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MINUTES OF THE REGULAkiMIETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
February 28, 1952
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thursday,
February 28, 1952 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
C. D. Middleton city Manager
George Chandler City Attorney
Edna Oliver City. Clerk
Absent: H. M. Campbell Councilman
The Mayor called the meeting to order and the minutes of the regular meeting of
February 14, 1952 and the spacial meeting of February 23, 1952 were read and approved,
whereupon the following business was transacted:
Check - Housing Authority
A check in the amount of $1,149.20 was presented to the Council by representa-
tives of the Baytown Housing Authority Board. This check represented a voluntary
payment in lieu of city taxes. The Mayor commended the members on the efficient
way in which the Board had handled the affairs of the Housing Authority.
Strickland - Telephone Rate Increase - Continued
Copies of a letter from Robert Strickland, Local Attorney, were handed to
each Councilman. In the letter Mr:..Strickland stated that he noted the employment
of Mr. Owsley as a rate expert to represent the city in connection with the appli-
cation of Southwestern Associated Telephone Company. for a rate increase.. He advised
the Council that the Company welcomed such a move and at the earliest possible date,
would appreciate being advised the procedure wkiich the council desired to follow
in the rate matter so an early settlement could be made. The Mayor informed Mr.
Strickland that the Company would be notified when the rate request would be heard
publicly.
Ordinance - Civil Service
The City Attorney introduced and read an ordinance ordering an election to
be held in the City of Baytown on the 1st day.of.April, 1952, for the purpose of
determining whether the city of Baytown shall adopt or reject civil service for
firemen and policemen. Councilman M. L. 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
It M. L. Campbell
it Pruett
W Reeves
The caption of the ozdinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 136
AN ORDINANCE ORDERING AN ELECTION TO BE IMD IN THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN ON THE 1ST DAY OF APRIL, 19521FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DETERMINING WHETHER THE CITY OF BAYTOWN SHALL ADOPT OR REJECT
CIVIL SERVICE FOR FIREMEN AND POLICEMEN AS PROVIDED FOR IN
ARTICLE 1269m OF VERNONIS REVISED CIVIL STATUTES, AS AMENDED,
PROVIDING FOR ELECTION OFFICERS; DESIGNATING THE PLACES AND
MANNER OF HOLDING SAID ELECTION; PRESCRIBING THE HOURS AND
PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE.
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Prepare Ordinance - Municipal Retirement Plan
Councilman Reeves moved to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance,
for presentation at the next regular meeting of the council, to determine if the council
desires to participate in the Texas Municipal Bystem's program. Councilman Bergeron,
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
n Buelow
" M. L. Campbell
Pruett
" Reeves
The City Manager was instructed to invite Dean Gorham, Director of the Texas
Retirement System, to be present at the next meeting of the Council. The city
Controller was instructed to prepare an estimate on the overall cost, to the city
government, to participate in such a program.
c Councilman Bergeron was excused from the meeting.
Bond Election - Ordinance
The City Manager read a letter from the State Health Department advising the
Council of a complaint received from residents in Britton- Cravens Addition on the
sewage disposal polution in that section of the city. The urgent need for major
improvements to the water and sewer systems was again discussed. Councilman M. L.
Campbell urged the Council to resubmit the water improvements and sewage disposal
and collection to the voters of the city at the next regular municipal election on
April 1, 1952. The City Attorney was instructed to introduce and read an ordinance
calling a special bond election on the 1st day of April, 1952, for approval or
rejection of two (2) propositions, namely, Sanitary Sewer Improvements, ";,480,000.00
and Waterworks Improvements, 'M5,000.00. Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to adopt the
ordinance as read. Councilman Pruett seconded the motion. The roll call vote was
as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: Councilman Reeves
Councilman Buelow
M. L. Campbell
" Pruett
Proposal - Well 5pacine
The City Council discussed the need of an .ordinance regulating the spacing of
oil and gas wells within the city of Baytown. It was agreed to give this careful
study, afterwhich, an ordinance will be prepared for presentation and adoption.
Drilling. Permit - 0. C. Jackson
Councilman Buelow moved to approve the drilling application of 01 C. Jackson
on the J. F. Odon, at al lease,Well No. 1. Councilman Reeves seconded the motion.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Buelow
M. L. Campbell
Pruett
" Reeves
Street Liants
r Councilman 1•1. L. Campbell moved to allcw the Street Lighting Committee,
Councilmen „°#nett and Bergeron, to make a survey and submit recommendationf for the
locating of the 127 additional street lights due the city as per agreement with
the Houstmn Lighting and Power Company on March 90, 1951; Councilman Buelow
to be appointed to assist in the survey due to the recent illness of Councilman
Bergeron. Councilman Beeves seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as
follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Buelow
" M. L. Campbell
" Pruett
" Reeves
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Railroad Crossing Lights
The Council instructed the City Manager to contact the representative of the
Southern Pacific reilroad regarding the maintenace of the signal lights at all
railroad crossings. Also, to request that a flood light be installed over the rail-
road crossing on East Fayle near North Main.
Water Cooler - Corporation Court Room
Councilman Buelow moved to authorise the purchase of an electric water cooler
for the Corporation Court Room. Councilman Reeves seconded the motion. The roll
call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward_: Nays: None
Councilman Buelow
If M. L. Campbell
Pruett
Reeves,
Councilman M. L. Campbell was appointed as a committee of one to make the
purchase of the cooler.
Solicit Bids - Calculator
Councilman Reeves moved to authorize the City Manager to solicit bids on a
calculator. Councilman Buelow seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as
follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Buelow
it IBS. L. Campbell
rr Pruett
it Reeves
Adjournment
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Councilmar. Pruett moved to adjourn. Councilman Rcevr,.:= seconded the
motion. The a3�es wer6 unanimousc.an&the,.;Mayor declared. the meeting adjourned.
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City Clerk
J. A. Ward, Mayor