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1967-09-28 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES210, � M - MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, CITY COUNCIL HELD ON SEPTEMBER 2b, 767, 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 Attorney City Engineer City Secretary Councilman Visitors: Sidney I. Barfield, A. Ham Haskins, J. A. Matlock, Ginger Mrs. Jake Jamison, R. L. Kruse, D. Lloyd C. Hawkins B. J. Courtright Aubrey G. Ellis Gene E. Sanders E. A. Wasek Cesare J. Galli, Jr. William C. Walsh W. A. McClellan Watson C. Schupp, F. Jamison, W. R. Hudson, Wasek, Frank Barringer, J. D. Garner, R. Keller and A. W. Storrs. A motion was made by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Ellis that minutes of the regular meeting held on September 14, 1967, be approved with corrections. WHEREUPON, tie 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 minutes of a special meeting held on September 21, 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 Courtright, seconded by Councilman Ellis that the check list dated September 28, 1967, covering invoices and salaries be approved for payment. General Fund - Operating Account checks 2731 through 2745; Payroll Checks - General Fund checks 1714 through 1741; Interest and Sinking Fund checks 31 and 32. 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 r i Courtright that Engineer's Estimate - Final on Contract "B" - Sewage Treatment Plant No. 2 - WPC TEX 352 to George C. Cox, Inc. in the amount of $52,.868.56 be approved and Check No. 170 on the Construction Fund be approved for payment. Engineer's Final Estimate - Contract "A-2" Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Trunk Line - WPC TEX 352 to Texala Construction Company in the amount of $10,369.98 be approved ;for payment and that Check 175 be approved for payment. Engineer's Final Estimate- Contract "A-3" Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Trunk Line - Texala Construction Company in the amount of $6,142.07 be approved and Check No. 174 be approved for payment. Engineer's Final Release of the sum of $500.00 to Texala Construction Company, Contract B - WPC TEX 336 Sewer Plant III be approved and Check No. 169 approvedforpayment. Engineer's Final Invoice on work performed on Contract " Al", "A2","A3" and "B" in the amount of $1,494.36 be approved and Check No. 172 be approved for payment: It being the City Council's understanding that the above checks represent final payment for WPC TEX 336 and WPC TEX 352 sewage treatment plants and lines. Engineering invoice in the amount of $2,520.82 for services on water and sewage facilities - Shadycrest, Creekview and Regal Oaks Subdivision WPC TEX 455 be approved and Check No. 173 approved for payment. Engineer's Invoice in the amount of $10,066.70 fcr Engineering Services on Sewage Facilities for Walnut Street - WPC TEX 455 be approved and Check No. 171 approved for payment. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen voted "aye" with no it . A motion was made by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Sanders that Saturday October 7, 1967 be'declared open house at the new Sewer Treatment Plant No. 2'- WPC TEX 352 - during the hours from .10:00 A. M. and 2:00 P. M. All citizens -and other interested persons are invited to attend. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye's with no 11noes." r u A motion was made by Councilman Ellis, .seconded by Councilman -Watson a that the City authorize Houston Lighting and Power _Company to install. o 3300 lumen mercury vapor lamps, mounted on suspension brackets on existing poles and served overhead at the following locations: 211" KAY AT PAUL DRIVE LONGWOOD PARK KAY AT MC DONALD - LONGWOOD PARK KAY AT MYRTLEWOOD - LONGWOOD PARK Developer to pay for one year of service at $18.00 each. A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright that the above motion be tabled until the next regular meeting held on Oct. 12, 1967. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and themotion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes." A motion was made by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the City accept the revised plat of the Pearland Mobile Home Park Estates. WHEREUPON,,the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes." A motion was made by Councilman Watson that the City approve and sign` linen replat copies of Sherwood Subdivision, Section 2. Plats to be left in possession of City Secretary for the Drainage District Commissioner'. signatures. Motion seconded by Councilman Sanders with the following amendment. It is represented to the Council by the Developer and such representation is accepted by the Council that there are 'only two general revisions to the original plat. These changes being those set forth to Dalsco, Inc..under date of September 26, 1967 by Neal -Pickett, Director F. H. A.. Amendment accepted by Councilman Watson. j:,WBEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried with Councilmen Watson, Sanders, Courtright and Ellis voting "aye" with Councilman Wasek voting "no." Councilman Ellis stated for the record that at this time the building of Westminister Drive has not been worked out by the City. A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Ellis that this session be extended for this time,not later than 11:00 P. M. WHEREUPON, thequestion was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present r—i voted "aye" with no "noes." Frank D. Barringer, Developer of Corrigan Subdivision appeared before the Council concerning a "wet sand" condition, existing at the depth of the proposed sewage lines in Corrigan Subdivision. Following due discussion the matter was referred to the City Engineer for s-tudy and to report back to the City Council at an early date. A motion was made y Councilman Sanders seconded b Councilman Ellis b that Ordinance No. 138 - AN ORDINANCE MOHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION, LAYING, BUILDING OR REPLACING ANY PIPELINE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF PE ARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, AND WITHIN THE DISTANCE OF 250 FEET OF ANY RESIDENCE, BUSINESS SITE OR BUILDING WHERE PERSONS MAY CONGREGATE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSPORTING OR CARRYING ANY PRODUCT OR MATERIAL HEAVIER THAN AIR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, be adopted. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried,,all,Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes." A special meeting was called for Tuesday Night by Mayor Hawkins. This would be October 3, 1967 at 7:30 P. M. to work on the preliminary proposed budget. A motion was made by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Courtright that effective November lst, 1967 on opening of City Hall, after due notification is posted for 30 days that the City of Pearland water tap service fees be increased to $120.00 and that 41' sewer tap fees be increased to $60.00 'and that 6" sewer tap fees be increased to $75.00. Notice of this increase to be posted in a conspicuous place at the City Hall. Motion seconded by Councilman Courtright with the following amendment: In as much as costs of producing the above described services exceed the present fees charged. Amendment accepted by Council- man Watson. Notices to be published in both local newspapers. WHERE- UPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, with Councilmen Watson, Courtright, Sander and Ellis voting "aye" and Councilman Wasek voting "no." A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded qromised y Councilman Wasek that permits as of this date in the area that w�' water and sewer service under the terms of the bond issue of 1964 as outlined on the bond brochure (red shaded area on map) be excluded from this increase I 212 WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, Councilmen Sanders, Wasek and Ellis voting "aye" and Councilmen Watson and Courtright voting "no." City Secretary instructed to write a letter to Dr. F. R. C.essac, with copies to the developer, the builder and plumber concerning the payment of a sewer tap fee due the City ;in the amount of $40.00 and if this fee is not paid within a reasonable time to report same to City Council. A motion was made by Councilman Ellis, 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." Adjourned at 11:05 P. M. Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this theday of A. D. 1967. Attest: City Secretary ayor