1958 05 28 CC Minutes, Specialii7�1
MINUSES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
May 28, 1958
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in special session on
Wednesday, May 28, 1958 at 4:30 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.
D. Hollaway
Councilman
Al
Clayton
Councilman
Lacy Lusk
Councilman
R.H. Pruett Mayor
James W. Harrison City Manager
Georbe Chandler City Attorney
Edna Oliver City Clerk
The Mayor called the meeting to order, whereupon, the following business
was transacted:
The first order of business was delegated to the City Attorney, Ne administered
the Oath of Office to Mr. James W.(Bill) Harrison the new City Manager of
Baytown. Congratulations were extended to the new City Manager by the Department
Heads and Council afterwhich, the order of business was presented to the Council.
Councilman Clayton Moved to adopt an ordinance confirming the action
taken on the permanent improvement of Maryland and Carolina Streets; accepting
the bid of Brown & Root,Inc. for the construction and authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute said contract for and on behalf of the City. Councilman
Ward Seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None
u Ward
u Garrison
Hollaway
" Mears
Lusk
Mayor Pruett
The caption of the ordinance is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 483
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING
ACTION HERETOFORE TAKEN IN THE MATTER OF THE PERMANENT IMERaVEMENT
OF MARYLAND STREET AND CAROLINA STREET: ACCEPTING THE BID OF AND
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BROWN & ROOT, INC.; FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
SAID IMPROVEMENTS; APPROVING THE CONTRACT AND PERFORMAKCE BOND FOR
THE DOING OF SAID WORK; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY SECRETARY TO
EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS;
MAKING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE
COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS, ORDERING THAT A HEARING BE HELD AND
GIVEN TO ALL OWNING OR CLAIMING INTERESTS IN PROPERTIES ABUTTING SUCH
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AND AS TO OTHER MATTERS RELATIVE THERETO,
SETTING AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF SAID HEARING AND DIRECTING
THAT NOTIUE THEREOF BE GIVEN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
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Councilman Lusk moved to adopt an ordinance which ordered the improvement
of East James Avenue, from Highway 146 to the westerly property line of Cedar
Lane; adopting the plans and specifications for such improvement, directing
the estimate to be prepared on the cost of the construction of a concrete
base street with curb and gutters and appurtenances and incidentals to such
improvement. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as
follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None
" Ward
" Garrison
" Hollaway
" Mears
" Lusk
Mayor Pruett
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 484
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT EAST JAMES
AVENUE FROM THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 146 (ALEXANDER
DRIVE) TO A POINT WHICH IS 761.70 FEET EASTERLY FROM THE 149ST PROPERTY
LINE OF CEDAR LANE; SAID EASTERLY TERMINUS BEING THE POINT OF CURVATURE
IN THE NORTH LINE OF LOT NO. 59 BLOCK NO. 3 OF "DANUBINA ACRES" SUBDIVI-
SION, IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, SHALL BE IMPROVED; ADOPTING AND
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENT; DIRECTING THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AN ESTIMATE OF
THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENT AND A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE NAMES
OF THE OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY ABUTTING ON SAID STREETS; PROVIDING THAT
A PART OF THE COST THEREOF SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY AND A PART OF THE
COST THEREOF SHALL BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINSTTHE ABUTTING PROPERTY
AND THE OWNERS THEREOF; AND FOR INCIDENTAL MATTERS% DECLARING THAT
THIS ORDINANCE AND ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO SUCH IMPROVEMENT
ARE BY VIRTUE OF ARTICLE 1105-b DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE
A CERTAIN NOTICE WITH THE COUNTY CLERK AND TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Jack Kimmons, District Manager of the Houston Lighting and Power Company,
met with the Council again concerning the new 50 year franchise proposal. He
enumerated the benefits outlined in the new franchise, however, he was emphatic
in saying that he was in no position to say that the benefits would be retro-
active to January let due to the excessive delay in acceptance of the franchise
by the City Council. The Company had originally promised to make the benefits
retroactive to January lat. Councilman Ward and Lusk asked Mr. Kimmons if the
income received by the Company from power furnished the Humble Company was in-
cluded in*gross receipts paid the city; Mr. Kimmons stated that he did not
know but felt that such wga not the case since the Humble Company was not
inside the City Limits of Baytown. When the two Councilmen assured him
that a portion of the refinery property was ind1t3ded within the city limits, Mr.
Kimmons promised to have the question clarified by Companytofficials. Mr. Lusk
moved that the City hire a rate expert to check the city's growth for the next
thirty (30) years to see if the City will actublly derive a savings by the
acceptance of the new franchise. Since this would be a projected figure some of
the Council members objected and Councilman Lusk withdrew his motion. The Council
stated its objection to the use of demand meters, however, its greated:problem
was proof that the!City will benefit over a long period by granting the new
franchise. Mr. Kimmons assured the Council that the City of Baytown will receive
the same benefits that the City of Houston is new enjoying since its acceptance
of the new franchise. After some further discussion, Councilman Garrison suggested
that no action be taken until the Council-can compare the facts aid figitas from
all the citAbs:Mowrserviced by the Houston Lighting and Power Company; he
suggested that each city be sent a questionaire asking its comments and reaction
under the new contract as to its percentage of increased revenue, savings in
elimination of pole contract charge and other information relating to the benefits
out$ned in the proposed franchise. Mr. Harrison informed the Council that he
would get a list of all cities serviced by the Company from the Houston office the
following day; a questionaire will be compiled listing all pertinent information
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and same mailed to each city at the earliest possible date. This will allow
time for the Council to make a comparison prior to the next regular meeting
of June 12th.
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Councilman Ward moved to adopt an ordinance appropriating $647.00 from
the Water Fluid to pay for office supplies, association dues and barbeque
for city employees at the presentation 6f the service awards. Councilman Mears
seconded the motion. The roll call vote-was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays : None
a Ward
" Garrison
" Hollaway
Mears
Lusk
Mayor Pruett
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 485
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO
APPROPRIATE SIX HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN (8647.00)DOLLARS FROM THE
ANTICIPATED UNAPPROPRAITED SURPLUS GENERAL FUND TO CLASSIFICATIONS
101 B -1, 101 GFl AND 101 F 13A
Councilman Ward moved to adopt an ordinance appropriating $400.00 from the
Water Fund to pay fee to agencies collecting water bills. Councilman Mears seconded
the motion. The roll call vote was as bllows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None
U Ward
a Garrison
p Hollaway
" Mears
U Lusk
Mayor Pruett
The caption of the Ordinance follows!'
ORDINANCE NO. 486
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY DF BAYTOWN TO
APPROPRIATE FOUR HUNDRED ( $400.00) DOLLARS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED
SURPLUS WATER FUND TO CLASSIFICATION 1003 F -13
Pay - Engineer
Councilman Clayton moved to pay McClelland Engineers, Inc. $521.00 for
foundation investigation for water storage tanks to be located on the tract
of land recently purchased off North Main at Bob Smith Road. Councilman
Garrison seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None
Ward
" Garrison
u Hollaway
Mears
Lusek
Mayor Pruett
Councilman Clayton moved to pay Broyles and Bynum $568.13 for engineering
services for Carolina Street pairinb. Councilman Garrison seconded the motion.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Al
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None
a Ward
Garrison
Hollaway
Mears
Lusk
Mayor Pruett
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Councilman Ward moved to advertise for pipe to be used on the Carolina
and MWland Streets storm sewer drainage dad the Shillings ditch project.
Councilman Lusk seconded the motion.. The Roll Call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None
Ward
Garrison
a Hollaway
" Mears
Lusk
Mayor Pruett
The Chief of Police presented a petition signed bya majority of the Police
force pledging their support and friendship to him. in his official capacity
as Chief of Police of the City of Baytown. This action was taken due to a
recent donflict within the department.
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Councilman Ward moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Lusk seconded
the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
R. 9. Pruett
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Edna Oliver,City Clerl