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1961-09-07 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE. PEARLAND CITY COUNCIL HELD SEPTEMBER 7, 1961 --------------------------------------------=----------- The meeting of the PearLand City Council was called to order by Mayor Gibbons in the City Halt at 7:30 P. M. with the following City Officials and guests in attendance: E. T. Gibbons Mayor W. E. Parker Councilman Tom Alexander Councilman L. C. Hawkins Councilman David L. Smith, Jr. Councilman Victor A. Nolen Councilman Barry Rose D. C. Sanders 1v_ 'W. Robertson P. E. SegeLquist Q. C. Dawson Buddy Ellis Fire Marshal Ham" Haskins ' Jack Harrison City Attorney The minutes of August 17, were read, corrected and approved. The Street and Bridge Committee reported that signs for the streets are being considered for purchase. Chief Robertson reported that a meeting between the Lula-- — -- Church Saini, and petitioners involving noise was held to resoLve,diff- erences between all parties concerned. The Lulacs agreed to riiduce.tha music volume and the Church agreed to shut off the Loud speakers. The petitioners agreed to this arrangement and everyone appears satysfied with` ' the meeting. The Secretary, Victor A. Nolen, was instructed to write Lesika'r Insurance Company a Letter stating that the car covered by the insurance policy is a City police car. Mayor Gibbons advised that a 100 watt radio has now been installed in the police car. Mr. Rose discussed the problem of dedicating right of way North of Regency Park along the present 4W, road dedication. r City Attorney Jack Harrison was instructed to prepare right of way easements for the 5 tracts North and East of the Regency Park Subdivision for execution by grantors and acceptance by the City. City Secretary was instructed to prepare a Letter to the County Commissioner asking that part of Dixie Farm Road be shelled to provide road to McGinnis Subdivision. Mayor Gibbons discussed State Highway Department proposal to widen Highway 35 from just South of Clear Creek North, and post a tem- porary construction speed of 35 miles per hour in this zone. Councilman Alexander made a notation that Ordinance No. 42 per- mitting the State Highway Department to post 35 mites per hour speed zone 13® signs in the prescribed area is proximity of Clear Creek be accepted. Councilman Hawkins seconded the motion. ALL Aldermen voted AYE with no "noes. Mayor Gibbons next discussed the needs of a city planning committee and the benefits which could be realized by the City from their efforts. Chief Robertson discussed the need for an additional receiver on a different frequency for the police car to provide dual band coverage. It was agreed to table this proposal for further consideration. A motion was made by Alderman Nolen and seconded by Alder- man Parker that the following bills be paid and all Alderman voted AYE with no "NOES. 344 M. W. Robertson $ 175.00 345 Daniel C. Sanders 143.50 346 Marvin Ellis 10.00 347 Jack Harrison 50.00 348 Brazoria County W.C.& 1. D. 4.50 349 Houston Lighting & Power Co. 112.85 350 VOID 351 Melvin J. Theriot -Humble 128.13 352 Joseph Human 7.25 353 Southwestern Bell Telephone 19.74 With no further business to attend the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P. M. CITY OF PEARRLAND (Corp. Seat) By: E. T.'Gibbons, Mayor ATTEST: Victor A. Len Ci y Secretary u