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1967-03-23 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES1 X51 - _ MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, CITY 'COUNCIL HELD ON MARCH 23, 1967, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL, PEARLAND,TEX. A regular meeting of the Pearland City Council was called to order by Mayor Hawkins with the following present: Mayor Councilman r-- Councilman i Councilman Councilman City Secretary City Attorney City Engineer Chief of Police L. C. Hawkins Victor A. Nolen Joe Dan Calvin Aubrey Ellis E. A. Wasek W. A. McClellan Cesare Galli, Jr. Jim Bell - William A. H. Casey C. Walsh, Consulting Engineer Visitors: R. L. Kruse, Noel Deisch, L. E. Dittmann, Toby S. Lytle, D. R. Keller, Marie Moore, Mrs. Jake Jamison, Mrs. Leuda Leantiff, Mrs. Lois Carter, W. J. Torok, William A. Srack, E. H. Harris, Lee Plyler, Bill Patton, Mrs. Lee Plyler, James M. Shaffer, Alma Barnes Snyder, H. B. 'Thornton, Roy Fish, Ann James, M. R. Swensen, Bill Roby, Earl H. Hicks, A. W. Storrs. The meeting was opened with a prayer by Chaplain Matlock of the Pearland Volunteer Fire Department. A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Ellis that minutes for the regular meeting held on March 9, 1967 be approved with corrections. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, with Councilmen Nolen, Calvin, Wasek and Ellis voting "aye" with no "noes.1.1 Councilman Cogbill abstained. A motion was made by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Counci,.man Ellis that the minutes of a special meeting held on March 16, 1967, be; approved with corrections. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion - carried, with Councilmen Calvin, Wasek, Ellis and Cogbill-voting "aye" with no "noes." Councilman Nolen abstained. A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Cogbill that minutes of the special meeting held on December 24, 196$, be approved. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and -the motion carried, Councilmen Cogbill, Nolen, Wasek and Ellis'voting "aye" with no "noes." Councilman Calvin abstained. A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Ellis that'the. various invoices and payroll checks be approved for payment as per check list dated March 23, 1967. WHEREUPON, therquestion was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no tinoes.11 Committee Reports: City Attorney Galli requested time to read an ordinance which he had prepared covering order of business for City Council meetings. After reading the ordinance Attorney Galli recommended itsadoption at the next regular Council meeting. Mayor Hawkins appointed a committee of Councilman Ellis, Councilman a Nolen and Councilman Calvin to study the ordinance and make recommendations i and to have a copy with necessary corrections ready for adoption at the next regular Council meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman_ Nolen that the bid of Lansdowne r. Moody Company, Inc. be accepted as the best and lowest bid for a tractor, sickle mower and rotary mower for the sum of $4,420.10. 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 the City reject the bids on the 2 Ton minimum roller and 200 gallon capacity minimum mounted tar pot. WHEREUPON, the question was asked 152 and the motion carried, Councilmen Nolen, Wasek, Calvin and Cogbill voting "aye" with Councilman Ellis voting "no." ion was made by Councilman Calvin „ seconded by Councilman Cogbill at bid sheets and specifications be prepared for advertising for beds on a trailer mounted sprayer, 200 gallon capacity minimum. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, Councilmen Nolen, Wasek, ogbill and Calvin voted "aye" with Councilman Ellis voted "no." A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Ellis that Creek Ridge Drive in Ryan Acres Subdivision be renamed Ryan Acres Drive. 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 that7500 lumen lamps be placed on existing wooden poles at the inter- section of Knapp Road and Mykawa Road. These lamps to be placed as high as possible off the street. Also, 7500 lumen lamps at the intersection of Johnston Street and West Broadway and the Longwood Sewer Plant location. 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 Lawrence Triplett be given a 25,00 per month raise effective lst day of April, 1967. Also, that he be given the title of Assistant Superintendent of the Water and Sewage Department since he has obtained his "C" license. 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 Mrs. Dorothy Cook and Mrs. Dorothy Thompson be appointed assistant clerks for absentee voting in the absence of W. A. McClellan. WHERE- UPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes." A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Cogbill that the house numbering map be accepted and distributed as per postoffic requirements. Also, that the Chamber of Commerce be commended for their. part, especially Mr. Clyde Starnes who pursued the work until completed, as well as various Civic Clubs and city employees. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes." A motion wa's made by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Nolen that the City retain the box at the postoffice for the time being. WHERE- UPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no "noes." Councilman Ellis read a proposed Dog Ordinance in full and recommended that it be referred to the City Attorney for study and approval before being brought up for adoption. A motion was made by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Nolen that a letter of thanks be written to the Drainage District commending them on the prompt attention given to installing concrete the along the streets leading to 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 Ellis, seconded by Councilman Nolen that a letter of thanks be written to Judge Arnold with carbon copy to Commissioner Jordan, thanking the Commissioner's Court for the prompt attention given to starting repairs to Grand Boulevard and Plum Street near the new postoffice. WHEREUPON, thequestion was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes." City Engineer, Jim Bell stated that Right -of -Way Easement documents for the Houston Lighting & Power Company to furnish power to sewer plant No. 2 WPC TEX 352 were now in order and should be executed by the City. A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Coucilman Calvin that the Mayor be authorized to sign the easements for service lines to I. 153 voted "aye" with no "noes." A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the road leading to Sewage Plant No. 2 be named Rose Street. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes." A motion was made by Councilman Nolen, seconded by Councilman Ellis that Engineer's Estimate No. 8 - Contract B - George C. Cox & Company - work completed through February 28, 1967 in the amount of $18,973.27 be approved for payment and Check No. 155 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 Nolen, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the firm of William C. Walsh be paid the sum of $752.03 for engineering and inspection fees through February 28, 1967, Sewer Plant No. 2 - WPC TEX 352 and that Check No. 154 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 Nolen, seconded by Councilman Calvin that Dr. James Rau be appointed, as Health Officer for the City of Pearland fo the e r /l / 7 to��4EUP�N the ques'on ws:kd and the motion. cyar ie , 1� Coun 3���?., o v� aye w1 Yui no o s. A motion was made by Councilman Calvin, seconded by Councilman Nolen that checks covering invoices and salaries as per check listed dated February 23, 1967, -be approved. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes." A petition was accepted by the City from 9 residents of Linwood Subdivision asking that Swensen Avenue be changed to Lazy Lane. A motion was made by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Calvin that North Swensen Avenue and South Swensen Avenue be changed to North Lazy Lane north of Broadway and South Lazy Lane south of Broadway. 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 Calvin that the meeting adjourn., WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes.`r Meeting adjourned at 9;15 P. M. Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the —Z�day of A. D. 1967. Attest; City Secretary �/, Mayor