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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
May 10, 1961
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met.in special session on
Wednesday, May 10, 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
C. A.
Hansen
Councilman
James
M. Bryan
Councilman
R. H. Pruett Mayor
Al Clayton Mayor
J. B. LeFevre City Manager
George Chandler City Attorney
Edna Oliver City Clerk
and special guest, Bob Eckhardt, State Representative.
Absent: Lacy Lusk Councilman
The Mayor called the meeting to order, the In#ocation was offered, afterwhich,
the City Clerk was instructed to read the minutes of the April 27th meeting. Council-
man 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
Ward
Badgett
Ansley
" Hughes
Mayor Pruett
Resolution - Canvassing Election Returns - April 29th Election
The returns of the April 29th election were canvassed and totals verified
by the City Council, afterwhich, the City Manager introducted and read the following
resolution:
A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD WITHIN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ON THE 29TH DAY OF
APRIL, 1961, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR FROM THE
CITY AT LARGE, AND THREE COUNCILMEN FROM THE RESPECTIVE DIS-
TRICTS NOS. 2. 3 AND 6; DECLARING THE RESULTS OF SAID ELEC-
TION; FINDING THAT NOTICE OF SAID ELECTION WAS DULY AND PRO-
PERLY GIVEN AND THAT SAID ELECTION WAS DULY AND PROPERLY HELD
AND THE RETURNS THEREOF MADE BY THE PROPER OFFICIALS IN AC-
CORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 96, Article IX of the Charter of the City of
Baytown, the City Council of said City, at a special meeting held on this the 10th
day of May, 1961, proceeded as required by law to canvas the returns of the Special
Municipal Election held in the City of Baytown on the 29th day of April, 1961, for
the purpose of electing a Mayor from the City at large, and three Councilmen from
the respective Districts Nos. 2, 3 and 6, said Election having been held under and
pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and an Ordinance passed on
the 12th day of April, 1961, calling said Election; and,
WHEREAS, said Election having been duly and regularly had and held as called
In said ordinance and according to law and the returns thereof having been duly
made and the Election Judges having certified the results of said Election as here-
inafter set out and the City Council having duly and regularly canvassed the re-
turns of said Election and finding that the total votes cast at said Election were
as follows, to -wit:
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For Councilman From District No. 3
C. A. (Chris) Hansen, Jr. 2,209 Votes
Kenneth E. Badgett 1,967 Votes
For Councilman From District No. 6
James Monroe (Jim) Bryan 2,296 Votes
Fred C. Canant, Jr. 1,323 Votes
AND WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Baytown finds the election
returns as set out above to be accurate and correct aid no election protest or
contest having been filed with said Council or instituted in connection with said
election; NOW, THEREFORE,
r BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN:
Section 1: That Al Clayton received a majority of the votes cast at said
election for the office of Mayor from the City at large and, accordingly, the said
Al Clayton is hereby declared elected to the office of Mayor of the City of Baytown.
Section 2: That Walter L. (Dub) Ward received a majority of the votes cast
at said election for the office of Councilman from District No. 2, and, accordingly,
the said Walter L. (Dub) Ward is hereby declared elected to the office of Council-
man from District No. 2 of the City of Baytown.
Section 3: That C. A. (Chris) Hansen, Jr. received a majority of the votes
cast at said election for the office of Councilman from District No. 3 and, accord-
ingly, the said C. A. (Chris) Hansen is hereby declared elected to the office of
Councilman from District No. 3 of the City of Baytown.
Section 9: That James Monroe (Jim) Bryan received a majority of the votes
cast at said election for the office of Councilman from District No. 6, and, accord-
ingly, the said James Monroe (Jim) Bryan is hereby declared elected to the office
of Councilman from District No. 6 of the City of Baytown.
Section 5: That the City Council of the City of Baytown further finds that
the notice of said election was duly and properly given as required by law and as
provided in the Ordinance calling said election and that said election was duly
and regularly held and the returns thereof duly and regularly made by the proper
officials of said election and in all things according to law.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of a majority of the
members of the City Council of the City of Baytown, on this the 10th day of May,
1961.
/s/ R. H. Pruett
ATTEST: R. II. Pruett, Mayor
/s/ Edna Oliver
Edna Oliver, City Clerk
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For Mayor From The City
At Laroe
W. C. (Pop) Swain
1,817:
Votes
Al Clayton
1,958
Votes
For Councilman From District No.
2
James A. (Pete) Bryan, Jr.
1,372
Votes
Waiter L. (Dub) Ward
2,219
Votes
For Councilman From District No. 3
C. A. (Chris) Hansen, Jr. 2,209 Votes
Kenneth E. Badgett 1,967 Votes
For Councilman From District No. 6
James Monroe (Jim) Bryan 2,296 Votes
Fred C. Canant, Jr. 1,323 Votes
AND WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Baytown finds the election
returns as set out above to be accurate and correct aid no election protest or
contest having been filed with said Council or instituted in connection with said
election; NOW, THEREFORE,
r BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN:
Section 1: That Al Clayton received a majority of the votes cast at said
election for the office of Mayor from the City at large and, accordingly, the said
Al Clayton is hereby declared elected to the office of Mayor of the City of Baytown.
Section 2: That Walter L. (Dub) Ward received a majority of the votes cast
at said election for the office of Councilman from District No. 2, and, accordingly,
the said Walter L. (Dub) Ward is hereby declared elected to the office of Council-
man from District No. 2 of the City of Baytown.
Section 3: That C. A. (Chris) Hansen, Jr. received a majority of the votes
cast at said election for the office of Councilman from District No. 3 and, accord-
ingly, the said C. A. (Chris) Hansen is hereby declared elected to the office of
Councilman from District No. 3 of the City of Baytown.
Section 9: That James Monroe (Jim) Bryan received a majority of the votes
cast at said election for the office of Councilman from District No. 6, and, accord-
ingly, the said James Monroe (Jim) Bryan is hereby declared elected to the office
of Councilman from District No. 6 of the City of Baytown.
Section 5: That the City Council of the City of Baytown further finds that
the notice of said election was duly and properly given as required by law and as
provided in the Ordinance calling said election and that said election was duly
and regularly held and the returns thereof duly and regularly made by the proper
officials of said election and in all things according to law.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of a majority of the
members of the City Council of the City of Baytown, on this the 10th day of May,
1961.
/s/ R. H. Pruett
ATTEST: R. II. Pruett, Mayor
/s/ Edna Oliver
Edna Oliver, City Clerk
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Councilman Ward moved to adopt the resolution as read. Councilman Ansley
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Cravey Nays: None
it Ward
to Badgett
of Ansley
it Hughes
Mayor Pruett
Resoluti6n - Recognizing and Thanking Honorable Lacy Lusk - City Councilman
The following resolution was introduced and-read:
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FORMALLY
RECOGNIZING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE LACY LUSK, CITY COUNCILMAN,
FOR HIS EIGHT YEARS OF DEVOTED SERVICE AS COUNCILMAN AND MAYOR PRO
TEMPORE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; RECITING A FEW OF THE ACCOMPLISH -
MENTS WHICH HE WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN BRINGING ABOUT DURING HIS TERMS
OF OFFICE; RESOLVING THAT THE SAID HONORABLE LACY LUSK HENCEFORTH
SHALL BE`COUNCILMAN EMERITUS" OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, AND SHALL
ALWAYS BE ENTITLED TO A SEAT AT ALL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Lacy Lusk faithfully and conscientiously served as
Councilman, District No. 6, for the City of Baytown, from April 7, 1953 to April 29,
1961; and,
WHEREAS, be•_is now completing his fourth year as Mayor Pro Tempore of the
City of Baytown; and,
WHEREAS, during his terms of office there were enumerable accomplishments
and projects which were completed, the following being only a few of,the many accomp-
lishments made while he was a member of the Council;
Various parts of the City were looped together by water maids.
Two new Fire Stations were completed and one Fire Station renovated.
Three Elevated and two Ground Storage Tanks and three Water Wells
were completed.
All Sewer Disposal Plants wereSimproved and one new Disposal Plant
was constructed and all of same were connected by Sanitary Sewer
Interceptor Lines.
Underground Storm Sewers were constructed in and to Minnesota, Louisiana,
Kentucky, Virginia, New Jersey, Schilling and Danubina Streets and Martin
and Jail Ditches.
Land Fill Garbage Disposal System instituted.
Many streets permanently improved.
Police Administration Building completed.
Pavilion at Roseland Park completed.
Baytown - LaPorte Tunnel completed.
Spur 201 Completed.
Retirement System, Social Security and additional fringe benefits were
provided for City employees and Civil Service for the Fire and Police-
Departments; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council-of the City of Baytown desires to formally express
its appreciation to Councilman Lusk for his years of faithful civic participation
in the government of the City of Baytown; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN:
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That the City of Baytown, by and through its duly elected City Council,
hereby formally recognizes and thanks the Honorable Lacy Lusk for his years in
public office in Baytown and hereby expressly makes and constitutes Lacy Lusk as
"Councilman Emeritus" of the City of Baytown and resolves that Councilman Emeritus
Lusk shall henceforth always have a seat at the Council table of the City Council
of the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the unanimous vote of the members of the
City Council, on this the 10th day of May, 1961.
/s/ R. H. Pruett
R. H. Pruett, Mayor
ATTEST:
ls/ Edna Oliver
Edna Oliver, City Clerk
Councilman Ward moved to adopt the resolution as read. Councilman Hughes
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Cravey Nays: None
" Ward
of Badgett
rt Ansley
It Hughes
Alayor Pruett
Resolution - Thanking Councilman Kenneth E. Badgett
The following resolution was introduced and read:
A UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
FORMALLY RECOGNIZING AND THANKING COUNCILMAN KENNETH E BADGETT
FOR HIS SERVICES IN PUBLIC OFFICE AND PRESENTING HIM WITH AN OFFI-
CIAL KEY TO THE CITY OF BAYTOWN.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Baytown desires to formally express
its appreciation to Councilman Kenneth E. Badgett for his participation in the govern-
ment of the City of Baytown, NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN:
That the City of Baytown, by and through its duly elected City Council,
hereby formally recognizes and thanks Councilman Kenneth E. Badgett for his services
during his incumbency; and,
RESOLVED FURTHER, that in recognition of his services, the City Council
hereby gives its formal expression of appreciation to the said Councilman Kenneth
E. Badgett and presents him with an official KEY TOME CITY as a manifestation of
such gratitude..
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the unanimous vote of the members of the
City Council of the City of Baytown on this the 10th day of May, 1961.
ATTEST:
/s/ Edna Oliver
Edna Oliver, City Clerk
/s/ R. H. Pruett
R. H. Pruett, Mayor
Councilman Ward moved to adopt the resolution as read. Councilman Hughes
seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows:
R611 Call: Ayes: Councilman Cravey Nays: None
to Ward
Badgett
Ansley
Hughes
Mayor Pruett
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Introduction - Bob Eckhardt, State Representative - Administer Oath of Office
Mayor Pruett introduced Bob Eckhardt, State Representative, to members of the
Council and those in the audience, afterwhich, Representative Eckhardt administer-
ed the Oath of Office to Mayor Clayton and the three Councilmen Ward, Hansen and
Bryan from Districts Nos. 2, 3 and 6, respectively for the two ensuing years.
Expression of Thanks - R. H. Pruett
After the new Councilmembers were seated, Ex -Mayor Pruett expressed his thanks
to all of the citizens of Baytown, those who served with him on the Council and the
employees of the City of Baytown for giving such splendid cooperation during his
tenure of office and concluded with the statement that if his administration has
been successful it was because of the goodwill and cooperation of all.
Gavel Presented - Reverend Cheek - Fromftisterial Alliance to Mayor Clayton
Reverend R. M. Cheek, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, presented Mayor
Clayton with a gavel -as a gift from the Ministerial Alliance of Baytown and wished
him success in his administrational duties. Mayor Clayton accepted the gavel with
sincere thanks and pledged his energies to serving the people of Baytown with sin-
cerity and to the best of his ability.
Gifts - Presented Ex -Mayor Pruett and Ex- Councilman Badgett
Councilman Ward presented Ex -Mayor Pruett with a watch, pin and key to the
City as tokens of appreciation for the many services rendered the City during
his administration. Councilman Ansley presented Ex- Councilman Badgett with a key
to the City and a watch as a token for the many services rendered during his two -
year term.
Councilman Ward - Named Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor Clayton proposed, as his first order of business, that a Mayor Pro -Tem
be named; Councilman Ansley moved to appoint Councilman W. L. Ward as Mayor Pro -
Tem of the City of Baytown. Councilman Cravey* seconded the motion. The vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen unanimous Naps: None
Mayor Clayton
Open Bids - Pipe
The bids for furnishing and delivering concrete sewer and /or clay pipe to
the City were opened and•the tabulation follows:
SUPPLIER UAO NTITY CONCRETE CLAY
White Supply 4,500
- 8"
@ .40
LF.
1,128
-12"
@ .90
LF
1,100
-15"
@1.30
LF
876
-18"
@1.60
LF
Total Bid
Schaffer Brothers 4,500
8"4
.45
LF
1,128
-12"
@ .99
LF
1,100
-15"
@1.40
LF
876
-18"
@1.71
LF
Total Bid
Andy Plumbing Co.
TfT
4,500
- 8"
@ .50
LF
1,128
-12"
@1.10
LF
1,100
-15"
@1.55
LF
876
-18"
@1.90
LF
Total Bid
1,800.00
$ .576
1,015.20
1.10
1,430.00
1.85
1,401.00
2.64
5,646.80
2% 15 da. Net 30
2,025.00
1,116.72
1,540.00
1,497.96
6,179.68
5 cash discount
following.
2,250.00
1,240.80
1,705.00
1,664.40
6,860.20
18/00 - 10 Days
2%
2,592.00
1,240.80
2,035.00
2,312.64
8,180.44
15 da. Net 30
mo
10th month
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W. S. Dickey Clay Mfg. 9,500 - 0" LF .576 2,592.00
1,128 -12" LF -0- 1.10 1,290,80
1,100 -15" LF 1.85 2,035.00
876 -18" LF 2.69 2.312.64
Total Bid 8,180.99
2% - 10th mo. following
net 45 days
General Concrete Company 9,500 - 0" LF @ .50 2,250.00
1,128 -12" LF @1.10 1,230.60
1,100 -15" LF @1.55 1;705.00 -o-
r 876 -16" LF @1.90 1:669,90
Total Bid 6,850.20
20% and 2% - 30 days
Councilman Cravey moved to accept the low bid of General Concrete Company for
the furnishing and deliveryof concrete sewer pipe as per specifications. Councilman
Hughes seconded the motion. The vote was as followsi
Ayes: Councilmen unanimous Nays: None
Mayor Clayton
Appointment of Committee - Study Signs
Mayor Clayton named Councilmen Ansley and Hughes as a Committee to study and
recommend new welcome signs which will be erected at City Limits replacing the ex-
isting obsolete signs. The Committee was given permission to solicit the aid of
some member of the Baytown Chamber of Commerce to assist in the study and recommenda-
tion presentation.
Equalization Board - Year 1961
City Manager LeFevre presented a letter from C. C. Redd, Baytown's Tax Assess-
or- Collector, relative to the appointment of an Equalization Board for the year of
1961. The names of Harry Massey, Roy Elms and C. H. Miller were submitted by Mr.
Redd and City Manager LeFevre approved the naming and recommended the acceptance.
Councilman Ward moved to accept the recommendation of the City Manager and Harry
Massey, Roy Elms and C. H. Miller be named as the Board of Eaualization for the
year 1961. Councilman Ansley'seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen unanimous Nays: None
Mayor Clayton
Miscellaneous
Mayor Clayton pledged the Council's full support of the various committees
appointed by the former administration, and stated that no changes will be made
in them as the Council is behind their efforts one hundred per cent.
Councilman Hughes informed the Mayor and members of the Council that he was
calling a joint meeting of the ways and Means Committee and Industrial Attraction
Committee for Tuesday evening, 7 :00 o'clock p.m. in the Council Room of the City
Hall,
Ernest Brown, Jr. Baytown's Fiscal Agent, stated that members of the City
Council were invited to meet with him at the Tower on Monday, May 15th at 12:00
o'clock noon. In conjunction with the luncheon, the group will discuss the problems
of Municipal finances and possible future bond issues.
The Council deferred preliminary approval of Section 5 - Eva Maude Subdivi-
sion until Monday evening, May 15tb. This will give department heads time to check
the plat drawing.
Adjournment
Councilman Ward moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Cravey
seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
ATTEST: Al Clayton. Mayor
E na Oliver, City Clerk J t 1.