1966-01-27 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES�TVVTM bV A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,HELD ON JANUARY 27, 1966 AT 7:30 P. M.
A regular meeting of the Pearland City Council was called to order at
7:30 P. M. on January 27, 1966,;by Mayor John Q. Kegley with the
f ollowing present:
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Secretary
City Engineer
City Attorney
Public Work's
Director
John G. Kegley
Gene E. Sanders
Steven A. Shukanes, Jr.
Victor A. Nolen
Joe Dan Calvin
Basil L. Cogbill.
W. A. McClellan
Jack McLaren
Jack Harrison
Escue V. Harris
Visitors: Vachel Cotharn, representing the Badger Meter Manufacturing
Company; George Powell, representing.the Rockwell Meter Manufacturing
Company; Joe Adams, representing the Neptune Meter Manufacturing Company;
John W. Mikeska, Westminister Civic Club;. Frank Easley, Westminister'
Civic Club; L. E. Dittman; Aubrey Ellis; Frank Lee; Floyd Anderson;
C. McCombs; Frances Jamison; Alma Barnes; Susan Bridges; Billy G. Roby;
Jim Wallace; Dan O'Connor.
The first order -of business was the opening,of,bids on water meters
as advertised by the City. The following lids were submitted:
Rockwell $31.69 witbout connections.
33.85 with connections.
Badger 31.69 without connections.
33.90 with connections.
Neptune 31.72 without connections.
no quotation with connections.
A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Nolen
that the contract for the purchase of 200 or more water meters for the
next twelve months be awarded to the Badger Meter Manufacturing Company.
WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen
voted "aye" with no "noes."
The Secretary instructed by the Council to return checks to unsuccessful
bidder':s representatives in attendance and to refund the Badger Meter
Manufacturing check as soon as a properly executed contract is received.
A motion was made by Councilman Cogbill, seconded by Councilman Calvin
that the minutes of the .special meeting held on January 6, 1966 be',
approved. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried,
all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Cogbill
that the minutes of the special meeting held .on January 11, 1966 be
Approved. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all
Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by -Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Sanders
that minutes of the regular meeting held on,January 13, 1966 be tabled
until later in the meeting so that further discussion could be held.
WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen
voted "aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Cogbill
that the-minutesof a special meeting held on -December 15, 1965 be
approved. WHEREUPON, the,que,stion was asked and the motion carried, all
Councilmen present voted "aye" with no."noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Calvin -
that the following invoices and salaries be paid. WHEREUPON, the question
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was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no
"noes.t1
CHECK NO.
CODE
NAME
AMOUNT
702
213
W. A. McClellan (Salary 1-31166) $
245.22
703
214
Dorothy S. Thompson (Salary 1-31166)
122.70
704
215
Elizabeth A. Peirsol (Salary 1-31166)
112.42
7o5
215
Dorothy L. Cook (Salary 1-31166)
122.70
706
215
Jeanette M. Townsend (Salary 1-31166)
102.15
707
215
Eva Uresti (Salary 1-31166)
17.24
708
216
Clyde Lohr, Sr. (Salary 1-31166)
109.85
709
616
Alfred H. Casey (Salary 1-31166)
227.10
710
617
Donald F. Phillips (Salary 1-31166)
190.10
711
617
Ronald S. Phillips (Salary 1-31166)
196,77
712
617
Leonard J. Toups (Salary 1-31166)
186.20
713
617
Alvis A. Jones (Salary 1-31166)
162.90
714
618
Joe H. Saffle (Salary 1-31166)
47.90
715
618
Mattie M. Davidson (Salary 1-31166)
44.60
716
1017
Escue V. Harris (Salary 1-31166)
210.22
717
1018
Earl L. Bundy (Salary 1-31166)
177.37
718
1019
Lawrence E. Triplett (Salary 1-31166)
152.51
719
1020
Sidney D. Hill (Salary 1-31166)
131.72
720
1300
Imon L. Holleman (Salary 1-31166)
105.95
721
215
Evelyn L. DeWillis (10 hrs extra typing)
13.03
1101
694
Texas Municipal Police Assn. (Membership
for Pearland Policemen and 2 Dispatchers)
28.00
1102
678
P. E. Segelquist (171 cases @ $4.00)
684.00
1103
679
R. K. Segelquist (11 cases @ $10.00)
110.00
1104
233
P. E. Segelquist (Postage)
5.00
1105
Void
1106
M. D. Wellhausen (Refund for sewer line
after cost was deducted.)
35.24
4310
$ 562.00
65
486.76
54
40.00
1107
234
Milton Farmer, Postmaster - Pearland, Texas
(10,000 V postal cards)
1108
4304
National Western Life Insurance Co. (Ins -
premium for Alvis A. Jones January 1966)
19.35
1109
Void
1110
Southwestern Bell Tel. Co. (Monthly
Statement)
104.50
661
$ 32.20
261
72.20
1111
376
Jack Harrison (Monthly Retainer)
250.00
1112
271
P. L. Marquess (Monthly Retainer)
125.00
1113
718
Marvin Ellis (Monthly Retainer)
10.00
1114
275
William C. Walsh (Monthly Retainer)
50.00
1115
1300
Imon L. Holleman (Car Mileage)
34.02
1116
1300
Clyde Lohr, Sr. (Car Mileage)
30.80
1117
863
Houston Lighting & Power Co. (Christmas,
Lighting)
211.43
1118
Houston Natural Gas Corp. (Monthly
Statement)
23.35'
1119
L. V. McLearen (Refund of Meter Deposit)
1.00
4305
$10.00
2115
9.00
1120
Bill R. Goff (Refund of Meter Deposit)
1.00
4305
$10.00
2115
9.00
1121
J. H. Lagarde (Refund of Meter Deposit)
5.5o
4305
$10.00
2115
4.50
1122
A. H. Casey - Petty Cash - (Prisoner
expense, postage etc.)
31.56
631
$16.56
691
15.00
16
2107
City of Pearland, C. 0. D, Bond Reserve
1963 Series (Certificate of Deposit)
3318.00
A motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Nolen
that Ordinance No. 122, AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE PROCEDURE FOR CAN-
DIDATES TO FILE FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR, COUNCILMAN AND OTHER OFFICES
FOR THE CITY OF PEARLAND TEXAS: PROVIDING FOR ELECTION OFFICERS, PLACE
AND MANNER OF HOLDING CITY ELECTIONS AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE: be adopted
covering the election to be held on the 5th day of April, 1966. WHEREUPON,
the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye"
with no "noes,"
A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Cogbill
that Ordinance No. 123, Change Ordinance for Ordinance No. 13'be tabled
until the next regular council meeting. WHEREUPON, the question was
asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
Secretary instructed by the Council to write a letter to County Commissioner
Henry Jordan and invite him to attend any regular council meeting at his
-' convenience.
Mayor Kegley inquired of Attorney Harrison as to the status of his letter
to the Texas Municipal League requesting information on an ordinance to
control welding shops. Mr. Harrison advised that he would follow up
on this request.
Mayor Kegley read the following letter from Fire Chief G. H. Haskins:
"Mayor & City Council January 25, 1966
City of Pearland
Pearland, Texas
Gentlemen:
The Pearland Fire Department requests fire hydrants
be placed at the following places.
1. Galveston Avenue & Alley north of FM 518.
2. Galveston Avenue & Plum Street
3. Grand Boulevard & Jasmine Street.
j This will give adequate protection for existing
buildings.
Yours very truly,
G. H. Haskins
Chief, Pearland Fire Department"
This letter was in response to a request from H. C. Johnston, Trustee
of the Pearland Independent School District for additional fire hydrants
to be located near the school system. The School District offered to
pay for one hydrant if the City would pay for two.
A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Shukanes
that: (1). The City install fire hydrants at the above locations, with
the one installed at Galveston Road and the alley be at the expense of
the School Distriet, as per their verbal proposal, and (2). That any
future requests for additional fire hydrants be referred to the Fire
Department for their recommendation. WHEREUPON, the question was asked
and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
Mayor Kegley read a letter from the Shadyerest Civic Club listing the
names and addresses of their officers for the ensuing year. Secretary
instructed to write a letter of thanks, wish them good luck and extend
ia welcome to them to attend Council meetings.
^ A motion was made by Mayor Kegley, seconded by Councilman Shukanes that
David R. Armbruster, D. 0., Louis Bellview and James Inman be appointed
to a two year term on the Planning Commission.
A motion was made by Mayor Kegley, seconded by Councilman Sanders that
the letter from the State Highway Department regarding relinquishing
of control of drainage and curb entrances on State Highways within the
city limits be referred to the Brazoria County Drainage District No. 4,
the: Drainage District being responsible for the drainage in the City.
WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen
voted "aye" with no "noes."
Secretary instructed to inform Drainage District of this motion.
A motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Calvin
that his motion made in the meeting held on January 13, 1966, adopting
the Resolution offered by Councilman Sanders regarding the Longwood
Subdivision be withdrawn. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the
motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Nolen
that in lieu of his Resolution offered in the meeting held on January ' d
13, 1966 that permits be issued and that the completed streets be accept j
in accordance with usual city policy; it being further understood that
the letter from Longwood Park Subdivision written by Mr. John Waling,
and dated January 27, 1966, be accepted as conclusive evidence that
the developer and the Phillips Petroleum Company will resolve any hazardous
condition existing in the subdivision prior to the acceptance of the
streets by the City of Pearland. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and
the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Shukaw seconded by Councilman Nolen that
the minutes of the meeting held on January 13, 1966 be approved. WHEREUPON,
ther uestion was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted
It with no "noes."
City Engineer McLaren explained the engineering problems they were having
in properly staking Orange Street for the railroad crossing project. He
was instructed by the Council to meet with the City Attorney and work
out the problems.
Dan O'Connor, a resident of Brookside Village, was recognized and he
stated that although he was not a resident of Pearland, he was in the
Pearland Independent School District. He read a petition to the Council
and stated that this petition would probably be filed with the Council
at a later date.
A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Cogbill
that further discussion cease at this time regarding the sewage treat-
ment plant site. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion
carried, with Councilmen Nolen, Cogbill, Sanders and Calvin voting "aye,
with Councilman Shukanes voting "no."
City Attorney Harrison explained that the City Secretary should write
a letter to Mr. Herman Proler asking him to sign the release for the
40 ft. right-of-way in accordance with his letter dated November 10,
1965.
Attorney Harrison stated that the Special Commissioners' Hearing on
the condemnation proceedings against the Alexander Estate resulted in
a total award for the plant site and right-of-way in the amount of
$22,806.00.
After due discussion Councilm�ARd;q,Itt,d at, subject to review
of the legal matters involved�ni,ter�naon that all proceedings
are in order regarding condemnation proceedings of this date, and since.
the City Council has previously offered $3500.00 per acre for the same
property, I move that the City accept finds of the Special Commissioners'
in the amount of $22,806.00. ($1,900.50 per acre approximately). The
motion was seconded by Councilman Nolen. WHEREUPON, the question was
asked and the motion carried, Councilmen Sanders, Calvin, Cogbill and
Nolen voting "aye" with Councilman Shukanes voting "no." Councilman
Shukanes stated for the record that he was opposed to the whole
proceedings of the condemnation.
A motion was made by Mayor Kegley, seconded by Councilman Calvin that
Mrs. Josie Heflin be appointed as Judge for the election to be held on
the 5th day of April, 1966 for the Mayor and two Councilmen. The
Election Judge to select three assistants and the Chief -of -Police to
post proper notices throughout the City in accordance with law governing
municipal elections. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion
carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this theh day o ,196
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