1970-09-15 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESc;
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCILOF THE.CITY OF PEARLAND
TEXAS, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 15, 19.70_, AT .7-:35,P-, M. ,,IN THE PEARLAND_ VOLUNTEER
FTRR TF-PARTMENTYS OFFTCE LOCATED -1501 ORANGE STREET. PEARLAND. TEXAS.
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
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Administrator
City Attorney
City Secretary
Councilman
D. R. Keller
Carlton McComb
Melvin L. Black
E. A. Wasek
James 0. DeShazer
William E. Wolff
Bobby Williams
Dorothy L. Cook
Cecil W. Griffin
The invocation was given by City Attorney Bobby Williams.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that
the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 24, 1970 be approved
as submitted. Motion passed 4 to 0.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the
following checks be approved for payment:
Water & Sewgr Payroll
Water & Sewer Payroll
General Fund Payroll
General Fund Expenses
Water & Sewer Expenses
Sewer Construction Fund
Interest & Sinking Fund
Water Construction Fund
Building Construction
Fund
Motion passed 4 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
1. Firemen's Plaque:
No. 3662 through No. 3665
No. 3669 through No. 3712
No. 3666 through No. 3698
No. 2000 through No. 2077
No. 4617 through No. 4663
(4639 void)
No. 160 through No. 163
No. 64 through No. 65
No. 222
No. 22
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Mayor Keller reported that the Fire Department has selected
a memorial plaque to be placed in the main Fire Station
and he requested the Council consider duplicating this
plaque and placing it in the City Hall building. The
cost to be approximately 25.00.
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DeShazer that the City Administrator be authorized to
spend the appropriate money to duplicate the Firemen's
Memorial Plaque. This Plaque to be placed in the City
Hall building. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Mayor Keller appointed a'Committee of Councilman Black
and Councilman DeShazer to devise a similar plaque for
members of the Police Department lost in service of the
City.
It was moved by Councilman DeShazer, seconded by Councilman
McComb that the City allow the widows of the deceased
members of the Pearland Volunteer Fire -Department and the
Reserve Police who die in line of duty„while serving.such
volunteer or a izati n,
the minimum atner ra�e, sewage rate, and garbage rate
as long as these utilities are operated by the City,
and as long as the widow resides within the City. Motion
passed 4 to 0-
2. Proclamation - V. F. W. Freedom Signature Week
Mayor Keller proclaimed the week of September 20-26, 1970
as "V. F. W. Freedom Signature Week” iR the City of
Pearland.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Building Committee:
Councilman DeShazer reported that the City Hall building would possibly
be ready for occupancy the first week in October.
Park Committee:
Councilman Black reported that the Park Committee met with Mr. Barlow
and the park site at Sewer 191ant 2 should be available for public
use as a picnic site within the next two weeks. Councilman Black
stated that the City needed some publicity regarding interested persons
serving on the Park Board.
Auxiliary Police Committee:
Councilman DeShazer reported that the Committee assigned to draft an
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ordinance covering the Auxiliary Police had no activity to report at
this time.
CITIZENS•
Mr. A. Charles Schupp
Mr. Schupp appeared before the Council and requested information
regarding the City's request for a review of the customer rate charges
by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.
Mayor Keller stated that he had discussed this matter with the Telephone
Company and they advised him that they were working on this.
OLD BUSINESS:
DISCUSSION OF TEXAS WATER QUALITY BOARD ORDER NO. 69-9A:
Mayor Keller reported that the City of Pearland was directed to appear
in Austin on August 28, 1970 to show cause why its Waste Water Permits
should not be amended to comply with 69-9A - Board Order of the Texas
Water Quality Board. Mayor Keller reported that the essence of this
order is that the City of Pearland has until October 1, 1970 to provide
the Water Quality Board with evidence that it proposes to either'
divert its waste into another water shed, combine its waste with some
other entity, totally contain its wastes so that no discharge will be
made, or provide tertiary or advanced waste treatment as per this
order.
Mayor Keller stated that he has sent a letter to the Governor regarding
the conduct of the Hearing on August 28, 1970• A reply has been received
stating the Governor will secure a transcript of the meeting and advise
the Mayor further
MEETING RECESSED 6:35 P. M. - RECONVENED 8:37 P. M.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Wasek that
we advise the Texas Water Quality Board that we have chosen tertiary
treatment as the route to go with an addendum endorsing the activities
of the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority and the route they are
taking. Motion passed 4 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
SUN PROGRESS CONTRACT - 10/1/70:
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman McComb that the
Sun Progress be named as the official newspaper of the City of Pearland
for the fiscal year 1970 and the Mayor be authorized to execute the
contract. Motion passed 4 to 0.
DISCUSSION OF MUNICIPAL BONDS
Mayor Keller read a letter from Mr. R. N. Eddleman, Vice President
of Underwood, Neuhaus & Company - Fiscal Agents for the City regarding
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reissuance of $20,000 Series 1968 - General Obligation Bonds 10 through
13, inclusive, lost in the mail between Austin and -San Antonio, Texas.
Mayor Keller absent from the Chair at 9:05 P. M. - Mayor Pro Tem
Wasek presiding.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman DeShazer
that action on the request to reissue bonds be postponed until the
next regular Council meeting. Motion passed 4 to 0.
PEARLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Mayor Keller returned to Chair 9:10 P. M.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seoonded by Councilman DeShazer
that the following certification be made to Mr. Luke E. Robinson,
Retirement Claims Officer, Employees Retirement System of Texas.
STATE OF TEXAS I
COUNTY OF BRAZORIA KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
WE, the undersigned duly elected officials of the City of
Pearland, a municipal corporation of the Counties of Brazoria d.nd
Harris, do hereby certify that the Volunteer Fire Department of the
City of Pearland meet each and every defined standard as set forth
in Article 6628f, Section 2, Subsection 6 of Vernons Annotated Civil
Statutes, as amended, and in support of this certification present the
following, to wit:
1. Active members, inside and outside Pearland City limits -
Forty-three (43).
2. Fire Department minutes reflect two drills each month,
r' each being a minimum of two hours. Department submits
quarterly reports to Insurance Board in Austin on drill
time per month.
3. Fire Department minutes reflect that since 1960 a majority
of active minutes were present at each meeting.
4. The volunteer members serve without pay for work performed.
IN TESTIMONEY WHEREOF, we have hereunto subscribed our names and
position of office to these prresents -in the City of Pearland, and
State of Texas, this 15 day of September, 1970.
/s/ Carlton McComb, Councilman
Is/ Melvin L. Black, Councilman
Is/ E. A. Wasek, Councilman
Is/ James 0. DeShazer, Councilman
Motion passed 4 to 0.
D. R. Keller, Mayor
/s/ Dorothy L. Cook, City Secretary
RECONSIDERATION OF PREVIOUS MOTION - MUNICIP'AL BONDS:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman DeShazer
that the previous motion regarding municipal bonds be reconsidered at
this time. Motion passed 4 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman DeShazer
that the motion be amended to consider reissuance of bonds at the next
regular or a special meeting. Motion passed 4 to 0.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S ITEMS:
Release & Quitclaim - N. M. McGlathery
City Administrator Wolff advised the Council that Mr. McGlathery had
signed a Release & Quitclaim for 500.00 which was his part of an
Agreement with the Brazoria County Water Control and Improvement
District dated December 23, 1963.
Police Patrol Units:
City Administrator requested permission to bid for two police patrol
units, with or without trade-ins, to be opened the first meeting in October.
Meeting adjourned by motion 9:37 P. M.
Minu es approved as read and/or corrected this the day of
1970.
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Mayor
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