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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
May 20, 1964
The City Council of the City of Baytown. Texas met in special session on Wednes-
day, May 20, 1964 at 5:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn with the following members in attendance:
Seaborn Cravey
Robert Barnes
Kenneth E. Badgett
M. E. Lively
J. C. Huron
David C. Clark
C. L. Liggett
Fritz Lanham
George Chandler
Jack Morton
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
Director of Public Works
The Mayor called the meeting to order and the following business was transacted:
Aaoointment of Board of Equalization
APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
ORGANIZATION OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this the 20 day of May, 1964, the City Council of
the City of Baytown, Harris County, Texas, met in session at the Holiday Inn at
5:30 p.m. in the City of Baytown, Harris County, Texas, and among other things coming
before said Council for consideration was the appointment of three suitable persons.
to act as a Board of Equalization for said City of Baytown, Texas for the year 1964.
The following members of said City Council of the City of Baytown were present'
and participating:
C. L. Wagett
Robert Barnes
Kenneth Badgett
Seaborn Cravey
David Clark
M. E. Lively
J. C. Huron
Me yor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
On motion by Councilman Lively. seconded by Councilman Clark, the following,
parties were selected to act as a Board of Equalization. all members voting in the
affirmative:
Mr. Carter H. Miller
Mr. R. R. Pruett
Dr. Charles L. Umholtz
The caption of the Ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 722
AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION TO SERVE FOR THE YEAR
1964; FIXING THE TIME OF THE FIRST MEETING OF SAID BOARD AND AUTHORIZING
SAID BOARD TO EXERCISE THE POWER AND FULFILL THE DUTIES CONFERRED UPON
IT BY THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN.
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Appointment - Architect for Proposed Community Center
The Council heard a report from a committee composed of Councilmen Lively,
Clark and Badgett which had been appointed to consult with architects, review their
work and qualifications and review proposed contracts. After hearing these reports,
the Council, by secret ballot, appointed Mr. Lowell Lammers as the architect for
the proposed Community Center,
City and School Participate Costs - Storm Sewer Installation near Travis School
The Council heard a report from Councilmen Barnes and Huron on a meeting held
with representatives of the School Board. It was reported that the joint committee
of City and School representatives recommend to the City Council. and School Board
that the two bodies participate, on a 50 -50 basis, in the installation of a storm
sewer in the ditch adjacent to Robin Road near Travis School. On motion by Councilman
Barnes, seconded by Councilman Badgett, the recommendation was approved and the
vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Clark, Badgett, Cravey, Lively and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
It was also mentioned that some of the property owners across the street from
this ditch wish to participate in the installation of a storm sewer. The Council
agreed that the policy previously followed by the City whereby the property owners
furnish the material and the City install the pipe would be applied in this case
where property owners wish to participate.
Other Items - Joint Meeting
Other itnes reported on as a result of the joint meeting of the City Council
and School Board representatives were as follows:
1. The possibility of a joint City - School Tax Office. The City Council agreed
this should be given further study.
2. The street lighting on Lee Drive near Lee College.
3. The extension of a water line from the city's main at Baker Read and
Garth Road to the new school site.
4. The need for sewer service for the new high school. .In.this connection,
the City Council agreed to receive a proposal from Bernard- Johnson Engineers, Inc.,
covering work which they would do in connection with plans for a sewage treatment
plant to serve the school and the nearby area.
Adjournment
Councilman Badget moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Huron seconded
the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
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Edna Oliver, City Clerk