1951 12 13 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXSS
December 13, 1951
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on
Thursday, December 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
Milton L. Campbell
Councilman
R.
H.
Pruett
Councilman
• W.
D.
Reeves
Councilman
• H.
M.
Campbell
Councilman'
C.
D.
Middleton
City Manager
George Chandler
City Attorney
Edna
Oliver
City Clerk
The Mayor called the meeting to order and the minutes of the regular meeting of
November 28, 1951 were read and approved, whereupon the following business was
transacted:
Hearing -,-City Improvements
The Council again reviewed the need of certain Sanitary Sewer Improvements
for the City of Baytown at a hearing with D. F. Smallhorst, of the State Health
Department and W. J. Cutbirth, of the Game & Fish Commission as speakers. From
a health standpoint, the disposal plants were listed as being far below efficiency,
the only plant carrying a high grade being the East James plant with a 94.8% effi-
ciency. The Game and Fish Commission had received numerous complaints on the
pollution found in the bay waters and, although none of the complaints had been
directly traced to the City of Baytown, it was noted that, because of the inade-
quate sewage disposal facilities, a portion of this could be attributed to the- -
City of Baytown. It was suggested that the proposed bond issues be re- submitted
to the Baytown voters and an educational program be arranged in order that the
citizens may be enlightened on the urgent need of such proposed improvements.
Lawndell Section 3 - Final Approval
A plat of Lawndell Subdivision, Section 3 was submitted for final approval..
After some discussion Councilman Pruett moved to give final approval of Section
3 provided wing walls on each of the bridges be extended to the back of the
curbs of the slabs at approximately top of pavement elevation, (2) Rails be installed
blocking end of the side walk on seventh street where subdivision ends and
(3) Ditches of 4th street be graded for better drainage. Councilman H. M. Campbell
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Buelow
M. L. Campbil
►' Pruett
" Reeves
" H. M. Campball
Berlin - elf Street Xr nsion
Plans and specifications on the opening of Gulf Street Extension, from S.
Whiting to Robert E. Lee Drive, were presented by Mr. Berlin, engineer. After
some discussion Councilman Bergeron moved to approve the plans and specifications as
presented and to proceed with the extension of West Gulf, from S. Whiting to
Robert E. Lee Drive; Funds for the project to be taken from the Traffic Improve -
ment Fund. Councilman M. L. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote
was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
it Buelow
" M. L. Campbell
" Pruett
" Reeves
" H. M. Campbell
Parking Penalties - Commerce Street, Saturday. December 15
Councilman Pruett moved to omit perking meter regulations on Commerce Street
for all day,Saturday, December 15, 1951 in order to provide parking space for
football fans desiring to take train for-Dallas. Councilman E. W. Buelow 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
" H. M. Campbell'
Ordinance No. 131 - Amending Traffic Ordinance
The City Attorney introduced and read an ordinance relating to traffic and
regulating the use of the streets and highways of the City of Baytown and creat-
ing parking zones and providing for penalties on violation. Councilman H. M.
Campbell moved to adopt the ordinance as read. 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
^ Pruett
" Reeves
" H. M. Campbell
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 131
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TRAFFIC AND REGULATING THE USE
OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS;
CREATING AND DEFINING PARKING METER ZONES; DEFINING AND
PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF PARKING METERS AND PRESCRIBING PARKING TIME; REQUIRING
DEPOSIT OF COINS FOR THE USE OF PARKING METERS AND PARK-
ING METER ZONES AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND
DISPOSITION OF SUCH COINS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDI-
NANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT THEREOF; DEFINING
OFFENSES AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING THAT IN-
VALIDITY OF PART SHALL NOT AFFFECT THE VALIDITY OF THE
REMAINDER.
Shrub Ordinance No. 132
The proposed Shrub Ordinance was disa,isses at length. City Attorney Chandler
introduced and read the ordinance with certain Amendments. Councilman M. L.
Campbell moved to adopt the ordinance as amended. Councilman Bergeron seconded
the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: Councilman Reeves
Councilman Bergeron
" Buelow
" M. L. Campbell
" Pruett
e H. M. Campbell
The caption of the ordinance followsz
ORDINANCE NO. 132
AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE MINIMUM OVERHEAD CLEARANCE
OF ALL TREES, SHRUBS, VINES, PALMS AND SIMILAR PLANTS OF EVERY
DESCRIPTION OVERHANGING ANY STREET OR SIDEWALK IN THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN; PRESCRIBING THE MINIMUM DISTANCE THAT SUCH
TREES, SHRUBS, VINES, PALMS, ETC MAY BE GROWN FROM THE
CORNER OF ANY BLOCK IN SAID CITY BETWEEN THE SIDEWALK AND
THE CURB; PRESCRIBING THE MINIMUM DISTANCE THAT TREES, SHRUBS,
VINES, PALMS ETC MAY BE GROWN, PLANTED OR CULTIVATED FROM
ANY CURB LIN OF ANY STREET; DECLARING THAT TREES, SHRUBS, VINES,
PALMS,. AND ALL SIMILAR PLANTS OF EMY DESCRIPTION PLANTED,
GROWN OR CULTIVATED ALONG ANY SIDEWALK OR PUBLIC WAY IN
THE CITY OF RAYTOWN, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN'; TO BE
UNLAWFUL; REPEALING ORDINANCE INCONSISTENT HEREWITH;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIM PENALTY
OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Purchase Pads --City Jail
Councilman Reeves moved to authorize the City Manager to purchase, from
the lowest bidder, sixteen (16)-30" x 74!' pads for the bunks at the City Jail.
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
" H. M. Campbell
CouncilrrMeeting - January, 1952
Unless an emergency should arise requiring a special meeting, it was agreed
that the next regular meeting of the City Council would be Thursday, January
10, 1952•
Ad3ournment
Councilman E. W. Buelow moved to adjourn. Councilman Pruett seconded the
motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
yor J. S. Ward