1971-09-13 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESX56
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY_COUNCIL'.OF'THE'CITY.'.OF'PEARLAND TEXAS, HELD
ON SEPTEMBER 13,. 1971; Ar 7:35' . M.'IN' " ;'233 EX S- ENU D; X
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pearland was called to order by
Mayor, Keller with the following present:
Mayor
D. R. Keller
Councilman
Cecil W.
Griffin
Councilman
James 0.
DeShazer
Councilman & Mayor Pro Tem
Carlton
McComb
Councilman
E. A. Wasek
through
Councilman
Benny J.
Frank
City Manager
William
E. Wolff
City Attorney
Bobby J.
Williams
City Secretary
Dorothy
L. Cook
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The invocation was given by Chaplain Dr. Forrest Hankins.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Attorney Bobby Williams.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Carlton McComb, seconded by Councilman Frank that the minutes of the regular
meeting held on August 23, 1971 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
It was moved by Councilman DeSh,4ier,seconded by Councilman Griffin that the following checks
be approved for payment:
General Fund Payroll
Water & Sewer Payroll
General Fund Expenditures
No. 4986 through No. 4988
4996
through
4999
5007
through
5043
(5016
void)
4985
4989
through
4995
5000
through
5006
5044
through
5060
3203
through
3290,
Water and Sewer Expenditures
Sewer Construction Fund
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
257
No. 5187 through $229
(5191 void)
186 through 188
The Mayor reported that the City had received a report from Gulf Degremont regarding
modifications to our sewage plants to comply with Board Order No. 69-9A. Mayor Keller
called fora workshop meeting at 7:30 P. M., September 16, 1971 to get together with
Mr. Edwards, a representative of Gulf Degremont, to go over this report. Mayor Keller
called for an Executive Meeting after the meeting tonight.
COMMITTEE RESORTS:
Revision of Subdivision Ordinance:
Councilman Frank reported that in our Ordinance No. 58C-1 under Section IV, Item 9, Item 1
states- "The policy of the city regarding their participation in the cost of streets,
utilities and drainage improvements where City plans specify a facility designed to serve
an area greater than that covered by the subdivision." Under the Home Rule Charter
"Section 7.04 - Development of Property: - The City Council shall cooperate in every manner
Possible with persons interested in the development of property.......".
The Committee felt that each case should be decided on its own merits each time it is
prepented to the City. A written report will be furnished to the Council on the
recommendations of this Committee:
Capital Improvements Committee:
Councilman Griffin reported that the conversion of the sewer plants and operation of the
sewer plants to bring them in compliance with Board Order 69-9A of the Texas Water
Quality Board would be a very expensive project. The maintenance alone would likely exceed
the cost of conversion over a one year period. We will know more about the cost after
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Thursday night when Gulf Degremont presents fts'analysis of the proposal presented to
the Council at this meeting.
Optimist Club of Pearland:
Councilman Griffin reported that he had received a letter dated August 10, 1971 from the
Optimist Club of Pearland stating that the Optimist Club of Pearland would work to the end
of a continuing financial and member time support for improvement of Pearland city parks.
Fach step of such project to be approved by the board as funds are available.
The Optimist Club will sponsor an Air Show on September 26, 1971 at the Pearland Airport
and all citizens are urged to support the Optimist Club in this project.
A. T. and S. F. Railway Company:
Councilman McComb reported that last week a train blocked the crossing on Broadway for
about 45 minutes,and even though our Chief of Police was in contact with the Railway
Company, the traffic remained tied up. This is not the first time this has happened.
Councilman McComb requested that the City Attorney get in contact with the City of Houston
and get some idea of how its ordinance reads and if this problem continues we will advise
the Railway Company of the City's intention to enact such an ordinance. Councilman
DeShazer and Councilman McComb to contact the Railway Company regarding this situation
also.
CITIZENS:
Mrs. Frances Jamison - Mrs. Jamison's request was to appear before the Council and discuss
Ordinance No. 31.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
SECOND AND (FINAL) READING - ORDINANCE NO. 222 - APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE:
Proposed Ordinance No. 222 read in full by Mayor Keller.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that Ordinance No. 222
be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said ordinance No. 222 reads
in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 222
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1971 AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1972.
Voting uaye" - Councilman Griffin, Councilman DeShazer, Councilman McComb, Councilman
Wasek, and Councilman Frank.
Voting "no" - none
Motion passed 5 to 0.
RELEASE OF EASEMENTS - PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND ST. HELEN'S CATHOLIC
City Manager Wolff advised the Council that the new line installed was complete and
functional and the release of the old easement should be granted.
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It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the Mayor be
authorized to execute the Release of Easement on behalf of the City of Pearland. Motion
passed 5 to O.
NEW BUSINESS:
SELECTION OF AUDITMNG FIRM:
City Manager Wolff stated that we have two proposals, one from Earl Lairson & Company
and one from Ernst & Ernst. Earl Lairson & Company's proposal stated a fee not
to exceed $2,500 plus out -of pocket expenses; Ernst & Ernst quoted a fee range of
$3,000 to $3,500.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the firm of
Earl Lairson & Company, Certified Public Accountants, be selectead.' as auditing firm
to examine our financial statements for the year ending -September 30, 1971'. Motion
passed 5 to 0.
r-- RESOLUTION AND AGREEMENT WITH OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER:
Councilman Griffin stated that he felt that it was time for the City to change to either
the Houston Post or the Houston Chronicle so we can obtain daily publication if we need
it. Rates and circulation of these two papers to be obtained for Council consideration
at the next regular meeting to be held on September 27, 1971.
CITY MANAGER'S ITEMS:
Rayburn Lane Water Line:
City Manager Wolff advised the Council that the City has received executed copies of
all proposed easements with the exception of one.propertjc owner on Rayb'u-rn'Lane."who lives
in Pasadena who has expressed himself as not being interested in giving the City an easement.
r-- Mr. Wolff stated that this situation is similar to the one on Patricia Lane where we only
r installed water to those who had granted right-of-way and over the past year we have
obtained easements from all except one resident. Mr. Wolff recommended that the City
Council adopt a like policy and go ahead and install the line opposite from this individual's
property and at such time as the land is sold or deveip@ment occurs we can obtain the
necessary roadway frontage or easement. Mr. Wolff to contact Mr. Gardiol, the property
owner who has not granted right-of-way, to see if he is receptive to granting right of -way
of 7 feet rather than the 12 feet -originally requested last year.
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It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman McComb that we reconsider
the motion of August 9, 1971 regarding installation of water line on Rayburn Lane and.
that we proceed with the installation of water line on Rayburn Lane on the side where
we have continuous right-of-way. Also, water service would not be extended to property
on which we do not have easements, until such time as easements are granted to the City.
Motion passed 4 to I.
REVISED PLUMBING CODE:
Councilman Wasek opposed.
City Manager Wolff discussed with the Council the proposed revision of the Plumbing Code.
This is the code prepared by a special committee appointed by the City Council. The
Code has been reviewed by the Planning Commission and they recommend its adoption to the
City Council. There is one additional stipulation which reads "all items not specifically
covered by the Pearland Code would be covered under the Southern Standard Plumbing Code."
Mr. Wolff requested the Council to authorize the City Attorney to prepare this ordinance
for consideration of the Council at a later meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman McComb that we authorize the City
Attorney to prepare an ordinance covering a revised Plumbing Code for the City of Pearland
in line with the recommendations of the Planning Commission in their meeting of August
3, 1971. Motion passed 5 to 0.
SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE:
City Manager Wolff stated that he felt there was a deficiency in the City's Building
Code. It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the City adopt the
Southern Standard Building Code. Mayor Keller appointed a committee of Councilman
Frank, as Chairman and Councilman DeShazer as member to review and compare our present
code with that of the Southern Standard Building Code and report back to the Council
at the next regular meeting.
ADJOURN:
It was moved by Councilman DeShazer, seconded by Councilman Frank that the meeting
adjourn. Motion passed 5 to 0. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected
A. D. 1971.
ATTES
City Secretary
Mayor