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1957 05 23 CC Minutesr MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEW May 23, 1957 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thursday, May 23, 1957 at 7:00 o1clock p.m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance: P. H. Mears Councilman W. L. Ward Councilman J. C. Garrison Councilman W. C. Swain Councilman Lacy Lusk Councilman R. H. Pruett Mayor C. D. Middleton City Manager George Chandler City Attorney Edna Oliver City Clerk The Mayor called the meeting to order. Councilmen Clayton moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of May 8th and the special meeting of May 13th and they be approved. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison " Swain " Mears " Lusk Mayor Pruett Yx. Steele McDonald, a member of the City Planning Commission, presented a map of proposed changes in the present precinct lines within the City of Baytown and a portion of East Harris County. Due to the fact that some of the present precincts are so aligned as to carry too heavy a voting count, especially dur- ing the general elections, it was proposed that a new precinct be rested within the city limits to equalize the burden. The Council favordd the recommended changes, however, it was agreed that the proposal be submitted to the Corporation Court Committee and a study be made by the Committee before final approval is given by the Council. Only one bid was received on the advertisement for a Falvi Mixer. This bid was received from the Goddard Machinery Company, Inc at a cost of $12,385.00, terms 2%, 10 days, net 30 days. Councilman Lusk moved to purchase the Palvi Mixet at a cost of $12,385.00 less the 2%, 10 days, The City Manager be authorized to prepare the appropriation ordinance to complete the transaction. Councilmen Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison " Swain Mears Lusk . Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINACE NO. 417 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE TWELVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY —FIVE ($12,385.00) DOLLARS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS WATER FUND TO CLASSIFICATION 1001 Z -2. .07 1 038 Messrs. Gray and Gox came before the council relative to preliminary work- ing approval of the proposed sewer and water lines for the new subdivision lying opposite San Jacinto Memorial Hospital on Decker Drive. They proposed 6-inch water mains with some 2 -inch lateral lines. The council asked the City Engineer and Public Works Superintendent for their opinion and recommendation toward the proposed installations. Mr. Grantham asked that an 8-inch water main be placed on Memorial Drive rather than the proposed 6-inch in order for it to tie into an existing 8-inch water main on Park and provide a loop for the entire subdivision. This will provide adequate water for any future expansion without added expense for the City. The developers contended that a 6 -inch water main was of sufficient size to furnish ample water to all development in the proposed subdivision and asked the city to pay the difference in cost from the 6 -inch to the required 8 -inch. After some disucssion Councilmen Ward moved to require the developers to install an 8 -inch water main along Memorial Drive; the city to bear the difference in cost from 6 -inch to 8 -inch water main only. The developers to bear all labor`- costs in the installation of the required 8-inch water main. Councilman Lusk seconded the motion. The roll can vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: pouncilman Clayton Nays: None Ward Garrison " Swain " Mears " Lusk Mayor Pruett Councilman Lusk moved to give preliminary working approval on the proposed water and sewer development in Graywood Subdivision after the City Engineer, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief and City Manager have checked and approved same. Councilman Ward seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Naya: None " Ward " Garrison " Swain " Mears " Lusk Mayor Pruett The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN CONCURRING IN MAYOR R: B. PRUETTtS APPOINTMENTS OF C. DARWIN IIIDDLETON, CITY MANAGER, AND W. L. (DUB) WARD TO THE GREATER BAYTOWN RECREATION BOARD; STATING THE PURPOSE AND DUTIES OF SUCH BOARD, AND PROVIDING FOR THE FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF TAE SAID C. DARWIN MIDDLETON AND W. L. (DUB) WARD. WHEREAS, it is recognized by the City Council and the Board of Trustees of the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District that the Recreation Program of Greater Baytown As a joint responsibility of each of the said two political subdivisions; and WHEREAS, the City and the School District contribute time and money to the Program In this area; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of said District and the City Council have created a Recreation Board consisting of Four (4) members, Two (2) of which shall be appointments of said District; and Two t2) of which shall be appoint- ments of said City ; and WHEREAS, the Recreation Board will be charged with the duty of administer- ing the policies and coordinating the Recreation Program of said two entities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN: THAT C.Darwin Middleton, City Manager, and W. L. (Deb) Ward are hereby appointed to serve as members o f the said Recreation Board; that they are hereby 1 ./oay authorized and directed to make -a study of the Recreation Program of the Greater Baytown area, along with the other two members of such Board, and, from time to time, to make recommendations and reports to the City Council, and the Board of Trustees as they may deem proper; and that they are authorized and directed to make use of any of the facilities of any Department or Agency of the City of Baytown in order to carry out the intentions of this Resolution. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by a majority of the affirmative votes of the City Council on this the 23rd day of May, A. D•, 1957. /a/ R. H. Emett Mayor, City of Baytown, Texas ATTEST: /a/ Wna Oliver City Clerk It Councilman Lusk moved to adopt the resolution as read. Councilman Swain seconded the motion. The roll can vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Naysl None " ?lard rr Garrison n Swain " Pears " Lusk Mayor Pruett Councilman Ward gave a report on the meeting of the Recreation Board; its review of the proposed recreation program, swimming instruction at Carver, Roseland and Robert E. Lee Fools, playground centers, junior olympic track, elementary school touch football and elementary school basketball. The total budget was in the sum of $13,600.00, thus showing a deficit of $1,600.00• It this amount is supplemented by the School and City the money will be used for playground supervisors. Councilman Ward also reported that in addition to the city's supplement of $800.00 in the supplement appropriation, the city will be adked to share one -half of the deficit shown in the operation of the Carver Fool at the close of the season; the Committee recommended that the city bear it's prorate share of the cost in the supplemental appropriation and the Carver Pool deficit. Councilman Clayton moved to accept the recommendation of the Committee; in addition to the $6,000 appropriation the city supplement the budget with an additional $800.00 plus one -half of the deficit shown at the close of the swimming season in the operation of the Carver Pool. Councilman Swain seconded the motion. The rol.1 call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison Swain n Mears n Lusk Mayor Pruett Councilman Clayton moved to accept the formal dedication deed of the street easement in Ora Glen Subdivision lying west of Highway 146; the city run sewer laterals to the property line of the porperty owners by the most feasible route afterwhich, they will be required to pay the usual tapping fee and connect onto the city's sewage system. Councilman Lusk seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton it Ward " Garrison n Swain " Mears " Lusk Mayor Pruett Ordinances - Refunding Pro3ect Nays: None Councilman Clayton moved to adopt an ordinance providing for deposit of funds and fixing details governing cancellation, exchange and refunding of /a41V waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds. The roll callvote was as follows: Roll C'11: Ayes: Councilman Clayton " Ward " Garrison " Swain " Mears " Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance follows: Councilman Mears seconded the motion. ORDINANCE NO. 418 Nayss None AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR DEPOSIT OF FUNDS AND FIXING DETAILS GOVERNING CANCELLATION, EXCHANGE AND REFUNDING OF WATE IORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVEM BONDS; CONTAINING OTHER. PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TARE EFFECT FROM AND AFTER ITS ADOPTION. Councilman Clayton moved to adopt an ordinance providing for escrow and payment of Fiscal agency fee and providing for acceptance of Escrow Agreement as provided in the ordinance by Bank. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison " Swain " Mears " Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 419 - AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ESCROWL :AND PAYMENT OF FISCAL AGENCY FEE AND PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE OF ESCROW AGREEMEIIT AS PROVIDED IN THIS ORDINANCE BY BANK; CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TARE EFFECT FROM AND AFTER ITS ADOPTION. Councilman Mears moved to adopt an ordinance naming Robert Kerr, Harry F. Massey and Carter H. Miller to the Board of Equalization of the City of Baytown for the year, 1957• Councilman Swain seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll CAll: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison n Swain " Mears " Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 420 AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION TO SERVE FOR THE YEAR 1957; FIXING THE TIME OF THE FIRST MEETING OF SAID BOARD AND - AUTHORIZING SAID BOARD TO EXECUTE AND EXEERCISE THE POWER AND FULFILL THE DUTIES CONFERRED UPON IT BY THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN. Councilman Lusk moved to adopt an ordinance appropriating $139038.87 to pay for travel expense, - council, travel expense -City Manager, Salary- Assistant Tax Assessor, Car - Public Works Department, Chemicals to be used at Disposal Plants and for the installation of a Sanitary Sewer Line - Park Street. Councilman Swain seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton " Ward " Garrison " Swain " Mears " Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDNANCE NO. 421 Nays: None AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE THRITEEN THOUSAND THIRTY -EIGHT DOLLARS AND EIGHTY -SEVEN ($13,038.87) CENTS FROMTHE ANTICIPATED UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS GENERAL FUND TO CLASSIFICATM NS 101 F-6, 101 G-82 102 F-6, 105 A-5, 202 Z-1., 301 Z-4., 401 B-9 AND 401 Y -4• Councilman Mears moved to adopt an ordinance appropriating funds for the cutting of street intersections, 'Wheatley Acres, Sanitary Sewer, Wheatley Acres and repair of plumbing in city jail. Councilman Swain seconded the notion." The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton " Ilard " Garrison " Swain " Mears " Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 422 Nays: None AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE TWENTY THREE HUNDRED THIRTY -FIVE ($2,335.00) DOLLARS FROM THE ANTICIPATED UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS GENERAL FUND TO CLASSI- FICATIONS 201 E-2, 301 Y-8 NAD 401 Y -4• Councilman Mears moved to the recommendation of the Street Lighting Committee and authorized the installation of four 2000 incandescent street lights at the following locations, to -wit: 2 - Located at the Cedar Bayou Junior High School 2 - On Airhart Drive and at the Catholic Church on Beach Street. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Chl: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison '► Swain " Mears " Lusk Mayor Pruett Bids on the Short Wave Radio Equipment for the Public Works Department were opened and are tabulated as follows: General Electric Motorola Company $4,561.29 $4,488.05 Councilman Lusk moved to accept the bid of the Motorola Company in the amount of $4,488.05; the City Manager be instructed to make appropriation to complete the transaction. Councilman Clayton seconded the moth n. The roll call vote was as follows: Ro71 Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " I Ward /e¢2. Councilman Garrison " Swain " Mears Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance follows: w a)1p6 \d� AN ORDININGE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER. OF THE CITY OF RAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE SIR THOUSAND ($6,000.00) DOLLARS FROM THE ANTICI - 1 FATED UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS GENERAL FUND TO CLASSIFICATIDN 901 -Z -11. 1 i Committee --Study Trees - Roseland Park The City Manager gave a report on the survey of Trees, Inc., relative to the diseased trees in Roseland Park, its recommendation for curtailment of the rapid spread of insect infestation, disposition of certain trees, total costa, etc. Mayor Pruett appointed a Committee composed of Councilmen idard and Garrison to make a study of the trees at lbseland Park and present recommendations for Council action. The City Manager was instructed to advertise for bide on a 6-foot cyclone fence to surround theSteam Locomotive at Roseland Park. He was further instructed to investigate the cost of insurance protection, in the amount of $10,900.00, as such similar items are labeled Attractive Nuisance and the City would be held liable should a child be hurt climbing upon the engine. Councilmn Swain roved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Lusk seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. 7' R. H. Pruett, rayor , ATTEST: Edna Oliver, City Clark