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1968-07-25 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES66 OF A. CIL-OF-THE.CITY OF The 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 Administrator City Attorney City Engineer City Secretary INVOCATION: D. R. Keller E. A. Wasek Dale Watson B. J. Courtright A. G. Ellis Gene E. Sanders Buford D. Waldrop C. J. Galli, Jr. William C. Walsh Dorothy L. Cook The invocation was given by Rev. D. 0. Foster, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Pearland.. The order of business was changed so that bids could be opened on Sanitary Sewer Collection System Improvements and Interceptor Trunk Line No. 2. BID OPENINGS - WALNUT.STREET Th UM. LiAh NU. G: T,.CREEKVIEW,.F Bids for the above project opened and read as follows: Bidder's Name DALSCO, INC TEXALA MAINLAAND Contract 1: Federal (CC $29,000.00 $30,800.00 $27,900.00 Participation Walnut St., Base Bid 221,068.25 200,091-.45 Johnston St. & Texas Ave. Alt. Bid 218,586.75 198;366.60 Contract 2: Federal Participation County Road 120, F. M. 518 and Trunk Line in Base Bid 229,513.75 223,257.80 Shadycrest Sub. Alt. Bid 223,788.50 217,360.30 Contract III: Non Eligible Work Base Bid 165,089.15 133,142.70 Alt. Bid $156,925.60 154,440. 122,322.90 Combined: Contracts I, II & III Base Bid 615,671.15 556,491.95 Alt. Bid $562;505.42 596,815.25 538,049.80 z It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Ellis that bids be received and referred to Engineer and report back to the Council by the next regular meeting. Motion passed 5 to 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Courtright �- that the minutes of the regular meeting held July 11, 1968, be approved as corrected. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Wasek abstained due to his not being present at the meeting 7/11/68. APPROVAL OF EXPENSES: It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the Payroll Check List dated 7/31/68, and the Expense Check Litst dated 7/25/68 be approved. Motion passed 5 to 0. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT: Corporation Court Judge: 1. Mayor Keller stated that the City had received four applications for the position of Corporation Court Judge, and that an Executive Session would be held to discuss this as well as other personnel r--- matters. Texas A & M Firemen's School: 2. Mayor Keller reported that he, City Administrator Buford Waldrop and Councilman Watson attended Visitor's Day at the A & M Firemen's School. Mayor Keller absent from Council Chambers at 8:00 P. M., Councilman Sanders, Mayor Pro Tempore presiding. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Street & Bridge Committee: It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Ellis that the City install stop sign on Stratford Street at its inter- section with Westminister Drive. Motion passed 5 to 0. ORANGE STREET CROSSING: Councilman Courtright reported that the planks have been installed `i and installation of the gates should be completed in about two weeks. He suggested that Mr. Henry Jordan be contacted to ascertain when the County could start work on Orange Street. Street Light Committee: The matter of additional lights in Longwood Subdivision was referred ttv the Street Light Committee for further study. Garbage Committee: Councilman Sanders reported that work was being done at the garbage M% dump to open the roadway as well as moving the garbage into ditches. A bulldozier operated by an independent contractor has been hired by the City fir this work. Street Signs - Comal - Mykawa and Scott Lane - Mykawa Road: It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Ellis that street signs be installed on Comal at Mykawa Road, and Scott Lane at Mykawa Road. Motion passed 5 to 0. Mayor Keller returned to Council Chambers 8:15 P. M. Councilman Ellis stated that he would like to have whatever money we have available expended on the streets, particularly Plum from Galveston Avenue to Old Alvin Road and Park Avenue back of the school. It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Ellis that the matter of money available for street improvements and the types of improvement desired be referred to the City Administrator, Budget Committee, and Street & Bridge Committee for their recommendations. as soon as possible. Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilman Courtright opposed. r.TMT7 , TTC • Frances Jamison: Mayor Keller answer Mrs. Jamison's questions outlined on the request to appear before the Council as follows: 1. Have you sold the bonds yet? Ans: The answer is no. 2. If not, do you know anything about them? Ans: We know very little about this project. 3. Have they been signed by the Attorney General? Ans: The answer is no. Lee Plyler: Mr. Lee Plyler appeared before the Council and introduced his Attorney, Mr. John Bobbitt. Mr. Bobbitt requested a yes or no answer on Mr. Plyler's petition filed with the City. Mayor Keller advised Mr. Bobbitt and Mr. Plyler that the City Attorney advised that no action be taken on this petition. OLD BUSINESS: OPENING BIDS - PETROLEUM PRODUCTS: Bids were opended for petroleum products as follows: L. A. Smith's Phillips Service Service Station Delivery - SAE 1OW 20W30 and 20W-40 delivered in 691 quarts and installed. 6 months 12 months Brand - Phillip's "66" 55� 55¢ Automotive, Premium (Flite Fuel) Gasoline 35-V gal 35.9¢ gal (.03 discount) (.03 discount) Automotive, Regular (Phillips 116611) 31.9 gal, 31-V gal (.03 discount) (.03 discount) Wash Jobs Grease Jobs $1.50 per auto 2.00 per truck D. A. Christensen Gulf Service Service Station Delivery - SAE 10W 20W30 and 20W 40 Delivered in quarts and installed (Gulfpride) 65¢ (S. G.) 75� (Lube) 55� (Saphire ) 35� Automotive - Premium 34.9 gal Automotive - Regular 30.9¢ gal Wash Jobs $2.50 Grease Jobs 1.50 (10% allowed on all purchases at end of month) It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright that the bids be referred to, the City Administrator for his recom- mendations at the next meeting. Motion passed 5 to 0. .............................. EQUALIZATION BOARD ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: A proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 158 changing the date of the first meeting of the Equalization Board was read in full by Mayor Keller. It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Watson that the following ordinance be,passed and adopted. Said ordinance captioned as follows: -ORDINANCE NO. 158A AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 158 BY AMENDING SECTION 4 OF SAID ORDINANCE IN REGARDS TO FIXING TIME FOR FIRST MEETING. Motion passed 5 to 0. PLUMBING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: A proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 115 known as the Plumbing Ordinance was read in full by Mayor Keller. It was moved by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Wasek 70 that the following ordinance be passed and adopted. Said ordinance captioned as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 115B AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PEARLAND PLUMBING CODE, ORDINANCE NO. 115, HERETOFORE PASSED BY THE CITY OF PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, SUCH AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT THE CITY OF PEARLAND CAN PROVIDE CERTAIN SPECIFICATIONS FOR PLUMBING INSTALLATION AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR GAS PIPING AND GAS APPLICANCES ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND PROPERTY OWNER*, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion passed 5 to 0. NEW BUSINESS• COLONY PARK SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT: A preliminary plat of Colony Park Subdivision was submitted to the City Council and was referred to the Subdivision Committee, City Planning Commission and City Administrator for further study and recommendations. Mayor Keller called for a recess of the meeting to hold an, executive session at 9:11 P. M. Regular meeting reconvened at 10:35 P. M. PERSONNEL: It was moved by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Courtright that Officer C. D. Kennedy be given a 25.00 per month raise effective August 1, 1968. It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Courtright that Buford D. Waldrop be appointed T'Ltx Assessor -Collector the the City of Pearland replacing W. A. McClellan. Motion passed 5 to 0. Meeting adjourned by motion 10:50 P. M. Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the 8 day of August , A. D. 1968. ATTES • Mayor k City Secretar