1964 07 09 CC Minutes2090
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
July 9, 1969
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thurs-
day, July 9, 1969, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the City Hall with the following
member$ in atten dance:
J. C. Huron
David C. Clark
M. E. Lively
J. Robert Barnes
Seaborn Cravey
Kenneth E. Badgett
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
C. L. Liggett Mayor
Fritz Lanham City Manager
George Chandler City Attorney
Absent: Edna Oliver City Clerk
Mayor Liggett opened the meeting with the invocation. The minutes were approved
in written form.
Items of unfinished business were called for. The Mayor inquired about a re-
quest made of the Traffic Committee concerning the traffic signal at the intersection
of Market, Bayway and Wisconsin. Councilman Huron reported that this matter would be
brought before the committee again, and Chief Turner would be consulted about it.
Mr. Clark called to the attendtion of the Council the section on water pipe re-
quirements in the new proposed subdivision ordinance. He objected to the term "or
equal" and proposed that the city planners and the city engineer come to an agreement
on the types of pipe that would be acceptable to the city, and specify this in the or-
dinance. (Sec. 13.05, 2A, Page 29.) Mr. Lanham stated that a meeting between Mr. Ash,
George Chandler, Jack Morton and himself was scheduled for Friday, and among other things
to be discussed, this would also be studied.
A sample ordinance pertaining to police provisions was given to City Manager Lanham
by Councilman Badgett. This will be copied and distributed to the Council members for
their perusal.
A brief progress report on the Citizens Traffic Advisory Committee was given by
Councilman Huron.
Mr. Albert Franta appeared to request that the Council grant him a deed to the Texas
Avenue Property. This property lies at the intersection of Texas, Defee and Decker, in
a small triangular plot of land some 3,585 square feet in size, He stated that Mobile
and Goodyear were interested in building on this and the adjoining lots. These two in-
stallations would represent an expenditure of about $200.00. He pointed out that this
would add two new taxable units to the City. His plea was based upon the fact that the
City Council in 1961 gave this land to him, but due to inactivity he failed to obtain a
deed, and thus the land was never actually transferred to him.
Mr. Ray Harvey, who had been hired by the City to appraise this land, gave his ap-
praisal figure as $3,200. Councilman Cravey stated that he felt the city should retain
from seven to twelve feet on the extreme point of this property in order to ease the traf-
fic problem involved in turning into or off of Defee here. The appraisal figure was dis-
cussed at length. Gtr. Cravey favored lowering the price as set by the appraisal because
of the history of this case. Mr. Barnes and several other members of the Council expressed
the opinion that the land was probably worth more than the $3,200 being asked by the city,
and it was ultimately fair to both Mr. Franta and the city to stand by this sum of money,
since the former Council had given the land to him.
After further discussion, Mr. Barnes made a motion that the city sell the property
to Mr-. Franta for $3,200, with the city reserving a certain portion for the development
of a traffic lane, contingent upon the City Manager's recommendation as to the needed
space. The City Manager stated that he would consult with J. Ash, the city Planner,
about this. Councilman Huron seconded the motion. The vote follows:
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Ayes: Councilmen Cravey. Barnes, Huron and Clark
Mayor Liggett
Nays: Councilmen Lively and Badgett
City Manager Fritz Lanham read a letter from the Citiznes National Bank and Trust
Co. asking approval to erect a memorial in the form of a bench constructed of Indiana
limestone at the Sterling Library. in honor of the late Hugh Echols, Jr. Mr. Lanham
reported that the Library Board had voiced their approval of this. Councilman Lively
made a motion that the bank be allowed to erect this memorial. Councilman Badgett
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Huron, Clark, Cravey, Barnes. Lively and Badgett
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Mayor Liggett expressed the City's appreciation for this and the many other civic
projects which the Citizens Bank has inaugurated.
Mr. Robert Kelley, engineer for Water District 27, and Mr. Sutton, Chairman of the
Board for the water district, appeared before the council to ask that the city lease the
property adjacent to the city sewage treatment plant in the Craigmont area to the water
district. 69r. Jack Dorton, city engineer, told the Council that there are four or five
more spaces available for additional units to be constructed on the east side of the pre-
sent plant. A discussion about the bonds involved followed. Mr. Kelley stated that the
bonds could be called without penalty. Councilman Lively moved that the city lease the
water district the necessary tract of land. Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Councilman Badgett, Lively, Barnes, Cravey, Caark and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Councilman Lively made the motion that final payment be made to Walter Mischer
Company in the amount of $3.323.72 for paving James, West Sterling. and New Jersey.
The motion was seconded by- Councilman Cravey. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lively, Badgett, Cravey, Barnes, Huron and Clark
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Councilman Lively made a motion that Resolution No. 52. as read by City Manager
Lanham, be passed. Councilman Clark seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Huron, Clark. Lively, Barnes, Cravey and Badgett
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
There was a brief discussion on the telephone expenses of the city. City Manager
Lanham told the Council that closer accounting of all calls was planned, to be put into
effect immediately.
The caption of the resolution follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 52
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO TRANSFER FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED AND
SEVENTY AND NO /100 ($4.470.00) DOLLARS FROM
THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO BUDGET CLASSI-
FICATIONS 107 -6 -1 AND 107 -6 -11.
Councilman Badgett made a motion that the City Manager appoint a committee to look
into the advisability of an annual city employees' picnic. This has been done in the
past, and several councilmen stated that they were in favor of again observing this cus-
tom. Councilman Barnes said he would be in favor of the picnic or banquet, provided,
it was considered a "service award" picnic. Councilman Lively seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Badgett, Cravey, Huron, Clark, Lively and Barnes
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
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City Manager's Report:
1. Bids have been advertised for on the storm sewer on Robin Road and the Water
lines to Lee High School and Baytown Jr. High. The bids should be received on July
22 and will be presented to the Council on July 23 at the regular meeting.
2. Progress report on Phase 1 of the street improvement program: James and
Fourth are complete. Curb and gutter and base work are complete on South Pruett. Sur-
facing should be complete next week. Work on Alexander Drive is going on now and should
be complete in one more day. The entire Phase 1 should be finished in two weeks.
3. The owners of property on West Sterling and West Defee are no longer objecting
to these streets being one -way.
4. The work on the traffic signals previously approved by the Council is now under-
way. (At Pruett and Williams and on Lee Drive near the school. The school has not de-
cided on how they want the parking lot on Market Street, so work on that portion of the
job is held up. Money will be encumbered for it, however.)
5. Due to height of some of the trucks making deliveries in the Baytown area, the
traffic signals in many sections of town have been raised. They are now fourteen feet
high.
Mayor Liggett announced that he had a letter from Mr. Ernest Brown thanking the
council for having met with him, and suggesting another meeting to discuss for having
met with him, and suggesting another meeting to discuss our water problems. Mr. Brown
also included a five -year contract for the Council's study. Mayor Liggett stated his
opinion that the city should contact other firms in order to compare policies. Mr.
Lanham said he would do so and ask for written proposals.
Councilman Badgett inquired about the "curb and gutter situation" on Humble Street.
He affirmed his belief that the citizens who petitioned for curb and gutter on Humble
ware entitled to every consideration. Mr. Lanham explained that he had talked with
these prople, and had an appointment to again discuss the difficulties involved in in-
stalling curb and gutter at this particular place.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
La Jean Morris, Acting City Clerk
Edna Oliver, City Clerk