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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 1971-02-04 Regular � �.� � MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL February 4, 1971 A Regular Meeting of the Friendswood City Council was held at 7:30 p.m. on February 4, 1971 , in the City Hall with the following members present: Mayor Edward F. Stuart Councilmen: Ronald G, Hamil Ralph Gonzalez � George Prude Thomas Woods . With a quorum present, and Councilman Megar absent, the following business was �tran�,acted: READING AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Minutes of the January 21 , 1971 meeting approved as submitted. MOTION: (Hamil ) Second; (Gonzalez) Vote: Unanimous. ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR 1 . Mayor Stuart read "Items of Interest" given the Council by City Secretat^y, @obbie Henry, before leaving for Denton where she attended Secretaria�i ' :,�.,:��F��o1 : . Today the City received a check for $10,000 from Galveston County (library) . Received fi'ranchise check (,street rental ) from Houston Hatural Gas in the amount of $2,722,13 (one year) , The City assisted pr. Pringle, Chairman of the Charter Commission, by preparing thirty copi.es of the propased Charter. He plans to hold a series of meetings on the following Tuesdays; February 16, and 23, March 2, and 9, 1971 . 2t Public Hearing on February 8, 1971 held in League City City Hall at 7;30 p.m, regarding landfill proposed by Mr. Don Ma�L£hews, collector of g�rbage in League City, Mayor Stuart and Council plan to attend. 3, An invitation to the Friendswood Mayor and City Council from South Haustpn Chamber of Commerce and the City of South Houston's Mayor George Christy ta attend opening and demonstration of South Houston 's � new polution�free Composite �laste Disposal Plant. P�r, L , B. Cline and Mayor Stuart will attend p1us any of the Councilmen who wish to go. 4, For the information of the Council , Mayor Stuart announced that Heloise Cantora Auditor, wi11 be here for the workshop of February 25, 1971 to go over the annual report in detail . 5. Workshop of February 11 , 1971 ; Mr. Eastland of Gulf Coast Waste Qisposal Authority will address the Council for about 10 minutes ; -�:�regarding their proposal for waste control . Also, Fire Departm�ent, , 6. Letter from Texas Highway Department annoucing that star.ting with the 1971 map, Friendswood is now on the State map and also on the Houston, Galveston, and Texas City portion. ' PETTTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1 . Mrs. Mary Prude addressed the Council requesting an opinion of the Council with respect to the subject of the City policy on circulating petitions in City Hall . �ouncilman Woods stated that he felt "the right to petition shall not be breached"'. Councilman Hamil said he would go a7ong with that and after a brief discussion, the contention was unanimous. 2. Mr. Richard Haken addressed the Council regarding speed limit on Castlewood. The new high school has increased the traffic. Safety of children walking to and from school and the school bus loading and unloading is a matter of concern. Mr, Haken sugg�sted that a 20 mph, � � a�� Page 2 sign be posted at the entrance of Castlewood at Fm 518 and that signs saying "Caution Children Crossing" be placed in the area of Emerald Circle and Lexington entrances. Councilman Gonzalez said he would consult with Chief Wright and guarantee a position by next Regular Meeting. 3, Letter from Mr. Roger Tanner regarding possible purchase of land within the jurisdiction of but outside the City limits of Friendswood; and �;, inquiring as to the possibility of annexation; an .area of about 10 acres. Mr. L. B. Cline asked if the Council would consider making it a block � instead of 10 acres. Councilman Hamil suggested that we act on annexation soon so water lines can be considered ahead of highway paving of Melody Lane. Councilman Woods said Mr. Tanner should write a letter to the City requesting annexation. The City should request Pearland furnish water for Mr. Tanner: MOTION: (Gonzalez) That City of Friendswood send a letter to Mr. Tanner indicating we endorse his request for annexation and request that he submit to the City of Fr. iendswood a formal petition for annexation and in conjunction with this that we contact the City of Pearland requesting them to provide utility services. In addition that we put Mr. Tanner in touch with City Attorney, Ody Jerden, for drawing up the formal petition. Second: Woods. Vote: Unanimous. OLD BUSINESS 1 . Resolution proposing word change as proposed by the Galveston County Health District. ��'°",, MOTION: (Gonzalez) That the Mayor sign the resolution proposed by �' Galveston County Health District changing the word "mutual " to :��-, "unanimous" . Second: Woods Vote: Unanimous 2. Regarding size of Library 8oard, MOTION: (Woods) That the size of the Library Board be reduced from six to five members. Second: Gonzalez Vote: Unanimous 3. Regarding the right-of-way on Melody Lane, Mr. L. 6. Cline said that a check is being signed tonight to pay for the prop�erty on the corner. The Electric Company has been authorized to move the poles back on Melody Lane to Fm 2351 . City will be cleared for County to top Melody Lane. MOTTON: (Hamil ) That the $100.00 be taken from Budget Adjustment Account to cover the difference between the price offered by the City and the price asked by the property owner, Second: Gonzalez � Vote: Unanimous ' � , ,,i' g:30 p.m. �� Mr. Revera, Galveston County, brought copies of Contract to be considered regarding the landfill site. Location is .7 miles due south of Fm 1764, 01d Camp Wallace Site. The closest residence is 4,000 feet; Miss Maye Bruce; Subdivision. The land is low in ele�v.�tion. The rates are set for five years. Mayor Stuart asked if this restricts the operator to use only this landfill site. He was told that it do�s. Citizens will not be re- stricted to its use, however. Other facts brought to the attention of the Council were requirements of the State in order to obtain a permit. Councilman Hamil stated that he would like to go to League City meeting first and then decide as to the contract. Mayor Stuart added that Universal will also need to be advised. Page 3 �_��G MOTION: (Gonzalez) That we accept the contract as presented by Mr. Revera. Second: Prude. D.i�scussion: Mr. Don Mathews addressed the Council with regard to his reasons why the Council should reconsider the signing of the contract. d� Mr. Revera replied to Mr. Mathews statements and added that if the contractor should go broke, Bonds in the amount, to the best of his recollection, of $50,000 would operate the landfill for 100 days . Councilman Gonzal�ez .moved 'the question. MOTION: (Woods) That the motion be tabled for two weeks time for investigation. Second to tab1e (Prude) Vote: Carried. FOR: Hamil , Prude and Woods; AGAINST: Gonzalez 4. Mr. Cline reported that Reliance Insurance representing Universal picked up information on performance bond but nothing done so far. Ody Jerden advised that we should give them a chance to reply to his letter which Universal received Wednesday, February 3, 1971 , and next Regular Meeting the Council should take action. 5. Mrs. Leah North stated that she would like City Council to request the State propose another design for the median on the proposed four-land road through Friendswood. She had several points which were explained visually with slides. She said the Drainage Board is concerned as to the amount of wa�er going into Mary"s Creek. Jim Shore asked whether or not the County could pay the $100,000 or would the City afford the cost for the moving of the utility lines? Mayor Stuart said the sources he has denote the County will pay this amount� A great amount of discussion followed. MOTION: (Prude) That Mayor Stuart contact Judge Holbrook and Commissioner Jacf<'Tawrence and ask them to come to Friendswood to a public hearing to di�cuss with us who is going to pay for moving� the water lines and what the City can do about any future design of this highway. Seco rrd"s Hamil Discussion; Mayor Stuart plans to present this to Judge Holbrook and Comm. Lawrence with the figures Mr, Tom Heaney has worked up as to cost and then have them present it to the full Commissioner's Court: MOTZON TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL MOTxON: Hamil ) To reflect the general program as it pertains to Friendswood Second; Gonzalez Vote: Unanimou� NOTEtl The above vote was to indicate unanimous approval of the MOTION AS AMENDED, . It was suggested that this meeting might be set for the next Regular � Meeting on February 18� Judge Holbrook s schedule permitting. 6. Recreation Proqram MOTION: (Hamil ) That we accept the proposal by Miss De7aune of Texas A&M ' , for a Friendswood Recreation Program up to a cost of $2n000. Secondu Prude For the benefit uf discussion� Councilman Hamil outlined the program as proposed. Vote: Carried - FOR - 3 (Hamilg Woods, Prude); NO - 0; ABSTAINing - Gonzalez 7. AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE� City Attorney Jerden was asked to check the ordinance dealing with procedure of ineetings with regard to abstaining from voting. Page 4 a2-�'� 17 7. Resolution re political position of H-GAC: (Item #8 on January 21 agenda) Councilman Hamil requested that a copy of this resolution be presented for consideration by the Counci7, DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Hea1th & Safety: Mayor and Council will attend meeting at League City regarding sanitary 1and fill Streets & Drainage:Mr. Cline gave a status report on right-of-way on Me7ody , Lane earlier. Fire & Police» Councilman Gonzalez noted the Fire Department's appearance at the next workshop on February 11 , Water & Sewer: Mr. L. B. C�line recommended laying a water line from 2357 down S�unset to Spreading Oaks vs. bringing the line from Castlewood, to accommodate a customer at the intersection of Sunset and Spreading Oaks. The former route would make the water line available to other property owners� while the latter would simply tie the lines together. NEW BUSINESS � 1 . Mobile Home Ordinance Addition/Revision: Mr. Cline asked if mobile homes which are unoccupied should be eligible for permit feese The Council felt that these fell into the same category as an unoccupied house� and the fee is legal and fair. With no penalty c1ause in this ordinance, failure to pay the permit fee results in a citation to appear in Municipal Court. Six persons have not at present paid their parking fees under this ordinance. 2. Councilman Gonzalez stated, for the record, that to date no letter has been received from the School Board regarding crossing guards. ° WARRANTS � MOTION: (Hami1 ) That G&A Warrants #702 and 704 be approved for payment Secondn Woods Vote: Unanimous PERSONNEL SESSION (C7osed) ADJOURNMENT Motion made and seconded that the meeting adjourn, The meeting was adjourned, /�.../-o--�J`�`,c-c-�, `._.. �, Bobbie C, Henry, Assistant Cit Secretary by Monica Pickard APPROUEQ:��-a' �L�....�''� Edwarc�F;Stuart� Mayor MINUTES OF CLOSED PERSONNEL SESSION MOTION: (Hamil ) That the City hire Rubin Garza at $1 ,60 per -hour and Fred Dallas at $2.25 per hour as 1aborers for the Street Department, Secondw Woods R Vote; Unanimous MOTION: (Prude) That Council approve a $25 raise for Mrs. Monica Pickard� beginning February 7 � 1971 . Second: Hami1 Vote� Unanimous Council agenda item for next Regular Meeting� Discussion of persannel hiring. � �� Bo ie C, Henry� by Monica P'ckard APPRO �; tl � �� _ / � E war . 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