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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEAS
September 22, 1955
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on
Thursday September 22, 1955 at 7:00 p,m, in the Council Room of the Baytown City
Hall with the following members in attendance.
R. H. Pruett
P. H. Mears
M. L. Campbell
Al Clayton
C. Darwin Middleton
George Chandler
Absent: R. B. Bergeron
Lacy Lusk
H. At. Campbell
Edna Oliver
Mayor
Councilman
City Manager
City Attorney
Councilman
City Clerk
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The Mayor called the meeting to order, and the minutes of the regular meeting
of September 0, 1955 were read and corrected and after the corrections were approved
the following business was transacted.
Chance -- Council Meeting Nights
Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to change the regular meeting nights of the City
Council to the second and fourth Tuesday nights of each month during the football
season. The next regular meeting to Lie held on October 11, 1955. Councilman Mears
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: R. H. Pruett Mayor Nays: None
M. L. Campbell Councilman
Al Clayton "
P. H. Mears
Cedar Bayou Employees
Councilman Al Clayton made a motion to honor the contracts between the two Cedar
Bayou employees, Mrs. RuLy Moyers and Robbie Muckelroy, and pay the two employees as
they were paid prior t0 annexation as per contract. The motion was seconded by Council-
man P. H. Mears. The roll call vote was as follows:
.Roll Call: Ayes: P. H. Mears Councilman Nays: R. H. Pruett Mayor
Al Clayton M. L. Campbell Councilman
Drainage on Briarwood Street
The Citizens on Briarwood Street met with the City Council to discuss the
possibility of the City of Baytown installing curb and gutter along said street so
as to improve drainage. The City will furnish the labor and the residents will provide
for the materials for curl. and gutter and replace driveways to grade. The Citizens are
to pay the suppliers of material directly.
Chance North Gilliard- Two -Way
Mrs. Sidney Brooks met Lefore the Council and stated that North Gilliard, between
:Vest Defeeand West Sterling, being a one -way street, was injurious to her toy shop
business. After discussing the matter, Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to discontinue
that portion of North Gilliard as one -way. Councilman Al Clayton seconded the motion.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: R. H. Truett Mayor Nays: None
M. L. CampLell Councilman
Al Clayton
P. 11. Mears "
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Storm Sewer- -Plest Main and New Jersey
Mr. 'd. P. Barrett of 1715 Caroline reported to the City Council that the Storm
Sewer at West Main and New Jersey had collapsed. Councilman Al Clayton made a motion
to adopt C. I'1. Grantham's recommendation to take temporary steps in fixing the .s•torm
,sewer until it can be fixed permanently. Councilman M. L. Campbell seconded the motion.
The roll call vote was as follovrs:
Roll Call: Ayes: It. II. Pruett Mayor
M. L. Campbell Councilman
Al Clayton of
P. 11. Mears it
Bill Broyles -- Plumwood
Nays: None
Bill Lroyles asked the Council to grant preliminary approval of Section 2 of---
I'lumwood. Councilman M. L. Campbell made a motion to grant this preliminary approval
upon the condition that the developer extend Dwinnell Street to the North boundary
suLdivision. Councilman P. H. blears seconded the motion..Thg roll call vote wa.s as
follows:
Roll Cnll: Ayes: R. II. Pruett MAyor plays: None
M. L. Campbell Councilman
Al Clayton of
P. 11. blears "
Glen ArLor
Councilman M. L. CampLell made a motion to give preliminary approval of Section
2, Glen Arbor. Councilman P. 11. blears seconded the motion. The roll call vote -was
as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: R.' H. Pruett Mayor Nays: Hone
M. L. CampLell Councilman
Al Clayton "
P. 11. Mears "
Drainage on 7th Street and East Wright
Councilman M. L. CampLell L.rought up a drainage problem at 7th Street and East
Wright and asked that the City Engineer examine this prolslem and see if he could
recommend any economical solution. The City Engineer will make a study of this
situation and make a report to the Council at the next meeting.
Estimates - American 11ell I'lorks
Councilman Al Clayton made a motion to pay the American :Well I"lorks $2781.60 for
the pump at the disposal plant. Councilman P. H. Mears seconded the motion. The roll
call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: R. 11. Pruett Mayor Nays: Prone
M. L. Campbell Councilman
Al Clayton to . .
P. H. Mears to
Engineer Fee- -July and August
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Councilman M. L. CampLell made a motion to pay the J. J. Rady C Company engineers
fees for services rendered for July and August on the construction of the Martin Street
ditch which was completed at a cost of $22,471.90. The engineer fee was 60, of the total
cost which amounted to $1,348.31. Councilman P. II. Mears seconded the motion. The ro
call vote was as follows :'
Roll Call: Ayes: R. 11. Pruett Mayor Nays: None
M. L. CampLell Councilman
Al Clayton "
P. 11. blears "
Intercepter Line
Councilman blears made a motion to approve paying J. J. R ady C Company in the amount
of$1827.31, engineering, services on Sanitary Sewer Intercepter Line for the months
of June, July, and August. Councilman M. L. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll
call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: R. H. Pruett Mayor
Nays: None
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M. L. CampLell Councilman
Al Clayton "
P. H. Mears
Knowlton Addition -- Slater and Sewer
Mr. U. S. Berlin presented a Lill of $140.30 to the City of Baytown for an
estimate to provide sewerage and water to the Knowlton Addition. Councilman M. L.
CampLell made a motion to accept this straight fee. Councilman P. H. Mears seconded
the motion. The roll'.call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: R. H. Pruett Mayor Nays: None
M. L. CampLell Councilman
�i Al Clayton
P. U. clears "
Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Manager intorduced and read an appropriation ordinance transfering
$320.00 from the Council Contingency Fund to Classification 401 X -1, for storm
sewer right -of -way and Joe Reid and R. Zerlein, Councilman Al Clayton moved to adopt the
ordinance as read, Councilman Mears seconded the motion.The roll call vote was as
follows:
Roll Call: Aves: R. H. Pruett Mavor Nara: None
M. L. CampLell Councilman
Al Clayton "
P. H. Mears
The caption of the ordinance as follows:
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AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE dY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF 6AYTOWN AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY
OF BAYTONN TO TRANSFER THREE HUNDRED TWENTY (4.320) DOLLARS
FROM COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO CLASSIFICATION 401 X -1,
901 F -4A.
Hudoel and Tax Rate
Mayor Pruett recommended that the Council adopt the Ludget and tax rate ordinances
and accept HunLlc Oil Refining Company's offer of an additional $70,000.00 per year.
Motion was made L,v Councilman M. 1. CampLell and seconded ly Councilman Mears. 'rhe
roll call vote was as follows:.
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Roll Call: Apes: R.
H. Pruett Mayor Nays: None
Al
Clayton Councilman
P.
11. Mears
M'.
1.. CampLell "
The caption of the
Ludget Ordinance as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR,
LEGINNING OCTOLLE 1, 1955 AND ENDING SEPTEMLER 30, 1956,
IN ACCORDANCE WITHTHE CHARTER 9ND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF LAYTOWN: AND HROVIDING FOR THE PUCLICATICN OF THIS
CH DINANCE.
The caption of the
Tax Hato Ordinance as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE RATE AND TAX LEVY FCf. THE CITY,
OF !sAYTOWN, TEXAS, FOR THE FISCAL. YEAR ENDING SEPrEM'.ER 30,
1956. UPON AL.I. TAXALLE LROPERTY IN SAID CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, IN CONFORMITY WITH THE LAWS OF TEXAS AND THE CHART&
FROVISION'S AND THE ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY: AND REPEALING
ALL ORDIN.4NCGS OR FARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT UERL'!VITH.
Resolution
The Citl Manager ilitroduced and read the following resolution, Councilman M. L.
CampLell made the motion to accept this resolution and Councilman Al Cla -Lou seunded
the motion. '
A RESOLUTION L1' THE CIP' COUNCIL OF THE CITY CF LAY'TOIVN
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY 0& BAYTONN TO
TRANSFER FIFT', THOUSAND ($50,000.00) DOLLARS FROM THE
WATER SURPLUS TO GENERAL. FUND.
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY CO UNC I L OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN:
That the City Council of the City of Baytown hereby resolves that the City
Manager of the City of Laytown Le authorized to transfer Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00)
Dollars from the Water Surplus to General Fund..
INTORDUCED,READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of a majority of the City
Council of theCity of Gaytown on- this the 22nd day 6f September, 1955.
/s/ R. H.Pruett
R. H. Pruett, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Edna Oliver
Edna Oliver, City Clerk
.Appropriation Ordinance
The City Manager intorduced and read the following appropriation ordinance.
Councilman Al Clayton made the motion to accept this resolution to pay for Judge
Hunts vacation. Councilman Mears•seconded the motion.
The caption of the ordinance as follows:
AN APWOERIATION ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY
OF LAYTOWN TO TRANSFER ONE HUNDRED AND TWO DOLLARS AND
FIFTY CENTS ($102.50) FROM COUNCIL CONTINGENT FUND TO
BUDGET ACCOUNT 103 A -1.
Appropriation Ordinance
The City Manager introduced and read the following appropriation ordinance,
to pay for aircondition repairs at the City Hall. Councilman M. L. Campbell made
the motion to accept this ordinance and Al Clayton seconded the motion.
The•caption of the ordinance as follows:
AN APFROFRIATION ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE EITY OF I:AY-
TOWN TO TRANSFER TWO HUNDRED SIXTEEN DOLLARS AND EIGHTS CENTS
($216.08) FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO CLASSIFICATION
iQ 107 E -1.
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The City Manager intorduced and read the following resolution. Councilman P. H.
Mears made the motion to accept this resolution and Councilman M. L. Campbell seconded
the motioh.
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOIVN
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO
TRANSFER FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SISTY -TWO ($4,662.00)
' DOLLARS FROM UNAPPROFR IATED SURPLUS TO GENERAL INTEREST AND
SINKING FUND TO CLASSIFICATION G -2.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN:
That the City Council of the City of Baytown hereby resolves that the City
Manager of the City of Baytown be authorized to transfer Four Thousand Six Hundred
Sixty -Two ($4,662.00) Dollars from the Unappropriated Surplus General Interest and=
Sinking Fund to Classification G- 2..Inte.rest and Sinking Fund. To pay debt due on
Water District No. 30 Bonds.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote .of a majority of the City
Council of the City of Baytown on this 22nd day of September, 1955.
/s/ R. A. Pruett
R. H. Pruett, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Edna Oliver
Edna Olivet, City Clerk
Resolution
The City Manager of the City of Baytown introduced and read the following resolution.
Councilman Al Clayton made a motion to•accept this resolution and Councilman M. L. Campbell
seconded the motion.
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A RESOLUTION HY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF PAYTOWN TO
TRANSFER THREE HUNDRED ($300) DOLLARS FROM ANTICIPATED
WATER SURPLUS FOND TO CLASSIFICATION 1001 E -2.
hE IT RESOLVED FY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN:
That the City Council of the City of Baytown hereby resolves that the City
Manager of the City of haytown le authorized to transfer Three Hundred ($300) Dollars
from Anticipated Water Surplus Fund to Classification 1001 E -2. Maintenance.
INTRODICED, READ and PASSED l.y the affirmative vote of a majority of the City
Council of the City of Faytown on this 22nd day of Septemler, 1955,
/s/ R. H. Pruett
R. H. Pruett, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Edna Oliver
Edna Oliver, City Clerk
Joe Gates McCune -- Paintino
Councilman Al Clayton moved to approve payment of $06.90 to Joe Gates McCune for
painting the ceiling of the apparatus room of Fire Station No. 2, Councilman '1Rears
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: R. H. Pruett Mayor Nays: None
M. L. Campl.ell Councilman
Al Clayton "
P. H. Mears "
Plague for New Fire Station
Councilman Al Clayton moved to approve payment of $117.00 for a plaque for the
New Fire Station No. 2, Councilman Mears seconded the Motion. The roll call vote was
as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: R. H. Pruett Mayor Nays: None
M. L. Campbell Councilman
Al Clayton
P. H. Mears
Lowell Lamers
City Manager, C, Derwin Middleton, read a letter to the Council from Lowell Lamers
requesting an additional $1000.00 for architectial fees for services on New Fire Station
No. 2. Mr. Lamers made the request Lecause of additional l.urden on his office. City
Manager, C. Darwin Middleton, recommended it Le rejected. Councilman Al Clavton made a
motion not to pay the additional $1000.00. Councilman seconded the motion. The
roll call vote was as follows: 4"'7-e J
Roll Call: A, -es: R. H. Pruett Mayor Nays: None
M. L. Camy1Lell Councilman
Al Clavton "
P. H. Mears
Engineerine Ordinance
City Manager, C. Darwin Middleton, introduced and read an ordinance creating an
Engineering Department to the Citv of Pavtown. Councilman M. L. Campl.ell moved to adopt
this ordinance as read. Councilman Al Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote
I was as follows:
rRoll Call: Ayes: R. H. Pruett. Manor Nays: None
M. L. CampLell Councilman
Al Clayton '•
P. H. Mears
The caption of the ordinance as follows:
AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING FOR
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN: PROVIDING FOR THE QUALIFICATIONS
OF THE HEAD OF SUCH DEPARTMENT: PROVIDING FORTHE POWEFS
AND DUTIES OF SUCH DEPARTMENT HEAD, AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE HER F:OF.
League Meeting
The City Manager, C. Darwin Middleton, recommended to the Cite Council that as
many Councilman as possiLle attend the Texas League of Municipality Convention in
Lrownsville, Texas, OctoLer 23, 24, 25. Councilman M. L. Campbell made a motion that
the Cite of Laytown bare the expenses of Councilman onl� to attend this convention.
Councilman Al Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: A,es: R. A. Pruett Mayor Naes: None
M. L. Campbell Councilman
Al Clayton
P. H. Mears "
Cedar Lavou Methodist Church Annexation
Councilman A] Clacton maoved to adopt Ordinance No. 237 (a) to.include the
metes and Lounds of the Cedar bayou Methodist Church property onle. This reading to Le
the second and final passage of same. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll
call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: R. N. Pruett Mayor Naes: None
M. L. Campbell Councilman
Al Clayton "
P. H. Mears "
The caption of the ordinance as follows:
AN ORDINANCE CONTAINING ORDINANCE NO. 237 (a) INIRODLGED ON
THE 12TM DAY OF AUGUST, 1959 AND I-EING "AW ORDINANCE EN-
LARGING AND EXTENDING THE NOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
RAYTO'WN, TEXAS, AND ANNEXING ADDITIONAL ADJACENT TERRITORY
TO SAID CITE', ALL OFIWHICH IS DESCRIP.ED HEREIN: CONTAINING
A SAVINGS CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FCR THE PUBLICATION AND
PASSAGE OF THIS ORDINANCE IN THE MANNER PROVIDED IN ARTI-
CLE I, SECTION 9, OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF I'.AYTOWN"
PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 237 �.
WITH RESPECT TO THE TERRITORY TO LE ANNEXED AND FOR THE
FINAL PASSAGE OF SAID ORDINANCE IN AMENDED FORM PURSUANT
TO SECTION 9, ARTICLE I OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITv OF 11AYTOWN.
Miseelleadous
C. W. Grantham, Director of Public 'Works, presented a writt.rn report to the Council
on estimated costs to widen James Street.
Adjournment
Councilman P. H. Mears moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Al Clayton
seconded the motion. The aces were unanimous and the Mayor declared themeeting
adjourned. -
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Pruett, Mayor
ATTEST• //
Edna Oliver, City Clerk