1950 01 19 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAYTOWN, TEXAS
January 19, 1950
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on
Thursday, January 19, 1950 at 7:30 p. m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City
Ball with the following members in attendance:
J. A. Ward Mayor
Rufus Bergeron
Councilman
H. I. Davis
Councilman
Fahy Godfrey
Councilman
J. A. Stroud
Councilman
R. H. Pruett
Councilman
W.G. Williams
Councilman
C. Darwin Middleton City Manager
David Donoghue City Attorney
Edna Oliver City Clerk
The Mayor called the meeting to order, and the minuteaoof the regular meet-
ing of January 5, 1950 were read and approved, whereupon the following business -was
transacted:
Henry Cathriner - Pearce Avenue Opening
A petition, with approximately 200 signatures, was presented to the council
members by Henry Cathriner with the following request:
"Recognizing the need for more through streets in our city, the
undersigned property owners respectfully petition your honorable
body to open Pearce Avenue between Main and Commerce Streets.
"As it is now, Pearce Avenue has a dead end at Whiting and a bottle
neck at Commerce. It rightfully should carry its load of traffic
so as to relieve the congestion of other streets which is caused
by the conditions on Pearce Avenue.
"By opening this railroad crossing, it would not only relieve the
congested traffic on Texas Avenue, but it would give the city access
from Pearce Avenue to Highway 146. This in turn would increase the
development of adjacent properties and their subsequent taxable
valuations."
The Rumble 011 & Refining Company, the Southern Pacific Railroad Company_
and the City of Baytown would be the only property owners involved in the proposed
214' x 6011 right -o£- -way. The Council authorized the City Manager to enter into
negotiations with the Humble Company and theSouthern Pacific Railroad Company for
their portion of property required in the proposed opening for the right-of-way.
He was to give a report on his findings at the next regular meeting of the council.
Bids - Air Compressor and Ascessories
The bids on the air compressor and accessories were opened and they are tabu-
lated as follows:
1. Boehck Engineering Company
2. R. B. Everett & Company
3. South Texas Equipment Company
4. Browning- Ferris Machinery Cc
Le Roi 02,282.50 Complete
Model 6o Joy 2,401.10 Complete
Worthington 2,319.80 Complete
Jaeger 2% cash 2,410.74 Complete
Councilman Godfrey moved to purchase the Le Roi Air Compressor and Accessories.
Councilman Pruett seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Hall Call: Ayes: Councilman Bergeron Nayes: Mayor Ward
if Davis
If Godfrey
" Stroud
" Pruett
" Williams
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January 19, 1950
Bids - Garbage Track Chassis
The bids on the garbage truck chassis were opened and they are tabulated
as follows:
1.
J. C. Kannarr Company
International
1,953.25
2.
Thad Felton
Ford 6 cyl
1,834.43
Thad Felton
Ford 8 cyl
1,864.43
3.
Gulf Coast Motor Company
Dodge
1,850.40
4.
Buck Turner
Chevrolet
1,934.55
5.
Hemphill Pontiac
OMC-
2,168.27
6.
Higginbotham Motor Cc
GMC
2,101.00
Councilman Pruett moved to purchase the 8 cylinder Ford truck chassis. Council-
man Davis seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes. Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Davis
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Godfrey
" Pruett
" Stroud
" Williams
W. L. Jones - Danubina Court Section 2A
W. L. Jones, Jr., representing his parents, W. L. and Elizabeth J. Jones,
presented a letter asking for final approval of Section 2A of Danubina Court in order
to continue with the real estate and building development of Blocks 6, 7, and 8. In
making this request, the developers had proposed.to top the streets in the addition
promptly upon request of the City Manager or Director of Public Works in the manner
set forth for double asphalt treatment as required by the Texas State Highway Depart-
ment. As evidence of their good faith in the matter, . the developers agreed to submit
to the city a performance bond or a cash bond acceptable to the city. After some dis-
cussion, Councilman Pruett.moved to authorize the City Manager to have an estimate pre-
pared on the cost of curb and gutter on East James Street, two (2) valley gutters and
crown and base for the streets. The figure shall then be submitted to the developers
in order that a performance bond may be provided to cover the cost. When the negotia-
tions have been completed, Councilman Pruett moved to accept the final plat of Section
2A. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Calls Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Davis
" Godfrey
" Stroud
" Pruett
i Williams
Rehabilitation of Water Towers
Mr. B. F. Isms, Manager of the Mississippi valley Tank Company of lawton, Okla.,
gave a report on the city's elevated water tanks. He had made a preliminary inspection
of the wells and found the two (2) tanks, one on South Main and the other in old Bay-
town, were badly deteriorated and in immediated need of repair. The other two (2)
tanks needed some repairs, however, there was no immediate danger connected with either.
He proposed to make a thorough inspection of the four tanks at a cost of $100.00 cash,
afterwhich, he would furnish the council with an expert recommendation on the cost of
rehabilitation. Councilman Pruett moved to authorize the City Manager to proceed
with negotiations for a thorough inspection of the two (2) tanks which were termed
"unsafe ". Councilman Godfrey seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Council3an Bergeron
It Davis
" Godfrey
" Pruett
" Stroud
" Williams
Fire Zone Revision Ordinance
The City Attorney introduced and read Ordinance No. 71 which placed the busi-
ness districts of Pally and old Baytown in Fire Zone No. 2. Councilman Pruett moved
to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman Davis seconded the motion. The roll call
vote was as follows:
224
Roll Calls Ayes: Mayor Ward
Councilman Bergeron
" Davis
Godfrey
ff Pruett
" Stroud
WillAims
The caption of the ordinance was as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 71
January 19, 1950
Nays: None
AN ORDINANCE DEFINING THE FIRE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN; REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH;
PROVIDING X SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND CCUTAINING THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Ordinance - Regulating Oil & Gas Wells
Copies of an ordinance regulating the drilling and operations of oil and
gas wells within the city limits were presented to the council members for their
consideration and study. Action to be taken at a later meeting.
Woods and Denman - Proposed Lubber Company
Messrs. Woods and Denman, of the Home Lumber Company,, presented plans of a
proposed lumber yard on their property on East Texas Avenue which property <is.now
included within the No. 2 Fire Zone. The proposal included 81 masonry walls for the
front.of the building,, however, the sides and back would be built of fire proof tran-
site material with wooden frame. Mr. Woods reminded the council that he had been
promised "consideration" at a meeting immediately following the passage of the No. 2
Fire Zone Extension Ordinance. Councilman Godfusy reasoned that if such a permit
should be issued, all property owners within the city would be penalized because -the
building did not conform to regulations. Councilman Bergeron was of the opinion that
an exception should be made onthis proposed building as Mr. Woods had been promised
consideration. Final action was postponed to allow time for father study.
M. T. Ward - Ditches on Pegg Street
Mr. N. T. Ward, representing residents on Peggy Street in AronAddition, asked
the Council for some drainage relief in their section of the city. The streets
needed drainage ditches out on either side to provide an outlet for the water.
Promises had been made but so far no work had been done. Councilman Pruett moved to
have the ditches cut and three (3) culverts installed as soon as weather permitted.
Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follms:
Roll Call: Ayes:
Adjournment
Mayor Ward
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Councilman Pruett moved to adjourn. Councilman Davis seconded the motion.
The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adj®urned.
ATTEST:
City Clerk