1952 09 25 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEFTING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
September 25, 1952
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on
Thursdayp September 25, 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
Milton L. Campbell
Councilman
R. H.
Pruett
Councilma n
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 meet-
ing of September 11th were read, whereupon, the following business was trans-
acted:
Change Meeting Nights - City Council
The City Manager contacted the Knights of Phythias and reported that the
organization was agreeable to an exchange of meeting dates, therefore, the
Council agreed to meet the first and third Tuesday nights of each month through.
December, 1952.
Budget Ordinance - Fiscal Year
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The City Attorney introduced and rad an ordinance adopting a budget for the f
ensuing fiscal year beginning October 1, 1952 and ending September 30, 1953.
Councilman Bergeron moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman M. L.
Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward- Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
if Lawless
u M. L. Campbell
" Pruett
" Reeves
" H. M. Campbell
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 156
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 1952, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1953, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE CHARTFR AND ORDINANCES OF TH' CITY OF BAYTOWN; AND7PROVIDING
FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCF.
Councilman M. L. Campbell asked that the items,held,in abeyance by the Council
during the budget review, be placed on an early agenda so that the Council may
make disposition of them at the earliest possible date.
Tax Rate Ordinance
The City Attorney introduced and read an ordinance fixing the tax rate and
tax levy for the City of Baytown for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1959.
Councilman Bergeron 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: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Lawless
M. L. Campbell
" Pruett
" Reeves
" H. M. Campbell
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The caption of the ordinance follows:
CRDINANCF NO. 157
AN ORDINANCF FIXING THE TAX RATF AND TAX LEVY FOR THE CITY OF.
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR FNDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1952,`/ S 3
UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN SAID CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, IN
CONFORMITY WITH THE CRARTFR PROVISIONS AND TH ORDINANCES OF
SAID CITY; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF CRDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
Steuart - Water and Sewer Lines
B. A. Stewart, realtor, petitioned the Council to approve the installation
of a water and sewer line, on an undedicated easement, one hundred (100') feet
or more distance from the nirth side of Schillings Street. He proposed to buy
all materials necessary for the installation if the city would furnish labor
and equipment to complete therjob. The Mayor.informed Mr. Stewart that theCity
Charter would not all the Council to authorize the expenditure of public funds
for the development of a privately owned subdivision. In order for the City to
take any part in the laying of the water and sewer lines, the easement would have
to be dedicated to the city, and this could not be accepted on undeveloped property
without directly violating the city's subdivision ordinance. In order to service
the two (2) houses now facing Schillings Stteet, Councilman M. L. Campbell suggested
that the city cross Schillings 'Street with the service lines and stop before getting
onto private property. Councilman H. M. Campbell expressed a willingness to approve
the installation of water and sewer lines,in front of the property parallel with
Schillings Street provided an easement would be dedicated to the city and sidewalk
placed along the edge. After a lengthy discussion the Council asked Mr. Stewart
to meet with them again on October 7th. In the meantime the Council would give further
study to the request.
M. J. Sawyer - Water Line
_ M. J. Sawyer, resident of Danubina Acres, petitioned the Council for water
service to fourteen (14) residents along Kilgore Read. He explained that the
residents had been buying water from a privately owned well but it had gone dry.
Councilman Reeves moved to authorize the installation of 2800 feet of 2" water
line along the Kilgore Road in order to supply the residents with water. Council-
man Pruett seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as followsz
Roll Call:Z Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Lawless
" M. L. Campbell
Pruett
Reeves
" H. M. Campbell
Transfer Ordinance - Appropriation�
The City Attorney introduced and read an ordinance authorizing
to make appropriation of $50,744.99 into certain designated funds.
Campbell moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman Bergeron
motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Wavd Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Lawless
" M. Canpbell
"
Pruett
" Reeves
" H. M. Campbell
The caption of the ordinance follows:
CRDINANCE NO. 158
the City Manager
Councilman H.M.
seconded the
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER. OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
TO TRANSFER FIFTY FHOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRFD FORTY -FOUR DOLLARS AND
NINELY -NINE CFNTS ($50,$44.99) FROM THE OFNERAL EMERGFNCY FUND,
THE UNAPPROPRIATFD SURPLUS TRAFFIC FUND, THE UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS
WATER FUND AND THE GENERAL FOND UNAPPROPRIATFD SURPLUS TO CERTAIN
CLASSIFICATIONS AS SET OUT BELOW. -
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Repay Government - Proiect No. Tex 41 -P -1045
The City Manager read a letter form the Housing and Home Finance agency
requesting repayment of the Government advance of $1,485.00 for planning purposes
on Project No. Tex 41 -P- 1045, Waterworks Improvements. Under the terms of the
original agreement the full amount of the government advance would be repaid
when the work is started on the projects. The City had advertised for bids on a
portion of the projects, July 24, 1952. Councilman Reeves moved to authorize the
repayment of the loan in the amount of $1,485.00. Councilman H. M. Campbell
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Lawless
" M. L. Campbell
" Pruett
" Reeves
" K M. Campbell
Ad.i ournmaht
Councilman Reeves moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Pruett
seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the
meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
City Cle* Edna Oliver
��Mayor J. A. Ward
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