HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 1975-07-21 Regular � � ��
MTNUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL
July 21 , 1975
A Regular Meet7ng of the Friendswood City Council was held at the City
Hall on Monday, JUIy 27 , 1975, at .7:30 p.m, with the followin� members
;� present:
� Mayor Ralph L. Lowe
- Councilman Milton Windler
Cauncilman Benny Baker
Councilman Edward Zeitler
With a quorum present, and with Counc7lmen Patton, Haken, Maaz absent, the
following business was transacted:
READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Minutes of a Regular Meeting of July 7,
� approved as r.ea�d; Minutes of a Special Meet7ng of July 14, appr�ved as
� corrected. (Insert "There being no further public testimbny, the meeting
�„ was adjourned," )
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�z„y ANNQUNCEMENTS & COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
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1 . Mayo.'r �nd Mrs. Lowe at�ehded the space shot this week.
2. The street contractor say� that the work around the junior high school
can be completed for the opening of school , but they wi11 have ta work
with all speed and possib1y at the inconvenience of same citizens.
The problem of access to Mr, Townsend's day care center was resolved.
STREET PROGRAMS
� ; 1 . Pull-off area on .l_aural at Junior High .School - Pull-aff can not be
� inst�ll�d�as ori�i,nally plann�d because`.of''the height of storm sewer.
� � I�C was determined` that the street could curve enough to the left just
north of Willowick to leave sufficient space for th� pull-off lane
on the righ� side next ta the school .
2. Mr. Morgan out1ined the proposal . by the H7�hway Department for straighten-
ing of Whisperin� Pines, and �ave a status report on the street bond
program.. Alsoa reported that the griarmeadow/Pecan jobs are in progress.
PETITTONS - Mrs, May.er�� and. other citizens appeared protesting electrical
, rates an bil1ings. They wer�e referred to Mr, Mills of CPS.
Mr, �'Larry is asking the Planning Commission to rezone praperty near the
entrance to Sunmeadow f rom "R-1" to "C-1" and he will donate a location for
a fire stati.on at th7s locati.on,
LIBRARY REPATRS PAYMENT - This pa,yment has been held up due to internal
pro 1ems of t e contracting f9rm which presented a problem as to wham the
payment shauld be made. Mr, M�r�an reparted that this question has now
been resolved and he proposes to release the check. Council agreed.
hlOTION: (Zeitler) To approve payment for the library repairs,
Second: Baker �
Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRI�D
APPOINTMENT OF CITY H�ALTH QFFIC�R
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MOTION: (Baker) To appoint Dr. J. J. Symon as City Health Officer
Second: Windler
Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED
BUDGE7 CALENDAR - A calendar was adopted setting forth workshop, public hearing
notice, public hearing, and additional workshop time for budget consideration.
July 25 - from Manager to Council
August 7 - publish notice of hearing(have copies for public examination)
August 18 - Public Hearing
' August 25 � Workshop
September 15 - Adopt completed budget
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CLEAR CREEK FLOOD PROJECT � Mayor Lowe will meet with the Harris County
Task ;F"orce riext Monday �o try ta enl i s t thei r hel p on thi s proj ect,
REGTONAL SEWER SYSTEM - Counc�lman Windler reported that letters of
consent as required by EPA have been received from Clearv�oods and #108;
that the City is now aiming at November approval for funds; that more
comprehensive sampling is now being done of our effluent which will
emphasize the need for the new facilities.
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���. - �s SUBDIUZSIQN APPROUAL - A request received�by the Planning Commission for
approval of a subdivision containing more than 1700 homes was a concern
of the Council in view of services which would be required and the fact
, that the subdivision extended across city boundaries into League City.
MOTION: (Windler) .That the Mayor notify the Planning Commission in
writing that in view of the critical nature of water and sewage
treatment facilities presently existing in Friendswood, and the fact
that this subdivision transcends political boundaries, the Council
requests �that subdivisions involving 50 or more homes be discussed
with Council prior to preliminary approval being given.
Second: Z�itler
Uote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED
r�y N. M, BROWN CUNSTRUCTION COMPANY has agreed to pay the City $450 to cover
� ��~ �he cost of c��mpleting the lift station in Sunmeadow and to clean out the
five storm sewer manholes, to complete their contract work. This payment
would clear the way for the City to release the $2,000 outstanding on the
contract paymE�nt to Brown. This is acceptable to Council .
WARRANTS - ThE� fo1lowing warrants were approved for payment on motion by
Councilman Wiridler, seconded by Councilman Baker, and voted unanimously for,
GENERAL Fl1ND
#610 - Community Public Service $ 1 ,167.07 I
#611 - No'lan Constructing Company 1 ,562.50 I
#612 - Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc. 1 ,046,45 � �
#613 - Th� AT&SF Rwy. Co. 654. 24
#614 - Aetna Life & Casualty 1 ,494. 5E
#615 - ChE�mica1 Applicators, Inc. 500.00
WATER & SE;I�IER FUND
#288 - Community Public Service 1 ,293.07
#289 - Bo�t Ditching Service 835.00
#290 - Mor�a Construction g2g,75
#291 - ThE� Rohan Company 2,g77,q2
#292 - McKenzie Equipment Co. , Inc, 612.61
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
#119 - Macac Construction Co. , Inc. 2,737.74
WASTE DISFOSAL FUND
#104-Engineering-Science, Inc. 5,686.87
CLOSED SESSION - Mr. Morgan discussed with Council the hiring of an Assistant
Ci ty Manager,;�, to repl ace L, B, Cl i ne.
ADJOURNMENT - Motion made and seconded that the meeting adjourn. Meeting
adjourned,
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City Secretary
APPROVED:
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Mayor Ralp " L, Lowe