1973-03-12 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES178
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD
ON MARCH 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
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The invocation was given by Councilman Reid.
Pat Matchett.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Carlton McComb
Cecil W. Griffin
E. A. Wasek
Gene E. Sanders
Tom Reid
B. J. Frank
William E. Wolff
Bobby J. Williams
Dorothy L. Cook
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs.
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Reid that the minutes of the regular
meeting held on February 26, 1973, be approved as submitted. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Councilman Griffin abstained.
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the minutes of
a special meeting held on March 2, 1973, be approved as submitted. Motion passed
5to0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
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None
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Councilman` LA' reported that the Architects should have the preliminary plans for the
addition to the police building ready by next week.
Councilman Sanders reported that the City Attorney advised him that the Agreement with
Fire Department would be ready by the next meeting.
Councilman Reid reported that the Beautification Committee has received a request from ,...�
a businessman here in Pearland to obtain a group of young people to clean up an area
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around a building on Main Street. Mrs. Ann Joyner has been contacted and will arrange
for this work to be done with the proceeds to go to the Pearland High School Choir
for the trip to Vienna.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: None
STUN ,• (This item moved until a later time in the meeting)
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DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
SECOND AND (FINAL) READING - ORDINANCE NO. 247 AN ORDINANCE OF NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING
THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF TRELAWNEY DRIVE IN THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Ordinance No. 247 read in full by Councilman Frank.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Wasek that Ordinance No. 247
be passed and approved on second and final reading. Caption of said Ordinance No. 247
reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 247
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING
THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENTS OF PORTIONS OF TRELAWNEY 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 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 Reid, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Wasek,
and Councilman Frank.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
The following Cost Estimate prepared by William C. Walsh, P. E. on March 12, 1973 read
into the records:
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
TRELAWNEY DRIVE
EQUIPMENT AND MANPOWER COSTS
Maintainer 33 hrs @ 14.50 $478.50
Water Truck 33 hrs @ 8.00 264.00
Flatwheel Roller 19 hrs @ $8.00 152.00
Oheepfoot Roller 33 hrs @ $10.00
per hr 330.00
Dumptruck 13 hrs @ $8.00 104.00
Spreader Box 8 hrs @ $4.00 32.00
Distributor Truck 10 hrs @ 12.00
per hr 120.00
(4) Laborers & Supervisors 500.00
$ 1,980.50
MATERIAL COSTS
Base Material 698 CY @ $3.25 $ 2,268.50
Hauling
698
CY @
1.00
698.00
1st Rock
64
tons
@5.30
339.20
2nd Rock
32
tons
@6.10
195.20
Unloading
98
tons
@0.35
34.30
Asphalt
1600
gals
@0.15
240.00
Legal, Adm & Eng 235.00 Total Material $3,775.20
$ 2,215.50 Total Equipment
& Manpower 2,215.50
Total Construction Cost $5,990.70
Total footage to be paved 932.55'
Total Cost per ft. 6.42
CITIZENS:
$ 3,775.20
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Mr. Tom Alexander, representing the Roads and Highway Committee of the Chamber of Commerce
appeared before the City Council and requested that a meeting be held between this Committee
and the City Council to go over the points of both proposed routesof the freeway as well
as improvements on Highway 518 for East and West traffic. Mayor McComb advised Mr.
Alexander that since the design stage has been finished of both routes, there are some
things that have come up on the eastern route that needs a cost study so that we can
actually know the dollar and cents cost to the City on this proposed route. Mayor McComb
stated that as soon as information on cost could be obtained he would arrange for a meetir
between the Council and Roads and Highway Committee of the Chamber of Commerce.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - CONTINUED:
OPENING OF BID NO. B73-3: (One used Ford tractor with back hoe attachment)
Bids opened as follows
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Vendor Price Terms Warranty Delivery
Alt. 1 - Bid (None)
Lewis Construction Co.
$ 4,885.00
(Ford
Tractor) Trial basis
Lansdowne -Moody
$ 4,750.00
(Ford
Tractor)
Alt. 1 Bid
750.00
(Used
Trailer)
It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the City Manager
be authorized to purchase the Ford tractor and used trailer from Lansdowne -Moody
for a total price of $5,500.00 as the lowest and best bid. Funds for this purchase
to be appropriated from the Council Contingency Fund. Motion passed 5 to 0.
OPENING OF BID NO. B73-4: (Truck mounted hydraulic jet sewer cleaning machine)
Bid opened as follows:
Vendor Price Terms Warranty Delivery
The Groce Company $3500.00 net None
City Manager Wolff recommended the purchase of this equipment
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Reid that Bid No. B73-4 be
awarded to The Groce Company in the amount of $3500.00 for one used truck mounted
Hydra -Jet machine and that the funds for this purchase be taken from the Council
Contingency Fund.
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion passed 5 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. 73-8, A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE BAN OF FIREWORKS IN THE STATE:
Mayor McComb read a proposed resolution supporting Representative Hawn's bill in the
Legislature which would prohibit the selling of certain type of fireworks in the State of
Texas and requested the Council to consider whether or not to support this proposed
legislation.
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Mayor McComb stated that he felt this Bill would be in the kest interest of the City:1 8 1
Councilman Sanders stated a ed that he -considered the proposed BAl.is entirely too wide in its
scope. Councilman Frank stated that he felt the Bill would help outlaw illegal type fire-
works in thq State. ounchlm n Wasek statad th t he felt the ia�a a as'Counci �am Sanders.
It was move by Counci man an ers, secon a by ounce man ase L ignore this
Resolution. Motion passed 3 to 2. Councilman Frank and Councilman Griffin opposed.
FIRST READING - ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION FOR PURCHASE
OF LAND:
This item to be placed on future Agenda.
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RESOLUTION NO. 73-9 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 12.1 .ACRES OF LAND IN'ABSTRACT
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Proposed Resolution No. 73-9 read in full by Councilman Griffin.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Griffin that Resolution No.
73-9 be passed and approved on first and final reading. Said Resolution No. 73-9
reads in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 73-9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC SALE OF LOT 53, IN DIVISION
92 OF THE ALLISON-RICHEY GULF COAST HOME COMPANY
SUBDIVISION, IN THE E. LITTLE SURVEY, ABSTRACT 320,
BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR NOTICE,
PUBLICATION AND BIDDING PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS
OF ARTICLE 5421C-12 V. A. C. S., AS AMENDED; AND
CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS IN RELATION THERETO.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Wasek, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Sanders,
and Councilman Reid.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS: None
ADJOURN:
The Mayor -adjourned the meeting at 8:35 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 4_4 day of ,
A. D. 1973.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City SEcretary