1968-04-25 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES _ OF _ A- REGULAR _ MEETING -. OF._ TRE _ CITY _-C.OUNCI,,..OF _ TIE CITY. _ OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD IN SAID CITY H -LL=-ANNEX`NLA. L 19
AT 7:30 P. M.
A regular meeting of the. City Council of the City of Pearland was
called t -o order by Mayor Keller with the following presentl
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Attorney
City Engineer
City Secretary
INVOCATION:
D. R. Keller
Gene E. Sanders
E. A. Wasek
Dale Watson
A. G. Ellis
B. J. Courtright
C. J. Galli, Jr.
William C. Walsh
Dorothy L. Cook
The invocation was given by Rev. D. 0. Foster, Pastor of the
First Baptist Church, Pearland, Texas.
APPOINTMENT OF CITY SECRETARY:
A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Ellis
that Dorothy L. Cook be appointed City Secretary replacing Councilman
Ellis who has been temporarily serving in this capacity. Motion
passed 5 to 0.
Mayor Keller administered the'Oath of Office to Mrs. Cook,
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Watson that
the minutes of the regular meeting held on April ll, 1968 by approved..
Motion passed 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that the Payroll Check List dated April 30, 1968 - Check No._-: X116
through Check No. 2143 inclusive, and Check List dated April 25,
1968 representing expenses and drawn of the General Fund - Check No.
3385 through 3402 inclusive, be approved. Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR t S ACTIVITY REPORT:
1. Mayor Keller reported that the railroad crossing
on Broadway was in the process of being repaired.
Copy of letter from W. E. Carmichael, District
Engineer - Texas Highway Department to Mr. J. E.
Eisemann, The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Company presented to City Secretary for the files.
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2. Mayor Keller read a letter from Wayne D. Peterkin
complementing Officer Norris on the pleasant and
efficient manner that he carried out his job. Copy
of letter presented to the City Secretary for the
files. Mayor Keller requested copy of this
letter also to be placed in Officer Norris' personnel
file,
3. Mayor Keller reported that for the information of
the Council a club called "Top Teens" had been
organized. This organization is for youth 13
through 18 - 8th grade through 12th grade. Part
of the program would be to have a "teen jury" and
study local and state government operations.
t(: Mayor Keller reported that he would meet -with
Mr. Green of Morman, Mock& Green, Planning
Consultants for the City regarding the Urban
Planning Assistance Program for Pearland.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Twin Creek and Clear Creek Sewer Project:-,
It was moved by- ,Councilman Elli's,'seconded"by Councilman Wasek that
the City Engineer be Instructed to proceed with plans for the sewer
r. system in Twin Creek Woods and Clear Creek Estates. Motion failed
3 to 2. Councilmen Sanders, Courtright and Watson opposed.
Councilman -Sanders stated for the record that his reason for voting
"no" on this matter was that we have not been assured of the plant
location.
Walnut Street, Shadycrest, Cree:kview and County Road 120
Sewer Line Project:
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Sanders
that the action authorizing the awarding of a contract to Mainland
Construction Company for sewer improvements' -on October 17, 1967 be
withdrawn and subsequent action pertaining thereto. Motion
passed 3 to 2. Councilmen Ellis and Wase:k opposed.
Councilman Sanders stated for the record that our legal council
advised that this action should be taken.
j It was -moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Watson
_ that the City Engineer and City Secretary be authorized to prepare
bid documents for the extension of sewer services for the areas
as described in the bids opened on September 7, 1967 and be pre-
pared to advertise same upon notification by the Council.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
TWIN CREEK WOODS AND CLEAR CREEK ESTATES WATER LINES:
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Councilman Vasek reported that water lines in Twin Creek 'goods
cost to original lots purchaser $1.50 per foot, however, he had
been unable to locate a plat showing the location of the lines in
this subdivision. Councilman Wasek -presented lot purchaser's
agreement and Mayor Keller recommended that this be passed to the
City Attorney for analysis and study.
Meeting recessed 8:43 P. M. for Executive Session - (Personnel)
Meeting reconvened 9:01 P. M.
CITIZENS:
1. Mr. Robert E. Cleary requested that his name be removed from
the agenda.
2. R. B. Willman appeared before the Council and presented a
petition to the Mayor and Council as follows:
City Council of Pearland
Pe arl ani., Texas
Dear Sirs:
We, the undersigned, Taxpayers, landowners,
and residents of the Ryan Acres Subdivision in Pearland,
Texas do hereby wish to notify the City Council that
we do not wish to have city water lines brought into
our subdivision.
We also wish to express our opposition to the
city ordinance requiring hookup to the city water lines
when they are brought within two hundred feet of a
residence. This ordinance will cause great additional
expense and inconvenience to existing residents who have
already spent fifteen hundred to two thousand dollars
to drill a well because city services were not available.
To require abandonment of this existing capital
investment is, we feel, neither right nor legal.
Mr. Willman stated that the petition was signed by 100% of the
residents of Ryan Acres Subdivision.
This petition received by the Council April 25, 1968.
ORDINANCE - NO PARKING BETWEEN TEXAS AND PARK ON ' BROADWAY:
Mayor Keller read the proposed ordinance in full and Councilman
Courtright moved that this ordinance be approved on first reading.
Seconded by Councilman Ellis. Said Ordinance reading in the
caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING N0_2PARKING ,AT ANY TIME ON
CERTAIN PUBLIC ROADS AND STREETS, -BASED UPON A TRAFFIC
INVESTIGATION ON CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS AND PARTS
THEREOF, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, AS SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING A
PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200 FOR THE VIOLATION OF
THIS ORDINANCE.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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Tt was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that a copy of this proposed ordinance be mailed or delivered to each
business fronting within this area on Broadway between Texas Avenue
and Park Avenue. Motion carried 5 to 0.
CITY OF PEARLAND vs JAMES C. YOUNG:
A motion was made by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Sanders
that Attorney Jack Harrison et al be authorized to proceed with
rr- the Writ or Error to the Texas Supreme Court in the case of the
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City of Pearland vs James C. Young, and authorize an expenditure not
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to exceed $500.00 in this cause. Motion carried 5 to 0.
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GARBAGE DUMP BANK NOTE:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that Bank Note #9108 in the amount of $5500.00, and Bank Note #110
in the amount of $8250.00, held by the' Pearland State Bank and -cover-
ing 30 acre garbage dump site be renewed for one year. Motion
passed 5 to 0.
BIDS ON DUMP TRUCK:
Bid proposals were opened for a flat bed dump truck as follows:
Vendor Make Bid Security Bid Alt. Bid
Bud Brown Ford Ford
J. Marks Chevrolet Chev.
G. M. C. Truck
Div. G.M.C.
$442.89 Cashier Check $4428.92 $3732.92
440.00 it tt 4383.95 '3516-95
465.16 It ft 4411.59 3649.59
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Wasek
that these bids be submitted to a committee comprised of Councilman
Watson, Councilman Ellis and Public Workts Director Escue V. Harris
for review, tabulation and recommendation. Motion passed 5 to 0.
RESURRECTION CEMETERY:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Cpuncilman Watson
that 40nacres, .known as Tract 63,69,62,68,93 and 94 - HT BRR A-542
be removed from the tax roll since it is officially dedicated as
a cemetery and exempt by state law. Motion passed 5 to 0.
ODOR IN SH,A.DYCREST SUBDIVISION:
Councilman Wasek made the recommendation that the odor in Shadycrest
Subdivision be referred to the City Health Officer, Dr. Armbruster
for investigation.
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OPENING DIXIE FARM ROAD AT HARRIS 00tTktY LINE:
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Sanders
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that with the understanding that the City has neither funds or
intentions of providing right-of-way or financial participation
that the following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLUTION
THE S TATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BRAZORIA X
CITY OF PEARLAND X
BE"IT-REMEMBERED on this the 25 day of April, 1968,-
A. D. 1968, the City Council of the City of Pearland, Brazoria County,
Texas, convened in a regular session at the City Hall Annex in.the
City of Pearland, Texas, with the following members present:
D. R_. Keller, Mayor Gene E. Sanders, Councilman.
E. A. Wasek, Councilman Dale Watson, Councilman
A. G. Ellis, Councilman
with -the following members absent:
None -
B. J Courtright, Councilman
constituting a quorum, at which the following proceedings were had
and heldz
Councilman Courtright introduced a resolution that it
be made a matter of record that the majority of the governing body
feels that it would be in the best interest of the City of Pearland's
citizens and facilitate the flow of traffic from the Pearland-Friends-
wood areas into the Houston metropolitan area for Dixie Farm Road
to be opened and improved from F.M. 518 to Ellington Field overpass.
Seconded by Councilman Sanders.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 25 day oP April
A. D. 1968.
Vote: "Ayes" 5
"Noes" 0
Meeting recessed 9:34 P• M. for Executive Session -(Personnel)
Meeting reconvened 10:21 P. M.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Wasek
that Check No. 189 in the amount of $7,507.35, drawn on the
Construction Fund and made payable to William C. Walsh, for Pre-
liminary and Design Phase - Twin Creek Woods and Clear Creek Estate Sewer
Facilities, be approved. Motion passed 5 to 0.
PERS CANNEL :
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Wasek
that the following salary adjustments be made effective 4/15/68,
and the budget is hereby amended accordingly.
Dorothy Cook
7" Dorothy Thompson
Jeanette Townsend
Dolores Gant
D. R. Herridge
Motion passed 5 to 0.
$75.00 per month salary increase
25.00 per month salary increase
25.00 per month salary increase
25.00 per month salary increase
25.00 per month salary increase
25.00 car allowance increase
Meeting adjourned by motion at 10:24 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the day
of A. D. 1968.
City earland
i Mayor
Attest,:
City Secretar
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