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1962 09 13 CC Minutes1808 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN September 13, 1962 The city Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on Thursday, September 13, 1962 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance: Brown 8 Root, Inc. Removing Misc, masonry 8 installing concrete curb and gutter $8,662.50 Wilks Brothers Removing Misc. masonry 8 installing concrete curb and gutter $8,762.50 Gulf Bitulithic Co Removing Misc. masonry 8 installing concrete curb and gutter $5,867.50 After discussing the bids, the drainage and other pertinent facts relating to the proposed construction, Council- man Ward moved to instruct the City Clerk to record receipt of bids in the minutes; further action on bids to be tabled to give time foradditional study on the most feasible and economical approach to the proposed improvement project. Councilman Huron seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Ansley, Bryan and Huron Mayor Clayton Nays: None Aoorove - Canvass of Policemen Pay RAise Election Election Returns Councilman Cravey moved to approve the canvass of the election held April 25 relative to the $45 per month per patrolman, Policemen's Pay Raise, Councilman Ward seconded ,the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Ansley, Bryan and Huron Mayor. Clayton Nays: None Seaborn Cravey Councilman W. L. Ward Councilman Velma J. Ansley Councilman J. M. Bryan Councilman J. C. Huron Councilman Al Clayton Mayor J. B. LeFevre City Manager George Chandler City Attorney Edna Oliver City Clerk Absent:C. A. Hansen Councilman The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, afterwhich the City Clerk was instructed to read the minutes of the previous meeting. Councilman Huron moved to dispense with reading of the minutes; they be approved as submitted in written form. Coucilman Ansley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Ansley, Huron and Bryan Mayor Clayton Nays: None �I )Pen Bids - Construction of Concrete Curb & Gutter - South Fourt Street Bids on the construction of concrete curb and gutter on South Fourth Street were opened and tabulated as follows: Brown 8 Root, Inc. Removing Misc, masonry 8 installing concrete curb and gutter $8,662.50 Wilks Brothers Removing Misc. masonry 8 installing concrete curb and gutter $8,762.50 Gulf Bitulithic Co Removing Misc. masonry 8 installing concrete curb and gutter $5,867.50 After discussing the bids, the drainage and other pertinent facts relating to the proposed construction, Council- man Ward moved to instruct the City Clerk to record receipt of bids in the minutes; further action on bids to be tabled to give time foradditional study on the most feasible and economical approach to the proposed improvement project. Councilman Huron seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Ansley, Bryan and Huron Mayor Clayton Nays: None Aoorove - Canvass of Policemen Pay RAise Election Election Returns Councilman Cravey moved to approve the canvass of the election held April 25 relative to the $45 per month per patrolman, Policemen's Pay Raise, Councilman Ward seconded ,the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Ansley, Bryan and Huron Mayor. Clayton Nays: None m R E S O L U T I O N A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD WITHIN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ON THE 25TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1962, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERMITTING THE QUALIFIED VOTERS TO DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT THE SALARIES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, COVERED BY CIVIL SERVICE, SHOULD BE INCREASED BY FORTY -FIVE ($45.00) DOLLARS PER PERSON PER MONTH: DECLARING THE RESULTS OF SAID ELECTION; FINDING THAT NOTICE OF SAID ELECTION WAS FULLY AND PROPERLY GIVEN AND THAT SAID ELECTION WAS DULY AND PROPERLY HELD AND THE RETURNS THEREOF MADE BY THE PROPER OFFICIALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 96, Article IX of the Charter of the City of Baytown, The City Council of said City at a Special Meeting held on this the 5th day of September, 1962, proceeded as required by law to canvass the results of the returns of the Special Election held in the City of Baytown on the 25th day of August, 1962, for the purpose of permitting the qualified voters to decide whether or not the salaries cf the members of the Police Department, covered by Civil Service, should be in- creased by Forty -Five ($45.00) Dollars per person per month; said Election having been held under and pursuant to the provisions of Article 1583 -2, Vernon's Annotated Penal Code of the State of Texas, the Charter of said City and an Ordinance duly passed on the 17th day of July, 1962, calling said Election; and WHEREAS, said Election having been duly and regularly had and held as called in said Ordinance and according to law and the returns thereof having been duly made and the Election Judges having certified the results of said Election as hereinafter set out and the City Council having duly and regularly canvassed the returns of said Election and finding that the total votes cast at said Election were as follows, to -wit: FOR the proposed minimum salary increase .of $45 per month per Policeman 1628 Votes j AGAINST the proposed minimum salary increase of $45 per month per Policeman 792 Votes; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Baytown finds the Election Returns as set out above to be accurate and correct and no Election Protest or Contest having been filed with said Council or instituted in connection with said Election; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN: Section 1: That the proposed minimum salary increase of Forty -Five (45.00) Dollars per month per Policeman received a majority of the votes cast at said Election and, accordingly, the said salary increase is hereby authorized to become effective no later that October 1, 1962. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Baytown further finds that the Notice of said Election was duly and properly given as required by law and as provided in the Ordinance calling said Election and that said Election was duly and regularly held and the returns thereof duly and regularly made by the proper officials of said Election, and in all things-according to law. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the ' members of the City Council of the City of Baytown. ATTEST: Al Clayton /s/ Mayor, City of BAytown Edna Oliver /s/ City Clerk 1810 Petition - Protesting Street Name Change of Rosille and Lacv Drive City Manager LeFevre introduced two (2) petitions submitted by residents living on Rosille Street. The first petition requested the City Council to reconsider its action of August 23 concerning the street name change and the second, protested the opening of Rosille (Ivie Lee Drive) to connect and continue on to its intersection with Kilgore Road. The Mayor recognized each spokesman and heard his reasons for protesting the change in street name, afterwhich Councilman Ansley moved to rescind the action of the City Council taken on Section 1 8 2 of Ordinance No. 656, adopted August 23, 1962, and restore the original street names of Rosille and Lacy Drive. Councilman Ward seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Ansley, Bryan and Huron Mayor Clayton Nays: None The Council took no action on the request not to open Rosille Street as a continous street is outlined in the long - range improvement program for Baytown. It felt that no action should be taken by this Council which would bind the hand of future City Councils and curtail expansion and growth for the City of Baytown. Set - Budget Hearing - September 27 A public hearing will be held on Thursday, September 27 on the 1962 -63 budget of the City of Baytown. Report - Equalization Board City Manager LeFevre presented copies of the 1962 equal- ization Board report which stressed the urgent need of a revalua- tion tax survey in Baytown. It was the opinion of the Equalization Board that this tax survey will prove to be the most important single tool for developing a sound frame work of producing one of the most up to date efficient tax departments in the country. Councilman Ward moved to accept the report of the 1962 Equalization Board as submitted. Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Ansley, Bryan and Huron Mayor Clayton Nays: None Petition - Protesting Tax Increase The Mayor acknowledged receipt of a petition protesting the tax increase proposal as approved by a majority of the City Council. The petition was passed to the members of the Council but no action was taken on the protest stated therein,: Agreement - Texas HighwaysDepartment Councilman Ward moved to authorize Mayor Clayton to execute a letter agreement, with the Texas Highway Department, for a public park at the intersection of State Highway 146 and Alexander Drive. Councilman Ansley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Ansley, Bryan and Huron Mayor Clayton Nays: None Transfer Resolutions City Manager LeFevre introduced and read the following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED ($5,900) DOLLARS FROM BUDGET CLASS- IFICATION 1005, WATER CONTINGENCY FUND, TO BUDGET CLASS- 1811 IFICATIONS 1003 -7 -10, 1006 -4 -4 AND 1006 -5 -2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN: THAT THE City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, hereby resolves that the City Manager by authorized to transfer Five Thousand Nine Hundred (5,900) Dollars from Budget Classification 1005, Water Contingency Fund, to the following classifications, to -wit: Account 1003 -7 -10 $59500.00 Reserve for sick pay Account 1006 -4 -4 200.00 Maintenance Sanitary Sewer Lines Account 1006 -5 -2 200.00 Maintenance Machinery Disposal Plants INTRODUCED, READ, and PASSED by affirmative vote of a majority of the City Council on this the 13th day of September, A. D., 1962. ATTEST: Al Clayton /s/ Mayor, City of Baytown Edna Oliver. /s/ City Clerk Councilman Ward moved to adopt the resolution as read. Councilman Ansley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilman Cravey, Ward, Ansley, Bryan and Huron Mayor Clayton Nays: None City Manager LeFevre introduced and read the following resolu- tion: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER, WITHIN THE } GENERAL FUND BUDGET, CERTAIN FUNDS FROM ONE CLASSIFICATION TO ANOTHER CLASSIFICATION: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN: THAT the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, hereby resolves that the City Manager be authorized to transfer, within the General Fund Budget, the following classifications, to -wit: From To Amount Acct. 501 -2 -1 Off ice Supplies 5M -2 -5 Pound Food 0 Acct. 108 -5 -4 Maintenance Motor Vehicles 108 -6 -6 Travel Expenses 200.00 Acct. 202 -4 -1 Maintenance Bldg. 202 -6 -13 Special Services 10.00 INTRODUCED, READ, AND PASSED by a majority of the City Council on this the 13th day of September, A. D., 1962. ATTEST: Al Clayton /s/ Mayor, City of Baytown Edna Oliver /s/ City Clerk Councilman Cravey moved to adopt the resolution as read. Councilman Huron seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ansley, Cravey, Ward, Bryan and Huron Mayor Clayton Nays: None 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 THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTEEN ($3,715.00) DOLLARS FROM COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO BUDGET CLASSIFICATION 101 -7 -10 and 200 -2 -13 r� r 1812 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN: THAT the City council of the City of Baytown, Texas, hereby resolves that the City manager of the City of Baytown be authorized to transfer Three Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifteen ($3,715.00) Dollars from Council Contingency Fund to the following budget class- ifications, to wit: To Account 101 -7 -10 $3,500.00 Reserve for sick pay To account 200 -0 -13 215.00 Paint supplies INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by a majority of the City Council on this the 13th day of September, A.D., 1962. ATTEST: /s/ Edna Oliver Cfty C er Al Clayton /s/ Mayor, City of Baytown Councilman Ansley moved to adopt the resolution as read. Council- man Cravey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Ansley, Bryan and Huron Mayor Clayton Nays: None Proposed Revision - Garbage Collection Ordinance Copies of an ordinance proposed to revise the city's present garbage collection ordinance were passed out to members of the City Council. City Manager LeFevre asked that a study be made of the proposed changes and definite action will be taken on the revisions at a later date. Request - Extend Topping on Market Street City Manager LeFevre reported that he had received a request from interested property owners for the extension of the topping project on Market Street to include The Rebel Inn, Baytown Marine Sales and the property adjacent. If the Council approves the extension, he will have cost estimates prepared for Council perusal. The property owners have agreed to pay their prorate share of the cost to install lay down curb fronting upon their property, and it was his recommen- dation that the bid proposal be extended to include the improvement. The Council favored the request and estimates will be forthcoming. Approve - Installation Plaque - Library Board Recommendation for Library Councilman Cravey moved to accept the recommendation of the Baytown Library Board for the installation of a plaque in the entrance foyer of the Sterling Municipal Library on which past, present, and future members of the Library Board will be listed folloving an appropriate introductory statemen. Councilman Ansley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Ansley, Bryan and Huron Mayor Clayton Nays: None Approve - Installation Plaque - Sterling Municipal Library -Council Councilman Ansley moved to accept the recommendation of the Baytown Library Board for the installation of a second plaque in the entrance foyer of the Sterling Municipal Library which will contain the names of the City Council under whom the Library was initiated, City Council under whom the Library was completed, City Manager, City Engineer, City Librarian, Architect, and Contractor. Councilman Ward seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Ansley and Bryan Mayor Clayton Abstained: Councilman Huron 1813 Tavlor - Mr. Maurice Taylor, representing the Humphrey Airport, sought permission from the City Council to use city owned equipment to construct a 60 -foot runway, 34 inches in width. He proposed to furnish the materials and pay the operators of the machinery if the Council gave its approval. A Committee composed of Councilman J. C. Huron, City Attorney Chandler and Mr. Taylor was appointed by the Mayor. The committee will give the proposal further study and make a report on its findings at a later date. Green Street Condemnation - Purchase Price Approved City Attorney Chandler asked the City Council to approve and authorize an expenditure of $3,600 plus $400 or $500 to cover the purchase price and court costs of the Green Street condemnation matter. By Award of Special Commissioners, the suit has been heard in County Civil Court and after hearing and considering all evidence, the Special Commissioners assessed the damages to be paid by the City for the condemnation to be $3,600 to Joe Burns, Trustee of Pilgrims Rest Church of the Primitive Daith Also, he has contacted B. B. Williams and obtained an easement. Since the amount set by the Special Commissioners is much lower that the price asked by Mr. Burns originally, Mr. Chandler urged the Council to permit him to complete the suit without dismissal. After some discussion with Mr. Champ Crawford, one of the original proponets of Green Street opening, Councilman Ward moved to approve the expenditure to cover the purchase price and courts costs in the Green Street condemnation matter. However opening of the street will be delayed until an effort has been made to raise at least one -half of the improvement costs from interested citizens. Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Ansley, Bryan and Huron Mayor Clayton 17 Nays: None Traffic Signals The City Manager was instructed to make some change in the traffic signal system at the intersection of Market Street, Wisconsin and Nevada Streets as the present setting presents a traffic hazard when the lights change. Adjournment Councilman Cravey moved for the meeting to adjourn. Council- man Ansley seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjouned. Edna Oliver, City Clerk