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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 1977-09-12 Regular 41 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL September 12 , 1977 A Regular Meeting of the Friendswood City Council was held at the City Hall on Monday , September 12 , 1977 , at 7 : 30 p .m. with the following members present : I Mayor Ralph Lowe Councilman Ed Zeitler Councilman Paul Maaz Councilman Richard Haken Councilman Tom Lay City Attorney Wm. Olson Councilman R. J. Blanken City Manager Jim Morgan With all members present , and with the City Secretary absent , the following business was transacted : READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Minutes of a Special Meeting of August 29 , approved as read. Minutes of a Special Meeting Q of September 6 , approved as corrected. � � ENGINEERING CONTRACT - BLACKHAWK REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT �a D-77 � PLANT - Milton Windler presented the Engineering Contract . He asked the Council to change the specification for bid to allow '� Gulf Coast and the City to get the permit for the creek crossing , � and to approve the contract with Engineering Science for Phase III. MOTION : (Zeitler) To accept the contract for Phase III with Engineering Science after deleting requirement to obtain creek crossing permit and do the acces.s road engineering. Second : Haken Vote : Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED li o2�2/-77 CONTRACT FOR PROVIDING WATER Z'0 BRAZORIA COUNTY - The contract was presented by the Hastings Acres Homeowners Association , Inc. and the folldwing items , it was decided , are to be added to the contract : ( 1) right to cancellation ; ( 2 ) 50t per 1 ,000 gallons ; C3) 90 day cut-off notice ; (4 ) yearly review of contract . MOTION : (Maaz) To give the City Manager and City Attorney the right to consummate the contract and return it to the Council for execution. Second : Haken Vote : Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED FRIENDSWOOD COMMUNITY SERVICES - Lou Lonzi said farewell to °7a�� the Mayor, Council, City Manager, Chief of Police, thanked them and stated that it has been a pleasure working with them and the community. Richard Atcheson introduced the interim director of the service , Ms . Pam Linbeck who has served as an intern under Lonzi . Mr. Atcheson submitted the by-laws of the Community Services &bard to the Council for consideration. CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGN REPLACEMENT - Contract was presented to Council and after discussion they asked for a presentation of the contract at the next regular meeting before executing same. ANNEXATION IN HARRIS COUNTY - Discussion of the annexation of °C�°�3 7� a one-mile strip in Harris County. . MOTION : (Zeitler) For a resolution for the September 19th Council Meeting on annexation of a one-mile strip beginning at the present city limit line on FM 528 , from the west right-of-way line 500 ft. eastward and proceeding north one mile� a public hearing to be called for the first meeting in October and the first reading the second meeting in October. Second : Maaz Vote : Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED 42 ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS �a�- �� 1. Sewer problems caused by overloaded line - Heavy rains are causing lines in Friendswood Forest to be overloaded. It was suggested that an engineer be hired to meet with the City Manager and the Board to determine the cause of the problem and the recommendations to be presented to the Council next regular meeting . ��,7� 2 . Curbs and Gutters in Dunbar Estates - The City Manager submitted a memorandum to the Council stating he was visited I by representatives of U. S . Homes regarding repair or re- placement of the curbs in Dunbar Estates Subdivision. Mr. Morgan was advised to take the necessary steps without cost to the City. � 3 . Rate Increase to WC&ID #108 - Proposed rate increase for ��- 7, WC&ID #108 to be the same as the City of Friendswood with 30 days notice. MOTION : CHaken) To instruct the City Manager to proceed with notifying #108 of a rate increase in the sewage rate to equal the rate of the City of Friendswood. Second : Lay Vote : Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCES #284 - Adoption of the 1977-78 Budget AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF FRIENDS- WOOD, TEXAS , GENERAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1977-79 ; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY FOR SUCH FISCAL YEAR AS REFLECTED IN SAID BUDGET; AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND CONTAINING CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. MOTION : (Zeitler) For adoption of the 1977-78 budget . Second : Maaa Vote : FOR (4) Zeitler , Maaz , Haken, Lowe AGAINST C2 ) Lay, Blanken MOTION CARRIED #285 - Ta� Levy for 1977-78 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT , LEVY AND COLLECTION OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD TEXAS , FOR THE YEAR 1977 AND FOR EACH YEAR THEREAFTER UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. MOTION: (Maaz) To approve the 1977 ad valorem tax rate as read, and adopt Ordinance #285 . Second : Zeitler Vote : FOR (4) Maaz , Zeitler, Haken , Lowe AGAINST (2 ) Lay, Blanken MOTION CARRIED 9 : 30 p.m. - Mayor Lowe left meeting. Mayor Pro-tem Maaz took I the chair. � , NEW BUSINESS l. Holiday garbage collection scheduling - The .City Manager , �-�� 7 submitted a memorandum on holiday scheduling. After each holiday he receives a large number of complaints from ' persons who miss one days collection because oF the holiday. Mr. Morgan recommended that when a holiday occurs on a ' regular collection day , all collections be set back one day. , This would require a longer work day by employees or working ' on Saturday, an additional expense to the City for overtime. � Council asked for figures on the additional cost . 43 2 . Repairs to Pony League Field - A memo from the City Manage� �� on wind damage to the Pony League Baseball Field stated that the Baseball Assn . requests the city, through the Parks Department, to pay for necessary repairs . MOTION : (Haken) To appropriate $2 ,000 to provide necessary repairs to the field. Second : Zeitler Vote : Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED 3 . Park Ordinance - The City Manager will direct the ordinance to the Parks Board for review prior to Council ' s reading. a�9-�7 4. Flood Plane Variance - M. P. Smith , owner oF Lot #18 in Windsong close to the creek, requires a 37 ' elevation under require- ments of the Flood Insurance map. By letter , he is request- ing a variance to 31 ' because at the required elevation the house would be 7 ' higher than other houses in the area. A (,.� letter from Taylor Insurance states that flood insurance �- would be provided. The request for variance was denied. � �� 3d " 7� � 5 . Selective Traffic Enforcement Program - Decision was made � to extend the program for six months . Q RESOLUTIONS #77-6 - Authorizing the Chief of Police to execute application to the Office of Traffic Safety, Dept . of Highways and 7 Public Transportartion for funds for the STEP program. �� MOTION : ( Lay) To adopt Resolution #77-6 . Second : Haken Vote : Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED #77-5 - Authorizing participation wirth the H-GAC in a Criminal Justice Grant for Juvenile Services . �3� _?? MOTION : (Haken) To adopt Resolution #77-5 , counseling grant . Second: Zeitler Vote : Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCES #T-9A - Zoning Ordinance - First Reading MOTION : (Lay) To pass on first reading and refer to the City Attorney. Second: Blanken Vote : Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED #T-8A - Annexation of Polly Ranch - Second Reading MOTION: (Blanken) To pass Ord. #T-8A on second reading. Second : Haken Vote : Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED WARRANTS FOR APPROVAL - The following warrants were unanimously approved for payment : General Fund #1178 - Cal Western Ins . $ 1 ,752 . 03 1179 - International Disposal 1,565 . 11 1180 - R&I Pipe � 953 . 84 1181 - Coenco , Inc. 10 ,260 . 38 1182 - Gaedke Equipment 1 ,286 . 18 1183 - Safety Lights 593 . 75 1184 - Davis Truck & Equipment 22 ,783 . 60 1185 - Safety Lights 609 . 75 1186 - Wartex 1 , 056 . 69 1187 - Mustang Auto Supply 766 . 04 44 Water & Sewer Fund #546 - Cal Western Ins. 554 . 32 547 - Community Public Service 586 . 23 548 - Ad Valorem Records 616 . 40 549 - The Rohan Company 833 . 97 550 - Municipal Pipe Sev. 1 105 . 00 551 - Johnson Laboratories 1 ,272 . 00 552 - Wartex Oil 686 . 51 ADJOURNMENT - Motion made and seconded that the meeting adjourn. The meeting was adjourned. t.GP ��1liN Deputy City Sec tary APPROVED: v��-i.av-�- or Ra ph. L. Lowe