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1967-11-21 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES3 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF PE ARLAND. TEXAS. CITY A regular meeting of the Pearland City Council was called to order by Mayor Keller with the following present: Mayor n Councilman Councilman Councilman & Secretary Councilman Councilman City Attorney Visitors: A. W. Storrs, Trudy D. R. Keller B. J. Courtright Gene E. Sanders A. G. Ellis Dale Watson E. A. Wasek C. J. Galli, Jr. Keller, Ken Hutcherson. The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Keller. The first order of business was a motion made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright that the minutes of the regular meeting held on November 9, 1 967 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 Wasek that the check listed dated November 21st, 1967 with additions be approved WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes." Councilman Watson reported after Council discussion that until necessary research is made in regards to PVC pipe vs asbestos pipe in waterlines that the City continue with asbestos or cast iron pipe. j� A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright that Jerry D. Henderson, presently City Secretary of the City of Deer Park, Texas, be retained to fill the office vacated by Mr. W. A. Mc Clellan" with expanded duties. Such duties enveloping duties as normally performed by a City Manager or City Administrator. That the salary paid to Mr. Henderson in this capacity shall be $11,000.00 per year, to be paid in monthly payments, plus moving cost from present domicile to Pearland. Salary to become effective December 11, 1967, at such time Mr. Henderson will assume his duties. WHEREUPON, the' -question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes." City Attorney Galli directed to draw up any papers necessary to properly authorize Jerry D. Henderson to assume his duties as outlined above. A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright that Pearlandls Electrical Code be amended to allow the issuance by the City Secretary of "Small Business" permits to allow the owner of a small business to install, repair, maintain and extend electrical service within the confines of his original establishment. Such permits to be issued only on receipt of written certification from the Electrical Inspector that he has examined and approved plans for the proposed wiring and that he has satisfied himself that the applicant can satisfactorily perform the necessary work in accordance with all other sections of Pearland's Electrical Code. "Small Business" shall be defined as an establishment, the value of which as evidenced by the building permit is not to exceed $20,000.00. "Original Establishment" shall be defined as the first establishment by an owner and shall limit this "Small Business" permit to that location solely. "Establishment" shall be defined as the building and/or buildingsand its or their surrounding premises. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, Councilmen Sanders, Ellis and Courtright voting "aye" and Councilmen Watson and Wasek voting "no." X34 ' Mr. Ken Hutcherson appeared before the Council and requested funds for the Police Reserves to buy jackets (145.00) and radio check by the FCC (48.00). Councilman Ellis instructed to contact Chief Casey on insurance and expenses allowable for Police Reserves. A motion was made by Councilman Sanders that people so listed that have not complied with the sewer ordinance be served upon to appear in Corporation Court to answer charges as per the Ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Ellis. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes." For the record, the Council feels that 18 months notice is sufficient time to comply with this ordinance. — Street Sign Department to place a sign on Barry Rose Service Road as follows: SERVICE ROAD ONLY Unauthorized persons will be prosecuted. A motion was made by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Sanders that Mayor Keller be authorized to sign Houston Lighting and Power Company Contract for Sewer Plant No. 2 based upon review and recommendation of the City Attorney. 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 Courtright that Plumbing Ordinance Amendment No. 115A be adopted with the exception that "Disposal" inspections be stricken from the amendment by virtue of the previous inspection fee on sinks covers same thing and that the Mayor be authorized to initial this strike through;,and declare this amendment an emergency. SAid Ordinance shall be known as 115A and read in caption as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 115 KNOWN AS THE PLUMBING CODE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 16, IN REGARDS TO THE PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES TO BE CHARGED BY THE CITY OF PEARLAND. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen j I present voted "aye" with no "noes." Refer ordinance to City Attorney and City Secretary to work up planning commission establishment. A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright that Easement Deeds November 22, 1967 from Mr. Jack Titus et ux and Mr. Jim Taylor be accepted by the City of Pearland and further that monies in the amount of $3,000.00 be accepted for payment of,materials to be used in extension of 6" water line on Taylor Drive'through the aforesaid easement to existing City easement down Willit's Drive to Dr. Charles Hand's property described as Lot 1, Block 3, McGinnis Subdivision and, further that the water and sewer department of the City be instructed to begin work on this line at earliest possible time after receiving of executed easements. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes." Receipt is acknowledged of the following funds to take care of the above. Dr. Charles Hand $750.00 Mr. Jack Titus 750.00 Mr. Jim' Taylor 750.00 Barringer Construction Co. 750.00 It is understood and agreed by the above individuals that if this amount is not sufficient to cover water line cost that each party will pay a equal amountto make up the difference or if this money exceeds the cost of materials the remainder will be refunded in equal amounts to each party. A motion was made by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Ellis.. that with the opening of the City Hall business on January 2, 1968 that water and sewer tap fees be paid at the time of application for building permit requiring water and sewage and that such notice be posted in the City Hall thtrty days prior to effective date. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes." r l r 235 A motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright that a Home Rule Charter Study Committee be formed. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes." The shall bids were opened by the Secretary and the following noted: Sand Stabilized'Sh.ell - Brazoria County Specifications Parker Brothers - $3.45 Per Ton Leigh A. Blumer 3.45 Per Ton A motion was made by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Courtright that Mr. Leigh A. Blumer be awarded the contract for shell. WHEREUPON, the question was asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present voted "aye" with no "noes.'t �hRt�flg MtTfi A� jo�f�ijnci ��nvo?edt ae''noegnoesd„by Councilman Sanders Minutes approve as read and/or corrected this the _4e day of Attest: City S cretary , A. D. 1967.