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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 1975-01-06 Regular� � � ----- -------- � ��'� MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL January 6, 1975 A Regular Meeting of the Friendswood City Council was held at the City Hall at 7:30 p,m, on Monday, January 6, 1975, with the following members present: ( Mayor Ralph L. Lowe � � Councilman Edward Zeitler -�y Councilman Benny Baker Councilman Richard Haken Councilman Ralph Gonzalez � Councilman William Patton Councilman Mi.lton Windler With a quorum present, and with none absent, the following business was trans- acted: Y � READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Minutes of a Regular Meeting of December 16, �,,, 19�74 approve as read. � � AIVNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR 1 . Park Grant - Mayor Lowe reported that a letter requesting a waiver of retroactivity has been sent to the Parks & Wildlife Department whereby the two addit7orial parcels of park land adjoining existing parks could be purchased at this time without s�acrificin,g possibility of 50% grant approval when monies are available. Alternative, he stated, is possibly losing this land to development. 2. Fire Department - A letter was read from the Mayor of Pearland thanking i � the Friendswood Fire Department for the.ir assistance during a recent apartment complex fire. I j �� 3. Appointments - Citing a list of all appointed boards , committees, and commissions , the Mayor recommended that these be reviewed, and that all „ appointments this year and in the future be made in January. He asked that the Council consider these appointments and that the question be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. 4. Hearing on Sewer Plant - A request for increased capacity under Permit No. 11571 requires a public hearing, under rules of the Texas Water Qua1ity Board, This �earing will be held at the Friendswood City Nall on Monday, January 13, at 7:30 p,m. 5. Park Development - Mr. Jim Wyatt of the Parks & Wildlife Department has agreed to come to Friendswood on Monday, February 10, to meet with the C,A.R.E. Committee, to view city park areas, and advise the committee on plans for development of the various parks. ! OPENING AND AWARDING OF BIDS Pavin on Shadowbend:� Mr. Morgan recommended that the contract be awarded to � ; � I e Ha ;Inc;�as the low bidder at $18,140.00. ,'� � � MOTIQN: (Haken) That the recommendation of the City Manager be � accepted and the bid awarded to Ike Hall , Inc. � , - Second: Zeitler Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED Ex ansion of Cit {iall : Two bids were receiv.ed and opened for expansion of the City Hall as. f ows: I ',., Mazak Construction Co. $68,700 without alternates ' 70,497 with alternates �` A & A Builders (Arolfo) 76,544 (no breakdown�), _ �.� _,� � . -�--- ---� ---------- - --- -- - - - - - -- --- --------- ------ � �� - -- - �;,;� MOTIQN: (Haken) To refer the bids to the City Manager and the � architect for consideration and recommendation back to the Council . Second: Zeitler Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED MOTION: (Gonzalez) To ask the City Manager to recommend to the Council at the next meeting any potential cut-�backs 9n the layout or i,n the building program to curtail the cost, as an option for the Council to consider, � � Second: Windler Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED r PROGRESS REPORT ON STREET BOND PROCRAM - Mr, Jerry Brown of Marathon-Mischer ��,�1' appeared before Council to state that his crews are proceeding with � u�tility line movements and storm sewer installations with all speed possible. He stated .that it had been understood that certain streets would be completed before excavation work was started on others to avoid having so many streets torn up and under construction at the same time, However, because of the rains the next stage of the work can not be done so they have continued with work which can be done now to expedite the entire project, After discussion, consensus of the Council was that this work could proceed but that Marath�n-Mischer should'do all in their power to keep streets open and passable, and to keep driveways open. � ti�� LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENTS - Councilman Zeitler pointed out that the terms of � two members of the Library Board has already expired and if these appoint- ments were not made at this meeting, the Board would not be able to hold their meeting this month with a quorum. He submitted the name of Paul Fitzgerald t'o another three-year term, Dorene Chambers to replace Ruth Maloney who is retiring after nine years on the Board, and Bruce Goss in a new Position #6 for a two year term. MOTION: (Zeitler) That the appointments be approved as recommended. � Second: Haken j Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED ��,'�' REPOR� Repa�..irs�� to Librar,� (water leakage through walls) - Mr. Bruce Goss � reporte od- ��n what��feels are the causes of damage done to the library and his recommendations for correcting the problem. The City Manager was directed to ask for bids on these repairs, and the probable figure indicated for this work was $5,000, PROCLAMATION - Februar as "Heart Month" - Mayor Lowe read and signed a proclamation setting for.th February as Heart Month in Friendswood, as requested by the Bay Area Chapter of the American Heart Association, �. {�� REGIONAL SEWER PROJECT - Mr. Paul Davis of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority `�� ma e a report on a meeting by the Authority, Friendswood representatives, and the Environmental Protection Agency last week when specific outlines for what action is now necessary were laid out. MOTION: {Windler) To authorize Engineering Science to proceed with a a sewer evaluation survey at a cost of approximately $100,000 (including grant funds) and to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement for the engineers to proceed with plans for Step II of the project. Second: Gonzalez . Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED , I Mr. Jim Eller of Engineering Science stated thdt the evaluation survey will consist of a 100% smoke test of all lines and a 20% TV survey , � ��-� SEWER LINE TO FIRE STATION - Question at hand was whether to install a grinder � pump or forced feed ine to the nearest manhole on Winding Way to accomodate the Fire Station. The line will run across the park area and if the grinder pump is used, could be tapped for other facilities in the park at a later date. MO:TION: (Patton) To allocate $4,000 for installation of the grinder pump and sewer line to serve the Fire Station. Second: Windler Vote: .Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED .�'�'� RESOLUTION - REPRESENTATIVES TO H-GAC - A resolution was read designating �a ��' representati.ves to H-GAC for ome rule cities under 25,000 population; Councilman Asa Yeamans (Alvin) and Councilman James Cook (Deer Park) Alternates: Mayor B, S. Babovec (Rosenberg} and Mayor Alvin Baggett (Galena Park). MOTION: (Gonzalez) To adopt the re.solution as presented. ; Secon : Zeitler ; Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED ; � COWARD'S CREEK CROSSING ON SUNSET - Pictures were presented indicating that this �., f`" pro�ect recently completed y the County is already deteriorating. Slopes � have washed ta the point where it is cut`�ing into the road surface. The secretary was directed to write to the County Commissioner informing him of the si�uation. ACTION DEFERRED - Three items on the agenda were deferred for future consideration: In.crease �n waste disposal fees; humane officer; and passage of a. construction �'''� speed limit ordinance on FM 528 (requested by the Highway Department). � �"' WARRANTS FOR APPROVAL � � MOTION; (Windler) To approve G&A Warrant 5110 (Kelly Gaffney) Second: Patton Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED MOTION: (Windler) To approve G&A Warrant 5109 (Aetna) � Second: Zeitler Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED �,r:�lOTION: (Windler) To approve Construction Warrant 177 (Franks' & Sons) ; , Second: Patton ; Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED ; , ��- MOTION: (Gonzalez) To approve Construction Warrant 178 (Marathon-Mischer) Secon : Windler Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED . fi� -� 'M�OTION: (Windler) To approve Construction Warrant 179 (Engineering Plus) Seco'nd:' Haken Uote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED MOTION: (Patton) To approve M&0 Warrants 2694 and 2695 (Carroll Childers Co. Second: Haken and New Electric) Vote: ,Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED ADJOURNMENT - Motion made and seconded that the meeting adjourn. The meeting was a�journed, � ��- r�,e 4. , �� ,s City Secretary . APPROVED: t ; � i '-"---� � �.,= ; _ .' ,..,; -� -�, �'; -�� Mayo r- Ra p L, Lowe