1973-05-28 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES209
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD
ON MAY 28, 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
-Councilman
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Councilman
Councilman.
Councilman
-Councilman
City. Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary;.._
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Carlton McComb
Cecil W. Griffin
Harry E. Farley
Qene E, Sanders
Tom Reid
Benny J. -Frank (Entered 7:45 P. M.)
William E. Wolff
Bobby.J. Williams (Entered 7:40 P. M.)
Dorothy. L. Cook
The invocation was given by Councilman Reid.- The Pledge, was led by Councilman Griffin.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Reid:,seconded by Councilman Sanders that the minutes of
the regular meeting held on May 14, 1973, be approved as submitted. Motion passed 4 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor McComb read a letter dated May 24, 19731£rom James 0. DeShazer, Tax Assessor -
Collector -addressed to the City Council regarding Suit for delinquent taxes on property
owned by Mrs.and Mrs. B. M. Jamison. Mayor McComb also read a -letter from Perry
Archer, Tax Attorney for the City, stating that Release of Lien Against Realty in the
City vs Robert Riley, Cause No. 54,133 had been filed in the District Clerk's office.
Oath of Office - Robert Evans:
Mayor McComb administered the Oath of Office to Robert Evans newly appointed Patrolman
for the City of Pearland.
Resolution No -73-13 and Resolution No. 73-14:
Mayor McComb introduced Resolution No. 73-13, a Resolution of Thanks to Harry Farley for
his service on the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded
by Councilman Reid that Resolution.,No. 73-13 be passed and approved.
Voting "aye" —Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin, and Councilman
Sanders.
Voting "no" - None
Councilman Farley abstained.
Mayor'McComb introduced Resolution No. 73-14, a Resolution of Thanks to Larry Loessin
for his service on the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Farley,
seconded by Councilman Griffin that Resolution No. 73-14 be passed and approved.
Voting "aye" Councilman Farley, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Griffin, Councilman
Reid, and Councilman Frank.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed5 to 0..
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COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
City Beautification:
Councilman Reid reported that the Pearland Garden Club has asked permission to beautify
the traffic island located on Mykawa Road at its intersection with Orange Street. Plans
are to plant the island with succulents.
Councilman Reid also reported that the Pearland Garden Club'51ans are to move the
depot building the week of June 25th - 30th. The contract has been let with the
mover. Councilman Reid also reported that the City has constructed two islands
on Grand Boulevard between East Broadway and Pear Street. The outside mail boxes
have been moved onto the island located at Pear and Grand. It is planned to beautify
these islands by planting flowers or shrubs at a later date. Councilman Sanders
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suggested that the Traffic Engineer be consulted before planting of any of the islands
so that the size of the plants would not create a traffic hazard.
Capital Improvements;
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Councilman Griffin discussed the possibility of a program by the City to obtain feed-
back from the citizens on the types of capital improvements they would like to see
accomplished. This would be handled by a letter with card enclosed for return to
the City outlining some of the items the Council feels should be included and leaving
a space for additional items to be added by the citizens. Councilman Griffin requested
that this item be placed on the next agenda, and if approved, the cost of such letters
be paid out of the Council Contingency Fund.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
Sanitary Sewer Repairs - Sewer Plant # 2: --
City Manager Wolff advised the Council that the repairs have been completed on the
main trunk to sewer plant # 2, however, he did not know the cost of repairs at this time.
CITIZENS: None
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS;
SECOND AND (FINAL) READING - ORDINANCE NO. 252 - PARTICIPATION PAVING WEST CIRCLE DRIVE;
Ordinance No. 252 read in full by Councilman Griffin.
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Sanders that Ordinance No. 252
be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 252 reads
in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 252'
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE
PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF WEST CIRCLE DRIVE
CITY OF 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,
VERNON'S REVISED CIVIL STATUTES; PROVIDING THE MANNER IN WHICH
AND BY WHOM THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID AND
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PROVIDING FOR -THR ASSESSMENT OF -°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 THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE DEED OF TRUST RECORDS
OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Farley, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Griffin, Councilman
Reid, and Councilman Frank.
Voting "no None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
The following is a cost estimate prepared by William C. Walsh, P. E. for West Circle
Drive:
CITY OF PEARLAND
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROTECT
WEST CIRCLE DRIVE
EQUIPMENT AND MANPOWER COSTS
ac era+ruck773--Fioussls 618: O8 $1' 58:05
Flatwheel Roller 42 hours @$8.00 336.00
Sheepfoot Roller 73 hours @$10.00 730.00
per hour
Dumptruck 29 hours @ $8.00 per hour 232.00
Spreader Box 16 hours @$4.00 per hour 64.00
Distributor Truck - 21 hours @
$12.00 per hour 252.00
(4) Laborers & Supervisors 1,080.00
$4,336.50
May 25, 1973 ..
File: 397-4
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Total Footage to be paved
2,885
Cost per ft. $6.54
MATERIAL COSTS
Base Material 1558 CY @$3.25
Hauling 1558 CY @ 1.25
1st Rock 144 Tons @ 5.30
2nd Rock 72 Tond @ 6.10
Unloading 216 Tons @ 0.35
Asphalt 3570 gals @ 0.15
TOTAL MATERIAL $ 8,824.30
TOTAL EQUIPMENT
& MANPOWER 4,806.50
$13,630.80
$5,063.50
1,947.-50
763.00
439.20
75.60
535.50
$8,824.30
A discussion was held regarding the heavy traffic on this street due to the school
,and other activities held at the.school and whether or not it should be given priority
in the paving participation program. Mayor McComb requested that this item be
placed on the next regular agenda.
SECOND AND (FINAL) READING - ORDINANCE NO. 253, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REVENUE SHARING
BUDGET:
v Ordinance No. 253 read in full by Mayor McComb.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Frank that Ordinance No. 253
be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said ORDINANCE NO. 253 reads in
caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 253
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REVENUE
SHARING BUDGET FOR THE ENTITLEMENT PERIOD BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 1973 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1973.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin, and Councilman
Farley.
Voting "no" None
Abstaining - Councilman Sanders
Motion passed 4 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ON REQUEST FOR AMEND-
MENT TO LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE:
(Property Description: Lot 64A in Abstract 542 and Lot 65 in Abstract 232)
Owner: Myrtlee Massey Meade, et al
Mayor McComb read a letter dated May 29, 1973 from D. M. Frauenberger, Chairman of the
Planning and Zoning Commission which recommended that the zoning of this land be changed
from P. U. and G. B. to an M-1,(light industrial) District for the property use as
petroleum storage and wholesale dispensing in conformance with applicable State and
Federal Laws.
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Reid that this report from
the City Planning and Zoning Commis&ion be accepted into the minutes of this meeting.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING ^ REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
BY MYRTLEE MASSEY MEADE, ET AL -� PROPERTY DESCRIPTION LOT 64A -IN ABSTRACT -542 -AND'
LOT 65 IN ABSTRACT 232: �-
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Farley that a Public Hearing
be called for June 25, 1973 at 7:30 P. M. and listed on the regular agenda of the meeting
under "Docketed Public Hearing". Motion passed 5 to 0.
AGREEMENT FOR USE OF LANDFILL OPERATED BY NATIONAL DISPOSAL SERVICE:
An Agreement with the National Disposal Service was presented to the City Council by
City Manager Wolff with the recommendation that the Council approve this Agreement since
the City's contract for use of the Alvin Landfill will not be renewed at expiration.
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frank that the City enter into
this Agreement with the National Disposal Service and that the Mayor be authorized to
execute the contract. Motion passed 5 to 0.
AGREEMENT WITH P. L. MARQUESS , TAX APPRAISER:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the City
enter into the Agreement dated May 29, 1973 for professional services and the Mayor
be authorized to execute the contract. Motion passed 5 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS: Mayor McComb requested that the oiling of Dixie Farm Road be placed on
the next regular agenda.
ADJOURN:
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Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin, and Councilman
Farley.
Voting "no" None
Abstaining - Councilman Sanders
Motion passed 4 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ON REQUEST FOR AMEND-
MENT TO LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE:
(Property Description: Lot 64A in Abstract 542 and Lot 65 in Abstract 232)
Owner: Myrtlee Massey Meade, et al
Mayor McComb read a letter dated May 29, 1973 from D. M. Frauenberger, Chairman of the
Planning and Zoning Commission which recommended that the zoning of this land be changed
from P. U. and G. B. to an M-1,(light industrial) District for the property use as
petroleum storage and wholesale dispensing in conformance with applicable State and
Federal Laws.
It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Reid that this report from
the City Planning and Zoning Commis&ion be accepted into the minutes of this meeting.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING ^ REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
BY MYRTLEE MASSEY MEADE, ET AL -� PROPERTY DESCRIPTION LOT 64A -IN ABSTRACT -542 -AND'
LOT 65 IN ABSTRACT 232: �-
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Farley that a Public Hearing
be called for June 25, 1973 at 7:30 P. M. and listed on the regular agenda of the meeting
under "Docketed Public Hearing". Motion passed 5 to 0.
AGREEMENT FOR USE OF LANDFILL OPERATED BY NATIONAL DISPOSAL SERVICE:
An Agreement with the National Disposal Service was presented to the City Council by
City Manager Wolff with the recommendation that the Council approve this Agreement since
the City's contract for use of the Alvin Landfill will not be renewed at expiration.
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frank that the City enter into
this Agreement with the National Disposal Service and that the Mayor be authorized to
execute the contract. Motion passed 5 to 0.
AGREEMENT WITH P. L. MARQUESS , TAX APPRAISER:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the City
enter into the Agreement dated May 29, 1973 for professional services and the Mayor
be authorized to execute the contract. Motion passed 5 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS: Mayor McComb requested that the oiling of Dixie Farm Road be placed on
the next regular agenda.
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There being no other business to be brought before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned by the Mayor at 8:45 P. M.
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this j/ day of ,
A. D. 1973. I
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City Secretary