1965-10-14 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PE ARLAND, TEXASa HELD ON OCTOBER 14, 1965 AT 7:30_P. M
A regular meeting of the Pearland City Council was called to order by
Mayor Pro Tem Victor A. Nolen in the City Hall at 7:30 P. M. October
14, 1965, with the following present:
Mayor - John G. Kegley - Absent
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Secretary
Public Work's
Director
City Engineer
Representative
Victor A. Nolen
Steven A. Shukanes
Basil Li Cogbill
Joe Dan Calvin
Gene E. Sanders
W. A. McClellan
Escue V. Harris
Sam Tilotta
Visitors: John Waling, David L. Smith, Jr., Frank Barringer, Bill Roby,
Jack B. Idoux. and Susan Bridges.
The first order of business was a motion made by Councilman Sanders,
seconded by Councilman Calvin that the minutes of a regular meeting
held on September 9, 1965, be approved with corrections as read by -the
City Secretary, WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried,
all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Cogbill
that the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 23, 1965, the
special meeting held on September 30, 1965 and the special meeting held
on October 7, 1965, be approved. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and
the motion carried with Councilmen Shukanes, Cogbill and Calvin voting
flaye" with Councilman Sanders abstaining. For the record Councilman
Sanders explained that he abstained due to the fact that he was not
present at the meeting held on September 30, 1965.
A motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Calvin
that the following invoices and salaries be paid. WHEREUPON, the question
was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no
"'noes."
Check No.
Code
Amount
546
213
W. A. McC1ellan(Salary 9-30-65) Replaced
Check No. 527
256.84
547
Void
548
549
Void
213
W. A. McClellan (Salary 10-15-65)
253.73
550
214
Dorothy S. Thompson (Salary 10-15-65)
113.89
551
215
Elizabeth Ann Peirsol (Salary 10-15-65)
99.44
552
215
Dorothy L. Cook (Salary 10-15-65)
123.33
553
215
Jeanette M. Townsend (Salary 9-29 - 10-15-65)
107.17
554
215
Shirley Triplett (Salary 10-15-65)
78.92
555
215
Cora Annie Reber (Salary 10-15-65)
11.56
556
616
Alfred Herman Casey (Salary 10-15-65)
189.26
557
617
Donald Frank Phillips (Salary 10-15-65)
180.84
558
Void
559
617
Ronald Speaker Phillips (Back salary and
Regular Salary 10-15-65)
220.16
56o
617
Leonard John Toups (Salary 10-15-65)
187.35
5611017
Earl Leroy Bundy (Salary 10-15-65)
173.91
562
1018
Escue V. Harris (Salary 10-15-65)
183.75
563
1019
Lawrence E. Triplett (Salary 10-15-65)
153.77
564
1024
S. D. Hill (Salary 10-11/10-15-65)
57.82
565
1024
S. D. Hill (Salary 10-18/10-22-65)
57.82
566
618
John C. Lewis (Salary 10-15-65)
48.19
567
216
Clyde Lohr, S.r. (Salary 10-15-65)
69.58
568
618
Helen C. Hart (Salary 9-21/9-30-65)
30.37
569
215
Barbara H. Benson (Salary 9-29/10-15-65)
51.12
250
Check No. Code
Amount
570
215
Nancy E. Townsend (Salary 9--2910-15-65)$
41.26
571
215
Helen C. Hart (Slary 10-15--65)
44..89
825
-623
Continental National American Group
(Insurance Auxiliary Policeman)
183.60
826
Lesikar Insurance Agency (Workmen's Comp.
Insurance)
166.98
221
$4.20
1021
68.16
621
94.62
827
639
Alfred Herman Casey (Refund of Uniform Money)
87.50
828
639
Donald F. Phillips (Refund of Uniform Money)
87.50 --
829-
639
Ronald S, Phillips (Refund of Uniform Money)
87.50
830
231
The Gift Attic & Floral Shop (Flowers for
Schriewer funeral)
11.67
831
640
0. V. Robinson County Treasurer (Prisoner
Upkeep)
31..50
832
5000
Clyde Lohr, Sr. (550 Miles @ 7¢ a mile)
38.50
833
231
Pearland Food Market (Monthly Statement)
4.09
834
231
Guy's Grocery (Monthly Statement)
5.66
835
4306
Texas Department of Public Welfare (Social
Security for 3 months) i,
o88-1.7-
836
582
Texas State Department of Public Welfare
(20
employees at 25� each)
5.00
83'
4302
Internal Revenue Service (Withholding Tax
for September)
347.20
838
235'
The Alvin Sun (Advertising - Budget)
21.57
839
Alvin Equipment Company (Auto repairs)
42.20
654
$6.50
1054
35.70
840
639
Best Tailors, Inc. (Uniforms - 1 cap, I
shirt & 1 tie)
43.00
841
2110
Dalsco, Inc. (Bulldozer Time on Tract 12
facing Orange Street)
100.00
842
1038
Dixie Chemical Company (Chlorine)
49.50
843
253
Burroughs Corporation (10 rolls tape)
26.50
844
236
Engineering Extension Service Texas A &
--
M University
12.00
(School for Public Works Director)
845
Humble Oil & Refining Co. (Monthly Statement)
92,72
1037
$ 48.67
638
26.47
10,4
17.57
846
2119
G. V. Hastin gs(Mowing of Lots)
142.50
847
Houston Lighting & Power Co. (Monthly State-
ment)
667.77
1062
$ 629.13
762
5.73
262
32.91
848
638
Gut f Oil Corporation (Monthly Statement)
L7.98
849
655
Motorola Communications (Monthly Statement)
6.50
850
1038
Mabry Foundry & Machine Co. (Curb stops,
Tees and.etc.)
158.16
851
1038
Bobby E. McCoy (Analytical Service)
40.00
852
639
Nelson Silvia Co. (Badges & Collar Pins)
35-50
853"
231
Obrien's (Office Supplies)
7.06
854,
1038
Pearland Hardware & Supply Co. (Monthly
Statement)
94.56
855
Pearland Garage (Repairs to Tractor and
Police Car)
19.55
654
$17.55
105
2.00
856
103
Pearland Lumber Company (Monthly"Statement)
85.97
857
National Western Life Insurance Co. (Employees
Hospital Insurance)
170.71
858
Void
638
Texaco.. Inc. (Monthly Statement)
4.048859
14-04-
60
860
233
Texas Towel & Uniform Service (Monthly
Statement)
8.00
861
Utility Supply Co. (Copper & Etc.)
344..85
1038
$351.88
67
7.03
25 -1 -
Check
5-1
Check No.
Code
Amount
862
242
Xerox Corporation (Monthly Statement) $
89.65
863
1038
Pearland Box Company (Steel)
1.00
864
231
Chuck's Ice House (Ice 4-12/9-23-65)
19.44
865
2107
City of Pearland Meter Deposit Account 1,000.00
To transfer from:the General Fund Meter
Deposits that have been paid in during the
fiscal year to a special fund. (Customers Funds)
866
243
Burroughs Ccrporation (Monthly Payment)
360.00
867
J. L. Moore (Refund of Meter Deposit)
5.50
4305
$10.00
2115
4.50
868
Harold Ledbetter (Refund of Meter Deposit)
2.25
2115
-00
$17.75
869
William J. Friccero (Refund of Meter Deposit)
10.37
4305
$25.00
2115
14.63
870
H. Gomez (Refund of Meter Deposit)
10.37
43o5
$15.00
2115
4.13
811
Jim Colburn (Refund of Meter -Deposit)
5.50
4305
$10.00
2115
4..50
872
253
I. B. M. (Maintenance Contract)
30.50
873
253
Royal McBee Corporation (Maintenance Contract)
38.50
874
253
Burroughs Corporation (Maintenance Contract)
234.00
875
253
Elliot Industries, Inc. (Maintenance Contract)
70.00
876
Crown Printing Co-. (Office Supplies)
51.84
231
$24.65
631
27.19
877
691
Alvin Memorial Hospital (Blood Test for
Prisoner)
5.00
878
845
Smith Municipal Supplies (Street Signs)
51.63
879
1038
Pearland Sheet Metal Works (Repairs of
Tractor)
3.00
88o
231
The Alvin Sun ( 1 year Subscription)
4.00
881
231
The Brazosport Facts (1 years Subscription)
12.00
882
54
T. L. Moon (Refund of Money for Sewer)
40.00
883
Crown Central Pet Co. (Monthly Statement)
31.17
638
$ 23.63
1037
7.54
Total $ 9,187.10
The Street and Bridge Committee instructed City Engineer Walsh to clear
up t�h.e contrac,torts liability of the Gulf Western Construction Company
converning the repair of Plum Street from Galveston Avenue east to the
Alvin Road and inform the City Secretary.
A motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded Eby Councilman Cogbill
that the City purchase ten (10) Stop Signs including posts. WHEREUPON,
the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye"
with no "noes."
The Street and Bridge Committee reported that the Drainage District No. 4
is working on the ditches in Clear Creek Estates and Twin Creek Woods.
Councilman Calvin recommended that approximately 700 lineal feet of street
intersections in Twin Creek Woods be torn up and rebuilt. Following due
discussion Councilman Sanders made a motion that the Street & Bridge
Committee be authorized to spend an amount not to exceed $200.00 for
repairs on street intersections in Twin Creek Woods Subdivision. This
subject to the verbal approval as to the legality of this by -the City
Attorney. Motion seconded by Councilman Cogbill. WHEREUPON, the
question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye"
with no "noes."
The Right -of -Way Committee reported that a deed for additional right-
of-way on a section of Plum Street has been offered to the City by J. E.
Little, also, Mr. Lipic, owner of adjoining property had stated he would
give an additional right-of-way easement.
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Mayor Pro Tem Nolen referred the matter back to the Right -of -Way
Committee for further action.
A motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Cogbill
that the following be paid:
Gulf Western Construction Co. - $ 12,172,26 - covering
Engineering Estimate No."Al"- 2 work completed thru
September 30, 1965.
Kay Construction Comppan 20 2
Engineer'sEstimate No. 4 ��UZmpleted thru
September 30, 1965.
Walsh & McLaren - Sanitary Sewage Facilities WPC -Tex -352
nvoice dated 0/7/65, work completed thru 9/30/65.$820.66
Walsh & McLaren - Water & Sewer Facilities $3U.0
Invoice date 10/7/65, work completed thru 9/30/65
Walsh & McLaren - Sanitary Sewage Facilities WPC -Tex -336
nvo ce cafec /7/65, work completed thru 9/30/65-$28.47
WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, with Councilmen
Nolen, Shukanes, Cogbill and Calvin voted "aye" with Councilman Sanders
abstaining.
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A motion was made by Nolen, seconded by Shukanes that the City accept
the preliminary layout plan of Hickory Place Subdivision so that the
developer could proceed with the preparation of the final plat, as .revised
and presented this date, to reflect that Butler Drive as being a 100 ft.
road dedication. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried,
all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
An application was accepted from I. L. Holleman as Plumbing Inspector.
Mr. Bill Roby of the Pearland Plumbing Company urged the Council to
adopt the Plumbing Ordinance without further delay.
A motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Calvin
that the Resolution be adopted changing the name of certain streets in
the Sleepy Hollow Subdivision as follows:
From
Jamie Lane
Cathaleen Drive
Michelle Blvd.
Orlen Drive
Suzette Drive
Sleepy Hollow Drive
Dana Drive
Clayburn Drive
To
Sleepy Hollow Drive
Washington Irving Drive
Brom Bones Blvd.
Tarrytown Lane
Gunpowder Lane
Rip Van Winkle Drive
Katrina Drive
Crane Drive
WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, Councilmen
Nolen, Shukanes, Calvin and Cogbill voted "aye" with Councilman Sanders
abstaining.
A motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Calvin
that the deed to the City from the Sleepy Hollow Estates, Inc. on the
sewer system piping in the Sleepy Hollow Subdivision be acknowledged and
turned over to the Subdivision Committee, the City Engineer and City
Attorney for clarification and returned for final acceptance. WHEREUPON
the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye?'
with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Shukanes
that the City advertise for bids as per the terms of a Right -of -Way
Agreement for the Halik Road, and authority be given to the Street
and Bridge Committee to see about maintenanace work on other streets.
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 Calvin
that, subject to the Mayorts approval, the City Attorney be instructed
to proceed with the problems of the chemical plant as previously authorized
by the City Council. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion
carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
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A motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Calvin
that the Mayor appoint a committee to review the grass cutting policy and
determine cost procedure. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the
motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
Mayor Pro Tem Nolen read a letter from the publisher of the Pearland
Progress, Mr. John D. Bowman, requesting the City Council to recognize
his paper as the official paper for the City of Pearland. The Secretary
instructed to refer the letter to the City Attorney for approval.
A motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Calvin
that the City Council give a temporary permit to the Lionts Club to
hold their annual turkey shoot at the regular place on Saturday and
Sunday, November 6th and 7th, 1965. WHEREUPON, the question was asked
and the motion carried, all Councilman voted "aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Calvin
that no further action be taken on the Building Code until such time
as each Councilman has been furnished a copy of the proposed Ordinance
for study. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried,
all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Sanders as follows: In recognition of
past services to the City by the Pearland Volunteer Fire Department and
as an inducement to increase regular attendance at fire practice meetings,
the City of Pearland will refrain from charging for water used at the
homes of regularly enrolled firemen with the following conditions.
1. The above water allowance will be limited to 30 members.
2. Any person receiving the water allowance must be a member
in good standing of the Fire Department for at least
90 days.
3. Any member missing three consecutive meetings without
a bona fide excuse shall have his water allowance
discontinued. This allowance shall be reinstated only
after another 90 day probation period has been fulfilled.
4. City employees who are members of the Fire Department
shall be included in this allowance.
5. The Fire Department shall furnish a list monthly
of the qualified water allowance recipient to the
City Secretary.
6. Such allowance not to exceed $5.00 for water only.
Following due discussion the above motion will be held in abeyance until
the next regular meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the day of
1965.
Attest:
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City Secretary