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Home My WebLink Aboutr.68 \~. ' RESOllJTION:NUMBER 68-1 RESOLUTION AlIID ORDER CANVASSING RETURNS AlIID DECLARING RESULTS OF SPECIAL ELECTION EEL!) IN TEE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS ON JANUARY 20, 1968, ON TEE QUESTION OF ADOPTION OF A ONE PERCENT (1%) LOCAL SALES AlIID USE TAX WITHIN SAID CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS. WHEREAS, there was held in the City of We,st University Place, Texas, on the twentieth (20th) day of January, 1968, an election at which there were submitted to the duly qualified resident electors of said City of West Univer- sity Place, Texas, for their action thereupon, the following propositions: FOR adoption of a one percent (1%) local sales and use tax within the city. AGAINST adoption of a one percent /(1%) local sales and use tax within the city; and WBEREAS, there were cast at said election ill votes, of which number there were cast: FOR adoption of a one percent (1%) local sales and use tax within the city 435 votes AGAINST adoption of a one percent (l%l local sales and use tax within the city 100 votes Majority FOR adoption of a one percent (1%) local sales and use tax within the city 335 v;otes as shown in the official, election returns heretofore lawfully submitted to the City Commission of the City of West University Place of Harris County, Texas, and filed with the City Secretary of said City of West Universi~ Place, Texas and WHEREAS, only duly qualified resident electors of said City of West University Place, Texas voted at said election, and said election was called and held in strict conformity with the laws of the State of Texas: NOW, TllEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED BY TEE CITY COMMISSION OF TEE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE OF HllRRIS COUNTY, TEXAS: Section 1. That the election described in the preamble to this resolution and order was duly called and notice thereof given in accordance with law; that said election was held in the manner required by ;Law; that only duly qualified resident electors of the City of West University place of Harris County, 'Texas voted at said election; that due returns of said election have been made by the proper officers; that said election resulted favorably to the proposition: FOR ADOPTION OF A ONE PERCENT (l%)LOC.AL SALES AND USE TAX WITHIN TEE CITY: and that a majority of the qualified voters of said City of west University Place of Harris County, Texas, voting at said election --~-/I" ~r "'iiIIL i.ili ,.- O_~_"I - '] ,., I;, ; r:-irlnU,IiJlIU,lIIl11ll11ml_. ---' have voted in favor of approving and adopting a One Percent (1%) Local Sales and Use Tax within said City of West University Pla~e, Texas. Section 2. That the City Commission of the City of West University Place of Harris County, Texas, hereby officially and affirmatively declares that said One Percent (1%) Local, Sales and Use Tax within said City of West University Place, Texas has been properly and lawfully adopted in accordance with the provisions of Article 1066c, Vernon t s Texas Civil statutes (Acts 1967 60th Legislature, Regular Session, Chapter 36, Page 62). Section 3. That the City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to transmit to the Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas, in Austin, Texas) by United States Registered Mail, or by United States Certified Mail, a certified copy of this Resolution and Order Canvassing the Returns of Special Election, under the official seal of the City of West University Place of Harris County, Texas, showing the approval of said Local Sales and Use Tax by the qualified voters of said City of West University Plac ) Texas, together with a map of said City of West University Place, Texas, clearly showing the boundaries thereof as of the date of said election. PASSED AlID APPROVED) this 22nd day of January, 1968, with all Commissioners voting ":Aye". ~J7 ~/II4#~ ~c. ~~~ . J ~" , Commissi.Qp"g,r_ll.~~~r_. ri COMMISSIONERS ~/ MAYOR ATTEST: ------- ---1:' "'--"'-"~~'T~':"'?'~:~=::=-----==~~ - _~_. _~- ..~===="=:=,.~--"., T~~~ L II ' . _.J..._,IL"---<.l..LL' ,II II ,.. , RESOIDTION NUMBER 68-2 WHEREAS, the Tax Assessor and Collector has advised the City Commission that the tax records of the city reflect certain items which were, either entered erroneously thereon or consist of items which are deemed uncollectable; and WHEREAS, the Tax Assessor and Collector has re~uested authority from the City Commission to charge off such items to the end that the tax records of the city are more correct and reflect the true tax liabilities to the city, and to also save the ef-fort of unnecessary accounting; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT REOOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF TEE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Section 1. That the recommendation of the Tax Assessor and Col- lector relative to charging off' the items hereinafter emumi;lva:ted be and is hereby approved. Section 2. The Tax Asse:ssor'/iUld Collector is hereby authorized and directed to charge off and relllove from the tax records of the city those items as described in the list attached hereto and marked "Exhibit A" and hereby referred to for a more detailed descri~tion. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect and be in force immediately UpOlil its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 26th day of February, 1968. Commissioners Voting Aye: All Commissioners, Voting No: None ~~ O. P. GEL, MAYOR ATTEST: ~/ Assistant ~ City Secretary --' -- - ~~,-- L_L- ~;- ~. __...LC ._--".T'==---===-=-"~T~ __ iL..._L:Jl.;ii 111:1 1~)III~II.I~-'- 11: X H I BIT "A" February 26, 1968 1. The :following~+e taxes levieq. erroneously' on Personal Property that had been removed :from the City prior to January 1st. o:f the year it was placed on tax roll: Americana Corporation 5650 Kirby Drive Heirloom Plating Co. 2607 Bissonnet Knight's Phillips 66 Sta. 6103 Edloe 1961$ $ 4.50 1967 .,9.15 1966 23.14 $36.79 2. The :following t~ on personal property are deemed uncollectible, either because :firms have gone out o:f business and property disposed o:f, orprqperty has been removed :from City: American Corporation , 56~0 Kirby , Drive Dr. Frank A. Dav:is 4003 Bellaire Dumas Realty 6727 Weslayan Kings Delicious Fried Chicken, 3908 Bellaire University Barber Shop 3636 University Blvd. Bryson Shell Service Sta. 4000 Bellaire Blvd. Boulevard Shell Service Station, 4000 Bellaire Blvd. Geo. W. Broyles Sinclair Station, 3916 Bellaire , ---- _'n' 1!"o"~r=~"""i1[" ,,'I..--'....~,--'~ - iI '1 1966 g> 4.45 $ 4.45 1964 1965 1965 $32.04 32.04 $64.08 1.78 1967 57.20 1967 4.29 1964 ll.57 1965 ll.21 23.14 1963 42.72 1951 35 .60 1952 35.60 1953 35. 60 1954 35. 60 1955 35.60 178.00 ill' 11:,III,IIJlIIll~ E~--I-- '~--'~~ Mary Wood Glover 2698 Sunset ~955 ~956 ~959 ~960 ~959 Jeffreys Studio 2609 Sunset Dr. Frances H. wock 62~5 Edloe ~962 Peeb~es E~ec. Co. 362~ University ~952 ~953 ~954 . ~955 ~957 ~958 ~959 ~964 1965 ~953 ~954 ~956 ~958 ~959 ~963 ~964 Price's Hamburgers 3908 Bellaire Realty Ranch John R. ROberts, C~eaners, 67~7 Wes1ayan King Printing Co. J.961 3624 University ~962 ~963 Less PartiaJ. Paymen:b , University Cleaners ~958 1959 ~960 ~961 1962 1963 Less Partial Payment :\>19. 58 ~9. 58 8.S(> 8.9) 59.81 59.81 59.81 59.81 71. 77 7~.77 , 71. (7 89.00 89.00 19.58 ~9.58 ~9.58 23.50 23.50 74.76 74.76 32.~ 32.~ 32.~ 55.54 56.07 56.07 56.07 56.07 56.07 $ 56.96 37.38 14.95 454.55 ~78.00 ~05. 74 149. 52 97.20 10.00 87.20 335.89 50.00 285.89 West University Muffler Shop, 5404 Kirby Dr. Whitehead Plumbing 6421 Brompton Total two categories '-1["' -"~T-~-_C~--~---~''''-_-,-~, _'---it---- 1964 1961 '-':rt.-~.l L... ,i..___j[uLLLI?'III'tlllill'I;III_I~---'- 8L26 28.04 $l,855.l5 ~89L94 BESOWTION NUMBER 68-3 WHEREAS, it bas become expedient to bave_ persons available to perform the duties of Deputy clerk of the Corporation Court of the City of West University Place; and WBEREAS, Corporation Court Judge Gale Reese bas rec:ommended the appointment of additional Deputy Court Clerks; and WBEREAS, William J. Marter; pI'esently employed' as Radio Dispatcher, is available and will have time to perform the, duties of Deputy Clerk of the Corporation Court; NOW, THEBEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TEE CITY COMMISSION OF TEE CITY OF WEar UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: 1. That William J. Marter is hereby appointed Deputy Clerk of the Corporation Court of the City of West University Place, Texas, and'he shall perform any and all duties of Deputy Clerk of the Corporation Court of the City of West University'Place, Texas; as required. 2. Said appointment shall become effective upon passage of this resolution, and after said William J. Marter has been administe;eed the proper Oath of Office. PA~SE:D AND APPROVED thiSLaa.y of ~t-/ , 1.968. Commissioners voting,Aye: ~ Commissioners voting No: ~ Mayor 1\!L'TEST : ~~ A,s istantCity Secretary ~' -'-'-- Ie 'I' .:J1IiL _.....JJ....,__ ___:iJ1~' ~ T ii ._l.Il:.-Ll.. Lll.J _iLIIJII 111'1 1.!ti'1fllltlllllll_. REOOMIeN ,WMElER 68..4 ~, ii; is the polt. of tbe City CQIlllU1$$:i.on to invest the c1t-Y'j$ EJW:'pJ.us tun4$ not reqUired t{Jf! current operat;l.onaJ, f;xpend1t.IWeS to (tarn add1 iiional iUCOlllfiIi t'l11d WlUlllUilAS, tile Oity 'J!Peels~r bee been d1reeted to :l,n'lres1l from Tax Coll~tG1'J S 1i'and l.n BaU Certit:laa~, of Time DewOS1t, and Savina_ and Loan Centt:teatea of Ba.'lt1tliS rQ7f peri.o4a (4 aix (6) monthsJ an4 ~, the matl.1r;l.t, dates ot the aeTtitieatu do JutcQifteide tf,j;tb. curr.>ent l$~eltd1tUHa tad eanee.3..l4ti,QU or 'bhlt_ eert~1ea1les woul4 neO$G- &i.te.te the torfei~ or aecnte4 u,"reat earnWg8 if nob held to lllaturlt,. zmw. ~, ilil I'l' ~ BY 'mE em COMMISSION OF TIm OJ!f.'I OF WU!l! umv1i!llS:t'1:Y PLACE, BAS: See1<ion 1. ~'t 'bile _Qr aml Cl'ty'lrea$U1'Or of tQe City or hat Vn1ver$itly '14\0., Tea$ ~ ~J' al11;~~ 'to IlI$k,e- appl1cat1oa tor ud eHeR a lCll8ll QU bebaJ.t C'It the- Gitr of weft univull1tf PJace tr_ the uru- VWIll1ty Ita_ BaWt of }Iouatfm" 'lQas tor a 'te~ l~ atI.Ii dEll:1V$r a pr._U1W' lWtie 'ih&ret01' ,1lo the said bank. lke't10l\ 2. TMi> 1;he ~t of tII1itl note -.u be .'O,oooJ the ate of 1nt.-est Sball be ~ vUh lIlatu;t:ty d4'te ~ .T\UlC\l s, 19E5. ' ~ten 3. '1'_:1> the 1n'terest 1n'the 8.!lIO_ of .$.10 OIl aaid swn .ball be due $U.d.' ~J.e .Tl1ae 8, 1.968, w1ch iIJ witkin tke ltul1tatl.. COV'IlIre4 bv 'tbA clU."l'eat c1'ty ~ as llrQV'f.4e4 'by the City Cbat'tu" Sec't1_ 4. ~ it twthe.- ;reIlQ1.ve4 tlbat lIhe autl10rt1l;y henU1ab<Jlle 81Vflln to aid Gn1e1a1s of the city 8hal1 .. ap'Plleab1.e lillUr 'to the note ret~ tQ b.e~1n. FASSED N.ff) ~ this 13th _ at *", 196$. CQlIIlIIi.snon.er$ VO!l;~ Ap. {lLJL ~$1onere Voti.in6 No: '170 ~ Ai'Bfit ~~ ~-,~~ . -i1-"" II I 1IIIIIflil~IfH..IIIIIIII_. BESOW'l'ION _mER, 68-; WHEREAS", the city (;)f Wee~ Unj.v$r~ity P19.oe Ma beeil t'Q1'tU1!late sinoe 1.~ fA ~ ~i'ti'Zen~ ",1~ to dedi:eate bGilh of "their tiIalt lW.~ energy in 'tbl!I ~:i.t1on et~~g~y: :t'i~1I aid, 't'oth6ir !;el1mr, (l1M-zene; lUlQ. WlIEREtl.$, tor mny ~/P'8 ~llitlel'SG:rthe FiJ:!S:'b Aid Un,.'t have se",ed f.Il.lnl,l.tL~ as, instructors in 1"p.-~t. aUf. a11 the, Ft:t.'El $cMQl eontlu.e-te4, byTI!lXE4s A_ University; ~ . ' , Wl111\I.1EA$,' tb~ 1f!I'~ At~ Unit ~ 1"$eej;V$4 ~o_ep.aa:b1Q~ trQlll tlWll.Gt~OUS 1ndtv1d~ g~QllPfh~ludlng a certificatE! of kf!pWlitf.d.6,'tliont'rOlll tbe' n~d CrO$S in 1961 to;c '$erv:ta~s, reM~ dUX'~ HUl;'riel'Ul&'~rla~ anll- , ~s,. capt.e,in G. '.1!. ~1;o~#.e~# the pntQent OftlllM~ etttcer of the l!'U'$t At4 ~it ~ ,4Qnt1nu.e4 to lne~", h~s k:JiQW1~ aull affi,el.ttq 1n" ~JI'$.t ~14 ',~ l!7 ,,~~te~ft lilt .oWfI ,~choo1a' t#w;}~tiQa, 1nC3:ue,~ c_let1on ,or, a,.o_~:,~.~i"tUtl_~ca.",aM ~,(i1Rt~t1on ,ot the S;J.,ek end l1'lJ~ spfJ1)~ by the Am.er:t~ A0Il4_ of ~h~edie Surg~J end ' ~:a, ~tl.e C11\yeOlllllli...1MwUb.ets to f'~vee08Uu-."tl:Je ,eft()%'ts ottbe Fh'$t .A,14 ~~t ~d e~Q tb~ (it,l,tpt-eOUtt:Lon tit th~ e1t1iil.~nli tiW sucll .ft'~. " ' , , .1 ~, '~, 1'.1? U~WJ1), BY' '.L'H8; em ~m OF 'J1BE CITY OF WlllIlf ~S$'!'f~, ,~t' ' Se~1JiQli l~ ~'b 1ft ~bUt or tb.e C1.1;y of ~t, l1n1ven1ty p~ th_ 01,.'tiyCClllllQi$&i~ ~~$$ft$' 1ta ~1n~, appreo1aUon 1>0 tl.1e p~ _Ill p~t UleIlitJU$ '8nd ~$9f ,the F1rf'b A:id va1~Of tb.e 01", C!t W",- ~v-&i'.ity P~. tQr the1r ~lt'1$b devot-1W of 1l:!,Jne,1n\\ ~ 'to ~,a$iJ~ce of siok IUld 1nJw:ed.' ' 8eotien',2:< That tb!.e City COllIlll1e,ion cOll1lliOWls tb.e F1vfl'b"Aicl Unit tfW its 1iI~ ami etfiel~ i.n ~1ng oalJ.lJ tor QlJ1$tGee 1r.l t1_.8 fit eDlEJl"g\l!nCy . Secti:on. 3. 'l'hat, thi$ Ji..elat't1on beS.D~ \1plm ,_, oIt1e1aJ; m1n- ute-a of the CJ.-tr~fiiQJ\ an4 'till$t a iI-~,' ctJf!y ot' t~j.s ~u-tien# e;lpc1 by tb.e ~tn' liIn4e~.'lQtl# be pre~ to tb.eJi'~ Aidtlaii>by c1eUvlU7 theftOt to. ('1$~:tn G. T. Hcl'trob.er$(lft. PASSlilD AND ~'1<h1$ $7th .y at _, l~. '~ :. i' ..- A~ ~~~ D -:,*1) e~ ' Slll,.' , " J m=-:-'-"-=-ry=-==-~ --------'-'-'-_~-----"'-"1- __--r..~~=____..........~ RESOWTION :NUMBER 68-6 WIlEREAS, Mrs. Joyce A. Keefe, an employee of the City~ was appointe Deputy Clerk of the Corporation Court of the City of West University Place~ Texas on December 13, 1965; and WIlEREAS~ Mrs. Joyce A. Keefe has now married Larry Conner" and, therefore~ her legal name is now Mrs. Joyce A. Conner; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF TEE CITY OF WEST UN.plERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: 1. That Mrs. Joyce A. Conner is hereby appointed Deputy Clerk of the Corporation Court of the City of West University Place, Texas. 2. That Mrs. Joyce A. Conner shall' perform a:rry and all duties of Deputy Clerk of the Corporation Court of the City of West University Place, Texas, as req~ired after hgving been administered the proper Oath of Office. 3. This Resol~tion shall become effective upon passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of June, 1968. COMMISSIONERS VOTING AYE: ~ COMMISSIONERS VOTING NO: 71. ~ ~ ATTEST: ~;f~ AsSistant City Secretary -- --~==r~~- --'._~""""""~L.:..._~-"C~'--=-I=~~:-=~-:-~'--:rC:-.-:1cmldL.J.liI_''''''''lll.'"-- - RESOLUTION NUMBER 68-7 WHEREAS, Houston Natural Gas Corporation, a public utility, has requested approval o~ a change in rates ~or residential and small commercial customers within the City o~'West University Place, Texas; and WHEREAS, the ,City Commission, after due consideration, ~inds and determines that the application for a change in rates should ge granted: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PlACE, TEXAS: 1. That the application o~ the Houston Natural Gas Corporation for a change in rates ~or residential and small commercial customers within the city limits o~ the City o~ West University Place, Texas, is hereby granted' and such rates shall be in accordance with the schedule marked Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof. 2. The rates specified in Paragraph 1 above shall apply to all gas billed after July 22, July 23 and July 24, 1968, being the next cycle meter reading dates in said City. PASSED AND APPROVED this the d;{~ (~&LQfJ.YJ-.L...1-.2.28. COMMISSIONERS VOTENG,:Ant; (J/f. Y7~ COMMISSIONERS VOTING NO: xJ ~ MAYOR '4- ATTEST: ~ '~~HA~ Assistant City Secretary ---- ---,,----- 'I 'lfIIk ili ~ 1I 11 !II; 111~.I:II;IUliIIlIllJIIIIII_. HOUSID N NATURAL GAS CORPORA.TION RESIDENTIAL RATE Net Monthly Rate: First 400 cubic feet or less Next 2,600 cubic feet @ Next 3,000 cubic feet @ Next 10,000 cubic feet @ AllOver 16,000 cubic feet @ Minimum Monthly Bill: $2.00 COMMERCIAL RA.TE Net Monthly Rate: First 400 cubic feet or less Next 8,600 cubic feet @ Next 11,000 cubic feet@ Next 10,000 cubic feet @ AllOver 30,000 cubic feet @ Minimum Monthly Bill: $2.25 1. Ccf means 100 cubic feet of gas. $2.00 11.0~ per 100 cu. ft. 10.0~ per 100 cu. ft. 8.0~ per 100 cu. ft. 4.5~ per 100 cu. ft. $2.25 12.0~ per 100 cu.ft~; 10~0~ per 100 cu. ft. 6.5~ per 100 cu.ft. 5.0~ per 100 cu. ft. 2. All gas consumed by residential customers in sum- mer months (May-October) over 6,000 cubic feet is at a rate of 3.5~ per Ccf. Such rate is also available under written contract to any commer- cial customer who uses gas operated air condition- ing equipment. 3. Each monthly residential bill shall be increased by the lesser of (a) 10% of the net monthly bill or (b) $3.00, to arrive at the gross monthly bill. Each monthly commercial bill shall be increased by the lesser of {a) 10% of the net mo~thly bill or (b) $5.00, to arrive at the gross monthly bill. The difference between the gross rate and the net rate, representing a discount, shall be allowed for payment of bills wi thin ten (10) days after the date of the bill. If' a gas bill is not paid within ten (10) days after its date, the gross bill shall apply. EXHIBIT "A" ~I '111I, :...' '''c~~~~~~,r II 111111'1111:11111I11111111_1 ' RESOLUTION NUMBER 68-8 WHEREAS, the Mayor was notified by the City Manager that a breakdoWIl had occurred in the pumping equipment of the weslayan sanitary Sewer Lift Station located near the southwest corner of the intersection of Weslayan and University Boulevard; and WHEREAS, it was determined that the City did not have adequate. facilities to repair the pumping eQuipment and it would be necessary to engage a company specializing in this type of repair; and WHEREAS, it was imperative that this vital facility of the sanitary Sewer System be kept in operation at all times; and ~ WHEREAS, due to the urgency of the 5 it uat-:t on , it was impractical to prepare specifications for the purpose of taking bids as the extent and cost of the repairs was an indeterminable ,amount. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF TEE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Section 1. That the actions of the, Mayor and Cit;y- Manager in securing the services of Pump and Power Engineering Company and Hertz Rental Corporation to make the necessary repairs to the Weslayan Sanitary Sewer Lift Station are hereby in all things ratified and confirmed, and all funds ex- pended, or agreed to be expended, shall be held as if duly authorized by formal action of the City Commission. \ Section 2. That the 1968 Budget of the Water-Sewer Department be amended so as to provide an additional :j;l,b26.40 for funds expended to re- ' pair the Weslayan Sanitary Sewer Lift Station, in accordance with the follow-' ing statement of expenditures: Hertz Rental Corporation Invoice #108341 - 6/29/68 $ 186.76 Pump and Power Engineering Co. Invoice #B449 - 6/28/68 462.64 Pump and Power Engineering Col Invoice #B48l - 7/32/68 281.06 $ 930.46 Extra Labor to Run Gas Pump June 10, l=!-, 32, 13 60 hours @ $1.60 96.00 $ 1,026.40 PASSED AND APPROVED this the J2..:cL day of August, 1968 COMMISSIONERS VOTING AYE: t:i-u.. COMMISSIONERS VOTING NO: #J ~ ~. , . MAYO=t/ ATTEST: i1!t J oYJ~ Ass stant City'''Secretary ,. --.--'-,....---'--.--'--.--~E-.. ."1- -'=-~".'-.,..-=~=~"'~~ _--------'--'---.__.....:..ijE:=~- RESOlUTION :NUMBER 68-9 WIlEREAS, it was brought to the attention of the City Commission that there is alack of storage space, in the City Hall; and WHEREAS, there are fivE) (5) officE) machines stored on the second floor which are approximately twenty (20) years old; have beee- removed from service; are outmoded and inoperable; and for which parts are no longer available; and WHEREAS, if these f'ive (5) office machines were removed from the storage room it would alleviate a storage condit~on to some extent. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TEE CITY COMMISSION OF TEE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Section 1. Upon inspec.tion it was determined that the five (5) unusable office machines were of the following des\)ription: 1. Royal Typewriter, 1011 carriage, manual, serial number X-870546 2. Burroughs Electric Typewriter, 26" carriage, serial number not located ' 3. Burroughs Billing/Payroll ~chine, serial number B197557 ' 4. Bu,rroughs Posting Machine, serial number B 63344 5. Burroughs Posting Machine, serial number A 731163 Section 2. That the said unusable office machines located in the storage room on the second floor of the City Hall b'e declared surplus and that the same be consigned and delivered t.o James O. Iawliss Associates, Inc., Houston, Texas, to be auctioned to the highest' bidder 1IiGlr which James O. Iawliss Associates, Inc. will'receive ten (10.) percent of thesa.le price for their services. Section 3. Tha.i the said five (5) off;ice machines, if not sold, are to remain in the cust,ody of JamE>s O. IawlissAssQciates, Inc. for a period of six (6) months or until said company deterrn;i.nes that therais n,(), market for same; then the said five (5) offic~ machines are to be junked. Section 4. That if and whenfuncsare received fro)D. the sale of the five (5) officamachines same is to be deposited yO the credit of 4he General Fund and the City Treasurer authorized to reduc~ the capital assE>ts of the city by an amount estimated as replacement value of tJ:ie five! (5) office machines. PASSED Ai'ID APPROVED this the 23rd day of September, 1968. COMMISSIONERS VOTING AYE: ~ COMMISSIONERS VOTING NO: il ~ ~- ~ MAYOR, ATTEST: ~'R~ As 'stant City Secretary rr'~~~~ :::11Ll .:.1L id ~~~ i~.J l[!ILlLIJ_J.jillii!illlj~..----'---~ RESOLUTION NO. 68-10 WHEREAS, the City Commission has been presented with a statement by Charles F. Cockrell, Jr., in the amount of $475.00 for legal services rendered to the City in connection with the re-zoning of twelve lots fronting on Bellaire Boulevard and lying between the property of YMCA and Academy Street, City of West University Place, Texas; and WHEREAS, it is recognized by the City Commission that such services were essential to and requested by the City Commission and the Zoning and Planning Commission; and WHE,~S, the City Commission further recognizes that such services were in addition to the normal and regular duties of Charles F. Cockrell, Jr. as City Attorney, and that the said Charles F. Cockrell, Jr. is entitled to be compensated for said services: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION' OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: 1. That the Mayor be, and he is hereby, authorized to direct the City Treasurer to issue a check to pay the statement in the amount of $475.00 rendered to the City by Charles F. Cockrell, Jr., for legal services as detailed in said statement. PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of October, 1968. Commissioners voting Aye All Commissioners voting No , None ATTEST: ~4/ Mayor ~//7~~ ' City secretary' '1l~~~~I~~~~~~~~~ __.L......__-'...I:~-'-._" '1=--=--- ,-" ~ m ---:r.~':' __1liJ.:._.L__1LLiU11'.l-Hlliltllill;UII_'- I RESOLUTION NUMBER 68-11 WHEREAS, a dispute has existed between the CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PlACE and CORRIGAN PROPERTIES, INC. as to taxes due and owing by Corrigan Properties, Inc. on Lots 18, 19 and 20, Block 1, Cambridge Addition, and Lots 1 2 and 3, Block 22, Collegeview First Addition, for the years 1963, 1964~ 1965, I 1966 and 1967; and WHEREAS, such dispute culminated in lawsuits being filed by Corri- gan Properties, Inc. for each of the above stated years, whereby Corrigan Properties, Inc. contested the assessed valuation placed on such properties; and WHEREAS, suits covering the years 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1966, were consolidated under Cause No. 664,347, and tried before the 127th District Court, Harris County, Texas on November 13, 1967, which trial resulted in a Judgement in favor of the City of West University Place, as to the valuation placed on the property in question, and the taxes due thereon; and WHEREAS, Corrigan Properties, Inc. perfected an appeal of such judgment to the Court of Civil Appeals First Supreme Judicial District in Houston, Texas; and WHEREAS, the Court of Civil Appeals, after submission of briefs and argument of counsel, reversed the judgment and remanded the case to the trial Court; and WHEREAS, thereafter, Corrigan Properties, Inc. offered to settle and compromise all differences between the parties by payment of the sum of Twenty- six Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-three & 97/100 ($26,793.97); Dollars, which sum represented, payment of taxes due for each of the years in question based upon an appraisal of Seven Hundred Seventy Thousand and no/10d($770,000.00) Dollars, together with penalty and interest on said taxes due except for one- half of the penalties and interest due on the sum of money deposited by Corrigan Properties, Inc. in the Registry of the Court for each of the years in question; and WHEREAS, th~ City Commission, after due consideration of all factors invol.ved in the controversy and upon advice of counsel, is of the opinion that the acceptance of said sum of Twenty-six Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-three ~ 97/100 ($26,793.97). Dollars, as payment for the taxes, together with the penalty and interest due for the years in question, is in the best interest of the City: ' NOW, TEEREFORE, be it resolved by the CITY COMMISSION of the CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS 1. That the ~ax Assessor and Collector of the City of West University Place, Texas, is,he*eby authorized to accept from Corrigan Rroperties, Inc. the sum of Twenty-six Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-three & 97/100 <$26,793.97) Dollars, as payment for all taxes, together with accrued penalty and interest due from Corr'iganFrb,pe.rtie13,Ib.'C. for the years 1963, 1964, 1965;496fi)"aljld;'Jl19nT:0n~,f.9tf(l8, 19 and 20, Block'l, Cambridge Addition ari.dLots 1, 2 and 3, Block 22, CollegeviewAdditibn. 2. That the Tax Assessor and Collector of the City is further authorized to issue s~ch evidence of payment to Corrigan ' Properties, Inc. as is usual and customary, including, but not limited to, a Delinquent Tax Receipt covering the years in Iluestion. 3. That the Mayor be, and he is hereby authorized to execute such documents upon advice of counsel as shall be necessary to finally conclude this dispute and litigation. '" Ii 11 Ir i I , , I j I I II Re,oMioo Numb= 68-11 - p,ge Two II Ii d 11 q I' ;1 .. II I ! i I I I II II ij II II II 'I [, II II II I I J II jl II I I I I I I I I Ii Ii I i I ! I II I I ! il 'I II 4. That a true and correct copy of the final Judgrne.nt and/or formal agreement concluding this matter between the, parties shall be retained as a permanent record of the City in the office of the CitySSecretary. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 28th day of October, 1968. ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: -----11- '. ..----<F---."..~= 111:, COMMISSIONERS VOTING AYE: COMMISSIONERS VOTING NO : ~4 , . MAYOR iI--1I "lllii'III'lllllll!IiIII_' /?J' J /' :n" -.J , It Ii 11 ,i! II " Ii Ii BESOLUTION NUMBER 68-12 II 11 1;1, WHEBEI\.S, the City Connnission has been presented with a statement II from the law firm of Reynolds, White, Allen and Cook in, the, amount of Five I Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-five & 4e/100 ($5,935.4a} Dollars for legai Ii services rendered to'the City in Causes No. 634,058, No. 661,287, No. 690,619, IINO. 721,513, and No. 753,320 in connection with a dispute between the CITY ,I ' 11 OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLl\.CE, TEXAS and CORRIGAN, PROPERTIES, INC., as to taxes II due for the years 1963 through 1967, inclusive; and '( WHEREAS, by resolution duly~assed, the City Connnission had hereto- 11 fore employed said firm to represent the City in the above stated litigation, land the controversy giving rise to said litigation has now been resolved; and I WHEREAS, the City Connnission recognizes that the fees being charged jlfor the services rendered to the City are reasonable and should be paid: 11 NOW, THEBEFOBE, be it resolved by the CITY COMMISSION of the CITY I OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLl\.CE, TEXAS: I 1. That the Mayor be, and he is hereby authorized" to direct ! I II II Ii II II .1 I' II I' ,I !I 'I I, II !. II the City Treasurer to issue a check to Reynolds, White, Allen and Cook in the amount of Five Thous~nd Nine Hundred Thirty-five & 48/100 ($5,935.48} Dollars fD. Payment of the fee and expenses as set forth in the statement rendered. 2. That a true and correct copy of such statement be attached to this resolution and,made a part thereto for all purposes. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 28th day of October, 1968. COMMISSIONERS VOTING AYE: ~ COMMISSIONERS VOTING No : ~ ~~/ MAYOR ---~r~~'~r~e~~~~~ ",C"-'" - -=,'~-1I ill! ILlf illll~:!UHllIlill!lilll_' 11 11 ;1 Ii II 11 II II !I II r ,I II II I i il !I 'I ,I B. E. Frank I John N. Neighbors Commissioner 935 736 864 832 i Howard G. Holmes Commissioner 462 557 472 487 I Noel B. Procter Cemmissioner 897 758 845 817 Edward J. Kuebler Cemmissiener 468 531 497 463 I 'Paul W.Wallin, Jr. Commissioner 793 635 76i 727 !( Homer L. Ramsey Cemmissiener 854 747 . 824 817 I,WHEREA.S, as a result of such electien, it appears ,that B. E. Frank wi h [ a",t'0tal:tQf;L4;.@j!!3~"'J.'! votes cast for him, was elected MAYOR of 'the City of West I University Place, Texas; and that JOHNN. NEIGHBORS, with a tetal number 0.1' 3,367 votes cast for him, and NOEL B. PROCTOR, with a total number of 3,317 L votes cast fer him, and HOMER L. RAMsEY, with a total number ef3~242 votes II cast for him, and PAUL W.WALLm, JR., with a total. number of 2,916 votes i cast for him, have been elected Commissioners of the City of westuDive~ft~ty I Place, Texas. I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TEE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLA.CE,TEXA.S: 11 " II Ii,' B. E. Frank was elected Mayor I Jehn N. Neighbors was elected Commissioner If Noel B., Proctor was elected Commissiener !! Homer L. Ramsey was elected C,ommissiener Ii II Paul W. Wallin, Jr., was eiected Commissiener II of the City of West University Place, Texas at the said election. I, 2. That an executed copy of this Resolution shall be delivered to. each, B. E. 1( Frank, John N. Neighbors, Noel E., Proctor, Homer L. Ramsey, and Paul W. Wallin, II Jr., as his Certificate 0.1' Electien, and duplicate copies hereef shall be I'li delivered to the City Secretary of the City of West University Place, Texas. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7th day of November, 1968. 'I jj ATTEST: ,I- - :1 A I, II II II Ii If .1 ('-.-. RESOLUTION NUMBER 6$'-13 WHEREAS, in accerdance with the Charter, 0.1' the City 0.1' West Univer- sity Place, Texas, the Texas Electien Cede and Ordinance Number 846 0.1' the City 0.1' West University,Place, A general City Electio.n was held en Nevember 5, 1968, in the City of West University Place for the purpose cf electing a Mayor and feur Commissioners; and WHEREAS, in acco.rdance with the terms and provisions of Article 8.29a of the Texas Election Code, the Judges of the election have made out, signed and delivered in a sealed envelope, the returns of said election" together with the pell lists and tally lists, to.the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of West University Place, Texas; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of West Univer- sity Place, Texas, in recessed session, assembled on No.vember 7, 1968, have opened and examined the electi&n returns and have canvassed the results there- 0.1' inaccerdan~e with provisio.ns 0.1' the City Charter and the Texas ERection Code, and as a result of such examination and canvass, said Mayor and City Commissioners find that at such election, the following votes were cast: Name lITO P.7 lITO 1P.~ CANDIDA-'PF. FOR NO 1<; NO 1 ~~ Mayor 1,063 999 946 1,047 1. That the efficial results of such election shall be, and they are hereby declared, pursuant to. canvass of the returns of'such election by the Mayer and City Commission to be that: COMMISSIONERS VOTmGAYE: ~ ~' COMMISSIONERS VOTmG NO: ~<~ --~Ii'O~~ v'" 11 ~~Triri11TIJJII'ltl'III'III_. -,---,.---,---.-.----c---.- -m.. ,.ii" _n', '-II" [I ii Ii II jl n ij Ii Ii I' t! 11 II II I' ,I Ii !I i! n- Il li Ii Ii II II I, l' " n n II II J, II II II II ,I .1 I! !, II I I RESOIDTION NUMBER 68-14 WBEREAS, a city election was held on the fifth day of Noverrib,er, 1968, in the City of West Univ~rsity Place, Texas, for the purpose of ~lecting a Mayor and four members of the City Commission; and WBEREAS, the votes cast at' the election held on Navember 5, 1968, were canvassed by members of the City Commission on the date of November 7, 1968 and it was determined that Commissioner B. E. Frank had been duly elected Mayor, and that Commissioner Homer L. Ramsey had been dulyre-elected Comm.issio:qer, and that John N. Neighbors, Noel B. Proctor, and Paul W. Wallin, Jr., had been duly elected as Commissioners of the City of West University Place, Texas; and WHEREAS, in regular session of the City Commission held on November 11, 1968, each of the above,;.named persons were ad.min1steredthe Oath of Office and duly installed in their respective elected positions; and WBEREAS, upon proper motion and second, Commission~r Homer L. Ramsey was elected Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of West University Place, Texas: \ NOW,T1lEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: 1. That Mayor B. E. Frank and Mayor pro-Tein Homer L. Ramsey be, and they are hereby, designated and authorized to sign'0r countersign checks drawn on all banks serving as depository for funds of the City of West University Place, Texas, and any banks which may be hereinafter designated as depository of city funds during the term of their office. ., 2. Be it further resolved that all pro'{isionsof such prior Resolutions as may conflict herewith are hereby expressly, repealed; a.:nd be it further'resolved that the City Treasurer be; and Jle,' is hereby directed, to furnish each depository bank with which the city has funds on deposit, or with which the city transacts any banking business, a true and correct copy of this Resolution. PASSED MID ./IPPROVED this :J. Jd day of OI~, 1968. Commissioners Voting Aye: ~, ;rz~ j I 1 II !1 'I II Ii '! II r 1/ II Ii II I' 11 II II II Ii [I II I! .I Commissioners Voting No: Ar/~, , MAYOR ' ATTEST: ~;R~ Assistant City Secretary -r. ~~~ ,,11-- ~~.F~~-~1"Ir'TT 'II II iU.ILIJ. Jii.i6l,liUlIJIIIII". -----,---------------- ,----- --..; ,. il d !i Ii " .j II Ii II II Ii l! II 11 Ii Ii il !l P il II i I II II II .1 II II d II ji i! II I' 1[, 'I !I Ii Ii d jl II II II I! II Ii Ii P I I I I BESOIDTION NUMBER 68-15 WBEBEAS, the City of West Univi!rsity Place determined that it " ' would be to the best interest of the citiz'e'fis of this city to join and associate itself with other communities in the objectiv~s of' i:;he Houston- Galveston Area Council, and adopted the by-laws and joined such association by the passage and adoption of' Re.solution 66-ll; and WllEREAS, o. P. Gill, Mayor of' the City of' West University Place, was designated as the city's representative on said Houston.,.Galveston Area Council; and WIlEREAS, the term of Mayor O. P. Gill bas expired, necessitating the appointment 'of another representative on said Area Council; and WllEREAS, B. E. Frank was duly elected Mayor of the City of West University Place on Novelliber 5, 1968: NOW, TBEREFORE, BE Ir RESOLVED BY TEE CITY ,COMMISSION OF TEE CITY OF 'WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: l. That Mayor B. E. Frapk be, and he is hereby, designated as the city's representative on the Houst"on..Ga,lveston Area Council. i '" 2. That the Director of' the Houst()n-Galveston Area Council be notified of Mayor B. E. Frank's designation as th~ ci-ty's representative by certified copy of' this Resoiution. PASSED AND .APPROVED this ;;.s-d da;r of' ll"AtP~/A..J 1968. Commissioners Voting Aye: o.L0 ~ , Commissioners Voting No: 4.;( ~~, MAYOR ATTEST: .~t 't'c~t' Be t' _",.- an, , y . ""'.,." , ! .../ I I ! II II ---"---~-~-~--~ ~ .----"-""p===--.--~~~--="'~~._.~'" _LU-,-. _1J........Jr:;: .'., I' ,! II f1 II Ii fl d " Ii II II ,. II Ii II Ii II 11 Ii i I I I I I i I I I] II II II I II II, II 11 II I, 'I II II j' II I, I' ,I I. II II r I I 11 II II I 1 'II II RESOLUTION NUMBER 68-16 WHEID:AS, it is the duty of the City CommissiO:l\l-of the City of West University Place, Texas} as soon as practical after the ellection of a new City Commission} to appoint a City Attorney; a City Treasurer,Tax- Assessor/Collector; and Assistant, as may be iiecessary to transact the" city's legal and fin~cial affairs; 'and WHEREAS, the City Commission was elected at the last regular elec- tion, held on~he fifth day of November, 1968: NOW" THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF TEE CITY OF WEST UNIVERS;LTY PLACE} TElCAS: Section 1. The City Commission hereby names and appoints Charles F. Cockrell, Jr., a duly licensed and practicingcattorney, City Attorney of the City of West Univ@.rsity Place" TcexasJ and ,he is hereby inVested with all of the powers and duties 'as set fo:rth it). the Charter of-said City and , the statutEjs of the state of Te:lJfl.s~ , Section 2. The City Commission hereby names and appoints William Dittert, Jr. as City Treasurer and Tax AssessorjColle,ctor of the City of West University Place, Texas; and he is hereby invest1ed with all of the duties and 'r~'sponsibilities as set forth in th\"l Charter of said City and the statut,es of t~e State of TeX1;:1.s'. - Section 3. The. City Commission)ier,eby names and appoints Walter R. Adams} Jr. as Assistany City Treasurer a.nd;}l'~ Assessor/Collector of the City of West University:Place, Texas. ' Section 4. That each official heweby appointed shall receiv!! monthly compensation for the perfO:rmanc:~ of their duties, in accordance;, with the heretofore adopte,d salary schedule. Seci;j"on_.5. The persons appoint<1d to the respective offices shall serve until the next regular City General'Eiliectio~ arid thereafter until the appointlJl.entand:qualification of their successors, unless discharged by the City Commission for jdst cause. PASSED AND APPROVED this :J.~,d day of ~ , 1968 Commissioners Voting Aye: r::(.I/ Commissioners Voting No: ;r;~ ;5t:~~-< MAYOR ATTEST: ~c~~' AsSistant City Secretary I,' ~-=ma ill Ii. 1 II ~TIIILl'IlllliIl1D1I1I1II1_. ij 1\ II !l II r II r ,I r I] I: II !I II Ii i! I ,I Ii I, I, II 11 !I !I I I II II ,I Ii ,ij " I, I i p II i I I r 11 'I i 1 j i I I , f I ,I II il I ! ! I i rl " RESOLUTION, NUMBER 68-17 WHEREAS, the, City of West University Place has cash available in the Tax Collector's fund which will not be required for current operating expenses, and WHEREAS, it is the objective of the City Commission to keep all of the city's money invested to earn additional income and it is necessary and prudent to authorize investment of these certain sums of money: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, that the City Treasurer is hereby directed to invest funds in the amount of: $150,000.00 In a Certificate of Time Deposit with the ,University state Bank for a period. of six (6) months at an annual rate of 6fjo. PASSED AND .APPROVED this ~ d~ of December, 1968. Commissioners Voting Aye: ~ Commissioners Voting No: ' ;1?~ #' e: J/Uhti , MAYOR ~ST: ~L/' ~-J4 .Il~A j Ass~stant City Secretary--.-/ rr:=,__.I~______----'I1IIOo.... ,~,~ ... l:'-..l.L...Ll.. _iL._ IL:lW IU-II.a1iHllIllIlIllI_. Ii Ii II " II I' ,! II r [I !j r ,I II ,I -I II II II il ;j It 'I i I I I I tI " II II II Ii Ii I! i ! i I I II II II II II II II II l' II II If II i I I II Ii II I! I' II II I I 1 " "'-:"'.a.' 4, RESOLUTION J.IlUMBER 68-18r WBEREAS~ the Honorable Gale Reese has submitted his resignation as Judge of Corporation Court, effective January 16, 1969, due to a re- organization of his personal bus~ness affairs; and WHEREAS ~ Judge, Ree,se' s resignation creates a necessity for the City Commission to appoiilt a qualified attorney to serve as Judge of the Corporation Court; and \ <, WHEREAS~ the City Commission bas discussed with Charles Robert Dunn, a qualified attorney, the responsibilities and duties of the Corpora.- tion Court, and he is willing to assume such tesponsibilities: NOW, THEREFORE, BE ,IT RESOLVED BY TEE CITY COMMISSION OF TEE CITY OF WEST IDlIVERSITY PLACE" TEXAS: Section l~That the City Commission hereby names and appoints Charles Robert Dunn~ a duly licensed and practicing attorney, Judge of the Corporation Court of' the City of' West University Place, Texas~ and he is hereby invested with all of the powers and duties as set forth in the Charter of' said City and the Statutes of' thf=. state of' Texas, and he shall enter upon and assume his duties as Judge'of the Corporation'Court on January 16 , 1969. , Section 2" That the City Commission hereby names ana. appoints Joseph Damiani, a duly licensed,and practicing: attorney, as Assistant City Att6rney and he is hereby invested,withall' of the duties and responsibili- ties as set forth in the Charter of said City and the statutes of' the State of Texas. ' i Section 3. That the compensation to be paid to the Judge of the Corporation Court,shall be(in accora!arice'with' the heretof'ore, adopted salary schedule; that the compensation to be paid to the, 'Assistant City Attorney shall be $150..00 monthly. \ ' Section, 4. The persons appointed to the respective of'1'ices shall serveyntil the next regular- City General Election, ~and thereafter until the appointment andlqualif'ication of their successor, unless discharged by the City Commission for just cause. PASSED AND APPROVED this d,3<..t-' day of ~ ~ 196 Commissioners Voting Aye: CommissionerS Voting No: ATTEST: d;, c: Y/kP~ MaYor ~,~ Assistant City Secretary' ' -, '-'-IF"~ ' _._--,,--".~ -'-~~~TII~,I:'I'I,I_iJtl_llll.II_. ~ ...........