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REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL
June 1 , 1970
The Friendswood City Council held its regular meeting on June 1 , 1970, at
7:30 p,m, in the City Hall . The fo77owing members were present:
Mayor Edward Stuart
Councilmen: James Mager
George Prude
Thomas Woods
With Councilman Namil absent, and a quorum present, the following business
was transacted:
READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 18 were approved as written.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
1 . Letter from the Department of Housing and Urban Development stating that
Friendswood is now eligible for insurance under the National Flood
Insurance Program, effective June 5� and that agents in the area will
soon be set up to write such insurance.
2. Texas State Department of Health letter regarding water supply of the
City, and making recommendations regarding the Water Dept. and system.
3. Letters from Senator Schwartz and U.S. Senator Tower regarding a Resolution
passed by Council on the subject of the Houston-Alvin Highway location
east or west of Pearland.
4. Planning Commission letter to residents in Kingspark with regard to a
change in zoning to allow multi-dwellings in the area.
5. Proclamation - A proclamation by the Mayor setting forth May 22, 1970
as Galveston County Day at the Astrodome, urging citizens to be cognizant
of this recognition and to attend the game that night between the Astros
and Cincinnati Reds.
RESOLUTIONS
Six Resolutions containing Notice of Violation of Ordinance 79 - Weed
Ordinance, were addressed to: Kenneth Smith, Mary Graham, Libby McMurrough,
J. W. Leavesley & Sons, Gerald McManus, and Friendswood Forest Corporation.
MOTION: (Prude) that the six resolutions be adopted
Second: (Woods); Uote: Unanimous
NEW BUSINESS
1 . Mayor Stuart appointed, with approval of the Council , George Prude to
replace the Mayor on the Electrical Board.
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Street Equipment
MOTION: (Mager) That the City purchase a Cub tractor for use in mowing,
particular7y the park area; funds for this expenditure of $600
to come out of the General Fund - Recreation Center budget.
Second: Woods; Vote: Unanimous
Low Band Radio Equipment for Police Department
MOTION� (Mager) That Council approve low band radio equipment tv be
installed in the new police car, funds to be transferred from
General Fund Budget Adjustment account.
Second: Woods; Vote: Unanimous
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MOTION: (Mager) That Council approve for payment G&A Warrants 4158
and 4159,
Second: Woods; Vote: Unanimous
Council retired to the Mayor's chambers for a closed personnel session.
Following this session9 the meeting was adjourned.
APPRO D:
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MOTION: (Mager) That the City hire Richard Lawrence, on recommendation
of Chief Wright� as full-time patrolman, effective June 1 ,
1970, at a salary of $500.00 per month; that Patro7man Still 's
salary be increased $50,00 per month to $525.00; that the
adjustment to the Po7ice Budget be made from the G&A Budget
Adjustment Account; that a total adjustment be made in the
amount of $3,400.00 which would include $2�000.00 for Patrolman
Lawrence� $200.00 for Patrolman Still ; $200.00 (as stated in
open meeting) for low band radio; $1200.00 �o cover deficiencies
in Police Budget.
Second: Woods; Vote� Unanimous
Motion was made for adjournment. The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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APPROVED:
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