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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 1981-11-02 Regular 21T MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING 0£ THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL November 2 , 1981 The Friendswood City Council met in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, November 2 , 1981, at 7 : 30 p.m. with the follow- ing members present: Mayor Dale Whittenburg City Attorney John Olson Councilmen: Todd Stewart City Manager Jim Morgan Paul Schrader City Secretary Bobbie Henry Loren Wood Ed Zeitler Bob Wicklander Mary Brown With a quorum present, and with none absent, the following business was transacted: � INVOCATION - Rev. John Barfield, Friendswood Methodist Church SENATOR BUSTER BROWN - The Mayor welcomed and introduced State (Pf Senator Buster Brown who addressed the Clear Creek Project and � its status insofar as the Corps of Engineers in Washington , D. C. � is concerned. He stated that, due to funds that have already been expended, the project is included on the priority list, and that if the entities involved still support the Corps of Engineers plan, engineering will be begin on the project and should be completed by the end of 1982 and Congress would then be asked to fund the implementation of the project. He requested that the City and other organized groups make it known to their Congressman the need For this project. He also warned that when the plan is actually presented , care should be taken in suggest- ing changes since this could affect the priority status of the j program. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Minutes of a Special Meeting of September 28 , approved as read . Minutes of a Regular Meeting of October 5 , approved as corrected. Minutes of a Special Meeting of October 12 , approved as corrected . Minutes of a Special Meeting of October 15 , approved as read. Minutes of a Regular Meeting of October 19 , approved as read. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAYOR - Mayor Whittenburg read a proclama- tion for Friendswood Colts/Fillies day in observance of thier hosting competition for drill team competition for this area. PUBLIC HEARING to receive testimony regarding the proposed increase in rates for electric service in Friendswood by Houston Lighting & Power Company - Dean Bolton, speaking for HL&P, reviewed steps which have been taken in seeking the rate increase and John Olson, as City Attorney, explained to Council the various choices they had in seeking a lesser increase than has been proposed . No others appeared to address the subject. MOTION: (Schrader) To grant HL&P the same rate increase as has been granted by the City of Houston, and require that l^�� the modified tariff be filed with the City of Friendswood within ten days of this action. � • Second: Wood Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED OPENING OF BIDS ON STREET PROGRAM - Bids on resurfacing certain �� streets with asphalt were opened and read as follows : , Unit Price Total Bid y� Ike Hall $34 . 98 $ 39 , 807 . 24 ,' Apec Texas, Inc . 32 . 00 36, 416 . 00 Brown & Root 38 . 00 43 , 244 . 00 212 4�blg� MOTION: (Schrader) To refer the bids to the City Manager for study and recommendation back to Council . Second: Wood Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED MECA CABLE TV PROGRESS REPORT - Mr. Perez brought Council up to date regarding installation and turn-on of cable service. Meca attorney, Tom Lay, asked the indulgences of Council in view of progress that has been made in the last few months . 4�� MOTION: (Schrader) To direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance revoking Meca ' s franchise, and have posted for first reading on the 16th of November in accordance with the City ' s letter of September 2 , 1981 to Meca. Second: Zeitler Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED REPORTS FROM COUNCIL 1. Councilman Brown reminded other members of a joint public hearing on Thursday, November 5 , with P&ZC on rezoning. 2 . Councilman Wood reported that no action has been taken as yet on joint purchase of police cars for government units . He also said that the Street Name Committee is now active and expect to report to Council within 60 days . �` 1982 HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE - Councilman �� Todd Stewart was unanimously selected as the City' � representative and Councilman Wicklander was named alternate to H-GAC. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF GALVESTON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT - Council was advised by the Attorney that this must be done by resolution. He will prepare a resolution and this item will be handled at the next meeting. _ � CITY' S INSURANCE PROGRAM - Mr. Morgan advised Council of increase ; in the city ' s insurance coverage, particularly the group hospital- ization. He has directed his assistant , Bill Rankin , to make an investigation of other sources for all of the city' s insurance. Mr. Morgan will also be receiving information soon on TML ' s Public Officials Liability Insurance program which will be initiated in January 1982 . THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - In recent years, Friday after Thanksgiving has been approved as an extra holiday for city employees . Mr. Morgan asked if Council wished to continue this practice . Decision of Council was to keep city offices open with enough personnel to handle routine business. Those working this day will be given an extra holiday at Christmas . MUNICIPAL COURT - The Mayor stated that this is in connection with consideration of a warrant officer, but asked that it be tabled until the next Council Meeting when he will call an executive session to discuss this subject . xa; �'",; 4 ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT OFFER FOR JUVENILE OFFICER FOR 1982 \1 (e1(y�� MOTION: (Wicklander) To authorize the Mayor to sign by way 6 kb of acceptance a Criminal Justice grant in the amount of $25 , 951 for a juvenile delinquency diversion officer for � 1982 . Second : Stewart Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED �'�° ANNEXATION � „ \`' ��/ MOTION: (Wicklander) To direct the City Attorney to draw up g r for posting an ordinance annexing Clearwood Improvement District and other acreage in Harris County on which public hearings have been held. Second : Zeitler Vote: FOR ( 5 ) Wicklander, Zeitler, Schrader, Whittenburg, Stewart AGAINST ( 2 ) Brown, Wood MOTION CARRIED 213 During discussion of the proposed annexation, Councilman Wicklander made the following statement and asked that it be make a part of the record: "In supporting the motion for the drafting of an ordinance for annexation, I would like to make the following comments : 1. The proposal for annexation was brought before this Council some 4-5 months ago. All dealings regarding the annexation have been open to the public and the press . IThe press has reported the proceedings , I think quite fairly. It disturbs me when some people act as though this is something new. 2 . Some 3 or 4 months ago , the Mayor offered to meet with anyone to discuss or answer questions regarding the annexa- tion. At that time, he also designated me as his alternate to do the same thing. Since that time the only opposition I have heard from Friendswood residents has come from some members of the "Blue Ribbon Growth Committee. " � 3 . This motion is for the drafting of the ordinance. It is � not the final decision. I point this out because it is not too late for impact regarding the annexation. The � Mayor has always allowed input from the citizens at Council � meetings and I see no reason for him to change that now. � In addition, I would like to hear from the citizens of Friendswood as well as people living in those areas affected by the proposed annexation. In fact , I think all members of Council feel the same way. 4 . I point this out so people know this is not a cut and dried proposal and any pertinent information would definitely have an effect on the final outcome . " MOTION: CSchrader) To direct the City Engineer to prepare a report on the fixed assets within Clearwood Improvement District, and that this report be completed and presented��'/� . to Council at the earliest date possible. And that the �l� Finance Officer prepare and present an audit report on � the District for Council review. Second: Wicklander Vote: FOR (6 ) Schrader , Wicklander, Whittenburg, Zeitler, Brown AGAINST: Stewart MOTION CARRIED � AWARDING BID ON POLICE UNITS - Mr. Morgan recommended that the �> � three units be purchased from GulF Coast Dodge at a unit price of $8 , 957 . 00 . MOTION: CStewart) To accept the recommendation and approve ��j awarding the bid to Gulf Coast Dodge . �/D Second: Zeitler O� Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED FRIENDSWOOD/PEARLAND AGREEMENT - This renewable contract has �.@ been revised in keeping with Council ' s request , and has been � �,`r�� P approved by the Pearland City Council . MOTION: (Wood) To authorize the Mayor to sign the Friendswood/ � Pearland agreement by way of acceptance. �p� �I - Second: Stewart �Y/ Vote : FOR ( 6 ) Wood, Stewart , Whittenburg, Schrader, Brown, (P� Zeitler ABSTAINING: Wicklander (Since he lives in the area involved , he felt he had a conflict of interest) MOTION CARRIED 214 CHECKS FOR APPROVAL - The following checks were unanimously approved for payment:, General Fund #7557 - Olson & Olson $10 , 376 . 00 #7629 - Wartex Oil Co . 3 , 606 . 15 W&S Fund #3764 - Texas New Mexico Power Co . 2 ,601 . 35 ORDINANCES #81/24 AMENDING CITY CODE TO PROVIDE FOR NEW �ARBAGE RATES I�� MOTION: (Zeitler) To approve second reading of Ord. 81/24. Second: Wood Vote: FOR (6 ) Zeitler , Wood, Whittenburg, Schrader, Stewart , Wicklander AGAINST: Brown MOTION CARRIED #81/21 - REGULATING WRECKER SERVICE IN CITY MOTION: ( Stewart) To approve first reading of Ord. 81/21 . Second: Wood Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED ADJOURNMENT - Motion made and seconded that the meeting adjourn. The meeting was adjourned. c n Bobbie C . Henry, City Seeretary APPROVED: I Dale Whittenbur��Ma or � i i� x