HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 1976-08-02 Regular � � �
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL
August 2 , 1976
A Regular Meeting of the Friendswood City Council was held at
the City Hall on Monday, August 2 , 1976 , at 7 : 30 p.m. with the
� �� following members present :
_�I Mayor Ra1ph L . Lowe
Councilman Richard Haken
' Councilman William Patton
Councilman Benny Baker
Councilman Paul Maaz
With a quorum present, and with Councilmen Lay and Zeitler
absent, the following business was transacted:
� READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Minutes of July 19 , 1976
� approved as corrected.
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� REVISION TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE - A proposed revision has been �3� �"��P
� made by the Planning Commission which would except from the
procedural requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance the division
of five or less lots where all city facilities are available.
Council members made several additional suggestions which should
be included such as (1) lower number of lots and ( 2) different
- lot size requirements for different types of streets . The Attorney
is to draw up a new draft and make it available for workshop next
week.
TWQB HEARING - Mr. Morgan repor�ted on a trip to Austin Thursday to
''i , a priority hearing by the TWQB. Word is that the President has
; vetoed sewer grant funds but Congress may overrule the veto. If
' ---� so, funding may be available for the subregional sewer plant in
the near future.
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PETITION FROM GARDEN DRIVE - A petition signed by 33 residents i3��
asks for some improvement to the street . The matter was referred
to the City Manager.
POLICY REGARDING PARK ACTIVITIES - The policy, presented by Parks
Chalrman Grace Baker, states : ' Any organized project and/or
activity on (or in reference to) any city park or recreation area
must be approved by the Friendswood Parks and Recreation Committee
prior to its implementation; Approved activities will be placed
on a calandar at city hall by an officer of the Committee; l�$�yI
Approved projects may be sent to the P�Z Commission for approval
prior to presenting to the Council, "
MOTION: (Baker) To adopt the policy as presented by
Mrs . Baler.
Second: Haken
Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED
PROGRESS REPORT ON MODIFICATIONS TO S�GTER PLANTS - Mr. Morgan
reviewed items which have been completed and what still needs
to be done. He stated that if necessary parts were delivered
immediately the modif�_cations might be completed by August 12
---� when TWQB representatives will be reviewing the plants for
the August 13 hearing on increased permits for the plants .
WATER TO BRAZORIA COUNTY RESIDENTS - The City Attorney stated
that he has been in contact with the attorney who is drawing ���_ 7�,
up the papers for the people who are requesting water from the
City; as soon as the paper is available he will review it and
report to Council.
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CITY'S ETJ AREA IN HARRIS COUNTY - Land owners in the area are
being invited to attend the workshop mee�ing next Monday night to
discuss activities in connection with this land. Mr. Olson stated
that in order to extend the EXXONcontract beyond one year it would
be necessary for all surface and subsurface land owners to request
creation of an. industrial district and to make some payment to the
City.
PUBL,IC HEARING ON BUDGET- Mr. Morgan proposed that a public hearing
��7" 7�° be called on the budget for August 30 . The budget will have to be
adopted on September 13 . He stated that no consideration of funds
from the ETJ area. has been included in the budget proposal . �
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MOTION: (Haken) To direct the City Manager to initiate I �
the necessary legal steps to call and hold a
hearing on the proposed budget on August 30 , 1976 .
Second:Maaz
Vote: Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED
1.,���� 7� EXCUSED ABSENCE FOR COUNCILMAN ZEITLER - Councilman Zeitler has
missed several meetings recently because of surgery and anticipates
another operation.
MOTION: (Haken) In accordance with the City Charter and
on �the recommendation of the Mayor, move to
excuse Councilman Zeitler so that he does not
lose his Councilman status .
Second: Patton
Vote : Uananimous FOR MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE N0. T-7B - AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS AT LUNDY
I.�9° �� LANE, MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, AND PECAN DRIVE - lst reading
' AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS ; DESIGNATING PLACEM�NT
OF STOP SIGNS AT CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS ; PROVIDING A PENALTY I,
FOR VIOLATION AND PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. '
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MOTION: (Haken) To approve first reading of Ord. #7-7B . �
Second: Baker. j
Vote : Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED
REQUEST FROM SUNMEADOW DEVELOPER - A letter from the developer' s
attorney has been referred to Mr. Olson. After study of �the
situation, Mr. Olson will advise the City how to proceed .
CPS RATE SCHEDULE = A letter from Community Public Service sets
forth the reduced rates being initiated following loss of a suit
against CPS . Mr. Olson stated that he would like to study the rate
schedule before advising Council to adopt an ordinance with the new
rates .
WARRANTS FOR APPROVAL - The following warrants were approved for
payment :
General Fund 2319 - Mustang Auto Supply $ 1 ,921 . 95
2320 - The AT�SF RR 2�,015 .12
2321 - W.W. Materials 616 . 36
2322 - A1lbritton Trucking 2 376 . 00
2323 - Wartex Oil Co. � 971 .47
2324 - Friendswood School District 3 , 270 . 00
2326 - Patco Construction 4 ,661 . 11
2327 - Aetna Life � Casualty 2 536 . 66
2328 - Brown � Root 29 , 684 , 20 '
Utility Fund 1026 - Standard Utilities Contractor 1 ,405 . 90 ;
1027 - Environmental Product Accessories 5 , 954 . 21 � '
1028 - McKenzie Equipment Co. 7 464 . 00
1029 - Dixie Chemical Company �866 , 85
ADJOURNMENT - Motion and seconded, the meeting was adjourned .
APPROVED:
Mayor Ralph L. Lowe City Secretary