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1962 07 12 CC Minutesr r MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN July 12, 1962 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on Thursday, July 12, 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 W. L. Ward C. A. Hansen Velma J. Ansley J. C. Huron James M. Bryan Al Clayton J. B. Le Fevre George Chandler Edna Oliver Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Mayor City Manager City Attorney City Clerk 1764 The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, afterwhich, the City Clerk was instructed to read the minutes of the June 26th and June 28th meet- ings, Councilman Cravey made the folowing correction to the minutes of June 26th: "Traffic Committee Report - Councilman Cravey presented a report on the recent study made by the Traffic Committee and submitted a list of items which were discussed. . The Committee did not agree with all proposals presented by the Retail Merchants Association nor did it propose to enforce certain items which were of an administrative nature. However, at the conclusion of his report, Councilman Cravey did recommend the adoption of th6'25 cent parking ticket, if paid within the 2 -hour time limit, Ashbel and Gaillard, one -way streets extending north, be extended one block and the speed limit on West Main Street be increased from 30 mph to 40 mph to the "Y" in old Baytown. Councilman Hansen moved to accept the committee's recommendations . . . ." With this correction, Councilman Ansley moved to approved the minutes as amended. Council- man Bryan seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Ansley, Huron, Bryan, Mayor Clayton Nays: None' Clyde Jones - Special Service Awards W. J. (Bill) Strickler, presented the Clyde Jones Service Award to three Baytown - ians, Eddie C. Huron, Blair W. Mann and Elo F. Veselka, for their contributions to civic and moral betterment in Baytown. The wives were also recognized and praised for lending their husbands to the community so unselfishly, Air. Huron received his award for his contribution in food preparation for church, youth, school and civic organiza- tions. Mr. Mann received his award for his aiding the sick, aged and needy in the area and Mr. Veselka was honored for his years of service with the youth through Boy Scout and church activities. Preliminary Approval Plumwood Subdivision Extension The Council revei4ed a request for preliminary approval of the extension of Plum - wood Subdivision from its developers. The Council had given preliminary approval of its street alignment at the June 14th meeting and now the developers were asking for prelim - rinary approval of the water, sewer lines, fire hydrants, street base and other require- ments as specified in the City's Subdivision Ordinance. The City Engineer verified that he, the Director of Public Works and Fire Chief had looked over the preliminary plans, suggested changes which the developers agreed to make and the plans were in order for Council approval. The Council discussed the drainage which is designed to drain into a proposed drainage ditch which will be cut and maintained by Harris County Flood Con- trol District. The Developers are to receive a letter from the District confirming the proposed construction. City Attorney Chandler suggested that the developers ask for a certified copy of the minutes of the Commissioners Court which orders the construction of such a ditch. Should the ditch not be dug, the developers will be required to sub- 1785 mit revised drainage plans to provide drainage outlets into the Adams Street ditch. After some discussion, Councilman Hansen moved to give preliminary approval to the Plumwood Subdivision extension as submitted providing the proposed East Harris County Flood Control Ditch is constructed; if the ditch is not installed revised plans of the drainage in the Plumwood extension will be required. These revised plans must be presented tothe Council for approval before proceeding with the development of the proposed subdivision. Councilman Ansley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Ansley, Huron and Bryan Mayor Clayton Nays: None Mr. Truman Cox submitted two proposed park site drawings together with offers to sell. Councilman Hansen, Ansley and the Park Site-Committee will study the pro- posals and submit its findings to the Council. Award Water Department Supplies Contract Upon recommendation of the City Manager, Councilman Ward moved to award the Water Department supplies contract to Utility Supply Company of Houston for a period of one year, beginning with the date of the execution of the-contract. Councilman Bryan second- ed the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilman Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Ansley, Huron, Bryan Mayor Clayton Nays: None Library Equipment Contracts - Accepts Low Bidder Upon recommendation of the City Librarian and Committee appointed to study the library furnishings, Councilman Ansley moved to accept the recommendation and issue purchase orders for Library equipment tolhe following: Art Metal -- Steel Book Case and Furnishings $ 18,555.76 Herman Miller- Auditorium Chairs $ 3,096.00 Remington - Rand Circulation Desk, Book Trucks, Reading Tables and Wooden Stacks for books $11,436.40 Matherne's - Lounge Chairs and Office Equipment $ 3,738.36 Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilman Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Ansley, Huron, Bryan Mayor Clayton Nays: None Accept Petitions - Special Election - Police Pay Raise Request At the suggestion of Mayor Clayton, Councilman Ward moved to waive the certifi- cation of names on petitions presented to City Clerk calling a City Election on the request of the Police Department for a $45 per month per person pay increase and for- mally accept the petition as presented; election to be called at a later date. Council- man Ansley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilman Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Ansley, Huron, Bryan Mayor Clayton Nays: None 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 51ANAGER TO TRANSFER ONE HUNDRED ($100) DOLLARS FROM BUDGET CLASSI- FICATION 201 -2 -10 AND TRANSFER TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($2,500) DOLLARS FROM COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO BUDGET CLASSIFICATION 701 -5 -2. 1784 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: THAT the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, resolves that the City Manager be authorized to transfer One Hundred ($100) Dollars from Budget Classification 201 -2 -4, Police Clothing Allowance, to Budget Classification 201 -2 -10, Supplies I.D. Officer, and also transfer Two Thousand Five Hundred $2,500.00) Follars from Council Contingency Fund to Budget Classification 701 -5 -2, Repairs to Equipment. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affimative vote of a majority of the City Council on this the 12th day of July, A.D., 1962. /s/ Al Clayton Mayor, City of Baytown ATTEST: /s/ Edna Oliver City Clerk Councilman Hansen moved to adopt the resolution as read. Councilman Ward seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Hansne, Ansley, Huron, Bryan Mayor Clayton Nays: None, The City Manager introduced and read the following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF 1HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY ($1472.50) CENTS FROM BUDGET CLASSIFICATION 1005, CONTINGENCY'FUND, TO BUDGET CLASSIFICATIONS 1001 -1 -1 AND 1006 -9 -6. 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 One Thousand Four Hundred Seventy -Two Dollars and Fifty ($1,472.50) Cents from Budget Classification 1005, Contingency Fund, to the following Classifications: Budget Classification 1001 -1 -1 $ 472.50 Salary Adjustment Budget Classification 1006 -9 -6 $ 11000.00 Sewer Tile Sewer Tile Service Holiday Inn Motel INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of a majority of the City Council on this the 12th day of July, A.D., 1962. /s/ Al Clayton Mayor, City of Baytown ATTEST: /s/ Edna Oliver Edna Oliver, City Clerk Councilman Ansley moved to adopt the resolution as read. Councilman Ward seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Ansley, Huron, Bryan Mayor Clayton Nay s : None 1787 Delegation East Texas Business Men - 'Opposing Meter Installation The Mayor recognized a group of business men from East Texas Avenue and heard their objections to the proposed installation of parking meters in the area. Only the first block of East Texas Avenue is metered presently but it has been suggested that the Council consider the feasibility of extending the mters. The Mayor assured them that it will be considered from all angles before a definite decision is made by the Council. Petition - Curb and Gutter Installation - Fayle Street The City Manager presented a petition for construction of curbs and gutters on Fayle Street, from Tenth to Danubina Street. The petition bore the names of four (4) property owners, Thirteen (13) presently have curb and gutter fronting their property and fifteen (15) home owners on the street did not sign the petition. Since the main- tenance of this street has been costly to the City, due to the drainage and street base, it was the recommendation of the City Manager that the street be curbed and gutter- ed, street base improved and property owners assessed for their pro rata share of improve- ments as is being done on Fourth Street at the present time. After some discussion, the Council tabled the petition for the improvements for further study. It was agreed that the improvements will be considered along with the other proposed street improvements. The council will review the projects from time to time and coordinate the improvements after the matter of priority has been established. This can only be done when funds are available; at the present time, the Council has "ear- marked" most of the surplus for major street maintenenace of Fourth Street. Cost Estimates - Improving Market Street - Harbor to "Y" The City Manager presented cost estimates for improving Market Street.-Two methods were set forth; the first provided for replacing some existing curb and gutter, construct curb and gutter *ere there is none, pave skips and surface street with Two -inch Hot Mix Asphaltic concrete at a total cost of $26,609.00. The second method provided for re- surfacing the existing concrete pavement only at a cost of $16,390.00. The Council discussed several approaches to the improvement such as removing valley gutter, constructing curb and gutter, filling in with concrete stabilized shell and complete the topping in the in the next fiscal year's budget or resurface the existing concrete and not widen the street until a later date. After some discussion, Councilman Hansen moved to adopt the plans, included in Method No. 1 as prepared by the City Engineer, for the repair and Improvement of Market Street from Harbor Street to the "Y "; the City Attorney, City mvft Engineer and City Manager be instructed to proceed with preliminary plans required by law for such construction. Councilman Shard seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Gard, Hailsen, Ansley, Huron, Bryan Mayor Clayton Nays: None Fourth Street - Initiation Ordinance Improvements The City Manager introduced and read an ordinance ordering South Fourth Street from East Texas to the south line of Allen Addition to be improved and that part of the cost will be paid for by the City and part by the abutting property owner. Council- man Ward moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman Hansen seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Ansley, Huron, Bryan Mayor Clayton Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 654 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT SOUTH FOURTH STREET FROM THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF EAST TEXAS AVENUE TO THE SOUTH LINE OF ALLEN ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, SHALL BE IMPROVED; ADOPTING AND APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENT; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AN ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPEOVEMENT AND A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE NAMES OF THE OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY ABUTTING ON SAID STREET; PROVIDING THAT A PART OF THE COST THEREOF SHALL BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND FOR INCIDENTAL MATTERS; DECLARING THAT THIS ORDINANCE AND ALL FURTHER PROCEED- INGS RELATED TO SUCH IMPROVEMENTS ARE BY VIRTUE OF ARTICLE 1105 -b, DIRECT- ING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A CERTAIN NOTICE WITH THE COUNTY CLERK AND TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 0 Discussion - Premium Increase City Employees Hospitalization Insurance The City Manager introduced, for discussion, the recent notification from Great American Reserve Insurance Company that premiums of City employees and de- pendents will increase as of September 1, The City is now paying $9,50 of the employee's premium on recommendation of the Insurance Committee appointed in 1958, as accident -on- the -job claims are paid by the Insurance Company. The City Manager met with the department heads earlier in the week and they requested that he ask the Council to increase the City's contribution by paying a portion of the employee premium increase. It was suggested that the Council's Insurance Committee is delegated to make an investigation of the increase request but it was delayed until the City Manager has met with the City employees, He will ask if they want to con- tinue with the same company and will assume the entire premium increase: if they ask that the City increase its contribution, the Council's Insurance Committee will conduct an investigation and possibly ask for bids on hospitalization coverage for employees and dependents. Defer Action - Reguest Replace Fireman The City Council deferred action on the request of 'City Manager LeFevre to hire a firemen to replace Michael Marchuk, a fireman who is transferring to the Police Department, until the Council can investigate the possibility of Placing Radio Dis- patchers on a 60 -hour work week as regular firemen. Presently they are working 90 hours per week at a lower salary than the regular firemen. The City Manager proposes to place them on a 60 -hour work week in the 1962 -63 fiscal year budget but he hesitat- ed to make a change in the 1961 -62 fiscal year as they are classified thus under the Civil Service Statutes, The Council discussed several angles but no further action was taken on the request at the meeting. Resolution - Housing Authority The City Manager will present a resolution, at next Council meeting, which will serve as a Eooperation Agreement between the Housing Authority of the City of Baytown and the City of Baytown for the construction of 50 units to be occupied by elderly people only. Re- Appoint Corporation Court Judoe - Two Years Councilman Ward moved to re- appoint Barney L. Ward as Corporation Court Judge for the two ensuing years. Councilman Hansen seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ansley, Ward, Hansen, Bryan, Huron Mayor Clayton Nays: None Street Lights - North Main The City Manager was instructed to prepare a sketch, for Council perusal, on the installation of street lights on North Main Street. It was suggested that the installation begin near the Jail Ditch and proceed northward, however, they are not to be spaced as close as those on West Main, Adiournment Councilman Ward moved for the meeting to adjourn, Councilman Bryan seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. rATTEST: Al ajtonp, Ma"y ,'City of Baytown Edna Oliver, City Clerk