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1996-01-08 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES134 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON JANUARY 8, 1996, 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 Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Tom Reid Richard Tetens Jerry Richardson Randy Weber Helen Beckman Paul Grohman Amy McCullough Yolanda Benitez Others in attendance: Assistant City Managers Glen Erwin and Richard Burdine; Police Chief Mike Hogg; City Engineer John Hargrove; and Economic Development Director Jim Berry. Absent: Councilmember Kevin Cole INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was given by Police Chief Mike Hogg, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bill Berger, Pearland Economic Development Corporation Board member and Commander of VFW Post #7109. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Richardson moved for the approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 11, 1995, 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Beckman seconded the motion. Motion passed 3 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens abstaining as he was absent from that meeting. Councilmember Richardson moved for the approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 11, 1995, 8:00 p.m. Councilmember Beckman seconded the motion. Motion passed 3 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens abstaining as he was absent from that meeting. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT Mayor Reid announced that his first granddaughter, Nikki, was born at 6:05 p.m. this evening and she weighed 6 lbs. He noted that mother and daughter are doing well. COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS Councilmember Beckman reported that she attended the groundbreaking for the gazebo and park at City Hall. Councilmember Tetens had nothing to report. Councilmember Weber had nothing to report. Councilmember Richardson had nothing to report. X35 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Paul Grohman reported that operations are running smoothly, the Centennial Park Project appears nearly on schedule, and he encouraged the Council to drive by and look at the progress that has been done on the park. Councilmember Weber inquired as to the status of putting the "Ten Commandments" on the wall in City Hall. City Attorney Amy McCullough stated that she will be providing Council with her opinion the early part of next week. Mr. Grohman introduced Jim Berry, Economic Development Director, who made a presentation concerning the City of Pearland becoming an electronic community. Mr. Berry noted that the City of Pearland is ready to incorporate information on the Internet via a "Home Page" whereby anyone can input information about the City and retrieve it, as well. He noted how much this would help the City in attracting businesses and residents. Mr. Berry proposed that Council approve a "Home Page" for the City of Pearland. He also asked that Council designate a Steering and Clearing Committee to be formed and that Councilmember Richardson be appointed as Chairman. Mr. Berry stated that the PEDC Board recommended that the Pearland Economic Development Corporation be the coordinating agency for the electronic community concept. This Committee would plan the types of information to be input on the "Home Page" and would provide clearance prior to input. Councilmember Richardson further explained the concept of the "Home Page" noting its many uses and advantages to the City. Mayor Reid requested that an item be placed on a future agenda, _ with regard to this project, for Council consideration. City Attorney McCullough noted that this will be brought to Council in the form of a resolution. City Manager Grohman introduced his daughter, Lauren, who was attending her first Council meeting. CITIZENS: 1. L. B. Lyons - 5013 Apple Springs. Mr. Lyons addressed the Council with regard to his previous concerns about the cost for publishing legal notices in both newspapers. He inquired as to what action had been taken during the past month. City Manager Grohman responded to Mr. Lyons concerns and noted the following: a. City Secretary Yolanda Benitez performed research on this matter and noted that because of the differences in the billing cycles for the two papers, the costs seemed to be much more widespread when in fact, there was just a few dollars difference. b. The City chose to advertise in both papers in order to meet the needs of the community. C. City Attorney Amy McCullough researched the question with regard to the requirements for publishing of legal notices, and it was pointed out that the City of Pearland was in compliance with the minimum requirements (caption of the ordinance, penalty clause, date the ordinance was passed, the Mayor's signature, the City Secretary's signature, City Attorney's signature, voting records, publication date, effective date, and the citation of the charter requiring publication). Mr. Grohman also noted that the only item that could be deleted from the present form of publishing legal notices is the City Attorney's nol signature which has already been done. He pointed out that this would probably save the City approximately 40 cents per paper per publication. City Manager Grohman stated that the cost for performing this research was in excess of $200. DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: RATIFICATION OF CONTRACT WITH GULFCOAST LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC. (BID NO. B95-28 - HYDE PARK) City Attorney Amy McCullough explained the necessity for bringing this item back to the Council (as stated in the minutes of the December 11, 1995 - 8:00 p.m. meeting). She noted that this item had the incorrect bid number on the caption in the agenda; therefore, this needed to be clarified so that it could go through correctly. Councilmember Weber moved to ratify the contract with Gulfcoast Landscape Services, Inc. (Bid No. B95-28 - Hyde Park). The motion was seconded by Councilmember Richardson. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Weber and Richardson. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 4 to 0. EXCUSED ABSENCES FOR MAYOR PRO TEM/COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD TETENS FROM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON DECEMBER 11, 1995 AT 7:00 P.M. AND 8:00 P.M. Councilmember Richardson moved to excuse the absences of Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Richard Tetens from the Council meetings held on December 11, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Councilmember Beckman seconded the motion. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Richardson, Weber, and Beckman. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 3 to 0. City Manager Grohman noted that Councilmember Cole is out of town on business. ACCEPTANCE OF WEST OAKS VILLAGE, SECTION 1. City Engineer John Hargrove reported that this project is ready subject to the electrical check-out of the lift station and completion of the bacteriological tests; therefore, he recommended approval. Councilmember Tetens moved for the acceptance of West Oaks Village, Section 1, with the two conditions noted by Mr. Hargrove. Councilmember Richardson seconded the motion. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Weber and Richardson. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 4 to 0. tm ORDINANCE NO. 714 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, DETERMINING A PUBLIC NEED AND NECESSITY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PEARLAND FOR DETENTION AND ASSOCIATED MUNICIPAL PURPOSES; AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF LOTS 5 AND 6, L. W. MURDOCK SUBDIVISION, RECORDED IN VOLUME 29, PAGE 174, DEED RECORDS, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING SITUATED IN THE A.C.H. & B. RAILROAD SURVEY, SECTION 2, ABSTRACT NO. 507, AND THE T.D. YOCUM SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 399, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, BY PURCHASE OR THE EXERCISE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY OR HER DESIGNEE AND OTHER CITY OFFICIALS TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS ARE NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE THE PROPERTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AS THE PROVISION OF DRAINAGE AND ASSOCIATED MUNICIPAL SERVICES BEARS DIRECTLY UPON THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENRY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Weber moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 714 on its first and only reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Richardson. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Weber, and Richardson. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 4 to 0. OTHER BUSINESS: None ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 6Kel� day of , A. D., 1996. Tom Reid Mayor ATTEST: Yon a C. Benite Ci y Secretary