1965 03 25 CC Minutes3030
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
March 25, 1965
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thurs-
day. March 25. 1965 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City. Hall with
the following members in attendance:
Robert Barnes
David C. Clark
Kenneth E. Badgett
Seaborn Cravey
M. E. Lively
J. C. Huron
C. L. Liggett, M. D.
Fritz Lanham
George Chandler
Edna Oliver
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, afterwhich,
the Mayor called for the minutes of the March 11th and 17th meetings. Councilman
Badgett moved to dispense with reading of the minutes; they be approved as submitted
In written form. Councilman Barnes seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes. Clark, Badgett. Cravey. Lively and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Bids - Phase I - 1965 Street Improvement Proaram
The bids received on Phase I of the 1965 Street Improvement Program were received
and tabulated as follows:
Skrla. Inc.
$119,313.17
60
working
days
Walter M. Mischer.
$148,542.47
100
working
days
Gulf Bitulithic Company
$137.457.22
120
working
days
W. E. Worthen
$135,903.76
90
working
days
Brown & Root. Inc.
$129,588.53
60
working
days
Holland & Little. Inc.
$129,800.50
60
working
days
City Manager Lanham stated that the bids had been checked and everything was
found to be in order; he recommended the acceptance of the low bid of Skrla, Inc.
In the amount of $119,313.17. Councilman Cravey stated that he has some severe
Reservations in accepting the low bid in this case as Skrla has been employed by
the City on several occasions in the past and it has been his impression that the
work has not been as good as other contractors. He mentioned North Pruett and Cedar
Bayou Road and gave reasons for his objections. He concluded with the statement
that this was the first time in five (5) years that he had gone with any bid other
than the low bid but in this case he felt it was justified. The Council discussed
Inspections, hot -mix surfacing, more evaluation of specific jobs and other relating
factors, afterwhich. Councilman Huron moved to accept the low bid of Skrla, Inc.
Councilman Lively seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes.
Mayor Liggett
Nays: Councilmen Badgett
Clark, Lively and Huron
and Cravey
Committee Report - Community Antenna
Councilman Clark gave a report on the work being done by the Community Antenna
Committee appointed March 11. During its study, the Committee has been impressed with
some benefits which may be derived from such service and has written the Municipal
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League for copies of model ordinance regulating such services. Too, letters have
been written to officials of cities who presently have franchise for this type
service. It will take several weeks to compile all the material and he asked that
further action on the request of King Community Antenna Television Company be de-
ferred until the Committee has had time to complete its study.
Request - D. W. Brinkley - Angle Parking On James Street at Washateria
Mr. Brinkley submitted drawings of a washateria he is constructing on East James
between North Jones and North Pruett Streets. Presently when cars are parked on both
sides of the street 2 -way traffic is eliminated because of the width of the street.
Mr. Brinkley proposed to remove the curb on the south side of the street fronting on
the washateria and an apartment house which he owns, installing a 3 -foot walk abutting
the apartment house and the washateria and excavating and .constructing a recess in the
curb line to provide angle parking on the south side of East-James abutting the apart-
ment house and the washateria. The will provide five or six additional parking spaces.
The Council discussed the proposed 3 -foot width sidewalk,-the extension of an air
conditioner over.a portion of the sidewalk and the Director of Public Works presented
pictures which had been taken of the area and stated that he had serious reservations
about angle parking at this point and in his opinion the 3 -foot sidewalk was not
justifiable. After some further discussion, Councilman Barnes moved to deny the re-
quest. Councilman Clark seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Clark, Badgett, Cravey, Lively and Huron.
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Mr. Brinkley asked the Council to consider the widening of East James to provide
parallel parking in the area and remove the existing bottleneck. The Council
agreed to investigate the possibility of undertaking such a project should the pro-
perty owners along East James express a willingness to participate in the costs of
such major improvement.
Presentation Annual Report - Baytown Housing Authority - Extension Water Line
Mr. Davis Taylor, Executive Director of the Baytown Housing Authority, presented
the Council with a check in the amount of $4,302.15 in lieu of 1964 taxes and a
copy of the annual report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1964. He also re-
quested the City to extend a six -inch water line along Tenth Street 280 -feet to
the property line of the Housing Authority for the 42 -unit Elderly housing project
which is soon to be constructed. In order for the Authority in Baytown to receive
approval from the Forth Worth office so that bids may be accepted, it will be necessary
for a 6 -inch line to be extended from Fayle Street up Tenth Street to the Housing
Authority property line; the Authority will then install a fire hydrant at this
point and extend the water main across their property to the building site. Should the
Council choose to continue with looping the 6 -inch main, it will be necessary for
the City to extend the main an additional 630 feet at some later date; this extension
to begin at the east side of the Housing Authoriiy's property line and continue to
connect with an existing 6 -inch water main on Danubine Street. There is presently a
2 -inch water line extending from Fayle up Tenth to the Housing Authority property line
but it is not sufficient for fire protection. In order, to get approval from Forth Worth
to go out for bids on the construction of the project, the Council is being petitioned
to pass a resolution providing the 280' feet of 6 -inch water main to service the
project. After some discussion, Councilman Cravey moved to approve funds for the
extension of a 6 -inch main from Fayle Street to the nearest point of the Housing
Authority's property line. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Clark, Badgett, Cravey, Lively and Huron.
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Mr. Taylor agreed to get a breakdown on the projected appropriation for the
construction of the housing units for the elderly. From this, the Council will know
how much, if any. was included for the Authority's pro-rata share of the cost of
extending Tenth Street as per council agreement, February 14, 1963.
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Approved Revised Plan for Spur 201 near Civic Center Site
City Manager Lanham submitted a request from the Highway Department for an
expression from the Council on the revised plans of Spur 201 near the Civic Center
Site. The proposed revisions do not include an off -ramp into the Center and unless
this ramp can be included in the proposed revisions, the proposed changes will not
help the city insofar as the Center is concerned but it will provide access roads
and help in the development of property along side the proposed spur. Too, it will
remove some of the blighted area in Baytown Woods. After some further discussion,
Councilman Clark moved to instruct the City Manager to write to the Highway Depart-
ment requesting them to proceed with plans as shown with the addition of an off -ramp
into the Civic Center Site further toward Market Street; the City Administration
will continue its negotiations with the Missouri Pacific for the consolidation of the
Missouri- Pacific and Southern Pacific serivice tracks near the Civic Center however,
the city cannot promise success in this venture. Councilman Badgett seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Clark, Badgett, Cravey, Lively and Huron.
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Close Hemphill Street - Permit Kiddie Rides - Five Days
Councilman Huron moved to approve the request of Charles Tillery, Manager of
Sears Roebuck and Company, for the closing of Hemphill Street between West Texas
and West Gulf Street for a period of five (5) days to permit kiddie rides to be
placed there. Councilman Clark seconded the motion. The vote follows: .
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes. Clark, Badgett, Cravey, Lively and Huron.
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Approve Purchase Two-Wheel Trailer - Civil Defense Purposes
Councilman Barnes moved to approve the request of J. F. Hickerson for a two -wheel
trailer and authorized the City Manager to purchase such a trailer at a cost of
$70480. Councilman Badget seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Clark, Badgett, Cravey, Lively and Huron.
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Appointment Civil Service Commissioner and Director - Robert Beman. Jr
Councilman Cravey moved to accept the recommendation of City Manager Lanham and
approved the appointment of Robert Beman, Jr., local attorney, to the Civil Service
Commission to fill the unexpired term of Raymond T. Donnelly; Mr. Beman to serve
as Director of the Commission. Councilman BArnes seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Clark, Badgett, Cravey, Lively and Huron.
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Final Payment Walter M. Mischer - Phase III of the Street Improvement Program, 1964
Councilman Barnes moved to authorize the payment of $19,006.69 to Walter M. Mischer
Company as final payment of Phase III of the 1969 Street Improvement Program. Council-
man Cravey seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Clark, Badgett, Cravey. Lively and Huron.
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Authorize Extension Water Line - Service New High School
Councilman Barnes moved to accept the recommendation of City Manager Lanham and
authorized the installation of a 10 -inch water main from the intersection of Baker
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and Garth Roads to the new high school site; the estimated cost approximately
$8,600.00. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes. Clark, Badgett, Cravey, Lively and Huron.
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
The Counci) gave Mr. Lanham permission to hire an engineer, on a per hour -basis,
to expedite approved improvements when the work schedule for the engineering depart-
ment is overloaded. He will work under the supervision of the Director of Public
Works.
Seek Alternate Bids - Street Improvement Proiects
Councilman Barnes moved for the. council to set a policy of receiving alternate
bids on base materials for the street improvement projects sought in the future.
Bids to be asked on the basis of slag, shell or limestone base materials. Councilman
Clark seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Clark, Badgett, Cravey. Lively and Huron.
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Accept Bids - C. G. Rocauemore - Structure Roseland Park Outdoor Cookina
Councilman Clark moved to accept the low bid of C. G. Rocquemore in the amount
of $1.050.00 for the construction of a structure at Roseland Park near the
pavilion which will permit outdoor cooking. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes. Clark, Badgett, Cravey, Lively and Huron
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Advertise Bids - Car Police, Department
Councilman Badgett moved to instruct the City Manager to advertise for bids
on a new car for the police department, to replace the patrol car recently demolished.
In seeking bids, the demolished car is to be designated as a trade -in. Councilman
Barnes seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Clark, Badgett, Cravey, Lively and Huron.
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Seek Bids - City Owned Property Bayway Drive
Councilman Clark moved to instruct the City Manager to advertise for bids on
the sale of the city -owned property on Bayway Drive, former office of Water Dis-
trict No. 8. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Clark, Badgett, Cravey, Lively and Huron.
Mayor Liggett
Nays: None
Miscellaneous
The Council took no action upon the request of the Baytown Fire Department for
permission to use a portion of the city -owned land on. North Main to construct and
maintain a recreation building for members of the Fire Department and their families.
Mr. Lanham informed the council that he had recieved a similar request from the
Police Department to use the building on Bayway Drive for the department and their
families. It was suggested that a committee be appointed from the City Personnel
to make a study of available sites, poll other city employees and see if they
would be interested in participating in the construction of a building which can
be used by employees and families for recreational functions.
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The City Administration was instructed to contact someone living on East Humble
Street who has petitioned for the improvement of three blocks of the street and
inform them of the Council's decision to require only 65% of the signatures of
property owners for approval of a major street improvement project with property
owner participation. The City will furnish any person with a petition who desires
to circulate it among the neighborhood. According to the estimate of the City En-
gineer it will be necessary to do major street improvement on the street and the
property owners will be required to pay their pro -rata share of both curb and gutter
and street paving.
7i, The Council deferred action on the proposed Pawnbroker's Ordinance to a later
meeting.
Adiournment
Councilman Badgett moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Lively seconded
the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor ddclared the meeting adjourned.
Edna Oliver, City Clerk