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1948 02 26 CC MinutesPall Gall: :Ayes: hbyor..:Cleve GLEN[ TES OF THE REGC Or THE CrI Febi nd:: The City Council of the eisy am$ rebruary 26, 1948 at 7a45 p.m. i.r following members in attendances E. D. Cleve7.n Councilman Strickland recommended 0. 0. Dorris Robert :5tricl ting to Weldon H. wi. Pori the bill N..'Tayle t Street Charles L. Wz Erna Oliver Absent�i A. G. Caviler H. I. Davis player Uleveland called.: the r 1946 were read and approved, whex Goose Greek Street Chanved to IAas A committee of business men fore the council to p+rooenta pet change.: of mane of Earket Street "I council: nesting. The spokeeman , been changed without their knowle or Me .Houletard,:: the idea being Goose Creek Section of Daytenn. Councilman Williams moved ti his motion was seconded by Counc3 Pall Gall: :Ayes: hbyor..:Cleve X5 Councilman. Councilman: ifanzalis 734ldin nd:: Pete Kanaalis requested an a am$ bad been denied at the February l Kanzalis that a:decision had been cations: that are outlined in the Councilman Strickland recommended followed by the council in such a allowed. ting to Lawyer Ethan Bruce presented Pori the start a:. building. on Texas Avenue: t Street 12 -inch sells. he was Croon the Councilman Dorris moved that Councilman Williams seconded the Roil Calls Ayes layor Cleve Councilman Councilman Councilman ,Sewer Saa7e to Pruett A>artnaents R. H. Pruett asked thecounc. he is constructing for the hospit: X5 tie street be renamed Sextet Street, and Dorris. The vote was as follows: Payee- Councilman Strickland is is= izat s. Nayess None is ekland A amn ptayor Councilman nd:: Councilman am$ Councilman City Meager City'. Attorney;'. City Clerk Councilman Councilman ting to order. The minutes of Febru.ry 16, Pori the following business was transacted: '. t Street tie street be renamed Sextet Street, and Dorris. The vote was as follows: Payee- Councilman Strickland is is= izat s. Nayess None is ekland A amn 18 February 26, 1948 a change had to be made later in plans and it is now necessary to extend the line. It was agreed that the city would saddle the outfall line and connect the 6 -inch sewer line directly into the 18 -inch outfall line, thus eliminating a manhole. Ordinance No. 10•-- Natural Gas Harry Massey, representing the Houston Natural Gas Corporations presented an ordinance to be read on a thirty -rear franchise.to be made with the City of Baytown. This being an urgent need, City Attorney Ward read the ordinance. Councilman Williams moved that the ordinance be passed on its first read- ing. Councilman Dorris seconded the motion. The vote was as fonouss Roll Callt Ayest Mhyor Cleveland Nayess None Councilman Dorris Strickland n Williams Caption' of the: orrdinance is as follows:: AN ORDNANCE OF THE CITY OF BAITOWN, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, GRANTING TO HOUSTON NATURAL GAS.CORPORATION, A TEXAS CORPORATION HAVING ITS DOMICILE AT HOUSTON, TEXAS, ITS SUCGESSORS, LESSEES AND ASSIGNS, HEREIld� AFTER CALIED GRANTEE, RIGHT OF WAY, PRIVILEGE AND EASEMT TO LAY, CONSTRUCT, EQUIP, USE, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN GAS MAINS, PIPES, AND CONNECTIONS ALONG, ACROSS .40 THROUGH THE STTREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS, ROADS, HIGH - WAYS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES AND GROUNDS OF SAID CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR THE PURPOSES OF CONVEYING AND TRANS- PORTING NATURAL GAS INTO, OUT OF AND THROUGH SAID CITY FOR SALE AND DISTRIBUTION, AND REGULATING THE VANNER - OF LAYING SAID GAS MAINS AND THE MAKING OF CONNECTIONS THEREMH, AND PROVIDING FOR ADEQUATE CONSIDERATION THEREFOR TO BE PAID TO THE CITY, AND RECOGNIZING AN ANNUAL FIXED RENTAL CHARGE PAYABLE TO SAID CITY. Resolution on Paving City Attorney Ward presented and read the following resolutions "A RESOLUTION DECIARING THE MATURITY OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSUM FOR THE PAVING OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE PELLY SECTION OF THE CITY OF BAYTOS9N AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE SUIT FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF. "WHEREAS, by virtme of an ordinance of the city commission of the city of Pelly, Texas, duly enacted on the 16th day of July, 1946s certain special assessments were levied against property situated in said city for the purpose of paving and improving certain streets in said city, and 10S, pursuant to said ordinance and the proceedings had in connection therewith, the city commission of said city did, by resolution dated the 10th day of December, 1946, accept said improvements and authorized the issuance of certain paving certificates.evidencing said assessments, and "WHEREAS, sW paving certificates have been transferred and assigned to and are now the property of the city of Baytown and in a number of instances the owners of the property covered by said certificates have failed and neg- lectod to pay the first installment due and payable upon said certificates on j the date said first installment was due, to-wits January 100 1947, and such installment continues and remains unpaid on the particular certificates here- inafter listed, notwithstanding that notice and demand for payment has been made upon each respective owner of the property involved, and "WHEREAS, it is the desire of the city council to mature and declare due and payable the entire amount of each such certificate upon which no, payments have been made and to instruct and authorize the city attorney to institute suit for the collection of the entire amount of each such certificate; ' Cart. Boom Us. probe rt Caner A;nauut R 12 Charlie Williare of hx Tillie WilUmw $100.00 Let d, 3 Schillii 36 G. N. Davidson et vx Minnie Davidson 126.40 - Lot 19,: lamar 0( 53 Luther H. Nevmvan et at Dan NemIjan 100.00 lot 5, 1 raiddlet. 53 M. J. Names 3.00.00 Lot 4, Viddl 10s Donald H. Natthews 150.00 Sot 18, Pel1y',.. 145 ::Ray Iii. Young 100.00 lot 93, Pelly; 154 B. F, Hicks et ux Pawl Hicks 1,50.00 Lot 100 Polly: 112)..: THAT the :City Attorney is heraby instructed and authorized suit for the collection of the above listed paving certificates in with the provisions of said certificates. r:INTRCDUG;ED, :t]Bd) and IAS6d) by affirrative vote of the najorit; bers of the city council of the city of Baytown this the 26th day a 19b$. /s/ H. D. Clevelani ATTEST: ' mayor /s/ Lira. Oliver hCy U erk n Couneilm, n Strickland's motion that the resolution be adopted seconded by Uouncilman Dorris. The vats was as follows-. Roll Calla Ayes: Mayor Cleveland I4"Wes: None Councibn n Dorris r: Stricld.and.. it Will.imlis. Q,di.nance No. 9 — :Fireworks City Attorney Ward presented and read Ordinance Sao. ;,p the cap which is as follows: AN 0HDu3Sk CB PROnIBITING THE, &'iS,.; OF FZ'ZE WORKS wrPNit TEL CITY OF List YT:Oi N AND F2,01113tii2SG VE '1'HRCoitiG OR FLtLNG OF ANY IRE }WORKS ON Apt aPltEM, SID &IALK,, OR PUBLIC PLACE IiJ' "S T-n CSCYS': AIM litOV' DING FOR l lfIUtu PDPi.`r.L'TY OF $100.00 FOR VIC)LkTI N ANN TIE EFFECTIVE Dn,TE `i'FusgEOF. BE IT ORDAEa ED BY THE CITY COLRICIL OF THE CRY Or BAYT&Ri: t 20 February 26, 1948 "Section 3. THAT any person guilty of violating any provision of this ordinance shall be find not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00). "Section 4. THAT this ordinance shall take effect upon and after the passage of ten days from date hereof. The city clerk is hereby d. bet to give notice hereof by causing the caption of this ordinance to be published in the official newspaper in the city of Baytown at least twice within ten days from and after the date hereof. "INTRMUCED, READ AND PASSBD by the affirmative vote of a majority of the city.council of the city -of Baytown, Texas on this the 26th day of February, 1948. ATTEST: `' /s Z Edna Oliver City Clark n /s/ E. D. Cleveland mycr Councilman Strick]and's motion to adopibt the ordinance as read was seconded by Councilman Williams, and the vote was as follows: Roll Calls Ayes: Mayor Cleveland Naryyes s None Councilman Dorris Strickland �i Williams Request for Zoning Lowell lammers again urged the council to act on zoning the area between Baytown and Goose Creek Sections on Market Street and on the old Baytown—Paelly road to eliminate shacks or otherwise undesirable buildings. It was agreed that action would betaken soon. Councilman Williams' motion to adjourn was seconded by Councilman Strickland. The ayes were unanimous, and Mayor Cleveland declared the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: fbt