1953 08 13 CC Minutes6 AP
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
August 1), 1953
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on
Thursday, August 13, 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
W. D. Reeves Councilman
H. M. Campbell Councilman
C. D. Middleton City Manager
George Chandler City Attorney
Edna Oliver City Clerk
Absent: M. L. Caittipbell Councilniaa
Lacy Lusk Councilman
Street Light - Authorized
Councilman Reeves moved to'approve the installation of a street light at the
corner of Cleveland and Bayless. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The
roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
Lawless
Reeves
H. M. Can pbe.11
Equalization Board - Report
H. G. Corneil, Chairman of the Equalization Board, submitted the completed
report of the 1953 Equalization Board. This report included review of roll,
examination,*revision and hearing. Councilman Bergeron moved to accept the report
as presented. Councilman H. M. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote
was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
Lawless
Reeves
u H. M. Campbell
The Mayor and Councilmen expressed their appreciation for the work done by
the Equalization Board.
Bids_- Disposal Plant Equipment
The Bids on the Disposal Plant Equipment were opened and they are tabulated as follows:
Unit No. I
Duvall Steam
Turbine.Co.
- ,066
A..M. Lockett
& Co.
3752
01,103 - $1,103
Unit No. II
2 750 G. P. M. 35' T.D.H. Sewage Pump
1 500 G. P. M. 35' T.D.H. Sewage Pump
Johnson
HeYck Co.
i$n2 - W, 821
Southern Engine.
& Pump Co.
$039 - 839
American
Well Works
Mal Unit I
$2,735
1 - 75 G.P.M. 25' T.D.H. Raw Sludge Pump
Chicago
Pump Co.
62,154
51,116
Bids - Disposal Plant Equipment - Continued
American 'Nell Works Chicago Pump Co.
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Unit No. III 2 - 225 G.P.M. 25' T.D.H. Sewage Pumps
Johnson
Heyck Co.
81;3&$ - "$2.096
Southern Engine
& Pump Co.
Unit IV
American Chicago
Well Works Pum Co.
2, Dotal 2 pumps Total
A. H. Lockett
& Co.
01,09T—Z-332796
1 - Sludge Collection Equipment - Primary Clarifier
1 - Sludge Collection Equipment - Final Clarifier
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Jeffrey Chain -Belt American
Manu. Co. Link -Belt Co. Company Well Works
8, '30 ,1 4 Primary &'Final Clarifiers
$4,135 $4,306 $3,644 $7,987
Councilman Reeves moved to accept the bids as submitted; final action on the
purchase of the equipment to be taken after the Engineer bas studied each bid as
to required specifications, etc. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The
roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Lawless
of Reeves
to H. M. Campbell
Advertise - Disposal Plant Equipment
Councilman Bergeron moved to instruct the City Clerk to advertise for bid
proposals on the remainder of equipment needed in the construction of the Sewage
Disposal Plant; bids to be received Thursday, September 10th. Councilman Lawless
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays= None
Councilman Bergeron
it Lawless
'f- Reeves
't: H. M. Campbell
Advertise - Electrical Airing - Disposal Plant
Councilman Reeves moved to instruct the City Clerk to advertise for bid
proposals on the electrical wiring of the Disposal Plant; bids to be received
Thursday, September 10th. Councilman Lawless seconded the motion. The roll call
vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
n lawless
Reeves
rr H. M. Campbell
Bids - Air Conditioning Units
The Air Conditioning Bids were opened and they are tabulated as follows:
Name
Way—Engineering Co.
Natkin & Company
Strait Refrigeration Co.
Young Plumbing Co.
City Hall . Cool
$6,095.00
800.00 Wiring
$7,043.00
875.00 Wiring
$6,600.00
695.00 Wiring
$7,832.00
552.00 Wiring
Heat & Cool
$9070.00
925.00 Wiring
$8,988.00
991.00 Wiring
$7,434.00
695.00 Wiring
$9,282.00
552.00 Wiring
Additional Units
ton
$300.00 each
No bid
1 -ton units
$321.00 each
No bid
1 -ton units
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Bids - Air Conditioning Units - Continued
Smith Engineering Co. $63738.00 . $8094.00 $340.00 each
11100.00 Wiring 600.00 Wiring
Councilman Reeves moved to accept the bid of the Strait Refrigeration.Company
for the air conditioning and heating of the City Hall and 3 - 1 -ton units at a
total cost of $9,092.00 plus an additional 1 -ton tnit for the office of the Director
of Public Works in the amount of $321.00; installation to be made within 30 days.
Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote follows: .
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
It Lawless
It Reeves
to H. M. Campbell
Drainage - Milbydale Section 4
Frank Berry, representing Elmer Gray, developer,gsked Council assistance.in
the laying of a drainage line, of sufficient size, to drain Milbydale Section 4.
For the job to be done properly a line must be laid along Danubina Street to connect
with the Harrill County Flood Control Drainage Ditch as outlet. Mr. Gray agreed
to lay a portion of the line if the city would assist in the area not bordering
the proposed subdivision. Councilman Reeves moved to approve the proposal; Mr.
Gray be instructed to lay a 241, line bringing it to Fayle and the city will pick
up at Fayle with a 3011 line and extend it 375' to connect with the drainage ditch.
Two catch basins will be installed by the City also. 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 Reeves
It H. M. Campbell
Police Training School
Councilman Lawless moved to approve the request of Assistant Chief of Police
Montgomery, and send Herbert Freeman, Patrolman, to the Texas Municipal Police
School which is conducted by the Texas Engineering Extension Service at A & M
College from September 7 through October 2, 1953; total cost including registration
fee, roam rent, instruction material, supplies and meals, $125.00. Councilman
Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Calls Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
it Lawless
" Reeves
" H. M. Campbell
Pay Texas Water Well - Advertise Bids Repair Pump
Councilman Reeves moved to instruct the City Manager to advertise for bids on
the replacing of column and shafting for Water well No. 3; he be instructed to pay
Texas Water Well, Inc. a repair bill of $1,867.92. Councilman H. M. Campbell seconded
the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Lawless
„ Reeves
H. M. Campbell
Transfer Ordinance
Councilman Reeves moved to adopt an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
transfer $2,000 to be used in connection with the Telephone Rate Hearing. Councilman
H. M. Campbell seconded the motion.. The roll call-vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayess Mayor Pruett Nays None
Councilman Bergeron
'+ Lawless
's Reeves
" - H. M. Campbell
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The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 194
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF RAYTOWN
TO TRANSFER TWO THOUSAND ($2000).DOLIARS FROM CLASSIFICATION 101,
COUNCIL CONTINGENT FUND, TO CIASSIFICATION 101 -G-7 AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Adjournment
The Cduncil discussed including funds in the 1953 -54 budget for new Fire
Station and building for the Emergency Corps truck and the selection of a Corporation
Judge to replace ailing Judge McCullough, after which, Councilman Reeves moved
for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The ayes
were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
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Edna uliver, City Clerk
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