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Minutes Of The Regular Meeting
Of The City Council Of The City of Baytown
October 27, 1960
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on
Thursday, October 27, 1960, at 7:00 o'clock P.M., in the Council Room of the Bay-
town City Hall with the following members in attendance:
Absent:
*Minutes recorded by Mrs.
Seaborn Cravey
*W. L. Ward
K. E. Badgett
Velma J. Ansley
R. H. Pruett
J. B. LeFevre
George Chandler
Roy H. Hughes
Lacy Lusk
*Edna Oliver
Oliver's Secretary
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
Councilman
Councilman
City Clerk
in her absence.
The Mayor called the meting to order, the Invocation was offered after -
which the Secretary was instructed to read the minutes of the previous meeting.
Councilman Badgett moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes and they be
approved. Councilman Ward seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Cravey Nays: None
of Ward
Badgett
it Ansley
Mayor Pruett
Transfer License - Safe Way Cab Company
Mr. Ervin Flowers, local attorney, representing Mr. Williams, present owner
of the Safe Way Cab Company, requested the Council grant authority to transfer the
City Tad. Cab License from Mr. Williams' name to Mr. Whitfield, who is buying the
company. Councilman Ward moved that permission for the transfer be granted and
City Attorney Chandler be instructed to draw up the necessary papers for the trans-
action. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Cravey Plays: None
" Ward
" Badgett
" Ansley
Mayor Pruett
1w. Cornelius - Bast Side Church of Christ - Water and Sewer Extension
Mr. Cornelius, a member of the building committee for the East Side Church
of Christ appeared before the Council to request water and sewer extension to a
site on Bowie School Drive, where they anticipate building a church. The property
is approximately 400 feet from the present City water and sewer lane and there is
ap�oximately 1096 acres, owned by Mr. Holloway and Mr. Richardson, between the
proposed building site and the City water and sewer line. Mayor Pruett advised
Mr. Cornelius that the City would like to help the Church by granting extension,
but would be improving subdivider's property by laying water lines. Mr. Cornelius
was advised by the Council to work with City Manager LeFevre and City Engineer
Busch to contact the owners of the intervening property and find out what could
be worked out for discussion at the next regular meeting of the Council.
Discussion - Industrial Annexation
City Manager LeFevre presented a map with shaded portions showing the
area of Humble Oil & Refining Company and United Rubber & Chemical Company property
to be annexed. Texas Eastern Transmission Company had not been contacted as yet,
as to the agreed portion of their property to be annexed in order to arrive at the
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$321000.00 anticipated tax money for the three (3) companies.
was requested to contact Texas Eastern Transmission Company and
portion of this area to be annexed, then present the proposal to
for preparation of the necessary ordinances.
Report - Annexation Committee - Austin
Mayor Pruett gave a report regardin g
on Annexation. He expkined several phases
Legislative Committee..'
Open - Tabulate Bids - Hot Mix Asphalt
City Manager LeFevre
derive at the
the City Attorney
the last meeting of the Sub - Committee
of this committee's recommendation to the
The bids on Hot
Mix Asphalt topping
for Gulf, Felton,
Hemphill and
Fleetwood;
Market and Bayway Drive;
North Pruett Street and West Pearce
Street were opened
and tabulated as follows:
Gulf, Felton
Hemphill and
Market and
Contractor
Fleetwood
Bayuay Drive
N. Pruett
W. Pearce
Gulf Bitulithic Co.
92677.50
16,965.00
22,700.00
$ 9,677.50
Brown & Root, Inc.
99751.50
16,803.00
22,480.00
9,752.5C
Councilman Ward moved that the contract for hot mix asphalt be awarded
to Gulf Bitulithi6 Co. in the low bid of $9,677.509 for paving West Pearce from
Whiting to Commerce Street; and paving Gulf Street from Ise Drive to a point 150
feet West of Whiting Street, paving Felton Street from Gulf Street to West Texas
Avenue; paving Hempbi3l Street from Gulf Street to West Texas Avenue; paving
Memorial Drive from Decker Drive to Fleetwood Drive; and paving Fleetwood Drive
from Memorial Drive to Felton Street. Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The
roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Cravey Nays: None
If Ward
of Badgett
if Ansley
Mayor Pruett
Councilman Ansley moved that the contract for hot mix asphalt be awarded
Brown & Root, Inc., in the low bid of $16,803.00, for paving Market Street from
Harbor Street to Bsyway Drive; paving B"ay Drive from Market Street to a point
150 feet west of Avenue F. Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The roll call
vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Cravey Nays: None
Ward
Badgett
Ansley
Mayor Pruett
No action was taken on the bids submitted for hot mix asphalt for paving
North Pruett Street from Texas Avenue to Park Street.
Discussion - Improvement - VAnnesota Street
City tanager IeFevre stated although Minnesota Street had not been included
for improvement in these bids, the condition of the street necessitated immediate
attention. It was his contention if we had a rainy splall the damage to the street
would be extensive and more costly to repair. Therefore, since Brown & Root's
crew were here at ?land, he took the opportunity to make emergency reparation by
putting hot asphaltic mix on the street on a per diem basis. Councilman Badgett
made reference to our City Charter as to the procedure for d6ntracts.,for.-City
improvements (Section 75 - Page 23) and felt that City Manager LeFevre's action
was a technical violation of the Charter. City Manager LaFevre stated that he
thought he had the authority to go ahead on a per diem basis in case of such an
emergency, and felt that the delay in advertising and waiting for bids would mean
a greater expense to the City. It was Councilman Ansley's opinion that the Charter
had been violated in the same manner as the handling of the Councilmen's expense
accounts in prior years. Councilman Cravey contended that, if the Council had
granted the City Manager authaity to spend money in violation of the Charter,
then the Charter should be amended. After further discussion it was decided that
the street improvement was necessary and no further action was taken.
Baytown Advisory Board
Mr. Harry Massey was appointed temporary Chairman of the Baytown Advisory
Board to present recommendation as to the duties of the Board. City Attorney
Chandler stated that all the members of the Board should meet together for a
discussion as he needs basic information as to the proposals and duties of the
Board in order to draw up the necessary resolution. City Attorney Chandler
was instructed to prepare a rough draft of the resolution for presentation at
the next regular meeting of the Council.
• Councilman Ward excused from the meeting.
Committee - Re- Districting - 1961
City Vanager IsFevre suggested that a committee be appointed to study the
necessity for re- districting the City of Baytown for 1961. Members of the Council
were instructed to make a study of their districts and report at the next meeting
of the Council as to any changes to be made.
Police Cars - Advertise for Bids
City Manager Wevre stated that since advertising for bids for the Police
cars, the Humane Officer's truck had been wrecked and the estimated cost for
repair would be around $300.00. He suggested that, rather than spend this amount,
he be given permission to substitute the wrecked International truck as a trade -
in, in place of one of the police care listed as a trade -in, and make an addendum
to the police car bid. He further suggested that this police car be transferred
to the Engineering Department and the Ford Pick- Up truck now being used in the
Engineering Department could be transferred to the Humane Department. The Humane
Officer is presently using the Ford Pick -Up truck and the Engineering Department
is using an old 1946 Ford, which is in such condition that it is not dependable
for further use. Councilman Ansley moved that the City Manager be given permission
to make an addendum to the Police car bide and the 1946 Ford be sold outright.
Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Cravey Nays: None
Badgett
Ansley
Mayor Pruett
Miscellaneous
City Manager IeFevre announced that he had granted permission for retail
auto dealers to use several parking spaces in town to display new autos for the
two (2) days of October 28th and October 29th during the Value -Rama Sales Promo-
tion.
City Manager Wawa stated that bids on material to build the fence
around the Material Yard on Ise Drive would be submitted and opened at the next
regular meeting of the Council.
Chief Montgomery was instructed to have a yellow line painted along the
curb in front of Mfr. Kings property at Ise Drive and Nazro as he has no room to
park when there is a meeting or any type function at the Firemen's Recreation Hall.'
Adjournment
Councilman Badgett moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Cravey
seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
ATTEST:
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Edna Oliver, City Clerk
R. H. Pruett, T ypr
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