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1970-10-12 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES126 MINUTES -OF . REGULAR . MEETING_- OF -THE -CITY-COUNCIL. OF.. TEE. 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 Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Administrator City Attorney City Secretary Absent: Councilman INVOCATION: D. R. Keller Cecil W. Griffin Melvin L. Black E. A. Wasek Carlton McComb William E. Wolff Bobby Williams Dorothy L. Cook dames 0. De Shazer The invocation was given by the Rev. aut.11, pastor of the St. Stephens "A 'D LutheAa Church, Fearland, Texas. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 28, 1970 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 4 to 0. i It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the minutes of a special meeting held on October 5, 1970 be approved as submitted. Motion passed 4 to 0. APPROVAL OF EXPENSES: If was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman McComb_that the following checks be approved for payment General Fund Payroll 'Water & Sewer Payroll General Fund Expenditures Water & Sewer Expenditures Sewer Construction Fund 3758 through 3793 3794 through 3802 2107 through 2116 4677 through 4891 164 through 165 Building Fund Check No. 24 withheld at this time. Motion passed 4 to 0. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT: (3760 void) 1. Pearland Volunteer Fire Department - Letter dated October 5, 1970 regarding allowance to -wives of deceased members of the Pearland Volunteer Fire Department. 12 2. Gulf Coast Waste Disposal.Authority - Letter dated October 8th, 1970 regarding plans for a seminar. Two representatives from the City of Pearland will be present at this seminar. Meeting recessed 8:00 P. M. Reconvened at 8:07 P. M. COMMITTEE REPORTS: City Hall Construction: Councilman McComb reported that the additions to the City Hall and Police Station amount to $58,024.55 and the amount paid out to date is $37,000.00 leaving a balance of $20,681.38. Councilman McComb requested the retainage on the contract be reduced to 5% instead of 10% as stipulated due to the inspections -made on the building_. City Attorney Williams advised that 10% should be retained since this is a statutory requirement. It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Griffin that a check be drawn on the Building Fund payable to Ed R. Spradley, Contractor in the amount of $15,710.48 in lieu of Check No. 24 in the amount of $18,000.00 and that Check No. 24 be voided. This would take into consideration the 10% retainage recommended by the City Attorney. Motion passed 4 to 0. City Hall Furniture: Councilman McComb discussed quotation received from M. & R. Furnishings, Sam's Office Supply, Interior's for Business, and Shaw -Walker Company, for City Hall furnishings. It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the Building Committee be authorized to spend up to $1950.00 to furnish the Council Chambers with as suitable furniture as possible. Motion passed 4 to 0. Park Committee• Councilman Black reported that the ordinance for the Park Board would be ready for Council consideration by the next regular meeting. If i any of the Councilmen have names they would like to suggest for members of the Park Board, Pleassocontact Councilman Griffin or Councilman Black. The Committee would like to have a list of names to submit to the Council at the time the Park Board Ordinance is submitted. Garden in Espland.de: Councilman Black discussed the flower garden in the esplanade of Grand Boulevard at the location of the old fire station. City Administrator 128 Wolff stated that he would try to get this project started soon. Paving Program: A discussion was held regarding the Paving Program submitted to the City Council by City Administrator. It was decided that a special meeting would be called (public hearing type) to go over the plans. This meeting would be called as soon as Woody Road was completed as ._. an example to show the citizens the type of road under the paving plan. Councilmen to meet with any Civic Group desiring information on this program and outline the plans for making Woody Road an example for this type paving. Meeting recessed 8:40 P. M. - Reconvened 8:50 P. M. Council Committee - Long Range Planning: Mayor Keller appointed Councilman Griffin as Chairman and McComb as a Member to serve on committee to take in account the long range financial needs of the City. This committee to take into account the several needs of the City and not restricting it to specific items, with the Council to determine the priority of these items. Some items to be considered by this committee would be sewer plant modifications, additional water well, and road improvements. CITIZENS: NONE OLD BUSINESS: FINAL PLAT - GREEN TEE TERRACE SECTION II- BUFORD WALDROP: Mr. Waldrop appeared before the City Council and requested approval of the final plat of Green Tee Terrace Section II. This final plat was approved by the Planning Commission on October 7, 1970. It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Black that the final plat of Green Tee Terrace Section II be approved by the City Council. Motion passed 4 to 0. LIBRARY BOARD: Mayor Keller submitted the name of Mrs. Nita Burger to fill the vacancy on the Library Board created by the resignation of Mr. Jim Tucker. It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman McComb that Mrs. Nita Burger be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Library Board created by the resignation of Mr. Jim Tucker. Motion passed 4 to -O. VILLAGE GREEN SUBDIVISION - NO PARKING SIGNS: Mayor Keller read a letter from D. T. Norris, Chief -of -Police regarding "No Parking" signs along the entrance to Village Green Subdivision. This letter was a result of a request from the City Council to the Chief -of - Police to survey this area as to traffic and furnish the Council with his recommendation. Chief Norris' letter stated that he felt that the street in question is wide enough to give sufficient clearance for passing vehicles, and if after the business is opened in the first block, parking does create a haaard, then"no parking" signs could be installed or the esplanade be removed from the center of the street. It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman McComb that we accept the recommendation of the Chief -of -Police as to the parking situation in Village Green: Subdivision, and the Civic Club be so notified. Motion passed 3 to 1. Councilman Griffin opposed. ARPROVE AND ADOPT 1970 TAX ROLL: Certification of the Tax Roll for 1970 was made by the Equalization Board and Tax Assessor as follows: ASSESSED VALUES LAND $ 9, 200,443 IMPROVEMENTS PERSONAL PROPERTY TOTAL ASSESSED 14,;:456,669 a, 944,262 $ 26, 601,364 It was moved by Councilman �.Ic_Comb., seconded by Councilman Griffin that the Council approve and adopt the Tax Roll for 1970 in the amount of $26,601.364 total assessed value. Motion passed 4'to 0. PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET 1970-71: It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman McComb that a Public Hearing be called on the proposed Budget for 1970-71 on.' October 29, 1970 at 7:30 P. M. in the Pearland Volunteer Fire Department's office. Motion passed 4 to 0. TURKEY SHOOT - PERMIT TO SHOOT FIREARMS IN CITY: It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Black that the Pearland Lions Club be granted a special permit for the T%rkey Shoot to be held on November 7th and 8th, subject -to evidence=of liability insurance being furnished the City, and 'coordination of traffic flow being handled through Chief -of -Police D. T.. Norris . Motion passed 4 to 0. 1.30 RESCHEDULING REGULAR MEETING: A discussion of rescheduling the regular meeting October 26, 1970 due to conflict with Texas Municipal League Conference was held by the Council. It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the regularly scheduled meeting to be held on October 26, 1970 be changed to October 23, 1970 at 6:00 P. M. Motion passed 4 to 0. TEXAS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT - TRAFFIC SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE ON BROADWAY: Proposed Ordinance changing the speed zone on Highway 518 (Broadway) was read in full by Mayor Keller. It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Griffin that Ordinance No. 206 be passed and approved on first and final reading. Said ordinance reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE N0. 206 AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 6701D, VERNON'S TEXAS CIVIL STATUTES, UPON THE BASIS OF AN ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION, 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 A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED 200 FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. Publication' to be by caption only. I- Motion passed 3 to 1. Councilman Wasek opposed. ADJOURN: It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman McComb that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P. M. Minutes approved�as read and/or corrected this the l day of 1970. Mayor City Secret/y