HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 1968-01-08 Regular MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 8, 1968
A regular meeting of the Fr•iendswood City Council was held January 8,
1968; 7 :30 P.M. , at City Hall .
Present were Mayor Ralph L. Lowe; Councilmen Marvin L. Childers,
Ralph W. Somers , Edward F. Stuart, Thomas F. Woods ; City Secretary
Artha Wright.
Also present were Leah North, Phil Maloney, Ruth Maloney, Helen
Pesman, Pat Coffie, Mary Ellen Ried, Helen Cline, Harry Granberry,
Dean Saurenman, Tony Banfield, Tom Grace, Terry L. Moore, Frank Coe,
J. VanBockel, B. W. Glines, Marilyn VanBockel . (15 )
Correction and Approval of Minutes :
January 2, 1968; stood approved after correction.
Communications from the Mayor :
All persons are urged to register for voting for 1968.
The local chapter of the Red Cross will hold its next meeting
January 10, 1968, in Galveston.
The next Mental Health meeting will be held January 11, 1968;
in Galveston.
A meeting has been tentatively scheduled between City Council
and School Board to discuss future tax program of school and city.
Bid Opening : 2 ton Pick-up
RcRee Ford, Inc. -------------- $1772. 15
Bud Brown Ford, Ltd. ----------- 1779.65
Kliesing Motor Co. ------------- 1894. 00
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After discussion of the past service record of McRee Ford, Councilman
Childers made a motion, seconded by Councilman Woods , that we accept
the bid of Bud Brown Ford, Ltd . for the purchase of a 1968 2 ton
pickup as per specifications, for $1779.65 . Motion carried by
unanimous vote . A letter explaining the awarding of said bid is to
be sent to McRee Ford .
Special Committees :
Planning Commission: appointment :
A letter dated January 4, 1968, to the City Council from the
Planning Commission was read; re : appointment of John Van Bockel
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to replace Wilbur Boyle . Councilman Woods made a motion, seconded
by Councilman Somers , that Council approve the appointment of John
Van Bockel to the Planning Commission as recommended by the Planning
Commission and Mayor Lowe . Motion carried by unanimous vote.
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Standing Committees and Departmental:
Fire Department : Councilman Woods : There was discussion of the
points that the Fire Department liste in a letter to the City Council .
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Health/Safety : Councilman Stuart : Mrs . Van Bockel gave a report
from the Emergency Safety Committee . (#3 )
Inspection: K. B. Jones submitted a report to the Mayor and
City Council re : 1967 Inspection Report . (#4 ) Councilman Stuart
made a motion, seconded, that Section 166. 2 of the Southern Building
Code be enforced; that all building contractors must provide a $1, 000
liability bond. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Ordinances and Resolutions :
Second Reading: AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED
LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 6701D,
VERNON' S TEXAS CIVIL STATUTES, UPON THE BASIS OF AN ENGINEERING AND
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION, UPON CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, OR PARTS
THEREOF, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, AS
SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO
EXCEED $200. 00 FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE, (30 MPH Westwood
Elem. School ), passed on second reading by motion of Councilman
Childers, seconded by Councilman Woods . Motion carried by unanimous
voter
Warrant Approval :
Warrants #1904 through #1914; and Warrants #3399 - 3400 and
3402 through 3412 approved by motion of Councilman Stuart, seconded
by Councilman Childers . #3401 was held for investigation of
former Council action on service contract for NCR machine .
Adjournment:
Councilman Childers made a motion, seconded by Councilman Somers,
that this meeting be adjourned. Motion carried by unanimous vote .
Respect liy submitted,
A-rt a Wright - City' S cre ary
Approved :
!Ralph' L. WLowe- Iy`ayor