1970-01-22 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES _ OF _A _REGULAR - MEETING . OF_ THE - CITY- COUNCIL_ OF._ THE . CITY. OF ._ PEARLAND ,
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pearland was called
to order by Mayor Keller with the following present:
Mayor D. R. Keller
Councilman Cecil W. Griffin
Councilman Melvin L. Black
Councilman Carlton McComb
Councilman E. A. Was ek
City Attorney Bobby Williams
City Secretary Dorothy L. Cook
Absent: Councilman Aubrey G. Ellis
City Administrator William E. Wolff
INVOCATION:
The invocation was given by.Mr. Bob-lDunbar.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Griffin that
the minutes of the regular meeting held on January 8, 19O be approved.
-- Motion passed 4 to 0.
-APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
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I•t was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Black that
the following checks be approved for payment:
Interest and Sinking Fund
General Fund Payroll
Water & Sewer Payroll
General Fund Expenses
Water & Sewer Expenses
No. 56 through No. 57
No. 3060 through No. 3097
No. 3087 through No. 3097
No. 1306 through No. 1350
No. 4334 through No. 4345
Motion passed 4 to 0.
REPORT ON AUDIT - MAIN LA FRENTZ AND COMPANY,•
Mr. Kenneth McKinney, representing Main La Frentz and Compamy;
presented the completed Report of Examination - September 30, 1969,
tbi the Mayor and City Council.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman McComb
that we confirm Main La Frentz and Company as auditors for the year 1970.
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Wasek that
the motion be tabled until the next regular Council meeting February
12, 1970. Motion passed 4 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor Keller presented copies of a draft of ordinance restricting
certain types of drugs without a prescription.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING:
Mayor Keller called a special meeting for January 29, 1970, at 7:30
P. M. to discuss this proposed ordinance and other items to be outlined
in these minutes.
Proposed Contest - Emblem and Seal:
Mayor Keller read a letter which he sent to Dr. John Williams, President
/a pro osal for
of the School Board, regarding a con est by students of the Junior and
Senior High Schools to design an emblem and, seal for the City.
This was presented to the School Board and Mr. Turner advised Mayor
Keller in a letter dated January 19, 1970, that the Board was receptive
to this proposal.
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Vacancy on Electrical Board:
Mayor Keller acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Electrical Board's
Chairman, Mr. Dave W. Corbett, recommending Mr. Robert Kettle to
fill the vacancy on the Board. This item to be placed on the special
meeting agenda for January 29, 1970. f
Library Committee:
A list was presented of proposed members of a Library Board. The City
Attorney instructed to prepare an ordinance establishing this Board
with their duties outlined. This item to be placed on the special
meeting agenda for January 29, 1970.
OLD BUSINESS
TRENCHING MACHINE BIDS 70-1
Bids were opened as follows:
VENDOR
TYPE
AMOUNT
Cochran Equipment
Company Vermeer (Model T -600A)
new $16,842.11
disc. 5% - 5 days
DELIVERY
immediate
youth Texas Equipment Parsons Model 250 $ 8,250.00 Immediate deliver7,
Company (used) subject to prior
sale
Head & Guild Equipment Parsons Trenchliner within
Cpmpany (new) Model 724L 19,000.00 10 days
Boehck Equipment Sales Buckeye, Model 400
(new) 24,000.00 30-45 days from
2% 10 days date of order
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Black that the
bids be referred to the City Administrator and Councilman Griffin for
tabulation and recommendations to the City Council by the special
Council meeting Jaiauary 29, 1970, if possible. Motion passed 4 to 0.'
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE - SELF SERVICE GASOLINE STATION:
-1t' as movedc:by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Black that
this item be tabled until the special Council meeting, January 29, 1970.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
f7 PETITION - CITIZENS OF HATFIELD ROAD AREA:
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Wasek-that
the City acknowledge receipt of this petition and that it be tabled
until further study can be made. Motion passed 4 to 0.
HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL - REPRESENTATIVE TO GENERAL BODY:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Griffin that
W. G. Hill of West Columbia be named our representative to the General
Body of the Houston -Galveston Area Council. Motion passed 4 to 0.
DISCUSSION OF WATER LINE EXTENSION - ROSEWOOD SUBDIVISION AND MYKAWA ROAD:
Rosewood Subdivisioh:
City Attorney to verify if it is in order to expand the -quantities -its
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the bid recently awarded to the Utility Supply Company to cover additional
materials needed for water lines as per the sSettlement Agreement. with
Barry Rose.
The route of the lines was discussed and no action was taken at this
meeting. Mayor Keller requested this be placed on the Agenda of the
special,Council meeting January 29, 1970.
MZkawa Road Water Line:
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A discussion was held regarding this requested project by Mr. Gene
Sanders. A cost estimate will be needed to determine the expenditure
required for this project.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S ITEMS:
Dump Truck:
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman McComb
that the City Administrator be authorized to advertise for bids for
a dump truck to be used by the Street & Bridge Department.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
Cunningham Agreement:
City Attorney to prepare another agreement with Mr. Cunningham on the
extended lines in Mimosa Acres which will show only lots -high Mr.
Cunningham has not been paid for in the past. Mr. Cunningham's last
request for payment to be checked with agreement and past payments.
McGinnis Water Line:
City Administrator has received a request for refunds to several 1
citizens who paid for water line in this subdivision. No action
at this meeting. This item to be placed on the next regular agenda.
ADJOURN:
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the _ 2 day of
Attest:
City Secretary/
, A. D. 1970.
CITY,- 0 EARLAN
By: i
Mayor