1966-05-26 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MAY 26, 1966, AT 7:30-P. M.
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order in the City
Hall by Mayor Hawkins with the following present:
Mayor
Lloyd C. Hawkins
Councilman
Basil L. Cogbill
Councilman
Joe Dan Calvin
Councilman
E. A. Wasek
Councilman
Victor A. Nolen
Councilman
Aubrey Ellis
City Attorney
Jack Harrison
City Secretary
W. A. McClellan
Public Work's
Director
Escue V. Harris
Visitors: Tobias Flatow, Mr. T. Flatow, Frances Jamison, N. J. Deisch,
John W. Mikeska, Frank Easley, Mrs. Lee Plyler, Marie -'.Moore - The
Progress, B. M. Jamison, Harm Hosmer, Alma Barnes, W. J. Courtright,
Victor Snyder, Lee Plyler, D. R. Kelley, B. E. Griffin, Douglas Holmes
and Jack Fite.
A motion was made by Councilman Cogbill, seconded by Councilman Nolen
that minutes of meetings held on May 12, 17 and 23 be approved with the
following corrections. Page 56 - the motion made 'by Councilman Ellis
regarding purchase orders should be corrected to show Councilman Wasek
as voting "no" and the word "executive" be stricken from the minutes
of the meetings held on May 17 and May 23. WHEREUPON, the question
was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no
"noes."
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A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Nolen
�. that Check No. 1429 be held out and turned over to the Insurance Committee
for review and recommendation. Also, Checks Nos. 1426 and 1433 for
additional information. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the
motion carried, all Councilmenvoted "aye" with no "noes."
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A motion was made b Councilman Nolen seconded b Councilman Wasek
that the check list dated May 26, 1966 be approved with the above
exceptions. 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 Calvin
that the preliminary plat of West Meadow Subdivision be signed in for
study by the Subdivision Committee. WHEREUPON, the question was asked
and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
Clyde Starnes appeared before the Council representing the Pearland Area
Chamber of Commerce and stated that he was appearing on behalf of the
Road Bond program to be voted on Saturday June 4, 1966, which the
Chamber of Commerce is backing 100%. Following presentation of various
data a motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman
Wasek that the Council unanimously endorse the Road Bond program.
WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen
voted "aye" with no "noes."
Councilman Cogbill,reported that the Drainage District was digging
.a new ditch and doing some bull dozer work at the garbage dump.
Councilman Calvin reported that Mr. Cunningham was ready for a street
inspection for Mimosa Acres Subdivision, to see whether or not the City
would accept the streets for maintenance and drainage.
Councilman Calvin reported that a maintainer had been brought out
by the Highway Equipment Company for trial. It is in good condition
and is of proper size and adequately powered. A motion was made
by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Nolen that the City
purchase this -maintainer on a two year rental purchase contract for a
maximum price of,$6,800.00, subject to negotiation by two Councilmen.
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 City purchase outright a used combination flat bed and dump
truck for the sum of $1,100.00 and for the same committee to check
into price and terms. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the
motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
Councilman Calvin stated that the Industrial Road fence had been held
up by too much rain and just as soon as standing water dried up it would
be started.
A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Ellis
that Mr. Gene Sanders be advised by letter along the lines that were
discussed at the informal meeting regarding the City's position of
furnishing water for his and adjoining land that might be opened up
for immediate development. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and
the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
Councilman Calvin will report on the Westminister Civic Club letter
requesting speed zones within their Subdivision at the next regular
council meeting.
Public Work's Director Escue V. Harris reported that two trailers
had been purchased from the War Surplus Agency. One will be used to
mount the City's portable generator and the other will be used for a
utility trailer.
Councilman Calvin stated he thoughtthe City might be able to collect
damages from the Houston Lighting and Power Company for the expense
of repairing three motors that were damaged by their failure to provide
adequate protection to these units. Secretary instructed to secure
proper forms and necessary information for filing such a claim.
Councilman Calvin suggested that the Mayor set up a special committee
to establish a system of maintenance records covering all city equipment
such as repairs, tires, gas, oil and etc. Following full agreement
by the Council, Mayor Hawkins appointed Councilmen Ellis and Nolen
as a committee for this purpose.
A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Wa.sek
that the City advertise for bids on 4,000 yards or more of shell to
be delivered, as needed, over a six months period. WHEREUPON, the
question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye"
with no "noes."
David L. Smith and the Subdivision Committee decided to meet on Tuesday
Night, May 31 to discuss the preliminary plat of Sherwood Subdivision
Section 2.
A motion was made by Councilman Cogbill, seconded by Councilman Nolen
that Memorial Day be added to the holidays to be taken by the city
employees. 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 -Lawrence Triplett be given a 25.00 per month salary increase.
WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen
voted "aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Cogbill
that residents of Westminister Subdivision be requested by letter, to
tie on to the sewage line within sixty days according to Ordinance
No. 43. This letter to be sent out thirty days after the Regency
Park sewage repair project is completed. 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 Wasek
that the meeting adjourn. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the
motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes."
Meeting adjourned at 9:12 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the 41 day of.
,-A. D. 1966.
Attest:
Secretary
Mayor
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