1968-10-10 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESW8
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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
Councilman
City Administrator
City Secretary
City Attorney
INVOCATION:
D. R. Keller
E. A. Wasek
Gene E. Sanders
B. J. Courtright
Aubrey G. Ellis
Dale Watson
Buford D. Waldrop
Dorothy L. Cook
Cesare J. Galli, Jr.
The invocation was given by the Rev. D. 0. Foster, Pastor of the
First Baptist Church, Pearland.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that the minutes of a special meeting held on September 23, 1968, be
approved. Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 26, 1968,
be approved as corrected. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman
Watson abstained due to his not being present at the meeting on this
date.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Wasek
that the minutes of the executive session held on September 26,
1968, be approved as corrected. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman
Watson abstained due to his not being present at the meeting on this
date.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Sanders
-that Payroll Check List dated October 15, 1968, being #2100 through
#2127, be approved for payment. Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that General Fund Check List dated October 10, 1968, being # 100
through #133, be approved for payment. Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that the Water & Sewer Fund Check ListeC. dated October 10, 1968,
being # 3845 through # 3870, with the exception of # 3847, be approved
for payment. Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson
that Sewer Fund Construction Check List dated October 10, 1968,
being #100 through #102, with the exception of # 101 payable_ to
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William C. Walsh in the amount of $1,920.49 be approved for payment.
Motion passed 3 to 2. Councilman Ellis and Councilman Wasek opposed.
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Wasek that
previous motion voted on be reconsidered. Motion passed 3 to 2.
Councilman Sanders and Councilman Watson opposed.
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that Sewer Fund Construction Check List dated October 10, 1968,
being #100 through # 102, be approved for payment. Motion passed
3 to 2. Councilman Sanders and Councilman Watson opposed.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that check #3839 previously withheld in the amount of $716.59, William
C. Walsh, be released for payment, and that it be clearly understood
that the design work represented by this check is not at this time
a part of the improvements being constructed under the bond issue,
therefore, this check is to be paid from the General Fund. Motion passed
3 to 2. Councilman Wasek and Councilman opposed.
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It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson
that the City Engineer be authorized to inspect the construction on
the project WPC TEX 455 until such time as further action by this
Council was taken. Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYORIS ACTIVITY REPORT:
1. Mayor Keller read a letter from Mrs. Edwart T. Martin regarding
a community project for men serving overseas in the armed forces. A
meeting will be held at 10:00 a. m., Pearland Methodist Church, on
October 14, 1968.
Mayor Keller explained the reason for holding a special ,(closed
meeting on October 8, 1968, with Mr. Barry Rose. This meeting was
held to discuss land matters involving the City.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Brookland Acres:
Councilman Ellis reported that he was under the impression that a street
light had been previously authorized at Comal at Mykawa, however, the
minutes of previous council meetings failed to reflect this.
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Sanders
that a street light be authorized at the corner of Comal and
Mykawa: Motion passed 5 to 0.
Colony Park Subdivision:
Water Lines: Councilman Ellis reported that the city engineer
stated that we would have no problem connecting the ten inch line between
the two six inch lines, however, as far as participation is concerned,
if we went along, we would go along on a unit basis. Texas Highway
Department to set right of way on F. M. 518 to conform with regulations.
Sewer Lines: Councilman Ellis reported that the city engineer offered
no objections to typing on to eight inch line at Corrigan with a three
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inch line from Colony Park to Corrigan manhole. He recommended the use
of three inch p.v.c. line opposed to oil field line. If the City was
unable to put in trunk line in the near future we would still be in a
good position without any problems to the City. No others could tie
on to this line as it would only be sufficient to cover the seventy
five lots. The engineer stated that as long as.it was just this sub-
division, this size line would cover the area'. The DeWitt Green residence
and the commercial of Colony Park would be tied to this line. Mr.
Kliesing agreed to pay for the three inch plastic force main. He also
requested the use of a City owned purppo which he will install.
Councilman Ellis requested that the third and final reading of the
Annexation Ordinance No. 163, Charles Kliesing, et ux be withheld until
a satisfactory agreement could be worked out regarding water and sewer
facilities to the area.
CITIZENS -
Mr. G. M. Chaney, Attorney - representing Mr. Thomas Reeves read a
brief to the Council regarding trailer homes being located in the City.
He expressed Mr. Reeves opposition to the passage of Ordinance No. 164
which would prohibit parking of a mobile home in the City of Pearland
other than in an approved mobile home park.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson
that the third reading of the proposed Mobile Homes Ordinance No. 164
be placed on the next agenda, and`that the City Attorney be requested
to review the matter and suggest revisi6ns or his opinion.
Mayor Keller called for a recess at 8:50 P. M. for consultation with
the City Attorney.
Meeting reconvened at 9:00 P. M.
Mayor Keller called for a vote on the motion pending before the recess.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
Ordinance No. 166 - Petition for Annexation - DeWitt Green, et ux.
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Ellis
that Petition for Annexation Ordinance No. 166, DeWitt Green, et ux
be, -passed on the second of three readings: Caption reading as
follows:
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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 2. Councilman Sanders and Councilman Watson
opposed.
Ordinance No. 165A - Amendment to Mayor -Council Pay Ordinance:
It was moved by Councilman Ellis,. seconded by Councilman Sanders that
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Amendment to Mayor -Council Pay Ordinance =No. 165A be passed on first
and final reading. Caption reading as follows:
Ordinance No. 165A
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER
165 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TO PAY:MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCILMEN MONTHLY SALARIES" BY
ADDING A SECTION 3 MAKING PAYMENTS OF SAID
SALARIES CONTINGENT UPON ATTENDANCE.
Motion failed 3 to 2. Councilman Watson, Councilman Courtright and
Councilman Wasek opposed.
Amendment to Subdivision Ordinance - No. 58A:
Copy of proposed ordinance submitted to Council for their consideration
at the next regular meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
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Texas Highway Department Ordinance No. 167:
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Wasek
that Texas Highway Department Ordinance No. 167 be passed on first and
final reading. Caption reading as follows:
Ordinance No. 167
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS
DURING CONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF STATE
HIGHWAY 35 WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY
FOR VIOLATION THEREOF.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
Hamm Road Easement Deed:
Action on acceptance of the Hamm Road Easement Deed postponed until
a search of previous minutes could be made regarding the condition of
acceptance of this street by the City of Pearland.
G H. Haskins - Fire Chief*
Chief Haskings appeared before the City Council to inquire of the City
Council the status of the proposed new fire station.
Mayor Keller stated that the City has the money to provide the building
and improvements and it was the City's intention to cooperate in sp
far as practicable with the Fire Department. Mayor Keller requested
the Fire Department,elect two men on a committee, possibly four, and
that Councilmen Sanders, Wasek and Ellis as a Council Committee, work
together in an effort to find a location for the fire station. Also,
that the City Administrator contact Marmon, Mok and Green and request
that they work with the joint committee.
Councilman Sanders requested that his name be withdrawn from the committee
due to a personal conviction regarding three men serving on a council
committee.
It was moved by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Courtright
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that we proceed with plans to establish old sewer plant site for fire
department facilities, and that the City Administrator proceed with
arranging representation of an architectural firm to be pres&Rte Council Cam.
the meeting to be held between the Fire Department Committee for the
purpose of drafting an agreement between the City and the firm for
presentation to the City Council. Motion passed 3 to 2. Councilman
Sanders abstained. Mayor Keller voted in favor of the motion to break
tie vote.
Mayor Keller requested that the Council reconsider his proposal and
that the Fire Department elect a two man committee and he would recommend
the appointment of a Council Committee of two men to get together as
soon as possible.
Councilman Sanders stated for the record that he abstained on the previous
motion due to the fact that he felt this was a matter that should be
handled by the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Waston, seconded by Councilman Ellis that
the previous motion be rescinded. Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Ellis that
Councilman Ellis and Councilman Watson be appointed as a Council
Committee to work with two members elected by the Fire Department, to
meet as soon as possible to discuss plans for the future fire station.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that the previously appointed Committee, also the City Administrator,
work with the Fire Department Committee to finalize the specifications
for the fire truck and equipment. Motion passed 3 to 2.
Councilman( -"Ellis and Councilman Watson opposed.
Mayor Keller called for an Executive Session after adjournment.
Meeting adjourned by motion 10:30 P. M.
Mintues approved as read and/or corrected this the day of
. . . . . . . . (Xct�r/ A. D. 1968.
CITY 0 AR ND
By:
ATTEST
Dity Secretary