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1968-01-11 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES245 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE.CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD IN SAID CITY HALL ON JANUARY 11, 196b, AT 1 • J " The regular meeting of the City Council'of the City of Pearland was called to order by Mayor Keller with the following present: �... Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Administrator City Secretary City Engineer City Attorney Absent: Councilman INVOCATION: D. R. Keller B. J. Courtright Gene E. Sanders Dale Watson E. A. Wasek Jerry,D. Henderson William C. Walsh Cesare J. Galli, Jr. Aubrey G. Ellis Invocation was given by Mayor Keller. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson that the minutes of .the regular meeting of the City Council held on December 28, 1967, be approved as read. Motion passed 3 to 0. Councilman Courtright abstained due to his absence from the meeting. BID PETROLEUM PRODUCTS: Bids for furnishing petroleum products for the City of Pearland were opened and the results were read as follows: Fina -Cando Oil Company 75� qt. Gulf Pride 30W Months 12 Months Oil - Fina Non Detergent �5� qt. 25¢ qt. Oil - Fina H. D 35� qt. 35� qt. Gasoline - Premium Fina 26.9 gal. 26.9 gal. Gasoline - Regular Fina 24.V gal. 24.9¢ gal. Wash Jobs (Per vehicle) 50� 50� Grease Jobs - (None submitted) Christensen Gulf Service Oil - Gulf 10 W 30 75� qt. Gulf Pride 30W 65¢ qt. Gulf Pride 20W 55� qt. Gulf Lube 30 W 55¢ qt. 4b 6 Months- 12 Months Gasoline - Premium Gulf 33.9/ gal, none Gasoline - Regular Gulf 29.9¢ gal, none Wash Jobs - (Per vehicle) $2.50 none Grease Jobs - (Per vehicle) 1.50 none (Ten (10%) percent discount on total purchases at end of month). Fuller Texaco Service Station Oil - Gulf Single G 80� qt. 80� qt Oil - Gulf Pride 70� qt. 70¢ qt-.-.! Gasoline - Premium Texaco 33.9 gal. 33.9/ gal Gasoline - Regular Texaco 29.9¢ gal. 29.9¢ gal Wash Jobs - (per vehicle) $2.50 same Grease Jobs - (Per vehicle) 1.50 same Gibson Mobil Oil Oil - 10 W 30 65� qt. 60� qt. Oil - 10 W 40 75� qt. 70/ qt. Gasoline - Premium 30.9¢ gal. 30-V gal. Gasoline - Regular 27.9 gal. 26.9 gal. Wash Jobs - (Per vehicle) $1.25 1.25 Grease Jobs - (Per vehicle) 1.25 1.00 L. C. Markum Oil Compan Oil 55� qt, same Gasoline - Premium 25.9/ gal:_, same Gasoline - Regular 23.9¢ gal. same Wash Jobs - (Per vehicle) none none Grease Jobs - (Per vehicle) none none L. A. Smith's Phillips Service Oil 55� qt. Gasoline - Premium 32.9 gal. 32.V gal. Gasoline - Regular 28.9¢ gal. 28.9' gal. Wash Jobs - (Per vehicle) $1.50 $1.50 Grease Jobs - (Per vehicle) 1.00 1.00 It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the bids be referred to the City Attorney and City Administrator for tabulation and recommendations at the next regular council meeting,; Motion passed 4 to 0. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT: 1. Mayor Keller read a letter from the Houston Post concerning inaccuracies in an article which appeared in the Post regarding the recent bond issue. 247' 2. Mayor Keller read a notice that a meeting of the Houston -Galveston Area Council would be held on January 16, 1968 at 10:30 A. M. in the Federal Land Building, Houston, Texas, for the purpose of electing officers. r�- COMMITTEE REPORTS: APPROVAL OF EXPENSES: It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright that the payroll checks dated January 15, 1968 be approved for payment. Motion passed 4 to 0. It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Wasek to approve the expenses to be paid by Checks 3000 through 3077 inclusive, Motion passed 4 to 0. It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson to approve the supplemental check list dated January ll, 1968 excluding Check No. 179 in the amount of $773.68. Motion passed 4 to 0. I I CITIZENS: S. I. Barfield hh was recognized and asked if the 35% reduction in taxes was the same/thetTax Assessor told him about in the Spring as the 35% reduction due to the fact that water and sewer facilities were not available. Due to the confusion concerning the facts involved, Mr. Keller requested Mr. Barfield to write him a letter concerning the situation. Mr. B. M. Jamison was recognized and stated he wished to discuss a statement that he said a Councilman, not present at the meeting, had made concerning water and sewer service to the Clear Creek Estates area. Mayor Keller advised that he should take this up with the individual concerned as this was nctCouncil action. � Mr. Lee Plyler presented what appeared to be Page 57 of the Minutes of a Council Meeting which contained a petition dated July 6, 1964 and asked for verification that it was a copy of the Council minutes and asked what dispostion had been made of the petition. Mayor Keller requested the City Administrator search the minutes and report his findings. HEALTH ORDINANCE: It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Sanders that the third reading of the Health Ordinance be deferred until the next regular meeting night. Motion passed 4. to 0. STREETS - LONGWOOD SUBDIVISION: Deferred until special meeting to be held January 16, 1968 at 7:30 P. M. i BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: It was moved by Councilman Wasek, seconded by Councilman Sanders to accept the final report of the Board of Equalization on the assessed valuation and dismiss the Board with a vote of thanks. Motion passed 4 to 0. STREET LIGHTS: The Houston Lighting and Power Company's report on street lights for McGinnis, Sleepy Hollow and Taylor Lane was referred to the Street Light Committee for recommendations. The meeting recessed at 9:30 P. M. Meeting reconvened at 9:35 P. M. AGREEMENT WITH BRAZORIA COUNTY: The City Administrator was requested to send a letter of acknowledgement to the County Commissioner concerning the agreement of street mainten- ance and that our recommendations for street maintenance would be forthcoming. CmrzF�mc . A'.'discussion was held concerning a request to open Park Avenue to Pear Street. This matter was referred to the Budget Committee for a report on funds available and the Street and Bridge Committee for feasibility study. AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN CHECKS: It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright that Mayor Keller and all five Councilmen be authorized to sign checks drawn on all of the City of Pearland accounts in the Pearland State" Bank and a combination of two be required on each check. Motion passed 4 to 0. FIRE CHIEF'S AUTOMOBILE: z49' The City Administrator was requested to determine whether or not the request from the Fire Department must be signed by three of their Commissioners and if so, such request for such automobile and postpone action until Tuesday night. Meeting adjourned by motion at 30:15 P. M. Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this _ day of A. D. 1968. Attest: ty Prc retary Mayor, Ci of Pearlan