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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 1969-02-17 Regular Approved as Corrected March 3, 1969 L� STATE OFTEXAS � COUNTY OF GAL.VESTON � CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD � MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 1969 A regular meeting of the Friendswood City Counci1 was he1d February 17, 1969 at 8:00 P.M. in the City Hall with the following members present: Ralph W. Somers Mayor Edward F. Stuart Councilman James E. Mager Councilman George F. Prude Councilman Ronald G. Hamil Councilman Thomas Woods Councilman Bobbie Henry Assistant City Secretary With a quorum present, the following business was transacted: CORRECTION OF MINUTES: � CV Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council Meeting of January 3, 1969 � were read and corrected, approval withheld pending changes . R� `� COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR C� 1 . A letter has been written to the Department of Housing and Urban FLOQD INS. Development regarding the Federal Flood Control Insurance program, requesting all pertinent information t ereto. 2. WPC-Tex-500 - Final papers have been submitted for $24,750 grant money WPC-TEX-500 for this project, this figure representing the original estimated cost of the project. A letter has been written requesting an additional � $2,560 to cover balance of the actual cost; however, a letter from the Texas Water Quality Board dated February 7 would indicate that the latter amount would not be granted. 3. Nouston-Galveston Area Council Meeting, February 13, was announced. H-GAC T e Mayor calle attention to an article in the Houston Post of Sunday, February 16, concerning the purpose and workings of this organization. 4. Councilman Tom Woods is contacting governmental agencies in prepara- PARKLAND tion for making application for grants relating to purchase of park GRANTS lands by the City, specifically the 8+ acres now in escrow. 5. WCID #108 - Mayor Somers has written to the Water District #108 and WCID #108 Norwood Homes regarding a pending sewage treatment contract with the City. The letter sta�es, "We wish to advise you that we stand ready to discuss this contract with you at any time you so desire. We urge your serious consideration." 6. New Dog Paund - The old dog pound has been torn down and moved, and DOG POUND the new pound is now in operation. 7. Texas Municipal Lea�ue Bulletin - Attention was called to legislation LEGISLATIOP to be considered at the current session of the Texas Legislature. 8. The Drainage Comnission has amended their subdivision regulations DRAINAGE � relating to drainage. � 9. 90.6% of the taxes for 1969 have been collected, as reported by the City Administrator. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Floyd Weber, who was to appear before Council regarding a trailer TRAILER PARI park within the Cit,Y, has postponed his appearance in order to present his project for app�aoval to the Planning Commission and Drainage Com� rnission �.before coming to Council . _ 2�'�` SPECIAL COMMITTEES l . Additional l.and Acquisition for Parks - Councilme,n Mager and Hamil : PARK LAND Councilman Hamil reported that so far they had not been able to get an appointment with the school regarding 1and, but wi11 meet with school officials as soon as possible to discuss acquisition from the school district. 2. Park Land Ac uisition Current - Councilman Woods stated that prospects for a grant on the purc ase of 8+ acres near the Chamber of Commerce Park look good, but that donated land could not be used as a part of the City's contribution to the total cost of the land. He has been � in contact with both Federal and State agencies on this subject, and ' is in the process of submitting the necessary forms. 3. Policv Committee on Fire Plugs - Councilman Mager reported that the FIRE PLUGS Committee has met and discussed such a policy which will 1ater be presented to the Fire Department and to the City. 4�. Beautification - Councilman Prude was directed to contact C. C. Bost BEAUTIFICATI regarding acquisition of a portion of the triangle of land near Sewer Plant #1 which he naw owns, in order that the City's plans for beauti- �. cation of this triangle coa�d .be carried out. C�1 � DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEES �A � Finance: Councilman Stuart - reported that the monthly reports from the Q Genera an Utility Departments, along with the Auditor's quarterly report, would reflect that the City is in sound financial condition through January 31 . In connection with the Auditor's report, a letter was also read from �1EW ADDING the Auditor recommending that a new adding machine be purchased which MACHI ES would carry ten columns of figures, inasmuch as the City's ineome now runs into ten figures and the present machines are inadequate. I � i Counci1man Stuart made a motion that two new adding machines be pur- ;1 ' � chased, one each for the Administrative Department and the Utility Department. The motion was seconded by Councilman Prude, and carried unanimously. Fire: Councilman Mager read a letter from Jack Lawrence asking that the COUNTY FIRE Counc�l authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with the Commissioner's PROTECTION Court to the effect that "for and in consideration of the sum of $1 ,800 to be paid to the City by the County of Ga1veston, (the City) agrees that it will furnish fire protection to the citizens of Galveston County residing outside of the corporate limits of this City, during the year 1969. " This matter is to be referred to the Fire Department. Councilman Mager also reported that the results of the fertilizer sale by the Fire Department last Saturday was successful , and thanked the City for the use of their flat-bed truck. Health & Safet�r: Councilman Prude stated that a trailer had been acquired MOS UITO for the mosquito fogging machine, and that he plans to draft a letter CONTROL asking permission of Shell Park to spray within the park rather than � around the perimeter as has been done in the past. ************ Councilman Hamil raised the question of law within the City concern- SCHOOL BUS ing stopping or passing a school bus which has stopped to pick up or LAW drop off children, since the signs in this regard printed on the school buses apply only to State highways and roads. Street De artment: Councilman Hamil stated that the Street Superintendent's report woul indicate that t e Street Department does need an addition- a1 man, and that he would work up a schedule to back up his opinion. ___ �Q Longwood Park streets lying along the City limits of �riendswood are to STREET DE�1 be checked to see that they comply with requirements. *** Heavy truck traffic on certain streets, primarily Castlewood, was brought to the attention of the Council , and means discussed to prevent or dis- courage use of these streets by trucks over the 15 ton load limit. Utilities: Councilman Woods read a request from Ken Toon that he be WATER SCHOOt aut orized to atten the Water and Wastewater School at Texas A&M from A&M March 3 through March 7, to further his training in this field. Councilman Woods made a motion that Mr. Toon be so authorized, with the City reimbursing him for expense receipts up to .$16 per day, and that a City vehicle be made available to him for transportation to and from College Station. �,' Councilman S�uart seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. �.. UNFINISHED BUSINESS G!� r-+ 1 , Village Green #2 - A preliminary plat has been received which has been VILLAGE GRE � approved by the City of Pearland pending approval of the Friendswood #2 =� City Council . � Motion was made by Councilman Namil that the plans for Village Green #2, dated October 28, 1968, not be accepted in that it diverts too much water into the Whitehall-Kingspark storm sewer system which is presently operating at its maximum capacity; and furthermore, that the Council authorize the Mayor, the City Attorney, and the City Engineer to advise the City of Pearland of this action. ' i The motion was seconded by Councilman Mager and carried unanimously. 2. The Mayor requested an immediate session of workshops to study the BOVAY REPORT Bovay report in its entirety. The first of these meetings was set for Saturday, February 22, at 1 p.m. in the Council chambers. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Hiring of additional full-time policeman to serve as Humane Officer, PATROLMAN School Crossing Guard, and Patrolman. Councilman Woods made a motion to transfer $1 ,325 from the budget adjustment account to the salary account of the Police Department to be used to hire a patrolman, and that an additional patrolman be hired on a full-time basis, the purpose of this action to include reemphasis of the police functions of humane officer and crossing guard. The motion was seconded by Councilman Prude, with voting withheld pending a closed session of the Council . The chambers were cleared and closed session of approximately fifteen minutes ensued. After the closed session, the above motion was voted yes unanimously. 2. A vehicle to be used for picking up stray animals was discussed, HUMANE TRUCI Councilman Stuart offered his truck to be used for this purpose pro- � viding the City's insurance would cover the vehicle while in use by the City. The City's insurance carrier, Truman Taylor, is to be consulted, and a letter of verification from him for the records will be requested stating that such coverage is in effect. 3. Judge C. G. R ynolds of League City has been requested and has consented to serve as Judge for Friendswood Corporation Court for the March 5 session in which Judge Patton has seen fit to disqualify himself. CORP. COURT To confirm this ac�ion, motion was made by Councilman Tom Woods that Judge Reynolds be given authorization to fill Judge Patton's bench _-- — _ _ tj l�+ _ NOTE: Pages 31-32 destroyed at time of typing because of number of errors . j� --- , c)� for the March 5th session of Corporation Court. Councilman Mager seconded the motion, and it carried by a vote of four ! ` to one, with Councilmen Mager, Hamil , Stuart, and Woods voting for, and Councilman Prude voting against. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS 1 . A report was requested from the City Attorney regarding status of amendments to several of the Ordinances. Qetai'ls of these proposed amendments were discussed and the Attorney stated that he wou1d draw these up for Cauncil action. 2. The Chief of Police was requested to make a study and recommendations as basis for a Parking Ordinance for the City. Motion was made by Councilman Woods that the City Attorney, in coopera- tion with the Chief of Police, draft a City Ordinance dealing with parking in commercial areas and in residential areas. The motion was � seconded by Councilman Hamil and carried unanimously. C`� Cv1 3. The Mayor asked that the Council instruct the City �ttorney to work � up an ordinance dealing with trailer parks? but it was concluded that � the upcoming Zoning Ordinance would cover this. � � WARRAN7S Councilman Stuart made a motion that warrants 2759 to 2800 and 2802 to "� � 2820 be approved for General Fund; warrants 4214 to 4232 be approved for Utility Fund. The motion was seconded by Councilman Prude, and carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT � Motion was made to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: ���e. �-r- �'�c-�-� � 8ob ie C. Henry, As stant City .�j Secretar �� �.��__....__ Ra ph . Somers, Mayor CLOSED SESSION A closed session was called during the regular meeting of February 17, SAkARY to discuss the sa1ary to be set for the new patrolman, Keith Still , who is to serve also as School Crossing Guard and Humane Officer. Councilman Mager made a motion to amend the original motion in the open meeting, amendment to read: "Starting salary for this position should not be in excess of $400 per month." 'i Motion was seconded by Councilman Woods and carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: ;'� � � �. � `� < _ ��z ; , i• o ie C. Henry, ssista City r� �:� '` �� 1 -r- rv�� Secretary a lp . Somers, ayor