1961-05-04 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES107
MINUTES OF THE PEARLAND CITY COUNCIL
MEETING HELD MAY 4, 1961, IN THE CITY HALL
The regular meeting of the Pearland City Council was called
to order by Mayor Gibbons at 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall with the following
officials and guests in attendance:
Mayor E. T. Gibbons
Aldermen W. E. Parker
T. P. Alexander
David L. Smith
Victor A; Nolen
City Attorney Jack Harrison
Chief of Police M. W. Robertson
Fire Marshal Buddy Ellis
Guests E. E. Baker
George R. Collier
R. N. Jarl
R. R. Johnson
R. D. Folks
A. N. Wade
L. B. McCurre
A motion was made by Mr. Nolen and seconded by Mr.
Smith that the following bills be paid:
Check # 262 Josie Heflin $
6.00
263 Rena Scott
5.00
264 Lesikar Insurance Co.
5.00
265 void
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266 Bell. Telephone Co.
13.60
267 Houston Natural Gas
1.60_
268 Jack Harrison
50.00--, =
269 M. W. Robertson
262.00'
270 Marvin Ellis
10.001',
ALL Aldermen voted "AYE" with no "NOES."
A motion was made by Alderman Nolen and seconded by
Alderman Parker that the City purchase a 1-1/2 ton Frederick Air
Conditioner to be installed in the City Hall for $150.00. WHEREUPON the
question was asked and the motion carried with all present voting "AYE".
Alderman Nolen discussed the budget items for installation
of 13 mercury vapor Lights along State Highway #35 and 518 and made the
motion that these lights be installed immediately. The motion was seconded
by Alderman Parker. WHEREUP ON the question was asked and the motion
carried with all Aldermen voting "AYE"
Mayor Gibbons discussed the meeting with theRailroad
officials and suggested that Mr. Baker discuss the railroad policy on new
crossings, signal arms andunder passes. Mr. Baker discussed the possibility
of moving the crossing from, Pear Street to Walnut Street and adding a crossing
at Orange Street. The Railroad Company will take the new crossings under
consideration and advise the Mayor. Industrial sites and the accompanying
sidings were next discussed. Also inducing new business to settle in Pearland
and the advantages to both the City and the Railroad were elaborated upon by
the group.
A motion was made -by Alderman Nolen and seconded by
Alderman Smith that the minutes of the meeting of June 16, 1960 be amended
to provide for adoption and passage of Ordinance No, a providing a reward
of $100.00 for the offense of arson within the corporate city Limits of the
City of PearLand. And WHEREUPON the question was asked and the motion
carried with aLL Aldermen voting "AYE."
Mayor Gibbons then discussed a proposal by Mr. Herridge
to install an antenna on the City water tower. It was agreed that Mr. U
Herridge should have a letter prepared setting out liability and obligations
of the installation and presenting same to the City.
Mr. Smith next discussed the motor scooter problem and
the legal aspects thereof. The Chief of Police was requested to discuss
this matter with the school children. A motion was made by Alderman
Alexander and seconded by Alderman Smiththat a first aid kit and a Brownie
Bulls Eye 2-1/4 x 3-1/4 camera; with flash attachments be purchased for the
City Police Department. WHEREUPON the question was asked and the
motion carried with all Aldermen voting "AYE,"
With no further business to attend the meeting was adjourned
at 11:00 P. M.
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS
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E. TGibbons, Mayor
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Victor A. Nolen,Setetary
APPROVED this the 18th day of May, A. D. 1961.