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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:
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman,
Councilman
Councilman
City Administrator
.City Attorney
Absent: Councilman
City Secretary
D. R. Keller
Melvin L. Black
Cecil W. Griffin
Carlton McComb
E. A. Wasek
William E. Wolff
Bobby Williams
Aubrey G. Ellis
Dorothy L. Cook
INVOCATION:
The invocation was given by Mayor Keller.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of regular meeting held July 24, 1969, approved as submitted.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Griffin --�
that the following check be approved for payment, with the exception
of Check No. 828 - General Fund and Check No. 4177 - Water & Sewer.
Water & Sewer Payroll No. 2698 thru No. 2703.
General Fund Payroll No. 2672 thru No. 2697.
General Fund Expenses No. 802 thru No. 858.(856 void)
Water & Sewer Expenses No. 4161 thru No. 4192.(4189
Sewer Construction No. 125 thru No. 126. void)
Sanitation Fund No. 112 - Building Fund No._.9 thru
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Motion passed 4 to 0. No.10
MAYOR-'$ ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor Keller read a Proclamation requested by the Texas Youth
Conference declaring August 10, 1969, through August 15, 1969, as
Dollars for Delinquency Days. Proclamation executed by Mayor
Keller on behalf of the City.
Mayor Keller read a Proclamation requested by the Home Builder's
Association declaring the entire month of August as Retarded
Children's Month. This Proclamation executed by Mayor Keller
on behalf of the City.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Street & Bridge:
Councilman McComb requested authority from the City Council to
expend funds on street repairs.
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Griffin
that the City Administrator be authorized to expend such budget
-funds as necessary to maintain the streets in Pearland. Motion
passed 3 to 1. Councilman Wasek opposed.
Right of Way:
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The Drainage District has requested that the right of way be
defined from the end of Corrigan Addition Section III to Mary's
Creek so that this project of installing drain the along McLean
Road may be completed.
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Stop Sign Ordinance:
Councilman Black reported that the stop sign list has been submitted
to the City Administrator and would be submitted to the Council
for their consideration.
OLD BUSINESS:
MOBIL HOME ORDINANCE:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Black
that Ordinance No. 1?9 - MOBILE HOME AND TRAVEL TRAILER PARKS
ORDINANCE be passed on first and final reading: Caption of said
Ordinance reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 179.
AN ORIPINANCE REGULATING MOBILE HOME AND
TRAVEL TRAILER,PARKS; CONTAINING CERTAIN
DEFINITIONS; REQUIRING A LICENSE AND
ESTABLISHING CERTAIN LICENSE FEES; ESTABLISHING
CERTAIN PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID PARKS;
REGULATING THE LOCATION OF SAID PARKS;
ESTABLISHING CERTAIN RULES ANP REGULATIONS FOR
THE OPERATION OF SAID PARKS; ESTABLISHIN(;
CERTAIN REgUIREMENTS FOR WATER, SEWER, AND
ELECTRICAL FACILITIES; CONTAINING A PENALTY;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance to be published by caption only.
Motion passed 4 to 0,
INDUSTRIAL SEWER GRANT:
A discussion was held regarding Public Law 660 Grant for sewer
service to industrial area on North Main Street. Councilman
McComb requested an executive session with City Engineer Walsh
to discuss this matter.
DOG ORDINANCE:
A discussion was held regarding the Dog Ordinance. The City
does not have funds available to enforce this ordinance during this:.
budgot Tggrj, a wttj. have tg wpit VfttJJnc l reviews
the pew b4get for- �969-7p- Mayer Keller regUestgd that this
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be placed back on the Agenda on the first regular meeting after
the adoption of the new budget.
PLUMBING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Griffin
that Ordinance No. 115C - AMENDMENT TO PLUMBING CODE be passed
on first and final reading. Caption of said Ordinance reads as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 115C
AN ORDINANCE AMENUI:NG' ORDINANCE. NO. 115,
KNOWN. AS THE "PLUMBING CODE QF, THE_ CITY OF
PEARLAN'D,` TEXAS"; BY, ADDING A PROVISION
WHEREBY OWNERS AND/OR AGENTS OR INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTORS OF OWNERS SHALL HAVE THE PRIVILEGE
TO PERFORM PLUMBING WORK ON WATER AND SEWER
SERVICE LINES FROM THE CITY TAP LATERAL AT THE
PROPERTY LINE TO THE PREMISES SERVED, PROVIDING
FOR A SEPARABILITY CLAUSE; ESTABLISHING THE
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
CORRIGAN SECTION I - REPLAT:
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman McComb
that the City accept the replat of Corrigan Section I as submitted
by Frank Barringer, Trustee. Motion passed 4 to 0.
ADDITION TO CITY HALL AND POLICE BUILDING:
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Black
that plans for the addition to the City Hall and Police Building
be formally approved:. Motion passed >4 to. O.:
NEW BUSINESS:
PATRICIA LANE SEWER LINE AND CREEKRIDGE DRIVE SEWER LINE:
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman McComb
that we extend sewer lines down Patricia Lane and the remaining.
part of Creekridge Drive, contingent upon determining that there
is a valid right of way of Patricia Lane. Such contingency is
not to affect Creekridge Drive. Motion passed 4 to 0.
APPROVAL OF WILLOWCREST SECTION ..V:
Mayor Keller read a letter from William Walsh, P. E. regarding
his inspection of Willowcrest V.
It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Griffin
that WilloL,�crest V be approved t-�ith the Engineer's recommendations..
Motion failed 3 to 1. Councilman Mc Comb, Councilman Black and
Councilman Griffin opposed.
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P. V. C. PLASTIC PIPE - SEWER DRAIN:
Mr. L. C. Krchnak appeared before the Council with a request that
the City amend the plumbing code to allow P. V. C. plastic pipe
for sewer drain lines.
Meeting recessed 5 minutes.
It was moved by Councilmen Griffin, seconded by Councilman McComb
that the use of P. V. C. Schedule 40, stamped 272-65, pipe be a1-
lowed as sewer drain pipe from five (5) feet outside of the house
to the sewer connection at the property line. The pipe must
bear the name or trademark on both sides of the pipe and fittings.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR + S ITEMS:
City Administrator Wolf requested a policy from.the Council
concerning water line extensions. He has received a request to
extend water service down Dixie Farm Road south. Mr. Wolf
outlined three methods which the City might use in extending service
to various areas:
1. City to.install line with no cost to the property
owner -other than the regular tap fee.
2. Property owner to furnish the material and the City
would install the pipe and have control and maintenance
of the line.
3. Extension of line and offer a refunding contract where
a part of the owner's money to be refunded within a
period of time.
A discussion was held regarding the present Water Revolving Fund
Ordinance.,
Mr. Wolff to develop some guidlines and will send a letter to the
City Council.
City Streets:
A. discussion was held regarding dust control on city streets. Mr.
Wolff stated that the cost of oil or asphalt would be approximately
.15.a foot, however, he felt that the money would be better spent
on shell for the streets rather than oil or asphalt..
Water Used During Construction:
Mr. Wolff asked the Council for a policy on charges to be made the
contractors of nein, construction for eater used during such
construction. The policy now is to make a minimum charge of
$3.00 per month after the meter is installed and turned on. If
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the amount of water used exceeds $3.00 then the actual charge is
made.
The Council to study this matter and make a decision at a later
date.
Meeting recessed. Meeting reconvened.
North End Sewer System:
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Griffin
that the City advertise for bids for the North End Sewer System
as soon as feasible and that a pert.ion of the cost of construction
be financed by Time Warrants. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Check No. 4177:
It kas moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Black
that Check No. 4177 previously withheld be released. Motion
passed 4 to 0.
Industrial Seer:
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman McComb
that the Mayor and City Secretary be authorized to submit ._.
necessary grant request papers to the government for proposed
server project "north end" industrial area. Motion passed 4 to
0:
Meeting adjourned 11:00 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the "do day of
A. D. 1969.
Attest:
Gity Secret y
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