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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
April 6, 1961
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in special session on
Thursday, April 6, 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 Councilman
W. L. Ward Councilman
K. E. Badgett Councilman
Velma J. Ansley Councilman
Roy H. Hughes Councilman
Lacy Lusk Councilman
R. H. Pruett Mayor
J. B. Le Fevre City Manager
George Chandler Councilman
Edna Oliver City Clerk
The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, afterwhich,
the following business was transacted;
Acknowledged Presence of Visitors
The Mayor acknowledged the presence of special visitors, such as Mrs. M. M.
Brown, and members of the student council from Horace Mann School; Lane Ward, son
o f Councilman W. L. Ward, who is a member of Boy Scout Troop 96, working on Merit
Badge, "Citizenship in the Community" and Mrs. Lacy Lusk and Daughter, wife and
daughter of Councilman Lusk.
Certificate of Award - R. H. Turner
The Mayor submitted a Certificate of Award, issued to R. H. Turner, Police
Libutenant, who has successfully completed a seventy -hour course in Supervision of
Police Personnel, conducted at the Houston Police Academy by the Traffic Institute
Northwestern University.
Letter - Price Daniel - Special Merit Citation - City of Baytown
The Mayor read the contents of a letter, from Price Daniel, Governor of the
State of Texas, enclosing a Special Merit Citation awarded by the Highway Safety
Commission in recognition of the fine contributions made by the City of Baytown to
the cause of traffic safety in Texas during 1960, with a perfect record of No Traf-
fic Deaths during the year.
Proclamation - Clean Up Week
The Mayor issued a Proclamation designating April 15th through April 30th
as Clean -Up, Paint -Up, Fix -Up time for the City of Baytown.
H. B. No. 475 - Prohibiting Annexation Outside County Limits
The Mayor opened discussion on the proposed H. B. No. 475, introduced by
Walker, which is an act prohibiting any city, town or village, with certain excep-
t tions from annexing any territory which is located in a county other than the county
in which such city, town or village is located, and concluded with the summation
that the passage of such a bill would curtail the development of Baytown beyond the
Cedar Bayou Stream. Councilman Ward stated that he felt the city should protect
its ability to grow in that direction by annexing a designated area within Chambers
County; should the bill not pass, the City could de- annex. Councilman Lusk suggest-
ed that the city go down State Highway 146, cross over the Cedar Bayou bridge and
annex.the State Park which is tax free. This would require the city to police the
Highway to Cedar Bayou Stream but no taxes would be involved in the annexation.
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A second suggestion included the annexation of the recently purchased land -fill
garbage disposal site, on Cedar Bayou Stream, then follow the meanders of Cedar
Bayou Stream in a northeasterly direction over and across the Cedar Bayou bridge
to annex the State Highway park site abutting Cedar Bayou Stream in Chambers County.
After some further discussion, a committee was appointed, composed of City Attorney
Chandler, City Engineer Busch and City Manager LeFevre, to study the two (2) suggest-
ed routes; upon completion of the study the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
an ordinance, for presentation at the April 12th meeting, which will annex the park
site by the most feasible route.
Committee - Delegation - Petition - Open Green Street
Mr. Joe Nelson, Spokesman for the Lamar School P. T. A., submitted signed peti-
tions requesting the City Council to extend Green Street to North Jones Street. In
order to open the street, it would be necessary for easements to be granted by prop-
erty owners. Councilman Hughes, a member of the Council Committee, objected to the
opening of the street as it would be heavily traveled and would require additional
policing during school opening and closing. Since the City Attorney had ruled that
the opening of the street will not violate any of the provisions of the city's sub-
division ordinances Councilman Ward stated he was-convinced that the opening of
the street was for the purpose of safety and the elimination of traffic congestion,
and moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare all paper work and nego-
tiate for the right -of -way easements, afterwhich, proceed with all the work necessary
to open the street as an unimproved shell street. Councilman Ansley seconded the
motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Cravey Nays: Councilman Hughes
to Ward
of Badgett
of Ansley
Lusk
Mayor Pruett
Bids - City Depository - Contract
The City Clerk received two bids for the depository contract of the City of
Baytown for the two ensuing years. The summation follows:
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CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK C TRUST COMPANY
Time Deposits:
We will pay interest at the rate of 3% per annum compounded quarterly on any
Time Deposit having a maturity date six months or more after the date of de-
posit or payable upon written notice of six months or more.
We will pay interest at the rate of 2�% per annum compounded quarterly on-any
Time Deposit having a maturity date less than six months and not less than 90
days after the date of deposit or payable upon written notice of less than
six months and not less than 90 days.
We will pay interest at the rate of 1% per annum compounded quarterly on any
Time Deposit having a maturity date less than 90 days after the date of deposit
or payable upon written notice of less than 90 days.
It is the intention and purpose of this bid to pay to the city the maximum
allowed by Regulation "Q" of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System._
Earned interest on each such deposit shall be payable in any manner requested.
Demand Deposits:
According to Regulation "Q" of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System, at this time payment of interest is not permitted on daily balances
of Demand Deposits.
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Bond
Guarantee to secure funds of the City of Baytown on deposit by pledging
with you as provided by law, U.S. Government securities and /or Municipal
Bonds of Texas political subdivisions.
Other Banking Facilities
Will work with finance officers; offer to make loans without charges or
interest on loans or credit advances as the City Council is legally empowered
to negotiate; provide without charge, pending sale to permanent investors,
interim financing of voted bonds; and, provide free of charge any and all
other services and supplies and use of facilities in connection with account.
PEOPLES STATE BANK
Interest on Time Deposits
3% per annum, compounded quarterly, on deposits having a maturity date six
months or more after the date of deposit or payable on written notice of six
months or more;
2Y2% per annum, compounded quarterly, on deposits having a maturity date less
than six months and not less than 90 days after the date of deposit or which
is originally or becomes payable upon written notice of less than six months
and not less than 90 days;
1% per annum, compounded quarterly, on deposits having a maturity date less
than 90 days after the date of deposit or which is originally or becomes
payable upon written notice of less than 90.days.
Should, during the life of the contract, the permissive rates be increased,
that increase will be passed on to the City in legal manner.
Interest on Daily Balances:
Existing regulations prohibit the payment of interest on demand deposits;
however, if during the period covered by this contract the rules and regula-
tions make it permissible, we will pay to the City the maximum rate permitted.
Interest on Loans and Other Facilities
No interest will be charged on loans made to the City; Depository Pledge with
the First City National Bank in Houston, Texas, depositing with them U. S.
Government obligations with a market value of not less than our deposit
liability to the City; will act as paying agent for bonds and coupons and
transfer funds to any designated paying agent without charge; night deposi-
tory, safe deposit box or storage locker furnished without charge.
Councilman Hughes moved to accept the bid of Citizens National Bank C Trust
Company as the City depository for the next two years. Councilman Lusk seconded
the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Cravey Nays: None
of Ward
Badgett
of Ansley
of Hughes
" Lusk
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Program - Grass Cutting - Commercial Weed Cutters
The Council approved the suggestion of City Manager LeFevre to ask for bids
from commercial weed cutters for the cutting of weeds on vacant lots and acreage
plats within the City of Baytown after the City Attorney ruled that the City would
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be protected, by ordinance, from any type of trespassing suit by such negotiations.
Form letters will be mailed to all owners of vacant property asking that the weeds
be cut and urging them to contact interested contractors, however, if not conven-
ient the city will handle upon written request and bill the property owners.
Library Advisory Board - Hire Librarian - Salary Approved
City Manager LeFevre reported that he had met with the members of the Library
Advisory Board and they asked that a Librarian be hired immediately. The Board
had suggested a salary of $600 to $650 depending upon the qualifications of the
candidate. Councilman Ward moved to approve the recommendation of the Library
Advisory Board; the monthly salary of a Librarian be set in a range from $600 to
$650 depending upon the qualifications and experience of the Librarian candidate.
Councilman Badgett 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 City Manager reported receipt of a check in the amount of $3,025.99 from
the Baytown Housing Authority in lieu of ad valorem taxes.
The City Manager extended an invitation to the City Council to meet with
the Student Council from Robert E. Lee on April 13th; also, to attend the City
Employees' Annual Picnic in May. 1961.
The Council-rejected any proposal to act as contractor for the installation
of curb and gutter. for drainage purposes on any city street. The City Manager
was instructed to refer the request to private contractors for price, terms, etc.
Adiournment
Councilman Ward moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Lusk
seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned. -
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R. fr. Pruett, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Edna Oliver, City Clerk
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