1961-09-21 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES131
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PEARLAND CITY COUNCIL HELD SEPTEMBER 21, 1961
The.regular meeting of the PearLand City Council was called to
order at 7:30 P. M. in the City HaLL by Mayor E, T. Gibbons with the
following City Officials and guests in attendance:.
E. T. Gibbons
W. E. Parker
Tom Alexander
L. C.. Hawkins
David L. Smith
Victor A. Nolen
Jack Harrison
M. W. Robertson
_John M. McLaven
J. R. Herridge .
D. C. Sanders
Mayo r
Alderman
Alderman
Alderman
Alderman
Alderman
Attorney
Chief of Police
Guest
Guest
Assistant Policeman
The minutes of the meeting of September 7, 1961 were read,
corrected and approved.
The Treasurer reported $2,215.49 in the treasury. The Street
and Bridge Committee reported that 30 stop signs, 6 yield signs and 2
city Limit signs were ordered. Also 19 joints of 2" galvanized pipe and
bolts and washers to install the signs were ordered.
. Mayor Gibbons next invited Mr. Herridge to discuss his problem
regarding subdivision planning. Mr. Herridge explained that Regency
Park was ready to start planning on opeoning the next section of Regency
Park Subdivision. After a Lengthy discussion on various ways of sub-
dividing the section it was decided that the proposal be tabled until October
5, 1961, and all parties concerned be informed that this matter would be
discussed at the October 5 meeting and invite them to attend.
Mayor Gibbons next offered for consideration a proposed sani-
tation ordinance which will require closed sewage systems within the City
limit s of Pearland.
Alderman Nolen made a motion that Ordinance No. 43 regarding
sanitation be adopted. Alderman Hawkins seconded the motion. ALL
Aldermen voted "aye"' with no "Noes".
Mayor Gibbons presented sample fire zone ordinances for con-
sideration. It was decided to meet in special session September 28, 1961
to resolve the problem.
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The Secretary was advised to write Mr. Jordan and request that
Mykawa Road be scarified and prepared for re -surfacing.
A motion was made by Alderman Smith and seconded by Alderman
Hawkins that policeman Sanders be placed on permanent employment and
his salary be increased $25.00 per month to be ;350.00 per month effective
October 1, 1961. ALL Aldermen voted "AYE" with no "NOES."
Mayor Gibbons discussed the possibilities of city taxation and the
advantages to the City.
A motion was made by Alderman Hawkins and seconded by Alder-
man Parker that the following bills be paid. ALL Aldermen voted "AYE"
with no "NOES.
132
354
P. E, Segelquist
$384,95
355
H. C. Holman
90.00
356
O. V. Robinson
60.00
357
PearLand Lumber
Company 32.33
358
M, W. Robertson
175.00
359
D. C. Sanders
143,00
360
Lee Roy Moore
12.75
361
Southwestern Bell
TeLephone 17,23
With no
further business the
meeting adjourned.
CITY OF PEAR.LAND, TEXAS
By:
E. T. Gibbons, Mayor
(COrp. Seal)
:,
Aolen, Secretary.
APPROVED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER, A. D. 1961.