1963 09 12 CC Minutes1941
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
September 12, 1963
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thursday.
September 12, 1963, at 6:sO p.m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with
the following members in attendance:
Seaborn Cravey Councilman
T. E. Cook Councilman
Kenneth E. Badgett Councilman
Velma J. Ansley Councilman
M. E. Lively Councilman
J. C. Huron Councilman
C. L. Liggett, M. D. Mayor
J. B. LeFevre City Manager
George Chandler City Attorney
Edna Oliyer City Clerk
The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered. afterwhich,
the City Clerk was instructed to read the minutes of the regular meeting of
August 22, 1963 and the special meetings of August 20. 30 and September 6th.
Councilman Badgett moved to dispense with reading of the minutes; they be approved
as presented in written form. Councilman Ansley,seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cravey. Cook. Badgett, Ansley, Lively and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Open and Tabulate Bids - Water Line Extension - Garth and Baker Roads
Bid proposals for the construction of Water Main and appurtenances on Garth
and Baker Roads were opened and tabulated as follows:
Bayshore Constructors, Inc. Base bid Alternate 1 Alternate 2
Baytown, Texas Mechanical Joint Slip Joint Cement Asbestos
$ 84,025.00 $ 80,473.50 $ 70,696.00
Mainland Const. Co.
Texas City, Texas $ 830193.24 $ 80,693.94
Tantillo G Son Const. Co..,Inc.
Port Arthur, Texas $ 99,945.00
DeAngelo Const. Co.
La Porte. Texas $ 94.501.05
Walter M. Mischer Co.
Houston, Texas $ 92.575.00
Gene B. Hazelwood
Baytown, Texas $.85,607.70
Sewer Const. Co., IAc.
Houston, Texas $111-,609.50
Texala Const. Co.
Houston, Texas $ 95.475.00
John Q. Trimm Const. Co.
Houston. Texas $ 80,919.50
$ 95.680.40
$ 84,319.25
$ 86.336.00
$ 82,929.10
$108.930.50
$ 82,523.60
$ ..77.997.10
$ 68,359.46
$ 82,163.00
$ 73,108.05
$ 81.556.00
$ 69,518.54
$ 97,537.50
$ 74,687.90
$ 62,031.10
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The City Manager recommended that the bids be recorded in the minutes but further
action be tabled at this meeting. The bids will be referred to the personnel of the
Engineering Department, the City Manager and other interested parties for verification
and complete review prior to awarding the contract. A special meeting of the Council
will be held on Monday, September 16th for a report on the results of the study and
a recommendation for awarding of the contract.
Public Hearing on 1963 -64 Budget Proposal
Mayor Liggett opened the Public Hearing on the 1963 -64 Budget proposal by
recognizing those citizens present. A limit of 5- minutes was set for all persons
desiring to make any remarks or suggestions. Mr. Henry Singleton, from Precinct No. 249
presented petitions, with 1050 signatures, requesting the City Council to reconsider
its proposal as relates to the General (Operating) Fund to place in the General Fund
the minimum sum of Thirty Thousand ($30,000.00) Dollars for the purpose of purchasing
lands for the development of a community center, parks and recreational areas. Also,
the petition suggested that a Citizens' Committee be created, similar to the committee
which aided in the creation of the Sterling Municipal Library, for the purpose of
expediting the projects. Dr. Singleton said that no concrete recommendations were pre-
pared for presentation at this meeting but it was hoped that.a committee would be
named and an intensive study instituted within the near future. Approximately
twenty -five persons were heard in the one hour and forty -five minutes given to the
budget hearing. The greater portion of those who were heard favored the community
center proposal and the creation of the sinking fund with the $30,000.00 to take
care of the contingencies. Others felt that this committee, should it be appointed,
could proceed to develop a sound program for promotion of a community and recreation
center project, just as the Library committee did without municipal funds, Some
felt that a program.of such magnitude would require a bond issue; this would have to
be done by the people in lieu of an increase in the tax rate to provide funds for
the proper development of such a program. At the conclusion of the hearing Councilman
Huron moved to adopt the budget as approved by the City Council. Councilman Lively
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Badgett, Ansley, Lively and Huron
Nays: Councilman Cook
Mayor Liggett
Ordinance - Closing Hearing- Adopting Budget
City Manager LeFevre introduced and read an ordinance adopting a budget for
the ensuing fiscal year with $1,718,083.00 for General Fund; $742,398.00 Water Fund
and $316,515.00 General Debt Service Bonds and $110,809.00 Water works Debt Service Bonds.
Councilman Ansley moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman Badgett seconded
the motion. The vote follows: . I .
Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Cook, Badgett, Ansley, Lively and Huron
. Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 703
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 1963, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1964. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CHARTER AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE.
Ordinance - Fixing the Rate and Tax Levy for City of Baytown
The City Manager introduced and read an ordinance fixing the rate and tax levy for
the City of Baytown for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1964. Councilman Badgett
moved to adopt the ordinance as-read. Councilman Ansley seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
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Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Cook, Badgett, Ansley, Lively and Huron
. Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 704
AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE RATE AND TAX LEVY'FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1964, UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY
IN SAID CITY OF BAYTOWN. TEXAS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE
OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER PROVISIONS AND ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY; AND
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH.
Request Water G Sewer Line Extension to Apartment Project
City Manager LRFevre introduced Mr. Bill Ehrhardt, local surveyor. who submitted
a drawing locating a proposed apartment development abutting,Tri -City Beach Road
and asked for water and sewer extensions to service the development, which is directly
east of Holiday Inn. The architect has stated that a 2 -inch water line will service
the property and a 4 -inch sewer main will be sufficient in size; this extension may
be routed from East Texas Avenue or Roseland Oaks Subdivision. The Director of Public
has requested that the extension begin at the East Texas Avenue main and loop it
with the Roseland Oaks water main. This also includes an 8 -inch sewer main and 6 -inch
water main to take care of future development within the area and to provide adequate
fire protection for the proposed apartment building development. Mr. Ehrhardt stated
that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works would increase the costs
to approximately $10,000 and suggested city participation in the recommended
increase of both water and sewer main service lines. It has been the policy of the city
in the past to participate in the costs, when the city requests larger lines than
is needed to serve the particular development. In this case, the City Manager agreed
and recommended city participation in the cost of the sewer extension but felt that
the developer needed the 6 -inch main for fire protection when the development
has been constructed. The council asked for a cost estimate, but none had been prepared
as terms were not clearly defined at the time of the preliminary meeting of the
Surveyor and City Manager. The City Manager will prepare a cost estimate and the
request will be further discussed at the special meeting which is to be held Monday.
September 16th.
Request - Water Line Extension - Fisher Road
City Manager LeFevre reported on a request for waterline extension on Fisher Road;
a distance of approximately 1100 feet. Eight residences are located on Fisher Road,
four of these are being serviced from Ferry Road extension and the other four homes
are being supplied from a 3/4 inch line routed from School Courts and is a private
line laid by Mr. Fisher owner of the property. Presently these homes are being serviced
under one meter, owned by Mr. Fisher also, and he is being held responsible for the
four additional water bills and garbage collection fee. He has plans to sell a protion
of the property abutting upon Fisher Road and the four residents being serviced by his
private line habe shown concern over the possible lack of water supply if additional
homes are built and serbiced by the 3/4 inch line. The city does not have a set policy
on water line extensions, and the estimated cost for this project would be $1,200.00.
Fisher Road has not been accepted as a dedicated street as the proposed easement was
only 30 -feet and the city's subdivision ordinance requires a 50 -foot dedication. Mr.
LeFevre stated that he felt the water service whould be extended but total expense to
the city was, in his opinion, unreasonable; there should be some participation on-the
7part of the property owners. Councilman Cook proposed that the City Manager contract
-i the property with a proposal to participate in the cost of a 6 -inch water main to
within 500 feet of their residences; the city will then complete the extension with a.
2 -inch line to service each of the homes. Further discussion will be forthcoming when
a cost estimate has been prepared and the property. owners habe been contacted relative
to the participation proposal.
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Ordinance - Ordering Hearing Improvements New Jersey Street
City Manager LeFevre introduced and read an ordinance ordering a hearing to be held
and given to all owning or claiming properties abutting upon New Jersey Street.
Councilman Ansley moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman Lively 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. 705
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, DETERMINING
THAT CERTAIN STEPS HAVE HERETOFORE BEEN TAKEN IN RELATION TO THE MATTER OF
PERMANENTLY IMPROVING NEW JERSEY STREET FROM THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF
MISSOURI STREET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF KENTUCKY STREET, IN THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING SUCH ACTION; SETTING
OUT A COPY OF THE ENGINEER °S ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS OF SUCH PROPOSED IM-
PROVF.MENTS; MAKING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF THE SNARE OF THE
COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS TO BE BORNE BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; ORDERING A
HEARING TO BE HELD AND GIVEN TO ALL OWNING OR CLAIMING PROPERTIES ABUTTING
UPON SAID STREET TO BE IMPROVED AND AS TO OTHER RELATED MATTERS; SETTING
AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF SUCH HEARING AND DIRECTING THAT NOTICE
THEREOF BE GIVEN; RESCINDING ANY OTHER ORDINANCES OR PROCEEDINGS OF SAID
CITY IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Final Approval - Country Club Oaks Subdivision, Section 5
The Council reviewed a plat of Section 5, Country Club Oaks Subdivision and received
a request for final approval of same. City, Manager LeFevre stated that such phase
of the development had been reviewed by and received approval from the several depart-
ment heads of the city. It was his recommendation of the City Manager; Section 5
of the Country Club Oaks be,granted final approval. Councilman Huron seconded the
motion. The vote follows: 17
Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Cook, Badgett, Ansley, Lively and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Name Last Members - Planning Commission
Councilman Cook moved to approve the appointment of Dr. George Walmsley and Mrs.
Nancy Mundinger to the Baytown Planning Commission to complete the 7 -man Commission
as set forth in the proposed ordinance creating a Planning Commission for Baytown.
Councilman Ansley seconded the motion. Toe vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Cook, Badgett, Ansley, Lively and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Minimum Requirements - City Manager
Councilman Cravey moved to approve the following minimum requirements to be con-
sidered in the qualifications of a City Manager application, namely:
1. Age: 36 years
2. Education: A Bachelor Degree in Administrative Management or the equivalent
3. Experience: Three (3) years as a City Manager; Ten (10) years municiapal or
equivalent experience
4. Salary Range; Between $12,000 and $15,0,00 annually
Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The vote Follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Cook, Badgett, Ansley, Lively and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
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Recognizing Participates in Clean-Up Campaign -City Of Baytown
Councilman Ansley introduced and read a resolution thanking and commending all
citizens of Baytown who participated in Baytown's Clean -Up Campaign; especially
recognizing those who made extreme efforts to enhance their property and formally'
commending the latter by presenting a formal resolution of commendation to each of them.
The Committee was composed of Mrs. C. H. Bone, Mrs. Robert,Closs. -Mrs. Walter Parker,
Mrs. Gerald Walker, Mrs. Martha Ann Hemphill, Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie Sanders and Mr. W. L.
Ward. Those named to be recognized were: Mr. & Mrs. Tom Alford•:'1C.'H. Marshall.
R. G. Watson, Joe C. Tucker, Myles C. Keller, residential commendations. For industry;
Stauffer Chemical Company, Zeke Evans. Manager; Ideal Builders Supply Lumber Co.,
W. L. Jones. Owner; Wald Mayflower Moving & Storage, Al Shotwell, Manager.
Councilman Cook moved to adopt the resolution and also, write the letter of com-
mendation for the Committee. Councilman Badgett seconded,the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Cook, Badgett, Ansley, Lively and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Change Meeting Date - Regular Meeting Council, September 25th
Due to a conflict in the meeting date of the regular council meeting and the
Texas Municipal League, Region 14 meeting, the next regular meeting of the council
will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 6 :30 p.m., City Hall. Councilman Huron
moved to approve the change of the meeting date. Councilman Badgett seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Cook, Badgett, Ansley. Lively and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None .
Name - Benny Moskowitz Parks Committee
" The Council approved,the appothtment of Benny Moskowitz to the Parks Committee
to replace Robert Shhtp who has moved from Baytown.
Miscellaneous
The council will continue its study of the revised Pest Control Ordinance.
A draft of a circus ordinance will be presented to the council for study.
The City Manager submitted copies of a letter of agreement and contract,
from G -K Inc. for study prior to formal ratification by the City Council.
Engineering Study - Water Main Extension Massey- Tompkins and Bob Smith Road Area
Councilman Ansley moved to authorize the City Manager to hire an engineering
firm or consultant to proceed with an engineering study of the proposed water main
extension project proposed for Massey - Tompkins and Bob Smith Road areas and
submitted to the council at the April 28th meeting. The Study will include the entire
area; the consultant to be paid as the work is completed. Councilman Badgett
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Cook, Badgett, Ansley. Lively and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Wyatt Hedrick - Recognized as Engineer Under Contract former Water District No. 58
l Councilman Badgett moved to formally recognize the fact that Wyatt C. Hedrick
of Houston, Texas. is still the engineer with respect to the contract heretofore
entered into between Harris County Water Control & Improvement District No. 58 and
Chicago Bridge C Iron Company for the construction of a 500.000 gallon elevated water
storage tank off Baker Road. Councilman Huron seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Cook, Badgett, Ansley, Huron and Lively
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Adjourment: Councilman Badgett and Ansley