1949 11 01 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE RWULAR MP;'?ING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
November 1, 1949
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Tues-
day, November 1, 1949 at 7s45 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
&by Godfrey Councilman
R. H. Pruett Councilman
J. A. Stroud Councilman
A. 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 meeting
of Tuesday, October 18, 1949 were read and approved, whereupon the following busi-
ness was transacteds
C. Q. Alexander - Bus Route Schedule
Mr. C. Q. Alexander presented a proposed City Bus Schedule of four (4) dif-
ferent routes with a centrally located transfer stop on West Texas Avenue. The
proposed routes are listed as followss
(1) Morrell Park, Woodlawn Addition, North Pruett, Business District, South
Main, Harper and Wynnewood Additions.
(2) Stewart Heights, Morrell Park, North Main, Downtown Business District,
South Pruett, 'Nest Main, Pelly and Middletown Additions.
(3) Aron Addition, East Side, East Texas Avenue, Downtown Business District,
Market Street, Robert E. Lee School and Oak Addition.
(4) Downtown Business District, Market Street, Wisconsin Street, Minnesota
Street and Humble-Refinery.
Mr. Alexander explained that the proposed routes were established as a basis
for beginning however,future changes would be made if and when the demand was suffi-
cient to take such action. Councilman Pruett moved to approve the bus routes as
submitted. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as
follows:
Roll Calls Ayess Mayor Ward Hayes None
Councilman Bergeron
it Davis
Godfrey
Pruett
Stroud
" Williams
Ordinance No. 67 - Sale of Bus Franchise
The City Attorney introduced and read an ordinance authorizing C. Q. Alexander
to sell Bus Franchise to Tunnel Transit Co., Inc. Councilman Williams moved to
adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman Godfrey seconded the motion. The roll call
vote was as followss
Roll Galls Ayess Mayor Ward Nayss None
Councilman Bergeron
Davis
" Godfrey
Pruett
" Stroud
It Williams
The caption of the ordinance was as follows:
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ORDINANCE N0. 67
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING C. q. ALEXANDER TO SELL, TRANSFER
AND ASSIGN BUS SYSTEM FRANCHISE GRANTED BY ORDINANCE PASSED
ON THIRD AND FINAL READING ON OCTOBER 10, 1949, TO TUNNEL
TRANSIT GO., INC., A PRIVATE CORPORATION, AND CONSENTING TO
AND APPROVING SUCH SALE, TRANSFER AND ASSIGNMENT.
Mark Carter - J. E. Mallory Gas Inspection
Mark Carter, Local Attorney representing J. E. Mallory, asked the Council for
' f a city gas inspection on the Mallory building at 518 W. Defoe. He told the Council
that the gas company had refused to install a meter until the city inspection was
made but this inspection had been refused by the City Inspection Department because
no building permit had been issued when the building was erected, due to a violation
of the building code. Mr. Mallory was arrested at the time of the building violation
and a suit was filed against him by the former City Attorney, Charles L. Ward, which
case is still pending. The Houston Lighting & Power Company had installed a meter
after Mr. Mallory had given a letter releasing them of any blame should a fire occur
in the building due to faulty wiring. Councilman Bergeron moved that the city in-
spection be granted without prejudice to the City's rights in the pending suit.
Councilman Williams seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor "Hard Nays: Councilman Godfrey
Councilman Bergeron
" Davis
" Pruett
Williams
" Stroud
Report - Council Committee with Humble Oil Officials
Councilman Pruett gave a brief report on the results of the meeting with the
Humble Officials relative to the annexation problem. Mr. Hines Baker was in New
York at the time of the meeting. However, Messrs. Harrop, Ferguson and Farned were
favorably impressed by the figure of $150,000 named by the Committee. The Committee
also asked the officials for maps which would analyse the areas included within the
annexation ordinance. A meeting would be arranged with Mr. Baker at a later date.
Furnish Water - Garbage to quack Shack
After some discussion Councilman Godfrey moved to furnish water and garbage
pickup to the quack Shack free of charge. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion.
The roll call vote was as followss
Roll Calls Ayes; Mayor Ward NaysS None
Councilman Bergeron
Davis
Godfrey
" Pruett
" Stroud
" Williams
Miscellaneous
The City Manager informed the Council members that he had given permission tc
the Director of Public Works to issue a load permit of six (6) months duration to
several companies hauling machinery over three (3) restricted streets in the City.
In turn, they have donated $2,4006 for the repair and upkeep of Louisiana, New
Jersey and Missouri Streets.
ri Councilman Godfrey moved to adjourn. Councilman Pruett seconded the motion.
The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
J. A. Ward, Mayor
ATTESTS
Edna Oliver, City Clerk