1967 05 25 CC Minutes4350
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF BAYTOWN
May 25, 1967
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on
Thursday, May 25, 1967 at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Room of the Baytown City
Hall with the following members in attendance:
Glen Walker Councilman
Dan M. Hullum Councilman
A. M. Braswell Councilman
Lamar Kelley Councilman
Seaborn. Cravey Mayor
Fritz Lanham City Manager
Richard Park Assn't City Attorney
Edna Oliver City Clerk
Absent: Patrick Ball Councilman
Albert Fanestiel Councilman
The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, afterwhich,
he called for the minutes of the regular meeting of May 11. Two corrections
were made as follows: Consider Leasing Wooster Water Office - (middle of paragraph)
If the unmanned Wooster Fire Station on Bavway Drive is used for this purpose, etc.
and Ambulance Committee Report: Meetings of the Ambulance Committee with County
Commissioner Ramsey: Robert Gillette of the Harris County Hospital District, etc.
Councilman Braswell moved to adopt the minutes as corrected. Councilman Hullum
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Hullum, Braswell and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Bids - General Obligation and Waterworks and Sanitary Sewer System Bonds
Premium
-0-
Effective Int. Rate
3.92297 %
Premium
$21.75
Effective Int. Rate
4.02143 %
Premium
-0-
Effective Int. Rate
3.91143 %
Premium
-0-
Effective Int. Rate
3.94287 %
Premium
$170.00
Effective Int. Rate
3.9175 %
General Obligation
Total Interest Cost
Rowles, Winston G Co.
5.00% 1968 -70
$381,245.00
Inc. G Associates
3.00% 1971 -80
3.90% 1981 -83
Net Int. Cost
4.00% 1984 -87
$361,245.00
First National Bank
5.00% 1968 -73
Total Int. Cost
in Dallas
3.80% 1974 -78
$390,835.00
Rauscher Pierce G Cc
3.90% 1979 -81
Fort Wth. Nat'l. Bk.
4.00% 1982 -87
Net Int. Cost
$390,813.25
First City National
4.3/4 %1968 -71
Total Int. Cost
Bank of Houston
3.1/2 %1972 -75
$380,123.13
Bank of S. W.
3.3/4 %1976 -80
First Nat'l. Bank of FW
4.00% 1981 -87
Net Int. Cost
$380,123.13
Underwood, Neuhaus
5.00% 1968 -69
Total Int. Cost
6 Co., Inc.
3.7/8 %1970 -02
$383.178.13
Soloman Bros,
4.00% 1983 -87
Net Int. Cost
$383,178.13
Merrill Lynch,
5.00% 1968 -71
Total Int. Cost
Pierce, Fenner
3.1/2 %1972 -75
$380,882.50
6 Smith, Inc.
3.80% 1976 -81
G Associates
4.00% 1982 -87
Net Int. Cost
$380,712.50
Premium
-0-
Effective Int. Rate
3.92297 %
Premium
$21.75
Effective Int. Rate
4.02143 %
Premium
-0-
Effective Int. Rate
3.91143 %
Premium
-0-
Effective Int. Rate
3.94287 %
Premium
$170.00
Effective Int. Rate
3.9175 %
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Waterworks G Sanitary Sewer System Revenue Bonds
Rowles, Winston & Co.
3.90%
1970 -81
Total Int. Cost
Premium
Inc. G Associates
4.00%
1962 -84
$184,912.50
-0-
Moroney, Beissner
4.05%
1985 -86
G Co., Inc.
Net Int. Cost
Effective Int. Rate
$184,912.50
3.955247 %
Underwood, Neuhaus
5.00%
1970 only
Total Int. Cost
Premium
C Co., Inc.
3.90%
1971 -81
$185,275.00
-0-
4.00%
1982 -86
Net Int. Cost
Effective Int. Rate
$185,275.00
3.96310 %
Merrill Lynch, Pierce,
4.3/4 %1970 -74
Total Int. Cost
Premium
Fenner 6 Smith, Inc.
4.00%
1975 -86
$191,687.50
-0-
Net Int. Cost Effective Int. Rate
$191,687.50 4.10026 %
After having the bids checked and the figures verified, Councilman Braswell
moved to accept the recommendation of Tom Masterson, Baytown's Fiscal Agent, and
accepted the bid of First City National Bank of Houston on the $891,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 1967. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Hullum, Braswell, and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Ordinance - Authorizing Issuance of General Obligation Bonds
Councilman Braswell moved to adopt an ordinance authorizing the issuance
of the $891,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 1967. Councilman Kelley seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Hullum, Braswell and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 868
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $891,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, SERIES 1967; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $891,000 OUT OF THE
PROCEEDS OF SALE OF SUCH BONDS FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS; PRESCRIBING THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF; LEVYING TAXES FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL
AND INTEREST THEREON; AWARDING THE SALE THEREOF; CONTAINING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL TAKE EFFECT UPON AND AFTER ITS ADOPTION.
Ordinance - Authorizing Issuance of Waterworks and Sanitary Sewer System Rev. Bonds
Councilman Braswell moved to accept the recommendation of Tom masterson,'
Baytown 's Fiscal Agent, and accepted the low bid of Rowles, Winston & Company
on the Waterworks and Sanitary Sewer System Revenue Bonds; to adopt an ordinnce
authorizing the issuance of $425,000 Waterworks and Sanitary Sewer System Revenue
Bonds, Series 1967. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Hullum, Braswell and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 869
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $425,000 WATERWORKS
AND SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND
PROVISIONS THEREOF; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $425,000 OUT OF THE
.PROCEEDS OF SALE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY'S SANITARY SEWER
SYSTEM; MAKING PROVISION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF
AND INTEREST THEREON: AWARDING THE SALE THEREOF; CONTAINING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING THAT THISORDIN-
ANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS ADOPTION.
Tabulation Bids - East District Interceptor and Trunk Sewers
Four bids were received by the City on May 22, 1967 for the construction
of the East District Interceptor and Trunk Sewers. The tabulations follows:
Name of Bidder Parts I and II Parts I and III
Whitelak, Inc. $670,555.65 $758,567,90
Joseph V. Tantillo. Inc. $857,385.00 $763,220.00
English Construction Company, Inc. $921,509,50 $766,767.00
Texala Construction Company, Inc. $900,482.35 $787,855.85
The financial statement and qualification statement of the low bidder for Part I
and Part III - Whitelak, Inc - were reviewed and found to be in order. The Engineers
recommended that this project be awarded to.Whitelak, Inc. of Houston on the basis of
their bid of $758,567.90 - clay and concrete pipe combination. Councilman Braswell
moved to accept the recommendation of the Engineering Company and accept the low
bid of Whitelak, Inc, on the day and concrete pipe combination - bid quotation -
$758,567.00. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Hallam, Braswell and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Ordinance - Rescheduling Hearing on Improvement of Commerce Street - June 22 1967
In order to meet the requirements of a recently amended State statute re-
lating to contents of notice mailed to the real and true owners owning or claiming
interest in any property abutting upon a street proposed to be improved on a property
owner participation assessment basis, Councilmen Hullum moved to adopt an ordinance
cancelling the hearing on benefits incident to improvement of Commerce Street and re-
scheduling the hearing for Thursday, June 22, 1967. Councilman Braswell seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Hallam, Braswell and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinate? follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 870
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, CANCELLING THE HEARING
ON BENEFITS INCIDENT TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF COMMERCE STREET, SAID
HEARING HAVING BEEN SCHEDULED FOR MAY 25, 1967; ORDERING THAT IN
LIEU OF SAID ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED HEARING, A HEARING BE HELD AND
GIVEN ON JUNE 22, 1967; SETTING AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF
SAID RESCHEDULED HEARING AND DIRECTING THAT NOTICE THERE OF BE
GIVEN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Request - Use of Present City Hall Building - Mental Health G Retardation Center
Abe M. Simon, chairman of the resources and facilities subcommittee of the
Harris County Mental Health.Advisory Committee, appeared before the Council in behalf
of the organization and requested.the rental of the upper floor of the present City
Hall building as a Mental Health & Retardation Center which will furnish family
counselling, diagnostic clinic, and for any other purpose in this field. Presently
two hundred families from Baytown alone are having to go either to Pasadena or
Houston for counselling because Baytown does not have such facilities. Should the
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Council approve the request, State and Federal funds will be made available for the
project but an appropriation will not be forthcoming unless Area 2 has the work
started - hence the urgency of the request. Mr. Simon stated as of now, time has
been donated by individuals to start the organization and its functions. They need
a building. Councilman Kelley moved to approve the request and award the second
floor to the group provided they pay their pro rata share of maintenance costs. As
the group will be provided monies for rental fees, the Council discussed including
the rental requirement also. After some discussion, Councilman Kelley amended his
motion to approve the request and award the second floor to the group provided the
organization pays its pro rata share of maintenance costs, and subject to negotiations
on rent at a later date. ( *Councilman Walker arrives at meeting.) Councilman Braswell
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Braswell, Hullum, Walker and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Award Contract - Gasoline Basis of One Year
Bids were received on the gasoline requirements for one year. They are
tabulated as folb ws:
It was the recommendation of the Administration that the low bid of Humble Company
be accepted. Councilman Walker moved to accept the low bid of Humble Oil & Refining
Company on the gasoline requirements.for one year. Councilman Kelley seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Bids - Diesel Fuel and Kerosene - Basis of One Year
Bids were received on the diesel fuel and kerosene requirements for one
year and they are tabulated as follows:
Company
Reeular
Premium
Humble Oil G Ref. Company
Humble Oil 6 Ref. Company
Enco .1563
Enco Extra
.1763
Gulf Oil Corporation
Gulf .1700
Gulf No -Nox
.1900
Continental Oil Co.
Conoco .1665
Conoco
.1840
Sinclaim Ref. Co.
Dino .1600
Dino Supreme
.1800
It was the recommendation of the Administration that the low bid of Humble Company
be accepted. Councilman Walker moved to accept the low bid of Humble Oil & Refining
Company on the gasoline requirements.for one year. Councilman Kelley seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Bids - Diesel Fuel and Kerosene - Basis of One Year
Bids were received on the diesel fuel and kerosene requirements for one
year and they are tabulated as follows:
Company
Diesel Fuel
Kerosene
Humble Oil G Ref. Company
Enco Diesel
.1100
Enco
.1200
Gulf Oil Corporation
Gulf
.1050
Gulf
.1175
Continental Oil Company
Conoco
.1075
Conoco
.1175
Sinclair Ref. Company
Sinclair
.1280
Superflame
.1480
The Administration recommended the acceptance of the low bid of Gulf Oil
Corporation on both diesel and kerosene. Councilman Hullum moved to accept the low
bid of Gulf Oil Corporation for diesel fuel and kerosene requirements for one year.
Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Bids - Billiard Tables
Bids were received on the billiard tables for the recreation building. They
are tabulated as follows: .
National Billiard
Topline
Mfg. Co.
Le Corp.
Gandy
Le Corp.
Brunswick
Le Corp.
Brunswick
American Machinery
C Foundry Co.
AMF
Spartan II
Sportsman -9'
VIP -9'
Sport King -9'
$589.45 each
745.00 ea.
945.00 ea.
845.00 ea.
Grand Prix -9' 1,099.16 ea.
$1,178.90 (2)
1,390.00 (2)
1,890.00 (2)
1,690.00 (2)
2,198.32 (2)
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The Parks & Recreation Board reviewed the bids and recommended the purchase of the
tables listed on the low bid. Councilmen Hullum moved to accept the low bid of
National Billiard Manufacturing Company, total bid - $1,178.90. Councilman Walker
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Bids
- Table Tennis
Tables
Total Price
Le Corp
Nissen - 2300
$158.00
The tabulation
on the
table tennis
tables
follows:
Company
Trade Name & Model
Unit Price
Total Price
Le Corp
Nissen - 2300
$158.00
$316.00
Le Corp
Hamilton Erickson - 77F -059
150.00
300.00
Le Corp
Brinktun
105.00
210.00
American Desk Mfg. Co.
Hamilton - 77FO59
133.00
266.00
American Seating Co.
Nissen - 2300
160.00
320.00
Dallas Midwest Co.
Midwest - 512
130.00
260.00
Nissen Corp
Nissen -Sico - 2300
158.00
316.00
Mr. Lanham reported
that the Parks & Recreation Board
had reviewed
these
bids also and recommended
the purchase of the Nissen -
2300 tables at
a cost of $158.00
each rather than the low
bid. Councilman Kelley moved
to accept the
recommendation of
the Board and approved the
purchase of the table tennis
tables from
Nissen Corp. at a
cost of $316.00. Councilman
Hullum seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: Councilman Braswell
Bids - Sale of House on Fifth Street
Bids received on the sale of the house to be moved from 1509 Fifth Street
as tabulated as follows:
Ira P. LeBlanc
$2,235.00
House,
Garage
&
Utility
Building
Warren A. Spencer
$1,301.00
House,
Garage
&
Utility
Building
Vernon Irby
$1,000.00
House,
Garage
&
Utility
Building
C. J. Ryan
$1,510.00
House,
Garage
&
Utility
Building
Carl S. Tharp
$1,076.00
House,
Garage
&
Utility
Building
C. G. Erwin
$1,200.00
House,
Garage
&
Utility
Building
Mrs. Irene Bradbury
$1,100.00
House,
Garage
&
Utility
Building
Councilman Braswell moved to accept the bid of Ira P. LeBlanc in the amount of $2.235.00.
Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Braswell, Hullum and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Petition - Sianal Light at Bayliss and West Main Street
The Council received a petition with sixty -one signatures requesting the
installation of a traffic signal light at the Bayliss - West Main intersection as the
pedestrian walk is being ignored by drivers of vehicles and the safety of any one
walking ordriving across is endangered.- Councilman Walker moved to accept the petition;
refer matter to the Traffic Committee for study with an invitation that a representative
of the petitioners appear befoe the Traffic Committee at its next meeting. Councilman
Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
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Petition - Requesting Denial of Petition - Improve Caldwell Drive
On April 27, 1967 a petition was filed with the Council, bearing the signatures
of 51% of the property owners, requesting the improvement of Caldwell.Drive in Lakewood
Subdivision. At this meeting, a second petition was presented by other property owners
of property situated on Caldwell Drive requesting that the petitionheretofore submitted
be denied and that said street not be paved nor any storm sewers be placed upon said
street as they are of the opinion that such action would be detrimental to the best
interest of the property owners. The petition pointed out the serious drainage condi-
tion which presently exists near Robin Street and the improvement would aggrvate rather Mon
than solve such drainage problems. It concluded with thre request that the Council give
serious consideration to the matter, same be investigated from an engineering view point,
and, that the heretofore petitirn for improvements be denied. Councilman Walker moved
to receive the petition. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker,
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Hullum, Braswell and Kelley
Accept - Quit- Claim Deed to Beaumont Street
A. J. Busch, local consulting engineer representing the AVG Corporation,
informed the Council that even though it has been the opinion of the City and property
owners adjacent to the street that Beaumont Street is a dedicated right -of -way there
is some question. Recently his clients have taken steps to purchase a large portion
of the property that abuts Beaumont Street, and even though the Pringle & Roten and
Hill Terrace Plants refer to Beaumont Street as a dedicated right -of -way the_Attorneys,
is preparing to issue a guaranteed title, have found there is some question as to its
dedication. In arder to remove all doubt or ownership, the new owners of the property
now offer the City a Quit -Claim deed on the right -of -way known as Beaumont Street.
At this time his clients are asking an expression from the Council that the City will
accept a quit -claim deed which will be filed for record. After some discussion, Council-
man Kelley moved to accept the quit -claim deed onthe right -of -way known as Beaumont
Street. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Braswell and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: Councilman Hullum
Communication Equipment - For the Fmergency Operating Center
Fletcher Hickerson, Director of Civil Defense submitted a recommendation
for accoustical tile in the communications room at a cost of $385.00 and radio equip-
ment amount to $3,312.00 to the City. Equal federal funds will be paid and the
City's portion to be charged to the current Civil Defense budget. After some discussion,
Councilman Kelley moved to accept the recommendation of the Director of Civil Defense
and approved the communications equipment for the emergency operating center. Council-
man Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Braswell, Hullum and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Report - City Hall and Community Center
Mr. A. H. Howard gave a status report on the progress of work accomplished
on the City Hall and Community Center. fie reported that the work was on schedule and
the estimate finish date was set as July 15, 1967. In connection with this report,
Mr. Lammers, Architect, submitted a change order request for the installation of a
11 -foot counter to game room and an office for the Director of Parks & Recreation
at a total cost of $774.00. It was the recommendation of the Administration that the
request be approved since an allowance was provided in the original contract which
would permit emergency change orders without altering the original contract prices.
Councilman Braswell moved to approve the change order request for the installation
of the counter and office space as shown. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Two other change orders were presented. The
electrical outlet in the engineering room - at
of double doors in the equipment room to permit
after the air- conditiming equipment had been set
Councilman Braswell moved to approve the change
outlet for the reproduction machine. Councilman
follows:
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installation of a vent and 220
a cost of $175.00 and the construction
the installation of the EOC generator
in place - at a cost of $119.30.
order for the vent, double doors and
Hullum seconded the motion. The vote
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Approve - Missouri Pacific Plan - New Street Between Sunset Drive and Celveland Avenue
At the April 28th meeting, the Council approved the extension of East
Cleveland Street to connect with Sunset. Drive rather than the proposed Nazro Street
extension. The Railroad Company representatives were asked to study this proposal
and give its reply to the Council at a later date. At this meeting, Air. Lanham
submitted a drawing of the proposed connection with Sunset Drive. The Company proposed
to donate the right -of -way, construe t the street as per City's present practice for
residential property, afterwhich the City will assume full responsibility for mainte-
nance and upkeep of the street. Also, the Company proposed to close Parkway Drive
after the new connection is made should the Council accept the plan. Councilman
Walker moved to accept the proposed plan. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Grant Extension Time - West Main Treatment Plant Project
The Council discussed the request of the Couch Construction Company, Contractor
on the enlargement of the West Main Sewage Treatment Plant, for an extension of the
completion time on his contract with the City because of a delay in the delivery of
equipment to complete the project. He presently will need a twenty -one day extension
and later an additional period, exact amount unknown. This request has been approved
by the engineering firm responsible for the construction as per plans and specifica-
tions heretofore approved by the Council. The Council agreed that the request for
an extension was legitimate since the delay was not of his making and completly out
of his control and proposed a forty -five day or more extension. After some discussion,
Councilman Braswell moved to authorize the City Manager to approve the extension re-
quests in the future if they appear to be reasonable as in this case; if not, they
are to be brought to the attention of the Council. Councilman Hullum seconded the
motion. The ute follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Resolution - Requiring Tests and Reports By Railroad Company Signaling Devices
Councilman Braswell moved to adopt a resolution requesting the railroad
companies to test and check all automatic signaling devices operating within the
City of Baytown at regular intervals and make quarterly reports to the City Conned
through the City Manager on the results of such tests. Councilman Kelley seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Neys: None
The caption of the resolution follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 176
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN REQUIRING
RAILROAD COMPANIES OPERATING IN BAYTOWN TO MAKE PERIODIC TESTS AND
CHECKS OF THEIR AUTOMATIC SIGNALING DEVICES AT THE STREET CROSSING
WHERE,SAME ARE LOCATED; REQUESTING THAT SUCH COMPANIES GIVE QUARTERLY
REPORTS TO THE CITY REFLECTING THE RESULTS OF SUCH TESTS AND CHECKS;
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE COPIES
OF THIS RESOLUTION AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FURNISH CERTIFIED
COPIES OF SAME TO THE PROPER OFFICIALS OF SAID COMPANIES
Ordinance - Calling Hearing on North Blain
Councilman Braswell moved to adopt an ordinance calling a public hearing
on the North Main Improvement Project for the 13th day of July, 1967 at 6:30 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers of the Baytown City Hall. Councilman Walker seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 671
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING
ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS AND OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE COSTS OF THE
PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT OF NORTH MAIN STREET, WITHINN THE LIMITS HERE -
INBELOW DEFINED, IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE ORDERED
BY A CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID CITY; DE-
CLARING THE CITY COUNCIL'S INTENTION OF ASSESSING PART OF THE COST
OF SUCH IMPROVEMENT AT CERTAIN RATES PER FRONT FOOT AGAINST THE
ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF; ORDERING THAT A HEARING
BE HELD AiND GIVEN TO ALL OWNERS OR CLAIMING TO OWN ANY SUCH ABUTTING
PROPERTY OR ANY INTEREST THEREIN AS TO SUCH PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS AND
AS TO OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO SUCH IMPROVEMENT; SETTING AND FIXING
THE TIME AND PLACE OF SUCH HEARING AND DIRECTING THAT NOTICE THEREOF
BE GIVEN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Transfer Resolution
Councilman Braswell moved to adopt a resolution transferring $4,700.00 from
the Unappropriated Surplus General Fund to Budget Classification 201 -10 -4 to purchase
and equip an emergency vehicle in connection with ambulance services. Councilman
Kelley seconded the motion.. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullu, Braswell and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
The caption of the resolution follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 175
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN
HUNDRED ($4,700.00) DOLLARS FROM UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS, GENERAL
FUND, TO BUDGET ACCOUNT 201 -10 -4.
Committee Reports
Councilman Braswell, reporting for the Ambulance Committee, stated that he
had contacted several industries relative to an ambulance service contract and in
each case the response was favorable. Some favored writing a letter of agreement
rather than sign a contract because of the legal technicalities attached to a contract.
This procedure was agreeable with the City Attorney.
Councilman Hullum reported that he and Councilman
on the benefits -wage survey of city employees and have
members of the Police Association on June 1st and will
Firemen's Association on either the 1st or 2nd of June.
its recommendation to the Council at the conclusion of
the next regular scheduled council meeting.
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Ball have been working
arranged a meeting with
meet with members of the
The Committee will submit
the study, preferable before
Resolution - Conoratulatina the Humble Company - Fiftieth Anniversary
Councilman Walker moved to adopt a resolution formally congratulating the
Humble Oil G Refining Company on its fiftieth anniversary of operations in this
community and for its accomplishments and contributions made to Baytown and this
Nation. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
The caption of the resolution follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 177
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN CONGRATULATING
THE HUMBLE OIL G REFINING COMPANY ON ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY; FORMALLY
RECOGNIZING A FEW OF SAID COMPANY'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ITS CONTRIBU-
TIONS TO BAYTOWN AND THIS NATION; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
TO EXECUTE COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
FURNISH CERTIFIED COPIES OF SAME TO THE PROPER OFFICIALS OF SAID
HUMBLE OIL G REFINING COMPANY.
Ordinance - Installation and Maintenance of Sional Projects - Sour 330 - Baker Road
Councilman Braswell moved to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement
between the State Highway Department and the City of Baytown for the installation,
construction, and maintenance of Highway signal projects at Spur 330 and Baker Road
and ch angina, a signal at Bayway Drive and Spur 330 to fully actuated signal as
per plans with the exception of a recommended change to double red signalization as
used in city. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walla, Hullum, Braswell and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 872
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT DATED
MAY 25, 1967 BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, FOR
THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, EXISTENCE, USE, OPERATION, AND MAINT&
NANCE OF HIGHWAY SIGNAL PROJECTS AT THE LOCATIONS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT 1.
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; PROVIDING
FOR THE EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
City Manager's Report
General Telephone Company will install underground conduit on the east side
of North Main prior to the construction of the paving project as they have plans for
constructing an equipment office north of the city at some future date.
Several months ago the City Administration had received a request from Sam
Bramlett, President of the Lee College Board of Regents, to consider painting BAYTOWN-
HOME OF LEE COLLEGE - on the next overhead water tower when repainting is neossary.
The City is now in the process of painting the one on Park Street and the contractor
for the job has quoted a price of $250.00 for painting the lettering on the tank.
Councilman Walker moved to authorize the additional painting if Lee College will bear
one -half of the costs for the lettering. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
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Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Councilman Kelley moved to authorize the City Manager to advertise for
bids on a street broom for use in street consZructkn when using city forces. Council-
man Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
A Breakfast meeting will be held with, County Commissioner Ramsey on Monday,
May 29th to review the drainage study recently compiled by A. J. Busch, engineer.
An informal hearing will be held on Thursday, June 1st at 6:30 p.m, in the
Council Chambers relating to General Telephone's Services in Baytown.
Adiourment
Councilman Kelley moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Hullum seconded
the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
Edna Oliver, City Clerk