1972-07-24 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PEARLAND CITY COUNCIL HELD ON JULY 24, 1972, AT
7:30 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL, 2335 N. TEXAS AVENUE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor McComb with the following present:
Mayor -
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
City Secretary
Absent: City Attorney
Carlton McComb
Cecil W. Griffin
E. A. Wasek
Gene -E. -Sanders (Entered 7:50 P. M.)
James 0. DeShazer
Benny J. Frank
William E. Wolff
Dorothy L. Cook
Bobby J. Williams
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INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The invocation was given by Dr. Forrest Hawkins. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Councilman Griffin.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that the minutes of
the regular meeting held on July 10, 1972 be approved as submitted. Motion passed
4 to 0.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
It was moved by Councilman DeShazer, seconded by Councilman Frank that the following
checks be approved for payment with a correction of the Check List to show No. 6410
Void instead of No. 6310.
General Fund Payroll
Nos. 6348
through
No.
6396
6409
through
No.
6411
_
6391
through
No.
6393
6410
void
Water & Sewer Payroll
6397
through
No.
6408
General Fund Expenditures
4502
through
No.
4549
Water & Sewer Expenditures
5690
through
No.
5707
Interest & Sinking Fund
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Motion passed 4 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
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COUNCIL.ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Ordinance Committee Report:
Councilman Frank reported that the Committee had met with the Pound Master and discussed
possible revisions in the, present Dog Ordinance. The suggested revisions will be
presented to the Council at the next regular meeting.
Beautification Committee Report:
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Councilman DeShazer reported that he and Councilman Frank met with the Lions Club
and discussed the possibility of a member of the Club being appointed to serve on the
Committee. The Lions Club was receptive to this idea and will be appointing a
member to serve in the next few days.
Councilman DeShazer reported that the Committee has reviewed ordinance affecting storage
of automobiles and automobiles parked on right-of-ways. The Committee also reviewed
the ordinance on mowing of lots. The Committee has no recommendations to make at this
time.
AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1972:
The proposal of Earl Lairson & Company, Certified Public Accountants, dated July 19,
1972 was discussed by Councilman Griffin.
proposal be accepted by the Council.
Councilman Griffin recommended that this
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that the firm of
Earl Lairson & Company be rehired as the Auditors for the City for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 1972. Motion passed 4 to 0.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
Public Hearing - Street Assessment on Robinson Drive:
City Manager Wolff requested that the Public Hearing scheduled by the Council at the
last meeting for August 9, 1972 be rescheduled at a later date. This is due to a
legal question which needs to be resolved when the City Attorney returns from his
vacation. Proposed new date for the Public Hearing will be submitted to the City
Council at the next regular meeting.
CITIZENS:
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS - BUILDING CODE : AFFQ1NTMENT OF PLUMRTNG
APPEALS AND ADVISORY BOARD.
It was moved by Councilman DeShazer, seconded by Councilman Frank that this item be
postponed until the next special meeting to be called by the Mayor. Motion passed
4 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL - VIE VILLA - FRANK SCHEXNAYDER, DEVELOPER:
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the Preliminary
Plat of Vie Villa be approved as presented. Motion passed 4 to 0.
BRAZORIA COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT:
Mayor McComb read a letter dated July 14, 1972 from Nina Sanders, Secretary of the
Pearland Library Board requesting that Mrs. Bettye Alexander be named Representative,
and Mrs. Nita Berger, Alternate to the Brazoria County Library Advisory Board.
Mrs. Alexander was present at the meeting and answered questions from the Council regarding
this Board.
It was moved by Councilman DeShazer, seconded by Councilman Frank that Mrs. Bettye
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Alexander be named as Representative and Mrs. Nita Berger be named Alternate to the
Brazoria County Library Advisory Board. Motion passed 5 to 0.
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLAIMS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS - SHADYCREST DRIVE:
Proposed Resolution No. 72-11 read in full by Councilman Griffin. Resolution authorized
issuance of Warrants No. 16 to 22, both inclusive, aggregating $7,000.00, with $361.25
to be paid to the Chennault Material & Equipment Company upon submission of future
estimates.
It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Wasek that Resolution No.
72-11 be approved and passed on first and final reading. Said Resolution No. 72-11
reads in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 72-11
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CLAIMS FOR CONSTRUCTING PERMANENT
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CITY OFPEARLAND,TEXAS, TO -WIT:
TERTACNNSARTIOFTPEEENNT�EEOE,PRPWRTgINREAKWTCTT
OWNERS ON ANY STREET, OR 600 FOOT PORTION THEREOF, HAVE
AGREED TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE CITY IN COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS
AS EXPRESSED IN THE CITY OF PEARLAND'S STREET PARTICIPATION
POLICY, RESOLUTION NO. 71-26: APPROVING CLAIMS FOR MATERIALS
IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AUTHORIZING THE DELIVERY OF TIME
WARRANTS FOR PAYMENT OF SUCH CLAIMS: CONTAINING OTHER
PROVISIONS ']RELATING:'; TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS
RESOLUTION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UPON AND AFTER ITS ADOPTION.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Griffin, Councilman Sanders, Councilman DeShazer, Councilman
Wasek, and Councilman Frank.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLAIMS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS - LONGHERRIDGE DRIVE:
Proposed Resolution No. 72-12 read in full by Mayor McComb. Resolution authorized
issuance of Warrants No. 23 to 27, both inclusive, aggregating $5,000.00, with
$200.00 to be paid to the Chennault Material & Equipment Company upon submission of
future estimates.
It was moved by Councilman DeShazer, seconded by Councilman Sanders that Resolution No.
72-12 be approved and passed on first and final reading. Said Resolution No. 72-12
reads in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 72-12
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING CLAIMS FOR CONSTRUCTING PERMANENT
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, TO -WIT:
THE CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN
CERTAIN AREAS OF THE CITY IN WHICH 60% OF THE PROPERTY OWNERS
ON ANY STREET, OR 600 SOOT.., PORTION THEREOF, HAVE AGREED TO
PARTICIPATE WITH THE CITY IN COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS AS
EXPRESSED IN THE CITY OF PEARLAND'S STREET PARTICIPATION
POLICY, RESOLUTION NO. 71-26: APPROVING CLAIMS FOR MATERIALS
IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AUTHORIZING THE DELIVERY OF TIME
WARRANTS FOR PAYMENT OF SUCH CLAIMS; CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS
-RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS RESOLUTION
SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UPON AND AFTER ITS ADOPTION.
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Voting "aye" - Councilman Griffin, Councilman Sanders, Councilman DeShazer, Councilman
Wasek and Councilman Frank.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF EASEMENT - HALIK ROAD:
Executed easements have not been returned to City. This item to be placed on
future Agenda when executed document have been returned to City.
SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 2, 1972:
Mayor McComb called a special meeting for August 2, 1972 at 7:30 P. M. for formal
presentation of the proposed Budget for 1972-73.
ADJOURN:
It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the meeting adjourn.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
Meeting adjourned 8:10 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of ,
A. D. 1972. �.,.�
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Mayor
Attest:
City Secretary