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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
April 10, 1963
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in special session on
Wednesday, April 10, 1963 at 5:30 p.,�m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City
Hall with the following members in attendance:
Seaborn Cravey
Councilman
C. A.
Hansen
Councilman
•W. L.
Ward
Councilman
Velma
J. Ansley
Councilman
J. N.
Bryan
Councilman
J. C.
Huron
Councilman
Kenneth Badgett
Councilman
Al Clayton Mayor
Lee Liggett, M.D. Mayor
J. B. LeFevre City Manager
George Chandler City Attorney
Edna Oliver City Clerk
Mayor Clayton called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered
afterwhich, the City Clerk was instructed to read the minutes of the previous
meeting. Councilman Ansley moved to dispense with reading of the minutes and they
be approved in written form with the two following corrections. to -wit: Request
for Playground Equipment at End of West Humble. "Mr. Cravey stated that -the land had
been cleared, graded and worked by interested parties in order to provide a play-
ground for a group of boys in the area." and Recommendation for Financing Purchase
of Equipment from WFD." City Manager LeFevre gave his report and recommendation on
financing the purchase of equipment from the Wooster Fire Department, such equip-
ment to be the type that can be used by the Emergency Corps in its varied type
emergency and mercy activities." Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cravey. Ansley, Ward, Hansen, Bryan and Huron
Mayor Clayton
Nays: None
Ordinance - Merit Raise City Employees
The Council discussed the draft of a proposed ordinance which provides for
for merit pay increases for city employees. Section 3 of the proposed ordinance
was changed to read "This committee shall consist of the City Manager, Mayor and
the six elected councilmen." The City Manager introduced and read the caption of the
ordinance. afterwhich. councilman Hansen moved to adopt the ordinance as corrected.
Councilman Ansley seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Ansley. Bryan and Huron
Mayor Clayton
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 675
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN PROVIDING
FOR MERIT PAY INCREASES FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES; ESTABLISHING A
MERIT RAISE FUND; CREATING A MERIT RAISE COMMITTEE; ENUMERATING
CERTAIN STANDARDS THAT SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN GRANTING OR DENY-
ING MERIT RAISES; PROVIDING A MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM SALARIES FOR
SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES; REPEALING ORMINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
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Request - Reclassification Apartment Proiects - Electrical Ordinance
Mayor Clayton appointed a committee composed of Councilman Bryan, City
Manager LeFevre and Electrical Supervisor Leo Frost to study a possible revision
of the city's electrical ordinance after hearing a suggested reclassification
change from contractor, Zell Kuehn. Mr. Kuehn pointed out that the present
classification of commercial buildings for apartment buildings places it in
a cost bracket which prevents competitive biddings. He proposed that it be
lowered to the Multiple Dwelling classification which will lower the cost per
unit and permit competitive bidding.
Estimates - Street Improvements Petition
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City Manager LeFevre gave a report on the estimates prepared by the Eng-
ineering department on Oak Street, Stimpson Street, Lincoln Street, Willow Street
Yupon Street, Stowe Street, Turner Street, Johnston Street and West Hunnicutt
and E. Defee. The preliminary estimate of the assessment on most of the streets
was $4.65 per front foot; only one street. Stimpson, was classified as a class
"B" street and the cost of the assessment was $5.35 per front foot. Since the
estimates have been made, the property owners signing the petitions will be
notified of the amount in order for them to proceed with obtaining 70% of pro-
perty owner signatures for completion of the project.
Bids - City Dog Pound Building
The City Manager was instructed to advertise for bids on the construction
of a new building to house dogs that are placed in the city pound. The dog
pound will be relocated at the time of the erection of the new building.
Resolution
City Manager LeFevre introduced and read a resolution for the transfer of
$11,990.00 from Council Contingency Fund to five classifications to -wit: 1001-
7-4, $1,500.00; 109 -1 -2, $4,140.00; 202 -104, $5,000.00 and 701 -9 -1, $1,350.00.
Councilman Ansley moved to adopt the resolution as read. Councilman Huron
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Ansley. Bryan and Huron
Mayor Clayton
Nays: None
The caption of the resolution follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 20 -4 -63
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER ELEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED
NINETY ($11.990.00) DOLLARS FROM COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO BUDGET
CLASSIFICATIONS 1- 1 -7 -4. 109 -1 -2, 202 -10 -4, AND 701 -9 -1.
Open Bids - Bank Depository _ / 0
Bids calling for depository bids on the funds of the City of Baytown were
opened and the proposals follow:
Citizens National Bank C Trust Company
(1) TIME DEPOSITS:
(a) We will pay interest-at the rate of 4% per annum
compounded quarterly on any Time Deposit having a maturity
date one year or more after the date of deposit or payable
upon written notice of one year or more.
(b) We will pay interest at the rate of 3Y2 per annum
compounded quarterly on any Time Deposit having a maturity
date six months or more after the date of deposit or payable
upon written notice of six months or more.
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(c) We will pay interest at the rate of 2.�% per annum
compounded quarterly on any Time Deposit having a maturity
date less than six months and not less than 90 days after
the date of deposit or payable upon written notice of less
that six months and not less than 90 days.
(d) We will pay interest at the rate of 1% per annum
compounded quarterly on any Time Deposit having a maturity
date less than 90 days after the date of deposit or payable
upon written notice of less than 90 days.
(e) The City of Baytown has the privilege of depositing
any sums in whatever manner or period of time, or with no
period of time specified, and subject to whatever conditions
that are most advantageous to the City of Baytown as are
legally permitted. Should the governing regulations be
amended or interpreted by an authoritative agent or agency
of the Federal Government.to permit the payment of any in-
creased rate or more beneficial method of deposit, we will
pay the maximum amount that may be permitted under any
condition.
(f) It is the intention and purpose of this bid to pay
to you the maximum allowed by Regulation "Q" of the Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in force on
this date or as same may be increased hereafter, with the
specific stipulation that any decrease in the maximum rate
permitted will not lower future payment at the maximum rate
as specified by this contract, but any increase in the
maximum permitted rate shall be immediately granted to the
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(g) Earned interest on each such deposit shall be payable
in any manner you legally request, or if no specific request
is made, interest shall be credited:to the respective account
at the maturity of such deposit no matter how legally brought
about.
(2) DEMAND DEPOSITS:
According to Regulation "Q" of the Board of Governors of "the
Federal Service System, at this time. payment of interest is
not permitted on daily balances of Demand Deposits. Should
the regulation or law be amended to permit payment of interest
on daily balances of demand deposits, we shall immediately
begin to pay the maximum rate permitted.
(3) BOND
(4) SPECIAL CITY DEPOSITORY SERVICES:
(5) OTHER BANKING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
(6) NEW CITY HALL
As we have often orally expressed, we think that the present City Hall is
inadequate, unsightly, inefficient, and in an environment that does not
lend itself favorably to newcomers, whether they be a new.plant, business, or
individual. With that thought in mind, if it is at all legal, we would be
favorably inclined to make the City a $500,000.00 direct mortgage loan on the
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building and site payable at a ten year amortization basis on a 2% interest
rate for the purchase of a more favorable site and the erection of a more
presentable City Hall. Naturally.. this type of financing would have to be
O.K.'d by both your attorneys and our own; but surely there is some legal
manner in which it can be worked out.
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Peoples State Bank
(1) INTEREST ON TIME DEPOSITS:
(a) 9% per annum, compounded quarterly, on deposits having
a maturity date twelve months or more after the date of deposit
or payable upon written notice of twelve months or more.
(b) 31�% per annum, compounded quarterly, on deposits having
a maturity date less than twelve months and not less
than six months after the date of deposit or payable
upon written notice of less than twelve months and not
less than six months.
(c). 2!% per annum, compounded quarterly, on deposits having
a maturity date less than six months and not less than
90 days after the date of deposit or payable on written
notice of less than six months and not less than 90 days.
(d) 1% per annum, compounded quarterly, on deposits having
a maturity date less than 90 days after the date of
deposit or payable upon written notice of less than
90 days.
(e) It is the intent of this bank to pay to the City of Baytown
the maximum amount of interest legally permitted under
federal deposit Insurance Corporation regulations as
to rate and method of calculation. The rates specified
above are the minimum rates that will be paid to the City
during the two year period of the contract being bid upon.
Should permitted rates be increased, the City will automatically
be granted this increased rate.
(2) I NTEREST ON DAI LY• BALANCES:
Existing regulations prohibit the payment of interest on
daily demand deposits, however. if during the period covered
by this bid, the rules and regulations of the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation make it permissible for this bank to
pay interest on daily balances of demand deposits, we will
pay to the City the maximum rate permitted.
(3) Bond
(4) Miscellaneous
After discussing the bids. Councilman Cravey stated that it was his
opinion that depository bids should be alternated if the purpose and intent
of the terms of bids received were identical; this was his interpretation
of the two proposals just reviewed. Therefore, on this basis of reasoning,
Councilman Cravey moved to award the Depository contract to Peoples State
Bank for the two ensuing years. Councilman Ansley seconded the motion. The
bids were again opened for discussion, particularly section 6 of the Citizens
National Bank proposal to make the city a $500,000.00 direct mortgage loan on
the building and site, payable at a ten year amortization basis on a 2% in-
terest rate.' A recess was requested. afterwhich, Councilman Hansen moved
to amend the first motion and continue the depository contract with Citizens
National Bank C Trust Company for the two ensuing years and explore the
possibility of financing new facilities at the 2% interest rate that has
been offered in the Citizens National Bank depository proposal. Councilman
Ward seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Ward, Hansen. Bryan and Mayor Clayton
Nays: Councilmen Cravey. Ansley, and Huron
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Pay Expenses - Safety Program Councilman Cravey
Councilman Ansley moved to reimburse Councilman Cravey for expenses in-
curred in attending a Safety Program Conference to be held in Mission, Texas;
said meeting to be sponsored by the Department of Safety of the State of Texas.
Councilman Huron seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Ward, Hansen Bryan, Huron, Ansley and Cravey.
Mayor Clayton
Nays: None
Resolution - Canvassing - April 2nd Election
The returns of the April 2, General Municipal Election were canvassed
by members of the City Council, afterwhich, the City Manager introduced and
read a resolution canvassing the returns which was held for the purpose of
electing a Mayor from the city at large, and three Councilmen from Districts
No. 2, 3, and 6, respectively. Councilman Ward moved to adopt the resolution
as read. Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Hansen, Ansley, Bryan and Huron
Mayor Clayton
Nays: None
The caption of the Resolution follows:
RESOLUTION N0. 21 -4 -63
A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS OF THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD WITHIN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ON THE 2ND DAY OF APRIL,
1963, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR FROM THE CITY AT LARGE,
AND THREE COUNCILMEN FROM THE RESPECTIVE DISTRICTS NOS. 2, 3, AND
6, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF SAID ELECTION, FINDING THAT THE NOTICE OF
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.
Oath of Office - Mayor and Councilman
Corporation Court Judge Ward administered the Oath of Office to Lee Liggett,
M. D. , as Mayor and Kenneth E. Badgett as Councilman from District No. 3 for
the two ensuing years. Congratulations were extended to the new City Officials.
Outgoing Mayor Clayton and Councilman Hansen expressed their appreciation to the
Council, city employees and citizens of Baytown for the cooperation and good -will
extended to them during their tenure of service on the Council, afterwhich gifts
were presented to them as a token of appreciation.
Report - Proposed Examination - City Emplovees,
Councilman Huron reported that the Committee appointed to study the
feasibility of requiring a Civil Service examination for City employees has
completed its Study. It has been found that such expenses are impracticable
as it would add an additional burden to the tax - payers and no great dif-
ficulty presently exists in this branch of City financial operations.
Councilman Cravey moved to accept the recommendation of the Committee and the
extensive examination be excluded from the general provisions of hiring City
personnel. Councilman Ansley seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward. Hansen, Ansley, Bryan, and Huron
Mayor Clayton
Nays: None
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Mayor Liggett - Commission to the City Council
It's a privilege to sit at this table with you council members in a common
cause. We have all dedicated ourselves to this privilege to serve our City.
Many say we have a difficult task. It need not be difficult since we are all
striving for the same thing. A better Baytown. If we can but agree on a common
means to meet our objective it should be a pleasant undertaking. Our task has
been made easier for the pledge of support which we.have heard so clearly, I
feel we will avoid misunderstandings and be more effective in our actions, if
we, as individuals, avoid being unduly influenced by pressure groups or indivi-
duals who have complaints against someone or some action of our administration.
Whatever business is discussed by the individual council members should be
submitted in writing by the person voicing the suggestion or constructive crit-
icism, whichever it might.be, and that written statement be presented to the
entire council for consideration. If we will.but keep things above board and
discuss them as a group we will find less fault amoung ourselves and will not
then fall into factions and thereby retard whatever planning might be of ben-
efit for our City. You will all agree we receive no less credit for our
undertakings here if we accept suggestions from groups of interested citizens
and present these matters to the Council. Certainly there is a place for
honest differences in opinions but we should not permit these matters to
divide us in our effectiveness. In the main, the City Council is a policy
making group and the administration of the City should be left to the paid
City Manager and the paid City employees. We must pursue a course of public
information to keep everyone informed•as to how their complaints are being
answered. Certainly any complaint which comes to a Council member should come
in writing and if they ®are to discuss any particular matter with the Council,
appropiate time should be made by our members to meet with these groups or in-
dividuals.
I am sure that you all agree that any citizen who expects to hold us
accountable for his suggestion should think well enough of the,complaint or
suggestion for improvement that he submit-it in writing for proper consideration.
Why should you assume criticism or credit for his suggestion if he is not will-
ing to submit his name?
Personally, I will meet individuals or groups by appointment made in the
City Hall on Tuesday or Saturday afternoons in the City Hall. If anyone can-
not meet me at those times, if they will phone the City Hall, other arrange-
ments will be made for them. It is understood that Council, members should not
be expected to accept phone calls or interviews during hours which they are
earning their livelihood. They also have private lives which should not be
interferred so long as they do provide proper times in the City Hall for the
discussion of City planning and City policy. I invite the other members of
the Council to sit with me on Tuesday afternoon or Saturday afternoon for any
appointments which are made and I likewise invite the individual Council
members to make other times available as they would desire to meet with
interested persons concerning City planning, if requested I will be there. Let
me reiterate it should be common knowledge as to the administrative functions
of our various government heads so that people with complaints of administrative
nature could contact the appropriate administrative department. If any in-
dividual with a problem which has not been satisfactorily met by the adminis-
tration we will be glad to have a written record of these complaints so that
we might discuss them for proper action. We should not interfere in the ad-
ministrative function of the City employees unless they are not carrying out
their jobs as stipulated in the City Charter. The City Manager should be held
strictly accountable and keep us informed concerning the department of the
various city officials and so long as their job is done properly, we should have
no reason to interfere in his or their activities. Let me reiterate, I know the
council and I are all in accord that we make ourselves available to every civic
group to discuss problems and planning. It will be only through the coopera-
tion of these groups that Baytown can progress and certainly this is primary
responsibility. I will leave it entirely up to the Council as to whether they
want to follow this protocal and if this be their desire, I feel surely that
we will have a successful tenure.
Again, it is a privilege for me to be. -able to join with you in this most
important undertaking.
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Councilman Badgett Pledge
Councilman Badgett also pledged his support.to the cooperative progress
of effectively building a better Baytown for its citizens and expressed his
thanks for the opportunity again afforded him by election to the office of
Councilman from District No. 3.
Ordinance - Ordering a Special Election - April 27th
City Manager LeFevre introduced and read an ordinance ordering a special
election to be held on the 27th day of April, 1963 for the purpose of elect-
ing a Councilman from District No. 2. and District No. 6. Councilman Ansley
moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman,Huron seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ward, Ansley, Bryan, Badgett. and,Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
The caption of the Ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 676
AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON THE 27TH DAY OF APRIL, 1963, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ELECTING A COUNCILMAN FROM DISTRICT NO. 2. AND A
COUNCILMAN FROM DISTRICT NO. 6. PROVIDING FOR ELECTION
OFFICERS. DESIGNATING THE PLACES AND MANNER OF HOLDING SAID
ELECTION, PRESCRIBING THE HOURS AND PROVIDING FOR THE POST-
ING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE.
Adjournment
Councilman Ansley moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Cravey
seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the
meeting adjourned.
Edna Oliver, City Clerk /na
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