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1962 06 28 CC Minutes1781 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN June 28, 1962 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on Thursday, June 28, 1962, at 5:00 o'clock p.m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance: Seaborn Cravey Councilman Velma J. Ansley Councilman J. C. Jack Huron Councilman James M. Bryan Councilman Al Clayton Barney L. Ward George Chandler Edna Oliver Absent: W. L. Ward C. A. Hansen J. B. LeFevre Mayor Acting City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Councilman Councilman City Manager The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, after - which, the following business was transacted: Adopt Ordinance - Rate Increase - Houston Lighting and Power Company Mr. E. C. Kimmons, Jr., Manager of the Baytown Division of the Houston Lighting and Power Company, again petitioned the Council to consider the request of the company for a rate increase on residential and small commercial users at the earliest possible date. Even though two members of the Council were absent, each had expressed a favorable attitude toward the passage of such an ordinance. Those members present also agreed that the company is justified in its request for a rate increase as evidenced by the supporting case materials presented by the company's representatives during the Rate Hearing held in Houston. Councilman Bryan moved that the rate structure proposal of the Houston Lighting & Power Company, effecting residential and small business consumers, be granted by the adoption of an ordinance setting forth the change in the Rs and MGS schedules and allowing the adjustments for increased rates. 'Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ansley, Huron, Bryan Mayor Clayton Nays: None The caption of the ordimance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 653 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RATES TO BE CHARGED FOR THE TYPES AND CLASSES OF SERVICE SPECIFIED BY ALL PERSONS, FIRMS AND CORPORATIONS FURNISHING ELECTRIC SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE RS -1 FOR RESIDENTIAL SERVICE; ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF RATES TO BE KNOWN AS SCHEDULE MGS -1 FOR MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL SERVICES; PROVIDING THAT SCHEDULES RS -1 AND MGS -1 SHALL BE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS FOR INCREASED FULE COSTS AND INCREASED TAXES; PROVIDING WHEN BILLS SHALL BE DUE AND MAKING PROVISIONS CONCERNI NG+PAYMENT; PROVIDING THAT PERSONS, FIRMS AND CORPORATIONS FURNISHING ELECTRIC SERVICE SHALL MAIN- TAIN COPIES OF ALL RATE SCHEDULES ON FILE AND AVAILABLE AT THEIR PRINCI- PAL OFFICE IN THE CITY; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CON- TAINING A SAVINGS'CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE RATES'HEREIN ESTAB- LISHED; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. F 1782 Cowan - Police Association Circulatina Petitions - Pay Raise Sergeant C. W. Cowan, spokesman for the Baytown Police Association, met with the Council to discuss the action of the association in circulating petitions among the citizenry of Baytown to authorize an election on their request for a $95 per month increase in pay for all members of the Police Department except the Chief of Police and the clerical employees. He elaborated on the need for a raise to offset the living costs; the request for salary increase being denied in 1961; and the decision of the association to ask for a referendum under Civil Service as provided by State Law. The Council agreed that it had rather make the decision on the pay increase without calling an election, however, it will not interfere if the petitions are circulated for signatures.. Final Approval - Ponderosa Subdivision, Section I Councilman Cravey moved to grant final approval to Section I, Ponderosa Subdivision under presentation of the required street maintenance bond as provided for in the Subdivision Ordinance. Councilman Ansley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ansley, Huron, Bryan Mayor Clayton Nays: None Harry Trifon - Grant Easement Tile Ditch r The Council received a three part proposal from Dr. Harry Trifon, Adminis- trator of the Trifon Estate abutting upon West Texas Avenue. First, to grant the City an easement of 180 x 290 feet; Second, to provide temporary ingress and egress for city crews to clean out the ditch; and Third, to share in one -half the cost of 1296 feet of 60" reinforced concrete the to properly storm sewer the ditch. As Dr. Trifon resides in California, he proposed to appoint an agent to represent his interests in Baytown. The Council will negotiate with his agent in processing the details of the easement, the purchase of storm sewer tile and other relating factors if the proposal is acceptable. The Council readily accepted his proposal and agreed to pursue the project when Dr. Trifon completes his negotiations for an agent. Water Department Bids The bids on Water Department supplies were opened and tabulated as follows: Utility Supply Company, Houston, Texas United States Pipe and Foundry Company, Houston, Texas Mabry Foundry G Machine Company, Houston, Texas Lone Star Steel Company, Dallas, Texas Rockwell Manufacturing Company, Houston, Texas The City Clerk was instructed to record receipt of bids in the minutes; further action on the bids be tabled until the next regular meeting of the Council. In the meantime, a committee of department heads will study the bids, compile the tabulation and submit a recommendation for acceptance to the Council at the July 12th meeting. Wooster Chamber of Commerce - Resolution Opposing Annexation - Water District No 8 The following resolution was presented to the City Council by E. V. Muller, Chairman of the Public Affairs Committee of the Wooster Chamber of Commerce: "Dear Mayor Clayton and Council: "At a special meeting on June 19th, the Wooster Chamber of Commerce unan- imously adopted the following resolution: BE it resolved by the Wooster Chamber of Commerce, composed of 121 members, representing the same area as Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No. 0. hereby objects to annexation of this area by the City of Baytown as being unwise and costly to all concerned for the following reasons: 1(0%3 1. Following the devastation of some 400 homes due to Hurricane "Carla" the Wooster Chamber has done considerable work on a protective levee. Harris County Commissioners Court has agreed to underwrite the 30% local cost necessary for Federal Aid. A successful Public Hearing was held March 6th and the problem is being studied at the present time by the United States Corp of Engineers at Washington, D.C. The Chamber feels that annexation would jeopardize this very essential and necessary project. 2. Harris County Fresh Water Supply District-No. 8 tax rate is considerably lower than that of the City of Baytown. 3. In view of the fact that this area was developed for large oversized resident- ial tracts; the district has, since its inception, provided more water for less cost than is the case in the city.. 4. The area which is 80% developed has enjoyed satisfactory street and drainage maintenance from Harris County; 70% of these streets have open drainage ditches which are maintained by Harris County. 5. Since its organization, the Wooster Chamber of-Commerce has enjoyed an agree- ment between itself and the City, that when and if it appears advantageous to both areas to consolidate, the issue will be settled by referendum in the area to be annexed. THEREFORE, we request that you not annex Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No. 8 at this time and that you call upon the Chamber for a more detailed discussion upon the problemsinvolved before further serious consideration be given to annexation. /s/ E. V. Muller Chairman, Pulbic Affairs Committee" Mayor Clayton accepted the resolution as presented and assured those present that annexation would not be finalized until the Council has made full study of the proposal and all parties concerned will be given an opportunity to be heard. The Council also accepted a letter from B,, C. Renfro, President of the Lake- wood Civic Association, supporting the resolution of the Wooster Chamber of Com- merce. Accept Bids - Library Equipment Bids on Library Equipment were opened and tabulated as follows: Herman Miller, Inc. Matherne's Globe - Wernicke Besco Art Metal Wilhide Engineering Corp. Remington -Rand Corporation The City Clerk was instructed to record receipt of bids in the minutes; further action be tabled until the next regular meeting of the Council. In the meantime, a committee composed of Councilmen Ward, Bryan and Librarian Hank Blasick will study the bids, compile the tabulation and submit a recommendation for acceptance to the Council at the July 12th meeting. Adiournment Councilman Ansley moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST:. Edna Oliver, City Clerk Al Clayton, " or