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1950 06 20 CC Minutes, Special270 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS June 20, 195o The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in special session on Tues- day, June 20, 1950 at 7:30 p. m* in the office of the City Manager in the City Hall with the following members in attendance: J. A. Ward R. B. Bergeron E. W.Buelow Milton L. Campbell R. H. Pruett W. D. Reeves W. C. Williams C. Darwin Middleton George Chandler Edna Oliver The Mayor called the meeting to order. McElroy- Census Tabulation Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Nelson McElroy, manager of the Baytown Chamber of Commerce, asked the Council to endorse a proposed plan in which the figures released by the Census Bureau on the population of Ba own could be increased by 1,000 or 1,500. The figure that had been released was 22,429, however, many had called in and said they were in &oubt as to whether or not they were included in the official count. The proposed plan was as follows: 1. Check with the Heber Page City Directory, 29 Urge the residents by radio ano press to send in names to the office of the Chamber of Commerce if in Goubt of being counted. The Council went on record.as approving the plan and instructed the City Manager to give assistance in every-may possible. Street Light Contract Mr. L. A. Hale presented a Street Lighting Contract between the Houston Light- ing and Power Company and the City of Baytown for Council Approval. Re explained that this contract wads the same as the one now under operation in the name of the City of Pel.ly and the City of Goose Creek and the main purpose of this contract was to get the proper name on the contract. This contract does not cover the 118 lights which are furnished free of cost to the city. After some discussion it was decided to defer the acceptance of the contract until the next regular meeting of the council. Mr. Hale was instructed to send a copy of the contract to each member of the council and also check and see if the contract covering the 118 free lights could be changed to the City of Baytown at the same time. Also a list showing the location of each light. Tractor The tractor bids were brought before the Council for review. Councilman Pruett moved to cancel all bids and re- advertise. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " Buelow " Campbell " Pruett " Reeves " Willia ms Drilling Permits Councilman Campbell moved to approve the drilling application of the Boe Oil Company on the Amelia Z. Airhart Lease. Councilman Reeves seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Councilman Bergeron " Buelow t° Campbell rr ruett P s Nays: None 271 Drilling Permits - Continued Councilman Reeves moved to approve the application of the J.D. Reed Compare* oh the Duke- Troxell Lease. Councilman Will seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " Buelow " Campbell " Pruett " Reeves Williams Building Ordinance) Discussion was opened on the proposed building ordinance. The City Manager presented a letter from the Fire Insurance Division, Austin, urging the City Council to accept, pass and inforce a Eire Marshal Ordinance; adopt a modern and up-to -date building code and an Electrical Ordinance so that proper consideration can be given the Key Rate for the entire city. The Mayor told the Councilmembers tbatthe city now had a deficiency of 77%, however, if these proposed ordinances were adopted it was possible to reduce the deficiency to lip or 16 %. Councilman Campbell moved to amend Section 31 to include wooden shingles and the ordinance be adopted. No second waw. made to the motion,therefore declared dead. Councilmen Reeves and Williams objected to penalising the entire city with 8" walls. Councilman Bergeron moved to adopt the proposed ordinance with the amendment of Section 31 to include shingle roofs; amend- ments to be made should necessity demand such action. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion. It was suggested that the motion and second be withdrawn and the Fire Department Committee check the proposed ordinance closely for objectional features, and be prepared to present a recommended ordinance at the next regular meeting of the Council. The motion and second were withdrawn. Adjournment After a discussion on needed repairs at the City Jail, Councilman Pruett moved to adjourn. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST:: (City Clerk I a , mayor /