1967-02-23 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES1 44.
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL HELD ON FEBRUARY 23, 1967, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL
A regular meeting of the Pearland City Council was called to order by
Mayor Hawkins with the following present:
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Secretary
City Attorney
L. C. Hawkins
Victor A. Nolen
Joe Dan Calvin
E. A. Wasek
Basil L. Cogbill
Aubrey Ellis
W. A. McClellan
Cesare Galli, Jr.
Visitors: Al Storrs, Bet -,y -Storrs, D. R. Keller, A. C. Schupp, B. M.
Jamison, Frank Barringer, C. McComb, Marie Moore, Lee Plyler, Mrs. Lee
Plyler, Mrs. Jake Jamison, Jake Jamison, Sidney I. Barfield, Frances
Jamison, John Garner, Jim Bell,Alden Kimmey.
The:meeting opened with a prayer by James Matlock, Chaplain of the
Pearland Volunteer Fire Department.
A motion was made by Councilman Cogbill, seconded by Councilman Nolen
that.the minutes of the regular meeting held on February 9, 1967 be
approved with corrections. WHEREUPON, the ggestion 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 invoice and check list dated February 23, 1967 be approved.
WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen
present voted "aye" with no "noes."
Bids to furnish a new police care per specifications were opened as fellows:
Alvin Equipment Company - Plymo-ath $2,193.60
Palm Center Dodge Company Dodge Coronet 2,11r.;O
Bud Brown Ford, Ltd. Ford Custom 2,343.50
Cri%,te eQVord, Inc. Ford Fairlane 2,142.80
A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Wasek
that action be postponed until Chief Casey can tabulate the bids. WHEREUPON,
the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present
voted "aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Cogbill, seconded by,Councilman Ellis
that based on the recommendations of tm Y�giar Nipper, Attorney for the
Griffin Brothers garbage contractors o ity Auditor P. L. -Marquess,
that the City Council establish the dates to be covered by the audit
along with records to be required, Based on thds.recommendation
the City requests that the period of two years, 1965 and 1966 be covered
by the audit. Also, that Exhibit "C" of their income tax report for
two years; a complete list of accounts receivable for two years; a
statement of income and expense as certified to by a Public Accountant
or a Certified Public Accountant; a schedule showing the cost of the
equipment, maintenance and depreciation. WHEREUPON, the question was
asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" wi6h
no 'Tnoes ."
A motion was made by Councilman Cogbill, seconded by Councilman Calvin
that street lights be placed on existing wooden poles in Longwood
Park Subdivision as follows:
McDonald and Longwood
Longwood and Paul
and that further discussion be held between the developer and the committee
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concerning possible arrangements for additional lights. WHEREUPON,
the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present
voted "aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Nolen
that based on the recommendations of Public Works Director Harris that
Lawrence Triplett be authorized to attend the Annual Short Course at
A. & M. University on Water Treatment and a check for expenses in the
amoiInt. of $100.00 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 Councilman Nolen be authorized to attend the Civil Defense School
in Austin on Sunday through Tuesday, February 25, 26 and 27, 1967.
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 following names for streets and roads be officially designated
as follows
Halik Street - both sides of Highway 35.
Magnolia Street - Highway 35 west.
F. M. 518 - Broadway from city limits to city limits.
Knapp Street - both sides of Highway 35.
Hamm Road
Old Alvin Road be Swensen Avenue
Nottingham Drive
Fite Road to Fite Street
South road to rice drier to be Rice Street.
Change Broadway from F. M. 518 west to Cherry Street.
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 Check No. 152, payable to Walsh & McLaren in the amount of $1,089.4.5
be signed and released. 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 Nolen
that the City Attorney make recommendations to the City Council covering
the display and sale of lewd and ,pornographic magazine and literature.
WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen
present voted "aye" with -no "noes."
Councilman Calvin recommended that the City Attorney make a check to
see if it is feasible for the City to lease ground for park sites on a
temporary basis until a long range program can be put into effect.
A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Cogbill I
that specifications and plans be prepared and advertisement for bids.
be prepared for needed equipment. WHEREUPON, the question was asked
and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no
"noes."
Mr. A. C. Schupp of Longwood Subdivision presented a petition to the
Council requesting assistance in removing the mileage charge from their
telephone bill.
A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Calvin
that the City Council write the necessary letters in an effort to get
the mileage charged removed from the telephone bills in the Longwood
area. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all
Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes."
Councilman Nolen proposed -that Councilman Calvin and Engineer Jim Bell
work as a committee to work out some engineering problems and make
recommendations.
A motion was made by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Nolen that
the City Council support the Chamber of Commerce in inviting everyone
r to attend the dedication ceremonies for the new postoffice. WHEREUPON,
the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present
voted "aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Cogbill, seconded by Councilman Wasek
that the meeting adjourn. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the
motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes."
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the IZL/— day of
A. D. 1967.
Attest:
City Secretary
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Mayor