1973-12-17 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ,
ON DECEMBER 17, 1973, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL, 2335 N. TEXAS AVENUE, PEARLAND,
TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Mayor
Carlton McComb
Councilman
Cecil W. Griffin (Entered 7:45 P. M.)
Councilman
Harry Farley
Councilman
Gene E. Sanders
Councilman
Tom Reid
City Manager
William E. Wolff
City Attorney
Bobby J. Williams
City Secretary
Dorothy L. Cook
Absent from the meeting: Councilman Benny
J. Frank
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The invocation was given by Rev. Art Jones, Council Chaplain. The Pledge of Allegiance
was led by City Secretary Dorothy Cook.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by
Councilman Sanders that the minutes of the
regular meeting held on December 10, 1973, be approved as submitted. Motion passed
3 to 0.
MAYORS ACTIVITY REPORT:
Flood Insurance - Mayor McComb announced -that the Department of Housing & Urban Development
has approved the sale of Flood Insurance in the City of Pearland effective December 19,
1973. Copies of Press Release have been furnished the local newspapers.
Clear Creek Flood Project,- Mayor McComb announced that he received a letter from the
Corps of Engineers in Galveston regarding a Public Meeting to be held on January 12,
1974 at 9:30 A. M. in the League City Civic'Center. This Public Meeting will cover the
following subjects: (1) Authorized project for flood control of Clear Creek and its
major tributaries; (2) Study of Hurricane protection project for the Kemah-Seabrook
area. Mayor McComb advised that Councilman Farley agreed to attend this Public Meeting
on behalf of the City. If it is decided that the City is to make a formal presentation,
the Mayor advised he would call a special meeting to review the proposed presentation.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Councilman Reid reported that the Depot was moved from the railroad right-of-way east
of the tracts to City property on west side of railroad tracts. This was accomplished
through the efforts of the Pearland Garden Club.
Councilman Griffin stated that hb.:`�gtIsh�uld be reviewed on a quarterly basis due to
increasing fuel costs, shortages of materials and increased costs, and slow down of the
economy in general. Mayor McComb concurred with this recommendation and advised that
a date sometime'in the middle of February will be set for this _review.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the absence of
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Councilman Frank from the meeting be shown as "excused absence" since he was n.otrpresent
due to illness in the family.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: None
CITIZENS: None
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING: None
Motion passed 4 to 0.
PARTICIPATION PAVING PROJECTS COMPLETED:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Farley that the Mayor and
City Manager work with the City Secretary to set a date for Public Hearings on the
streets now completed under the Participation Paving Project. Motion passed 4 to 0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
CONTRACT WITH PEIRSOL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR ADDITION TO POLICE STATION:
A discussion was held regarding the contract being prepared by the City Attorney covering
the addition to the police building. The bid was awarded to the Peirsol Construction
Company at the last regular meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Reid that the Mayor be
authorized to execute the contract for the addition to the police building with the
Peirsol Construction Company. Cost of construction as awarded by Bid No. B73�16,
$14,429.00. Motion passed 4 to 0.
FIRST READING - ORDINANCE NO. 267 - PARTICIPATION PAVING OF LETHBRIDGE, A PORTION OF
MEADOWVILLE, AND A PORTION OF CUNNINGHAM DRIVE.
Proposed Ordinance No. 267 read in full by Councilman Griffin.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Reid that Ordinance No. 267
be passed and approved on first reading as corrected. Said Ordinance No. 267 reads
in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE N0. 267
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING
THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTION OF CUNNINGHAM DRIVE,
A PORTION OF MEADOWVILLE DRIVE, AND LETHBRIDGE DRIVE,
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, VERNONIS
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 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 EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Farley, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Griffin, and Councilman
Reid.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 4 to 0.
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It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Counci-iman Reid that Peirsol Construction
Company be awarded B73-16 in the amount of $14,429.00 as the lowest bidder. Motion
passed 5 to 0.
AUDIT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1973;
Mr. Earl Lairson of Earl Lairson & Company presented the :4bA ,t of"the`,Cityts
financial condition for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1973.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the Audit for
the period beginning October 1, 1972 and ending September 30, 1973 be accepted into
the records of the City. Motion passed 5 to 0.
DECISION OF CITY COUNC
NO. 5 - R
P FOR AMENDMENT TO LAND USE ORDINANCE
BY TON'ALEXANDER - DESCRIPTION OF LAND - LOTS 1 THROUGH 10, BLOCK 4, LOTS 1 THROUGH
21,_ BLOCK 7, AND 1.94 .ACRES OF RAILROAD FRONTAGE AND TRACK SIDING IN BLOCK 3, PEARLAND,
BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS - REOUESTED CHANGE an TO M-2:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Farley that the request
for amendment to the Land Use Ordinance, Application No. 5, be denied. Motion passed
5 to 0.
DECISION OF CITY COUNCIL ON APPLICATION NO. 6 - REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO LAND USE ORDINANCE
BY TOM_ ALEXANDER - DESCRIPTION OF LAND - LOTS 1 THROUGH10, BLOCK 14, AND ADJACENT 50 FT.
RAILROAD STRIP TO LOTS 1 THROUGH 10, BLOCK 14, PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS.
REQUESTED CHANGE FROM OP TO M-2:
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the request for
amendment to the Land Use Ordinance, Application No. 5, -be denied. Motion passed
5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
FIRST AND FINAL READING OF RESOLUTION NO. 73-19, A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON
CONSTITUTIONAL DEDICATION OF HIGHWAY FUNDS:
Mayor McComb read Resolution No. 73-19 in full.
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It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Reid that Resolution No. 73-19
be passed and approved on first and final reading. Said Resolution No. 73-19 reads
in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 73-19
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, ON CONSTITUTIONAL DEDICATION OF
HIGHWAY FUNDS.
Voting"aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Sanders,
and Councilman Farley.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AS LISTED ON FORM NO. 18:
Wthty Attorney pgbya �Tilliam r?a the recom�en&ion V., t,�p • No £ 18 Engineer regarding
e erec ion o r ffic contro evices as as a on
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the devices listed
Traffic Engineer"s Report No. 18 be affirmed and ratified as official traffic devices
in and for the City of Pearland, and that the same be spread upon the official minutes
of the Council. Motion passed 5 to 0.
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES APPROVED AND RATIFIED ON DECEMBER 10, 1973,REPORT NO, 18:
1. Stop sign facing northeast on North Street for the traffic to stop
before entering onto Francis Drive.
2. Stop sign facing southwest on North Street for the traffic to stop
before entering onto Francis Drive.
BRAZORIA COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL STUDY:
Councilman Griffin reported that the Committee approved the hiring of Bernard Johnson as
Engineers on this project. All cities in Brazoria County,with the exception of two or
three small ones, have agreed to participate in this project.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Reid that we authorize the
City Manager to write the necessary check to the County Treasurer in the amount of
$1,008.00 as our part of the participation in this project. This expenditure to
be allocated from Revenue Sharing Funds. Motion passed 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF INVOICE FROM DRAINAGE DISTRICT FOR DRAINAGE PIPE (60") PLACED UNDER MYKAWA
ROAD AT ORANGE STREET:
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Frank that the Brazoria
County Drainage District No. 4 be reimbursed the sum of $4,431.88 for the 60"
drainage pipe used at the Mykawa Road crossing at Orange Street as sanctioned under the
State of Texas Intergovernmental Cooperation Act and that these funds be charged against
the Street & Bridge Department budget. Motion passed 5 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Mr. Guy Crouch, attorney for Tom Alexander, advised the City Council that his client
planned to appeal the decisions,made on Applications 5 and 6 to next --administrative Board of
City.
ADJOURN:
Meeting adjourned at 9:47 P. M.
MINUTES APPROVED AS SUBMITTED AND/OR CORRECTED THIS DAY OFt�
A. D. 1973.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary