1968-05-02 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES7
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND,_TEXAS, HELD IN SAID CITY HALL ANNEX ON MAY 2, 196 -
AT 7:30 P. M.
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
Gene E. Sanders
Councilman
E. A. Wasek
Councilman
A. G. Ellis
.Councilman
B. J. Courtright
City Secretary
Dorothy Cook
Absent: Councilman
Dale Watson
INVOCATION:
The invocation was given by Mayor Keller.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman
Ellis that the minutes of the regular meeting held on Aril 25,
1968 be approved as amended. Motion passed 4 to 0.
CoMMIT
.....TEE REPORTS...........:.
Stens °& Lights:
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Sanders
that the following intersections be made four-way stops.
Galveston Avenue and Plum Street
Galveston Avenue and ,Orange Street
Motion passed 3 to 0. Councilman Wasek abstained.
DW Truck Bids:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee of Councilman Ellis,
Councilman Watson and Public Work's Director Escue Harris, it
was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that the bid made by GMC Truck & Coach Division in the amount of
$4411.59 for a GMC truck per specification, with dumping mechanism
attached, be accepted as the best submitted.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
City Secretary instructed to return bid bond checks to the un-
successful bidders.
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Twig -Creek Woods Water Lines and Sewer Site:
Councilman Ellis reported that a workshop meeting had been arranged
with E. A. Kelly, et al to discuss water lines and sewer plant site
in Twin Creek Woods, at 7:30 P. M. at the City Hall, 5/7/68.
Police Radios:
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman
Sanders that the City purchase five used two-way radios.sf or use of
Police Department,from M. G. Moore at a cost of total $250.00,
and that Check No. 3405 on the General Fund be approved in the
amount of $250.00, and the budget be amended accordingly.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
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Shadycrest Area Odor:
Mayor Keller reported that he had discussed the matter with Dr.
Armbruster. Dr. Armbruster reported that the source of the odor
was from the use of raw manure to fertilize a grass farm, and that
he would follow through with the owner of the grass farm on this
odor problem, however, no known health problem is_
involved.
City Secretary instructed to contact the Texas Municipal League and
the Texas Air Control Board for information on,air pollution.
Subdivision Committee Report:
Mr. Lyndon Barringer had requested to be placed on the.Agenda
to check the items needed for final acceptance of Willowcrest
Section IV., however, Mayor Keller made arrangements for him to
appear at a later meeting. City Secretary to mail Mr. Barringer
copy of check -off list for this subdivision.
SEWER PLANT N0, 2 CONDEMNATIGN PRC?CEEDINGS:
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Wasek that
I the City authorize Jack Harrison, et al to defend the City of
Pearland in the condemnation proceedings - Sewer Plant No. 2,
with expenses not to exceed $6,000.00, and that the budget be
amended accordingly. Motion passed 4 to 0.
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_& ISTER DRAINAGE - CIVIC CLUB REQUEST:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Ellis
that the open drainage ditch referred to in a letter from the
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Westminister Civic Club dated April -23, 1968 be referred to the
Council Drainage Committe-e-, with instructions that they contact the
Drainage District -Commissioners -and work out!this matter to the mutual
satisfacti-on of the Drainage District and the, citizens. Motion
passed 4 to 0.
SOUTHERN BUILDING -CODE CONGRESS:
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Sanders
that upon the recommendation of the Building Inspector,_ the City
become an active memberofthe Southern Building Code Congress and
approve $25.00 annual membership fee. Motion passed 4 to\ 0.
ORANGE STREET CROSSING:
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Sanders
that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Agreement with the The
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway regarding use of City equipment
on railroad right-of-way and that the following resolution be adopted:
Be, it known that on the 2nd day of May, 1968 at a regular
council meeting of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas,
there came on to be considered the matter of the execution of an
agreement between the City of Pearland, Texas and TheAtchison,,
Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, pertaining to the clearing
by said City of Pearland, Texas, of certain brush -from the property
of said Railway "Company 'in connection with -construction of Orange
Street Crossing, whereupon the following proceedings were -had:
It was moved, seconded and unanimously voted that D.R.
Keller, Mayor, be authorized and empowered to execute -on behalf -of
the City of Pearland, Texas, such agreement, a copy of which is
hereto attached and that the same be recorded in the Minutes of the
City Council at the foot of this Resolution.
AGREEMENT
As per -your request for letter of authorization for the
City of Pearland, or the -City's Agents, to enter upon the Santa Fe
property -for -the purpose of clearing brush on each side of the
approaches in connection with construction of Orange Street Crossing:
This permission is hereby granted with the distinct under-
standing that the City shall assume responsibility for injury or
death of all persons, and f,or loss of or damage to property sustained
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on or about the premises of this company while in the course of clear-
ing the aforesaid brush and/or resulting in any manner from the opera-
tion on said premises of the motor vehicle or other conveyance used
by the City and/or its employees, and the City furthermore agrees to
fully defend, indemnify and save harmless The Atchison, Topeka and
_- Santa Fe Railway Company, its successors and assigns, from and
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against all claims, suits, damages, attorneyts fees, cost and expense
resulting from any injury, death, loss or damage.
THE ATCHISON., TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RR
COMPANY
By: Superintendent
.Accepted:
Mayor, City of Pearland, Texas
Motion passed 4 to 0.
SEWER TRANSMISSION AND TREATMENT FACILITIES____ CLEAR'CREEK ESTATES
TWIN CREEK WOODS:
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman
Ellis that the following Resolution be adopted authorizing the Mayor
to sign application and necessary documents for sewage facilities
in Twin Creek Woods and Clear Creek Estates:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the City of Pearland
will construct certain sewage transmission and treatment facilites
with an estimated total cost of $315,000.00; and
WHEREAS, it is found that the City of Pearland is unable
to provide the total cost of such improvements; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and proper to apply for
federal grant under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Public
Law 660, as amended, in order to have sufficient funds to complete
these much needed improvements.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, that D. R. Keller, Mayor of the
City of Pearland be and is hereby authorized and directed to make
application and sign the necessary documents required to complete
the project on behalf of the City of Pearland, for a federal grant
under Public Law 660, as amended; to be applied to the cost of the
construction of said sewage facilities. The City of Pearland
hereby agrees that if a federal grant for the project is made
pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the City will
pay the remaining cost of the approved project.
.Adopted this the 2nd day of May, 1968.
Mayor, City of Pearland
Attest:
City Secretary
Motion passed 3 to 0. Councilman Sanders abstained.
MORMOM, MOCK AND GREEN - PLANNING AGENTS:
Mayor Keller stated that this firm was proceeding with a Compre-
hensive Plan for the City and had requested the City office to
furnish information to them. Mayor Keller requested that a schedule
of work progress be sent to all Councilmen.
AD VALOREM TAX SERVICES:
Mayor Keller recommended that this matter be held in abeyance until
a new City Administrator is employed. Councilman Sanders suggested
that representatives of Steck and Ad Valorem Tax Records, Inc. be
requested to appear before the Council to explain their propositions.
BUILDING CODE:
Councilman Ellis stated that we needed to have a recommendation from
the Building Board that P. V. C. pipe may be used in the City.
Councilman Ellis moved that we instruct the City Attorney to draw
up an amendment to the Building Code Grdinance that would allow
the City to turn down final approval of a home or business where
City owned property or facilities have not been restored to their
original condition. Seconded by Councilman Sanders. Motion
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passed 4 to 0.
CITIZENS:
Mayor Keller read the following:
A request signed by Frances Jamison on April 30, 1968 requests the
Council hear Sid Barfield.
From this request I quote: "To Discuss the Texas Surplus Property."
According to the Statutes of this state - "Petitions and Remonstrances
may be presented to the Council in Writing Only."
The above, April 30 request, is neither a remonstrance nor a petition.
This Council does not act as a "Sounding Board" for discussions.
We sit as City Council, We Will Not Discuss The Texas Surplus
Property.
If the above request for audience with the Council is for the purpose
of presenting a WRITTEN REMONSTRANCE or PETITION we will receive
it now. We will acknowledge receipt of same and, in due time,
act upon your request.
In the absence of same, and assuming you feel justified to be
discontent with one or more actions of the City, I suggest you
submit your problem to the proper authority for whatever action
that authority may feel obligated to persue.
/s/ D. R. Keller....... ...
D. R. Keller, Mayor
Copy of the above presented to Mr. Sid Barfield,
Meeting adjourned by motion 8:42 P. M.
Minutes approved and/or corrected this the q day of
A. D. 1968
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By:
Mayor
Attest•