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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
February 17, 1949
The city council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session at 700
p.m. in the council room of the Baytown city hall with the following, members in
attendances
E. D. Cleveland Mayor
H. I. Davis Councilman
0. 0. Dorris Councilman
Fahy Godfrey Councilman
Robert Strickland Councilman
J. A. Stroud Councilman
Weldon H. 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 February 3, 1949 and the Special meeting of February 9, 1949 were read and ap-
proved whereupon the following business was transacteds
Mr. Swain - Houston Ligting and Power Co.
Mr. 'N. C. Swain, District Manager of the Houston Lighting and Power Co., ap-
peared before the council to confirm the statement made by the city manager at an
earlier meeting relative to the installation of the traffic lights. He informed
the council that his company was willing to, assist in every possible way, however,
he asked that the city bear the expense of having three (3) poles set in concrete
that were to be used in the installation of the signal lights. He told the council
that his engineer was ready,to set the poles when he was given complete instructions.
The city manager was instructed to arrange a conference with the engineers of the
Warren Electric, Houston Lighting and Power and Crouse -Hinds Companies for final
details. Mr. u^wain presented the annual 2% gross receipts tax check from total
receipts received for the year 1948.. The amount of the check was $8,781.78.
Telephone Rate Hearing Broadcast
Station K R E L was given permission to make a tape recording of the telephone
hearing set for February 18, 1949 for rebroadcasting purposes.
Garbage Extension Ordinances
The City Attorney introduced two ordinances amending Ordinance No. 13 so as
to provide for the renewal and re- enactment of charges for city services in removing
garbage. The first ordinance introduced provided for a six (6) months extension
on the garbage fee while the second ordinance introduced provided for an indefinite
extension on fee for collections. Councilman Strickland moved to adopt the second
ordinance as read. Councilman Davis seconded the motion. The mayor acknowledged
the motion and second and asked for discussions, if any. ,Councilman Godfrey objected
to the $1.00 fee saying that it was "unreasonable." Councilman Strickland reasoned
that garbage could not be collected at a cheaper rate and maintain the present sche-
dule. The city manager informed the council that two new garbage trucks had been
bought, in 1948, with funds derived from the garbage fee and another one was to be
bought in this fiscal year. Forty (40 %) per cent of the funds were used for purchase
of equipment and sixty (60 %) per cent were used for maintaining the present schedule
of services. Mrs. W. H. Bridges, representing the AAVN, the original endorsers of
the garbage fee, presented the city manager with a letter endorsing the six months:
extension. The major portion of the council agreed that the garbage department
should be self sustaining, however, they were divided on the amount of the fee to
make this possible. biter a lengthy discussion Councilman Strickland asked to with-
draw his motion, after which, Councilman Davis moved that the garbage fee be extended
for six (6) months. Councilman Williams seconded the motion. The roll call vote was
as followss
Roll Call:. Ayes: Mayor Cleveland Nayss Councilman Dorris
Oouncilran Davis Councilman Godfrey
Councilman Strickland Councilmen Stroud
Councilman Williams
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The Caption is as follows;
ORDINANCE N0. 40
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13 OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RENEWAL AND RE- ENACT-
MENT OF CHARGES FUR CITY SERVICES IN REMOVING AND
DISPOSING OF GARBAGE AND REFUSE FROM HOUSES, BUILDINGS
AND PREMISES USED FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES; PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Transfer Bond Funds to Interest and Sinking Pond
Councilman Strickland moved to grant the request of the city manager to transfer
the balance shown in the City of Goose Creek Water and Sewer -Bond Fond and the City
of Pelly Water and Sewer Bond Fond into the proper Interest and Sinking Fund. The
total amount shown being $115.39. Councilman Godfrey seconded the motion. The roll
call vote was as followss.
Roll Calls Ayes Mayor Cleveland Nays: None
Councilman Davis
" Dorris
Godfrey
!' Strickland
Stroud
Williams
METERAD Proposal
iMayor San rioover, of Pasadena, introduced Mr. Vernon Whiteside, representative
of the METERAD Corporation, who proposed to install, on the franchise basis, a three
(3) side bracket on the parking meters for the purpose of selling advertisements.
He pointed out that this was to be used for national advertising only and it would n
not affect the local advertising agencies. These would be installed and regularly
checked by the company's representative at no cost to the city. The city would de-
rive an additional annual revenue of $6,000 or $7,000 from this source. It was agreed
to forward copies of the franchise to the city attorney and all councilmen for study.
National Guard Donation
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Councilman Williams moved to extend the $15.00 per month donation to the National
Guards for this fiscal year. Councilman Dorris seconded the motion. The roll call
vote was as followss
Roll Calls Ayess Mayor Cleveland Nays: None
. Councilman Davis
" Dorris
7 Godfrey
7 Strickland
" Stroud
!' Williams
Disannexation Ordinance - Gulf Hill
The city attorney introduced and read an ordinance of disannexation of certain
tracts of land on Gulf Hill. Councilman Dorris moved to adopt the ordinance as read.
Councilman Williams seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Efayor
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Cleveland Nays: Councilman Godfrey
lman Davis " Strickland
Dorris " Stroud
Williams
ORDINANCE NO. 41
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN SO AS TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN TERRITORY
NOW INCLUDED WITHIN THE LIMITS OF SAID CITY, SAID TERRITORY So
EXCLUDED THEREFROM COMPRISING TWO TRACTS, THE FIRST BEING ALL OF
THE HENRY BUSCH TWENTY (20) ACRES TRACT AND THE SECOND BEING ALL
OF THE SOUTHERLY PORTION OF THE AMERICAN GAILLARD OR GULF HITS
TRACT AND BEING ALL OF SAID TRACT EXCEPT THE NORTHERLY SIX AND
EIGHTY -FIVE HUNDREDS (6.85) ACRES, WHICH SIX AND EIGHTY -FIVE
HUNDREDS (6.85) ACRES SHALL REMAIN WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE
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ADJACENT TO THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, ALL OF WHICH TRACTS SO EXCLUDED FROM WITHIN
SAID CITY LIMITS ARE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE OR-
DINANCE7 AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND PASSAGE
OF THIS ORDINANCE IN THE MANNER PROVIDED IN ARTICLE I, SECTION
9 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN.
Shrine - City Hall
The Shrine Club was given permission to use the auditorium. of the city hall
for square dances on Friday night, February 25th and each Friday night in the
month of March with the exception of the second Friday night, of. the month.
T. B. Trotter Audit and Contract
Councilman Dorris moved to accept the Annual
of Houston, Texas, and enter into a contract for
proposed price of $1,000.00. Councilman Williams
call vote was as follows;
Roll Calls Ayes: Mayor Cleveland
Councilman Davis
It Dorris
" Godfrey
" Strickland
" Stroud
" Williams
North Main Sewer - Morrell Park Disposal Plant
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Audit of the T. B. Trotter, C.P.A.
this fiscal year's audit at the
seconded the motion. The roll
Nays: None
The city manager informed the council that the North Main sewer line would be
installed as soon as the weather permitted and negotiations were being made for a
contract to repair the Morrell Park disposal plant.
A count is being taken of the traffic at the intersection of East Texas and
Alexander Drive (Highway 11:6) to determine the necessity of installing a traffic
light at this point before the swimming pool is opened for the summer.
Street Repair - R. A. Baca
R. A. 3aca, Superintendent of Public Works, presented a detailed outline of
the cost of street surfacing, with the property owners bearing the cost of the
street and the city bearing the expense of the intersections. He recommended that
the Rock Asphalt be used, as this would make a hard surface road that would stand
years of heavy traffic at a cost of only $1.77 per front foot from curb to curb.
The concrete would cost an estimated $6.14 per front foot, from curb to curb.
Armco Pipe
Councilman Strickland suggested that the Armco pipe, which is now in Morrell
Park, be laid in the Martin Ditch.
Water Shortage
The city manager informed the council of the serious water shortage that is
facing the city in the near future. He said that due to the industrial expansion
the water level has lowered and we would not be able to meet the summer demand if
the pumping system was not improved. Mr. Grantham, Superintendent of the Waterworks,
said he had conferred with water engineers and this had been their recommendations
1. Change the pumping bowl at well No. 4 to a 750 - gallon -a- minute bowl at a
cost of $868.00 and a possible lowering footage of ten (10) feet.
2. Lower the Busch Terrace well about 30 feet, at an estimated cost of $200.00
per foot; enlarge the bowl, at an approximate cost of $552.00.
3. Check the well No. 3, to determine the reason for failure to meet specifi-
cations. This well has had a new bowl installed recently, however, it may
be necessary for the bowl to be replaced.
The city manager told the council that this situation had been brought to his
knowledge too late for him to check the budget and have a suggestion for payment
at this meeting. He would give this careful study and present a report later.
Councilman Williams moved the meeting adjourn. Councilman Dorris peconded
the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the mayor declared the meetin djourned.
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