1973-11-12 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES160
MINUTES OFA REGULAR .MEETING -OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE -•CITY OF PEARLAND;-'-TEXAS-; HELD ON
NOVEMBER'l2; '1973; 'AT '7:35 P.''M; 'IN 'THE 'CITY 'HALL; '2335 'N; 'TEXAS 'AVENUE; 'PEARLAND; 'TEXAS:
The meeting was called to orderfaith the following present:
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Carlton McComb
Cecil W. Griffin
Gene E. Sanders
Harry Farley
Tom Reid
Benny J. Frank (Entered 7140 F, M,j
William E. Wolff
Bobby J. Williams
Dorothy L. Cook
The invocation was given by Rev. Art Jones, Council Chaplain, The Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Miss Gayle Higby.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES-:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Farley that the minutes of
the regular meeting held on October 23, 1973, be approved as -submitted. Motion
passed 4 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: Mayor McComb reported that he hats discussed
the Christmas lighting with the lady in charge of the office of the Chamber and asked
that she bring up to the Board of Directors a modified plan for displaying the lights
due to the energy crisis. The suggested method would be to turn the lights on between
6:00 P. M. and 9:00 P. M. on the 10th of December, the date of installation, and then
the same hours on December 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 30th. Mayor McComb stated
that he has instructed the City Manager to advise all city employees driving city vehicles
to limit their speed to 50 miles per hour. This would apply to all vehicles with the
exception of emergency vehicles.
TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE CONVENTION: Mayor McComb discussed the new Open Meetings Law
which is to be effective January 1, 1974. Our next agenda will be in accordance with
the new law so that compliance will have already been effective before the mandatory
date.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
FLOOD INSURANCE: It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Reid that
we make Federal Flood Insurance available to the citizens of Pearland, and that we
instruct the City Manager to prepare the necessary applications and resolutions and
place them on the Agenda as soon as possible. Motion passed 5 to 0.
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SANITARY LANDFILL: Councilman Griffin reported that the Brazoria County Solid Waste
Disposal Committee will meet again Wednesday night to: -act upon some more information
they have concerning the cost of the proposed and
p p project, review status at this point to
see whether they will have adequate financing at the County level to get the job done.
The City of Pearland already has $5,000.00 budgeted for engineering work on the City's
50 acre tract. Our tract is one of the tracts that may possibly be considered,
however, if this would be utilized then our cost would likely be less than the amount
we have budgeted.
PARKS: Councilman Frank advised that he would like to meet with the Park Board at
their convenience. City Manager Wolff to make arrangements for this meeting.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
City Manager Wolff reported that we are experiencing a shortage in asphalt for road repairs
due to lack of rail cars.
CITIZENS: None
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
AWARD OF BID NO. B73-14 - GARBAGE COLLECTION UNIT:
Councilman Griffin reported that the Committee recommended that Davis Truck & Equipment
Company be awarded the bid on the garbage collection unit. This truck would be slightly
higher than the lowest bid, however, it carries a one year guarantee, can be serviced
in Houston, and delivery is guaranteed in a shorter length of time.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Frank that Bid No. B73-14
be awarded to the Davis Truck & Equipment Company for a 1974 Ford F750 with heavy axle
and`Heil Colectomatic body in the amount of $13,200.00 as the best bid. Motion passed
5to0.
REPORT FROM PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION - REQUEST OF.J. J. CRAWFORD, ET UX a CHANGE
IN LAND USE:
Mayor McComb read a letter from Dennis Frauenberger, Chairman of the Planning & Zoning
Commission, dated November 9, 1973, wherein he advised that the Planning & Zoning Commission
recommended that the property described in Application No. 7 be changed from R-2 to
GB as requested.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the report of
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the Planning Commission on Application No. 7 - J. J. Crawford, et ux. be received into
the records of the City. Motion passed 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING - J. J. CRAWFORD, ET UX:
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Reid that`:a Public Hearing
be called for December 10, 1973 at 7:30 P. M. on the requested change by J. J. Crawford,
et ux. This item to be handled under Docketed Public Hearings on regular Agenda.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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NEW BUSINESS:
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 265, AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR -PAVING
EAST CIRCLE DRIVE:
Proposed Ordinance read in full by Councilman Griffin.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Sanders that Ordinance No, 265:1
be passed and approved on first of two readings. Said Ordinance No. 265 reads in
caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 265
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PA'V'ING
AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF EAST CIRCLE DRIVE, CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS; APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH WORKI 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 FOR THE TERMS'
OF PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO CAUSE
A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE 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 EF'FECTI'VE
DATE HEREOF.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Sanders,
and Councilman Farley.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE - STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - EAST CIRCLE DRIVE:
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the following
Cost Estimate by the City Engineer be spread upon the minutes:
File No. 397-5
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT -- EAST CIRCLE DRIVE
COST ESTIMATE
EQUIPMENT AND MANPOWER COSTS
Maintainer 79 hours @ $14.50
Water Truck 79 hrs @ $8.00
Flatwheel Roller 46 hrs @8.00
Sheepfoot Roller 79 hrs, @
$10.00 per hr.
Dumptruck 32hrs @ 8.00
Spreader box 17 hrs @ 4.00
Distributor Truck 23 hrs
@ $12.00 per hr.
(4) Laborers & Supervisor
Legal, Adm & Eng.
MATERIAL COSTS
$1,145.50 Base Material 1701, CY@ $3.25 $ 5,528.25
632.00 Hauling 1701,CY @$1.35 2,296.35
368.00 lst Rock 151 tons @$5.30 800.30
2nd Rock 75.5 tons @$6.10 460.55
790.00 Unloading 226.5 tons @ $0.40 90.6f
256.00 Asphalt 3,880 gal @ $0.15 582.0
68.00 1
*ft.rd-
276.00
1,160.00
$ 4,695.00
475.00
$ 5,170.50
Total footage to be paved 2,268.6'
Total cost per ft. $ 6.58
Total Material $ 9,758.05
Total Equipment
& Manpower 5,170.50
Total
Construction
Costs $14,928.55
$ 9,758.05
Motion passed 5.to 0.
FIRST READING - ORDINANCE NO. 266 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND ESTABLISHING
CERTAIN PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES:
Proposed Ordinance read in full by members of the City Council.
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Griffin that Ordinance No. 266
as amended
be passed and approved/on first of two readings. Said Ordinance No. 266 reads in caption
as follows:
ORDINANCE'N0;'266
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLANDO TEXAS; ESTA,BLkS�HZNG
CERTAIN PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND; DEFINING BASIC OBJECTIVES';
CONTAINING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS: PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR
APPOINTMENT AND SEPARATION; PROVIDING FOR A PROBATION PERIOD;
ESTABLISHING A WAGE AND SALARY ADMINISTRATION; PROMING
STANDARDS OF WORK ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE; ESTABLISHING A
DISCIPLINE, COMPLAINT AND APPEAL PROCEDURE CONSISTENT WITH"THE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL
ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSEp
AND, CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Farley, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Griffin, Councilman
Reid, and Councilman Frank.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES:
It was moved by Councilman FArley, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the report of
the Traffic Engineer submitted on the 23rd day of October, 1973, concerning traffic
control devices be passed, approved and ratified by the City Council. The devices
are described as follows: -
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1. STOP SIGN located at northwest corner of Corrigan Drive and Apple Springs Drive facing
north.
2. STOP SIGN located at northeast corner of Rockland Drive and Hatfield Road facing east.
3. STOP SIGN located at northeast corner of Colmesneil Drive and Hatfield Road facing
east.
4. STOP SIGN located at southwest corner of Carmona Lane and Livingston Drive facing west.
5. STOP SIGN located at southeast corner of Livingston Drive and Rockland Drive facing
south.
6. STOP SIGN located at northwest corner of Livingston Drive and Rockland Drive facing
north.
7. STOP SIGN located at southwest corner of Rockland Drive and Neches River Drive facing
West.
STOP SIGN located at northeast corner of Carmona Lane and Hatfield Road facing d
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The above described signs located in the City of Pearland, Texas, are hereby affirmed
and ratified, and the same are hereby officially declared to be official traffic devices:
in ;and for the City of Pearland, Texas.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS: None
ADJOURN:
All business being concluded the meeting was adjourned at 8;45 P, M,
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this as day of 2 0'
A. D. 1973.
Mayor
Attest:
City Secretary