1973-02-12 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES165
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PEARLAND CITY COUNCIL HELD ON FEBRUARY
12, 1973 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
Tom Reid
Councilm an
B. 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 the Rev. Don Willis, Minister of the First United Methodist
Church of Pearland. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Harry Farley.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman.Wasek that the minutes of the
regular meeting held on January 22, 1973 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 5 to 0
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the minutes of a
special meeting held on January 29, 1973 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Frank that the minutes of a
special called meeting of February'2, 1973 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
Mayor McComb read a proclamation declaring the week of February 12th, 1973 through
February 16th, 1973 as League of Women Voters Week in Pearland. The proclamation
was accepted by Mrs. Anna Stock, President of the League of Women Voters of the Pearland
Area. Mrs. Stock presented members of the Council and the audience with copies of the
booklet, Know Your Town. Mrs. Stock thanked the City for the -help given the League in
developing factual information about the City.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the Council heartily
endorse the -,Mayor's Prodlamation just presented to the League of Women Voters. Motion
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passed 5 to 0.
Mayor McComb introduced Resolution No. 73-7, a Resolution of Thanks to Tom Reid for his
service on the Planning & Zoning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded
by Councilman Wasek that Resolution No. 73-7 b e passed and approved. Voting "aye"
Councilman Sanders, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Wasek, and Councilman Frank.
Voting "no" - None Councilman Reid abstained. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Mayor McComb administered the Oath of Office. to Mr. Ralph Arnold as a member of the
Charter Review Commission. Mayor McComb appointed Mr. Ralph Arnold as temporary Chairman,
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COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS;
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Ordinance Committee:
Councilman Frank reported that under the Charter, Section 4:13 the Council could _
create new offices and departments and under this provision the Ordinance Committee would
like to create the office of Traffic Engineer for the City of Pearland. Councilman
Frank requested that this item be placed on the agenda of the next regular meeting.
Safety Committee:
Councilman SAnders reported that he had discussed the 33 minute delay at the crossings
in Pearland with the A. T. & S. F. Railway Company's Trainmaster, Mr. Gibson. Mr. Gibson
advised that this was due to an inexperienced operator of signals in Alvin and he did
not believe it would happen again.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
None
CITIZENS:
Mr. Edwin P. Myers, Jr. Mayor McComb read the request by Mr. Myers regarding the use
of Lot 1, Block 2 in Village Green Subdivision. Mr. Myers requested that this lot be
zoned commercially to permit him to retain the right for commercial use of the property
under the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance. Mayor McComb advised Mr. Myers
that during a recess before the reading of the Land Use Ordinance he would discuss
this matter with him,aas well'as.Mr °Hausman who has a similar problem.
Mrs. Sandra Price - League of Women Voters: Mrs. Price appeared before the City Council
and read a prepared statement supporting the preparation and passage of the Land Use
and Urban Development Ordinance and commending the Planning Commission and City Council
for their many efforts in this endeavor.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
APPOINTMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL:
(a) Planning & Zoning Commission - To fill vacancy created by resignation of
Tom Reid.
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frank that Mr. Richard
Te tens be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Term to expire April 1974. Motion passed 5 to 0.
(b) Library Board - 3 positions
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frank that Mrs. Tom
Alexander, Mrs. Nina Heflin and R. J. Novosad be appointed to the Library Board
for a term of three years. Motion passed 5 to 0.
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(c) Equalization Board,- 1973 -
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Griffin that
Toby S. Lytle, Jim P. Campise, Raymond T. Vial, Will R. Harrison, and Ralph Wemhoff be
appointed to the Equalization Board for 1973. The first meeting of the Board to be
A pril 26, 1973 and the rate of compensation for the members of the Board to be $10.00 each
per meeting. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Mayor McComb administered Oath of Office to the following:
Richard -Te-t-e-ns - as member of Planning & Zoning Commission
Mrs. Tom Alexander, Mrs. Nina Heflin, and,R. J. Novosad as members of the Library
Board.
NO PARKING ALONG BOTH SIDES OF MYKAWA ROAD:
This item passed until: a later date.
POLICE BUILDING - AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH ARCHITECTS:
Mayor McComb read letter dated January 31, 1973 from Hall-McGuff Architects wherein
they advised that Hall-McGuff Architects will provide required Architectural drawings
on a basis of Twenty-five ($25.00) Dollars per hour with a maximum of One Thousand
($1,000.00) Dollards, based on a $10,000.00 total construction cost of the building.
r--- This fee will include preliminary drawings and construction drawings and specifications,
but does not include the bidding phase or the construction supervision phase. Standard
A. I. A. Contract will be submitted to you for approval. Mayor McComb advised that
he had asked Hall-McGuff to submit contract to Bobby Williams for his approval.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Sanders that Hall-McGuff
Architects be appointed to provide the necessary required architectural drawings
for an addition to the Police Building for a fee not to exceed $1,000.00. Fee to be
provided by Revenue Sharing Funds. Mayor is authorized to execute contract pursuant to
this motion. Motion passed 5 to 0.
RESOLUTION CALLING CITY OFFICERS" ELECTION FOR APRIL 7, 1973:
Proposed Resolution No. 73-6 was read in full by Councilman Griffin.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Frank that Resolution No. 73-6
be passed, approved and adopted. Said Resolution No. 73-6 and Order reads in caption
(preamble) as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 73-6
WHEREAS, the laws of the State of Texas and the Charter of the
City of Pearland, Texas provides that on April 7, 1973 there
shall be elected the following officials for this City:
2 Councilmen (Councilman Position 2 and Councilman Position 4)
WHEREAS, the laws of the State of Texas and the Charter of the City of
Pearland, Texas further provide that the Election Code of the State of
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Texas is applicable to said election, and in order to comply
with said Code, an order should be passed establishing the
procedure to be followed in said election, and designating
the voting place for said election.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Griffin, Councilman Reid, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Wasek,
and Councilman Frank.
Voting"no" - None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
Mayor McComb executed the Order for City Officers' Election and Notice of City Officers'
Election.
Meeting recessed at 8:20 P. M. - Reconvened at 8:45 P. M.
FIRST READING - ORDINANCE OF NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENTS OF
PORTIONS OF FRANCES DRIVE, TAYLOR LANE AND MC GINNIS DRIVE:
Councilman Griffin read proposed Ordinance No. 245 in full.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Sanders that Ordinance No. 245
be passed and approved on first reading. Said Ordinance No. 245 reads in caption as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 245
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE
PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF FRANCES DRIVE, TAYLOR LANE,
AND MC GINNIS DRIVE, CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS; APPROVING PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS 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 OF SUCH COSTS
AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTIES AND 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.
Engineer's Estimate read into the records of the City Council.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Reid, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Wasek
and Councilman Frank.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
Mrs. Sam Fillingim, a resident on Frances Drive, was recognized by motion from the City
Council. Mrs. Fillingim expressed opposition of the Ordinance by stating that she --
felt that improvement of the street would cause more traffic and speeders on this street.
Mayor McComb explained the policy of the City regarding the street paving program. This
is 50% of the people living on the street and 30% of the total property owners. The
majority of the people living on the street must ask for this participation program before
it is considered by the Council.
Mrs. Margaret Weaver, a resident on Frances Drive, was recognized by motion from the City
Council. Mrs. Weaver requested that the portion of the Ordinance relating to the
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assessments. Councilman Griffin read the portion referred to and City Attorney Williams
explained the content to Mrs. Weaver.
ENGINEERING ESTIMATES - FRANCES DRIVE, TAYLOR LANE, AND MC GINNIS DRIVE:
FRANCES DRIVE - COST ESTIMATE
EQUIPMENT AND MANPOWER COSTS
Maintainer 37 hrs @ $14.50 $536.50
Water Truck 37 hrs @ 8.00 296.00
Flatwheel Roller 21 hrs @ 8.00 168.00
Sheepfoot Roller 37 hrs @10.00 370.00
Dumptruck 14 hrs @ 8.00 112.00
Spreader Box 9 hrs @ 4.00 36.00
Distributor Truck llhrs @ 12.00 132.00
(4) Laborers & Supervisors 550.00
$ 2200.50
Legal, Adm & Engr. 250.00
$ 2450.50
Total footage to be paved 1,043.95'
Total cost per ft. $ 6.39
EQUIPMENT AND MANPOWER COSTS
MATERIAL COSTS
Base Material 783 CY @ 3.25 $ 2,544.75
Hauling
783 CY @
1.00
783.00
1st Rock
70 tons
@ 5.30
371.00
2nd Rock
35 tons
@ 6.10
213.50
Unloading
105 tons
@ 0.35
36.75
Asphalt 1,800
gals
@ 0.15
270.00
Total Material
Total Equipment
& Manpower
Total Construction Cost
TAYLOR LAND AND MC GINNIS DRIVE
COST ESTIMATE
MATERIAL COSTS
Maintainer 55 hrs @ 14.50
Water Truck 55 hrs @ 8.00
Flatwheel Roller 30 hrs @ 8.00
Sheepfoot Roller 55 hrs @10.00
Dumptruck 20 hrs. > @ 8.00
Spreader Box 13 hrs @ 4.00
Distributor Truck 15 hrs @ 12.00
(4) Laborers & Supervisor
4,219.00
$ 4,219.00
2,450.50
$ 6,669.50
$ 797.50
Base Material 1139 CY@ $3.25
$ 3,701.75
440.00
Hauling CY @ 1.00
1,139.00
240.00
1st Rock 100 tons @
5.30
530.00
550.00
2nd Rock 50 tons @
6.10
305.00
160.00
Unloading 150 tons @
0.35
52.50
52.00
Asphalt 2,600 gals
@ 0.15
390.00
180.00
800.00
$ 3,219.50 $ 6,118.25
Legal Adm & Engr 1,519.15' Total Material $ 6,118.25
Total Cst per ft. $ 6.38 Total Equipment
& Manpower 3,569.50
Total Construction Cost $ 9,687.75
SALARY INCREASES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AND ADJUSTMENT OF BUDGET:
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Wasek that a cost of living
r--- adjustment of $50.00 per month for regular employees and 25G per hour for temporary
employees be approved by the Council effective February 1, 1973, and the budget be adjusted
accordingly. Motion passed 5 to 0.
FIRST READING - LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE:
Proposed Ordinance No. 246, Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance, read in full by
City Manager and members of the City Council.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Frank that Ordinance No. 246
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be passed and approved on first reading with correction to be made of all typographical
errors in the Ordinance. Said Ordinance No. 246 - Land Use and Urban Development
Ordinance reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 246
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING LAND USE REGULATIONS
AND DIVIDING THE CITY OF PEARLAND INTO LAND USE
DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,
REGUL ATING THE USE OF LAND AND BUILDINGS, DESIGNATING
OPEN SPACES, LOT COVERAGE, OFFSTREET PARKING AND THE
DENSITY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT, PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION,
ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH -THE
PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1011a OF THE REVISED CIVIL STATUTES
OF TEXAS, PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND FOR THE REPEAL
OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING
TO THE SUBJECT.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Wasek, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Sanders,
and Councilman Reid.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ADJOURN:
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor McComb at 10:15 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of ,
A. D. 1973.
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