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1958 11 13 CC Minutes12,38 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR 14EETING OF THE CITY 'COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN November 13, 1958 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thurs- day, November 13, 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. Holloway Al Clayton Lacy Lusk *R. H. Pruett James V., Iarrison Edna Oliver Absent: W. L. Ward George Chandler Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Co- imcilman & Mayor Pro Tem Mayor City Manager City Clerk Councilman City Attorney The ."favor Pro Tem called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered by Reverend Harris, First Presbyterian Church, after which, the City Clerk was instructed to read the minutes of the pre�rious,- mestiage. Councilman Clayton asked that the minutes of the special meeting of Octobgr 31st be corrected by the inclusion of the following: Report - Navor Pruett - Demand Meters Mayor Pruett gave the Council an oral report on the results of a meeting called by Mayor Philpot, of Galena Park,to discuss the use of demand meters in Harris County by the Houston Lighting and Power Company. Representatives from fourteen (14) cities were present, however.. Houston was not amoog the number. Frank Austin, Vice - President of the Light Company, gave the same °songz:.arid dance" report on the need for demand meters even though there was much opposition against them. He inferred that, should the demand meters be removed, it is possible that rates to non - demand uses_•will be increased. The Houston Lighting and Power Company serves some 400,000 hgmes in Harris County, the majority being nori- demand users. Mayor Pruett concluddd his report by saying he was sure the demand meter issue will be presented for discussion at the next regular meeting of the Harris County Mayors and Councilmen's Association. Councilman Mears moved to approve the minutes, as amended. Councilman Garrison seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: byes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Garrison " Holloway " Mears Mayor Pro Tem Lusk Open Bids - Roseland Park Pavilion The bids on the construction of a recreation building at Roseland Park were opened and tabulated as follows: T. F. Odom with fireplace $23,057.00 without fireplace $22,157.00 P. G. Bell & Co. With fireplace $23,000.00 without fireplace $22,100.00 King Constr. Co. with fireplace $242650.00 without fireplace $24,000.00 Maxwell Constr. Co. with fireplace $20.983.00 without fireplace $19,471.00 T. E. Gilbert with fireplace $202657.00 _ without fireplace $20,157.00 Councilman Clayton moved to accept the bids and enter the tabulation doff the minutes as a matter of record, however, further action on the bids be tabled until the next regiil..ar meeting; this will allow the City Engineer sufficient time to study the bids, verify the tabulation, etc. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. ,The roll call vote was as follows: 1239 Roll Call; Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None Garrison " Holloway " Mears Mayor Pro Tam Lusk After a lapse of possibly thirty (30) minutes or more, City Engineer Busch returned with the report that he had verified the bids as to each item and Maxwell Construction Company was the low bidder, City Treasurer Harbor checed the 1958 -59 budget and reported that $19,000.00 has been appropriated in the current fiscal year's budget for the construction of the recreation building. City Manager Harrison made a recommendation that the fireplace, hearth and chimney be omitted from the construction and the low bid of Maxwell Construction Company be accepted at this meeting. Councilman Clayton moved to rescind the action of the Council regarding the tabling of the bids until the next regular meeting. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows' Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays-.None " Garrison " Holloway " Mears Mayor Pro Tam Lusk *Mayor Pruett arrives at the meeting. Councilman Clayton moved to accept the low bid of Maxwell Construction on the construction of a recreation building at Roseland Park; the amount of the bid accepted being Alternate No. 1.,$19,871.00. Councilmen Holloway seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Garrison " Rollaway " Mears " Lusk Mayor Pruett Open end Tabulate Bids - Concrete Pipe The bids for furnishing and delivering an unspecified amount of various sizes of tongue and groove concrete pipe were opened and tabulated as follows: Schaffer Brothers White Supply General Concrete A. Bargainer 15" $ 1.47 15" $ 1.61 15" v- 1.60 15" $ 1.45 18" 1.92 18" 2.10 18" 2.08 18" 1.88 24" 2.96 24" 3.23 24" 3.20 24" 2.94 30 4.35 3C" 4.75 30" 4.70 30" 4.3C 36" 5.70 36" 6.21 36" 6.15 36" 5.60 42" 7.37 42" 8.00 42" 7.95 42" 7.28 54" 13.C4 54" 14.20 54" 14.00 54" 12.90 6C" 15.74 60" 17.13 60" 17.00 60" 15.55 72" 22.48 72" 24.50 72" 24.20 72" 22.00 84" 26.99 84" 29.40 84" 29.00 84" 26.50 2% - 15days 2% - 15 days 2% - 15 days 2% - 10 days 30 days net 30 days net 30 days net 30 days net Councilman Clayton moved to accept the hid of Bayway Supply Company for furn- ishing and delivering of concrete pipe to be delivered to jobsite within the City of Baytown during the period beginning December 1, 1958, and ending May 30, 1959. 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 The City Manager, City Engineer and Director of Public Works will prepare an estimate on the proposed projected construction prior to the termination of this contract, and buy a sufficient quantity to provide a stock- pile for future projects. 1240 Hearing Williams Street - Ordinance Closing Same The benefit hearing for the improvement of .Williams Street was opened by Mayor Pruett, afterwhich, City Manager Harrison was called to preside at the hearing. Mr. Steele McDonald was called, and stated, in response to questions, that he had been a resident of Baytown}, Texas since 1924, during which time he had been engaged in the real estate business for,the last twelve years, his connection there- with being the selling and appraising of real estate. He stated that he was fami- liar with property values in -Baytown and in particular with the properties, and thevalues of such properties, abutting upon Williams street and after making a study of the plans and specifications'on file with the City Engineer concerning the improvements to be made to Williams,Strest, it was his opinion that such contem- plated improvement will enhance the property values along said street and such enhancement will exceed the cost to the adjacent property owners. City Manager Harrison then called upon Bob Beverly, who testified., in response to questions, that he had teen a resident of Baytown for the past thirteen years, the past seven of which he had been engaged in the real estate business, his connection therewith being the selling and appraising of real estate; that his business required him to be familiar with real estate values in the City and that he was familiar with the properties abutting upon Williams Street. It was his opinion that all properties located thereon and involved in this permanent improvement program will be enhanced in value in amounts exceeding the cost of such improvements as he had made a study of the plans and specifications on file with the City Engineer. Mayor Pruett then inquired as to whether there were parties present who desired to be heard regarding the proposed improvements. Since no property owner appeared, the benefit hearing was ordered closed. •The:City•Manager introduced and read-an ordinance closing the hearing given the real and true owners of property- abutting upon Williims Street; fixing charges and liens against said properties and providing for issuance of assignable assessement certificates and the manner of collection. 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 The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 512 AN CRDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, • CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY • ABUTTING UPON-WILLIAMS STREET IN THE-CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS..-AS TO EPECIAL BENEFITS TO-ACCRUE BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT THEREOF, AND AS TO THE • ACCURACY., - SUFFIC IE14C Y, • REGULARITY AND VAL IDITY. CF 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.DETER:- • LaNING SPECIALT- BENFITS TO EACH PARCEL OF PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THERE- • OF IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF 'THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST. SAME; ' FINDING THE REGULARITY OF ALL PROCEEDINGS AND THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL PREREQUISITES TO FIXING -THE ASSESSMENT LIENS AND THE PERSONAL LIABILITY OF THE PROPERTY OWNERS; LEVYING ASSESSMENTS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST SAID PROPERTIES ABUTTING SAID STREET AND THE TRUE .OWNERS THEREOF FOR PAYMENT OF -KART 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. Open ancl Tabulate Bids - Inmrovement Hawthorne and Burbank Streets The bids on the improvement of Hawthorne and Burbank Streets from Barrymore Blvd. to Carnegie Street were opened and tabulated as follows: Gulf Bithulithic Company Russ Mitchell Company' Brown & Root, Inc. $262771.00 $28,651.50 $27,081.40 121,1. City Engineer Busch took each bid and retired to another room to check the unit price and verify the amount of each bid proposal, afterwhich, he reported the figures correct in each bid presentation with Gulf Bithulithic Company low bidder. Councilman Clayton moved to accept the bid of Gulf Bithulithic Company for the improvement of Hawthorne and Burbank Streets from Barrymore Blvd. to Carnegie Street; total amount of the bid proposal being $26,771.00. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: Nora Garrison Hollaway Mears Lusk Mayor Pruett Open and Tabulate Bids - Drilling Waterwell The'bids on the drilling of a water well for the City of Baytown were opened and tabulated as follows: Texas Water Wells, Inc.' Katy Drilling Company Layne -Texas Company $34,990.00 $3C,g00.CC $36,400.00 In order to allow sufficient time for the City Engineer to check the bid proposals against the Specifications set forth in the detailed general conditions, Councilman Clayton moved to table further action on the waterwell bids until the next regular scheduled meeting which will be November 25th. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was -as follows: Roll Call; Ayes: Councilman Clayton Garrison- " Holloway Mears Lusk Mayor Pruett Resolution - Appropriation The City Manager introduced and read the _ollnwir_g resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOIdN TO TRANSFER FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY -SIX (4,246.00) J DOLLARS FRa %1 THE C OUNb IL C OkINGENT FUND TO THE BUDGET CLASSIFICATIONS 501 G -1 AND 601 Y -1. 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'hereby authorized to transfer Four Thousand Two Hundred Forty -Six ($4,246.00) Dollars from the Council Contingent Fund to the following Classifications, to -wit: Classification 501 G -1 $3,046.00 Additional Gratuity Baytown-Health League Classification 601-Y-1 $13200.00 House to be used Roseland Park -this includes moving Costs. - INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of a majority of the City Council on this the 13th day of November, A. D.,,1955. s/ R. H. Pruett ATTEST• Mayor, City of Baytown /s/ Edna Oliver City Clerk 1242 r: Councilman Lusk -moved to adopt the resolution as read, Councilman. Garrison seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call; Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Garrison HolI away Mears Lusk Mayor Pruett Refund Permit Fees - Building ,Memorial_t; Baptist Church Councilman Lusk moved to authorize the City Manager to - refund 0180.30•to the Memorial Baptist Church for building permit fees which were paid during the fiscal year 1957 -58. Councilman-Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was ad follows: Roll Call; Ayes: Councilman Clayton " Garrison " Hollaway Mears Lusk Mayor Pruett Nays:. None .The Resolution providing Funds for the refund-follows:. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN.TO TRANSFER ONE HUNDRED EIGHT DOLLARS AND THIRY 01.80.30) CENTS FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENT FUND TO BUDGET CLASSIFICATION 101. G-8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: THAT the City Council of the City of Baytown.. Texas hereby resolves that the City Manager of the City of Baytown, Texas -be authorized to transfer One Hundred Eighty Dollars and Thirty (0180,30) Centa from the Council Contingent Fund to � the following classification, to -wit: Classification 101 G-8 $180,30 To make refund to the Memorial Baptist Church for two (2) building permits which were purchased in the fiscal year, 1957 -58. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of a majority of the City Council on this the 13th day of iiovember, A. D., 19589 • %sL R. H .Pruett Mayor, City of Baytown ATTEST: /s/ Edna Oliver City Clerk ` Underwrite_- Non - Sievers Assessment East James Street Councilman Garrison -moved to approve the City of Baytown underwriting the amount of $6,6C8.40'for eight (8) parcels -of land abutting East James Street on whieh'Brown & Root has been unable to obtain satisfactory security of street paving assessments. Councilman Lusk seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman: Glapton "' Garrison Holl away . . " Mears Lusk Mayor Pruett Nays: None 1243 The Council agreed to defer payment of $1,350.00 to Lowell Lammers, Architect, for professional fees on the proposed Baytown Police Station, until after the bids have been received and tabulated at the regular scheduled meeting of Tuesday,. November 25th. Preliminary Approval - Southwest Addition - Formerly Section 5 - Brittton Cravens W. D. Broyles, Engineer, presented a revised Plat covering the water line layout, and street improvement layout for the Southwest Addition to the City of Baytown. This Subdivision, under the name of Britton - Cravens Subdivision Section 5, was previously granted preliminary approval by the Council on August 14, 1958. This Plat altered the former Plat slightly by eliminating the service road along Spur 201 and the lots along Goose Creek Stream. The Council proposed that some revisions be made in the water line layout, with the City bearing the increase in cost of materials only. The change over included the extension of the 6 inch water main down Wyoming Street to its intersection with Missouri Street and the replace- ment of the proposed 6 inch water line on New York street with a 2 inch water line to complete the looping of the water system. After some discussion, Councilman Mears moved to give preliminary approval to Southwest Addition, provided, the 6 inch water main is extended down Wyoming Street to its intersection with Missouri and the 6 inch water line on New York is replaced by a 2 inch water line: the City of�Baytown to bear the cost of any increase in materials only. Councilman Lusk seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays; None " Garrison " Hollaway " Mears . " Luek Mayor Pruett Comprehensive Street Lighting Proposal - H. F. Massey and CitZ�,e! er H. F. Massey, District Manager of the Houston Natural Gas Corporation, presented the Council with copies of a contract agreement, by and between Houston Natural Gas Corporation and the City of Baytown for the installation, maintenance and operation of a minimum of 100 gas street lights, together with the furnishing of natural gas as fuel for such lights, for the purpose of lighting public streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways or other public places and grounds within the corporate limits of Baytown. The agreement provided for the installation at points selected or designated by the City within fifteen.working days after receipt by Seller of approved installation orders issued by the City, however, the City must agree to authorise and require the installation of 100 gas lights no later than December 31, 1958. Commencing upon the effective date of the contract and ending at midnight on December 31, 1963, the charge for each gas light installed; prior to January 1, 1959, shall be Twenty Eight and 74/100 Dollars ($28.74) per light per year, plus the proportionate part of any new tax or increased rate of tax or governmental imposition or charge, Commencing January 1, 19649 and ending at midnight on December 31, 1964, the charge of each gas light installed, prior to January 1, 1959, shall be reduced to Eighteen Dollars ($18.00) per annum, The gas lights installed during the term of this contract shall remain the property of the Gas Corporation; provided, however, that on January 1, 1964 the City at its option and at no additional cost to City, except for any maintenance, operation and/or furnishing of fuel therefor, may take title to gas lights, however, during the term of the contract the City will protect said gas lights from injury or damage by employees, agents or contractors of the City in the performance of repairs or construction of municipal facilities and will not permit lights to be tampered with by such persons or forces without-the previous consent of the Gas Company.. Prior to the presentation of the above instrument, Mr. Massey had pro- posed to the City Manager that gas lights be installed by number and location as follows: Glen Arbor Subdivision 16 gas lights Roseland Oaks Subdivision 25 gas lights Graywood Subdivision 14 gas lights Plumwood Addition 21 gas lights Eva Maud Addition 31 gas lights 121,4 At this point the City Manager asked for permission to present his Street Lighting proposal which, if the Council so desires, may be adopted as a foundation base for the projected installation of street lights throughout the entire City within a 5 year period. He stated that it was his intent for all of the additional street lights to be paid for out of the funds derived from the increased Franchise Tax from the Houston Light and Power Company, since the payment has increased from 2% to 4% under the new Franchise recently adopted by the Council. He anticipated that over the next 5 years the payments will increase sufficiently to carry each years accumulated light bill, plus the addition of each year's proportionate share of new street light installations. This yeark program is expected to cost $8,000.00, which amount was included in the 1958 -59 budget. This will cover the installation of the following: 490 electric lights 4*18.00 each $89820.00 40 mercury vapor lights 445..00 each $10800.00 Since two and a half months of this budget year are gone, the $8,000.00 should cover the cost of lights remaining this year. He proposed that the City furnish only the minimum in lights which is the $18.00 light. If any geographic area in the City desires the (ae or better Electric lights then each area would have the burden of stating their preference and paying to the City the additional cost of the installation chosen for a five year period. It is assumed that the City will be able to assume the payment of all lights desired with anticipated revenues from the Light Company after the lapse of five years. He further recommended that in all unplatted land, the subdivider be asked to state his desires as to street lights, and if he desires lights of better quality than the $18.00 stand- ard, he be required to pay the five year differential with the acceptance of the plat by the Council. On subdivisions now partially developed, a standard should be used in placing lights that will allow for the installation of a light only when a block is 759 developed. -The Building Inspector should be authorised to collect the difference, if a difference is required, when the build- ing permit brings the development up to 75 %, and immediately authorise the install -, ation of the light. This will allow for progressive installation of lights in new areas. The 490 lights, for residential areas, will not completely light the area sufficiently, but will allow lights on all intersections and in the center of long blocks. The 300 foot standard of measurement has been considered but will not be completed until therseoond.year of the proposed program. The 40 mercury vapor lights will be installed -at intersections recommended by the Chief of Police, and to correct hazardous traffio.conditions but_no. White, Way lighting will be considered until the second year and progress unto completion in the fift)2 year. If this program is adopted, it will place the additional revenue from the light bills of the Baytown residents .back to work for them in better street lighting. Representatives from two (2) Subdivision Civic Associations were present, the Graywood and Plumwood Additions, and in each instance wanted the $30.00 electric street underground light. The Plumwood Association was in its infancy and.did not have the funds for the additional.installation costs presently but was sure that the sixty day clause will allow sufficient time-to present the style, location and advance payment for the five year period. Zhe Qraywood Civic Association had the funds available as of this maeting.and were ready to negotiate with the City, should the propose plan be adopted by the.Council.. .The Council discussed the proposal in conjunction with the.agreement presented by Mr. Massey. The proposal to allow the residents of each subdivision to select their own street lights met the approval of the Council, but, the 100 gas lights, designated in the five year agreement as presented by Mr. Massey, bound the Council to the one figure for in- stallation prior to January lot, 1958. The Council voiced its'objection to the use of "490 electric lights" as set forth in the City Manager's proposal and it was agreed to amend to read a conventional or standard type street light, either gas or electric, afterwhich,.Mr. Massey informed the Council that he would make recommendation to his company, that a flexible number be designated in an agree- ment instrument rather than bind the City to one figure. He will report his findings'at a later meeting. Councilman Lusk Moved to adopt the Comprehensive Street Lighting Proposal as presented by the City Manager, with the amendment of oonventional.or standard type street lights. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows; 1245 Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None " Garrison " Holloway " Mears " Lusk Mayor Pruett Committee appointed - Study City's Liability Insurance Program The Council agreed to table any action on the City's Liability Insurance until the City Attorney has had sufficient time to study a brief, compiled by Baker, Botts, Andrews and Shepard, Attorneys -at -Law, of Houston. The brief outlined Municipal Corporations - their Governmental and Proprietary Functions - setting forth its liability for damages resulting from the neg- ligence of its employees in the performance of certain stipulated duties. A Committee composed of City Attorney Chandler, City Manager Harrison and Mr. David Arnett will make a study and prepare a report which will be presented to the Council at some later date. Bid Forms - Copies The City Manager gave the Council copies of bid forms, which have been stand- ardized, and will be used in the future for invitations for gasoline, tires and tubes and petroleum lubricants bids. He suggested that the Council study the proposals and present any recommended changes, if they so desire. Street Names - Improvement Street Program The Council submitted the names of Commerce, Harvey, Live Oak, Fayle, Seventh, Gulf, Kentucky, Indiana, Texas Avenue -Busch Terrace, Utah, and one block of Oklahoma Street to project on a map and work out plans for the permanent improve- - ment of each in the proposed Maintenance Improvement Program. Check - Merchants - Parking Meter Standards In Order to present a neater appearance to all Baytonions and its visitors, the City Manager asked permission to have the Parking Meter standards, now standing in "Old" Baytown and "Pally ", removed and tte sidewalks smoothed with a concrete filling. It was suggested that he check with the merchants in the areas, and if they have no objections, the standards should be removed to provide the neater effect. Assist - Chamber of Commerce - Hanging Christmas Decorations The Council gave unanimous approval for the City to assist in the hanging of the Christmas Decorations; using the City's hydraulic truck and man -power in any area of the City's business districts, if the merchants provide the necessary decorations, etc. Estimate - Prepare Drainage Decker Drive The City Engineer was instructed to prepare an estimate on the costs of in- stalling a storm sewer along Decker Drive from West Defeo to the Drainage ditch. This estimate to be presented for Council discussion at the next regular meeting. Protest Use Demand Meters - Resolution Councilman Mears presented leaflets of a financial report from Fortune Magazine setting forth the fifty largest utilities as ranked by assets. In 1956 the Houston Lighting & Power Company was not listed amoung the fifty largest utilities, in 1957 it was listed as number 46, but in 1958 it was listed as number one (1) a total assets of $353,798 with a net income as per cent of invested capital of 13.4 %. He stated that it was his opinion that the Light Company has contended that demand meters are not designed to increase revenue but the figures, as presented, show the company to have the greatest per cent of net income, per $1.00 invested, of any of the fifty (50) companies listed. Mayor Pruett in- formed the Council that he was sure the use of demand meters by the Light Company will be discussed at the next regular meeting of the Mayors and Councilmen's Association and it is possible that the Houston Lighting & Power Company will be asked for a rate hearing for the entire Harris County area. If the Associa- 1246 tion should ask for such a rate hearing and all cities participate it will eliminate the confusion that now exists among the Association's membership, and help to rid the Harris County area of demand meters in residential areas. In conjunction with the discussion of increased revenue by the Light Company, the following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, during a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas that the Houston Lighting & Power Company of the City of Baytown, Texas be required on all future billings where a demand meter is installed to do the following: 1. Bill each customer who has a demand meter with two items (a) Show the actual KWH hours consumed each month and the coat to the customer for same (b) Show on the same bill the demand meter reading above 7 KVA with the coat listed on the billing for this item. IT IS OUR REQUEST that this type of billing take effect immediately. SWORN and SUBSCRIBED TO ON THIS 13th day of November, A. D., 1958. P. H. Mears, Councilman W. D. Holloway, Councilman Lacy Lusk, Councilman ATTEST: /s/ Edna Oliver City Clerk James C. Garrison, Councilman Al Clayton, Councilman R. H. Pruett, Mayor Councilman Lusk moved to adopt the Resolution as read, Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Csll; Ayes: Councilman Clayton Nays: None Garrison " Holloway Meare " Lusk Mayor Pruett Councilman Clayton also asked that a letter be drafted to the Houston Light- ing & Power Company demanding that all demand meters be removed from the resi- dential area of Baytown and the rates be reduced from 13.4 to 8.49 and such action of the Council be advertised in some Houston newspaper. Councilman Lusk was selected and appointed as a committee of one to write the letter, and a resolution will be drawn setting forth such action. 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. ATTEST: Edna Olivdr, City Clerk . H. Pruitt, Mayor