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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
January 18, 1962
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in special session
on Thursday. January 18, 1962 at 7:00 p.m, in the Council Room of the Baytown
City Hall with the following members in attendance:
Seaborn Cravey
Councilman
W. L. Ward
Councilman
Velma J. Ansley
Councilman
Roy H. Hughes
Councilman
James M. Bryan
Councilman
- Al Clayton
Mayor
J. B. LeFevre
City Manager
Edna Oliver
City Clerk
Absent: C. A. Hansen
Councilman
George Chandler
City Attorney
The Mayor called the meeting to order and the following business was trans-
acted:
Purchase - Motorola Radio and Test Equipment
Councilman Bryan, representing the committee appointed to study the mobile
radio and equipment bids, presented a report and recommendation for acceptance
of the low bid of Motorola Corporation in the amount of $8,573.75. W. B. McGregor,
representing the Baytown Emergency Corps, petitioned the Council to purchase two
additional mobile, two -way FM radio - single frequency at the bid price of $466.00
per unit, the Corps :presently operates two radios, one in the emergency boat and
one in the emergency truck, on the police and fire department frequency. When
the change -over is made with the new equipment, the Corps will be left on a low
frequency with La Porte and other units until another budget year. Should the
Council approve the purchase of the two additional units at this time, a savings
would be realized in the purchase of the equipment as a two unit bid would be
much higher than the five unit bid received at the January 11th meeting. Since
It was evident that the units were necessary for the effective operation of the
Emergency Corps, Councilman Hughes moved to accept the recommendation of the radio
Equipment Committee and the low bid of Motorola Corporation be accepted, plus the
purchase of two additional mobile, two -way FM radios; total purchase price to be
$9,505.75. Councilman Ward seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilman Cravey, Ward, Ansley, Hughes, Bryan
Mayor Clayton
Nays: None
Acceptance - Waterline Construction Bid - Comer Construction Company(_
City Manager LeFevre reported that he and the City Engineer and Director
of Public Works have made a study of the waterline construction bids received
at the January 11th meeting, It was his recommendation that the Alternate No. 1
bid of Comer Construction Company be accepted. Discussion was opened and some
of the Councilmembers voiced objection to requesting alternate bids of cast iron
and cement asbestos pipe, then failing to take advantage of the savings by accept-
ing bid using the asbestos pipe. The City Manager explained that the cast iron
pipe was more suitable to the City's underground conditions as it was more durable
and flexible, Councilman Cravey stated that he felt the administration should be
more careful in asking for alternates if they prove to be cheaper and ignored
when purchase recommendations are submitted; this action may kill the effective-
ness of getting low bids. After some length, Councilman Bryan moved to accept
the recommendation of the City Manager; to accept the Alternate No. 1 low bid
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of Comer Construction Company for slip joint cast iron pipe in the amount of
$53,519.83. Councilman Ansley seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Ward, Ansley, Hughes, Bryan
Mayor Clayton
Nays: Councilman Cravey
Civil Service Examination - Sergeant
The City Manager was given permission to request the Civil Service Director
to hold an examination to fill a vacancy presently existing under Police Classi-
fication, Police Sergeant.
Granted Five Foot Easement - Houston Light & Power Co. - Library Property
The Council approved the dedication of a five foot utility easement on the
west side of the City's library property, between hest Texas and West Sterling
Streets. This dedication was approved in order for the Houston Lighting and
Power Company to bring service lines to the Library.
Removal - White Way Street Light - Citizens Bank
The Council approved the removal of one of the new white way street lights
on West Texas Avenue fronting Citizens National Bank. This light will be replaced
by another type light purchased by the Citizens Bank.
Water Bills - As Metered
A. V. Barber was instructed to bill the January water as metered. Some had
requested an adjustment due to the freeze and broken lines; the Council ruled
against any deviation from the usual procedure of monthly billing.
Enlarged - Municipal Library Headquarters
City Manager LeFevre reported that he had enlarged the present headquarters
of the Municipal Library Department at 522 West Pearce by renting a vacant apart-
ment adjoining the offices. The monthly rental on the two apartmenst is $50.00.
Adiournment
Councilman Ward moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Hughes seconded
the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
Edna Oliver, City Clerk
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Al Clayton, Ma *hr