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1957 07 11 CC MinutesmIINUTffi OF THE REGULAR FETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEES July 11, 1957 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Terms met in regular session on Thurs- day, July ll, 1957 at 7:00 o'clock p•m• in the Codpcil Rom of the Baytown City Hall xiththe follaving members in attendances P. He Mews Councilman W. L. Ward Councilman J. C• Garrison Councilman We C. Swain Councilman Al Clayton Councilman Lacy Lusk Councilman A• V• Barber Acting City Manager George Chandler City Attorney Edna Oliver City Clerk Absents C. D. Middleton City Manager The Mayor called the meeting to order, afterwhich, Councilman Clayton moved to dispense With the reading of the mizit6a of the regular meeting of June 2M and they be approved. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Calls Ayesr Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison " Swain " Mears " Lusk Nvor Pruett In compliance With Council Action taken at the regular meeting of June 27th, W X. McFall from the Regional Office of the Civil Aeronautics Administration, met with the Council and memnbers of the Flying Ganders relative to a modern airport for Baytown. Mr. MaFlall explained that the CAA would share 50 of the cost of land and construction of an airport exclusive of hangers and control towers. No leased land, regardless of the length of the lease, will meet the requirements of the CAA• He suggested the selection of three possible sites, Within a 2-idle radius of the city limit line, by the Council or a Committee appointed by the Council. The sites should contain approximately 200 acres of ]end in eahh location, and sketches of each location Will be submitted to the administration which will chose one after appraisal as to the location and cost, has been made. He also explained that fmde would not be available for such a major project until after the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 1958• It was noted that such a project for Baytown would require a bond issue as funds were not available for such an Anvestment• It was suggested that a commmittee be appointed to make a study of the sites, buildings, etc in order to make application for the CAA fund s• After same discussion, Counoi'lwan [hard moved to instruct the Mayor to appoint members from the Baytown Planning Commission to work with the Flying Ganders and make an extensive study of the pro- posed airport sites, buildings, etc.; These to be submitted to the Council for final approval prior to submission to the CAA• Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayess Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Garrison a Swain " Mears a Lusk Mayor Pruett (' ��= Qcirw age _ gminnioner No action was taken by the Council on the appointment of a new Commissioner to replaot Be L. M:rphY on the Civil. Service Commission Board. &. Mmtrphy's term expired July let and he did not choose to be re-appointed. A new Commissioner will be appointed after some study has been made by the Council. 1osf Councilman Mears moved to adopt an ordinance appropriating $355.00 for the completion of repair on the Water Office — Minnesota Street and to pay collection agency at Hathwayls• Councilman Garrison seconded the emotion. The roll call vote was as follows: Ran Ca11 :Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison q Swain q Mews " Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 432a 0 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF TM CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE THREE HUNDRED FIFTY -FIDE ($355.00) -DOLLARS FROM TEL UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS WATER FUND TO CLASSIFICATION 1003 D-1 AND 1003 F-13• Councilman Mears moved to adopt an ordinance appropriating $250.00-to pay for street lighting and power. Councilman Garrison seconded the m+oftn. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Cant Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison q Swain Mears Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 433 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY TANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY ($250.00) DOLLARS FROM THE UNAPH OPRIATED SURPLUS TRAPFic IltsPRpV FUND TO CLASSIFICA- TION 2000 F+-11• Counoilman Mears moved to adopt an ordinance appropriating 82,385:00 for school recreation plaatuity, civil defense and lights and pager for city hail, police station and sewer plants- Councilman Garrison seconded the motion. The roll can vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayea: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison q Swain " Mears " Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE N0. 434 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY HUMGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AMID EIGHTY -FIVE ($2v385-00) DOLLARS FROM THE ANTICIPATED UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS GENERAL FUND TO CLASSIFICATIONS 101 G-1, 107 G-11, 102 G-8, 201 F -11 AND 402 Fs-11• py-77-7103.r. r7 .._ _ 7,1 The fence bids for locomotive at Roseland irk were opened and are tabulated as follows s Thad Fenelon Anchor Fence $718.00 Claude Smith Lion Fence 527.17 A. V. Haynes A -1 Fence Co 524.87 E• M• Goodson Acorn Steel Fence 537.00 /6S j_. The Coanoil accepted the low bid, however, the City Engineer was authorized to negotiate with the two (2) low bidders for an additional gate and sufficient fora -foot fence to provide wings for a ramp from the ground through the locomotive. The City Phgineer was given permission to close the deal and make purchase of the lowest bid. Councilman Ward moved to accept the recommendation of the Street Lighting Committee and authorized the installation of three Mercury Vapor Street Lights and one 2,500 lumen incandescent street light. The mercury vapor lights will be located as follows: On Woodruff, Woorduff and Airhart Drive and one- Tower No. I. The incandescent light will be located at Fayle, Strickland & Woodlawn Street; the City Manager is authorized to pay the charge levied for the excess distance extension. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Ball Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison n Swain " Mears " Lusk Mayor Pruett Advertise Bids - Water Main The Director of Finance was instructed to advertise for bids on 2,0001 of . 8-inch water main to complete the Park Street Improvement project. Study - Traffic Convention - Citizema Bank The Chief of Police was instructed to continue a study of the traffic conges- tion at West Pearce and Jones near the Citizens Bank and submit a recommendation for the elimination of such congestion, if possible. A r- Condi.inning - Conference keom Pbli.e C4stina A Cosmittee, composed of Councilmen Mears and Clayton and P4. A. V. Barber, was appointed to make purchase of a one and one -half ton air conditioning unit to be installed in the conference room of the Police Department. Change - Sneed Limita The Chief of Police was instructed to chage speed limit regulations from 30 NTH to 40 MPH at the following locations: Along Highway 146 from Brown's Chicken Shack No. 2 to intersection of West -South Main Street. From Goose Creek Stream along West Main to its intersection with Lee Drive, Along Market Street from near Tower No. 2 to Henke- rillott Grocery. N•i mo 7gum+a The Director of Public Works was instructed to complete the ruining 3- blocks of Kentucky Street in the same meaner as improved on the lower section of the street. Mir. H. M. Johnston was assured that theCity would begin the improvement of Wright Boulevard as soon as the schedule can be arranged to include it. At the request of Councilman Garrison, the Mayor was instructed to write the Texas Highway Department and request additional assistance ^in the local Driver's License esaminerfs schedule allocation for Baytown. Adioisnment Councilmen Mears moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Lusk seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: R. H. P3'llAtt, Mayor �Ch Edna Oliver, City Clerk