1955 06 09 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE. -
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAYTOWN, TEXAS
June 9, 1955
The City Council of the city of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thurs-
day, June 9, 1955 at 7:o'clock p. m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with
the following members in attAndance:
P. H. Mears Councilman
R. B. Bergeron Councilman
M. L. Campbell Councilmen
lacy Lusk Councilmen .. .
R. H. Pruett Mayor
C. D. Middleton City Manager
George Chaddler City Attorney
Edna Oliver City Clerk
Absent: H. M. Campbell Councilman
Al Clayton Councilman
The Mayor called the meeting to order and the minutes of the regular meeting
of May 26, 1955 were read and approved, whereupon, the following business was transacted:
Protest — Stop Sign — Park at North Jones
The Council heard protests from a group opposing the Stop Signs at the inter-
section of Park and ?forth Jones Streets. Those making protest informed the Council
that they resided within the area and the noise was excessive due to the stopping
and starting of heavy trucks and other motor vehicles using the Per]: Street outlet. q)
This was especially true at the peak periods of the day and at the midnight refinery c{j'
shift. The Mayor explained that the signs were placed at this intersection at the
request of the'lamar School P.T.A in. order to give school children protection when
. crossing the street. The group suggested a School Zone sign be placed at the inter — ff gyp^
section rather than the Stop Signs. The Chief of Police was instructed to carefully
observe this intersection for the next two weeks and, if deemed advisable, to make
recommendations for any change in the signs.
lam erg — Fire o +i + e — Architect Fee
Lowell Lammers, architect, presented two °estimates for payment. One was the
estimate No. 4 on the construction of the Fire & Drill Tower in the eaount
of $7,752.49. This amount was due contractor W. J. Dalpes and had been reviewed
and approved by the Fire Station Committee, City Manager, Mayor and Architect. The
architect fee estimate was in the amount of $750.00. Councilman Bergeron moved to
-approve payment of the contractor's estimate in the amount of $7,752.49 and the archi-
tect fee of $750. .Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll callvote was
as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None
" Bergeron
" M. L. Campbell
" Lusk
Mayor Pruett
Ehrhardt — Central Heigh.= R„}v'ivi sire _ Preliminary Approval
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Bill Ehrhardt, surveyor, presented a plat of the proposed Central
subdivision and asked for preliminary approval from the council.
Heights
H. S. Berlin, engineer,
made several recommended changes in the preliminary plat and the
developer agreed to
inelude same in his revised plane. The changes, as recommended,
are as follows:
SE:IERS:
1. Provide a plot plan of Sewer System
2. Lower clean out at end of lateral A to 3Y' cover
3. Maximum distance between manholes — 400 feet.
4. Minimum grade on B" laterals — 0.25%
STREETS:
1. Minimum grade on curb and gutter — 0.2%
2. Show drainage direction with arrows on street plan.
Councilman Bergeron moved to give preliminary approval of the
proposed Central
Heights Subdivision provided the plat is revised and the recommended
changes are
includedih' the revision. Final approval to be given in sections.
Councilman Lusk
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
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Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None
" Bergeron
" M. L. Campbell
" Lusk
Mayor Pruett
The Council agreed to the installation of an 811 sewer main along the south
side of the proposed Central Heights Subdivision property line, however, a 10"
sewer main is required elsewhere in the development.
The bids on the passenger car for the City Attorney were opened and they are
tabulated as follows:
Higginbotham Motor Cc - Plymouth Plaza 4-door - less trade -in 6 c}l $1,743.00
8 cyl 1,833.00
Thad Felton Ford Agency - 1955 Ford Mainline - loss tradein 6 cyl $1,350.00
8 cyl 1,430.00
Franta Motor Company - 1955 Plymouth Plaza Less trade -in•6 cyl $1,530.80
Councilman Bergeron moved to purchase the 8-cyl fordor Ford Mainline from Thad
Felton for $1,430.00. Councilman Iusk seconded the motion. The roll call vote
was as followas
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Nears Nays: None
" Bergeron
" M. L. Campbell
" Lusk
Mayor Pruett
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The Council heard the request of V. D.-Ashley for water service extension. to his
home facing Morgan Road inthe Cedar Bayou area. At present the city's water service
lines surround the area, however, no service line has been extended to Morgan Road.
Director of Public Works Grantham estimated that it would require approximately
1,200 feet of two-inch pipe to make the required service extension, however, it
was the opinion that all the houses new located along Morgan read would connect
when the extension is completed. Councilman Bergeron moved to authorize the in-
stallation of the approximate 1,200 feet of 2 -inch water line; the installation
to begin at Cedar Bayou Road going north on Fanestiel Street to Morgan Road, west on
Yorgan Road to the Ashley property line; the line to be laid on side of the 30-foot
street easement. Mr. Ashley is to pay the required tapping fee and meter deposit be-
fore connection to home is completed. Councilman Lusk seconded the motion. The
roll call vote was as follows
11011 Call:_Ayess Councilman Mears Neys: None
" Bergeror. ........
" M. L. Campbell
" Iusk
Mayor Pruett 1
Offer - Purchase r&nement — Drainage\
Councilman Bergeron moved to instruct the City Manager to contact Mr. L. F.
Rent and make an offer of $150.00 for a 1C -foot drainage easement across his pro-
party. This easement is necessary in order to complete a drainage project now
being negotiated for Danubina Acres. Councilman Lusk seconded the motion. The
roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Caj }. Ayes: Councilman Mears Nayst None
it Bergeron
" W L. Campbell
" Lusk
Mayor Pruett
Estimates on the storm sewer improvement for the Martin Ditch project were
presented by H. S. Berlin, engineer. The distance covered in the estimate was
west of N. Jones to North Main; materials, which included reinforced clay pipe,
6C ", 2411, 1.811, material for manholes, catch basins, concrete, backfill and brick
were estimated at $24,818.90 and the labor and equipment estimated $10,566.50.
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The Mayor stated that Commissioner Ramsey has promised to give some assistance in the
project and if necessary, the council should consider the possibility of obtaining
a loan for ilmds to complete the project if funds are not available in the 1954 -55
budget. The City Manager was inattucted to check the financial records and make a
report at the next meeting on the availability of funds for such a project.
The City Manager introduced and read tan ordinance authorizing the appropr on
of $535.00 from the Traffic Fund Unappropriated Surplus Fund to make repair
buy chairs for the Corporation Court Room. Councilman Bergeron moved to adopt the
ordinance as read. Gouncil.man Lusk seconded the motion. The roll call vote followa:
Roll Call: Ayess Councilman Mears Nays: None
" Bergeron
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13. L. Campbell
" Lusk
Mayor Pruett
The caption of the ordinance follows:
CRDINANCE 110. 276
AN GRDINAt7CE AUTHQ?IZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY -FIVE
($535.00) DOLLARS FROM THE TRAFFIC FUND UNAPPROPRIATED
SURPLUS TO CLASSIFICATIONS 2000 D -1 AND 2000 Z -L
The City Manager introduced and read an ordinance authorizing the appropriation
of $2,241.00 from the General Fund Unappropriated Surplus Fund to make repairs on
Sanitary Sewers. Councilmen Lusk moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman
Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was.se follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Qauncilman Mears Nays: None
Bergeron
At. L. Campbell
" Lusk
Mayor Pruett
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 277
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE TWOTHOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY-
CITE ($2,241.00) DOLLARS FROM THE GENERAL FUND UNAPPRO-
PRIATED SURPLUS FUND TO CLASSIFICATION 401 Y -4- SANITARY SEWERS
The City Manager introduced and read an ordinance authorizing the appropriation
Of $1,000.00 from the Water Fund Unappropriated Surplus Fund to maintain . waten wells.
Councilmen ears moved to adopt the ordinance as reed. Councilman M. L. Campbell
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Rouncilman Mears Nays: None
Bergeron
M. L. Campbell
Lusk
Mayor Pruett
The caption of the ordinance follows:
rf ORDINANCE NO. 278
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE ONE THOUSAND $1,000.00) DOI.IARS
FROM THE WATER FUND UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS FUND TO CLASSIFICATIONT
1000 E -2, MAINTENA ^10E OF WATER WELLS.
Councilman M. L.Campbell moved to instruct the City Clerk to write a letter to
the American Bonding Company of Maryland and order the cancellation of the d'ontinua-
tion bond covering former Tax Assessor -Collector C. E. Hanratty, cancellation to be
effective as of April 1, 3.955. Councilman BErgeron seconded the motion. The roll
call vote was as follows:
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Be Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None
" Bergeron
" M. L. Campbell
Lusk -.
Mayor Pruett
Furniture lI
ms — Now Fire Cation
Councilmen M. I. Campbell moved to approve the allocation of $1,00o.Oobto be
used in making purchase of carious and sundry items needed to adequately furnish
and equip the new No. 2 Fire Station. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None .. .. _..
" - Bergeron
" M. L. Campbell
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" Lusk
Mayor Pruett -
City Manager Middleton and A. H. Lintelman were approinted to make the purchase
of all the items needed.
Pay - Robert P. P,eman. Sr Attorney
Councilman Bergeron moved to approve payment of $100.00 in attorney £sea and '
$11.50 for recoading instruments in the newly executed deed of Roseland Park to
the City of Baytown. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote
was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None
"i Bergeron
" M. L. Campbell -
" Lusk
Mayor Pruett
Misnelleanous
The council will study the suggestion of City Manager Middleton to purchase
a reconding machine to be used at all council meetings, equalization board
hearings, criminal questioning, etc. -
The Director of Public Works was instructed to repair the broken paving in
front of Britton - Cravens Lumber Company which had been broken out by a city Grey
while laying the 8 -inch water line which completed the loop required by the
Fire Insurance Commission at Austin.
gjjcurnment
Councilman Bergeron moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Lusk seconded
the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
R. H. Pruett, lsyor