1968-12-19 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES124
OF A REGULAR MEETING OF 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 Keller with the following present:
Absent:
INVOCATION:
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Administrator
City Secretary
Councilman
D. R. Keller
Gene E. Sanders
Dale Watson
Aubrey G. Ellis
E. A. Wasek
Buford D. Waldrop
Dorothy L. Cook
B. J. Courtright
The invocation was given by Chaplain James Matlock.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Wasek that
the minutes of the executive session held on December 5, 1968, be
approved. Motion passed 4 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson
that the minutes of the regular meeting held on December 5, 1968, be --
approved as corrected. Motion passed 4 to 0.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Ellis that
the following check be approved for payment.
Sanitation Fund # 101
Water Construction Fund # 194
Sewer Construction Fund #105 thru # 107
General Fund Expense # 224 thru # 264
Water & Sewer Fund Expense # 3914 thru #3935
General Fund Payroll # 2212 thru # 2233
Water & Sewer Fund Payroll # 2234 thru #2241
Motion passed 4 to 0.
BIb OPENING:
Water Main Up State Highway 35 & Knapp Road & Water Distribution
System For Clear Creek Estates & Twin Creek Woods Subdivision.
Mayor Keller absent from Council Chambers 7:45 P. M.
Mayor Pro tem Sanders turned meeting over to City Administrator to
open bids. City Administrator Waldrop read the following bids:
BIDDERS NAME BASE BID ALTERNATE BID WORKING DAYS
Bid Security)
Chaparral Contractors $76 884.76 $76,043.76 52
(Cashier's Check $3,842.24]
Dalsco, Inc. 90,328.00 89,313.00 60
(Cashier's Check $5,000.00)
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BIDDERS NAME BASE BID ALTERNATE BID WORKING DAYS
G. G. Ross, Inc. $87,036.00 85,586.00 90
(Cashier's Check $4,300.00)
Joseph V. Tantillo, Inc. 74,037.30 73,080.30 75
(Cashier's Check $4,000-00)
Tech -Con Corp./Dollar Paving
Company-- 74,592.60 73,200.60 25
(Cashier's Check $4,000.00)
Mayor Keller returned to Council Chambers 7:50 P. M.
City Administrator recommended that the bids be referred to the City
Engineer for tabulation.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Wasek that
the City Administrator's recommendation be followed and that bid be
awarded for this construction at a'special meeting to be held at 7:30
P. M. December 30, 1968. Motion passed 1.4. to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
1. Sleepy Hollow Civic Club:
Mayor Keller read a letter from the Sleepy Hollow Civic Club
thanking the City for the installation of street lights in this subdivision.
The Civic Club participated in obtaining these lights by payment of the
cost of one yearts service.
2. Clear Creek Civic Club:
Mayor Keller acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Clear
Creek Civic Club requesting information regarding possible time
sewer service would be available to this area. Council discussed this
matter with representatives of the Civic Club at the meeting and re-
quested that sewer service for the Clear Creep/Twin Creek Woods area
be placed on the agenda the first meeting in January. City Administrator
requested to furnish figures to the Council on the money available for
this"project.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Police Patrol Units:
It wasmovedby Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the
City advertise for the purchase of two police patrol units as per
specifications outlined by the City Administrator. Bids to be
opened at earliest possible date. Certified Check or Cashier's Check
in an amount equal to 5% of the greatest amount bid must accompany
each bid. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Fire Station:
Councilman Watson recommended that the Council accept the plans which
have been completed on the fire station and sub -stations. It was
moved by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Ellis that these
plans be referred to the City Administrator to check the legality of
the plans and advise the Council immediately. After finding every-
thing in order, present for authorization. Motion passed 4 to 0.
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Procedure - Passage of Ordinances;
Councilman Sanders requested that the City Administrator secure an
opinion from the City Attorney regarding the proper procedure for
passage of ordinances. Mayor Keller requested that an ordinance be
prepared establishing order of business for the City Council.
OLD BUSINESS;
Electrical Ordinance:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Wasek that
the Revised Electrical Ordinance be passed on second reading. Caption
of ordinance as follows:
REVISED ELECTRICAL ORDINANCE
NO. 110D
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES NUMBER 110, 110A, 110B,
110C BY SUBSTITUTING THE FOLLOWING IN ITS ENTIRETY AND
SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A BOARD OF ELEC-
TRICIANS; PRESCRIBING DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS OF
BOARD MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR LICENSING ALL -:-,PERSONS DOING
OR CAUSING TO BE DONE ELECTRICAL WORK; PRESCRIBING
LICENSING FEE; AUTHORIZING REVOCATION OF LICENSES;
REQUIRING PERMITS TO PERFORM ELECTRICAL -WORK AND PRE-
SCRIBING FEES; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; REGULATING QUALITY,
TYPE AND KIND OF ELECTRICAL MATERIAL AND MANNER OF IN-
STALLATION THEREOF; REFERRING TO THE LATEST REGULARLY
PUBLISHED NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE AND ADOPTING SAME.
REQUIRING PERMIS FOR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC`WIRING
ETC AND PRESCRIBING FEES THEREFOR._; PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT
OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR AND INSPECTION OF ALL ELECTRICAL
WORK; PROHIBITING ELECTRICAL SUPPLY COMPANIES FROM
FURNISHING ELECTRICAL CURRENT UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY
CITY INSPECTOR; PRESCRIBING INSPECTION FEE, PROVIDING
PENALTY; CONTAINING SEPARABILITY CLAUSE.
City Administr&tor read comments from the Electrical Board regarding
posed by Councilman Courtright at a previous meeting.
Mayor Keller called for a vote on motion. Motion passed 3 to 1.
Councilman Watson opposed.
Annexation Ordinance - Harlan B. Bixby, et ux:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Watson that
Annexation Ordinance - Harlan B. Bixby and wife, Marcheta L. Bixby
be adopted on first and final reading. This ordinance accepts the
petition for annexation of said Harla-B. Bixby and wife, Marcheta L.
Bixby of Lot Six (6) in Block Six (6) of Shadycrest Subdivision, a
subdivision of a portion of the W. D. C. Hall League, Abstract 70,
in Brazoria County, Texas, according to Map of record in Vol. 8
Page 95, Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas.
Caption of ordinance reads as follos:
ORDINANCE NO. 170
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, RECEIVING
AND ANNEXING AS A PART OF SAID CITY OF PE ARLAND, TEXAS,
THE FOLLOWING UNINHABITATED TERRITORY LYING ADJACENT
TO THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
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Colony Park Subdivision - Final Plat:
It was moved by Councilman Watson that until all recommendations that
that have been outlined have been made by the developer, no action be
taken by the Council. Motion died for lack of second.
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Sanders that
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final plat of Colony Park Subdivision dated 12/18/68 be accepted
conditioned upon the following:
1. Item 2, Item 6, and Item 7 of City Administrator's
letter dated 12/18/68 to Charles Kliesing, developer
of Colony Park Subdivision be adhered to.
2. The final plat be signed by Drainage District Commissioners.
Motion passed 3 to 1. Councilman Watson opposed.
Council requested the City Administrator to present the swail question
Item 13 of Engineer Walsh's letter of December 9, 1968, to the City
Engineer for his opinion, if we allow this what will the results be,
if not, what the developer's alternative will be.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Wasek that
the suggestion of the City Engineer in his letter to the City on
December 11, 1968, regarding water line down Colonial Drive being
Item No. ll of said letter, be adopted by the Council.
Motion passed 2 to 1. Councilman Ellis opposed. Councilman Watson
absent from Council Chambers at this time.
Village Green Subdivision Section II:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Ellis
that Village Green Subdivision, Section II preliminary plat be
approved subject to execution of an agreement with the City of Friends -
wood for utility service, annexation of the area as finally platted,
and the tiling of the drainage ditch as recommended by the Planning
Commission. Tile size to be determined by the Drainage District.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
Mayor Keller called for recess 10:30 P. M. Reconvened 10:50 P. M.
Ordinance - Trade of Land - Garbage Dump:
It was moved by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Sanders that
the ,:;following ordinance be adopted on first and final reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 171
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND GRANTING TO THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL THE RIGHT AND AUTHORITY TO TRADE
CERTAIN DESCRIBED CITY PROPERTY LYING AND SITUATED
IN ABSTRACT 540, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR CERTAIN
DESCRIBED PROPERTY LYING AND SITUATED IN ABSTRACT
320, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS.
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It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Wasek that
the above motion be tabled until the next regular meeting. Voting
for tabling motion, Councilman Ellis and Councilman Wasek. Voting
against tabling the motion, Councilman Watson and Councilman Sanders.
Mayor Keller voted to break tie vote in favor of tabling motion.
Motion carried 3 to 2.
Home Rule Charter Commission:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Wasek that
any action of the proposed ordinance calling election be postponed
until the next regular meeting in January. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Filing Fees - Mayor & Councilmen:
Councilman Sanders requested that the City Attorney be advised to
submit to the Council, in writing, his opinion on the validity of
filing fees for Mayor and Councilmen candidates by the next regular
council meeting, if possible.
NEW BUSINESS:
Fire Truck Bids:
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Sanders
that the City advertis for bids for a 500 G. P. M. Triple Combination
Pumper at the earliest possible date. Motion passed 4 to 0.
ADJOURN:
Meeting adjourned by motion 11:34 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the 9 day of
January , A. D. 1969.
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