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1956 01 26 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS January 26, 1956 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on Thursday, January 26, 1956 at 7 o'clock p.m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance: P. H. Mears R. B. Bergeron M. L. Campbell Al Clayton Lacy Lusk C. D. Middleton George Chandler Edna Oliver R. H.Pruett Absent: H. H. Campbell The Mayor called the meeting to order and inf of January 12, 1956 and the special meeting and approved, whereupon, the following business Ditch Open - Ashley Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Mayor Councilman the minutes of the regular meet - of January 18, 1956 were read was transacted: d7s' Mr. V. D. Ashley, a resident of the Cedar Bayou area, asked the Council to give approval of cleaning the ditches along the Morgan Road. Mr. Grantham, Director of Public Works, informed the coimoil that he would go in with the gradall and work Fanestiel Street as soon as the weather clears, thus giving drainage to this section. Mr. Ashley also told the council that he and his neighbors wanted to dedicate additional land to meet the city's requirement for street purposed, after - which, he plans on setting a culvert in the ditch. He asked for the city's co- operation relative to setting grades, size of pipe required, etc., in order to eliminate any future tearing out and rebuilding. The Mayor instructed the City Engineer to give Mr. Ashley grades and the city will make installation of the pipe for culvert after Mr. Ashley has purchased the material. Easement - A. C. Lona Subdivision The Councilor heard the complaint of a resident of A. C. Long Addition, relative to utility easement violations. It was pointed out that in the original subdivision restrictions a 10' utility easement was dedicated in the alley, however, now the utility companies are using Fourth Street as well as the alley. The City Attorney was instructed to make a study of the subdivision restrictions of the A. C..Long Subduvision and present an opinion to the council at the next regu- lar meeting. Glen Swick - Curb and Gutter Sunset Drive Glen Swick, 1100 Sunset Drive, petitioned the council to amend its previous action on the 100% participation requirement for a drainage pro #ect along Sunset Drive. Since one or W had refused to cooperate he asked that these roperty owners be skipped since the property lies at the upper and and the naral drain is south. The skips will not impede the flow of water. Councilman Clayton moved to amend the motion made by the council at the October 11th meeting to exclude the requirement of 100% participation in order for a drainage project to be pro- moted along Sunset Drive. Councilman M. L. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman to to n Mayor Pruett Renewal - Fire Insurance Coverage Mears Nays: None Bergeron M. L. Campbell Clayton Lusk The Baytown Insurance Exchange came before the Council for renewal of the city's fire insurance policy on buildings, water towers, sever plants, etc which was due in November and -bas 18en carried on a bin der until the present date. rv. The new key rate was used in the total premium charge of $7,353.63. The amount of insurance carried on the thirty -nine (39) items was $514,600 with a time limit of three (3) years. Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to accept and adopt the schedule as presented and authorize the issuance of the policy, however, he further moved that thh Mayor be instructed to appoint a committee to meet with the Insurance Exchange and make a study of the policy and present recommendations at a later meeting. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None to Bergeron It M. L. Campbell It Lusk " Clayton Mayor Pruett The Mayor appointed a Committee composed of Councilmen Lusk, Bergeron,Kears and City Manager Middleton. Councilman Lusk was appointed Chairman of the Committee. Rheaume - Openina of 10th Street E. H. Rheaume, presented a peition requesting the MayOr and City Council to do whatever is necessary to cut, grade and pave with shell and asphalt.ppray, 10th Street between East James and East Hunnicutt. Each signer was a property o owner whose property abutted 10th Street and each agreed to pay the City of Baytown the sum of $0.50 cents a running foot on each side of said street, this amount to be in proportion to the amount of his frontake. After some discussion on the proposal Mayor Pruett appointed a Committee composed of Councilmen Clayton, Lusk and M. L. Campbell to make a study of the proposal and its relation to the future development in the area. A report will be made at the next regular meet- ing of the Council. 0. L. Clark - Sewer Line Market Street Mr. 0. L. Clark presented a petition signed by the property o®ers and business men in the 2400, 2500 and 2600 blacks of Market Street requesting the council to consider the installation of a sewer line to serve the area. Mr. Grantham told the council that this installation was included in the improvement prograTp projected-for the latter part of the 1955 -56 fiscal year and ran a detailed diagram to show the proposed installation. Mr. Clark thanked the Council for the favorable infbrmation. Martin Ditch:.Extension Councilman Lusk moved to declare,-the extension of Martin Ditch to Decker Drive as an.emergency and Mr. Grantham be instructed to move machinery in to begin filling of ditch. Councilman Bergeron seconded the kotion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None " Bergeron It H. M Campbell (by proxy) It M. L: Campbell " Clayton IS Lusk Mayor Pruett Advertise Pipe - Ditch Extension Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to authorize the City Manager to draw up specifications and advertise for bids on the pipe for the Martin Ditch Extension. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None " Bergeron " M. L Campbell " Clayton " Lusk Mayor Pruett JF 77 Committee - Study Redistricting Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to authorize the Mayor to appoint a Committee to study the advisability of redistricting the City of Baytown; said committee to report at a later meeting. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None " Bergeron " M. L. Campbell " Clayton " Lusk Mayor Pruett The Committee as appointed by the Mayor was Councilman Mears, Clayton and M. L. Campbell. Ordinance - Ordering City Election - Councilmen The City Attorney introduced and read an ordinance ordering election for the City of Baytown on April 3, 1956 for the purpose councilman from Districts 1, 4 and 5. Councilman M. L. Campbell the ordinance as read. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. Th e was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: councilman Mears Nays: None " Bergeron " M. L. Campbell " Clayton " Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 309 a general municipal of electing a moved to adopt roll call vote AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE MINICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 3RD DAY OF APRIL, 1956, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THREE (3) COUNCILMEN FROM THE RESPECTIVE DISTRICTS NO. 1, 4 AND 5; PROVIDING FOR ELECTION OFFICERS; DESIGNATING THB PLACES AND MANNER OF HOLDING SAID ELECTION; PRESCRIBING THE HOURS AND PROVIDING FOB THE POSTING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE. Full Time Jailer The Mayor the Council that he had been informed by Mr. Ramsey that the Counc� will hire a full -time night jailer and asked the city's cooperation in assigning a mon'or men in order to provide a jailer at the building at all hours of the day and night. The tentative hours assigned to the County employee will be drom the hours of 6: o'clock p.m. to 2: o'clock a.m., six days a week and eight (8) hours a day. At present the city is using a partolman at the jail about 4 -hours a day during the daylight hours. After a lengthy discussion the Mayor assigned the request to the Corporation Court committee to study, afterwhich, a report will bemade to the Council. Judge Queen also asked that the jurisdiction of the jail, relating to the disposition of prisoners after bond is posted, be delegated to the city, however, the Mayor and Chief of Police refused to agree to any such suggestion unless the City would receive written althority from the other governmental agencies, delegating such power to the city. Aids - Welfare Buildings - City Property Two (2) bids were received on the moving and resetting of three (3) frame buildings for the Baytown Welfare League on city property near the city barn. The bids as presented are as follows: Enderli & Heintschel $525.00 Baytown Hou+a--Moving Cc X425.00 The bids were presented after Mr. Grantham expressed a need oC more space for storage purposes. The feasibility of moving the buildings was discussed at length and Mr. Caldwell, Director of the League, asked the council to delay any action at present ifs possible, since it was rumored that the County may erect a building in'this area soon. Councilman Lusk moved to accept the bids as opened; further action on the request be tabled until it was known what the County will do toward the eraction of a building in Baytown. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call Vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None If Bergeron " M. L. Campbell If Clayton " Lusk Mayor Pruett Appropriation Ordinance The City Manager intboduced and read an appropriation ordinance of $2,165.47 for payment of a Remington Calculator for the tax office, replace fire truck at Cedar Bayou and provide funds for thetbalance due on Automotive Insurance for 1955 -56. Councilman Clayton moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nayss None " Bergem n " M. L. Campbell " Clayton If Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 310 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY -FIVE DOLLARS AND FORTY - SEVEN CENTS ($2,165.47) FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENT FUND TO CLASSIFI- CATIONS 105 Z -19 202 E -4 AND 702 F -3A. Refund - Sewer Tap Fee - H. L. Herbert Councilman M. L. Campbell moved to refund Mr. H. L. Herbert his sewer tapping fee charge since the city is unable to give him any relief on his sewer line due to the elevation. He will be allowed to use his septic tank. Councilmen Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call : Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None " Bergeron " M. L. Campbell " Clayton " Lusk Mayor Pruett Galena Park Resolution - Fireworks The Council took no action on the request of the Mayor of Galena Park to endorse a resolution abating the sale and shooting of fireworks within and outside the municipalities of Harris County. City Manager - Reprimand - Purchase Water Meters Due to the misunderstanding on the purphase of 100 water meters, without council authorization, the mishandling of the purchasing without advertising, and the general unpleasant publicity it has caused, Councilman Clayton moved for the Council to go on record as censuring-the City Manager for his method of handla ing city purchases. This motion is to be considered as a reprimand for flouting the provisions of the Baytown City Charter, for the conduct of his office, and that any further instanced of such conduct may be considered as justifiable reasons for asking his resignation. Councilman M. L. Campbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roil Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None " Bergeron " M. L. Campbell " Clayton " Lusk Mayor Pruett AdJournment Councilmen M. L. eampbell moved for the meeting to adjgurn. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. A ST Clerk Mayor R. H. Pruett 7