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1957 09 12 CC MinutesF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS September 12, 1957 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thursday, September 12, 1957 at 7:00 o'clock p. m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hal]., with the following members in attendance: Absent: Lacy Lusk P. H. Nears W. L. Ward J. C. Garrison Al Clayton V. C. Swain C. Darwin Middleton George Chandler Jean L. Gagnon R. H. Pruett Edna Oliver Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilmen Councilmen City Manager City Attorney Acting City Clerk moo. City Clerk �c6q Mayor Pro Tam Lusk celled the meeting to order. Councilman Clayton moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of August 22nd, the special meeting of September 3rd and they be approved. Councilman lohars seconded the motion. The roll can vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Mears Nays: None " Ward " Garrison " Clayton " Swain Mayor Pro Tam Lusk The budget for the ensuing fiscal year 1957 -58 was intruduced and read by the City Manager. Councilmen Mears moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilmen Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison n Swain " Mare Mayor Pro Tem Lusk The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 441 —A AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1957, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1956, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE: CHARTER AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. The City Manager introduced and read an ordinance fixing the tax rate and tax levy for the City of Baytown for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1957, and ending September 30, 1955. Councilmen Clayton moved to adopt the ordinance as reed. Councilman Swain seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Wars Nays: None " Ward " Garrison " Swain " Mears Mayor Pro Tam Lusk The caption of the ordinance follows: 1070 ORDINANCE NO. "2 AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE RATE AND TAX LEVY FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, =ASTFOR TAE FISCAL YEAR FINDING SEPMMM 30, 1958; UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN SAID CITY OF BAYTOWN.9 TEXAS, IN HONFORMITY WITH THE LAWS OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER PROVISIONS AND THE ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. Councilman Ward introduced Mr. Morris, who was recommended by the Tree Committee, to hire W. Morris to treat the diseased trees at Roseland Park. Mr. Morris stated that in treating the diseased trees he would train a city employee, who, in the future would know the prooddure used in treating the trees- Councilman Clayton moved to accept the recommendation of theTree Connittee and approve hiring Mr. Morris. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman n n Mayor Pro Clayton Nays: None Mears Ward Garrison Swain Tem Lusk Mr. Strickland and W. Ramsey, Attorney, on behalf of W. Wilkenfeld, appealed to the City Council regarding a building owned by Yr. Wilkenfeld, located on West Main Street, which has been declared unsafe by Mr. T. J. Bounds, Fire Marshal. W. Bounds stated that, in hid• .,opinion, a violation of theCity Ordinance exists in the building operation carried on by W. Wilkenfeld and further repair- ing has been ordered stopped. The final decision to determine the legality of the intent of Ordinance No. 197 in regard to the safe condition of this building will be studied by a Committee namely: C• C• Redd, T.H. Bounds, Al Clayton and Mayor Pruett. This Committee will present the result of their study at the next regular meeting of the Council. A petition of property owners and business operators along Alexander Drive and citizens living on street entering Alexander Drive stated their plea that they did not want an espanade on Alexander Drive, was presented to the Council by W. E. H. Rheaume. After much discussion, the Council advised Mr. Rheaume that this matter would be brought to W. Carmichael's attention and further study would be made by the Council prior to any decision. ; n ... City Manager Middleton, one of the Committee Members appointed to meet with the Commissioners Court of Chambers County regarding the Abbe' Subdivision located in Chambers County, and sitpated within a 5-mile radius of Baytown, stated that he had received a telephone call from Jund Hand and was informed that the only restriction regarding subdivisions that Chambers County has is that a 601 right -of -'way is required. Judge Hand stated further that if the City of Baytown so desired, to proceed with their restrictions regarding this subdivision. Mr. Jim Baldridge, representing residents of Morrell Street, came before the Council stating that the property owners and residents of Morrell Street objected to that street being designated a main thoroughfare. *. Knowles of the Planning Commission explained to Mr. Baldridge that the property owners on Morrell Street would be given an opportunity to state whether or not they approved of that street being considered a main thoroughfare; and that a certain percentage of the property owners must appamove before any construction. Vial Reference Books for _City Cour City Attorney Chandler stated that the City Count could make good use of a limited number of Legal Reference Volumes and asked that the Corporation Court Committee study this matter, and state their decision at a later date. r /u71 Me following buds were received and are tabulated as follows: Thad Felton (6) New 1957 Ford 1/2 ton pickup trucks $7,847.00 Less 1947 Studebaler pickup and (4) 1948 Ford Pickups Ernie Dittman (6) New 1958 Dodge 1/2 ton pickup trucks $92200.00 Less (1) Studebaker truck and (4) 1948 Ford Pickups Buck Tuner (6) New 1957 Chevrolet 1/2 ton pickup rucks $8,771.00 Less (1) studebaker truck and (4) 1948 Ford Pickups Kemp & Tony's (6) International 1/2 ton pickup trucks $8,825.00 Less (1) Studebaker truck and (4) Ford Pickup trucks Councilman Mears moved to accept the lowest bid of Thad Felton, and to authorize purchasr of six (6) one half ton pickup truck trucks at a price of $7,847.00. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: Lacy Lusk - Mayor " Ward Pro Tern " Garrison " Mears " Swain Mr.• Bill Knowles, Chairman of the Street Committee, read a twenty - five minutes speech prepared by the Planning Commission and asked the Coun6ills endorsement of same. After mach discussion regarding several issues, it was suggested that the Council and Planning Commission meet again for further discussion, Tuesday, September 17, 1957, at 6 :30 p•m• in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall. An estimate of the material cost for the storm sewer from Carnegie to the ditch which lies between Lee Heights and Oakwood Additionn near the Eastern termimus of Edison Street, amounts to $501.60 and the material cost for regrading the street will be approximately $3,000.00• It is assumed that the property owners wi12. bear the cost of the curb and gutter and the City will regrade the street. Councilman Mears made the motion that the Council approve this regrading. Council- man Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward r' Garrison " Mears " Swain Mayor Pro Tem Lusk Councilman Ward moved to adopt an ordinance appropriating $791.00 for fencing bf the Locomotive engine at Roseland Park• CouncilmanMears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison n Swain Mears Mayor Pro Tom Lusk The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 443 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BMW TO APPROPRIATE SEVEN HUNDRED NIFTY -ONE AND N0 1100 ($791.00)DOLLARS FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO CLASSIFICATION 601 Y-10 FOR FENCING LOCONDTIVE ENGINE. 1011. Councilman Ward moved to adopt an ordinance appropriating 05,152.00, covering cost for storm sewer on North Jones• Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Counci3sn' Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison " Mears " Strain Mayor Pro Tem Lusk The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE N0. 444 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY - TWO AND N0 1100 ($5, 152.00) DOLLARS FROM THE COUNCIL IMEROVE- MENT FUND TO CLASSIFICATION 401 Y-6 FOR NORTH JONES STORM SEWER. City Manager Middleton introduced and read the following resolutions A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY7014N OFFICIALLY ADOPTING A POLICY OF MAKING IMPROVEMENTS IN AND TO CERTAIN HEREINAFTER DESIGNATED STREETS IN SAID CITY WHEREIN THE PROPERTY OWNERS ADJACENT TO SUCH STREETS SHALL PARTICIPATE IN SUCH IMPROVEMENM TO THE MUTUAL BENEFIT AND ENHANCEMENT OF TAE 0='AND SUCH ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECT- ING THAT THE PROPER DEPARTMENT HEADS UNDERTAKE ANY STUDIES AND TASKS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE THIS POLICY; AUTHORIZIM TAE MAYOR TO APPOINT A COA4SITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF FURTHERING COOPERATION BETWEEN SUCH COUNCIL, THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF OF THE CITY AND THE BAYTOWN PLANNING COMMISSION. Whereas, many streets in the City of Baytown are in dire need of improvement; and WHEREAS, it is finacially improssible for the City to complete these Improvements at its sole expense; and WHEREAS, the financial undertaking would be less burdensome if adjacent I owners participated in such project with the City of Baytown; and WHEREAS, such participation by adjacent property owners mould greatly enhance the utility and value of ouch property to the property owner in particular and the City in general; and WHEREAS, such joint participation will enable the City to improve a much greater number of streets than it could if it had to bear the sole expense thereof; and WHEREAS, such adjacent property owners can participate with the City over a period of time so as to make annual payments for the improvements so small as to be almost negligible; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY 001UNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN: THAT the City Council of the City of Baytown hereby adopts a policy of making improvements in and to certain hereinafter designated streets in said City wherein the property owners adjacent to such streets shall participate in such improvements to themutual benefit and ehhancement of theCity and such adjacent property owners; authorizing and directing that the City Manager shall see to it that the department heads shall undertake any studies and tasks that may be re- quired to effectuate this policy; authorizing the Mayor to appoint a Committee for the purpose of furthering cooperation between such Council, the Administrative Staff of the City and the Baytown Planning Commission. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the City Council of theCity of Baytown, this 12th day of September, 1957. ATTEST: /a/ lass Lusk Mayor Pro Tem. r /c73 Councilman Clayton moved for the Resolution to be adopted as read. Councilman Garrison seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Councilman Clayton Nays: None n n Ward " Garrison " Swain " Mears Mayor Pro Tem. Lusk Street Lights Recommended and Aut_hoxtzed for Ins .a't'lation Councilman Mears moved to accept the recommendation of the Street Light- ing Committee and authorize the installation of one (1) 2000 lumen incandescent street light, mounted on standard brackets at a cost of $30.00 per year, to be located at: Davis Road, at the Coutheast corner of the intersection of Davis Road and Strickland Street. One (1) 15,000 lumen muecury vapor light, mounted on suspension brackets at a cost of $64.00 per year, to be located at: Davis Road at the west property line of the City of Baytown's Fire Station No. 4 Councilmen Ward seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nayes None " Ward " Garrison n min " Mears Mayor Pro Tern Lusk Assistant Chief of Police, H. F. Freeman, Jr., Presented a petition signed by the entire Police Force, requesting Sergeant Cleve Dickens Appointment tp the posftdpn pf bientandint of Police. Councilman Garrison moved to agree to this appointments with approval of theCivil Service. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll can vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None it yard " Garrison " S�airi " Fars Mayor Pro Tem. Lusk Councilman Clayton made a motion to write a letter to Mr. W. A. Parish protesting further installation of demand meters. Councilman Meats seconded the motion, and W. Middleton was authorizdd to write the letter of protest to Mr. W. A. Parish, President, Houston Lighting and Power Company. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison rr Swain " Mears Mayor ao Tem Lusk Councilman Ward moved to give final approval of Graywood Subdivision provided the developer's furhish the City of Baytown with a bond of security in the amount of $35,000.009 made payable to the City, guaranteeing the completion of Graywood Subdivision for all water lines, sewage system fire hydrants, street paving, curbs, gutters and all other requirements according to the subdivision ordinance ; plans and specifications to be approved by the City Engineer. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Ron Call: ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison i ro %1/ ' Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears " Swain Mayor Fto Tem Lusk Councilman Ward moved that purchase of a new automobile for the City Attorney be approved during the fiscal year 1957 -58• Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call :Ayyes: Councilman Dayton Nays: None it rr Ghrrison " Swain Mayor Pro Tem Lusk Councilman Clayton requested, and the request was approved, that Councilman Mears be added to the members of the Street Lighting Committee; relieving Councilman Clayton as a member of that Committee. Councilman Ward moved to accept the recommendation of the City Hall Committee and approve the salary increases of the following: Floyd Adcox- $35.00; George Chandler 435900 and Jean L. Gagnon - $25.00. Councilman Stain seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison " Mears " Swain Mayor Pro Tem Lusk Councilman Clayton moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor rbo Tem declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Jefih L. Gagnon, Acting ity Clerk Mayor Pro Tem Lusk 7.