1968-06-06 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES36
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A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pearland was
called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Gene E. Sanders with the following
present:
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
City Attorney
City Secretary
City Health Officer
Gene E. Sanders
B. J. Courtright
E. A. Was ek
Cesare J. Galli, Jr.
Dorothy L. Cook
Dr. David Armbruster
Absent: Mayor .: D. R. Keller
Councilman INc A. G. Ellis
Councilman Dale Watson
Attending Biennial Institute for Mayors and Councilmen)
INVOCATION:
The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Gene E. Sanders.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES :
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It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman-Wase:k
that the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 23, 1968 be
approved. Motion passed 3 to 0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Action on the Walnut Street Sewer -right-of-way, water customers
outside of Regal Oaks and Plumbing Ordinance Amendment postponed
until next regular meeting.
Street and Bridge:
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Wase:k
that the City advertise for bids on an estimated 75,000 gallons of
asphalt, Texas Highway Department specification E.A. 11M, being
a six months supply, to be delivered in 6,000 gallon lots f.o.b.
tank, Pearland, Texas. Bids to be opened June 27, 1968. --,
Motion passed 3 to 0.
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Mayor Pro Tem Sanders read a letter from Mr. Carmicheal, District
Engineer for the State Highway Department regarding the marking
of Broadway for four lane traffic.
CITIZENS:
Frank Barringer - Corrigan Addition Section II. Final Plat.
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It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by. Councilman Sanders
that the final plat of Corrigan Addition Section II be approved
subject to the City -Engineer's comments in letter dated June 5, 1968.
Motion passed 2 to -l. Councilman Wasek opposed.
Mr. Barringer stated that he would like to meet with the Council
later regarding one item on the list from Mr.:Walshts office, how-
ever, he stated that all corrections had been -ma -de -on -the -linen
plat.
Larry Loessin - Turner Addition Section II. Preliminary Plat.
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman
Wasek that the preliminary plat of Turner Addition Section II be
acknowledged and referred to -the Subdivision Committee for study.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
HEALTH OFFICER:
Dr. Armbruster discussed the various ordinances of the City covering
health problems. On Ordinance No. 135. - MASSAGE AND TURKISH
BATH ORDINANCE. - he suggested that this ordinance be amended to
include in Section I "duly licensed plysicians or licensed
chiropractor." Mayor Pro Tem Sanders requested the City Attorney ._-
to either prepare amending ordinance or give a ruling on how the
ordinance should be amended to include chiropractors under Section -I.
On Ordinance No. 145 - Health Ordinance - Dr. Armbruster stated that
we should start immediately notifying grocery stores, canneries,
fruit stands; etc. of this ordinance and what they will have to do
to qualify for a permit. Copy of the ordinance should be mailed_
along with letter.
CITY .ATTORNEY:
Twin Creek Woods Water -Systems:
Mayor Pro Tem Sanders requested informat on' regarding ownership of
the system in Twin Creek Woods.
Garbage Contract:
Mayor Pro Tem Sanders requested City Attorney for -ruling -regarding
the cityt s contract with the firm of Griffin -Brothers since one_:
member of the firm has been elected to a public office.
Citizens Who Have Failed To Tie Onto Sewer Lines:
City Attorney requested to file on all -citizens who have been notifi-
ed but have failed to tie onto sewer lines where available."
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WATER METER BIDS:
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Wasek
to advertise for bids for 100 or more water meters. Bid ;opening
date June 27, 1968.
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS BIDS-.
Action on this was postoned until a later date.
BIENNIAL INSTITUTE FOR MAYORS AND COUNCILMEN:
It was moved,by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that the City pay $25.00 registration fee for Mayor and Councilman
attending Biennial Institute for Mayors and Councilmen. Motion
passed 3 to 0.
GARBAGE - Dr. RICE CORSE'S REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMIT:
Councilman Sanders to discuss with Dr. Corse the dumping of dead
animals in City dump.
FRZENI)SWOiOD MEETING:
The City Council of Friendswood requested a workshop meeting with
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Pearland officials to discuss mutual problems, however, due to '—
ancinterview with an applicant for the City Administrator's position,
Pearland officials will be unable to attend.
WATER DISTRICT 21:
The Friendswood City officials requested that the Mayor and Council
write Neal Caldwell and urge him to support bill to be introduced by
Sen. Swartz to abolish Water District 21. It was the consensus
of opinion that a copy of the proposed bill should be read before
a letter was sent to Mr. Caldwell.
SLEEPY HOLLOW STREETS:
Street and Bridge Committee requested to make recommendation on
whether or not to accept streets in Sleepy Hollow Subdivision by
the next Council meeting.
PERSONNEL:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that J. B. Andrews of the Street and Bridge Department be given a
$25.00 per month raise effective June 1, 1968 as recommended by
Public Workts Director Harris. Motion passed 3 to 0.
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Meeting adjourned by motion at 9:00.P. M.
Minutes approved as amended and/or corrected this the `13 day
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of JA. D. 1968.
City SecretKy Mayor