1969-06-12 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES217
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pearland was
called to order by Mayor Keller with the following present:
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Administrator
City Engineer
City Secretary
Councilman
D. R. Keller
Melvin L. Black
Cecil W. Griffin
Carlton McComb
E. A. Wasek
Buford D. Waldrop
William C. Walsh
Dorothy L. Cook
Aubrey G. Ellis
INVOCATION:
The invocation was given by James Matlock, Chaplain.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman McComb
'� that the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 22, 1969, be
approved. Motion passed 4 to O.
It was moved by Councilman Wasek , seconded by Councilman Black that
.the minutes of a special meeting held on June 5,..1969, be approved.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Griffin
that the minutes of an executive session held on June 5, 1969,
be approved. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Mayor Keller suggested tha-t.the minutes be read in the Council
meetings beginning with the next regular meeting on June, 26, 1969.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Griffin
that the foilotting checks be approved for payment, with the
` eC:tion,. Seder Construction Check No. 121 and No. 122 and
Vater Construction Fund Check No. 206 and No. 209.
General Fund Payroll Nos. 2544 thru 2565. (2555 void)
Water & Sewer Fund Payroll Nos. 2566 thru 573.
Water & Sewer Expense Nos. 2094 thru L1_'2.
General Fund Expenses Nos. 655 thru 701.
Sanitation Fund Nos. 109 thru 110.
Building Fund Nos. 5 thru 6.
Water Construction Fund Nos. 207, 208 and 210.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
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MAYOR 18 ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor Keller read a report from the current April -September Brazoria
County Grand Jury dated June 9, 1969.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Employees Benefits & Policies:
Councilman Black reported on the proposed employee pian previously
discussed with the Council. The only other changes in the plan
would be on salary scale of patrolmen. A rookie patrolman would
be CS 5-3 on a six months probationary period, a patrolman would
be rated CS 6-1. Two patrolmen, Priest and Kennedy, will be rated
CS6-2 due to senority with the force.
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Griffin
that the revised City Pay Plan submitted June 12, 1969, be adopted
and be effective June 16, 1969, and the budget be adjusted ac-
cordingly. Motion passed 3 to 1. Councilman Wasek`opposed.
Street Sians:
Councilman Black reported that he had met with the Police Reserves
and,that they were going to assist the Council in making up the list
for the new stop signs and removing the old stop signs. This is
according to the City Planners1report. Mr. Black stated that he
felt that we should at this time instruct the City Attorney to
begin working on stop sign ordinance. A list of where the stop
signs are to be placed will be available within two weeks and the
ordinance should be prepared, with the exception of this information,
by the next regular Council meeting.
Dog Ordinance:
Mayor Keller stated that the Dog Ordinance would be brought back
to the Council table at the next regular meeting and the City
Attorney to be notified of this directive.
Engineerts Contract:
Councilman Griffin reported that he had not been able to contact
the City Attorney regarding the Engineer's Contract and requested
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that this item be placed on the next regular Council meeting agenda.
Health & Sanitation Committee:
Councilman Griffin reported that the committee would have available
a proposal on handling of garbage in the future by the next regular
meeting.
Grass Mowing:
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Councilman Black moved that the lot mowing fee be set at a minimum
of $25.00 per lot and/or $35.00 per acre in access of one. Motion
died for lack of a second.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin that the cost of --mowing lots
be as determined by the contractor plus $25.00 to cover the cost of
handling.
It was moved by,Councilman Black that the above motion be tabled and
looked into for a list of contractors to be supplied and tentative
costs be studied to see what would be equitable. Motion died for
lack of a second.
Original motion died for a lack of a second.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Black
that the lot mowing charge be that amount that it cost the City to
mow the property plus.$25.00 handling charge. Motion passed 3 to
2. Councilman McComb and Councilman Wasek opposed, Mayor Keller
voting in favor of the motion to break tie vote.
Pick-up Trucks:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Griffin
that the City bid immediately for one pick-up truck on the basis
of the same specifications previously used for the bidding of two
pick-ups. Motion passed 4 to 0 -
Councilman McComb to check with the owners of Osborne -Apple Ford
regarding delivery of the two pick-up trucks previously bid and
awarded to this Company.
Tax Assessor -Collector:
It was moved
by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman
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that in the
interim and until such time as the Council has
approved
the employment of another Tax Assessor -Collector that Mr.
W. A.
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McClellan be
appointed Tax Assessor -Collector ata per diemAfor YYis
services.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
Metropolitan� Development:
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Mayor Keller read a letter from'Travis W. Miller, Assistant Regional
Director, Metropolitan Development regarding a conference.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Black
that the City approve the expenditure for expenses to this conference
for the Mayor and a representative of the City Engineer's office.
Motion carried 4 to 0.
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It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman McComb
that Mr. Jack Idoux be named City Treasurer, subject to clearance
by the City Attorney and on the assumption he will accept, and that
C� the City pay for the necessary bond to cover this position.
CITIZENS:
Thomas L. Reeves appeared before the City Council and requested
permission to wire a house being built on Park Avenue. Mr. Reeves
stated that the Electrical Board had turned him down on this permit
on a home ownerls basis. Mayor Keller read from Section II, page
7 of the Electrical Ordinance wherein the requirement is that the
home shall be on his own homestead premises. Mr. Reeves stated
that the home would be occupied by a relative, therefore, the Mayor
rejected this request.
OLD BUSINESS:
POSTPONED MOTION:
Motion amended as follows:
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman McComb
that the City purchase a 3M sign making machine, Model VAL 1 for
approximately $945.00. Motion passed 4 to 0.
NO BID 69-10 - STREET REPAIR:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Black
that Bid No. 69-10 Street Repair be declared a "no -bid." Motion
passed 4 to 0.
Meeting recessed 8:57 p. M. • Reconvened 9:65 P.• M.
STREET REPAIRS:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Black that
we advertise for bids under the original specifications for black
topping the following streets: 1. 2300 Block of N. Park
2. 2200.& 2300 Block of N. Galveston 3. East Plum from Main Street
to Old Alvin Road. 4. Cherry Street from N. Austin west to
concrete pavement. 5. Ryan Acres Drive 6. San Antonio from
Orange Street to Jasmine Street. Motion passed 4 to 0.
ACCEPTANCE OF STREETS - SLEEPY HOLLOW SUBDIVISION:
A discussion was held regarding streets in Sleepy Hollow Subdivision.
Mayor Keller stated that in the absence of written recommendation
from the City Engineer's office, that this item be placed on the
agenda the next time and the engineer be instructed to make a
recommendation to accept or reject the streets in Sleepy Hollow
Subdivision, old part.
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Item 5 of Old Business to be discussed after Item 1 of New Business.
Meeting recessed 9:20 P. M. - Reconvened 9:25 P. M.
NEW BUSINESS:
Oath of Office administered to Harold Sanders - Civil Defense
Coordinator by the Mayor.
OLD BUSINESS: (continued)
Authorize Final Payment - Teel -Con and Dollar Paving Company -
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It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Griffin
that Check No. 209 with the penalty clause included be released
and Check No. 206 be voided. Motion passed 4 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Griffin
that contingent upon receipt of a written recommendation from the
City Engineer, to accept the water lines in this bid and mail the
letter of notification to the residents of this area. Motion
passed 4 to 0.
Mainland Construction Company - Project WPC T,TEEX 455:
A discussion was held with the City Engineer regarding work being
done by Mainland Construction Company on this project. . The'Mayor
— requested that this water job to be checked by the City Engineer and
if it requires some type of survey then bring this matter back to
the Council. The clean up work has not been satisfactory on this
project.
It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Wasek
that Check No. 120 and Check No. 121 - Sewer Construction Fund
be approved. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Engineer's Report:
Mr. William C. Walsh, City Engineer reported on the following:
1. Community Swimming Pool - Recommended that it was
not feasible to convert the treatment unit into
swimming pool. (Letter dated 6/12/69)
2. Staked right-of-way on Woody Road. (Letter dated 6/12/69.
3. Borings Garbage Dump. (Letter dated 6/12/69)
4. Sewer Line to serve Industrial Area between Mykawa
Raad and Main Street. (Letter dated 6/12/69)
Also, preliminary oost.es.timate.
5. Extension of water system - (Letter dated 6/12/69)
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Water Cost Estimate:
Engineer authorized to prepare cost estimates for extension of the
water system as recommended by him. Cost of these estimates not
to exceed $250.00.
Sewer Service - Industrial Area:
Based on the City Engineer's recommendation, it was moved by
Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman McComb that -the City
proceed with the filing of the necessary application witha the Federal
Government for a grant for Plan B - Sewer Service to Industrial
Area, as outlined by City Engineer in report dated June 12, 1969,
and authorize the Mayor to execute necessary documents pertaining
thereto. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Proposed Road - Industrial Site:
Nayor Keller stated that we had received a requdst from the builder
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of an industrial plant located on Main Street, south of Halik Road
concerning building a road north of the building site. The owner
would like to know what requirements would be to build a road and
later on dedicate it to the City.
Mayor Keller referrddthis matter to the Physical Planning and
Development Committee. Mayor Keller to discuss this with committee.
NEW BbS INESS :
Resolution - Authorizing Mayor to execute necessary documents -
WPC TEX 552 - North End Sewer System:
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Griffin
that the Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign all papers and
documents relative to WPC TEX 552 be adopted. Motion passed
4to0.
Petroleum Productis Bid:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Wasek
that the City authorize bids on petroleum products for a period
of one year to be effective on expiration of present contract.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
Buford D. Waldrop -CiU Administrator:
Mayor Keller officially accepted the resignation of Buford D.
Waldrop as City Administrator and City Tax Assessor -Collector.
Unpl0ted:.9'ubdivisIon - Nottin&ham:
The problem of whether or not a building permit should be issued was
brought before the Council. The matter was postponed until the
next regular meeting at which time it will be considered.
Meeting adjourned by w-.Kellbt Rt 11:00 P. M.
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Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the _. day of
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By:
D. Keller, May
Attest:
City.Secreta