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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 1969-11-03 Regular�V � � C,1� :� Q �,���,�-,r�c��' ,>2��. ��� �yl� �'�,nl: 1. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL PJovember 3, 1969 A Regular Meeting of the Friendswood City Council was held on November 3, 1969, at 7:30 P,M. in the Council Room. The following members were present: Ralph W. Somers Edward Stuart Thomas Woods Ronald Hamil James Mager With Councilman George Prude absent, business was transacted: READING & APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman and a quorum present, the following 1 . Minutes of Regular Meeting �f October 20, 1969, approved as corrected, (Page 2, RESOLUTIONS - 2. . . "Shadowbend" corrected to read "Edgewood" . Minutes of Special Meeting of October 27, 1969, approved as read. ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR 1 . 2. The Clear Creek Basin Authority has been invited to appear at Workshop on November 10, at 8:30 P.M. An Emergency Operations Simulation will be held at Texas City at 6:30 P.M. on November 4. Harry Hatcher and Steve Stephens plan to attend. 3. In connection with the upcoming Road and Bridge Bond Election, Judge Ray Holbrook and Commissioner Jack Lawrence, and �ossibly others will be in Friendswood the evening of November 17 to discuss this subject with citizens and to answer any questions they may have. 4. The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold their first public meeting regarding the proposed Zoning Ordinance in the Hiqh School Auditorium on November 4 at 7:30 P,M. Subsequent meetings will be held on Pdovember 10 and 17 at the Friendswood Bank. 5. YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK - A proclamation, signed setting out November 10-16 as "Youth Appreciation of this, a Special meeting of the City Council is A.M, on November 12, to be attended by members of have held an election for all City offices . All to attend this meeting if at all possible. by the Mayor, was read Week. " In observance being called for 8:30 the Senior Class who Councilmen are urged 6. AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK - A proclamation has been signed by the Mayor setting forth November 9-15 as American Education Week in the City of Friendswood, urging "All citizens to renew their efforts to learn about the progress and possibilities of our educational system and to help our schools reach their potential of the best possible education for all . SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS Water Usage Corrmittee - Councilman Woods reported that his committee met on October 27 to consider commercial rates for water consumption. Consideration was given to a reduced rate for water usage above a given amount as an inducement to industry in the area. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 1 . Utilities - Mayor Somers stated that Mr. Jones is preparing plans for the block building which will house the blowers at Sewer Plant #2, and that this building should be complete within the next week, 2. Streets - Councilman Hamil announced that the 1968-69 street program and surfacing is now completed, and that the next project by the Street Department would involve drainage on Shady Nook and Clear Creek Drive. ��1� RECESS - The Meeting was recessed from 8:30 until 9:00 P.M, in order that participants might hear a speech by the President of the United States . PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A letter from Mrs. Joe Germany and Mrs . Jack Hensley to the Council has made a request that a portion of City park land be set aside for a horse arena, with a group calling themselves "Interested Citizens for a Friends- wood Arena" volunteering their services for the construction and operation of such an arena. Mrs. Germany and Mrs . Hensley, together with a number of "Interested Citizens" appeared, at Council 's invitation, to discuss the subject. After discussion, and clarification of the fact that this would of necessity have to be under the auspicies of the City inasmuch as City property could not be leased to an exclusive group of citizens , Councilman Hamil made the following motion: That Council agree to the setting aside of some land on one of the park sites as a horse arena. ` Councilman Mager seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. The group 1 i' `10� was requested to compile information as to how such a project could be implemented and return their findings to Council . OLD BUSINESS 1 . Mr. Malcolm Collins, as representative for the City Engineer, gave a progress report on the present sewer system improvements . 2. Councilman Hamil stated that since, in the past, subdivision developers had not always adhered to the letter with drawings and specifications as approved by the City, and since he felt that this might be the case with the drainage situation at Fisher's Trailer Park, he would recommend that the Drainage Board contact Mr. Fisher and insist that this work be completed as approved. Steve Stephens told the Council that the Street Department has some work to do in that area and he felt that when their work is completed that the situation will be satisfactory. ORDINANCES 1 . Parkinq Ordinance - Second Readinq AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES WITHIN THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD;" DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS AS "NO PARKING" PLACES; REGULATING CURB PARKING; PROHIBITING PARKING OF VEHICLES FOR SALE; REGULATING LOAD ZONE PARKING; REGULATING PARKING IN ALLEYS, OVERNIGHT PARKING ON STREETS, AT BUS STOPS, OR AT SIGNS ERECTED FOR CONTROL OF PARKING; RROHIBITING PARKING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR TOWING AWAY OF VEHICLES AND RECOVERY OF SAME; PROVIDING A PENALTY, PROVIDING A SE1fERABILITY CLAUSE AND , REPEALING ALL PORTIONS OF ORDINAPICES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. , , ` Councilman Woods moved to approve the Ordinance on second reading: second was by Councilman Mager, and the vote was unanimous. 2. Mobile Home Ordinance - First Readin AN ORDINA�dCE OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSW000, TEXAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF MOBILE HOME PARKS IN THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD; REQUIRING A CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION OR EXTENSION OF MOBILE HOME PARKS AND PROVIDING FOR INSPECTIONS AND FEES; REQUIRING A LICENSE FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOBILE HOME PARK AND PROVIDING FOR INSPECTIONS AND FEES; REQUIRING THAT AN ANNUAL, A SEMI-ANNUAL OR A TEMPORARY PARKING PERMIT BE OBTAINED FOR ANY MOBILE HOME OR TRAVEL TRAILER OCCUPYING A STAND IN A MOBILE HOME PARK AND PROVIDING FOR INSPECTIONS AND FEES; PROVIDING FOR APPEALS; ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION APaD MAINTENANCE OF MOBILE HOMF PARKS; PROVIDING THAT OWNERS OR OPERATORS OF EXISTING MOBILE HOME PARKS SHALL BE PERMITTED A PERIOD OF TIME AS HEREIN PROVIDED TO OPERATE R MOBILE HOME PARK WITH�?UT OBTAINING A LICENSE; REGULATING MOBILE HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS OUTSIDE OF MOBILE HOME PARKS; CQNTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE �^� `^\� e-i � :� Q �_}� +�. AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; CONTAINING A PENALTY PROVISION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Woods made a motion to approve first reading of the Ordinance; Councilman Mager seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. �f,� �- : WARRANTS Councilman Stuart made a motion to approve for payment M&0 Warrants 4741 , � ;: - through 4747. Second was by Councilman Woods, and the vote was unanimous. ' `'� CLOSED SESSION - PERSONNEL ADJOURNMENT Motion was made that the meeting adjourn. The meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: � � ��� C.�72C'�l/.1._-� R p � Somers, ayor CLOSED SESSION PERSONNEL Respectfully submitted , a F � o ie C. enry, Secre� y to Council The name of William N. Darnell was presented to Council for employment as Water and Sewer Department employee. Councilman Woods made a motion that Council approve the hiring of Mr. Darnell at a salary of $500.00 beginning November 3 at noon. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hamil , and carried unanimously. � ,