1964 08 27 CC MinutesZU04
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
August 27, 1964
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thurs-
day, August 27, 1964 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with
the following members in attendance:
* J. R. Barnes Councilman
David Clark Councilman
Kenneth E. Badgett Councilman
* Seaborn Cravey Councilman
M. E. Lively Councilman
J. C. Huron Councilman
C. L. Liggett, M. D. Mayor
Fritz Lanham City Manager
Edna Oliver City Clerk
Absent: George Chandler City Attorney
The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, afterwhich
the City Clerk was instructed to read the minutes of the April 13th meeting. Councilman
Badgett moved to dispense with reading of the minutes; they be approved as submitted
in written form. Councilman Lively seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Clark, Badgett, Lively and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Letter - General Telephone Company Direct Dial Service into Houston Exchange
City Manager Lanham submitted copies of a letter from E. 0. Cambern, District
Manager of the General Telephone Company for the Baytown area. relative to the inquiry
of Councilman Barnes for direct dial service into the Houston Exchange. Studies are
being made to determine the cost for such service and he asked to be placed on the
agenda for the September 24 meeting. The City Manager was instructed to have the
City Attorney prepare a historical brief. in his own words, relative to the franchise,
and what the City Council can do to expedite this service. This brief is to be prepared
in sufficient time to permit the council to make a study of its contents prior to the
meeting.
Approve Plans - Employees Service Awards Committee
Councilman Huron moved to approve the plans of the Employees Service Awards
Committee to hold the dinner at Rod. Reel and Gun Club building on Saturday. September
19 at 6:00 o'clock p.m.; dinner to be buffet style with the City Manager presenting the
tenure service awards to city employees. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Clark. Badgett, Lively and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Ordinance - Removal and Impounding of Motor Vehicles
Councilman Lively moved to adopt an ordinance directing the removal and impounding
of motor vehicles when found in public places and an officer has reasonable grounds to
believe that it is abandoned, stolen, left unattended upon any bridge, viaduct or in
any manner obstructing traffic. Councilman Huron seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Clark, Badgett. Lively and Huron
Mayar Liggett
Nays: None
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The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 726
AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING REMOVAL AND IMPOUNDING OF MOTOR VEHICLES
WHEN FOUND IN PUBLIC PLACES; PROVIDING A LIEN THEREOF AND SALE
TO SATISFY LIEN AND REDEMPTION BEFORE AND AFTER SALE; PROVIDING
FOR THE NOTICE OF SALE; POSTING AND ADVERTISING THEREOF AND
NOTICE BY REGISTERED MAIL TO OWNERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES; PRESCRIB-
ING PROCEDURE FOR AUCTION SALE; DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS; VESTING
TITLE IN AUCTION BUYER; DIRECTING THE SALE AND DISPOSAL OF PRO-
CEEDS ON MOTOR VEHICLES WHEN NO BIDS ARE'MADE THEREON; KEEPING
RECORDS; EXCEPTING SALE OF OTHER ABANDONED PROPERTY IN POSSESSION
BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
• Councilmen Barnes and Cravey arrived at meeting.
Discussion - Ordinance Parkina Violations
The Council discussed the draft of an ordinance regulating the parking of motor
vehicles in front of a residence or residences over several days period; permitting
the Chief of Police to have such vehicles impounded after a sworn complaint has been
filed with the Corporation Court. The discussion revolved around the definition of
"habitually ", exceptions necessary in residential areas where parking meters are located,
Wo is liable for wrecker fees when no violation is found, etc. It was decided to take
no further action on the ordinance until it can be discussed with the City Attorney.
Ordinance - Establishina Speed Limits Construction 330
Councilman Barnes moved to adopt an ordinance establishing speed limits during
the construction of Spur 330. Councilman Huron seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Clark, Barnes, Badgett, Cravey, Lively and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 727
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS DURING CONSTRUCTION
OF A PORTION OF SPUR 330 WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
Resolution - Reauestina a State Park Mouth of Cedar Bayou Stream
Councilman Badgett moved to adopt a resolution requesting the Texas Legislature
to assist the City of Baytown in its efforts to establish a park on a tract of land
near the mouth of Cedar Bayou Stream. Councilman Clark seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Clark, Badgett, Cravey, Lively and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
The caption of the resolution follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 56 -A
A UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN RE-
QUESTING THE HARRIS COUNTY DELEGATION TO THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE TO DO
EVERYTHING IN ITS POWER TO GET THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
TO EXTABLISH A TRACT OF LAND NEAR THE MOUTH OF THE CEDAR BAYOU STREAM
AS A STATE PARK; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
TO EXECUTE THIS RESOLUTION AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAIL A
COPY TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT.
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Discussion - Water Service Residents Grace Oil Lease
Director of Public Works Morton gave the council a brief history of water service
for eight or nine families who live on Grace Oil Compnay's property on Evergreen Road.
Grace Oil Company is billed by the.City and pays for the water consummed each month by
the 8 -9 residences plus its own use. The water service to the residences is by a 2 -inch
waterline across Gulf Company's property. When drilling contractors move into the
area they pay for setting a meter and are permitted to tie into the 2 -inch line but
when they fill their tanks the residences have no water. Heretofore there has been a
gentlemen's agreement between the two oil companies - the drilling contractors set up
f reservoirs for their use and fill same during certain hours of the night. Recently there
has been violations due to the conduct of persons operating workover rigs within the area.
It was recommended that the meter be moved from its present location on Gulf Oil property,
and reset at the city's main on- Highway 146. The companies can then work out a peaceable
settlement between themselves on water service to the residences and to service the
reservoirs of workover rigs. After a lengthy discussion. Councilman Clark moved to
reset the meter on city property at Highway 146. Councilman Barnes seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes. Clark, Badgett, Cravey and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Abstained: Councilman Lively
Extend Contract - Concession Stand Additional Two Years
City Manager Lanham submitted a request from Leon Higgenbotham, present Lessee
of the Roseland Park Concession Stand, for extension of his present contract for a
two -year period. He has incurred considerable expense for this one season and would
like an opportunity to offset his expenses and make a fair return on his investment
if possible. Councilman Lively moved to approve the request; the 2 -year extension be
granted Mr. Higgenbotham. Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Clark, Badgett, Cravey, Lively and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Request Constable Paul Anderson - Place Antenna on Water Tower Near 83 Fire Station
The Council received a request from Constable Paul Anderson to place a radio
antenna on the water tower located on South Main Street near Fire Station a3. Also,
to place a base station in the brick building behind the meter repair office. City
Manger Lanham recommended that the request be granted. Councilman Badgett moved to
accept the recommendation of the City Manager and the request of Constable Paul
Anderson be granted. Councilman Lively seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Clark, Badgett, Cravey, Lively and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Transfer Resolution - Water Well
Councilman Clark moved to adopt a resolution transferring $1,320.00 from the
Water Fund Contingency to pay for repairs on water wells at Carlton and Cleveland.
Councilman Lively seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Clark, Badgett, Cravey, Lively and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
The caption of the resolution follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 57 -A
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN.
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER ONE
THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY ($1,320.00) DOLLARS
FROM WATER FUND CLASSIFICATION 1005 CONTINGENCY TO
BUDGET CLASSIFICATION 1001 -4 -7.
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Appoint - Members to Planning Commission
Councilman Barnes moved to re- appoint W. D. Hinson, George L. Walmsley, M. D.,
and Mrs. Nancy Mundinger to the Board of the Baytown Planning Commission for the two
ensuing years. Councilman Lively seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Clark, Badgett, Lively and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Set Date - Budget Hearing
Councilman Barnes moved to set the date of September 10th for the Public Hearing
upon the proposed 1964 -65 budget for the City, of Baytown. Councilman Badgett seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Clark, Badgett, Cravey, Lively and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Ordinance - Amendment Regulating Operation of Auto Wreckers
Councilman Barnes moved to adopt an ordinance amending the city's present
wrecker ordinance to provide that no wrecker driver shall remove any wrecked or dis-
abled vehicle outside the city limits unless otherwise directed by the legal title
holder of the vehicle. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Clark, Badgett, Cravey, Lively and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 728
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING A LICENSE FOR THE BUSINESS OF OPERATING
AUTO WRECKERS; PROVIDING A LICENSE FEE; REGULATING THE OPERATION
OF AUTO WRECKERS; PROVIDING THAT UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE
LEGAL TITLE HOLDER OF A VEHICLE OR HIS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE,
NO WRECKER DRIVER SHALL REMOVE ANY WRECKED OR DISABLED VEHICLE OUT-
SIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; REPEALIING 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.
City Manager's Report
City Manager Lanham reviewed the street construction projects now in progress
in the city and answered questions relative to the expected completion of each project.
Chemicals are being distributed at the Fire Stations in an effort to control
the mosquitoes since the outbreak of encephalitis in Houston and adjacent areas.
The city forces are also spraying twice weekly. If it is found that the program
should be accelerated, the City Manager is prepared to do so.
The City Manager was instructed to get cost estimates for the completion of
the project of closing the ditch abutting the Travis Elementary School. A portion
of the ditch has been closed but the project needs to be carried further.
The Council will review the street program of Baytown for the ensuing year.
It is hoped that caflicts in the policies of property owner participation may be
brought to a minimum so that some residential streets may be improved during the
1964 -65 fiscal year as well as thoroughfares.
Hire - New Chief of Police - Blair Mann
Councilman Huron moved to accept the recommendation of City Manager Lanham
to hire Blair Mann as the new Chief of Police, date of employment to become effective
September 1, 1964. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Clark. Badgett, Cravey, Lively and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
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Adiournment
Councilman Badgett moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Huron seconded
the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor dedlared the meeting adjourned.
Edna Oliver, City Clerk
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