1951 11 28 CC Minutes488-
MINUTES OF' PHE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN., TEXAS
November 28, 1951 '
The City Council of the City of Baytoda, Texas me't in reulgar session
on Wednesday, November 28, 1951 at c7:30 p. m. in the Council Room of the Baytown
City Hall with the following members in attendance:
J.' A. Ward
R.
B. Bergeron
E.
W. Buelow
M.
L.Campbell
R.
H. Pruett
H.
M. Campbell
C. D. Middleton
George Chandler
Edna Oliver
Absent: W: D Reeves
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City vManager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Councilman
The Mayor called the meeting to order, and the minutes of the regular
meeting of November 8, 1951 were read. Councilman M. L.Campbell asked that the
minutes relating to the installation of a 411 water line be amended to read a
1h4 inc h sewer line." With this correction the minutes were'approved as
read, whereupon the following business was transacted:
Ordin6nce - Canvassing Election Returns- Bond Election
The Cit -y Attorney introduced and read an ordinance declaring results of
the Sp ecial Bond Election held on November 20, 1951. Councilman M. L. Camp-
bell moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman Bergeron sec '3nded the
motioh. The roll callvote was as follows:-
Roll Call: Ayes: hayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
Buelow
" M. L. Campb &ll
Pruett
H. Y.Campbell
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 130
AN ORDINANCE CANVASSIVG RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS
OF SPECIAL BOND ELECTION
Mr. Dossey - Semi Annual - Audit Report
The Council reviewed the final audit report of the fiscal year, 1950 -51,
as prepared and presented by T. H.Dossey, Jr., CPA of Houston. The audit gave
a clear and concise report on the financial status of the city at the closing
of the fiscal year on September 30, 1951. After some questioning Councilman
E. W. Buelow moved to accept the audit as presented. Councilman H. M. Campbell
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Buelow
" Bergeron
it M. L.Campbell
" Pruett
" H. 14. Campbell
Audit Contract - Dossey
Mr. Dossey presented a proposed audit contract which:•oovered the period
Octob er 1, 1951, through September 30, 1953. The contract consisted of four-
teen (14) parts, namely, Kind of audit; period covered; data to be furnished
by city; time audit to begin; time teport to be delivered; number of copies of
report; comments and recommendations; responsibility for audit of city funds
only; extensive investigations; compensation;terms of payment; cancellation of
contract; compensation for additional or extended m rk and supervision of audit.
The council discussed the contract at lenght, afterwhich, Councilman Pruett
moved to amend Section Eleven (11) TE1W OF Rt Y12NT to read: "Upon the presenta-
tion by us of each of four.semi- annual reports as provided for in Section 2, we
shall be entitled to and shall be paid Five Hundred Dollars for each of such re-
norts. It is expressly agreed and understood that for each of siad reports not
presented, we hall forfeit our right to receive Five Hundred Dollars," and the
Mayor be authorized to sign the contract. Councilman M. L.Campbell seconded the
motion. The roll callvote was as follows:
RollCall: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron .
Buelow
• ■■ " M. L.Campbell
" Pruett
" H. M.Camobell -
Extension Estimate - Gulf Street
H. S.Berlin, Engineer, presented copies of an estimate on cost of extend-
ing West Gulf Avenue from South Whiting to the Robert E. Lee Drive. The estimate
listed a length of 1122.1' with a width of L:1" -0 ", curb and gutter, 8" compacted
shell base, 112" cold mix asphaltic concrete surface and proper drainage at 's
total cost of $19,229.60. A small amount of the construction costs would be levied
against property owner, vh ose property adjoins the proposed extension, however,
the greater Dart of the construction costs would be borne by the City of Baytown.
The Mayor asked the Council to defer final action on the proposed. ex tension until
the ne xt regular meeting of the Council. The request was granted, however,
Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to instruct the engineer, Mr. Berlin, to prepare
plans and specificatiins on the Gulf Street extension. Councilman Bergeron
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: . .
3011 Call: Ayes: Mayor 'Hard Nays: None ,
Councilman Bergeron
" Buelow
"
K. L.Campbell
It Pruett
it H. M.Camphell
r Engineering Fee,- J. J.Rady Company
Mr. Berlin reassured the Council that the J. J.Rady Engineering Company
would complete its engineering contract with the City of Baytown even though the
bond issues failed to carry. The only money due the firm, at this time, would
be the funds advanced by the Federal Government on the three (3b applications
as approved by tk:e Community Facilities Service.on January 15, 1951. ,T'he city
will not have to repay the Federal Government for the money advanced for engineer-
ing services, until funds are made available to proceed with such improvements
as are included in the applications.
Brandenberger - Rotan, Mosle and Moreland. ,
Mr. John Brandenberger, a representative of the firm of Rotan, Mosle and
Moreland, informed the Council that, as stated in the original contract, the
city was relieved from all monetary obligations to the firm as payment for their
services was dependent upon the passage of the Special Bond 'Election. He asked
that his firm be considered.should another bond election be called. .
Drilli ng Applications
Counc ilman H. 14. Campbell moved to.approve the drilling application of
Allen A. Berton, Trustee, on the McFarland 'Nell No. 1. Councilman E.W. Buelow
second td themotion. The roll call vote was as follows:
r Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward N ys: None
Councilman Bergeron
It Buelow,
to M. L. Campbell
It Pruett
It H. M.Campbell
Councilman Bergeron moved to approve the O.C.Jackson application on the
Armata Well No. 1. Councilman Pruett seconded the motion. The roll call vote
was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
.1 Buelow
to L. L.Campbell
of o. M.Camabell
4,40
Councilman-E.N. Buelow moved to approve the *drilling application of the
Houston Oil Well Service on the Troxell Lease, Well No. 1. Councilman Bergeron
seconded the motion. The'roll' call vote'was as follows:
Roll Call:'Ayes:Mayor Hard Nayst: None:;
Councilman Bergeron
"
Buelow:.
M. L. Campbell
It Pruett
it H. M. Campbell
Councilman M.L.Cam Abell moved toapprove the drilling application.of Allen
A. B arton. Trustee, on the Davis -Young Lease, Well No. 1. Councilman Euelow
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: tray or Kard
Councilman Bergeron
Buelow
!' M. L.Campbell-
"' ; Pruett,
'r H. M. Campbell
Six andEight Inch Water Main
Nays: None
Mr. A. V.Barber, Purchasing Agent, submitted quotations
on six (6(
and
eight,(8) inch cast.iron pipe. The quotations follows:
United States Pipe and Foundry Company -
8" U.S.Mechanical Joint Cast Iron Pipe
Complete with accessories
$2.34
per
foot
6" U.S. Mechanical Joint Cast Iron Pipe
Complete Yd th accessories'
$1.64
per
foot
Gaber Company -
8" Mechanical Joint Pipe
$2.38
per
foot
6" Mechanical Joint Pipe
$1.67
per
foot
McWane Cast Iron Pipe Company -
811 Mechanical Joints itith accessories 02.25 per foot
6" Mechanical Joints with accessories $1.59 per foot
Councilman E. W. Buelow moved to authorize the purchase of two (2) car-
loads of 8" water main and one (1) carload of 6" water main from McWane Cost
Iron Company.-at a� cost of $2.25 and $1.59 per foot, respectively.: Councilman
N. L.Campbell.sec�)nded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman -Fergeron
it Buelow
it M: L.Campbell
Pruett
!' H. M.Campbell
Blower - Disposal Plant
C. W. Grantham, Superintendent of Public Works, informed the Council that
he had asked for bids on repairing the water well pump in South Baytown and he
needed to replace the blower at the disposal plant behind the,San Jacinto Memorial
Hospital off West Texas Avenue. Councilman Prue`.t moved to authorize the purchase
of a blower and pulleys for the plant. Councilman Bergeron - seconded the
moti o. n. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Counci]m an Bergeron
Euelow
M. L.Campbell
" Pruett .
H. M.Campbell
Miscelleanous Items
The City k'anager presented a letter from the National Production Authority
which denied priorities for sewer pipe for the construction of City Storm Sewer
Drain age.
Councilman M. L.Campl1ggjl,slEed the City Manager and Superintendent of Public
Works to make a thorough survey and study of the drainage ditch adjoining Horace
Hann School and do what is necessary to releave the drainage situation, if possible.
Councilman H. M. Campbell asked that an ordinance be prepared, for presenta-
tion, which will reduce the over »parking fine from $2.00 to $1.00.
Adjournment
Councilman Pruett moved to adjourn. Councilman Euelow sec ceded the motion.
The ayes were unanimous and 'Ahe Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
F
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