1966-11-02 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES114
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, CITY
COUNCIL HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 1966, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL
A special meeting of the Pearland City Council was called to order by
Mayor Hawkins with the following present:
Mayor Lloyd C. Hawkins
Councilman Basil L. Cogbill
Councilman Joe Dan Calvin
Councilman Aubrey Ellis
Councilman Victor A. Nolen
Absent: Councilman E. A. Wasek
Visitors: Frances Jamison and B. M. Jamison.
Mayor Hawkins stated that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the
problems of the Judicial Department of the City.
Judge Segelquist.pointed out several problems of the Court.
(1) Collection of fines by the dispatcher in the day time is
considered a satisfactory arrangement. Collection by
dispatcher after dark is considered unsafe working conditions
since the dispatcher is alone *much of the time.
(2) The need for the officer to be present when cases are
tried was discussed and agreed upon by the Judge and
Councilmen.
(3) Discussion was held on scheduling of Court for specific
time and perhaps a night Court. The Judge will submit
a suggested schedule to the Council.
(4) Councilman Calvin suggested the City assemble a venire lis
from which to select Corporation Court juries.
(5) Attorney to represent the City on jury cases was discussed
by the Judge. The p roblem will have to be resolved with
the City Attorney. The Judge was instructed to meet with
Mr. Harrison and Mr..Kenyon to determine what the City
should do in this regard.
(6) Changing the fee for various offences that appear on our
tickets was reviewed. The Judge was requested to submit
recommendations for changes.to the Council within two
weeks.
A motion was made by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Calvin that
the meeting adjourn. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion
carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes."
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the % day of
A. D. 1966. T
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Secretary Mayor