1970-07-13 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY,COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD. ON THE 13TH DAY OF. JULY, 1970, AT 7:37 P. M.
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pearland was called
to order with the following present:
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Administrator &
Acting City Secretary
City Attorney
Absent: Councilman.
City -Secretary
INVOCATION:
D. R. Keller
Cecil W. Griffin
Carlton McComb
E. A. Wasek
James 0. DeShazer
William E. Wolff
Bobby Williams
Melvin L. Black
Dorothy L. Cook
The invocation was given by the Rev. D. O. Foster of the First Baptist
Church, Pearland.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman McComb that
the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 22, 1970, be -approved
as submitted. Motion passed 4 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Griffin that
the minutes of the special meeting held on June 24, 1970, be approved
as submitted. Motion passed 4 to 0. -
M=otion passed 4 to 0.
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APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
,It was moved by Councilman DeShazer,
seconded
by Councilman
Griffin that
the following checks be approved for payment:
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General Fund Payroll
Nos.
3494
through
3522
r — Water & Sewer Payroll
Nos.
3523
through
3534
General Fund Expenses
Nos.
1850
through
1911 (1869 void)
Water & Sewer Expenses
Nos.
4536
through
4559
Sewer Construction Fund
Nos.
158
through
159
Building Fund
No.
20
Interest & Sinking Fund
No.
62
Water Construction Fund
No.,
221
M=otion passed 4 to 0.
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MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor Keller reported the following:
1. An organization, Friends of Pearland Library, has been
formed. The Library Board has a location for the library
in mind and some preliminary negotiations are under way
to work out an arrangement for lease or purchase.
2. A letter has been received from Mr. Carmichael, District
Engineer, Texas Highway Department stating that the next
move by the Highway Department would be a hearing on location
and design for the Houston -Alvin Expressway.
3. The Mayor and Councilmen's Institute in Austin was attended
by Councilmen DeShazer, Griffin, McComb and Mayor Keller.
This meeting was held in Austin, June 28th through 30th.
4. Councilman Black is in the Veteran's Administration Hospital
in Houston.
5. Boy Scout Troop No. 464 of the First Methodist Church
conducted a.campaign on July 12, 1970, to clean up bottles
and litter on both sides of F. M. 518 from N. Houston
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Street to Longwood Drive. Troop to be commended for this
action.
6. Mayor Keller and Mr. Wolff met with Planners and two proposals
have been submitted to the City regarding the updating of
our Master Plan. Council to receive information on this
through the mail.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilman McComb reported that no report was available at this time
on the Brazos River Project.
Councilman McComb requested that a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr.
Felty for obtaining waste oil for the streets.
Councilman McComb reported a delay in the City Hall building due to the
Sheet Metal worker's strike.
CITIZENS:
Mr. N. C. Morrow - representing the Ryan Acres Civic Club.
Mr. Morrow spoke to the Council about the condition of McLean Road.
Mr. Morrow was advised that his request for repairs would be noted and
considered along with other improvements needed to be done in the City.
OLD BUSINESS:
SIGNING OF FINAL PLAT - GREEN TEE TERRACE:
The Mayor and City Council signed the Plat of Green Tee Terrace.
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YOST ROAD WATER LINE:
A discussion was held regarding water line down Yost Road.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Wasek that
we write the Generation Development Company that before we proceed
with water plans for Yost Road'to the proposed area to be developed by
them that the following be furnished to the City:
1. A plat be submitted for approval by the Planning Commission
for the improvements planned by the Generation Development
Company. This plat to show a 15 feet roadway dedication
along Yost Road.
2. That upon approval of the plat by the Planning Commission
that a presentation be made to the City of $3200.00 for
installation of the water lines before work commences.
Motion passed 3 to 1. Councilman Griffin opposed.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman McComb that
the Council reconsider 6:=previous motion wherein the Council accepted
the recommendation of the Planning,Commission as to 70 feet of right-
of-way for Yost Road. Motion failed 3 to 1. Councilman Wasek,
Councilman McComb and Councilman DeShazer opposed.
Meeting recessed 8:35 P. M. - Reconvened 9:00 P. M.
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Griffin that
the City Administrator and City Attorney negotitate.for right-of-way
and/or easement along Yost Road and report back to the Council with their
recommendations as soon as possible. Motion passed 4 to 0.
�.— REVISION OF ORDINANCE NO. 43:
` Proposed ordinance regulating the use of public and private sewers and
drains, private sewage disposal - to be placed on the next agenda for
Council consideration.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY EARL C. LAIRSON — AUDIT:
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No action taken by the Council on this item.
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING APPEAL - ALEXANDER vs CITY OF PEARLAND:
Proposed Ordinance read in full by Mayor Keller.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman McComb
that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract with Sears and Burns
and Ordinance No. 202 be adopted on first and final reading. Said
Ordinance No. 202 reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 202
AN ORDINANCE EMPLYING THE LAW FIRM OF SEARS
AND BURNS AS SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, TO PROSECUTE AN APPEAL TO THE
COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS FROM THE JUSGMENT ENTERED
IN THE CITY OF PEARLAND V. JOHN ALEXANDER, ET AL,
NO. 4349 IN THE COUNTY COURT OF BRAZORIA COUNTY,
TEXAS; AUTHORIZING SAID LAW FIRM TO REPRESENT THE
CITY OF PEARLAND IN SUCH ACTIONS IN THE APPEAL
AS MAY BE NECESSARY IN THE COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS
AND THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
WITH SEARS AND BURNS IN THE FORM OF THE WRITTEN
CONTRACT EXHIBITED TO THE COUNCIL.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
BRAZORIA COUNTY ROAD AGREEMENT:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that
the Mayor be authorized to sign agreement with the County to improve
Magnolia Road from State Highway 35 to Pearland Sites Road. Copy of
agreement to be placed in City Contract files. Motion.,passed 4 to 0.
ADJOURN:
It was moved by Councilman DeShazer, seconded by Councilman Wasek that
the meeting adjourn. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Meeting adjourned 9:20 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the —,I day of
A. D. 1970.
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