1969-02-27 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESX60
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND
TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL ANNEX ON FEBRUARY 27, 1969, AT 7:35 P. M.
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pearland was called
to order by Mayor Keller with the following present:
Mayor D. R. Keller
Councilman E. A. Wasek
Councilman B. J. Courtright
Councilman Aubrey G. Ellis
Councilman Dale Watson
Councilman Gene E. Sanders (Entered 7:57 P. M.)
City Administrator Buford D. Waldrop
City Secretary Dorothy L. Cook
INVOCATION:
The invocation was given by Chaplain James Matlock.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Courtright that
the minutes of the regular meeting held on February 13, 1969, be approved
with corrections. Motion passed 4 to 0.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Wasek
that the following checks be approved for payment:
Interest & Sinking Fund # 45
Water & Sewer Payroll #2379 thru # 2383
General Fund Payroll # 2358 thru # 2378
General Fund Expense # 403 thru #429
(#406 & #418 void)
Water & Sewer Expense #3996 thru #4000
Motion passed 4 to 0.
Meeting recessed 7:45 P. M. - Reconvened 7:48 P. M.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor Keller announced that John "Mickey" Mark was appointed to fill
the vacancy on the Planning Commission. This appointment was ratified
by the City Council. Motion was made bynCouncilman Wasek, seconded
by Councilman Ellis to ratify the appointment of Mickey Mark to the
Planning Commission. Motion passed 4 to 0.
City of Pearland vs James Young:
Mayor Keller stated that the above case was in t -tial and would go to the
jury tomorrow morning.
Mayor Keller and City Administrator Waldrop attended a meeting in
Angleton of some thirteen city representatives from Brazoria County.
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Mayor Sellman of Freeport was elected chairman of the group.
Candiates:
Mayor Keller announced that the following had filed for Council positions:
POSITION NO. 1 CECIL W. GRIFFIN
POSITION NO. 3 CARLTON MC COMB
POSITION NO. 5 NONE
For Charter Commissioner:
WILLIAM START BARBER
JAMES 0. DE SHAZER
DENNIS FRAUENBERGER
JERRY N. SPENCER
DR. RICE CORSE
THOMAS L. REEVES
WILLIAM T. MC CLELLAND
THOMAS J. MORRIS
GLENN M. CHANEY
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilman Sanders entered Councilm,-Chambers 7:57 P. M.
Twin Creek Woods/Clear Creek Estates Tap Fees:
A discussion was held by the Council regarding water tap fees to be charged
in the Twin Creek Woods/Clear Creek Estates area. Mr. Cecil Griffin
of the Twin Creek Woods/Clear Creek Estates Civic Club was present at the
meeting and requested that the City have some uniform policy regarding
what the people will need to do to tie onto the City's water system. Hee
stated that the meters in Twin Creek Woods were located -in the front and
and majority of the meters in Clear Creek Estates were located in the
back of the lots.
It was moved by Councilman Courtright,.seconded by Councilman Watson
that all customers in the Twin Creek Woods/Clear Creek Estates area
be required to pay the full water tap fee pursuant to previous Council
action on September 28, 1967, which stated by motion that effective
November 1, 1967, on opening the City Hall and after due notification
is posted for 30 days that the City of P°earlandr water tap fees be
increased to $120.00 and a motion that the permits as of this date in the
area promised water and sewer service under the terms of the bond issue
of 1964 as outlined on the bond brochure (re4 shaded area on map) be
excluded from this increase. Also, that these customers be required
to tie on in accordance with Water Ordinance No. 152. Motion passed
4 to 1. Councilman Sanders opposed.
Council Policy For Record:
If, after we accept the water lines in Clear Creek Estates/Twin Creek
Woods/North Main Street, which will be in the near future, we will
notify the people by letter that we have accepted the lines and stating
that they have one year to tie onto such lines and pay their tap fee.
Those already tied on would have one year to pay their tap fee.
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OrP decenting Councilman to this policy for record - Councilman Sanders.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilman Sanders requested City Administrator to check with the Griffin
Brother's Garbage Service to see whether or not they would make a pick-
up on March 1, 1969.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Ellis that
in regard to the relationship in the past between the Griffin Brother's
Garbage Service and the City, that said firm be allowed to operate
commercial pick-up service for sixty days with no additional permit
required.
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Watson that
the above motion be postponed until Item 6 of the Agenda be acted on.
Motion passed 3 to 2. Councilman Ellis and Councilman Sanders opposed.
Street Lights:
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Watson that
the following street lights be installed in Turner Addition, Section II
provided the developer will pay for two year's service.
Orange Street and Cheryl Drive
Curve of Cheryl Drive
Said lights to be installed on metal standards at the request of the
developer. Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Watson that
the City install two additional street lights in McGinnis Subdivision
at the following locations:
1. Willits Drive at the dead-end going west. (1700 block)
2. McGinnis Drive at Taylor Lane.
These lights to be installed on existing wooden poles and the City to
bear the expense of these lights. Motions passed 3 to 2. Councilman
Courtright and Councilman Wasek opposed.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Ellis in regards
to the street lights in McGinnis Subdivision, that an additional street
light be authorized at the hairpin curve on Taylor Lane. Said street
light to be installed under the same conditions as the above motion.
Motion passed 3 to 2. Councilman Courtright and Councilman Wasek opposed.
Colony Park Subdivision - (Subdivision Committee Report);
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Watson that the
following action be taken on the exceptions outlined in letter from
developer dated February 26, 1969:
"On Page 2, the error the City Engineer is referring to is on an
orienting sketch that is not drawn to scale. The line will be laid
as shown on Page 1. In event, if it pleases the Council, the developer
will grant (give) easement." We need to get the easement now.
"On Page 3, the error will be corrected on the in place drawings to be
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submitted when the job is completed. The lino will be to the grade and
depth as shown (47.69)•" This change should be made on these drawings.
"On page 5, we request that the layout submitted be adapted as the whole
subdivision could be served by one plus ,,using the 5.00 foot radius method
but as you recommended I had changed to two in the sub -committee meeting.
The FHA uses the 600 foot lot coverage and we had to use their method.
No, Mullins Lane and Standish Lane move as engineer_requested. Plymouth
Lane okey as drawn.
"On Page 8, I believe that the depressed drown would serve City and
developer better as the 8" storm sewer would be subjected to silting
and plugging. We will use the balance of the City Engineer's recommendation
en the storm sewer line." Two eight inch lines should be installed.
"The balance of the City Engineer's recommendations have been adopted
by the new and revised sheets." -.We need detail on asphalt approaches,
Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Watson that the
City Engineer be authorized to draw plans and specifications for the
water line from Corrigan Subddvision to Colony Park Estates. Motion
passed 5 to 0.
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Change n Agenda:
Mayor Keller requested that the first three items on the Agenda under
old business be considered at this time. No Councilman objected and
the order of business was changed as Mayor Keller requested. Meeting
recessed at 9:00 P. M. Meeting Reconvad at 9:13 P. M.
FIRE STATION BIDS: 69 -
City Administrator opened bids on the Fire Station as follows:
DESCRIPTION CINCO RANGER DIAMOND STEEL
BASE BID
ALTERNATE:
CENTRAL
SUBSTATIONS
UNIT
TOTAL
ADDENDUM:
SQ. FT. BID
DAYS
BID SECURITY
$ 31,881.00 $ 36,706.00 $ 35,696.00
21,108.00 22,962.00 22,824.00
5,386.50 6,872.00 6,436.00
10,773.00 13,7L+4.00 12,872.00
3.95 sq ft 16' bay with 3.90
1212 OH Door 30 units
60 days 2,732.00 3/15/69
1,580.00 1,900.00 2,000.00
WORKING DAYS 90 days none indicated 110 days
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It was moved by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that we receive these bids and refer for tabulation to the City Administrator,
Fire Chief and Commissioners with special meeting to award bids be called
by the Mayor at the earliest possible date but not later than the next
regular meeting. Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson that
once the abo�_e mentioned committee has tabulated these bids and reaches
a point where they are ready to make a recommendation to the Council
that the City Administrator be directed to thoroughly check all phases
of this project with the Bonding Attorneys. Motion passed 5 to 0.
AWARDING OF BIDS - FIRE TRUCK 69-2:
City Administrator recommended that the contract for the fire truck be
awarded to Central Fire Truck Corporation of Manchester, Mo. as the lowest
and best bid, and that the Council authorize two additional items - Slll
compartment at a total cost of $516.00 and one 12" preconnected line with
quarter turn valve controlled at panel at a total cost of $S9.00.
City Administrator read a letter signed by the Fire Chief, Trustees and
Fire Truck Committeeman stating that the recommendation of the City
Administrator was their recommendation also.
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Ellis
that the fire truck bid be awarded to Central Fire Truck Corporation
on an alternate bid basis of $17,475.36 to include the two additional
items. This is in accordance with the recommendation of the City
Administrator, Fire Chief, Trustees of the Fire Department, and the
Fire Truck Committeemen. Bid Security checks to be returned to un-
successful bidders. Motion passed 5 to 0.
PICKUP TRUCK BIDS - 69-3:
Bids were opened by the City Administrator as follows:
Vendor Bid Security Del Date Unit Price Ext. Price
J. Mark's Chev.
(CE 10734) $210.00 45 days $ 2,056.00 $4,112.00
Osborne -Apple
Ford F-100 197.00 30 days 1,971.97 3,943-94
Mosart Keller Bid Disqualified - failed to include bid security.
It was moved by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that the bids be referred to the City Administrator and Public Work's
Director and upon their determination of the lowest and best bidder
that they be authorized to order the trucks. Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Wasek that
the color of the truck be white. Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilman
Sanders opposed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS (CONTINUED):
Subdivision Ordinance:
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It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Watson that
the subdivision Ordinance be amended as follows:
No subdivision plat or drawings will be accepted for review or
approval which does not bear a seal of a State of—Texas registered
engineer and any plat or drawing stamped by registered surveyor will
not be accepted and further, that all street approaches will be of the
same material as streets inside subdivision. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Building Coder
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Watson that
the Building Code be amended as follows:
Final approval be withheld on all structures, either public
or private, built,,on streets where open ditches now exist until
reinforced concrete pipe has been installed along the entire
front of the lot shown on the drawings. Also, any person,
or persons constructing buildings on corner lots will be required
to furnish reinforced concrete the on both sides. Pipe to be
sized by City Engineer and installed by City. On state highways
or city streets where dual rows of pipe are required the City
will furnish one row.
A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that any action on the above motion be withheld until such time as we can
have a recommendation from the Drainage District No. 4 Commissioners in
an official session. Motion passed 3 to 2. 'Councilman Ellis and Council-
man Watson opposed.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that in the future the Drainage District be sent a copy of all approved
minutes of the Pearland City Council. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Road Maintenance Plan:
City Administrator advised the Council that he would becomingto
the Council shortly with a road maintenance program.
City Engineer:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson that
all connections with the present City Engineer be severed immediately.
Motion failed 3 to 2. Councilman Ellis, Councilman Wasek and Councilman
Courtright opposed.
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CITY BARN:
City Administrator reported that the City Attorney had checked out
the lease agreement with Diversified Corporation.
It was moved jpy Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Sanders that
the Mayor be authorized to execute this agreement. Motion passed 5 to 0.
CHANGE ORDERS - WPC TEX 455:
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It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the
City Engineer be authorized to issue change orders doing away with lift
station on Regal Oaks Drive and oversizing line on Mary's Creek East to
Shadycrest Drive. These change orders to be issued contingent on
approval by the TeXas Water Quality Board. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Councilman Watson abstained due to his not being clear on the question.
City Administrator read a letter dated February 22, 1969 from the
Mainland Construction Company regarding tying onto the sewer line north
of East Broadway..
CITIZENS:
Mrs. B. M. Jamison - Request 2/21/69 - "I would like if at all possible
to meet with the City fathers of Pearland to discuss the transcript for
the 1968 bonds. Any time after next Wednesday night."
Mayor Keller called on Mrs. Jamison, however, Mrs. Jamison stated that
she was not prepared to speak.
Mayor Keller asked the Council if they wanted a special meeting to discuss
this matter. No comment was heard from the Council.
Mayor Keller then read two letters regarding the transcript of the 1968
bond issue. One was a letter from Mr. Fainter, Assistant to the
Attorney General of Texas. This letter dated 1/30/69 was addressed
to Mr. Mays of Vincent, Elkins, Weems & Searls. He also read,a copy
of a letter dated 2/6/69 addressed to M. & Mrs. B. M. Jamison from Ogden
Bass, District Attorney of Brazoria County.
Shadybend Drive Dedications:
City Administrator stated that we have received the documents and the
City Attorney had checked these instruments and recommended that they
be accepted by the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Sanders that we
accept these dedications contingent upon signed agreements by the
dedicating parties regarding street surfacing. Such agreement to be
drawn by the City Attorney as per previous agreement in the minutes of
February 13, 1969. Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilman Courtright opposed.
Garbage Pickup Service Contract:
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Watson
that the Mayor be authorized to execute the contract with the Bennett's
Trash Service for collection of garbage. Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson that
the City of Pearland's garbage dump be closed to commercial garbage
service operators unless and until explicit and exact arrangments have
been made with the City Council. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Motion previously withheld until this part of the meeting was discussed.
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It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Ellis that
in regard to the relationship inl;the past between the Griffin Brothers
and the City, that said firm be allowed to operate commercial pick
up service for sixty days with no additional permit required.
Motion failed 4 to 0. Councilman Sanders abstained.
Revised Electrical Ordinance:
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that action of the proposed electrical ordinance be postponed until
the next regular Council meeting. Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilman
Wasek opposed.
Dog Ordinance - #173 & #174:
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Watson
that the second reading "of Ordinance No. 173 and No. 1�4 be postponed
until the next regular Council meeting. Also, that copy of the Friendswood
Dog Ordinance be sent to each Council member. Councilman Watson absent
at this time. Motion passed 4 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS•
Schematic Drawings For Extension of City Hall:
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It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Watson that
the schematic drawings of the extension of the City Hall be approved
with changes. Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilman Courtright opposed.
ADJOURN;
Meeting adjourned by motion 12:40 A. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this theday of s
A. D. 1969.
CITY 0 PEARLAND
By:
Mayor
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U"Ity Secretar