1964-09-03 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES0
A regular meeting of the Pearland Qity Council was, called to order
on September 3, 1964, at 7:30 P. M: by Mayor Pro -Tem John Kegley
in'the City Hall with the following city officials and guests
in' attendance.
Mayor-`Pro:Tem�J:chn Kegley; Couhbllmen Victor A. Nolen, Tom Alexander,
Gene E. Sanders. Guests: Frank Barringer, Escue V. Harris, George
W.' Luther, Neuit Alexander, David Smith, John Rainey, Ed Rivers,
Jack Harrison - City Attorney, William C. Walsh - City Engineer,
and W. D. Barlow.
The minutes of the regular meeting of Thursday -August 27, 19641
were, read, corrected and approved.
o ,
A motion was .made by Nolen and seconded by Alexander that the
follo*ing bills be paid. All Aldermen voted "aye" with no "noes."
Motion carried.
City. of Pearland
CHECK NO. NAME AMOUNT
1369
National Western Life Ins. Co. (Aug.
Slip
City, of Pearland Construction Fund (To
Statement) E$
61.67
1370
Pearland State Bank (Withholding tax
truction Account for payment to Sleepy
2 months of quarter July and August)
179.60
1371
Houston Lighting & Power Co. (Fire
developer of Willowerest) $
Department - service to 8-17-64)
8.74
1372
Houston Lighting & Power Co. (Service -to
132
Doroth L. Cook (Salary 8-31-64 to
8-17-64)
30.01
1373
Momts Cafe (Food for prisoners)
1.00
1374
Pearland Drug Store (Film)
1.20;
1375
Humble Oil & Refining_ Company (Gasoline)
28.70
1376
Motorola Communications & Electronics Co.
311
Pearland State Bank (Withholding tax
(Monthly Statement)
6.50
1377
Alvin Equipment Company (Auto Expense)
44-90
1378
0. V. Robinson, County Treasurer (Prisoner
Statement) �o
Expense)
42.00
1379
Houston Lighting & Power Company (Street
°
704 791 (To trans-fer funds to Construction
Lighting)
187.69
Account for payment to Sleepy Hollow
Total $
592.01
Water & Sewer Department
Withdrawal
Slip
City, of Pearland Construction Fund (To
transfer funds from savings to Cons-
truction Account for payment to Sleepy
Hollow Estates, Inc., & Frank Barringer
developer of Willowerest) $
3,537.74
i31
VOID
132
Doroth L. Cook (Salary 8-31-64 to
S
4D. T63.21
133
S. Hill (Salary 8-31-64 - 8-4-64)
310
W. A.,McClellan (Petty Cash)
20.74
(The above check was signed 8-27-64)
311
Pearland State Bank (Withholding tax
2 months of quarter July & August)
518.70
312
National Western Life Ins. Co. (Aug
Statement) �o
313
City of Pearland - Construction Fund
�73z58
704 791 (To trans-fer funds to Construction
Account for payment to Sleepy Hollow
Estates, Inc., & Frank Barringer - Developer
of Willowcrest)
4055.43
314
Pearland Hardware & Supply (Monthly
Statement) o 0
8,.38
315
Xerox (Xerox charges)
15.66
`316
Utility Supply Company (Copper.tubing)
97.20
317 -
The Steck Company (Election Supplies)
8.00
318
319
320
321
322
323
324
325
326
327
328
329
Victs Office Supply, Inc. (Supplies for office)
Pearland Food Market (.August Statement)
Mabry Foundry & Machine Co. (Coupling &'Clamps)
Burroughs Corporation (Stationery)
Burroughs Corporation (Office Supplies)
Chuckts.Ice House (Monthly Statement)
Westinghouse Electric Corporation (Services
to repair -oil .leaks pump motor)
Lansdowne -Moody Company, Inc. (gasket, spring)
Pearland Auto Supply (Materials)
Crown Printing Company (Office Supplies)
Crown Printing Company (Office Supplies)
4.20
7.92
32.50
201.53
103.29
3.25
61.10
16;22
1.51
118.40
13.55
Houston Lighting & Power Company (Service to
8-17-64)374.25
$ 9,677.67
The minutes of the special meeting of September 3, 1964, were
read to Councilman Sanders at his request.
Mr. Neuit Alexander appeared before the Council to discuss location
of gas lines, however, action deferred until later in meeting
so that the City Engineer could be present.
Mr. Jess Kliesing appeared before the Colincil to discuss plans
for placing a building over an existing sewer line that is located
R}eiof
gREeg�yAo W� e�ie� MSS R+1Mngn this property without
A motion was made by AlexandeE 4 Srm Ssi n b jj ranted Mr.
Kliesing to build an additipna sewe pi esoU015gproperti
prov,i_ding an alternate easement is furnished the City for
sewer piping in the event of future replacement or repair ne''eds
to the existin& lines. Seconded by Nolen. All Aldermen voted
"aye", with no noes." Motion carried.
Mr. G. W. Luther appeared before the Council as 'ap 'knMestad
citizen. He was welcomed to the meeting by Mayor g.
Alderman Nolen reported that Right -of -Way Deeds have been
received from the Halik's for opening Halik Road.
Mayor Pro -Tem Kegley made a motion that the Street & Bridge
Committee to place two loads of shell on south end of Glenday
Street in Clear Creek Estate Subdivision. .Seconded by Sanders.
All Aldermen voted"aye" with no "noes." Motion carried.
Alderman Nolen reported that the new street lights locations have
been approved by the Houston Lighting & Power Company and work
will proceed with installations -within two weeks. was also
reported --that the light at Orange and Park Streetw�� repaired.
Mayor Pro -Tem Kegley read several communications from the State
Department of Health.
Mayor Pro -Tem Kegley read a complaint from Mrs.'Burnett, 8319
Windsor Drive, Westminister Subdivision. Alexander and Nolen
were appointed to investigate the problem. ,
Mayor Pro -Tem Kegley read a letter from Mr. McClellan to County
Cler; H. R. Steven, Jr., setting out the candidates to appear
on the voting machines for the special election Saturday September
19, 1964. �-
Attorney Harrison elaborated upon the law covering withdrawals
and stated it was his opinion that Mr. Calvin could not with-
draw at this date. This is covered by the Election Ordinance
and Election Code No. 1356.
A motion was made by Alexander that the City reject Mr. Calvin's
request to remove his name from the ballot in accordance with
recommendation of the City Attorney and the Election Laws.
Seconded by Sanders.. All Aldermen voted "aye" with no "noes."
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Nolen to change orders in the amount'of
of $412.50 to George C. _Cox, Inc. for increasing the- foundation
. _ requirements for the storage tanks`and high pressure tanks at -
the Mary's Creek Water Plant, upon recommendation of City
ErYgineer. Seconded by Sanders. All Aldermen voted i'aye"�with
no +'noes." Motion carried. ..........
A motion was made by Alexander that the gas line piping plan of
Houston Natural Gas Company dated September 3, 1964 and
designated Exhibit "A" be,accepted by the City subject to terms
of Council action of August 27, 1961. Seconded by Nolen. All
Aldermen voted "aye" with no "noes.' Motion carried.
Mr. Barringer appeared before the Council to discuss his
Subdivision Willowcrest.
Upon recommendation of the City Engineer, Alexander made a motion
that the street currently known as County Road 114 or°White-
Garner Road be redesignated as Orange Street. Seconded by Sanders.
All Aldermen voted "aye" with no 'noes." Motion carried.
A motion was made by Nolen that the street signs be deleted
.from the requirements for acceptance of the water and sewer
piping of Willowcrest Subdivision and disbursements for the
off-site facilities be made under the other terms as proposed
Qby the minutes of August 27,._1964. Street signs to be installed
'before performance bonds are released. Seconded by Sanders.
;All Aldermen voted "aye" with no "noes." Motion carried.
Attorney Harrison furnished Mr. Barringer with instrument;to be
executed deeding the piping in the Willowcrest Subdivision
Section 1 to the City of Pearland.
A motion was made--�� Sanders that the subdivider's engineer be
authorized to correct the plat of West Lea Subdivisionto reflect
a corrected distance of 400+ from the right of way line of
Meadow Lane to center line of Mary's Creek. Seconded by Nolen.
All Aldermen voted "aye" with no "noes." Motion carried.
Mr. Walsh reported on the progress of work on Judge Kelly's
Twin_Creek Woods Subdivision water system.
A motion was made by Nolen that a partial payment of $1896.75 be
authorized for Chicago Bridge & Iron for water storage ,tan=k
construction. Seconded.by Alexander. All Aldermen vrt ed.__ -
"aye" no "noes." Motion carried.
�e ig i e Mhvbra° � s t oia 0111`�.n a of l fw fil ?
Johns Mansville for installing water lines. Second` -..by
Alexander. All Aldermen voted "aye" with no "noes.
carried. =
A motion was made by Nolen that a partial payment of $6340.95 be
authorized to Kayne Texas for drilling a water well. Seconded by
Alexander. All Aldermen voted "aye" with no "noes." Motion
carried.
A motion was made by Nolen that partial payment be authorized
In the amount of $9292.50 for George C. Cox,Ineinstalling
hater treatment plant. Seconded by Alexander. All Aldermen
Voted "aye'M with no "noes." Motion carried.
A motion was made by Nolen that partial payment be authorized
in the amount of $512.65 for Engineering to the firm of Walsp &
McClaren. Seconded by Alexander. All Aldermen voted "aye with
no "noes." Motion carried.
T
Mp. Barlow appeared before the
taxable property and indicated
answers to his questions.
Council to-discuss'values of
that he was satisfied with the
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P. M -
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected
AE��st •
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City Secretary
A special joint meeting of the City Counci
Board was held on Tuesday Night, September
following members and guests present:
this ay of
Mayor P -Tem ore
L and the Equalization
8, 1964, with the
Mayor Pro Tem Kegley, Aldermen Victor A. Nolen, Thomas P.
Alexander, Steven A. Shukanes, Gene E. Samders and W. A. McClellan,
Secretary.
Equalization Board members, M. 0. Knapp, Chairman; N. Y. Walker,
Vice -Chairman; Homer C. Wolf, Member and Frank E. Lee, Jr.,
Alternate Member.
Guests: P. L. Marquess, Appraiser and Berry Miller, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Kegley called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M.
by recognizing Walker as spokesman for the Equalization Board.
Walker gave a briefing on the boardrs activity in meeting with
thcose that appeared before them and how some of the problems
were handled. Next he presented, the Council with a copy of the
Board's recommendations as to how certain adjustments should be
made.
Following discussion of the mutual problems in detail Nolen made
a motion, seconded by Alexander, that Council receive the
recommendations from the Board of Equalization as to their
findings on values of property in Pearland for consideration -and
review by legal counsel, as stated in their minutes of September
7, 1964. All Aldermen voted "aye" with no "noes". Motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this theday- of
1964.
Attdst:
City Secretary
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