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1968-06-20 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES45 MINUTES OF.A. PEARLAND.,.., TEX AT 7:37 P. M. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pearland was called to order by Mayor D. R. Keller with the following present: Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Secretary Chaplain INVOCATION: D. R. Keller Gene E. Sanders E. A. Wasek A. G. Ellis B. J. Courtright Dale Watson Dorothy L. Cook James Matlock Rev. Tucker, new minister of the First Methodist Church was introduced and gave the invocation. APPROVAL OAF MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the minutes of the regular meeting held June 13, 1968 be approved as corrected. Motion passed 3 to 0. Councilman Watson and Councilman Courtright abstained due to their absence from this meeting. APPROVAL OF EXPENSES: It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Wasek that checks 3574. and 3575 issued on the General Fund be authorized for payment. Check 3574 - L. 0. Collins - $68.30; Check 3575 - Ben Felts - $700.00. Motion passed 5 to 0. Twin Creek Woods/Clear Creek Estate Sewer' A discussion was held regarding Construction Fund cheek 191 made payable to William C. Walsh which was withheld from the previous meeting. A. meeting with Engineer Walsh was scheduled for June 25, 1968 at 7:30 P. M. to discuss this matter. MAYOR ' S ACTIVITY REPORT: Planning Commission: Mayor Keller reported that the Council met with the members appoint- ed to the Planning Commission and Marmon, Mork & Green for a workshop meeting outlining the responsibilities and duties of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission will have the first meeting on June 26, 1968. W. K. Miller was elected Chairman, Jack Idoux - Vice Chairman and Al Storrs - Secretary. 46 Bond Rating: Mayor Keller announced that the City of Pearland's bond rating was BAA. Police and Courts Building: Mayor Keller recommended that the Council approve remote control locks for squad room outside door, door between the hall and the squad room and the door located at the north entry and the hall. It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Sanders that $50.00 be allocated for these remote control locks. Motion passed 5 to 0. Streets in Sleepy Hollow: A discussion was held regarding the streets in Sleepy Hollow Subdivision and the City Engineer's letters regarding acceptance of the streets. No final action taken. Street and Bridge Committee to confer with the County Engineer regarding load limits for streets in subdivisions. Houston Lighting & Power Company - Ball Game at Astrodome. The Houston Lighting & Power Company will host the Mayor and Council to a ball game June 24, 1968. Those planning to attend should be ready to leave at 6:30 P. M. . .. ...................... Public Work's Director - Report: Mayor Keller read a report submitted by Mr. Escue Harris requesting authorization for repairs or purchase of a new mower, and the need for a P. H. Meter and Dissolved Oxygen Kit for the sewer plants. It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the City purehase a new mower at a cost not to exceed $300.00. Motion passed 5 to 0. It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Watson that the City purchase a P. H. Meter at a cost not to exceed $150.00 and a Dissolved Oxygen Kit at a cost not to exceed $100.00. Motion passed 5 to 0. STREET LIGHTS• It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Court - right that the City request the Houston Lighting & Power Company to install a street light on an existing pole on Texas Avenue at the City Barn. Motion passed 5 to 0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Right -of -Way Committee - Water Customers outside of Regal Oaks: Mr. N. M. McGlathery was called on by the Council to explain the right-of-way easement in this area. He stated that there is 47 Presently a dedicated public utility easement of 10 ft. from Regal Oaks Estates to the McGlathery property. The present water line serving these citizens is approximately 1200 ft of two inch galvanized pipe. Mr. McGlathery suggested that the City could work on a permanent right-of-way, however, in the meantime the galvanized line could be used until it started to give us trouble. Mr. McGlathery stated he would give whatever is necessary in the way of a right-of-way easement through his property for permanent water lines. Mayor Keller assigned Councilman Ellis to a committee to work with Mr. McGlathery to draw up any papers necessary. Councilman Ellis also requested to look into the possibility of sewage facilities to the same customers. Mayor Keller absent from the Council Chambers at 9:00. Mayor Pro Tempore Sanders presiding. .. .................. Plumbing Ordinance Amendment: Councilman Watson read a proposed plumbing ordinance amendment Section 18 - (44-A) . Councilman Watson moved that this amendment with corrections and the two previous amendments agreed on be passed to the City Attorney for an ordinance to be prepared. Seconded by Councilman Courtright. Motion passed 5 to 0. Mayor Keller return to chair 9:20 P. M. . ...................... Walnut Street Sewer Line: Councilman Watson asked the Council for another week on which to work on the right-of-way in the open land south of Walnut Street, Councilman Watson to report back to the Council at the next meeting. Grange Street Crossing: Councilman Courtright stated that he had talked to Mr. Henry Jordan regarding arrangement to work on the Orange Street Crossing. Home Rule Charter Study Committee and City Manager's Election: Councilman Courtright requested that a letter be prepared request- ing the City Attorney's opinion on these subjects. Council Meeting: It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Courtright that the regular meeting to be held July 4, 1968 be held on July 1, 1968. Motion passed 5 to 0. Turner Addition - Section II. Subdivision Committee: It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Watson that the preliminary plat on Turner Addition Section II be accepted. Motion passed 5 to 0. 8 Plumbing for Jail Cells: Councilman Watson reported that the fixtures for the jail cells were in and would be delivered tomorrow. CITIZENS: Sherwood Section II - David Smith, Jr. - Dalsco, Inc.: Mr. David Smith appeared before the Council and requested final acceptance of Sherwood Section II. After due discussion it was agreed that an on the ground inspection by the Subdivision Committee and Drainage District be made at 1:00 P. M. 6/21/68. It was moved 'by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson that subject to an on the site review and the unanimous approval by the Subdivision Committee, the Drainage District report and the three items to be completed on the check -off list, that Sherwood Section II be accepted and building permits be released. Motion passed 5 to 0. Councilman Ellis stated for the record that Westminister Drive is not accepted as part of the Subdivision. CORRIGAN ADDITION SECTION II - Frank Barringer: Mr. Frank Barringer appeared before the Council with a request that Lot 63, Block 2 minimum building line be returned to 10' instead of 151 as recommended by City Engineer. It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Watson that Corrigan Addition Section II be accepted as originally designed as regards to Lot 63, Block 2. Motion passed 5 to 0. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE: It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Watson that upon the recommendation of the City Engineer that the Subdivision Ordinance be amended to take into consideration build- ing lot lines on cul-de-sacs. Motion passed 5 to 0. CITIZENS-- CONTINUED - B. M. Jamison: Mr. Bert Jamison appeared before the Council requesting information as to where certain items purchased from Texas Surplus Property were located. Mayor Keller answered Mr. Jamison and stated that this matter was officially closed as far as he was concerned. GRIFFIN BROTHERS GARBAGE PROPOSAL: Councilman Sanders reported that the City Manager of Alvin reported that bids would be opened on the 19th of June for a garbage site for Alvin and that they would keep us informed on the'progress. in It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Court - right that the City of Pearland decline with thanks the offer of the Griffin Brothers made on May 27, 1968, for reason that ,our understanding of the proposal provides no dump facility for which the City is morally, if not legally obligated, and the sizable sum to be expanded would be for no other purpose than a "stop -gap facility." Motion passed 5 to 0. . ............ ... . ................ PROPOSALS FOR HANDLING AD VALOREM. TAX RECORDS: It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Ellis that Ad Valorem Records, Inc. be employed by the City in conjunction with the proposal made by Mr. Emberg, to automate our tax records and the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement. Motion passed 5 to 0. THREE PARTY URBAN PLANNING CONTRACT: It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson that the Three Party Urban Planning Contract between the City, Marmon, Mok & Green, and the Texas State Department of Health be signed, and that Check No. 3573 in the amount of294.7.00 being the first payment be approved. Motion passed 5 to 0. ................. MOBIL HOMES f�R.DINANCE : Mayor Keller stated that a workshop meeting on the mobile homes ordinance would be held Tuesday night, June 25, 1968. Secretary instructed to send copies of Texarkana ordinance to Mr. Cruse and Mr. Van Ness. Meeting adjourned by motion 10:50 P. M. Minutes approved as amended and/or corrected this 6" ­ day of ... ............... JUNE , A. D. 1968. Attest: