1971-11-22 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES2-1
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD
ON NOVEMBER 22, 1971 AT 7:37 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL, 2335 N. TEXAS AVENUE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pearland was called to order by
Mayor Keller with the following present:
Mayor
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Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
D. R. Keller
Cecil W. Griffin
E. A. Wasek
Carlton McComb
James 0. DeShazer
Benny J. Frank
William E. Wolff
Bobby J. Williams
Dorothy L. Cook
The invocation was given by Council Chaplain Dr. Forrest Hawkins. Pledge of Allegiance
was led by City Attorney Bobby J. Williams.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman DeShazer., seconded by Councilman Frank that the minutes of
the regular meeting held on November 8, 1971, be approved as submitted. Motion passed
5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the minutes of
the Public Hearing held on November 16, 1971 be approved as submitted. These minutes
are summary minutes of the Hearing. Motion passed 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
It 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 Expenses
Water & Sewer Expenses
Interest & Sinking Fund
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5312
5320
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5356
5313
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3507
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Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Time Warrants:
Mayor Keller read a prepared statement regarding the efforts of some people to
estop the sale of Time Warrants by the City for the repair to the water wells and
interim financing for a Street Participation Paving program.
Mayor Keller explained that he felt the issuance of Time Warrants would be the best
method of financing short term expenditures such as called for under the Resolution
calling for the Warrants. The cost of a bond issue for this amount of money would
cost the taxpayers more due to the small amount needed to finance these needed improvements.
Mayor Keller urged the citizens of Pearland to be informed of the facts before they
signed the petitions to estop the sale of Time Warrants now being circulated throughout
the community.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Optimist Club of Pearland:
Councilman McComb reported that the Optimist Club of Pearland had purchased
$568.95 worth of playground equipment for the City Park. This organization is less
than a year old and through its efforts such as the Air Show have been able to raise this
money. Councilman McComb requested that a letter of thanks be sent to the Optimist
Club for this generous gift to the City.
Texas Water Quality Board:
Councilman McComb read an article from the November 19, 1971 - Houston Post
entitled "Channel and Bay Cleanup Called Crash Program" - This article relates a quote
from Joe Teller of the Texas Water Quality Board stating that the cost of the program
to clean up the Houston Ship Channel will not be worth what it will cost the taxpayers.
Mr. McComb stated that for two years all of the entities along Clear Creek Basin have
been trying to say the same thing to the Water Quality Board about Clear Creek and
Clear Lake.
CITIZENS:
Mr. Sam Dunham - Mr. Dunham appeared before the City Council requesting annexation of
five acres of land located on the West Side of Hatfield Road near Corrigan Addition.
Mr. Dunham advised the Council that he needed water and sewage for his trailer park.
Mayor Keller suggested that Mr. Dunham pick up a copy of the Trailer Park Ordinance
frgm the City. This Ordinance would require the property to be platted and submitted
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to the Planning Commission.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
PRESENTATION OF THE AUDIT 1970-71 BY EARL LAIRSON & COMPANY:
Mr. Earl Lairson of the firm Earl Lairson & Company appeared before the City Council
and presented the Audit for the City of Pearland for the year ending September 30, 1971.
Mr. Lairson advised that he would be glad to return at a later date and discuss any
part of the audit with the Council after the Council has had an opportunity to look
at it.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the Audit for
the year ending September 30, 1971 be received by the City, with a special thanks to
Earl Lairson & Company for the promptness in completing the Audit. Motion passed
5to0.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that the necessary
portions of the Audit be published in the official newspaper of the City to comply
with the provisions of the City Charter. Motion passed 5 to 0.
REPLAT OF SECTION 5 OF CORRIGAN ADDITION:
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Frank that the Replat of
Corrigan V be approved by the City Council. Motion passed 5 to 0.
The Planning Commission approved the Replat subject to certain document being approved'
by the City Attorney and a letter of approval by the City Engineer. These requirements
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were met by the Developer prior to approval of the Replat by the City Council.
CITY MANAGER'S ITEMS:
AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON GARBAGE COLLECTION UNIT:
City Manager Wolff requested authority from the City Council to advertise for bids on
a new garbage collection unit.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the City Manager
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be authorized to bid for a garbage collection unit. Motion passed 5 to 0.
REPORT ON SPECIAL CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
City Manager Wolff reported that the Special Citzen's Advisory Committee studying sale
of fireworks within the City had scheduled a Public Hearing on November 30, 1971.
The Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, Health Officer, Chief of Police and the operator of
the retail firework's stand have been invited to testify at this Hearing.
ADJOURN:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman DeShazer that the meeting
adjourn. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Meeting adjourned 8:15 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of
A. D. 1971.
Attest:
City Secretary