HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 1972-03-02 Regular MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL
March 2, 1972
The Friendswood City Council met in a Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m, on
March 2, 1972, at the City Hall with the following members present:
Mayor Edward F. Stuart
Councilman. James. Mager
Councilman William Patton
Councilman Richard Haken
Councilman Ralph Lowe
With a quorum present, and Councilmen Ralph Gonzalez and Ronald Hamil absent,
the following business was transacted:
READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of February 17:
Approved as presented. Councilman Lowe called attention to Art. 2.
`• "Baseball Association Proposal" under UNFINISHED BUSINESS, stating
that the $4200 should have been increased in view of discussion
following the motion. However it was agreed that the motion was
correct as stated, and the figure could be altered at some future time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNICATIONS FROM-THE MAYOR
Letter from Environmental Protection Agency re WPC-Tex-567 reviewing
requirements for continued operation and maintenance of the facilities
built under this grant.
PETITIONS AND. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Mrs. Sterling invited the Council, and •the .public, to a special meeting
of the Women's League to hear Judge :Ray Holbrook •discuss the election
to be held .on March 11 to elect members of the Beach Park Board.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Police: Chief Wright Reviewed the Police School to be held beginning
March. 6 in Pearland; results of the Junk Car Ordinance; two new ordinances
he, has requested; and publicly requesting any information which might shed
light on recent deaths of young people in the area. A Speed Zone Ordinance
which has been drawn up and posted, was discussed and decision made to
postpone reading until after next workshop session.
Water and Sewer: Mr. Cline reported that 13 fire hydrants have been
stalled, tapped, and covered.
Engine.ering: Tom Heaney reported that engineering work has been completed
on the water lines on Greenbriar, FM 2351 , to the Nazarene Church, and
the contract with Mora Construction is ready for signing. On Street Dept.
work, he reported •that 8-9 culverts have been installed, Sedora has been
graded, and the gutters cleaned on Clearview.
SPECIAL REPORT ON SEWAGE TREATMENT PROJECT (Ralph Somers)
Mr. Somers requested that Council take action on proposals as presented
at the last workshop. Councilman Mager stated that he had requested 3
figures on one other option, but had received no information .on this
request. After extensive discussion, the following action was taken:
MOTION: (lowe) To approve of the Friendswood Regional Sewage Treatment
System for treating sewage from the City of Friendswood and adjacent
areas where contracted, at a site near the location of the intersection
of Chigger Creek and Clear Creek, such site to provide for an initial
sewage treatment capacity of 2 million gallons per day. This system
is to consist of gravity feed line from the existing Plant #1 site to
existing Plant #2 site, with forced feed system from Plant #2 to
Proposed Plant #3. Facilities are to meet TWQB Order No. 69-9A.
Second: Mager
The question was raised as to whether such action could be taken in
view of the.fact that .this item ,was not on the agenda; ,the .Attorney
stated that he felt the action would be illegal unless it was an agenda
item. Therefore, the motion was tabled until the next meeting. .
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Tax Reappraisal - Mr. L. B. Cline reviewed bids for this project:
Andy Capers Appraisal Company
3019 Fernwood, Dallas, Texas $18,200.00
Plan Tech, Inc. , .Houston, Texas $18,150.00
Mr. Cline stated that Capers was selected to do the work due to the
fact that they were an experienced firm in this field whereas the
other firm would be taking this as their first job. The Council
deferred any action pending examination of the contract.
2. Annexation of High School and Van Bockel Pro ert - The City Attorney
was directed to pursue annexation of the school property; description
of the Van Bockel property and the question of dedication of easements
are to be resolved before proceeding with annexation of this property.
3. Truss Plant Operation - Mr. Tom West asked for status of the question
involving operation of the Truss Plant. He was told that they have
asked for a hearing before the Board of Adjustment; after this hearing,
if the ,Board upholds the decision of the Administrative Official , the
company may appeal to the courts or cease operations:
NEW BUSINESS
Water Line to the Nazarene Church - The question was discussed as to
whether this line is economically feasible from the City's standpoint;
and what part of the line should -be paid for by the Church. Decision
was that Councilman Patton would negotiate with the Church on the cost
of this project.
2. Water Line to Blackmon Property - Proposed: Blackmon to pay half ,the cost
of a 6 ' line from Van Bockel subdivision to Falling Leaf (City to install
and bear balance of cost of 8" line); Blackmon to pay full cost of line
(6") from intersection of Greenbriar and Falling Leaf to his property,
all to be considered for addendum to Mora Construction contract now in
progress on Greenbriar. Also discussed was installation of a sewer line
to accommodate this property.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance No. 16 - Auxiliary Police Force - Third Reading
AN ORDINANCE CREATING AN AUXILIARY POLICE FORCE FOR THE
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD: ESTABLISHING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF
AUXILIARY POLICEMEN: PROVIDING THE APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF
AUXILIARY POLICEMEN
MOTION: (Mager) For adoption on third and final reading
Second: Lowe
Vote: Unanimous
Ordinance No. 164 - Anti-Littering - Second Readin
Ordinance No. 165 - Speed Zones -
MOTION: (Haken) To table this ordinance for workshop study
Second: Mager ,
Vote: Unanimous
An ordinance and a resolution presented by Chief Wright will be studied
-for introduction at a future time.
WARRANTS
MOTION: (Mager) To approve G&A Warrants 1764 through 1776; 1778 through
Second:Patton 1786;. and M&0 Warrants 989 through 996,
Vote: Unanimous
ADJOURNMENT
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Motion made and seconded that the meeting adjourn. The meeting was
adjourned.
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Bobbie C-. Henry, City S retary
APPROVED:
Mayor Edward F. St art
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