1951 07 27 CC Minutes, SpecialMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETIRG OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TERAS:
July 27, 1951
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in special session on
Friday, July 27, 1951 at 7 :o1clock p. m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall
with•the following members in attendance:
J. A. Ward Mayor
R. B. Bergeron Councilman
M. L. Campbell Councilman
R. H. Pruett Councilman
W. D. reeves Councilman
H. M. Campbell Councilman
Ce D. Middleton City Manager
George Chandler City Attorney
Edna Oliver City Clerk
Absent: W. W. Buelow Councilman
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
City Participation_ - Widening Robert,E. Lee Drive
Mayor Ward asked the Council's opinion regarding the city bearing the
costs of widening Robert E. Lee Drive an addition twelve (121) feet, making it a
481 drive when completed. He estimated that the costs to the city would be app -
roximately $38,000. He explained that the drive would carry a heavy burden of t
traffic and it would be better forthis additional twelve (121) feet to be added
before construction begins rather than at a later date. Councilman Bergeron
moved to instruct the Mayor and City Manager to check into the costs of such an
extension and check city's funds to determine if such an appropriation can be made.
Councilman M. L. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
if M. L. Campbell
• ,
it Pruett
'! Reeves
" K. M. Campbell
Drilling Permits
Councilman Bergeron moved to approve the drilling application of G. L.
Reasor on the F. A. Richardson "B" Lease, Well No. 1. Councilman Reeves seconded
the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
it M. L.Campbell
It Pruett
it Reeves
it H. M.Campbell
Councilman Reeves toapprove the Foretich et al drilling application on the
Otis E. Donahoe Lease, Well No. 1. Councilman H. M. Campbell seconded the motion.
The roll call vote waw as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
it M. L.Campbell
" Pruett
" Reeves
" H. M. Cgnpbell
Bonding Companies — Proposals
The Council heard proposals from representatives of various bonding com-
panies regarding the proposed $2,005,000 bond issue which would include sanitary
sewer improvements, storm sewer improvements, watertorks improvements and
street improvements. The companies submitting proposals were:
McClurg and Knickerbocker, Houston Dittmar and Company, Houston
lotan, Mosle and Moreland, Houston Ernest Brawn, Jr, Houston
Reid, Strickland and Gillette, Baytown Rowles, Winston and Co., Houston
With but one exception, all agreed to act as fiscal agents for the Cityof
Baytown and in the event the bond election failed to carry, the city would be released
from all obligations of the agreement without cost. Reid, Strickland and Gillette
asked for $750 to handle the work through the election. The.proposals included
advise in all matters pertaining to the financing of bond issue, calling the elec-
tion, issuing thebonds, obtaining the 9pprovalgof:'thergttorney General of Texas,
preparing prospectus for prospective bidders and reimbursing.the city for all neces-
sary expenditures which legally incur. The fees ranged from..269% of the par amount
of all bonds issued and sold to $7.00 per bond. The Mayor thanked each representative
for his proposal but it was agreed to table further action on any proposal until
each could be closely analyzed and all given references checked by the City Mara ger.
Extra Help - Charter Amendments
Councilman Reeves moved to authorize the City Manager to hire additional
clerical personnel to prepare charter amendment.:sheets, to address, stamp and mail
same to the voters prior to the Charter Election which is to be held Sept. 22, 1951.
Councilman Pruett seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None _
Councilman Bergeron
" M. L.Campbell
if Pruett
Reeves
'! H. M. Campbell
Adjournment
Councilman M. L.Canpbell moved toadjourn. Councilman Reeves seconded the
motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
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