1974-10-21 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD
ON OCTOBER 21, 1974, AT 7:35 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL, 2335 N. TEXAS AVENUE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Mayor Carlton McComb
Councilman Cecil W. Griffin (Entered 7:38 P. M.)
Councilman Gene E. Sanders
Councilman Tom Reid
Councilman Benny J. Frank
City Manager William E. Wolff
City Attorney Bobby J. Williams
Assistant City
Secretary Dorothy S. Thompson
Absent from the meeting: Councilman Harry Farley
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The invocation was given by Art Jones, Council Chaplain. The Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Assistant City Secretary, Dorothy Thompson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Reid that the minutes of the
regular meeting held on October 14, 1974, be approved as submitted. Motion passed
4 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor McComb advised that a Public Hearing will be held by the Texas Water Quality
Board on November 11, 1974 at 9:00 A. M. This Hearing is being held pursuant to
joint State -Federal certification of fifty municipalities and water districts who operate
sanitary sewer plants.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Councilman Reid reported that two letters of commendation were awarded by the Improvement
and Beautification Board. One to Ron's Fried Chicken and the other to the Pizza Hut.
This Board will have a planned survey of the City to utilize certain areas or items
on a long range plan.
Councilman Sanders and Councilman Reid requested that Ordinance No. 293 and Ordinance
No. 278 be placed on the agenda of the next regular meeting.
Councilman Griffin urged members of the City Council to attend the Brazoria County Solid
Waste Disposal Committee meeting to be held at the Brazoria County Court House on
October 23, 1974.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: None
CITIZENS:
Art Jones, Jr. discussed citizen's participation in Council meetings. He advised that —
he felt a time should be set aside at the beginning of each Council meeting to discuss
certain items before action is taken on them. The Mayor and Council discussed this
with Mr. Jones and advised they felt the business of the City could best be carried
on by citizens signing to be on the agenda. Mayor McComb advised that his office
was open on Saturday between 9:00 A. M. and 12:00 noon to discuss any complaints the
citizens might have.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
MYKAWA ROAD RIGHT OF WAY:
Mayor McComb advised that Councilman Sanders has just about completed the final
acquisition of necessary right of way on Mykawa Road and before long we should be
able to put the water and sewer projects out to bid so service can be extended to this
area.
ORDINANCE NO. 296 - AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING BASIC RATES AND CHARGES FOR LOCAL EXCHANGE
TELEPHONE SERVICE:
Ordinance No. 296 read in full by Councilman Reid.
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frank that Ordinance No. 296
be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said ORDINANCE NO. 296 reads in
caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 296
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND PRESCRIBING BASIC
R ATES AND CHARGES FOR LOCAL EXCHANGE TELEPHONE SERVICE
FURNISHED BY SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS RELATED THERETO; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AND CONTAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin, and Councilman
Sanders.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 4 to 0.
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NEW BUSINESS:
LION'S CLUB TURKEY SHOOT:
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Frank that the request of
the Pearland Lions Club to hold a Turkey Shoot on November 2nd and 3rd, with alternate
dates in the event of inclement weather, be granted. Motion passed 4 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-19 - A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A 1975 CHEVROLET TRUCK IN LIEU OF A
1974 CHEVROLET TRUCK AWARDED UNDER BID NO. B74-5:
Mayor McComb read Resolution NO. 74-19 in full.
It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Sanders that Resolution No.
74-19 be passed and approved on first and final reading. Said Resolution No. 74-19
reads in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 74-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, ACCEPTING A 1975 CHEVROLET TRUCK
IN LIEU OF A 1974 CHEVROLET TRUCK AWARDED TO THE
KLIESING MOTOR COMPANY UNDER BID NO. B74-5.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin, and Councilman
Sanders.
Voting "no" - none
Motion passed 4 to 0.
APPLICATION NO. 13 - REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN ZONING BY GILBERT LEACH - ABSTRACT 232 AND
ABSTRACT 543 - LOTS 85 AND 86:
It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Frank that a Public Hearing
be called before the Planning and Zoning Commission on Application No. 13 for November
4, 1974, at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall. Motion passed 4 to 0.
EXCUSED ABSENCE FOR COUNCILMAN FARLEY:
It was moved by Councilman Griffin,seconded by Councilan Frank that the absence
of Councilman Farley be shown as excused absence since he is in the hospital. Motion
passed 4 to 0.
DONATION FROM LIONS CLUB - CITY PARK:
Mayor McComb read a letter dated October 21, 1974 from Joseph M. Morrow, Secretary
of the Lions Club regarding the sale of land with proceeds to be donated to the City
for the purchase and development of a community park.
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It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the Mayor be
authorized to write a letter to the Lions Club accepting the donation of approximately
$150,000.00 for use in our city parks and guarantee the use of the Little League Field
for 1976. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Mayor McComb publicly thanked the Lions Club for this offer.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Councilman Sanders requested the City Attorney bring to the Council at the next meeting
a legal determination of what a plot plan is.
ADJOURN:
Meeting adjourned 9:07 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the i/ day of V/' /1-- e ----4----Z_--
A, D. 1974.
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