1950 05 04 CC Minutes255
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
May 4, 1950
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thurs-
day, May 4, 1950 at 7330 p. m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the
following members in attendances
J. A. Ward Mayor
R.
H.
Bergeron
Councilman
E.
W.
Baelow
Councilman
H.
I.
Davis
Councilman
R.
H.
Pruett
Councilman
J.
A.
Stroud
Councilman
W.
C.
Williams
Councilman
C. Darwin Middleton City Manager
David Donoghue City-Attorney
Edna Oliver City Clerk
The Mayor called the meeting to order, and the minutes of the regular meeting of
April 20, 1950 and the special meeting of April 20, 1950 were read and approved,
whereupon the following business was transacted:
Request for Street Light
A letter was presented from W. D. Hinson, Principal of the Horace Mann School,
requesting a street light at the corner of Denby and Massey Streets. Councilman
Pruett moved to authorize the installation of the street light. Councilman Williams
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Calls Ayess Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilmen Bergeron
.. " Baelow
It Davis
" Pruett
It Stroud
" Williams
Robert E. Lee Drive Negotiations
The Council instructed. the City Manager to negotiate with the County on plans
to change the proposed route of the Robert E. Lee Drive and leave the city's
material yard intact.
Ask Hearing with Auditor
The Council instructed the City Manager to notify City Auilitor T. B. Trotter
to appear before the body on Wednesday, May 10, 1950 for the purpose of clarifying
certain statements contained in the annual audit.
Trifon Property Condemnation Approved
Councilman Pruett moved to authorize the City Manager to proceed immediately
with condemnation proceedings on property owned by Mrs. Bessie Trifon if the County
delayed action in the matter. The condenmed property contains a natural drainage
ditch which will be cleaned out and widened to eliminate flood conditions during
heavy rains. Councilman Buelew seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as
followas
Roll Calls Ayes. Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Bueloss
" Davis
Pruett
" Stroud
" Williams
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May 4, 1950
Name Change Wynnewood
The Council approved the application of the developers of hynnewood Addition
to change the name of the section now under. development. The name willobe sub-
mitted to the Council for approval after a selection had been made. Councilman
Bergeron moved to approve the request. Councilman Davis seconded the motion. The
roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Calls Ayess Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
s Buelow
Davie
^' Pruett
e Stroud
it Williams
Box Culvert Approved
Councilman Pruett moved to approve the installation of a box culvert on 4th
street in Wynnewood Addition.
Councilman Davis seconded the motion. The
roll call
vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward
Rays: None
Councilman
Bergeron
"
Buelow
Davis
It,
Pruett
it
Stroud
Williams
Miscellaneous Reports
The City Manager reported that the dragline would be delivered about the middle
of May. The fogging machine will
be shipped Friday ar Saturday, May 5th
or 6th.
Councilman Bergeron moved to
adjourn. Councilman Pruett seconded the
motion.
The ayes were unanimous
and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
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