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1964 04 02 CC Minutes, Special2010 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN April 2, 1964 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in special session on Thurs- day, April 2, 1964 at 6:15 p.m. at Sterling Municipal Library with the following mem- bers in attendance: .� Kenneth E. Badgett Councilman Velma J. Ansley Councilman J. C. Huron Councilman Seaborn Cravey Mayor.Pro Tem Fritz Lanham City Manager Absent: C. L. Liggett, M. D. Mayor M. E. Lively Councilman George Chandler City Attorney Edna Oliver City Clerk Mayor Pro Tem Cravey called the meeting to order and the following business was transacted: Federal Assistance Sought - Build Municipal Airport Dr. W. 0. Finch, spokesman for members of the Baytown Airport Committee met with the council to review past activities of the Committee. Charles Frost of Bernard Johnson Engineers, planners for the City, presented plans for the building of a muni- cipal airport on a long -range basis. According to Mr. Frost, the first step would be a 4,000 foot paved landing strip which would be financed by the City of Baytown through a bond issue. Under the Federal Aviation Agency, 50% of the cost of land and landing strip could be financed provided an application is made by the Council. Approximately 150 acres of land would be needed for the first phase of the long -range project and the Airport Committee reported that several sites suitable for an airport have been located. It was recommended that the council make an application for matching funds with the understanding that the City is under no obligation by making such application. Also, to acquaint the citizens of Baytown that the federal agency furnishes matching funds for building the airport and facilities provided the City grants no monopoly to any person for franchise purposes. After some further discussion, Councilman Badgett moved to instruct the City Manager to file an application with the Federal Aviation Agency for aid in the development of a municipal airport for the City of Baytown. Counclman Ansley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Badgett, Ansley and Huron Mayor Pro Tem Cravey Nays: None Adjournment Councilman Ansley moved to adjourn. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Cravey declared the meeting adjourned. L i Edna Oliver, City Clerk