUTION 71-26: Proposed Resolution 73-5 updating and amending certain policies and guide lines regarding the surfacing and/or re-suifacing of public streets or roadways within the City was read in full by Councilman Frank. It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Wasek that Resolution No. 73-5 r� be approved, passed and adopted on first and final reading. Said Resolution No. 73-5 reads in caption as follows: 1. . RESOLUTION NO. 73-5 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SURFACING AND/OR RE6SU-9FACIN(97OF tXISTING STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, BY VOLUNTARY PROPERTY OWNERS PARTICIPATION AND/OR INVOLUNTARY PROPERTY OWNERS ASSESSMENT; SETTING OUT CERTAIN PREREQUISITES AND GUIDE LINES TO BE FOLLOWED AND EXPRESSLY REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 71-26 HERETOFORE ENACTED. Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Wasek, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Sanders, and Councilman Reid. Voting "no" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. ADJOURN: All business on the Agenda having been concluded, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P. M. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this .Zn2 day of_.e�%,�,� �— . A. D. 1973. Mayor Attest: r-- City Secretary