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1968-06-27 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES50 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ___._____ _ ._ __.__. _..._.. -. PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD'IN'SAID CITY HALL ANNEX ON JUNE 2 ._7, 1968 AT 7:30 P.M. 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 City Administrator City Secretary City Attorney Chaplain Absent: Councilman INVOCATION: D. R. Keller E. A. Wasek Dale Watson A. G. Ellis B. J. Courtright Buford Waldrop Dorothy L. Cook Cesare J. Galli James Matlock Gene E. Sanders. The invocation was given by Chaplain.James Matlock CITY ADMINIISTRA.TOR Mayor Keller introduced Mr. Buford Waldrop, new City Administrator for the City of Pearland. APPROVAL OF MINUTES : It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the minutes of the regular meeting held June 20, 1968 be approved. Motion passed 4 to 0. .............. APPROVAL OF EXPENSES: It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded,by.Councilman Courtright that the Expense Check List dated June 27, 1968, and the Payroll Check List dated June 28, 1968 be approved. Motion passed 4 to 0. It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Wasek that Check No. 191 drawn on the Construction Fund and made payable to William C. Walsh, Consulting Engineer, in the amount of $-3823.15 - Twin Creek Woods and Clear Creek Estates Sewer Facilities, be approv- ed for payment. Motion passed 3 to 2. Councilman Watson and Councilman Courtright opposed. Mayor Keller voted "aye" to break tie vote. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT: -Purchase Orders for Professional Services: At a workshop meeting Tuesday night, June 25, 1968 the City Council decided that purchase orders should be required on all requests for professional services which would not come under contract agreements previously negotiated. 51 Electrical Board:. The Electrical Board has requested a workshop meeting with the City Council, and Mr. Ray Wilson has requested an Executive session with the Council to discuss personnel questions. A meeting will be held at 7:30 P. M. July 8, 1968 with Mr. Wilson and the Electrical Board. First Baptist Church Auditorium: It has been called to the attention of the City that one foot of the new auditorium of the First Baptist Church extends into the alley. The Mayor read the following letter regarding this matter: "June 27, 1968 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The purpose of this letter is to recognize what has been reported to the governing body of the City of Pearland as an unintentional error. Namely, the inadvertent extension of the First Baptist Church auditorium one foot into the alley running east and west in block 15. In as much as this one foot overlap into the alley does not pose an immediate problem to the City, we anticipate no action to remedy it. Yours very truly, Isl D. R. Keller, Mayor" It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the letter regarding the extension of the First Baptist Church auditorium into the alley 'be mailed to the proper parties. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mobil Homes Ordinance: Mayor Keller reported that he had contacted Mr. Van Ness, a resident of Pearland, and owner of a trailer park in Houston and he has agreed to cooperate with the City in helping to prepare a Mobile Homes Ordinance for the City of Pearland. Mr. Kruse of the Pearland Mobile Homes and Mr. Van Ness will work with the City Council on this ordinance. City of Pearland vs James C. Young - Supreme Court No. B-880: Mayor Keller read the following letter from Harrison & Brukner: "June 13, 1968 MaYdr D. R. Keller Route 1, Box 449-M Pearland, Texas Re: Application for Writ of Error, City of Pearland vs James C. Young, Supreme Court No. B -88o Dear Mayor Keller: We were notified by letter dated June 12, 1968 W by the Clerk of the Supreme Court of Texas that the Application for Writ of Error was refused. Accordingly, now, the Court of Civil Appeals judgment will be remanded to the District Court for further litigation. We shall contact our associate attorney, Thomas Graham, and review the matter so that we can meet with you at a later date. Yours very truly, Isl Jack Harrison" Soil and Water Conservation District 318: Mayor Keller reported that a letter had been received from the Soil and Water Conservation District. The City Administrator was request- ed to look into this and find out more about the program. Twin Creek Woods and Clear Creek Estates Sewer Project WPC TEX 552: Mayor Keller reported that a letter had been received from the Texas Water Quality Board notifying the City that present allocation is entirely committed and our application would be scheduled for consideration in the 1969 fiscal year. Water District No. 21 - Bill Abolishing District 21 - Senator Schwartz: Mayor Keller reported that a letter had been received from Senator Schwartz who hopes to introduce his Bill if the Governor opens the Call of the Session to permit consideration of local matters. .. .. ....................... Streets in Sleepy Hollow.Subdivision: It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Ellis that we notify the subdivider of Sleepy Hollow Subdivision that the streets are not acceptable to the City.- Copy of engineers letter to be included with notification. Motion passed 4 to 0. Water Distribution System - Shadycrest, Creekview and Regal Oaks: It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Courtright that the Mayor be authorized to execute Certificate of Completion for the Contract - Water Distribution System - Shadycrest, Creekview and Regal Oaks Subdivision. It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Watson that the City notify the residents of the area served by the new water lines that we have an ordinance requiring them to tie on. Motion passed 4 to 0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Street Lights - Sleepy Hollow Subdivision: It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Watson that the Houston Lighting and Power Company be notified to place street lights at the following locations on existing poles: 53 Yost Blvd. and Washington -Irving Yost Blvd. and Sleepy Hollow Drive Sleepy Hollow Drive and Brom Bones Taylor Lane and Washington -Irving Statement for one year charge to be sent to the Sleepy Hollow Civic Club. Motion passed 4 to 0. r-- Councilman Ellis requested information about the street sign machine also, whether or not the Right-of-way Committee for Walnut Street Sewer had a report. ........................................ PEARLAND-FRIENDSWOOD JOINT WORKSHOP MEETING: Mayor Keller to contact the Mayor of Friendswood and set up a date mutually agreeable to meet and discuss various subjects affecting both cities. .............. CGUNCIL MEETINGS: It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the City revert back to the regular two meetings per month. Motion passed 3 to 1. Councilman Courtright opposed. SUBDIVISION GRDINANCE : It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Watson that Subdividers installing private water lines be required to test these lines by the same method the City uses in testing its lines, that Engineer draw up specifications. Motion passed 4 to'0. STREET LOAD LIMIT ORDINANCE: It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Wasek • that the City Administrator, City Attorney and City Engineer work out a street load limit ordinance for presentation to the City Council. Motion passed 4 to 0. STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT SURVEYS: The Council requested the City Administrator to contact the State Highway Department regarding a survey for a red light on Highway; 35 at Orange Street. Also, Pear Street and H-ighway-35. CITIZENS: Mayor Keller read a letter from Mr. John P. Soland, President of the Circle Park Civic Club requesting that Cherry Street be hard surfaced. A discussion was held regarding streets in the City and the matter was referred to the City Administrator for oiling as many streets as possible. WATER METER BIDS: Bids opened for 100 or more water meters as follows: Vendor Bid Security Amount Per Meter Badger Meter Mfg. Company $ 200.00 Bid Bond $36.54 Mabry Foundry & Supply Co. 179.60 Cashier's Ck 35.92 Neptune Meter Company (Bid disqualified - no bid security attached) Rockwell Manufacturing Company 200.00 Certified Ck. 34.30 It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Wasek that bids be referred to the City Administrator for tabulation and recommendation. Motion passed 4 to 0. ASPHALT BIDS: gallons Bids were opened for 75,000/of EA 11M Emulsified Asphalt as follows: Vendor Amount per gallon Shell Oil Company $0.115 per gallon - net terms Wright .Asphalt Products Company $ .1006 per gallon (Pump and hose charge) .00175 per gallon It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Watson that the contract be awarded to the Wright Asphalt Company as the lowest and best bidder. Motion passed 3 to 1. Councilman Ellis opposed. Councilman Ellis stated that he was not opposed to the bid but rather the fact that he was not sure this was the material we need to do the job. HEALTH ORDINANCE: Tt TaS moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Ellis that the enforcement date of the Health Ordinance changed to July 15, 1968. Motion passed 3 to 1. Councilman Wasek opposed. Councilman Wasek stated that his opposition was due to the fact that the ordinance was passed and adopted and that a specific enforcement date by the City was not necessary. HOME RULE CHARTER COMMITTEE: It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Watson that Mayor Keller be authorized to appoint a minimum of fifteen members to a Home Rule Charter Study Committee, subject to ratifica- tion by the City Council. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Watson absent from Council chambers 9:10 P. M. returned 9:15 P. M. CITY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT: City Administrator and City Attorney requested to work on this project. WN ........................ PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, BIDS: It was moved by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Wase:k that we advertise for petroleum bids based on the same specifications and requirements as previously bid and that such bids be received at 7:30 P. M., July 25, 1968. These bids to be on a six or twelve months basis. Motion passed 4 to 0. City Administrator to make a study to determine the feasibility of.buying petroleum products on bulk basis and submit his analysis and recommendations on July 25, 1968. WATER AND SEWER TAP BIDS:; City Attorney instructed to prepare an opinion on competitive bids and legal expenditures by City. City Administrator requested to make a survey as to our need for bids for this service and report back at the next Council meeting. BUDGET: It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Watson that. the budget be revised and where we have a surplus that this money be taken out and be considered for reallocation. Motion passed 4 to 0, City Administrator requested to hake this information of the budget by July 11, 1968. CANCELLATION OF SEWER PERMIT - OLD ALVIN ROAD .ANI? ORANGE STREET : It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Ellis that the Mayor be authorized to execute the cancellation of the sewer plant located Old Alvin Road and Orange Street and known as Sewer Plant No. 1. Motion passed 4 to 0. GARBAGE CONTRACT: Billy Edgar Griffin of Griffin Brothers Garbage Service appeared before the Council with the proposition that the City bill and collect for garbage service within the city limits and pay him 2.00 per customer for regular pick-up service and on commerical service the City would retain 10% of fee charged. The garbage contractor would pay 25¢ per customer to the City on all pick- ups outside of city limits. He also requested a five year extension of his present contract The City Administrator and City Attorney to study the proposition on the extension of contract as well as feasibility of billing and collecting by the City for this service. 56 PURCHASE ORDERS: It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Ellis that the City Administrator, or a person delegated the authority by him, issue purchase orders for the City. Motion passed 4 to 0. Meeting adjourned by motion 10:17 P. M. Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this 1 day of July A. D. 1968. Attest: