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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 1975-12-15 Regular � d�.��.� ��c. �.��.��/'`,�`��Y �� MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL December 15, 1975 A Regular Meeting of �he Friendswood City Council was held at the City Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 1975, with the following members present: � Mayor Ralph L. Lowe Councilman Paul Maaz -w-' Counci1man Wi.11iam Patton Councilman Milton Windler Councilman Richard Haken Councilman Benny Baker With a quorum present, and with Councilman Edward Zeitler absent, the follow- ing business was transacted: READING AND APPROUAL OF MINUTES - Minutes of Regular Meetings of November 17 � and December 1 , approved as corrected. � �" ANNOUNC�MENTS & COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR � � W 1 . Mayor Lowe expressed appreciation to citizens for the cooperation and understanding during the past year on behalf of the Council and the City employees. 2. Mayor met with Mr. Poorman of the Highway Department this week and requested that a representative of the Department meet with Council to describe aspects of the proposed location for new route of Hwy. 35. 3. Friendswood has been chosen as a Texas Bicentennial City, thanks to the efforts of John Tirado, Chairman of the Bicentennial Committee, and volunteers who have helped him in this r�ork. 4. The Mayor and others met with the Harris County Commissioners this week � on behalf of the Clear Creek drainage, problems. , 5. Commissioner Bass' office has stated that the de-snagging work on Clear �� Creek probably wi11 begin in January 1976. 6. Governor Briscoe has notified the City of a grant to pay the salary for a youth counselor. 7. Friendswood Schools have written commending Chief Wright and Jimmy Sprague for their work with law enforcement classes in the high school . 8. Members of the Council are invited to an open house at the Galveston County Courthouse Friday from 1 :00 to 3:00. BICENTENNIAL BIKE TRAIL COMMITTEE - A letter was presented asking that Council approve sections of Mary Ann, Stadium Lane, Sedora, Shadowbend, Laurel , and Cedarwood for bike safety paths. MOTION: (Patton) To approve the routes as long as they conform to proper ��D'�S, engineering for future development of the streets. Second: Baker Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED � The Committee is to keep Council informed of progress in their plans and ask for more definite approval before any actual work begins. EXXON USA RE ANNEXATION - Mr. Dick Caulkins, speaking for Exxon, requested that the City place a moratorium on annexation of the industrial area north of FM 2351 for a period of one year in exchange for a payment by Exxon of a stipulated amount rel"ated to an "Industrial District Agreement" as authorized by the Texas Legisl.ature, between the City and Exxon. Mr. Calkins stated that Exxon has not been approached by the City with this proposal ; that it �g,��75� was initiated by Exxon upon learning of the pending annexation of the land. It was pointed out that a 250 ft. strip from the center;ine of Turkey Creek might be set aside for drainage purposes. Mr. Jackson of JOC Oil located in the same area stated that he would be agreeable to entering into such an Industrial District .Agreement with the City also, and would work to bring additional industry into the area. 50% of the ad valorem tax for the property involved was suggested as a fair payment by Exxon's Tax Department representative. City Attorney Olson concurred with the legality of such an arrangement. —- ------— - - - -- - --- �' - � . %n /� .�C,C.(�;�c./ G�-'-G.G�.fi:TC��. ,°G��F�G-�....,. ,-� ,2.�•L.,�f.��,�L'l,,'c�"1 .:� ;�l-('.,�-E- � ��' _:-�� t �'1�:�,t..�' , �t.-'� _��J MOTION: (Patton) o recognize the request from Exxon and ask our Attorney to proceed to draw up a contract to that effect. Second : Maaz Vote: FOR (5) Lowe, Patton, Maaz, Windler, Haken AGAINST: (one) Baker MOTION CARRIED REQUEST FROM CLEAR WOODS TO ANNEX 25 958 ACRES - A parcel of land lying � between Clear Woods and Forest Bend, not being a part of either water district, C$��5 is subject to development, and can best be served by utilities from the � water district, prompts Clear Woods Improvement District to request permission , from the City to annex the area. The petition states that development of the area will be in compliance with requirements of the City's Planning Codes. MOTION: (Patton) To refer the request to the City Manager and City Attorney for recommendation, utilizing input from the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission. Second: Baker Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED CLEAR CREEK BASIN AUTHORITY - Consulting Engineer Jim Eller reported that EPA �, and TWQB will work with the City on an analysis of interim measures to improve �`.1,��,.�`�;...� �1 � ,. ,� ''`` �� eff1uent from P1ant #1 . Mr. plson advised the �,�or to request such advice �r �� on his own and not by action of the Council if such'°advice is in fact requested. �� J Mr. Olson stated, however, that he felt no action should be taken until the law suit is actually filed by CCBA against the City. TWQB PRIORITY RATING MEETING - Paul Davis of GCWDA is in Austin for this hearing. Mr. Eller said it is his understanding that as of today Friendswood's position is high on the list. TWQB HEARING - On January 22, a hearing will be held on the City's method of sampling and testing sewer effluent. Jim Eller advised Council of some methods of,i mprovi.ng effl uent from P1 ant #1 . .��~;. r u.��.��?�� .�,��`��.� �f�;«:�zv' � ��.�.ti��z��:.� /�i�� ,�Z�..-L��.G°e.�c ��e..-��, .e�_��1�c.��=�..,l'.�a� �L��c��.� ..c��i �� PARK LAND DONA�ION AIUD P'URCHASE - The Parks CoMmittee has re uested that i q purchase of the Bost property be deferred pending recommendation from the Committee. � The donation by Harold and Mary Louise Soule of approximately twelve acres ,�� of land next to the Creek on FM 2351 is acceptable to the Council . Mr. Olson ��' is to draw up a deed document transferring this property to the City. The City will furnish the Soule's with an appraisal for tax purposes. POLLY RANCH - The question was raised whether development in Polly Ranch is following requirements of Friendswood's Subdivision Ordinance, whether slab / heights are in conformance with Flood Insurance requirements, and whether �y the City can inspect building without requiring permits. Mr. Morgan was �� instructed to contact the Galveston County Building Inspector, Ben Blackledge, � regarding County inspections. Agreement documents between the City and the developer of Polly Ranch were examined relative donation of certain property within the subdivision to the City of Friendswood. MOTION: (Windler) To instruct the City h1anager to write a let�er to the owner of Polly Ranch requesting that he prepare and submit to the City a deed to the 15 acres as set forth in the agreement. � Second: Baker � Vote: Unanimous FOR l�10TION CARRI.ED � ORDINANCES #T=11D - Annexation of Parcel 2 - Third and final reading P�OTION: (Patton) To table annexation of Parcel 2. Second: Windler Vote: FOR (5) P1aaz, Haken, �lindler, Patton, Baker AGAINST (1 ) Lowe MOTION CARRIED _ ---- -- ---- --- , , �'�,.�;�'. Ord. #T-11C - Annexation of Parcel 1 - Third and final readin MOTION: (Patton) To table annexation of Parcel 1 . Second: Windler Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED Ord. #T-11F -� Speed Limits on FM 528 - Th9rd and final reading MOTION: (Haken) To approve and adopt Ord. #T-11F (and � assign permanent No. 255) � Second: Windler Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED Ord. #T-11�G - Industrial Waste Requlations - Third and final readinq. MOTION: (Patton) To approve and adopt Ord.. #T-11G (and assign permanent No. 256) Second: Maaz . Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED � �+ HERITAGF ESTATES - ACCEPTANCE OF STREFTS AND UTILITIES - On recommendation �» of the City Manager who stated that the Ueveloper has complied with all y� � requirements. 1$S'� � M�fION: (Windler) To ac�ept for maintenance streets and utility l.ines in the Heritage. Estates Subdivision. Second: Patton Vote: FOR (5) Windler, Patton, Lowe, Haken, Maaz AGAINST: none AQSTAINIPJG: (1 ) Baker MOTION C�IRRIED WATER & SEWER .LINES FOR GHARLES COE - P1r. P9organ asked for Council approval to lay, at City expense, the first 100 feet of line to the Coe property in ; ! accordance with general policy. Approval given. i � _ ! WARRANTS F'OR APPROVAL - The following warrants were approved by unanimous votE of the Council : Gen. Fund #1128 - Rosenberg Library $ 947.94 1263 - Albritton Trucking Co. 698.25 1264 - Gulf Oil Corporation 3,589.35 1265 - Davis Truck & Equip. 2,482.74 �266 - Industrial Solvents 672.10 1267 - Browning-Ferris Indus. 769.65 1268 - Village Interiors , 542.00 1269 - Gulf Coast Limestone 3,U09.60 1270 - International Crushed Stone 1 ,246.87 1271 - Community Public Service 776.14 W&S Fund #602 - Community Public Service g24,g2 HOLIDAYS - Mr. Morgan asked for approval to make Friday, December 26, a holiday for all city employees. Permission given. ADJOURNMENT - Motion made and seconded that the m�eting adjourn. The meeting was adjourned. I ...._ . . City Secretary APPROVED: � � � ,,�z u-�_. Mayor