1968-02-08 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES0264,
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD IN SAID CITY HALL ON FEBRUARY U, 196b AT 7.30 P M.
A 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
Councilman
City Administrator
& City Secretary
City Engineer
City Attorney
INVOCATION:
D. R.
Keller
B. J.
Courtright
Gene
E. Sanders
E. A.
Wasek
Dale
Watson
A. G.
Ellis
Jerry D. Henderson
William C. Walsh
Cesare J. Galli, Jr.
Invocation was given by Mayor Keller.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
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It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman f
Sanders that the minutes of the regular meeting held January 25,
1968 be approved as written. Motion passed 3 to 0. Councilman
Watson abstained due to his not being present at the meeting (Councilman
Ellis entered the meeting at 7:40 P. M. )
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Sanders
that the minutes of the special meeting held February 5, 1968 be
approved as revised. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilman Watson
abstained due to his not being present at the meeting.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that the payroll period ending February 15, 1968 be approved and Check
Nos. 1971 through 1998 be approved for payment. Motion passed 5
to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Watson
that the regular expenses represented by Check Nos. 3130 through 3170
be approved with the exception of No. 3162. Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Sanders
that the expenses represented by Check Nos. 181 through 183 be
approved for payment on the Check List dated February 8, 1968.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR IS ACTIVITY REPORT:
1. Mayor Keller read a letter from the Pearland Sportsman's
Club dated February 5, 1968 inform'ng the City that
the Pearland Sportsman's Club vacated its operations
on January 13th, 1968 and no longer operated a shooting
range in the City of Pearland.
2. Mayor Keller read a letter of gratitude from the H. H.
Null, Inc. for the evening patrols that our police
department makes in the area of their Company.
3. Mayor Keller stated that the gates at our water and
sewer plants are being left open and requested that
they be kept locked.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Mayor Keller requested the City Administrator and the Street and
Bridge Committee to contact Mr. St. John of the Texas Highway Department
I rewarding the feasibility study to open Walnut Street across the
railroad tracks and making it a one-way street going one direction, and
Broadway a one-way street going in the other direction.
The Street and Bridge,Committee was also requested to meet with the
Chamber of Commerce to set up a meeting with their Street and Bridge
Committee to mutually'benefit the City of Pearland.
Streets: Councilman Courtright, representing the Street and Bridge
Committee presented the recommendations of the Street and Bridge
Committee that a letter of regret be written to Dr. Rice Corse that
we are unable to open Park Avenue to Pear Street, but in the mean-
L,,hile we will grade the street and provide some shell for it and
that it will receive high priority in the future. It was the
majority of opinion of the Council that this letter be written.
�... Drainage: It was the consensus of opinion of the Council that the
City write a letter to the Drainage Commission requesting them to
do various ditch cleaning and ditch maintenance in the City of
Pearland, and especially behind Turner Addition, and to install
the in the drainage ditch that crosses Fite Road.
CITIZENS:
Mr. Tommy McCully met with the City Council and requested that the
City accept Hamm Road for maintenance. Mr. McCully was requested
to write a letter to the City of a Vroposal to widen Hamm Road
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from 40 ft. to 60 ft. and bring it up to minimum county specifications.
It was moved by Counci"lnan Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtr.ight
to accept the right-of-way of Hamm Road, it being 60 ft. in width,
at such time as it is presented to the City Counc:_1 after a study on
title documentation. Motion passed 3 to 2. Councilman Ellis
and Councilman Wasek opposed.
After a short discussion of drainage in that area, it was the consensus
of opinion of the Council that the City Administrator contact the
Drainage Commission and request the cleaning out of the major drain-
age ditch east of Hamm Road.
Mr. Woody White, President of the Shadycrest Civic Club asked the
City Council what plans they had for city improvement in the Shadycrest
Subdivision. Also, he requested additional street lights for
Shadycrest Subdivision.
Plans for street improvements were referred to the Street and Bridge
Committee for recommendation and the street light request was referred
to the Street Light Committee for recommendation.
Mrs. Frances Jamison was recognized and asked, "Who bought the
Time Warrants?" - also stated that some minutes were missing from
the minutebook.
The City Administrator was requested to search the minutes to determine
if any of the pages in the minute book were missing. Councilman
Courtright asked Mrs. Jamison if she had any objections to the City
extending the water line along State Highway 518 north from Regal
Oaks Drive. She stated that she had no objections, but also that
she had no intentions of tying onto it.
Mr. Weldon Flanakin was recognized and he requested the City Council
to receive his preliminary plans for a subdivision and that the Council
consider them. The preliminary plan for a 20 acre subdivision,
just off of Yost Road, was received and for consideration.
Mr. Lee Plyler was recognized and asked what action had been
taken on his petition dated July 6, 1964.
The Mayor indicated that no action had been taken and that it was
still tabled, but it would be on the agenda for the next regular
meeting ,for action.
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Upon the recommendation of the City Administrator and the Chief -of -
Police, it was moved by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman
Courtright that the bid be awarded to Royal Dodge for a Dodge Cornet
in the amount of $2631.00, as being the best and lowest bid. Motion
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passed 5 to 0.
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WATER LINES - MC GINNIS SUBDIVISION:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that the water service be extended to the McGinnis Subdivision in
accordance with the City plans as previously drawn by the City
Engineer, and that funds for this project be obtained from the
following.
1. Bond money on hand after completion of current water
contract.
2. And, if necessary, any balance as required from
unappropriated general funds. This work to be
installed by the city fgrces at the earliest
possible date.
j It was moved by Councilman Courtright that the motion be tabled for
a counter -motion. The motion passed 4 to 1. Councilman Sanders
opposed.
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Ellis
that an ordinance be prepared that the sum of $10,000.00 be taken
from the water and sewer operating account and placed in a special
revolving account, and that such revolving account be available
for the installation of City water distribution lines. Expenditures
from this account are to have prior approval of the Council based on
a satisfactory showing of voluntary contributions by affected land
owners. Contributions are to be based on a pro rata share per
front foot of the actual cash expenditures by the City for materials
and equipment. Prior to the installation of a water tap, the
applicant must have his contribution on deposit in the special
revolving account. . All costs for labor for installation of these
distribution lines are to be -borne by the City from the water and
sewer operating account.. These contributions may be made in
monthly installments over a period of not to exceed five years,
if applicant signs a lien on his property at 7% interest to secure
payment of the lien.
That upon payment of the tap fee and deposit in escrow of the pro
rata share of estimated cost for materials and equipment for a six
inch water line on Creekridge Drive and -a six inch water line on
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on Dixie Farm Road and Willits Drive, plus all necessary appurtenances
as shown on the estimate dated February 5, 1968, by at least 50%
of the residents of these streets, the City will do the following:
(a) Install an eight inch water main from its present
terminus on the McGinnis Drive to the intersection
with Dixie Farm Road. All cost to be from the
water and sewer operating fund. �J
(b) Install an eight inch water main on Dixie Farm Road
from McGinnis Drive to Willits. Drive. The equivalent
cost for materials and equipment of a six inch line
is to be borne by contributions and/or the water
revolving fund, and all additional cost to come
from the water and sewer operating fund.
(c) Install a six inch water line on Creekridge Drive
and on Willits Drive, all materials and equipment
costs to be borne by contributions and/or the
water revolving fund.
It was moved by Councilman Ellis that action be tabled on this motion
for Further study. Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilman Courtright
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opposed.
Councilman Sanders made a motion to have placed on the ballot the
question whether or not the City should negotiate for the sale
of its water and sewer systems to private enterprise and to be
operated by them.
Mayor Keller directed that the motion be placed on the agenda for
the next regular meeting and that the City Attorney prepare an
opinion as to the legality of such action.
1% CITY SALES TAX:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Watson
that the City Administrator be authorized and directed to prepare,
or cause to be prepared, an ordinance providing for an election
to be held April 6, 1968, for or against the 1% City Sales Tax,.
with proceeds to be designated for use in street repair, maintenance,
and construction and support of the .,Police Department operations.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ELECTION FOR SALE OF LAND:
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, second€id by Councilman Watson
that the City Administrator be authorized and directed to prepare,
or cause to be prepared, an ordinance to provide for calling an
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election on April 6, 1968, for or _a4ainst the following proposition:
The approximate thirty acre garbage disposal site may be
sold or traded by publicly offered bids at Council
discretion. Proceeds to be used for street repair
and maintenance after retirement of $13,750.00 indebtness
against land and defraying costs of sale or for purchase
of other garbage disposal site.
Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilman Ellis opposed.
ELECTION FOR SALE OF OLD SEWER PLANT SITE:(5 acres)
It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that the City Administrator be authorized and directed to
prepare, or cause to be prepared, an ordinance providing for an
election to be held April 6, 1968, for or against the proposition
as follows:
The approximate five acre old sewer plant site may be
sold at Council discretion by publicly offered bid.
Proceeds to be used to repair and maintain streets or
for the purchase of other garbage disposal site.
Motion passed 3 to 2. Councilman Ellis and Councilman Wasek opposed.
SALARIES --•MAYOR AND --CITY- COUNCIL:
It -was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Courtright
that -the City Administrator be authorized and directed to prepare,
or cause to be prepared, an ordinance calling an election on
April 6, 1968, for or against the following proposition:
Effective October 1, 1968, the following salaries for
elected city officials will be authorized:
Mayor
Councilmen
Motion passed 4 to 1.
$ 100.00 monthly
75.00 monthly
Councilman Wasek opposed.
ZONING:
It was moved by Councilman Courtright, seconded by Councilman Sanders
that an ordinance be prepared calling an election on April 6, 1968,
for or against the establishing of a Planning and Zoning Commission
in the City of Pearland.
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It was moved by Councilman Sanders that the motion be tabled until
the next regular meeting. Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilman
Courtright opposed.
PEARLAND INVESTMENT CORPORATION:
Councilman Watson presented a proposal from the Pearland Investment
Company that they would agree to settle their account in the amount
of $2963.00 for the total sum of $2100.00 at the present time.
No action was taken.
Meeting adjourned by motion at 10:45 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this gO_ day of
A. D. 1966.
ATTEST:
100,
C4tecreta-ry
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