1965-05-27 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY'COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND TEXAS 11 HELD ON MAY 27, 1965 AT 7:30 P. M.
A 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 May 27, 1965s
with the following present:
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Attorney
City Engineer
City Secretary
John G. Kegley
Gene E. Sanders
Basil L. Cogbill
Joe Dan Calvin
Victor A. Nolen
Steven A. Shukanes
Jack Harrison
William C. Walsh
W. A. McClellan
Visitors: M. N. McGlathery, B. Robins, J. B. Watts, Lee Plyler, Kelly
Sims, Dr. D. R. Armbruster, David L. Smith, Jr. and Tom Alexander.
A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Shukanes
that minutes of regular meeting held on May 13, 1965 be approved with
corrections. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried,
all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."°
A motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Sanders
that the following salaries and invoices be paid. WHEREUPON, the question
was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no
"noes."
Check No.
Code
Name
Amount
385
1020
S. D. Hill (Salary May 17-21165) $
46.26
386
213
W. A. McClellan (Salary May 31165)
246.88
387
214
Dorothy S. Thompson (Salary May 31165)
123.56
388
215
Elizabeth A. Peirsol (Salary May 31165)
113.22
389
215
Dorothy L. Cook (Salary May 17-28165)
115.18
390
215
Cora Annie Reber (Salary May 31165)
11.56
391
215
Jeanette M. Townsend (Salary May 17-28165)
86.49
392
1017
Earl Leroy Bundy (Salary May 31165)
178.60
393
1018
Escue Virgil Harris (Salary May 31165)
211,60
394
1020
S. D. Hill (Salary May 24-28165) -
57.82
395
1019
Lawrence E. Triplett (Salary May 24-31165)
82.45
396
617
Alfred Herman Casey (Salary May 31165)
210.04
397
618
Donald F. Phillips (Salary May 31165)
201.90.
398
618
Ronald S. Phillips (Salary May 31165)
187.35
399
618
Alvis A. Jones (Salary May 31,165)
164.05
529
!000
Pearland Vol. Fire Dept. (Purchase of
2 radios)
175.00
530
261
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.
(Monthly Statement)
84.63
531
661
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.
(Monthly Statement)
33.96
532
5000
Vinson, Elkins, Weems & Searls (Retainer
Fee - Jamison vs City of Pearland) 1000.00
533
376
Jack Harrison (Monthly Retainer)
250.00
534
271
P: L. Marquess (Monthly Retainer)
125.00
535
718
Marvin Ellis (Monthly Retainer)
10.00
536
275
William C. Walsh (Monthly Retainer)
50.00
537
243
Burroughs Corp. (Monthly St&t6ment)
360.00
538
242
Xerox (Monthly Statement)
72.78
539
National Western Life Ins. Co. (.monthly
Statement)
121.57
$91.38
!304
540
B. E. Eiblebock (Refund of Meter Deposit)
5.50
2115
$14.50
541
E. E. Allen (Refund of Meter Deposit)
1.00
4305
$10.00
2115
9.00
542
Michael T. Masan (Refund of Meter Deposit)
5.50
200
543 4305 Earl Richardson (Refund of Meter Deposit) 5.50
2115 $4.50
Total $4337.40
Councilman Calvin reported on the'Electrical Code Ordinance that had
been passed by the Council and stated that the City should employ an
inspector and appoint an electrical board.
After due discussion a motion was made be Councilman Shukanes, seconded
by Councilman Nolen that necessary forms be obtained for the office
and inspectors use. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion
carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes." —
A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Sanders
that 202Bqards of shell be boughtand put on McGinnis Drive and Taylor
Drive in McGinnis Subdivision as an emergency order WHEREUPON, the
question was asked and the motion carried, all Counlmevoted "aye"
with no "noes.."
A motion was ade by Councilman Sanders, se nded by�Gouncilman Shukanes
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that maintenance work be performed on McGinnis Drive and Taylor Drive
in McGinnis Subdivision, subject to possible recovery of the amount
expended from the contractor. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and
the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
Councilman Nolen reporting for the Street and Bridge Committee stated
that he and Councilman Calvin had met with Mr. Baker of the State High-
way Department and discussed the proposition of providing for turn lanes
off Highway 35 on to Knapp Road east and Brookside Road west, by installing
tile in the ditches for approximately ?00 feet alon Highway 35 at this
Intersection. Also, the Austin Street and F. M. 519 intersection was
discussed with Mr. Baker and he stated that he would let them know about
their ideas as soon as possible.
M. N. McGlathe , developer of Garden Acres, Section 3, submitted the
final line plat t1aat was signed by the City Council on this date.
Councilman reported on the condition of the garbage dump and after
due discussion &amotion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Council-
man Calvin that electricity be installed in the house located on the
garbage dump site. WHEREUPON the question was asked and the motion
carried, all Councilmen voted flaye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Shukanes
that a 4 ft. high chicken wire fence be installed on the north side of the
garbage dump site. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion
carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
After°due discussion about our street repair program, a motion was made
by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Shukanes that City Attorney
Harrison be instructed to draw up necessary papers to advertise for bids
for the maintenance of our roads and streets, except furnishing material,
for a'period of one year. Councilman Calvin to secure a letter from
Commissioner Jordan mat he will furnish the City of Pearland with a
stockpile of materials. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion
carried, all Councilman voted "aye" with no,""noes."
Mayor -Kegley stated that a Board of Equalization will be appointed at the
next special meeting to be held on Thursday Night June 3, 1965.
A motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Nolen
that John H. Lagarde and B. M. Beaver be hired as dispatchers and for
other work assigned to them by the Chief -of -Police at a salary of $100.00
per month. WHEREUPON the question was asked and the motion carried, all
Councilmen voted "ayes' with no "noes."
Mayor Kegley appointed Councilman Shukanes and Councilman Nolen as a
specials committee to check into the working conditions of our police
officers.
A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Calvin that
the sanitary sewage line project for the Senior and Junior High Schools be
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advertised for bids. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion
carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with the'*exception of Councilman
Sanders who voted "no." Councilman Sanders stated his reason for voting
"no" was the fact that he felt the Council wasnegligent in its duty to
the communit The "a e"ae
"n the ma' rity, the motion carried.~
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ted n with the Street LiDavid L. Smith requesi g g g
to work out arrangement for some lights in Sherwood Subdivision. His
request for water service on Nottingham Drive referred to Subdivision
Committee.
A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Cogbill
that the letter regarding the mowing of vacant lots be advertised in
the Progess "To the residents of Pearland.f WHEREUPON, the question was
asked and the: motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no
"noes."
Regular meeti.n adjourned at 10:00 P. M. with an executive session
called at 10:09 P. M.
The prolonged illness and hospitalization of Mrs. Dorothy Thompson
was brought before the Council. After due discussion a motion was made
by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the pay
period for Mr's. Dorothy Thompson be extended for two (2) weeks to
June 15, 1965, subject to Council review on that date. WHEREUPON, the
question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye"
with no "noes."
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the _.Zc) day of
1965.
Attest:
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- City Secretary