1955 05 12 CC Minutes1p
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
May 12, 1955.
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thurs-
day, May 122 1955 at 7 :00 o'clock p. m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City
Hall with the following members in attendance:
R. H. Pruett Mayor
P. H. Mears
Councilman
R. B. Bergeron
Councilman
H. M. Campbell
Councilman
M. L. Campbell
Councilman
Al Clayton
Councilman
�+ Lacy Lusk
Councilman
C. D. Middleton City Manager
# George Chandler City Attorney
Edna Oliver City Clerk
The Mayor called the meeting to order. Councilman Bergeron moved to
despense with the reading of the minutes of April 28, 1955, and they be accepted
as presented. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call sote follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Mears
rr Bergeron
" M. L. Campbell
" H. M. Campbell
" Clayton
it Lusk
Joan Johnson - Health Nurse -City
Mrs. Joan Johnson, County Public Health Nurse, again presented the council
with the.need of assistance in the numerous Public Health cases living within
the city limits. She explained that her schedule of work was extremely heavy
at this time of the year and more so since the Polio Inoculation Program had begun.
At present she was giving her time not only to the county cases but also those
that were presented within the citylimits and she asked that a nurse be hired by
the city to assist her in thec-city cases only. She explained that the minimum wage
of a Public Health Nurse, as set forth by the State, was $325.00 monthly, with an
additional amount designated for car allowance. The Council designated an amount
of $50.00 for the monthly car allowance. Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to instruct
the City Manager to prepare an appropriation ordinance, for passage at the next
regular meeting, in the amount of $1,500 from any fund where an unappropriated
surplus is found available] this amount to be disignated in classifications 501 -A -3
and 501 F -2 as salary and car allowance for a City Public Health Nurse for the
remainder of the 1954-55 fiscal year. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Mears
" Bergeron
" M. L. Campbell
" H. M. Campbell
" Clayton
" Lusk
Commissioner Ramsey met with the Council concerning the Harris County Air
Pollution Program. He gave a.length discourse on the achievements of the,unit since
it's beginning and utged the council to continue its support of the ptDgram by
oaying the proportionate share of $1,085.58, as set forth in a letter of February
10, 1955. Only one city, Pasadena, failed to support the program for 1954, but
the Mayor of Pasadena had assured Commissioner Ramsey that this program would be
given support for the year, 1955. He further stated that the complete 1955
budget exceeded the 1954 budget by $20,000.00. He also requested the Council to
require future subdivision developers to submit drainage plans of any proposed
subdivision to the Harris County Flood Control for approval, if, in the overall
planning the Flood Control ditches have to take the water.
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W. D. Broyles, engineer, representing the developers of Roseland Oaks Subdivision,
presented a plat of the proposed subdivision and asked council approval of the street
layout, water, sewer lines, etc as required by the city's subdivision ordinance.
The plat had been presented to the City Manager for observation and study by the
various Interested department heads at an earlier date and several recommended
changes were discussed at length. (a) In the installation of a lift station for the
subdivision, the city recommended that a Dry Pit Type Sewer Lift Station be built
and asked that same be approved by the city when the developer submits complete
plane and details; (b) the developer proposed to lay a 6 -inch water main along EasT
Texas Avenue from Tr£ -City Beach Road to Roseland Park Drive, however, the city re-
commended the installation of an 8 -inch main; (c) the developer proposed to lay a
2 -inch water line from Lot 9, Block 3, along Wildwood Drive to cross Fdgewood Drive
and tie -in at a 6 -inch main at the center division line between Lots 3 & 4, Block 3,
but the city recommended that this be changed to a 6 -inch water main to complete the
loop; (d) the developer proposed to extend a ditch now existing along Fast Texas
Avenue an Additional 60' to the dedicated drainage easement which will direct flow
of water to a natural gully, the ditch to be graded, dodded and terraced as a Swale,
however, the city proposed that a 42 -inch storm sewer be installed from the existing
culvert on East Texas Avenue near center line of Lot 1, Block 1, approximately 60 feet
to the center line of a.dediceted 25 foot drainage easement dividing Lots 1 and 19
of Block 1. The developers were in agreement with tfree of the changes but asked
that they be allowed to make installation of the proposed 6 -inch water main along
East Texas Avenue as this size main would be sufficient to servide all of the pro-
'posed subdivision when development is completed. Councilman Lusk moved to give
preliminary approval of the street layout, water & sewer mains of Roseland Oaks
Subdivision subject tothe following changes, namely, to-wit:
1. Plana for the proposed lift station will be presented to the city for
approval prior to the date of construction;
2. The developers to lay an 8 -inch water main down Fast Texas Avenue from
Tfi -City Beach road west to Roseland Park Drive and the city to pay the
difference in cost from the developer's proposed 6 -inch line tothe recommended
8 -inch water main as set forth by the city;
3. The developer to lay a 6-inch water line from Lot 9, Block 3, along Wildwood
Drive to cross Fdgewood Drive and tie -in at an existing 6-inch main; and
4. The developer will make installation of a 42 -inch storm sewer along East
Texas Avenue approximately 60 feet from the existing storm sewer to the center
line of a dedicated 25-foot drainage easement dividing Lots 1 and 19 of Block 1
and will construct a junction box at the.existing culvert on East Texas
Avenue where tie -in will be made with the 42 -inch storm sewer and another
junction box at the end of the proposed extension where it leads in to the
open ditch.
Councilman M. L. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes; Mayor Pruett Nays: lone // Councilman Bergeron
" Mears
" M. L. Campbell r �.
" H. M. Campbell �fb
^ Clayton
" Lusk C
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Richardson - Proposed Subdivision - McFarland Tr
F. A. Richardson, developer, again met with the council concerning the sewer line
for his proposed subdivaion which will be developed out of the McFarland tract. At
the April 28th meeting, the city had approved the street layout of the proposed
subdivision but had refused Nr. Rochardson's request for the city to make extension
of approximately 2,200 feet of sewer the to the propoerty line of this proposed sub-
division since such installation would be in direct violation of the City Charter.
It was suggested th4t Yr. Richardson ley a 10 -inch vitrified clay the sewer line,
however, he contended that his subdivision, when completed, would not require this
size sewer fervice line and be- 'proposed to lay an 8 -inch conof;ete sewer line. Council-
man Clayton proposed that the city pay the difference in cost from the proposed S -inch
concrete pipe to the suggested 10 -inch vitrified clay tile, provided the line will
be installed at the shortest distance from the present trunk line. H. S. Berlin,
engineer, also recommended that the developer install a 30" drainage outlet at the
Intersection of Rt6hardeohrBrivendna Davie Road and a 24" drainage outlet at the
intersection of Gillette Drive and Davis Road; this would eliminate any drainage
congestion from the subdivision to the Harris County Drain ditch. The developer
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agreed to make this drainage installation. After some further discussion Cptncil.man
Lusk moved to give preliminary approval of the sewer ind water lines for the propbmed
subdivision; the city to pay the difference in cost of the change -over from the
8-inch concrete pipe to the 10 -inch vitrified clay pipe; the line to be installed
at the shortest distance from the present trunk line. Councilman Bergeron seconded
themotion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergeron
" Mears
" H. M. Campbell
" M. L. Campbell
" Clayton
" Lusk
Dr. S. P. McMtlrrey asked the council to give some assistance in providing
parking space for patients calling at his office on East James Avenue. He explained
that his hew building was at the corner of Past James and 10th Street and it was hb
wish to provide a parking lot on his property off 10th Street which lies to the
west of the building, however, 10th Street is undeveloped. Mayor Pruett informed
Dr. McMusrey that it would be impossible for the city to develop 10th Street at
the present time, however, he proposed to use city equipment and manpower to lay
suitable drain tile in the ditch facing East lames for ingress and egress to the
office if Dr. McMurrey woytld bear.the cost of the recommended size drain tile, this
being the past policy of the city. Dr. McMurrey agreed to the proposal and he was
instructed to meet with City Manager Middleton to complete the details of the agreement.
C Councilman Bergeron moved to approve the final estimate for fullpayment,to
Walker Provess Fquipment, Inc for the grit removal and Air Diffusion equipment
install &d at the new sewage treatment plant. The amount of the estimate was $1,190, 20.
Councilman H. M. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayers Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Mears
W Bergeron
" M. L. Campbell
if H. N. Campbell
it Clayton
It Lusk
A partial payment estimate was presented, in the amount of $2,553.20 for pumps
both sewage and sludge,'and primary and final clarifiers to the American Well Works.
J. J. Rady & Company, consulting engineers, made recommendation that this estimate
be paid, however, they asked that $228.40 be retained since one of the 225 GPM
activated sludge pumps has not been appr oved.because of vibrations while in operation.
The Council agreed that any further action on the estimate be tabled until the
correction is made by the company on the pump. The engineer was instructed to
notify the company of the action of the Council in this matter.
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Councilman Bergeron moved to approve the license agreement for the installation
of- a six inch (6 ") cast iron water pipe line to cross the Southern Pacific Railroad
property and under its tracffi in Bob Smith Road and the Mayor and City Clerk be
instructed to execute same. Councilman HOars seconded the motion. The roll call
vote was w follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Bergernn
"
Mears
" M. L. Campbell
" H. M.Campbell
" Clayton
n tusk
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The Council discussed with Lowell Lammers, architect, the type of floor the
to be approved for the floor of the kitchen in the new Sire Station. It was
suggested that the floor covering designated in the original plane for the small
rest room downstairs be omitted, since the floor was smooth and could be painted,
and a good grade of covering be selected for the kitchen. Councilman M. L.
Campbell moved to approve a greaseless tile for the kitchen, Color C; covering to
be omitted from the floor of the small rest room. Councilman H. M. Campbell
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Pruett Keys None
Councilman Bergeron -
" Mears
" H. 11. Campbell
" M. L. Campbell
" Clayton
" Iusk
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Councilman H. M. Campbell moved to instruct City Manager Middleton and the
Fire Station Committee to meet -with Mr. Lammers and prepare a suitable plaque
to set on fromt of the new building. Councilman M. L. Campbell seconded the motion.
The roll call vote was as follows.
Roll Calls Ayes: Mayor Pruett Mayes None
Councilman Mears
" Bergeron
" H. M. Campbell
" M. L. Campbell
" Clayton
" Lusk
Park Lights - Authorized
Several members of the Baytown Optimist Club met with the council with a
proposal for the city to grant permission to make a bid on lights to illuminate
a teen -age baseball park. The lights are now make available by the abandonment
of a park in Texas City, and, if the city will agree to guarantee payment of a
sizable bid, the Club proposed to find a location which would meet the city re-
quirements. At present the city has no lighted park and it was the club's plan
to establish one. Councilman Bergeron moved to give the Baytown Optimist Club
.permission to submit a tentative bid of $3,025.00 for the purphase of the lights;
an additional amount of $250 being allowed for moving, breakage, etc. Councilman
Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Calls Ayess Mayor Pruett Nayss None
Councilman Mears
" Bergeron
" N.M. Campbell
" M. L. Campbell
" Clayton
B Lusk
Councilman Lusk is excused from the meeting.
V.F.W. - Flag Pots Holders
Two members of the Baytown Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars met with the
council to ask assistance in the imbedding of metal flag pole containers in side-
walks where parking meter stands are not available. They explained that the
V.F.W. was sponsoring a program whereby the Poet will furnish, install and display
a flag on 11 National and State holidays occuring during the year, for a certain
named fee, and will continue the service of displaying tihe Flag in future years
for a fixed fee. This service will be rendered to any businessman or other citizen
so desiring to participate in the overall program. Councilman H. M. Campbell
moved to instruct the City Manager to cooperate with the V.F.W; the Poet to be
allowed to displefr Flags on parking meter poets where available and, if none
available, the city to be instnucted to bury flag pole holders in concrete on
sidewalk to hold a flag. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call
. vote was as followas
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Roll Calls Ayess Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Mears
Bergeron
" M. L. Campbell
" H. M. Campbell
" Clayton
" lusk
The City Manager introduced and read an ordinance appropriating $500.00
from the Unappropriated Surplus Traffic Fund to pay for traffic paint and
street signs. Councilman H. M.Campbell moved to adopt the ordinance as read.
Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Calls Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Mears
it Bergeron
to M.L. Campbell
" H. M. Campbell
" Clayton
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Councilman Clayton moved to adopt an ordinance appointing C. H. Miller,
H. G. Corneil, and Robert Beverly to serve as members of the 1955 Equalization
Board; J. A. 'Ward was selected as alternate. Councilman Mears seconded the
motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Calls Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nayss None
Councilman Mears
" Bergeron
" M. L. Camjsell
" H. M. Campbell
" Clayton
The caption of the two (2) ordinance as shown above are as follows:
CRDINANCR NO. 272
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE' CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOt N
TO APPROPRIATE FIVE HUNDRED ($500.CO) DOLLARS FROM THE UNAPPRO-
PRIATED SURPLUS. TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT FUND TO CLASSIFICATION 2000 B -13.
ORDINANCE NO. 273
AN 6RDINANCE APPOINTING A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION TO SERVE FOR THE
YEAR 1955; FIXING THE TIME OF THE FIRST MEETING OF SAID BOARD AND
AUTHORIZING SAID BOARD TO EXERCISE THE PO'dER AND FULFIL THE DUTIES
CONFERRED UPON IT BY THE CHARTER OF.THE CITY OF BAYTOWN.
Councilman H. M. Campbell moved to accept the semi - annual report of the
City of Baytown as compiled by T. E. Dossey, Jr., C.P.A., Houston, Texas;
a fee of $500 be paid Mr. Dossey as per contract. Councilman Clayton
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Calls Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nayss none
Councilman Mears
It Bergeron
" M. L. Campbell
" H. M. Campbell
Clayton
The City Manager presented a price quotation on parking meter fine collecbbion
boxes in the amount of $22.50 eanh. Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to approve
the purchase of four (4) bdxes,plus ticketa,for installation in the business
area where parking meters are being used. Councilman Mears seconded the motion.
r14l�iii4lhiEi�1W. The roll call vote follows:
Ron Calls Ayes: Mayor Pruett Nayss U`ouncilma n Clayton
Councilman Mears " Bergeron
" M. L. Campbell
H. M. Campbell
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Councilman M.L. Campbell moved to approve the drilling permit application
of C. J. Brown on the W. L. Jones, etal lease, Well No. 3. Councilman H. M.
Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ryes: Mayor Pruett Nays: None
Councilman Mears
" Bergeron
" H. M. Campbell
" M. L. Campbell
The Mayor instructed the subdivision committee to make a study of the drainage
situation in Mollie Knowlton Subdivision. He asked that the street elevation be
checked and list any recommendations deemed advantageous at the next regular
meeting of the council.
The City Manager presented a bid
the new Disposal Plant site. The bid
for a total cost of $250.00. It was
bid at this time.
from the Briffith Nursery for landscaping
listed approximately 36 trees and shrubs
agreed that no action would be taken on the
The City Manager was instructed to contact parties interested in the sale
of land abutting the city dump on Park Street.
The City Manager was instructed to contact the developers or operator of
Fair Park Subdivision concerning removal of excess dirt and accumulateyVdebria
in ditch.
The City Manager was instructed to complete the extension of Miseoari Street
where it crosses Spur 201 and touches Highway 146, as quickly as possible to
permit traffic to pass over.. -
Adiournment
Councilman M.L. Campbell moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman
Bergeron seconded the motidn. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared
the meeting adjourned.
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Edna Olicer, City Clerk
Mayor R. H. Pruett