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1954 10 28 CC Minutes1936 MINUTES OF THE REGUTAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS October 28, 1954 The City Council of the City of Baytown met in regular session on Thursday, October 28, 1954 at 7:00 P. m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance: R. H. Pruett R. B. Bergeron P. H. Mears M. L. Camobell Lacy Lusk Al Clayton H. M. Campbell A. V. Barber George Chandler Edna Oliver Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Acting City lanager City Attorney City Clerk I The Vayor called the meeting to order. Councilman Clayton moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 7, 1954 and they be approved. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron e Mears " M. L. Campbell " Lusk " Clayton H. M. Camohell Estimate - Storm Sewer Improvement - Mr. Berlin, engineer, presented an estimate on the costs of installing storm sewer improvements on Indiana from Louisiana to Oklahoma Street. The estimate included four new catch basins to be connected to the existing sewer at the inter- section of Huggins and Michigan. Materials, labor equipment plus engineering services made a total of $13,000.00. This project was discussed at length, afterwhich, Councilman H. M. Campbell moved to table further action on the project until the Council has met with City Manager Middleton and Controller Suesse regarding the continuation and completion of the 1954 -55 budget. At this time allocations will be made for pronosed major projects. Councilman Bergeron 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 e H. M. Campbell Advertise Fence - Sewage Treatment Plant Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids on fencing for the Sewage Treatment Plant according to plans and specifications as presented by the engineer. Councilman Bergeron 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 C, Hl l:. Campbell Payments Approved - Estimates Councilman Mears moved to approve for payment the periodic estimate of the Chicago Pump Company in the amount of $2,409.20. Councilman H. M. Campbell seconded 73 / the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " Mears " M. L. Campbell " Lusk " Clayton " H. M. Campbell Councilman H. M. Campbell moved to approve the engineering estimate on super- vision of construction, sewage treatment plant in the amount of $599.52. Councilman tergeron 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 " H. M. Campbell Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to approve the engineering estimate on the Oklahoma and Minnesota Street storm sewer construction in the amount of $583.99. Councilman H. M. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " Mears " 1.. L. Campbell " Lusk " Clayton " H. M. Campbell Councilman Lusk moved to approve the engineering estimate on Sanitary sewer construction on Missouri Street in the amount of $539.83. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Yayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " Mears " k. L. Campbell " Lusk Clayton H. M. Campbell Refund - Parking Violation Ticket Mrs. Rogers mat with the council and asked that her son, who had received and paid a $5.00 parking ticket for parking in a "No Parking at any Time" Zone, be refunded the amount since other violators had.been dismissed for the same violation at the same time. The ticket was given while the improvements were being made on the Collage parking grounds during the 1st or second week of October. Ix. Rundell had contacted the City Manager and asked that the area be exempt during the time in question, however, the city manager had informed him that this could not be done. After some discussion Councilman H. M. Campbell moved to instruct the Corporation Judge to make refunds to all violators fined for this specific reason, however, certain steps will be taken to emphasize the "No Parking" Zone and violators will be prosecuted. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: � Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " Years M. L. Campbell " Lusk " Clayton " H. Campbell Rids - Feeding Prisoners The bids on the feeding of prisoners were opened and they are tabulated as follows: 71b• Albert Broussard Ru Gulf Cafe Sandwiches 25¢ Plate lunches 50t Hot cakes - coffee 30¢ 2 eggs, coffee 30¢ Frank Hruby Victory Cafe Sandwiches 25¢ Plate Lunches 594, Councilman Lusk moved to accept the bid of Albert Broussard, Nu Gulf Cafe, on the feeding of prisoners, however, should the management supply inferior food the Chief of Police shall have the right to refuse and cancel contract if such practice is continued. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett gays: None Councilman Bergeron It Years " 1.11. L. Campbell " Lusk Clayton " H. M. Campbell Drilling Permits - Approved Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to approve the drilling application of C. J. Brown on the Martin Unit, Well No. 1. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett, Nays: None Councilman Bergeron It Years It Li. L. Campbell Lusk C lay ton . H. 11% Campbell Councilman H. ri. Campbell moved to approve the C. J. Brown drilling application on the Enderli Unit, Well No. 1. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Layor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " Lears it 11. L. Campbell " Lusk Clayton. " H. 11. Campbell Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to approve the drilling application of C. J. Brown on the Driskell Unit, Aell No. 1. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: kayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron M. L. Campbell Mears " Lusk C lay ton " H. M. Campbell Councilman Bergeron moved to approve the drilling application of C. J. Brown on the Antonini Unit, Well No. 1. Councilman H. b.. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Layor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " 11. L. Campbell " Lusk " wears " Clayton H1 M. Campbell Police Uniforms - Bids The bids on furnishing uniforms for the Police Department of the City of Baytown were opened and they are tabulated as follows: Trousers Shirts Cap Frame Cap Cover :Tie Best Tailors $ 14.00 ea 14.00 ea 6 1.25 ea 3 1.50 ea .90 Bell Uniform 14.00 ea 12.50 ea 2.50 ea Lea 1.50 ea .90 1.00 ea Pla. 7 7_4a Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to accept the bid of the Bell Uniform Gompanyy in the furnishing of uniforms for the Police Department. Councilman hears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron Mears " 1f. L. Campbell " Lusk Clayton " H. M Campbell Loading Zone Ordinance The City Attorney introduced and read an ordinance establishing non - parking, loading and unloading zones on the public streets of the city. Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Yayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron Mears M. L. Campbell " Lusk Clayton " 9. k. Campbell The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 251 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE CITY OF SAYTJWN, ACTING WITH THE APPROVAL AND CONSENT OF THE CITY MANAGER, TO ESTABLISH NJN- PARKING, LOADING AND UNLOADING ZONES ON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF SAID CITY? PROVIDING FOR A MAXI NUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. File Cabinet - City Clerk's Office Councilman H. M. Camnbell moved to approve the purchase of a filing cabinet for the City Clerk; the City Manager be authorized to make transfer of funds for same. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " hears " M. L. Camobell " Lusk " Clayton " H. M. Campbell Ordinance - Appropriation The City Attorney introduced and read an ordinance appropriating 0744.75 as the City's share to the Air and Water Pollution Budget of Harris County. Councilman H. M. Campbell moved to adont the ordinance as read. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " hears " M. L. Campbell Lusk " Clayton " H. L. Camobell The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE No. 252 AN ORDINANCE AUTHJRIZINC Till CITY 1`ANAOER OF THE CITY OF PAYTO49 TO APPROPRIATE SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY -FOUR DOLLARS AND SEVENTY -FIVE CENTS 4$744.75) FROL' THE COUNCIL CONTINGENT FUND TO CIASSIF'ICATION 101 -F -4, COUNCIL SPECIAL FUND, THE CITYfT CONTRIBUTION TO THE AIR AND MATER POLLUTION BUDGET. *4 Street Lights - Location Approved Councilman Lusk moved to amend the location of street lights, as approved at the regular meeting of October 7, 1954, to read as follows: 1 - Intersection of North Whiting and Nest Sterling - Memorial baptist church The City Clerk was instructed to ask all car dealers to furnish material 1 - Intersection of West Gulf and South Jones Street 1 - 1305 Hawthorne Street - Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall 1 - Corner of Yupon and Stowe Streets - Colored Funeral Home right -of -way extending Mi?souri Street across Douglas Drive to intersect with 1 - Corner of Yunon and Carver Street 1 - Intersection of King and Bowie Streets - Near New Central Bantist church advised by the City Manager that the fire station contract between the City of 1 - Intersection of Florida Street and Duraine Road Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman Bergeron " ]..ears " M. L. Campbell " Lusk celleanoua " Clayton H. M. Campbell The City Council approved a $25.00 monthly car allowance for the City Clerk -effeeaive November 1, 1954. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance, for presentation at the next regular meeting, to exclude the recently annexed territory from the Fire 4orks Ordinance of the City of Baytown, until January 5th, 1955. This action was taken by the Council after hearing the plea of H. C. Lansing who operated a Fire Works stand outside the city limits. The Council discussed the need of additional personnel in the Police Department. It was agreed that this need would be reviewed at the time of the budget completion. The City Clerk was instructed to ask all car dealers to furnish material relative to an intercepter type motor for police cars prior to the date of requesting bids for the department. The Mayor reported the favorable progress on the City's negotiations for a right -of -way extending Mi?souri Street across Douglas Drive to intersect with Highway L46. The City Attorney informed the council that M. F. Ward & Company had been advised by the City Manager that the fire station contract between the City of Baytown and the Company had terminated. Phis notification was given October 18, 1954. Since more than seven (7) days had elapsed since the notification and no reply had been made by the Company he would officially notify the Company on the following day that the City was taking, over the job of construction of the Fire Station. Adjournment 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. . .. Pruett, Mayor AT TEST: Edna li ^er, City lark