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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL
November 24, 1969
Present were: Mayor: Ralph W. Somers
Councilmen: Edward Stuart
James Mager
Ronald Hamil
Thomas Woods
A Special Meeting was called to discuss and take action on the acquisition
of the landsite which has been desiginated as the location for the 500,000
gallon qround storage tank for water supply to the City of Friendswood.
The landsite in question is presently owned by Mr. R.B. "Buck" Hausman.
It' s leqal description is as follows:
Approximately 24,879.71 square feet out
of Reserve "A" of Annalea-Whitehall , Section
"B" , subdivision tract facing west with 100
feet of frontage on Stoneledge Drive, Gal-
veston County, Texas
The City had previously had the landsite appraised by James L. Julian III ,
a MAI Appraiser. The appraised value was $5,000. An offer of $5,000 was
rendered to Mr. Hausman for the property. This offer was refused. The
City then went into condemnation proceedings. Commissioners were appoin-
ted by County Judge Holbrook to hear the case. They were:
Mr. Bill McAninch of Friendswood
Mr. Truman Taylor of Friendswood
Mr. Ray Williams of League City
The Commissioners met on November 13, 1969. A judgement was rendered by
the Commissioners assigning a value of $7 ,000 for the property. (As a
matter of interest, the Appraiser retained by Mr. Hausman estimated the
property to be worth $9,500. )
The City Council was advised of the foregoing by the Mayor. The Mayor
recommended the Council accept the Commissioners judgement and offer to
purchase the landsite for $7,000. After some discussion a motion was
made by Councilman Mager and seconded by Councilman Stuart that the City
offer to purchase the landsite for $7,000. The motion carried , with
Councilmen Stuart, Woods, and Mager voting yea and Councilman Hamil �:?1
voting nay. Councilman Hamil was of the opinion that the City should
appeal the case to County Court.
Councilman Mager moved adjournment, seconded by Councilman Stuart.
Motion carried and the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Submitted by
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Ralp . Somers, Mayor
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