1965-11-11 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES264
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PE ARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON NOVEMBER 11, 1965 AT 7:30 P M.
A regular meeting of the Pearland City Council was called to order by
Mayor John G. Kegley in the City Hall with the following present:
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Secretary
City Attorney
City Engineer
John G. Kegley
Gene E. Sanders
Steven A. Shukanes
Victor A. Nolen
Joe Dan Calvin
Basil L. Cogbill
W. A. McClellan
Jack Harrison
Jack McLaren and Jim Bell
Visitors: Dan L. O'Conner, D. L. Holleman, David A. Stokes, John H.
Powell, Bert M. Fisher, John D. Williams, Jr., Susan Bridges, Don Davis,
Bill Roby, L. J. Mann, Don J. O'Donnell, D. L. Raney, Orlen.O'Day,
A. D. Maddox, Frank Barringer, M. R. Swensen, Tom Alexander, Hayne Stokes,
Earl D. Raney and D. W. Wade.
Mr. Don J. O'Donnell requested permission to record the proceedings of
the Council meeting on a tape recorder.
A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Calvin
that no -tape recording be made of the meeting until such time as Mr.
Dan L. O'Conner furnished the names of the people he represented. WHERE-
UPON, 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 Calvin
that the minutes of the regular meeting held on October 28, 1965 be
approved. 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 Nolen
that minutes of a special meeting held on November 4, 1965 be approved
with the following correction, "Councilmen Shukanes and Sanders made
a statement concerning the motion to make Broadway Street a 4 way Stop
street, that it should be a 2 way Stop street." W EUPON, the question
was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye"
with no "noes."
The minutes of a special meeting held on November 9, 1965 were read and
Councilman Shukanes made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sanders that
action on these minutes be tabled until the following week so that valid
objections to Mr. Harrison's letter that was stated during the course
of the meeting could be added. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and
the motion failed, Councilmen Shukanes and Sanders voting "aye" with
Councilmen Calvin, Nolen and Cogbill voting "no."
A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Cogbill
that the minutes of the special meeting held on Tuesday Night, November
9, 1965 be approved. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion
carried, Councilmen Calvin, Cogbill, Nolen and Sanders voting "aye" with
Councilman Shukanes voting "no.:
A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Shukanes
that the following invoices and salaries be paid.
CHECK NO.
CODE
NAME
AMOUNT
595
21.3
W. A. McClellan (Salary 11-15-65) $
254.19
596
214
Dorothy S. Thompson (Salary 11-15-65)
113.89
597
215
Elizabeth Ann Peirsol (Salary 11-15-65)
99.44
598
215
Dorothy L. Cook (Salary 11-1-15-65)
108.88
599
215
Jeanette M. Townsen&-(Salary 11-1-12-65)
86.49
600
616
Alfred Herman Casey (Salary 11-15-65 & 1 day
for working fair)
2W1.04
601
617
Donald Frank Phillips (Salary 11-15-65)
1 0.39
602
617
Ronald S. Phillips (Salary 11-15-65)
195.16
265
CHECK
NO. CODE
NAME
AMOUNT
603
617
Leonard J. Toups (Salary 11-15-65)
167.52
604
1018
Earl L. Bundy (Salary 11-15-65)
173.91
605
1017
Escue V. Harris (Salary 11-15-65)
183.75
606
1019
Leonard E. Triplett (11-15-65)
153.77
607p
1024
S. D. Hill (Salary 11-11-12-65)
57.882
608
1023
S. D. Hill (Salary 11-8-19-65)
57.82
609
618
Joe H. Saffle (Salary 11-15-65)
48.19
610
618
Mattie M. Davidson (Salary 11-15-65)
44.89
611
Void
612
1300
Clyde Lohr, Sr. (Salary -11-15-65)
69.58
613
617
Alvis A. Jones -(Salary one month)
330.90
614
618
Helen C. Hart (Salary for three days)
11.56
615
215
Eva Uresti (Salary 11-15-65)
17.35
906
Richard McElroy (Refund of Meter Deposit)
4.75
2115.,
15 25
.
907
2119
Griffin Mowing Seri ce (Mowing 22 lots)
110.00
908
234.
Crown Printing Company (Postal billing cards)
134.16
909
10316
Bobby E. McCoy (Analythical Charge)
80.00
910
62�
Joe Marin (Investigation report)
11.25
911
231
I. B. M. (Typewriter ribbon)
2056
912
231
Typewriter & Adding Machine Exchange (Repair
Multiplier)
32.50
913
845
Smith Municipal Supplies (Post & Assemblies)
70.76
914
2119
Ed Roebuck (Mowing of Lots)
345.00
915
856
Dalsco, Inc. (Shell)
310.20
916
Pearland Lumber Co. (Monthly Statement)
53.83
1038
$22.54
251
31.29
917
231
O'Brien*s (Office Supplies)
6.13
918
1038
Pearland Box Company (Repair to hitch)
3.00
919
654.
McCauley's Garage (Repair -to 65 Dodge)
26.75
920
1036
Municipal Pipe Co. (Meter conn & curb stops)
160.28
921
1038
Mornich Instrument Co. (Repair to mo.tor,ola)
11.50
922
1038
Monarch Welding & Fabricatin (Repairs)
29.00
923
Mabry Foundry & Machine Co. Monthly Statement)76.24
1038
$ 76.62
67
.38
924
863
Houston Lighting & Power Co. (Street Lights)
213.22
925
Houston Lighting & Power Co. (Monthly State-
ment)
597.13
1062
$ 524.08
762
4.91
262
68.14
926
1038
Electrical Controller Products Co. (furnas
Moil)
7.29
927
1038
Dixie Chemical Co. (Monthly Statement)
174.00
928
1038
Bell Chemical Co. (Chemicals)
69.50
929
1038
Coastal Machine & Welding (Repairs)
10.00
930
1038
Brooks Products (Meter Deposits)
82.80
931
1038
Badger Meter Mfg. Company (36 meters) 10239.17
932
640
0. V. Robinson County Treasurer (Prisoner
upkeep) %
3.00
933
660
American Radar Corporation (Nov. payment on
Radar)
185.00
934
35
Lewis Electric Co. (Refund on Journeyman
License)
4.50
935
1300
Clyde Lohr, Sr. (430 Miles 0, 7¢)
30-10
936
638
Texaco Inc. (Monthly Statement)
13,18
937
Humble Oil & Refining Co. (Monthly Statement)
66.07
1037
$46.35
638
19.72
938
235
Crown Printing Co. (Subscription to Progress)
3.50
939
1038
Wilson Electric Co. (Electrical Work on Pump)
66.00
940
638
Gulf Oil Corporation (Monthly Statement)
28.26
941
Pearland Hardware & Supply (Monthly Statement)
96.09
1038
$ 87.69
631
8.40
942
1096
Utility Supply Company (Road Boring Machine)
495.00
943
1038
Utility Supply Company (Pilot Drill, return
auger & etc.)
179.00
944
1300
Walsh & McLaren(Field Notes & etc) -253.75
266
945
National Western Life Ins. Co. (monthly
statement)
170.71
4224
138.82
946
243
Burroughs Corporation (Monthly Payment)
360.00
947
236
Institute of Public Affairs The University
_
of Texas
17.50
(Institute of Tax Assessors)
948
4302
Pearland State Bank (October withholding
tax)
415
949
231
Pearland Food Market tMonthly Statement)
10. 8
74
4320
Dalsco, Inc. (Previously,Approved)
3954.77
75
4320
Kay Service Co. (Eng. Est. No. 4)
3763.27
76
4320
Layne Texas Co. (Contract)
5536.80
7T
Walsh & McLaren
232.04
78
Walsh & McLaren
187.37
79
Walsh & McLaren
782.13
80
4320
Gulf Western Construction Co. (Eng Est.
No. A-1-2)
1435.05
A motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Calvin
that the Agreement concerning extension of County Road 388 with D. W.
Wade be signed as presented. Said Agreement.reads.as follows:
AGREEMENT
STATE OF TEXAS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF BRAZORIA
This Agreement made and entered into this 11 day of November
19650 by and between the City of Pearland, a municipal corporation of
the state of Texas, hereinafter call "the City", acting herein by and
through its Mayor, John G. Kegley, duly authorized by motion passed by
the. City Council of the City of Pearland on the 11 day of November
1965; and D. W. Wade, hereinafter call "Wade";
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Wade has entered into an earnest money contract with
Berry Miller, et al, to purchase fifty-four acres, more or less, out of
Section 119 H. T. & B. RR Company Survey, Abstract No. 239, in Brazoria
County, Texas, hereinafter call the Wade Tract, and intends to develop
such tract for commercial and industrial purposes; and one of the
conditions of such purchase is that the City or other municipal body
will open a road from County Road 143 on the west to State Highway 35
on the east capable of carrying maximum industrial loads to and from
such property; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland desires to encourage the develop-
ment of the Wade Tract for commercial and industrial purposes and to
agree to furnish the street which is a condition to the completion of the
Wade purchase;
NOW, THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN that in consideration of the
mutual convenants and agreements herein set forth, the parties have
hereunto agreed as follows:
1. Wade agress that immediately upon the closing of his
purchase of the 54 acres tract described above, he will:
(a) Dedicate for public street purposes free of cost to the —
City of Pearland a 20 foot strip along the south line of
the 54 acre tract described above adjacent to the existing
county road right of way; and
(b) Commence developement of the southeasterly portion of
said 54 acres tract for commercial and industrial purposes.
II. The City of Pearland agrees that:
(a) Immediately upon the execution of this Agreement,the City wiz
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begin to survey and acquire, without cost to Wade, the
additional right of way as shown in the shaded areas on
the attached map so as to extend County Road 388 from
its intersection with County Road 143 on the west to an
intersection with State Highway 35 on the east as shown upon
the attached plat.
b. As soon as survey and acquisition of such right of way
is completed, the City will begin construction of a road
through such right of way and will carry through the
construction in an expeditious and workmanlike manner and
complete construction. of =such road, without cost to
Wade, within six (6) months after the commencement of
construction. This extension of County Road 388, as des-
cribed herein, shall be topped in accordance with specificat-
ions of Brazoria County for industrial roads designed
to carry the maximum load limits permitted by the state of
Texas, and after completion of such road, the City agrees
that it will apply no other load limits to such road other
than those fixed by the state of Texas.
c. The City will maintain the extension of County Road
388 described herein at no cost and expense to Wade.
d. Until such time as the extension of County Road 388
described herein is completed, the City will permit
Wade and his agents, representative, contractors and
assignees to use Alvin Heights Road (County Road 143)
and Pearland Street for access to State Highway 35 with-
out load limitations of any kind otherwise applicable
to such roads for purposes of hauling to and from the
Wade Tract.
e. The City will cooperateand work with the Brazoria
County Drainage District No. 4 in constructl]Tgthe
extension of County Road 388 described herein, so as to
insure that full and complete drainage is provided for
the Wade Tract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto affixed
their hands this 11 day of November, 1965.
City of Pearland
By: John G. Kegley
Mayor
Attest:
W. A. McClellan
City Secretary
D. W. Wade
D. W. Wade
WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Council-
men Voted "aye" with no "noes."
Mayor Kegley appointed Councilman Calvin to check into the rail
freight rates in Pearland.
A motion was made by Mayor Kegley, seconded by Councilman Nolen that
since the next regular meeting date was Thanksgiving Day that December,
2, 1965 be set for the meeting and that a`special meeting be held on
Thursday Night November 18, 1965 for the purpose of approving and
signing of salary checks and any special payments that might be
necessary. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried,
all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
The City Secretary instructed to write a letter to Brazoria County
Drainage District No'. 4 requesting that tile be placed in the ditches
and covered so as to extend Mykawa Road straight into Orange Street.
This being done to help eliminate some of the accidents occurring at
this location.
A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilmani.
Nd r
that Police Officer Toup.s be given the rank of regular partrolman,
permanent status with the usual salary increase of $25.00 per month
effective as of November 15, 1965. WHEREUPON, the question was asked
and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no
"noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Calvin
that W. A. McClellan be permitted to attend the University of Texas
Tax and Appraisal School in Austin on December 6 and 7, 1965 and that
an allowance of $75.00 be furnished to cover expenses. Whereupon,
the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen
voted "aye" with no "noes."
City Attorney Jack Harrison stated to the Council that the Progress
Newspaper was okey for the official legal paper of the City of
Pearland. He will check to see if an Ordinance should be prepared.
He also stated that the Bill of Sale and Affidavit signed by Richard
E. Wright representing the Sleepy Hollow Subdivision was in order.
Mayor Kegr7_ey.appointed a committee of Councilman Cogbill and Council-
man Nolen to study the trailer Ordinance and recommend changes if
any, to meet our special needs.
A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Calvin
that Ordinance No. 119 AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE TIME AND MANNER OF'
PAYING THE AD VALOREM TAXES LEVIED FOR THEbiSlayJENEFITOF THE
GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS. p ON, the question
was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye"
with no"noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Shukanes
that Ordinance No. 110E AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 110
KNOWN AS THE ELECTRICAL CODE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING
PART II, ENTIRE SECTION 7, IN REGARDS THE SERVICE .CONDUCTORS
AND SERVICE ENTRANCE AND, OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO AND PART
II, SECTION 3, PARAGRAPH 2 AS REGARDS THE COST FOR EACH LIGHTING
FIXTURE; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING ORDINANCE TO BE READ
ON TWO SEPARATE AND SEVERAL DAYS, be :adopted. 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 Calvin
that the rental period for the Radar unit be extended for an additional
three months and a large red dome light be installed on the top of the
police car. ° WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried
all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
The City Secretary instructed to check approval date of Longwood
Subdivision plat as to streets and Subdivisioxi Ordinance requirements
as to changes in material and notify the developer.
The final linen plat for Hickory Creek Place Subdivision was given
to the Subdivision Committee for study and review prior to final
acceptance.
Motion made by Mayor Kegley, seconded by Councilman Nolen that all
members of the Planning Commission and the City Council attend the
Gulf Coast Regional Planning Conference on Friday December 10, 1965,
from 9:00 A. M. until after the last session which starts at 3:00
P. M. Registration and. Luncheon fee of $5.50 each to be paid by
the City. WHEREUPON the question was asked and the motion carried,'
all Councilmen voted Faye" with no"noes."
A motion made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Nolen
that the City Council accept and approve the certification of tax
assessment and final tax roll as resented by the Equalization;
'Board
of a total assessed valuation of V1 165,840.00 with a tax rate of
75� per $100.00 with a tax levy of $63s870.69. Also, that the Equali-
zation Board be kept on an active status basis until a later date.
WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Council-
men voted "aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Nolen
that Engineer's Estimate No. 3 - Layne Texas Company for work
completed as of October 31, 1965, be paid in the amount of
$5,536.80. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion
carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye", with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman
Nolen that Engineer Estimate No. 5 - Kay Service Company in the amount
of $3763.27 be paid. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the
motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman
Nolen that Engineer's Estimate No. "Al" 3 - Gulf -Western Construction
Company for work completed as of October 31, 1965, be paid in the
amount of $14.35.05. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion
carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman
Nolen that the following be paid to Walsh & McLaren for services
rendered. - Through October 31, 1965.
Sanitary Sewage Facilities - WPC Texas 352 $ 232.04
Sanitary Sewage Facilities - WPC Texas 336 183.37
Sanitary Sewage & Water Facilities - Old
Townsite 78,13
WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Council-
men voted "aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Shukanes
that any holdover Councilman desiring to seek the office of Mayor
be required to resign as stipulated below:
(1) That this resignation be submitted no later than the
first regular Council meeting in February.
(2) That the resignation be effective (whether stated or
not) at midnight of the day preceding the election.
(3) That acceptance of this resignation be final and
irretractable.
A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman
Shukanes that the Planning Commission be directed to present to the
Council, not later than the regular Council meeting of December
2, 1965, a legally acceptable plan for the election of Councilmen
by position in an at -large vote.
A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman
Shukanes that At the next regular election in April, a proposition
be presented to the voters setting Councilmen's salaries at fifty
($50.00) dollars monthly and the mayor's salary at seventy-five
$75.00) dollars monthly. These salaries to become effective on
October 1, 1966.
A substitute motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by
Nolen that action on the three above motions be tabled until such
time as the City Attorney can furnish a written legal opinion:at
his earliest convenience. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and
the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
The regular meeting adjourned at 10:30 P. M. for an executive
meeting.--.
The purpose of the executive session was to interview Mr. Holleman
for the position of Plumbing Inspector for the City of Pearland.
A motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman
Nolen that Mr. Holleman be hired as.Plumbing Inspector for the
City of Pearland. He is to begin work on November 15, 1965, with
the Plumbing Ordinance to become effective December lst. Said
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Plumbing Inspector to be hired on a three months trial basis at a
salary of $250.00 per month with a 7� per mile car allowance. WHEREUPON,
thequestion was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted
"aye' with no "noes."
A motion was made by Mayor Kegley, seconded by Councilman Shukanes
that Veterans Day be added to the holiday list for the City of Pearland
employees. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried,
all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Mayor Kegley, seconded by Councilman Calvin
that one employee, on a rotating basis, keep the office open each
Saturday, beginning December 4, 1965. Office to be open from --
9:00 A. M. to 12:00 Noon to accept water and tax payments and to take
care -of the dispatching for the Police Department. Said time worked
on Saturday by the employee may be taken at the employees convenience.
WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Council-
men voted "aye" with no "noes."
Mayor Kegley stated that a special meeting will be called, possibly
the week of November 22, to meet with Orlen O'Day.
The meeting adjourned at 11:10 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the day of
1965. T
Attest:
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City Secretary