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1964-08-24 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES77 A, special meeting of the Pearland City Council was called to order at 7:00 P. M., August 24, 1964, by Mayor Pro Tem John Kegley in the City Hall with the following City Officials and Guests in attendance., Mayor Pro -Tem John Kegley, Aldermen Aldxander, Victor A. Nolen, Gene E. Sanders and StevenA. Shukanes. Guests: H. W. Raney, Lloyd J, Yost, Orlen O'Day, Vernon W. Halik, Hamilton Haskins, James Rau, M. D., William C. Walsh and -_ Glen Spencer. Pqi-Tem Mayor Kegley explained that;the purpose of the joint meeting with �CountyrRepresentative, Fire Department and Drainage District Board members as well as City Officials was to plan a program for spraying to combat the mosquitos Qarrying the encephalitis virus. Mr. Yost elaborated upon the spraying and protective work now being cnnducted in the Pearland area. Dr. Rau reported one cam of the encephalitis disease has been reported in Brazoria County at Oyster-OCreek. He advised that our citizens should police their property to dispose of all stagnant water and spray secluded spots. All County Doctors have been alerted as to-symptons of the disease and procedure for reporting the cases,. Mr. Yost stated that Mr. McNeil, the County Representative felt that the spray program will have to continue until frost kills the mosquitos. Mr. Haskins was requested to place County mowingmachineson Pearland road and ditches to cut the weeds. This should assist in retarding mosquito breeding. Mr. Raney stated that the Fire Department has some equipment thaC' could be placed in service to spray ditches. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 P. M. Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this2- % daq,o ,1964 Attest: City Secretary 'Mayor Pro -Te` ore I ° a ,