1969-02-22 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES157
MINUTES 0F A SFECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 0F T~!CITY] OF PEARLAND,
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A special 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
Councilman
City Administrator &
Acting Secretary.
D. R. Keller
Gene E. Sanders
E. A. Wasek
B. J. Courtright
Aubrey G. Ellis
D&~e Watson
Buford D. Waldrop
Others present: Drainage District Commissioner Halik, Johnston and
Griffin, Lloyd Yost, Superintendent - Drainage District No. 4, Pete
Bonario, W. B. Bradley, Frank Barringer, Gary Heater and Mr. Haney.
PURPOSE OF THE MEETING:
The special meeting was for the purpose of discussing with the Drainage
District Commissioners, Mr. Bonario, Mr. Bradley, Mr. Barringer and
Mr. Haney, Willowcrest Section V.
INVOCATION:
The invocation was given by Mayor Keller.
WILLOWCREST SECTION V:
Mayor Keller read a letter dated 2-21-69 addressed to Lloyd Yost which
explained the Council's action at a special 'meeting on February 20,
1969.
A discussion was held regarding the drainage ditch on the east side
of Woody Road, being the drainage ditch on the east side of Woody Road,
being the west side of Willowcrest Subdivision. Commissioner Halik
stated that this was a City ditch and road, therefore, th~ DrYnags
District would do what the City wanted to do.
Councilman Sanders stated that the City's previous action was taken
because the City was not aware of any agreements between the Drainage
District and the interested parties in Wiliowcrest Subdivision.
Meeting recessed 9:16 A. M.' Meeting reconvened 9:38 A. M.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that at the recommendation of the Bnazoria County Drainage District
No. 4 we do declare that we recognize that for orderly growth and
feasible drainage of the area the open ditch along the east side of
Woody Road from and including the intersection of Lynn Street and
said Woody Road to Orange Street (White Garner Road~, as shown on
Willowcrest Subdivision Plat, be tiled in the requirements of the Drainage
District. Motion passed 3 to 2. Councilman Ellis and Councilman Wasek
opposed. Councilman Sanders asked if the Drainage District had recommended
that tile be placed in the ditch. Commissioner Johnston stated that the
Drainage District did recommend that the ditch be tiled.
Councilman Watson stated for therecord that he would have voted for the
previous motion had he known the exact recommendation.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that in conjunction with the request of the Drainage District and at
such time as is required the City authorize its Engineer to size the
tile and set the grade stakes and fulfill any other requirements of
the Drainage District as pertains to the drainage ditch on the east side
of Woody Road being the west side of Willowcrest Section ~. Motion
passed 4 to 1. Councilman Ellis opposed.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Wasek that
the final plat of Willowcrest Section V not be considered because nothing
has been resolved concerning the access problem as set forth in letters
of February 6, 1969, and February 6, 1969, from the City Administrator
to Frank Barringer, Trustee of Willowcrest Section V. Motion passed
~ to 0.
Amended Motion~ w
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Wasek that
the final ~lat of Willowcrest Section V not be considered for approval
because nothing has been resolved concerning the access problem as
set forth in letters of February 6, 1969, and February 21, 1969, from
the City Administrator to Frank Barringer, Trustee of Willowcrest Section
V. Motion passed ~ to 0.
A discussion was held regarding the access problem to Willowcrest Section
V.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders that when all requirements of the
Engineer's letter of February 13, 1969, are met that the final plat of
Section 5, Willowcrest Subdivision be approved as to form and internal
requirements but that any construction within this section of Subdivision
be delayed until such time, as suitable to the City, ingress and egress
arrangement have been made for Lynn and Cunningham Streets within this
Section V of the Subdivision. Also, the construction will be delayed
until the drainage problem as previously acted on in this meeting, is
satisfied. Motion died for lack of second.
Counc~:lman Sanders stated that it was the consensus of the Council that
the previous motion was not in order because of the earlier adopted motion"
which stated the final approval of Willowcrest Subdivision Section V
would not be considered for final approval at this meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson that
in order to clear the access problem to Section V, Willowcrest Subdivision,
that Woody Road from Orange Street to and including the intersection of
Lynn Street be surfaced to County Road specifications and that the
expense for same be borne on a 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 basis between the abutting
property owners and the City. The responsibility for financial arrange-
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ments concerning the 2/3 participation by other than the City be arranged
by the interested parties t~ the City's satisfaction. The City's 1/3
expense will only be borne if in effect the County road specifications
call for black topping. Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilman Courtright
opposed.
Mr. Barringer asked if an escrow account would be set up in case the
west side abutting property owner would not put his money up at this time.
Meeting recessed 10~37 ~. M.
I~econvened 12~18 P.M. Councilman Courtright absent.
Mr. Barringer pPoposed that in consideration of the motion concerning
the 1/3, 1/3, 1/3, participation in the cost of surfacing Woody Road
from Lynn Street to Orange, he could not go on Woody Road and make any
improvements. He proposed that he would participate in the amount of
$~,000 to the City of Pearland to get the street (Woody Road) black topped
provided the City will do it or make an effort to do it by the time
he completes Section ~ so there will be access to this section. He
stated that, as in the past, he would furnish the drain tile for the
ditch on the east side of Woody Road from and including the intersection
of Lynn Street to Orange, provided the City will approve the final plat
of Willowcrest Subdivision Section V.
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the
City accept Mr. Barringer's proposal as outlined above providing he has
fulfilled all requirements of the City Engineer's letter of February 6,
1969, and that Mr. Barringer pay his $~,000 in advance and further, that
the drain tile on the east side of Woody Road from ahd including the
intersection of Lynn Street to Orange will be installed prior to the City
taking any physical action on construction of the above portion of
Woody Road. Motion passed 4 to O. CoUncilman Courtright absent at
this time.
Mr. Barringer presented a check in the amount of $~,000.
Adjourn~
Meeting adjourned by motion 12:40 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the ~
A. D. 1969.
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