1960 01 14 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR rJEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
January 14, 1960
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session
on Thursday, January 14, 1960, 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
Councilman
W.
L.
Ward
Councilman
R.
E.
Badgett
Councilman
W.
D.
Reeves
Councilman
Al
Clayton
Councilman
Lacy Lusk Mayor Pro Tem
J. B. LeFevre City Manager
George Chandler City Attorney
Edna Cliver City Clerk
Absent: R. H. Pruett Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem Lusk called the meeting to order, the Invocation was
offered, afterwhich, the City Clerk was instructed to read the minutes of the
previous meetings. Councilman Mears moved to dispense with the reading of the
minutes and they be approved. Councilman Reeves seconded the motion. The roll
call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: AyQs: Councilman
n
u
Mayor Pro
Mears Nays: None
Ward
Badgett
Reeves
Clayton
Tem Lusk
Discussion- Convittee Appointed Study Proposed Meat Inspection Ordinance - Baytown
A delegation, representing the League of Women Voters of Baytrwm, petition-
ed the Council to carefully consider the passage of a proposed ordinance adopting
the Texas State Regulations for meat and poultry inspection within the City of
Baytown. Such an ordinance would not allow the operation of a slaughterhouse
within the corporate limits of Baytown until a permit for such operations has
been issued by the Director of Public Health, which permit must be renewed annual-
ly on each 1st day of January. The meats must be inspected and any transporta-
tion of meat, poultry, or poultry products must be properly refrigerated to pre-
vent spoilage. The Council heard Messrs. Hawley and Ashbey, R. D. Howe, DVM,
R. M. Wright, owner of Wright Packing Company, Carl Albright and Geroge Collier,
afterwhich Mayor Pro Tem Lusk appointed Councilmen Reeves, Mears and Clayton as
a committee to make a thorough study of the proposed ordinance; its relation to
the public in general, the overall cost to the operators of slaughterhouses and
the possible elimination of inferior packers from doing business within the
limits of Baytown. A report on this study will be made at the next regular meet-
ing of the Couzicil.
Final Approval - Cree_kwood Subdivision
Mr. W. D. Broyles, local consulting engineer, presented a plat of Creek -
wood Subdivision, and asked Council for final approval of same. After checking
with the Directors of Public 'Works, Engineering Department representative, J. C.
Plato and the Fire Department representative, L. V. Bailey and receiving their
approval, Councilman Reeves moved to grant the developer final approval of Creek -
wood Subdivision. Councilman Ward seconded the motion. The roll cal 1 vote was
as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None
Ward
Badgett
" Reeves
Clayton
Mayor Pro Tem Lusk
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Final Approval Section 2 - Graywood Subdivision
Mr, Truman Cox, developer of Graywood Subdivision, presented a plat of
Section 2, Graywood Subdivision and asked for final approval of same. He ex-
plained that all of the improvements were in place, as required by the City's
Subdivision Ordinance, with the exception of the completion of two (2) streets.
A surety bond in an amount of $35,000.00, made payable to the City of Baytown,
was submitted which guaranteed final construction of the streets according to
the regulations of the City of Baytown, such improvements to be completed not
later than six months from date of bond. Councilman Ward moved to grant final
approval of Section 2, Graywood Subdivision to the developers. E. J. Cray and
Truman Cox. Councilman Pears seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as
follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Pears Nays: None
" Ward
Badgett
" Clayton
" Reeves
Mayor Pro Tam Luak
Councilman Reeves raised objection to the acceptance of a surety bond in
lieu of required construction in place at the time of granting final approval of
a subdivision. He stated that it was possible to grant final approval and the
developer,: presenting the bond, sell out his holdings to another party who would
have no obligations toward the completion of such a project. The City would then
be forced to take the matter to court. Mr. Reeves agreed to this approval, since
Mr. Cox was a resident Baytonienp but made it clear that he would oppose any such
procedure in the future.
Ordinance - Accepting Mork North Main - Fayle to Cedar Bayou Road
The City Manager introduced and read an ordinance receiving and accepting
the work of construction of paving on North Main Street, from East Fayle to Cedar
Bayou Road, and directed the ermcution and issuance of Special Assessment Certi-
ficates to the Contractor, Brown & Root, Inc., Councilman Ward moved to adopt
ra the ordinance as read. Councilman Reeves seconded the motion. The roll call
vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman
Pears Nays: None
Ward
Reeves
Badgett
Clayton
Tem. Lusk
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 570
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TEXAS,
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT
PAVING AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE FOLLOWING DEFINED PCR-
TIONS OF NORTH AND SOUTH MAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN;
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION AND ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES TO BROWN & ROOT, INC., THE CONTRACTOR
PERFORMING SAID WORK, APPROVING THE FCRM OF SUCH SPECIAL ASSESS-
MENT CERTIFICATES, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Civil Service Commission Appointments - Recommendation - City Manager
City Manager LeFevre submitted the names of Sam Paine, Donald Brunson and
Grover Edge, as appointees to the Civil Service Commission Board of Baytown: and
asked for Council approval of same. His recommendation included the name of
Sam Paine to serve one year, Donald Brunson to serve a two year term and Grover
Edge to serve *a three year term, Councilman Clayton moved to approve the recom-
mandatdon of Yr. LeFevro and Mk•. Sam Paine be appointed as a member of the Civil
Service Commission Board for a term of one year. Councilman Mears seconded the
motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
W.
Roll Call: Ayes:
Councilman Mears
Ward .
" Badgett
" Reeves
" Clayton .
Mayor Pro Tem Lusk
Nays: None
Councilman Reeves moved to approve the recommendation of Mr. LeFevre and
Donald Brunson be appointed as a member of the Civil Service Commission Board for
a term of two years. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The. roll call vote
was as follows:' `
Roll Call: Ayes:
Councilman Mears
" Ward
" Badgett
" Reeves
" Clayton
Mayor Pro Tem Lusk
Nays: None
Councilman Mears moved to approve the recommendation of Mr. LeFevre and
Mr. Grover Edge be appointed as a member of the Civil Service Commission Board
fee a term of three years. Councilman Reeves seconded the motion. The roll
call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None
it Ward
if Reeves '
It Badgett
If Clayton
Mayor Pro Tem Lusk
Councilman Reeves suggested that Mr. LeFevre study the possibility of
locating the office of the Director of the Civil Service Commission at the Civi-
lian Defense Control Ceinter, 3308 Minnesota Street.
Abolish Eligibilit;K List. - Police and Fire Departments - Order New Examination
Councilman Clayton moved to abolish the present eligibility fist for the
Police and Fire Departments as held by the former Director of the Civil Service
Commission, and ordered a new examination to be held by the new director as
soon as practical. Councilman Mears seconded the motion. The roll call vote
was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None
" Ward
" Badgett
" Reeves
" Clayton
Mayor Pro Zbm Lusk
Open Bids Accounting Machine
Only one bid was received on the advertisement for a Multi - Accounting
Machine to be used for the purpose of Payroll, Tax.and Budget sting. This
bid was received from Burroughs Corporation at a net price of ,455.00. Council-
man Ward moved to accept the bid of the Burroughs Corporation for the purpose
of the Multi- Purpose Accounting Machine at the net price of $8,455.00. Council-
man Badgett seconded the notion. The roll call vote rias as followsP
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Mears Nays: None
" Ward
" Badgett
" Reeves
" Clairton '
Mayor Pro Tem Lusk
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Request - Missouri Pacific Restrict Parking - Daniel St. or Install Pipe- Drainage
The City Manager submitted a request he had received from the Yissouri
Pacific Railroad Company fr the restriction of any parking of cars on Daniel
Street. As an alternate it was suggested that the be placed in the drainage
ditches and then covered over to permit parking of cars without blockage of
tracks within the area. A study had been made of this area previously by
the City Engineer, at the request of the Council, which would cover an area ex-
tending to Lee Drive. The estimated cost for such a drainage project was "x19,722.00
but funds are not presently available. It was the City 1•hnager's recommendation
that such a major improvement not be included in this fiscal year's schedule of
projected operations. Councilman Clayton suggested that the City tile the one
` block in question, but he was told that two or more blocks were involved. After
some discussion, it was decided to forego further action on the proposal until
the next regular meeting of the Council. In the meantims, a study will be made
of the area and a possible recommendation prepared for presentation at the meeting
also
Tran sfer Resolution
The City Manager introduced and read the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER OF TIPS CITY OF BAYTOWN TO 'TRANSFER SEVENTY -SEVEN
DOLLARS AND FORTY -FIVE ($77.45) CENTS FRO1.1 THE COUNCIL CONTINGEI4GY
FUND TO BUDGET CLASSIFICATION 103 -10 -1.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOI•N, TEXAS:
THAT the City Council.of the City of Baytown hereby resolves that
the City Manager be authorized to transfer Seventy -Seven Dollars and Forty -
Five (07.45) Cents from the Council Contingency Fund to Budget Classification
103 -10 -1, (Corporation Court) to purchase Viz- U -Lizer for use in traffice
accident cases.
.� INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of a majority of
the City Council on this the 14th day of January, A. D., 1960.
/s/ R. 11. Pruett
R. 11. Pruett, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Edna Oliver
Edna Oliver, City Clerk
Councilman Reeves moved to adopt the resolution as read. Councilman blears
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Pvll Call: Ayes: Councilman hears Nays: None
Ward
if Badgett
Reeves
Clayton
Mayor Pro Tem Lusk
Miscellaneous
The City Manager was instructed to contact agents of the two (2) railroad
companies in Baytown and request them to complete the repairing of railroad crossings
within the City. The Southern Pacific has previously done some repair but the lassouri-
Pacific has not begun any type work since its first notification, June 25, 1959.
The City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance, for study, which
will require the Railroad Companies to ring its bell at railroad crossings as a
warning signal rather than blowing the whistle. The Chief of Police was instruct-
ed to check the crossings for the violation of Ordinance No. 100, which requires
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the use of a flagman with flares at all crossings, if signal devices are not in
use, `whBn being crossed by trains, engines and cars.
The Chief of Police was instructed to check the possible violation of
two of the City's ordinances, Junk Dealers' and Abandoned Ice Boxes, by second -hand
furniture dealers and Junk Yazd operators within the City Limits.
The City Manager was instructed to have the City Engineer prepare an esti-
mate of cost, showing the sise,of pipe, footage required, etc., to run a sewer
line up Thompson Street, provided an easement may be made available for such
installation.
The Council took the recommendation of the City Manager and refused to make
a committment on the request contained in a petition of property owners for ropatr
of an alley behind New Jersey Street.
The City Manager was instructed to order the installation of a mercury
vapor street light at the intersection of Missouri and Oklahoma Streets. He was
also instructed to repaint the barricade located on Oklahoma at Nebraska.
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The City Manager was instructed to have the City Engineer prepare an esti-
.mate of coat on a hot asphalt mix as a topping for the streets in Graywood Subdi-
vision. The estimate is to be submitted to members of the Civic Association of
Graywood who will discuss the possibility of property owner participation in the
purchase of the materials if the City will use its equipment and man -power to lay
same.
The Director of Public Works was instructed to mill expansion joints and
cracks :in concrete with hot tar to prevent water seepage.
Ad.iournment
Councilman Badgett moved for the meeting to adjourn. . Councilman Reeves
seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor Pro Tem declared the
meting adjourned.
R. I. Pruett, Mayor
ATTEST:
Edna Oliver, City Clerk