1964-05-14 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES28
—The regular meeting for the City of Pearland City Council was
held on Thursday Night, May 14, 1964, at the City Hall, 14429
Texas Avenue, with the following City Officials and Guests
present.
MayorE. T.a_ Gibbons, Councilmen
ander„ Steven A. Shukanes, Jr.,
John G. Kegley, absent.
Victor A. Nolen,; Thomas P. Alex -
and Gene E. Sanders, Councilman
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GuestA,-,W. A. McClellan, Office Manager, Jack Harrison, City
Attoriej., William C. Walsh, City Engineer, Orlon O'Day, Buck
Hatisman,'James C. Young, Billy Griffin, David L. Smith, Jr.,
Richard Swenson and F. I..Coley.
Minutes of:regular meeting held on May 7, 1964, read and approved.
"llotiea-m do.by Nolen and seconded by Shukanes that the following
0i60,tandjng Invoices and salaries for the City of Pearland,
Water and Sewer Department, and the City of Pearland,,Operating
Account, be approved and paid. All members voted payee no noes."
Motion carried.
Upon recommendation by Jack Harrison, City Attorney, Alexander
made a motion, seconded by Shukanea, that the Construction Fund
check in the amount of $7,075.00 payable to George Bregman be
voided and another check for like amount be .made payable to
Community Title Company who will handle the closing papers on
the Water Well Site on Highway 518. All members voted "aye"
no "noes:'
Motion carried.
The Mayor next discussed the question of proper handling of
the City Recorder's funds during a current month, the problems
that could arise in the event something happened to'the Judge,
were considered.
A motion by Alexander that the City open a Special•Account,
P. E. Segilquist, Corporation Court Account, City of Pearland
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CITY OF PEARLAND - OPERATING ACCOUNT
Check No,
Name
Amount
1249
Jack Hall'(Salary 5-1 - 5-15-64) $
187.99
1250
Earl Nugent (Salary 5-1 - 5-15-64)
161.29
1251
Horace G. Blackburn (Salary 5-1 -
5-15-64)
168.68
1252
James McLaren (Salary 5-1 - 5-15-64)
134.37
1253
Pearland State Bank (Withholding Tax
April 1964) 114,40
Total $
766.73
WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT
108
City of Pearland Construction Fund
CEar1L.
5-00
7178.60
109
Bund (salary 5-1 - 5-15-64)
110
Eacue Harris (Salary 5-1 - 5-15-64)
190.30
111
W. A. McClellan (Salary 5-1 - 5-15-64)1226.02
112
Dorothy S. Thompson (Salary 5-1 -
5-15-64)
98.03
113
Dorothy L. Cook (Salary 5-11 - 5-15-64) 33.95
114
Oma Parker (Salary 5-11 - 5-15-64)
-. 27.10
115
Cora Annie Reber (Salary .75 - Refund
S. S. 570
1.32
116
Pearland State Bank (Withholding Tax
April 1964)
211.00
Total $
8041.32
Upon recommendation by Jack Harrison, City Attorney, Alexander
made a motion, seconded by Shukanea, that the Construction Fund
check in the amount of $7,075.00 payable to George Bregman be
voided and another check for like amount be .made payable to
Community Title Company who will handle the closing papers on
the Water Well Site on Highway 518. All members voted "aye"
no "noes:'
Motion carried.
The Mayor next discussed the question of proper handling of
the City Recorder's funds during a current month, the problems
that could arise in the event something happened to'the Judge,
were considered.
A motion by Alexander that the City open a Special•Account,
P. E. Segilquist, Corporation Court Account, City of Pearland
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and all funds to be deposited that are derived from this source
tothis account. Seconded by Nolen, all members" voted "aye"
no "nowt."
Mayor Gibbons next discussed t$e Halik-Ellis road easoment
question. lir. Walsh reported this road was located on one-half
mile spacing and °city policy required an 80 foot right-of-way
dedication for a road. It was agreed that the -right-of-way
+-� committee should negotiate with Mr. Halik on this problem.
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A motion was made by Nolen and seconded by Alexander that the
Village Green Subdivision, (Buck Hausman., Developer), linen
plat be accepted -and approved subject to filing a Power -of -
Attorney by Aetna Insurance Company on Surety Bond and filing
of drainage easement. A11.members voted "aye".no "noes."
Motion carried:
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After a brief discussion of the invoice of Bay Concrete Products
Company , further action was postponed and Mayor Gibbons appointed
Councilmen Sanders and Shukanes,-along with City Engineer Walsh
as a committee to work out a new contract agreement with Pearland
Investment Company of repayment of funds advanced by.them•& Ace
the contractor, due to adverse conditions, had not in$til-.ea"'
the service line for their addition as originally lfifiv6ii �y
the engineer and as a result caused a drastic out i -6 -'service
for that area.
David L. Smith, Jr., Developer of Sherwood Subdivision, was
recognized and after discussing several questions the --r tt"' wr s
referred to the subdivision committee for study and a�
ppval0"'
David L. Smith, Jr., filed a preliminary plat of the West Lea
Subdivision with the City Council as of this day May 140 1964.
Motion made by Alexander and seconded by Nolen that the City
Council participate with Drainage District No. 4 in a joint bid
on approximately 1300 ft. of storm sewer pipe to be installed
parallel to Orange Street from the North East Corner of Willow
Crest Addition to San Antonio Street. The sum not to exceed
$5,000.00. This $5000.00'.to be,placed in es -crow.
Motion carried.
A motion made by Alexander and seconded by Shukanes that office
be allowed to purchase a small fire -proof lock box to be kept
in the vault and used for valuable papers. All members voted
"ay# no "noes".
Motion carried.
A motion made by Shukanes and seconded by Nolen that Ordinance
No. 85 be passed and approved making the Office of City Secretary
appointive -instead of elective. All members voted "aye"
no "noes."
Motion carried.
A motion made by Shukanes and seconded by Nolen that Ordinance
No 86 be passed and approvesd creating the office of and appointing
Tax Assessor -Collector for the City of Pearland. All members voted
"aye" no "noes."
Motion carried.
A motion made by Shukanesand seconded by -Alexander that W. A.
McClellan,be appointed City Secretary and Tax Assessor -Collector
for an indefinite period of time and that his Bond be increasied
to $10,000.00. All members voted "aye" no "noes."
Motion carried.`71
A motion made by Shukanes and seconded by Alexander that Ordinance
No. 87 be passed and approved regulating the operation of places
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used or maintained as Junk Yards or dumping grounds, or for the
wrecking or disassembling of automobiles, trucks, tractors,or
machinery of any kind, or of any of the parts thereof,, or for
the accumulation of rubbish of any description in the City of
Pearland, Texas; providing for a license fee of $100.00; and
prescribing a penalty for the violation of the terms of this
ordinance. All members voted "aye" no "noes.'
Motion carried.
Motion made by Nolen and seconded by Sanders that Pearland
Lumber Company be awarded the contract for furnishing 185 ft.
of 3" Transite pipe for the Calvin Jones home provided it meets
our specification. All members voted "aye" no "noes'.'
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the S
day of C , 1964.
ATTEST
City Secretary Mayor