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1963 04 28 CC Minutes1894 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN April 28, 1963 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thursday. April 28, 1963 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance: Seaborn Cravey Kenneth E. Badgett Velma J. Ansley J. C. Huron J. M. Bryan C. L. Liggett, M. D. Mayor J. B. LeFevre Edna Oliver Absent W. L. Ward George Chandler Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager City Clerk Councilman City Attorney The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, after - which the City Clerk was instructed read the minutes of the April 10, meeting. Councilman Ansley moved to dispense with reading of the minutes; they be approved as presented in written form. Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilman Cravey, Badgett, Ansley, Bryan and Huron. Mayor Liggett Nays: None Bids - Paintina E. James Street Water Tower Since only one bid was received on the invitation to paint the East James Street Water Tower, the City Manager was instructed to return the bide unopened to its sender and readvertise for bids. Deferred Action Proposed Amendments Traffic Ordinance The Council discussed the contents of a proposed ordinance amending the city's present Traffic code to provide a change in the speed regulations on certain streets. No action was taken at this meeting. The study will be com- pleted and final action taken at a later date. Protest - Heavy Truck Traffic Route - Wisconsin Street Mayor Liggett recognized a group of citizens who live on Wisconsin Street and heard their suggestions to reroute heavy truck traffic from Wisconsin Street to Minnesota or Market Street and to refrain from posting truck route signs at the entrance and exit of the street. Councilman Cravey explained the reason for the selection of Wisconsin Street as a heavy truck route; the street base is concrete and will withstand the traffic longer than other streets within the vivinity. As an alternate. Councilman Bryan proposed working toward an agree- ment with the Humble Company whereby trucks going direct to Humble Company, such as, propane, butane. gaoline and lube oil carriers, may use the privately owned streets for the purpose of transporting their products. This would route the trucks directly down Market Street onto the Humble property; down San Jacinto or Baytown Avenue to the west on Bayway Drive. Then if the Council so directs. Wisconsin may be used by furniture vans, concrete transport trucks and other type heavy carriers; this would be a minimum traffic route. After some further discussion, Councilman Ansley moved to instruct the Traffic Committee to investi- gate the suggestions submitted for rerouting heavy truck traffic off Wisconsin Street; a report to be given by the committee at the completion of the study. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The vote follows: 1895 • Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Badgett, Ansley, Bryan and Huron Mayor Liggett Nays: None Mayor Liggett appointed Councilman Bryan as a committee of the possiblity of obtaining an agreement with Humble officials trucks going direct to Humble Company to be routed down Market property. Councilman Bryan - Committee Report - Electrical Code one to explore for transport direct onto Humble Councilman Bryan reported on the results of a study made by a committee to waive the description of property as covered in the city's elec.triz al code. The ordinance presently requires approved metallic raceways, such as rigid con- duit, electrical metallic tubing and under floor cast -.in -place raceways, for all wires used in the wiring of apartment houses of more than four apartments. Since the basic intent of the ordinance is to provide as much fire protection as possible where large groups of people may be found, the committee favored not making an exception; metal raceways be continued and the request for waiving the description as set forth in ordinance, be denied. Councilman Cravey moved to accept the recommendation of the committee and theiequest submitted by Mr. Zell Kuehn be denieds Councilman Ansley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Badgett, Ansley, Bryan and Huron Mayor Liggett Nays: None Final Approval - Ponderosa Subdivision - Section 2 Councilman Ansley moved to grant final approval of Ponderosa Subdivision, Section 2, after verification from the City Manager that the section had been completed according to all requirements of the City's Subdivision Ordinance. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey,, Badgett, Ansley, Bryan and Huron Mayor Liggett Nays: None Honoring Mrs. Mattie Howard - Public Services Rendered The Council honored Mrs. Mattie Howard for her work and promotional efforts in making it possible for Baytown to have the Sterling Municipal Library; she was presented a plaque and a personal gift from the Council by Councilman Ansley for her contribution. She expressed her deep appreciation for the honor. Waive Subdivision Restrictions - Julia Ann Subdivision The Council heard a request to waive jurisdiction of the City's subdivision controls to permit the development of a subdivision 3.21 miles north of the city's present city limits. The proposed development is located within Chambers County and'the City Manager submitted a letter from the Chambers County Commissioners Court stating that they have inspected the plat and it meets with the approval of the court should the City of Baytown waive its jurisdiction. The developers propose a 60 -foot might -of -way, shell streets with open ditches. After some discussion, Councilman Cravey moved to waive the requirements set forth in the City's subdivision ordinance as requested. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Badgett, Ansley, Bryan and Huron Mayor Liggett Nays: None Ordinances - North First, North Commerce, East James, East Fayle, New Jersey Improvements The City Manager introduced and read ordinances for the improvement of North First from the north property line of East Texas to the south property line of East James; North Commerce from the north line of West Defee Street to the 1 south line of Forrest Street; East James Street from the east property line of north Fifth Street to the west property line of State Highway 146; East Foyle from the east property line of State Highway 146 to the west property line of Danubina Street and New Jersey Street from the northeast property line of Missouri Street to the southwest property line of Kentucky Street. Councilman Ansley moved to adopt the ordinances as read. Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Badgett, Ansley, Bryan and Huron Mayor Liggett Nays: None The caption of the ordinances follow: ORDINANCE NO. 677 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT NORTH FIRST STREET FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF EAST TEXAS AVENUE TO THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF EAST JAMES STREET, 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 IMPROVEMENT 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 PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO SUCH IM- PROVEMENTS ARE BY VIRTUE OF ARTICLE 1105 -b, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A CERTAIN NOTICE WITH THE COUNTY CLERK AND TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 678 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT NORTH COMMERCE STREET FROM THE NORTH LINE OF WEST DEFEE STREET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF FORREST STREET, IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, SHALL BE IM- PROVED; ADOPTING AND APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENT; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AN ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENT 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 FUTHER PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO SUCH IM- PROVEMENTS ARE BY VIRTUE OF ARTICLE 1105 -B, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A CERTAIN NOTICE WITH THE COUNTY CLERK AND TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 679 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT EAST JAMES STREET FROM THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF NORTH FIFTH STREET TO THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 146 (ALEXANDER DRIVE), 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 IMPROVEMENT AND A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE NAMES OF THE OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY ABUT- TING ON SAID STREET; PROVIDING THAT A PART OF THE COST THEREOF SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY AND A PART OF THE COST THEREOF SHALL BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST THE ARMING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND FOR INCIDENTAL MATTERS; DECLARING THAT THIS ORDINANCE AND ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO SUCH IMPROVEMENTS ARE BY VIRTUE OF ARTICLE 1105 -b, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK ID FILE A CERTAIN NOTICE WITH THE COUNTY CLERK AND TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFEC- TIVE DATE THEREOF. 1897 ORDINANCE NO. 680 AN ORDINANCE DETERMING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT EAST FAYLE STREET FROM THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 146, TO THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF DANUBINA STREET, 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 IMPROVEMENT 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 THE CITY AND 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 PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO SUCH IMPROVEMENTS�ARE BY VIRTUE OF ARTICLE 1105 -b, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A CERTAIN NOTICE WITH THE COUNTY CLERK AND TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS; AND PROVID- ING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 681 AN ORDINANCE DETERMING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT NEW JERSEY STREET FROM THE SOUTHWEST PROPERTY LINE OF KENTUCKY STREET TO THE NORTH- EAST PROPERTY LINE OF MISSOURI STREET, IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, SHALL BE IMPROVED; ADOPTING AND APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IM- PROVEMENT; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AN ESTIMATE OF CIE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENT 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 APID BY THE CITY AND A PART OF THE COST THEREOF SHALL BEPAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND FOR INCIDENTAL MATTERS; DECLARING THAT THIS ORDINANCE AND ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO SUCH IMPROVEMTNS ARE BY VIRTUE OF ARTICLE 1105 -b, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A CERTAIN NOTICE WITH THE COUNTY CLERK AND TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Proposed Water Line Extension Report - City Engineer City Engineer Busch submitted a report totaling $372,000 for the extnesion of water mains throughout the city limits. Areas included in the report were former Water Districts No. 8 and 58, $129,000; Bay Villa Area, &27,000; and the area between Massey - Thompkins Road and Bob Smith Road, $216,000. The council accepted the report; further action will be taken at a later date. Proposal - Extend City's Depository Contract - September 30, 1965 Councilman Ansley submitted a proposal as follows: "In order to avoid political involvement and implications of other kind that the City's depository contract be extended five (5) months and let it coincide with the city's fiscal year of September 30th if this is agreeable with the officials of the two bankis from whom the city received bid proposals." They would extend the present Depository Contract with Citizens National Bank & Trust Company to September 30, 1965. Councilman Badgett moved to approve the extension of the present depository contract with Citizens National Bank to September 30, 1965; the City Attorney be instructed to draw up all necessary papers for the proper extension of the contract. Councilman Huron seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Badgett, Ansley, Bryan, and Huron Mayor Liggett Nays: None (Councilman Cravey refrained from voting) Appointment - Dr. W. 0. Finch Medical Coordinator - Civil Defense Upon recommendation of the City Manager, Councilman Ansley moved to approve the appointment of Dr. W. 0. Finch to serve as medical coordinator in the City of Baytown's Civil Defense program. He will be assigned to work with the City Manager and Civil Defense Director in the coordination of the overall program for Baytown. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The vote follows: 1898 Ayes: Coucilmen Cravey, Badgett, Ansley, Bryan and Huron, Mayor Liggett Nays: None Resolution - Amendment to the Federal Social Security Act - Firemen G Policemen Ayers: Councilmen Cravey, Badgett, Ansley, Bryan and Huron. Mayor Liggett Nays: None The caption of the resolution follows :' RESOLUTION NO. 22 -9 -63 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT LEGISLATION PERMITTING THE MEMBERS OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE STATE OF TEXAS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM AS OTHER .CITY OF BAYTOWN EMPLOYEES. Miscelleanous The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Wednesday, May 8 in conjunction with the canvassing of the Special Run -off Election as required by Charter. Councilman Huron will act as a committee of one toward the presentation of an appropriate appreciation plaque to Robert Feinberg, former Director of Civil Defense in Baytown. City Manager LeFevre will instruct the City Attorney to investigate the regulations required by State Statute in the licensing of operators of public swimming pools. Council action on the report of former Councilman Hansen relative to the disbandonment of the Baytown Advisory Board was deferred to a later date. Mayor Liggett delayed action on the suggestion of Councilman Huron to appoint a committee to explore the possi.blity of the City of Baytown purchasing the property of Ashbel Smith Land Company with the idea of locating city build- ings, parks. resale for subdivision development, bay areas, etc. This will be done after the status of the council has been decided following the special run -off election to be held Saturday, April 27, Mayor Liggett commented upon the work being done by the city employees and specifically named David Funderburk as the Employee of the Week. Adiournment Councilman Ansley moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. Edna Oliver, City Clerk The City Manager introduced and read a resolution urging the Congress of the United States to enact legislation which would permit Texas Municipal Fire and moved to Police Departments to come under Social Security. Councilman Bryan adopt the resolution as read. Councilman Huron seconded the motion. The vote Follows: Ayers: Councilmen Cravey, Badgett, Ansley, Bryan and Huron. Mayor Liggett Nays: None The caption of the resolution follows :' RESOLUTION NO. 22 -9 -63 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT LEGISLATION PERMITTING THE MEMBERS OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE STATE OF TEXAS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM AS OTHER .CITY OF BAYTOWN EMPLOYEES. Miscelleanous The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Wednesday, May 8 in conjunction with the canvassing of the Special Run -off Election as required by Charter. Councilman Huron will act as a committee of one toward the presentation of an appropriate appreciation plaque to Robert Feinberg, former Director of Civil Defense in Baytown. City Manager LeFevre will instruct the City Attorney to investigate the regulations required by State Statute in the licensing of operators of public swimming pools. Council action on the report of former Councilman Hansen relative to the disbandonment of the Baytown Advisory Board was deferred to a later date. Mayor Liggett delayed action on the suggestion of Councilman Huron to appoint a committee to explore the possi.blity of the City of Baytown purchasing the property of Ashbel Smith Land Company with the idea of locating city build- ings, parks. resale for subdivision development, bay areas, etc. This will be done after the status of the council has been decided following the special run -off election to be held Saturday, April 27, Mayor Liggett commented upon the work being done by the city employees and specifically named David Funderburk as the Employee of the Week. Adiournment Councilman Ansley moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. Edna Oliver, City Clerk