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1957 09 26 CC Minutesie97 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN September 26, 1957 The City Counm it of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thursday, September 26, 1957 at 7:00 o'clock p.m, in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance: W. L. Ward Councilman J. C. Garrison Councilman W. C. Swain Councilman Al Clayton Councilman Lacy Lusk Councilman R. H. Pruett Mayor C. D. Middleton City Manager George Chandler City Attorney Edna Oliver City Clerk Absent: P. H. Fars Councilman The Mayor caXled the meeting to order. Councilmen Swain moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 12th and the Special Meeting of September 18th. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison Swain " Lusk Mayor Pruett Carmichael - State Hi hwav 746 - Widening The City Council and a delegation of property owners along Alexander Drive (Strte Highway 146) heard W. E. Carmichael, district highway engineer, discuss the proposed improvement of Highway 2.46 in relationship to installation of an espanade. He assured the group that the plans were not yet complete and the Highway Commission would be glad to discuss tho matter further. Messrs. Myers,Gray and Rhenume, spokesmen for the property owners, assured the Commission and Mr. Carmichael that the group did not oppose the widening of the present Highway but theopposition was made againat the proposed espanade. It was pointed out that this would curtail busi- ness and in some instances completely drive the public away. It was suggested that the espanade be eliminated and openings be placed at each street intersection with provision for refuge lanes for those turning off highway. Mr. Carmichael was asked if it was not true that theGommission had studied the possibility of rerouting the Highway thus providing a300' right- o£-way rather than the present 120' right -of- way, however, he assured the group that such a re- location was not being considered at present; he did admit that such a change was a possibility however. The proposed development was discussed at length, afterwhich, the Mayor appointed a Committee composed of C. R. Myers, E. H. Rheaume and Mr. Gray to work with the people and prehaps a solution may be presented to Yx. Carmichael which be acceptable to all. The Council also urged Mr. Carmichael to consider the elimination of the proposed espanade, if possible. Opening Street - W. S, Graham Reverend W. S. Graham, pastor of the Assembly of God Church on East Jack Street, presented a plat map of the new proposed church building and property site and asked the council for its assistance in the opening of a street between this property and the adjoining property of the Redeemer Lutheran Church. He proposed to give a twenty -five foot easement and the other church will also dedicate a twenty -five foot easement, thus providing a fifty -foot street, and purchase the base material if the city will cut the street, remove dirt and lay and spread the material for the street base. Since the churches did not propose to lay curb and gutter at the present time, the Council frowned upon the acceptance of a street easement dedication since it would not meet the Subdivision Ordinance specifications. This would set a precedent and similar requests will have to be acce0ed should the Council deviate from the Subidivision Code in this manner. The City Attorney suggested that Private Drive markers be placed at both entrances of the proposed street, then the city could cut, grade, and spread material if the materials are provided by the two churches, without the acceptance of a street easement. The Council agreed to such arinange- ment as proposed; materials to be purchased through the city but paid for by the two churches; city to cut, grade, haul and spread same at no cost. e "9s The Council informed Attorney Bruce Ramsey, who represented a client, M. Wilkenfeld, that it was agreeable for work to resume on the remodeling of the "old Uneeda Hotel" building providing the wiring and plumbing repairs meet the dty's codes. It was pointed out that partial repairs will not be allowed and the jobs must be completed to meet the inspection department's ok before occupancy of the building will be allowed by the city. w After hearing a plea by Bill Ehrhardt, State Land Surveyor, the Mayor appointed a Committee composed of City Manager Middleton, Attorney Chandler , Public Works Director Grantham and City Engineer Busch to work with Robert - Haman, Jr., Attorney, and the developers of the Bayliss Tract in establishing a boundary line agreement so the land may be conveyed to proposed buyers and developers. A report will be made on the findings at the next regular meeting of the Council. After reviewing a plat of the proposed Country Club Subdivision, dnjreldtionLtok water and sewer lines, Councilmen Lusk moved to give preliminary approval of the water and sewer plat of the Country Club Subdivision. Councilman Ward seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: ,Ayes: Councilmen Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison n Swain " Lusk Mayor Pruett Bids on the winter uniforms for the Baytown pblice Department were opened and tabulated as follows: Best Tailors Bell Uniform Cc Factory Sales Cc Redmond Tailors Shirts $13.75 as Frames $1.25 as Shirts$ 16.50 as Frames $1.50 & $3.00 as Shirts $16.95ea Frames $1.95 ea Shirts $15.75 ea Frames $1.50 ea Trousers $16.00 pr Tops $1.75 as Ties $0.90 as Trousers $17.00 pr Cap tops $2.00 as - Ties $1.G0 as Trousers $16.95 pr Tops - $1.95 as - Ties $1.00 as Trousers $16.25 pr Covers $1.50 as - Ties $0.90 as Councilman Lusk moved to accept the bid of Beat Tailors with the understand- ing that should the merchandise be inferior and workmanship poor the unitoPms shall be returned to the supplier for correction. Councilmen Ward seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: !Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None it Ward 2 Garrison n Swain " Lusk Mayor Pruett A group representing the Lee Heights Civic Group, met with the council relative to the West Main Disposal Plant. Consulting Engineer H. S. Harlin was present to explain the functioning of the plant, the required improvements to make the plant operate properly, the elimination of sewage odors and a review of the plant capacity. He recommended as an immediate remedy that a digester cover be installed and the supernatant liquor draw-off remedied to eliminate any possible odor. All of the recommended additions would be cost prohibitive, however, it was recommended that the cover and materials for the elimination of the supernatant liquor draw-off be purchased and installed as a progressive step toward the completion of the plant. Councilman Lusk moved to authorize the City Manager to instruct Mr. Berlin to prepare the necessary papers for the bid advertisements on the purchase of a floating cover for the digester and the materials for the eliminating of the supernatant liquor draw -off. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton " Ward " Garrison " Swain " Musk Mayor Pruett Nays: None I'D 79 . Councilman Ward moved to adopt an ordinance appropriating $1,700.00 for the purpose of installing curb and gutter. Councilman Garrison seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None If Ward " Garrison " Swain " Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO.445 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAY7014N TO APPROPRIATE SEVENTEEN HUNDRED ($1,700.00) DOLLARS FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENT FUND TO CLASSIFICATION 301 Y -5• Councilman Ward moved, to instruct the City Manager to make purchase of 150 addttional water meters at a cost of $23.73 each; he be further authorized to prepare appropriation ordinance to make the purchase for same. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton " Ward It Garrison " Swain if Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 447 Nays: None AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE DOLLARS AND FIFTY ($3059.50) CENTS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS WATER FUND TO CLASSIFICATION 1002 Z -10. M. The following Resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAY70WN TO TRANSFER ONE HUNDRED FIFTY ONE DOLLARS AND EIGHTY -EIGHT ($151.88) CENTS FROM CLASSIFICATION 102 A -2 TO CLASSIFICATION 105 A -2 AND 105 A -5• BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: THAT the City Council of the City of Baytown hereby resolves that the City Manager of the City of Baytown be authorized to transfer One Hundred Fifty -One Dollars and Mighty Eight ($151.88) Cents from Classification 102 A -2 to Finance Budget items 105 A-52 $130.82 and 105 A -2, $21.06 to pay for overtime incurred in the operation of the Tax Department. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of a majority of the City Council on this the 26th day of September, A. D., 1957• ATTEST: IjV -IEna Qliver City C2Brk if /BZ R. H. Pruett Mayor, City of Baytown 6"1° Councilmen Ward moved to adopt the resolution as read. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll CA11: Ayes: Councilmen Clayton Nays: None if Ward " Garrison " Swain " Lusk Mayor Pruett The City Manager introduced and read an ordinance defining the fire limits of the City of Baytown and repealing ordinances in conflict therewith. Eounsilmen Clayton moved - to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman Garrison seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayest Councilman Clayton Naye: None " Ward " Garrison " Swain " Luck Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance followst ORDIRAHLE 170. 446 AN ORDINANCE DEFINING THE FIRE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; BE- PEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH: 1ROVIDI14G A SEOERABILFTY CLAUSE; AND CONTAINING THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. The City Manager introduced and read a letter from the Baytown Chamber of Commerce asking the City to assume the obligation of furnishing the Texas National Guard Armory with an one and one -half inch water meter and meter box which has been installed when a water line was extended to the Armory. Recently the City had billed them $12.0.57 for the meter and box. Since it has been the policy of the City to furnish the Armory with water without charge, Councilman Swain moved to authorize the removal of the meter and box which will be used at another locations-Councilman Lusk seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Clayton Nayst None " Ward " Garrison " Swain " Lusk Mayor Pruett Councilman Ward moved to accept the recommendation of the Corporation Court Committee and authorized an appropriation of $700.00 to send Judge Fonteno and City Attorney Chandler to a 5-lay training Course at Northwestern University, Chicago; $35.00 monthly salary for night clerkfjail; Judge Fonteno a $50.00 monthly car allowance and the purchase of new type traffic tickets when present supply is depleted. Councilman Garrison seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Clayton Nays: None " Ward n Garrison a Swain " Lusk Mayor Pruett Councilman Ward moved to approve an expenditure of $300.00 to send three patrolmen from the Police Department to the Texas Yunicipal. Police Association meet at Gorpar Christi. Councilmen Swain seconded the motion. The roll can vote was as follows: Roll Call: 1 I r i I ia6/ Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison " Swain n Lusk Mayor Pruett Councilman Clayton moved to instruct the City Manager that nothing but Rock Asphalt Street base material be used in the future on streets which are being permantly improved. Councilman Lusk seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmmn Clayton Nays: None " Ward It Garrison n yin " Lusk Ymyor Pruett Councilman Clayton moved to accept the recommendation of the Service Awards Committee and service awards be given employees having a total of ten, twenty and /or twenty -five years of service as an employee; The City Manager is inhtructed to list and make purchase of the lapel pine and service rings and watches from interested suppliers. Councilman Swain seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward It Garrison " Swain " Mask Mayor Pruett Miscelleannnn It was agreed that the City Manager and Council members will make an Investigation of the 100: aerial truck for sale by the City of fialveston. A report will be made later of the findings. Copies of a proposed Subdivision Ordinance were submitted to the Council for study and further discussion. Councilmen Clayton moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Lusk seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Dina Oliver, City Clerk