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1968-05-09 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES20 MINUTES. OF . A , REGULAR . M�E'IING . OF . TEE, at *(: jU Y. M. ................. COUNCIL OF.TUE CITY OF 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 A. G. Ellis Councilman B. J. Courtright Counciltan Dale Watson City Attorney Cesare J. Galli, Jr. City Secretary Dorothy Cook Chaplin James Matlock Absent: Councilman E. A. Wasek INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Chaplin James Matlock. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Ellis that the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 2, 1968 be approv- ed as corrected. Motion passed 3 to 0. Councilman Watson abstained due to absence from the meeting. APPROVAL OF -EXPENSES: It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Ellis that Payroll checks 2144 through 2171 be approved for -payment: --Warrents 3403 through 3473, excluding 3470 shown void on the list, also warrent in the amount of $220.00 payable to Milton Farmer, Post- master. Motion passed 4 to 0. MAYORIS ACTIVITY REPORT: 1. Mayor Keller announced that a workshop meeting had beem.arrang- ed with Billy Edgar Griffin of Griffin Brother,t`s Garbage Service on 5/14/68, 7:30 F.M. to discuss garbage contract. Mayor to contact Mr. Griffin to ascertain whether or not both owners would be able to appear. 2. Mayor Keller reported on the Neighbor hood Youth Program sponsored by the United States Department of Labor. It will pay $1.25 per hour for 26 hours per week for any one period for 10 continuous weeks for boys and girls to work for the city. This program designed to help underprivileged youngsters. City will be required to screen and council with the young- sters, 1 hour per week on such subjects as, how to apply for a job, how to make a loan, etc. June 3, 1968 date of commit- ment on this program. It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson that the City enter into this agreement with the Neighborhood Youth Corps. Motion passed 4 to 0. 21 Council requested that inquiry be made through our planners, 144rmon Mok & Green, regarding possibility of sewer plant being built by City of Houston on Harris County side of Clear Creek. .............. COMMITTEE REPORTS • ................ Old Sewer Plant Site: Councilman Ellis asked the Council's feelings regarding dismantel- Ing the old sewer plant on Orange Street; possibly with the help of the Drainage District. Mayor to contact the Chairman of the Drainage Commission and effect a common meeting date to discuss this and other items. STREET & BRIDGE*. Councilman Courtright reported that the City's flat bed truck was in the shop and Public Workfs Director Harris estimated that it would take approximately $100.00 to modify this truck into a vehicle to be used as an emulsion and water truck. It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Ellis that up to $400.00 be allocated for modifying the Cityts flat bed truck into a water and emulsion vehicle and that the budget be adjusted accordingly. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Watson reported that water lines in Regency Park needed -- to be replaced. ,Also, he had received several calls on condition of Shadycrest streets. Walnut Street Sewer Line: Councilman Watson inquired relative to the feasibility of securing a 20 ft. easement located in open land south of Walnut Street for the main sewer line which would eliminate the tearing up of the shoulders of Walnut Street. Mayor Keller recommended that item be referred to the Right-of-way Committee and Dale Watson to bring back to the Council the probability of acquiring the right-of-way; and report back to Council next Thursday night. Mayor Keller reported that he hoped that bids on the sewer lines could be prepared in such a way that the job could be broken down so that more than one contractor could do the job, thereby, possibly saving the City money since we would probably receive better bids from small contracikors. Pam Police & Courts Buildings: Councilman Watson moved, that as necessary, and not to exceed $650.00, the purchase of plumbing fixtures required for the jail cells be authorized and that the budget be adjusted accordingly. Seconded by Councilman CQurtright. Motion carried 4 to 0. ....................... CITY SECRETARY'S REPaRT: Telephone for Sewer Plant No. 2: 22 Mayor Keller to discuss with Public Work's Director Harris. Office Furniture: Secretary to supply Mayor list of needed office furniture. Vote of Thanks: Council gave a vote of thanks to First Baptist Church and Niday Funeral Home for use of their folding chairs in the Council chambers. CITIZENS: Mr. Sid Barfield presented a petition to the Mayor and City Council as follows: Subject: Texas Surplus Property THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BRAZORIA CITY OF PEARLAND TO: THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS: I, the undersigned, being a resident, and owning property duly rendered on the tax roll of the above named city, and being duly qualified to vote for members of the state leg- islature, do hereby present to your honorable body the following petition: On March 27, 1968 I went to the offices of The Texas Surplus Properties Agency located at 5629 Old Clinton Rd. in Houston, Texas. With the permission of their agent I inspected the records of purchases made by, or in behalf of, the city _ of Pearland. From these records I have prepared a list offered as Exibit "A" which is attached to,- and to be considered -a- part of this petition. Exibit "A" is a partial list only, to indicate the type, quantities, and frequency of which purchases have been made, and should not be taken as a complete, detailed accounting of the City of Pearland's activities with The Texas Surplus Property Agency. Being mi-ndful of the needs of the residents of Pearland, and being familiar with the City's responsibility to fulfill these needs, I fail to see how purchases of this nature can be in the best interest of the residents, nor can they aid the City or its employees while performing their daily tasks. I respectfully request this honorable body to conduct or cause to be.conducted, at the earliest possible time, a complete-, detaile-d, investigation to determine the following: Who authorized these purchases? Are these purchases in the best interests of the citizens? Can the City justify its need for some of these items? What has been the final disposition of these items and how long before final disposition made? Have any irregularities taken place during these purchases? Have all federal, state, and local laws been complied with involving the purchase and disposition of these items? With particular consideration given to purchase orders numbered: 676 H.D'., 655 H.D., 577 H.D., 562 H.D., 478 H.D., 4.09 H.D., 312 H.D., 303 H.D., 270 H.D., 189 H.D., 30944 S.A., 227 H.D., and 214 H.D. I hereby solemnly swear that all statements made in this ,— petition are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signed, Sidney I. Barfield Presented in person this the 9 day -of May, 1968 EXIBIT "A" on file in the Records of the City of Pearland. Mayor Keller acknowledged receipt of the petition and stated that an- answer would be made by mail to Mr. Barfield. OLD BUSINESS: No Parking Ordinance: Mayor Keller requested Secretary to read letter sent to all business' fronting of Broadway between Texas Avenue and Park. The second reading of the ordinance was read in caption only as follows: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING NO PARKING 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 $200.00 FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the No Parking Ordinance be approved on second reading. Motion passed 4,to 0. FISCAL AGENT'S CONTRACT: It was moved by Councilman Courtright seconded by Councilman Watson that the Mayor be authorized to execute contract:%Tith Underwood Neuhaus & Company to act as Fiscal Agents for the Sale of bonds for the City of Pearland. Motion passed 4 to 0. SMELL BIDS: Councilman Courtright recommended that the shell bids be tabled until next Council meeting. Mayor Keller recessed meeting for Executive Session - Personnel - 9:25 P. M. Meeting reconvened - 9:49 P. M. APPOINTMENT ' CSF DEPUTY HEALTH OFFICER : It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Watson that Ray Wilson be appointed Deputy Health Officer, subject to approval and concurrence of City Health Officer, Dr. Armbruster and that the Deputy Health Officer also be responsible for enforcing the Grass Mowing Ordinance No. 118 Ray Wilson to receive a $50.00 per month pay raise. Motion passed 4 to 0. PLANNING COMMISSION: Mayor Keller announced that Planning Commissions members would be appointed next Thursday night. PETITION: Councilman Watson requested the City Secretary to furnish informa- tion to the Council by next Thursday night on petition filed by Mr. Barfield. Information on invoices covering order, checks covering payment, explanation of goods purchased, and receipts showing payment of goods no longer in city. Meeting adjourned by motion 9:50 P. M. Minutes approved and/or corrected this the i6 day of May , A. D. 1968. CITY OF PEARLAND By: -r - D. R. Keller Attest: City Secretaig