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1963 07 11 CC Minutes1914-ft MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN July 11, 1963 The City Council of the City *of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thursday, July 11, 1963 at 6:30 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 T. E. Cook M. E. Lively C. L. Liggett, M. D., Mayor J. B. LeFevre George Chandler Edna Oliver. Absent: J. C. Huron Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Councilman The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered,. afterwhich the City Clerk was instructed to read the minutes of the June 27th meeting. Councilman Cook moved to dispense with reading of the minutes; they be approved as submitted in written form. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Cook, Badgett, Ansley and Lively Mayor Liggett Nays: None Bids - Pavina of East Favle, North First and East James Streets Bids were opened and tabulated for the paving of East Fayle Street, from Danubina to Alexander Drive, North First Street, from East Texas to East James, and East James from North Fifth to Alexander Drive. The tabulation follows: Skrla Inc. Gulf Bitulithic Brown & Root West Const. W. Mischer Co. E. Fayle $20,955.00 20,835.00 18,706.00 20,239.00 17,915.00 N. First 14,420.00 14,682.50 13,293.50 13,714.50 12,557.50 E. James 33,857.00 34,352.50 30,235.50 32,866.00 29,280.00 The bids were referred to the City Engineer and company representatives for verification as to unit prices. At the completion of the study the bids were returned with a recommendation to accept the low bid of W. Mischer Company at a total cost of $59.752.50 for improvement of the three streets, as set forth in bid specifications. Councilman Cravey moved to accept the recommendation and award the contract to the low bidder, W. Mischer Company. Councilman Ansley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Cook, Badgett, Ansley and Lively Mayor Liggett Nays: None Ordinance - Licensine and Other Controls - Pest Control Operators The Council discussed the draft of a proposed ordinance requiring- the licensing of pest control operators within the City of Baytown; setting forth precautionary measures such as a Pest Control commission, bond,-etc. In the discussion, it was agreed that Section 6 -a and Section 19 of the draft should be deleted. Councilman Cravey moved to delete Section 6 -a and Section 19 and adopt the ordinance as amended. Councilman Cook seconded the motion. The vote follows: 17, 1915 Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Cook, Ansley. Badgett and Lively Mayor Liggett Nays: None Councilman Lively moved to set the annual license fee for operators at $10.00 plus an additional annual fee of $2.00 for each service vehicle used in the operation of the business. Councilman Ansley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Craver, Cook, Badgett, Ansley and Lively Mayor Liggett Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 689 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF PEST CONTROL OPERATORS AS HEREIN DEFINED; CREATING A PEST CONTROL COM- MISSION AND DEFINING THEIR DUTIES AND AUTHORITY; PROVIDING WHO SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A LICENSE; PROVIDING FOR LICENSE FEE; PROVIDING SAID LICENSE SHALL NOT BE TRANSFERABLE, PRO- VIDING FOR THE DISPLAY OF LICENSE NUMBER; PROVIDING FOR FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COVERAGE; PROVIDING FOR SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A LICENSE; PROVIDING FOR AN APPEAL FROM SUCH SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION; PROVIDING FOR WRITTEN NTOCCE OF SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE; EXCLUDING FROM THIS ORDINANCE WORK DONE BY A PERSON .ON HIS OWN HOME, BUSINESS OR PERSONAL PROPERTY HE MAY OWN; PROVIDING THAT VIOLATIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE A MISDEMEANOR AND SETTING A FINE THEREFOR; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH, CON- TAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Live Stock Control Ordinance The Council discussed the draft of a proposed ordinance to regulate the keeping of certain animals within - City limits of the City of Baytown, with the exclusion of household pets living in the confines of owners' residence, nor the keeping of dogs. At the conclusion of the discussion, Councilman Cravey moved to adopt the ordinance as presented. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey,Cook, Badgett, Ansley and Lively Mayor Liggett Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 690 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PROMOTION OF,PUBLIC HEALTH AND GENERAL WELFARE BY PROHIBITING THE OWNING, MAINTAINING, USING, KEEP- ING OR HAVING IN POSSISSION CERTAIN ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Fruit and Produce Control Ordinance The Council discussed the contents of an ordinance proposed to regulate and control the operation of fruit and produce stands within the City of Baytown. Some thought the $30.00 permit fee requirement was excessive. Councilman Cravey moved that Section 4 of the ordinance be amended to read "A permit fee of $10.00 shall accompany every application submitted." Councilman Badgett seconded the.motion. The vote follows: 1916 Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Badgett and Ansley Nays: Councilmen Cook and Lively Mayor Liggett Since the vote was a tie, it was agreed that further study must be given to the proposed ordinance in order for it to be acceptable to a majority of the Council. Following discussion, Councilman Badgett proposed to withdraw his second to the aforementioned motion to amend the permit fee, a second vote was taken on the permit fee amendment proposal and the vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey and Ansley Nays: Councilmen Badgett, Lively and Cook Mayor Liggett Councilman Lively moved to adopt the ordinance regulating fruit and vegetable stands as set forth in the original draft. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Cook, Badgett, Ansley, and Lively Mayor Liggett Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 691 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STANDS; REQUIRING PERMIT, BOND,AND HEALTH CARD THEREFOR; REQUIRING CERTAIN SANITARY STANDARDS TO BE MET BY SUCH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STANDS; PROHIBITING SUCH STANDS TO BE OPERATED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY;, REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Ordinance - Creatina Planning Commission The adoption of an ordinance creating a Planning Commission for the City of Baytown was deferred to a later meeting. Approved - Extension of Water Mains - Garth and Baker Roads The City Council authorized City Manager LeFevre to proceed with plans for the extension of water mains to eventually perfect the looping of the water systems of the City of Baytown. A recent study has been made by three local registered engineers and at the completion of their investigation, a recommendation, in writing, had been mailed to each Councilman urging the extension of an 8 -inch main out Garth.Road to Baker Road, east along Country Club Oaks to tie -in to an existing 10 -inch. Since this routing fits into the overall program of the City, City Engineer recommended its adoption. The Council was in agreement with the overall plan and the City Engineer was instructed to proceed with plans for such installation. Transfer Obsolete Radio Equipment - Harris County City Manager LeFevre informed the Council that the City presently has some radio equipment which was purchased with matching federal funds about 12 or 19 years ago. It is not in use presently as it requires low -band frequency and the municipalities are now required to operate on high -band frequency, by FCC. He has recently received a request for the equipment to be assigned to the Harris County Disaster & Relief Organization and operated on the Harris County radio frequency.. Since the City has no.need for the equipment, he suggested also that the equipment could be sold at public auction but one -half of the funds must be returned to the federal government as its pro -rata share of the original cost. After some further discussion, it was suggested that the City advertise the equipment for sale. 1917 If the bid quotations are found to be too low, the Council will then decide if it wants to assign the equipment to the Harris County Disaster and Relief organization for use in East Harris County proper. Accept Civil Defense Plan Manual Councilman Ansley moved to accept the Civil Defense Plan for the City of Baytown as prepared by J. F. Hickerson, Director of Civil Defense, and submitted for Council perusal at the May 23rd meeting. Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Cook, Badgett, Ansley and Lively Mayor Liggett Nays: None Citv Manager"s Report City Manager LeFevre reported the estimated cost of the water main extension now under construction under the new 330 loop and along Baker Road at $9,638.00. City Manager LeFevre reported work will begin within the next week on the Trifon Ditch project; this project has been pending since 1962. The City crews will provide equipment and man -power for the installation and the City will share in one -half the cost of the pipe as per agreement. A progress report on the park projects. Ponderosa- Craigmont and Gulf Hill, was given with a promise for City crews to return to street maintenance as soon as the preliminary park work is completed. City Attorney Chandler, Fire Marshal Bounds and Fire Chief Lintleman were ap- pointed to work with the Committee designated to promote a clean -up program for Baytown. This consists of the removal of unsightly and dilapidated buildings, needless underbrush, etc. A meeting will be held with members of the Texas Highway Department for a dis- cussion on problems of left turns on Alexander Drive. Should left turn arrow signal installation be approved, it is almost mandatory that a portion of Alexander Drive be widened to permit 4 -lane traffic. Humble- Company's Private Streets - Truck Route City Attorney Chandler informed the Council that he had talked with an Humble Company Attorney relative to using Finley, Baytown Avenue and San Jacinto Streets as a designated truck route. The Attorney had asked if the City would participate in the maintenance of said streets. Mr. Chandler assured him the City would not claim title to the above streets and in his opinion would not participate in maintenance of same; the City's concern was to combine the heavy transport turck route in that section of town into one designated route. Councilman Badgett moved to record that the City will not claim title to Finley, Baytown Avenue and San Jacinto Streets which are located within the metes and bounds of property owned by Humble Oil G Ref- ining Company of Baytown, Texas. Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Cook, Badgett, Ansley and Lively Mayor Liggett Nays: None Park Committee Report Councilman Ansley submitted a written report on the results of the Park Committee meeting July 10th. Some discussion was given to the recommendation to close the wading pool at Roseland Park until it can be tied into the main pool's filtering system, however, no definite action was taken on the recommendation at this meeting. The Council did approve. the expenditure of securing stationery and stamps used in polling the Churches and Civic Groups relative to participation cost in the construction of a directory near Baytown -La Porte Tunnel. Councilman Cook - Denton and Arlington Councilman Ansley moved to authorize Councilman Cook to go to Denton and Arling- ton to check City Planning, Subdivision Ordinances and Street Paving Ordinances by property owner participation basis. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The vote follows: 1918 Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Badgett, Cook, Ansley and Lively Mayor Liggett ' Nays: None Adiournment Councilman Cravey moved for the meeting to adjodrn. Councilman Badgett - seconded the motion. The vote Was unanimous and the meeting adjourned. i Edna Oliver, City Clerk f j