1949 06 16 CC Minutes�I
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IuIIAIUTES OF T REGC!IAR :,ZETI :iG OF THE
CITY COUPiCIL OF THE CITY OF RAYTOMT, TEXAS
June 16, 1949
The city council of the city of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thurs-
day June 16, 1949 at 7:45 P. m. in the council room of the Sa ;•town city hall with the
followin, members in attendance:
J. A. (Lard ?,savor
Rufus
B. Rer� ;eron
Councilman
:I. I.
Davis
Councilman
Fahy
Godfrey
Councilman
R. H.
Pruett
Councilman
W. C.
Williams
Councilman
C. Darwin
addleton
City 'anger
David
Donoghue
City Attorney
Edna
Oliver
City Clerk
Absent: J. A.
Stroud
Council -an
The mayor called the meetin° to order, and the minutes of the regular meeting
of June 2, 191i9 were read and approved, whereupon the following business was trans-
acted:
lied Too Taxi Permit Increase
I:r. I.iurray Rogers, :anayer of the Bayshore Bus Lines, urged the council to grant
the request of the Red Top Taxi Line for five (5) additional Dermits to ci rate taxis
within the city limits. This line operated frois the bus Terminal and many times the
passengers had waited or walked, due to an insufficient number of cabs. !x. J. C.
iartin, owner of the Red Top Line, told the co mcil that he was operating fifteen (15)
cabs at present. Councilman Praett ncvcd to -rant the five (5) additional permits in
conformance with the public need. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll
call vote vas as follovrs:
Roll Call: Ayes: "ayor Ward Nava. ::one
Councilman Bergeron
Davis
Godfrey
Pruett
V'r'illiams
Rat Control Continued
The mayor read the reply letter from Dr. Cox, of the State Health Department, on
the request of the council £or a state man to inspect the work that had been done in
the city on the rat- proofing pre ^ram. He informed the co -ncil that a man w:as not avail-
able at present. The mayor presented a list of names of persons who had de- ratted
their Places of business and were satisfied with the results. :Ynety nine (99) - ersons
had been contacted and ninety two (92) were satisfied and signed statements to that
effect. After much discussion., the mayor sug,ested that the councilmen meet at 1 o'clock
Tuesday, June 28th for a personal visit to ev, ry establishment possible. A concrete
contractor, of unbiased o,anion, would accompany them to check all of the work and
determine if the work was satisfactorily done and the price reasonable.
Photographer's Ordinance
The city attorney intrcdoced an' read an ordinance regul-.tins transient and inti-
nerant piuoto�raphers 4n the city oP Baytown. �ouncilaan Davis m :vcd to ado;t the ordi-
Pence as reed. Co' :nc'_L-ar. Pruett suconded the motion. 'Thc roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: .Ayes: rbyor Yiard Nays- ! :one
Council=n Bergeron
Davis
It r!odfrey
ruett
�' Z111ams
The caption of the ordinance was as follows:
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A>! G .RACE REGITIA=iG ITIi 7RAET_ J-6 .-D - 1W.S1EP`T PHOTCG-
RAPHERS IVTTHIIJ THE CITY OF SAYT015iQ; REQIi IRIAIG A LICEFISE
AS PEREQDISITE TC qEr, CC!?J 7CTII:C CR CARRY ---'G C'! VE
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SAID CITY; ?E:IIIRI;:C A FERFCR!A°OE PCWD; CC. TA7`II *'0 A
PENALTY CLAIISE APID R6PEALII•I0 C3D I:'L41.CES Ii. CO!;FLICT TIIERE-
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EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. +
Sraswell Addition
?'o action was taken on the c-equest of Fran!: Braswell for tentative approval of
the Eddie Cray Subdivisi -n plat due to lack of profiles on streets, water mains,etc.
Appointment - :aver pro tem
Councilman ^odfrey moved to appoint C uncil_aan H. T. Davis mayor pro tem, to
serve in the absence of ::ayor I;ard. ..;nc l:zn Truett ceconied the m= otion. The roll
call vote :vas as follows: -
Roll Call: Ayes. I'ayor VP rd PIaiS: Councilman Davis
Councilman 3erreron
Godfrey
Pruett
Williams
Steele !-bDonald - :Fourth Street itch
Steele :;cDonald, Local Insurance Salesman, urged the council to consider "storm
sewage facilities, in the 19!:9 -50 tra,;;t, for the fourth street ditch if at all pos
sible. Lary of the residents ranted a curb and gutter program, hm7ever, this would
be impossible as long as the drairage ditch :,as ]eft open.. I
Boat Trip - Texas City
The coencil accepted the invitation e::tended by Sconce Love, Engineer of Texas
City, to cruise by best to Texas City and inspect concrete paving now being installed.
The date was set for Sunday, June 25th.
Councilman lYilliams moved that the meeting adjo:rn. Come-JIman Godfrey seconded
the motion. The ayes mere unanimous anr' the mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
UPON% /s �
ATTEST:
Edna
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