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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 1969-05-19 Regular � � � A� :''� c:� As Approved June 3, 1969 �`� S T A T E OF TEXAS � COUNTY OF GALVESTON � CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD � MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL MAY 19, 1969 A regular meeting of the Friendswood City Council was held May 19, 1969, at 8 p.m. in the City Hall with the following members present: Ralph W. Somers Edward Stuart George Prude Ronald Hamil James Mager Thomas Woods Bobbie Henry Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Secretary With a quorum present, the fo7lowing business was transacted: CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 5, 1969 were approved as corrected. ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR l . Mayor Somers announced that three resignativns had been received from City auxi]iary and vo7unteer personnel . He stated his regret at losing tnese people and commented on how much the City depends on volunteer help of willing citizens. a. Dave Refoy, Fire Chief, is being transferred from the area. Mayor Somers commended Mr. Refoy on his efforts on behalf of the Fire Department, and especially his work with organizing a daytime fire department. b. Manuel Crespo has resigned as a member of the Auxiliary Police Department to take a position as Police Instructor with A&M University. c. Ken Camp resigned as Fire Marshall because of the press of personal business. 2. Mayor Somers discussed the matter of oil slicks on Clear Creek and urged citizens to report these incidents to the proper authorities � in an effort to bring about correction of pollution. 3. The Mayor read a letter which he wrote to WCID #108 stating that if WCID#108 instal7ations were made without complying with sewer line regulations of the City of Friendswood, then the City could not consider processing sewage from the area. Councilman Tom Woods made a motion that the Council approve this letter. The motion was seconded by Counci7man Mager, and carried four t'o one, with Councilmen Mager, Woods, Stuart, and Prude voting yes; Council- man Hamil voting no. 4. The Mayor announced that a hearing on Friendswood's permit to increase sewage treatment is to be held in Austin on May 29, that he will be in Austin for the hearing, and urged any or all of the Council TWQB and other interested citizens to make plans to attend if at all HEARING possible. He stated that any support by citizens of the City's policy on sewage treatment would be helpful in acquiring this permit. 5. Police school graduation will be held Friday evening, May 23, which will include nine policemen from Friendswood. All interested City personnel and citizens are urged to attend to show their appreciation for the efforts of these men in improving law enforcement in the area. �� 6. A letter f.rom the Heritage Gardeners has been received inviting the Mayor and Councilmen to become honarary members of the Heritage Society of Junior Gardeners and Conservationists, and to request that the City Council adopt the Cardinal as the City's official bird. Councilman Woods made a motion, seconded by Councilman Prude, that the Counci7 authorize the Mayor to accept honorary memberships in this organization on behalf of himself and the City Council . 7. The State Highway Department has approved a highway from the Brazoria County line to League City following #518, and stands ready to initiate this work whenever the County has approved such a project. . ' PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Gerald Debuc� who has purchased land near Longwood Park, appeared before Council to request the City to authorize Pearland, in accordance with an agreement between the two cities, to furnish water to his property, and that the line be extended from the existing water line to his property; Friendswood to make the tap and install the meter. It was agreed that Friendswood would write a letter of authorization to Pearland. OLD BUSINESS 1 . Bill Eugnus Subdivision: Frank Coe and Tony Banfield of the Planning Commission appeared before Council with a letter recommending that Mr. Eignus be given approval to go ahead with his development subject to conditions as stated. Motion was made by Councilman Hamil , seconded by Councilman Prude, and carried unanimously: to untable the motion made at the last Council meeting regarding Mr. Bill Eignus ' development request for City water. Councilman Hamil then made a motion: to amend the original motion to include the two recommendations as stated in the Planning Commission letter dated May 19, 1969y which is made a part of these minutes. (Letter from Frank Coe� Chairman FPC to Mayor Ralph Somers dated May 19) In the opinion of the Planning Commission, the development proposed by Mr. Bi17 Eignus should be considered a subdivision, and therefore is governed by our Ordinance 23A. Mr. Eignus has appeared before the Planning Commission twice and indicated that providing he is allowed to purchase City water, he would be willing to comply with all requirements of 23A with the exceptions of the requested variances as stated below. "Variance #1 : Road Toppin - Due to the fact that the street will be constructed of a topping material rather than concrete, the developer feels that if this work is done before the major portion of the building in the area is completed, the heavy trucks necessary to haul building materials in would tear� up the streets. Therefore the developer requests a variance on topping of the streets at this time; topping to be postponed until such time as is agreed upon between Council and the developer. "Variance #2: Platinq Requirements - Due to the simplicit� of the develop- ment, and the large size of the parcels to be sold, the developer requests a variance from the requirement to plat the subdivision. "NOTE: In this type of development, the Planning Commission feels that a plat is not imperative. "It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the request be granted and that water be furnished to the development, with time being agreed upon' concerning street topping. " �t) The motion was seconded by Councilman Prude,. and carried unanimously. Councilman Hamil made a motion that the amended motion be adopted; seconded by Councilman Prude. The motion carried three to two, with Councilmen Hamil , Prude, and Stuart voting yes; Councilmen Woods and Mager voting no. 2. Librar Buildin�: Mayor Somers stated that as a result of several informa meetings over the week-end, he felt that the matter of the high bids on the library building should be reconsidered, and the question was opened for discussion. Councilman Prude made a motion: That we proceed with the original design of the 7ibrary, making whatever adjustment we can in such areas as are reasonable and feasible up to a maximum cost of $140,000 for the project, every effort being made to keep this additional cost to the original design to a minimum. Councilman Woods seconded the motion. The vote was four to one with Councilmen Prude, Woods, Hamil , and Mager voting yes; Council- man Stuart voting no. �v � NOTE: During discussion of allocation of funds for the additional cost r' of the library, the question arose as to the legality of transfer- � ^� ring funds which were originally earmarked for a ground storage ;� tank, to the library budget. The Fiscal Agent stated to Council that such a transfer would be legal and proper� however it is contemplated by the Council that necessary funds will come out of next year's budget. 3. Transfer of Funds to Street De artment: Councilman Hamil made a motion that a budget adjustment be ma e transferring $11 ,5^0 from the miscellaneous budget to the Street Department budget. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mager and carried four to one, with Councilmen Hamil , Mager, Woods,and Prude voting yes; Councilman Stuart voting no. 4. Bonds: The Fiscal ogent reported that no confirmation had been received from All State regarding purchase of the bonds. The last authorization was that the City would meet the conditions that All State had set and that the bonds would be sold to them at the 6-3/8%. The Fiscal Agent stated that "since they have not confirmed the sale, then I feel that we should now cancel that commitment and explore other avenues. This leaves us two ways to go: (1 ) to public bids or (2) attempt the sale at the best terms possible. " He stated that he had been working on the basis of placing the bonds in friendsly hands and that he had had no authorization to sell them on a scatter basis. ' Councilman Hamil made the motion: That Council instruct the Fiscal Agent to sell the bonds in any way possible at 6-3/8% interest or less as soon as possible. Councilman Woods seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. I� RESOLUTIONS � Resolution #10-69 commending Manuel Crespo for service with the Friends- wood Auxiliary Police Force. Motion made by Councilman Mager, seconded by Councilman Prude, and carried unanimously. Resolution #11-69 commending Dave Refoy for his work with the Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department. Motion made by Councilman Mager, seconded by Councilman Prude, and carried unanimously. SPECIAL COMMITTEES Safety Committee: Police Chief Wright presented the Council with a written report on the last Safety Committee meeting, ,, �� DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Utilities: Mayor Somers stated that the City will engage a competent person .to make a sound analysis at Sewer Plant #2 and give a professional opinion. on the extent�of noise from this p1ant. Fire & Police: a. Councilman Mager announced that the new fire truck will be delivered Friday, , b. Daytime training is going well . for firemen. Nine people have been recruited, with possibly six more. Sam Hill , one of the new members� is doing the instructing. c. Appointment of a new Fire Marshal is postponed. NEW BUSINESS � Election of Mayor Pro-tem - Councilman Hamil made a motion that Council- �� man Stuart be elected Mayor Pro-tem for another year by acclamation; � motion seconded by Councilman Prude. Four votes cast for, with Councilman Stuart abstaining. Change in Workshop Date: Workshop for next week will be held on Wednesday, May 28, due to the annual meeting of the Galveston County Mayors and Councilmen's Association in Galveston. NOTE: The next regular meeting of the Mayors & Councilmen's Association will be held in Friendswood City Hall on June 25. ORDINANCES Ordinance No. 120 - Second Reading AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 79 OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, SPECIFICALLY SECTION L� REQUIRING WEEDS AND GRASS TO BE CUT UPON PREMISES AND THAT RUBBISH AND TRASH BE REMOVED THEREFROM: FIXING A PENALTY FOR A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $50.00 FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUCH ORDINANCE: AND DECLARING THAT ALLOWING WEEDS TO GROW AND TRASH AND RUBBISH TO ACCUMULATE TO BE A NUISANCE. Motion was made by Councilman Woods to pass second reading of the Ordinance; seconded by Councilman Prude; carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made that the meeting adjourn. The meeting was adjourned. Approved: _ �� � , /,�.. Ra ph . Somers, ayor Respectfully submitted, /����(�-� t-- s���x. Bobbie C. Henry„ Secret ry