1971-03-08 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESNn
MINUTES OF A REGULAR ME€TING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD
ON -MARCH'-8, 1971, 7:40 P. M. IN THE CIT , 35 H 23 N. S , € U __ ,
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pearland was called to order by
Mayor Keller with the following present:
Mayor
D. R. Keller
Councilman
Cecil W. Griffin
Councilman
Carlton McComb
Councilman
E. A. Wasek
Councilman
James 0. DeShazer
Councilman.
Melvin L. Black
City Manager
William E.- Wolff
City Attorney
Bobby J. Williams
City Secretary
Dorothy L. Cook
INVOCATION:
The invocation was given by Council Chaplain Forrest Hawkins.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by a member of the Girl Scout Cadet Troup No. 552.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the minutes of
the Regular Meeting held on February 22, 1971 be approved as submitted. Motion passed
5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by -Councilman Wasek that the previous motion
approving the minutes of February 22, 1971, be reconsidered and an amendment be made to
these minutes designating the term of Mrs. Don Flory and Mrs. Edward J. Berger to three
years as members of the Library Board. Motion passed 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the following
checks be approved for payment:
General Fund Payroll 4274 through 4311
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Water & Sewer Payroll
General Fund Expenditures
Water & Sewer Expenditures
Sewer Construction Fund
Interest & Sinking Fund
Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
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1. Mayor Keller discussed the four proposed amendments to the
subdivision ordinance /bryc?ieepTanning Commission. These
amendments would cover street lights, lot sizes, final acceptance
before building permits issued, and if the Engineer did not
make the original survey this fact should be noted on the
certificate. Mayor Keller requested the City Attorney to draw up
these amendments for presentation to the Council at the next meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
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County Sanitary Landfill: - Councilman McComb
Councilman McComb discussed House Bill No. 727 offered by Rep. Joe Hubanek. This
would cover County Sanitary Landfills.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that a letter be
written to Rep. Hubanek commending him for submitting H. B.- 727, and also write letters
endorsing this Bill to House Speaker Mutsch 0- t• Governor Ben Barnes and State Senator
Schwartz. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Senate Bill No. 80 and House Bill 817: - Councilman McComb
The bills covers the orgination of a new State Agency called the Department of Community
Affairs. Councilman McComb discussed the advisability of the City supporting these
Bills. The Bills cover specific programs and general functions to assist local
governments.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Griffin that letters of support,
in principle,of S. B. 80 and H. B. 817 be sent to Senator Schwartz, House Speaker Gus
% tseher and Lt. Governor Ben Barnes. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company: - Councilman McComb
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Black that the Mayor write a
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letter to the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company expressing dissatisfaction with their
service and expressing that the citizens would like to have better service for the money
paid to the Company. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Park Committee: - Councilman Griffin
Councilman Griffin reported that the road has been cut in the Sewer Plant No. 2 Park
Site and that the Board was hopeful that the Park would be open in the Spring for
public use.
A T & S F. Railway Company - Crossing Knapp Road: - Councilman DeShazer
Councilman DeShazer reported that he and Councilman McComb met with officials of the
A. T. & S. F. Railway Company and that the cost of the signals at this crossing wo-uld
total $10,088.00. The Railroad is asking the City to participate in this cost
on a 50% basis. The Committee, consisting of Councilman DeShazer and Councilman
McComb will continue to work with the Railroad and will report back to the Council
at a later date. Any action by the Council would not be necessary until the
next Budget Year.
CITIZENS:
Mrs. Frances Jamison - "Discuss the Agenda where citizens can be heard without
signing the Agenda." -
Mayor Keller stated that he would appoint a Committee to work out the procedure for
the order of business for the Council and that he felt sure this item would be a part
of procedure. This Committee will be appointed after the next election.
Mrs. Jamison requested information as to who has been the City Treasurer and the duties
of the Treasurer. Mayor Keller advised Mrs. Jamison that this information would
be available to her at the next Council Meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION OF THANKS FOR SERVICE TO THE CITY - JACK IDOUX, GEORGE SHEPHERD AND
GE RGE HASTINGS:
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Wasek that we take action on
the Resolutions tonight and contact the individuals to see whether or not they wish to
receive them at the next meeting or have the Resolutions mailed. Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Black that Resolutions 71-21,
71-22, and 71-23 commending Jack Idoux, George Hastings, and George Shepherd for their
service to the City be adopted on first and final reading. Motion passed 5 to 0.
AWARDING OF BID NO. 71-1 PICKUP TRUCK:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the Kliesing
Motor Company be awarded Bid No. 71-1 on a pickup truck as the lowest and best
bidder. Amount of the bid $2248.00. Motion passed 5 to 0.
SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 214 - BOARD OF EQUALIZATION:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman McComb that Ordinance.No. 214
be passed, approved and adopted on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 214
reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 214
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPOINTING
A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR THE YEAR 1971; PRESCRIBING SAID
BOARD'S DUTIES, COMPENSATION AND OATH; FIXING THE TIME FOR
THE FIRST MEETING OF THE BOARD; AND CONTAINING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
Voting "aye" - Councilmen Griffin, DeShazer, Wasek, McComb and Black. Voting "no" none
Motion carried 5 to 0.
SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 215 - PROHIBITING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
F SANITARY LANDFILLS:
Mayor Keller read Ordinance No. 215 in full.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Griffin that Ordinance No. 215
be passed, approved and adopted on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 215
reads in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 215
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, PROHIBITING
THE MAINTENANCE OR OPERATION OF SANITARY LANDFILLS,
INCINERATORS, COMPOSTING PLANTS, OR ANY PLACE FOR THE
.DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTES, GARBAGE, OR RUBBISH, ANYWHERE
WITHIN' THE"CORPORATE LIMITS OR EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS; DEFINING TERMS, PRESCRIBING
PENALTIES THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Voting "aye" - Councilmen Griffin, DeShazer, Wasek, McComb, and Black. Voting "no" - none
Motion carried 5 to 0.
REPORT BY CITY SECRETARY ON PETITIONS FILED FEBRUARY 22, 1971 - TIME WARRANTS:
Mayor Keller read the following letter from the City Secretary:
"March 1, 1971
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmen
City of Pearland
Pearland, Texas
Re: Petitions Submitted on 2-22-71
by C. L. Bowling - Time Warrants
Gentlemen:
I have checked the petitions submitted by Mr. C. L. Bowling at the last
Council Meeting held on February 22, 1971, and find that the aggregate number
of Petitioners in all Petitions exceed ten per cent (10%) in number of the
qualified voters of the City of Pearland whose names appear on the last approved
tax roll as property tax payors.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Dorothy L. Cook
Dorothy L. Cook
City Secretary"
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that this report
from the City Secretary be accepted. Motion passed 5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY ON CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES:
City Attorney Williams furnished information to the Council on the Codification of the
Ordinances of the City. He has been in contact with the Municipal Code Corporation
of Tallahassee, Florida through their representative in Austin, Texas. The Council
requested Mr. Williams to secure information from other companies doing this type of
work.
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT - CORRIGAN SECTION III:
This item deleted from Agenda - to be placed on the next agenda or handled at a special
meeting.
PEARLAND-FRIENDSWOOD AGREEMENT:
Mayor Keller appointed Mayor Pro Tem Wasek and Councilman McComb to work with the
officials of Friendswood on renewal of the reciprocal agreement which expires in
October, 1971.
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PAD &TNTENANM',ARD°REPAIR AGREEMENT:
A discussion was held regarding this Agreement as to what the allocation of $8,000.00
would be used for in the maintenance or repair of streets within the City Limits.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the Agreement
be completed and that the City make a request for the $8,000.00 allocation to be used
to oil all of the shell streets in the City of Pearland, and that the Mayor be
authorized to sign this Agreement. Motion passed 5 to 0.
PROPOSED ANTI POLLUTION ORDINANCE:
This item to be moved to a future Agenda.
CERTIFICATION OF CANDIDATES FOR COUNCILMAN POSITION I AND POSITION'5:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that the fol -lowing
candidates be certified for placing on the ballot of the City Officers' Election
to be held on April 3, 1971:
Position 1
C. L. Bowling
Cecil W. Griffin
Motion passed 5 to 0.
CITY MANAGER'S ITEMS:
Benny J. Frank
William C. Leverett
REPORT OF SEWER LINE - PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT:
City Manager Wolff stated that he had been in contact with the School and would
have a report at the next meeting.
APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:
City Manager Wolff recommended that Mrs. Dorothy Thompson and Mrs. Farrell Gunthrie
be appointed as Assistant City Secretaries.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Black that Mrs. Dorothy S.
Thompson and Mrs. Farrell Gunthrie be appointed as Assistant City Secretaries for the
City of Pearland. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Mayor Keller administered the Oath of Office to Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Gunthrie.
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ADJOURN:
It was moved by Councilman DeShazer, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the meeting
adjourn. Motion carried 5 to 0.
Meeting adjourned 9:22 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this a2 day of
A. D. 1971.
Mayor
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City Secretary