1970-05-11 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES66
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEAR LAND,
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A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pearland was called
to order by Mayor Keller with the following present:
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Administrator
City Attorney
City Secretary
INVOCATION:
D. R. Keller
Cecil W. Griffin
E. A. Wasek
Carlton McComb
Melvin L. Black
James 0. DeShazer,
William E. Wolff
Bobby Williams
Dorothy L. Cook
The invocation was given by Weldon Rodgers.
APPR6VAL. OF MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that
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the minutes of the regular meeting held on April 23; 1970; and the
special meeting held on April 23, 1970, be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE:
A discussion was held by the Mayor and Council regarding the City
entering a float in the Memorial Day Parade. The consensus of opinion
was that the City should not spend very much money on a -parade entry.
City Administrator to make a recommendation to the Council at the regular
meeting May 25, 1970.
SPECIAL MEETINGS:
Mayor Keller called the following special meetings:
1. May 18, 1970 - 7:30 P. M.
Purpose: To approve expense checks for General Fund,
Water and Sewer Fundand other expenses.
2. May 21, 1970 - 6:00 P. M.
Purpose: To consider annexation ordinance of 6.652
acres of land owned by Green Tee Corporation.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
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SPECIAL BUILDING COMMITTEE:
Councilman McComb reported for the Special Building Committee appointed
at the last Council meeting. Councilman McComb stated that the Committee
met several times and after a report from the Architect it was decided
to leave the airconditioning system on the ground as designed. The. units
were moved from the back of the building around to the side so the passage-
way could be used. Steel barricades will have to be erected around the
units to keep automobiles from hitting them.
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TRAFFIC SIGNAL - KNAPP ROAD:
Councilman Black reported that the Highway Department has advised that
the traffic signal at Knapp Road and N. Main would be installed and in
operation by July 1, 1970.
GARDEN CLUB:
Councilman Black reported that the Garden Club would get in contact with
City Administrator Wolff and lay out the plans for the flower garden on
Grand Boulevard. They hoped to have this by the next regular Council
meeting.
I PEARLAND APPRECIATION DAY;
It was moved by Councilman McComb,,seconded by Councilman Griffin that
plaques be prepared and be presented to all ex -Mayors and ex -Councilmen
and that the Mayor proclaim the day the new City Hall is dedicated as
"Pearland Appreciation Day." The plaques to be presented to the
ex -officials at a ceremony on this day. Motion passed 3 to 2.
Councilman Black/and Councilman Wasek. opposed.
COMMITTIES:
Mayor Keller asked that no permanent committees be appointed but rather
as questions come up that the Council consider the best men with the best
contacts to consider the problem.
NORTH END SEWER SYSTEM:
City Administrator Wolff advised the Council that the North End Sewer
Plant should be in operation around July lst. The residents will be
notified as soon as the plant is completed so that they may pay the
tap fees.
EXTENSION OF ROBINSON DRIVE:
Mayor Keller appointed Councilman Griffin, as Chairman and Councilman lack
to serve on a committee to explore the possibility of securing right-of-way
from Robinson Drive to N. Main Street.
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CITIZENS:
Mrs. Frances Jamison appeared before the Council with questions regarding
the finances of the City.
OLD BUSINESS:
PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS:
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Griffin that
B. J. Frank be appointed to a two year term, and Tom Reid be appointed
to a one year term on the Planning Commission. Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Griffin that
W. K. Miller and Larry Loessin be reappointed to Planning Commission for
two year terms and that George Shepherd be reappointed for a one year
term to the Planning Commission. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Planning Commission members to be sworn in at the next regular Council
meeting to be held on May 25, 1970.
OPENING OF CHLORINE BIDS:
Bids were opened for a one year's supply of Chlorine as follows:
VENDOR- ...... 1 TON CONTAINERS 150# CONTAINERS
DIXIE CHEMICAL COMPANY 7.96/cw 11.5/lb
SEC CORPORATION 8.05/cw 16.50/cylinder.
City Administrator to tabulate bids and make recommendation to the City
Council at a later time in the meeting.
REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION ON RECOMMENDED RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR RAYBURN
EMM IND TO -ST ROAD:
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Black that
the recommendation of the Planning Commission as to the size of right-
of-way for Yost Road (70 feet), and Rayburn Lane (60 feet) be accepted
by the City Council. Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilman McComb opposed.
APPROVAL OF PAY INCREASE FOR EMPLOYEES:
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Wasek that
based on the recommendation of the City Administrator that the salary
of the City employees be increased 5% effective May 1, 1970, and the
budget be adjusted accordingly. Also, that the Fire Marshal's salary
be increased to $50.00 per month effective May 1, 1970. Motion
passed 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Black that the
following payroll checks on the General Fund and Water & Sewer Fund
be approved for payment:
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General Fund Checks
Water & Sewer Checks
Motion passed 5 to 0.
AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE:
Nos.
3333
through
3361
Nos.
3362
through
3372
City Attorney submitted a draft of an amendment to the Subdivision
Ordinance to be considered at the next regular meeting on May 25, 1970.
APPROVAL OF FINAL PURCHASE VOUCHER - PROJECT P-159:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that
Project P-159 be closed and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the
final purchase voucher. Motion passed 5 to 0.
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN AREAS AS PARK SITES:
A resolution designating certain areas in the City of Pearland was read
in full by the Mayor. These sites would be the Clear Creek/Twin Creek
Woods Sewer Plant Site I and the Main Sewer Plant Site II.
—� It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that
this Resolution be adopted on first and final reading. Said Resolution
reads in caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 70-5-1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
BRAZORIA COUNTY AND HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS,
DESIGNA#*� CERTAIN AREAS, CORPORA IMITS, AS TEMPORARY3HIN PARKHEAND
RECREATIONAL SITES, AND CONTAINING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the
Oity Administrator be authorized to provide fencing of the treatment tank
at-&e-w.er,_-,Plai�.t Site II. The total expense for this fencing not to
eVc-eed1504-00 and that the budget be adjusted accordingly. Motion
passed 4 to 0. Councilman McComb absent from the room at this time.
Meeting recessed at 9:05 P. M. - Reconvened at 9:10 P. M.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPOINTMENT OF VINSON, ELKINS, SEARLS & CONNALLY AS SPECIAL CONSULTANTS:
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Griffin that
Minute Order and letter be authorized designating Vinson, Elkins, Searls
& Connally as Special Consultants in the City of Pearlandts suit with
B. M. Jamison, et ux.
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Motion passed 5 to 0.
LATERAL SEWER LINES IN TWIN CREEK WOODS AND CLEAR CREEK ESTATES:
City Administrator Wolff reported to the Council that approximately
15,000 feet of lines would be needed. The majority of the lines would
be 611 and 81' lines, however, we should have one or more 10" lines for
extension through the use of a lift station. City Administrator
stated that there is no way at this particular time we could give an
estimated cost of materials without going through and taking bids. One
of the lines will need to be laid prior to final approval by the Water
Quality Board. City Administrator asked for approval to go ahead and
prepare such an estimate for various size lines and advertise for bids
to be considered by the Council at a later date.
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman McComb that
the City Administrator be authorized to bid the sewer line materials that
he so desires im- necessary for the North End Project -
�' Motion passed 5 to 0.
AWARDING OF CHLORINE BIDS:
It was moved by Councilman DeShazer, seconded by Councilman Black that
upon the recommendation of the City Administrator that the bids for
Chlorine be awarded to the SEC Corporation as the best and lowest
bidder. Motion passed 5 to 0.
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Meeting adjourned by motion 9:20 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the X-,!5 day of
A. D. 1970.
Mayor
City Secretar