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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
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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
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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.
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Contractor
Paving
Storm Sewer
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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
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Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None
Ward
" Badgett
" Reeves
Clayton
Lusk
Mayor Pruett
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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:
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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.
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ATTEST: R, H. Pruet , Mayor
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Edna Oliver, City Clerk