1971-08-23 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES252
MIN UTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD
N UGUST 23, ' 1971, T 7:45 P. M. IN'THE C _ _ 2335'N. TEXAS AVENUE''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 D. R. Keller
Councilman E. A. Wasek
Councilman Cecil W. Griffin
Councilman & Mayor Pro Tem Carlton McComb
Councilman James O. DeShazer
Councilman Benny J. Frank
City Manager William E. Wolff
City Attorney Bobby J. Williams
City Secretary Dorothy L. Cook
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The invocation was given by Council Chaplain Dr. Forrest Hawkins.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Attorney Bobby J. Williams.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the minutes of the
regular meeting held on August 9, 1971 be approved as submitted.- Motion passed
5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman,DeShazer, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the minutes
of the Public Hearing held on August 12, 1971 be approved as submitted. Motion passed
5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman McComb that the following
checks be approved for payment:
General Fund Payroll Nos. 4920 through 4923
Water & Sewer Payroll
General Fund Expenditures
'Water & Sewer Expenses
Motion passed 5 to 0.
4931 through 4966
4924 through 4930
4967 through 4984
3188 through 3202
(3190 void)
5180 through 5186
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MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
1. Mayor Keller read a Proclamation making the week of August 30, 1971 through
September 3, 1971 as American Institute of Banking Week in Pearland, Texas.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilman Griffin reported that while in Washington, D. C. he met with the Federal
Highway Administration. He obtained from them a copy of the Policy and Procedure
Memorandum which relates to hearing requirements. This memorandum is in the City
files and available for Council review.
CITIZENS:
Mr. Frank Doherty -- Not present at this meeting.
Mr. Dennis M. Moody -
Mr. Moody spoke to the Council about the taxing of the 100 foot stip under Ordinance No. 31.
Mayor Keller advised that the City was obliged to tax all property inside the City.
Mr. Harold L. Maggard -
Mr. Maggard spoke to the Council about the taxing of the 100 foot strip under Ordinance No.
31. Mayor Keller advised that the City was obliged to tax all property inside the City.
1. C. L. Bowling -
Mr. Bowling spoke to the City Council about the need for a legal survey of the boundaries
of the City of Pearland. He requested this item be included in the Budget for the
fiscal year beginning October 1, 1971. Mayor Keller advised Mr. Bowling that the
Appropriation Ordinance was to be read on first reading at the meeting and that any changes
in the,Budget at this time would require another public hearing. The time schedule for
the adoption of the Budget would not permit additional items being added which would require
another hearing.
_�1NFINISHED BUSINESS:
SECOND AND FINAL READING - POLICE RESERVE ORDINANCE NO. 221:
Mayor Keller read proposed Ordinance No. 221 in full.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that Ordinance No. 221
be passed and approved on second and final reading.. Caption of said ordinance No. 221
reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 221
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AN ORDINANCE CREATING A POLICE RESERVE FORCE
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, PROVIDING
FOR APPOINTMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS, OATH, IDENTIFICATION,
POWERS, DUTIES AND COMPENSATION; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Griffin, Councilman DeShazer, Councilman McComb, Councilman
Frank.
Voting "no" - Councilman Wasek
Motion passed 4 to 1.
NEW BUSINESS:
FIRST READING - APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 222:
Proposed Ordinance No. 222 - Appropriation Ordinance was read -in full by Mayor Keller.
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Griffin that Ordinance No. 222
be passed and approved on first of two readings. Said Ordinance No. 222 reads in
caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 222
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1971
AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1972
Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Wasek, Councilman McComb, Councilman DeShazer
and Councilman Griffin.
Voting "no" - none
Motion passed 5 to 0.
RECESS:
P. M.
Meeting was recessed at 8:20 - Reconvened at 8:40 P. M.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE POLICE RESERVE FORCE:
It was moved by CouncilmanDeShazer, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the following
appointments made by Chief Norris be ratified:
POLICE RESERVE OFFICERS
1. William Riley Mullins
2. Raymond George Reber
3. Berry Miller, III
4. David L. Smith, Jr.
5. Edward Ronald LeBlanc
Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilman Wasek opposed.
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CONTRACT FOR CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES:
Mr. Bobby Williams requested the City Council to "ratify the contract submitted by the
Municipal Code Corporation.for the codification of City Ordinances.
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Frank that the City enter
into the Contract submitted with the Municipal Code Corporation for codification of
City ordinances,and that the Mayor be authorized to execute this Contract on behalf
of the City. Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilman McComb opposed.
ADJOURN:
It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the meeting
adjourn. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Meeting adjourned 9:01 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 13 _ day of ,
A. D. 1971.
Attest:
City 'Secretar