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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 1969-09-15 Regular�� G7 _.re, , ;f, ,: _ .��: , 9� , MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 15, 1969 A Regular Meeting of the Friendswood City Council was held at City Hall on Monday, September 15, 1969, at 7:30 pm with the following members present: Ralph W. Somers Edward Stuart James Mager George Prude Ronald Hamil Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman With Councilman Tom Woods absent, and a quorum present, the following business was transacted: CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 2 were approved as corrected. ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR 1 . Tom-Co contract for construction of the West Interceptor Line has been signed, the right-of-way is being cleared up, and work should begin very soon. 2. The Mayor has signed a proclamation setting out September 14-20 as Parent-Teacher Membership Week, and urges that citizens support their PTA. 3. Word has been received from the State Highway Department informing the City that some of the improvements which have been requested will be initiated by the State, namely a double stripe for no-passing and a traffic light at FM 518 and Choate Road. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS In response to a letter from Imperial Estates Civic Club regarding the Old Choate Road Bridge, Councilman Hamil made a motion that the bridge be torn down at the earliest possible time with the help of the County. The '�' � motion was seconded by Councilman Prude and carried unanimously. A barricade or marker to indicate that the street is dead-end was discussed. Mr. Cline was directed to contact the County regarding this matter. BUDGET HEARING A public hearing of the 1969-70 budget was held as scheduled, with a number of items being discussed by citizens and Council . Several line items were added and adjustment made subject ta availability of funds and review by the Council at time of anticipated expenditure. OLD BUSINESS 1 • William Walsh, City Engineer, appeared before Council regarding recent projects and charges therefor. 2. A request from HUD for payment of $4,139.14 on work done under Project P-Tex-3397 was discussed. The Engineer stated that this was not a legitimate charge, and stated that he would check his files for verifi- cation of this statement and report back to the Council next week. 3. Councilman Hamil requested an opinion from the Engineer on laying street tile over a pipeline on South Clear Creek Drive. Decision was made to contact Texas Pipe Line Company and �request their advise and help on this work. -_ a3[J 4. Garbage Committee: Mayor Somers appointed a Garbage Committee� headed by Councilman George Prude, consisting of Mrs. Leah North, Mr. Stan Luczowski , Mr. Tom Long, Mr. Owen Wood, Reverend Larry Rynerson, and Mr. Ray Kaufhold. This Committee is charged as follows: (a) to determine if it is advisable for the City to provide garbage service with its own equip- ment and manpower; (b) to provide a basis for variances from the mandatory pick-up; (c) to recommend changes in the procedure adopted by the City. ` , 5, Zoning Ordinance Hearinq: Motion was made by Councilman Mager, seconded by Councilman Prude, and voted unanimous7y, that a hearing on the proposed Zoning Ordinance be set for 8 pm, October 13„ such hearing to be advertised and posted, and copies of the ordinance to be made available for public examination. 6. Map from Urban Transportation Study - Referred to Councilman Hamil , who will study this newly submitted map and return it to UTS for explanation. 7. Councilman Hamil made a report on the County Road Bond Committee' s last meeting, wherein plans were firmed up for a bond election to implement the road plan which has been worked out over the past few years. 8. Water Usa e Committee: The Mayor appointed a committee to make a study regarding commercial use of waterx rates, etc. The Committee, headed by Councilman Tom Woods, will include the following members: Roger May„ Frank Green, Frank Coe, Dean Anderson, Norman Weaver, Bob Gardiner, Ken T.00n. This Committee is charged as follows= (a) Determine advisability of the City adopting a special rate schedule on water and sewer charges for commercial users of the City water where the usage is heavy; (b) Communicate with Alvin and Pearland on the advisability of a cooperative effort to bring in water from the City of Houston or the Brazos River Authori ty. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 1 . Fire & Police: Councilman Mager reported that the daytime fire depart- ment is now in fu17 swing. * * * Mayor Somers registered a protest that if the Friendswood Fire Depart- ment is to serve Wedgewood, then some control should be exercised regarding hazardous trash piles, etc. , and that the Wedgewood citizens contribute to the financial welfare of the Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department. 2. Streets: Councilman Hamil reported that limestone is being delivered an�th'e street program is underway. ;, NEW BUSINESS �; Councilman Hamil made a motion that a resolution be adopted authorizing �� the Mayor to sign by way of acceptance, papers from the State relating to matching funds for the Friendswood Library. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mager, and carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES 1 . SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE No. 124 - First i�ead�ir� AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UIJDER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 6701D, VERNON'S TEXAS 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 PROUIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $Z00 FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. � ��. Motion for adoption by Councilman Prude, Second by Councilman Mager, ��' ' vote was unanimous. Regular - September 15, 1969 `�� 2. ORDINANCE N0. 125 - First and Final Readin �1� AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS; ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1969 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1970. Motion made by Councilman Prude that the Ordinance be passed, approved and adopted on first reading; second by Councilman Hamil ; vote was unanimous. 3. ORDINANCE N0. 126 - First and Final Readin� AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS FOR THE YEAR 1969. Motion made by Councilman Prude that the Ordinance be passed� approved and adopted on first reading; second by Councilman Mager, carried unanimously. : , �� WARRANTS � Warrant No. 3351 (Library Building Fund) to Paisan Construction for $25,916 ��, pa was presented. Motion to approve made by Councilman Stuart, seconded Qby Councilman Prude, carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: � (�� ' 1 . . ..rC ,.. �`�- � 7.�`L��Z-. Ra ph . Somers, ayor Respectfully submitted, ��'�� C_ �.1� < «� � -P�� Bobbie C, Henry, Secret ,