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1953 12 10 CC Minutes&4y MINU TES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARTOWN, TEXAS December 10, 1953 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thursday, December 10, 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 Lu sk Councilman =_ H. M. Campbell Cou ncilman C. Darwin Middleton City Manager George Chandler City Attorney Edna Oliver Clerk The Maycr called the meeting to order and the minutes-of the regular meet- ing of November 24, 1953 were read and approved, whereupon, the -following business was transacted: Extension - Commu nity Chest Lease The Council instructed the City Attorney to prepare a one (1) year lease extension on the city property hou sing the buildings of the Community Chest. The lease would extend until April, 1955. This would provide ample time for the Directors of the Community Chest to locate a permanent site for the buildings. enter ' s Local - ]dater Line Representatives from the Carpenter's Local asked the council to extend 17 a 2 -inch waterline to the building site of a new Carpenter's Hall now under construction. The approximate footage of pipe required was 1,100 feet. After some discussion Councilman Lusk moved to authorize the expenditure of the city funds on 50% cost price of the 2 -inch waterline and city furnish equipment and labor to lay the waterline the 1,100 feet. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: Counclman H. M. Campbell Councilman Bergeron if Lawless it M. L. Campbell. It Lu sk it Reeves C. J. J rown - Drilling Permit Councilman beeves moved to approve the drilling permit application of C. J. Brown on property owned by Baytown Developers, Inc., provided, the proper bond is filed with the City Attorney prior to the starting date. Council- man H. M. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Cou ncilman Bergeron " Lawless rr M . L. Campbell " Lusk rr Reeves a H. M. Campbell Dossev,Renort - Audit Contract T. E. Dossey, Jr., Certified Public Accountant of Houston, presented the Councilmembers with copies of the City of Bay town annual audit report ending as of September 30, 1953• He concluded the report presentation with the stgtement that the rcords and finances of the City of Baytown were in excellent condition. A new audit contract was presented covering the period from October 1, 1953 through September 30, 1955. Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to accept the audit con tract as persented and the Mawr be instructed to execute said contract for the period ending September 30, 1955, Councilman Lawlwss seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilmen Bergeron It Lawless it M. L.Campbell Lusk Reeves H. H. Campbell Martin Ditch — Lamer School Councilman H. M. Campbell moved to authorise the city to furnish labor and equipment to lay 220' of storm sewer pipe in the Martin ditch adjoining the Temar Schbol. The Goose Creek IndeperAdent School District will furnish the pipe. Council- man Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron it lawless If M. L. Campbell it Lusk " Reeves It M. H. Campbell Appropriation Ordinances Councilman Reeves moved to approve in appropriation ordinance transferring $100.00 from the Water Fund Unappropriated Surplus to be applied to repair and upkeep of equipment. Councilman M. L. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Heys: None Councilmen Bergeron Lawless M. L. Campbell Lusk e Reeves " M. H. Campbell Councilman H. M. Campbellmoved to authorize the City Manager to transfer $1,350.00 from the Council Contingent Fund to pay for the expense of the Telephone hearing. 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 If Reeves It M. M. Campbell Councilman Reeves moved to authorize the City Manager to transfer $275.00 from the Traffic Fund Unappropriated Surplus to pay for receiver installed in the State Highway Patrol Car. Councilman H. M. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron Lawless M. L. Campbell of Lusk " Reeves H. M. Campbell Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to authorize the City Manager to transfer $722.55 from the Council Emergency Fund Unappropriated Surplus to pay for the expense of wiring the city barn. Councilman H. M. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron it M. L. Campbell, Lusk Reeves and H. M. Campbell The caption of the ordinances follows: ORDINANCE NO. 212 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO TRANSFER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) FRCM THE WATER FUND UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS TO BE APPLIED TO CLASSI- FICATION 1003 -&r4 ORDINANCE NO. 213 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO TRANSFER ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($1050.00) FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENT FUND TO BE APPLIED TO CLASSIFICATION 101 -F -4. ORDINANCE NO. 214 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO TRANSFER TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY -FIVE ($275.00 DOLLARS FROM THE TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT UNAPPROPRIATED SUR- PLUS TO BE APPLIED TO CLASSIFICATION 201 -E-11. ORDINANCE NO. 215 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO TRANSFER SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY—TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY -FIVE CENTS ($722.55) FROM THE C—OUNCIL EMERGENCY FUND UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS TO BE APPLIED TO CLASSIFI- CATION 701 -D -1. Advertise - Grease Rack - Garage Councilman Reeves moved to instruct the City Manager to advertise for bids, grease rack for garage. Councilman Bergeron 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 H. M. Campbell City Hall Closing - Holidays Councilman Reeves moved to approve the closing of the Bity Hall on Saturday, December 26th, 1953 and Saturday, January 2nd, 1954• Councilman H. M. Campbell 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 " H. M. Campbell Longevity d'av - Firemen and Poli semen Councilman Lusk moved to approve the longevity pay to Policemen and Fire- men as required by Texas Law. Thos pay to be retroactive to October 1, 1953• Councilman Reeves seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call@A yes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " Lawless " M. L. CamOB11 " Lusk " Reeves " H. M. Campbell r 6*'qp� Re- Surface East TexasAvenue Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to approve the expenditure of re- surfacing East Texas Avenue with cold rolled asphalt from Main to Seventh Street. Council- man Bergeron 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 H. M. Campbell W. D. Broyles -Consulting Engineer W. D. Broyles, consulting engineer, informed the Council that he had recently opened his office at 105 East Tears Avenue and would be available'should the city desire his services. Adjournment Councilman Lawless moved that the meeting adjourn. Councilman M. L. Camp- bell seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Edna Oliver, City Clerk