1949 09 01 CC Minutes190
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
September 1, 1949
The city council of the city of Baytowh, Texas met in regular session on
Thursday, September 1, 1949 at 7:40 P. M. in the council room of the Baytown city
hall with the following in attendance:
J. A. Ward Mayor
Rufus
Bergeron
Councilman
H. I.
Davis
Councilman
Faby
Godfrey
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 meet-
ing of August 18, 1949 were read and approved, whereupon the following business
was transacted:
Public Hearing Proposed Budget 1949-50
No protests were made against the proposed 1949 -50 budget. The city manager
informed the council that the total tax valuation, including land, improvements,
buildings on leased land, personal and utilities would be $38,748,274. Fiftj;(50%)
per cent of this amount would be for tax purposes. With a $1.72 tax rate, the total
amount raised from taxes would be $335,235.00�"" however , the budget was compiled with
a 90% anticipated current tax collection and i6c,000.00 anticipated delinquent tax
collection. This would leave a surplgs of $10,988 in the General Fund. He recom-
mended that the transfer from the water operatirg fund be lowered $10,000.00. No
action will be taken un'.the.tecommendation until the next meeting of the council
on the review of the proposed budget, which time will be Friday, September 9th.
Ordinance No. 54 55
The city attorney introduced and read an ordinance amending Ordinance No.
13 of the City of Baytown so as to provide for the renewgl, and reenactment of charges
for city services in removing garbage and refuse from houses, buildings, etc.
Councilman Bergeron moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman 'Nilliams se-
conded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Davis
Godfrey
" Pruett
^ Stroud
" Williams
The caption of the ordinance was as follows:
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ORDINANCE N0. 54 J S
AN ORDINANCE AMENDXG ORDINANCE N0. 13 OF THE CITY OF
BAY TOWN SO AS TO VIDE FOR THE RENLM41 AND REENACTMENT
OF CHARGES FOR CITY SERVICES IN REMOVING AND DISPOSIPIO
OF GARBAGE AND REFGSE FROM HOUSES, BUILDINGS AND PRE-
MISES USED MR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES, PROVIDING FOR A
REPEALING CLAUSE AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Letter . Nelms, Carter Lumber Company
The city manager introduced and read a letter fwm Mr. Haywood Nelms, Presi-
dent of the Carter Lumber Company of Houston, relative to Central Heights Subdivisim
He expressed a desire to start improvement on the plat which had been recorded with
the county on July 20, 1931. He agreed to make certain improvements to the streets,
provide 2" water lines, and construct a trunk line and laterals for sewage, if the
council would grant them permission to commegt, with the disposal plant located on
the east side of Goose Creek stream. The council agreed to discontinue any dis-
cussion on the proposal and extend an invitation to Mr. Nelms to make a personal ap-
pearsace at a council meeting and discuss anticipated improvements to be made by the
developer.
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B. B. Elliott - Firemen's Bequest
B. B. Elliott, Fire Chief of Station No. 1, asked permission to lease a plat
of land,owmed by the city adjoining the present f #re station, so that a building can
be erected by the firemen to use as a recreation center and a drill tower. At present
the firemen have to drill in the streets. He promised that this building, when erected,
would be maintained by the volunteer firemen. The council members expressed a willing-
ness to grant the request, however, action was postponed until the mayor and city
manager could check withthe county officials regarding the new proposed highway.
Hat Control
After some discussion by the council members, on the revision of the present
rat- proofing ordinance the city attorney introduced and read an ordinance repealing
Ordinance No. 6 passed by the city council of the city of Baytown on Feb. 9, 1948.
Councilman Williams moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman Bergeron seconded
the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Hall Call: Ryes: Councilman Godfrey Nays: Mayor Ward
" Bergeron Councilman David
" Pruett to Stroud
" Williams
The caption of the ordinance was as follows:
ORDINANCE N0. Ss 5 -b
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 6 PASSED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ON FEBRUARY 9, 1948, AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 17 PASSED BY SAID CITY COUNCIL
ON JULY 29, 194-�8,�,.,o-����
Councilman Pruett �t'o instract the mayor to appoint Councilmen Davis and
Williams, as a committee of two, to work with the city attorney on preparing an or-
dinance on rat- proofing to submit to the council for study and approval. Councilman
Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Bergeron Nays, Mayor Ward
" Pruett Councilman Davis
" Godfrey
" Stroud
Williams
The mayor declared the motion failed to carry.
Councilman Stroud moved to instruct the mayor to appoint a committee of five
to work with the city attorney in preparing an ordinance for the council's study and
approval. Councilman Godfrey seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Ron Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
Davis
n Godfrey
" Pruett
8 Stroud
Williams
Eddie Gray Subdivision
No action was taken, at this time, on the proposed Eddie Gray subdivision plat
submitted by Steele McDonald. The council asked Mr. McDonald to contact the property
�owners on the adjoining properties relative to improving their portion of the dedicated
I street before tentative approval would be given.
Committee Appointed - Revision of Present Subdivision Ordinance
The mayor announced that he had appointed the following committee to assist
the city attorney in the revision of the present subdivision ordinance:
R. H. Pruett - Chairman
Elmer Gray B. B. Williams
David Donoghue W. Ehrhardt
Gulf Transit Company Franchise Cancelled
The council instmeted the city manager to inform the officials of the Gulf
Transit Company that their Franchise had expired with the city and they were to dis-
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continue operation at midnight, Sunday September 4th. The city attorney was instructed
to prepare an ordinance accordingly for presentation at the next meeting of the council.
General Tire & Rubber Company Hearing
Councilman Pruett moved that the General Tire & Rubber Company aha all others
desiring to contest annexation Ordinance No. 54, passed August 4, 1949, shall have the
opportunity to be heard at a regular meeting of the council of the City of Raytown
on September 15, 1949 at 7:30 P. M. at the city ball in Baytown. Councilman Davis
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
n Davie
" Godfrey
Stroud
" Pruett
" Williams
Adjounment
Councilman Pruett moved to adjourn. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion.
The ayes were unanimous and the mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
. A. Ward, Mayor
ATTEST:
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