1957 01 24 CC Minutes,9f -4
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
January 24, 1957
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on
Thursday. January 24, 1957, at 7 :00 o'clock p.m. in the Council Room of the Baytown
City Hall with the following members in attendance:
P.' H. Dears
H. M. Campbell
W. C. Swain
Al Clayton
Lacy Lusk
R. H. Pruett
C. D. Middleton
George Chandler
Edna Oliver
Absent: R. B. Bergeron
Coundilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Councilman
The Mayor called the meeting to order, whereupon, Councilman Clayton moved
to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of January 10, &
they be approved. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. ' The roll caly. vote was as
follows:
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None
Councilman Campbell
Councilman Swain
Councilman Mears
Councilman Lusk
Mayor Pruett
Street Lights APRroved - Installation Authorized
Councilman Campbell moved to approve the recommendation of the Street Light-
ing Committee and authorized the installation.of nine (9) additional 2,500 incandescent
street lights at the following locations:
3 East Texas Avenue going east toward Cedar Bayou Stream.
3 Wright Blvd. going east toward Cedar Bayou Stream.
3 East James Avenue going east toward Cedar Bayou Stream.
These lights to be set at 600 feet intervals using the existing street light
at the most easterly location as starting point on each of the three streets. Council-
man Swain seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None
Councilman Campbell
Councilman Swain
Councilman Mears
Councilman Lusk
Mayor Pruett
Committee Report - Curb & Gutter Near Retarded School
Councilman Clayton, as chairman of the committee appointed to study the re-
quest for curb and gutter on Parkway Drive near the School for Retarded .Children, gave
a report on the study made by the Committee. It was the opinion of the Committee that
curb and gutter at this point would in no wise facilitate parking at the school and
would in no stay benefit the school proper. It was the recommendation of the Committee
that the City not proceed with its plans to curb and gutter this portion of Parkway
Drive. Councilman Mears moved to accept the recommendation of the Committee and further
plans be halted for the City to curb and gutter this portion of Parkway Drive. Council -
man.Swain seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
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Roll Call
Ayes: Councilman Clayton
Councilman Swain
Councilman Mears
Councilman Lusk
Mayor Pruett
Judoe Girardeau Request — Report
Nays: Councilman Campbell
Councilman Lusk reported that the Corporation Court Judge Girardeau
had withdrawn his request, which was made at a previous meeting, to move his office
from the Corporation Court Building, however, he did ask that his telephone be placed
on a direct line rather than through the PBX system. City Attorney George Chandler
was instructed to check and advise the Council if Mr. Girarddau'is exceeding his
authority by advancing the fine assessments without Council knowledge or consultation.
Fire Station Committee -Fire Station Ward Road
The Fire Station Committee reported that the Maxwell Construction Company
has completed its contract for the construction of.the Fire Station on Ward Road. The
work has been satisfactorily completed according to plans and specifications and has
been approved by the City Engineer, Director of Public Works and Committee. A letter
was presented by the City Manager from the Maxwell Construction Company which will
serve as a guarantee agiinst faulty material and /or workmanship'for 9 period of one
year from the date of January 23, 1957. Councilman Campbell moved to accept the re-
port of the Fire Station Committee and authorized the City Manager to make final pay-
ment,of $3,520.73 to the Maxwell.Construction Company as final payment on the Fire
Station on Ward Road. Councilmn Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was
as follows:
Roll Call
Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None
Councilman Campbell
Councilman Swain
Councilman Mears
Councilman Lusk;
Mayor Pruett
Abolish Elicibility List - Firemen
Upon request of the City Manager, Councilman Clayton moved to abolish
the present eligibility list for paid firemen as held by the;Director of the Civil
Service Commission. An examination and prep4ration of a new list will be ordered
when needed. Councilman blears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call
Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None
Councilman Campbell.
Councilman Swain
Councilman Mears
Councilman Lusk
Mayor Pruett
Plat - Humble Production Property Site
A representative of the Humble Oil & Refining Company presented a plat of
the Humble's Goose Creek Campsite, known as Wheatley Acres Addition,and asked that it
be accepted as a subdivision by the City of Baytown. It was pointed out that most of
the water, sewer, gas, etc easement were at present located under the houses and, if
purchased by the present occupants, it.would be almost impossible to secure a loan
for payment or improvement purposes. It was suggested that some of the lines be ab-
andoned and new lines installed but the responsibility for the expenditure of such a
project was in question. After some discussion Mayor Pruett appointed a committee
composed of City Manager. Middleton, City Engineer Busch, Public Works Director Gran-
tham, Councilman Lusk and Clayton to make h study of the Wheatley Acres in referance,
to the proposed improvements. The group will invite Mr. Ussery as a representative
of the .Humble Company to meet with the group also.
Committee - San Jacinto Memorial Hospital Board
After hearing a complaint from Jack Andrews that his small child had been
refused admittance or medical care at the San Jacinto Memorial Hospital recently, a
Committee was appointed composed of Councilmen Bergeron, gears, Campbell and Mayor
Pruett to meet with the Board of Directors at its next meeting relative to the com-
plaint. Mr. Andrews will be asked to attend with the Committee also.
Appropriation Ordinances
Councilman Lusk moved to adopt an appropriation ordin ance from the Unap-
propriated Surplus General Fund in the amount of $12,250.00 to pay for a typewriter for
the City Manager, Repairs to tax files and Street Sweeper. Councilman Campbell sec-
onded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call
Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None
Councilman Campbell
Councilman Swain
Councilman Mears
Councilman Lusk
Mayor Pruett
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 383
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
TO APPROPRIATE TWELVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY ($12,250.00) DOL-
LARS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS GENERAL FUND TO CLASSIFICATIONS
102 Z -1. 105 B -1. 105 E -1 and 301'Z -4.
Councilman Lusk moved to adopt an ordinance appropriating $11,132.73
from the Unappropriated Surplus Water Fund to paynfor water mains, fittings and
meters as approved by the council. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion. The
roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call
Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None
Councilman Campbell
Councilman Swain
Councilman Mears
Councilman Lusk
Mayor Pruett
The caption of the ordinance follows':
ORDINANCE N0, 384
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITT MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
TO APPROPRIATE ELEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO AND SEVENTY -
THREE ONE /HUNDRED ($11,132.73) DOLLARS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED SUR-
PLUS WATER FUND TO CLASSIFICATIONS 1002 E -9. 1002 Z -9 and 1002 Z -10.
Election Ordinance - Municipal
Councilman Campbell moved to adopt an ordinance ordering the municipal
election to be held on the 2nd day of April, 1957, for the purpose of electing
three councilmen for the-respective districts of 2, 3 and 6 and a Mayor from the
City at large. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as
follows:
Roll Call
Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None
Councilman Campbell
Councilman Swain
Councilman Mears
Councilman Lusk
Mayor Pruett
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO, 385
AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 2ND
DAY OF APRIL, 1957, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THREE COUNCILMEN
FROM THE RESPECTIVE DISTRICTS NOS. 2, 3 AND 6, AND THE ELECTION OF
A MAYOR FROM THE CITY AT LARGE; PROVIDING FOR ELECTION OFFICERS,
DESIGNATING THE PLACES AND MANNER OF HOLDING SAID ELECTION, PRES-
CRIBING THE HOURS AND PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING AND PURLICATION OF
NOTICE.
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Volunteer Firemen Pension Case - Attorney, Austin
Councilman Clayton moved to approve payment of $100.00 to an Attorney Jones
of Austin for work done relative to the Volunteer Firemen Pension Board Case in Austin.
Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None
Councilman Campbell ,
Councilman Swain
Councilman Mears ,
Councilman Lusk f
Mayor Pruett
Social Security Appropriation
Councilman Campbell moved to adopt an ordinance appropriating $4,500.00
from the Unappropriated Surplus General Fund to complete depository requirements for
the Social Security Fund. Councilman Lusk seconded the motion. The roll call vote
was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None
Councilman Campbell
Councilman Swain
Councilman Mears
Councilman Lusk
Mayor Pruett- ,
The Caption of the Ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE 10, 3386
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($4,500.00)
DOLLARS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS GENERAL FUND TO
CLASSIFICATION 102 -G-5A
Councilman Campbell moved to adopt an ordinance appropriating $506.00 from the
Unappropriated Surplus Water Fund to complete depository requirement for the Social
Security Fund. Councilman Lusk seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as fol-
lows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None
Councilman.Campbell
Councilman Swain
Councilman Mears
Councilman Lusk
Mayor'Pruett ,
The Caption of the Ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO,,, 887
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE 0 IVE HUNDRED AND SIX ($506.00) DOL-
LARS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS WATER FUND TO CLASSI-
FICATION 1003 6-5A
Purchase Fire Truck
The Fire Department Committee presented its report on the Fire Truck bids. Af-
ter a study it was found that three of the companies did not meet the specifications
in their bids, and of the three meeting the specifications it was found that the Mack
Trucks, Inc. had the lowest bid of $18,788.20, and the method of financing was of the
cheapest rate. The Committee recommended that the bid of the Mack Trucks, Inc. be ac-
cepted; a down payment of $6,262.73 with a two year purchase lease basis of 4% inter-
est for two years, these payments being "$6,764.38 each with a total interest cost of
$1,003.29, making a total cost of $19,791.49. The Mayor suggested that the Council
exercise the option to purchase and.negotiate with the city's depository, the Citizens
National Bank G Trust for a loan on the balance. This would have to be paid within
the fiasal year 1956 -57, however, a savings of 3% would be derived. Councilman Mears
moved to accept the recommendation of the Committee and purchase the Mack Fire Truck;
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the appropriation be authorized in the amount of $6,262.73 from the Council Emergency
Fund and the City Manager be instructed to negotiate with the Citizens National Bank
for the balance due. Councilman Qmpbell seconded the motion. The roll call vote fol-
lows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None
Councilman Campbell
Councilman Swain
Councilman Mears
Councilman Lusk
Mayor Pruett
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO, 388
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE
($6,263.00) DOLLARS FROM THE COUNCIL EMERGENCY FUND TO GEN-
ERAL FUND CLASSIFICATION 202 Z -4
Miscellaneous
The City Manager was instructed to check on the cost of a small desk to be used
at the office of the Corporation Court to replace a large table now in use.
Councilman Clayton asked that a study be made on the location of a traffic light
at the intersection of North Main and Cedar Bayou Road at Thompson•s Corner.
The City Manager was instructed to obtain an estimate of Eost on placing 4 or 5
additional drop lights in the city jail and installing a suction fan. either 36" or
40" on the west side of the jail.
Adjournment
Councilman Bears moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Lusk seconded the
motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
Edna Oliver, City Clerk
R. H. Pruett, Mayor
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