1960 06 09 CC Minutes1478
MINUT9S OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
June 9, 1960
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular - session on
Thursday, June 9, 1960, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the Council Room of the Baytown
City Hall with the following members in attendance:
•Seaborn Cravey
W. L. Ward
K. E. Badgett
Velma Ansley
R. H. Hughes
R. H. Pruett
J. B. LeFevre
George Chandler
Edna Oliver
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
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T13; Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered by
Councilman Padgett, afterwhich, the Mayor called for the minutes of the regular
meeting 6t.44ay 26th to be read. Councilman Badgett moved to dispense with the
reading of�,the minutes and they be approved. Councilman Ward 'seconded the motion.
The roll col vote was as follows:
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110A Call: Ayes: Councilman Cravey Nays: None
Ward
" Badgett
" Ansley
" Hughes
Mayor Pruett
Amended Junk Yard Ordinance
The City Manager introduced and read an ordinance amending the City's
Junk Yard Ordinance No. 531 to include Ice Boxes and Refrigerators and requiring
an enclosed tight board fence or an evergreen hedge at least six (61) feet high,
rather- than the former ten (10 foot board fence. The ordinance also stipula-
ted that no junk of any character, or parts or machinery of any kind shall be
allowed to remain outside such fence, however, any operator presently operating
a junk yard within the City shall be allowed-three months within which to con-
struct a fence of the kind and character required. The Council agreed to the
use of a 6' cyclone fence provided a cane hedge is planted around the fence to
eliminate the unsightly junk existing on the grounds. After some discussion,
on the merits and demerits of the ordinance and the proper manner of approach
in the enforcing of the ordinance, Councilman Ansley moved to adopt the ordi-
nance regulating the operation of places used or maintained as Junk Yards or
dumping grounds. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The roll call vote
was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Cravey Nays: None
" Ward
" Badgett
" Ansley
" Hughes
Mayor Pruett
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 596
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, REGULA-
TING THE OPERATION OF PLACES USED OR MAINTAINED AS JUNK YARDS OR
FOR THE WRECKING OF DISASSEMBLING OF AUTONOBII,ES, TRUCKS, TRACTORS,
SCRAP METAL AND PIPE, WASHING MACHINES, REFRIGERATORS, ICE BOXES,
BATHTUBS, OR MACHINERY OR APPLIANCES OF ANY KIND, OR OF ANY OF THE
PARTS THEREOF, OR FOR THE ACCUMULATION OF RUBBISH OF ANY DESCRIP-
TION, PROVIDING FOR A LICENSE AND A LICENSE FEE; PROVIDING THAT
THE PROPERTY AND PREMISES ON WHICH BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED SHALL BE
ENCLOSED BY A TIGHT BOARD FENCE OR AN EVERGREEN HEDGE AT LEAST
SIX (61) FEET HIGH; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO
HUNDRED (9200.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Negligent Collision Ordinance
A copy of a proposed Negligent Collision ordinance was given each Council
member. City Manager. LeFevre recommended that no action be taken on the ordi-
nance at this meeting, but, each member study the proposed ordinance and it will
be placed on the agenda of the next regular meting for Council disposition.
Miscellaneous
City Attorney Chandler informed the Council that copies of a proposed
traffic ordinance will be prepared for the next regular meeting of the Council.
The ordinance will include the regulations approved by the Council at the last
meeting.
City Manager LeFevre reported that the School Board has approved the ex-
tension of Oak Street to intersect with Gentry Drive and instruments to this
effect are now being drawn by the legal department of the School system. He will
now negotiate with the Southern Pacific Railroad Company for permission to cross
its right -bf -way with the proposed extension.
City Manager LeFevre also reported that the Committee was unsuccessful
in its attempt to negotiate with property owners for an easement dedication to
extend a sanitary sewer service line to residents along Thompson Street as sow
of the ownership is not clear. It is possible, however, that a sewer line may
be routed up Thompson Street from West Main. A study will be made of this pro-
posed routing.
Tuesday, June 14th, 5 :00 o'clock P.M., was the date set for the Council to
review the paving done on Parkway, Fourth and Seventh. If this portion of the work
is approved, the Council may extend the present contract to include the approved
asphaltic topping or it may choose to ask for bids to be received at a later date.
Drawing - Estimate - Oak Addition Storm Sewer
The City Engineer presented a detailed drawing of the proposed Oak Add-
ition storm sewer with a material cost estimate of 9ll,477.00. This project
requires concrete pipe ranging from 54" to 24 ", extending north from the Baytown
Housing Authority 3 -acre site to Johnson Street, Also included in the drawing
was the proposed storm sewer extension down Daniel Street to Lee Drive. The
City will install the corm sewer in the Houston Lighting & Power Company right -of-
way, however, casting rights must be secured from the property owners for the
City equipment. The Council agreed to delay the proposed improvement until
budget review time in August. At this time it will be decided if the City can
finance such a major project from this year's funds or defer it until the 1960 -61
fiscal year.
Reimburse - School District Water - Carver School Pool
The Council agreed to continue, in 1960, with its summer project for the
Carver School Swimming Pool. The School District will be billed for all water
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used by the Carver School Pool, however, the City will refund, at the close of the
summer season, all water bills paid by the School District during the operation
of the swimming pool.
Underground Water SwPly 'Studs
Mayor Pruett informed the Council that the City may be asked to make
application to the State Board of Water Engineers for a study of the City's
underground water supply. He has been advised by certain Humble Company offi-
cials and other interested parties that such a study is of the greatest impor-
tance and the research value will far exceed the monetary cost to the City. The
State Board of Water Engineers will not accept an application from industry but
such must be made by a Municipality. That is the reason the request will be
directed at the Council for approval and authorization.
Sale City Owned Property - Maryland Street
Councilman Ward moved to authorize and instruct the City Manager to ad-
vertise for bids on the sale of a City owned lot on Maryland Street which was
formerly used as a water storage tank site. Councilman Cravey seconded the motion.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Cravey Nays: None
" Ward
" Baigett
" Ansley
" Hughes
Mayor Pruett
Abolish.- $50.00 Monthly Council Expense Allowance
Councilman Ansley opened the next order of business by proposing that the
Council discontinue its present practice of receiving a $50.00 a month expense
check. She stated that the Charter stipulated members of the City Council should
serve without pay or compensation and it was her suggestion that an itemized ex-
pense system be instituted and the members be compensated for such expense only.
The Mayor and each member of the Council expressed his opinion of the proposal.
It was the general trend of thought, that no member of the Council will take the
time to record mileage, take time to decide between City and personal business
and itemize the many trips taken during a month as a result of soma inquiring
citizen. After some further discussion, Councilman Ansley moved to forgo the
$50.00 a month expense allowance and each Councilman be compensated for the
actual expense incurred during the month as per his itemized statement submitted
to the City Manager. Councilman Ward seconded the motion. City Manager LeFevre
then asked if he would be delegated solely with authority and responsibility of
deciding on the monthly expense statements of the Council, or should he refer any
statement to the Council for its approval if he should have reason to doubt the
expense listing incurred for the month. Rather than have the City Manager assume
the responsibility of approving the monthly expense statements, Councilman Cravey
suggested a form be drawn and the monthly expense statements be submitted for
payment at the first regular meeting of each month following payment subject to
the approval of the Council_. This suggestion was favored by the Council, so
Councilman Ansley moved to amend the first motion to include the stipuiittion that
each Councilman be compensated for the acttwl e?cpenses incurred as per his item-
ized statement submitted at the first regular meeting of each month following,
payment subject to the approval of the Council. Councilman bard seconded the
motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Cravey Nays: None
" Ward
of Badgett
it Ansley
" Hughes
Mayor Pruett
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Chandler - Cravey - Committee - Hall Park Oak Addition
A committee was appointed to contact owners of any vacant property in Oak
Addition and see if they will permit it to be used as a base ball park site and
playground for children living within the area.
Study Annexation Action
The Council agreed to hold an informal meeting prior to the next regular
meeting, for the purpose of making a study of the present annexation activity of
surrounding towns. The Council will study its present protective annexation ordi-
nances and possibly draft and pass other ordinances taking in additional adjacent
territory to the north and east.
City Pronerts North Main
In reply to an inquiry, the Council informed the City Manager that the City
owned property, which lies adjacent to North Main Street, is not for sale at the
present time.
Adjournment
Councilman Hughes moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Ward second-
ed the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourn-
ed.
rATTEST.
Edna Cliver, City Clerk
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H. H. Pruett, Mayor