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1951 09 13 CC Minutes419-- MINUTES OF THE R1YUUR I.l1 EIG CF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIE CITY OF BAYTM, TEXAS September 13, 1951 The City.Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on Thursday, September 13, 1951, at 7:30 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 E. W. Buelow Councilman M. L. Campbell Councilman R. H. Pruett Councilman W. D. Reeves Councilman H. M. Campbell Councilman C. D. Middleton City Manager George Chandler City Attorney Grace Gould Acting City Clerk The Mayor called the meeting to order, and the minutes of the regular meeting of August 23, 1951, together with those of the special meetings of August 27, 1951 and August 30, 1951, were read and approved; whereupon the following business was transacted: Report of Equalization Board Mr. Steele McDonald made a report for the Equalization Board. Mr. George Chandler read a resolution of members of the Equalization Board. Councilman Bergeron,moved to accept the report of the Equalization Board. Councilman Reeves seconded the motion.. The roll call vote gas as follows: Fell Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays; None Councilman Bergeron of Buelow i Campbell 4 Pruett e Reeves it Campbell. Drainage of area of James and 5th Streets , Mr. J. T. Atkins came before the Council calling attention to the flooded condition during rainy weather of the area located at James and 5th Streets, and requesting action to relieve the condition. He was answered by Mayor Ward who promised some immediate relief, and the assurance that installation of a storm sewer in that locality was planned. Automobile Insurance Mr. David Arnett appeared before the Council to remind it that present policies will expire on September 27, 1951. Councilman Reeves made a motion to renew the insurance; and the motion was seconded by Councilman M. L. Campbell. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None Councilman Bergeron Buelow 4 M. L. Campbell Pruett It R. K. Campbell _ if Reeves After discussion, Councilman Reeves moved to instruct the insurance agent to increase insurance on all care to $50,000 and $100,000 liability. This motion was seconded by Councilman H. M. Campbell. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: Councilman Buelow Councilman Bergeron " M. L. Campbell " Pruett " Reeves H. M. Campbell .42U Remodeling of City Jail Mr. W. H. Reber, Jr. reported on the progress made in the remodeling project of the City Jail; and also asked that the firm of Reber and Perkins be considered in the building of the new fire station. Drilling Application - Kraftex Councilman E. W. Buelow moved to approve the drilling application of Livingston Drilling and Well Service, Inc. on the Rosie.A..Kilgore Lease, Well No. 1. Councilman M. L. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " Buelow' !' M. L. Campbell . " Pruett 4 Reeves !' H. 11. Campbell Petition requesting sidewalks on E. James Street City Manager Middleton read a petition'from residents in the vicinity of Seventh and East James Streets requesting sidewalk on property -close to Ashbel Smith Elementary School. Mr. C. W. Grantham was appointed to:look into this condition. Transfer of Funds Ordinance The City Attorney introduced and read an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to transfer certain sums of money from one classification to another. After an explanation of the ordinance by Mr. Gordon Lewis and Mr.-George Chandler, Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to adopt the ordinance. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion: The Roll Call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " Buelow !' M. L. Campbell n Pruett 4 Reeves '! H. M. Campbell The Caption of the Ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 122 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE GITY MANAGER CF TILE CITY OF BAYTOIVN TO TRANSFER CM= SUDS OF MONEY FROM VARIOUS CLASSIFICATIONS TO OTHER CLASSIFICATIONS. Notice of Budget Appropriation Hearing City Attorney Chandler read a Notice of Budget Appropriation Hearing to be-held at the City Hall on September 19, 1951• Remodeling of Council Room A motion to have City Manager Middleton obtain an estimate on the project of remodeling the Council Room at the City Hall was made by Councilman Buelow. Councilman M. L. Campbell seconded the motion: The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None • Councilman Bergeron " Buelow M. L. Campbell '! Pruett • !' Reeves rr H. M. Campbell 421 Furniture for new Council Room Councilman M. L. Campbell suggested th- purchase of a nevi table. Mayor Ward appointed the following camaittee to investigate furnishings for the new Council Room: Councilmen M. L. Campbell, R. Bergeron, and li. D. Reeves. Mayors and Councilmen Association Councilmen Buelow and Bergeron reported on the meeting to be held on Sept- =bar 20, 1951, of the Mayors and Councilmen Association. Councilman H. M. Campbell moved that the Association be entertained at the San Jacinto inn. The motion was seconded by Councilman Reeves. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call- Ayes: Mayor Ward .Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " Buelow ^ M. L. Campbell ' " Pruett it Reeves It H. L. Campbell Drilling Application - Foretich Mr. J. C. Foretich appeared before the Council with an application for a drilling permit, and was given the assurance that he could apply at a later date, since he was not sure of his operation and there is no provision for refunds. Lights - Houston Power 3 Light Company City Manager Middleton explained that credit for 27 lights must be accepted in lieu of the actual lights no as to keep alive the order which the City has placed wit: tLe Houston Power � Light Company. Councilman l;ilton Campbell suggested invit- ing }.:r. Swain to meet ddth the Council. *Councilmau Reeves excused and left the meeting. Repairs to Old Tractor City Manager Middleton reported that $1,000 would be required to put an old tractor belonging to the City in working order. Councilman Reeves moved to spend $1,000 to repair the old tractor used at the draping grounds. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll Call vote was as follows: ROLL CALL: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " Buelow '! M. L. Cam_bell It Praett P H. LL Campbell Adjournment Councilman Buelow moved to adjourn. Councilman Pruett seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. or J. A. ar ATrFST: / Ora a Go , Apting City Clark Parking Meters Councilman H. M. Campbell requested that parking meters be moved or made inoperative in the district of the City which he represents; and Councilman Bergeron made the same request as a representative of his district. After discussion by the Council, it was decided to investigate conditions and bring back information and suggestions to the next regular meeting of the Council. *Councilmau Reeves excused and left the meeting. Repairs to Old Tractor City Manager Middleton reported that $1,000 would be required to put an old tractor belonging to the City in working order. Councilman Reeves moved to spend $1,000 to repair the old tractor used at the draping grounds. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll Call vote was as follows: ROLL CALL: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " Buelow '! M. L. Cam_bell It Praett P H. LL Campbell Adjournment Councilman Buelow moved to adjourn. Councilman Pruett seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. or J. A. ar ATrFST: / Ora a Go , Apting City Clark