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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 1972-08-07 Regular MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL August 7, 1972 The Friendswood City Council met in regular session at the City Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, August 7, 1972, with the following members present: Mayor Ralph Lowe Councilman Ralph Gonzalez Councilman" William Patton Councilman Benny Baker Councilman Milton Windler With a quorum present, and with Councilmen Edward Zei.tler and, Richard Haken absent, the following business was transacted. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of July 24, approved as corrected. Page 1 BUSINESS ITEMS 2.a: 7 L m. ; same c. : change "will be turned,' to "might be re uired to be' turned"; Page 2 ST EE PROGRAM: Change -"city labor' to "cit or contract labor"; Add: The baseE.on Heritage will be 'examined to determine if it is in condition to tooif fiuns: :becom: aua"il.able.Page 3: SUB-REGIONAL SEWER SYSTEM - 14-point resume to become a art of minutes. Page 4: CLOSED PERSONNEL SESSION - delete "dismiss" and insert "accept resigna,� tion of. . . ". MOTION: (Gonzalez) That the minutes be approved as corrected Second:'jBaker) Vote: FOR (5) Lowe, Gonzalez, Patton, Baker, Windler AGAINST: none Motion carried ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR r , 1 . The Mayor welcomed special guests in the audience including Mayor W. T. Reitmeyer of Hitchcock, Mr. C. R. Johnson, County Tax Assessor and Collector, and Mr James Mager, former Councilman. 2. Report on conversation with County Commissioner Paul Hopkins who is proceeding with plans regarding moving of utilities and final plans for widening of FM 518. 3. A meeting will be held "Thursday morning at 10' a.m. with Mr. M. L. Cook to discuss right-of-way for the Clear Creek drainage project. 4. Mr. Jim Nelson, Senatorial candidate opposing Senator Babe Schwartz, has written requesting that- he "be "allowed to appear before Council at the next meeting. MOTION: '-(Gonzalez) That- Council honor Mr. Nelson'.s request. Second: Patton Vote: FOR (5) Lowe, Gonzalez, Patton, Baker, Windler AGAINST: none Motion carried 5. Mr. Bill Darden requested by- letter that he be allowed to explain to Council a new type of sewer plant. He was referred to Mr. Collins of Walsh Engineering who w--11 ' appraise the proposal and report on it to Council , after conferring with Ralph Somers and James Morgan. 1 6. A letter has been received from the Fire Department accepting the location at Sunset �? and FM 2351 as a site for a new fire station. 7. The Mayor reported that the youth party last Friday night -was an apparent success with no major problems reported. He thanked all of those who worked with the young people. Councilman Windler commended the youth group on their behavior and on the good job they did in cleaning up the area on Saturday. PUBLIC MEETING ON TAX, REEVALUATION - Approximately 100 citizens, members of the School Board, Council , the County Tax Assessor, a member of the City's Equalization Board, and others participated in a two-hour discussion of the equities and inequities of the re- cently completed tax reevaluation program. 402, . --- MOTION: (Patton) That this Council solicit Andy Capers Company, at their _ expense, to come up with equal and realistic valuations for all the property in Friendswood, and that a moratorium exist by this Council until we get a new evaluation. Second: Baker Vote:FOR (3) Patton, Baker, Lowe AGAINST (2) Windler, Gonzalez Motion Failed GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS 1 . Plans for the new fire buildin and enlargement of 'City Hall were discussed. It is suggested that an architect may be engaged to do final drawing of these plans after it has been ascertained what is to be included in each instance. The Fire Department wi11 submit preliminary plans at the next workshop meeting. 2, Planning/Zoning sug gestions include enlarged lot sizes, changes. in zone designation, controls in extraterritorial area, The Planning Commission will be asked to meet with -Council next Monday, night to discuss these items. 3. Zonin /Annexation of Brown Property - In connection with donation of the fire s,tati,on site, Mr. Brown has requested rezoning to C-1 of some R-1 property in the vicinity. He has stated that he would be willing to request annexation to achieve desired zoning. This subject will be discussed at the next workshop. 4. A letter from present prime property owners of Polly Ranch proposing that they and the City enter into an earnest-money contract for t e proposed subregional sewer plant. No action taken. 5. Contract Discussions with Clearwood M.U.D. are continuing, reported Councilman Win er. Nothing new to report, at present. 6. Murphy Property (Eignus Realty) under consideration for rezoning to C=1 pending a commitment by the buyer to furnish proper drainage to tie in .with the drainage for FM 518: Mr, George. Ulbrick presented a letter formally petitioning rezoning and stating that the purchaser has. agreed to do the drainage work in compliance with requirements of the Highway Department and the City. Consequently the City Attorney was instructed to draw up the proper instruments to rezone the property in question, and that it be available for posting by August 14, and, appear on the - agenda for first reading on August 21 . 7. Bids on Labor for 8" A/C Water Line from Spreadina Oaks to FM 2351 Tabulation of Bids: Ben Felts $6,870.00 Bost Ditching Service 4,211 .00 Mora Construction Co. 3,999.99 Bids were referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. 8. Self Service Gasoline Stations and validity of .Ord. #130 were discussed. 9. Discussion: to require posting of building permits on the job. site. 10. Building Permit Processin - The City Manager was asked to prepare a policy for Council consideration at the next workshop covering the processing of building permits which would allow control over "red flag" subdivisions and take into consideration overall drainage of an area. 11 . Resolution for Purchase of City Ma - A ResolVttan; authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract for the purchase of maps and copyright from Mr. C. Q. Holmes was read and adopted. MOTION: (Baker) For adoption of Resolution No. 9-72. Second.: Gonzalez Vote: FOR (5) Lowe, Baker, Gonzalez, Patton, Windler AGAINST: none Motion carried 12,!• Flood Insurance Ordinance No. 157 - The City Attorney was instructed to write a revision to this ordinance a opting the government figures for flood areas. L 0't3 ORDINANCES Ordinance No. 169-A - Second Reading MOTION: (Gonzal,ez) To approve Ord. No. 169-A on Second Reading. Second: Baker Vote;, FOR (5) Lowe, Baker, Gonzalez, Patton, Windler AGAINST: none Motion carried Ordinance No. 170 - Second Reading -' 'MQTTON: .,(Gonz;al ez) 30"approve Ord.--No. 170 on .Second Reading. Second Windler Vote: FOR; (5)' L.owe, .Baker, Gonzalez, Patton, 'Windler AGAINST: none Motion carried WARRANTS t- MOTION: (Windler) To approve G&A Warrant 2153 and M&O Warrant 1196 to CPS. "Second: Gonzalez Vote: FOR (5) Lowe, Baker, Gonzalez, Patton, Windler AGAINST: none Motion carried CLOSED SESSION Fire Marshal - Hiring of a full-time fire marshal was discussed. MOTION: (Gonzalez) That the City Manager advertise for a Fire Marshal for the City on a full-time basis. Second:..,,°-'i0atton Vote: FOR (5) Lowe, Baker, Gonzalez, Patton, Windler AGAINST: none Motion carried Mini-Parks - Councilman Baker outlined plans for a series of mini-parks on small parcels of city-owned land throughout the City. The City Manager was 6 requested to investigate cost of equipment for such parks. ADJOURNMENT - Motion made and seconded that the meeting adjourn. The meeting was adjourned. City Secretary APPROVED: Rap owe, ayor