1965-01-23 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES142
A special called meeting of the Pearland City Council was held on
Saturday, January 23, 1965, with the following city officials and
guest in attendance.
Mayor John G. Kegley, Councilmen Thomas P. Alexander, Steven A.
Shukanes, Victor A. Nolen, Gene E. Sanders, Lloyd C. Hawkins, City
Secretary W. A. McClellan and City Engineer William C. Walsh.
Guest: David L. Smith, Jr.
Mayor Kegley called the meeting to order at 8:20 A. M. stating
the reason for the called special meeting was that the Subdivision
Committee could not present a unified decision on the Sherwood
Subdivision.
Following due -discussion Councilman Sanders made a motion, seconded
by Councilman~Shukanes, that since the 8" water main in the Highway
518 right-of-way in front of Sherwood Subdivision installed by the
sub, -divider -had been planned by the City Engineer for service to
properties beyond this subdivision, and since an adequate water
system could have been designed and installed for this subdivision
without this line, that the City bear the actual cost of this line.
The Finance Committee and the ,sub divider to reach a mutual agreement
for reimbursement for later Council action. Councilmen Sanders and
Shukanes voting "aye'. Councilmen Hawkins and Nolen voting "no."
Councilman Thomas P. Alexander stated that since he was indirectly
associated with the subdivider he would abstain on this issue.
The votesas cast resulted in a tie, therefore, Mayor Kegley was called
on to vote to break the tie. Mayor Kegley stated that in his opinion
that since this 8" water line is in the State Highway right-of-way
and since other public utilities, namely the telephone and gas lines,
are between the water line and the property line, that this water line
is not on Sherwood property, his vote to break the tie was "aye."
The "ayed' being in the majority the motion carried.
Motion made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Nolen to
allow water co6nections in Sherwood Subdivision, subject to an as
built drawing<to be furnished the City within ten days from this
date. Also, that the water line be extended from the stub end
located on Hampshire Street in Sherwood Subdivision at the expense
of the subdivider when requested by the City Council. City Council
to allow a maximum of fifteen days to complete this operation.
Councilmen Sanders, Nolen and Shukanes voted "aye." Councilman
Alexander abstained. Councilman Hawkins absent. Motion carried.
Motion made by Councilman Sanders that future utility lines on
major thoroughfares, (definition of major thoroughfares to be at
Council.-disgretioni, designed to serve properties beyond and adjacent
to the limits of a particular subdivision, be installed at the City's
'disgretion at City expense and that any negotation between City
and suodividbe ncluded in wri�fo e any construction is
begun . �
A motion made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Shukanes,
that the above motion be tabled until full Council is in session.
Councilmen Nolen, Sanders, Alexander and Shukanes voted "aye."
Councilman Hawkins absent. Motion carried.
David L. Smith, developer of Sherwood Subdivision presented a Deed
for the water lines to the City of Pearland.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 A. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the,, day of
1965.
A est:
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City Secretary
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A regular meeting of the Pearland City Council was held on Thursday
January 28, 1965, at the City Hall, 14429 Texas Avenue, with the
following city officials and guests in attendance. Meeting time
7:30 P. M.
Mayor John G. Kegley, Councilmen Thomas P. Alexander, Lloyd C.
Hawkins, Victor A. Nolen, Gene E. Sanders, Steven A. Shukanes, City
Attorney Jack Harrison, City Engineer William C. Walsh and City
Secretary W. A. McClellan.
Guests: J. M. Egan, Jr., Larry Loessin, Mr. & Mrs.Albert Petter,
Marvin Stasny, Mr. & Mrs. Fulton Plauche, Frank Lee, F. H. McElya,
Mr. & Mrs. Josef Putz, Jr., Josef Putz, Sr., Bob Lee, Dr. D. R.
Armbruster, W. D. Barlow, David L. Smith, Jr., Van J. Roark and
A. H. Casey.
Motion made by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Hawkins
that regular minutes of January 14, 1965, be approved. All Council-
men present voted- "aye" with no "noes." - Motion carried. Council-
man Shukanes - absent.
Motion made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Nolen that
minutes of special meeting held on January 23, 1965, be approved
with corrections. All Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes.
Motion carried. Councilman Shukanes absent.
Motion made by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Hawkins
that the following invoices and salaries be paid. All Councilmen
present voted "aye" with no "noes." Motion carried. Councilman
Shukanes absent.
CHECK NO.
CODE
AMOUNT
274
213
W. A. McClellan (Salary 1/31/65) $
226.02
275
214
Dorothy S. Thompson (Salary 1/31/65)
98.03
276
215
Dorothy L. Cook (Salary 1/18-1/29/65)
74:.04
277
215
Elizabeth A. Peirsol (Salary 1/31/65)
85.73
278
1018
Escue V. Harris (Salary 1/31/65)
176.37
279
1017
Earl Leroy Bundy (Salary 1/31/65)
176.25
280
1020
S. D. Hdll (Salary 1/25-1/29/65)
57.82
281
Void
282
215
Cora Annie Reber (Salary 1/31/65)
11.56
283
617
A. H. Casey (Salary 1/31/65)
210.04
284
618
JamesMcLaren ( Salary 1/31/65)
169.74
285
618
Donald Frank Phillips (Salary 1/31/65)
184.19
286
618
Ronald Speaker Phillips (Salary 1/31/65)
176.58
258
2106
Houston Lighting & Power Co. (Monthly
Statement)
231.39
259
376
Jack Harrison (Monthly Retainer)
250.00
260
718
Marvin Ellis (Monthly Retainer)
10.00
261
271
Bill Walsh (Monthly Retainer)
50.00
262
2107
City of Pearland Construction Fund
Reimbursement Check written on wrong
bank account.
590.49
263
638
Texaco Inc. Sales Dept. (Gas & Oil)
5.70
264
262
Houston Natural Gas Corp. (Monthly
Statement)
15,56
265
654
Jack Dalton Tire Co. (4 Tires - Police
Department)
62.16
266
638
Sinclair Refining Company (Gas & Oil)
20.51
267
Void
268
Gulf Oil Corporation
250.07
638
$220.18
654
15.80
1037
13.09
1054
1.00
269
4305
Lum A. Furnace (Refund of Meter Dep.)
5.50
270
4305
Harold E. Weimer (Refund of Meter Dep.)
.
271
4305
Allyn Terrell (Refund of Meter Dep.)
5.50
272
1038
Badger Meter Mfg. Co. (12 Badger Meters)
384.60
273
Crown Printing Company (500 Tickets -
New Year benefit dance & office supplies
8.58
144
CHECK NO. CODE
AMOUNT
1.50
16.50
75.60
28.50
98.00
63.39
7.00
8.61
3,1835-78
Guests from Colonial Estates Subdivision requested information
regarding the securing of water for their subdivision which joins
the city limits. Mayor Kegley appointed a committee of Councilman
Hawkins and Councilman Nolen and requested that they meet with a
committee appointed by representatives of Colonial Estates. Meeting
to be at a time convenient to all interested parties.
Motion made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Alexander that the
City accept final plat for Section 2 of Circle Park Subdivision.
All Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes." Motion carried.
Motion made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Hawkins
that the Street and Bridge Committee proceed with the shelling
of Broadway adjacent to the Circle Park Subdivision when A -t is.61t"
completed. All Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes
carried.
Motion made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Nolen
that the developers of Circle Park Subdivision be relieved of
the responsibility of placing a 6" water line on Austin Street,
south along the east side of their property. This being for the
reason that the City would be requested to pay the major construction
cost as the existing 2" water line would have to be replaced by the
city as part of the improvementof the former Brazoria County Water
Control and Improvement District No. 3 system. All Councilmen
voted "aye" with no "noes." Motion carried.
Motion made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Nolen
that 2 loads of shell be put on the west end of McGinnis Drive
and charged against the Escrow Funds the City is holding for that
purpose. All Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes." Motion carried.
Mayor Kegley appointed Councilman Alexander and Councilman Hawkins
to a committee for storm sewer needs.
Motion made by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Sanders
that the City pay an additional $136.00 for street lighting during
the Christmas holidays. All Councilmen present voted "aye" with
no "noes." Motion carried. Councilman Shukanes absent.
Motion made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Hawkins
that the domestic sewage line in Sherwood Subdivision, from
Manhole ## 3 to Manhole #7, be accepted and the sum of $1,000.00
be paid Dalsco as per agreement in minutes of September 9, 19642
Page 91.
Motion made by Councilman Nolen that the City accept the streets
in Sherwood Subdivision subject to lots being built up to grade as
planned. Motion died as same failed to receive a second.
691
$6.00
231
2.58
274
4305
Pat Barrett (Refund of Meter Dep.)
275
1038
Dixie ChemicalCompany (Chlorine)
276
1038
Brooks Products (24 Meter Boxes)
277
237
The Steck Company (1 Budgetex Bond
and 1 Binder for Register)
278
233
Lesikar Insurance Agcy (Coverage of
Liability on pickups used in water
department)
2791
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.
(Monthly Statement)
1061
27.96
661
35.43
280
691
Dr. David R. Armbruster (Physical for
Frank Phillips)
281
638
Phillips Petroleum Company (Monthly
Statement)
Total $
AMOUNT
1.50
16.50
75.60
28.50
98.00
63.39
7.00
8.61
3,1835-78
Guests from Colonial Estates Subdivision requested information
regarding the securing of water for their subdivision which joins
the city limits. Mayor Kegley appointed a committee of Councilman
Hawkins and Councilman Nolen and requested that they meet with a
committee appointed by representatives of Colonial Estates. Meeting
to be at a time convenient to all interested parties.
Motion made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Alexander that the
City accept final plat for Section 2 of Circle Park Subdivision.
All Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes." Motion carried.
Motion made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Hawkins
that the Street and Bridge Committee proceed with the shelling
of Broadway adjacent to the Circle Park Subdivision when A -t is.61t"
completed. All Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes
carried.
Motion made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Nolen
that the developers of Circle Park Subdivision be relieved of
the responsibility of placing a 6" water line on Austin Street,
south along the east side of their property. This being for the
reason that the City would be requested to pay the major construction
cost as the existing 2" water line would have to be replaced by the
city as part of the improvementof the former Brazoria County Water
Control and Improvement District No. 3 system. All Councilmen
voted "aye" with no "noes." Motion carried.
Motion made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Nolen
that 2 loads of shell be put on the west end of McGinnis Drive
and charged against the Escrow Funds the City is holding for that
purpose. All Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes." Motion carried.
Mayor Kegley appointed Councilman Alexander and Councilman Hawkins
to a committee for storm sewer needs.
Motion made by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Sanders
that the City pay an additional $136.00 for street lighting during
the Christmas holidays. All Councilmen present voted "aye" with
no "noes." Motion carried. Councilman Shukanes absent.
Motion made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Hawkins
that the domestic sewage line in Sherwood Subdivision, from
Manhole ## 3 to Manhole #7, be accepted and the sum of $1,000.00
be paid Dalsco as per agreement in minutes of September 9, 19642
Page 91.
Motion made by Councilman Nolen that the City accept the streets
in Sherwood Subdivision subject to lots being built up to grade as
planned. Motion died as same failed to receive a second.
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Motion made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Hawkins
that the City accept the streets in Sherwood Subdivision with as -
built plans as presented, also to accept offer of developers for
the City to withhold the $1,000.00 due them by the City until such
time as the lots are filled in to specifications. Councilmen
Hawkins, Shukanes and Sanders voted "aye." Councilman Nolen..voted
"no,"stating that the reason being that the streets are bu.ilt'12" above
specifications filed with and approved by the City. Councilyrtan
Alexander abstained. The "ayes" being in majority the motion -carried.,
Motion made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Coun61l-Shukan"-_----,,
that Ordinance No. 106 be adopted. Said Ordinance No. 106 reading
in part as follows:
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A MUNICIPAL DEFENSE AND DISASTER RELIEF'
COMMITTEE AND PROVIDING THE POWERS OF THAT COMMITTEE; CREATING
THE OFFICE OF MUNICIPAL DEFENSE COORDINATOR AND PROVIDING THE DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THAT OFFICE; CREATING AN OPERATIONAL ORGANI
ZATION; GRANTING NECESSARY POWERS TO COPE WITH EMERGENCIES THREATENING
LIFE AND PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF PEARLAND; AUTHORIZING COOPERATIVE
AND MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS FOR RELIEF WORK BETWEEN THIS AND OTHER
CITIES OR COUNTIES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES; PROHIBITING UNAUTHORI-
ZED LIGHTS AND WARNING AND ALL -CLEAR SIGNALS AND MAKING'VIOLATIONS
A MISDEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY FIND NOT EXCEEDING ONE HUNDRED ($100.00)'
DOLLARS.
All Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes.'.' Motion carried.
Motion made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Hawkins
that Ordinance No. 107 be adopted. Said Ordinance No. 107 reading
in part as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS
APPOINTING A PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF PEARLAND, CONSISTING
'— OF FIVE MEMBERS; PRESCRIBING THE DUTIES OF OFFICE; FIXING THE
TERMS -OF OFFICE; PROVIDING A METHOD AND PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED BY
SAID COMMISSION; AND FIXING THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE HOLDING OF
OFFICE AS A MEMBER OF SUCH COMMISSION.
All Councilmen voted "aye" with no"noes'; Motion carried.
Motion made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Hawkins
that Ordinance No. 9A - AMENDED be adopted.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE
REWARD OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS FOR THE PERSON WHO IS ARRESTED
AND IS FOUND GUILTY OF THE OFFENSE OF ARSON WITHIN THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF
SUCH REWARD AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY;
All Councilmen voted "aye with no "noes." Motion carried.
Motion made by.Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Shukanes
that the City take out a blanket bond covering all employees,
including the Corporation Court Judge and clerks, with the exception
of the Tax -Assessor Collector, instead of individual bonds. All
Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes." Motion carried.
A preliminary plat of the West Meadows Subdivision was signed in and
turned over to the Subdivision Committee for review and recommendations.
Engineer Walsh presented right-of-way maps he had prepared in
connection with Sewage Plant Site No. 2.
Motion made by Councilman Hawkins, seconded by Councilman Nolen
that the contract between the City and Walsh & McLaren, Engineers,
be rewritten, retroactive to the date of the original contract, and
that a flat 72j of all contracts awarded by the City be the fee
paid to the engineer for all services rendered and to be rendered
under the contract. This 7216 to be the total fee paid for all
engineering services under the contract. All Councilmen voted
"aye" with no "noes." Motion carried.
1ZG
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 A. M.
Minutes approved as ead and/or corrected this the /day of
1965.
Attest:
W. A. McClellan,
City Secretary