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1970-08-24 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. .. .- .. -. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEART,ANT). A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pearland was called to order by Mayor Keller with the following present: Absent: INVOCATION: Mayor D. R. Keller Councilman Cecil W. Griffin. Councilman Carlton McComb Councilman Melvin L. Black Councilman E. A. Wasek Councilman James 0. DeShazer City Administrator William E. Wolff City Secretary Dorothy L. Cook City Attorney Bobby Williams Mayor Keller asked that all present join him in a few moments of silent commemorative prayer in memory of Mr. Fred Blunt, Mr. James Matlock-, Mr. Elmer Payne and Mr. Howard Stanford. These men were members of the Pearland Volunteer Fire Department and were fatally injured in an automobile accident on August 13, 1970. Mr. James Matlock also served as Council Chaplain. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman DeShazer, seconded by Councilman_Griffin that the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 10, 1970, and the minutes of the special meeting held on August 12, 1970, be approved as submitted. Motion passed 5 to 0. It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the following correction be made in the minutes of the meeting on July 27, 1970: Local Planning Assistance Program: "It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Black that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Comprehensive Planning Contract on behalf of the City of Pearland. Motion passed 4 to 0." This to be an additional motion inad-eertently omitted. Motion passed 5 to 0. APPROVAL OF EXPENSES: It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the following checks be approved for payment: General Fund Payroll Nos. 3618 through 3646 and 3661 which replaced Check 3631 Water & Sewer Payroll Nos. 3647 through 3660 M 107 General Fund Expenses Nos. 199T through 1999 Water & Sewer Expenses Nos. 4600 through 4616 Sanitation Fund No. 111 Motion passed 5 to 0. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT: 1. Chamber of Commerce Week: Mayor Keller proclaimed the week of August 31, 1970 through September 6, 1970 as Chamber of Commerce Week in the City of Pearland. 2. Firemen's Memorial Fund: Mayor Keller thanked all of the people who offered help since the accident involving the firemen and announced that a Firemen's Memorial Fund was set up at the Pearland State Bank and the First Savings & Loan Association and anyone wishing to contribute should contact these firms. 3. Firemen's Plaque: Mayor Keller announced that the Fire Department has set up a committee to check into the possibility of a plaque with names of firemen lost. He suggested that the Council give consideration to payment of half or perhaps .all of the cost of plaques. One would be placed in. the Fire Station and the other at the City Hall. Mayor Keller stated he would have more information soon and would report to the Council. 4. Gulf Coast Waste' Disposal Authority: On August 20, 1970, the Mayor, Councilman Griffin, Councilman DeShazer, Councilman McComb and Mr. Wolff attended a meeting of the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority. The purpose of attending was to get information as to how the City of Pearland was directly involved with this Authority. Mayor Keller stated that the representatives from the City of Pearland indicated their willingness to cooperate. This Authority plans very soon to have staff level meetings (non-professional people involved) to discuss practical matters involved in the clean up of Clear Creek and Clear Lake. 5. Hearing- Texas Water Quality Board: Mayor Keller reported that on August 28, 1970, officials of the City of Pearland have been requested to appear before the Texas Water Quality Board to show cause why the Texas Water Quality Board should not adopt Board Order 69-9A which puts into effect 69-9. This order could very well involve several additional expenditures for the City. Representatives from the City will be present at this Hearing. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Park Committee: Councilman Griffin reported that the Park Committee has discussed with Mr. Wolff most feasible manner to accomplish what is needed for the.parks. It appears that a Board, probably of no more than five, would be the most effective. This Board would be charged with reviewing the needs of Pearland in the area of parks and make recommendations as to the type of parks needed, location, financial, size, timing, etc. Alsq, the present committee requests that their length of service be extended, and that they, int conjunction with several people who are possible candidates for the Board, be authorized to proceed with construction of the necessary rest room facilities at Sewer Plant Site No. 2. .A list of tenative Board Members will be submitted at the next meeting. It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Wasek that ...� the present Park Committee be authorized to continue in its duties of organization and preparation of temporary park site at Sewer Plant No. 2. Motion passed 5 to 0. City Hall Committee: Councilman DeShazer reported that the remodeling of the City Hall and Police Building should be completed by October 1, 1970. CITIZENS: Mr. C. L. Bowling had requested permission to appear before theCouncil regarding the Dog Ordinance, however, Mr. Bowling was not present at the meeting. OLD BUSINESS: PROPOSED DOG ORDINANCE NO. 173: The ordinance was submitted to the Council with changes recommended at the previous meeting. It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman McComb that Ordinance No. 173 - Dog Ordinance be passed on first and final reading. Said ordinance to be effective October 1, 1970. Caption of ordinance reads as,follows: ORDINANCE NO. 173 i� AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR LICENSING OF DOGS AND DECLARING UNLAWFUL THE POSSESSION OF ANY DOG - CONTRiY HERETO; DEFINING TERMS PROHIBITING DOGS FROM RUNNING AT LARGE; PROHIBITING THE KEEPING OF DOGS WHICH CAUSE ANNOYANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE VACCINATION OF DOGS AND RABIES CONTROL; SETTING THE FEES FOR IMPOUNDING DOGS AND THE DISPOSITION OF IMPOUNDED DOGS; PROVIDING FOR DOG POUNDS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF ANY PART HEREOF, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. Publication to be by caption only. Motion passed 5 to 0. NOh'PARKING ORDINANCE - OLD ALVIN ROAD IN FRONT OF FIRE STATION: Proposed Ordinance No. 203 read in full by Mayor Keller: It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman D.eSrater that ,.� Ordinance No. 203 - No Parking in Front of Fire Station - be adopted on first and final reading. Said ordinance reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 203 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE RESTRICTION OF PARKING UPON CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, OR PARTS THEREOF WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND AS SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE, AND PROVIDING FOR A FINE NOT LESS THAN $5.00 AND NOT TO EXCEED $25.00 FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. The word"punished"in the third line of Section 3 to be changed,to 'punishable". Publication to be by caption only. Motion passed 5 to 0. NEW BUSINESS: TEXAS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT - SPECIAL SCHOOL SIGN WITH FLASHING YELLOW BEACON - HIGHWAY 51b (E. BROADWAY JUST -WEST OF GRAND AVENUE: - Proposed Ordinance No. 204 read in full by Councilman McComb. It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Griffin that Ordinance No. 204 be adopted on first and final reading. Said ordinance reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 204 110 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 24, 1970, BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF PEARLAND, FOR THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, EXISTENCE, USE, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAY SIGNAL PROJECT AT THE LOCATION SHOWN ON EXHIBIT 1, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, IN THE CITY OF PEARLAND; PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT. Exhibit 1 - F. M. 518 just west of Grand Blvd. Motion passed 5 to 0. It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the Agreement made a part of the Ordinance be executed by Mayor Keller on behalf of the City of Fearland. Motion passed 5 to 0. Tracing sheet signed by Mayor Keller. This tracing indicates the location of the installation. AGREEMENT WITH AD VALOREM RECORDS, INC.: It was moved by Councilman DeShazer, seconded by Councilman McComb that the Agreement for Preparation of Current Tax Roll with Ad Valorem Records, Inc. be executed by the Mayor, Councilmen and Tax Assessor after deletion of the following: "This agreement is automatically renewed unless either party cancels it in writing prior to January lst of each year." Motion passed 5 to 0. DISCUSSION OF CLEAN AIR ACT: Councilman McComb discussed the possibility of an Industrial Anti -Pollution Ordinance. He stated that he had discussed industrial anti -pollution with Dr. Walter Quibodeaux, Harris County Pollution Director. Dr. be prepared Quibodeaux suggested that an ordinance/requiring builders of industrial plants to submit their plans to the Texas Water Quality Board and the Texas Air Control Board. These Boards would then render an opinion, as to whether or not the proposed plant met anti -pollution requirements. It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Black that an Industrial Anti -Pollution Ordinance be prepared for Council consideration. This ordinance shall require plans and specifications of new plants or additions to old plants be presented to the Texas Water Quality Board and Texas Air Control Board for an opinion on proposed pollution control devices. Motion passed 5 to 0. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S ITEM: AUXILIARY POLICE: ill Mayor Keller absent from the Chair - Mayor Pro Tem Wasek presiding: A:discussion was held regarding the Certification of Auxiliary Police Officers. City Administrator Wolff stated that the Auxiliary Police needed to be established on the proper basis or disband this organization entirely. He recommended to the Council that this organization not be disbanded but rather that we secure the Attorney General's Opinion on certification. It was moved by Councilman DeShazer, seconded by Councilman McComb that we appoint a Committee of the Council to work with the Auxiliary Police and Police Chief to start drafting an ordinance covering the Auxiliary Police, and that we pursue the efforts of Judge Arnold to get an interpretation from the Attorney General. Councilman DeShazer and Mayor Keller to serve on. the Council Committee. Motion passed 4 �Jo 1. Couficilman Black opposed. Mayor Keller returned to Chair. ADJOURN: It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman McComb that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned 9:30 P. M. r-- '1 Minutes. approved as read and/or corrected this the day of A. D. 1970.