1963 05 08 CC Minutes1899
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETIPG OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
May 8, 1963
The City Council of the City of Baytown. Texas met in regular session on
Wednesday. May 8, 1%3 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City
Hall with the following members in attendance:
Seaborn Cravey
Councilman
W. L Ward
Councilman
Kenneth E. Badgett
Councilman
Velma J. Ansley
Councilman
J. M. Bryan
Councilman
T. E. Cook
Councilman
C. L. Liggett, M. D. Mayor
J. B. LeFevre City Manager
George Chandler City Attorney
Edna Oliver City Clerk
The Mayor called the meeting to order. the Invocation was offered, after-
which, the City Clerk was instructed to read the minutes of the April 25.
meeting. Councilman Ansley moved to dispense with reading of the minutes,
they be approved as submitted in written form. Councilman Huron seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Badgett. Ward. Ansley. Bryan and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Resolution - Canvassing Election Returns - April 27
The returns of the special Municipal election held April-27th were can-
vassed by the City Council, afterwhich, the City Manager-introduced and read
a resolution declaring the results of the election and finding that the
election was duly and properly held in accordance with the laws of the State
of Texas. Councilman Ansley moved to adopt the resolution as read. Council-
man Huron seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Badgett, Ward, Ansley, Bryan and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
The caption of the Resolution follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23 -4 -63
A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
HELD WITHIN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ON THE 27TH DAY OF APRIL, 1963, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING TWO COUNCILMEN FROM THE RESPECTIVE DISTRICTS
NOS. 2 AND 6; DECLARING THE RESULTS OF SAID ELECTION; FINDING THAT
NOTICE OF SAID ELECTION WAS DULY 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.
Administered Oath of Office - Two Councilmen. Cook and Lively
Corporation Court Judge B. L. Ward administered the Oath of Office to
Councilmen Cook and Lively as councilmen from Districts 2 and 6, respectively
for the two ensuing years. Congratulations were extended to the new City
officials. Outgoing Councilmen Ward and Bryan expressed their appreciation
to the Council. City employees and citizens of Baytown for the cooperation
and courtesies extended to,them during their tenure of service on the
City Council, afterwhich and Appreciation Plaque and personal gifts were
presented to each of the Councilman and his wife.
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Beautification Committee - Report
Councilman Ansley. Chairman of the Beautification Committee, introduced
James A. Davis. local architect, who presented drawings of the proposed
Church and Service League directories which will be erected at the City limits
to the South, North and West in due time. The cost of combined installation
will be approximately $2,500 for each location. The Council agreed to take
the proposed sketch under advisement; local churches will be contacted for
an expression on the proposal to have each church purchase its own metal
plaque.
CFinal Approval Section N Lakewood Subdivision 1
The Council received a request for final approval of Lakewood Subdivision.
Section N. The preliminary approval was given by the former Council on
December 13. 1962 and at that time it was noted that the development did not
meet the specifications of the city's subdivision ordinance in relation to
the installation of curb and gutters; the existing terrain preventing such
improvement. City Manager LeFevre reported that the development had been
inspected by a representative from the engineering. water G sewer and fire
departments and all installations had been made in accordance with the pre-
liminary plat plans. It was his recommendation that this section of the develop-
ment be given final approval. After some discussion, Councilman Ansley moved
to grant final approval to Lakewood Subdivision, Section N. as recommended
by the City Manager. Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Ansley, Badgett and Lively
Mayor Liggett
Nays: Councilmen Cook and Huron
Ordinance - Quit Claim Water District No. 58 - Lone Star Water Company
On recommendation of City Attorney Chandler and Baytown's Fiscal Agent
Ernest.L. Brown, Jr., Councilman Cravey moved to accept a cash settlement of
$37,055.62 from the Lone Star Water System (representing operating expenses due
Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 58 accrued prior to
the City of Baytown's annexation and abolishment of said District No. 58 on
November 29, 1962, and paid as operating expenses of the North Houston Water
System) to adopt an ordinance setting forth the acceptance and settlement
of the existing controversy and authorizing the execution of a quit claim
deed to such water properties. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cravey. Cook, Badgett, Ansley, Lively, and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 682
AN ORDINANCE RECITING THE CONTROVERSY BETWEEN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
AND HARRIS COUNTY EASTEX OAKS WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT OVER OWNER-
SHIP OF WATER PROPERTIES FORMERLY OWNED BY HARRIS COUNTY WATER
CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 58, FUNDS ON DEPOSIT IN THE
NAME OF SUCH DISTRICT, AND MANAGEMENT FEES ATTRIBUTABLE TO SUCH
WATER PROPERTIES. FINDING THAT SUCH WATER SYSTEM IS NOT PORTION OF
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S WATER WORKS SYSTEM OR NECESSARY FOR OPERATION
OF THE CITY'S SYSTEM. ACCEPTING AN OFFER OF COMPROMISE AND SETTLE-
MENT OF SUCH CONTROVERSY, AND AUTHORIZING DISCLAIMER OF THE CITY'S
INTEREST TO SUCH CONTROVERTED WATER SYSTEM IN PENDING LAWSUIT AND
QUITCLAIM DEED TO SUCH WATER PROPERTIES.
Handbook - Civil Service Rules
Raymond T. Donnelly. Director of the Civil Service Commission, presented
each Councilman with a copy of a handbook which contains the Rules of the
Firemen's and Policemen:.s Civil Service System of Baytown as adopted by
Ordinance of the City of Baytown pertaining to the system. He asked that the
handbook be studied by each of the Councilmen and formal action be taken later.
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Miscelleanous
The City Manager requested the Council.to be prepared to make the
appointment of the 1%3 Board of Equalization at its next regular meeting
as the Charter requires the appointment to be made prior to June 1.
The City Manager reported that the Gulf Hill Parksite for colored resi-
dents of Baytown is presently being leveled and the ball diamond prepared
for the 1963 season.
The City Manager for bids on the construction of a fence
around the swimming pool site located in Ponderosa Subdivision.
Bids for the painting of the Water tower on East James street will not
be sought until later in the year as the peak water -use period is during the
summer months.
The City Manager will continue negotiations for the use of the abandoned
Baytown Elementary School building as a recreational center for both young
and older citizens of Baytown.
Mayor Liggett gave public recognition to Mrs. Edna Oliver. City Clerk.
for being named Secretary -of- the -year by the San Jacinto Chapter of NSA.
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.
City Clerk /na