1950 04 20 CC Minutes252
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEJW
April 20, 1950
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thurs-
day, April 20, 1950 in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the- follow-
ing members in attendances
J. A. Ward Mayor
R.
B.
Bergeron
Councilman
E.
W.
Buelow
Councilman
w H.
I.
Davis
Councilman
R.
H.
Pruett
Councilman
W.
C.
Williams
Councilman
C. Darwin Middleton City Manager
David-Donoghue City Attorney
Edna Oliver City Clerk
Absents J. A. Stroud Councilman
The Mayor called the meeting to order, and the minutes of the regular meeting
of April 6, 1950 and the special meeting of April 12, 1950 were read and approved,
whereupon the following business was transacted:
Oath Administered to Councilman Buelow
City Attorney Donoghue administered the oath of office to Councilman E. W.
Buelow for the two ensuing years as elected Councilman from District No. 1.
Fogging Machine Bids Opened
The fogging machine bids were opened and they are tabulated as follows:
1. Air -O -Blind - Model A -120 Trailer - Bes -Kil Aerosol Generator
with freight included $1,810.00
Air -O -Blind - Bed -Kil Aerosol Generator - Model A -40
with freight included 1,705.00
Air0 -Blind - Bea -Kil Aerosol Generator - Model 4-120
slightly used 1,6%.00
2. Martin -Smith Company - Buffalo Turbine Sprayer - Duster
Mist type spraying machine 1,399.95
Martin -Smith Company - Thermal Aeromal Generator - Todd
Dry type fog generator 1,695.00
3. Abash Insect Control Service - Dyna -Fog Generator 1,185.00
After a lenthy discussion between the councilmembers and the representatives
of the various fogging machines, it was decided to table the bids and ask for a
demonstration of each machine on Tuesday, April 25th at 5sosclock p. m..
Water Line Bids
The
waterline bids were opened and they are
tabulated as follows
1.
Niles
Construction Company, Inc.
$18,704.90
2.
J. H.
Britt Construction Company
21,564.50
The City Manager presented an estimate of $13,589.28 on the cost of the
installation of the waterline by the city. This estimate was prepared by:the
Acting City Engineer, J. B. Nelson. After close comparison Councilman Williama
moved to have the city use its labor and equipment and lay the 11,326 linear feet
of 81 waterline at a savings of approximately $5,000. Councilman Bergeron
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Calls Ayess Mayor Ward Nayss None
Councilman Bergeron
" Buelow
" Davis
" Pruett
" Williams
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April 20, 1950
r Councilman Davis called from meeting.
J W. Saunders - Milbydale Section No. 5
Mr. John W. Saunders, Engineer representing F. A. Richardson, developer,
sented a map of Milbydale Section No. 5 for tentative approval by the Council.
developer agreed to comply with the regulations as specified in the city's sub-
division ordinance. Councilman Pruett moved to give tentative approval of the
division. Councilman Williams seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
Buelow
a Pruett
Williams
Harold McFarland -R. A. Ellis - Central Baptist Church Proposed. Building
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follows:
Messrs. McFarland and Ellis asked permission from the Council to build a cover-
ing across the alley which will connect the present church building with the proposed
Educational Building which is to be erected in the near future. This covering
will serve as a protection against the weather. Councilman Pruett moved to approve
a standard fourteen (14) foot clearance. Councilman Buelow seconded the motion.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Noll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Buelow
" Pruett -
'! Williams
Oil and Gas Well Permits Approved
The City Manager presented two (2) drilling permits for the Council's approval.
Both had been inspected and approved by the Fire Marshal and Fire Chief. Council-
man Pruett moved to approve the permit applications of Production Service 011 Corpo-
ration on Tavary Well No. 1 and J. D. Reed Co., Inc., on V. M. Duke, Well No. 5.
Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
e Buelow
Pruett
'! Williams
Councilman Pruett moved to.adjourn. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion.
The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
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