1968-08-22 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESm
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MINUTES . OF _ A . REGULAR . MEETING , OF.7 IIS-- GI:T'Y.- C9UNCIL OF THE CITY OF
P. M.
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 Secretary
INVOCATION•
D. R. Keller
E. A. Wasek
B. J. Courtright
A. G. Ellis
Gene E. Sanders
Dale Watson
Buford D. Waldrop
Dorothy L. Cook
The invo6ation was given by the Rev. D. 0. Foster, Pastor of the
First Baptist Church, Pearland, Texas.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Wasek
that the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 8, 1968, be
approved. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Watson abstained due
to his absence from the August 8, 1968, meeting.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Wasek
that the following checks be approved:
Expense Check List - #3732 thru # 3749
Payroll Check List - #2341 thru # 2367
Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Legislative Committee - Texas Municipal League:
Mayor Keller reported on his trip to Austin on August 16, 1968, to
serve on the Legislative Committee of the Texas Municipal League.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Street Light Committee:
Longwood Park Subdivision:
Councilman Ellis stated that the Committee could not recommend that
any additional street lights be installed in Longwood Park Subdivision
at this time.
CITIZENS:
Mrs. Frances Jamison: Mrs. Jamison appeared before the Coun6il and
read a letter from an assistant to Attorney General Crawford Martin
regarding the $725,000.00 bond sale.
OLD BUSINESS:
Home Rule Charter Study Committee: -
Mayor Keller read a list of the individuals who had agreed to serve
on the Home Rule Charter Study Committee as follows:
Carlton McComb
R. L. Redwine
Sidney Kliesing
Ed Wtlliams
Bill McClelland
Mrs. Vi Mushrush
R. C. Bredehoef t
E. D. Bodine
Mrs_. A. W. Smith
Mrs. Betty Alexander
Dale Pryor
Jim DeShazer
T. P. Dupriste
John Powell
John Yost
Mayor Keller stated that an additional name would likely be added to
the list, however, he had been unable to contact the individual -by
telephone.
Orange Street Crossing:
It was moved by Councilman Courtright that the Engineer be directed
to prepare a new plan, in cooperation with the County Engineer and
Drainage District, with a possibly of realligning Orange Street to
Mykawa Road, with all turns having the longest radii possible.. Dead-
line by next council meeting. Councilman Watson withdrew his second
and the motion died.
Home Rule Charter Study Committee:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that the list as submitted by the Mayor for the Home Rule Study Charter
Committee be approved unanimously. Motion passed 5 to 0.
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Twin Creek Woods Water System:
City Administrator requested to set up meeting with owners of system
for 7:30 P. M., August 26, 1968, in the City Hall.
Mr. Thomas L. Reeves spoke to the Council regarding the need for
city facilities in this area.
NEW BUSINESS:
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Utility Companies Tax Audit:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Watson
that the firm of P. L. Marquess and Company be authorized to audit
the utility companies for tax purposes. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Council to be furnished report on this information as soon as it is
available.
Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes:
It was moved by Councilmani Watson, seconded by Councilman Ellis
that the City Administrator and/or any personnel to follow all legal
steps necessary to collect items appearing on -he tax roll as
delinquent. Motion passed 5 to 0.
A motion was made by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Wasek
that the meeting adjourn. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Meeting adjourned 8:4.5 P. M.
Minutes a proved as read and/or corrected this //R day of
A. D. 1968.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Secretary