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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 1968-08-05 Regular Approved as read - 8/19/68 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF GALVESTON CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD k MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 5, 1968 A regular meeting of the Friendswood City Council was held August 5, 1968, at 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall with the following members present: Ralph W. Somers Mayor James E. Mager Councilman George F. Prude Councilman Ronald G. Hamil Councilman Thomas F. Woods Councilman Edward F. Stuart Councilman Pat Gillespie Asst. City Secretary Ody Jerden City Attorney with the following members absent to wit: NONE, constituting a quorum at which the following business was transacted. CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 15, 1968: Regular: Approved as Corrected. - July 29, 1968: Special: Approved as Read. k ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR: f E Joseph F. Jones has resigned as the Civil Defense Director and Harry Hatcher has agreed to take over this position for the City. �b4e9e The Texas Water Quality Board has acknowledged receiving the City's letter advising them of the contract entered into between the City of Friendswood and Harris County WCID #108. The Texas Water Quality Board stated in their letter that a permit will most likely not be granted due to this agreement between the two parties. Negotiations are still under way between the City and Sunmeadow Subdivision. The Texas Water Quality Board has requested that the City and Sunmeadow Municipal Utility District meet again to try to work out a plan satisfactory to all concerned. A group insurance plan has been adopted for the City employees. The Aetna Life & Casualty plan went into effect July 29, 1968. 8/5/68: reg: page 2 l-3 The City has received another communication from Congressman Jack Brooks in Washington advising that the Flood Insurance Program has passed both r Houses and is now awaiting the signature .of the President. I (Copy of letter on file in the City Secretary's office) Bovay Engineer reports that the Interim Report III will be complete on or before the scheduled date of October 1, 1968. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Somers submitted to Council for their approval names of the three individuals nominated to serve on the Equalization Board for the year 1968. Councilman Woods made a motion to approve the three nominees, Otto Haardt, Jean Hurt and Tony Banfield to serve on the Equalization Board for the year 1968. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mager and carried by unani- mous vote. Mayor Somers stated this Board will be asked to appear at the next Council meeting on August 19th to be sworn in. The Equalization Board will conduct a Public Hearing on August 29, 1968 beginning at 9:00 a.m. for anyone who wishes to discuss their tax evaluation and assessment. Certification of the tax roll should be complete by September 3; 1968 for Council approval Mayor Somers advised. Filing of the City's Budget Estimate for 1969 will be August 15th or before. The Public Hearing for the 1969 Budget will be held at the regularly scheduled Council meeting on September 16, 1968. Taxes will be levied by October 1, 1968. Fowler Barton of Barton's Disposal met with Council to hear and discuss complaints received concerning garbage pick up. A lengthly discussion was held between Mr. Barton, the Council and interested citizens in regards to solving garbage pick up problems. Lamar Beatty and George Roy met with Council to discuss the need of a new fire truck to replace the Ford truck which is about 28 years old. Specifications for the type unit needed were presented. The cost would be approximately $10,000. Means of financing such a unit were discussed. 8/5/68: reg: page 3 Councilman Woods stated that if another truck is to be paid for from $1.00 donations collected on the water bills, he feels it should be f made compulsory for all, and not the 60--65% participation as experienced on the present collections for .the purchase of the International truck. If the $1.00 per month could not legally be made compulsory, then a purchase of this type should be paid from taxes so that all citizens will bear their share of the expense. A poll of the Councilmen was taken by Mayor Somers, and all agreed with Councilman Wood's statement. Mayo -Somers-administered the oath of office of City Health Officer to Dr. J. J. Symon. STANDING COMMITTEES AND DEPARTMENTAL: Streets: Councilman Hamil outlined the 1968 Street Program. Utilities: Water Well No. 2 has been back in service for the past week. ORDINANCES: Ordinance No. 112 - Third and Final Reading: AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 67O1D, VERNON'S 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 FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. Ordinance passed on third and final reading by motion of Councilman Stuart, seconded by Councilman Mager and carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 113 - Second Reading: Ordinance No. 113 approved on First Reading by motion of Councilman Woods, seconded by Councilman Stuart and carried by unanimous vote. AN ORDINANCE MAKING UNLAWFUL THE ACTS OF TRAPING, HUNTING, SHOOTING OR ATTEMPTING TO SHOOT OR MOLEST IN ANY MANNER ANY BIRD OR WILD FOWL; MAKING UNLAWFUL ROBBING OF BIRD NESTS OR WILD FOWL NESTS; PROVIDING A PENALTY. Ordinance No. 113 approved on Second Reading by motion.of Councilman Stuart, seconded by Councilman Woods and carried by the following vote: For -- Councilmen Prude, Hamil, Woods, Stuart, Against - Councilman Mager. r I 8/5/68: reg: page 4 RESOLUTIONS: i Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas; that the condition of Weeds on the property of -James Bullock at Lot 111, Imperial Estates Sec. 2 and of William Lauten at Lot 74, Imperial Estates, Sec. 2 constitutes .a public nuisance and the City Secretary is directed to issue a copy of this resolution to each property owner, allowing ten (10) days notice, after which let citation issue for appearance in Corporation Court. Motion to approve said resolution was made by Councilman Woods, seconded by Councilman Hamil. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Be it hereby resolved that the City Council of the City of Friendswood recognizes that the Friendswood Volunteer Fire Dept. is solely responsi- ble for providing fire protection and/or fire prevention for the City of Friendswood. WARRANTS: Motion was made by Councilman Stuart,_ seconded by Councilman Woods to approve Warrants Nos. 3809-3825 and .2273; 2289--2307 for payment. Motion carried by unanimous vote. CLOSED PORTION OF MEETING: E Motion made by Councilman Woods, seconded by Councilman Prude to increase Mrs. Velma Murray's salary from $335.00 per month to $360.00 per month effective August 1, 1968: Motion carried by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Pat Gillespie J Asst. City Secretary APPROVED: t G� i Ralph W. Somers, Mayor