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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 1969-06-02 Regular t`� �� C.� :'.�'� � Approved June 16, 1969 S T A T E OF TEXAS � COUNTY OF GALVESTON � CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD � MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 2, 1969 A regular meeting of the Friendswood City Council was held on June 2, 1969 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall with the fo1lowing members present: Ralph W. Somers Mayor Edward Stuart Councilman Tom Woods Councilman George Prude Councilman Ronald Hamil Councilman With Councilman James Mager absent, and a quorum present, the following business was transacted: READING AND CORRECTION OF THE MINUTES l . Minutes of a special meeting of May 12, 1969 were approved as read. 2. Minutes of the regular meeting of May 19 were approved as corrected. 3. Minu�es of a special meeting of May 20 were approved as read. ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMCINICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR � � 1 . A resolution has been received from the Galveston County Commissioners FLOOD Court stating that they would underwrite the Clear Creek Flood Control CONTROL program as far as local requirements are concerned. 2. The Chamber of Commerce has announced its 4th of July parade and picnic. Prizes will be awarded to the most attractive float. The theme of the parade is "Patriotism. " 3. A letter from the City Attorney regarding closed mee�tings, in answer CLOSED � to a letter from Mrs. Leah North, confirms to the Council that their procedure is proper. MEETINGS 4. The Mayor reported on the meeting in Austin on May 29 with the Water PERMIT Quality Board regarding permit to increase the discharge of effluent #10175 at Sewer Plant #2. The permit was granted with the condition that the City submit a p1an to abate infiltration within 90 days from the ' date of the permit. 5. Lack of communication with the Planning Commission was cited and it was stated that henceforth minutes would be exchanged with the Planning Commission in order to keep both groups more fully informed of activities of the other. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS Mr. McGilvray asked for information regarding Melody Lane. He was informed that the County has stated their intention of opening the street. OLD BUSINESS Bond Sale: The sale of City bonds is in the process of being finalized, with the City waiting for rewritten copies �of the sales contract from Underwood-Neuhaus, for signing. Librar Contract: Adjusted specifications have been resubmitted to those bidders who are interested in negotiations. BONDS LIBRARY Glines Trailer Park: Mr. B: W. Glines, who is now operating a trailer TRAILER park within the City, has not complied with City ordinances regarding PARK same. Decision was made to contact him and make certain that he meets City requirements before any other trailers are moved in. �� SPECIAL COMMITTEES Charter Study Committee will meet Tuesday night, June 3, at 8 P.M. Councilmen were urged to attend as many of these meetings as possible. Subdivision Drainaqe Committee: Councilman Hamil gave a brief report of the present status of studies of this Committee. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Finance: Councilman Stuart requested that the secretary furnish each Counci man with a copy of the budget form so that they can begin work on the budget for the coming year starting October 1 . Health & Safety: Counci7man Hamil reminded Council that July 1 is the deadline for dumping garbage in the present manner, and stated that the City must take action concerning the land fill situation. * * * Mrs. Selma Engel registered a complaint regarding erratic pick-up of garbage and was told that Barton's had been in the throes of a strike but that the situation should be altered soon. Utilities� Councilman Woods reported that the Water Superintendent has proposed purchasing chlorine in large cylinders rather than the small containers presently used. It was agreed that this change should be made as an economy measure both in cost of chlorine and time for changing the cylinders. * * * SEWER LINE An outline for testing sewer lines was passed to the City Attorney for TESTING incorporation into the ordinance dealing with installation of sewer lines, to the effect that te�ting of installed lines could be either by air or water tests, with the City having the option to choose the type of test in each instance. STREET Streets: Councilman Hamil stated that in order to receive help from the EQUIPMENT County on street wo-k this summer� the City must furnish a roller. He stated that a roller could be purchased for $500. Rental on this type of equipment is $250 per month, and would be needed for at least two months this summer. i, After discussion, Couneilman Hamil made a motion that $600 be transfe�red �;,` out of the Rental Equipment portion of the Street Department budget to Capital Outlay for the purchase of a street roller. The motion was seconded by Councilman Woods, and carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Mayor Somers presented pay checks in the amount of $1 .00 to each Councilman and himself as payment for services for 1968. 2. Appointment of Fire Marshal was postponed until return of Councilman Mager. LIBRARY 3.� Library Budget: The Friendswood portion of the Rosenberg Library budget for the coming year was presented and discussed. It was decided to defer making a commitment on this until it could be discussed with the local library board. OFFICIAL 4. Official Newspaper Designation: Council was advised by the City Attorney NEWSPAPER that it is not essential that an official newspaper be designateds therefore this item of business was passed without action. [� C'�l � Cr.la 4•--�i C� - �~1ti 5. Bids on Sewer Project: Councilman Woods made a motion that Council SEWER direct the City Engineer t�o go out for bids for the new sewer plant PROJECT and lines as soon as proper c7earance is received from the Federal Pollution Control Board. The City Engineer was instructed to contact , this Board in an effort to get necessary clearance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hamily and carried unanimously. 6. Storm Sewer Installation: Councilman Hamil made a motion that the STORM City participate on a 50% basis with the residents or subdivisions SEWERS in the putting in of tile in open ditches; resident would pay 50% of the cost of material with the City paying the other 50% of cost of material plus furnishing all labor for the job; the City's 20% discount on materia7 wou7d be passed on to the citizens. Excluded would be new residential and commercial building. Tile size and elevation would be subject to Drainage District approval and work would be subject to time and personnel available by the City for installation. Counci7man Prude seconded the motion. After discussion, Councilman Stuart made a motion to table the motion for discussion at a future workshop; seconded by Councilman Woods, the motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1 . A resolution citing Wayne E. Koons for violation of Weed Ordinance #79 was read. Motion was made by Councilman Hamil to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilman Prude, and carried unanimously. 2. ORDINANCE #120 - Third and Final Readin AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 79 OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, SPECIFICALLY SECTION 1 , 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. Councilman Prude made a motion that the Ordinance be approved on third and final reading, seconded by Councilman Hamil , and carried unanimously. WARRANTS Councilman Stuart made a motion that Council approve for payment General Fund warrants 3047-3064 and 3066-3089; Utility warrants 4431-4455. The motion was seconded by Counci7man Woods, and carried unanimously. CLOSED SESSION: The Council retired to the Mayor's office for a closed meeting dealing with purchase of land. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made and seconded to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: ° s % - , �,� � Ra p . Somers� Ma or Respectfully submitted, � �� 1�. Bobbie C. Henry, Secretary