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1958 09 25 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN September 25, 1958 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular Session on Thurs- day, September 25, 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 J. C. Garrison W. D. Hollaway Al Clayton Lacy Lusk James W. Harrison George Chandler Edna Oliver Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Mayor Pro Tom City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Absent: R. H. Pruett Mayor W. L. Ward Councilman The Mayor Pro Tom called the meeting,U'order the Invocation was offered by Reverend W. S. Graham, afterwhich, Councilman Mears moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of September 12th and they be approved. Councilman Garrison seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Garrison Holloway ri pears Mayor Pro Tom Lusk Street Reverend W. S. Graham and Bill Ehrhardt, representing the Trinity Tabernacle _,' Assembly of God Church and the redeemer Lutheran Church, met with the Council relative tb its decision to place shell on that portion of Eleventh Street which separates the property of the two churches lying betileen East Hunnicutt and East Lobit Streets. At the last meeting the Council had tabled any action on the request in order for ample time to be had to make a study of the requeett Mr. Ehrhardt stated that the Redeemer Lutheran Church was ready as of Monday, September 29th to contract the construction of curb and gutter on the east side of Eleventh Street and Reverend Graham reported that the.weet side of the street had been curb and guttered during the construction of the parking lot owned by the Church. It was further stated that the City Attorney had received a Twenty - Five foot street easement dedication from each of the churches, thus providing a 50 -foot street easement dedication in accord- - with the City's Subdivision Ordinance. It was pointed out that any improvement done by the City on this portion of Eleventh Street would not be in violation of th� City's Charter since each interested party was a religious organization and all property lying adjacent to the dedicated street was owned by the churches. This would not be' a development of property for Real Estate sales. The City Manager suggested that the- City could use this new street as a pattern in the proposed permanent street oonstructkm now being studied by the City Manager and City Engineer. The City Engineer gave arrough estimate of $2,400.00 for the stabilized shell, cement and asph4 topping. After some further discussion, Councilman Garrison moved to accept the street dedication instuments from each of the churches and the City Attorney be instructed to record eacil instament with the County Clerk, afterwhich, the City Manager and City Engineer be authorized to proceed with the development of Eleventh Street, between East Hunnicutt"", and East Lobit, by laying a base of stabilized shall and cement mixture and top with asphalt. Councilman bars seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None of Garrison U Hollaway it Mears Mayor Pro Tam Lusk • City Manager Harrison presented a detailed report on his study of the gas lights being offered for residential street lighting in the City of Baytown. The actual measurements were made using a "Sensitive Lightmeter" - Low Scale. Readings were made on two of the gas installations, one of the new type residential electric lights, one on the old open reflector electric lights and one for reference only to the 6,000 lumen light located at Kilgore Road and James Street. In the comparison, the electric light furnished considerable more light on the road surface. All readings were taken at the given distance from the point under the light at 10, 20, 30, 40 and 5C foot distances. Readings were not possible further than 3C feet from the gas light. In the summation of the report he stated that the electric fixture furnished more light than the gas fixture; the gas fixture has a morgpleasing appearance in:the daylight hours but the City could secure more actual units of light per cost with the electric fixture than the gas fixture. It was his recommendation that the City proceed to negotiate with the Houston Light and Power Company for the installation of the street lights and decline the offer of the Houston Natural Gas Corporation. The Council accepted the'report of the City Manager, however, no official action was taken on his recommendation. The Council will make a further study of the report before final action is taken, Mr. Harry F. Massey, District Manager of the Houston Natural Gas Corporation asked that it be made a matter of record that he did not agree,,with the recommendation presented by the City Manager. Councilman Clayton moved to instruct the City Manager to write City Managers, Mayors, Councilmen and members of the Mayoral and Councilmen's Association and offer our assistance in the effort now being made by some cities of Harris County to outlaw the use of the demand meter, by the Houston Light and Power Company, in residential areas. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilor u Mayor Councilman Clayton Nays:None Garrison Hollaway Mears Pro Tem Lusk Robert J. Kelley, Engineer, presented a plat of Brownwood Subdivision, Blocks XH,XI,XJ, and XK with a request for final approval of same. The section is complete with the exception of approximately 99 feet of concrete which cannot be poured until the weather clears. He proposed to Furnish a performance bond or certified check in the amount estimated to complete the project if the Council would consent to the final approval request. The City Engineer gave an estimated cost of $250.00 to complete the project and verified the statement made by Mr. Kelley that the section was complete with this one exception. Councilman Clayton moved to give final approval of Blocks XH,XI,XJ, and XK of the Brownwood Subdivision provided the city is furnished a performance bond or certified check, in the amount of $250.00, binding the developer to complete the project as set forth in the city's subdivision ordinance. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: CBuncilman Clayton Nays: None Garrison " Hollaway " Mears Mayor Pro Tom Lusk Mr. Kelley also presented a plat of Block XL, Brownwood Subdivision for final approval by the Council This was the portion of Brownwood Subdivision which was dis- cussed at the August 28th meeting. The alignment of Harvey Blvd. has been moved from its original drawing, which was given preliminary approval in 1957, to intersect with Bayshore Drive and the sanitary sewer construction is not complete. If the Council will give final approval, Mr. Kelley agreed to leave the plat map in the keeping of the City Clerk until the project is complete in every detail. Councilman Clayton moved to give final approval of Block XL, Brownwood Subdivision with the understanding that the City Clerk will hold the signed plat in her possession until the project is completed and final approval bas been given by the City Engineer as to its completion and release of the signed plat map. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: i1 Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays:None " Garrison " Hollaway " Mears Mayor Pro Tom Lusk Mr. Kelley also asked the Council for permission to advertise for alternate bids on the development of a street in the Sarah G. Dugan Subdivision which development lies north of Baker Road.. He explained that the Episcopalian Church has purchased aYhirequest east of the proposed street and plans are now in the process of bed for the construction of a $400,000 home for the aged. This home w as the St. James House of the Episcopal Diocese. The street easement i width and bid specifications will require a 31' width construction. I to ask for alternate bids of shell concrete or a flexible base with b facing, he state that the street base specifications will meet the - requirements of the city's subdivision ordinance, but the bids will be presented to and selected by the Episcopal Church Board. Councilman Mears moved to grant Mr. Kelley permission to ask for alternate bids on the street base material for the development of the street located in the 'Sarah G. Dugan Subdivision. Councilman Garrison seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows; Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Garrison " Hollaway " Mears Mayor Pro Tem Lusk FOO The City Manager submitted a memorandum from the City Engineer stating that the bids had been tabulated on the East James - Kilgore Road Sanitary Sewer & Lift Station. ` project and the Glen Arbor Interceptor Sewer Line and the Century Construction Company was low bidder of each project. He recommended that the bids be accepted upon presenta- tion of the performance bond. Councilman Mears moved to accept the recommendation of the City Engineer; the Century Construction Company be awarded the two (2) projects J of construction upon presentation of an approved performance bond. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Garrison " Hollaway " Mears Mayor Pro Tem Lusk City Manager Harrison gave a report on the study that had been made relative to the petition received from residents of Britton - Cravens for a traffic light at-the intersection of Durain Road and West Main Street. The first count had been irregular since the street construction on Maryland and Carolina Street had begun prior to the count and the traffic was forced to make a slight variation in some sections of the traffic artery. A second count was taken and it was determined that the count could not justify a light at this time. He •recommended that the request be denied at this time, however, should a professional traffic engineer be hired, he be asked to make a further study of this intersection. Councilman Clayton moved to accept the recom- mendation of the City Manager and not place a traffic light at this intersection at the present time. Councilman Garrison seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Garrison " Hollaway " Mears Mayor Pro Tam Lusk iat2S' The City Manager introduced and read an ordinance designating the stun of $5.00 per day as a statutory subsistence allowance for Police Officials of Baytown. He explained that there was some question as to the legality of the law and he suggested that the ordinance not be filed until the legality has been established. Councilman Mears moved to adopt the ordinance as read; same not be filed until the legality has been determined. Councilman Hollaway seconded the motion. The roll call vote as as. follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Garrison " Hollaway " Mears Mayor Pro Tem Lusk The following resolutions were introduced and read by the City Manager: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER FIVE HUNDRED THIRTEEN DOLLARS AND EIGHTY -THREE ($513.83) CENTS TO ACCOUNTS NOS. 201B -6, 301B -6 and 401B -6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: THAT the City Manager of the City of Baytown, Texas be hereby authorized to transfer Five Hundred Thirteen Dollars and Eight -Three ($513.83) Cents to the following Accounts, to -wit: From: Acct. 105B -6 Finance Acct. 102B -6 City Manager Acct. 106B -6 City Attorney Acct. 2C3B -6 Elect. Inspection Acct. 501B -6 Humane Department Aact. 108B -6 Engineering Total To: 4C1B -6 4C1B -6 201B -6 201B -6 301B -6 2018 -6 $84.00 for Gas and Oil 39.00 31.69 28.00 231.14 100,00 $513.83 INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of a majority of the City Council on this the 25th day of September, A. D., 1958. ATTEST: /a/ Edna Qliver City Clerk /a/ R. H. Pruett Mayor, City of Baytown A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO TRANSFER TWO THOUSAND($2,OCC.00) DOLLARS FROM THE COUNCIL EMERGENCY FUND TO CLASSIFICATION 101G -4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXASL THAT the City council of the City of Baytown resolves that the City Manager of the City of Baytown be authorized to transfer Two Thousand ($2,000.CO) Dollars from the Council Emergency Fund to Classification 101G -4, to pay Mrs. Lillie Jackson damage suit. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of a majority of the City Council on this the 25th day of September, A. D„ 1958. ATTEST: /s/ Edna Oliver City Clerk /s/ R. H. Pruett Mayor, City of Baytown /Ai6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BAYTOWN AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO TRANSFER ONE THOUSAND TWEIM- -EIGHT ($1,028.00) DOLLARS FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO BUDGET CLASSIFICATIONS 103A -1, 103A -21, AND 202A -3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: THAT the City Council of Baytown, Texas hereby resolves that the-City Manager of the City of Baytown be authorized to transfer One Thousand Twenty -Eight ($1,028.00) Dollars from the Council Contingency Fund to the following classifications, to -wit: Classification 103A -1 $420.00 Classification 103A -2 238.00 Classification 202A -3 370.00 Total 81,028.00 Corporation Judge Salary Clerical Salary Firemen's Salary INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of a majority of the City Council on this the 25th day of September, A. D., 1958. (n/ R: H. Pruett Mayor, City of Baytown ATTEST? /s/ Edna (River City Clerk Councilman Mears moved to adopt the resolutions as read. Councilman Hollaway seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call.: byes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Garrison " Hollaway u Mears Mayor Pro Tam Lusk The City Manager introduced and read an ordinance appropriating $2,300.00 for project No. 4035, Woodlawn Treatment Plant, for additional work authorized by the Ci ,ty Council. Councilman Mears moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman Hollaway seconded the motion. The•roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None of Garrison "Hollaway U Mears Mayor Pro Tam Lusk The caption of the ordinance follows' ORDINANCE NO. 508 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER. OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED ($2,300.00) DOLLARS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS OF BAYTOWN IMPROVEMENT FUND TO PROJECT NO. 4035, WOCMAWN TREATMENT PLANT. Councilman Clayton moved to approve the City of Baytown underwriting the street paving assessments oN Maryland Street Where Brown and Root has been unable to secure any satisfactory guarantee of payment. The amount of the total assessment levy is $2,228.12. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None Garrison " Hollaway Mears Mayor Pro Tam Lusk 1-2---7 Councilman Clayton moved to approve payment of $4,325.00 to Harris County for the city's pro rata cost of improving Park Street from Garth Road to its intersection with North Pruett. Councilman Garrison seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as followaf Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Garrison " Hollaway Mears r " Mayor Pro Tam Lusk Chandler - Attending H= Austin - Houston Pipe Line Comoanv Councilman Mears moved to instruct City Attorney Chandler to attend the hearing in Austin, on October 6th, of the Houston Pipe Line Company's request for a rate increase since the results of the hearing will vially effect the gas rates of Baytown, if granted. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Garrison " Hollaway " Mears Mayor Pro Tam Lusk It was agreed that Mr. Chandler would make the trip by plane rather than automobile. Copies of an ordinance ordering the permanent improvement of Alexander Drive (Highway 146) by the construction of curb and gutter, and appurtenances and incidentals to such improvements were presented to each council member for study. Action on the ;proposed ordinance will be taken at a later meeting. Lease land - Parking Lot - Field Office City Employees Councilman Mears moved to approve a three (3) year lease contract between the City of Baytown and Drs. Aaron & Hessler, for a parking lot to be used by employees of the city and working out of the field office area. The lot is located on the corner of Morrie and West Nazro directly across from the city's field office and garage. The terms of the contract to be $20.00 per month. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The Roll call vote was as follows: Roll Cell: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Garrison " Hollaway " Mears Mayor Pro Ten Lusk '. .- ,.9 -+.. Councilman Garrison moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Mears secorded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor Pro Tam declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST!' . Edna Oliver, Ctty Clerk i R. H. Pruett, dayor