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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 1970-04-20 Regular _ ��5,�`� MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL April 20, 1970 The Friendswood City Council held a Regular Meeting at the Friendswood City Hall on Monday, April 20, at 7:30 p,m. with the following members present: Ralph W. Somers Edward F. Stuart Thomas F. bloods James E. Mager George F. Prude Ronald G. Hamil Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman The meeting was called to order by Ma,yor Ralph Somers, and with a quorum present, none absent, the followinq business was transacted: READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES l . Reqular Meeting of April 6, 1970 - anproved as written 2. Special Called Meeting of April 13, 1970 - approved as written €`• 3. Special Personnel Session of April 13, 1970 - approved as written C�t `"{ ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR A� `� 1 . Letter stating that Friendswood has qualified for Flood Insurance 2. Two wires from Senator and Representative notifying us of increase in federal grant in the amount of $30,000. PETITIONS Judge Patton presented a petition regardinq route of new state highway from Houston to Alvin, requesting that it be located east of Pearland instead of west as is now designed. f�e requested that Council take a position on the question. SWEARING IN OF NEW OFFICIALS Mayor Somers administered the oath of office to the three newly, elected officials: Councilmen: James E. Mager and Ronald G. Hamil Mayor: Edward F. Stuart The new Mayor Stuart presented a plaque and his gavel to former Mayor Somers. A tie tack was presented from the City employees, and L. B. Cline presented a check for $1 .00 to each of the Councilmen and the former Mayor for their services for the past year. The meeting recessed for refreshments prepared by wives of the Councilmen. * * * * * * * * * * The meeting reconvened with Mayor Stuart presidinq and with Councilmen Prude, Hamil , Mager, and Woods present. OLD BUSINESS ` l . Garbage Contract - Councilman Prude presented the revised proposed contract and made a MOTION: That the qarbaae contract be put out for bids among local garbage contractors. Second: Mager; Vote: Unanimous 2. Librar Board - Mrs. Ruth Maloney has written to Council requesting that they write to Rosenberg Library asking for a listing of books purchased by Rosenberq Library with Friendswood funds. 3. Library Board - Resiqnation of Mrs . Lanmon was presented. To fill the vacancy, as recommended by the Library Board, Councilman Woods made the MOTION: That Council accept the resignation of P1rs . Lanmon, write a letter of appreciation to her, and appoint Mr. Ed Zeitler ta fill the uncomplete term on the Library Board , Second: Councilman Hamil ; Vote: Unanimous 0 �. r5 8 4. Little Leaque Baseball - Mr. Tom Jones presented a drawing of suggested ball parks to Council . He was requested to return to workshop on April 27, to fully discuss the subject. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Fire & Police: Councilman Mager reported on the �esults of his investigation into grants for his department. Street Department N�W BUSINESS Councilman Hamil presented the proposed street program for 1970 for the Council to study at workshop on April 27. ELECTION TO FILL V�ICANCY - COUNCILMAN An order calling a special election to fill the vacant council seat, to be held on June 20th was confirmed by motion of Councilman Mager, seconded by Councilman Prude. Uote was unanimous . Motion by Councilman Woods : that Council direct the City Attorney to prepare the proper documents to repeal Ordinance No. 69, died for lack of a second . RESOLUTION Resolution 5-70 with regard to the location of the Hauston-Alvin Freeway states that: the City Council supports the proposed location of the Houston-Alvin Freeway East of Pearland, rather than West of Pearland; the City Council supports the efforts of those who petition the Texas Highway Commission to locate the proposed Houston-Alvin Freeway East of Pearland; That a copy of this resolution be mailed to the Texas Hi�hway Commission to the attention of W. E. Carmichael , District Engineer, District 12. P�OTION to adopt the resolution was made by Councilman Fiamil ; Second: Councilman Prude; Vote: 3 for (Hamil , Prude, Mager); 1 aQainst (Woods) WATER WELL #3: Water Superintendent Ken Toon requested a change order on #3 Water Well with reqard to the surqe tank being chanqed to a pressure tank as recommended by the Texas Water Quality Board. L . B. Cline was directed to contact Walsh Engineering for consultation on the subject. ORDINANCES Ordinance #133 - Speed Limits - 3rd Final Readinq MOTION: for passage on final reading, Councilman Mager Second: Councilman Prude; Vote: Unanimous Ordinance #134 - Water Rates - 2nd readin WARRANTS MOTION: to pass on second reading; Councilman bloods Second: Councilman Prude; Uote: Unanimous Motion by Councilman Mager to approve for pa,yment: G&A Warrants 3980 through 4045 and 4058 through 4062; Library Construction Warrants 4046 through 4051 ; M&0 Warrants 5080 through 5107; Construction Warrant 5108. Second : Councilman Woods; Vote: Unanimous ADJOURNMENT - Motion made and seconded that the meeting adjourn. The meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: � % � /� .-�� , ` J/�_......__' '�y��ir��-y----.'"' /' <� ��(.L_t.��_. i Mayor Respectfully submitted, I�7 � -P �/ Bobbie C. He ry, Sec etary