1952 11 18 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
November 18, 1952
The•City CaUncil of the City of Baytown. Texas met in regular session on Tuesday,
November 18, 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
M. L.
Campbell
Councilman
H. M.
Campbell
Councilman
C. D.
Middleton
City Manager
George
Chandler
City Attorney
Edna
Oliver
City Clerk
Absent: W. E.
Lawless
Councilman
R. H.
Pruett
Councilman
W. D.
Reeves
Councilman
The Mayor called the meeting to order and the minutes of the regular meeting
of November 3rd and the special meeting of November 10, 1952 were read and approved,
whereupon the following business was transacted:
Sewage Disposal Plant - Comnlaint
A delegation of residents from Milbydale Addition Nos. 1 & 2 met with the
Council to discuss the problem of bubbles at the East James Sewage Disposal Plant.
Most of delegates present lived adjacent to the plant and the superfluous soapsuds,
caused by the modern day synthetic detergents, are blown about by the wind and
carry dangerous germs over the neighborhood. Jack Andrews, an engineer at the
Humble Company, proposed that the problem be solved by installing water lines and
sprays adequate to cover the surface of the tanks. The water, when sprayed, will
break up the bubbles and eliminate the problem. The Mayor informed the group that j
sufficient material to cover the surface of the tanks, had been placed on order.
As soon as the order is delivered the installation of lines and sprays will be made.
J. J. Rady - 'Sewage Disposal Plant Plans
J. J. Rady, engineer, submitted the plans of the proposed Disposal Plant to be
built on Jest Main Street near Goose Creek Stream, however, he suggested that no
contracts be advertised until after the first of 1953. After the Council had
reviewed the plans the Mayor asked that a set of the plans be sent to the City
Manager in order that Sanitation Engineers at the Humble Company may check them.
Co uncilman Bergeron moved to authorize the engineer, J. J. Rady, to submit the
proposed plans and specifications to the State Health Department for review.
Councilman H. M. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
++ M. L. Campbell
++ H. M. Campbell
Barrett - Ditch
In answer to an inquiry made by Mrs. W. P. Barrett, Jr., the City Manager in-
formed the Council that he had met with the Harris County Flood.'Control engineers
and had urged them to start condemnation proceedings in order that a large drain-
age ditch, which runs almost parallel with West Main Street, can be cleaned and
widened. It is necessary that the County have an easement along this ditch in
order that it may be straightened and cleaned out, however, the owners of the
property had refused to grant the necessary easement. The property had been
appraised at $3,000, but, the owners were asking $10,000 for it. The lawyers for:
the Harris County Flood Control had advised against condemnation proceedings
at this time. The City Manager was asked to assist in negotiating a deal with
the owners, if possible.
Petition - No Annexation - Cedar Bayou
A petition was presented by D. G. O'Cohnor in protest of annexation of that
section of Cedar Bayou lying to the North and West of the Baytown City limits by
the City of Baytown. Mr. OlConnor asked the Mayor for concrete assurance that the
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area in question would not be annexed. The Mayor informed him that this was Im-
possible since no one was able to £orecase the future and this council could not
bind the hands of other councils. The Mayor accepted the petition but advised the
group that it was placed on file as matter.of form only.
Transfer Ordinance
The City Manager introduced and read an ordinance authorizing the City Manager
of the City of Baytown to transfer funds for the purpose of putting a_ concrete cover
on the surface reservoir located at Fast Pearce and South Main . Councilman H. M.
Campbell 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 M. L. Campbell
Councilman H. M. Campbell
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 166
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN TO TRANSFER FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000) DOLLARS FROM THE
UNAPPROPRIATED 'SURPLUS WATER FUND TO CLASSIFICATION 1001 -Y -1
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUTTING A CONCRETE COVER ON THE SURFACE
WATER. RESERVOIR LOCATED AT EAST PEARCE AND SOUTH MAIN, AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Drilling Application - Jack Wood
Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to approve the drilling :.application of Jack
Wool on Gulf Fee pending arrivaliof the proper insurance certificate and required
bond. Councilman H. M. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as
follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" M. L. Campbell
it H. M. Campbell
Owslev - Pay
Councilman H. M. Campbell moved to authorize the payment of $300.00 to Clinton
Owsley for services rendered in the city's attempt to fight an injunction granted
the Telephone Company. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call
vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" M. L. .Campbell
" H. M. Campbell
Binder - Fire and Windstorm Insurance
Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to authorize the City Manager to place the City's
fire and windstorm insurance coverage under binder until the Council has had time
to review the proposals submitted by the various Insurance Agencies. The Council
will select the most feasible proposal after a study has been made. Councilman
H. M. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" M. L. Campbell
"- H. M. Campbell
Chance - C can oil Meetings
Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to change the regular meeting nights of the
Council to the second and fourth Thursday nights of each month as of December 1.
1952. Councilman H. M. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as
follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Ward Nays: None
Councilmen Bergeron
a M. L. Campbell
o H. M. Campbell
Miscellaneous
The Council approved a slight offset in a street alignment in Milbydale Addition.
The proposed subdivision will be developed by Frank Braswell, local realtor. He
will present :the completed plans at a later date.
Adiournment
Councilman M. L. Campbell moved that the meeting adjourn. Councilmen H. M.
Campbell seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the
meeting adjourned.
ATTE� Z., A. Wards Mayor
Edna Oliver, City Clerk