1959 07 09 CC Minutes1354
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
July 9, 1959
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session
on Thursday, July 9, 1959s 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
W.
L. Ward
W.
D. Hollaway
K.
E. Badgett
Al
Clayton
R.H. Pruett
J..B. LeFevre
George Chandler
Edna Oliver .
Absent: Lacy Lusk
James W. Harrison
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor
Acting City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Councilman
City Manager
The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, after -
which, the-Mayor called for the minutes of the June 25th and July let meetings
to be read. Councilman Mears moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes•
and they be approved as presented. Councilman Ward asked that the minutes of
the regular meeting of June 11th be corrected as follows: "Policing Quack Shack -
Councilman Badgett moved to cooperate with the Jaycees by providing police pro-
tection during its summer operation." With this correction, Councilman Badgett
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None
" Ward
" Hollaway
" Badgett
Clayton
Mayor Pruett
Ed Cathriner - Texas Avenue Business Area Association - Reouest More One Way Streets
Mr. Ed Cathriner, spokesman for the Texas Avenue Business Area Association,
presented a petition on the results of a straw vote taken recently by the Associa-
tion for the extension of the present one -way streets, Ashbel, Gaillard, and Jones,
from Gulf to Sterling and to designate Defee Street as one -way, running East from
Pruett to Commerce; and Pearce, running West from Commerce to Pruett. He report-
ed that the 150 cards mailed out to the business lessors and lessees only 10%
of the number objected. The Chief of Police had also been contacted by the Asso-
ciation prior to the time the cards were mailed out and had given his approval to
the proposed changes. The proposal was discussed at length, however, the Council
disapproved any action until time had been given for a study to be made of the
area, persons affected, etc., by each Councilman. This precaution was taken in
order to avoid having to make changes in the future. Final action will be taken
on the request after the study has been made.
Initiation Ordinance - Carnegie Street Improvement.
Acting City Manager LeFevre introduced and read an ordinance determining
the necessity for and ordering the improvement of Carnegie Street from the South
property line of Lindberg Street to the North right -of -way line of the Southern
Pacific Railroad right -of -way. Councilman Ward moved to adopt the ordinance as
read. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None
n
Ward
" Hollaway
" Badgett
" Clayton
Mayor Pruett
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The caption of the Ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 551
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING,- THAT
CARNEGIE STREET, FROM -THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF LINDBERG
STREET TO THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE SOUTHERNPACIFIC
RAILROAD RIGHT -OF -WAY, IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, SHALL
BE IMPROVED; ADOPTING AND APPROVING 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 AND ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING
PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND FOR INCIDENTAL MATTERS;
DECLARING THAT THIS ORDINANCE AND ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS RE-
LATED TO SUCH IMPROVEMENT 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.
Petition - Cut Incline Barrymore Street - West Main Street Intersection
The Council acknowledged receipt of petitions requesting the elimination
of a steep incline at the intersection of Barrymore Drive and West Main Street.
They discussed the expenditure of such a major project, the number of driveways
involved, the.depth required to provide proper sloping and other relating matters.
Councilman Clayton suggested that the City Engineer check into the feasibility
of using a fill to eliminate the severe dip rather than cutting down the slope
at this time. The usage of a fill will not prevent drainage, the cost.will be
at a minimum and it will eliminate the dragging of cars going on or off West
Main to Barrymore Drive. A report will be made after the study has been com-
pleted.
Robert Kerr - Equalization Board - 1959
Robert Kerr, Chairman of the 1959 Equalization Board, submitted a report
on its action during meetings and hearings for the -year 1959. Adjustments were
held to a minimum, as the,Council is evidently considering the employment of
a professional firm to revalue the properties within the City for tax - purposes in
the year 1960. Councilman Mears moved to accept the report of the 1959 Equali-
zation Board as submitted by its chairman, Robert Kerr. Councilman Ward second-
ed the motion. The roll:.1 call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None
Ward
Hollaway
v Badgett
Clayton
Mayor Pruett
The Mayor thanked Mr. Kerr for his factorable report, afterwhich, the
Council discussed the possiblity of a meeting with representatives of approved
appraisal companies relative to the need of revaluation of property for tax
purposes. C. C. Redd, City Tax Assessor- Collector, informed them that Mr. Harri-
son had received a price quotation for such revaluation from two (2) firms and
it was roughly $27,000. Should the Council decide on the revaluation, it will
be necessary for the work to begin as soon as possible in order for the roll to
be complete for the year 1960. The Council decided to hear the proposals of
each firm at the next regular meeting of the-Council.
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Main Street - City Manager
The City Engineer gave a report on the progress of the drainage project
now under construction on North Main. He also reported that bids for the por-
tion of South Main from East Republic to its intersection with Alexander Drrve
will be received at the next regular meeting of the Council, duly 23rd. In
connection with the proposed improvement, a sketch was presented for signali-
zatiou and channelization of traffic at the intersection of South Main, West
Main and Alexander Drive, which was approved by the Council. It was estimated
that approximately $2,500.00 will be needed to buy necessary traffic signals
to provide safe channelization and prevent any traffic hazard or congestion
after the improvement of the thoroughfare, however, it will not be necessary
to make purchase of the light until the next fiscal year's budget, only con-
firmation from the Coudcil of the proposed installation. After a decision has
been made on the type light needed for the intersection, the Finance Director
will check on the deliver date in order for the squiment to be on hand at
the time it is needed. Order may be made in this fiscal year and payment made
for the materials after the new budget year begins.
The Council agreed to the policy of replacing existing curb, lay down curb
or valley gutters, at no extra cost to the property owner, on all future street
improvement projects under the bond program.
Drainage Storm Sewer
The City Engineer presented a sketch and estimate of cost for the storm
sewer drainage of Murrill Street prior to the approved improvement. The estimate
from Murrill down Lobit to intersection of Decker Drive listed 800 L.F. of 24"
concrete pipe, 100 L. F. of 18" concrete pipe and 500 tone of cement sand at a
total cost of $7,325.00. An additional extension of 1050 L.F. of 18" concrete
pipe, 120 L.F. of 15" concrete pipe and 500 tons cement sand, would complete
the entire drainage of the immediate area but it would require an additional
cost of $7,585.00. The Council approved the extension from Murrill down Lobit
to Decker Drive, only, at a cost estimate of $7,325.00.
The Council studied the sketch for the proposed drainage of Wynnewood and
Lawndale additions prior to the improvement of Parkway, Seventh and Fourth Streets.
The total project was estimated to cost $28,602.50 as it required the installa-
tion of 1700 L.F. of 30 ", 300 L.F. of 24e, 1800 L.F. of 18 ", 150 L. F. of 15 ",
5" junction bums, 11 inlets and 500 tone of cement sand. The drainage project
was approved. The City Engineer was instructed to include the complete sewer
project for this area in his plans and specifications for contract bids. The
Council can then use this as a test case to determine if it is cheaper for the
drainage work to be done by the contractor than city crews.
Miscellaneous
The Director of Public Works was instructed to make some repair to Beach
Street.
The Director of Public Works was instructed to check the agreement made with
Mr. John Voparil for the installation of three (3) catch basins on Ash Street.
The Director of Public Works was granted permission to advertise for bids
for the purchase of one packing roller to be used in street maintenance. He
was also given permission to hire additional manpower, if needed, t:or.the pminte-
nance of streets.
The Chief of Police was instructed to
install "No Swimming" signs at the boat
ramp at Roseland Park after he reported
seeing
small,children playing in the
locale where the water is
Adjournment
a passible 20 to 30 foot depth.
Councilman Badgett moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Ward
seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
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R. H. Pruett, Mayo
ATTEST.
Edna Oliver, City Clerk