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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING .
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
October 9, 1958
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on
Thursday, October 9, 1958, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. in the Council Room of the Baytown
City Hall with the following members in attendance:
W. D. Hollaway
Al Clayton
Lacy Lusk
R. H. Pruett
George Chandler
Edna Oliver
Absent:
P. H. Mears
W. L. Ward
J. C. Garrison
James W. Harrison
The Mayor called the meeting to order;
Reverend Dan Gardner, afterwhich, the Mayor
minutes of the previous meeting. Councilman
reading of the minutes and they be approved
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor
City Attorney
City Clerk
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
the Invocation
called for the
Lusk moved to
as presented.
as follows:
was offered by
reading of the
dispense with the .
Councilman Clayton
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None
" Hollaway
" Lusk
Mayor Pruett
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Representatives of the Property Owners Committee met with the Council for
a discussion on the reported drainage costs to be assessed against all property
owners whose property abuts that portion of Highway 146 scheduled for major
improvement. The Mayor explained that no assessment will be levied against any
property owner for the drainage improvement as the cost of such improvement
was included in the bond issue, however, the Council will adopt an ordinance
ordering an assessment against each property owner for hi's /her pro rata share of
cost on the installation of curb and gutter. The assessment will be based on
the same principle of equal installments as is being used presently for the major
improvement of Carolina, Maryland and Williams Streets. The representative then
asked if each property owner may retain the existing culvert pipe, which was pur-
chased by the property owner, when the excavation begins in front of the place of
business or the vacant property. The Council asked Mr. Busch, City Engineer, for
his opinion; he explained that the unit price bid included the salvage of materials,
including existing culirerts, which materials will be used in the overall improve-
ment. After some discussion, Mayor Pruett referred the request to the City Manager,
City Attorney and City Engineer for study. A report will be submitted after a
decision has been made by the Committee.
The Council took no action on
and manpower to be used to grade a
of Cedar Bayou Road. The request
and an opinion will be forthcoming.
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the request of E.H. Enderli for city equipment
non - dedicated undeveloped street lying north
was referred to the City Attorney for study I
Councilman Lusk moved to approve the change -order of a 2,500 incandescent
street light to a mercury vapor street light near the Episcopalian Church which
is located on West Main Street. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The
roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call; Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None
" Holloway
" Lusk
Mayor Pruett
Reeolution
The following resolution was introduced and read by the City Attorney:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BAYTOWN AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO MERGE THE BAYTOWN IMPROVEMENT FUND AND TRAFFIC IMPROVE-
MENT FUND, AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1958, BY TRANSFER OF CASH AND EN-
FUMBRANCES INTO GENERAL FUND OPERATING ACCOUNT.
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 authorised to transfer all cash and encumbrances,
if any, remaining in the Baytown Improvement Fund and the Traffic Improvement
Fund, as of September 3C, 1958, in the General Fund operating account, thus
combining the three (3) existing funds into one (1) fund as of the beginning of
the fiscal year, 1958, -59.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by an affirmative vote of a majority of the
City Council on this the 9th day of October, A. D., 1958.
/s/ R. H. Pruett
Mayor, City of Baytown
ATTEST:
/s/ Edna Oliver
City Clark
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Councilman Lusk moved to adopt the resolution as read. Councilman Holloway
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays:None
Holloway
Lusk
Mayor Pruett
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City Attorney Chandler presented a proposal and recommendation from the
City Manager for a reduction in the requirement of property owner signatures
petitioning the Council for paving any major thoroughfare such as North and South
Main Street. By previous action of the Council, no street may be considered for
paving with bond funds without having first received a petition bearing the sign-
atures of at least 70% of the property owners requesting such improvement to be
done. Several attempts have been made by interested property owners, on North
and South Main Street, to obtain the required number of signers but each attempt
has failed for various and sundry reasons. Since petitions have been presented
bearing 54% of the signers, Mr. Harrison recommended that the percentage require-
ment be reduced to 50%. Councilman Clayton asked that action be tabled on the
request until a study has been made from the minutes, on the time of the 7C% of
the property owner signatures was made prior to the bond election, any reduction
rl at this time will be in violation of the trust shown by the voters in approving
I the issues. He suggested that the property owners be contacted and an explanation
be forth coming on the plans of the council for the permanent improvement. It
was thought that a clarification of the plans for such improvement may encourage some
of the property owners who have failed to sign the petition for the necessary
improvements. It was decided that the recommendation will be reviewed at a later
meeting.
Due to traffic congestion, the Council ordered the removal of a traffic
light at Park and North Main, the change over of a traffic light at Norrell,
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Cedar Bayou Road and North Main to a three (3) way light and the installation of
a stop sign at Park and North Main. This corrective measure will be observed
closely for a period of 60 -90 days and if it proves successful will be retained
as a permanent traffic regulation for the entire area.
Harrison --Study Tel eohone Excense Veterans Service Center
The City Manager was instructed to make a study of the recommendation to _
furnish Mr. Grover Edge, Director of the Veterans Service Center, with a Courtesy
Card from the General Telephone Company to expedite telephone call fees made by
Mr. Edge on behalf of the Veterans' Service Center. His report will be forthcoming.
Street Lights -
Representatives from both the Houston Natural Gas Corporation and the
Houston Light & Power Company were present for any discussion on the street lighting
program for Baytown. The Mayor acknowledged the presence of each representative,
however, no action was taken by the Council on the street lighting proposal as
submitted by City Manager Harrison.
Adjournment
Councilman Clayton moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Lusk
seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
R: H.'Pi-uett, Mayor
ATTEST.
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Fdna Oliver, C ity Clerk