1960 07 28 CC Minutes1493
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
July 28, 1960
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Tbxms met in regular session on
Thursday, July 28, 19609 at 7:00 o'clock P.M., in the Council Room of the Baytown
City Hall with the following members in attendance:
Seaborn Cravey Councilman
W. L. Ward
K. E. Bsdgett
Velma J. Ansley
Roy H. Hughes
Iacy Lusk
R. H. Pruett
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor
J. H. LeFevre City Manager
George Chandler City Attorney
Edna Oliver City Clerk
The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, afterwhich,
the City Clerk was instructed to read the minutes of the regular meeting of July
14th, Councilman Badgett moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes and
they be approved. Councilman Ansley seconded the motion. The roll call vote was
as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Cravey Nays: None
" Ward
" Badgett
° Ansley
" Hughes
" Lusk
Mayor Pruett
Champ Crawford - Request Open Green Street - One -tky Going East
Champ Crawford, spokesman for the Lamar School PTA, petitioned the Council
to ppen Green Street, which presently dead -ends, through to intersect with North
Jones and designate it as one -way going east. He stated that the PML has studied
the problem of loading and unloading children from the first through third grades
and it was thought that the opening of Green Street would eliminate the hazard
which now exists when the classes are dismissed and the mothers are parked to
pick them up. The childred do not always look and it was thought that this solu-
tion would make it mach safer for this age group. He also reported that those
owning the property abutting the dead -end street were agreeable toward granting
the City an easement, however, they did not want to dsdioate a 60 -foot easement.
Mayor Pruett appointed a committee composed of Councilmen Lusk, Ward and Hughes
to meet with Mr. Crawford and other members of the PTA for a study of all the
details required to promote the opening of the street. 7his study will include
property easement, property owner participation in the development of the street,
curb and gutter, etc. A report will be made to the Council after the study has
been completed.
Ordinance - Acce$ting Improvements on Live Oak, West Murrill and Forrest Streets
Councilman Insk moved to adopt an ordinance receiving and accepting the work
of permanent paving and other improvements on Live Oak, West Morrill and Forrest
Streets within the City of Baytown and authorizing and directing the execution and
issuance of special assessment certificates to the contractor, Gulf Bitulithic
Companyy. Councilman Ansley seconded the motion. The roll cull vote was as fol-
lows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Cravey Nays: None
a Ward
" Badgett
" Ansley
" Hughes
" Lusk
Mayor Pruett
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The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 603
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TEXAS,
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT
PAVING AND OTHER D1PROVE4ETTS WITHIN THE FOLLOWING DEFINED FOR-.
T<ION OF WEST MMUML STREET FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF WEST
LOBIT STREET TO THE WEST PROPERTY LINE.OF NORTH WHITING STREET;
FORREST STREET FROM THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF NORTH MIN STREET
TO THE FAST PROPERTY LINE OF NORTH PFMTT STREET AND LIVE OAK
AVENUE FROM THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF PRUETT STREET TO THE MST
PROPERTY LINE OF NORTH COMMERCE STREET, IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION AND ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES TO GULF BITULITHIC COMPANY, THE CONTRAC-
TOR PERFORMING SAID WORK; APPROVING THE FORM OF SUCH SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
Mr. R. L. Kennedy, 223.2 West Main Street, presehted a map of a proposed
subdivision plat, Cedar Bayou Estates, and asked that the Cityts subdivision
restrictions be waived on Lots 5 and 12, Block 12, in order for him to estab-
lish and develop a perpetual care cemetery site under the laws and restrictions
of the State of Terms. The Council discussed the request at lengths afterwhich,
Councilman Gard moved to grant the request of Mr. Kennedy and the City's sub-
division restrictions be waived on Lots 5 and 12, Block 3.2, Cedar Bayou Estates,
Abstract 135, for the development of a perpetual care cemetery site only; said
development to be governed by the laws and restrictions of the State of Texas.
Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The roll call vote was a s follows'-
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Cravey Nays: None
" Ward
" Badgett
" Ansley
" Hughes
" Lusk
Mayor Pruett
Should Mr. Kennedy fail to continue with his ;sans to establish a cemetery
site on lots 5 and 12, Block 12, Cedar Bayou Estates, it is expressly understood
that such action will automatically annull the subdivision restriction waiver
and the site will revert to its former state of being subject to the subdivision
restrictions of the City of Baytown.
Street Name - Ordinance
Councilman Ward moved to adopt Ah:-ordinanoe changing the names of two (2)
streets within the City of Baytown so as to provide a greater street name uni-
formity. The two changes were Yale street to Garth Road and Scott Drive to
Simms Street. Councilman Ansley seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as
follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Cravey Nays: None
It Ward .,
" Badgett
" Ansley
" Hughes
" Lnsk
Mayor Pruett
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE N0. 604
AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAMES OF TWO (2) STRMETS WITHIN THE CITY
OF BAYTO1M SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR GREATER STREET -NAME UNIFORMITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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HishwaX M6 - Civic Association
Members of the Highway 146 Civic Association protested the recent tax
valuation increase levied against all property, sbvttting upon Highway 146, by
the 1960 Equalization Board.- They claimed that the increase was entirely too
high and was not justified because nothing had been done in the area to maiit
such an increase. The Mayor reminded them of the recent expense of the City
in the widening of Highway 146 and the mmjor storm sewer expenses incurred
during the City -State improvement of Highway 146 from Deist Republic Street north
to the city limit line. Spokesman for the group also urged the Council to hast-
en the street lighting installations along the highway, order the street sweeper
to nuke the area at least once a month, and institute an educational program
through the press, to partially eliminate the litter presently existing along
the Highway. It was thought that some type of dducational program, through an
appeal, would stimulate civic pride and patrons will cooperate with business
houses, drive -ins, grocery stores, etc, by using trash cans rather than throwing
containers, napkins and other litter along the highway. City Manager LeFevre
and Flice Chief bbntgomery were appointed to contact the operators of all drive -
ins, and ask their cooperatibn in the program by providing trash cans on the
grounds for patrons to use. City Attorney Chandler was instructed to prepare
an ordinance, for presentation at the next regular meeting, which will extend
the No. 2 Fire Zone of the City of Baytown to include property abutting upon
both sides of Highway 146, from a point situated 100 feet south of the inter-
section of Alexander Drive (Highway 3.46) with East Republic north and east to
the Bob Smith Road Highway 146 intersection.
Report - Annexation Chambers County - Discussion Highlands Area
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The Mayor gave a report on the results of an open meeting held in South
Chambers County regarding the recent first reading of an annexation ordinance
by the City Council of Baytown. The first motion proposed to carry a petition
back to the Baytown City Council to try to incorporate the 74 square miles annex-
ed by Baytown on first reading and it was voted down; the second notion proposed
to incorporate small areas, such as Tri -City Beach area, Cove area, etc., but
the motion failed to carry; third motion proposed to remain at present status
with Baytown and it carried; fourth motion proposed to have another meeting .
and re- discuss the material covered at the present meeting but it failed to
carry.
The Council also agreed to meet at 8 :00 o'clock A. M., Monday, August lst,
and pass an annexation ordinance, on first reading, which will extend the present
city limits to include Highlands, an un- inoorporated town, should their incorp-
oration election, which is to be held Saturday, July 30th, fail to carry. Some
of the residents within the area have contacted the Mayor and requested this ex-
tention as a protective measure to prevent Houston reading the area into its
city limits.
Transfer Resolution
Councilman Ward moved to adopt the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTO14N AUTHORIZING
THE TRANSFER OF FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUldDRED 0.,700.00) DOLLARS FROM
BUDGET CLASSIFICATION 1002 1-3,9 TO BUDGET CLASSIFICATIONS 1001 5 -2,
loci 6-11 AND 1004 5-4.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOwN:
THAT the City Council of the City of Baytown hereby resolves that
Fi the City Manager of the City of Baytown be hereby authorized to transfer
Four Thousand Seven Hundred ($4-0-700r.00) Dollars from Budget Classification
1002 1-3 to the following classifications, to -wit:
Classffcation 1001 5 -2 $1,200.00
Classification 1001 63..1 $30200.00
Classification 1004 5-4
Tbtal transfer $4,700.00
NTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of a majority -of
the City Council on this the 28th day of July, A.D., 1960.
ATTEST:
/g/ Edna Oliver
Edna Oliver, City Clerk
/s/ R. H. Pruett
R. H. Pruett, Mayor
Councilmen Lusk seconded the motion. the roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Council men Cravey Nays: None
" Badgett
" Ansley .
" Hughes
" Lusk
Mayor Pruett
Accept - Great American Reserve Life Insurance - City Emplo&es
City Manager LeFevre gave a lengthy report of the comparative study made
by the City Mannager, Department Heads and other city employees regarding the
City employees' hospitalisation insurance. As a result of the study, represen-
tatives from five (5) of the companies presenting bide, were invited to7meet
with city personnel and explain the benefits and answer any question an em-
ployee may want to present. Inter a secret ballot was cast and Great American
Reserve We Insurance Company of Dallas received the larger vote. It was the
City Manager'e recommendation that the City Employees' Hospitalization Contract
be given to the Cleat American Reserve Life Insurance Company for the ensuing
year. Councilman Cravey moved to accept the recommendation of the City Manager
by accepting the bid and granting City Employees' Hospitalization Insurance
coverage contract to Great American Reserve Life Insurance Company for the en -.
suing year. Councilman Ward seconded the notion. The roll call vote was as
follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Cravey Nays: None
"
Ward
" Badgett
" Ansley
" Hughes
a Lusk
Mayer Pruett
Report Meeting - Cleaners - Increased Gas Pates
R. M. Minter, Jr., spokesman for Baytown cleaners, reported that a
meeting had been held on Monday, July 18th, with Mr. Massey, representing the
Houston Natural Gas Corporation, and Mr. Chandler, City Attorney, as suggested
by Mayor Pruett, bat little was accomplished at the meeting. Since the business
firms were not satisfied with the results of the negotiations, the group again
appeared before the Council for some solutions if possible. It was suggested
that a committee be appointed, composed of City Manager LeFevre, City Attorney
Chandler and some person from the cleaning firms; they be sent to Houston to
examine the records of the Houston Natural. Gas Corporation, if the company will
grant them permission to do so. Mr. Massey assured the Council that the corpora-
tion will grant the group permission to make such a study, but when asked if the
gas rate increase can be held in abeyance until the study is completed, he re-
plied that he did not have the authority to answer the question. A general .
report will be made on the findings after the study has been completed.
Miscellaneous
The City Manager reported that bids will be received at the next regular
meeting on the modifications and repairs to the No. 3 Fire Station Building.
It was decided to include the recommendations of the Traffic Survey Com-
mittee; by designating certain streets as one -way. The City Attorney was in-
structed to include the recommendations of the Traffic Ordinance and also include
a section prohibiting "jay - walking" in business areas, if no provision has been
made heretofore.
Councilman Hughes reported that heavy transport trucks are presently using
Minnesota Street as a Truck Route. The Chief of police was instructed to see
that the streets designated as "Truck Route" have proper markers installed along
the roadway for identification. After the markers have been set in place, he was
further instructed to properly enforce the Truck Route Ordinance and keep heavy
trucks off of non - designated streets.
Appointment Advisory Board - Proposed
Councilman Ansley suggested that the Council give some thought to the
appointment of an Advisory Board to work with the Council toward the future
growth of the City of Baytown. She proposed that the Board be composed of those
re with whom the Council can works and with the understanding that they act in an
advisory capacity only. The suggestion met the approval of the Council; Mayor
Pruett asked that each member submit a name, or names and a list wil1 be com-
piled for Council consideration and approval.
Adjournment
Councilman Ward moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Lusk
seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
R. N. Pruett, Mayor
ATTEST.
r. Edna eta, J
Fdna Cliver, City Clerk
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