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1965-10-28 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES254 MINUTE'S OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON OCTOBER 28, 1965 AT 7:30 P. M. A regular meeting of the Pearl and City Council was called to order by Mayor John Kegley in the City Hall at ?:30 P. M. October 28, 1965, with the following present: Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Secretary Public Works Director City Engineer Representative John G. Kegley Victor A. Nolen Steven A. Shukanes Basil L. Cogbill Joe Dan Calvin Gene E. Sanders W. A. McClellan Escue V. Harris Jim Bell Visitors: Frank D. Barringer, David L. Smith, Jr., Bill G. Roby, Mr. & Mrs. F. T. Spradling, Dr. D. R. Armbruster, Susan Bridges, C. Lawrence Fr.re,Orlen O'Day and Thomas P. Alexander. A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Calvin that the minutes of the regular meeting held on October 14, 1965 be approved. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes." Councilmen Sanders and Cogbill absent at this time. A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Shukanes that the minutes of a special meeting held on October 18, 1965 be approved. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes." Councilman Sanders absent at this time. 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 present voted "aye" with no "noes." Councilman Sanders not present at this time. Check No. Code Amount 572 Void 573 213 W. A. McClellan (Salary Oct -31165) $ 257.30 574 214 Dorothy S. Thompson (Salary Oct. 31165) 123.56 575 215 Elizabeth Ann Peirsol (Salary Oct -31t65) 113.22 576 215 Dorothy L. Cook (Salary 10-18/10-29-65) 110.63 82.l6 577 215 Jeanette M. Townsend (Salary 10-18/10-29-65) 578 215 Shirley Triplett (Salary 10-18/10-25-65) 48.1 579 580 215 Barbara Helen Benson (Salary 10-18/10-22-65) 13.01 581 215 Nancy E. Townsend (Salary 10-18/10-22-65) 10.12 582 215 Cora Annie Reber (Salary Oct 31165) 11.56 583 616 Alfred Herman Casey (Salary Oct. 31165) 210.04 584 617 Donald F. Phillips (Salary Oct 31165 & one day pay for working County Fair) 203.30 585 617 Ronald S. Phillips (Salary Oct 31t65) 198.00 586 61.7 L. J. Toups (Salary Oct. 31165) 178.60 587 lo18 Earl L. Bundy (Salary Oct 31165) 178.60 588 1017 Escue V. Harris (Salary Oct 31165) 211.60 589 1019 Lawrence E. Triplett (Salary Oct 31165) 144.21 590 1024 Sid D. Hill (Salary 10-25/10-29-65) 57.82 591 618 Joe H. Saffle (Salary Oct 31165 & back pay) 64.21 592 618 Helen Clair Hart (Salary Oct 31165) 44.89 593 5000 Clyde Lohr, Sr. (Salary Oct 31165) 69.58 594 1024 Sid D. Hill (Salary 11-1/11-5-65) 57.82 884 678 P. E. Segelquist (116 cases @ $4.00) 464.00 885 679 R. K. Segelquist & B. H. Romoser 16 warrants @$16.00) 160.00 886 863 Houston Lighting & Power Company (Street Lights) 213.22 1 Check No. Code 887 :- :•1 896 897 898 899 900 901 902 903 904 905 68 69 70 71 72 661 261 233 271 275 376 718 232 233 231 233 262 1062 5000 639 639 237 639 242 Amount Southwestern Bell Tel Co. (Monthly $110.05 Statement) 1037 $28.66 63.94 Phillips Petroleum Company (Monthly State- Milton Farmer - Postmaster Pearland, Stamps 42.00 P. L. Marquess (Monthly Retainer) 125.00 William C. Walsh (Monthly Retainer) 50.00 Jack Harrison (Montly Retainer) 250.00 Marvin Ellis (Monthly Retainer) 10.00 Texas Towel & Uniform (Monthly Statement) 8.00 Milton Farmer Postmaster. - Pearland, Texas (500 5 � stamps) 25.00 Typewriter & Adding Machine Exchange (Typewriter rentals $73.50 and purchase of 12,172.26 typewriter table $23.50) 97.00 Hartford Insurance Group (Premium for Fire and Extended Coverage on building) 72.52 Houston Natural Gas Corp. (Monthly Statement) 4..00 $2.00 4320 2.00 Clyde Lohr, Sr. (440 Miles @ U) 30.80 Edelman's (Ties & Rain Cap covers for 552.15 Police Department) 11.80 Best Tailors, Inc. (1 Cap Frame for 340.03 Aux. Police)` 4.75 I. B. M. Typewriter ribbon) 2056 Nelson Silvia Company (Collar Pins) 1.75 Xerox (Monthly Statement) 50.86 Sinclair Refining Company (Monthly Statement)111.45 4320 638 $110.05 1037 1.4.0 Phillips Petroleum Company (Monthly State- ment) 222.22 638 $122.61 654 8.15 1037 71.66 1054 19.80 4320 Gulf Western Construction Co. (Previously Approved) 12,172.26 4-320 Kay Service Company (Previously Approved) 3.206.42 Walsh & McLaren (Previously Approved) 820.66 4320 $268.51 3204 552.15 Walsh & McLaren (Previously Approved) 340.03 4220 $269.30 3204 70.73 Walsh & McLaren (Previously Approved) 98.47 4320 $15.57 3202 82.90 The Right -of -Way Committee reported that it could soon proceed with the drawing up of papers for the additional easement for the industrial road. Several owners have already agreed with others promising to let the Committee know within a few days. Councilman Calvin reported that a major accident had occurred at the dead-end of Mykawa Road at Orange Street on Tuesday night and he recom- mended that some tile be placed in the ditch on the north side of Orange Street and covered over. This might enable a driver who missed the regular turn to stop before going into the fence and 117,h1l poles across Orange Street. The Committee will investigate' this problem. Also, - it was reported that Mykawa Road was in need of repair in several places. The City Secretary was instructed to obtain prepared bid forms to be used in contracting street repairs and other work out of the City Hall. A motion was made by Calvin, seconded by Sanders that the recent lot mowing project in Clear Creek Estates be charged to the developer Robinson and charged against his remaining lots. WHEREUPON, the question was asked 25 6�o- and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes." Councilman Cogbill stated that the garbage dump seemed to be in order. A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Shukanes, subject to approval by the City Attorney, that the Building Code be read for the third and final time next Thursday Night, November 4, 1965. If the City Attorney rules it illegal to be passed at a special meeting then the Code will be read in full at the next regular meeting. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes." Mayor Kegley read a letter from Barry Rose offering to sell some of — his land to the City for a sewage disposal plant. The City Secretary instructed to write a letter to Mr. Rose stating that the Council knew nothing of this request and'had already selected a site for the plant as evidenced by the recent bond vote by the people of Pearland. C. Lawrence Frye, Captain of the City of Pearland Auxiliary Police force, made a request that the Council approve the expenditure of up to $25.00 per man for jackets. A total of eight jackets to be purchased. Mayor Kegley commended Captain Frye on the good work done by the Auxiliary Police and stated that they were a credit to the City. A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the City purchase jackets for the Auxiliary Policemen, purchase price not to exceed $25.00 per man for eight men: WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes." A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Shukanes that the motion made in the previous meeting regarding the furnishing of water for the volunteer firemen on which action was deferred until now be brought up for action at this time. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes." The motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Shukanes as follows: "In recognition of past services to the City by the Pearland Volunteer 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 to prevail. 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 dis- continued. 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 recipients to the City Secretary. 6. Such allowance not to exceed $5.00 for water only. It 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 Nolen that the same provisions and conditions of the above motion apply to the Auxiliary Police. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes." Mayor Kegley requested D. R. Armbruster, a member of the Planning Commission, to start immediately on the street numbering program. Mr. Milton Farmer was appointed as a special member to serve on this project. Mr. Frank Barringer, developer of Willowerest Subdivision presented a copy of the revised plat of Section 2 showing the changed location of a portion of the utility easement to accomodate a section of storm sewer, that had to be changed because of other lines. A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Sanders that Engineer Walsh be instructed to determine the size of the needed for the drainage ditch between Westminister Subdivision -and Sherwood Subdivision. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the oration carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes. A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Cogbill that the Secretary secure sealed bids from local people on prices per hour to furnish and operate maintainers and maintainers with scarifier attachment. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" vqith no"noes."' A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Cogbill that City Engineer Walsh be instructed to prepare a bid sheet for road maintenance and road construction. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried,Iall Councilmen voted "aye" with no "hoes." A motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Calvin that Ordinance No. 118 AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING WEEDS AND GRASS TO BE CUT UPON PREMISES AND THAT RUBBISH AND TRASH BE REMOVED THEREFROM; AND FIXING A PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUCH ORDINANCE,.ANDtPROVIDING THAT SAME SHALL BE DONE BY THE CITY IN THE EVENT OF SUCH FAILURE, -AND PROVIDING FOR THE FIXING OF A LIEN UPON THE PROPERTY FOR THE EXPENSE IECURRED IN REMOVING AND DECLARING THAT ALLOWING WEEDS TO GROW AND TRASH AND RUBBISH TO ACCUMULATE TO BE A NUISANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voting "aye" with no "noes." A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Calvin that the Public Work's Director be instructed to proceed with the laying of sewage line to the new home of M. D. Wellhausen. 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 Ordinance 43 - passed and approved by the City Council on the 21st day of September, A. D. 1961 be made a part of the Plumbing Ordinance. Said Ordinance 43 reading in part as follows: AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR CORPORATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF PEAR LAND, TO CONNECT ON AND USE AVAILABLE FACILITIES IN THE CONNECTIONS WITH EXISTING SANITARY SEWER AND WATER WHERE SUCH CONNECTIONS RUN ADJACENT TO THEIR PROPERTY LINES: REQUIRING THE USE OF SEPTIC TANKS AND CONNECTIONS WHERE SUCH SANITARY SEWER CONNECTIONS ARE NOT AVAILABLE: PROHIBITING THE USE OF OUTDOOR CLOSETS OR TOILETS OR THE FLOW OF RAW OR UNTREATED SEWERAGE INTO OPEN DITCHES OR DRAINS: REQUIRING COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICIES OF USE AND CONNECTIONS AS ADOPTED BY THE WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY OF PEARLAND: PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY: WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "'aye" with no "noes." Mayor Kegley stated that the regular meeting would be adjourned and that an executive session would be held immediately. EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Maor Kegley, seconded by Councilman Nolen that Chief Casey be given a $50.00 per month increase for the reason that he had not received the customary raise at the end of his probation period when he was hired, and for the good job he is doing as head of the Police Department. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried Councilmen Nolen, Calvin, Shukanes and Sanders voted "aye" with Council- man Cogbill abstaining. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 P. M. 258 Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the day of Attest: t i �14� City Secretary