1962-05-17 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES175
MINUTES OF THE PEARLAND CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD May 17, 1962.
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A regular meeting of the Pearland City Council was
called to order at 7:30 P. M in the City Hall by Mayor E. T.
Gibbons with the following city officials and guests in attendance:
Mayor - E. T. Gibbons
Alderman - Gene E. Sander, Tom Alexander, John Kegley,
V. A. Nolen, David L. Smith
Police - D. C. Sanders, Bill Romoser
Attorney - Jack Harrison
Guests - J. R. Herridge, D. A. Herridge, Pat Workman,
Linor C. Eignus
The minutes of the May 3rd meeting were read , discussed
and deferred until next meeting for approval. A motion was made by
V. A. Nolen and seconded by Tom Alexander that the attached sheet
of bills be paid. All Aldermen voted " Aye" with no "N:,es".
Mayor Gibbons asked for a report from the treasurer.
Mr. David L. Smith reported a blaance on hand as of May 17, 1962
of $7,671.72.
Mayor Gibbons next introduced Mr. Eignus from FRiendswood
who presented a subdivision preliminary plat and requested that the
city of Pearland permit the Galveston County Water Control and ImpxovE
ment District ##15 to serve the part of the subdivision that lies ;
within the city of Pearland and in Brazoria County. A motion was madE
by Mr. Kegley and seconded by Mr. Alexander that a letter be prepared
by Mr. Harrision for the city of Pearland authorizing the
Galveston County Water Control and Improvement District No 15 to
serve the part of the Cane Corporation Sub -division lying within
the city limits of Pearland and Brazoria County. All Aldermen
voted "Aye" with no "Noes".
Mayor Gibbons introduced Mr. & Mrs. Martinez who
expressed concern over the dust from the Mykawa road traffic and
presented a petition to the city to act on this problem with said
petition signed by the majority of the sesidents residing along
Mykawa Road. Mr. Sanders stated that Brown and Root people
advised that equipment will be moved in May 18, 1962 to finish
the surfacing of Mykawa Road.
Mayor Gibbons read the attached resolution pertaining
to emergency repair speeds on Mykawa Road. Mr. Sanders made a motion
seconded by Mr. D. L. Smith that the emergency speed resolution be
adopted. All Aldermen voted "Aye" with no " Noes".
Mr. J. R. Herridge discussed subdivision street constructioi
and agreed that black topping was appropriate. He indicated he would
petition a tract of land into the city and place money in escrow
to provide for black topping. He also indicated he is ready to
proceed with unit ##2 of Regency Park Subdivision if the street probler
can be resolved.
Mr. J. R. Herridge expressed a desire to have the city
resolve the street problem in Shady Crest Subdivision. A motion
was made by Mr. John Kegley and seconded by Mr. Tom Alexander that
the 1962 bugget be adopted as presented and dated May 4, 1962. All
Alderman voted "Aye" with no "Noes".
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Mr. Kegley discussed the need for signs on Highway 518
and Dixie Farm Road. Mr. V. A. Nolen was instructed to contact Mr.
Marvel with the highway department regarding placing signs on the
intersections. He also requested information on the 518 Mykawa road
intersection.
Chief of Police D. C. Sanders recommended that Alfred F.
Keilers be appointed Auxilary policeman. A motion was made by Mr.
V. A. Nolen and seconded by Mr. Gene Sanders that Mr. Alfred F. Keiler
be appointed Auiliary policeman. All Aldermen voted "Aye" with no
"Noes."
With no further business to attend the meeting was adjournei
at 9:45 P. M. subject to call.
APPROVED THIS THE 7th DAY OF JUNE 1962.
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS
By: -10�a4v'
E. T. Gibbons, Mayor
CITY OF PEARLAND
P. O. BOX 365
PEARLAND, TEXAS
Ma y 17, 196 -
TREASURER'S REPORT
Name
Amount
Ch # Deposits Balance as of
5-3-62
Mrs. David L. Smith, Jr.
26.25
540 $6,416.78
Cosco
7.83
541 1,701.50
P. E. Segelquist
373.90
542
H. C. Holman
10.00
5243
Victor A. Nolen
4.75
544
Kliesing Motor Co.
26.19
545
E. E. Martin
148.49
546
Nonny Signs
12.50
547
Internal Revenue Service
88.98
548
Bill Romoser
59.32
549 560.00
D. C. Sanders
173.10
550
Kliesing Mctor Co.
17.50
551
Southwestern Bell Telephone
27.75
552
B. &. B. Communications
30.00
553
New car
Total $8,678.28
Disbursements 1,006.56
Balance 5-17-62 771.72
2034.00 cost.
560.00 salvage
744:00
870.33 insurance after $106J66
603.67 _
May 17, 19 62
In view of the aggravated dust conditions to
tl!e residents along that part of rdykawa Road
currently considered to he under construction
(that section of this road from which topping
has been removed between Clear Creek Bridge and
P, ite Garner Road) and in view of the increased
driving hazards created by this dust and the in-
herent roughness of the surface condition of this
road while tinder construction, the speed limit
on this section shall be twenty (70) miles per
hour effective immediately upon placement of
signs to that effect.
Further, since this measure is of emergency
nature it shall become effective immediately and
be automatically revoked upon completion of this
construction at which time the speed limit shall
be restored to forty-five (45) miles per hour.
To implement this measure, it shall he the
duty of the mayor to: (1) have signs Dosted to
effect the twenty mile speed limit within the
next five working days; (2) to instruct the
police force to rigidly enforce this speed limit
night and day for a period of one week and to
closely watch this area Por violators through
out the duration, and; (3) to have twenty (320)
mile signs replaced by forty-five (45) mile signs
in accordance with this measure as stipulated
above.