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
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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