1966-03-03 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MARCH 3, 1966 IN THE CITY HALL
A special meeting of the Pearland City Council was called to order at
7:30 P. M., March 3, 1966 with the following present:
Mayor John G. Kegley
Councilman Steven A. Shukanes, Jr.
Councilman Gene E. Sanders
Councilman Basil L. Cogbill
Councilman Joe Dan Calvin
Councilman Victor A. Nolen
City Secretary W. A. McClellan
Visitors: Susan Bridges - Pearland Progress, Erma Thompson, Mrs. David
L. Smith, Jr., Mrs. S. T. Smith, Francis Jamison, Patricia Lawrence,
Carlton McComb, L. A. Fluesmeier, Harry Hosmer, B. S. Owens, David
Smith, Billy G. Roby, Van Boone, Jerry Spencer - Sherwood Civic Club,
Bill Fraseino, Dale Watson, Don Crawford, John W. Mikeska, Frank Lee, Jr.,
Frank Easley, L. E. Dittmann, Escue V. Harris, Louis Bellnea, D. R.
Kelley, N. J. Deisch, and Dan L. 0' Connor.
Mayor Kegley stated that the purpose of the special meeting was to take
care of several pending items to be brought before the Council.
Councilman Calvin reported that one bid was received for the fence to
be built -on each -side of Industrial Road. This bid was from the Coastal
Fence Company - Alvin, Texas for 2800 feet of fence $720.00.
Councilman Calvin made a motion, seconded by Councilman Nolen that as
soon as the -ground dries enough that Public Work's Director Escue V.
Harris be authorized to hire extra help and rent equipment to build
the fence_. _WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all
Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
Public Work's Director Escue V. Harris stated that the old sewage-'systemj'
was so overloaded, especially during heavy rains,.that two of the
pumps in lift stations should be replaced by larger ones. He recommended
a 6" Gorman-Rup pump for the sum of $1,100.00 and a 4" Gorman -Rupp pump
for the sum of 870.00, this price includes motors but.notinstallation.
A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Calvin .
that Mr. Harris be authorized to purchase the two pumps on an emergency
basis. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all
Councilmen voted "aye" with,no "noes."
Councilman Calvin reported that to date &.' total of 45 plumbing permits.*1and
215 electrical permits have been issued.
Councilman Cogbill requested a discussion concerning Mr. Joe Norton
who has made his living as a plumbing contractor in the Pearland area Tor
a number of years, however, under our plumbing code could not work as he
does not have a license. Mayor Kegley stated that it was the opinion
of the Council that we adhere to the plumbing code even though we wo1k1d
like to make exceptions.
A motion was made by Councilman Shukanes, seconded by Councilman Calvih
that the Public Work's Director Escue. V. Harriss check in the amount of
$90.00 be signed. This check to cover expenses for attending A. & M.
Short Course. Also, check in the amount of $15.00 to. Joe Saffle to.. {
cover salary due for working extra during illness of regular personnel; i
be approved. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried,-'
all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes." �.
A motion was made 'by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Cogbill.,..
that Public Work's Director Harris be authorized to rent a back -hoe
machine so that he could catch up on some work. WHEREUPON, the question
was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no
"noes.
Mayor Kegley read a letter from Police Chief Casey and requested the
Secretary to mail a copy to each Councilman to be studied for later action.
Councilman Sanders reporting for the Building Code Committee stated that
a meeting had been held with M. R. Swensen, David L. Smith and himself
in attendance with Kelly Simms and Pete Bonario not present. Councilman
Sanders made a motion, seconded by Councilman Shukanes that the changes
recommended by the Building Code Committee be made on the Building Code
proposed ordinance and copies be retyped and mailed to each Councilman
for further study. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion
carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes."
Councilman Sanders requested the status of two pending law suits. Mayor
Kegley stated that the deannexation appeals suit was held before two
judges from Waco and that they took the data back with them for a detailed
study and would render an opinion within thirty days. No recent
information was available on the condemnation suit, therefore, no report
was given.
Lawyer Bob Owens and David L. Smith requested permission of the Council
to present what theycalled a peace -making gesture in settling the differences
between Council members in the selection of a site for sewage treatment
plant No. 2 on Clear Creek. Mr. Owens passed out copies of his study, in
letter form, to all Councilmen. .Councilman Sanders made a request that
the letter be read aloud so that visitors would be familiar with the
contents.
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A letter addressed to Councilman Sanders from Mayor Louie Welch, Mayor
of the City of Houston was read.
"February 24, 1966.
Mr. G. E. Sanders,
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Pearland, Texas
Dear Mr. Sanders:
This letter is to advise you that I concur in the
recommendation made by our Director of Public
Works, Mr. E. B. Cape, in his letter of January
13, 1966.
Based on the stipulations outlined therein, I see no
objections to your proceeding with plans for con-
struction of the Pearland Sewage Treatment Plant
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Sincerely yours,
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tion for his interest and stu y.
A letter addressed to Councilman Sanders from Mayor Louie Welch, Mayor
of the City of Houston was read.
"February 24, 1966.
Mr. G. E. Sanders,
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Pearland, Texas
Dear Mr. Sanders:
This letter is to advise you that I concur in the
recommendation made by our Director of Public
Works, Mr. E. B. Cape, in his letter of January
13, 1966.
Based on the stipulations outlined therein, I see no
objections to your proceeding with plans for con-
struction of the Pearland Sewage Treatment Plant
#2 on Clear Creek.
Sincerely yours,
(Signed) Louie Welch "
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Mr. Don Crawford and Mr. Jerry Spencer were introduced to the City
Council as president and vice-president of the newly formed Sherwood
Sub division Civic Club.
Membersof the Westminister Civic Club stated that garbage was still
being dumped in the hole on the Kliesing property and again requested
assistance from the Council to eliminate this problem. Mayor Kegley
requested Councilman Cogbill and Councilman Calvin to arrange a meeting
with Mr. Kliesing to see if a solution can be found. They also
stated that the Old Alvin Road was in need of repair.
Mayor Kegley stated that eight Pearland boys belonging to the Pearland 0 --
Police Boy's Club won a number of points and trophies for boxing and woul
enter an event to be held on the third floor of the Elks Building
in Houston on Friday night March 11th at 7:30 P. M. He requested
that all attend and support them that possibly could.
Councilman Shukanes made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sanders
that the Council discuss the possibility of arranging for a larger
room to hold Council meetings so that visitors would be more comfortable
and be able to hear the proceedings. WHEREUPON, the question was asked
and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted Faye" with no "noes."
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the 2) day of
Attest:
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Secretary