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1969-10-09 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESd 267 ............................. MINUTES OF A REGULAR.MEETING...OF.THE.CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF .FEARLAND TEXAS HELD IN THE CITY HALL ANNEX ON OCTOBER 9, 19695 AT :3 P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fearland was called to order by Mayor Keller with the following present: ABSENT: INVOCATION: Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Administrator City Attorney City Secretary Councilman D. R. Keller Melvin L. Black Cecil W. Griffin Carlton McComb E. A. Wasek (Entered 7:40 P. M.) William E. Wolff Bobby Williams Dorothy L. Cook Aubrey G. Ellis The invocation was given by Mr. Sidney Kliesing. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 25, 1969, be approved with corrections. Motion passed 3 to 0. Councilman Wasek not present at this time. It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Black that minutes of a special meeting held on September 29, 1969, be approved. Motion passed 3 to 0. Councilman Wasek not present at this time. APPROVAL OF EXPENSES: It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Wasek that i the following checks be approved for payment: General Fund Expenses No. 984 through No. 1035 Water and Sewer Expenses No. 4220 through No. 4240 General Fund Payroll No. 2806 through No. 2832 Water & Sewer Payroll No. 2833 hrough No. 2838 Sewer Construction Fund No. ,129 through No. 134 Motion passed 4 to 0. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPbRT . r— Mayor Keller discussed the possibility of placing a time limit in areas where water and sewer facilities are airailable as to the cost of tap fees. The old rates to apply during this time limit and after this time limit the new rates would apply. It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Wasek that a time limit of one year on water and sixty days on sewer after the people,have been notified that the service is available, be made a policy of the City. Old rates to apply during this time limit and new rates to apply after expiration of the time limit. Motion passed 3 to 1. Councilman McComb opposed. no* .............. COMMITTEE REPORTS: City Hall Building Councilman Black reported that he had been in contact with Mr. Wolff and that Best and Cinco would likely come up with some plans by the next meeting. Trailer Park Ordinance: Councilman Black reported that recommendations are ready, however, Mr. Kruse requested this be held until the next meeting so he could be present. ' Petition - September 25, 1969: Mayor Keller read a certification from the City Secretary declaring this petition to be valid. Health & Sanitation: It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the Health & Sanitation Committee be authorized by the City Council to make variances in the mandatory garbage collection ordinance and the City Attorney be authorized to prepare amendment to the effect. Motion passed 4 to 0. CITIZENS: John Rapstain - Mr. Rapstain failed to appear for a scheduled meeting with the Council. Owen H. Walker - Mr. Walker appeared on behalf of Allen Fields Enterprises,! Inc. with the following requests: Field Village Subdivision - 1. Permission to build wooden bridge across Mary's Creek. 2. Tentative approval to move road shown on plat to make a better thoroughway. Letter dated•October 9, 1969, from Allen Field Enterprises and signed" - by Mr. Owen H. Walker outlining these requests made a part of these minutes. It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Griffin that Allen Field Enterprises be given permission to construct a wooden bridge across Mary's Creek and a concrete street with curbs and gutters from Highway 518 (Broadway) to the proposed bridge at no cost to the City of Pearland. This action subject to the approval of the Drainage District and the Planning Commission of the City of Pearland. Motion passed 4 to 0. B. M. Jamison - Mr. Jamison wanted to go on record not to use the value of lands he has. in law suits with the City as value for time warrants or bonds until all is settled. Mayor Keller stated that the City Attorney would investigate this matter and make a recommendation to the Council. A. Charles Schupp - Mr. Schupp mead a prepared statement on his interpretation of the use of bond funds. Mrs. B. M. Jamison - Mrs. Jamison requested information as to how much money the City had expended on suits, etc. Also, whether or not the City of Pearland has a map of boundaries. Mrs. Jamison was informed that the books of the City have been audited each year and these audits are available to the public. The files of the City are public information and any additional information desired would be available to a public accountant of her choice at her expense. City Attorney Williams to cheek the statute on the official City map. Lee Plyler- - Mr. Plyler spoke to the Council about the petition presented to the Council on September 25, 1969. OLD BUSINESS: .................................. TEXAS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT CHANNELIZATION OF HIGHWAY 35: It was moved by Councilman McComb that we,request the State Highway Department to _install a red light ah Orange Street and Highway 35 (Main Street) and delay the channelization at Main and Broadway until after a study of the traffic situation. Motion dies for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Griffin that the City accept the State Highway Department's recommendation for channelization of Highway 35 (M&In Street) and F. M. 518 (Broadway) and provide a light on MainStreet and Orange. Also, that immediate attention be given to the Knapp Road and North Main area and Old Alvin Road and Broadway. On the channelization that the requested cut- throughs be allowed and the safety zone be reduced on the esplanade. Motion failed 3 to 2. Councilman McComb and Councilman Wasek voting no. Mayor Keller voting "no" to break tie vote. It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman McComb that we request the State Highway Department to install -a controlled red light on Main Street and Orange. Also, to delay the channel-izati-an of traffic at Main and Broadway until after a study of the traffic situation, controlled and to install red lights at Knapp Road and Main�and Broadway and Old Alvin Road. Motion passed 4. to 0. Meeting recessed 9:1% - reconvened 9:30 F. M. 270 NORTH END SEWER SYSTEM: Mayor Keller stated that due to the certification of the petition submitted on September 25, 1969, that time warrants would not be issued/cover part of the cost of the North End Sewer System. It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the City split the pending bids to the extent that the portion which is not eligible for Federal assistance, namely the laterals, be bid separately, not necessarily at the same time and not a part of the construction work on the plant and trunk lines on the North End Sewer System. Motion passed 4 t'O 0. NEW BUSINESS: REFUSE DISPOSAL AND COLLECTION: It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman McComb that. the Mayor be authorized to execute. -the contract with the City of Alvin for use of their landfill. Motion passed 4 to 0. It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the present City of Pearland garbage dump located on County Road 736 be closed down for public use. This action to be taken immediately. Motion passed 4 to 0. Deed which conveyed this property to the City to be checked by the City Attorney for his recommendation to the Council. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned 9:45 P. M. Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the ,� 3 day of (0-0-/— ,c_� , A. D. 1969. ATTEST: City Secretary CITY LAND By: Mayor