1968-10-24 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A.REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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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:
Absent:
INVOCATION:
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Administrator
City Secretary
Councilman
Councilman
D. R. Keller
E. A. Wasek
Gene E. Sanders
Dale Watson
Buford D. Waldrop
Dorothy L. Cook
Aubrey G. Ellis
B. J. Courtright
The invocation was given by Mayor D. R. Keller.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Sanders
that the minutes of the special meeting held on October 8, 1968, be
approved. Motion passed 3 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Wasek that
the minutes of the regular meeting held on October 10, 1968, be ap-
proved as corrected. Motion passed 3 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Wasek that
the minutes of the executive session held on October 10, 1968, be
approved as corrected. Motion passed 3 to 01.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Sanders that
payroll check list dated 10/31/68, being numbers 2128 through 2155,
be approved for payment. Motion passed 3 to'0.
It was moved by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Sanders that
general fund check list dated 10/24/68, being numbers 134 through 154
be approved for payment. Motion passed 3 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson
that the Council adopt the policy of taking advantage of the East Harris
County Law Enforcement school, and upon the recommendation and upon
the recommendation of the City Administrator and,Tolice Chief, approve
the sending of Pat Anderson to the school beginning November 4, 1968.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Watson that
water and sewer fund check list dated 10/24/68, being numbers 3870
through 3882, be approved for payment. Motion passed 3 to 0.
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MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor Keller read a prepared statement regarding erroneous rumors
regarding disannexation of portion of the City of Pearland. Mayor
Keller stated that he felt reasonably certain that the cource of
this information was a result of a misunderstanding of a hearing in
Angleton on Monday, October 21, That hearing was on special exceptions
to a suit styled B. M. Jamison v. Lloyd C. Hawkins, et al., which
sough a writ of mandamus requiring the Mayor of Pearland to call
a special election to determine whether the Pearland electorate would)
de -annex all area in Pearland city limits from Clear Creek to the
south city limits and east of the old Alvin Road. There were six
special exceptions cited by the City of Pearland's attorney. Exception
#2 pertains to the description of land involved. This exception was
sustained by the judge presiding, which meant the description of land
in the Jamison's original petition was insufficient for the purposes
of their law suit. Mayor Keller further stated that he would not
attempt to interpret the significance of the Judge's ruling as far
as it might effect the Jamisons and their suit against the City
of Pearland; however, he wanted to restate with emphasis that the
georgraphical layout of the City of Pearland is unaltered and nothing
is de -annexed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
WPC TEL455 - Right of Way Easement Deeds:
City Administrator reported that on the change of routing of WPC
Texas 455 in the east end of Pearland, the City Attorney now is in
the process of preparing the proper easements.
Fire Department Building & Location:
Councilman Watson reported that the Council Committee appointed last
meeting met with the Fire Department Committee. Tentative plans were
presented to the Council members which were approved at this meeting.
The location of the main station was tentatively agreed as the old
sewer plant site on Orange Street and Old Alvin Road. Thissite will
be sed unless a better site for the station could be negotiated
before work was actually started on the building. Two sub -stations,
one at the well site on McLean Road and the other on the well site on
Mary's Creek, were discussed. Councilman Watson stated that one
firm agreed to prepare the drawings and specifications for the bid,
and in the event the firm did not receive the bid, a small charge
would be made by them for the plans and specifications. Councilman
Sanders suggested that he felt it would be advisable for the Mayor
or Committee to contact Mr. Bredehoeft, Fire Marshal of Houston and
arresident of Pearland, as to the physical development of the building.
Mayor Keller to contact Chief Haskins regarding this matter.
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Little League Football:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson
that this Council formally recognize the Pearland entry in the Football
Little League Inc., N. A. S. A. Area and offer them the whole hearted
support of the city administration and any help.;consistent with normal
governmental policies and abilities. Motion passed 3 to 0.
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CITIZENS:
J. C. Cullison, Jr. - Mimosa Acres:
Mr. J. C. Cullison, Jr. represented a group of citizens in Mimosa
Acres Subdivision. They wished to discuss the condition of drainage
and streets in Mimosa Acres. After a discussion with the Council
by Mr. Cullison and several members of the group, it was moved by
Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson that upon determination
that the rightof ways in the subdivision of Mimosa Acres are in order
and have been properly dedicated to the City, that the City accept
into its street system the streets that have been previously developed
and constructed in Mimosa Acres and contact the subdivider with regard
to the sections of streets that have never been developed in an effort
to have them developed to city standards. Motion passed 3 to 0.
D. K. Campbell - Alleh Field Enterprises, Inc. - Field Village:
Mr. D. K. Campbell appeared before the Council with a request that
the bridge previously approved by the -Council be changed to a wooden
bridge instead of a concrete one since the cost of a concrete bridge
would be excessive.
Councilman Watson suggested that this matter be referred to the
Planning Commission, including Councilman Ellis.
Councilman Sanders suggested Mr. Campbell submit his request in writing
to the City Administrator so that it may be passed on to the Planning
Commission. Also, that the minutes be searched and copies regarding
any action on this proposed subdivision be sent to the Planning
Commission.
United Gas Company_- Rate Increase (Bob Brooks - representative)
Mr. Bob Brooks, a representative of United Gas Company was present
at the meeting.
A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson
,._ that the United Gas Company be allowed a rate increase to equal the
rates charged by the Houston Natural Gas Company within the,
limits of the City of Pearland, Also, in authorizing the Mayor
and City Secretary to acknowledge receipt of the United Gas Distribution
Company's notice of Rate Schedules R-70 and SC -70 becoming effective
on all bills rendered after October 1, 1968, let it be understood that
the City Council of the City of,` Pearland does not waive or relinquish
any legal right or authority which the City of Pearland has or may have
to fix and regulate gas rates in the future. Motion passed 3 to 0.
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Annexation Ordinance No. 163 - Charles Kliesing, et ux:
Councilman Sanders recommended that both items 2 and 3 under old
business be delayed until such time as full council is present. This
was agreed to by the other members present.
Annexation Ordinance No. 166 - DeWitt Green, et ux:
Action delayed until full Council present.
Meeting recessed 9:57 P. M.
Meeting reconvened 10:07 P. M.
Mobile Homes Ordinance No. 164:
Action was postponed until next regular Council meeting.
Ordinance No. 58A - Amendment to Subdivision Ordinance:
Mayor Keller read the caption of the Amendment to Subdivision Ordinance.
It was moved by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Wasek
that Ordinance No. 58A - Amendment to Subdivision Ordinance be adopted
on first and final reading. Caption reading as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 58A
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 58
ENTITLED "PEARLAND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS"
BY ADDING PROVISIONS FOR LEAKAGE TESTS FOR
SEWER LINES; ESTABLISHING THE EFFECTIVE
DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEPARABILITY CLAUSE.
Motion passed 2 to 1. Councilman Sanders opposed.
Councilman Sanders stated that he was not against the amendment
but rather against the piece meal manner through the years we have
amended the subdivision ordinance.
Hamm Road Easement Deed:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson
that referring to prior Council action of February 8, 1968, and the
fulfillment of the jconditions as expressed in that motion, that
the right of ways for Hamm Road be accepted and the deed be properly
recorded. Motion passed 2 to 1. Councilman Wasek opposed.
Councilman Wasek stated that his opposition was due to the fact that
he f6lt the City should not accept any dead-end streets.
NEW BUSINESS:
Certification of Tax Roll 1968:
Certification of the tax roll for 1968 was presented to the City
Council by the Tax Assessor. Total assessed valuation $19,593,495.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Wasek
that this certification with a total assessed valuation of $19,593,495•
be accopted. Motion passed 3 to 0.
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Amended Budge`j'1967-68:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson
yhat the Council adopt the amended budget for 1967-68 as presented
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by City Administrator Waldrop. Motion passed 3 to 0.
Police Vehicle:
It was moved by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Wasek that
specifications be drawn up for bids on a new police vehicle.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
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Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the z day of
A. D. X1968.
CITY OF4
By: 1
D. R. Keller] Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary