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1952 08 28 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS August 28, 1952 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thursday, August 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 W. E. Lawless 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 Absent: M. L. Campbell Councilman The Mayor called the meeting to order and the minutes of the regular meeting of August 14th and the special meeting of August 18th, 1952 were read•and approved.9 where- upon the following business was transacted: Approve Waterwork Improvements 2 & 5 Councilman Reeves moved to authorize the Mayor to sign Waterwork Improvement Contracts two (2) and five (5) respectively, with the Chicago Bridge and Iron Company; to authorize the engineer to issue work orders on said contracts. Councilman Lawless seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " Lawless " Pruett " Reeves " H. M. Campbell Williams - Fair Park Subdivision Mr, J. L. Williams, representing the developers of the Fair Park Subdivision, asked the Council to give final approval of the proposed subdivision, as to the division of land and dedicating of streets, in order that a plat may be filed with the County Clerk. He explained that he could not get County approval of the streets, neither could he get FHA approval of any construction until the City Council had given final approval of division of land. The Council explained that this could not be done until all construction of sewer mains, water mains, curb and gutter, fire hydrants and street base had been completed, without a direct violation of the city's subdivision ordinance. Mr..Williams insisted that his work was stymied, insofar as progress on the development of the subdivision was concerned, until final approval was obtained from the City Council. It was agraed to postpone further discussion until Tuesday night September 2nd. The City Attorney was instructed to check with the County Clerk as to the matter of procedure when both the city and county requirements must be met in the subdividing of undeveloped land. Sherwood - Drainage Lawndell Addition James Sherwood, a resident of Lawndell Addition, presented a petition with 58 signers, all of whom reside within the affected area, urging the City of Baytown to -take such action as is necessary to eliminate a serious problem of drainage existing in the residential area adjoining the drainage ditch which parallels East Republic Street and the area adjoining State Highway 146. It was ppinted out that the drainage was impeded by the lack of openings or culverts under Highway 1116 and the signers urged the Council to construct or install additional drainage culverts under the Highway. The City Manager informed the group that several weeks prior, the Council had authorized him to begin negotiations with the State regarding the serious drainage problem outlined in this petition. He had contacted the State Highway engineers but the work had been postponed by the unexpected "speed -up construction order" on the proposed portion of State Highway 1116, south of Highway 1116 within the City Limits of Baytown from Spur 201 to present Highway 1116 near Texas Avenue, however, he was scheduled to meet with the State Engineers on Wednesday, September 3rd, at which time he will present the petition and pictures, as submitted, and urge the State engineers to take immediate action in this matter. Callahan - Transite Pipe Mr. Callahan, representing th e Council to consider an amendment to to allow the use of cement asbestos Mayor informed Mr. Callahan that the definite decision in this matter bu t future and he would receive a final is compiled and a decision has been Civil Service Ordinance Johns�Manville Corporation, again petitioned the the present plumbing code of the City of Baytown vent pipe on new one -story constructions. The Council, as yet, was in no position to make a a proper investigation would be made in the near report from the Council as soon as such information reached. The City Attorney introduced and read an ordinance .creating civil service system for Firemen and Policemen in the City of Baytown; establishing a civil service Commission and providing for its powers and duties. Councilman Reeves moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman H. M. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None Councilman Bergeron Lawless " Pruett " H. M. Campbell The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 154 AN ORDINANCE CREATING A CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM FOR FIRFA+IEN AND POLICEt41EN IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS; DEFINING TERMS; ESTABLISHING A FIREMEN'S AND POLICEMEN'S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AND PROVIDING FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; ESTABLISHING A DIRECTOR OF FIREMEN'S AND POLICEMEN'S CIVIL SERVICE AND PROVIDING FOR HIS POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR THE STATUS OF PRESENT EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING FOR OFFICE SPACE FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE BUSINESS OF THE COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF CIVIL SUITS; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLISHING OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION; PROHIBITING CERTAIN POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OF EMPLOYEES IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE; PROHIBITING STRIKING BY EMPLOYEES IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVIC; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR FAILURE OR REFUSAL OF ANY CITY OFFICIAL TO CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR.THE REPELL AND AMENDMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Trifon Ditch Easement Contract The City Council reviewed the Trifon Ditch Contract. The Council expressed a desire to have one or two additional items enumerated in the proposed contract before final approval is made by the Council. It was agreed to defer action on the contract until the meeting on Tuesday night, September 2nd. - The-City Attorney was instructed to prepare an instrument that will be included in the final approval of the contract, which will made provision for such items as, not being liable for damage to trees, full purchase price to be stipulated in the body.of deed, et. File Cabinet -- Tax Department Councilman Lawless moved to authorize the City Manager to purchase an additional twelve (12) drawer filing cabinet for the Tax Department at a cost of $1,151.$0. Councilman Reeves seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Gas Rate Ordinance Mayor Ward Councilman Bergeron n Lawless " Pruett " Reeves H. M. Campbell Nays: None The City Attorney introduced and read an ordinance regulating the rates of the Houston Natural Gas Corporation in the City of Baytown, Texas. Councilman Reeves moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: 1 Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None Councilman Bergeron - " lawless " Pruett Peeves H. M. Campbell The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 155 AN ORDINANCE RFGULATIHG THE RFATF.S OF THE HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TF%AS Miscelleaneus The City of Baytvwn will be host to the September meeting of the Mayorstand Ccunil.men's Association. The City Manager was instructed to contact the management of San Jacinto Inn and make arrangements for the dinner. Adl ournment Councilman Pruett moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. e layor J. A. Ward i ATTFST: �, �d"Q"'j City Clerk