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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 �• 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: toZ 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 n1T1 II 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. I �I &.1 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 " 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: p+ 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 . " 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: U City Clerk R. H. Pruett, lsyor