1953 05 28 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGUTAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
May 28, 1953
The City Council of the City*of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on
Thursday, May 28, 1953, at 7:30. p. m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City
Hall with the following members in attendance:
R. H. Pruett Mayor
R. B. Bergeron Councilman
W. E. Lawless Councilman
Lacy Lusk Councilman
H. M. Campbell Councilman
C. D.
Middleton
City Manager
George
Chandler
City Attorney
Edna
Oliver
City Clerk
Absent: M. L.
Campbell
Gouncilman
N. D.
Reeves
Councilman
The Mayor called the meeting to order and the minutes of the regular meeting
of May 14, 1953 were read and approved, whereupon the following business was transacted:
Mitchell Rossi - Playland Park
Mitchell Rossi, owner and operator of Playland Park on Highway 146,.met with
the council for an interpretation of the city's anti -noise ordinance and its effect
upon the operation.of the park. Most of the complaints that were received concerned
the undue noise made by the motors on the machines. He informed the council that
he recently installed new rear -ends and factory made mufflers on all the motors.
Since he had no music in connection with the rides he asked permission to stay
open until 11:00 o'clock on Friday,.Saturday and Sunday nights and the other four
nights of the week-he would close at 10 :00 o'clock p. m. Councilman Lusk moved
to allow Mr. Rossi to operate Playland Park until 11:00 o'clock each night, however,
should the noise become excessive he would be asked to close at an earlier hour.
Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
It Lusk
to H. M. Campbell
Councilman Lawless declined to vote.
Request - Waterline - Garth Road
The Council denied the request of F. A. Harris to extend a water line to
service a proposed church building facing Garth Road. The Mayor informed Mr.
Harris that this property was sold in such a manner as to be a direct violation
of the city's subdivision ordinance and no such extension could be made by the city.
Harry Massey - Houston Natural Gas Corporation
Harry Massey, Manager of the Houston Natural Gas Corporation, asked the Mayor
if the Council was ready to answer the Corporation's application for an increase
in gas rates for residential and small commercial business houses. The Mayor asked
for an extension since he wished to confer further with the City Attorney before
making a definite statement.
Frank Braswell _ Proposed Subdivision
Frank Braswell, realtor, presented a pht of a proposed subdivision adjoining
the proposed subdivision, Richardson's Place. He pointed out that the extension of
Dwinnell Street was included in the proposed development and the easement will be
presented for dedication at the time tentative approval is requested. The Mayor
suggested that Mr. Braswell cooperate with the FiretChief on the placing of fireplugs
and the Director of Public Works on the water and sewer mains and street outlay.
F. A. Richardson - Richardson's Place
F. A. Richardson, developer of Richardson's Place, asked the Council to approve
the extension of two (2) six -inch water mains and one 10 -inch sewer main to meet
his property line. The water main extensions would be on Strickland and Dwinnell
and the sewer extension would be from the present sanitary sewer line on Dale
Avenue. He agreed to donate the sewer pipe now laying on the ground along Dale
Avenue if the city would agree to make such an extension. Councilman H. M. Campbell
moved to approve the extension of the two (2) six -inch water mains and the one
10 -inch sewer main from the existing lines to the property line of Mr. Richardson's
subdivision. Councilman Lusk seconded the motion.. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays =. None
Councilman Bergeron
Lawless
Lusk
H. M. Campbell
Proposal - Widening North Gaillard Street - One Block
Two (2) proposals for widening of one block of North Gaillard Street were
presented by H. S. Berlin, engineer. The proposals would widen the street at
the Post Office site and eliminate congested traffic at this point. One proposal
provided 45 degree angle parking with 16 spaces and the s econd provided 30 degree
angle parking with 11 spaces. After some discussion, it was decided to table
further action until the City Manager and Mayor had met with the Post Office
personnel at Dallas for any suggestions and final decision on the propsed extension.
Council Improvement Program - Street
The City Manager presented an estimate of cost to property owners on the paving
of south side of Market Street Road from existing concrete to gutter with shell
concrete. The estivate as prepared by H. S. Berlin, engineer, covered two (2)
blocks, Louisiana to New Jersey, at an estimated cost to the property owner of
$0.21 per square foot. The amounts varied from $42.00 to $208.32. It was reported
that several property owners had been contacted but did not favor such a program.
It was decided that the program would not be s tarted unless all property owners
within the block would participate. Councilman Bergeron volunteered to contact
each owner regarding the proposed improvement.
Tuck - Easement North Side Schillings Street
Grady Tuck, local contractor, presented a 12' easement fronting approximately
700 feet of property on the North side of Schillings Street. If accepted, this
easement would allow the developer to lay water and sewer lines along the front
of this property, making connection at the Stewart and Bailey easement. Since the
proposed easement faced an improved dedicated street, Councilman Bergeron poved
to accept the 12' easement for the laying.of.2" waterline and 6" sewer line; the
developer to make the installation at his own expense and cross Schillings Street
with his lines and the city will tie on to mains at this point. Councilman H:.M:t
Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
i Lawless
Lusk
H. M. Campbell
Travis Street - Sewer Line
Since the city has no dedicated utility easement to property facing Travis
Street, Councilman Bergeron moved to approve the installation of a sewer line in
the street easement. Councilman H. M. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll
call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
Lawless
Dusk
H.. M. Campbell
Community Chest
The City Manager presented a letter from A. R. Stark, president of the Board
of Directors of the Community Chest, asking renewal of their lease on the city
property at Marion and Morris Streets on which the Connumity Chest buildings are
located. The present lease expires in 1954, He stated that some of the buildings
were in need of repair and the Chest would like a 10 year lease before proceeding
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with the repairs. The Superintendent of Public Works informed tjae Council that
he had need of the space at the present time and it was suggested that the situation
be investigated before further action is taken on the request. Councilman Lusk
moved to table further action on the request until the investigation has been
made. Councilman Lawless seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
It Lawless
it Lusk
It H. M. Campbell
Fence - Water Production Plant - 7th and James
Bids on fence requirements to enclose the Water Production Plant at 7th and
James were opened and they are tabulated as follows:
Bay Chain Link Fence Company - 484, six foot fence with posts, walk and drive
in gates, corner braces set in 30 inches of concrete footings $12193.00
Hurricane Fence Company - 484, six foot fence with posts, walk and drive in
gates, corner braces, ets. $1,125.00
Councilman Lusk moved to authorize the purchase of 484' of fencing from the
Hurricare Fence Company at a total cost of $1,125.00, installation costs included.
Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
it Lawless
It Lusk
to H. M. Campbell
Fan - Corporation Court
Councilman Bergeron moved to authorize the purchase of an electric fan for
the office of the Corporation Court. Councilman Lusk seconded the motion. The
roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
to Lawless
it Lusk
to H. bl. Campbell
Equalization Board
The City Attorney introduced and read an ordinance appointing H. G. Cornell,
Carter H. Miller and Steele McDonald to serve for the year 1953 as the Board of
Equalization for the City of Baytown. Councilman Lawless moved to adopt the
ordinance as read. Councilman Lusk seconded the motion. The roll call votevas
as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
Lawless
" Lusk
u H. M. Campbell
It was decided to appoint an alternate to serve with the Board at a later date.
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 186
AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION TO SERVE FOR
THE YEAR 1953; FIXING THE TIME OF THE FIRST MEETING OF SAID
BOARD AND AUTHORIZING SAID BOARD TO EXERCISE THE POWER AND
FULFILL THE DUTIES CONFERRED UPON IT BY THE CHARTER OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN.
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Adjournment
Councilman Bergeron moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Lusk seconded
the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
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