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1968-12-05 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES118 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE_CITY COUNCIL.OF THE CITY OF PE ARLAND TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL ANNEX ON DECEMBER 1966, AT 7:357- M. 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 INVOCATION: D. R. Keller Gene E. Sanders Dale Watson (Entered 7:40 P. M.) Aubrey G. Ellis B. J. Courtright E. A. Wasek Buford D. Waldrop Dorothy L. Cook The invocation was given by Chaplain James Matlock. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Ellis that the minutes of a special meeting held on November 7, 1968, be approved. Motion passed 3 to 0. Councilman Wasek abstained. Councilman Watson entered meeting 7:40 P. M. It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the minutes of the regular meeting held on November 13, 1968, be approved as corrected. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Wasek abstained. APPROVAL OF EXPENSES: It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson that the following cheeks be approved for payment. General Fund Payroll # 2184 thru # 2204 Water & Sewer Fund Payroll # 2205 thru # 2211 General Fund Expense - # 210 thru #233 (#231 marked void) Water & Sewer Fund Expense - #3901 thru #3913. Motion passed 5 to 0. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT: Criminal Justice Council of the State of Texas: Mayor Keller reported that he had received a letter from Governor Connally regarding a meeting of the Criminal Justice Council in j Houston on December 10, 1968, 9:30 A. M. Mayor and City Administrator to attend this meeting. Sleepy Hollow Estates: Mayor Keller reported that the Sleepy Hollow Civic Club felt it advisable to have core samples drawn on the streets in Sleepy Hollow and would like to know whether or not the City would participate in total or in part in the cost of the core samples. Councilman Sanders suggested that this matter be referred to the City Engineer and Administrator for their recommendation to the City Council. Comprehensive Development Plan No. 1: Mayor Keller reported that the Planners, Marmon, Mok & Green have completed the first interim report and that the report would-be avail- able to the public on a check-out basis by the middle of next week., ............... . COMMITTEE REPORTS: Garbage Dump Proposal: Councilman Sanders read the following motion from the minutes of the Executive Session held on September 26, 1968: "It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright that with regard to the trading of City owned properties as proposed by Mr. Joe M. Robinson in his letter of this date, and as the sole member of the Council Garbage Committee, that the City of Pearland announce its intention to accept the above mentioned proposal subject only'to written legal advice as to the legality of this transaction, the determination by the Administrator and the attorney that titles proffered and transfer papers of all nature are good and defensible and in complete order, and that satisfactory arrangements can be made with the mortgagee. Motion passed 4 to 0." Councilman Sanders stated we would need an ordinance or resolution authorizing this transaction. It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright that ordinance or resolution be drafted by the Administrator and/or City Attorney and that it be presented to the Council at the regular meeting December 19, 1968. Motion passed 5 to 0. Fire Station: Councilman Watson reported that complete fire, station plans would be ready by December 9, 1968-. A discussion was held regarding drainage the in the -area of the new proposed fire station. It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Watson.that the City Engineer be authorized to find the center line on the north side of Orange Street, and that we request the Drainage District to install 36" the along the boundary of 70 feet at the corner of Orange Street and Old Alvin Road, also, on the northwest side and 100 feet on Old Alvin Road on the west side north of Orange Street. Motion passed 5 to 0. CITIZENS: J. C. Cullison, Jr. appeared before the Council requesting information as to when some relief could be expected regarding making the streets in Mimosa Acres passable. It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Courtright that the City purchase whatever shell necessary to bring the streets 120 which have been accepted in Mimosa Acres to passable condition, and request the Drainage District to see what emergency measure can be taken to eleviate the drainage problem. Motion passed 5 to 0. City Administrator reported that he had contacted Mr. Cunningham, developer of Mimosa Acres, regarding the streets which have not been developed. Mr. Cullison to check with the City Administrator on Tuesday, December 10, to ascertain the status of the proposed repair to the Mimosa Acres streets. OLD BUSINESS: Appointment of City Attorney_ Mayor Keller announced that this matter would be handled in an Executive Session to be held after the regular meeting. Home Rule Charter Study Committee Report: Carlton McComb, Chairman of the Committee read the following: "November 29, 1968 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Pearland Pearland, Texas Gentlemen: We, the undersigned members of the Pearland Charter Study Committee, after hearing numerous informed officials present overwhelming evidence in favor of a Home Rule Charter form of government, hereby recommend that the City of Pearland adopt a Home Rule Charter. %s% Carlton McComb, Chairman /s/ Dale Pryor Redwine, Co-chairman Isl Jim DeShazer fs/Mrs. Vi Mushrush, Secretary /s/ T. P. Dupriste /s/ Sidney Kliesing Is/ John Powell fs/ Bill McClelland /s/ R. C. Bredehoeft /s/ Ed Williams Is/ E. D. Bodine /s/ Mrs. A. W. Smith /sl John Yost Is/ Mrs. Betty Alexander /s/ Mrs. G. B. Hicks It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright that the Council recognize the work which has been done by this Committee and a letter of appreciation be sent to the members by the Mayor. Motion passed 5 to 0. It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the Council accept the recommendation of the Home Rule Charter Study Committee. Motion passed 5 to 0. It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Wasek that an ordinance be drafted by the next regular meeting calling for an election at the earliest possible time for the purpose of electing a Home Rule Charter Commission. Motion passed 5 to 0. 121 Mayor Keller thanked the Committee and since their work was complete, disbanded this Committee. Electrical Ordinance: It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright that the Revised Electrical Ordinance No. 110 be passed on first reading r-, and that copies be distributed to the electrical board members for their comments by the next meeting. Caption of ordinance reads as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES NUMBERS 110, 110A, 110B, 110C BY SUBSTITUTING THE FOLLOWING IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A BOARD OF ELECTRICIANS; PRESCRIBING DUTIES AND QU- ALIFICATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR LICENSING ALL PERSONS DOING OR CAUSING TO BE DONE ELECTRICALJWORK. PRESCRIBING LICENSING FEE. AUTHORIZING REVOCATION OF LICENSES; REQUIRING PERMITS TO PERFORM ELECTICAL WORK AND PRESCRIBING FEES; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; REGULATING QUALITY, TYPE AND KIND OF ELECTRICAL MATERIAL AND MANNER OF INSTALLATION THEREOF; REFERRING TO LATEST REGULARLY PUBLISHED NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND ADOPTING SAME; REQUIRING PERMITS FOR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL WIRING, ETC., AND PRESCRIBING FEES THEREFOR; PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR AND INSPECTION OF ALL ELECTRECAL WORK; PROHIBITING ELECTRICAL SUPPLY COMPANIES FROM FURNISHING ELECTRIC CURRENT UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY CITY INSPECTOR; PRESCRIBING INSPECTION FEE, PROVIDING PENALTY; CONTAINING SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilman Watson opposed. Councilman Courtright requested that the four items discussed be called to the Electrical Board's attention for any comments they might have and that the ordinance be publicly posted`in the City Hall. NEW BUSINESS: Christmas. Lights: Mayor Keller proposed to the Council that the City cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce by paying a percentage of the light bill, and that each year the payment of the City be diminished until we no long pay any part of the bill. It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the City authorize payment of light bill -'for Christmas lights from December 10 through December 31 and that the Chamber of Commerce be notified, by letter, that it is the Council's intention not to pay for such lights next year. Motion failed 3 to 2. Councilmen Ellis, Watson,and Sanders opposed. It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the City notparticipate in payment of bill for Christmas lights this year. Motion passed 3 to 2. Councilman Courtright and Councilman Wasek opposed. Police Patrol Units: Council requested a copy of specification be sent to each member. COLONY PARK SUBDIVISION: 122 Charles Kliesing requsted to be heard, however, any action was deferred until a special meeting was held. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned by motion 9:15 P. M. Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the /�' day of -� A. D. 1968. ATTES City Secreta CITY' BY: Mayor