1971-10-11 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES270
MINUTES OF`.A:REGULAR.MEETING OF THE.CITY•COUNCIL OF THE CITY.OF-.PEARLAND.•.HELD'ON'
OCTOBER'11;•1971 T 7.35'P. M. IN'THE CITY•HALL, 2335•N.-TEX S• V NUE;_ E R ND; EX S.
A regular meeting of the'City Council was called to order by Mayor Keller with the following
persent:
Mayor D. R. Keller
Councilman Cecil W. Griffin
Councilman James O. DeShazer
Councilman Carlton MdCbmb
Councilman E. A. Wasek
Councilman Benny J. Frank
City Manager William E. Wolff
City Attorney Bobby J. Williams (Entered 7:40 P.:M.)
City Secretary Dorothy L. Cook
INVOCATION:
The invocation was given by Dr. Forrest Hawkins, Council Chaplain.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem•Carlton McComb.
EXCUSED ABSENCE:
Councilman Wasek requested that the records reflect that his absence from the last
regular meeting was due,to a bone spur on his foot and he was unable to wear a shoe.
He asked that this be shown as "Excused Absence" in the records.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mayor Keller stated that the minutes of the meeting held on September 27, 1971 should
be corrected to show under - Approval of Expenses - Water & Sewer Expenditures -
Check No. 5241 void instead of Check No. 5242.
It was moved by Councilman DeShazer, seconded by Councilman McComb that the minutes of
the meeting of September 27, 1971 be approved as corrected. Motion passed 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman. Frank that the following
checks be approved for payment:
General Fund Payroll
Water- & Sewer Payroll
General Fund Expenditures
5122
through
5125
5132
through
5160
5126
through
5131
5167 -through
5182
3322-
through
3388
(3380
void)
Water & Sewer Expenditures
Sewer Construction
Water Construction
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Building Code Committee:
5260 through 5288
189 through 190
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Councilman Frank reported on the'Air Conditioning portion of the proposed Amended Building
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Code for the City. Councilman Frank reported that he had check the license and permit
fees recommended for Air Conditioning Contractors and the Committee recommends the
adoption of these fees. The Committee recommended that the City adopt the Southern
Standard Building Code and that the City Attorney prepare the necessary ordinance
for submission to the City Council at the next regular meeting. This ordinance to
incorporate the fees for Air Conditioning as approved by the Committee.
Texas Municipal League Convention:
Councilman McComb reported on the various meetings he attended during the Texas Municipal
League's Convention in Houston on October 3 through October 5. The following subjects
were covered by this report:
(1) Presentation made by Can Tex on tiertiary treatment;
(2) City Attorney's Association — Municipal Annexation Acta
(3) Police Chief's Association - Police Reserves.
(4) Federal Program to Smaller Cities.
CITIZENS:
`�--- Juan G. Vasquez - Mr. Vasquez appeared before the Council regarding the "no parking"
signs on S. Main near Pear Street. Mr. Vasquez was advised that the State Highway Department
had agreed to install these signs, however, to date had not. City Manager to contact the
State Highway Department to ascertain when the signs would be installed.
M. L. Black - Mr. Black discussed with the Council the possibility of a street participation
program on Robinson Drive in Clear Creek Estates. Mr. Black reported that he was working
on a-.Segmentof Robinson Drive that was 600 feet for participation in a paving program.
- Mr. Black presented two .checks, one for $200.00 signed by Melvin L. Black, and one for
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$600.00 made payable to Mel Black and signed by Leone Northam. Mr. Arthur Partain
presented the City with a check for $200.00 for his part of the paving program. Mr.
Black requested that these checks be held for thirty days and if as a group within the
area,a participation of 60% cannot be obtained, then the checks are to be returned to
the individuals who signed them.
M. L. Black - Mr. Black, representing the Clear Creek/Twin Creek Woods Civic Club
presented a Petition to the City Council bearing 83 names and reading as follows:
"August 10, 1971
Mayor and City Councilmen
City of Pearland
We the undersigned residents of Twin Creek Woods and Clear Creek Estates understand
that a proposal to extend Robinson Drive to Highway 35 is under consideration.
We are very much opposed to this proposal.
Instead, we request the City Council to take under consideration the repair and
widening of the existing Knapp Road. Knapp Road, built on a 40 foot right of way
has an asphalt surface which varies from 15 to 20 feet wide. The deep drainage ditches
on both sides makes the heavily traveled road a safety hazard.
We respectfully request your attention to this matter."
Petition received into the City records by the City Secretary.
Councilman Griffin reported that on the matter of Knapp Road, this has been discussed
with Mr. Wolff and plans are in progress now, and hopefully will be presented to the .
Council soon, authorizing expenditure of some money to put a seal coat on Knapp Road.
This is about all the Council can do until additional right-of-way is obtained along this
road.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
SECOND AND FINAL READING - ORDINANCE NO. 223 - TAX LEVYING ORDINANCE:
Mayor Keller read proposed Tax Levying Ordinance No. 223 in full:
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman McComb that Ordinance No. 223
be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 223 reads in
caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 223
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT
OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND
TEXAS AND PROVIDING FOR THE INTEREST AND SINKING
FUND FOR THE YEAR 1971, AND APPORTIONING EACH LEVY
FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE.
Voting "aye" - Councilman Griffin, Councilman DeShazer, Councilman McComb, Councilman Wasek,
and Councilman Frank.
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Voting "no" - none
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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AWARDING OF BIDS - POLICE PATROL UNITS:
Councilman Griffin reported that he and Mr. Wolff had reviewed the bids opened at the
last meeting and that they recommended that the Saylor Motor Company be awarded the bid.
The Saylor Motor Company's bid was $20.00 higher than Jack Sollock, however, Sollock
did not bid on the alternate bid basis which allowed for trade in of the old cars.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman McComb that we accept the
bid of the Saylor Motor Company as the best bid with trade ins. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Saylor Motor Company bid $3276.56 per unit with trade in $550.00 and $400.00 on old cars.
CORRIGAN SECTION III:
Councilman Frank reported that he and Councilman DeShazer checked the area of Corrigan
Section III where the Council had approved the use of epoxy on a tenative basis subject
to the developer repairing the street to the satisfaction of the Council in the event
the epoxy did not hold, and found the , epoxy beginning to break out. City Manager
to contact Gary Hester, agent for the Developer, and will report back to the City Council.
NEW BUSINESS:
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1 APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL TAX ROLL:
Meeting recessed at 8 45 P. M. - Reconvened at 8:50 P. N
This item postponed until the next regular meeting.
CITY MANAGER'S ITEM:
VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the next regular
Council meeting be held on October 28, 1971 due to the Veterans Day Holiday on Oct ober 25,
1971, and notices of this change be posted as soon as possible. Motion passed 5 to 0.
ADJOURN:
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It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Frank that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or submitted this 1-40 day of Li4= ,
A. D. 1971.
City Secretary