1967-03-23 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES1
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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
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Councilman
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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
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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
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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
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Mayor