1965-02-25 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES1. 56
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF -THE
CITY OF PEAR LAND, TEXAS, HELD ON FEBRUARY 25, 1965.
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pearland was
called to order by Mayor Kegley at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall on
February 25, 1965, with the following city officials present:
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Secretary
John G. Kegley
Gene E. Sanders
Lloyd C. Hawkins
Thomas P. Alexander
Steven A. Shukanes
Victor A. Nolen
W. A. McClellan
Visitors present: A. H. Casey, W. D, Barlow, Bill Robins, Lee Plyler,
Orlen O'Day,and H. Thornton.
The first matter to come -before the Council was a motion by Councilman
Sanders, seconded by Councilman Hawkins that the minutes of the regular
meeting held on February 11, 1965 be approved. WHEREUPON, the question
was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with
no "noes."
Motion made by Councilman Hawkins, seconded by Councilman Sanders
that minutes of special meeting held on February 15, 1965 be approved.
WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen
voted "aye" with no "noes."
Motion made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Hawkins
that minutes of special meeting held on February 17, 1965 be approved.
WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen
voted "aye" with no "noes."
Motion made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Hawkins
that the following invoices and salaries be paid. WHEREUPON, the
question was askddand the motion carried, all Councilmen voted Faye`}
with no "noes.'
CHECK N0. CODE AMOUNT
299
VOID
300
213
W. A. McClellan (Salary 2/28/65) $
224,02
301
214
Dorothy S. Thompson (Salary 2/28/65)
9 .02
302
215
Dorothy L. Cook (Salary 2/15-2/26/65)
74.04
303
215
Elizabeth Ann Peirsol (Salary 2/28/65)
85.73
304
215
Cora Annie Reber (Salary 2/28/65)
11.56
305
1017
Earl Leroy Bundy (Salary 2/28/65)
176.25
306
1018
Escue_Virgil Harris (Salary 2/28/65)
176.37
307
617
Alfred Herman Casey (Salary 2/28 65)
28/65)
208.67
3o8
618
Donald Frank Phillips (Salary
184.19
309
618
Ronald S. Phillips (Salary 2/28/65)
176.58
310
618
James McLaren (Final Check for 4
_
holidays and 9 days pro rata vacation
149.31
311
618
Alvis A. Jones (Salary for 4 days and
salary to February 28, 1965)
195.99
319
4302
Internal Revenue Service Collection
Service (Penalty)
39.57
320
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.
(Monthly Statement)
661
$56.72
1061
32.75
89.3?
321
376
Jack Harrison (Monthly Retainer)
250.00
322
718
Marvin Ellis (Monthly Retainer)
10.00
323
275
Bill Walsh (Monthly Retainer)
50.00
324
3201
Community Title Company (Purchase
consideration for RR strip adjacent
to Lot 25 Block 14.) 3,300.00
325
638
Gulf Oil Corporation (Monthly
Statement)
80.24
326
262
Houston Natural Gas Corp. (Monthly
Statement)
16.70
327
242
Xerox Corporation (Monthly Statement)
.37.32
328
1Q38�
Gardner (Rental of air compresses)
17.50
329
157'
320
237
Brown Book Shop, Inc. (1 copy of
Robertls Rules of Order) $
4.00
330
639
Nelson -Silvia Co., Inc. (Police
Badges & Name Plates)
48.00
331
VOID
332
VOID
333
-2115
R. C. Grimes (Refund of Meter Deposit)
5.58
334
2115
Glenn A. Powell (Refund of Meter
Deposit)
=4.75
335
236
Escue V. Harris (Sewage Treatment
School)
100.00
336
3201
Brazoria County Realty Co. (Service
fee for purchase by City of Pearland
from Johnnie Williams of 501 frontage
on Highway 518 adjoining RR track)
100.00
337
4302
Pearland State Bank (One month with-
holding tax - Feb. 1965)
306.60
354
1020
Evelyn L. De Willis (Salary Feb. 17,
18019,,22)
22.60
TOTAL $ 60242.88
The Street and Bridge Committee instructed W. A. McClellan to send
a copy of each letter requesting street repairs addressed to Commissioner
Jordan, to Mr. G. H. Haskins.
The Street and Bridge Committee was instructed to check into the
Broadway and Austin Streets intersection hazard.
Councilman Nolen reported that the electrical code was about ready
for printing, also, the plumbing code would be ready shortly, with the
building code to follow. They have the names of prospective inspectors.
The Street and Bridge Committee was instructed to check on the cost of
the to be installed in ditches at the intersections of Brookside
Cemetery Road and Highway 35 and Xnapp Road and Highway 35. This would
allow more room to make turns off.and on Highway 35. (241 North &
& South and 241 East & West.)
The Sign Committee instructed W. A. McClellan to purchase two stop
signs to be placed at the following: West Circle Drive and F. i1. 518 -
East Circle Drive and F. M. 518.
The Sign Committee instructed to check into the matter of a "Danger"
sign being placed on Mykawa Road near where it is a dead-end at
Orange Street.
The City Council instructed the City Secretary to contact Mrs. Worrall
or Mrs. Josie Heflin to serve as Election Judge instead of Howard
Suttle.
The Street and Bridge Committee instructed to check into the matter
of placing "No Parking" signs on Highway 35 on both sides from Fordls
Cafe to Griffin" s Barber Shop.
Councilman Nolen reported that the usage permission had been completed
in McGinnis Subdivision by the lot owners adjoining the easement in
`— which the sewer line would be Installed.
Councilman
Motion made by Nolen, seconded by Councilman Hawkins that a locking
devise be provided for the Map Case. WHEREUPON, the question was
asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voting "aye " with no
""noes."
W. A. McClellan was instructed to get"City Limit" sign replaced at
Clear Creek and Mykawa Road.
A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Shukanes
that R. Phillips be give the status of permanent police patrolman and
a $25.00 per month salary increase based on the recommendations of
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Police Chief A. H. Casey. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the
motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
Motion made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Shukanes that
the budget schedules dated February 25, 1965, to cover the 1965-1966
budget be adopted. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the
motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with -no "noes."
Mr. W.,D. Barlow requested some kind of action be taken to get another
property owner in Shadycrest Subdivision to install additional field
lines for his septic tank in order to stop a very unsanitary condition.
Mr. Barlow was instructed to file a formal complaint with the City
Secretary.
Meeting recessed at 10:00 P. M. and reconvened at 10:10 P. M.
Motion,made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Hawkins that
as of this date that so long as the City.of Pearland retains the
firm of Walsh and McLaren as City Engineers,, that no subdivision,
road, water piping or domestic sewer piping plans be accepted by the
City which have been prepared by this firm. The reason being possible
conflict of interest.
A motion was made by -Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Hawkins
that the above motion be amended by inserting 'not only Walsh & McLaren
but any other engineering firm retained..by the City in,the future for
City engineering services."
WHEREUPON, the question on the amendment to the motion was asked and
the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
WHEREUPON, the question on the amended motion was asked and the
motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
Motion made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Sanders that
reproduction copies of city records, papers or documents for public
demand will be made on the cityts Xerox machine for 50¢ per page. �-
WHEREUPON; the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen
voted "aye" with no "noes."
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or
ATTEST:
City Secretary
corrected this the _/� day of
1965.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE
SESSION CITY OF PEARLAND ON FEBRUARY,25, 1965.
An executive session of the Pearland City Council was called to order
by Mayor Kegley in the City Hall at 10:20 P. M. February 25, 1965•
A Motion was made by Councilman Hawkins, seconded by Councilman
Shukanes that Mrs. Thompson, Mrs.,Peirsol, Escue Harris and W. A.
McClellan be given a $50.00 per month salary increase beginning March
lst, 1965 with Mrs. Cook receiving the same increase per hour based
on a 35 hour week. All Councilmen voted "aye with no "noes." Motion
carried.
Motion made by Councilman Hawkins,,seeonded by Councilman Shukanes
that the executive session be adjourned. All Councilmen voted "aye"
with no "noes." Motion carried.
Minutes approved as read-and/pr corrected this the day of
1965.
Attest:
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City Secretary