1955 11 15 CC MinutesMINUTES OF 717 RrGULRR MFRTING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYMWN
November 15,,1955
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on
Tuesday, November 15, 1955 at 7:00 o'clock p.m. in the Council:Room of the Baytown
City Hall with the following members in attendance:
P. H. Mears Councilman
R. B. Bergeron Councilman
Al Clayton Councilman
Lacy Lusk Councilman
R. R. Pruett Mayor
C. Darwib Middleton City Manager
George Chandler City Attorney
Edna Oliver City C3wk
Absent: M. L. Campbell Councilman
H. M. Campbell Councilman
The I %11ayor called the meeting to order and the minutes of the regular meeting
of November 1, 1955 were read. Councilman Bergeron moved to approve the minutes
as read. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll tali. vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes:; Councilman Mears Nays: Alone
" Bergeron
" Clayton
" Lusk
Mayor Pruett
Tunneling = Martin Ditch Storm Sewer Extension
The City Manager presented two (2) bids on the tunneling under railroad track
for the 1.%rtin Ditch storm sewer installation.. The bids Were as follows%
Armo Company k3M3.00
Texas Tunneling Co X3,350.00
The City Fhgineer recommended the bid of the Texas Tunneling Company. Councilman
Clayton moved to accept the bid of the Texas Tunneling Company in the amount of
$3,350.00. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: Alone
" Bergeron
" Clayton.
It Lusk
Mayor Pruett
RailroadCrosaing Agreement
Councilman Mears moved to instruct the Mayor and City Alanager to execute the
instruments of Agreement on the Storm Sewer Extension under the Railroad Track.
Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None
Bergeron
" Clayton
"
Lusk
Mayor Pruett
Ensineering Contract
Councilman Lusk moved to approve the Engineering Contract between the City
of Baytown and J. J. Rady & Company Engineering Firm. Councilman Clayton
seconded the motion. Tie roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None
f' Bergeron
Clayton
" Lusk
Mayor Pruett
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Engineerinc Estimate
Councilman Bergeron, moved to ¢,prove payment of enginnering estimate No. 3 on
the Martin Ditch Storm Sewer in the amount of $948.50. Than= estimate was through
the modth of October, 1955. Councihman Mears seconded the motion. The roll
call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: Yone
" Bergeron
" Clayton
Lusk
Mayor Pruett
Committee Report - Martin Ditch Storm Sewer
City Manager Middleton reported on the study made of the excavation depth,
cost of storm sewer pipe, etc., to eliminate the hazard caused by the extension of
the Martin Ditch excavation. The estimated cost of materiel to install in the
ditch was $42,000, however, P. P. Ramsey, County Commissioner, had reported only
a sum of $10,000 for county participation and possibly a dregline and bull-dozer
to assist in the installation of the storm sewer. The County has a deed to a 25'
easement and the $10,00C, as offered, was an estimate of cost Edrrcondemning and
obtaining an additional 25' for right -of -way purposes. The council instructed
the City Manager to contact W. Ramsey and Otto Jenson, of the Harris County Flood
Control, and request their presence at the next regular meeting of the Council
since it was agreed that this was not sufficient county participation.
Street lights - Authorized
Councilman Mears moved to accept the recommendation of the Street Lighting
Committee and authorize the installation of two (2) 15,000 lumen mercury vapor
street lights, on suspension brackets at $64.00 per year per lamp, at the follow-
ing locations:
1 - On Oklahoma at the intersection of Ohio Street; lights to be placed on
the southeast corner of the intersection.
1 - South side of Whet Sterling £irectly in front of the main entrance of
Memorial Baptist Church.
The City Manager was instructed to investigate the need of a similar type light
at the entrance of the Central Brptist Church. Councilman Clayton seconded the
motion. The roll cell vote was as follows:
Poll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Neys: None
" Bergeron
" Clayton
" Lusk
Mayor Pruett
Mirth - '.Juter line 'ttenaion.
Mr. Conrad Murph came before the council concerning a waterline extension he
is now in the process of completing. He stated that he had obtained permission from
the Water Board of the No. 30 Water District to tie into a 2 -inch water line
which had been laid by provate individuals, however, deeded to the Water District.
Recently he had been approached concerning paying a pro -rata share of thepipe
before making his tie -in. The approach lied been made by individuals who had bought
and laid the line and not the 'dater Board. He explained that he had obtained permission,
no ptrings attached, to connect provided he would bear the cost of materials and
Installation of same from his property line to the now existing line, nothing whatsoever
■ 1 being said about bearing a proportionate share of the other waterline. V.X. Donnelly,
■■ ' who represented the 5-man group that laid the line, told the council that the
group had entered into a contract with the Water Board with the stipulation that any
individual tieing into the line-- .ahould bear a prorate share of the original line.
After a lengthy discussion the. group was asked to meeting with the council at its
next regular meeting which will be December 19, 1955; the contract will be reviewed
by the City Attorney and a decision will be made on the case at this time.
Chlorinator - Sewage Disposal Plant
Councilman Clayton moved to approve the purchase of a Series A -418 Chlorinator
for the new Sewage Disposal Plant at a cost of $2,260.00. Councilman Mears
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
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Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None
" Bergeron
" Clayton
" Lusk
Mayor Pruett
Traffic Light - Fast Gate
Councilman Lusk moved to approve the purchase of and installation of a traffic
light an Airhart Drive at the Humble Company's east gate. Councilman Mears
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was aefollows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: Councilman Bergeron
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" Clayton
" Lusk
Mayor Pruett
Appropriation Ordinance
The City Manager introduced and read an ordinance appropriating 0100 for
the Hog Island Dump Ground Rental. Councilman Clayton moved to adopt the ordinance
as read. Councilman Lusk seconded the motion. The roll callvot.e was as follows:
Roll C 11: Ayes: Councilman Clayton ?lays: Councilmen Mears
" Lusk " Bergeron
Mayor Pruett
The caption af the ordinance follows:
ORDINANGF NO. 304
Ali ORDINANCR AUTHORIZING TH? CITY MANAGrR OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWM TO
APPROFRIAT£ ONF HUNDRFD (;100) DOLLARS FROM THE COUMCIL CO?lTD7'GFN£
FUND TO CLA33IFICATIOII 402 F -7.
Extension - Storm Sewer
Councilman Bergeron moved to approve the extension of the storm sewer on North
First from East lobit to East Jack. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The
roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call:A yeas Councilman Nears Maya: None
Bergeron
" Clayton
" Lusk
Mayor Pruett
Miscellesnous
The City Attorney will act as Corporation Court Judge during the week of
December 11 -19 while the Corporation Court Judge is away on vacation.
The residents along Briarwood were told that work will begin on the curb and
gutter installation in about 2- weeks.
The City Manager was instructed to solicit bids on the rental of the tin building
behind the old Mo. 2 Fire Station. The bids will be opened at the next regular
meeting of the council.
Copies of a revised subdivision ordinance were delivered to the council for study.
Adiournment
Councilman Bergeron moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Clayton
.seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
ATT7ST: R. H. Pruett, Mayor
Edna Oliver, City Clerk