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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL ANNEX ON SEPTEMBER 26, 196b, AT 7:35 P. M.
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pearland was
called to order by Mayor Keller with the following present:
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Administrator
City Secretary
Chaplain
Absent: Councilman
INVOCATION:
D. R. Keller
E. A. Wasek
Gene E. Sanders
A. G. Ellis
B. J. Courtright
Buford D. Waldrop
Dorothy L. Cook
James Matlock
Dale Watson
The invocation was given by Chaplain James Matlock.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that the minutes of a special meeting held on September 11, 1968, the
minutes of the regular meeting held on September 12, 1968, and the
minutes of a special meeting held on September 16, 1968, be approved
as corrected. Motion passed 4 to 0.
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APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
It Was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Wasek that
Payroll Check List dated 9/30/68, being numbers 2396 through 2422, be
approved for payment. Motion passed 4 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Wasek
that the General Fund Check List dated 9/26/68, being numbers 3806
through 384+ - (3830 and 3832 shown as void excluded) with the exception
of Check No. 3839 which is to be withheld, be approved for payment.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
MAYOR I S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor Keller read a letter from the First Presbyterian Church inviting
the Mayor and Council to attend the Dedication Service of the new
church on Sunday, October 6, 1968, at 3:30 P. M. I
Clear Creek Estates Water System & Twin Creek Woods Water System:
Mayor Keller stated that we have not as yet accumulated enough information
to discuss this matter with the owner. This in regard to the Clear
Creek Estates water system.
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Sanders
that the motion tabled on September 12, 1968, be brought from the
table for consideration. Motion passed 4 to 0.
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Tabled Motion:
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Ellis
that the Engineer be directed to start plans for modification of the
Twin Creek Woods water system, and that the City Administrator and
City Engineer prepare bid documents for construction of the North Main
Street water main,_ Clear Creek Estates distribution system, and the
Twin Creek Woods water system. Motion failed 3 to 1. Councilmen
Wasek, Courtright and Sanders opposed.
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Sanders
that the Engineer be directed to start plans for modification of thl�
Twin Creek Woods water system, and that the Mayor be instructed and
authorized to proceed with the contacts to the owner of the Clear Creek
Estates water system. Motion passed 4 to 0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A letter from the Brookland Acres Civic Club was referred to the Street
Light and Sign Committee for c�on.sideration.
Regal Oak's Easements:
Councilman Ellis reported that in the very near vuture we would have
the easements as the owner has an engineer working on the project at this
time.
Walnut Street Sewer Line:
Councilman Courtright stated that confirmation wire was received from
Mr. Robert Fleming on 9/25/68 from Western Union.
Fire Truck and Station:
Councilman Sanders requested information on the status of the fire truck
and location for the fire station. City Administrator stated that we
were working on both of the projects.
CITIZENS
Mrs. Frances Jamison: Mrs. Jamison's request to appear before the Council
was read as follows: "Does Ordinance 25 connect up to Ordinance 24 legal?
26 to 25? 27 to 26?"
No action was taken by the Council regarding this request.
r— Mayor Keller absent from council chambers at 8:15 P. M.
PROPOSAL - WATER AND SEWER SERVICE - COLONY PARK SUBDIVISION:
City Administrator Waldrop summarized Mr. Kliesing's proposal for water
and sewer services to Colony Park Subdivision. Also, the Engineer's
recommendation that if a 6" water line is allowed, it would be a dup-
lication as we would need a 10" on the other side of the highway in the
future. Regarding the sewer line, it is the Engineer's opinion that if
we allow a 2" force main to be installed as a temporary service with no
proposed gravity line extension in sight, it would be a very grave
mistake.
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The alternate proposal would be to put a sewer force main to a manhole
in Corrigan Section I.
The Administrator outlined the four alternatives which he flet the City
has in this situation:
1. Do not annex the area or provide services.
2. Annex the area and provide services.
3. Annex the area and participate in providing services
through a pay back arrangement similar to Mr. Kliesing's
proposal.
4. Annex the area and require the developer to provide
services from the City's mains.
Mayor Keller returned to council chambers -8:25 P. M.
Mayor Keller appointed a committe of two Councilmen, Ellis and
Courtright, the City Administrator, and City Engineer to come back to
the Council with a recommendation.
Ordinance No. 163 - Petition for Annexation - Charles Kliesing, et ux.
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Ellis
that Ordinance No. 163 be passed on 2nd reading. Caption of Ordinance
No. 163 reading as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 163
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
RECEIVING AND ANNEXING AS A PART OF SAID
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, THE FOLLOWING UNINHABITATED
TERRITORY LYING ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS.
Motion passed 3 to 1. Councilman Sanders opposed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Keller requested that first order of new business be discussed
in order to allow Mr. Gregg of the United Gas Company to present his
Company' s proposal of a rate increase to the Council.
Proposed Gas Rate Increase - United Gas Company:
Mr. Saunders Gregg appeared before the City Council and requested that
an increase in gas rates be granted to his Company. He stated
that they had asked the Houston City Council for a rate increase Ghat
would give them a 64 return on their investment and was granted a
6.01% on,their investment. The proposed rate increase would cost
the average customer about 3¢ per day increase.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that in light of the short time that this proposition has been presented
to the City, no action be taken and that the matter be referred to the
City Administrator for his recommendation at the next Council meeting.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
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Mobile Homes Ordinance - Second Reading:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that Ordinance No. 164 be passed on second reading with ;amendments
as read by Mayor. Ordinance No. 164 captioned as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 164
= AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, PROHIBITING
MOBILE HOMES FROM ANY LOT, TRACT, OR PARCEL OF LAND
NOT AUTHORIZED THEREFOR BY THE CITY OF PEARLAND; PROVIDING
FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS (200.00)
FOR EACH OFFENSE.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
Payr Mayor and Councilmen - Ordinance No. 165:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Ellis that
Ordinance No. 165 be adopted on first and final reading. Said
Ordinance reading in caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. _165
AN ORDINANCE TO PAY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEN
MONTHLY SALARIES, FOR THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
AND PROVIDING METHOD OF PAYMENT.
Councilman Sanders moved that the adoption of this ordinance be tabled
r until such time as the matter of filing fees could be cleared up.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Voting on motion - Motion passed 3 to 1. Councilman Sanders opposed.
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Courtright that
Ordinance No. 165 be amended by adding a Section 3 as follows:
That payment to the Mayor and City Council be pro rated
on the amount of regular meetings in any given month;
and those not in attendance shall not be paid. This
to be on the formula as outlined in the ordinance.
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Motion passed 3 to 1. Councilman Wasek opposed.
Meeting recessed 9:25 P. M.
Reconvened at 9:35 P. M.
Sewer Lines Block 10 and 12 - Sleepy Hollow Subdivision:
The matter of acceptance of the sewer lines in Block 10 and Block 12
Sleepy Hollow Subdivision was referred to the City Administrator for
his recommendation at the next Council meeting.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
Ordinance No. 166 - Petition for Annexation - De Witt Green, et ux:
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that Petition for Annexation Ordinance No. 166, De Witt Green, et ux
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be passed on the first of three readings: Caption reading as follows:
Ordinance No. 166
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, RECEIVING
AND ANNEXING AS A PART OF THE SAID CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, THE FOLLOWING INHABITED TERRITORY LYING ADJACENT
TO THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Motion passed 3 to 1. Councilman Sanders opposed.
Turner Subdivision - Section II:
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Wasek that
based on the recommendation of the City Administrator, the completed
changes recommended by the Engineer, and approval of the Drainage District
that the final plat of Section II, Turner addition be accepted by the
City Council. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Meeting recessed for Executive Session 9:45 P. M.
Meeting reconvened 11:00 P. M.
Office Hours;
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Ellis
that the City Hall be closed on Saturday and that all employees
(except outside forces and Police Department personnel) work from
8:00 a. m. to 5:00 P. m., Monday through Friday. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Meeting adjourned by motion 11:03 P. m.
Minutes a proved as read and/or corrected this _,& day of ,
A. D. 196.
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By:
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Secretary