1969-11-13 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES279
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF . THE CITY OF PEARLAND
TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL ANNEX ON NOVEMBER 13, 1969, AT 7:39 P. M.
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pearland was called
to order by Mayor Keller with the following present:
Absent:
INVOCATION:
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Administrator
City Attorney
City Secretary
Councilman
Councilman
D. R. Keller
Melvin L. Black
Carlton McComb
Aubrey G. Ellis
Wslliam E. Wolff
Bobby Williams
Dorothy L. Cook
Cecil W. Griffin
E. A. Wasek
The invocation was given by James Matlock.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Black that
the d.inutes of the regular meeting held on October 23, 1969, be approved
as received. Motion passed 3 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by -Councilman McComb that the
minutes of a special meeting held on October 30, 1969, be approved as
received. Motion passed 3 to 0.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES:
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman McComb that
the following checks be approved for payment:
General Fund Payroll No. 2875 through No. 2910
Water & Sewer Payroll, No. 4242 through No. 4276 -
General Fund Expenses No. 1070 through No. 1137 (void 1136)
Sewer Construction Fund No. 135 through No. 137
Interest & Sinking Fund No. 54 through No. 55.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
1. Texas Highway Department letter dated November 4, 1969.
2. Pearland Library Committee - Mayor Keller reported that he,
Councilmen Griffin and McComb, City Administrator Wolff,
attended a meeting of the Library Committee on t'ovember 12,
1969.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Stop Sign Ordinance:(Proposed)
Councilman Black submitted the proposed stop sign list and requested
the Council to study this list for'any additions or deletions to the
list.
Texas Municipal League Conference:
Councilman McComb reported on the Texas Municipal League Conference
which was held November 9th through November 11th. Councilman McComb,
Councilman Griffin and City Administrator Wolff attended this Conference.
Mr. McComb discussed the tax exempt status of interest paid on
municipal bonds.
Mayor Keller read a prepared letter and resolution concerning the
opposition of the City of Pearland to any limitation on the tax exempt
status of interest paid on municipal bonds.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Black that
this Resolution No. 39 - IN OPPOSITION TO ANY LIMITATION ON THE TAX
EXEMPT STATUS OF INTEREST PAID ON MUNICIPAL BONDS be adopted, and
that the cover letter along with a copy of the Resolution be mailed
to the two Senators and 23 members of the House of Representatives
frora' the State of Texas. Motion passed 3 to 0.
f!TMT7'P'TTC .
Mrs. Frances Jamison - Discussed survey of the City.
Mr. Lee Plyler - L'iscussed petition filed in 1961.
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Ellis that
the tabled action regarding this petition on July 9, 1964, be brought
before the Council at this time. Motion passed 3 to 0.
It was moved by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Black that
on the advise of the City Attorney that Mr. Plyler�s 1964 Petition for
disannexation be returned with a letter explaining that the City
takes "no action" in as much as this Petition does not meet the
requirements of the law. Also, each person whose name appears on
this Petition also be sent a letter stating that the Petition is being
returned with "no action" since it does not meet the requirements
of the law. Motion passed 3 to 0.
OLD BUSINESS:
PICK-UP TRUCK BIDS NO. 69-17: (ANIMAL SHELTER)
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VENDOR DELIVERY DATE ! F.O.B. PEARLAND, TEXAS
Kliesing Motor Co.
Jay -Marks Chevrolet
Bud Brawn Ford, Ltd.
30 days $1994.12
5 days 1901.00
none specified 1952.72
It was moved by Councilman. McComb, seconded by Councilman Ellis that
the bid be awarded to Jay -Marks Chevrolet for a 1970 Chevrolet
2 ton short wheel base, price $1901.00. Motion passed 3 to 0.
Bid security check Cashier's Check No. 14607 to be held by the City
until delivery of this truck.
ALTERNATIVES ON THE MASTER PLAN:
Mayor Keller called a special joint meeting for November 21, 1969,
with the Planning Commission to discuss the Master Plan for the
City (Route of Freeway) and the Mobile Home Ordinance. Meeting
to be held in the City Hall Annex at 7:30 P. M. After the special
meeting a workshop will be held.
NEW BUSINESS:
MEETING DATES NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 1969:
It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Ellis that
the meeting scheduled for November 27, 1969, and December 25, 1969,
be eliminateddue to the holidays, and if necessary, special meetings
be called to cover any business necessary. Motion passed 3 to 0.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S ITEMS:
WATER EXTENSION: EAST -WEST WATER SYSTEM CONNECTED - DIXIE FARM ROAD
City Administrator Wolff requested approval to advertise for bids
for materials to make extensions to the present water system. This woja.ld
be the tying of the east -west system together and extending service to% Dixie
It was moved by Councilman McComb, seconded by Councilman Black Farm Roac
that the City advertise for ipdter.ials to make these installations with
bids to be opened on December 11, 1969. Dixie Farm Road to be given
first priority on the projects. Motion passed 3 to 0.
ADJOURN:
Meeting adjourned 8:30 P. M.
Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the day of
1969.
ATTEST
CITY
By: Mayor
C' y Secretary