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1955 07 14 CC MinutesY/3 MINOM OF THE R]MULAR METING OF THR CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN July 149 1955 The City Council of the City of Baytown, T$xas met in regular session on Thurs- day, July 14, 1955 at 7s00 O'clock p. m. in the Council Room of the Baytown -City Hall viA the following members in attendances . P. A. Mears Councilman R. B. Bergeron Councilman H. M. Campbell Councilman M. L. Campbell Councilman Al Clayton Councilman # Lacy Lusk Councilman R. H. Pruett lay ar C. D. Middleton City Manager George Chandler City Attorney Edna Oliver City Clerk The Mayor called the meeting to order and the minutes of the regular meeting of June 23, 1955 and the two(2) special meeting of July 5th, and July 6th were pre- sented. Councilman Bergeron moved to approve the minutes of the regular meefg and the two (2) special meeting provided the Amendment to Section 3 of the city's subdivision ordinance (Special Meeting, July 6th) read as follows: "SECTION 3s In lieu of the subdivider completing the above items before City Council finally accepts and approves said plat, and after preliminary approval of the subdivision as set out herein, the Council may, in its sole and absolute discretion, permit such sub- divider to execute and deliver a corporate performance bond, approved by the City Attorney, and made payable to the City of Baytown in an amount not to exceed the cost of said subdivision improvements as determined by the City Council, guaranteeing that all of such Items of construction in the section of said subdivision being presented by the subdivider for final approval will be completed, within six (6) months of such presentation, in accordance with the plans and specifications heretofore filed with the City and granted preliminary approval by City Council, and upon.thefbrnishing of such bond by the subdivider and its acceptance by City Council, the plat of the section of said subdivision being presented for final approval, shall be accepted and signed by the proper officials for recording, as provided herein." Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as followas Roll Calls Ayeas Councilman Mears Nayss None " Bergeron " H. M. Campbell " M. L. Campbell " Clayton n tusk Mayor Pruett Final_Prnroval - EWa Maude Subd yjalon F. A. Richardson, developer, presented a plat of Eva Maud Subdivision for final approval by the Council. After checking the plat the Mayer informed Mr. Richardson.that the Council would give final approval of the plat,as presented with the exception of that portion of lacy Drive, shown on the plat, that is out of the McFarland 1-B tract of land, andcannects the Eba Maud Subdivision with State Highway 146, With this explanation, Councilman Lusk moved to give final approval of the subdivision plat as presented with the exception of that portion of lacy Drive lying in the McFarland 1 -B taact of land and outside the Eva Maud Subdivision. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Calls Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None " Bergeron " H. M. Campbell " M. L. Campbell " Clayton " Iusk . Mayor Pruett Sly Final ib=oVal — Section 1 --Roseland Oaka Subdivision Mr. Robert P. Beman, Jr., Attorney for the developers of- Roseland Oaks Sub- division, submitted a corporate performance bond in the amount of $66,038.00, made payable to the City of Baytown, together with a plat of Section 1, Roseland Oaks Subdivision, and asked the Council for final approfal of the plat according to the amendment of Section 3, Ordinance No. 1141, as adopted by the City Council at the special meeting of July 6, 1955. An engineer, representing the engineeringk firm of W. D. Broyles, Consulting Engineers, reported that the amount shown on the bond was a little above the original cost eetimate.of W. D.*Broyles. Council- man Bergeron moved to give final approval of Section 1, Roseland Oaks Subdivision. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call-vote was as followss Roll Calls Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None " Bergeron " F/ M. Campbell " M. L. Campbell " Clayton " Lusk Mayor Pruett The bids on the advertisement for pipe to be installed in Martin Ditch were opened and they are tabulated as follows: Schaffer Brothers $221,818.90 Gulf Concrete $18,227.70 E. E. Hunter Supply Cc $15,136.50 Houston Concrete Pipe C6$18,227.90 Black- Brollier Co $15,898.34 159 Disc. 2$ 15 days Immddiate delivery 5 weeks delivery 2% 15 days 2% - 15 days - 10 days delivery Immediate delivery 2% - 15 days 2 % - 15 days Immediate delivery Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to accept the pipe bid of the E. F. Hunter Supply Company in the amount of $15436.50, 2$ discount 15 days. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Calls Ayes: Councilman Mears . Nays: None " Bergeron " H. M. Campbell " M. L. Campbell " Clayton " Lusk Mayor Pruett Mr. H. B. Allen, 203 Danubina Street, petitioned the Council concerning the need of storm sewer in a ditch fronting his property on Danubina Street and parallel with the street. He stated that the ditch was an attraction to Children of the neighborhood and it was impossible to keep them from playing in it. The home owners had contacted Mr. W. L. Jones, Jr., developer of the addition, concern- ing the elimination of the hazard and Mr. Jones informed them that he would install sufficient pipe to clese theditah but the City Council objected to the pro- posed installation. Mayor Pruett instructed the City Clerk to write a letter to W. Janes informing him that the Council is in complete agteement with his pro- posal to install the storm sewer along Danubina Street; the letter is to serve as.council authorization to place the pipe in the ditch following the city's specifications. A copy of the letter is to be sent to Mr. Allen also. Messrs. Jesse and King, local state licensed produce wholesale operators, ap- peared before the Council relative to the problem of itinerant non - licensed pro- duce peddlers operating within the City of Baytown. It was pointed out that much oB the produce offered for sale by these itinerant produce peddlers has been rejected as No. 1 produce by the Inspector for the Department of Agriculture. The produce is set aside and these operators salvage the best of the perishable goods and peddle door to door at a much lower price than the local merchants can retail their merchandise. This practice in not only endangering the health of the consumer bat takes sales away from local retail grocers.who are required to buy No. 1 grade produce. The Mayor appointed a Committee composed of City Manager Middleton and City Attorney Chandler to Beset with Messrs. Jesse and King and study the peddler's ordinance alder which the City of Baytown is now operating. If possible, an attempt will be made to strengthen the present ordinance to prevent the continuation of such practice as outlined above. s I/r Councilman Mears, Chairman of the Committee appointed to study the Water District No. 30 annexation petition, reported on the request made to the various department heads and the Baytown Insurance Mcchange soliciting assistance in ob- taining pertinent data relative to the proposed annexation of Water District No. 30. He stated that the committee was of the opinion that it would take several weeks to assemble and analyse the required material however, the Committee will keep the Council informed on the progress being made in respect to the duties assigned to the Committee. City Manager Middleton reported that it was necessary for the pump column of the No. 2 Waterwell -Pelly to be extended due to the low water level. Director of Public Works Grantham had contacted the Texas Water Wells, inc. and Layne Texas Company relative to the removal of the motor and pump base and the installation of additional pump column. The Layne Texas company had made an oral bid, via of telephone, of $300.00 with the promise of a letter to that effect and the Texas Water Wells, Inc had submitted a written bid of $381.50, fob complete. CouncBman H. M. Campbell moved to authorize the expenditure of the pump column extension on Water well No. 2- Pellyj City Manager Middleton and Director of Public Works Grantham to select the written bid deemed most advantageous to the City of Baytown. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as £ollove: Roll Calls Ayess Councilman Mears Nayst None " Bergeron " H. M. Campbell " M. L. Campbell " Clayton " 'Lusk Mayor Pruett WATER Line - McKinney Road Messrs. Middleton and Walker, representatives of residents living along McKinney Road, North of Highway 146, met with the Council concerning the need of a water service line to residents living in this area. Due to the low water level many of the private wells had failed and thb home owners had met and.;agreed to buy the pipe, pay the required tapping fee, pay the meter deposit, lay their own line and dedicate same to the city if the council would grant them permission to tie -on to the cityte six inch (6.) water main at its nearest point. The spokesman stated that the group agreed to buy 2 -inch (2 ") water pipe and it was estimated that the extension would be approximately 5,000 feet. After a lengthy discussion, Councilmen Bergeron moved to approve the city laying the approximate 5,000 feet of two inch (211) water pipe and making connection with the city's 6-inch water mein, provided, the residents buy the pipe at their own expense, dedicate the pipe to the city after the installa- tion is made, pay the required tapping fee, pay the meter deposit fee and if water pipe is laid in front of their home, the home -owner be required to repair the drive- way at his or her own expense. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayevt Councilman Mears Nays: Councilman M. L. Campbell " Bergeron " B. M. Campbell " Clayton " Lusk Mayor Pruett Committee - 'Atudv TaRping Tapping Fee Charges �I The City Manager reported,that the city was losing money onaevery water tap it now made. Due to the agst of the meter, copper tubing, etz the present $25.00 fee was not sufficient to cover the coat. The Mayor explained that the city did not want to make any money on the water tape but it was the opinion of all the Council that it should at least break even. After some discussion Mayor Pruett appointed a Committee composed of City Manager Middleton, Director of Public Works Grahtham, Councilmen H. M. Campbell, Clayton and Lusk to make a study of thetappin ee i present rate, the cost of installation, the city's charge in comparison too cities of comparible size and present the detailed report to the Council at it next regular meeting with any recommendations deemed advantageous to the City. 1/6 Homer L ttlg - Water & Saver Lines - Nwth S -hq it ings The Council agreed to allow Homer Little, local resident, to tie -on-to the city's water and sewer lines to service lis home, which is being built on the North-side of Schillings Street, provided Mr. Little lays his own water and sewer lines, dedicates same to the city after installation is made, pays the required water and sewer tapping fees and pays the required water meter deposit., O.P. Bailey, a member of the mosquito control committee for Harris County, met with the Council to solicit assistance in the mosquito control program now_ in ooeration in East Harris County. He reported that a ditch has been found, paralleling West Main, which proved to be one of the worst mosquito- breeding grounds in this area. If the city would probide a bull -dozer to clear a path, a fogging truck could surround the complete area dnd eliminate the breeding grounds. Mr. Bailey reported that Mr. M. H. Beilstein, owner of the propety along the ditch, had given his consent for the ditchbanks to be cleared by.the bulldozer if the city would consent to the use of the dozer for that purpose. The Council gave unanimous consent for the dozer to be used for this purpose and Director ,of Public Works Grantham was instructed to furnish bulldozer and an operator to clear the ditchbanks. The Mayor acknowledged a letter from both the Baytown Police Association and the Baytown Fire Fighters Association, regndsting a raise in salary to meet the standard of living enjoyed by the average industrial worker in this area. The amount of the insrease was designated as "eon additional Fifty Dollars permonth to our base pay." The Mayor asked that the Council be given time to study each request at the annual budget review which will be held sometime in August. *Councilman Lusk excused from the meeting. I. L. Lerner, developer of the proposed Central Heights Subdivision, again met with the Council concerning the installation of a sewer trunk line to.his proposed subdivision property line. At the November 11th meeting, the first with Mr. Lerner concerning the proposed subdivision and the sewer line extension, it.vas agreed that the city would lay the sewer line, if and when, funds were made available. At the secondemeeting, December 9th, the council instructed the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate an agreement wherein Mr. Lerneruwill finance the construction of the sewer line, amount not to exceed $10,000; Mr. Lerner to be reimbursed by the city vitnin twenty -two months from the date said money is received by the city. At the present meeting-Mr. Lerner infurmed the Council that h he was ready for the trunk line inhtallation to start. City Manager Middleton pointed out thAt if Mr. Lerner could delay the installation of the sewer trunk line until the beginning of the 1955 -56 fiscal year, which will be October let, the City could negotiate a loan for the $109000 with the Citizens National Bank and Trust Company for a period of 12- months at an interest rate of 1J% per annum. By so doing the city could repay the loan to the bank within the next fiscal year however, he.ouggested that If the city undertook to negotiate the loan, W. Lerner should bear the cost of the interes rate levied against it. Mr. Lerner agreed to pay the interest, however, heed that he have a letter, signed by the,Mayor, setting forth the terms of the agreement. Councilman H. M. Campbell moved that' Mr. Lerner be assured that the city will borrow funds from the Citizens National Bank and Trust Company to finance the installation of a sever trunk line, begin- ning at Zerado Street, next to his subdivision property line in Central Heights Subdivision. Furthermore that it be expressly understood and provided that Mr. Lerner be obligated to pay the bank rate of interest for a period not to exceed 12- months in an amount not Ao exceed $10,000., and the Mayor be instructed by the Council, to give Mr. Lerner a letter reflecting this agreement. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows* Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman " " n n 1_ Mayor Pruett Mears Nays: None Bergeron H. M. Campbell M. L. Campbell Clayton City Manager Middleton reported that the State Highway Department had given permission for the installation of a semi - actuated traffic light at the corner of fast Taxes and State Highway 146. The type of traffic light recommended has a Vq higher installation cost than the normal traffic light with an estimated cost of $2,000.00. Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to instruct the City Manager to proceed immediately with the recommended traffic light installation. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call :Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: Nonce " Bergeron " M. L. Campbell " H. M. Campbell " Clayton Mayor Pruett The City Manager introduced and read four (4) appropriation ordinances, all of which authorized the appropriation of monies from various funds to cover expendi- tures which had been previously approved by the City Council. Councilman H. M. Campbell moved to adopt the ordinances as read.. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Cell: Ayes :.Councilhan Mears Nays: None " Bergeron " M. L. Campbell " H. M. Campbell " Clayton Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinances follows: ORDINANCE NO. 280 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER. OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE THREE HUNDRED THIRTY -THREE DOLLARS AND TWENTY- FIVE CMS ($333.25) FROM THE TRAFFIC IwROVEMENT FUND UNAPFRO- PRIATLD SURPLUS TO CLASSIFICATIONS 2000 B-1 AND 201 Y -10, ORDINANCE NO. 281 -AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO -AR9PRIATE NINETY -SIB DOLLARS AND THIRTY -FIVE' CENTS ($99-35) FROM ANTICIPATED WATER FUND UNAPPROFRIATED SURPLUS TO CLASSIFI- CATION 1001 F -4A. ORDINANCE NO. 282 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE C Ia OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE SIXTEEN HUNDRED THIRTY -THREE DOLLARS AND NINE CENTS ($1,633.09) FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENT FUND TO CLASSIFI CATIONS 101 F -44 201 F -9, 301 F -44 401 F -4A AND 4006. ORDINANCE NO. 283 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE' CITY MANAGER OF THE' CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE ONE .THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000) FROM THE COUNCIL CONTSNGENT FUND TO CLASSIFICATION 202 Z -1, EQUIPMENT - NEW FIRE STATION. Air CMd?tioniing Units - New ._ fire Motion The City Manager submitted a total price of $491.00 for two (2) new air- condition- ing units for the new No. 2 Fire Station. The quotation on the 314 ton unit was $225.00 and the 1i-ton unit was $266.00. Councilman Bergeron moved to approve the purshase and installation of the two (2) new units for Fire Station No. 2. Councilman Oars seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Poll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None " Bergeron " H. M. Campbell " M. L. Campbell " Clayton Mayor Pruett i. 0a The Mayor asked.the Corporation Court Committee to make a study of the re-' quest for an air - conditioning unit at the office of the City.Jailer, Corporation Court Building. After the Committee has made a study of the request it will make whatever recommendation favored by the committee and the Council will act according to the recommendation. The City Manager submitted a report on the study made by himand the Fire Chief on the location and installation of a new fire station and equipment in the Fast part of the city. He suggested that the location be in the area of.F'ast Fayle and Danubina Streets since it would be centrally located for the recommended area and would bring all residences vi thin a mile and one -half of the statiop which would cut down time and distance for the fire equipment to readh the extreme areas. He estimated that a.one story type fire station to house two pieces of equipment would cost approximately $151,000,.and it would require three (3) man to operaft toe station and equipment at an approximate cost of $10,980.00. The Couneil' accepted the report of the City Manager and the Mayor instructed the Fire Station Committee to begin work on designing plans for the station. City Health Nurse The City Manager reported that he had hired a Mrs. I�Lakey as City Health Nurse. She will report for duty probably an August 15thh, however, it will be no later than September let. The City Manager reported that he office to move its office head - quarter No. 2 Fire Station. The move is to be has announced its intention to sell th ehad given permission to the Civil Defense s in the building formerly occupied by the an a temporary basis since the City Council building at some later date. _ The City Manager reported that a study had been made of the system used by the Houston Natural Gas CorpetAtAon and the Houston Lighting and Power*Co bill collection stations since he has received various requests for a similar water bill collection system. He will submit a detailed report and recommend the location of various collection stations at the next regular meeting of the council. Councilman M. L. Campbell moved for the meethg to adjourn. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Maycr declared the meeting adjourned. . /, ATTEST: R. H. Pruett, Mayer City Clerk