1969-04-24 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESA regular 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
City Secretary
D. R. Keller
Aubrey G. Ellis
E. A. Wasek
Cecil W. Griffin
Carlton McComb
Melvin L. Black
Buford D. Waldrop
Dorothy L. Cook.
INVOCATION:
The invocation was given by Rev. Brown,.Assistant Pastor of the
Betheny Assembly of God Church, Pearland, Texas.
APPROVAL OF MIND S
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Black that
the minutes of the regular meeting held on April 10, 1969, be
approved. Motion.passed 5 to,O.
It was moved by Councilman "Black, seconded by Counc3.lman McComb
_ that the minutes of a special meeting held on April 11, 1969, be
approved. Motion passed 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman McComb
that the following checks be approved for payments
General Fund Expense # 555 thru #589. (#557 and
# 580 void.)
General Fund Expense #455 - Pearland Area Chamber of
Commerce. (This check previously. withheld.)
Water & Sewer Expense # 4061 thru #4064.
General Fund Payroll #2467 thru #2486.
Water &,Sewer Payroll # 2487 thru 2492.
Sewer Construction Expense # 116.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
AnbgiatWent of Committees6
Mayor Keller read :a report,concerning appointment of committees
dated April 14, 1969. Copy of th,i.s report on file in toto -
Mayor's Activity Report - Regular Council Meeting - 4/24/69.
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Carlton McComb - Street & Bridge - Temporary Committee appointment
to. develop .a..plan of street improvement for City.
Melvin L. Black - Signs & Lights - Temporary Committee appointment
for street signs. Acquisition of necessary equipment.
Mayor Keller reported on the difficulty experienced by the City witl
the Griffin Brother's Garbage Service. This report on file in tote
Mayor's Activity Report - Regular Council Meeting - 4/24/69.
COMMITTEE REPORTS*..
Street & Bridge-- Cf:rlton McComb:
Councilman McComb submitted a report on street improvement and
maintenance program to be handled in three phases.
Phase T - Pilot Street Paving Program - Streets of
different types and situations chosen in order to establish actual
cost per foot for topping each type.
Phase II - Begin further examination of critical areae
to be topped later in the sucr*er. After bids are received for
Phase I, prepare another paving project based upon the amount of
money left in this year's budget. Placing shell and oil on streets
where badly needed will be Jacluded in this phase.
Phase III - PrIpare 1970 Paving and Maintenance
Projects from new'budget of October 1, 1969.
Complete report on file - $treet & Bridge - Committee Appointment.
It was moved by Councilma McComb, seconded by Councilman Black
that the following four part motion be adopted:
1. The engineerinj firm of Wm. C. Walsh be authorized to
prepare the necessary bid specifications for black -topping streets
included in the previouE discussion and any other streets that may
be chosen by the Council_ in the next six months. (Phase I)
The bid specifications .shall stipulate an on sight inspection of
each site by the bidder, and work cannot begin before the end of
the school term on N. lgrk, N. Galveston and East Plum.
2. The engineer pre-paxebid specifications for the proper
type oil, to oil our siell streets.
3. The City Adm..nistrator, upon receipt of all specifications
shall advertise for bids as quickly as possible. After the bidding
deadline, the Administrator shall open, tabulate, and prepare the
bids for presentation to the Council at the earliest possible date.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
Citi_ Engineers
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Black
that the engineering :'irm of Wm. C. Walsh, P. E. be engaged as City
Engineer and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a
contract suitable to Loth parties. Fees to be paid at prevailing
rates. Motion passed 5 to 0.
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Community Swimming Pool:
it was,mpved by Councilman'Griffin, seconded by Councilman Ellis
that the City Engineer be instructed to determine th:e feasibili'ty-
of'dbnverting the round concrete tank at the old sewer plant site
on Orange Street into a swimming pool and if the conversion is
economically feasible to perform the necessary engineering work.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
Audit Report - Fiscal Year 1966-69:
Councilman Griffin stated that on behalf of the Mayor and City
Council he would like to thank Mr. Marquess for the valuable ser-
vices that he rendered to Pearland during its formative years.
However, that he believed that Mr. Marquess would agree, that the
present financial reporting and accounting needs of the City can,.
best be served by the use of a 4ertified public accounting firm.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by'Councilman Black
that a certified public accounting firm be engaged to audit the
financial statements of the City of Pearland for the current
fiscal -year and that the results of this examination be reported
in the local newspaper.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconde by .Co ncilm n,Wase
that the above motion be postponed until/it has been�rmined- `�
whether or not the monthly retainer paid to Mr. Marquess includes"
the cost of the audit for the fiscal year 1968-69. Motion passed
4 to 1. Councilman Black opposed.
Street & Bridge Department:
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Ellis
that the City of Pearland establish a separate department of street
and bridges whose sole purpose would be to maintain, clean and
repair the City's right of ways. Motion passed 3 to 2, Council-
men Wasek and McComb opposed.
Explanation of the motion by Councilman Black: The City Adminis-
trator proceed to hire adequate personnel. City -Administrator
requested to furnish his recommendations for any additional street
machinery needed by the next regular Council meeting,
CITIZENS: y -
Norman Y. Walker & Paul D. Hamm: "Concerning sewer tap for
Pearland Putter Park."
Mr. Walker and Mr. Hamm appeared before the Council to explain
their problem regarding tying onto the sewer line. Mayor Keller
appointed Councilman Wasek to a committee to review this problem
with the Engineer and report back to the Council at the next
opportunity, his recommendations for a solution to this problem.
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OLD BUSINESS:
Corrizan Addition Section II - Final Approval:
A discussion was held regarding the...City Engineer's recommendations
in a letter dated April 24, 1969,.regarding this subdivision.
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Griffin
that Corrigan Addition Section II be accepted subject to compliance
with the City Engineer's recommendations and fulfillment of the
requirements shown on the check list of items to be complied with ---
under the Subdivision Ordinance. Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Ellis
that the building permits in Corrigan Section II be released.
Motion passed 5.to 0.
Delinquent.Taxes:
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman McComb
that the Tax Assessor -Collector be authorized to proceed with what-
ever steps necessary to insure collection of the City of Pearland's
delinquent taxes. Motion passed 5 to 0.
North End Sewer System:
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Ellis
that the City Attorney be instructed to proceed with the necessary
steps to acquire the 4+ acres in Twin Creek Woods. Motion passed
5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Pro Tempore:
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Griffin
that Aubrey G. Ellis be nominated as Mayor Pro Tempore.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Wasek
that the nominations cease and Councilman Aubrey G. Ellis be electe
Mayor Pro Tempore. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Ellis
abstained.
Signatures - Pearland State Bank:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman McComb
that all previously authorized signatures be removed from the —
following City of Pearland bank accounts:
1. Water & Sewer Operating Account # 703-348-
2. Payroll Account # 702-894•
3. General Fund Operating Account # 702--686.
4. :Water Construction Account 704-791-
5. Building Fund Account #716-928,
6. Sewer Construction Account #702-902.
7 . Sanitation .Acbbunt # 716-241-
8. Inters ct and Sinking Fund Account # 705-145
9. Revolving Fund Account # 702-985 (water).
The following names be authorized as of this date:,
.1. D. 1.. Feller 4. M. L. Black
2. A. G. Ellis 5. Cecil W. Griffin
3. E. A. Wasek 6. Carlton McComb
Motion passed 5 to 0.
Receipt of Final Audit 1967-68.
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by 'Councilman Wasek "
that the City accept the final audit for the fiscal year 1967-66
as submitted by Mr. P. L. Marquess. Motion passed 5 to 0.
Proclamation Law Day USA - May 1, 1969.s
Mayor Keller read a Proclamation proclaiming May 10 1969, Law
Day USA in the City of Pearland.
ADJOURN:
It was moved by Couneilman McComb, seconded by Courxailmsn-Griffin'
that the meeting adjourn: Motion passed 5`to 0.
Meeting adjourned 9:16 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the T day of ..• , _:....
A. D. 1969.
CITY LAND
By:
Mayor
Attest:
'City Secretary