1952 10 07 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
October 7, 1952
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on
Tuesday, October 7, 1952 at 7: 30 P. m, in the Council Room of the Baytown City
Hell 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 Councilmen
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 September 25, 1952 were read. Councilman M. L. Campbell requested that the minutes
regarding the tax rate and tax levy be emended to read: "For the fiscal year ending
September 30, 1953." With this correction the nimutes were approved as read, where-
upon, the following business was transacted:
Sewer & Water Lines - Bailer and Stewart
C. J. Bailey, representing Stewart & Bailey realtors, reopened the discussion
on water and sewer service lines to property facing Schillings Street. He proposed
to lay water and sewer lines, at the firm's expense, dedicate an easement to the
city, and promised to follow dity's specifications in the laying of the lines, provided,
the Council would agree to lay the connecting' water and sewer lines to the developer's
property line. Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to authorize the city to lay water
1 and sever lines to the property line, provided, the developers would lay water and
sewer lines along the front of their property facing Schillings Street at their expense
and according tb the city's specifications4 dedicate a 12' easement to the city with
the understanding thAt said developers willpay the city a water and sewer tapping fee to
service all hones built in the future on the lots lacing Schillings Street. Council-
man 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
" H. M. Campbell
Massey - Gas Ordinance Amendment
H. F. Massey, District Manager of the Houston Natural Gas Corporation, appeared
before the Council to protest a portion of the newly enacted Gas Rate Control Ordinance
which was passed by the City Council on August 28, 1952. Me presebted other representa-
tives of the Gas Company, afterwhich, Attorney Jack Hinds presented his plea for an
amended ordinance which would delete the control of Commnercial and Industrial rates
from the gas rate ordinance. He pointed cut that the Company was compelled to keep
C rates at a low level due to the vast field of competition which other fuels offer
for heating and operating machinery. Charts were presented showing the relationship
between residential and small commercial abd large commercial and industrial. Ms. Hinds
explained that residential and small commercial gas users were almost unifrom in
their service and consumption requirements, however, larger commercial and industrial
users presented ancaltogether different problem. AC£er a lengthy discussion the City
Attorney was instructed to read an ordinance setting forth certain regulatory schedules
for the City of Baytown on residential and smaller commercial users and deleting the
rates of larger commercial and industrial users. Councilman F. M. Campbell moved to
adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman M. L. Campbell seconded the motion. T he roll
call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Lawless
" M. L. Campbell
" Pruett
" Reeves
" N. M. Camnbell
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The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 159
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE RATES OF T1E HOUSTON NATURAL
GAS CORPORATION IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
Insurance - Fleet and Buildings
Members of the Baytown Insurance Exchange and other Insurance - Agency representa.
Lives met with the Council regarding the automobile fleet coverage and
fire and windstorm insurance on city owned buildings. The -Baytown Insurance Exchange
had handled all of the insurance requirements since the time of consolidation and the.
members were present to petition the Council to allow the Exchange to continue
in this capacity. David Arnett,- representing the Exchange, explained that the fleet
insurance coverage contract had expired, however, the Exchange had prepared a tempo -
rary rider until the Council decided upon the most feasible way to handle the insurance
coverage. Clifford M. Bond, -an independent agency representative, suggested that the
City continue the coverage on the automobiles with the'Baytown Exchange since much
of the equipment now covered would not be allowable with another Company, and give
non - members of the Exchange an opportunity to bid on the fire and windstorm insurance
coverage when it becomes due on November 17, 1952. AFter some discussion it was
agreed that this would be ghe most feasible plan. The City Manager was instructed to
give Mr. Bond ar* and all information needed for-the preparation of a bid. Councilman
M. L. Campbell moved to authorize the City Manager to place the fleet insurance with
the Baytown Insurance Exchange. Councilman Lawless seconed the motion.' The roll call
vote was as follows:
* Councilman H. M. Campbell excused from the - meeting.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron,
it Lairless
' it M. L. Campbell
Pruett
Reeves
Bids - Feeding Prisoners
The bids on the feeding of prisoners were opened and they are tabulated
as follows:
Albert Broussard Nugulf Cafe Sandwiches 300 Plate Lunches 55¢
Frank Hruby Victory Cafe Sandwiches 25¢ Plate Lunches 500
Councilman Bergeron moved to addept the bid of Frank Hruby, Victory Cafe, on
the feeding of prisoners. Councilman Reeves seconded themotion. The roll call
vote was as follows:
- Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
Lawless
M. L. Campbell
" Pruett
Reeves
Bids - Police Uniforms
The bids on the Police Uniforms were opened and-they are tabulated as follows:
Bell Uniform Company Trousers 14 oz 100,E all wool serge $15.75 ea
Shirts 10 oz 100% all wool tropical 15.00 ea
(metal buttons 75¢ extra)
Cap frames 1.25 ea
Cap tops 1.75 ea
Ties 1.00 ea
Best Tailors, Inc
Pants
$14.50 ea
Shirts
14.50
ea
Cap frame
-1.00
ea
Cap cover
1.75
ea
Ties
.90
ea
Councilman. Pruett moved
to accept the bid
of Best Tailors, provided, the
City `Tanager is informed by
letter, that the bid meets the specifications as set
forth
in the bid advertisement.
Councilman Bergeron
seconded the motion. Theroll
call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
lawless
M. L. Campbell
Pruett
Reeves
Miscelleanous
The Council agreed to allocate 50 gallons of gas per month to the night
watchman of South Baytown.
The Council gave City Manager Middleton and Fire Chief Lintelman permission
to go to Fort Worth and investigate the price and condition of War Surplus Fire Trucks.
The Police Chief was instructed to have the No. Parkin z signs, along curbs
and near fire plugs, repainted.
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Councilman Pruett moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman M. L.
Campbell seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the
meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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,�" yor J. A.
'Ward