1954 07 08 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
July. 8, 1954
The City Council of the City of Baytown,. Texas met in reMdar session on
Thursday, July 8, 1954 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
P. H. Mears Councilman
M. L. Campbell Councilman
Lacy Lusk Councilman
Al Clayton Councilman
Absent:
A. V. Barber
George Chandler
Edna Oliver
H. M. Campbell
C. D. Middleton
Acting City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Councilman
City Manager
The Mayor called the meeting to order and the minutes of the regular meeting
of June 24, 1954 were read. Councilman M. L. Campbell asked that the minutes
concerning the drilling permit of Wright - Pinner Oil Company on the transfer of Payton
Lease be amended to read: "Councilman Bergeron moved to approve the application
of Wright- Pinner Oil Company to transfer Payton Lease, Well No. 1 from C. J. Brown
Oak Oil Company to Wright- Pinner Oil Company." With this correction the minutes were
approved, afterwhich, the following business was transacted:
Richard, on Place --Section 2 - Final fij oval
F. A. Richardson, developer, presented a plat of Richardson Place, Section 2
for final approval by the council. A letter was read from M. C. Kelly, Vice - President
of Citizens National Bank & Trust Company verifying the arrangements between the
bank and F. A. Richardson to provide for payment of the cost of topping all streets
in Richardson Place, Section 2, in the manner prescribed in the present existing
subdivision requirements of the City of Baytown. Councilman M. L. Campbell moved
to give final approval to Richardson Place Section 2, subject to retaining in the
city's files the letter from the Citizens Rational Bank & Trust Company stating the
availability of funds to perform the street popping. Councilman Berger6h seconded
the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
it Mears
" M. L. Campbell
" Lusk
" Clayton
0_i,line Permits
Councilman Lusk moved to approve the drilling permit application of C. J. Brown
on the Harper Community Bddition Lease, Well No. 5. Councilman Mears seconded
the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Mears
" M. L. Campbell
" Lusk
" Clayton
Cou ncilasan Bergeron moved to aprove the drilling permit application of Wright -
Pinner Oil Company on the Korth Lease, Well No. 1. Councilman Lusk seconded the
motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Messrs
" M. L. Campbell
Lusk
Clayton
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Joe Ware, District Manager of the General Telephone Company, met with the
council concerning the telephone extension service on Tri -City Beach Road. At
the Hune 24th meeting, Dr. P. R. Fayle had appealed to the Council for assistance
if possible, in obtaining telephone service to A new home he proposes to build in
this area. Mr. Ware explained the policy of the,Telephone Company in determining
whether the Company is justified in installing telephones in any rural area. In
the particular now under discussion, the Company has approved for the year 1954
with funds included in the budget, to service allparties desiring telephone service,
not only on the Harris County dide of Tri -City Beach Road but also the Chambers
County side. In the discussion Mr. Ware brought out that he had received a re-
quest for a straight line only, from Dr. Fayle but at the meeting, Dr. Kyle agreed
to a party line extension. Mr. Ware informed the council that he would service
Dr. Fayle with the extension line immediately upon receipt of a proposal from
any patron to share his or her telephone with Dr. Fayle.
Section Two (2) 'of Fair Pair Subdivision, lying just outside the city limit
line, was presented for final approval by the Council. In reviewing the proposed
development, the Council hesitated to give final a�proval due to the heavy deposit
of sewage in the cityls already overloaded lines, if and when, the proposed subdivision
is completed. If the Fair Park Subdivision sewer lines are extended to connect
tith the city lines, it will be necessary for the ctty to make enlargements to
the present lines which will involve an expenditure of several thousands of dotlars.
Councilman M. L Campbell stated that the only way he would be willing to approve
such a major development would be by annexing the entire area in order for the:. -,.
city to obtain additional revenue to permit such outlined expenditures. After a
lengthy discussion, Councilman Lusk moved to table the request of Fair Park Developers
until a later meeting. Councilman M. L. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll
call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Counil man Bergeron
It Mears
" M. L. Campbell
" Lusk
" Clayton
Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to approve for payment final estimate on
Contract No. 1, Waterworks Improvements, to Layne Texas Company in the amount
of $2,840.95. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was
as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Mears
rr M. L. Campbell
" Lusk
" Clayton
Engine is Est to No. 10 - Waterworks Improvements
Councilman Brrgeron moved to approve for yment Engineer's Estimate No.
10 on Waterworks improvement in the amount of 68.18. Councilman Lusk seconded
the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Mears
" M. L. Campbell
" Lusk
" Clayton
The Council discussed the need of additional mdintenance work on the city's
streets. Public Works Director Grantham stated that the greatest need wqs additional
equipment as all city equipment is being used. It was pointed out that if the
Council should so approve, a Mr. Ben Doskocil could be hired to assist in the street
maintenence. He will furnishaa maintainer, man - power, fuel,aet.c for $9.00 per hour
and can be hired for one or more days as the Council should so direct. Councilman
Bergeron moved to approve the hiring of Ben Doskocil for a period of 30 days for
street maintenance work. He is to furnish maintainer, man - power, fuel and any
additional expense incurred in the street maintenance work at a stipulated price
of $9.00 per hour. Councilman Lusk seconded the motion.. The roll call vote was
as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Mears
" M. L. Campb ell
" Lusk
" Clayton
Legal Oninion - Hiring Chief of Police
Councilman M. L. Campbell brought t►p the matter of naming a permanent Chief
of Police for the City of Baytown; who has.the authority, City Manager, City Council
or Civil Service Commission? Prior to the adoption of Civil Service for city
policemen and firemen, the charter has been the guide book in the hiring of city
personnel and it sets forth that the City Manager makes the appmintment of a Chief
of Phlice and does not require Council approval. Since the City of Baytown has
approved Civil SErvice the outstanding question.is.. Does the Civil S rvice Statutes
supersede the City Charter? If so, does the Civil Service Commissiononame the
Chief of Police, with or without Council Approval, etc? Councilman M. L. Campbell
moved to authorize and instruct the City Attorney to brief the law, contact out-
side attorneys, if necessary, and give a written opinion to the Council and Press
concerning the legal procedure in hiring a Chief of Police for the City of Baytown.
The opinion to be given at the earliest possible date. Councilman Mears seconded
the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Cell: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
it Mears
" M. L. Campbell
" Lusk
" Clayton
Adiournment
Councilman M. L. Campbell 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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Edna Oliver, City Clerk
R. H. Pruett, Mayer
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