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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 1972-01-20 Regular -3 35 , MINUTES OF A. REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL January 20, 1972 A Regular Meeting of'the Friendswood City Council was held at the City Hall in Friendswood on Thursday, January 20, 1972, with the following members present: Edward' F, Stuart, Mayor James E. Mager, Councilman - William B. Patton, Councilman Ralph Gonzalez, Councilman Ralph Lowe, Councilman Ronald Hamil , Councilman With. a quorum present, and with Councilman Richard Haken absent, the following business was transacted: READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 6, approved as submitted. ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR 1 , FM 518 PROJECT - Mayor Stuart stated that a' meeting has been set for February 3 in La Marque, between the Highway Department, Commissioner's Court, and entities envolved. in the present County highway program; 2. TWQB (QUARTERLY REPORT (Due February 1 , 1972) - This report to be prepared by the City Engineer, 3, SENATE BILL 835 - Letter. from Galveston County-Mainland Cities Health Department setting forth plan in acting as enforcement agency for the 17 City under this Bill . 4. HUD - PARK, LAND - Councilman Hamil stated that he has received information from FIUD regarding acquisition of park land. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Friendswood Summer Baseball Pro ram - Mr, Benny Baker, President of the Baseball Association presented a brochure covering statistical information and plans, and setting forth items which the City is requested to do during the year. He stated that the most pressing project is construction of rest rooms and a concession stand. Emer enc Action Information (Fire Department) - Mr, Van Williams issued an invitation to Council to attend a meeting Thursday, January 27, at 7 p.m. .which the Fire Department is sponsoring, BID OPENING ,- WATER LINE ON GREENBRIAR' (T6 Van Bockel Subdivision) / a Bids were opened .covering this line, as requested, to be figured from the High School to Falling Leaf. and from Cowarts Creek to Falling Leaf, to determine the less expensive route. Separate bids were, submitted for labor and materials. Also opened were bids for fire hydrants and accessories. Tabulations were as follows; BIDS_ Labor -- High School to Fallin Leaf C: W. Hensley 3,200.4 Mora Construction 2,075.00 Mainland Construction 4,529,25* Ben Felts 3,056.13 Bost Ditching 2,700.20 Labor - Cowarts Drive to Falling Leaf . Mora Construction $4,363.00 Bost Ditching 4,838.50 Ben Felts 4,606.85 Mainland Construction 2,823.13 C. W. Hensley 4,348.80 *These two "labor" figures were apparently reversed. This will be determined by the Engineer in the final tabulation. t,9 3 ' -- ------------- ---- -------------------------- BIDS Materials - ,High School to 320 ft. Municipa'I_Pipe 4,087,53 NW of Fallin Leaf Utility Supply 3,786.51 Jones Supply 3,905.95 Materials - Cowart Drive to Falling Municipal Pipe 3,939.39 Leaf Utility Supply 3,873.00 Jones Supply 3,780.00 (Separate bids on 6" pipe vs. 8'' pipe were not read at this time) Fire Hydrants and accessories Utility Supply (Quoted by unit; no total bid price) Municipal Pipe $5,892.63 Jones. Supply 5,776.53 MOTION: (Gonzalez) That all bids be referred to the City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation to Council next week. Second: Lowe Vote: Unanimous Mr, John Van Bockel , who requested the water line and is sharing in the cost, voiced protest to several points .regarding this project. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 1 . Water & Sewer Department - Supt. Toon reported on current work involving �( laying sewer line on Castlewood, taps, and maintenance. He asked Council to determine direction for a line on FM 23514 he was directed to get an estimate from the engineer on laying the line. 2. Police Department, - Chief Wright gave a brief report on bicycle theft, ,causes and solutions. He and Sgt. Still attended a.management course last week, and he will have two 'officers attending a school in February on report writing. 'He stated that he would 'like ' to have his .officers attend Reserve Training School March 6-29, which will qualify auxiliary officers for certification 1 as required by the State, Cost: $25 .per officer. For 12 officers: $300. With no line item to cover this expense, the Police Dept, budget will be exam.i,ned, for a source of funds. Humane Officer: Mr. Lloyd Smith, who was employed by the City December 22, was introduced to Council and gave 'a ,report of his activities including improvements being made to the dog pound facilities. Mr. Heaney stated that an elevated water tank is needed at the pound to furnish a supply of pressurized water. COUNCIL REPORTS 1 . Councilman Mader - will meet with the auditor next week to go over the annual audit before it goes' to the pri-nter. The new report form set up by Mrs. Murrray has been approved by Councilman 'Mager and Mayor Stuart. 2. Councilman Patton -,(1 ) In connection with the water line on Greenbriar, t� he stated that'another 'lO' easement has been reserved by Mr. `Brown, and requested that Mr. Heaney draw up field notes for a deed transferring this additional easement 'from Mr. Brown to the''City. (2) Regarding development by Pete Workman of lots on Sedora and Shadowbend, Councilman Patton recommended that the necessary four 44' sewer lines be installed since tap fees from the area will justify expenditure of funds. MOTION: (Patton) That Council honor request to put in four lines, three with Y's, one straight, which will be off-set by sewer tap fees. Second: Mager (Who stated that he did not feel Council action was ne,cessary' i'f funds are available) Vote: Unanimous 3. Councilman Gonzalez reported that the meeting in League City for the 25t on annexation has been cancelled, and that Mayor Arolfo plans to visit the cities concerned, all according to Councilman Skelly of League City. He also stated that he felt it urgent that appointment be made to fill the vacancy on the Zoning Board of Adjustment so that they can take action on pending questions. Decision was made to handle this item in a SPECIAL SESSION on January 24. 4. Councilman Lowe asked that action be taken on Friendswood' s vote for alternates to the Houston-Galveston Area Council . This item is to be 1 handled later in the meeting as a Resolution. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1 . MappingPrggram - In connection with the joint mapping program with the school , Mayor Stuart c4lled attention to maps being drawn up by the City i�..- Engineer, which would be equal to those being considered, but would necessitate hiring of a draftsman for speedy completion. Point was- made Cl that the City has already obligated itself..to participate in the mapping program with the school , since they were not aware of the Engineer's maps. MOTION: (Patton)That the Mayor be authorized to sign .the mapping contract as modified. Second: Lowe (Statement: "It is to the overall interest of this communiy that the City and school cooperate in elimination of �lk duplicate projects. A loss of 2100 would~outweigh the city's reniging on a commitment.") Vote: FOR (4) Patton, Hamil, Lowe, Mager AGAINST (2) Gonzalez, Stuart 2. H-GAC - Alternates to Executive Committee from Cities under 25,000 Population: A Resolution designating Ralph Lowe as alternate for James Cook and George T. Vickers as alternate for Jack Reid was presented for action: MOTION: (Gonzalez) To adopt the Resolution Second": Mager Vote: YES (5) Hamil , Lowe, Mager, Gonzalez, Stuart-(Patton, ab'sent from room) 3. Truss Plant Zonin uestion - Mr. J. D. Burns asked if any action had been taken on a petition against operation of this plant which was presented to Council -at the last Workshop session. He was told that this is in the hands of the City Attorney, although the petition is not officially on record since it was presented at a workshop. As a result, the following motion was made; MOTION: (Patton) That the petition regarding the Truss Plant be in- corporated into the minutes of this Council Meeting Second: Mager Vote: Unanimous (6) Hamil , Lowe, Mager, Gonzalez, Stuart, Patton An open discussion followed the motion including statements from Mrs. Barron, seller of the property, Mr. Tom Dunnam, mamager of Builders Truss Company, and Mr. Clint Hackney. The Attorney is being requested to give a written opinion of this situation. ORDINANCES Ordinance No. 162 - Junk Cars - Second Readin - Caption read. No discussion; No action taken WARRANTS MOTION: (Mager) For approval of G&A Warrants 1627; 1629; 1630; 1638 through 1666; 1670 through 1697; and M&O Warrants 913; 926 through 947. Second: Patton Vote: Unanimous (6) Hamil, Lowe, Mager, Gonzalez, Stuart, Patton ADJOURNMENT Motion made and seconded that the -meeting adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 11 :07 p.m. Bobbie Henry, City Sec tart' APPROV , Edward F. Stuar , Mayor r .