HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 1966-03-07 Regular MIIITTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 7, 1966
A regular meeting of the Friendswood City Council was held march 7, 1966;
7:30 P.M. at the City Hall.
Present were Mayor Harry D. Wagner; Councilmen Marvin L. Childers,
William E. Davidson, Harry M. Hatcher, Arden C. Hill, Jr. , Ralph L. Lowe;
City Secretary, Artha Wright.
Also present were: Glenda Hay, Joseph P. Jones, Wiley Murrell, Don Smith,
Joel Kirkpatrick, J. A. Lawrence, R. G. Hamil, Tony Banfield, Bernie
Horn, Rita Hatcher, B. Mulley, L. J. Mickler, Myron Worden, J. D. St Clair,
E. '0. Zeitler, Pete Workman, Bob Phillips, Betsy Murrell, Ruth W. Maloney,
Les Thorn, G. V. Greathouse, Leon Brown, Paul E. Fitzgerald, Fred Krch,
Mrs. W. E. Davidson, Harry Ike Jones, Jean Welch, Edie Calton, Ann Spears,
Elda Matheny, Stanley Faber, Carl Huss.
Correction and Aproval of Minutes
January 5, 1966: Stood approved after recorrection.
Councilman Davidson entered the following statement into these minutes :
January 5, 1966 previously corrected and approved minutes :
A. Both pages of the corrected and approved January 5, 1966
Executive Meeting are to be corrected to agree exactly with the corrections
that were s=�bmitted and approved at the February 7, i966 meeting.
Bp The second page must also include the normal ending of
Respectfully submitted, Artha Wright, City Secretary and Approved, Harry
D. Wagner.
February 7, 1966 stood approved after recorrectiono
Councilman Davidson entered the following statement into these minutes :
February 7, 1966 previously corrected and approved minutes:
Page of the corrected and a roved minutes is to be cor-
rected 5 pp
rected to read exactly with the corrections that were submitted and ap-
proved during the February 21, 1966 meeting.
.February 2l, 1966 stood approved after correction.
Photo Copy Machines:
Councilman Davidson entered the following statement into these
minutes: Due to the stated high operating cost of our existing copying
machine purchased in May, 1965 and because it utilizes a wet process
requiring all copies, to be hung for drying on a clothesline, the Mayor
and the Secretary recommend the purchase of new photo copy machine.
Co,mmunications, from the Mayor:
Mayor Wagner stated that there is a meeting Wednesday evening at
the Guarantee Federal Building in La Marque of t by Countywide Mayors
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and Councilmen Association; 7:30 PM
-- Mayor Wagner read a letter:
To Mayor and City Council from, Dell A Berleth dated March 4; 1966"
(Copy Attached)
It was determined that this survey was being run for the proposed
master sewer trunk line system by Walsh & McLaren; Engineers: At this
time there has been no authority Q;Iven by this Council for entering
private property for this project;;
A petition from residents of Herit a Drive, which was renamed
Twilight Lane FeUruary 21 196b, requesting restoration of the name
Heritage; (copy attached
Resolution: Street Name Char e: Twili ht Lane to Herit a Ave;
Whereas, residents and/or property owners on Twilight Lane;
formerly that portion of street called Heritage Drive, running more or
less northeast - southwest have requested that the name Heritage be
restored;
Whereas, this street was originally named "Heritage" because
of its proximity to the Frank Brown home which is an historical land-
.mark;
I Whereas, there was a previous recommendation that streets
running north and south be called "drives" and streets running eaet
and west be called "avenues"'*
Be it resolved that the street now known as Twilight Dane be
named Heritage Avenuet That this resolution supercede all previous
action in this matter)
Motion was inade by Councilman Davidson, seconded by Councilman Lowe,
thatthe foregoing Resolution be adopted, Motion carried by unanimous
vote:
Resolu,tio .- Street Name .Change: Heritage Drive:
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Whereas, Heritage Drive, running more or less southeast to
northweot has Heritage as its name,
Whereas there is a Heritage Avenue presently in the City of
Friendswood;
Be it Resolved, that"the street presently known as Heritage
Drive be called Quakerts Drive,
Motion was made by Councilman Childers, seconded by Councilman
Davidson that the foregoing Resolution be adopted. Motion carried by
unanimous voted
Council agreed that any street name or name change assigned within
the City of Friendswood shall be posted for two weeks. If there are no
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objections to the name in this period of time, it will become final
and valid.
Election:
Councilman Davidson read a letter from Coleman Carter, Ci Attorney,
to Councilman Davidson dated February 28, 1966. (Copy attached
Councilman Lowe read a letter of resignation to Mayor Wagner from
Councilman Lowe dated March 7, 1966. ( copy attached)
Councilman Childers made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hill.,, that
Councilman Lowers resignation, effective March 31, 1966, be accepted.
Motion carried by four votes. Councilman Lowe abstained.
Councilman Lowe stated that he had talked with Mr. Clifford Allen
of the County Tax office; that that office will deputize as many people
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as needed to register any Friendswood citizens who may not have gotten
a pol'L tax and would be eligible to vote in the April 5, 1966 City Election,
(Letter attached)
The Women' s League obtained registration blanks which are at City
Hall. These should be filled out and mailed to the County Tax office.
Registration is March 9, 1966 through March 1.7, 1966.
SMU Seminar--Beautiful Texas--Invitation to Action:
C rivertity
Councilman Childers suggested that the Southern Methodist Un
Seminar on Beautification of Texas (copy of letter and agenda attached)
'r-" was decided that PlannIng Commission
have attendees from Friendswood. LU U - U that, I _L J_
and Friendswood Garden study group be made aware cf this.
Councilman Davidson made a mot,ion, seconded by Councilman Childers,
that Council be amenable to a per them basis for someone to attend this
meetings
Special Committee Reports:
Councilman Hatcher stated that the first phase of the Personnel
Policy has been completed by the Committee; Chairman Bud Jones, Fred
Krch,, Thad Weaver, Marie Allman and Mrs. Elda. Matheny. The Mayor and
each Councilman has been presented with a copy of the policy along with
a letter. Mr. Bud Jones, Chairman of the Committee. Councilman Hatcher
commended Mr. Jones and his committee
ttee for a job which he believes is
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well done. He presented this policy to the Council for adoption.
After discussion, Council decided that it would be discussed and
reviewed at Workshop, March 14, 1966; that it be put on first reading,
March 21, 1966 regular meeting.
Councilman Davidson stated that he had met with Leah North, Marie
Allman and Helen Pesman and worked over some of the differences in
Initiative and Referendum proposed Ordinance. There are three sections
of it that they mutually agreed should be submitted to the National
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Municipal League for evaluation before it is brought back to council.
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Unfinished Business:
Councilman Childers stated that Mr. Leon Brown' s request for three
letters; one, accepting water and sewer utilities in Imperial Gardens
for permanent City maintenance and that streets as completed are under
permanent City maintenance; two, a statement of acceptance of Mr.
Brown's proposal in regard to Castlewood Avenue from FM 518 to Imperial
Gardens: three, City taking responsibility of topping streets in Imperial
Gardens at Mr. Brown's expense in 1966 summer road topping program.
These letters were discussed and approved at Workshop, February
28, 1966; they have been prepared and signed except for Mr. Unruh' s
approval and signature concerning water and sewer utilities.
Ordinances and Resolutions :
Amendment I - #65 - Gun Ordinance - excluded spring loaded BB guns
from OrdlnanEe T65:
Councilman Childers made a motion, seconded by Councilman Davidson,
that Amendment I - Ordinance #65, be repealed. Motion carried by the
following vote: For: 3 - Councilmen Childers, Dp-vidson and Lowe.
Against: 2 - Councilmen Hatcher and Hill.
THIRD READING: AN ORDINANCE REVISING SCHOOL ZONE PERIMETERS AND
DESIGNATING WILLOWICK AVE. CLOSED STREET DURING THE SCHOOL ZONE HOURS,
7:30 A.M. TO 8: 15 A.M. AND FROM 2:30 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M. , MONDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY: PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR ALL VIOLATIONS:
Departmental Reports :
Water and Sewer Department:
Ma or Wagner stated that he had told Council at Workshop, February
28, iqN, that there would be a report on Pro-Con (Enzymatic treatment
of sewage ) but for the last three days we (Mayor Wagner and Mr. Unruh)
are not satisfied with the results. The sludge in the Smith Loveless
tank has accumulated at a rather rapid rate and further investigation
and testing must be made before any recommendation can be made.
There was lengthy discussion by the Council and the Mayor where the
Mayor made the following statement.
(1) Is there a contract in existence with Texas Hydro Science Corp?
No, this is a pilot operation of an experimental nature. Our only cost
is additional gas and water used in operation of this experiment.
(2) The cost, if accepted by City, would be $600.00 per month
for Enzyme and service; $1,000.00 for installation of equipment.
(3) This system has been installed at Plant 7#11 about 2 months; in
full operation about 6 weeks.
or this product? ILI it works, yes. If it
(4) Are we obligated for
doesn't work, no. If it will produce an acceptable B.O.D; factor,
reduce cost of operation, it would be considered workable.
(5) This is first discussion of this at formal Council meeting,
(6) Plant #1 is overloaded. Plant #2 is designed for more capacity
than can be piped to it.
(7) There would be no need for additional personnel.
(8) In order to meet state requirements we must improve capabilities
of present Plant #1 or go into an immediate bond issue to build an
additional plant.
(9) Council asks for letters, correspondence, etc. that is avail-
able on this experiment.
(10) Councilman Davidson stated that anything of this nature should
always be technically and cost presented to the Council before being
installed on City property or inff,"City equipment
(9) "Mayor Wagner stated ii±ylthat there were no contracts,
letters, correspondence in writing between the City of Friends-
wood,Pol-Con, Galveston Health Department, State Pollution
Board pretain.ing to the experimental pol-con enzyme process
installed at Sewer Plant #1. 1 think the Mayor stated that
he allowed installation of the pol-con system only after
approval of our Water Superintendent, Wesley Unruh. This is
not a correction, this is something that was left out. "
Ralph L. Lowe
Letter from Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Pesman to Wesley Unruh, dated March
1966, was read. (Copy attached)
Police Department:
Councilman Childers presented
ted the Police Department's recommendations
on purchase of a riot gun for that Department. (Copy attached). This
to be purchased out of present budget.
Councilman Childers made a motion., seconded by Councilman Lowe,
that Police Department purchase above mentioned riot gun. Motion carried
by unanimous vote.
Councilman Childers read Police Department' s recommendation for
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Stop Sign at NW corner Leisure it-One and vVinding n-m-'y . kQopy attached)
This recommendation was accepted by Council.
Street Department:
Councilman Lowe reported that the bridge on Castlewood was patched
and in good repair; that 4-t was decided not to spend $3,000.00 for
major improvements on this bridge at this time.
Councilman Lowe presented a check from Mr. &. Mrs. M. J. Myers, resi-
dents on, Melody Lane which was given as a donation for shell and main-
tainer work on Melody Lane, in appreciation for work already done there.
Councilman Lowe suggested that the City acknowledge with thanks, this
donation.
Councilman Lowe submitted his report on expenditures in the Street
Department. (Copy attached)
Councilman Lowe did not recommend the purchase of at a
cost of $32,000.00; that the City investigate less costly dual purpose
equipment.
Council felt that the City should continue to evaluate needs for such
equipment for use ofUtilities and Street Departments.
Councilman Childers made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hill, that
Street Department be authorized to spend another �1,000.00, as they have
requested, for drainage tile, street crossing, street and bridge repairs.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Wagner recommended a $25.00 pay raise for Ted Gardener and
Glenn Martisek. Councilman Lowe made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Childers,, that Ted Gardener and Glenn MO-r"Gisek of thle Utilities Dept.
be given a raise of $25.00 per month, effective March 1, 1966. Motion
carried by a vote of: For: 4 - Councilmen Childers, Davidson, Hill,
Lowe. Against: 1 - Councilman Hatcher who felt that the proposed per-
sonnel policy should be followed at this time.
Mayor Wagner stated that unless otherwise recommended by Council,
Wesley Unri.?hIs appointment as Superintendent become permanent; that his
ninety day probationary period is up.
Councilman Davidson asked Mayor Wagner if he was satisfied with Mr.
Unruh and did he recommend permanent employment fur Mr. Unruh. Mayor
Wagner answered yes to both questions .
Councilman Lowe recommended that a map ghowving valve-Jng etc. , of
water lines be drawn up immediately. Mayor Wagner stated that Mr. Unruh
was, at present, working on this.
Councilman Lowe recommended that council require that any subdivision
which has had final approval f6r more than one year, but has been dor-
mant during this period must be re-submitted through Planning Commission,
Drainage District and City Council before improvements may be started.
Councilman Lowe made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hill, adopting
a resolution to this effect. Motion carried by unanimous vote. After
discussion., Councilman Lowe made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hill,
that the above resolution state six months instead of one year.
Emergency:
Councilman Hatcher introduced the following:
Prior to hiring all temporary and permanent employees must have
approval of Council; exception - emergency help of -'Less than 24 hour
duration. This was approved by Mayor Wagner and Council.
Warrants:
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Councilman Childers, seconded by Councilman Hill. , Motion carried by
unanimous vote.
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Adjournment:-
Councilman Hill made a motion of adjournment, seconded -by Council-
man Childers. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Artha rig t, ity ec tary
APPROVED,
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