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1962 03 01 CC Minutes, Special1727 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN March 1, 1962 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in special session on Thursday, March 1, 1962 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance: Seaborn Cravey °W. L. Ward C. A. Hansen Velma J. Ansley J. M. Bryan R.H. Hughes Al Clayton J. B. LeFevre George Chandler Edna Oliver Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Mayor City Manager City Attorney City Clerk The Mayor called the meeting to order and Mr. V. A. McElfresh was asked to give his report. McElfresh Report V. A. McElfresh, accountant retained by Council to make an examination of the books of the Houston Natural Gas Corporation, submitted his findings in a hand written report listing four schedules. His examination included the company's earnings, wage income, interest and income tax payments, depreci- ation, rate base estimate and apportionment of operating expenses to Baytown. He reported that he found the figures to be correct with no marked differences; it was his opinion that the company was being conservative in its rate increase request and presentation. He intimated that if the rate increase is denied by the Council, the company will appeal and probably receive a larger rate, than it is presently-requesting, formthe Texas Railroad Commission. The Council retained the hand written report that Mr. McElfresh was asked to file type- written copies of the report with City Attorney Chandler and further disucssion was tabled until a later meeting. ° Councilman Ward excused from the meeting. Report - Meeting Held County Officials - City County Jail Mr. LeFevre reported that he and Councilman Ward had met with County Judge Elliott and V. V. Ramsey, Councty Commissioner relative to the County - City Jail contract executed in 1956. Mr. Ramsey stated that the Court has accepted the original proposal and will pay 50% of the repair costs on the Jail building provided the costs do not exceed $800. Also, an officer has been made available through the Justice of the Peace office and if the City has fail- ed to use him, it is the fault of the city administration. City Manager LeFevre was instructed to advertise for bids on the repair of the jail building an d to continue negotiations with the County to determine if they will supply one man for the City jail as set forth in the original contract. Redistricting Committee Mr. LeFevre reported that W. D. Hinson, Schools, has offered to assist the City in its school has recently taken a new school census figures acoording to districts and submit them for its perusal. Assistant Superintendent of problem of redistricting. The and Mr. Hinson will compile the to the redistricting committee 1727 -� Opening Green Street The Council discussed and agreed to take no definite action on the condemna- tion of property to open Green Street until a meeting has been held with Mrs. Herman Ash, by committee or Council appearance, to discuss the offer of B. B. Williams relative to the sale of a tract of land lying to the north and abutting upon the present church site. Execute Agreement Councilman Hansen moved to instruct the City Attorney to negotiate agree- ments with both Harris and Chambers Counties which will release the City of any liability should accidents occur when City fire trucks are answering fire calls to areas lying outside the City limits and within the said counties jurisdicition. Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Hansen, Ansley, Hughes," Bryan Mayor Clayton Nays: None Execute Contracts - Gasoline. Kerosene and Diesel Fuel Councilman Hansen moved to accept the bid of Humble Oil and Refining Company for gasoline and Gulf Oil Corporation for Diesel Oil and Kerosene; said materials to be delivered to the City of Baytown for a period of one year as per bid prices. Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Hansen, Ansley, Bryan and Hughes Mayor Clayton Nays: -- None Resolution The City Manager introduced and read the following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY - SEVEN DOLLARS AND FIFTY ($3,837.50) CENTS FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO BUDGET ACCOUNT 402 -10 -2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: THAT the City Council of the City of Baytown resolves that the City Manager be authorized to transfer Three Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty -Seven Dollars and Fifty ($3,837.50) Cents from the Council Contingency Fund to Budget Classification 402 -10-2. to purchase Chipper. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of a majority of the City Council on this 1st day of March, A.D., 1962. /s/ Al Clayton Al Clayton, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Edna Oliver Edna Oliver, City Clerk Councilman Hughes moved to adopt the resolution as read. Councilman Ansley seconded the motion. The vote followsY Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Mayor Clayton Nays: None Miscellaneous Hansen, Ansley, Hughes and Bryan The Council agreed that it was not practical to execute contracts on the purchase of auto and heavy equipment parts so this item was deleted from items of unfinished business. City Attorney Chandler has the necessary easement intrument from the Southern Pacific Company for the opening of Oak Street. The City will proceed to do some preparatory work while waiting for proper executed of the instrument by all interested parties. City Manager Le Fevre asked the Council to table passage of an ordinance regulating operations of wreckers within the city limits on rotational basis. Chief of Police Montgomery has called a meeting of all wrecker operators and patrolmen and present violations will be discussed thoroughly. At this meeting patrolmen will be instructed, in the presence of wrecker operators, to enforce the city's present wrecker ordinance and violators will be apprehended and given tickets in accordance with the provisions of the ordinance. Adiouurnment Councilman Cravey moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilmen Ansley seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. i ATTEST/n: Edna Oliver, City Clerk A l� �l Al Clayton, M. or 1720