1971-03-22 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES187
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF'PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD
ON MARCH 22, 1971, _7T 7:40 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL, 2335 N. TEXAS VENUE, PEARL ND,
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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 (Entered 8:20 P. M.)
City Manager
William E. Wolff
City Attorney
Bobby J. Williams
City Secretary
Dorothy L. Cook
INVOCATION•
The invocation was given by Rev.. Lawrence R. Juull, Minister of the Lutheran Church
of Pearland.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Attorney Bobby Williams.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the minutes of
the Regular Meeting held on March 8, 1971 be approved as submitted. Motion passed
4to0.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
-- It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that the following
checks be approved for payment:
General Fund Payroll
Water & Sewer Payroll
General Fund Expenses
Water & Sewer Expenses
Building Fund
4322
through
4355
and
4366
4356
through
4365
2691
through
2721
4911
through
4919
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Motion passed 4 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
1. Mayor Keller reported that the City had received notice that the widows
of the Volunteer Firemen, Mrs. Matlock, Mrs. Blunt, Mrs. Payne and Mrs.
Stanford were eligible to receive benefits under the Employees Retirement �--�
System of Texas. This would be $10,000.00 to the widows as well as
other benefits to minor children.
2. Mayor Keller reported that the City had received the deed from E. A. Kelly
for necessary right-of-way on Glenda Street in Twin Creek Woods.
3. Proclamation - Law Day U. S. A. - Mayor Keller proclaimed May 1, 1971
as Law Day U. S. A. in the City of Pearland.
4. Proclamation - Prisoners of War and Missing in Action - Mayor Keller
proclaimed and designated a period of 60 seconds of prayer for our
Prisoner's of War and Missing in Action to be observed at 2:15 P. M.
CST, on Good Friday, April 9, 1971.
5. Proclamation - Mayor Keller designated the week of April 4, 1971 through
April 10, 1971 as Pearland Chamber of Commerce Industry Development Week
in Pearland, Texas.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilman McComb discussed several bills pending in the Texas House and Senate.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the Council go
on record as endorsing S. B. 504 - Clean Air Act - Define New Facility; S. B. 404
Clean Air Act - New Facility - Permit,and H. B. 954 - Water Quality Act - New Facility
Permit. Also, that the Council go on record as being opposed to H. B. 884 - State
Income Tax, and H. B. 930 - Competitive Bids - $300.00. Letters concerning these
bills to be sent to Representative Hubenak, House Speaker G. F. Mutscher, Senator
Schwartz and Lt. Governor Gen Barnes. Motion passed 4 to 0.
CITIZENS:
William C. Leverett - Mr. Leverett discussed road that goes through private property and
junked cars behind Water Well No. 2 on McLean Road.
Mr. Leverett thanked the Council for the moving of the junked cars, however, he stated
that there are still some broken pipe and other debris at the site. Also, that City
vehicles are using a lot for a road from McLean into Corrigan Subdivision. He requested
the City to continue the cleanup of the area around the Water Plant No. 2.
Frances Jamison Mrs. Jamison requested information as to what to do with dead animals
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` since the passage of Ordinance No. 215. Mayor Keller advised Mrs. Jamison to check
with Mr. Wolff in a day or two to determine if the burning of dead animals is prohibited
under our Ordinance or State Laws.
Mayor Keller advised Mrs. Jamison the names of the present and past City Treasurers
as had been requested in the previous meeting.
Mr. Lee Plyler - Mr. Plyler asked why the audit had not been completed. Mr.
Plyler was advised that the audit was complete and would be presented to the Council
on this date.
e��-_ UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
�— PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS FOR SERVICE TO THE CITY:
The Resolutions passed at the last meeting thanking Mr. Idoux, Mr. Shepherd and
Mr. Hastings for service to the City are to be mailed to the individuals.
NEW BUSINESS:
PETITION FOR DISANNEXATION - RYAN ACRES SUBDIVISION AND 3 ACRE TRACT IN ABSTRACT 509:
Official receipt of a Petition for Disannexation - Ryan Acres Subdivision and 3 acre
tract -in Abstract 509 by the City,Council.
FINAL PLAT - CORRIGAN SECTION III:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the final plat
on Corrigan Section III be approved. Motion passed 5 to 0.
SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 5, 1971 TO CANVASS VOTES OF CITY OFFICIALS' ELECTION:
It was moved by Councilman McComb., seconded by Councilman Black that a Special Meeting be held
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on April 5, 1971 to Canvass the votes and declare the results of the City—Officials'
Election. Time to be 7:30 P. M. Motion passed 5 to 0.
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Mayor Keller announced that a Special Meeting had been called for April 5, 1971 at
7:30 P. M. to canvass the votes and declare the results of the City Officials' Election
to be held on April 3, 1971.
PRESENTATION OF AUDIT 1969-70 BY MAIN LA FRENTZ:
Audit copies for the 1969-70 were available to the City Council. This Audit prepared
by Main-LaFrentz.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman McComb that this Audit be
officially received and accepted, and that the Combined Balance Sheets -All Funds
and Combined Statement of Changesand Contributions - Fund Balances and the applicable
footnotes be published in the official newspaper of the City. Motion passed 5 to 0.
CITY MANAGER'S ITEMS:
PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT - SANITARY SEWER LINE EXTENSION:
Mr. Wolff reported that he had met with the School Officials and had worked ouL the
foll&iing agreement:
The School will pay the bill for the full cost of all engineering and materials
to lay the line from its present location behind Regency Park to the main sewer line
on Plum Street. The School will grant the City a 10 foot easement across the front
of the property where this line will be installed. The Drainage District has agreed
to make the actual excavation. City forces will be used to install the line if this
is agreeable with the Council. The Catholic Church and the School are agreeable to
exchange of easements.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the City furnish
the necessary labor to install the materials deposited in the ground to relocate the
sewer line at the new school site on Old Alvin Road, and that the Mayor be authorized
to execute necessary documents pertinent thereto.. Motion passed 5 to 0.
ADJOURN:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the meeting
adjourn. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Meeting adjourned 9:00 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this / day of A. D.
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Mayor