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1967-07-27 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE�CITY OF PEARLAND TEXAS, CITY COUNCIL HELD ON JULY 27, 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 Lloyd C. Hawkins Aubrey Ellis B. J. Courtright Dale Watson r"1 E. A. Wasek f Gene E. Sanders I W. A. McClellan Ceaare J. Galli, Jr. Visitors: Jim Harper - Pearland Progress, Leonard W. Shoemaker, P. E., M. Lipscomb, Paul Oliver, Ken Woods, Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., L. E. Dittmann, Ginger Wasek, C. McComb, Martha Ellis, Johnnie.Calvin, Betty Storrs, James A. Matlock, John Lipscomb, Texas Highway Department, A. W. Storrs - Tri County News. The meeting was opened with a prayer by Chaplain Matlock. The first order of business was a motion by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright that the minutes of a regular meeting held on July 13, 1967, be approved with corrections. WHEREUPON, the question wa asked and the motion carried, with Councilmen Sanders, I&sek, Watson and Courtright'voting "aye" with no "noes." Councilman Ellis abstained. A motion was made by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Sanders -that the minutes of an Executive Session held on July 13, 1967 be approved. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, with Councilmen Sanders, Wasek, Watson and Courtright voting "aye" with no "noes." Councilman Ellis abstained. A motion was made by Councilman Courtright, seconded.by Councilman j Sanders that minutes of a special meeting he .on July 20, 1967,.be approved with corrections. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, with Councilmen Sanders, Wasek, Watson and Courtright voting "aye" with no "noes." Coundilman Ellis abstained. A motion was made by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the payroll checks and invoices shown on the list dated July 27, 1967, be approved for payment. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes." Councilman Courtright introducted Mr. John Lipscomb of the State Highway Department and requested that he explain the Highway Department's system of setting speed zones. Following due discussion a motion was made by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Watson that the Council request the State Highway Department to make a new speed study on East Broadway in the vicinity of the Sherwood Village Shopping Center. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes." Councilman Wasek reported that the Budget Committee was working on the estimated budget and would have something ready for the Council_ j soon. Councilman Sanders reported that some discussion had been held with the garbage contractors. He stated that the Sanitation Committee of the Council, along with the Sanitation Committee of the Mayorts Advisory Council would meet on Monday night July 31, 1967 at the City Hall - 7:30 P. M. and requested the Mayor and all Councilmen to be present. Councilman Ellis stated for the Sign Committee that a sign was needed for Rayburn Lane. Mr. Ken Wood of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company discussed his Company's position on the proposed agreement with the City of Pearland rm, and stated that Southwestern Bell would not agree to the 221 % gross sales tax as requested by the City of Pearland. Also, that his Company could not remove all mileage charges within the City Limits of Pearland, however, would be agreeable with the five year automatic renewal procedure as requested by the City. A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright that the agreement - Ordinance No. 53 with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company be read and adopted on first reading "caption only" this date I as presented with the following exception: Section 11, Page 5 changed from twenty (20)years to five (5) years. Said Ordinance No. 53 reads as follows: AN ORDINANCE WHEREBY THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AND THE SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY AGREE THAT THE TELEPHONE COMPANY SHALL CONTINUE TO ERECT AND MAINTAIN ITS:POLES, WIRES, ANCHORS, CABLES MANHOLES, CONDUITS, AND OTHER PLANT CONSTRUCTION AND APPURTENANCES ALONG ACROSS, ON, OVER, THROUGH, ABOVE AND UNDER ALL PUBLIC STREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PLACES IN SAID CITY, UNDER REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND THAT THE CITY SHALL RECEIVE AN ANNUAL PAYMENT AND THE RIGHT TO USE CERTAIN FACILITIES OF THE TELEPHONE COMPANY, ALL AS HEREIN PROVIDED: WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes." Mr. Leonard Shoemaker, P. E. -representing Allen Field Enterprises presented an estimate on cost of hard surface road to the Field Enterprises property which was higher than the City's estimate. Mayor Hawkins stated that the City would `let them know at an early date the City's decision. The proposed massage and turkish bath ordinance was read in full and Councilman Courtright made a motion, seconded by Councilman Watson that Ordinance No. 135 - AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF MASSAGE AND TURKISH BATH ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS: PROVIDING FOR LICENSE: PROVIDING FOR HEALTH CARD REQUIREMENTS: PROVIDING FOR FEE: PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATION AND WHO SHALL -BE EMPLOYEES: PROVIDING FOR SANITATION AND CLEANLINESS AND PROVIDING FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, be adopted. WHEREUPON, the'qu.estion,was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye"' with no "noes." A motion was made by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Wasek that ORDINANCE No. 134 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, RE VEIVING AND ANNEXING AS A PART OF SAID CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, THE FOLLOWING INHABITATED TERRITORY LYING ADJACENT TO THE CITY 'OF PEARLAND TEXAS - Being all of Lot Number Three (3), Block Number Two (2) of the Shadycrest Subdivision, out of the W. D. C. Hall Survey, Abstract #70, in Brazoria County, Texas, as recorded in VolunB 8, on Page 95 of the Plat Records in the office of the County Clerk of Brazoria County, Texas. The above described tract being partially located within the existing corporate limits of the City of Pearland and a portion lying outside of the said corporate line of the City of Pearland and this description is intended and shall be construed to cover and include the entire tract hereinabove described by the plat and dedication on the Records of the City Secretary of the City of Pearland as being wholly or partially within the said corporate limits, further intending that the entire tract owned by Petitioners is sought to be annexed and become a part of the property located within the corporate limits of the City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas, be adopted. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, with Councilman Wasek, Sanders, Ellis and Watson voting "aye" and Councilman Courtright voting "no." A motion was made by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Wase.k that Carlton McComb, Toby Lytle and George,V. Hastings be appointed to the 1967"Equalization Board, with D. E. Shannon as alternateand tht Ordinance No. 136 - AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR THE YEAR 1967; PRESCRIBING SAID BOARD'S DUTIES, COMPENSATION AND OARTH; FIXING THE TIME FOR.THE FIRST MEETING; PROVIDING THAT THE ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT FROM AND AFTER ITS ADOPTION; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, be adopted. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes." A motion was made by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the City Secretary'^r:be authorized to purchase for the City one Underwood Olivette printing calculator to meet the needs of his office on a rental purchase agreement for a price not to exceed $700.00. 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-Wasek that the City authorize City Attorney Galli to move for a summary judgement on the Pearland Sportsman's Club to offset their injunction against the City. Councilman Sanders made a motion to table the above motion and that the City Secretary be instructed to write a letter to the President of the Pearland Sportsman's Club telling him to have their representa- tives before this Council on August 17, 1967 and if not, the tabled motion will be acted upon Qn August 18, 1967. Said letter to be registered with return receipt requested. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion to table was passed with 'Councilmen Courtright, Watson and Sanders voting "aye" and Councilmen Wasek and Ellis' -voting "no." A motion was made by Councilman Courtright, 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." Mayor Hawkins stated that after a short recess the Council would hold an Executive Session to discuss personnel. Meeting adjourned at 10:02 P. M. Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the tv day of A. D. 1967. Attest 1 i Mayor ENUTRES OF AN EXECUTED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF :Lu r. M. An executive session of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hawkins with the following present: Mayor Lloyd C. Hawkins Councilman Aubrey Ellis Councilman B. J. Courtright Councilman Dale Watson Councilman E. A. Wasek Cpuncilman Gene E. Sanders City- .Secretary W. A. McClellan Visitor: Ray Wilson Mayor Hawkins stated that the purpose of the meeting was to interview a prospective electrical inspector for the City. Following due discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Wasek that based on the recommendation of the Electrical Board of the City of Pearland that the City honor this recommendation and hire Mr. Ray Wilson as elecrical inspector for the City of a 90 day temporary basis at a monthly salary of $350.00 per month with 10� per mile car allowance. This subject to Mr. Wilson passing a physical examination. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, with Councilman Sanders, Wasek, Courtright and Ellis voting "aye" and Councilman Watson voting "no." A motion was made by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Wasek that the meeting adjourn. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye's with no"noes." 197. Meeting adjourned at 11:05 P. M. Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the / day of A. D. 1967. Attest: • c:T � t r Mayor rte..