1967-10-17 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES2-1.8
MINUTES
OF A
SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
CITY
OF
PEARLAND,
TEXAS,
CITY
COUNCIL
HELD
ON OCTOBER 17,
1967, AT
1:35
P.
M. IN THE
CITY
HALL
A special meeting'of the Pearland City Council was called to order by
Mayor Pro Tem Gene E. Sanders with the following present:
Absent: Mayor Lloyd C. Hawkins
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Gene E. Sanders
Councilman -.-Aubrey Ellis
Councilman E. A. Wasek ,
Councilman Dale Watson
City Secretary W. A. McClellan
City Engineer William C. Walsh,
Councilman B. J. Courtright
Visitors: Frank Barringer, D. A. Love, Leonard W. Shoemaker, P. E.,
S. A. Hinkley, Jr., Travis Sheffield, Clyde E. Smith and Guy Hardy.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanders stated that the purpose of the meeting was to
consider recommendations of the Subdivision Committee and the City
Engineer concerning the final plat of Field Village Subdivision; to
consider the acceptance of the contract with Mainland Construction
Company for water and sewer improvements for which bids were opened on
September 7, 1967 and such other matters as may properly come before the
Council.
Following due discussion and based on the Engineers recommendation,
a motion was made by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Watson
that Frank Barringer, developer of Corrigan Subdivision, be allowed
tp move a manhole from the N. E. corner of his Subdivision to a
location�,on the line designated by the City Engineer. Developer to
stub out he N. E. corner of his Subdivision. WHEREUPON, the question
was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye"
with no "noes."
Mayor Pro Tem Sanders requested a five minute recess at 9:30 P. M.
Following due discussion of the tabled motion concerning the
awarding of contracts to Mainland Construction Company,
Councilman -Sanders agreed to withdraw the original motion if the second
agrees to withdraw, Councilman Watson withdrew his second.
A motion was made by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Watson
that award of contracts for "Sanitary Sewer Collection System and
Interceptor Trunk Line No. 2," in the amount of $490,213.86., and "Water
Distribution System Additions and Extensions," in the amount of $82,962.74,
all as bid on September 7, 1967 at 7:30 P. M., City Hall, Pearland,
Texas, be authorized to the apparent and best low bidder, Mainland
Construction Company, subject to the following:
1. Incorporation of Addendum to Contract between the
City of Pearland and Mainland Construction Company dated
October 12, 1967.
2: -Subsequent to and conditioned upon Mainland Construction
Company accepting the following clause as part of the
contract - " Express mention is here made that the City of
Pearland is ihthe process of application ;and approval of
a grant for Federal Aid through the Federal Water Pollution
Control Administration. The C1ty shall not be required to
issue (but may at its option or discretion do so) any
work order in connection with the project until. it has
definite assurance from the above Administration that all
of their requirements have been met and the grant has been
finally and unconditionally approved."
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 Ellis.
that Mayor Pro Tem Senders be directed to contact the fiscal agent and
secure his opinion on the expense and justification of such expense that
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would be necessitated in having the bond attorneys to review all
aspects of the legality of this transaction. WHEREUPON, the question
was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye"
with no "noes."
Councilman Courtright and City Engineer Walsh to check out the
advisability of reducing Mainland Construction Company's performance
bond to cover only that portion of the contract actually let.
A motion was made by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman
Watson that the fiscal agent for the City of Pearland be authorized
to have the necessary ordinance prepared to h:ol-dan election on the
proposition of issuing $400,000.00 worth of sewer bonds. Uaunci ma''p
Sanders offered the' following amendment: "''That.' the; lab oVe_motion, be
adopted with stipulation of amount (blank) until such time as the CityCst—,.Lt
;gineer
and Fiscal Agent can meet and discuss this situation." Amendment
�acc 'ted.r' WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried,
�ncilmen present voted "aye" with no It
�_,A'motion_-wi1`s made by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Watson
that—the final plat for Section I, Field Village Subdivision be approved,
subject to Field Village Drive being widened to 36 feet, back to back,
wtih concrete curbs and gutters. WHEREUPON, the question was. asked
and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no
«noes . It
A motion was made by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Watson that
henceforth the term "Home Owner Permit" will be interpreted.'by the City
of Pearland as the place of residence of applicant only and not to exceed
a single unit dwelling and will at no time be used for commercial
purposes. 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 Watson
that the City Secretary and City Attorney be authorized to draw up the
necessary instruments for Council consideration at the next regular
Council meeting to advertise for bids for the gasoline and petroleum
products from local sources, the above to include the normal- services(Aft&.0 44
received, to cover the o.alendar year 1968. 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 Mr. Jack Harrison be authorized to proceed in the. case
titled "James Young vs City of Pearland, Court of Civil Appeals, lst
Supreme Judicial District, Houston," in accordance with his letter dated
October 13, 1967. 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 based upon recommendations from the law offices of Jack Harrison,
dated September 13, 1967; that the Director of Public Work's take steps
as soon as possible to make the necessary connections between the
City water system and the water distribution system in Westminister Sub-
division; that the well now supplying said ,subdivision distribution
system be disconnected from the system; that all residents of
Westminister be notified pursuant to Mr. Harrison's recommendations;
and that all water payments received for services. in Westminister
Subdivision be deposited in a special escrow account until such time as
all avenue of appeals have been finalized. WHEREUPON, the question was
asked and the motion carried, Councilmen Courtright, Watson and Wasek
voted "aye" and Councilmen Sanders and Ellis voting "no."
A motion was made by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman
Watson that the following resolution be adopted and a copy thereof be
forwarded to the Alvin Chamber of Commerce in response to their letter
dated October 10, 1967.
Be it remembered on this the 17th day. of October, A. D. 1967, the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas, convened in
a special session at the city hall in the City of Pearland, Texas, with
the following members present:
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Mayor Pro Tem Gene E. Sanders, Councilman Aubrey Ellis, Councilman
E. A. Wasek, Councilman Dale Watson and Councilman Courtright.
Members absent: Mayor Lloyd C. Hawkins
constituting a quorum, at which the following proceedings were had and
held:
Councilman Courtright introduced a resolution that it be made a
matter of record that the majority of the governing body feels that it
would be in the best interest of the City of Pearland for the
proposed Alvin -Houston Freeway to be located east of State Highway 35
at a the point where it will intersect F. M. 518.
A motion was made by Councilman Sanders to table the above motion until
the next regular meeting, seconded by Councilman Ellis. WHEREUPON,
the question was asked and the motion failed with Councilmen Sanders
and Councilmen Ellis voting "aye"and Councilman Watson, Wasek and
Courtright voting "no."
The original motion calling for the resolution was brought to a vote.
Voting "aye" Councilmen Watson, Wasek and Courtright with Councilmen
Sanders and.Ellis voting "no." Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that the meeting adjourn. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the
motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes."
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this theme, day of
� aA2::A,y� , A. D. 1967.
Attest:
o �y-e`er-r9
City Sec ary
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Mayors r