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1966-10-13 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR: MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS Councilman Basil L. Cogbill Councilman CITY COUNCIL, HELD ON OCTOBER 13-, 1966, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL A regular meeting of the Pearland City Council was called to order by Mayor Hawkins in the City Hall with the following present: Mayor Lloyd C. Hawkins Councilman Joe Dan Calvin Councilman E. A. Wasek Councilman Basil L. Cogbill Councilman Aubrey Ellis Councilman Victor A. Nolen City Secretary W. A. McClellan Visitors: Frances Jamison, J. B. Niday, J. D. Lee, B. M. Jamison, N J. Deiseh, J. L. Odom, L. E. Dittmann, Mrs. L. E. Dittmann, Frank Easley, Lee Plyler, H. t. Hart, Jr., Mrs. H. E. Hart, Jr., G. Dewey Hydrick, Jr., D. R. Keller, H. W. Sanders, Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Titus, M. D. Wellhausen, Van J. Rourk, Charles E. Newmann, John W. Mikeska and Jim Bell. The meeting opened with a prayer by Reverend Foster of the First Baptist Church of Pearland. A motion was made by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Calvin that the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 22, 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 Calvin, seconded by Councilman Nolen that the minutes of the special meeting held on September 26, 1966, be approved. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, Councilmen ,Calvin, Nolen "And'Wasek voting""aye" with Councilman Cogbill abstained. Councilman Calvin stated that he was absent from the budget hearing and would like, at this time, to call the Council's attention to the fact that no money was allowed for new roads and streets, such as the Industrial Road and Halik Road. Councilman Calvin made a motion, seconded by Councilman Cogbill that the budget be amended to include the sum of $6,000.00 to be listed under "New Roads and Streets." WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes." Councilman Cogbill made a motion, seconded by Councilman Calvin that funds in the budget for the Volunteer Fire Department be increased from $620.00 to $10000.00. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes." Councilman Nolen made a motion, seconded by Councilman Calvin that funds in the budget for "New Street Signs" be increased from $500.00 to $1,000.00. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no,41noes." A motion was made by Councilman Nolen,'seconded by Councilman Calvin to take the budget from the table with amendments to be made as outlined above and that the same be adopted. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes." A petition presented to the Council by L. E. Dittman with fifty signatures was acknowledged by the Mayor. This petition reading as follows: "We, the undersigned, being property owners, tax paying, freeholders in the vicinity of Clear Creek -and Dixie'Farm'Road in Pearland, petition your Honorable Body to terminate and cancel the permit issued to the parties operating the rifle range.in the vicinity of Clear Creek and Dixie Farm Road. We feel that the operation of this rifle range cons- titutes a nuisance and ;.s highly disturbing to the people of the area. It is also dangerous to the area and we feel that there is a definite likehood that some serious injury could result in the continued operation of their rifle range. We have no personal feeling against any member of the Rifle Club, but feel it would be to the best interest of the general public if this rifle range were removed to a more remote location. We, therefore, petition you that this permit issued to the Rifle Club be revoked and express our sincere gratitude for your favorable consideration to.this petition." Mayor Hawkins stated that action on this petition would be postponed pending a trip to the site by the Council as well as a check of the names on the petition. A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Nolen that Engineer's Estimate No. 3 - Contract A-2 for work completed througgh September 30, 1966 - Texala Construction Company in the amount of $28,081:11 be approved. 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 Engineer's Estimate No. 2 - Contract A-3 for work completed through September 30, 1966 - Texala Construction Company in the amount of $63,582.57, be approved. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all present voted "aye" with no "noes." A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Ellis that Engineer's Estimate No. 3 - Contract B - for wor�nc?glON,' htug�9724. September 30, 1966 - George C. Cox, Inc., be approved. he 0 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 Engineering Fees in the amount of $3,098.58 be paid to Walsh & McLaren for services through September 30, 1966, on WPC TEX,352, be approved. 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 Wasek that the payroll checks and invoices listed on October 13, 1966, be approved for payment. 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 weeds and grass on vacant lots in various subdivisions be mowed again. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes." Mr. Griffith representing South Park Memorial CerAetary presented linen plat covering two additional plots to be developed, however, approval will be held up pending a check of the master road plan for the area. A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Calvin that the Drainage District be requested to investigate drainage ditch extending east and west and located north of Regency Park for a bridge or culvert crossing so that the City can construct a road to the new sewerage plant. The road to be located on the east side of Regency Park adjacent to the drainage ditch. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes." Sealed bids for mud shell as advertised were opened as follows: Leigh A. Blumer .......$2.55 per cubic yard. Parker Brothers & Co..... 2.65 per cubic yard. John Young Company ...... 2.90 per cubic yard. Pearland Lumber Co....... 2.75 per cubic yard. A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Nolen that Leigh A. Blumer be awarded the shell order for his lowest bid of $2.55 per cubic yard. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes." Secretary instructed to write letter to Frank Barringer, Trustee'of Willowcrest Subdivision II regarding broken curb and gutters in this Subdivision. A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Friendswood- Pearland Agreement for mutual water and sewage services between the two cities. 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 Wasek that the Secretary secure prices on rental purchase of two electric typewriters from I. B. M. and one other. 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 Wasek that the meeting adjourn. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes." Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P. M. Minutes approved as read.and/or corrected this the day of A. D. 1966. Attest: . A 2 1-,: �&- t �Z, I -A Secretary Mayor