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1959 10 22 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN October 22, 1959 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thursday, October 22, 1959 at 7:00 o'clock, P.M. in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the foil-owing members in attendance: ' . P. H. Mears W. L. Ward K. E. Badgett W. D. Reeves Al Clayton Lacy Lusk R. H. Pruett J. B. LeFevre George Chandler Edna Oliver Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Mayor Acting City Manager City Attorney City Clerk 1399 The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered by Council- man Badgett, afterwhich, the Mayor called for the minutes of the regular meeting of October 8th to be read. Councilman Clayton requested that the minutes be corrected to read: "Ditch - .Missouri Street - Flares to be place in the area as a guard and'the subdivider be requested to put in 'sewer or fill ditch back up." Councilman Ward asked that the minutes be corrected to" read: "Street Maintenance - Knowlton Road - :Nothing was to be done to Knowlton'Road until property owners had fulfilled their portion of an agreement., dated February 12, 1959, to purchase water mains to service the area." With these corrections, Councilman Clayton moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes and they be approved. Council- man Badgett seconded the motion. The roll call•vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nayss' None ". I Ward - " Badgett " Reeves " Clayton " Lusk Mayor Pruett Open Bids - Street Pavin The street paving bids were opened and are tabulated as follows: LIVE OAK STREET Cont ractor Paving Storm Sewer Complete Bid Price Brown 8 Root,'Inc. $309995.00 $39520.00 $349515.00 Russ Mitchell Co. $329187.25 $49476.80 $36,663.25 Gaylord Constrc. Co. $32,639.25 $40162.80 $362802.05 Gulf Bitulithic Co.:- $30,205.50 $20844.50 $339050.00 Maxwell'Constrc. Co. $209845.35 $2,893.20 $239738.55 ft FORREST STREET Contractor Paving Storm Sewer Complete Bid Price Brown 8 Root, Inc. $37,687.40 $39218.00 $400905.40 Russ Mitchell Co. $399279.50 $39567.00 $421,846.50 Gaylord Constrc.Co.- -38,920.00 $39554.00 $429474.00 Gulf Bitulithic Co.. $37,370.00 $2,258.50 $39,628.50 Maxwell Constrc. Co. $269316.84 $2,381.00 $28,747.84 1400 CARNEGIE STREET Cont` ra_ ctor Paving Storm Sewer Complete Bid Price Brown & Root, Inc. $189339.50 -0- $189339.50 Russ Mitchell $199737.50 -0- $19,737.50 Gaylord Constrc. Co. $219165.90 -0- $21,165.90 Maxwell Constrc.-Co. $129877.10 -0- $129877.10 Gulf Bitulithic $192266.85 -0- $192266.85 WRIGHT BLVD. 4k Contractor Paving Storm Sewer r Complete Bid Price Brown & Root, Inc. $619744.64 $17,197.60 $78,941.64 Russ Mitchell $639988.94 $21,861.50 $852850.00 Gaylord Constrc. Co. $649911.70 $179773.80 $829685.50 Gulf Bitulithic Co. $639185.70 •$17;189.00 $80,374.70 Maxwell Constrc. Co. $37,363._92 $171563.65 $549927.57 NORTH COMMERCE STREET Contractor Paving Storm Sewer Complete Bid Price Brown & Root, Inc. $290989.00 ._0_ $299979.00 Russ Mitchell $31,264.00 -0 -. $31,264.00 Gaylord Constrc..Co. $32,537.05 -0- $329537.05 Gulf Bitulithic Co. $29,066.80 -0- $29,066.80 Maxwell Constrc. Co. $199997.20 -0- $19,997.20 The City Engineer, Director of Public Works and Mr. A. W. Lamb, of.the Maxwell Construction Company, low bidder on each street, retired to another room- - to verify' the tabulation of the bids. Upon returning, the Council was told that an error had been made in the Maxwell Construction Co. bids and Mr. Lamb asked permission to withdraw all bids. The Council granted the request, all bids were withdrawn, afterwhich, City Engineer Busch reported Brown & Root, Inc. low bidder on East Wright Blvd..and Carnegie Street; Gulf Bitulithic Company low bidder on Live Oak, Forrest and North Commerce Streets. Councilman Ward moved to award the contract of paving Carnegie Street to Brown & Root, Inc. at a cost of $18,339.50. Councilman Reeves seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None " Ward it Badgett it Raevasn " Clayton -,:Lusk Mayor Pruett Councilman Clayton moved to award the contract for paving East which includes the installation of st©nm sewer, to Brown,& Root, Inc. cost of $78- 9941-.64. Councilman Mears seconded the-motion. The roll was as follows r. Roll- Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears:, Nays:- None " Ward " Badgett " Reeves Clayton " Lusk Mayor Pruett Wright BlVd., at a total call vote Councilman Badgett moved to award the street paving contract, including' storm sewer-installation, of Live Oak Street to Gulf Bitulithic- Company, at .a total cost of $33,050.00. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows r Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None Ward " Badgett " Reeves Clayton Lusk Mayor Pruett 1%01 Councilman Lusk moved to award the street paving contract of North Commerce Street to Gulf Bitulithic Company at a total cost of $29,066.80. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None Ward " Badgett " Reeves Clayton Lusk Mayor Pruett Councilman Badgett moved to award the street paving contract of Forrest Street, including storm sewers, to Gulf Bitulithic Company at a total cost of $399628.50. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Calls Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None " Ward " Badgett Reeves Clayton " Lusk Mayor Pruett Open Motor Grader Bids The bids on the advertisement for a motor grader were opened and tabulated as follows: r Benson Tractor Company Allis-Chalmers Model 45 $21,711.00 Weight 25,500 lbs. Less Trade -In 2.711.00 Delivery immediate from stock $19,000:00 Hi-Way Equipment Company, Inc. Austin - Westem Super 100 $19,860.00 Weight 19,800 lbs Less Trade -In 3.260.00 Delivery 15 days to 35 days $16,600.00 South Texas Equipment Co. LeTcurneau- Westinghouse Adams $19,628.00 Model 440 Weight 24,200 lbs Less Trade -In 3.750.00 Delivery immediate $15,878.00 Boehck Engineering Co. Huber -Warco Model 4D -115 $20,600.00 Weight 25,750 lbs Less Trade -In 4.600.00 Delivery Approx. 14 days $16,000.00 Mustang Tractor 8 Equipment Co. Caterpillar No. 12 .821,083.25 Less Trade -In 3.083.25 Immediate Delivery $18,000.00 Browning - Ferris Machine Co. Galion -Model 118 $20,673.00 Weight 24,910 lbs Less Trade -In 6.289.00 $14,3B4. 00 102 Councilman Ward moved to accept the bids and the City Clerk be instructed to tabulate same in the minutes, but further action be tabled until the next regular meeting in order for the Director of Public Works to.make a study of eabh piece of equipment, aquaint the Council with the facts of the equipment and make a recommendation for purchase of motor grader. Councilman Badgett seconnded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None if " Ward to Badgett of Reeves if Clayton It Lusk Mayor Pruett Police Car Bids The bids for the purchase of three (3) new cars for the Police Department were.,:opened and tabulated as follows: ERNIE DITTMAN: =MOTOR 00. Bid No. 1 Bid - blo: 2 " Bid -No: 3 1960 Dodge Dart $2,824.75 1960 Dodge Dart $2,824.75 1960 Dodge Dart $2,824.75 Less Trade -In 1,836.00 Less Trade -In 1,461.00 Less Trade -In 936.00 1955 Ford 1959 Ford 1957 Ford 1959 Ford $ 988.75 $1,363.75 $1,888.75 BUCK TURNER CHEVROLET CO. Bid No. 1. Bid No. 2 Bid No. 3 1960 Chevrolet $2012.94 1960 Chevrolet $2,412.94 1960 Chevrolet $2,412.94. Less Trade -In 1,400.00 -Less Trade -In 1,050.00 Less Trade -In 300.00 1955 Ford 1959 Ford 1957 Ford 1959 Ford $1,012.94 $1,362.94 $2,112.94 THAD FELTON OF BAYTOWN Bid No. 1 Bid No. 2 Bid No. _3 1960 Ford $2,409.93 1960 Ford $2,409.93 1960 Ford $2,409.93 Less Trade -In 1,200.00 Less Trade -In 900.00 Less Trade -In 600:00 1955 Ford 1 1959 Ford 1957 Ford 1959 Ford $1,209.93 $1,509.93 $1,809.93 Councilman Reeves moved to award Bid No. 1 to Ernie Dittman Motors for the purchase of One (1) 1960 Dodge Dart,-less Trade -Ins of 1955 and 1959 Fords, net price $988.75. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes; Councilman Mears Nays: None " Ward It Badgett " Reeves Clayton " Lusk Mayor Pruett Councilman Reeves moved to award Bid No. 2 to Buck Turner Chevrolet Co. for the purchase of One (1) 1960 Chevrolet Sedan, less Trade -In:- of 1959 Ford, net price $1,362.94. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Ndys= None it Ward of Badgett It Reeves if Clayton it Lusk Mayor Pruett A03 councilman Ward moved to award Bid.No. 3 to Thad Felton of Baytown for the purchase of One (1) 1960. Ford Sedan, less Trade -In of 1957 Ford, net price $1,809.93 Councilman Reeves seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None it Ward - " Badgett " Reeves " Clayton " Lusk Mayor Pruett Resolution Full Pardon - Johnny Holmes The City Council unanimously adopted the.following resolution: A:.'. UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, RESPECTFULLY.:REQUESTING THAT THE TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PARDONS GRANT JOHNNY HOLMES A FULL PARDON; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THIS RESOLUTION AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FORWARD A CERTIFIED COPY OF SAME TO THE TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES. o--- 0- - -o - -- WHEREAS, we,, the Mayor and Councilman of the City of Baytown, have known Johnny Holmes, collectively and individually, for several years; and WHEREAS, we have. been in close association with the said Johnny Holmes by virtue of his employment with the City of Baytown; and WHEREAS,.we, and each.of us, are firmly convinced that Johnny Holmes is a person of splendid reputation and conduct in this City; and WHEREAS, we are sincerely convinced that he has fully paid for his crime, that he Is ready to be returned to society-and that such return will result in no embarrassment to the Texas State Board of Pardons and Paroles, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED.BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN: THAT the City Council of the City of Baytown, collectively and individually, has thoroughly studied the merits of a full pardon for Johnny Holmes and that such investigation and study have convinced us, and each of us, that Johnny Holmes is a person of good reputation in this community, that he is trustwofthy, loyal and well liked by his associates and fellow employees. THAT the City Council of the City of Baytown hereby respectfully requests that the Texas State Board of Pardons and Paroles hereby-grant the said Johnny Holmes a full pardon for the crime which he heretofore committed. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the unanimous vote of the Ci ,ty Council of the City of Baytown, on this the 22nd day of October, 1959. ATTEST: /s/ Edna Oliver Edna Oliver, City Clerk /s/ R. H. Pruett R. H.Pruett, Mayor Resolution - Minutes Order —State Highway Commission Councilman Ward moved to adopt the following resolution: A UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, ACCEPTING, IN TOTO, THE PROPOSAL OF THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION, SAID PROPOSAL BEING CONTAINED IN MINUTES ORDER NO. 46554, AND BEING PASSED ON SEPTEMBER 233, 1959. BE IT UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TEXAS: i 1$04 Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Baytown hereby accepts the proposal of the Texas State Highway Cbmmission, including all the, terms and condi- tions thereof, which was passed by the said Highway Commission on September 23, 1959, bearing Minute Order No. 46554, which 'reads as follows: " M I N U T E O R D E R Harris County District No. 12 WHEREAS, in HARRIS COUNTY the City of Baytown and Harris County have requested the designation of a Loop at-Baytown and the relocation of State Highway 146 and to participate in the cost of required right-of-way on such-Loop and relocation ;,and WHEREAS, the requested designation, relocation and their construction-in the future appear to have considerable merit in providing a£adility to adequately and satis- factorily serve the City of Baytown; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that.a LOOP be and is hereby designated extending from the end of Spur 201 at West Main Street, Northerly and Easterly to the present location of State Highway 146 at McKinney Road, a distance of approximately 5.3 miles and the State Highway Bngineer is directed to proceed with location surveys and en- ter into Contractual Agreements with the appropriate local officials for the pur- chase of required right- of-way at an estimated.State cost of $450,000 subject to the condition that reimbursement for the State's portion of the cost will be made after March 1, 1963. The 'State Highway Engineer is also directed to. proceed wit h. location surveys for the relocation of State Highway 146.between McKinney.Road and Ferry Road, a dis- tance of approximately 1.3 miles, and to enter.into Contractual Agreements-with . the appropriate local officials for the purchase of required ri §ht -of -way at an estimated State cost of $1009000, subject to the condition that reimbursement for the State's portion of the cost will be made. after M'ardh L; :_ -N63. The State Highway Engineer is further directed to finance the cost of the.right `of way as authorized herein in the 1961 -62 Consolidated Highway Program. This Minute Order shall become operative when officially accepted by the City of Baytown and Harris County and if not accepted within 90.days of the date hereof the action herein contained shall be automatically concelled. Submitted By: Sr. Program Engineer Approved Examined and recommended by: Assistant State Highway Engineer State Highway Engineer Approved: Commissioner Minute Number: 46554 Commissioner Commissioner Date Passed: September 23;.1959 Section i2: That the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Baytown are hereby authorized and directed to furnish certified copies of :this Joint Resolution to the proper authorities and interested parties, and particularly two (2) copies to Mr. M. E. Carmichael, District Engineer, District No. 12, 'State Highway Department. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED unanimously by the affirmative vote of the City Council on this the 22nd day of October, 1959.• ATTEST: !s/ Edna Oliver Edna Oliver, City Clerk /s/ R. H. Pruett R. H. Pruett, Mayor 1405 Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll C,11: Ayea: Councilman Mears Nays: None Ward Badgett Reeves Clayton Lusk Mayor Pruett Set November 11th - Dedication Highway 146 At the suggestion of Councilman Ward, the Council set November llth, as the date for formal dedication of the improved Highway 146. Mr. W.T. Busch, local banker, Mayor Pruett and E. H. Reheaume were named to the committee to welcome all-visitors. It was suggested that City and County officials from Chambers, Liberty and Harris Counties be invited also Jefferson County together with mem- bers of the State Highway Commission and the State Highway Department. The com- mittee will check with Mr. Carmichael, District Engineer, for confirmation of the date and invitations will be mailed, if date approved. Mayor - Execute Instrument - Humble Oil & Refining Company of Delaware Councilman Lusk moved to authorize and instruct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an instrument for the transfer and assignment of assets, obligations, and liabilites from Humble Oil & Refining Company, a Texas corporation, to Humble 011 8 Refining Company, a Delaware Corporation. Councilman Clayton second- ed the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None Ward Badgett Reeves " Clayton " Lusk Mayor Pruett Lighting Oak Tree - Christmas Season If the Civic organizations will furnish all materials, the Council gave approval to use City owned equipment and man -power for the hanging of Christmas tree lights on the big oak tree on West Texas Avenue. Space - House Boats - Baytown Emergency Corps Members of the Baytown Emergency Corps petitioned the Council for ground space approximately 40' x 241 to house a new boat recently donated to the Corps. The site selected is to the north of the Police Administration Building and in line with a tin building owned by the City and used by the Fire Department. Councilman Clayton moved to approve the request and allow the Baytown Emergency Corps to erect a building on a site to the north of the present tin building; It will be detached from the City's building, but of similar appearance and all work must be done under the supervision of Mr. Leo Frost, City Building in- spector. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None " Ward Badgett Reeves Clayton Lusk Mayor Pruett Underwrite - Non - Signers Assessment Scott, Harvey and Hawthorne Streets Councilman Ward moved to approve the City of Baytown underwriting the amount of $39219.78 for fifteen (15) parcels of land abutting upon Scott, Harvey and Hawthorne streets, now under contract to be improved by Brown & Root, Inc., whose owners have not secured the contractor in payment of the assessments against the respective properties. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The rol call vote was as follows: 1*06 Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman.Mears Nays: None of Ward so Badgett Reeves " Clayton " Lusk Mayor Pruett Ordinance - Calling Hearing - North and South Main Street - Fayle to Republic Councilman Ward moved to adopt an ordinance determining that certain steps. have been-taken in relation to permanently improving North and 'South Main Street, from East Fayle to East Republic, confirming such action; making appropriation of funds for payment of the share of the cost and ordering a hearing to be held in the Council Chamber -of the City Hall at 7 :00 o'clock, P.M., on the 12th .day of November, 1959. Councilman Lusk seconded the motion. The roll call vote* was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays:.None It Ward of Badgett It Reeves of Clayton of Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 561 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, DETER- MINING THAT CERTAIN STEPS HAVE HERETOFORE BEEN TAKEN IN RELATION TO THE MATTER OF PERMANENTLY IMPROVING NORTH AND SOUTH MAIN STREET FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF FAYLE STREET TO THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF REPUBLIC STREET, IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HERE- IN REFERRED TO, AND RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING SUCH ACTION; SETTING OUT A COPY OF THE ENGINEER'S ESTIMATES OF THE COST'S OF SUCH PROPOSED IM- PROVEMENT; MAKING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FW- PAYMENT OF.THE SHARE OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS TO BE BORNE BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS; ORDERING THAT A HEARING BE HELD.AND GIVEN TO ALL OWNING OR CLAIMING PROPERTIES ABUTTING UPON 'SAID STREET TO BE IMPROVED AND AS TO OTHER RE- LATED MATTERS; SETTING AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF SUCH HEARING• AND DIRECTING THAT NOTICE THEREOF BE GIVEN; RESCINDING ANY OTHER ORDI- NANCES OR PROCEEDINGS OF SAID CITY IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Final Approval - Section Two (2) Country Club Oaks Councilman Ward moved to grant final approval to Section.29 Country Club Oaks Subdivision, after receiving confirmation from City Engineer and Director of Public Works,.that the developers had conformed to all the details, as set forth in the approved preliminary plat, .Councilman Badgett seconded the motion, The roll call vote.was as follows: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman'Mears Nays: None of Ward to Badgett " Reeves " Clayton " Lusk Mayor Pruett Ordinance - Amending Electrical Ordinance - National Electrical Code of 1959 Councilman Reeves moved to adopt an ordinance amending the City's Electrical Ordinance by adopting the National Electrical Code of 1959 and the regulations thereof shall govern the installation of electrical equipment in the City where not in conflict with the City's Ordinance No. 192. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll Ball vote was as follows: a 1107 Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None Ward " Badgett " Reeves Clayton " Lusk Mayor Pruett The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 562 _ AN ORDINANCE "AMENDING AN ORDINANCE FOR SAFEGUARDING PERSONS AND PROPERTY AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC; CREATING THE OFFICE OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR AND PRESCRIBING HIS DUTIES, RIGHTS AND AUTHORITY, ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND FOR ITS INSTALLATION AND REQUIRING CONFORMITY THEREWITH; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO UNDERTAKE THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WITH- OUT A PERMIT THEREFOR, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED; REPEALING ORDI- NANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIB- ING A PENALTY AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF," BEING ORDINANCE NO. 192, PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 23RD DAY OF JULY, 1953, BY AMENDING SECTIONS THREE (3) AND SIX (6) THEREOF BY ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE OF 1959. G. M. Kemp - Complaint City's Garbage Dump Ground Mr, G. M. Kemp, an employee of the A.B S. Pollution Department of the Harris County Health Department, voiced his disapproval of the manner in which the City garbage dump is being kept. He stated that his recommendation at a prior meeting had been land fill but nothing had been done to date to elimi- nate the raw garbage other than burning. Such practice presents a health hazard and should be cleaned up in order to eliminate the breeding of flies, rodents and offensive odors. The Council informed Mr. Kemp that studies of garbage disposal by sanitary land fill had previously been made, as it was well known that such a system of disposal was needed but, to date, such a project has been cost prohibitive. The Mayor appointed a committee composed of Councilman Clayton, City Attorney Chandler, City Sanitarian Muennink and Public Works Direc- tor Grantham to meet with Mr. Kemp for study and discussion for the elimination of raw sewage at the City's garbage grounds, Councilman Clayton was appointed to the Chairmanship of the Committee. Mayor - Designate Youth Appreciation Week The Mayor informed the Council that the week of November 9th through the 15th will be designated as "YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK" throughout Baytown. Report - Street Lights Business Area - West Baytown - Market Street and Hwy 146 Mr. LeFevre, Acting City Manager, gave a report of his meeting with representatives of the Houston Lighting and Power Company relative to clarifi- cation of Item 7, of the Street Lighting Progress report. Messrs. Kimmons and Hale of the Light Company informed him that no official notification had been received by the company from former City Manager Harrison for business area street lights, but Texas Avenue from the "Y" to its intersection with Highway 146. It was reported that a map had been seen, showing a recommended procedure for the installation of street lights in the three (3) business areas, but it could not be found in any of the files or in the possession of any employee with whom Mr. Harrison had worked. After some further discus - sion, Councilman Mears moved to instruct the City Manager to issue work orders for the installation of the street lights in the West Baytown and Highway 146 business area. Should he be unable to locate the map which was used as a pattern for the approved installations, he be further instructed to order the Light Company to have its engineers re- survey the areas and the work orders issued in accordance with the recommended schedule. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: 1408 Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None . Ward " Badgett Reeves " Clayton " Lusk Mayor Pruett Meeting - City Officials and Light Company Officials - Discussion of Franchise Members of the Council and Officials of the Light Company will arrange a meeting in the month of November for the purpose of discussing agreed adjust- I� ments, etc. under the new franchise granted the company by the City. Miscellaneous An employee of the General Telephone Company was asked to investigate the apparent neglect of the company in failing to notify a customer of a change made in his designated telephone number. Mayor Pruett stated he would call a special meeting, if necessary, within the next few days in order for the Council to review the applications received for the office of City Manager. No action was taken on the request of Councilman Badgett to consider the annexing of Humble 011 8 Refining Company, Brown 8 Root, Inc., General Tire and other relating industries lying adjacent to the City. Councilman Reeves asked that the Acting City Manager and Chief of Police contact Railroad officials relative to the excessive noise caused by the constant blowing of the train whistles. The officials will be asked to cooperate with the City and keep the noise to a minimum. Councilman Reeves asked that Acting City Manager LeFevre review the salary schedule of City Employees and prepare a recommended scale for all employees who merit a salary increase. Chief of .Police Montgomery was instructed to make a survey of all stop sign locations and, where possible, replace the stop signs with Yield Right -of -Way signs in order to keep the traffic moving. Memorandum and Discussion - Civil Service Commission - Appointments Thereto Councilman Reeves opened discussion on Firemen's and Policemen's Civil Service Commission by suggesting: that its operational expenses be eliminated by moving the office from its present location in the Woods Building to the City Hall, and save the City the $100.00 per month allocation. Councilman Clayton then re- ferred to an inter - office memorandum issued by Mr. Changler, City Attorney, and stated that the Council had acted illegally under the Civil Service Act when it appointed members of the Civil Service Commission, at the Special Meeting of September 8th and Regular Meetings of September 10th and October 8th, as'the law states, "Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Chief Executive." The Mayor asked why the Civil Service Commission had become such an important issue now when it had never occupied such:a place before. As at the off -set of the Civil Service Commission, it was thought best to keep its office away from the City Hall and keep it free from the element of politics. Councilman Reeves stated that he had always stood for economy and would continue to do so. Council- man Clayton stated his reason for bringing the matter before the Council was to make the appointments legal by doing away with this Board and starting over, The proposals were discussed at length but no formal action was taken by the Council on either proposal. Adjournment Councilman Mears moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Lusk second- ed the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourn- ed. a ATTEST: R, H. Pruet , Mayor (�C(,� Edna Oliver, City Clerk