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1957 02 14 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TEXAS February 14.1957 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thurs- day, February 14, 1957, at 7 :00 Oclock p.m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance: P. H. Mears R. B. Bergeron H. M. Campbell W. C. Swain Al Clayton Lacy Lusk R. H. Pruett C. D. Middleton George Chandler Edna Oliver The Mayor called the meeting to order, dispense with the reading of the minutes of they be approved. Councilman Mears seconde d follows: Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Mayor City Manager City Attorney City Clerk whereupon, Councilman Campbell moved to the regular meeting of January 24th and the motion. The roll call vote was as Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None Councilman Bergeron Councilman Campbell Councilman Swain Councilman Mears Councilman Lusk Mayor Pruett Tentative Agreement - Widening Highway 146 - Resolution B. 1i� Knowles, City Planning Commissioner, met with the Council relative to the widening of Highway 146 from Alexander Drive to the extension of the City limit line at Cedar Bayou. He asked the council to give tentative agreement to the plans as submitted by the State, within the 90 day period in order for the state to proceed with the engineering, preparation of blueprints, etc. By giving tentative agreement the City will be expected to assume the cost of curb and gutter and drainage facili- ties for that portion of the highway lying within the city limits, if and when, final approval is given to the plans by the City Council. After some further discussion, Councilman Campbell moved to tentatively agree with the State's plans to widen State Highway 146 from Alexander Drive to the City 11rhit line and to adopt a resolution setting forth the city's acceptance and approval of such a proposed project. Council- man Lusk seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None Councilman Bergeron Councilman Campbell Councilman Swain Councilman Mears Councilman Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the resolution is as follows: AN UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ACCEPTING, IN TOTO. THE PROPOSAL OF THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION, SAID PROPOSAL BEING CONTAINED IN MINUTE ORDER NO. 41542, AND BEING PASSED ON JANUARY 24 1957 Resolution - Purchase Right of Way - Decker Drive Mr. Knowles also asked the Council to petition the Commissioners Court of Harris County to proceed with the purchase of right -of -ways for the widening of Decker Drive and the extension of the north loop which will encircle Baytown and bring Highway 73 to this area. Mayor Pruett appointed a Committee composed of Councilmen Swain, dears, City Attorney Chandler, City Manager Middleton and the Mayor to appear before the Com- missioner s Court to present a resolution urging such action on the part of the 999 Commissioners' Court, afterwhich, Councilman Clayton moved to adopt a resolution re- questing the Commissioners' Court of Harris County to join Baytown in asking the State Highway Commission to designate the routes, set lines, and allocate funds for such a project, Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None Councilman Bergeron Councilman Campbell Councilman Swain Councilman Mears Councilman Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the resolution follows: AN UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN REQUESTING THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT OF HARRIS COUNTY TO JOIN BAYTOWN IN ASKING THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN ROUTES WITHIN AND ADJACENT TO SUCH CITY AS STATE HIGHWAY PROJECTS, TO PHYSI- CALLY STAKE AND MARK SUCH ROUTES AND TO SET BUILDING LINES ALONG SUCH ROUTES; AND, FURTHER, ASKING SAID COMMISSIONERS' COURT TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTION NECESSARY IN ORDER FOR IT TO ACQUIRE RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR SUCH ROUTES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE ALLOCATION AND RESERVATION OF COUNTY FUNDS. Key Club - Steam Locomotive Members of the Key Club, of Robert E. Lee, met with the council relative to the concrete foundation for the setting of the steam locomotive donated to the Club by the Southern- Pacific lines. The engine is to be located at Roseland Park and it will be necessary for a re- enforced concrete foundation to be first constructed prior to the delivery of the engine which will be ready during the latter part of February. After some discussion the Council instructed the City Manager to proceed with the construction of the foundation; Councilman Swain and City Manager Middleton were ap- pointed as a Committee to make a study of the ways and means of transporting, locat- ing and setting the engine from the point of delivery by the Southern Pacific to its - designated location at Roseland Park, Street Lights - Authorized Councilman Campbell moved to accept the recommendation of the Street Lighting Committee and authorize the insyallation of the following street lights. 2,500 lumen incandescent street lights, at $30,00 per lamp per year. 1 - Intersection of Lincoln and Burbank Street 1 - Intersection of Pershing and Lincoln Street 1 - Intersection of Carnegie and Pershing Street 1 - Intersection of Lindberg and Mayo Street 15,000 lumen mercury vapor street light, mounted on suspension brackets at $69,00 per lamp per year. 1 - New Installation of mercury vapor on Oakwood and Cypress from of Mexican Baptist Church - furnish lights for rear of DeZavala School. 1 - Replacement of incandescent street light to mercury vapor on Graham at Dailey Street near the Baptist Temple Church. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes; Councilman Clayton Nays: None Councilman Bergeron Councilman Campbell Councilman Swain Councilman Mears Councilman Lusk Mayor Pruett Street Light Replacement - West Main E. Hoffpauir, representing the West Main Civic Club, presented a participation street lighting proposal for West Main Street with the City's approval of replacement fade fir the existing 2,500 lumen incandescent street lights, with 15,000 lumen mercury vapor lights. He proposed for the Civic Club to bear the yearly operation costs ,for ten or more additional mercury vapor street lights for a 2 -year period, after- . which, the city will assume the.operation costs if the city will approve and author- ize the change -over from incandescent to mercury vapor of the presently operated street lights along West Main Street, including that portion of Lee Drive extending from West Main to the intersection of Highway 146. It was suggested that before approval be made by the Council an engineer from the Houston Lighting and Power Company should be invited to make a survey and present recommendations for adequate lighting along the West Main Street, Mayor Pruett appointed Councilman Swain as a committee of one to contact representatives of the light company relative to an engineer's study and recommendation. A report will be given at a later meeting. Calculator - Tax Department Councilman Bergeron moved to approve purchase of a calculator for the tax office in the amount of $603.00. Councilman Swain seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None Councilman Bergeron Councilman Campbell Councilman Swain Councilman Mears Councilman Lusk Mayor Pruett Payment Approved - Lights. Fan - City Jail Councilman Bergeron moved to approve payment of a bill in the amount of $250.00 for installation of a suction fan, additional drop lights and a spot light at the City Jail. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as fol- lows: Roll:.Call:•i Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None Councilman Bergeron Councilman Campbell Councilman Swain Councilman Mears Councilman Lusk Mayor Pruett Martin - Sewer Line Extension Councilman Clayton and Swain were appointed as a Committee to meet with Mr. Martin on his request for sewer and water facilities up Nolan Road to service a house presently owned by Mr. Martin. The Committee will make a report on its findings after a study has been made. Barb and Gutter - Parkway Drive - Roaers 1 Robert W. Rogers, 1221 Parkway Drive, appeared before the council relative to curb and gutter for Parkway Drive. He informed the members that most all of the residents were willing to pay for the curb and gutter, but he had been informed that the city was no longer doing curb and gutter work since completing Sunset Drive and Briarwood Drive. He complained that it was impossible to park along the street but must park on the street to prevent sticking in the mud. The street was only a 20 -foot strip of pavement and this prevented parking on both sides. As a solu- tion to the problem, Mayor Pruett proposed to send a curb and gutter contractor to see Mr. Rogers, and if an agreement could be reached among the residents for . them to pay for the installation of curb and gutter along the sides of Parkway Drive, the City will do the rough grade work, excavate and place shell and a top- ping on that portion of the street which lies between the curb and gutter and the existing street. Mr. Rogers was expressly instructed to tell the property owners that this proposal did not include driveways, if they;:were improved, the owner must bear the cost of installation. Wheatley Acres - Humble Production Site The Council heard a report from the Committee appointed to study the Wheatley Acres Subdivision plat at the last c ouncil meeting. It was recommended that the /OD / present water, sewer and gas mains be relocated as they crossed individual lot lines. After some discussion Councilman Lusk moved to authorize and approve the construction cost of relocating a six (6) and eight (8) inch sewer line and opening four (4) street intersections, three on Lee Drive and an exyension of Denby Street. This construction project will be done with city employees and city owned equipment. Councilmen Clay- ton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None Councilman Bergeron Councilman Swain Councilman Campbell Councilman Mears Councilman Lusk Mayor Pruett Fire Siation Furnishing Approved Councilman Campbell moved to approve an expenditure of $1,104.95 for furniture, air conditioning unit and other incidentals in the furnishing of the new fire station on ward Road. Councilman Bergeron seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call; Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None Councilman Bergeron Councilman Campbell Councilman Swain Councilman Mears Councilman Lusk Mayor Pruett Appropriation Ordinances Councilman Lusk moved to adopt an ordinance appropriating $6,341,00 from the General Fund Unappropriated Surplus to pay for lawyer fees, calculator; mattresses, blankets, lights, fan, furnishings for fire station and chlorine and chemicals for disposal plants.- Councilman Swain seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes Councilman Clayton Nays: None Councilman Bergeron Councilman Campbell Councilman Swain Councilman Bears Councilman Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 389 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE SIX THONBAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY -ONE ($6,341.00) DOLLARS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS GENERAL FUND TO CLASSIFICATIONS 102 F-6, 102 Z -1, 106 E -4. 201 8 -9. 201 B -6 201 Z -15. 202 Z -1 AND 401 B -9, Councilman Lusk moved to adopt an ordinance appropriating $2,950.00 from the Un- appropriated Surplus Traffic Improvement Fund to pay for labor cost erecting traffic lights, traffic lights and materials for North Main and Park Streets. Councilman Swain seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes:. Councilman Clayton Nays: None Councilman Bergeron Councilman Campbell Councilman Swain Councilman Mears Councilman Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE N0. 390 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND FIFTY ($2,950.00) DOLLARS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT FUND TO CLASSIFICATIONS 2000 A -5 AND 2000 Z -3 /"0z Police Uniform Bids Bids on summer uniforms for the patrolmen of the Baytown Police Department were opened and tabulated as follows: Best Tailors, Inc. Trousers $15.00 Each Shirts 3;95 Each Cap Covers 1.75 Each Cap Frames 1.25 Each Bell Uniform Trousers $13.75 Each Shirts 4.25 Each Councilman Clayton moved to accept the bid of the Best Tailors, Inc. for furnishing summer uniforms to the Baytown Police Department. Councilman.Mears. seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None Councilman Bergeron Councilman Campbell Councilman Swain Councilman Mears Councilman Lusk Mayor Pruett Traffic Lights - Park and North Main - Approved Councilman Campbell moved to approve the purchase and installation of two traffic lights at the intersection of Park and North Main Streets, afid!,oW at- Thomp-m sonas Corner, North Main. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Miscellaneous Councilman Clayton Councilman Bergeron Councilman Campbell Councilman Swain Councilman Mears Councilman Lusk Mayor Pruett Nays: None The Council took no formal action on resurfacing of Louisiana and Nebraska Streets after an estimate of cost in the amount of $16,803.00 was presented by Council- man Bergeron. City Engineer Busch was instructed to proceed with his efforts to secure a 10- foot easement for storm sewer purposes along Decker Drive at its intersection with West Sterling and West Lobit. Adjournment Councilman Bergeron moved for the meeting to,adjourn., Councilman Lusk.seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: 1 Edna Oliver, City Clerk R. H. Pru tt.:Mayor — 1