1949 07 21 CC MinutesM
MINUTES OF THE REGUTAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
July 21, 1949
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on
Thursday, July 21, 1949. at 7145 p.m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall
with the following members in attendances
J. A. Ward Mayor
Rufus Bergeron
Councilman
H. I. Davis
Councilman
Faby Godfrey
Councilman
R. H. Pruett
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 meet-
ing of July 7, 1949 were read and approved, whereupon the following business was
transacted:
Lease Contract Gulf 011 Corporation - City of Baytown
Councilman Pruett moved to abide with the verbal agreement made between
the former City of Pally and the Gulf 011 Corporation and authorize the City Attorney
to confer with the Gulf Oil authorities and prepare a lease contract on the disposal
plant, for a nominal fee of one ($1.00) dollar per year. The lease to be for an
indefinite period. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was
as follows:
Roll Calls Ayess _Mayor Ward Nayes None
Councilman Bergeron
Davis
Godfrey
to Pruett
o Stroud
tl Williams
The City Manager was instructed to write a letter of thanks to the Gulf
011 Corporation for the cooperation given the City in this matter.
Date Budget Review
Wednesday and Thursday, July 27 and 28, were set as nights to review the
1949 -50 proposed budget with the various department heads.
Nelms - Central Heights Development
Mr. Haywood Nelms, representing the Carter Lumber Company of Houston, asked
permission to tie on to the city disposal plant, near the east bank of Goose Creek,
with a new proposed 80-unit housing prodect which is to be constructed in Central
Heights Subdivision. He explained that he had to have complete sewage facilities be-
fore he could get F. H. A. approval. The City Manager told the council that this
would require a lift station, however, for the time being, the plant could carry the
extra load. Later the line of sewage should be diverted to a permanent plant.
At this point, Councilman Pruett asked Mr. Nelms about the installation of
a six -(6) inch water main and fire hydrants in accordance with the city subdivision
ordinance. Mr. Nelms informed him that the subdivision was platted and recorded with
the county in 1927 and would not be governed by this subdivision ordinance. Nothing
would be done by the developers toward the installation of a six -(6) inch water main
or fire ]Hydrants. Streets would be- loarbd to.,;radu and shelled -but new curb and
gutter installed. Members of the council expressed themselves to the effect that if
the proposed development did not meet the requirements of the ordinance, nothing could
be done by the city toward the disposal of the sewage.
Councilman Godfrey moved to postpone further action until a future date to
allow time fbr more study and full investigation. Councilman Williams seconded the
motion. The roll call vote was as followss
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Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward
Councilman Bergeron
" Davis
It Godfrey
It Pruett
Stroud
" Williams
Tentative Approval Hill Terrace
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Nays: None
Councilman Williams moved to give tentative approval to Section 1 of the
H111 Terrace Subdivision according to plat that was submitted by Murray Kennedy, re-
presentative of Finger Brothers, Developers; with the extension of six (61t) inch
water line in Section 2. Councilman Pruett seconded the motion. The roll call vote
was as follows:
Roll Call: AyesL
Street Sweeper Bids
Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
Davis
Godfrey
Pruett
Stroud
Williams
The street sweeper bids were opened andtiey are tabulated as follows:
1. McCall Machinery Company ;) 6,581.60
2. Highway Equipment Co. (New) w 7,ld1.50
(Slightly Used) p 6,981.50
3. Rinehart -Texas Equipment go. 0 9,530.00
After some discussion, Councilman Stroud moved to guy the nl,in Swe..per from
the Rinehart -Texas Equipment Co. Councilman Godfrey seconded the motion. The roll call
vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Godfrey Nays: Mayor Ward
" Pruett Councilman Davis
Stroud " Bergeron
n Williams
The mayor declared the vote a negative proposition.
Councilman Davis moved to buy the slightly used Austin- Western Sweeper
and broom filling machine for $6,981.50. Councilman Pruett seconded the motion.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes:
Fogging Machine
Thayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
Davis
Godfrey
" Pruett
Stroud
" Williams
After hearing discussion, by competive: parties, on the feasibility of the pur-
chase or rental of a fogging machine by the city, Councilman uodfrey moved to retain
the present contractors, Taylor and Birch, as per schedule and the cuuncil investigate
further before a machine be purchased. Council.aan Stroud seconded the motion.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
to Davie
It Godfrey
" Pruett
it Stroud
it Williams
Revised Anti -Noise and Sound Truck Ordinances
The revised anto -noise and sound truck ordinances were submitted to the
Council for study.
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July 21, 1949
Highway 146 and City of Baytown Ordinance
The City Attorney introduced and read an ordinance regulating the maintenance
of State Highway 146 within the city limits. Councilman Stroud moved to adopt the
ordinance as read. Councilman Davis seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as fol-
lows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Davis
Godfmy
" Pruett
" Stroud
" Williams
The caption of the ordinance was as dollows:
ORDINANCE NO. 51
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE
PORTION OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 146 IN THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, COUNTY OF HAdRIS, TEYAS, fD;CM REFERRED TO
AS MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE PROJECT AND ALTHURIIING
THE MAYOR OF THE CITY , OR OTHER AUTHORIZED CITY
OFFICIAL, TO EXLCUTE AND AFFIX THE CORPORATE SEAL
+.AND ATTEST SAME, A CERTAIN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE MAIN-
TENANCE AND USE OF THE SAID MAINTENANCE PROJECT: AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHOULD BE EFFECTIVE FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE.
Sanitary Conditions
Mr. Odis Muennink, City Sanitarian: told the council that the property owners
had been contacted relative to the health and fire hazards now existing in slum areas
of the city. They had promised to cooperate with the city and eliminate the condi-
tions as quickly as possible. The council stated that promises would not do. This
area should be checked closely; and if the owners did not comply with the requests,
action should be taken against them. Fire Marshal Bounds told the council that he
could use his powers only in so far as the council was willing to stand behind hie
recommendations and enforcements. The Council alleed to give its complete cooperation.
Street Sweeping Ordinance
The City Attorney introduced and read an ordinance designating certain
streets and alleys free from parking between certain designated hours. Councilman
Davis moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman Pruett seconded the motion.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
It Davis
Godfrey
" Pruett
" Stroud
Williams
The caption of the ordinance was as follows:
ORDINANCE NO 52
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING
TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS,AILLLYS AND OTHER
THOROUGHFARES IN THE CITY OF PELLY, TEXAS, AND FIX-
ING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION, ADOPTED BY THE CITY
G%Q- 1ISSIOH OF THE CITY OF PELLY, NOW BAYTCWN, ON
THE 14TH DAY OF MAY, A. D., 1946; PROHIBITING PARK -
II7G OF VEiICLE AT CERTAIN HOURS AT DESIGNATED
PLACES WITHIN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; STIPULATING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;
PROVIDING A PENALTY FUR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
Miscellaneous
The mayor instructed the City Manager to check and give a report on the
advisability of opening the swimming pool in the morning part of the day.
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The City Manager advised the Council that the liability insurance on the
MY Transit Company had expired and due to the 332,000 deficit suffered by the com-
pany, the stock holders were not willing to invest any more money in the company.
It is delinquent in the ad valorem tax and gross receipt tax owed the city. The
company is willing to sell at a very nominal price and several prospective buyers had
been notified of the company's decision. The City Manager was instructed to contact
all possible prospects, and if necessary, a spepial meeting could be called to
decide the matter.
The City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance providing for
a load limit on certain streets within the city, especially in the Britton- Cravens A
Addition. Heavy trucks are ruining the streets in this area.
Councilman Pruett moved that the meeting adjourn. Councilman Stroud
seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
AT'I EST:
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City Clerk