1955 04 28 CC MinutesI
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
April 28, 1955
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on
Thursday, April 28, 1955 at 7 :o1clock p. m. in theCC oun61172oom of the Baytown
City Hall with the following members in attendances
R. H. Pruett
R. B.
Bergeron
P. H.
Mears
# M. L.
Campbell
Lacy
Lusk
Al Clayton
C. D.
Middleton
Goerg
a Chandler
Edna
Oliver
Absents H. M. Campbell
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manater
City Attorney
City Clerk
C oucilman
The Mayor Called the meeting to order. Councilman Mears moved to dispense
with the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 13, 1955 and
they be appp.,oved. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote
was as follows:
Roll Calls Ayess Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
it Mears
it Lusk
IS Clayton
The Citizens National Bank & Trust Company presented the only bid as de-
pository for the City of Baytown for the two (2) year period ending April 30,
1957. It read as follows:
(a) TIME DEPOSITS:
On such sums as are placed for a naximum period of 90 days, we
shall pay 1% per annum
On such sums as are placed for periods in excess of 90 days and
less than 6 months, we shallpay 2% per annum.
On such sums as are placed for a minimum period of six months,
we shall pay 2 1/2% per annum.
Or, we shall pay at the option of the Council the maximum rate
as permitted under Regulation "Q" of the Federal Reserve Act as
may be amended and in effect at the time such deposit may be made.
Accrued interest on each such deposit shall be credited to the
respective account at the maturity of such deposit.
(b) BONDS
We shall pledge with theCity through a custodianship agreement
with the Texas National Bank, Houston, Texas, municipal bonds of
Texas political subdivisions or obligations of the U. S. Government
as are acceptable to yourselves.
(c) LOANSs
On such direct credits as are made to the City with the legal
approval of the bank's counsel, we shall charge interest at a rate
not to exceed 1% per annum.
Councilman Lusk moved toeccppt the depository bid of the Citizens National
Bank and Trust Company for the two year period ending April 30, 1957. Council-
man Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Calls Ayess Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Mears
" Lusk
" Clayton
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Councilman Bergeron moved to accept the recommendation of the Water well
Committee; the Mayor be instructed to execute a contract between the City of Bay-
town and Texas Water Wells, Inc for the drilling of a 1,000 GPM gravel walled
water well. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was
as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nayss None
Councilman Bergeron
" Mears
" Lusk
" Clayton
Councilman Lusk moved to approve payemnt of $954.02 to Joe J. Rady & Co.
for preparation of plans and specifications on 1,000 GPM.Water Well at corner
or Riggs and Lee Drive in accordance with contract dated January 22, 1951. Coun-
cilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Calls Ayes: Mayor Pruett ' Nayss None
Councilman Bergeron
it Mears
it Lusk
y Clayton
Councilman Mears moved to approve payment.of $635.74 to Joe J. Rady & Co as
fee for extra professional services during February and March, 1955, in accordance
with proposal approved by City Council May 109 1951. This particular service
was the Danubina Area Storm Drain Study. Councilman tusk seconded the motion.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nayss None
Councilman Bergeron
" Mears
" Lusk
" Clayton
Mayor Pruett appointed a Committee of two, City Manager Middleton and City
Attorney Chandler, to make an extensive study of the most feasible route for the
city to take in order to obtain an easement, approximately 3001 x 201, to lay a
storm sewer in Danubina Acres. The property in question touches Wright Blad on the,
North and East Texas Avenue on the south and, upon contact, the property owners
had refused an easement. In the discussion, prior to the appointment of the Committee,
the Council had entertained the possibliity of condemnation proceedings, in necessary, -
and the Committee was instructed to check the cost if such action should be taken
by the City.
Housing Authority Members
Upon the recommendation of Mayor Pruett, CouncilmanBergeron moved to appoint
C. H. Olive and 0. C. Nhymer as members of teh Housing Authority of the City of
Baytown for the two ensuing years. Councilman Lusk seconded the motion. The roll
call vote was as.followss
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nayss None
Councilman Bergeron
it Mears
" Lusk
it Clayton
# Councilman M. L. Campbell arrives at the meeting.
Pre] minarv- ,ep=OMl - Street jAyout - McFarland Tract
F. A. Richardson, develdper, presented a rough draft of a proposed subdivision
to be developed out of the west most 29-anres of the McFarland tract, and asked
Council approval of the street lay -out as designed. Councilman Bergeron moved t9
give preliminary approval of the street lay -out as presented. Councilman Lusk
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Calls Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Mears
" M. L. Campbell
If Lusk
" Clayton
The Council opened the next order of business with a discussion on water
and sewer service for the proposed subdivision. Mr. Richardson informed the
council that he would tie -in his water connection at an exisitng 6 -inch water
main but it would be necessary for sewer service to be extended to the proposed
subdivision. This extension would require approximately 2,200 feet of 10 -inch
sewer tile, with the construction of 5 manholes, at an apprdmimate cost of
$9,700.00. with
Richardson proposed that the city make theextension, however,
the Mayor informed him that-it would be cantraty to the Charter to detelop
privately owned property. It was suggested that Mr. Richardson hake the extension.
but, he-was not in agreement with such.e proposal. After a lengthy discussion
Councilman Lusk moved to table further discussion since sewage facilities were
not available and the Mayor be instructed to appoint a Committee to make a study
of the request. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as
follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: Councilman M. D. Campbell
Councilman Bergeron
it Mears
If Lusk
" Clayton
.The Mayor appointed a Committee composed of Councilman Clayton, Lusk, Engi-
neer Berlin, Public Works Grantham and City Manager Middleton. A report and
recomm endations will be given at a later meeting.
Councilman Mears reported that the Committee, appointed to contact property
owners along Market Street from Airhart Drive to Goose Creek Stream regarding
the No. 2 Fire Zone restrictions, had contacted the owners and all but three had
made a request to be left in the No. 2 Fire Zone area. He recommended that the
area along Market Street be left in the No. 2 Fire Zone. Councilman Lusk moved
to accept the report of the Committee; Market Street continue to be designated
as No. 2 Fire Zone. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote
was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Mears
It M. L. Campbell
it Clayton
it Lusk
City Manager Middleton presented an estimate for full payment on the Contract
submitted by Thad Fenelon, on constructing a fence around the Sewage Treatment
Plant. The amount of theestimate was $2,531.88. Councilman M. L. Campbell moved
to approve payment of the estimate. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The
roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ades: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Mears
" M. L. Campbell
r' Lusk
" Clayton
The City Manager introduced and read an ordinance appropriation $2..700 from
the General Fund Unappropriated Surplus to pay for sanitary sewers and other special
services --;erAered. Councilman Clayton moved to adopt the ordinance as read.
Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follcWs:
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Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilmen Bergeron
" Mears
" M. L. Campbell
"- Lusk
" Clayton
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 271
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE TWENTY -SEVEN HUNDRED ($2,700) DOLLARS
FROM THE GENERAL FUND UNAPPRC]JFMTED SURPLUS TO CLASSIFICA-
TIONS 301 F -4A AND 401 Y -4.
Councilman Clayton moved to accept a pipe line license, in favor of the City
of Baytown, covering a 64nch water line crossing property belonging to the
Missouri Pacific Line; the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
instrument. Councilman Mears 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
Councilman Lusk moved to grant final approval of Section 1, Glen Arbor Sub-
division, provided, two fire hydrants be raider to a higher level, two manhole
covers be provided, laboratory test be submitted on the type concrete on streets
and street markers be put in place at each street intersection as required in
the subdivision ordinance. Councilman M. L. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll
call vote was as follows:
Roll Calls Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
"
Mears
" M. L. Campbell
" Lusk
" Clayton
S. D. Ellisor, 22 W. Nezro, appeared before the council concerning damages
suffered by him on his property due to the drilling of an oil well near hie pro-
party line. The Mayor informed him that the city could do nothing unless he was
willing to inter suit against the oil company inflicting the alleged damages. Should
he file suit the Mayor informed him that the City would give him all support possible.
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.
ATTEST:
Edna Oliver, City Clerk
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R. H. Pruett, Mayor