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1963 01 10 CC Minutes1852 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS January 10, 1963 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thursday, January 10, 1963 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the follow- ing members in attendance: Seaborn Cravey Councilman W. L. Ward Councilman C. A. Hansen Councilman Velma J. Ansley Councilman J. M. Bryan Councilman J. C. Huron Councilman Al Clayton Mayor J. B. LeFevre City Manager Edna Oliver City Clerk Absent: George Chandler City Attorney The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, afterwhich, the City Clerk was instructed to read the minutes of the December 13th and 19th meetings, respectively. Councilman Hansen corrected the minutes of the December 13th meeting, Report of Examination Water Dis- trict to read: "Moved to instruct City Manager LeFevre and Mr. Cecil Bobbitt to investigate the Lone Star Water Division and make a recommendation as to whether they consider the Lone Star Water Division an asset.or liability," etc., and "who denied the City of Baytown's ownership of the Lone Star Water Division. With these corrections, Councilman Hansen moved to approve the minutes as amended. Councilman Ansley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Ansley, Bryan and Huron Mayor Clayton Nays: None Report - Redistricting Committee Dr. A. R. Padgett and Councilman C. A. Hansen, spokesmen for the Redistricting Committee, submitted a drawing of the revised districts of the City of Baytown; said revision in- cluding all of the recently annexed areas which include Water Districts No. 8, 58 and a third section bounded by Baker and Massey- Tompkins Road on the north, Goose Creek stream on the west, Cedar Bayou stream on the east and the former city limits on the south. Dr. Padgett wxplained that two principles were involved; first, the committee tried to follow well recognized boundary lines, and too, it tried to project the population for the next several years by setting up dis- trict lines which will be equal within the next five year period. This policy gives all areas equal representation on the City Council as provided in the Charter of the City of Baytown. Only one change was made in the report. The Comm- ittee had designated Water Districts No. 8 and 58 as District No. 1 and the district presently represented by Councilman Cravey as No. 2. Since the Charter sets forth the manner in which the members of the city council and mayor shall be selected, the council agreed that a change in the numbering of these districts would be necessary; the area including the water districts will be known as District No. 2 and the area presently represented by Councilman Cravey will retain its identification as District No. 1. After some discussion, Councilman Ward moved to accept the recommendation of the committee and instruct the City Manager to proceed with the preparation of an ordinance which will provide for the geo- graphical divisions as outlined by the committee making the effective date of said ordinance comply with whatever is necessary to provide elected representation of said districts 1853 as provided in Charter of the City of Baytown. Councilman Huron seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Ansley, Bryan and Huron Mayor Clayton Nays: None Council Invitation - Attend Oyster Fry Austin Mr. Grover K. Edge, representing the Bayshore Rod, Reel 17 8 Gul Club of Baytown presented each councilman and the city manager with a written invitation to attend an oyster fry on Monday, January 28, at the Disch Auditorium, Austin, Texas as guests of the Baytown Club. He explained that transporta- tion will be provided and urged the council members to attend, if possible. Dr. Mosesman- Library Advisory Board - Division of Books -Co Dr. Mosesman, representing the Baytown Library Advisory Board, petitioned the council to take whatever steps are necessary, in conjunction with county authorities, to get an inventory of all equipment, books, etc., in the Harris County Branch Library and arrive at a fair distribution of the inventory; the Advisory Board has projected in its plans, the use of some of the equipment in the Sterling Municipal Library but the question has never been resolved.. City Manager LeFevre and Councilman Ward were appointed to work with the Library Ad- visory Committee in conjunction with the request. They will take whatever steps deemed advantageous to the solution of the problem in a fair and equitable manner. Concrete Pipe Bids - Opened Proposals for furnishing and delivering an unspecified amount of concrete pipe to job site within the City of Baytown on a contractual basis of one year were received from the following companies: White Supply Company, 700 South Manin Street, Baytown, Texas Black - Brollier, Inc., P. 0. Box 8346, Houston 4, Texas Standard Concrete Pipe Sales Co., P. 0. Box 16008, Houston, Texas The bids were referred to the City Accountant and City Engineer for verification of unit prices and returned with the recommendation of accepting the bid of Standard Concrete Pipe Sales Company as low bidder. Councilman Ansley moved to accept the recommendation; the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Standard Concrete Pipe Sales Company for the en- suing year. Councilman Bryan seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Huron Mayor Clayton Nays: None Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Ansley, Bryan and Open Bids - City Attorney Car Bids proposals for furnishing and delivering a new 1963 standard f ordor sedan were received and tabulated as follows: Triad Felton of Baytown Bid Price F.O.B. Baytown, $2,095.61 Ford Add for Air Conditioner 163.40 Total $29259.01 1854 Higginbotham Motor Company Bid F.O.B. Baytown $2,171.18 Plymouth For Air conditioner 250.00 Total $2,421.18 Buck Turner Bid price F.O.B. Baytown $2,108.99 Chevrolet For air conditioner 234.84 Total $29343.89 Councilman Cravey moved to accept the low bid'of Thad Felton for the 1963 Ford sedan, less air - conditioning, hid price, F.O.B., Baytown, $2,095.61. Councilman Ansley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Bryan and Huron Mayor Clayton Nays: None Posting Machine - Burroughs Only one bid was received on the invitation for a mul- tiple purpose accounting machine. This bid was received from Burroughs Corporation as follows: One (L) Burroughs Style F5211 Semsimatic Accounting Machine $4,570.00 Less government discount and trade -in of Burroughs F401, #F18471P, net price delivered $3,154.40 The Council discussed the life expectancy of machines, the location of the new machine, if purchased and other re- lating matters pertinent to the proper operation of the present accounting .procedure of the City of Baytown, after - which, Councilman Cravey moved to instruct the City Manager to purchase the Burroughs F5211 Semsimatic accounting machine for $3,154.40 and to make every effort possible to locate the machine in the City Hall. Councilman Ward seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Ansley, Bryan and Huron Mayor Clayton Nays: None Electrical Ordinance - Adopted as Amended Councilman Bryan reviewed the proposed amendments set forth in the new draft of an electrical ordinance for the City of Baytown. These amendments were recommended by Leo Frost, Chief Inspector of the Building and Electrical depart- ments, to provide greater safety measure in the installation of electrical equipment. After some discussion, the City Manager introduced and read the caption of the proposed ord- inance; Councilrra n Ward moved to adopt the ordinance as amended. Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilman Cravey, Ward Hansen, Ansley, Bryan and Huron Mayor Clayton Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 667 AN ORDINANCE FOR SAFEGUARDING PERSONS AND PROPERTY AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC; CREATING THE OFFICE OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR AND PRESCRIBING HIS DUTIES, RIGHTS, AND AUTHORITY; ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND FOR ITS INSTALLATION AND REQUIRING CONFORMITY THEREWITH; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO UNDERTAKE THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WITHOUT A PERMIT THEREFOR; EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED; REPEALING ORDINANCES 1855 INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A PENALTY AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLI- CATION AND EFFECTIVE.DATE THEREOF. Key Club - Robert E. Lee School - Repair Locomotive Roseland Park Tom Keating, President of the Key Club of Robert E. Lee School, petitioned the Council to designate funds in the budget for the maintenance of the locamotive located at Roseland Park. This locomotive was obtained from the Southern Pacific Railroad Company in 1957 through the efforts of former members of the Key Club as a. historical monument; the present state of the locomotive is not in keeping with the pride and progress of Baytown. The Key Club does not have funds nor personnel to maintain the locomotive but the spokesman urged the Council to make some effort to make the necessary repairs and paint it also. It was suggested that the project be referred to the Park Committee but after some further discussion the City Manager was instructed to get an estimate on the cost of cleaning and painting the locomo- tive.before the next meeting. Members of the Key Club were invited to meet with the Council on January 24th for a report on the cost estimate. In the meantime the Key Club will contact personnel of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company relative to parts and replacements for the locomotive. Raymond Donnelly- Reappointed Civil Service &9ommission Councilman Ansley moved to accept the recommendation of City Manager LeFevre and approved the re- appointment of Raymond Donnelly to the Civil Service Commission for a three - year term, effective as of January 14, 1963. Councilman Huron seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Ansley, and Bryan and Huron Mayor Clayton Nays: None Realease Temporary Easement -Joe Avlor- Ponderosa Development Company Councilman Ward moved to accept the recommendation of City Manager LeFevre and authorized the Mayor to execute an instrument releasing a temporary easement which was to be for the extension of Sage Street in Ponderosa Subdivision. Councilman Hansen seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Ansley, and Bryan Mayor Clayton Nays: Councilman Huron Items of Unfinished Business The Park Site Committee will give a report to the Council, at the January 24th meeting, on one, Gulf Hill development; two, additions to Roseland Park; three, recommended expendi- tures from the budget allocation for park improvements and, fourth, recommended playground equipment for the "Y" area in Oak Addition. r Revised plans for the renovation of the City Hall will be received by the City Council at the January 24th meeting. Amended plans will exclude the designation of the lounge and coffee room area to provide more needed office space. Also, the auditorium will be divided in such a manner as to prove private conference rooms when needed. Members of the School Board will be invited to meet with the City Council on one of its regularly designated meeting dates, for discussion on the need of fire hydrants, school patrol and /or other mutual problems. i 1856 The City Manager will contact representatives of both the Southern - Pacific and Missouri - Pacific railroad companies and request the installation of railroad signs at the cross- ing on Oak Street near Gentry Drive and on Barrymore Blvd. near Pershing Street. Councilman Hansen, spokesman for the Oil Drilling Comm- ittee, reported that an ordinance will be presented at the January 24th meeting, controlling the operation and drilling of oil wells within the city limits of Baytown. City Manager LeFevre presented copies of a proposed policy for use of Roseland Park Pavilion. The Council was asked to study the proposals and submit other suggestions, if needed. A resolution including the proposed items of policy will be submitted for council acceptance at a later meeting. Mr. Dave Killough, Chairman of the Zoning Committee, will be invited to meet with the Council at its February 14th meeting. He will report on the things accomplished by the committee since its appointment by the City Council. The City Manager was instructed to assist the Texas Employment Commission in its attempt to relocate. The commission is presently using the Roseland Park pavilion on Thursdays and Fridays of each week and has recently requested its use on Wednesdays of each week. Since the continous use by one group is in violation of the purpose for which the pavilion was built, the Council felt that the City should give some assistance, in the relocating effort. The committee appointed to study the reorganization of the Civil Defense program in Baytown will make a report and present recommendations at the February 14th meeting. ° Members of thee Beautification Committee will be prepared to give a report and submit certain recommendations at the January 24th meeging. The City Manager passed out copies of a proposed re- . solution defining the policy under which the City of Baytown will operate in expending budget appropriations for the permanent improvement of residential streets on a participa- tion basis. The Council will review the Draft, offer any additional suggestions, if deemed advantageous and the re- solution, in proper form, will be presented for acceptance at a later meeting. The Council reviewed the drawing and cost estimate on the installation of a traffic light, with left -turn arrow, at the intersection of Carnegie and Market Street, abutting the Robert E. Lee High School. The estimated cost for such a light was $2,523.25. In conjunction with this, the need for improved traffic signalization on Highway 146 at East Texas, East James and East Lobit crossings was discussed. Since funds will not be available in this fiscal year's budget for improved traffic signalization in all areas, the Council deferred action on the traffic light at Carnegie and Market; the Traffic Committee was asked to.make a study of the prevailing traffic hazards on Highway 146, make a comparison of the areas in question in relation to the need and make its report to the Council at the conclusion of its study. Copies of a proposed Resolution setting forth the policy of the City Council for the adandoment, abolishment and re- linquishment of public properties such as streets, allyes, sidewalks and easements. The Council will review the draft and definite action will be taken on the instrument at the next meeting. Rescind Action - Execute Quite Claim Deed City Cwned Property Texas Avenue 1857 Councilman Hansen informed members of the Council that the plan to build a service station at the intersection of Texas Avenue and Decker Drive had not materialized and the city had never signed a quitclaim deed for the release of the strip dedicated to the city at this intersection. He moved to rescind the former action of the council and instruct the City Manager not to proceed with the execution of the quit claim instrument. Councilman Ward seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Ansley, Bryan and Huron Mayor Clayton -- Nays: None Wooster Volunteer Fire Department - Requests Copies of a proposal and recommendation with respect to the utilization, consideration and disposition of the Wooster Volunteer Fire Department, its equipment, facilities and functions in the area were given to each member of the Council. They were asked to study the proposals and recommendations and action will be taken on the requests at a later time. Dedicate Street - Sterling Library Site Councilman Hansen moved to accept the recommendation of the City Manager and approved the dedication of the street right -of -way fronting Sterling Municipal Library site; the City Attorney be instructed to prepare such dedication easement. Councilman Ward seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Ansley, Bryan and Huron Mayor Clayton ��. Nays: None Abolish - Elighibility List Policemen and Firemen Councilman Ward moved to accept ;the recommendation of the City Manager and approved the abolishment of the present eligibility list of both Firemen and Policemen; examinations will soon be held and a new list will be compiled from the results of the examination. Councilman Ansley seconded the motion. The vote followst Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Ansley, Bryan and Huron Mayor Clayton Nays: None Submit Garbage Disposal Grounds - Bids The City Manager was instructed to advertise for bids on the sale of the city dump grounds on Barkaloo Road. Study - Garbage Pick -up Newly Annexed Areas The City Manager was instructed to study the economics of r the city extending its garbage pick -up, with city owned trucks r1 and employees, to the newly annexed area or retaining the services of private garbage contractors who now operate with the area. He will make his report at the conclusion of.: the study. List of Charter Changes Councilman Huron asked that the council review the city's 1858 charter and make a list of any suggested changes. These could be passed on to the Charter Committee - possibly include them on the ballot at the time of the general Municipal Election in April. Sidewalks - Subdivision Committee Councilman Huron asked that the Subdivision Committee consider including the requirement for all subdividers to install sidewalks at a part of their subdivision development. Adjournment Councilman Huron moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Ansley seconded the motion. The ayes were un- animous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Edna Oliver City Clerk Al Clayton Mayor, City of Baytown