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1958 06 12 CC Minutes//'7 y MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN June 12, 1958 - The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thursday, June 12, 1958 at 7:00 o'clock p.m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the following mmebers in attendance: P. H. Mears Councilman J. C. Garrison Councilman *W. D. Hollaway Councilman Al Clayton Councilman Lacy Cusk Councilman R. H. Pruett Mayor James W. Harrison City Manager George Chandler City Attorney Edna Oliver City C3wk Absent: W. L. Ward Councilman Mayor Pro Tem Lusk called the meeting to order, afterwhich, Councilman Clayton moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of May 22nd and the special meeting of May 28th and they be approved. Councilman Mears seconded the motion, The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Garrison Mears Mayor Pro Tem Lusk Hearing - Permanent-Improvement of Carolina _and _Marvland Streets - Ordinance The.benefit hearing was opened by Mayor Pruett, afterwhich,he called upon 71 Mr. Chandler, City Attorney, to- preside at the hearing. Mr. Steele M. McDonald was called by the City Attorney. He stated, in response to questions of Mr. Chandler that he had been a resident of Baytown, Texas, for :the past twelve years, during which time he had been engaged in the real estate business, his connections being the - selling and appraising of real estate; that he was familiar with real estate values in the City of Baytown and knew the properties and values of such properties abutting upon Maryland and Carolina Streets, covered by the paving-program; that he was familiar with the nature and costs of said proposed improvements, as shown by the published notice of this benefit hearing and, as a result of the proposed improvements, the property would be enhanced in value in amounts in excess of the cost of such improvements as set out in the Engineer's schedules. The City Attorney then called upon Bob Beverly, who testified, in response to questions by Mr. Chandler, that he had been a resident of Baytown, Texas, for the past six years, and during that time had been engaged in the real estate business; that his duties in said business were the selling and appraising of real estate; and that he too was familiar with the properties and values abutting upon the two streets and in his opinion the properties would be enhanced in value in amounts exceeding the costs of such improvements as shown by the Engineer's Schedules. The City Attorney then inquired as to whether there were parties present who desired to be heard regarding the proposed improvements. No property owner appeared so the benefit hearing was ordered closed. The City Clerk introduced and read an ordinance closing the hearing given to the real and true owners of property abutting upon Maryland and Carolina Streets; fixing charges and liens against said properties and providing for issuance of assignable assessment certificates and the manner of collection. Councilman Lusk moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman Garrison seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None Garrison " Mears Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the Ordinance follows: mO ORDINANCE NO. 487 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON MARYLAND AND CAROLINA STREETS IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT THEREOF, AND AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY, REGULARITY AND VALIDITY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT IN CONNECTION WITH SAID IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE ASSESSMENTS TO BE LEVIED COVERING THE COST THEREOF: OVERRULING AND DENYING ALL PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED: FINDING AND DETERMINING SPECIAL BENEFITS IN EACH PARCEL OF PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAME; FINDING THE REGULARITY OF ALL PROCEEDINGS AND THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL PREREQUI- SITES TO FIXING THE ASSESSMENT LIENS AND THE PERSONAL LIABILITY OF THE PROPERTY OWNERS; LEVYING ASSESSMENTS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST SAID PROPERTIES ABUTTING SAID STREETS AND THE TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR PAYMENT OF PART OF THE COSTS OF THE IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES AND THE MANNER OF THEIR COLLECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. * Councilman W. D. Hollaway arrived at meeting. Hearing - On- Premise Beer Applications The Mayor opened the hearings on the four (4) applications for On- Premise Beer License, within the City of Baytown, which were being protested by written petitions filed with the City Clerk. The first application to be considered was Lee Drive -Inn, 1301 Lee Drive; secondly, Maxine's Lounge - 1300 West Main Street; thirdly, Airhart- Drive Inn, - 7 Airhart Drive and Dugat's Lounge - 3415 Market Street. Opponents and proponents of each license were present, and the council heard comments from both sides in relation to the granting or denial of the application. The objectional comments were based on past experience; the vulgarity, loud noises, fights, drunkenness and the coarseness of the manner in which the places were operated in the past. The opponents of Dugat's Lounge agreed to the granting of the application, provided, the drinking was confined within the building and no display of vulgarity was allowed outside the building as had been permitted by past operators, however, the opponents of the three (3) remaining applications asked that each be denied as a preventive measure; not allowing a beer joint to operate within a residential area: After hearing the comments.,7 Councilman Lusk moved to reject the application of Lestine Spencer for anion- premise beer license for Airhart Drive -Inn, 7 Airhart Drive. Councilman Hollaway seconded the motion. The roll call vote was asibllows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None to Garrison if Hollaway " Mears Lusk Major Pruett Councilman Lusk moved to approve the application of Dugat's Lounge, 3415 Market Street. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes; Councilman Clayton " Garrison " Lusk The Mayor declared the vote a tie. Councilman as he did not understand the motion, as presented. have roll call again and the vote was as follows o; of Dugat's Lounge. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton " Garrison " Mears " Lusk Councilman Clayton moved to approve the Lounge, 1300 West Main Street. No second to declared it dead for want of a second. Nays: Councilman Hollaway " Mears Mayor Pruett Mears asked to amend his vote The City-Clerk was directed to the approval of the application Nays: Councilman Hollaway Mayor Pruett application of Allen Stokes on Maxine's the motion was made and Mayor Pruett Councilman Garrison moved to reject the application of Allen Stokes on Maxine's Lounge, 1300 West Main Street, Councilman Hollaway seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: lIrl Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Garrison Nays: Councilman Clayton Hollaway " Mears " Lusk Mayor Pruett Councilman Clayton moved to approve the application of Pete Krejci on Lee Drive Inn, 1301 Lee Drive, however, he received no second to the motion and the Mayor declared the motion dead. Councilman Hollaway then moved for the application of Pete Krejci on Lee Drive Inn to be rejected. No second was received to his motion and the Mayor declared it dead for want of a second. Councilman Garrison asked that the application be held by the C ity Clerk until the Council has had sufficient time to investigate the loca- tion. It will be reviewed at the next regular meeting of the Council. The City Clerk was instructed to notify the Liquor Control Board and County Judge of the decision of the CouncJ4 on the protested applications. Franchise - Houston Lighting and Power Company As a result of action taken by the Council at the May 28th Meeting, the City Manager presented the Council with a copy of comparable facts and figures received from towns being serviced by-the Houston Lighting and Power Company with comments outlining the benefits, if any, derived from the acceptance of the new Franchise. The same Franchise has been under study of the Council since its presentation the latter part of 1957. The Council's general concern has been the use of "demand meters" by the Houston Lighting and Power Company and when it was made clear that they had no effect upon the franchise, Mayor Pruett instructed the City Clerk to present the Ordinance, for its first reading, granting the Houston Lighting and Power Company the right, privilege and franchise to conduct business within the City of Baytown for a period of Fifty (50) years. Councilman Lusk moved to adopt the Ordinance granting the franchise, for its first reading. Councilman Garrison seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Garrison Nays: Councilman Clayton " Hollaway of Mears " Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE N0. 488 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO HOUSTON LIGHTING AND POWER COMPANY, THE SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO CONDUCT 'WITHIN THE CITY AN ELECTRICAL LIGHTING AND POWER BUSINESS AND TO ERECT, CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, OPERATE, USE, EXTEND, REMOVE, REPLACE AND REPAIR IN, UNDER, UPON, OVER, ACROSS AND ALONG ANY AND ALL OF THE PRESENT AND FUTURE PUBLIC ROADS, HIGHWAY, STREETS, LANES AND ALLEYS OF THE CITY AND OVER AND ACROSS ANY STREAM OR STREAMS, BRIDGE OR BRIDGES, NOW OR HEREAFTER OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY IT, A SYSTEM OF POLES, POLE LINES, TOWERS TRANSMISSION LINES, WIRES, GUYS, CABLES, CONDUITS AND OTHER DESIRABLE INSTRUMENTALITIES AND APPURTENANCES (INCLUDING TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE POLES AND WIRES FOR COMPANY'S OWN USE), NECESSARY OR PROPER FOR THE SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICITY FOR LIGHT, POWER AND HEAT, AND FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE FOR WHICH ELECTRICITY MAY BE USED, TO THE MUNICIPALITY AND INHABITANTS OF THE MUNICI- PALITY, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR PERSONS FOR A PERIOD OF FIFTY (50) YEARS FROM AND AFTER THE 12TH DAY OF JUNE, 1958: REGULATING THE USE OF STREETS BY THE COMPANY AND THE REPAIR AND RESTORATION OF STREETS DISTURBED BY CONSTRUCTION; CONTAINING A CONTRACT BY THE COMPANY TO FURNISH FIRST -CLASS SERVICE AND THE GRADE OF SERVICE TO ITS CUSTOMERS-AS,PROVIDED BY'ITS RATE SCHEDULES EXCEPT UNDER CONDITIONS BEYOND THE COMPANY'S CONTROL; PRO- VIDING FOR THE TEMPORARY REMOVAL, RAISING AND LOWERING OF WIRES AND OTHER APPURTENANCES AND ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR THEIR CONSTRUCTION; PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR USE BY THE CITY FOR ITS TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHT SYSTEM AND ITS POLICE AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM OF CERTAIN WIRE AND CONDUIT SPACE; PROVIDING THAT THIS FRANCHISE SHALL BE EXCLUSIVE; PROVIDING THE COMPANY'S OBLIGATION TO FURNISH EFFICIENT SERVICE AT REASONABLE RATES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; RESERVING ALL POWERS OF REGULATION; PROVIDING-FOR INDEMNITY BY THE COMPANY TO THE CITY; MAKING PRO- VISIONS IN CONNECTION WITH MORTGAGES; MAKING MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO THIS GRANT OF FRANCHISE; REPEALING AIL PREVIOUS ELECTRICAL LIGHTING AND POWER FRANCHISE ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE BY THE COMPANY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. I /Y.Z Councilman Clayton moved to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a pipe line license agreement, in duplicate, between the Missouri - Pacific Railroad Company and the City of Baytown for permission to install, keep and use, for conveying sewage purposes, a 6 -inch vitrified clay sewer main on Railroad right -of -way for a distance of 977 feet between stations 1383130 and 1393/07; the City to pay a $25.00 rental fee for the full term of the occupancy. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Council u i� Mayor Councilman Clayton Nays: None Garrison Hollaway Dears Lusk Pruett The City Manager presented copies of a Municipal Ordinance providing for the construction and.maintenance of repaving State Highway 146. The City Engineer enclosed a memorandum of explanation relative to the proposal of the State Highway Department with an insert that the City is to pay for all drainage costs and all curb and gutter costs. He explained that the State expects the City to provide outfall storm sewers at the intersection of Davis Roadrand H'way 146; also, East James and Highway 146. The drainage plans presented by the State for Highway 146 will improve the existing drainage pattern for a very large area of the eastern portion of the City, however, it is the intent of the Council that all property owners along the improved area be assessed for the construction of the curb and gutter improvements. Councilman Clayton moved to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary instruments for the improvement of State*Highway 146 from East Republic to the North City Limits. Councilman Hollaway seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayotn Nays: None Garrison Hollaway u Mears " Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE 489 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PORTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 146 IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, BETWEEN THE FOLLOWING LIMITS TO WIT: FROM EAST REPUBLIC TO NORTH CITY LIMITS HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS ;'THE PROJECT" AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY SECRETARY TO AFFIX THE CORPORATE SEAL AND ATTEST THE SAME, A CERTAIN CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENAINCE, EXISTANCE AND USE OF SAID PROJECT:,AND DETERMINING THE LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY AND THE STATE WITH REFERENCE THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING THAT THE ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE.' Re- Design Roseland Park Pavilion Plans The City Manager informed the City Council that Engineering plans and specifications were ready on the proposed pavilion at Roseland Park, however, he asked permission to review them and make suggestive changes for council consideration. He proposed to use laminated beams which would improve not only the appearance of the building but the acoustics also. This would of necessity increase the cost of the construction, however, the building would be of such construction as to encourage adults meing it rather than being exclusively used by teen- agers. Councilman Clayton moved to in- struct the City Engineer to te- design the plans and specifications of the proposed building; if possible, have the plans ready for presentation and approval at the next regular meeting in order to authorize bid advertisement. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Garrison Hollaway Mears " Lusk Mayor Pruett Joe Ware - Telephone Rate Increase Request Nays: None Joe Ware, District Manager of the General Telephone Company, submitted to the Council a formal request for a telephone rate increase. In the presentation of the request, Mr. Ware informed the Council that the Company was urgently in need of the increase and proposed that a Special Hearing be held at the earliest possible date. When asked the amount of the increase request, Mr. Ware stated that he q , preferred not to answer, however, he did say the Company was only asking for a schedule of rates which would give a fair return on the investment. In the discussion for the Rate Hearing Date, City Manager Harrison asked the Council to allow him time to make a study of the request; to allow time for a comparison to be made of telephone rates of cities of comparable size with the rates of the City bf Baytown; to obtain a schedule of total revenues, including toll, from the Telephone Company and other information pertinent to compiling a report which will benefit the Council and provide facts and figures which will be of assistance in the approval or disapproval of the Rate Increase request. After much discussion, the Council agreed to setting the date of Wednesday, June 25th, 7:00 o'clock P.M. as the time for the Rate Increase Hearing; the place to be the Council Room of the City Hall. Hays Filter Company - AgTeement Extra Work Councilman Clayton moved to authorize the Mayor to execute an extension of an existing contract with Hays Filter Company to include additional repairs to the Woodlawn Street Sewage Plant; same being discovered by the contractor while engaged in repairs included in the Base Contract of March 24th, 1958. Councilman Garrison seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Garrison Hollaway Mears Lusk Mayor Pruett Resolution - Disbanding _Pla.nning Commission The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ABOLISHING THE BAYTOWN PLANNING COMMISSION: COMMENDING EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THE MEN WHO HAVE SERVED ON SAID COMMISSION; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SEND A LETTER TO EACH MEMBER OF SUCH COMMISSION COMMENDING AND THANKING HIM FOR HIS SERVICES WHILE A MEMBER OF SAID COMMISSION. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Baytown, pursuant to State Law, created the Baytown Planning Commission on the 31st day of May, 1958, and WHEREAS, the City Council is now of the opinion that the services of the Baytown Planning Commission are no longer needed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN: Section 1: That the Planning Commission for the City of Baytown is hereby and !`.herewith abolished for all intents and purposes and, henceforth, such Commission, collectively or individually, shall cease having any legal sanctity for and in such City. Section 2: That the Hon. R. H. Pruett, Mayor of the City of Baytown, is hereby authorized and directed to send a letter to each person who has served on the Baytown Planning Commission, thanking and commending each member for the wonderful services donated to this community by such member. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by a majority of affirmative votes of the City Council on this, the 12th day of June, 1958. ATTEST: /s/ Edna Oliver City Clerk /s/ R. H. Pruett Mayor, City of Baytown X113 f/6 r Councilman Clayton moved to adopt the resolution as read. Councilman Hollaway seoonded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Goucilman Clayton Nays: None of Rollaway " Garrison Mears o Lusk Mayor Pruett Councilman Mears moved to adopt an ordinance requiring all applications for beer license to be filed with the City Clerk for Five (5) days prior to approval; requiring the posting of the notice and; should as many as five (5) persons living within 300' of the proposed location filed a written objection, a hearing'shall be held before such license is issued. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was asfbllows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None u Garrison Hollaway " Mears Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 491 AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THAT ALL APPLICATIONS FOR BEER LICENSES, EITHER ON- PREMISE OR OFF- PREMISE, SHALL BE FILED WITH THE CITY CLERKS THAT THE CITY CLERK SHALL'POST A NOTICE OF EACH APPLICATION IN THE CITY HALL FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) DAYS AND SHALL HAVE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY A NOTICE OF SUCH APPLICATION; THAT SUCH POSTED AND ADVERTISED NOTICES SHALL SUBSTANTIALLY CONFORM TO THE APPLICATIONS FOR BEER LICENSES USED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS; PROVIDING METHODS AND STANDARDS FOR OBJECTIONS TO SUCH APPLICATIONS FOR BEER LICENSES; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL IF AS MANY AS FIVE (5) PERSONS OBJECT TO THE GRANTING OF SUCH BEER LICENSE; PROVIDING THAT THE FIRE MARSHAL, ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR AND HEALTH OFFICER SHALL INSPECT AND APPROVE EVERY PROPOSED LOCATION FOR AN ON- PREMISE CONSUMPTION BEER LICENSE BEFORE SUCH LICENSE IS ISSUED; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Appropriation Ordinances Councilman Mears moved to adopt an ordinance appropriating $1,095.00 for salary of new patrolman to be hired in connection with the enforcement of the new beer ordi- nance. Councilman Garrison seconded the motion. The roll call vote was asfbllows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Garrison It Hollaway " Mears Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the Ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 490 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE ONE THOUSAND NINETY -FIVE ($1,095.00) DOLLARS FROM THE ANTICIPATED UNAPPRDPRIATED SURPLUS GENERAL FUND TO CLASSIFICATION 201 A -3. Councilman Mears moved to adopt an ordinance appropriating $154,00.00 from the General Fund to pay for advertising costs, office supplies and maintenance of streets. Councilman Garrison seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: iifs" Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Garrison Hollaway " Mears " Lusk Mayor Pruett The Caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 492 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE FIFTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED ($15,400.00) DOLLARS FROM THE ANTICIPATED SURPLUS GENERAL FUND TO CLASSIFICATIONS 105 F -5, 203 B -1 AND 301 D-8. Councilman Clayton moved to adopt an ordinance appropriating $1,934.90 to pay for copper tubing and meter boxes, water line and water fixtures at Park and an adding machine for water office. Councilman Garrison seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call : Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None u Garrison Hollaway " Mears " Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 493 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE NINETEEN HUNDRED THIRTY -FOUR DOLLARS AND NINETY ($1,934.90) CENTS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS WATER FUND TO CLASSIFICATIONS 1002 Z-9, 1002 Z -10 AND 1003 Z-1. Final Aoaroval - Section 4 Glen Arbor Subdivision Councilman Clayton moved to give final approval of Section 4, Glen Arbor Subdivision after having checked with the City Engineer and Director of Public Works for verification of completion of subdivision. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton " Garrison Hollaway " Mears Lusk Mayor Pruett Nays: None Initiation Ordinance - Improvement of North and South Main Street Councilman Fars moved to adopt an ordinance determining the necessity for and ordering the paving of north and south Main Street from north right -of -way line of Alexander Drive to the south right -of -way line of Cedar Bayou -Goose Creek Road. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton " Garrison Hollaway Mears " Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 494 Nays: None AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING OF NORTH AND SOUTH MAIN STREET FROM THE NORTH RIGHT- OF -�1AY LINE OF ALEXANDER DRIVE TO THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF CEDAR BAYOU -GOOSE Ned CREEK ROAD, IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, SHALL BE IMPROVED; ADOPT- ING AND APPROVING THE 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 STREET; 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 THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND FOR INCIDENTAL MATTERS; DECLARING THAT THIS ORDINANCE AND ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO SUCH IMPROVE- MENT 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. City Manager - Negotiate Land - Elevated Storaes Tank The City Manager was given permission to enter into negotiations for the purpose of purchasing a suitable location for additional elevated water storage tank facilities in West Baytown. Plans and Specifications - Wells and Storage Facilities The Council authorized the City Engineer to proceed with the preparation of plane and specifications on the water well and storage facilities approved in the recent Bond Election. City Manager - Street Lighting The Council agreed to disband the present Street Lighting Committee and delegate City Manager Harrison as a Committee of one to fulfill the duties formerly assigned to the Council Committee. Adiournment Councilman Mears moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Lusk seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Edna Oliver, City Clerk R. H:,Pfustt; Mayor I 1