1968-05-23 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESr—
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
Councilman
Dale Watson
Councilman
E. A. Wase:k
City Attorney
Cesare > J. Galli, Jr.
City Secretary
Dorothy Cook
Engineer's
Representative
Malcolm Collins
Chaplain
James Matlock
INVOCATION:
The invocation was given by Chaplain James Matlock.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman
Courtright that the minutes of the regular meeting held on
May 16, 1968 be approved. Motion passed 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman
Wesak that check lists dated, May 20, 21 and 23 be approved.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR fS ACTIVITY REPORT:
1. Mayor Keller reported that he met with the Industry
Committee of the Chamber of Commerce who had Mr. Don
Rayburn, an Industrial Consultant, as a guest.
Mr. Rayburn discussed what we needed to do to attract
industry. Mayor Keller reported that he was asked to
request the Houston Lighting & Power Company to co-
operate in preparing an industrial statistical sheet.
2. Mayor Keller reported on receipt of a letter from School
Board regarding holding combined City -School elections on
the same day.
Confirmation of Tax -Assessor Collector:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Sander's
that W. A. McClellan be appointed interim Tax Assessor -Collector.
Motion pass -ed 5 to 0.
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,COMMITTEE REPORTS:
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Right -of -Way Walnut Street Sewer Line:
Councilman Watson reported that it was his understanding that
property owners south of Walnut Street would give right-of-way.
Right -of -Way --Regal Oaks Customers Served Water By System
Outside of Subdivision:
A discussion was held regarding this matter and Mayor Keller
requested the committee to bring back to the Council on June
6, 1968, a proposal for solving this problem.
Plumbing Committee:
Councilman Watson read three recommended changes in the Plumb-
ing Ordinance. This was referred back to the Committee
for further consideration before Amending Ordinance is
prepared.
ELECTION OF COUNCILMEN BY PLACE SYSTEM:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman
Courtright that City Attorney Galli be directed to draw an
ordinance for this Council, wherein future Councils will be
elected by the place system. Motion passed 5 to 0.
GARBAGE PROPOSAL:
A discussion was held regarding proposal of Griffin Brother's
Garbage Service, signed by Billy Edgar Griffin. Secretary
requested to write a letter to Billy Edgar Griffin pointing
out discrepancies in the letter.
STREET LIGHT - RYAN ACRES DRIVE AND MCLEAN ROAD:
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman
Sanders that a street light be ordered for Ryan Acres Drive
and McLean Road. Motion passed 5 to 0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Keller called for an Executive Session on 5/28/68 to
begin at 7:00 P. M. to discuss personnel and with the
Fire Department at 8:00 P. M. to discuss building plans.
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT - WIDENING BROADWAY:
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Councilman Courtright read a proposed letter to State Highway
Department, regarding widening Broadway. It was moved by
Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the
letter to State Highway be drawn up for the mayor's signature.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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Secretary requested to send copy to Drainage District with request
that they advise the City of their willingness to go along with
their part of this project.
Councilman Courtright made a request the following be
pursued.
1. A method 'be ascertained for officially designating
,.._. a City Manager.
2. A Home Rule Charter Study Committee.
v 3. Ad Valorem Tax service.
Secretary requested to contact two previous concerns who had
quoted on preparing our tax roll, as well as any other concerns
interested, and request them to meet with Council at a later
date.
DRAINAGE DISTRICT REQUEST:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman
Courtright that we send a letter to Drainage District request-
ing work on ditch back of Regency Park and on'the bar ditches
along Mykawa Road. Motion passed 5 to 0.
WILLOWCREST SECTION IV:
r" It was moved by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman, Ellis
that final acceptance be made of Willowcrest Section IV, subject
to letter of approval from City Engineer. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Councilman Sanders absent from room at this time.
CITIZENS:
Mayor Keller read a late request to appear on Agenda from
Mr. Plyler. No action was taken by City :Council.
Texas Surplus Property Petition:
Mr. Sidney Barfield presented his answer to Mayor Kellers
letter. Councilman Watson made a short statement of his
opinion on the subject.
NO PARKING BETWEEN TEXAS AND PARK:
r, It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman
Watson <_that Ordinance #159, be adopted on third and final
- reading. Caption reading as follows:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING Na PARKING AT ANY TIME ON
CERTAIN PUBLIC ROADS AND STREETS, BASED UPON A
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION ON CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHKAYS
AND PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS GF 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 GRDINANCE .
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Motion passed 5 to 0.
Planning Commission Appointments:
Mayor Keller read a list of members for the Planning
Commission as follows:
Jack Idoux
George Sheppard
W. K. Miller
Larry Loessin
Al Storrs
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Watson
that the appointments be confirmed. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Mayor Keller left council chambers 9:43 P.M.
Councilman Sanders, Mayor Pro -Tempore presiding:
Biennial Mayor -Council Seminar:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman
Sanders that Mayor Keller and as many Councilmen as can
go be allowed $25.00 per diem plus travel expenses to
attend this seminar. Motion passed 5 to 0.
STATE HIGHWAY RESOLUTION:
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Council-
man Wasek that the following resolution be adopted: ._._
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT DATED February 15, 1968,
BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF Pearland, Texas ,
FOR THE MAINTENANCE, CONTROL, SUPERVISION AND REGULATION OF
CERTAIN STATE HIGHWAYS AND/OR PORTIONS OF STATE HIGHWAYS IN
THE CITY OF Pearland, Texas ; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Pearland
SECTION 1. That the certain agreement dated February 15, 1968
between the State of Texas and the City of Pearland, Texas
for the maintenance, control, supervision and regulation of
certain State Highways and/or portions of State Highways in
the City of Pearland, Texas be, and the same is,
hereby approved; and that D. R. Keller is hereby authoriz-
ed to excute said agreement on behalf of the City of
Pearland, Texas and to transmit the same to the
State of Texas for appropriate action.
PASSED: 5-23-68
APPROVED: 5-23-68
D. R. Keller
Mayor
Attest;
Dorothy L. Cook
City Secretary
Motion passed 5 to 0.
Meeting adjourned by motion 9:50 P.M.
Minutes approved and/or corrected this the 6 day of
June A. D. 1968.
CITY OF PEARLAND
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Attest:
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City Secretar
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