1968-07-25 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES66
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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