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1962 05 31 CC Minutes, Special1766 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN May 31, 1962 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in special session on Thurs- day, May 31, 1962, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance. Absent: Al Clayton J. B. LeFevre Edna Oliver George Chapdier Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Mayor City Manager City Clerk City Attorney The Mayor called the meeting to order and the following business was transacted: ITEMS OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS Name Third Member - Baytown Housing Authority Board Mayor Clayton re- appointed, with Council approval, 3. Rodger Read to the Baytown Housing Authority Board for the two ensuing years; appointment retroactive to April 17, 1962. Sale of City Property on North Main and Barkaloo Road The Council agreed to'rescind its action to advertise for bids on the sale of City owned property off North Main and Barkaloo Road. The City Manager was in- structed to remove it from the list of unfinished business. City Administration - Proposed Enlargement - Roseland Park - Ashbel -Smith Land Co. The City Manager was instructed to work out details of a proposal to present to the Ashbel -Smith Land Company administration on how much land the City needs, Its location, what playground facilities will be located on the property and other matters pertinent to obtain additional abutting property for the expansion of Rose- land Park. If the City and Land Company officials agree on the terms of the lease contract, members of the Park Site Committee will be asked to assist in plans for the development of the park site. Glen Meadows Subdivision - Park Site and Annexation City Engineer Busch will continue to work with developers of Glen Meadows Sub- division for the purchase, by the City, of a suitable park site within the Subdi- vision. He was also instructed to prepare field notes for the annexation of the Glen Meadows and Ridgewood, Section 2, Subdivisions. Reguest ­Waive Restrictions - Proposed Development Within Five -Mile Radius Councilman Bryan, Chairman of the Subdivision Committee, reported that a decision has bot been reached on the request of Mr. Staples for relaxing Subdivi- sion restrictions on a proposed develppment located in Chambers County but lying within the Five -Mile Radius, controlled by the City Subdivision Ordinance. One question is pending; the committee plans to meet and review the development pro- posal before making its decision. Remodeling City Hall Councilman Bryan was appointed to confer with James A. Davis, local architect, on plans for remodeling the City Hall to provide more office space. Seaborn Cravey W. L. Ward C. A. Hansen Velma J. Ansley J. C. Huron James M. Bryan Absent: Al Clayton J. B. LeFevre Edna Oliver George Chapdier Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Mayor City Manager City Clerk City Attorney The Mayor called the meeting to order and the following business was transacted: ITEMS OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS Name Third Member - Baytown Housing Authority Board Mayor Clayton re- appointed, with Council approval, 3. Rodger Read to the Baytown Housing Authority Board for the two ensuing years; appointment retroactive to April 17, 1962. Sale of City Property on North Main and Barkaloo Road The Council agreed to'rescind its action to advertise for bids on the sale of City owned property off North Main and Barkaloo Road. The City Manager was in- structed to remove it from the list of unfinished business. City Administration - Proposed Enlargement - Roseland Park - Ashbel -Smith Land Co. The City Manager was instructed to work out details of a proposal to present to the Ashbel -Smith Land Company administration on how much land the City needs, Its location, what playground facilities will be located on the property and other matters pertinent to obtain additional abutting property for the expansion of Rose- land Park. If the City and Land Company officials agree on the terms of the lease contract, members of the Park Site Committee will be asked to assist in plans for the development of the park site. Glen Meadows Subdivision - Park Site and Annexation City Engineer Busch will continue to work with developers of Glen Meadows Sub- division for the purchase, by the City, of a suitable park site within the Subdi- vision. He was also instructed to prepare field notes for the annexation of the Glen Meadows and Ridgewood, Section 2, Subdivisions. Reguest ­Waive Restrictions - Proposed Development Within Five -Mile Radius Councilman Bryan, Chairman of the Subdivision Committee, reported that a decision has bot been reached on the request of Mr. Staples for relaxing Subdivi- sion restrictions on a proposed develppment located in Chambers County but lying within the Five -Mile Radius, controlled by the City Subdivision Ordinance. One question is pending; the committee plans to meet and review the development pro- posal before making its decision. Remodeling City Hall Councilman Bryan was appointed to confer with James A. Davis, local architect, on plans for remodeling the City Hall to provide more office space. 1767 Executive_ Secretary - City Manaaer Councilman Ward will prepare a proposal on the request of the City Manager for a salary increase to attract an executive type secretary for his office. This pro- posal will be presented to the Council for study and final disposition. Tennis Courts - Park Site Committee The Park Site Committee will be asked to reconsider its decision on the rejec- tion of tennis courts at park sites. Also, the Council and committee should dis- cuss type playground equipment to be installed at the Gulf Hill park site. A representative of the committee will be asked to meet with the Council at its next meeting, June 7th. Committee - Relaxing Drillina Ordinance Restrictions Councilman Ward reported that the committee appointed to study the relaxing of Oil and Gas Drilling restrictions, without exception, agreed that the City would run a risk of contaminating the water sandd if it permitted the use of multi -stage cement to complete the protection of surface waters as proposed by James Beall. oil operator, rather than the 1200 foot surface casing as required by ordinance. He had contacted Mr. Satterwhite, Humble Company, a representative of the Railroad Commission and a representative of Layne -Texas Company and each was of the same opinion, do not relax restrictions, therefore. Councilman Ward moved to reject the request of Mr. James Beall to relax the Drilling restrictions and he be required to abide by the City of Baytown Oil & Gas Drilling Ordinance No. 322, Councilman Bryan seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Ansley, Huron, Bryan Mayor Clayton Nays: None Councilman Hansen asked the committee to continue its study of the present drilling ordinance and see if equitable rules and regulations cannot be adopted relative to spacing within the city limits. At the request of Councilman Ward, Councilman Hansen was appointed to the committee to replace Councilman Ward. Other members of the committee are Councilman Bryan, T. L. (Doc) Satterwhite, Jerry Funderburk, Gulf Oil Corporation and City Attorney Chandler. Walkway - James Bowie School The City Manager was instructed to proceed with the construction of a walkway from Strickland Street to the Fire Station on Ward Road for children atten- ding James Bowie School. The walkway will be blacktopped and possibly marked to identify and serve as a safety measure also. Committee - Study Amendments - Charter Councilman Cravey was appointed Chairman of a committee to study, and submit a list of procedures required to amend the City Charter, together with any siggestsons phet .0epartment heads and other members of the Council may have for up- dating the Charter after Councilman Hansen suggested a study on policy of sales and purchases of city land by negotiation rather than bids. Pre - Budget Sessions - Council and City Manacer Councilman Hansen suggested that advanced work be done on Capital Improvement items prior to regular meetings held to review the 1962 -63 proposed budget. Since the Council will be faced with the problem of providing funds for the operation of the new Sterling Municipal Library, economy measures must be instituted in:order to compile a workable budget from the City's present income. It was agreed that by holding pre- budget sessions, it may be found that an extreme re- organization of budget procedures and policies may be necessary in order to improve the prep- aration of'the 1962 -63 budget. Councilman Ward - County Commissioner - Clarification - Niaht Jailer - Toppina Lee Dr. CouncilJan Ward was instructed to meet with County Commissioner Ramsey for a clarification of hiring a night jailer, as provided in the County -City Jail Con- tract, and the asphaltic topping of Lee Drive from Highway 146.to the intersection of Market Street,'as promised. 1768 Hank Blasick - County Librarian The City Manager was instructed to have Hank Blasick, City Librarian, meet with a representative of the County Library and review the contents of the Harris County Branch Library in order to resolve what portion of the books, shelving, etc. belongs to the-City prior to the abandonment of the County'Branch Library after the new Sterling Municipal Library is completed. Complaint - Odors - Woodlawn Plant Mr..E. J. Arceneaux presented a petition from residents of Woodlawn Subdivision asking for relief from the odorous condition presently existing at the Woodlawn Disposal Plant. He stated that conditions within the area were a health hazard and urged immediate attention to the matter. The Council agreed to give the prob- lem every consideration and cooperate to eliminate as much of the problem as possi- ble. Adiournment Councilman Ward moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Hansen seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. Al Clayton, Ma r ATTEST: C�,iLI,aJ Edna Oliver, City Clerk