1973-12-10 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES29:
MINUTES OF A'REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF"THE'CITY.'-OF'•PEARLAND., TEXAS, HELD
ON DECEMBER 10, 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
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Councilman Cecil W. -Griffin
Councilman Eerie E. Sanders
Councilman Harry Farley
Councilman Tom Reid
Councilman Benny J. Frank
City Manager William E. Wolff
City Attorney Bobby J. Williams
City Secretary Dorothy L. Cook
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The invocation was given by bon Willis, Minister of the`First United Methodist Church
of Pearland. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Attorney Bobby -Williams.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Reid that the minutes of
the regular meeting of November 26, 1973, be approved as corrected. Motion passed
5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor McComb read a letter from the Houston Natural Gas Company regarding use of
ornamental gas lights during the energy crisis.
Mayor McComb reported that he has received a letter from the A. T. & S. F. Railway Company
and they advised that the crossing at Broadway would be extended north for a bicycle
crossing.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Reid"that'the absence of
Councilman Farley from the regular meeting held on November 26, 1973, be shown as
"excused absence" since he was out of town on business. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Councilman Farley abstained.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
City Manager Wolff advised that -information has been submitted to Washington on Flood
Insurance. . .
CITIZENS: None
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING:
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Application No. 7 - J. J. Crawford, et ux request for amendment to Land Use Ordinance.
CA 17,452 sq. ft. parcel of land located in Abstract 543 - Southwest corner of West
Broadway ,And.jghnaton street.�..Requeated change — From Rr2 to GB.
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE REQUESTED AMENDMENT: J. J. Crawford
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE REQUESTED AMENDMENT: None
QUESTION FROM THE CITY COUNCIL - City Council members questioned Mr. Crawford on the intended
use of the property. Mr. Crawford advised that he planned to extend his presently existing
business.
ADJOURN OF PUBLIC HEARING, CONTINUATION OF REGULAR MEETING.
The decision of the City Council regarding this requested change will be on the Agenda
of the next regular meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
BID OPENINGS:
Bid No. B73-15 - Uniform Service
Bids opened as follows:
Vendor Per Unit Per Unit Per Unit
6 uniforms/Week 8 Uniforms/Week 2 Executive
National Uniform
Service
65/35
65/35
Triple D Uniform
Rentals
1.10 per change
.95 per change
.50 shirts per change
.60 pants per change
.40 per change shirts
.55 per change pants
4.75 per week
Sunshine Laundry 4.30 per week
Bid NO. B73-16 Addition to Police Station:
6.55 per week
5.60 per week
.60 per change
.75 per change
Vendor Amount of Bid Bid Security
Rectangular Equipment Co.
Peirsol Construction Co.
$ 15,980.00
14,429.00
Meeting recessed 7:55 P. M. - Reconvened at 8:10 P. M.
AWARD OF BID NO. B73-15 - UNIFORM SERVICE:
10% Bid Bond
10% Bid Bond
5.25 per week
5.00 per week
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Farley that the Sunshine
Laundry be awarded B73-15 as the current low bidder at a price of $4.30 for 6 uniforms,
$5.60 for 8 uniforms, and $5.00 forthe executive uniforms. Motion passed 5 to 0.
AWARD OF BID NO. B73-16 - ADDITION TO POLICE STATION:
NEW BUSINESS:
FIRST READING - ORDINANCE NO. 246-51 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, AMENDING
LAND USE ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO LAND USE DISTRICT MAP:
Proposed ordinance No. 246-5 read in full by Councilman Sanders.
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Griffin that Ordinance No. 246-5
be passed and approved on first reading. Said Ordinance No. 246-5 reads in caption as
follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 246-5
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 246, KNOWN AS THE LAND USE AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS;
PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO LAND USE DISTRICT MAP,
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONTAINING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
(Description of Land - a 17,452 sq. ft. parcel of land
situated in an orag?nal 10 acre tract as recorded in
Volume 410,.Page 536 of the Deed Records of Brazoria
County, Texas, Section 4, H. T. & B. RR Company Survey,
Abstract 543, Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas)
Voting "aye" -.Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin, and Councilman Farley.
Voting."no" - Councilman Sanders
Motion passed 3 to 1.
Councihrin Sanders stated that his reason for voting no on the passage of the ordinance
is that he opposed rezoning small tracts of land.
FIRST AND FINAL READING OF RESOLUTION NO. 73-20, A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A REPRESENTATIVE
AND ALTERNATE TO THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP BODY:
Proposed Resolution No. 73-20 read in full by Mayor McComb. This Resolution named
Councilman Cecil W. Griffin as representative to the General Membership Body of the
Houston -Galveston Area Council and Tom Reid as Alternate.
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Sanders that Resolution No.
73-20 be passed and approved on first and final reading. Said Resolution No. 73-20
reads in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 73-20
DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA
COUNCIL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP BODY.
Voting "aye" —Councilman Farley, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Griffin, and Councilman
Reid.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 4 to 0.
Mayor McComb advised the Council that a meeting of cities under 25,000 population has
been planned for January 9, 1974 to select a delegatesand alternatesto the Executive
Committee of the HGAC. He stated that he would like to e.ttend this meeting and enter
the name of Councilman Griffin as delegate to the Executive Committee.-
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It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Parley that the Mayor be
authorized to attend the caucus meeting of Home Rule Cities under 25000 to be held
on January 9, 1974, and instructed to present Cecil Griffin's name as a candidate for
the Houston -Galveston Area Council's Executive Committee. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Meeting recessed at 8:40 P. M Reconvened at 8:45 P, M.
TAX APPRAISAL SERVICE:
Mayor McComb read a letter dated December 13, 1973 from City Manager Wolff to Mrs.
Jane Marquess, widow of P. L. Marquess, former tax appraiser for the City. Mr.
Wolff asked Mrs. Marquess to acknowledge the statements in the letter as being correct
if she agreed with the facts stated. Mrs. Marquess acknowledged the letter by
signing the same on the bottom of the letter. Mayor McComb also read copy of letter
from Mrs. Marquess dated December 5, 1973 stating she wished to be relieved of the contract.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the letters
just read, one from Mrs. P. L. Marquess dated December 5, 1973 and one from Mr. Wolff
to Mrs. Marquess and her acknowledgement of same dated December 13, 1973, be entered
r�i into the records of the City. Motion passed to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Farley that the Mayor
be authorized to execute the contract submitted to the Council by Southwestern Appraisal
Company, Inc. for tax appraisal services for 1974. Motion passed 4 to 0.
RATIFICATION -OF APPOINTMENT OF GLENN S. STANFORD AS CHIEF OF POLICE AND ACTING
TRAFFIC ENGINEER:
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Reid that Glenn S. Stanford
be ratified as Chief of Police and Acting Traffic Engineer effective January 1, 1974.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Executive Session for discussion of personnel. Recessed 8:55 P. M.
Reconvened 9:20 P. M.
1,�iL Mayor McComb called a special meeting for December Al9 1973 at 7:30 P. M. to discuss
► `� 7 he following:
1. Earnest Money Contract with Tom Alexander for purchase of
property south of City Hall.
2. Consideration of a resolution on flood control to be presented by
Councilman Farley at the Public Meeting of the Corps of Engineers
to be held on January 12, 1974 at League City, Texas.
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the /,_ day of ,
A. D. 1974.
Attest: Mayor
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Citv Secretary
CITY OF PEARLAND
CITY HALL • 485-2411
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P. O. BOX 157
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PEARLAND, TEXAS 77581
FOR RELEASE - SEPTEMBER 15, 1973 10:00 A. M.
I am happy to announce that the new Chief of Police for the City
of Pearland, effective January 1 , 1974, will be Mr. Glenn S. Stanford.
Mr. Stanford was formerly the Chief of Police for the cities of
Galveston, Texas and Stillwater, Oklahoma. He has 15 years of experience
and brings with him the expertise in police work that will be a great
benefit to our City.
He will begin work for our City on October 1 , 1973, as Temporary
Assistant Chief, and his appointment as Chief will be ratified by the
City Council effective January 1 , 1974.
I wholeheartedly support the appointment and ratification of this
gentleman by our City Manager and City Council . People with these
qualifications are rare, and our City is fortunate to acquire his
services.
Our City Manager and City Council are to be congratulated on their
selection.
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Carlton McComb, Mayor