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1962 06 07 CC Minutes, Special1769 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LITHE CITY OF BAYTOWN June 7. 1%2 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in special session on Thursday, June 7, 1962. at 5:00 o'clodk p.m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance: Seaborn Cravey Councilman W. L. Ward Councilman C. A. Hansen Councilman J. C. Huron Councilman James M. Bryan Councilman Al Clayton Mayor J.-B. LeFevre City Manager George Chandler City Attorney Edna Oliver City Clerk Absent: Velma J. Ansley Councilman The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, afterwhich, the following business was transacted: Final Approval - Section 2. Bowie Subdivision C. J. Bailey, Jr., Local Subdivision Developer, requested final approval of Section 2, Bowie Subdivision. He stated that all major improvements are in place but some minor clean -up must be completed and proposed to furnish a $1,000.00 cash bond to guarantee completion of the sction according to the specifications of the City?A Subdivision Ordinance. Councilman Hansen moved to grant final approval of Section 2, Bowie Subdivision conditioned upon receiving the $1,000 cash bond as security for completion of the subdivision as per specifications of the City's Sub- division Ordinance. Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Huron, Bryan Mayor Clayton Nays: None Approval - Drawing Proposed Alignment - Narcille and Ivie Lee Streets City Engineer Busch presented drawing No. 434, proposed alignment of Narcille Street and Ivie Lee Drive and asked Council for approval. In the proposed align- ment, Narcille extends from Bowie Drive on the north, across Rosilee, Ward Road, East James and Wright Blvd. to the south; Ivie Lee Drive extends from Highway 146 on the west to Kilgore Road, on the east. In the proposed alignment, it was found that street name conflicts were evident also. Councilman Ward moved to approve the proposed alignment of Narcille Street and Ivie Lee Drive as set forth in the City of Baytown Engineering Department's Drawing No. 434; the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance, for presentation at the next regular meeting, which will provide for greater street name uniformity. Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Huron, Bryan Mayor Clayton Nays: None Request - Street Alignment - Plumwood Mr. W. E. Ehrhardt, local Surveyor, presented a drawing of the proposed street alignment of a new section of Plumwood Subdivision and asked Council for approval of same. If the alignment is approved at this meeting, he will proceed with plans on the construction of water and sewer mains, fire hydrants and other improvements according to the City's Subdivision Ordinance. 1770 Since some question arose as to common corners and acquisition of a possible park site, the Plat was referred to the Subdivision Committee for study and a report will be made by the committee at the next regular meeting, June,14th. Acceptance - Tire and Tube Contract City Manager LeFevre presented copies of the tabulation of tire and tube bids received at the May 24th meeting. He completed his report with a recommendation to award the annual contract to B. F. Goodrich as low bidder. Councilman Cravey moved to accept the recommendation of the City Manager; the annual contract for furnishing tires, tubes and recapping service to the City of Baytown be awarded to the B. F. Goodrich Company. Councilman Ward seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Huron, Bryan Mayor Clayton Nays: None Revised Rate Ordinance - Presented Houston Liahtinc C Power Company Mr. E. C. Kimmons, Jr., Manager of the Baytown Division of the Houston Light- ing & Power Company, submitted a letter reviewing the action of the company in filing an application to increase its residential and small commercial rates with the City of Houston on September 27, 1960. Since the matter was presented to all cities within the system, Baytown included, action was delayed until the Hearings on the company's application with the City of Houston was settled. Recently the Houston City Council adopted an ordinance which raised the Houston rates to provide Houston's pro rata part. He presented a draft of a revised rate ordinance which is designed to make the new rates effective in Baytown. The Council accepted the draft and referred same to the City Attorney for his perusal. Further action will be taken on the request at a later date. Transfer Resolutions The City Manager introduced and read the following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER, WITHIN THE WATER FUND, BUDGET, CERTAIN FUNDS FROM ONE CLASSIFICATION TO ANOTHER CLASSI- FICATION. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: THAT the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, hereby resolves that the City Manager be authorized to transfer, within the Water Fund Budget, the following classifications, to -wit: TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION From: 1002 -10 -9 Capital Outlay - Equipment $2,000.00 Water Mains To: 1002 -5-9 Maintenance of Equipment $2,000.00 Water Mains INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by a majority of the City Council onthis the 31st day of May, A.D., 1962. /s/ Edna Oliver Edna Oliver, City Clerk /s/ Al Clayton Al Clayton, Mayor Councilman Bryan moved to adopt theiesolution as read. Councilman Ward seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Huron, Bryan Mayor Clayton Nays: None 1771 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED ($1,600.00) DOLLARS FROM COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO BUDGET CLASSI- FICATION 201 -4 -1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: THAT the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas hereby resolves that the City Manager be authorized to trahsfer One Thousand Six Hundred ($1,600.00) Dollars from the Council Contingency Fund to Budget Classification 201 -4 -1 for Repairs to Jail. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of a majority of the City Council on this the 31st day of May, 1%2. ATTEST: /s/ Edna Oliver Edna Oliver, City Clerk /s/ Al Clayton Al Clayton, Mayor A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER FIVE ($5.00) DOLLARS FROM BUDGET CLASSIFICATION 501 -2 -5 TO BUDGET CLASSIFICATION 501 -2 -9. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: THAT the City Council of the City of Baytown hereby resolves that the City Manager be authorized to-transfer Five ($5.00) Dollars from Budget Classification 501 -2 -5, Pound Food to Budget Classification 501 -2 -9, Chemicals for Pound Den. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of a majority of the City Council on this the 7th day of June, A.D., 1962. /s/ Al Clayton Al Clayton, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Edna Oliver Edna Oliver, City Clerk A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER, WITHIN THE WATER FUND BUDGET, CERTAIN FUNDS FROM ONE CLASSIFICATION TO ANOTHER CLASSI- FICATION. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: THAT the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, hereby resolves that the City Manager be-authorized to transfer, within the Water Fund Budget, the following classification, to -wit: SEIMR & SEWAGE DISPOSAL From: 1005 Contingency Fund $1,200.00 To: 1006 -9 -3 Filtration Plants $1,200.00 For Purbhasing Chlorinating Equipment for Sewer Line INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of a majority of the City Council on this the 7th day of June, 1962. ATTEST: /s/ Edna Oliver City Clerk Edna Oliver, City Clerk /s/ Al Clayton Al Clayton, Mayor Councilman Bryan moved to adopt the resolutions as read. Councilman Ward seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Mayor Clayton Nays: None Ward, Hansen, Huron, Bryan 1772 Sid Brady, Chemical Engineer, Humble Oil C Refining Company, City Manager LeFevre, City Engineer Busch and Director of Public Works Grantham were appointed to a committee to study the Woodlawn Addition Disposal Plant and submit recommenda- tions for more efficient operations of the entire system. Councilman Bryan - Report Subdivision Committee Councilman Bryan, Chairman of the Subdivision Committee, reported that some study had been given to that portion of the ordinances which allows the City to exercise jurisdiction over any subdivision development within a five -mile radius of the city limits. In surveying the map, it was the opinion of the committee that the five -mile radius was not realistic and they proposed to revise the ordinance on a scale of 1,2,3,4, and 5 mile control. In the 1 and 2 mile radius, full juris- diction will be maintained by the Council and all proposed development must meet the specifications as set forth in the City's Subdivision Ordinance. In the 3,4, and 5 mile radius, some flexibility may be exercised by the Council. As each case is presented, the Council may want to exercise its right to require strict adherence to the ordinance, or it may choose to allow some concessions due to extenuating circumstances. In conjunction with this line of thought, he recommended that the Council grant the request of Mr. Staples and waive the restrictions of the City of Bayto wn's Subdivision Ordinance subject to the receipt of a letter from the Commis- sioners Court of Chambers County assuring the City that Mr. Staples is abiding by the Subdivision restrictions of Chambers County in the proposed development. Council- man Cravey moved to accept the recommendation of the committee; the City waive its restrictions and Air. Staples be permitted to proceed with his proposed development Oubject to receipt of a letter from Chambers County officials stating that its Sub- division restrictions are being met in the Staples subdivision. Councilman Hansen seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Huron, Bryan Mayor Clayton - Nays : None Re- Districting - Approved City Manager LeFevre submitted drawings of a map which will more nearly equal- ize the population in each district of the City of Baytownij The drawing, compiled by W. D. Hinson, Assistant School Superintendent, proposed some changes in the boundaries of the six districts but Council representation was not disturbed. The Council approved the new districts boundaries as proposed by the committee; the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance defining the new district boundaries as set forth in the proposal submitted by the Re- Districting Committee. The City Manager was instructed to convey the thanks of the Council to Mr. Hinson for his part in compiling the figures and preparing the new district boundaries. City Engineer - Compile Estimate of Cost - Fire Hydrants Service Schools City Manager LeFevre reported that he has arranged a meeting with the school board for Monday, June 18th, 7 :30 p.m.. Items to be discussed at the meeting are: (1) Opening of Green Street; (2) Opening of Oak Street; (3) School Patrol; (4) Combined Elections, school and city, and (5) Fire Hydrants to Baytown Junior High and Robert E. Lee. Since the latter will be a joint venture, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare an estimate of cost on the water line extension to the schools to provide facilities for the installation of fire hydrants. John Martin - Park Site Committee John Martin reported on the progress being made by the Park Site Committee in its study of equipment, sites, etc. At the conclusion of his report, he asked that bumpers of worn out tires be provided for those using the ramp at Roseland Park for launcing and docking purposes. This request seas referred to the Director 1773 of Public Works for completion. Reinstate - Wrecker License - James H. McKinnev`,4_ ( v --,!T— I i77S) On May 28th, City Manager LeFevre revoked the Wrecker License of James H. McKinney, 1315 Burbank After receiving a letter from the Chief of Police stating that he had been involved in several accidents while driving the wrecker and at times had been reluctant to cooperate with the Police Officers. At this meeting Councilman Cravey objected to the revocation of the license without a conviction and none was of record. In the discussion, Mr. LeFevre stated that he was of the opinion at the time he notified Mr. McKinney that he had been apprehended by the Police- and a conviction had followed. Since this was not the case, the Council agreed to reinstate the license but instructed the Police Department to begin rigid enforcement of the ordinance by giving tickets to those violating the regulations in order that the proper procedure of trial and conviction or dismissal may be of record. Adiournment Councilman Cravey moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Ward secon- ded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. J Al Clayton, yor ATTEST: Edna Oliver, City Clerk 7