1973-05-14 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES°.U2
MINUTES .OF _A REGULAR MEETING.OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, HELD ON MAY 14, 1973, AT 7:30 .P...'K. IN 'T'H'E' 'C'I'T'Y 'HA'L'L,' -2'3'3.5- N. TEXAS
AVENUE, PEARLAND', TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Carlton McComb
Cecil W. Griffin
Harry Farley
Gene E. Sanders
Tom Reid
Benny J. Frank
William E. Wolff
Bobby J. Williams
Dorothy L. Cook
The invocation was given by Councilman Reid. The Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Jackie Mays and Freddy Davis.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Sanders that
the minutes of the regular meeting held on April 23, 1973, be approved
as corrected. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Frank abstained.
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Frank that
the minutes of the Special meeting held on April 30, 1973, be approved
as corrected. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Sanders abstained.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor McComb reported that a major repair job was in proceaa at Teves
Plant No. 2. This was brought about by a manhole that has eunk'in the
quicksand causing breaks in the main trunk line to the plant. The
Mayor advised that this project has been handled under the emergency
provisions of the Charter and that Mainland Construction Company has
been working for about two weeks at this location. He invited the
press and the public to go by the plant and see what t$ going on. This
is a very expensive pepair project and some type of financing will have
to be made to pay for this work.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS: None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
Change of meeting date due to Memorial Day Holiday - City Manager Wolff
requested the Council to advise whether or not they wished to meet on
the regular meeting date since it was the Memorial Day Holiday or whether
they wanted to move the meeting date.
Tt was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frank that the
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next regular meeting of the City Council be held on Tuesday, May 29,
1973 due to the Memorial Day Holiday. Motion passed 5 to 0,
Mr. Wolff reported that the water line is progressing Southerly along
South Main Street. 'This line is being extended from Third Street down
South Main Street and when completed will offer fire protection and water
service to additional businesses on South Main.
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Mr. Wolff reported that the Contractor for the subdivider is now working
in Corrigan Section V.
Mr. Wolff also reported that the Hamm Road water project was complete'.
CITIZENS:
Dr. Charles Lobb: Mr. Jim Holley of McGinnis Subdivision spoke for
Dr. Lobb. He advised that the main concern of McGinnis Subdivision was
relief from the dust on Dixie Farm Road and the roads within the sub
division. Mh. Holley requested that the City oil the streets to help
prevent the dust. Also, that the citizens of this subdivision prefered
shell on the streets rather than crushed concrete. He stated that if
the citizens of McGinnis Subdivision had a choice between crushed rock
and oil, he felt that the majority would take the oil.
r- Mayor McComb advised that in the revenue sharing funds from January 1.,
1973 to June 30, 1973 there is an allocation under Environmental Protection
called the McDonald Street Water Project. What this will do will bring
the water from Longwood over to Dixie Farm Road and to Willits Drive
and then South on Dixie Farm Road so that everyone in the Subdivision
will have city water. Also, in the 1972 revenue sharing allocation
funds for repairs to Dixie Farm Road, Taylor Lane, Creekridge Drive, and
McGinnis Drive.were included.
Councilman Sanders requested that the City Manager explore the possibility
of amending the '1972 revenue sharing allocation to cover the oiling of
streets instead of repair by use of crushed concrete.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
PROPOSED BUDGET - REVENUE SHARING ENTITLEMENT FUNDS - JANUARY 1, 1973 -
JUNE 30, 1973:
�-- City Manager Wolff presented his proposed Budget - Revenue Sharing Entitlement
Funds - January 1, 1973 to June 30, 1973. Income $34,988.00 -
Estimated Expenditures: (1) Public Safety $ 1,000.00;. (2) Environmental
Protection $ $20,475.00; (3) Public Transfortion $ 13,513.00
Total Estimated Expenditures $ 34,988.00.
The City Council discussed the proposed budget and the citizens were given
an opportunity to be heard if they so desired.
The Public Hearing recessed at 8:15 P. M. - Reconvened at 8:35 P. M.
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The recess was called to permit the City Manager to explore the possibility
of the proposed budget being changed to permit expenditure of some of the
funds for sewer repairs. The City Manager reported that additional time
would be necessary to determine whether or not this could be done.with money
received through the Federal Revenue Sharing program.
No changes were made in the budget submitted by the City Manager,
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Frank that the
Public Hearing be closed. Motion passed 5 to 0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
BID OPENINGS - B73-8, SEWER PIPE (ASTM C 200 WITH ASTM C 425 COUPLING OR
EQUAL -
The
UAL:
The following bids were received and opened:
VENDOR 2,000 ft. 8,000 ft. 8,000 ft. 2,000 ft.
411 611
811 1011
Dickey Clay
Pipe Mfg. Co. .50
Can Tex
.73 1.05 1.54 (2% - 10th)
Industries .49 .73 1.06 1.55 (2% T 10th)
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the
bids be referred to City Manager Wolff for his recommendation to the Counc!'
at the next regular meeting. Motion passed 5 to 0.
CHANGE IN ORDER OF BUSINESS ON AGENDA:
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF TWO APPOINTMENTS TO POLICE RESERVE UNIT:
Mayor McComb read a letter dated May 7, 1973 from M. L. Singleton, Chief -
of -Police recommending the appointment of Freddy Lee Davis and Jackie Denman
Mays as members of the Police Reserve Unit. Both men have qualified under
the law to serve.
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the
appointments of Freddy Lee Davis and Jackie Denman Mays as recommended by
the Chief -of -Police be ratified by the City Council. Motion passed
5 to 0.
Mayor McComb administered the Oath of Office to Freddy Lee Davis and
and Jackie Denman Mays.
SECOND AND `(FINAL) READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 251:
Ordinance read in full by Councilman Frank.
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It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Griffin that
Ordinance No. 251 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said
Ordinance No. 251 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 251
AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED
LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 6701D, VERNON'S T EXAS
REVISED CIVIL STATUTES, UPON THE BASIS OF AN
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION, UPON
CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, OR PARTS THEREOF,
WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, AS SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200.00
FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Farley, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Sanders,
Countilman Reid, and Councilman Frank.
Voting "no" none
Motion passed 5 to 0.
AWARD OF BID NO. B73-8.- SEWER PIPE:
City Manager Wolff advised the Council that -he had tabulated the bids
and found that Dickey Clay Pipe Manufacturing Company to be the lowest
bidder.and he recommended that this firm be awarded the bid.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Griffin that
the previous motion that the City Manager make his recommendation to the
Council on'award of the bids at the next regular council meeting be
rescinded. Motion passed 5 to 0. -"
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Farley that
based on the recommendation of the City Manager that the bid on the sewer
pipe (Bid No. B73-8) be awarded to the Dickey Clay'Pipe Manufacturing
Company as the lowest and best bid. Motion passed 5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS: (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. 7312, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $4,000'.00
IN CITY OF PEARLAND STREET IMPROVEMENT TIME WARRANTS:
Proposed Resolution No. 73-12 read in full by Councilman Reid..
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Griffin that
Resolution No; 73-12 be passedandapproved on first and final reading.
Said Resolution No. 73-12 reads in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 73-12
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CLAIMS FOR CONSTRUCTION
PERMANENT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS TO WIT: THIS CONSTRUCTING OF
PERMANENT STREET IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN CERTAIN
AREAS OF THE CITY IN WHICH PROPERTY OWNERS
ON ANY STREET HAVE AGREED TO PARTICIPATE WITH
THE CITY IN THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS AS
EXPRESSED IN THE CITY OF PEARLAND'S STREET
PARTICIPATION POLICY RESOLUTION NO. 71-26
AND AMENDED UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 73-5: 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.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin,
Councilman Sanders, and Councilman Farley.
Voting "no" - none
APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORTS 8, 9, AND 10;
The recommendations of the Traffic Engineer were read by City Attorney
Bobby Williams.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Frank that
Traffic Engineer' Reports Nos. 8, 9, and 10 be affirmed and ratified
and that these reports be spread upon the minutes of this meeting.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
REPORT NO. 8 -
Traffic Control Devices
Four signs stating "NO PARKING THIS SIDE OF STREET"' designating
the 4700 Block of Cherry Street as a No Parking Zone on both sides of
the street. Signs located as follows:
Sign # 1
- On the
North
side
of Cherry Street, approximately
20 feet
West of
the
West
property line of Cedar Street.
Sign # 2
- On the
North
side
of Cherry Street, approximately
20 feet
East of
property
line of Willow Street.
Sign # 3
- On the
South
side
of Cherry Street, approximately
20 feet
East of
the
East
property line of Willow Street.
Sign # 4
- On the
South
side
of Cherry Street, approximately
20 feet
West of
the
West
property line of Cedar Street.
REPORT NO. 9 -
Traffic Control Devices
Two signs stating "YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY".
Sign # 1 - On the Southwest corner of Marys Creek West and ~"
Longherridge Drive, facing in a Westerly direction so
that the traffic on Marys Creek West must yield right-
of-way to traffic on Longherridge Drive.
Sign # 2 - On the Southeast corner of Marys Creek Lane East and
Longherridge Drive facing in a Southerly direction so that
the traffic on Longherridge Drive must yield right-of-way
to traffic on Marys Creek Lane East.
REPORT NO. 10 -
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Traffic Control Devices
Two "NO PARKING ANYTIME" signs with arrow on one pointing
South and arrow on the other pointing North.
Sign # 1 - On the West side of Houston Avenue approximately
25 feet South of the South property line of East Broadway
(S. H. 518) with arrow pointing South.
r-- Sign # 2 - On the West side of Houston Avenue approximately
100 yards Southof the South property line of East Broadway
(S. H. 518) with arrow pointing North.
FIRST READING - ORDINANCE NO. 252, AN ORDINANCE OF NECESSITY FOR THE
PARTICIPATION PAVING OF WEST CIRCLE DRIVE IN CREEKVIEW SUBDIVISION:'
Proposed Ordinance read in.full by Councilman Griffin.
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Farley that
Ordinance No. 252 be passed and approved on first reading. Said Ordinance
No. 252 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 252
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING
THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENTS OF PORTIONS OF WEST CIRCLE
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 THE ABUTTING PROPERTIES AND THE OWNERS THEREOF;
PROVIDING TBE 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, PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Voting "aye" — Councilman Farley, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Griffin,
Councilman Reid, and Councilman Frank.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
FIRST READING - ORDINANCE NO. 253, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING REVENUE SHARING
BUDGET - ENTITLEMENT PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1973 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1973:
Proposed Ordinance No. 253 read in full by Mayor McComb.
r--- It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Reid that Ordinance
No. 253 be passed and approved on first reading. Said Ordinance No. 253
reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 253
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REVENUE
SHARING BUDGET FOR THE ENTITLEMENT PERIOD BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 1973 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1973.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin,
and Councilman Farley.
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Voting "no" - Councilman Sanders
Motion passed 4 to 1.
OTHER BUSINESS: None
There being no other business to be brought before the Council, the Mayor
adjourned the meeting at 9:50 P. M. --
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this = day of
A. D. 1973.
Attest:
City Secretar
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Mayor