1961 03 09 CC Minutes10,06
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
March 9, 1961
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on
Thursday, March 9, 1961, 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 J. Ansley
Roy H. Hughes
Lacy Lusk
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
R. H. Pruett Mayor
J. B. 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 February
23, 1961. Councilman Ward asked that the minutes be amended to read: "Miscellaneous:
The City Manager was instructed to ask for bank depository bids; bids to be received
on the evening of Thursday. April 6th." With this amendment, Councilman Badgett
moved to approve the minutes. Councilman Hughes seconded the motion. The roll
call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Cravey Nays: None
" Ward
Badgett
to Ansley
of Hughes
of Lusk
Mayor Pruett
Ordinance - Creating Library Department and Advisory Board
The City Attorney discussed the contents of a proposed ordinance, creating a
library department and advisory board for the City of Baytown with the Council and
a representative of the present Library Advisory Board, Mrs. Mattie Howard. After
it was definitely decided that the ordinance complied with agreements of the origi-
nal Library Advisory Board and the Council, Councilman Ansley moved to adopt the
ordinance as read. Councilman Ward seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as
follows:
Roll Call: Ayes:
Councilman Cravey
" Ward
to Badgett
to Ansley
to Hughes
Mayor Pruett
The caption of the ordinance follows:
Nays: Councilman Lusk
ORDINANCE NO.*623
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, CREAT-
ING A LIBRARY DEPARTMENT AND AN ADVISORY BOARD TO ASSIST IN IMPLEMENT-
ING AND CARRYING OUT THE FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF SUCH LIBRARY DEPART-
MENT; PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF OFFICE AND QUALIFICATIONS OF BOARD
MEMBERS; PRESCRIBING THE AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF SUCH BOARD; REPEALING
ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PRO-
VIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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Naming Library - Sterling Municipal Library
After the passage of the ordinance creating a Library Department for the
City of Baytown. Councilman Lusk moved that the new library be named Sterling Muni-
cipal Library for the late R. S. Sterling, former governor of Texas, one of the
founders of Humble Oil & Refining Company and grantor of the present library site
on West Texas Avenue abutting the Citizens National Bank & Trust Company, Councilman
Badgett seconded the motion. The motion was then opened for discussion by Mayor
Pruett; the councilmembers and some spectators expressed approval of the name.
however, some members of the Council were concerned about possible further impair -
went of Council and Library Board relations. Mrs. Howard, the one Library Board
member present, expressed objections to such action by the Council as this was in-
cluded in the scope of duties and functions of the Library Board, according to her
opinion. After a somewhat lengthy discussion, the Mayor called for the vote on
the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Cravey Nays: None
to Ward
to Badgett
to Ansley
to Huhges
to Lusk
Mayor Pruett
City Manager - Name Members of Library Advisory Board - March 23rd
City Manager LeFevre reported that he was not prepared to present his-recom-
mendation for thenaming of the 5 -man Library Advisory Board members, however, he
will submit his recommendation at the next meeting provided the Council does not
decide to abolish the Board.
Advertise Bids - Concession Stand
The City Manager was instructed to advertise for bids on the rental of the
concession stand at Roseland Park. The bids will be sought for the 1961 swimming
season of approximately 02 months, and will be received and opened at the regular'
meeting of March 23rd.
Sanitary Sewer Laterals - Recommended Installation
The City Manager presented sketches and recommendations from the City Engineer
and Director of Public Works for the installation of additional sanitary sewer mains
on Park. Harvard and Jones Streets and the installation of 6" sanitary sewer laterals
to serve three homes fronting on Barrymore Blvd. The total cost of the recommended
improvements was approximately $9,000.00. Councilman Lusk moved to accept the rec-
ommendation of the City Engineer and Director of Public Works and approved the
expenditure for additional sanitary sewer improvements on Park, Harvard, Jones and
Barrymore Blvd. Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as
follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Crevey Nays : None
to Ward
Badgett'
" Ansley
Hughes
" Lusk
Mayor Pruett
Installation - Traffic Light - Douglas Drive at Missouri - State Permission
�. R H. Turner, Police Sergeant. was instructed to contact State Highway offi-
cials and ask permission for the City to install a traffic light at the intersection
of Douglas Drive (Spur 201) and Missouri Street. He is to show need for the request
by submitting records. in police files, of major accidents occurring at the inter-
section and request the engineering department of the State Highway system to make a
study of the aforementioned intersection it there is any doubt of the need. A traff-
ic light will also be installed at the intersection of North Pruett and Park Street
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Sam Paine - Re- Appointed Civil Service Commission - 3 -Year Term
Councilman Badgett moved to approve the recommendation of City Manager
LeFevre for the re- appointment of Sam Paine as a member of the Civil Service Comm-
ission Board of the City of Baytown: tenure of office to be for a 3 -year term.
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
Miscellaneous
The Mayor reminded the Council of the Houston Lighting and Power Co. Rate
Hearing starting'in Houston on Thursday morning, March 16tb. He urged all to attend,
if possible.
The Council approved the payment of a secretary for services rendered while
attending the regular meetings of the Baytown Advisory Board.
Adiournment
Councilman Cravey moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Lusk
seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
ATTEST:
Edda Oliver. City Clerk
R —. H. Pruett, Mayor
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