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
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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
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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