1966-07-28 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON JULY 28, 1966, AT 7:30 P. M
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hawkins
in the City Hall with the following present:
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Secretary
City Attorney
City Engineer
Absent: Councilman
Lloyd C. Hawkins
Basil L: Cogbill
E. A. Wasek
Joe Dan Calvin
Aubrey G. Ellis
W. A. McClellan
Jack Harrison
Jim Bell - Walsh & McLaren
Victor A. Nolen
Visitors: W. P. Wilson, James Matlock, Larry Johnson, Frances Jamison,
Jerry Spencer, H. B. Thornton, Mrs. Lee Plyler, Lee Plyler, Ben ".
Robinson, D. 0. .'a(?e, James L. ThIllace, Jack B: Idoux, Marie Moore, Gene
E. Sanders and Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Deisch.
Meeting opened with a prayer by Reverend Paul Wilson.
For the first order of business a motion was made by Councilman Calvin,
seconded by Councilman Cogbill that the minutes of a regular meeting held
on July 13, 1966 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 Wasek
that minutes of a special meeting held on July 14, 1966, 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 the payroll and invoice check list dated July 28, 1966, be approved
for payment. 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 Check No. 1553, payable to Layne Texas Company, held up from a
previous meeting, be approved for payment at this time. WHEREUPON, the
question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted
"aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Wa.sek
that Check No. 1532 payable to the Utility Supply Company, held up from
a previous meeting, be approved for payment. WHEREUPON, the question
was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye"
with no "noes."
Councilman Cogbill stated that a meeting had been held with representatives
of Manvel, Brookside Village and the Brazoria County Health Department
regarding the garbage dump. Another meeting has been set for August 8,
1966, with the same representatives and a member of the State Health
Department. After this meeting a recommendation will be submitted to
the City Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Ellis
that all fees for permits be waived for the Community Building which
will be erected by the Pearland Lion's Club. Regular inspections
to be made as usual. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the I
motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman W'"sek
that the following Ordinance be passed as an amendment to the Building
Code Ordinance No. 116 - said Ordinance to be known as Ordinance 116A,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS: AN ORDINANCE TO BE CALLED "BUfL-DING CODE OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND" CREATING A BUILDING CODE PRESCRIBING ---DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
OF INSPECTORS, TO BE SUPERVISED BY GENERAL -BUILDING -.BOARD OF FIVE
MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR PERMITS DOING OR-CAUSING-TO'BE DONE CONTRACT
WORK; PRESCRIBING FEES: PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS: REGULATING QUALITY,
TYPE AND KIND OF MATERIAL AND MANNER OF INSTALLATION REFERRING TO
SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE AND ADOPTING SAME; PROVIDING -FOR APPOINT-
MENT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR AND INSPECTION OF ALL BUILDING, THIS BUILDING
CODE INCLUDES METES AND BOUNDS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, ALL BUILDINGS
AND REMODELING MUST HAVE BUILDING PERMIT AND MUST ACQUIRE IT FROM CITY
SECRETARY OR TAX DEPARTMENT ON REMODELING OF HOMES, OWNER MUST HAVE
ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBIlf INSPECTIONS. THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE IF CONTRACT
DOES NOT EXCEED $1,000.00. PERMIT FEE SHALL BE BASED ON 1 - PER:
SQUARE FOOT ON COVERED AREA ON THE STRUCTURE FOR WHICH SUCH PERMIT IS
ACQUIRED. THE BUILDING INSPECTOR MUST MAKE AN INSPECTION BEFORE THE
SLAB IS POURED: AFTER BUILDING DRIES IN SO INSPECTOR CAN SEE CORNER
BRACES, COLLAR BRACES AND RAFTERS, AND TYPE OF MATERIALS USED., FINAL
INSPECTION AFTER. JOB IS COMPLETED; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY. P- OR -.VIOLATION
THEREOF AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. THIS ORDINANCE IS -NOT INTENDED TO
SUPERSEDE OTHER EXISTING GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS SUCH AS STATE, -COUNTY
OR FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS. CONTRACTS SIGNED PRIOR TO MAR -GH 2�;, 19662- NOT
AFFECTED BY THIS ORDINANCE. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the
motion carried, all Councilmen present voted" "aye" with no -"noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman -Calvin
that a $1,00 service charge be added to each invoice for grass and
weed mowing. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried,
all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Cogbill
that any contractor or sub contractor doing work for the City of Pearland
must file proof of liability insurance. WHEREUPON, the question was
asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with
no 11noes.1'
A motion was made by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Calvin
that a letter be written to the Texas Highway Department'requesting a study
of traffic on Highway FM 518 from Main Street east to the County line
with a view of slowing traffic down, especially near town and subdivision
gntrances. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried,
all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes."
Following due discussion, Councilman Calvin recommended that the City
Council meet with local law enforcement officers and determine where
speed zones might be needed.
A motion was made by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Ellis
that the offer of the car air conditioner by Niday Funeral Home be
accepted and the same be placed in the 1966 Dodge police car. WHERE-
Ur011,the question was asked and the motion carried, with Councilmen
Wasek, Ellis and Calvin voting "aye" and Councilman Cogbill voting "no."
A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Cogbill
that the contract to Texala, previously approved on a low bid basis
on May 17, 1966 as Contract A-3 be signed by the Mayor and City Secretary
for the sum of $142,211.00. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the
motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes."
City Secretary instructed by Council to write letter to Mrs. Waldo
Gonzales expressing their appreciation for the many civic duties Waldo
had donated his time and efforts to in serving the community as a whole.
A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Wasek
that upon the recommendation of Engineer Jim Bell, representing_ Walsh
& McLaren, that the Council accept and execute the Certificate of
Completion and the Certificate of Acceptance for the Kay Service Company
contract "Additions to Water Distribution System - Old Townsite."
E WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Council-
men voted "aye" with no "noes."
Following due discussion by the Engineer eoncerni�W er e N
problems, a motion was made by Councilman Cogbill ;t ica°�%a dde��'isCAon�bie Calvin
postponed until the next regular Council meeting. WHEREUPON, the
question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted
traye+l with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Wasek
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that the engineer be instructed to plan for the installing of water
and sewer lines for Shadycrest Subdivision in the street right -of ways.
Tp,,THEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Council-
men voted "aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Wasek
that the meeting ajourn. VHERETJPON, the question was asked and the
motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes."
Meeting adjourned at 11.:07 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the day of
A. D. 1966.
Attest:
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City Secretary Mayor