Loading...
1953 05 14 CC Minutes477 MINUTES OF THE REG91AR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS May 14, 1953 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thurs- day, May 14, 1953 at 7:30 p. m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the follwoing members in attendance: 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 April 23, 1953 were read and approved, whereupon the following business was transacted: Transfer Ordinance The City Manager introduced and read an ordinance authorizing the transfer of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) to classification 602 -G-1 for recreational purposes. Councilman Lawless 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 Pruett Nays: None Councilmen Bergeron " Lawless " Mn L. Campbell ' " Lusk " Reeves " H. M. Campbell The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 184 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF TEE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO TRANSFER ONE HUNDRED ($100) DOLLARS FROM CLASSI- FICATION 601 -A -5, TO THE COUNCIL CONTINGENT FUND, AND TRANS- FERRING ONE HUNDRED ($100) FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENT FUND TO CLASSIFICATION 60Z-G -1. Bank Depository Bids The bank depository bids were opened and they are tabulated as follows: First National: TIME DEPOSITS lie will pay interest at the rate of 1% par annum on all moneys placed in a time deposit account for a minimum period of thirty days and less than ninety days. Ife will pay interest at the rate of 2% per annum on all such moneys placed on time deposit account for a minimum period of ninety days and less than six months. We will pay interest at the rate of 2j% per annum on all moneys placed in a time deposit account for a minimum period of six months. The above is in accordance with Regulation Q. and-we sball pay at the option of -the city council the maximum rate as permitted under Regulation Q of the Federal Reserve Act as may be amended and effective at the time such deposits are made and @esignated as time deposits. Accrued interest oneaeh such deposit shall be credited to the respective account at the maturity of the deposit as so indicated. Citizens National Bed -and Trust- 6emnanv TIME DEPOSITS On such sums as are placed for a maximum period of 90 days, we shall pay 1% per annum. R. H. Pruett Mayor R. B. Bergeron Councilman W. E. Lawless Councilman M. L. Campbell Councilman Lacy Iusk Councilman # 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 April 23, 1953 were read and approved, whereupon the following business was transacted: Transfer Ordinance The City Manager introduced and read an ordinance authorizing the transfer of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) to classification 602 -G-1 for recreational purposes. Councilman Lawless 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 Pruett Nays: None Councilmen Bergeron " Lawless " Mn L. Campbell ' " Lusk " Reeves " H. M. Campbell The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 184 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF TEE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO TRANSFER ONE HUNDRED ($100) DOLLARS FROM CLASSI- FICATION 601 -A -5, TO THE COUNCIL CONTINGENT FUND, AND TRANS- FERRING ONE HUNDRED ($100) FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENT FUND TO CLASSIFICATION 60Z-G -1. Bank Depository Bids The bank depository bids were opened and they are tabulated as follows: First National: TIME DEPOSITS lie will pay interest at the rate of 1% par annum on all moneys placed in a time deposit account for a minimum period of thirty days and less than ninety days. Ife will pay interest at the rate of 2% per annum on all such moneys placed on time deposit account for a minimum period of ninety days and less than six months. We will pay interest at the rate of 2j% per annum on all moneys placed in a time deposit account for a minimum period of six months. The above is in accordance with Regulation Q. and-we sball pay at the option of -the city council the maximum rate as permitted under Regulation Q of the Federal Reserve Act as may be amended and effective at the time such deposits are made and @esignated as time deposits. Accrued interest oneaeh such deposit shall be credited to the respective account at the maturity of the deposit as so indicated. Citizens National Bed -and Trust- 6emnanv TIME DEPOSITS On such sums as are placed for a maximum period of 90 days, we shall pay 1% per annum. On such sums as are placed for a minimum period of four months, we shall pay 2% per annum. On such sums as are placed for a minimum period of six months, we shallpay 2j% per annum. Or, we shallpay at the option of the Council the maximum rate as permitted under Regulation "Q" of the Federal Reserve Act as may be amended and in effect at the time such deposit maybe made. Accrued interest on each such deposit shall be credited to the respective account at the maturity of such deposit. The Council discussed the alight difference between the two (2) bids, namely, the 1% allowed onthe time deposit for the 30 and 90 day periods. The Council agreed that the two (2) banks were endeavoring to bid the same thing, hwe ever, the interpretation was slightly different. After a lengthy discussion Councilman Bergeron moved to accept the bank depository bid as presented by the Citizens National Bank and Trust Company; the basis of such being the maximum rate as permitted under Regulation. "Q" of the Federal Reserve Act at the time such deposit is made. Councilman M. M. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call. Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: Councilman Lawless Councilman Bergeron It Lusk " R. L.70ampbell " Reeves " R. M. Campbell Fire Zoninp. West Main- Causeway Road to Market Street The Mayor accepted petitions from delegates of two (2) groups on the re- quest to place West Main Street from Causeway Road to the "Y" at Market within the No. 2 Fire Zone. Representatives from both groups spoke, afterwhich, the Mayor explained that the Council was neutral in the question of zoning West Main. If the property owners wanted the zoning restrictions the Council would abide by the request. From the trend of each representatiire's statement it seemed that the majority of preperty owners from the Goose Creek bridge to Market opposed the zoning and the group from Causeway Road to the bridge favored the zoning restrictions. It was decided to table any further action on the request at this time. If a petitions is received from property owners, from Causeway Road to the bridge, requesting the extention of Fire Zone No. 2 for that area the Council will act upon the request. Preliminary Approval - Mflbvdals Section 4 Councilman Reeves moved to give preliminary approval of Section 4 of Milbydale Addition as presented by developer, Elmer Gray. Councilman M. L. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as folloQs: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " Lawless " M. L. Cam¢ell " Lacy Lusk " Reeves " H. M. Campbell Richardson' Place Void First Approval At the request of the developer F. A. Richardson, Councilman Reeves moved to nullify the Council's preliminary approval of Richardson's Place as recorded in the minutes of March 25, 1953. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Bruett Nays:. None Councilmen Bergeron " Lawless Q M. L. Campbell " Lacy Lusk " Reeves It H. M. Campbell F. A. Richardson presented a revised plat of Richardson's glace for Council approval. He explained that thefirst plat, as presented, did not reveal a true picture as he had made dedication of streets over which he had no control. Too, he wanted this approved in Section 1 and 2 so that he might obtain approval for Sec- tion 1 and Begin construction of houses before he completes Section 2. I f .5-gy. His proposal for the laying of a 6" waterline to loop and tie on to an existing 6" mein on Dwinnell Avenue, without giving proper dedication of an easement, caused some discussion. The Council would not agree to the installation of the waterline without an easement so Mr. Richardson agreed to dedicate an easement. Councilman Reeves moved to give preliminary approval of Section 1 and 2 of Rich - ardson's Place provided the developAr will dedicate a three (3') foot easement, on his property line, for the waterline easement; if, in theprocess of the develop- ment of the subdivision, it is found that proper dedication has been made on the extention of Dwinnell Avenue and easement will be dedicated and the waterline placed in the proper dedicated easement. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilmen Bergeron " Lawless " M. L. Campbell v Lusk " Reeves R. H. M. Campbell Raymond Donnelly - Swimming Pool - Polio Victims Raymond Donnelly petitioned the Council'e approval for the conduction of a Red Cross approved and supervised swimming class for Polio victims at the Roseland Park Swimming Pool. The moat desirable day for classes is Saturday and he asked that the pool be made availablefor this program exclusively fnom B:a.m, to 10:a.m. on Saturdays from May 23rd through August 15, 1953. The Council gave consent for the use of the pool and asked Mr. Donnelly to work out the schedule with Mr. Brawn, supervisor of the pool. Jack Hinds - Houston Natural Gas Corporation Jack Hinds, Attorney for the Houston Natural Gas Corporation, appeased before the Council with an application for increase in residential and small cormercial gas rates in the City of Baytown, this being the second application. After some discussion Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to accept the application of the Houston Natural Gas Corporation and table further action at this time; the application to be referred to City Attorney Chandler for study. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Counciman Bergeron. " Lawless " M. L. Campbell " Lusk " Reeves " H. M. Campbell Councilman Reeves asRed that the minutes reflect that the Council was not refusing the Houston Natural Gas Corporation a hearing on the case. » Councilman Reeveg excused from to meeting. Supervision Bids - Sewage Disposal Plant Bids were received from W. J. Dalpes and E. Morrow on supervision of the proposed Sewage Disposal Plant construction. They are tabulated as follows: W. J. Dalpes: Part time supervision of construction on disposal plant accord- ing to plans and specifications prepared by H. S. Berlin $6000.00 Furnish toeh and equipment for a monthly rental price or will furnish same for a fixed fee of $1500.00 E. Morrow: I FLtll time supervision of conatruction on disposal plant according to plans and specifications prepared by H. S. Berlin for $125.00 per week, 8-hour day, rainy days included. No tools furnished. Mayor Pruett thanked the contractors for their bids and informed them that the Council would reach a declaim in a few days and they would be notified of the final declaim. r SVO Payment Approved - Contract Estimates Councilman H. M. Campbell moved to authorize the final estimate payment on Contract No. 2, Chicago Bridge & Iron -300 M gallon steel surfact storage tank in the amount of $2,109.00. Councilman Luck seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron '+ Lawless M. L. Campbell " Lusk " H. M. Campbell Councilman H. M. Campbell moved to authorize the final estimate payment on Contract No, 5, Chicago Bridge & Iron Co., 400 M gallon steel elevated storage tank in the amount of $8068.00. Counai]man Lusk seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: .T' Roll Call: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron n Lawless '" M. L. Campbell It Lusk It H. M. Campbell Councilman Bergeron moved to authorize final estimate payi#ent of Contract No, 6, Foundations for elevated tank to Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $723.70. Councilman H. M. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Mays: None Councilman Bergeron W Lawless " M. L. Campbell '+ Lusk 't H. M. Campbell Councilman Lusk moved to authorize periodic estimate for partial payment of Contract No, 7, Massey Electric Company, in the amount of $2,357.10. Councilman Lawless seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron It Lawless to M. L. Campbell It Lusk to H. M. Campbell Councilman Bergeron moved to authorize payment of engineering services, Estimate No. 8, on supervision of construction on Contracts 2, 52 6 and 7 in the amount of $325.39. Councilman H. M. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron to M. L. Campbell 't, Lawless it Lusk 't- H. B'. Campbell Councilman Lusk moved to authorize payment of engineering services, Contract No. 2, on Sanitary Sewer Improvements in the amount of $7,880.95. Councilman lawless seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " Lawless ff M. L. Campbell n Lusk " H. M. Campbell X9/ . Semi - Annual Payment - Audit Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to authorize payment of $500.00 to T. E. Dossey, Jr., C. P. A., Houston, Texas, for the semi - annual audit report of the City of Baytown as per contract, dated November 28, 1951. Councilman H. M. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron It Lawless it M. L. Campbell it Lus k It H. M. Campbell Sewer Line Grant - Rubber Plant Councilman H. M. Campbell moved to grant permission to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, Synthetic Rubber Division, Washington 25, D. C., to lay, mainUn, operate, change, replace and remove a 24" steel sewer line across Market Street. Councilman Lawless seconded the motio3. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron it M. L. Campbell to Lawless Lusk " H. M. Campbell Water line Easement - Missouri - Pacific Lines Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute copies of a contract granting an 8" waterline easement to the City of Baytown from the Missouri - Pacific Lines. This easement will cross Robert E. Lee Drive near Riggs Street. Councilman H. M. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron it Lawless M. L. Campbell " Lusk " H. M. Campbell Street Light - Odd Fellows' Hall Couhcilman Bergeron moved to authorize the installation of a street light on the corner of East Humble and 4th at the Odd Fellows' Hall. Councilman M. L. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron it Lawless it M. L. Campbell it Lus k it H. M. Campbell Subdivision Exemption - Cemetery Site Councilman H. M. Campbell moved to authorize the Mayor to grant an exemption on sutdivimion requirements to the developers of Memory Gardens, Inc., a proposed 30- acre cemetery site just outside the city limits. Councilman M. L. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:- . Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron n Lawless It M. L. Campbell it Lusk It H. M. Campbell Shell - Harkins Street Councilman Bergeron presented the request of Pete McWilliams to shell approximately 500 feet of Harkins Street, Busch Terrace Addition. This would provide ingress and egress for home - owners whose homes fac6 the street. The Director of Public Works was instructed to lay a strip of shell 20' in width and at a depth to provide usage Rp- o£ the street. Ordinance - Prohibiting Purchases Where Delinquent Accounts Show. The City Attorney introduced and read an ordinance prohibiting the City of Baytown, its agents and employees from purchasing, on behalf of the city, any materials, supplies, services, labor or merchandise whatsoever from any person, association of persons, firm or corporation that is delinquent on any payment of any kind of taxes, debts, or other obligations whatsoever to the City of Baytown. Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman Lawless seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " lawless " M. L. Campbell " - Lusk " H. M. Campbell The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE N0. 185 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, ITS AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM PURCHAS[NG, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, ANY MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, SERVICES, LABOR OR MERCHANDISE WHATSOEVER FROM ANY PERSON, ASSOCIATION OF PERSONS, FIRM OR CORPORATION THAT IS DELINQUENT IN ANY PAYMENT OF ANY KIND OFT AXES, DEBTS OR OTHER OBLIGATION WHATSOEVER TO THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, PROVIDING THAT THE GENERAL ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE THE DUTY OF THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY MANAGER SHALL CAUSE THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND THE TAR OFFICE TO KEEP ALL EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS OF THE CITY INFORMED AS TO THE PERSONS, ASSOCIATION OF PERSONS,.FIRMS AND CORPORATIONS IN ARREARS 1D THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY SHALL NOT ACCEPT NOR CONSIDER ANY BID FROM ANY PERSON, ASSOCIATION OF PERSONS, FIRM OR CORPORATION THAT IS DELINQUENT TO THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN ANY PAYMENT OF TAXES OR OTHER DEBT OR OBLIGATION WHATSOEVER OWING TO THE CITY; REPEALING ORDINANCESINCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Request - Two -Way Radio The City Manager presented the request of James C. Collins for a two -way radio while carrying out the duties and responsibilities of policing many of the businesses in South and East Baytown. He asked permission to install the equipment in two cars and a call number satisfactory to the Chief of Police for each unit be designated. The Chief informed the Council that no call numbers were available at this time. He had received a similar request from the constable but this was also denied. Councilman H. M. Campbell moved to authorize the City Manager and Chief of Police to contact the Federal Communication Commission regarding the need of additional call numbers for this area in order to provide complete police protection. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron It lawless '1 M. L. Campbell " Lusk " H. M. Campbell Adjourn Councilman M. L. Campbell moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman H. M. Campbell seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Edna aver, ty Clerk R. A. Pruett, Mayor I .I