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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 yor J. .Nar j