1973-01-08 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A nQULAA NEETT-N9.W ,THE- PEARLAND CITY COUNCIL HELD ON JANUARY 8, 1973 AT
7:30 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL, 2335 N. TEXAS AVENUE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Cecil Griffin with the following present:
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Cecil W. Griffin
E. A. Wasek
Gene E. Sanders
B. J. Frank
William E. Wolff
Bobby J. Williams
Dorothy L. Cook
Absent: Mayor Carlton McComb
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The invocation was given by Councilman Gene E. Sanders. The Pledge of Allegiance
was led by City Attorney Bobby Williams.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the minutes
of the regular meeting held on December 18, 1972 and the special meeting held on
December 27, 1972, be approved as submitted. Motion passed 3 to 0.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Frank that the following
checks be approved for payment:
General Fund Payroll
Nos. 6983
through
7029
7041
through
7079
7090
through
7094
7096
through
7142
Water & Sewer Payroll
7030
through
7040
7080
through
7089
7095
7143
through
7153
General Fund Expenditures
5120
through
5198
Water & Sewer Expenditures
5951
through
5971
Interest & Sinking Fund
91
through
98
Water Construction
243
Motion passed 2 to 0. Councilman Sanders abstained.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
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Mayor Pro Tem Griffin advised that Mayor McComb was absent due to illness and requested
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a motion to show his absence as excused.
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It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the records show
the absence of Mayor McComb to be excused absence. Motion passed 3 to 0.
Mayor Pro Tem Griffin announced that the City had received its second: -revenue sharing
check in the amount of $29,188.00.
Mayor Pro Tem Griffin scheduled a workshop meeting for January 15, 1973 at 7:30 P. M.
to discuss the Land Use Ordinance.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Councilman Sanders requested that the City Secretary research the minutes and advise
of any Committee assignments outstanding.
CITIZENS: Mr. John W. Stringer had signed to be on the Agenda but was not present.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - LEASE AGREEMENT - CITY OF PEARLAND AND PEARLAND
GARDEN CLUB:- DEPOT BUILDING SITE:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Frank that the Mayor be
authorized to execute the Lease Agreement,prepared by the City Attorney,between the
City of Pearland and the Pearland Garden Club. Motion passed 3 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - APPOINTMENT OF CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the following
be appointed to the Charter Review Commission as set out in the Home Rule Charter under
Section 10:15: Joseph D. Koza, Jr., Richard T. Beaubouef, Anna Stock, Thomas J.
Morris, and Ralph Arnold. Motion passed 3 to 0.
OATH OF OFFICE - MEMBERS OF CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION:
The Oath of Office was administered by Mayor Pro Tem Cecil -Griffin to the following:
Anna Stock, Thomas J. Morris, arid Richard T. Beaubouf I
AMENDMENT TO RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR CITY COUNCIL:
A resolution amending Resolution No. 72-4 by deleting Section II (4) "Approval of
Expenses" was read in full by Mayor Pro Tem Cecil Griffin. _
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Frank that Resolution No,
73-1 be passed and approved. Said Resolution No. 73-1 reads in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 73-1
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 72-4, ENTITLED "RULES
OF PROCEDURE AND ORDER OF BUSINESS, APPROVED
AND ADOPTED ON.FEBRUARY 28, 1972.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Wasek and Councilman Sanders.
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Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 3 to 0.
FIRST READING - ORDINANCE OF NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING OF PORTIONS OF
HALBERT DRIVE:
Proposed Ordinance No. 244 was read in full by Mayor Pro Tem Cecil Griffin.
The cost estimate prepared by William C. Walsh, was entered into the records showing
Equipment and Manpower Costs to be $2,891.50 and Material Costs $5,142.25, Total
Construction Cost $8,033.75. Total footage to be paved 1,248.25 at.$6.44 per foot.
It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Wasek that Ordinance No. 244
be passed and approved on first reading. Said Ordinance No. 244 reads in caption: -
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 244
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING
THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF HALBERT DRIVE,
r-- CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS; APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR SUCH WORK; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS IF NECESSARY; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF
ESTIMATES; INVOKING AND ADOPTING THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE
1105 b, Vernon's Revised Civil Statutes; PROVIDING the
MANNER IN WHICH AND BY WHOM THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS
SHALL BE PAID AND PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF A -
PORTION OF SUCH COSTS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTIES AND
THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF PAYMENT
OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO CAUSE
A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE DEED
OF TRUST RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, ENACTING PROVISIONS
INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Voting"aye" - Councilman Sanders, Councilman Wasek, and Councilman Frank.
Voting "no" - None
Motion passed 3 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS: None
ADJOURN:
All business being concluded, the Mayor Pro Tem adjourned the meeting at 8:15 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this _I_ day of ,
A. D. 1973.
Attest:
City Sepretary
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Mayor -