1973-10-23 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES�(b
MINUTES OF A IMMEAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF-PEARr:,AND, TEXAS,
HELD ON OCTOBER 23, 1973, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL, 2335 N. TEXAS AVENUE,
PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Carlton McComb
Councilman Cecil W. Griffin
Councilman Tom Reid
Councilman Gene E. Sanders (Entered 7:35 P. M.)
Councilman Harry Farley
Councilman B. J. Frank
City Manager William E. Wolff
City Attorney Bobby J. Williams
City Secretary Dorothy L. Cook
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The invocation was given by Rev. Art Jones, Council Chaplain. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilman Farley.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frank that the minutes
of the regular meeting held on October 8, 1973, be approved as submitted.
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Notion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Alvin Freeway: Mayor McComb reported that on September 27, 1973, he attended
a Public Hearing by the Highway Department on the design phase of the proposed
freeway. This portion of the route was from Dixie Drive to A]meda Genoa Road.
The City of Pearland's presentation at this Hearing stated that Pearland and
Brazoria County needed the freeway to move the traffic. but did not go into the route
lander discussion since it wa8 located entirely within Harris County.
Texas Water Quality Board Hearing (69 & 69-9A) - October 17, 1973:
The Texas Water Quality Board Hearing covered the quality of standards for effluent
discharge into Clear Creek. Mayor McComb advised that he presented at this
Hearing testimony in behalf of the City of Pearland. The Texas Water Quality
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Board's decision as a result of this Hearing will be forthccming. ;
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Councilman Reid reported that a sufficient number of residents on East Circle
Drive have signed for the Street Participation Paving Program. Ordinance to be
prepared for Council action at the next regular meeting.
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DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: None.
CITIZENS:
Danny Frank and. Tim De Shazer: A petition was presented containing some 154 names
requesting that the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company construct extensions
on the railway crossings at Orange Street, Broadway and Pear in Pearland, to
allow bicycle and pedO-strian traffic to cross without entering into the motor
vehicle traffic lanes.
Meeting recessed at 7:48 P., M. - reconvened at 7:55 P. M.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Reid that the City
accept this petition into the records.
Mayor McComb to forward petition to the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Bid Opening - Bid No. B73-14, Garbage Collection Unit: Bids opened as follows:
VENDOR MAKE AND MODEL PRICE
Hobbs Trailers 1974 Ford F-750
Hobb Pak Model $ 13,984.00
Cobey of Houston F 750 Truck Chassis
Perfection Cobey 20
yd rear loader 16,435.35
Davis Trucks &
Equ pnmt Company 1974 Ford Model F750
Het: Colectomatic Mark III 13,200.00
Davis Truck &
mit Company
(Alternate Bid) 1974 Ford Model F-750
Heil Colectomatic Mark III 13,100.00
Benjamin Feld
(Alternate Bid) International Model 00-1810
Model 103-29 Refuse
Compacting Body
International
Harvester International 1700
Garwood Loader
Pak Nor 1974 Ford with
RL 2015 Pak Mor Rear
Loading Body
Pak -Mor 1974 Ford with RL 220
Pak Nor Rear Loading Body
28,980.00
14,195.00
12,850.00
13,450.00
Bid No. B73-14 - Garbage Collection Unit: It was moved by Councilman Sanders,
seconded by Councilman Farley that the above bids be accepted into the records of
the City. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Councilman Griffin advised that City Manager Wolff check the bids received and make
a relation to the City Council at the next regular meeting.
Bid No. B73-11 - Addition to Police Building: Consideration of the single bid
received in the amount of $17,048.00 was brought before the City Council. Councilman
Frank reported that he and City Manager Wolff recommended that the bid be rejected.
It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Reid that the bid
received from Ed R. Spradley, B73--11, be rejected by the City Council due to the
excessive cost. Notion passed 5 to 0.
Mayor McComb asked Councilman Frank and City Manager Wolff to investigate this
matter and make a reeomuendation to the City Council at the next regular meeting
on ways to resolve this matter.
Bid No. B73-13 - Underground Fuel Tank: City Manager Wolff advised the Council
that he had reviewed the bids and recommended that the Dup's Pump Service be
awarded the bid. This bid was $31.71 above the lowest bid. Mr. Dupriest,
representative of Dup's Pump Service and resident of the City, has offered
technical assistance on the installation of the storage tank.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Frank that B73-13 be
awarded to Dup's Pump Service in the amount of $1591.21 as the best bid.
Notion passed 5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Annual Turkey Shoot - Pearland Lion's Club: It was moved by Councilman Griffin,
seconded by Councilman Frank that the Pearland Lion's Club be granted a special
permit for a Turkey Shoot on November 3rd and 4th, or any alternate rain -out
date, subject to evidence of liability insurance furnished to the City, and
coordination of traffic flow through the Chief of Police. Notion passed 5 to 0.
Receipt of Application No. 7 - Request for Change in Land Use by Jessie J.
Crawford, et ux:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Griffin that a Public
Hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission be called on November 6, 1973,
on Application No. 7. Notion passed 5 to 0.
Storm Sewer Pike - Mykawa Road at Orange Street: It was moved by Councilman Farley,
seconded by Councilman Griffin that the City cooperate with the Brazoria County
Drainage District No. 4 in the installation of 60 inch drain tile under Mykawa
at Orange, and that they be authorized to purchase the necessary pipe at an
estimated cost of $3,000.00 which will be funded from the Street & Bridge Budget.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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OTHER BUSINESS: None.
ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the day of
A. D. 1973.
Mayor
ATTEST
ity Secretary_