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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 1974-08-19 Regular �� r� MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF.TH� FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL � August 19, 1974 � � � , A Regular Meeting of the Friendswood City� Council was held at the City Hall on Monday, August 19, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: f Mayor Ralph L. Lowe 4 Councilman William Patton 1� Councilman Ra1ph:Gonzalez Counci�lman Richard Haken � Councilman Benny Baker � Councilman Edward Zeitler With a quorum present, and with Councilman Milton Windler abs.ent, the following business was transacted: . MINUTES FOR APP�OVAL - Minutes of a Regular Meeting of August 5, wer.e discussed, � an t e Secretary was requested to check the tape for wording of one motion, �+ and present to Council for approval. at the next meeting. � � ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR � 1 , Mayor Lowe asked Mrs. Ruth �P,r;e�i�.l,e;to :7�ntrAd.uc,e,`fi.e�,. �Ue�t,.:Marie Lise Lournet, from Southern France, and Miss Lournet expressed her pleasure at having the privilege of visiting America. � , 2. Mayor Lowe discussed a meeting he had last Frnday with the Corps of Engineers regarding the southern by-pass for Clear Creek as had been proposed. He � stated that he felt this is a dim possibility, and that the northern by-pass is vir�ually out of the picture, both du� to the cost factor involved. Councilman Gonzalez asked for further information,and the Mayor explained _ � that the cost of right-of-way purchase by Harris County would far exceed the benefits in contras ; t with other . ro osed lans p p p for flood contr.ol alon the __, creek. g 3. The Mayor met today with the County Engineer and discussed marking a bicycle path along the road crossi:'�ng at Cowards Creek on Sunset when the County completed. work on this street. This work will be started this week and ' shou1d be completed in approximately three weeks. The question of the I Coun,ty surfaci;�g Greenbriar was also discussed,, but no commitment was :forth- coming from the County Engineer. 4. The Mayor, M'r, Somers, and Mr. Morgan will meet with GCWDA Thursday morning to go over the proposed contract for joint sewage disposal facilities, 5, Information for grant appli�cation on. additions to present par.ks is being compiled and will be rbought to Council as soon as it -is complete. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1 . Mr. Ray Drew spoke protesting the City's method of issuing permits for mobile homes. He felt that an inequity exi.sted becaus� th.e same fee is levied for trailers of different age and value. Council 's answer was that this method was devised as the fairest method possible and the simplest to enforce both from .the City's standpoint and that of the mobile home owners, whether� permanent or transient. 2. Mr. Bill' Murphy asked Council to consider carefully the method used by the - - Planning Commission in their recommendation for street names for Eox Meadows. �'� He was advised that such a recommendation has not"y`et been received from the Planning Commission arid he should, at the time the subject comes to Council , be present to speak to the subject. UNFINISHED BUSINESS � 1 . Clear Creek F`lood Control Interim Pro'ect - With Mr. Gerry Pate and Mr, James Nye, Chairman of t e Drainage Board, present, status of this project was discussed, Mayor Lowe stated that he would like to see the Drainage District assume a leading role in this interim project, including acquiring - - - ---- - ---- - -- ---- - - - - _ -- --- --- --- - -------- �`� � . working rights-of-way. The City Attorney advised that these ROWs should . ��.6e .in the name of the County, the Drainage District, or the State rather than the City, si,nce acquisition of the. ROWs in the City`s name would imply a responsibility o�F the City for flood control along the Creek. Mr. Nye was also asked if the Drainage Board would assume the cost for engineering and surveys in relation to this drainage work, Mr. Nye asked that the City send a representative to the Board's meeting on Tuesday night to present this question to the entire� Board. NOTE: In connection with this ,d�scussion, the City Attorney stated that paper work resulting from the work done by Mr. Pate, if paid for by the City, did not constitute "public records" and thus not open to examination on request, ; 2. Acce ta.nce of Extension of Thomas Street in Lon wood Park, Section III ' � MOTION: (Gonzalez) To accept for maintenance the extension of Thomas Street, on recommendation from the City Manager. Second: Zeitler Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED 3, Board of Ad 'ustment - Chan es and A ointments - Mayor Lowe made the following appointments and changes to t e Board: Position #3: Ha1 Taylor (formerly Alternate #1 , replacing William Dykes). Term: 9-2-74 to 9-2-76 Alternate #1 : Raymond Nelson (moved from Alternate #2 position) � Term: 9-2�=74 to 9-2-76 Alternate, #2: Richard Yancey (replacing Nelson) Term: 9-2-Z4 to 9-2=�.76 (To be sworn in next Monday night) Alternate #3 and Alternate #4 yet to be filled Position #4: George Rummell (Reappointment) Term: 9-2-74 to 9-2-76 MOT.ION; (Gonzalez) To approve appointments by. the Mayor Secon : Zeitler Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED 4. �rdinance Set�tin Meetin Dates in Se tember (Emergency Reading) Ord. 225-E � � AN ORDINANCE •ESTABLISHING THE REGULAR MEETING DATES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ' , FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1974 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ,MOT:ION:- (Patton) To approve Ordinance 225-E as an emergency, � Second: Baker Vote: .Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED 5. Transfer �of Funds - Mr. Morgan asked permission to borrow $25,000 from re ate on sewer plants, for a period of 30 days, to caver charges for engineering on street bonds , repayment to be made from bond money which should be availa.ble by September 16. MOTION: (Patton) To authorize the City Manager to borrow $25,000 from funds designated, for a period of 30 days. Second: Zeitler Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED 6, Industrial Waste Ordinance #T-7-B - First Readin I AN ORD.INANCE REGULATING THE DISCHARGE OF INDUSTRIAL WASTES INTO THE .SANITARY SEWERS OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS; ESTABLISH- ING A PERMIT SYSTEM; ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM OF CHARGES FOR SERVICES RENDERED; REGULATING UNSEWERED AND MISCELLANEOUS DISCHARGES: PRO- VIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT: PROVIDING A PENALTY: AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. , I MOTION: ��(�onzalez) To approve .first reading of Ord, ' #T-7-B. Second: Haken � � Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED 7. Letter from Ba town Cit Attorne inviting Friendswood to participate with with Houston and surrounding cities in rate case with Bell Telephone, Mr. Olson was requested to contact Mr. Tom Tyson of Houston regarding support � af this case by the City. �. � � 8, Assessment for utilit lines - Councilman Patton requested that the City Attorney present a sample or draft ordinance covering assessment by the City for uti7ity lines along streets outside subdivisions. �,L � r '� 9, RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $700,000 CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, �� TEXASa GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1974 was introduced for the con- sideration of'the Council and read in full . MOTION: (Patton) -'To adopt the Resolution authorizing sale of street bonds as read. Second: Baker __ Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED 10. Warrants for a roval MOTION: (Haken)To approve G&A Warrants 4613 through .4619, Secon : Patton Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED MOTION: (Haken) To approve M&0 Warrant 2482. � Second: Baker � Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED � � MOTION: (Haken) To approve Construction Warrant 161 . � Second: Patton Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED ADJOURNMENT - Motion made and seconded that the meeting adjourn. The meeting was adjourned. r � f /� -�- C,�.,� �..�-�� , City Secretary ��T . ', � APPROVED: � _ �,i� ..� Ralph L. Lowe, Mayor ,