1968 11 14 CC Minutes, Special4579
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
November 14, 1968
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in special session on
Thursday, November 14, 1968, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, with the following mem-
bers present:
A. M. Braswell
Albert Fanestiel
Lamar Kelley
Ted Kloesel
Glen Walker
Absent: Seaborn Cravey
Don M. Hullum
Others Present:Fritz Lanham
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor
Councilman
City Manager
Council Authorizes Right of Way Purchase - S. C. French Property
The City Manager reported that the right of way negotiator had made an offer
to Mr. S. C. French for the 355.25 square feet of land that must be acquired for
the Ward Road Improvement Project. The appraisal was 80C per square foot or a total
of $284.20. Mr. French has indicated that the offer is not acceptable to him but
that he will convey the necessary right of way to the City for $1.00 per square foot
or a total of $355.25. The City Manager that this is a corner lot at the intersec-
tion of Danubina Street and Ward Road. It is a possible commercial tract and there-
fore could very well be more valuable than other properties that are not corner lots.
On motion by Councilman Walker, seconded by Councilman Kloesel, City Council voted
to approve a payment of $355.25 to Mr. French. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Kloesel, Kelley, Fanestiel and Mayor Pro Tem
Braswell.
Nays: None
Council adopts Resolution Opposing Proposed Regulations Regarding Highway Construction.
The City Council discussed the regulations regarding highway construction that
are being considered by the new Department of Transportation in Washington. It
has been pointed out by Mr. Kultgen of the State Highway Commission on a recent visit
to Baytown that these proposed regulations would have the effect of restricting the
State Highway Departments in constructing Federal Financed Projects and could very
well have the effect of diverting gasoline tax funds that are collected in Texas to
other areas of the nation. On motion by Councilman Walker, seconded by Councilman
Fanestiel, the Council voted to adopt a resolution protesting this proposed regula-
tion. Copies are to be sent to Congressman Eckhart and other Federal Officials.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Fanestiel, Kelley and Mayor Pro Tem Braswell
Abstained: Councilman Kloesel
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Council, the motion was
made and seconded that the meeting adjourn. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor
Pro Tem declared the meeting adjourned. 7
Fritz Lanham
City Manager