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1953 06 11 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEAS June 11, 1953 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thursday, June no 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 M. L. Campbell Councilman Lacy Lusk 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 May 28, 1953 were read and approved, whereupon, the following business was transacteds * Councilman Lawless called home. Fair Park Subdivision - Final Approval Section 1 Ma. Hillyer, co- developer of Fair Park Subdivision, asked Council for final approval of Section 1, Fair Park Subdivision. This approval was necessary before the Veteran's Administration would approve loans on the homes constructed in this area. The City Manager react a letter as presented by engineer, H. S. Berlin, concerning the inspection of a lift station constructed in connection with the sewage collection system for the subdivision. He stated that the check valve and gate valve locations should be reversed, however, should the Council desire, approval could be given the first section of the subdivision with the understanding that.the developer will maintain the lift station until the second pump is-placed and piping corrections made. Mr. Hillyer agreed to give a $100.00 certified check.as security concerning the corrections. Councilman Reeves moved to give final approval of Section 1, Fair Park Subdivision. Councilman M. L. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " M. L. Campbell " Lusk H. M. Campbell " Reeves Fire Protection - Woodlawn Addition Messrs. C. A. Phillips and H. F. Fortenberry, petitioned the Council &o give some consideration to the extension of adequate water mains to provide fire protection for the residents of Woodlawn Addition. It was noted that the Council had included the installation of such a main in the proposed budget for 1953 -54 fiscal year, however, the subdivision as a whole was in need of some protection at the present time. After some discussion Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to authorize the installation of a 8" water main extending from North Commerce to North Pruett Street. The installation route to be designated by the Fire Chief and Director of Public Works., Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes;i Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron It M. L. Campbell " Lusk " Reeves " H. M. Campbell Equalization Board Members The City Manager informed the Council that Steel McDonald would be unable to serve on the 1953 Equalization Board as appointed. This would necessitate 6-f� selecting a regular and an alternate member to the Board. Councilman Reeves moved to appoint C. V. Daniels and a regular member and Carl R. Mann as an alternate to the Board. Councilman Lusk seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as-follows: Roll Calls Dyes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron n M. L. Campbell " Lusk " Reeves " H. M. Campbell Advertise Bids - Oroup Hospitalization - Employees �+r�rrrn �r.�■. era— ..�riw As the contract year on the Employees' Life and Hospitalization Policies would expire on June 30, 1953, the City Manager asked the Council's wishes concerning renewal of contracts or re- advertise for bids. After some discussion it was agreed to advertise for bids. Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids; contract quotations to be on a 1, 2 or 3 year contractual basis. Councilman H. M. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron n M. L. Campbell " Lusk n Reeves " H. M. Campbell * Councilman Lawless returns to meeting. Superintendent - Sewage Disposal Plant Contruction The Mayor informed the Council that four (4) bids had been received on the Supervision of Construction of the proposed Sewage Disposal Plant. The bids are tabulated as follows: W. J. Dalphes Part Time Supervision, job completion $6,$00.00 E. J. Morrow Full Time Supervision, weekly basis 125.00 A. N. Marvick Full Time Supervision, full duration E. D. Fisher of construction of project 10,000.00 After some discussion Councilman Luck moved to hire E. D. Fisher as Superintendent of the Sewage Disposal Construction Project, subject to final approval of the Contract, at a stipulated price of $102000 for full duration of construction project. Councilman Lawless seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Calls Ayess Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron . 'Q Lawless " M. L. Campbell " Lusk e Reeves " H. M. Campbell * Councilman H. M. Campbell excused from the meeting. Payment Contracts - Approved ■ r .r Councilman Reeves moved to authorize payment of the final estimate on Contract No. 4, Southern Engine and Pump Company in the amount of $601.30. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roil call vote was as follows: Roll Calls Ayess Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Lawless " Bergeron " M. L. Campbell " Lusk " Reeves Councilman Bergeron moved to authorize final payment to Massey Electric Company on Contract No. 7 in the amount of $271.90. Councilman Reeves seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " Lawless " M. L. Campbell " Lusk " Reeves j Payment Contract - A roved - Continued Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to authorize payment of engineer's estimate No. 9, supervision of Contracts b and 7p in the amount of $20.72. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The-roll call vote was as follows: Roll Calls Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " lawless " M. L. Campbell " Lusk " Reeves Miscellaneous The Superintendent of Public Works received names of streets on the proposed Street Construction Program. Due to a conflict in the melting date the Council postponed action on the request to meet with the Recreational Council on the night of Thursday., June 18th. Adjournment Councilman Reeves moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Lusk seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: y: IMIJKVMWIP-ad M_ //, 2, ne , yor �7 .