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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 1969-07-07 Regular �V C�t � � � �'�! >> �:. ��;,�,,`�, �9�y _ _ -- �� , , ►�.�7 S T A T E OF TEXAS � COUNTY OF GALVESTON � CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD � MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, JULY 7 1969 A Regular Meeting of the Friendswood City Council was held in the Council Room of City Hall at 7:30 p.m. on July 7, 1969, with the following members present: Ralph W. Somers Mayor Edward Stuart Councilman George Prude Councilman Ronald Hamil Councilman James Mager Councilman With a quorum present, and Councilman Thomas Woods absent, the following business was transacted: CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 16, approved as corrected. ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR 1 . ' A letter from Texas Water Wells was read. Copy of the complete file is to be transmitted to the City Attorney for study before answering the letter. 2. Permit has been received from Texas Water Quality Board for enlargement of Sewer Plant No. 2, 3. A hearing was held on July 11 , with the Mayor attending, regarding Clear Lake water qua7ity and methods of contro7ling same. 4. Announcement that HUD representatives will be in Friendswood on July 11 to look over sewer line improvements south of Cowart Creek to ascertain to what degree these would be eligible for Federal Aid. 5. The Library pre-construction conference was held on July l , and construc- tion has actually begun. 6. A letter from Imperial Estates Civic Club thanking the City for help during their clean-up, especially Water Superintendent Ken Toon. 7. Letter from Imperial Estates Civic Club requesting City procurement or condemnation of triangle of land beside Sewer Plant #1 . PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS 1 . A letter contair�ing nine questions from Leah North was read, answers being withheld pending discussion and composite opinions by the Council . 2. Mr. David McCraw appeared before Council regarding a lif t station in Quaker's Landing. OLD BUSINESS l . Storm Sewers: (a) The Mayor stated that the City would be installing the storm sewers for the Library. (b) Cooperative projects as suggested by Councilman Hamil at last Council Meeting was discussed . 2• Water Storaqe Tank Site: Offer to owner has been refused. It was stated that a 250,000 gallon tank can be placed on the property presently owned by the City. 3. Park Land Acquisition: Council was presented a copy of the appraisal of the proposed park land for review, together with a draft letter by the Attorney for use in applying for a grant. '9 C7 7-7-69 4. Bond .�ale: A memorandum stating the present status of the bond transaction was read by the Mayor from the Fiscal Agent. 5. Tort Claims Bill : This recently enacted bill was discussed and� the secretary was directed to check with the City's insurance carrier to ascertain whether the City is fully covered in view of this new legislation. 6. Communit Publie Service Street Li h� Poles: Councilman Hamil made a motion that Council invite Mr. Char es ills to attend the regular Council Meeting of July 21 to discuss the street light situation on ,. , Christina Lane and Linda Lane. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mager and carried unanimously. 7. Planning Assistance Pro�ram P-113: Vouchers have been received from the Sta�e Department of Health for authorization to make final payment to Bovay Engineers. After discussion, it was decided to defer payment until materials received have been checked and zoning map returned to the City in final form. 8. Fisher Trailer Park: Mr. Fisher appeared before Council regarding placement of fire plug, and received clearance to go ahead as planned. " DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Finance: Councilman Stuart requested that forecasts of income and labor cost for next year be made available to Council for budget study. Utilities : The City Engineer asked to be allowed, to vary fire hydrant requirements to include other than the two speC�fied brands in the request for bids. Permission was given to accept "equal " bids . Fire & Police: Councilman Mager made a motion that Council approve expendi- ture t�f the Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department, approximately $700,00 for fire fighting apparel for the daytime fire crew and that funds be dispensed from the General Fund Budget Adjustment Account, upon submittal to the City of a statement for actual cost. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hamil , and carried unanimously. *** Health & Safety: Councilman Prude announced that a safety meeting will be held this month. . NEW BUSINESS 1 . Free Water for Beautification of Subdivision Entrances : Councilman Prude raised a question as to how extensively free water from the City is to be used. It was stated that in some instances these hydrants have been used for watering subdivision parks and areas around swimming pools . Suggestion was made that a letter be sent to each civic club setting forth the intent of the city's policy regarding this, and the secretary was instructed to draft such a letter for Council approval . ;' 2. Extra Summer Hel for Street De artment: Councilman Hamil made a motion t at t e City hire a man on a six-weeks basis at $2.00 per hour or less specifically for mowing. The motion was seconded by Councilman Prude, and carried unanimously. ,3. Extra Water Department Help for Smoke Testin�Sewer Lines: Councilman Prude made a motion that the City hire two men for a period of six �• weeks at $2.00 or less per hour to work for the Water Department specifi- cally to pursue the smoke test to pinpoint infiltration. Motion was sec- onded by Councilman Hamil , and carried unanimously. *** t� C� � � Q 7-7-69 Motion was made by Councilman Mager that the extra employees hired by the City would be made available for checking fire hydrants when they are unable to work at the specific job for which they were hired. Motion was seconded by Councilman Prude, and carried unanimously. ORDINANCES - Ordinance No. 123 (Passed and approved on first reading) AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING GARDEN DRIVE AND STADIUM DRIVE ONE WAY STREETS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. TO 8:30 R,M, AND BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 2: 30 P.M. TO 4:00 P,M. : ON SCHOOL DAYS ONLY; SETTING THE SPEED LIMIT OF TWENTY (20) MILES PER HOUR DURING THE ABOVE MENTIONED TIME PERIODS; DIRECTING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ERECT SIGNS SO DESIGNATING, AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND PENAL CLAUSES. Having been posted for one week previous to reading, the Ordinance was approved for first reading, to be read at two subsequent meetings . RESOLUTIONS Seven separate resolutions were presented relative to VIOLATIONS OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 79, to the following: Mr, Conger Jones, Mrs . Demaris DeLange, Mr. William K. Wooters, Mrs . Marie Brown, Mr. Ralph Browning , Mr. Jerry F. Komarek, Mrs . Rella Giammalva, Mr. Rex Clawson. WHEREAS a condition of weeds exists on the property listed below and said condition creates a hazardous situation detrimental to the safety and health of Friendswood citizens; and WHEREAS due notice was issued and hearing held on this date, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas : That the condition of weeds on the property of: constitutes a public nuisance and the City Secretary is directec7 to issue a copy of this resolution to each property owner, allowing ten days notice, after which let citation issue for appearance in Corporation Court. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of July, 1969. Motion was made by Councilman Mager that resolutions be adopted, seconded by Councilman Prude, and carried unanimously. WARRANTS General Fund Warrants 3127-3178 and Utility Department were presented for approval . Motion to approve made by seconded by Councilman Prude, and carried unanimously. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT Warrants 4482-4518 Councilman Stuart, Motion was made that the meeting adjourn. The meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: l,,� �� R lp W. S mers, Mayor Respectfully submitted: �d' �Ct �c' �', � �: ' C?r�<� Bob �e . Henry, Secretar ' 7�� 7-7-69 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: � Councilman Mager reported that Fire Marshal Ken Camp has stated that his reason for resigning his position as Fire Marshal was that he did not have the time to actually carry out the duties of this position, but would continue to carry responsibility for the job for ninety days if he were permitted help in making the necessary inspections , the names of Louis Mickler, Vasco Stephens, and Oren McClure b�ing submitted as such helpers . Motion was made by Councilman Mager that Mr. Camp's offer be accepted and that the three men above named be appointed to assist in actual inspections as required by �he Fire Marshal . The motion was seconded by Councilman Hamil , and carried unanimously.