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1975-03-24 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES214 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MARCH 24, 1975, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL, 2335 N. TEXAS AVENUE, PEARLAND, TEXAS. The meeting was called to order with the following present: Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager City Attorney City Secretary INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Carlton McComb Harry Farley Gene E. Sanders Tom Reid B. J. Frank Cecil W. Griffin (Entered 8;15 P. M.) William E. Wolff Bobby J. Williams Dorothy L. Cook The invocation was given by the Rev. Art Jones. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Sanders. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Reid that the minutes of the regular meeting held on March 10, 1975 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 4 to 0. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT: Mayor McComb presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Pearland Lions Club. This Recognition was issued for service to the City over the years,and the recent donation of $100,000 from the sale of the Lions Club Park.to the City for development of a City Park. Dr. Bobby Stevener accepted the Certificate on behalf of the Lions Club. Mayor McComb presented the following proclamations: 1. Stroke Club Day - March 28, 1975 - presented to the Stroke Club of America. (Accepted by Ellis Williamson). 2. American Cancer Society Crusade Days in Pearland - April 5, 6, 7 and 8, 1975 - presented to American Cancer Society, North Brazoria County Unit. (Mrs. Minnie DeMarco) 3. Shriners "Temples of Mercy" - Fifty -Seventh Annual Arabia Temple Shrine Crippled Children's Benefit - Help Crippled and Burned Children. Tabloid newspaper to be distributed in Pearland on March 29, 1975. (Accepted by David Weaver, Co -Chairman of Benefits and Vernon Oswald High Priest & Prophet). COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS: Councilman Reid reported that the Help Keep Brazoria County Beautiful Committee has appointed Mrs. Jan Kubasik as city representative for Pearland. She will be attending most of the meetings of this County wide organization. Councilman Frank reported that three ladies from Willowcrest Subdivision contacted him 0 and discussed the weeds and high grass next to Willowcrest Subdivision. Mrs. Unruh, one of the ladies, was present at the meeting and Councilman Frank moved that the Council hear Mrs. Unruh. Motion seconded by Councilman Reid. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mrs. Unrah advised the Council that she had discussed the weeds and high grass with Mr. Clinton Cunningham, the owner of the property, and he advised that if the Willowcrest Civic Club would reorganize and have the property mowed, he would consider this a lease to the property. Councilman Frank advised that Dr. Caldwalder had sent a letter to Mr. Cunningham asking him to mow the property and Mr. Cunningham discussed the matter with City Manager Wolff. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: Mykawa Road-Brookland Acres Sewer Project City Manager Wolff advised that the contractor had moved into the area and activity should be reported in this area shortly. CITIZENS: Mrs. Frances Jamison - Mrs. Jamison signed the agenda with a request for sewage on Tracts 37, 80, 81 and 82. Mrs. Jamison advised that she had a sale on the property abutting Dixie Farm Road providing she could get sewage to the property. City Manager Wolff advised that unless there was justification for bringing sewage to the area being discussed, he felt that the cost of bringing sewage to vacant property would not be justified. At the present time this land is unclassified and nothing has been subsmitted to support a change nor had he talked with anyone as to what the possible or probable use would be. The, size of lines would have to be determined from the possible use. Mayor McComb asked Mrs. Jamison to have the possible buyers come in and talk to Mr. Wolff. DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: BID OPENINGS - GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR CITY OPERATIONS: Bids opened as follows: Lesikar Insurance Agency - $3206.00 (American National Fire Company). Bra Bon Insurance Agency - 5235.00 (Hartford Insurance Group). Idoux Insurance Agency - 6136.00 (The St. Paul Insurance Company). It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the bids be received into the records of the City and that Mr. Parrish, Mrs. Cook, Mr. Williams and Councilman Griffin be appointed as a committee to study the bids and make a recommendation to the '-,'City Council at the next regular meeting. Motion passed 5 to 0. REQUEST BY BLACK BASE, INC. FOR OPENING OF 40' DEDICATION IN ACH & B SURVEY, ABSTRACT 147: This item to be placed on next regular agenda. 216 RESOLUTION NO. 75-11, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PERARLAND CONCERNING THE CLEAR CREEK BASIN AUTHORITY: Mayor McComb read proposed Resolution No. 75-11 in full. This Resolution makes a request of Senator Schwartz to review the legislative action creating this Authority as well as the Bylaws of the Clear Creek Basin Authority and report his finding regarding the extent of authority as it relates to the City of Pearland. It was moved by Councilman Reid, seconded by Councilman Farley that Resolution NO. 75-11 be passed and approved on first and final reading. Said Resolution N0. 75-11 reads in caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 75-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS CONCERNING THE CLEAR CREEK BASIN AUTHORITY, ENUMERATING CERTAIN RECENT ACTS OF SAID AUTHORITY, AND REQUESTING A REVIEW OF SAID AUTHORITY'S JURISDICTION WITHIN BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS. Voting "aye" - Councilman Farley, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Reid and Councilman Frank. Voting "no" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE NO. 233-1, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND TEXAS. (REFERENCE - PLUMBING CODE). Proposed Ordinance No. 233-1 read in full by Councilman Griffin. It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Griffin that Ordinance No. 233-1 be passed and approved on first of two readings, and that the changes outlined in this ordinance be formally adopted by the Plumbing Board before submission to the City Council for second and final reading. Caption of Ordinance No. 233-1 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 233-1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23, SECTIONS 23-88, 23-91, 23-118 (C), 23-119, 23-129 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, BY ADDING AND DELETING SPECIFIC PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Sanders and Councilman Farley. Voting "no" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. COUNCILMAN FRANK left meeting at 8:45 P. M. 217 APPOINTMENT OF ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Mayor McComb recommended that E. A. Wasek, J. E. Bost, V. A. Nolen and T. L. Scott be reappointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. It was moved by Councilman Reid,seconded by Councilman Farley that E. A. Wasek, J. E. Bost, V. A. Nolen and T. L. Scott be reappointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a period of two years. Motion passed 4 to 0. The additional member to replace Tom Alexander,who did not wish to serve another term, will be on the agenda of a special meeting on April 7, 1975. SPECIAL MEETING FOR CANVASS OF CITY OFFICERS' AND CITY BOND ELECTION: It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Sanders that a special meeting be called for 7:30 P. M. on Monday, April 7, 1975 to canvass the City Officers' Election and Bond Election. Also, additional member on Zoning Board of Adjustment to be appointed at this time. Motion passed 4 to 0. • RESOLUTION NO. 75-12 AND RESOLUTION NO. 75-13, TWQB AND EPA STEP 1 PROJECT FOR PRELIMINARY PLANS AND STUDIES FOR UPGRADING SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS: Mayor McComb called a special emergency meeting for March 27, 1975 to consider the Resolutions and other data submitted by the City Engineer. AMENDMENT OF REVENUE SHARING BUDGET FOR 1973-74: It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the $2300.00 excess in the Revenue Sharing Budget item for garbage truck puchase be designated to Public Transportation -Roads, and that it further be designated for the purchase of equipment or the repair of existing black top streets. Motion passed 4 to 0. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned 9:20 P. M. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the L day of , A. D. 1975. Mayor ATTEST: City Secreta