1968 12 12 CC Minutes4588
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
December 12, 1968
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thursday,
December 12, 1968 at 6 :30 p. m., in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the
following member in attendance:
Ted L. Kloesel
Glen Walker
* ** Don M. Hullum
A. M. Braswell
* Albert Fanestiel
** Lamar Kelley
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Seaborn Cravey Mayor
Fritz Lanham City Manager
William R. Laughlin City Attorney
Edna Oliver City Clerk
The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, afterwhich,
he called for the minutes of the special meeting of November 14th. and the regular
matting of November 20th. Councilman Fanestiel moved to approve the minutes as
submitted in written form. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel, and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Bids - Phase No. 1 - Water System Improvements Program
At the November 20th meeting, the Council postponed acceptance of the low bid
of Joseph V. Tantillo, Inc for construction of Water Disbribution System Improvements
as provided in the 1965 Bond Issue to allow the Engineering firm of Turner, Collie &
Braden to conduct an investigation of the brand pipe, Capco asbestos - cement, upon
which Joseph V. Tantillo, Inc may have based his bid. Should this pipe be used, the _
couplings set forth in the specifications could not be used. At this meeting, Paul
Voinis, representing the Engineering Firm, recommended that the contract be awarded
to Joseph V. Tantillo on the basis of the low bid, with assurance that he intends to
submit to the Engineering Firm of Turner, Collie & Braden, for their approval, materials
that are in agreement with the plans and specifications upon which the bid was
submitted. These materials will be either John Manville or Certainteed couplings
and gaskets. Mr. Tantillo was present at the meeting and stated, when asked, that he
intended to use materials which are acceptable and meet the specifications set forth
in the bid invitation. He further stated that he had thought the Capco pipe was accept-
able, but since being informed that it would not there would be no problem in using a
pipe which would meet specifications. The Council discussed several facets of the
bid with Mr. Tantillo, such as brand name pipe, fittings, increased costs to bidder
in meeting specifications, etc. Following the querying of Mr. Tantillo and hearing
a report from Mr. Johnson of Turner, Collie and Braden upon the basis used by the firm
in drafting Lblans and sepcifications for improvement projects by specifying materials
by brand name whereever possible, Councilman Braswell moved to award the contract to the
low Bidder, Joseph V. Tantillo. The motion died for want of a second. Councilman
Kelley then moved to award the contract to the second low bidder, Bayshore Constructors,
Inc, in the amount of $523,301.50. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Hullum, Walker, Fanestiel, and Kelley
Nays: Councilman Braswell
Mayor Cravey 6
ORDINANCE - Hearing of Benefits - South Ma -n Street Proposed Improvements
Mayor Cravey opened the hearing of benefits upon the South Main Street extension
paving project and then turned the proceedings over to the City Attorney, W. R. Laughlin.
Mr. Laughlin called upon Otis Graham, a local realtor, who testified, in response to
questions, that he had been a resident of Baytown for past twenty -five years and the past
three years had been engaged in the real estate business on fulltime basis and was familiar
with the selling and appraisal of property. He is
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plans and specifications for the proposed improvements of the South Main extension
and knows the type properties abutting upon the proposed right -of -way. He is
familiar with the nature of the work to be done and costs as reflected in the plans
and specifications, and in his professional opinion, all properties abutting upon
the proposed right -of -way will be enhanced in an amount exceeding the costs of the
improvements to be assessed with the exception of Tracts 2 -E and 4 -E on the tax
assessment roll of the City of Baytown,. The first tract is 26.24 x 33.15 x 42.51
which is known in the real estate business as a nuisance tract because there is no
feasible way of enhancing this small tract to eugal the assessment; the 2nd. tract
fronts on the proposed right -of -way 94.5 x 102 x 53, a triangle, which is a non-
usable tract for building purposes because of its size; also, it has an oil well in
the middle of the triangle. In his opinion some adjustment should be made on the
assessments which will be levied against the two tracts. Robert Strickland, repre-
senting would not be enhanced in an amount exceeding the costs of the improvements.
However, Mr. Graham indicated the present undeveloped area will be a greatly enhanced
after the road is completed because it will be located between a thoroughfare and
Highway 146 with a corner at the intersection which will be good commercial property
even though the land is presently low and marshy. The structure is designed with
drainage facilities which will drain the tract, and the elevation is such that the
land will be usable. Mr. Strickland reviewed for the Council, the amount paid for
the right -of -way easement by the City, the projected costs for the improvement on a
lower cost figure that will be levied against the property as per bid, and the net
loss to his client of $3,899.32. He was of the opinion that South Main extension
would not be used in an amount projected by the City, and questioned if any traffic
will be developed on the road going south on Highway 146. He made reference to the
Spur 201 development and stated that any benefits his client may derive from the
road development are problematical and submitted that it was costing his client too
much per front foot on the proposition, especially, in view of the fact that the
footage costs on North Main and Ward Road were somewhat less than proposed on the
South Main extension. At this point A. J. Busch, Consulting Engineer, reviewed
the manner in which adjacent property owners are assessed when an improvement pro-
ject such as South Main extension is approved by the Council. These abutting pro-
perty owners are assessed an amount equal to the cost of a 10 -foot wide strip of
' pavement, plus the curb or curb and gutter. From the unit price of the accepted
bid, the unit square yessrd is converted into a front foot cost and the bids on the
South Main paving project were by far the highest bids received by the City on any
project. Several things could have effected the high cost, in an undeveloped area,
clearing, drainage, relatively small job and contractor's are experiencing labor
shortage at this time and are caught in the spiral of increasing costs. Following
the presentation, Councilman Kelley moved to adopt an ordinance closing the hearing
given to the real and true owners of the property abutting upon the proposed South
Main Street extension, deleting Tracts 2 -E and 4 -E, and fixing charges and liens
against the remaining properties and providng for issuance of assignable assessment
certificates and the manner of collection. Councilman Bullum seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, .:Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE No. 950
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, CLOSING
THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON
SOUTH MAIN STREET, FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT SEVEN (7), BLOCK ONE (1),
HARPER ADDITION, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION OF BAYTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, TO THE NORTH LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 146, IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AS TO THE SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRU BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT
THEREOF, AND AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY, REGULARITY AND VALIDITY OF
THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT IN CONNECTION WITH SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND THE
ASSESSMENTS TO BF 7.FV77-n COVERING THE COST THEREOF; OVER - RULING AND DENYING
ALL PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED; FINDING AND DETERMINING SPECIAL BE-
NEFITS TO EACH PARCEL OF PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF IN EXCESS OF THE
AMOUNT OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAME; FINDING THE REGULARITY OF
ALL PROCEEDINGS AND THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL PREREQUISITES TO FIXING THE
ASSESSMENT LIENS AND THE PERSONAL LIABILITY OF THE PROPERTY OWNERS; LEVY-
ING ASSESSMENTL, FIRING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST SAID PROPERTIES ABUTTING
SAID STREET AND AND THE TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR PAYMENT OF PART OF THE COSTS
OF THE IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE ASSESSMENT
CERTIFICATES AND THE MANNER OF THEIR COLLECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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Bids - Janitorial Services
Bids for janitorial service at the City
hall and Community
Center were received
and tabulated as follows:
Company
City Hall
Community Center
Monthly
Annually
Speedy Maintenance
& Supply
$550.00
$ 650.00
$ 1,200.00
$14,400.00
Baytown Bldg. Mainte.
& Supplies
500.00
900.00
1400.00
16,800.00
Bayshore Bldg.
Maintenance Service
695.00
1,003.00
1,698.00
20,376.0(
Associated Bldg.
Service Company
847.00
950.00
1,797.00
21,564.06 `
Ace Bldg.
Maintenance Service
790.00
1,150.00
1,940.00
23,280.00
Councilman Kelley moved
to accept the
low bid of Speedy Maintenance & Supply
Company. Councilman Hullum
seconded the motion.
the Vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel,
Walker, Hullum,
Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Bids stacking Chairs and
Dollies - Community
Center
Bids on the 200 stacking chairs and 20
dollies for the Community Center were
received
and tabulated as follows:
Company
Chairs
Dollies
TOTAL
NET TOTAL
Unit Price)
American Desk Mfg.
Company - 30 -45 days
13.45
11.72
$2,690.00 234.40
$2,924.40
Wilson Stationery
& Printing 30 -45 days
2% 10 days
18.39
15.99
3,678.00 319.80
3917.8
Matherne's Inc.
14.50
12.00
2,900.00 240.00
3140.0(
Delivery: 30 -40 days
B & B Office Supply
Delivery 30-40 days
14.48
12.40
2,896.00 248.00
3081.12
Councilman Braswell moved to accept the low bid of American Desk Manufacturing
Company, Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. Councilman Kloesel favored the B & B
Office Supply bid. Mayor Cravey called for the question. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: Councilman Kloesel
Request - Housing Authority of Baytown - Two Community Centers
A. M. Campbell, a member of the Baytown Housing Commission, appeared before the Council
to request the passage of two Resolutions granting the Housing Authority permission to
construct a community building at Edison Courts and a larger building at another location,
not yet decided upon, for health and recreational purposes. Second: to approve and agree
to permit the use of the money now being paid to the City each year by the Housing Authority
in lieu of taxes, to assist in financing the operation of the two buildings - this will
also include the cost of maintenance. The two centers will be used by citizens of the
entire city, primarily those within the lower income bracket. No charge will be levied for the
use of the buildings but it will be necessary to have personnel who will maintain and
operate the buildings in an orderly and efficient manner. Mr. Campbell stated that
Presidents of Service organizations and other community minded persons have been contacted
and have expressed and intent to use the buildings if they are approved. He was of the
opinion that this approach would not duplicate the activities now carried on in the
Community Building opposite the City Hall. Furthermore, plans were drawn in the original
draft for Edison Courts Housing to provide for a Community & Recreation building but for
some reason this construction was omitted. The Baytown Housing Authority now has an allo-
cation of $75,000 which remains unspent and the Commission has until June 1st. 1969 to
make it known that plans are in the making to spend the remaining allocation within the
Baytown area. Mmes. Turner and Larsen spoke briefly upon the intent of the Housing Authority
in proposing the construction of such buildings and the anticipated activities within the
areas. Dirring the discussion, it was suggested that a Committee be appointed by the Mayor
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from the Councilfor the purpose of conducting a study of the request with the Director
and members of the Housing Authority. The committee can then present its recommen-
dation to the Council at a later meeting. The Council discussed the many facets of
the request, afterwhich, Councilman Walker moved that the Mayor appoint a Committee
to report at the next regular Councilmeeting with a recommendation. Councilman
Kelley seconded the motion. Following the motion opportunity was cj.ven to those attend-
ing the meeting to give further discussion, then the Mayor called for the vote:
Ayes: Councilman Walker, Hull=, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: Councilman Kloesel
r, Mayor Cravey appointed Councilmen Hullum and Fanestiel as members of the Commit-
tee. They will give their report and recommendation at the next regular meeting of
the Council.
Request Baytown Unit - Texas State Guards - Financial Assistance
Lt. Waite, Commanding Officer of the Baytown Security Unit of the Texas State
Guards, entered a petition for financial support from the City of Baytown for the
State Guard Unit which will work in connection with the Baytown local police and
civil defense in any domestic situation which may arise from tornadoes, flooding con-
ditions, civil disorders and riots upon direction from the Texas Adjutant - General's
Department. The proposed budget for 1969 was $1,000.00. Mayor Cravey pointed out
that Article 5768 authorizes the County Commissioner's Court to provide financial
assistance for the State Guard Unit and, if this is customary, if such has been done
in the case of this Unit. Lt. Waite stated that it had not been done insofar as he
knew. Councilman Kloesel expressed his conviction that any financial support required
should be borne by the State of Texas. Councilman Braswell asked Lt. Waite to meet
with City Manager Lanham for preparation of a tentative budget for the second half of
the fiscal year as no funds were provided for a project of this type during 1968 -69
budget review. No formal action was taken upon the request by the Council, however,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 17 1/2 MOBILE HOMES PARKS, BY AMENDING SECTION
17 1/2 -4, SUB- SECTIONS (4), (5), (6) and (7) THEREOF, SO AS TO REQUIRE MOBILE
HOME PARK LICENSEES TO NOTIFY THE CITY OF SUBSEQUENT CHANGES CONCERNING THE
STATUS OF MOBILE HOMES WHICH AFFECT HEALTH, SAFETY OR SANITATION CONDITIONS;
AND REDUCING THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR ANNUAL, SEMI - ANNUAL AND TEMPORARY BARKING
PERMITS; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Councilman Kelley instructed the Administration to make refunds to the Mobile
Home Owners on permit fees as per the amended ordinance. Councilman Kloesel also
asked that the tax problem regarding mobile homes be placed on the agenda for the
next regular meeting of the council.
' Councilman Fanestiel excused from the meeting.
Ordinance - Amending Subdivision Ordinance
The City's present Subdivision Ordinance provides that the maximum length of
acity block in a new subdivision must be 11,200.feet. The Planning and Zoning
Commission has no authority to waive the subdivision requirement and the proposed
amendment will allow them to makethis exception under special conditions.
Ordinance
- Amending Mobile Home Ordinance
After
hearing a report from Councilman Walker, Chairman of the Committee
appointed
to study the Mobile Home project which included his reasons
for recom-
mending changes
in the annual parking permit fee, Councilman Braswell
moved to
adopt the
ordinance as amended. Council Walker seconded the motions
The vote
follows:
Ayes:
Councilman Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays:
Councilman Kloesel
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 951
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 17 1/2 MOBILE HOMES PARKS, BY AMENDING SECTION
17 1/2 -4, SUB- SECTIONS (4), (5), (6) and (7) THEREOF, SO AS TO REQUIRE MOBILE
HOME PARK LICENSEES TO NOTIFY THE CITY OF SUBSEQUENT CHANGES CONCERNING THE
STATUS OF MOBILE HOMES WHICH AFFECT HEALTH, SAFETY OR SANITATION CONDITIONS;
AND REDUCING THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR ANNUAL, SEMI - ANNUAL AND TEMPORARY BARKING
PERMITS; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Councilman Kelley instructed the Administration to make refunds to the Mobile
Home Owners on permit fees as per the amended ordinance. Councilman Kloesel also
asked that the tax problem regarding mobile homes be placed on the agenda for the
next regular meeting of the council.
' Councilman Fanestiel excused from the meeting.
Ordinance - Amending Subdivision Ordinance
The City's present Subdivision Ordinance provides that the maximum length of
acity block in a new subdivision must be 11,200.feet. The Planning and Zoning
Commission has no authority to waive the subdivision requirement and the proposed
amendment will allow them to makethis exception under special conditions.
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Councilman Kloesel preferred leaving the restriction at 1,200 feet. Councilman
Walker moved to adopt the ordinance as amended. Councilman Braswell seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell
Mayor Cravey
Nays: Councilmen Kloesel and Kelley
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 952
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 27, SUBDIVISIONS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION
27 -33 (h) THEREOF, SO AS TO ALLOW THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION THE
AUTHORITY TO MAKE SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS CONCERNING THE MAXIMUM BLOCK LENGTH
FOR RESIDENTIAL STREETS; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CON-
TAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
PLANS - Baker Road Sewer Line - Advertise for Bids
Plans for the construction of sanitary sewer line along Baker Road to
serve the new Baytown Opportunity Complex were submitted for Council approval
and authorization to advertise for bids. The proposed project was given an
estinated cost of $12,552..00 for a 12 -inch line. Councilman Kloesel moved to
authorize the Administration to go out for bids to be received prior to the first
regular meeting in January, 1969. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Approve - Cedar Bayou Park Utility District
Mr. Lanham informed the Council that a request has been received for permission
to organize a Utility District in the civinity of Archer and Sjolander a distance
of approximately one and one -half miles from the Baytown City Limits. If approved
by the Council for formation, Mr. Lanham stated that he understood this District
would furnish water and sewer facilities to the new school stadium which will be
constructed within the vicinity. The City Attorney pointed out that the Council
would have the right to stipulate the construction, if approved, will be subject
to the City's complete approval and supervision. Councilman Braswell moved to grant
permission to organize the Cedar Bayou Utility District. Councilman Walker seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Kelly
Mayor Cravey
Nays: Councilman Kloesel
** Councilman Kelley excused from the meeting
Ordinance - Condemnation Proceedings Authorized - Steve Paul
Councilman Kloesel moved to adopt an ordinance which autorized the City
Attorney to offer $2,315.31 to Steve Paul for the acquisition of 0.0354 acre
of land for widening of Ward Road, and directing the institution of condemnation
proceedings in the event the offer is refused. Councilman Walker seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Kloesel
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 953
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO OFFER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTEEN
AND 31/100 ($2,315.31)DOLLARS TO STEVE PAUL, FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
CERTAIN INTERESTS IN CERTAIN LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN REQUIRED FOR PUBLIC USE
FOR STREET, ROAD AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES, IN FEE SIMPLE; REQUIRING THAT SUCH
OFFER BE ACCEPTED WITHIN FIVE DAYS; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE
CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS IN THE EVENT SUCH OFFER IS REFUSED; PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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Request - Highway Department Revise Population Figures - Baytown City Limits
Councilman Hullum moved to request the State Highway Department to revise the
population figures on the Baytown City limit signs to reflect the latest estimate
of the Department. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kelley, Walker, Hullum and Braswell
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Ordinance - Regulating Discharge of Waste - Sanitary Sewer System
Councilman Walker moved to adopt an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances
of Baytown by the addition of a new chapter which will regulate the discharge of
waste into the storm sewer system, the discharge of sludge and other cleaning waste
from lubricating racks, septic tanks and the discharge of waste from portable toilets;
said chapter to be entitled "Waste Disposal ". Couacilman Kloesel seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Hullum and Braswell
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 954
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER, TO BE ENTITLED "WASTE DISPOSAL" AND TO
BY NUMBERED CHAPTER 34, AND SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING PROVISIONS PROHIBITING
THE DISCHARGE OF WASTE INTO THE CITY'S STORM SEWER SYSTEM, EXCEPT AS
AUTHORIZED; PROHIBITING THE DISCHARGE OF WASTE SLUDGE INTO THE SANITARY
SEWER SYSTEM; AND RESTRICTING THE DISCHARGE OF WASTE FROM PORTABLE TOILETS
INTO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT EXCEEDING TWO
HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Request - Texas Highway Patrol - Office Space in Baytown
The City Manager introduced and read a letter which he had received from
Captain C. L. Russell of the Texas Highway Department asking that office space
for the patrol be made available in the police training building. The plans are
to set up a sergeant area east of Houston with four men being stationed in and
around Baytown. The Department needs office space for these men as well as a place
for storage of a breathalyzer and, if approved, will not interfere with the training
school conducted by the Police Department personnel. It was suggested that the
Department have its own telephone; the City would pay the cost of other utilities.
Councilman Kloesel moved to approve the request with the understanding that the
State Highway Department bear the expense of its awn telephone. Councilman Walker
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Hullum and Braswell
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Resolution - Honoring Fred Hartman - Testimonial Dinner
Councilman Walker moved to adopt a Resolution commending and thanking Fred
Hartman for his multiple civic services in the fields of education, religion, banking
and business on the eve of a testimonial dinner in his honor commemorating his services.
Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Hullum and Braswell
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
The caption of the Resolution follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 226
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OFFICIALLY RECOG-
NIZING, COMMENDING AND THANKING FRED HARTMAN FOR HIS MULTITUDE OF CIVIC
SERVICES IN THIS COMMUNITY ON THE EVE OF A TESTIMONIAL DINNER IN HIS HONOR
COMMEMORATING HIS SERVICES; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE THIS RESOLUTION AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FORWARD
A CERTIFIED COPY OF SAME TO MR. FRED HARTMAN
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Councilman Hullum reported upon the progress of the Committee working with the
Volunteer Firemen of Station One on the bids received for the sale of the Recreation
Hall at the intersection of Nazro and Lee Drive. The Volunteer Firemen Committee
offered to sell the building to the City for $18,000 or to buy the land upon which
the building is located, and the City owns, for $500.00, rejecting the bids received
in October, 1968. The Council's Committee was divided upon the land value with
Hullum and Kelley agreeing upon $1,000; Fanestiel, $2,500. after some further discussion,
Councilman Hullum moved to offer to sell the land to the Volunteer Firemen of Station
No. 1 for $1,000.00. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Kloesel and Braswell
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
B. B. Elliott, a member of the Volunteer Firemen of Station No. 1, represented
the group in acceptance of the offer to sell the land for $1,000.00.
* ** Councilman Hullum excused from the meeting.
City Manager's Report
Three bids were received on the solicitation for a car port at the radio shop.
The y are as follows:
Company Delivery Wind Load Total
C. Priest & Co. 7 days 24 PSF $ 465.00
Jim's Erection Co. Feb. 3 25 PSF $ 659.00
Ny'Way Steel & Supply
Co. 14 days 20 PSF $1,025.00
It was the recommendation of the Administration that the second bid be
accepted because of the quality of the building. Councilmen Kloesel moved to accept
the bid of Jim's Erection Company at a cost of $659.00. Councilman Walker seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Braswell
Nays: Mayor Cravey
Advertise Bids - Signals for South Main Extension
Councilman Braswell moved to authorize the Administration to proceed with taking
bids for the signals to be installed for traffic safety, on the South Main Extension.
Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker and Braswell
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Layne -Texas Company will be asked to pull the well on Baker Road to determine
the reason for the breakage of the shaft.
Transfer Funds - Pay Refund
Councilman Walker moved to approve the transfer of funds for the purpose of
making refunds to Mobile Home Owners who have paid the $25.00 original assessment.
Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker and Braswell
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Adjourn
I
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
declared the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk