1967-07-13 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS CITY
COUNCIL HELD ON JULY 13, 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
City Secretary
City Attorney
Absent: Councilman
Lloyd C. Hawkins
B. J. Courtright
Gene E. Sanders
E. A. Wasek
Dale Watson
W. A. McClellan
C(; J. Galli, Jr.
Aubrey Ellis
Visitors: Paul G. Block, A. W. Storrs, Phillip DuPriest, Steven L.
Cogbill, D. R. Keller, C. McComb, Lee Plyler, Mrs. B. J. Courtright,
Mrs. Harold W. Sanders, Mrs. Wm. T. McClelland, L. E. Dittmann, J. E.
Farmer, --H. L. Garmer, H. L. Stewart, Tommy D. McCulley,
James A. Stitt, Ray Allen Racca, Martha Ellis, John W. Mekeska, Mrs.
Paul Hamm, Harry Hosmer, Harold Sanders, Jack E. Tyler, Mrs. J. E.
Jamison, F. Jamison,.Marie Moore, Basil L. Cogbill, Mrs. Lee Plyler and
Jim Harper.
Meeting opened with a prayer by the Reverend D. 0 . Foster of the First
Baptist Church of Pearland.
The first order of business was a motion made by Councilman Courtright,
seconded by Councilman Sanders that the minutes of the regular meeting
held on June 22, 1967 be approved with corrections. WHEREUPON, the
question was asked and the motion carried, all'Councilmen present voted
"aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman-
Courtright that the minutes of the executive session held on Thursday
Night June 22, 1967 be approved. WHEREUPON, the question was asked
and the motion carried, all Councilmen present votedc"aye" with no
"noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Sanders
that the minutes of a special meeting held on June 29, 1967 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 Wasek, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that the minutes of a special meeting held on July 6, 1967, be approved
as corrected. W11EREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried,
all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes."
The sealed bids for water meters were opened as follows:
Rockwell Manufacturing Company - $34.30 each
Certified Check for $175.00
attached to bid.
Badger Meter Manufacturing Company 36.54 each
Cashier Check for $200.00
attached to bid.
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Neptune Meter Company
Bid did not qualify.
Mayor Hawkins referred the bids to the Engineer and Public Work's Director
for tabulation and recommendation to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson
that the payroll and invoice check list dated July 13, 1967 be approved
with the exception of the following: Checks 1597, 1600, 1601, 2516
and 2554 issued on the General Fungi: -.f Checks 166 and 167 issued on the
Construction Fund. Also, that the Mayor call an executive session
after the "regular meeting to consider these checks as they involve
personnel. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried,
all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes."
Following due discussion a motion was made by Councilman Courtright,
seconded by Councilman Sanders that the City advertise for bids to
furnish the Pearland Volunteer Fire Department fifteen tone -alert -
radio units as per specifications on file at the City Hall. These
units to replace all but two telephones and the remote control siren
line to the fire station. Bids to be opened and tabulated on August
24, 1967. The contract gill not be awarded before October 1, 1967
and provided the area is not disannexed. Bids to be on a lease -purchase
agreement and/or outright purchase. WHEREUPON, the question was asked
and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no
"noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Watson
that the City authorize the City Engineer to determine whether or not
the new Westminister Drive dedication ties into the existing Westminister
Drive. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried,
all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman
Sanders that the second -reading of Ordinance 133 - SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE -
AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR
VEHICLES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE -6701D, VERNON'S TEXAS CIVIL
STATUTES, UPON THE BASIS OF AN ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION, UPON
CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, OR PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN THE -CORPORATE -
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, AS SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE: -AND
PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED 200 FOR THE. ---VIOLATION OF THIS
ORDINANCE, be read at this time. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and
the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye's with no "noes."
r— Said Ordinance No. 133 - SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE was read for the second
time in the council chambers.
Following reading and discussion of the petition for annexation of
Carlton McComb and wife, Idalea McComb, a motion was made by Councilman
Courtright that the petition be shelved until such time as boundary
for this area is determined, seconded by Councilman Sanders. WHEREUPON,
the question was asked and the motion ---failed with Councilmen Courtright
and Sanders voting "aye" and Councilmen Watson and Wasek voting "no."
Mayor Hawkins cast a "no" vote to break the tie.
A motion was made by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Watson
that the City accept the petition of Carlton McComb and wife, Idalea
McComb for annexation. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the
motion carried with Councilmen Wasek and Watson voting "aye" and
Councilmen Courtright and Sanders voting "no." Mayor Hawkins cast
an "aye" vote to break the tie.
A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded, by Councilman
Courtright that the City authorize the City Attorney_to contact the
Harris and;Brazoria County authorities, and if in his opinion it is
necessary contact the Attorney GenePal, to attempt to determine whether
the Pearland Sportsman's Club land is in fact in Brazoria County.
Further to authorize City Attorney Galli to contact the officers of
the Pearland Sportsman's Club and politely but firmly schedule a meeting
between them and their Attorney and the City Council.
Councilman Courtright offered the following amendment to the above
motion: That t A orne conta the Co and State officials
to also determin o n ary` Friendswood.0e4
WHEREUPON, the question ,Tas asked on the amendment to the motion and
same carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes."
WHEREUPON, the question was asked on the original motion with the
amendment and the motion carried, with all Councilmen present voting
"aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson
that Change Order No. 2 - George C. Cox Company, for the drilling of
water well for Sewage Treatment Plant No. 2 that was approved in the
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minutes of June 22, 1967 in the amount of 2,677.05 be changed to
read $2,998.25 for the reason that additional depth was necessary
and a different type of pump was installed. WHEREUPON, the
question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted
"aye" with no "noes."
Mr. H. L. Stewart presented a petition to the City of Pearland protesting
the disannexation request of some of the citizens of Pearland.
Mr. T. P. DuPriest stated to the Council that he was no President
of the Longwood Park Civic Club and that all but one family had
requested that their names be removed from the disannexation petition.
Mr. Ken Hutcherson representing the Willowcrest Civic Club requested
the City to consider installing 25 mile per hour speed limit signs
in Willowcrest Subdivision. Council advised that the speed ordinance
legality would be investigated and if in order, the signs would be
installed.
A motion was made by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Watson
that the meeting adjourn and after a short recess be reconvened in
executive session to discuss personnel. WHEREUPON, the question was
asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with
no "noes."
Meeting adjourned at 9:17 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the day of
A. D. 1967.
Attest:
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City Secretary Mayor
MINUTES OF AN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE PEARLAND CITY COUNCIL HELD
ON JULY 13, 1967, AT 9:40 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL
Mayor Hawkins stated that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss
personnel problems.
The following present at this meeting: Mayor Lloyd C. Hawkins,
Councilmen Courtright, Watson, Wasek and Sanders, City Secretary
W. A. McClellan.
A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson
that subject to the City Attorneys approval of the legality at this time,
that L. E. Triplett, P. W. White and F. Q. Blunt be given a salary
increase of $25.00 per month retroactive to July 1, 1967. Disbursement
of this pay and other pay due them included in Checks Nos. 1597,
1600 and 1601 be handled in a suitable accounting manner. WHEREUPON,
the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present
voted "aye" with no "noes."
A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Wasek
that Check No. 2554 be approved and signed. WHEREUPON, the question
was asked and the motion carried, with Councilmen Wasek, Sanders and �.-
Watson voting "aye" and Councilman Courtright voting "no."
A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Wasek
that Toby Lytle and Carlton McComb be approved as members of the
Equalization Board for the 1967 tax year. 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 Watson
that the meeting adjourn. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the
motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes."
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Minutes approved as read and/or corrected,this the day of
A. D. 1967.
Attest:
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City Secretary Mayor