1955 02 24 CC Minutes6
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEIAS AT ITS REGULAR MKITING HELD
February 24i 1955
The City Council of the City of Bayta n, Texas met in regular session on
Thursday, February 24, 1955 at 7sO0 p.m. in the Council Room of the Baytown
City Hall with the following members in attendances
R. H. Pruett Mayor
R. B. Bergeron
Councilman
P. H. Mears
Councilman
* M. L. Campbell
Councilman
Lacy Lusk
Councilman
Al Clayton
Councilman
C. D. Middleton City Manager
George Chandler City Attorney
Edna Oliver City Clerk
Absents H. M. Campbell Councilman
The Mayor called the meeting to order and the minutes of the regular meeting
of February 10, 1955 were read. The minutes relating to the filling of a drainage
ditch near East Wright Blvd were amended to reads "The Council agreed that any
excess dirt, resulting from the installation of the storm sewer pipe, vill be
placed in the ditch." With this correction the minutes were approved, whereupon,
the following business was transacted:
SIXogta_Drai: age, Danubine AMU
D. Parish, representing the residents on EastWright Blvd, Danubina Acres,
presented a rough draft of a shooting of street levels in the area. He allted
that the shooting had been done by a professional engineer and as a result the
rise in the street, which caused a severe drainage problem, was only eight
W) inches rather than the six (61) feet as reported by a farmer city engineers
Mr. Berlin, the city engineer, had been instructed to make an inspection of the
area and report the findings to the council. He had inspected the area but his
report vaa not completed in time to submit to the council. The Mayor informed
the delegation that if their reported figures were found to be true, the rise
would be leveled. He promised to go out and make a personal inspection of the
area the following morning. Councilman Lusk, City Manager Middleton and Public
Works Director.Grantham will also make the inspection with him. A special
meeting of the council will be called, if necessary.
Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to approve the recommendation of the Street
Lighting Committee and authorised the installation of seven (7) additional street
lights in Danubina Acres. The locatbons as recommended are as follows:
1 - Intersection of East James and Danubina Street
2 - Additional street lights along East James with interval spacing
of 300' between each light.
2 - Located along Wright Blvd with interval epaoing of 3001 between each
light using Danubina Street intersection as starting point.
2 - Located along Last Texas Avenue with interval spacing of 3001 between
each light using Texas Avenue and Tri -City Beach Road as starting point.
Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Rol]. CallsAyess Mayor Pruett Nayss None
Councilman Bergeron
" Mears
" M. L. Campbell
" Lusk
" Clayton
Mr, R. L. Long, local attorney, petitioned the Council to service two
buildings, now under construction, with water. These buildings are behg
erected on undeveloped land, however, they face a developed street with water
service lines running parallel vith the street on the east side. Councilman
Lusk moved to approve the installation of the
Public Works Grantham be instructed to lay a
up to the property line. Councilman Bergeron
call vote was follows:
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water line; Superintendent of
2" water line across North Main Street
seconded the motion. The roll
Roll Calls Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Mears .
" M. L. Campbell
" Lusk
Clayton
The City Manager informed the Council that M. Wilkenfeld had madw application
for a waterand newer tap to service a building being constructed on undeveloped
land facing Danubina Streetq He had delayed final action on the request until
the matter could be brought before the council since the building was being built
on undeveloped land. The council agreed that the request should-be granted since
the building faced a fully developed street with water and sever service lines .
accessible. Councilman Bergeron moved to approve the application of Mr. Wilkenfeld
for water and sewer taps. Councilman M. L. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll
can vote was as follows:
Roll Calls Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
*
Year. s
" M. L. Campbell
" Lusk
" Clayton
Lerner - Street Lay sy - .Negro {bdLyI&L n
I. Lerner, developer, presented a plat of the'resubdivided Buach Terrace
Subdivision in reference to streets only. The plat listed a minimum width of
501 streets with curb and gutter; these proposed streets continuing with the exist-
ing streets. The councilrproposed the changing of the names of two streets, curved
offset at the continuation of Humble Street with existing street and a complete
development of Atlantic and Pacific Streets to the property lines. With these
changes the proposed layout met the approval of the Council.
Harris - Home Destrgnd - Q41 Well
Mr. L. W. Harris appeared before the Council to discuss the destruction of
his home at 305 Shady Lane by the Wright - Pinner Oil Company. This company was
drilling a well on the lot adjoining his home and during the drilling the well
cratered and his home was destroyed. This happened on November 9th, 1954 and since
that thine ha had made several unsuccessful attempts to contact the proper parties
to have the situation corrected. The Council instructed the City Manager to write
the Insurance Company, covering the operation of Wright- Pinner Oil Company, and
request that Mr. Harris be contacted at the earliest possible date for the purpose
of arriving at a settlement of the complaint.
* Mr. M.L. Campbell euoused from the meeting.
W. L. Jones - Pr l fe1n=�wi Ul s1zoat La°.:oua+t - Danub na Courts No 2
W. L. Jones was given preliminary approval of the street layout for Danubina
•Courts.No. 2 by the Council, however, he was told that final approval would not
be given to the p'noposed section until fully developed according to the city's
subdivision ordinance. This would require the installation of water and sewer lines,
curb and gutter,•street base and topping and the installation of fire hydrants.
Mr. Jones disapproved the installation of two (2) fire hydrants along Fast James
Avenue; his excuse being the uncertainty of business development in this area.
Since the council made it plain that his plat would not be given final approval
until the fire hydrants were installed he agreed to furnish e''letter of agreement,
to be placed on File in the city's records, stating that funds for the payment of
two (2 ) fire hydrants will be available, if and when, business development extends
to this section of•thd city.
B111 &32V es - Air Faroe Honor
Bill Knowles, a member of the Air Farce Reserve, informed the Council that
the 8706 Troop Carrier Wing of the Air Farce Reserve may honer the City of Baytown
by dedicating one of its planes to the city. He explained that a large number of
Baytonians are now members of the unit and stands a good chance of receiving such
an honor. If chosen, a plane will be dedicated in special cermonies, which will
Include a review, unveiling and acceptance speech by Mayor Pruett. He urged the
Council to give support to the ceremony, if chosen, and the Council agreed to attend
in full support of such an honor. Tha dedication will be held at Ellington Feld.
Billy Ainsworth, of the Paul U. Lee Funeral Haase, cams before the Council
with a petition for a license for a two -way radio for ambulances. This question
had been brought before the Council at the January 6th meeting and after some
discussion was referred to a Committee for study and a reooamnendation. In the
request for a radio it was pointed out that it would have to operate on
the as frequency as the Baytown police station and when asked, the Chief of
Police objected because the dispatchers were now overloaded. After some dis-
cussion Lusk moved to grant .the two (2) Funeral Homes in Baytown a two -sway
radio for ambulances on the same frequency as the police station. Councilman
Bergeron seconded the motion. Councilman Clayton.asked that the question be
studied before a vote was called since two councilmen were absent, namely,
Councilman M. L. and H. M. Campbell. Councilman Mears agreed with Councilman Clay-
ton, however, Councilman Lusk asked for a vote. After a lengthy discussion bf,,-the
p>astAnd cons, Mayor Pruett asked for the roll call and it was as follcws:
Roll Calls Ayes: Mayor Pruett Not Doting: Counoilman Clayton
Councilman Bergeron " Mears
" Lusk
The Mayor declared the vote carried.
Councilman Lusk moved to approve the drilling application of E. J. Cray an'.
the Leon Daniel Lease, Well No. 1 and the L. W. Callender application on the
Curtis Walker Lease, Well No. 1. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motbn. The
roll call vote was as followss
Roll Calls Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nayss None
Counoilman Bergeron
Lusk
n
" Mears
" Clayton
The City Manager introduced and read the following resolution: .
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AUTHORIZING
THB CITY MANAGER OF TER CITY OF BAYTOWN TO TRANSFER NINE HUNBNEU
NIMY SEVEN DMLARS AND F0UR =NTS ($997.04) FROM THE COUNCIL,
CONrINGM FUND TO CLASSIFICATION 402 -Z -4.
BE IT REsmvED BY THS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWNS
THAT The City Council of the City of Baytown hereby resolves that the City
Manager of the City of Baytown he authorized to transfer Nine Hundred.Ninety
Seven Dollars and Four Cents ($997.04) from the Conncil Contingent Fund to
Classification 402 Z-4.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the alfirmative vote of a majority.of the
City Council of the City of Baytown on this 24th day of February, A. D., 1955.
/a/ fl, . H- Pruett
ATTEST: Mayer
mina Qliveac
City Clerk
Councilman Lusk moved to adapt the resolution as read. Councilman Mears
seconded the motion. The rail call vote was as followas
1
Roll Calls.Ayess
Mayor Pruett
Councilman Bergeron
W Mears
* Lusk
" Clayton
Nayss None
P6'r
The City Manager presented the agreement, as prepared, between Harris County
and the City of Baytown on the widening of the Baytown, Pelly, Goose Creek Road,
beginning at the east end of the Goose Creek bridge and ending at Lee Drive, the
city's hsare not to exceed the sum of $7,850.00. Councilman Clayton moved to ap-
prove the agreement; the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk be authorized
to execute the instruments as presented. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion,
The roll call vote was as follow as
Roll Calls Ayess Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Mears
Lusk
" Clayton
The City Nsnager informed the Council that it would be necessary to establish
a minimum wage rate scale for laborers and mechanics engaged in work on the
Water well project. He presented a scale as to classification and rate, whereupon,
Councilman Mears moved to approve the wage scale as presented thus establishing
a minimum wage for all laborers and mechanics who will be working on the water
wellproject. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call mote followas
Roll Calls Ayes*
Mayor Pruett
Councilman Bergeron
" Mears
" Lusk
" Clayton
Ti 1 e Ditch .= Glen Arbor Jaition
Nays' None
The City Manager informed the Council that he had made a survey of a drainage
ditch being dug by the developers of Glen Arbor Addition running perellel with
Garth Road. He had contacted the developers about the hazardous condition
existing due to the depth of the ditch and had asked that tile be placed in
the excavation and covered. The developers agreed to the installation of the
tile bpt asked that the city stipulate the size and number of feet needed.
Councilman Clayton moved to instruct the City Manager to notify the developers
that it would require 3002 of 24„ file and 300' of 30" tile, this to be purchased
at the expense of the developer. Councilman Mears seconded themotion. The roll
call vote follows:
Roll Calls Ayess Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Coup: ilman Bergeron
" Mears
" Lusk
" Clayton
The City Manager introduced and read the following resolutions
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER OF THR CITY OF BAYTOWN TO TRANSFER SEVEN HMMM
DOLLARS ($700.00) FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENT FUND TO CLASSIFICATION
401 -D-3.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWNs
THAT the City Council of the City of Baytown hereby *wolves that the City
Manager of the City of Baytown be authorised to transfer Seven Hundred Dollars
($700.00) from the Council Contingent Fund to Classification 401 D-3.
INTRODUCEfl, READ and PAS by the affirmative vote of a majority of the City
Council of the City of Baytown on this 24th day of February, A. D., 1955.
ATTESTS
/a/ Edna Olive
City Clerk
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Councilman Clayton moved to adopt the resolution as read. Councilman Mears
seconded the motion. The roll call vote vas as follows:
Roll CallsAyess Mayor Pruett Nayst None
Councilman Bergeron
" Mears
" Lusk
" Clayton
A letter was presented from.Dr..Farragnty Harris County Health Unit;
stipulating the percentage of contribution due the Harris County Air & Water
Pollution Abatement Unit from the City of Baytown. The amount of contribution
is based on the population figure and ising the 1950 census figure of 229,983
the 1955 pro rata share is $1,085.58. The Council acknowledged receipt of the
letter, however, no action was taken on the designated contribution due the
Unit for 1955.
Councilman Lusk moved to approve and authorize the purchase of a nev
auxiliary motor for the booster pump located at the North side pump station.
The amount authorized and approved was $361.00. Councilman Mears seconded
the motion. The roll can vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes:
Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Mears
" Lusk
" Clayton
Councilman Mears moved to approve the sale of an old junked Allis - Chalmers
tractor for $125.00. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll can
vote was as folloare:
Roll CallsAyes: Mayor Pruett Nayst None
Ccucilman Bergeron
" Mears
" Lusk
a Clayton
Councilman Bergeron moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Mears
seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the
meeting adjourned*
ATTEST: R. H.Prudtt, Mayor
City Clerk