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1994-01-24 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON JANUARY 24, 1994, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS The meeting was called to order with the following present: Mayor C. V. Coppinger Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Joy Colson Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember City Manager City Attorney City Secretary D. A. Miller Benny Frank Randy Weber Paul Grohman Dick Gregg, Jr. Pat Jones Others in attendance: Division Director Glen Erwin, Police Chief Mike Hogg, and Attorney Dick Gregg, III. Absent from the meeting: Councilmember David Smith. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was given by Chief Hogg. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Miller. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember Frank, that the minutes of the meeting of December 13, 1993, be approved as submitted. Motion passed 3 to 0, with Councilmember Colson abstaining. It was moved by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Colson, that the minutes of the meeting of January 10, 1994, be approved as submitted. Motion passed 4 to 0. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT Mayor Coppinger reported he attended the Volunteer Firemen's Annual Banquet and a Community Leadership Council meeting which was hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Coppinger reported on a meeting with FAA and Texas Department of Transportation representatives regarding Clover Field. Arbor Day was observed on January 21 and Mayor Coppinger noted four trees were planted by City Staff. The School District will host meetings on parliamentary procedure and an educational program on the HIV virus in the near future, Mr. Coppinger announced. r - Closing his report, Mayor Coppinger noted Senator Buster Brown is involved in a committee working on the family code and is seeking input. COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS Councilmember Miller reported his attendance at the DARE graduation as well as the Firemen's Annual Banquet. Mr. Miller also attended the Park Board meeting on the 17th and a meeting of Brazoria County Cities Association on January 19th. Councilmember Frank announced Teen Court met at City Hall on 22 January 15 and was well attended by local and neighboring officials. Mr. Frank reported he also attended the Firemen's Banquet and the BCCA meeting. Councilmember Colson reported her attendance at the Community Leadership Council meeting,,the DARE graduation, and a meeting of the Centennial Commission. Councilmember Weber reported his attendance at the Community Leadership Council meeting, the Firemen's Banquet, and the BCCA meeting. Mr. Weber reported on the January 11 meeting with the School Board where the road to the high school was discussed. Councilmember Weber noted the possible solution to the issue of the right-of-way was not well received and the $50,000 the District had initially pledged toward the expense of the road appears to have been withdrawn. Councilmembers Weber and Frank will keep Council informed of any future considerations by the District. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Grohman reported on the paving program with the County, noting that Yost has been resurfaced and Sleepy Hollow, Taylor Lane, and Longwood would be considered next. Of the $325,000 appropriated, approximately $125,000 has been spent for areas such as Magnolia, Walnut, John Lizer, and Yost, Mr. Grohman stated. The road to the high school was discussed at length by Mr. Grohman. It was noted the widening of FM 518 has started in what appears to be in the middle of the portion of the highway to be worked upon and it was explained this is where the drainage is and the work will expand outward from this point. CITIZENS: 1. Victoria Jenkins, 3705 Longherridge. Mrs. Jenkins stated she was the widow of one of the pilots who died in the recent crash at Clover Field. Mrs. Jenkins took issue with comments in the newspaper, noting her husband was a good pilot and this same type of accident could have happened anywhere. Closing her remarks, Mrs. Jenkins stated she supported the development of Clover Field. 2. Charles McMurrey, 5209 Spring Branch. Mr. McMurrey discussed the termination of Sharon Parks in the City Secretary's office and urged the City to put aside any perceived political wars. The thoroughfare plan, impact fees, and single member districts need to be looked at, Mr. McMurrey stated. DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS PRESENTATION OF AUDIT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1993, BY LAIRSONOSTEPHENSOREIMER, P.C. AND ACCEPTANCE INTO RECORDS Bob Stephens of Lairson*Stephens*Reimer, P.C. discussed the highlights of the City's annual audit. A question and answer period by the Council and Staff followed. It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember Frank, that the Audit as presented for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1993, be accepted into the records of the City. Motion passed 4 to 0. MEETING RECESSED AT 8:55 P. M. MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:12 P. M. ACCEPTANCE OF SUNSET MEADOWS, SECTION 2, LOUIS F. GOZA, OWNER/DEVELOPER; MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC., ENGINEER Division Director Glen Erwin announced all was in order and recommended acceptance of the subdivision. It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember Miller, that Sunset Meadows, Section 2, be accepted into the City. Motion passed 4 to 0. RESOLUTION NO. R94-511 AUTHORIZING TREE -PLANTING GRANT REQUEST TO TEXAS FOREST SERVICE FOR AREA IN VICINITY OF CITY HALL COMPLEX AND SHADYCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Resolution No. R94-5 was read in caption by Councilmember Weber. It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember Colson, that Resolution No. R94-5 be passed and approved on its first and only reading. Said Resolution No. R94-5 reads in caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. R94-5 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE NECESSARY AGREEMENTS RELATED TO A GRANT REQUEST TO THE TEXAS FOREST SERVICE FOR A SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TREE -PLANTING GRANT FOR A PROJECT TO BE UTILIZED AT AN AREA WHERE THE CITY HALL COMPLEX AND SHADYCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ARE LOCATED; AND GIVING NECESSARY ASSURANCES REGARDING THE COST SHARE OF SAID PROJECT. Discussion centered around the City's portion of the cost and it was noted the funds are budgeted. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Miller, Frank, Colson, and Weber. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 4 to 0. RESOLUTION NO. R94-6, AUTHORIZING PROJECT UNDER HARRIS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR EXTENSION OF EXISTING SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM ON'WEST SIDE OF TOWN Resolution No. R94-6 was read in caption by Councilmember Colson. Said Resolution No. R94-6 reads in caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. R94-6 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A PROJECT TO THE HARRIS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING CITY SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM INTO THE HATFIELD -WOODY ROADS SERVICE AREA; SUCH AREA BEING DESCRIBED AS BOUNDED BY THE CITY OF BROOKSIDE VILLAGE TO THE NORTH, HICKORY SLOUGH TO THE SOUTH, HATFIELD ROAD TO THE WEST, AND WOODY ROAD TO THE EAST. City Manager Grohman explained that the City had entered into an agreement with Harris County some time back to apply for funds of this type. The area under consideration must be in a low to moderate income locality and could result in a ten to one match in funding. It was noted this area is all within the City limit boundaries and some easement will have to be obtained. It was moved by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Weber, that Resolution No. R94-6 be passed and approved on its first and only reading. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Weber, Colson, Frank, and Miller. 9424 Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 4 to 0. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF STATE'S INTENT TO PLACE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT FM 518 AND OLD NORTH HATFIELD ROAD AND DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER FOR ACTION City Manager Grohman stated residents of the mobile home park located near the intersection of FM 518 and Old North Hatfield had requested the State to put a traffic signal there. Staff feels the citizens would be better served to have the light placed at the intersection where Hatfield was realigned with FM 518 in 1986. Residents of the mobile home park would have safer access on to FM 518 as the traffic flow would be regulated due to the new -- signal. The need for left turn lanes and split phase timing was discussed. It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember Frank, that the City Manager be authorized to request of the State new traffic counts before the light is put in as well as requesting center turn lanes and split phase timing. At City Manager Grohman's request, the maker and seconder of the motion amended the motion to include authorization to enter into a contract if these requests are met to expedite the matter. Motion passed 4 to 0. RESOLUTION NO. R94-7, AUTHORIZING STOP SIGNS UPON LADY LESLIE LANE AT ITS INTERSECTIONS WITH WATERLOO ROAD IN BANBURY CROSS SUBDIVISION Resolution No. R94-7 was read in caption by Mayor Coppinger. City Manager Grohman stated Staff recommends approval of placement of these signs. It was moved by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Weber, that Resolution No. R94-7 be passed and approved on its first and only reading. I Said Resolution No. R94-7 reads in caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. R94-7 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT AND ERECTION OF CERTAIN STOP SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY OF PEARLAND, UPON LADY LESLIE LANE AT ITS TWO (T) INTERSECTIONS WITH WATERLOO ROAD IN TWO SEPARATE LOCATIONS (BANBURY CROSS SUBDIVISION). Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Miller, Frank, Colson, and Weber. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 4 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 668, VACATING, CLOSING AND ABANDONING 20' RIGHT-OF- WAY EASEMENT AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 1651 OF DEED RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY (LONGWOOD PARK SUBDIVISION - PAUL DRIVE) Ordinance No. 668 was read in caption by Mayor Coppinger. Said Ordinance No. 668 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 668 AN ORDINANCE VACATING, CLOSING AND ABANDONING A CERTAIN 20' RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 1651, PAGES 90 THROUGH 94 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS. City Manager Grohman explained the requested abandonment of this easement would allow the developer the use of an additional five to six lots and would cost the City nothing. Staff recommends approval of this action, Mr. Grohman stated. Councilmember Frank raised the question whether the Planning and Zoning Commission should review this before Council takes action. City Attorney Gregg advised he didn't think it was necessary but it was Council's decision. Discussion ensued regarding the location of the easement, possible delay to the developer, moving of the line and repair time, and the time frame for the next Planning Commission meeting. City Secretary Jones informed the next meeting of the Commission was scheduled for January 31. After more discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember Frank, that this item go before the Planning and Zoning Commission and come back to Council at its next meeting. Motion passed 4 to 0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:34 P. M. Minut s approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of A. D., 1994. r C. V. Coppfoer, M yor ATTEST: Pa Jones, ity Secretary, TRMC