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1958 02 13 CC Minutes//.;? 3 N[NUTES OF THE REGULAR. MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE :CITY OF BAYTOWN.. TEKAS February 13, 1958 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thursday, February 13, 1958 --at 7:00.o'clock.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 F. C. Garrison Councilman W• C• Swain Councilman Al Clayton Councilman R. H. Pruett Mayor C. D. Middleton City Manager George Chandler City.Attorney Dina Oliver City Clerk Absent: Lacy Lusk Councilman -The Mayor called the meeting t6 order.- Councilman Mears moved to dis- pense with the reading of • the minutes of the regular meeting. of January 23rd and the special meeting of February 6th and they be approved. Councilman Garrison seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None Ward !' Garrison n Swain it Mears Mayor Pruett - - Bids - Hoist Body --Electrical Truck - - The bids on the body and' hoist for the electrical department truck chassis were.opened and tabulated as-follows: South Texas Equipment Company F•O•B•, Baytown $2,620.00 Commercial Body Corroration F.O• B•, Baytown -S• Ant.$2,631.78 Councilman Clayton moved to accept the bid of South Texas Equipment Company in the amount of $2,620.00• Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: ► Roll C.: Ayes: Councilman Clayton -Nays: None It Ward " Garrison " Swain rr Mears Mayor Pruett Truck Bids E.Electrical_ Department The truck bady,:bids were opened and tabulated as follows: Kemp &.Tonyts Equipment International V1.921.89 ,962.26 Buck Turner Chevrolet Co Chevrolet Thad Felton of Baytown Ford $1 892.01 Councilman Clayton moved to accept the bid of Thad Felton.in the amount - of $1,892.01•' Councilman Swain seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows Roll Call byes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None rr Ward " Garrison Swain rr Mears Mayor Pruett Bids - Pblice_Car -- Juveni —fe Officer The bids on the cir for the Juvenile Department were opened_ and are Woulated as follows: /I A4 Buck Turner Chevrolet Chevrolet $1,951.17 Higginbotham Motor:Company Plymouth $2,212.00 Thad Felton of Baytown Ford $2,011.15 $2,147.00 Councilman-Clayton moved to accept the'bid =of Buck - Turner for Chevrolet 4 -door sedan in the amount of- $4951.17• Councilman Ward seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilman Clayton It W d ar it Garrison if Swain if Mears Mayor Pruett Nays: None Councilman' Clayton moved to authorize the Mayor to execute a letter to the American National Bank, Austin, Texas relative to the $1,0001000 City of Baytown Street and Drainage Improvement Bonds and the $1,000,000 Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 1958, naming the purchas'ereoB each issue and asking that proceeds of sale be forwarded to-the Citizens.National Bank of Baytown — Councilman Mears seconded• the -•motion• The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call:-Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward u Garrison -- " Swain " Mears Mayor Pruett The Council took no action on the.request:of:Mr.• .'Bartlett for_-•permission to remove pipe from non - producing oil wells. He was informed that the ordinance under which the City is'now.opsrating-was written for-.the:l:zro- ' tection of the water sands and the Council :irould -not favor any violation which would endanger the water sands. Resolution. -- Highway 146 The- Council a report from the Mayor on the meeting held with Mr-• Car- michael relative to the iiidening. of Highway 146; • the former action of the Council on the edpanade and Mr. Carmichael's refusal to:consider.:the- construction without a median. He gave others in the audience an opportunity to express themselves, afterbhich, he urged that the former action'-of the council be rescinded in order for the City of Baytown to enjoy the benefits of the $750,000 allocated to this area-in Highway improvements. Councilman Ward moved to adopt the following resolution: A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE CITY CCU NCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN RELATIVE TO THE WIDENING OF STATE HIGHWAY 146, EXTENDING FROM ALEXANDER. DRIVE, NORTHEAST TO EAST CITY LIMITS•:.. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE- CITY OF BAYTOWN.. TEgAS: Sectioh- 1:_That the City Council-of the City of Baytown-requests that the State Highway Department proceed with plans and design-of State":Highway 146, within the city limits of the City of Baytown, Texa s accoiding to the policy and.standards'of the State Highway Department•. Section 2:: AND, be- it further resolved, 'that the -. State Highway. Depart- ment give consideration to the property owners along said Highway 14&,by . furnishing as many openings in the median as practical. Section.-3:- AND, that the plans and :design: shall be reviewed by-the City Council before final approval is made by the State Highway Department. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of a majority of the City Council on this the 13th day of February.,-A. D•, 1958• ATTEST: /a/ Edna Oliver City Clerk Is/ R. H• Pruetto Mayor - . .City..of Baytown _ ?a //-Is- Councilman Garrison seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: Done " Ward " Garrison " Swain " Mears Mayor Pruett Mr. Gore, representing the residents along Maryland Street in the request for curb and gutter, met with the Council on the proposed joint participation project. The City Engineer presented an estimate showing excavation, shell, asphalt, storm sewer, ate in the amount of $11,677.60. This project was estimated to extend from Missouri to West Main. Since the Council knew it was impossible to approvesuch a major projoct without funds, the group was asked to met with the Council at the regular meeting of February 27th and an estimate would be presented with surface drainage provisions. The two estimates will then be compered and, if possible, a decision will be reached relative to the project. orn Pi . Street— Curb and Gutter The Council reviewed a cost estimate for materials and excavation of Carnegie Street from Lindberg to Pershing, in the amount of $3,816.00. Since the Council had promised excavation to any contractor, this being done at a previous meeting, on the proposed curb and gutter project, it was agreed to hold the working mechanics of the project up until the weather cleared.: completely, Mr. Nichols, who was re- presenting the residents along Carnegie, asked if the curb and gutter construction, street excavation and street base could be extended on streets at its intersection with 8arnegie. Councilmen Ward moved to instruct the Director of Public Works and City Engineer to proceed.with the work as soon as practical, completing a 10 -Root radius on all corner,lots abutting street intersections; furthermore, it be agreed that no more curb and gutter and/or drainage projects be approved by the Council until those preseAtly Council committed be completed. Councilmen Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call:Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison " Swain " Mears Mayor Pruett Bids - Police Nniformn Bids on Summer uniforms for the Baytown Police Department were opened and are tabulated as follows: Bbst Tailors Shirts $3.95 ea Trousers $15.00 pr Frames $1.75 ea Tops $1.25 ea Bell Uniform Company Shirts $4.50 as Trousers $15.00 pr Frames $1.50 as j Tops $1.50 as Councilman Ward moved to accept the bid of Best Tailors for furnishing summer uniforms to the Baytown Police Department. Councilman pears seconded the motion. The Pol'Lcall vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None It Ward " Garrison " Swain " Nears Mayor Pruett The I%yor presented a letter from Mrs. Schultz, Director of the Child Center, expressing thanks for the part that the Council contributed in the locating and erection of the Child Care Center for working mothers with all children in Baytown, who are not able to hire some one to care for their children during the time they are required to be away from home. Mr. Gore, representing the residents along Maryland Street in the request for curb and gutter, met with the Council on the proposed joint participation project. The City Engineer presented an estimate showing excavation, shell, asphalt, storm sewer, ate in the amount of $11,677.60. This project was estimated to extend from Missouri to West Main. Since the Council knew it was impossible to approvesuch a major projoct without funds, the group was asked to met with the Council at the regular meeting of February 27th and an estimate would be presented with surface drainage provisions. The two estimates will then be compered and, if possible, a decision will be reached relative to the project. orn Pi . Street— Curb and Gutter The Council reviewed a cost estimate for materials and excavation of Carnegie Street from Lindberg to Pershing, in the amount of $3,816.00. Since the Council had promised excavation to any contractor, this being done at a previous meeting, on the proposed curb and gutter project, it was agreed to hold the working mechanics of the project up until the weather cleared.: completely, Mr. Nichols, who was re- presenting the residents along Carnegie, asked if the curb and gutter construction, street excavation and street base could be extended on streets at its intersection with 8arnegie. Councilmen Ward moved to instruct the Director of Public Works and City Engineer to proceed.with the work as soon as practical, completing a 10 -Root radius on all corner,lots abutting street intersections; furthermore, it be agreed that no more curb and gutter and/or drainage projects be approved by the Council until those preseAtly Council committed be completed. Councilmen Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call:Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison " Swain " Mears Mayor Pruett Bids - Police Nniformn Bids on Summer uniforms for the Baytown Police Department were opened and are tabulated as follows: Bbst Tailors Shirts $3.95 ea Trousers $15.00 pr Frames $1.75 ea Tops $1.25 ea Bell Uniform Company Shirts $4.50 as Trousers $15.00 pr Frames $1.50 as j Tops $1.50 as Councilman Ward moved to accept the bid of Best Tailors for furnishing summer uniforms to the Baytown Police Department. Councilman pears seconded the motion. The Pol'Lcall vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None It Ward " Garrison " Swain " Nears Mayor Pruett l:16 Mr. J. C. Bevers presented several members of the Be Molay Chapterfor boys in Baytown and asked Council Approval and endorsement of a 3-5 day conclave which will be held in Baytown in the summer. The Council commended the Chapter for its contribution in the youth of Baytown and pledged support in any manner to assist in making the Conclave a success. Eel* 'The City Manager presented the need of an additional building for the repair of city owned vehicles. He suggested that it be situated near the city's field office and recomffinded a 60 x 40 building of metal construction with a concrete floor. The approximate cost was $3,000.00. Councilman Mears moved to instruct the City Manager to proceed with the investigation of the cost of constructing such type building. Councilman Swain seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison " Mears " Swain Mayor Pruett Subdivision and Baddlerta Ordinances - Sneci=i lbetine The Council agreed to meet at 6:00 o'clock p.m., Tuesday: February 18th to review and dispose of the Subdivision and Peddler is Ordinances which were scheduled to be reviewed at this meeting. Street Lichte — Authorized Councilman Clayton moved to authorize the installation of two (2) 2,500 lumen incandescent street lights at the following locations, to -wit: 1- East Jack and 5th 1 - East Jack and 6th Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll CAll: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Ward " Garrison " Mears " Swain Mayor Pruett Councilman Mears moved to adopt an ordinance appropriating $550 to pay for Service Awards which will be presented to City Ekployees• Councilmen Garrison seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Clayton Naysl None " Ward " Garrison " Swain " Meara Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE I10. 464 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APHiOPRIATE FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($550) FROM THE ANTI - CIPATED UNAPMOPRIATED SURPLUS GENERAL FUND TO CLASSIFICATION 101 G-1. The status of Jack Mills, a Houston Attorney who was hired to assist the City Attorney in filing delinquent tea suits in district court, was presented for discussion by the Mayor. City Attorney Chandler asked that the matter not be discussed openly but in the office of the City Manager since he did not feel that this was the place and he did not want Mr. Mills to be ostracized in the newspapers, however, the Mayor refused a closed meeting and asked that it be presented over the table. The City Attorney said that he had been told by the City Manager that some of the councilmen were complaining about Mr. Mills being on the payroll for such a length of time and I&. Chandler had agreed to have Yr. Mills taken from the payroll effective February 1st. Mr. Middleton had not agreed to this procedure and Mr. Chandler stated that he thought the matter was cleared. The question was discussed at length andfinally recommended that Ma. Middleton and Mr. Chandler meet together and sicuss the needs of his office in order for a proper settlement to be reached. lhI . Chandler contended that the issue was closed or "dead" and Mr- Mills was no longer on the cityts payroll insofar as he was - concerned. r Ajournment Councilman Ward moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Garrison seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting. adjourned. ATTEST: C l.�!ie�-+nl A Edna Oliver, City Clerk 11 R. R. Pruet , Mayor ii-2 7