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li MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL
February 16 , 1981
A Regular Meeting of the Friendswood City Council was held
at the City Hall on Monday, February 16 , 1981. , at 7 : 30 p.m.
with the following members present :
Mayor Dale Whittenburg City Manager Jim Morgan
Councilmen : Mary Brown City Secretary Bobbie Henry
Paul Maaz City Attorney John Olson
Paul Schrader
Loren Wood
With a quorum present , and with Councilman Ed Zeitler absent ,
the following business was transacted :
INVOCATION by Rev. Bill Sterling of the Church of the Good Shepherd.
, � MINUTES of a regular meeting of February 2 , 1981 approved as
� corrected.
� ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE MAYOR
� 1 . Order calling city officials election for April 4 .
2 . Proclaiming March 2-7 as Student Government Week.
�[ 3 . Letter of resignation from Planning Commission from Dennis
Holt.
4. Welcome to visiting students from San Jacinto Junior College.
PRESENTATION OF 1979-g0 AUDIT AND FINANCIAL REPORT - Mr. Lairson
of the City s auditing Firm revlewed briefly the contents of the
reprot which he distrib.uted to Council . He indicated that
the city' s financial condition and aceounting system are in good
Icondition and in keeping with standards for municipal accounting.
! _. PUBLIC HEARING ON PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY POLICIES ACT OF 1978
This hearing was to cover ratemaking and. service standards #1
through #6 for electric service , these being (1) Cost of Service ;
C.2 ) Declining Block Rates ; ( 3) Time-of-Day Rates ; (4) Seasonal
Rates ; (5 ) Interrupible Rates ; and (6 ) Load Management Techniq�es .
Required notice had been given to Community Public Service , Houston
Lighting & Power Company.
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CPS filed with the City a statement on each of the six rate � t�
categories listed above. HL&P submitted a proposed resolution
for consideration by the city. These two documents are on file
in the ofti�e of the City Secretary for reterence when reporting
to the PUC. No other statements were received.
PETITIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
1. Mrs.. Brakebill, speaking For her father , Mr. Cleaves ,
protested the cutting down of 5 foot pine trees when
the city had weeds mowed on their property. She claimed
a loss of $2 , 000 ; Mr. Cleaves also protested the City`
billing for $270 to cover cost of mowing.
Mr. Morgan was instructed to investigate the matter further
and bring a recommendation back to Council whieh would be
_ fair and equitable to all concerned.
2 . Mrs . Pat Beam asked that Shady Nook be lePt open as an access ? .,
to Autumn Hills Rest Home to afford parking space based on ��" J1
the �act that paving of Heritage and Quaker eliminated some
of the Home ' s parking. She also stated that the alternate
driveway to the service entrance to the home will not aecommo-
date the delivery trucks , ambulance , fire truck , or garbage
truck. Council encouraged her to discuss the situation with
the residents on Shady Nook, with the help of the City Manager ,
to see if .some equitable agreement can be reached for use of
the street.
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CHIGGER CREEK - PROPOSAL BY BRAZORIA COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT I
N0. 3 TO INCREASE WATER FLOW INTO CHIGGER CREEK WATERSHED
I��^, � MOTION: (Schrader) To authorize and direct the City �
� q ` X � Manager and the City Attorney to file a complaint with
2 the Texas Department of Water Resources requesting i
the following action : '
l. That the Brazoria Drainage District #3 cease con- �
struction of additional water outlets under the
Brazos River Authority canal. ��
2 . That the Brazoria Drainage District #3 take no ��
further action which would have the effect of
increasing the volume of water in Chigger Creek.
Second: Wood
Vote : Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED
REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
l . Councilman Schrader reported that the next meeting with
the Fire Department to discuss a contract with the City W.ill
be held on March 16 .
2 . Couneilman Wood reported that the Highway Department will
be present engineering plans on the FM 528 curve at the
February 23 meeting. He also noted the flood meeting at
the Houston Library this week. Councilman Schrader said that
he plans to attend.
3 . Councilman Brown reminded Council oF a joint public hearing
with P&ZC Thursday riight to consider rezoning of two parcels
of land.
ADMINI:STRATI"VE TTEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
l. Mr. Morgan reported that the two bids received for a new
police car were considered too high, and asked permission
I(ti/�I to refuse all bids and advertise for bids again.
`� MOfiIQN: (Maaz) To authorize the City Manager to go out
for bids again for a police unit.
Second: [�ood
Vote : Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED
�3"� + 2 . Mr. Morgan presented a letter from Powers Engineering offering
to donate to the City a 1. 2 acre and a 3 . 8 acre tract of l�nd
out of Regency Estates Subdivision for recreational purposes .
The. 3 . 8 acre tract contains a hangar building which would
also be donated. �ouncil requested that the City Manager
make a cost study oF operating these additional facilities
and report back to Council on his findings .
�D/ CALLING HEARING ON REZONING REQUEST FROM L�THERAN CHURCH
l $� MQTI:ON: (.Maaz ) To call a joint public hearing with P�ZC for
March 16 to consider this request.
Second : Schrader
Vote : Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED
TNCREASE IN LANDFILL PEES - Since the cities are to negotiate
their rates with Browning-Ferris individually , Mr. Morgan was
directed to contact other cities using the landfill to determine
what they are proposing to pay. He will also contact Pearland
about using their landfill again in the future .
COUNTY-WI"IIS ENfS 'PROGR3�1M - Judge Ray Holbrook , by letter, is pro-
posing that all cities in Galveston County form a county-wide
EMS program. Council expressed satisfaction with the present
city EMS operation , but referred the letter to Mr. Morgan for
hi.s review.
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ORDINANCES
#81/1-E - Revisions to Dog Orginance
MOTION: (Schrader) To read this ordinance on an emergency ��
basis so that it can be implemented immediately. /�/
Second : FTood
Vote : Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED
' I #81/'1 - Revi'sions to Dog Ordinance - Second Permanent Reading
` MO'£ION: (Schrader) To amend Ordinance #81/1 as follows : �C{7/
Section 9 of Ordinance becomes Section 10 �/
Section 3-30 of Article II , Chapter 3 of the Friendswood
City Code becomes Sec. 3-31 (Penal Provision) .
New Section 9 of Ordinance.
Section 3-30 of Article II , Chap�er.,3 of the Friendswood�i.
City Code shall read a follows :
i �-{ ''Section 3-30 Abandonment of Domestic Animals
, �� Tt shall be unlawful for any person to abandon , cause
to be abandoned, or permit the abandonment of any
� � domestic animal. For the purposes of this Section ,
' �( abandonment shall mena placing, leaving, or otherwise
� deserting a domestic animal at a locatior� ather than
I the premises of the somestic animal' s owner , and,
where such domestic animal is required to rely upon
itself for food , shelter , or care. "
i Second: Wood
Vote : Unaimous FOR MOTION CARRIED
' MOTION: CSchrader) To adopt Ord. #81/1 as amended on second�
reading.
Second: Wood � ry/
Vote : Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED ��
#81/2 - Rezoning for Church of Latter Day Saints - Second Reading
MOTIpN: (Maaz ) To approve second reading of Ord. #81/2 .
Second: 6'chrader
Vote : Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED
WARRANTS FOR APPROVAL - By unanimous vote , the following warrants
were approved for payment :
Gen. Fund #5583 - C. P. S. $3 ,003 . 52
5584 - Friendswood Building Co. 2 , 925 . 00
W�S Fund #298fl - �, p, g , 3 ,843 . 53
2990 - Gulf Boast Waste Disposal 11 , 991. 67
W'aste Disposal Fund
#504 - Brown & Root , Inc. $152 ,560 . 87
505 - LEM Construction Co. 105 ,639 . 10
506 - Texas Sterling/E. P. Brady 50 ,509 . 2g
(506 subject to receipt of a certificate of
completion fnom the engineer)
CLQSED EXECUTIVE SESSION (Sec. 2 (g) Art . 6252-17 VTCS)
APPOINTMENT - Mayor Whittenburg, with Council concurrence , 3 �� a��
appointed Tom Haansz to the Planning & Zonning Commission to `
replace Dennis Holt.
AA'JOURNMENT - Motion made and seconded that the meeting adjourn.
The m--'-'eeting was adjourned.
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City Secretary �
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Mayor "� �, —
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL
i February 23 , 1981
A Special Meeting and Workshop of the City Council was held at
the City Hall on Monday, February 23 , 1981 , at 7 : 30 p.m. with
I° the following members present :
Mayor Pro-tem Paul Maaz City Manager Jim Morgan
Councilmen : Ed Zeitler City Secretary Bobbie Henry
, Loren Wood
' Mary Brown
Paul Schrader
With a quorum present , and with Mayor Whittenburg absent , the
following business was transacted :
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' �� PRESENTATION BY JAYCEES - PARKS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
' (� Charles Robertson and Francis Comeaux presented a proposal ', .5"^ �''�
� whereby the Jaycees would develop and operate recreational
� facilities on the property (including hanger) which has been
� offered to the City out of Regency �states . Council requested
i that the Jaycees attend the March 2 meeting to discuss the
Imatter futher.
ROBERT P. SUPINA, President of the Cowart Creek Civic Associa-
tion, stated that Article II of the City Code , dealing with
Flood Damage Prevention, is not being enforced, and on behalfi
� o£ the Civic Association , he requested that this code be enforced.
I Council asked the City Manager to investigat€��e situation and
report back on March 2 when the matter wil��e.on the ag.�
PAUL SELMAN OF THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT pN.esented a preliminary
drawing of rerouting for the curve on FM 528 , and stated that � r �1 �
il final plans should be available in six weeks . He could give no
, time schedule for actual work on straightening this curve , but
he feels that it will be given a high priority as soon as the
right-of-way is made available. He said that a four-lan� road
with a turn median is in the 20-year plans of the Highway Dept .
CLOSED �'XECUTIVE SESSION (Sec. 2 (g) Art. 6252-17 VTCS)
F'ORMAL CREATZON AND APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE TO STUDY FUTURE
GROWTH 0'F£RTENDSWOOD
� MOTION: (Schrader) To establish a committee to (1,) identify
the goals and future character of the City ; (2 ) outline �
the alternative land use plans : (3 ) assess their impact �" o�
on the character, growth , zoning, fiscal and related
i policies , and to appoint to the committee the following :
Councilman Mary Brown, Chairman 3 �_ u7(
� Leon Brown Charles Hooks
Marvin Clark Bill Finger
Skip Horn Gene Taylor
, � Al 0' Farrell David Merrill
I Lynn Chatham Lloyd Rathburn
Dr. Bill Jones Ted Thomas (temporary from school)
Second: Zeitler
Vote : Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED
COST EFFECTIVE PROGRAM - Mr. Morgan presented two suggestions
he has received for cutting operating costs . He was directed
to proceed with whatever suggestions he felt were practical which
did not require Council action to implement , and to bring a
recommendation on those which would call for Council action.
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PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING ZONING REQUESTS - Suggestions have been i
made by the City Secretary and the Planning Commission for
expediting these requests . These suggestions will be
integrated, and the resulting prosedure presented to Council
for approval and adopting a fee schedule. ,
REVISIONS TO CITY CODE - Council reviewed a number of pro- I
posals from Council Members and City personnel regarding
change� to the Code. These will be referred to the City
Attorney for his review and possible rewriting.
Several new ordinances proposed by the Police Department will
also be reviewd by the Attorney to determine whether they
are covered by State law. ,
ADJOURNMENT - Motion was made and seconded that the meeting I
ad�ourn. The meeting was adjourned.
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I City Secretary
APPROVED :
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Mayor
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