1965-12-02 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES27,5
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 2, 1965
~ BY T~ ~C'ITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS
A special meeting of the Pearland City CoUncil was called-to order by
Mayor John G. Kegley in the City Hall on December 2, 1965 at7:30 P M.
with the following present: '
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Attorney
City Engineer
John G. Kegley
Joe Dan Calvin
Victor A. Nolen
Gene E. Sanders
Basil L. Cogbill
Steven A. Shukanes
Jack Harrison
William C. Walsh
Jim Bell
City Secretary W.A. McClellam
Public Work's Director Escue V. Harris
Visitors: Susan Bridges, Mrs. Gordon Kerchner, Gordon Kerchner, Jim
Wallace, Bill Roby, Pat Hinkle, Mrs. James F. Anthony, John N. Waling,
J. E. Little, Lee Plyler, D. L. Smith, Jr,,~J. H. Inman, E. T. Gibbons
James C. Young and Bill Frascino.
Mayor Kegley called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M. and stated that
the purpose of the meeting was to review the water system in the old part
of Pearland and for any other business that might come before the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Nolen
that the folloWing salaries and invoices by paid. WHREUPON, the question
was ask'ed and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no
t'noes.t,
CHECK NO. CODE
968 233
969 3£04
NAME
AMOUNT
Milton Farmer, Postamaster, Pearland
Texas (1,000 5~) $ 50.00
Frank Barrin~er, Trustee Willowcrest
Subdivision (City's share of Cost of
oversizing water lines in Willowcrest
Subdivision Sec. 2, per city's request) 1831.52
970 236 John G. Kegley (Reservations for l0
persons attending the Gulf Coast
Eegional Planning Commission on Dec.
10, 1965) 55.00
971 4308 Double "L" Corporation (10 water and
sewer connections - Circle Park Sub-
division at $120.00 each) 1200.00
972 4308 J.E. Little (6 water and sewer
connections Linwood Subdivision @
$120.00 each) 720.00
The City Secretary instructed to write a permit for the Girl Scouts
of America to use Drake Park about the middle of June for a day camp,.
Mrs. Anthony to furnish the exact date as seen as possible.
Mr. Bill Frascino representing the newly formed ~stminister Civic
Club presented a copy of their recorded restrictions for the citys file
and extended their desire to cooperate with the city when called upon
for any civic duty. They stated tha't they' would make an effort to have
at least two representatives attend each council meeting.
City Secretary instructed to write a letter to the Drainage District
requesting them to see what can be done about water s~anding in the
ditches in Westminister Subdivision.
Mr. John Waling requested the Council to see what could be done about
repairing the road from F. M. 518 to entrance of LongwOod Park. Secretary
instructed to write a letter to the Drainage District requesting that
the entrance road and bridge into Longwood Subdivision be widened.
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Mayor Kegley called a special meeting for Monday night December 6,
1965 with Mr. Waling concerning the kind of material to be used 6n the
streets in Longwood Subdivision.
Secretary instructed to write a letter to Commissioner Jordan requesting
him to clean out the bar ditches on both sides of Dixie Farm Road south
of F. M. 518.
A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Calvin
that the City refund exp~nse incurred'bY Councilman Sanders for his
trip to Austin on City business. This amount was $47.28. WHEREUPON,
the question was asked'and the motion carried, Councilmen Nolen,
Calvin, Cogbtll and Shukanes voted "aye" with Councilman Sanders
abstaining.
A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Nolen
that the City purchase 200 yeards of shell on an emergency basis for
the west end of County Road 388 from this Wade property to Alvin
Heights Road. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried,
all Councilmen present voted "aye"' with no "noes."
The Secretary instructed to write a letter to Dalso, Inc., setting out
changes in the Subdivision Ordinance to date.
was made b~ Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Cogbill
~-mgti°n ~ -t~-- ~:~n~ b~ e~tended to churches and public school_~or
a re~uo 1 '
t~a~ .... ~, the question was asked and the mo~xon
~~a~%~e '"aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Shukanes
that the City hire a dump truck and driver from Dalsco, Inc. at ~the
rate of $6.00 per hour and that hot mix asphalt be purchased to patch
holes in the streets. The total disbursement not to exceed $300.00
at the best available price. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and
the motion carried, ali Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Cogbill
that ~treet signs be purchased and installed in McGinnis Subdivision.
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 the City Engineer's Certificate of Completion be accepted and that
the C~ity execute Certificate of Acceptance to the Texala Construction
Company for Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line with Appurtenance - Contract
B-2 WPC-Tex-~36, and that Engineer's Final Estimate in the amount of
$36,020.79 be paid less $500.00 to assure final clean-up. WHEREUPON,
the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted
"aye" with no "noes."
The Subdivision Committee instructed to write a letter to Walsh and
McLaren outlining their respommibility as to inspection of piping and
streets installed in developments which have been installed at the
developer's expense.
A motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Sanders
that A. A. Jones be employed as a permanent employee of the Police
Department as of January 1, 1966. WHEREUPON, the question was asked _
and the motion carried, Councilmen Nolen, Calvin, Shukaues and
Sanders voted "aye" with Councilman Cogbill voting "no."
A motion was made by Councilman ~olen that the salary of the Electrical
Inspector be increased from $150.00 per month to $250.00 per month
as of December l, 1965. 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 an advertisement for bids be taken on the following material to be
delivered as needed over a period of twelve months. WHEREUPON, the
question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted
"aye" with no ~noes."
100 pieces of 3/4" corporation stops, tapered thread.
50 pieces of l" corporation stops, tapered thread.
100 pieces of 3/4" curb stops, copper to iron.
50 pieces l" Curb stops, copper to iron.
50 pieces coppertubtng tees 3/4" x l"
40 pieces 3/4" copper tubing unions.
40 pieces l" Copper tubing unions
50 service Saddles for 3" A. C. pipe with 3/4" tap.
50 service saddles flr 3" A. C. Pipe with l" tap.
5000 feet of 3/4" copper tubing, Type K.
3000 feet of l" copper tubing, Type K.
100 concrete meter boxes 14" x 20."
Councilman Calvin and Councilman Sanders requested authorization to
make an offer to the Alexander Estate of $3,500.00 per acre for
approximately 8 acres of land on the Bbazori~ County side of Clear
Creek and to offer the same amount for additional 20 feet bf ease-
ment for the sewage t~nk line.
A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Cogbill
that authorization be given to Councilman Calvin and Councilman Sanders
to offer the Alexander Estate $3,500.00 per acre for approximately
8 acres of land on the Brazoria County side of Clear Creek and to
offer the same amount for an additional 20 feet of easement for sewer
trunk line. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried,
Councilmen Calvin, Cogbill, Nolen and Sanders voted "aye" with
Councilman Shukanes abstaining.
Meeting adjourned at 10:35 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and /or corrected this the ~~Y of
Attest:
City Secretary