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SPECIAL :MEETING
TUESDAY, JA1WARY 7TH, 1941
CITY HALL, C:rry OF WEST UNIVERSITY
'PLAC3, 1J.TEXAS
A special meeting of the city council was held on Tuesday,
January 7th, 1941 at 4:30 P. M. at the city hall with
Mayor Mainous presiding,' Commissioners Jones and Herschel and
Secretary Jarrard in attendance.
The minutes of the meetings of December 16th, and December 19th,
1940 were re~d and approved.
This meeting was called for the purpose of recelvlng the plans on
the Storm Sewer Project; and discussing the employing of a consult-
ing engineer. Mayor Maihous presented a letter from Mr. Robert J.
Cummings, Engineer, recommending ~r. Henry E. Elrod, who is a
competent Engineer and is well qualified to serve in this capacity.
After discussion, Commissioner Herschel made a motion, which was '
duly approved by Mayor Mainous that Mr. Henry E. Elrod "be employed
as consulting engineer on the Storm Sewer Project. His compensa-
tion is to be 1% of the cost of the project, which is to be' paid
out of the 610 total engineering fees. Commissioner Jones did not
vete aye for the reason that he did not know 1i:r. Elrod's qualifi-
cations. 0
Vot ing Aye: Commissioner Herschel and Mayor Mainous.
Nos: Commissioner Jones.
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and upon motion being made and duly seconded the meeting was
declared adjourned.
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SPECIAL MEETING
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17TH, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
A special meeting of the City C0uncil was held on Friday; Jan-
uary 17th, 1941 at 7:00 P. M. at the City H&ll, with Mayor Mainous
presiding, Commissioners Jones and Herschel and Secretary Jarrard
in attendance. '
This meeting was called for the purpose Q!c&nvassing the returns of
the electioft of the Mayor and four Commi~i0ners; and the bond electioh
which was held on Tuesday, Ja,nuary 14th, 1941. The Judges, W. J. Au-
bertinand H. F. Dawson presented the returns to the council. The
following results were tabulated:
FOR :MAYOR:
L. J. Martin
'Frank M:. Mainous
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812 //!i5
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FOR COMMISSIONERS:
Howell B. Jones
J. A. Herschel',
Jimmy Harmel ing
T. W. Woodard
Sidney Clarabut
A. L. Kerb,ow
;BOb Casey
J. M. Dunnington
R. J~ Depenbrock
J. A. Baxter
44,5
8,5,5,
,569
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1,50
824
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726,
499
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Commissioner Jones made a motion, whihh was seconded by Commissioner
Herschel, ,declaring the following elected: For Mayor - Frank M. '
Mainous; ,For Commissioners' J. A. Herschel, ,A.,L. Kerbow, T. ''If.
Woodard, and J. M. .Dunnington; ,and approving and passing an order
declaring the results of, the election. Total votes cast were 1253.
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PROPOSITION NO.1. - For the issue of Bonds for the construct-ion of
'storm sewers: FOR - 807 ; AGAINST - 1.2,5.,
PROPOSITION NO. 2.- For the' issue of Bonds for the construction of a
Community House: FOR - 5.63 ; AGAINST - '327.
Tabulation of Proposition No. 1 showed a plurative vote of 682 in
'. favor of the issuing of said bonds; and Proposition No. 2 showed a
plurative vot13 of 236 in ~avor of issuing sai.debonds, and approving
and passing a Bond Order as prepared by the City Attorney. *
Voting Aye: Commissioners Jones and Herschel.
Nos: None.
There being no further business to co~e before the council and
upon motion made and duly seconded the meeting was declared adjourned.
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SPECIAL MEETING
THURSDAY ,JAl\1UARY 23:RD, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXA,S
A special meeting of the City Counci~ was held on January 23rd,
at 8:00 A. M. at the City Hall with Mayor Mainous presiding,
Commissioners Herschel, A~ L. Kerbow, J. M. Dunnington, Wesley
Woodard, and Sec~etary Jarra!d in attendance.,
This meeting was called for the purpose of receiving applications
and appointing~.a Corporation Judge and a City Attorney, and setting
a regular date for future council meetings.
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A discussion regarding the dates of regular meetings was held and it
was decided-that these meetings be held on the 2nd and 4th Monday
of each month. Commissioner Dunnington made a motion, whi ch was, duly
seconded by Co~issioner Herschel authorizing the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary ordinances setting the dates for tne regular
meetings of the Council on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of ,each month.
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Voting Aye: Commissioners J. M. Dunnington, J. A. Herschel, A. L.
Kerbow, We~ley Woodard and Mayor Frank M. Mainous.
Nos: None. .
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The matter of appointing; a City Attorney was discussed. OoIIlIIlissioner
Herschel nominated A. J. Lamonte to serve as City Attorney at the
same salary and duties as heretofore received. OommissicOner A. L.
.. Kerbow nominated :Mr.W. H. Hansen. There being no <f:urtller ,
nominations, Commissioner Thomas W~ Woodard made ,'a.: motion 'that the
nominations be closed, which motion was seconded, by,CoInnlis.sioner
Kerbow.
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favor of Mr. W. H. Hansen, Connnis.siQuer A.L. Ker'Qow.
favor of A.J. Lamonte ~ere: Thomas W .Woodard;,J' .M. Dun-
J. A. Herschel, and N.ta.yor:J?]' .M. Ma!nous. .
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Commissioner Kerbow moved to make the appointment of Mr. A. J. La-
monte as City Attorney be unanimous. The abovemo,tion was duly
second,ed by Commissioner J. A. HeJ;;"schel.
Voting Aye: Commissioner Herschel, A. L. Kerbow, ;r. M. Dunnington,
and T. W. Woodard; and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Nos: None.
With reference to the appointing of a Corpo~tion Judge~ the Mayor
presented the following applications:
Tom Bailey
Nat Friedman
L. Camp
'w. H. Hansen
A. A. Lasiker
W. J. Atlsertin
B. R. Albertson
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Commissioner A. L.Kerbow nominated Mr. .w. H. Hansen to serve as
CorporatiuIl Judge. Commissioner Herschel nominated N'Lr. B. R. .A.l-
bertson~ Those"yoti..ng i'n:ceallor. oflrdmr.~t1fa H. Hansen were Com-
missioners 'Wesley Woodard and A. L. Kerbow.
Those opposed were Commissioners J. A. Herschel, J. M. Dunnington,
and :Mayor F. M. Mainous."
Those voting in favor of the appointing of Mr. B. R. Albertson were
Cbmmissioners J. A. Herschel, J. M. Dunnington, and Mayor F. M.
Mainous. .~.
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In as much as the council is divided~ in the appointing of a
Corporation Judge, and that it is neqessary that four-fifths of the
approval 'of the council isnecessa:t'Y 'for the appointment,Co:mmis-
sioner A. L. Kerbow made a motion to the effect tha,tMr. B.R.
Albertson be appointed as Corporation Judge, effective January
23, 1941, and instructed the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
ordinances setting up this appointment. This motion was duly
seconded by Commissioner Jr.W. Woodard.
Voting Aye: Commissioners A. L. Kerbow, T,. Vi. Woodard, J. M. Dun-
nington, J. A. Herschel, and Mayor Frank M. Y'J.&inous.
, Nos: None.
A motion made by Commissioner A~ L. Kerbow and duly seconded by
CommissionerJ. M. D'Urmington giving authori ty to ,the Mayor to
purcflasel~7,OOO monthly water statements; 15,000 United states
Post Cards, and 2,000 plain at a price of $41.00 for over-printing.
Voting Aye: Commissioner A. L. Kerbow, J. M. Dunnington, J. A.
Herschel, T. W. Woodard, and Mayor Frank M. Mainous.
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Upon motion made by Commissioner J. A. Herschel and duly seconded by
Commissioner A. L. KerboW, the meeting was declared adjourned.
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REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 27TH, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
. PLACE, TEXAS
A regular mee'Vlng of the City Council was held on Monday, J~nuary
27th, 1941 at the City Hall at a:3o P. M. with Mayor F. M. Mainous
presiding, Commissioners Hersehel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard"
and Secretary Jarrard in attendance.
The minutes of the Special meeting of January 23rd, 1941 were read
and approved.
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Under date of June 14th, 1940, Mr. E. O. Rulon was fined $1.00 in
Corporation Court for Contempt of Court.. In:,a letter dated Jan-
uary 21st, 1941 Judge L. J. Martin recommended to the City Council
that this tine be remitted in as much as this case had been set aside.
Commissioner Dunnington made a motion accepting the recommendations
of the Judge, and authorized a refund to' be made to Mr. Rulon. The
above motion was duly seconded by Commissioner Herschel.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Dunnington, Herfiwhel, Woodard, Kerbow,
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Nos: None.
The Mayor advised that he had worked out nth the Telephone Oompany
a system, which would add another trunk line with seven phones and a
switch board, for an additional cost of $7.33 per month over our
present monthly charge. Sihce this system will increase the tele-
phone service to a great advantage, he recommended that this system
be installedeffectiveLMarch 1st, 1941. Commissioner Herschel made
a motion, which was seconded by Oommissioner Woodard, accepting the
recommendation of the Mayor and authorizing him to proceed in 'making
the arrangements to install the system as referred to.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Woodard, Dunnington, Kerbow, ,
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Nos; None.
Commissioner Herschel made a motion, which was seconded by Commissioner
Dunnington accepting the recommendation of Secretary and waiving the
valuation for improvements on the following described properties for
the year of 1940, and auth or izihg the adjustments of the Ta:IC Rolls;
in as much as these improvements were not75~ completed until after
January 1st, 1940. Lot 31, Block 13, Rice Court; Lot.6, Block 19, .
West University Place 1st; Lot 6, Block 14, College View 3rd. (Affi-
davi ts as to the date of completi on of the above improvements may be
found in the files.) ,
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbow, Woodard,
~~d Mayor F. M. Mainous
Nos: None.
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Commissioner A. L. Kerbow ,made a motion, which was duly seconded
by Commissioner Herschel, approving and passing Ordinance No. 206
appointing a City Attorney; Ordinance No. 207 , appointing.a
Corporation Judge; and Ordinance No. 208, setting a date for the
future regular council meetings, which captions are as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. ~.
.AN PRDINA.NCE PRESCRIBING COMPENSATION OF THE CITY
ATTORNEY OF THE CITY OFV.fEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS,
AND PRESCRIBING THE DUTIES IN C ONNECTI ON THEREWITH;
PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH ARE REPEALED; PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT Al\1D BE IN FORCE IMMEDIATE-'
LY FRO:!M AND, AFTER THE DATE OF ITS PASSAGE AND APPROVAL.
ORDINANCE NO. 207
AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE COMPENSATION OF THE
CO BPORATI ON JUDGE OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVEHSITY PLACE
TEXAS; PRESCRIBING TBE DUTIES IN CONNECT! ON 'mEREWITH
AND PROVIDING THAT SAID ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT
AND BE IN FORCE IMMEDIATELY FROM AND AFTER TEE DATE OF
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Voting Aye: Commissioners Kerbo~, Herschel, Woodard, Dunnington,
and Mayor F. M. Ma inDUs.
Nos: None.
Former Commissioner Howell B. JOnes wrote a letter attaching bills
in the amount ~f $7.05 for bird seed, which he purchased on Oct-
ober 25th, and December ,6th, 1940. He requested that he be reim-
bursed for the amount of these purchases. The Mayor advised that
he would not recommend the payment of these bills in as much as
they were purchased without the proper authority and that no
purchase order was given. Commissioner Herschel was in agreement
withth~ Mayor in this respect, and also recommended that the pay-
ment of these bills be refused.
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Commissioner Herschel made a motion, which was seoonded by
Commissioner Woodard designating the Southwestern News as being
the official newspaper for the .year of 1941, as the Horrle Rule
Charter provides that an official Newspaper be designated each
year.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Woodard, Kerbow, Dunnington,
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Commissioner ~rschel a~ authority to oil University Boulevard from
Edloe to Auden Streets, which cost is not to exceed $250.00. After
discussiQcu~ommissioner Woodard made a motion, whi ch was seconded by
Commissioner Kerbow, giving Commissioner Herschel authority to pro-
ceed with the imprOVing of this street.
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Kerbow, Herschel, Woodard, Dunnington, and
:Mayor F. M. Mainous. '
Nos: None.
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Dr. A. Lee Black residing in the 5800 block on Charlotte Street wDote
, a letter :oomplaining about a garage being constructeq. on Lot 3, Block
2, Preston Place, stating that due to the location on the lot, that
it would be parallel with the front yards of other properties in this
block; and that if this condition'were allowed to exist that it is
his desire to withdraw his application and cancel the contract for
the topping of the street in front of his residence. The Mayor ad-
vised that he had made ~n investigation of this conq.itio:J::Land that
the City A"ttloJ;.'uey rendered him an opinion that this,'bui1ding Conforms
to restri<it~ons in the Zoning .Ordinanoe, howeverev~i-ything will be
done to eliminate. this condition, and that furtherinvesti.gation will
be ~a-e. _.'~;')"":~.~':,3;:::~:!::::'::'i "";r:'~-""-~" '~~.;..~,._h '-.."~~'.; LA ?;;C<5~:.()n tll).,l~'''.:}vJils''''L~_:_c: -:~0t,i;:j;:
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Commissioner Dunnington made a motion, approving ,the action of Com-
missioner Herschel in the purchaslilhg of four ( 4) drumf3 bfgasoline
. and'onedrum of kerosene. 'The above motion was duly seconded by
Commissioner Woodard.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Dunnington; Woodard, Kerbow, Herschel,
and l'1ayor ]'. M. Mainous.
Nos: None.
Mayor Mainous recommended that a survey be made to determine the
cost of material for a fence around the two water tQW~Si. The fence
is to be of cedar posts and hog wire, with bob-wire, at the top, and
constructed by city labor; and to seCUre bids for a {Cyclon type)
fence around the water plant at College and Milton streets. Com-
missioner Kerbow made a motion, which was seconded by Commissioner
Herschel giving instructions to prepare a notice and advertise same
in the Southwestern News on Friday, January 31st, 1941, which bids
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1941.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Kerbow, Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard,
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
NOI3: None~
Attorney R. L. Sohfie1d addressed a letter to the Mayor dated
jpnuary 22nd, with reference to the Houston Lighting and Power
Company Cas'e, stating too t several weeks ago it was necessary for
him to file a contest in the Supreme Court of the state of Texas,
toc1erify certain ]'edera1 questions, which were presented and
overruled by the Supreme Court of the State of Texas; and also
stated that on June 10th, 1938 the Houston Natural Gas Company
filed a suit against the City attacking the validity to the 'Street
Rental Urdinance. In that case it was' necessary to file quite ,a
lengthy answer. (This letter maybe found in the files under the
heading of the Houston Lighting and. Power Company.), and stated
further that if his services were no longer desired in these suits
he would present within the next feW days a statement of the fees
due him in the above styled suits. After discussion, Commissioner
Herschel made a motion authorizing the Mayor to reply to this letter
and advise him that his service would not be necessary further in
the handling of these suits, and that in t he future these suits will
be handled by the City Attorney, A. tf. Lamonte, Also instructed
the City Attorney to do all things necessary in continuing the
Houston Lighting and Power Company and the Houst~n Natural Gas
~ Company Suits. The above motion was duly seconded by Commissioner
Kerbow.
Voting Aye:
Nos: No ne.
Commissioner Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, ~oodard, and
Mayor' F. M. Mainous.
There being no further business to come before the council and upon
motion b~ing made by Uo~issioner'Herschel, and duly seconded by
Commissioner K~rbow, the meeting was declared adjourned.
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,SPECIAL :MEETING
'I'T.UEsDAY, .FEBRUARY 4TH, 1941
CITY HAU., CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
A special meeting of the City Council was held on Tuesday,
February 4th, 1941, at 4:00 P. M., with Mayor F. M. ~ainous pre-
siding, Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard and
Secretary Jarrard in attendance.
This meeting was called for the purpose of disposing of the matter
pertaining te- the advances made uto the late F. 'E. Hatcher, and
approving the surety bonds of the Mayor and Commissioners.
Mayor Mainous explained to the Commission that certain advances had
been made .to the late Mr. F. E. Hatcher to help cover part of his
expenses during his last illness; further explaining that Mr. Hatcher
had been a faithful employee of the City for more than 15 years and
was then ina critical condition, practically without funds for
proper madical attention and sorely in need of financial assistance.
The Mayor then asked the Commission to approve the advances made to
Mr. Hatcher ,in the amount of $1106.87.
Commissioner A. L. Kerbow made a motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner J. A. Herschel, approving the advances made to the late
Mr. F. E. Hatcher.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow and Mayor Mainous.
Nos: Commissioners Dunnington and Woodard.
Commissioner Herschel made a motion, which was seconded by Com-
missioner T. W. ,Woodard approving surety bonds in the amount of
$3,000.00 ~ach written by the Co+umbia Casualty Company for the
Mayor, F -' M. MainoU:s; and Commis sioners, A. L~ Kerbow, J. A.
Herschel, T. W. Woodard, and J. 'M. Dunnington.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Woodard, Kerbow, Dunnington,
and Mayor,F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Woodard made a motion, which was seconded by Commissioner
Kerbow accepting the cancellation of the surety bonds carried on
Mayor F. M. Mainous and Commissioner J. A. Herschel, whioh expires
April 15th, 1941. Their bonds terminated at the end of th~ir term of
office, January 21st, 1941. .
Voting Aye:
Noes: None.
Commissioners Woodard, Kerbow, Herschel, Dunnington"
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
There being no further business to come before the council and
upon motion being made and duly seconded the meeting was declared
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SPECIAL Mln':Tn~G
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH, 1941.
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PIA CE, TEXA.S
A special meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday,
February 6th, 1941 at the City Hall at 8:00 A.M. with Mayor
F. M. Mainous presiding, Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunn-
:i.ngton, Woodard, and Secretary Jarrardin attendance.
This meeting was called for the purpose of approving the $290,000.00
bonds for storm sewers and a Community House. .
Commissi9ner Kerbow made a motion, which was duly seconded by
Comrndssioner Herschel approving and' passing resolution for the
sale of the $2009000.00 Bonds, is $182,400.00 for storm sewers and
$17,600.00 for a Community Center Building. .
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Kerbow, Herschel, Woodard, Dunnington,
and V~or F. M. Mainous.
Nos: None. .
Commi.ssioner Dunnington made a motion, which was dUly seconded by
Comm.issioner Vvoodard approving and passing Ordinance No. 2o~
authorizing the issuing of $182,400.00 Storm Sewer Bonds. Caption
is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. ,1 C> 7
BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN TEE AMOUNT OF $182,400.00; FOR
TEE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING STORM SEWERS AND DRAINAGE STRUCTURES IN
AND FOR SAID CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY, ASSESSMEJ\!T AND COLLECTION
OF A SUFFICIENT AD VALOREM TAX ON THEO:NE HUNDRED DOLLARS t ASSESSED
V.1U.UATION OF ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN TEE LIMI~8 OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE INTEREST AND CREATE A SI:NKING FUND FOR THE' REDEMPTION THERE-
OF AT ~1ATumrTY; PRESCRI~ING TEE FORM OF THE BOJ.\;1) AND THE FORM OF
INTEREST COUPONS; .AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Voting Aye:
Commissione~s Dunnington, Woodard, Kerbow, Herschel
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Herschel made a motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Woodard, approving and passing Ordinance No. ve /~
authorizing the issuing of $17,600.00 bonds for the purpose of
erecting a Civic Center Building. Caption is as follows:
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BY THE CITY COMMISSIONER OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZII'.JG TEE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE .
AMOUNT OF $17,600.00; FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A
PUBLIC BUILDING TO BE USED AS A CIVIC CENTER IN AND FOR
SAID CITY; PROVIDING FOR TEE LEVY, ASSESS11ENT AND COL-
LECTION OF A SUFFICIENT AD VALOREM TAX ON THE ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS' ASSESSED VALUATION OF ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITH-
IN THE LIMITS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE II\1TEREST AND CREATE
A SINKING FUND FOR THE REDElltPrION TBEREOF AT NlA.TURITY;
PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF THE EO ND ARTD TEE FORM OF INTEREST
COUPONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGE~TCY .
Voting" Aye:
Commissioners Herschel, Woodard, Kerbow, Dunnington
and Mayor F. Iv1. Mainous.
. Noes: None.
There being no further business to come before the council and
upon motion being made and duly seconded the meeting was de-
clared adjourned.
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REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
A regular meeting of the City Council,was held on Monday, February
lOth, 1941 a~ the City Hall with Mayor F. M. Mainouspresiding,
Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard, and Secretary
Jarrard in a~tendance.
The,minutes df the meeting of January 27th, 1941 were read and ap~
prov.ed. I.". ,.. , .
The Mayor agJin called attention to the Three Hundred Dollars ($300)
attorney fees! for. R. 'L. Sonfield in connection with the Houston
Natural Gas.d1ompany as referred to in Mr. Sonfield's letter of re-
cent date. ~fter discussion it was decided that before taking
final action on this matter that same be referred to Commissioner
A. L. Kerbow for investigation and recommendation.
Commissioner ~oodard reported that the sanitary sewer lines on
University Bo1ulevard were badly in need of repairs and as the side-
walks are sinking in many places, due to the condition of these
sewers, he re~ommends that the City allot $5,000.00 to mate these re-
pairs. Afterl discussion Commissioner Woodard made a motion, which
was duly seconded by Commissioner KerbOw, giving authority to pre-
. ceed, which wbrk is to be. under the supervision of Mr. Ira A. Harris
and Mr. R. B.I Allen, and gave authority to purchase the necessary
tools and supplies to carryon the above work. Total e~penditures
are not to expeed $5,000.00. .
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Voting Aye: C1 ommissioners Woodard, Kerbow, Herschel, Dunnington,
and Mayor F. M.' Mainous.
Noes: None. I
Commissioner Herschel made a motion authorizing the payment of $2.5.00
to attorney, Al J. Lamonte to defray expenses to Austin with reference
to securing ihrormation of ,the Sanitary sewer revenue bon~ issue. The
above motion was duly seconded by Commissioner Dunningtp~~
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Voting Aye: ~ommissioner Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbow, Woodard, and
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
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Commissioner Herschel ask authority to purchase 10,000 Ibs of asphalt;
two (2) cars ~he11' to reline breaks on White Truck, three (3) drums
kerosene and rour (4) drums gasoline; and four (4) tires and tubes for
the street and Bridge truck. Commissioner Kerbow made a motion, Which
was secohded ~y Commissioner Woodard, giving authority to purchase the
above items; and prices on the asphalt were to be obtained from the
Texas CompanyJ
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Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Woodard, Dunnington, and
IMaY9rr.F.M. Mainous
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Commissioner Woodard made a motion, which was seconded py
Commissioner Herschel, giving authority to made repairs and to
paint the interior of the City Hall, which amount is not to
exc~ed $100.00.. .
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Woodard, Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbow
and Mayor F. M. N~inous.
Noes: None.
Qommissioner Herschel made a motion, which was seconded by Com-
missioner Dunnington, appointing J.W. Clarke acting Superintendent
of the Street and Bridge Department; and Ira A. Harris as Superin-
tendent of the Water and Sewer Departments. Appointfng a Personel
Board as follows: W. J. 4ubertin, Secretary; W~ A. Rees, and B. P.
Murphy, ~s Members. A Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planing Board,
are as follows: Joe L. Archer, Sam Semo, J. A. Da_vlin, R.S. Bayless,
Neil Geisenhoff and authorizing City Attorney A. J. Lamonte, to pre-
pare the Ordinances necessary for these appoihtments.
Voting Aye: Commissipners Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbow, Woodard and
Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
Bids on the fence at the water works plant on College Avenue as ad-
vertised in the Southwestern News on January 31st, 1941 were re-
ceived and tabulated. Bids are as follows:
Southwestern Fence Company, Bid of $796.00 with a check
attaohed in the amount of $80.00.
Coastal Fence Company, Bid of $916.57 with a certified check
att,8.ched in the :wnount of $91.65. ' ,
Cox Fence"CompanYl Bid of $795.00 with a certified check in
the amount of ,8,.00. '
Commissioner Dunnington made a motion that since the Cox Fence
Company was the ,lowest bidder beingb795.00 that this contract be
awarded to this oompany, and that the legal department draw the
necessary contract. The above motion was duly seconded by
Commissioner Herschel. '
Noes: None.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Dunnington, Herschel, Woodard, Kerbow,
and lillayor F. M. Ailainous.
Commissioner J. A. Herschel stated that it is alwal~ customary for
the Commissioner receiving the largest number of votes be entitled
to 'the office of Mayor Pro Tem, but since Commissioner Kerbow
was next in the number of votes received, he nominated him for the
position of Mayor Pro Tem. Commissioner Woodard nominated Com-
missioner Hersc'he1, but Commissioner Herschel refused the nomination.
Commissioner DUhnington made a motion that the appointment of Com-
missioner Kerbow be unanimous, which was seconded by Commissioner
1tVoodard, appo,inting COIlIDlissioner A. L. Kerbow as Mayor Pro Tem, and
investing him with all the authcrity and responsibility as carried
by this offi ce .
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Voting Aye: Commissioners Dunnington, Woodard, Kerbow, H~rs~he1,
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Nos: None.
Commissioner Herschel :ma,de a moti.on" which was seconded li>y Com,..
missioner Woodard, giving authority to purchase a finger!print
camera for the amount of $30.00, which is to ,be used by the Police
Dewr:bment.
Voting Aye:
e'ommis,sioners Herschel, Woodard, Dunnington, Kerbow,
and Mayor F. M. lVl8.inous.
, Noes: None.
There being no furt,her, bU,siness to come bef,ore the council and upon
motion being made ~nd duly seconded the meeting was decl~red adjourned
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REGULAR :MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH, 1941
CITY JmLL, CITY OF WEST Ul'ilIV gRSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
A regular meeting of the City:Council was held on Monday,
Febnu8ry 24th, 1941 at 7:30 P. M. at the City Hall with Mayor
]'. I\ii.. Mainous presiding, Co:mmissioners Herschel" Kerbow, Woodard,
and Secretary Jarrard in attendance. .
, The minutes of the special meeting of ]'ebruary 6th, and the
regular me~ting of February 10th, 1941 were read and approved.
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The question of requiring contractors to mile a deposit to
assure ~he cleaning of premises on completion of the jobs was dis-
cussed. l.Jommissioner Dunnington and Commissioner Herschel were
authorized to made an investiga ti on and report to the" Council at
a future meeting.
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The Charter provides that there be a Board of Health composed
01' two (2) Doctors, who are members of the Harris Oounty Medi cal
Society, and one(l) competent Engi~eer. Comnissioner Kerbow
nominated and moved that Mr. J. H. Bringhurst be appointed as the
Engineer to serve on said Board. The above motion was dUly seconded
by vommissioner Herschel.
.voting Aye= Commissioners Kerbow, Herschel, Woodard, and Dunnington,
and l\!i.ayor l!'. "M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Herschel nominated Dr. Seale I. Johnson, and
Dr. Ray Collins to serve as physicians on the Health Board.
Commissioner Kerbow Ea~ed that the nominations be closed. Commissioner
Woodard then made a motion to the effect tba t Dr. Johnson and'Dr.
Collins be appointed. The above motion was duly seconded by Com-
missioner Kerbow~
Voting Aye: Commission~rs Woodard, Kerbow, Dunnington, Herschel and
Mayor If.M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Kerbow reported that the attorney fees of Three
Hundred" ($300.00) Dollars for Attorney R. L. Sonf ield on the
Houston Natural Gas Company Suit were excessive." That since he
had only prepared the necessary briefs in this case, he thought
that One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars would be a fair compensation.
Commissioner Kerbow was authorized to confer with .Attorney R. L.
Sonfield and report to the next meeting of the Council.
A letter from the Hyde Park Funeral Home was read, whereby they
o1'fered their services to this community to answer all emergency
calls. After discussion, Commi ssioner Herschel made a moti on, which
was duly seconded by Commissioner Woodard giving the Hyde Park
Funeral lio~e the 'exclusive permission to serve this community with
ambulance emergency calls and instructed the Mayor to reply to their
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letter advising them of the action of this council.
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Herschel, Woodard, Dunnington, Kerbow,
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
No~s: None.
, Commissioner Herschel made a motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Dunnington, giving authority to purchase five police-
mens caps, at $2.,0 each. .
Voting Aye:
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Commissioners Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbow, Woodard
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Kerbow made a motion, which was seconded by Com-
missioner Herschel gi ving the Mayor authority to purchase four' (4)
tires and tubes for the Police Car, after first having received
three b id's.
Vot ing Aye:
Commissioners Kerbow, Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
The Mayor advised that he had received a letter from the office
of the Drainage District #12 ,suggesting that in order to maintain
and keep in a sanitary condition the drainage ditch (known as the
Poor Farm Drainage Ditch) that the' City of West University contribute
forty (4010) per cent; the County forty (4010) per cent; and the City
of Southside, twenty (2010) per cent of the total CO$t. Commissioner
Kerbow suggested that the matter be referred entirely to the Mayor
and Professor Ryon. Comndssioner Herschel stated that in his
opinion, the citizens of West University were bearing their part of
maintaining this ditch by paying a drainage tax. After further
discussion it was decided to refer this matter to Commissioner
Kerbciw and Dunnington to make an investigation as to. the maintenance
tax rate in this district, and report back to the,couneil at a
future meeting. '
Commissioner Herschel made a motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Woodard appointing Mr. H. E. Shipp at a salary of
One Hundred, Twenty-five ($125.00) Dollars per month to keep the
parks, issue permits for tennis courts, and to do special police
duty. This appointment effective March 1st, 1941.
Voting Aye:
Noes: None.
Coramissioners Herschel, Woodard, Kerbow, punnington,
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Commissioner Kerbow made a motion, Which was seconded by
Commissioner Dunnington appointing Mr. E. O. Rulon and F. Hutchinson,
Chiefs of their respective shifts and Grady Smith, as head of the
Finger Print Department, and increase their salaries: F. Hutchinson
from $135.00 to $150.00 per month; Grady Smith fro~ $125.00 to $150.00
per month, and Geo. Ashcraft from $125.00 to $135.00 per month, ef-
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, Voting Aye:
Commissioners Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard, Herschel,
and Mayor F. M. Nillinous.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Herschel asked authority to purchase the fol-
lowing:
One (1) ,24" Culvert to be used on. Case Street and Academy.
Two (2) drums gerosene.
Two (2) tons asphalt tar.
3~ yards Lime Rock
Taper pins and gear shaft for maintainer from J.D.Adams Co .
Renewal of Chauffeurs License
UOmmLssioner Kerbow made a motion, Which was seconded by Com-
missioner Woodard, giving Commissioner Herschel authority to
ma'i(e these purchases.
Voting Aye:
Noes: None.
Commissioner, Kerbow ,Woodard, Dunnington,' Herschel and
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Mr. Joe L. Archer ask permission of the council to authorize
expenditures in the amount of not to exceed Twanty($20.00) Dollars
per month for stenographic services and supplies for the Planning,
and Zonning Board of Adjustment. Commissioner Herschel made a
motion, Which was dUly seconded by Commissioner Woodard~giving this
authority as suggested by Mr. Archer.
Noes: None.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, \Voodard, Dunnington, Kerbow
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Commissioner Kerbow made a motion that the council be recessed
until 4:00 P. M., February 25th" 1941, which motion was duly seconded
by Commissioner Herschel. ' . ,
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CONTINUED !JJEETING
TUESDAY, JF.EBRUARY 25TH, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNJVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
A continued meeting of the City Council was held on Tuesday,
February 25th, 1941 at 4:00 P. M. with Mayor F. M. Mai~ous presiding,
Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, and Woodard in attenaance.
Commissioner Kerbow made a motion that C. E. Gammill be
appointed City Treasurer at a salary of $175.00 per month effective
Maryh 1st, 1941, vmich motion was duly seconded ,by Commissioner
Dunning to n. ,f"
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard, Herschel and
Mayor F. M. Mainous. '
Noes: None.
Commissioner Dunnington made a motion appointing Frank K. Cuf'f
acting Tax Collector and AssessQr at a salary of $J:50.:O.D .per month,
effective ~~rch 1st, 1941, which motion was duly'sec6nd~d~by
Commissioner Herschel.
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Dunnington, Herschel, Kerbow, Woodard and
M~y~ F. M. Nlainous.
Noes; None.
. Mayor Mainous nominated R. B. Allen as acting City S~~!etary
at a salary of $175.00 per month. Commissioner Woodard made a
'motion that Mr. R. B. Allen be appointed as Acting City$ecr~tary
at a salary of $175.00 per month effective March 1st, 1941, which
motion was duly seconded'by Commissioner Herschel. '
Noes: None.
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Commissioners Woodard, Herschel, unll1ngton, Kerbow,
and Mayor F. M. Mainotls.
Voting Aye:
Commissioner Woodard made a motion appointing Mr. A. P. RObb,
as Storekeeper and Cost Of. Construction Clerk at a salary of
$145.00 per month effective March 1st, 1941, which'motion was duly
seconded by Commissioner Kerbow. ' .
Voting Aye: Commissioners Woodard, Kerbow, Herschel, Dunnington,
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
Miss Thelma Buescher was appointed Secretary and Stenographer
to the Mayor and Commissioners at a salary of $75.00 per ,month, by
a motion made by Commissioner Herschel and duly seco~ged by
Comndssioner Dunnington.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard, and
Kerbow and Mayor F. M. Ivlainous.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Kerbow made a motion appointing Mr. ,John W. Watson
as bookkeeper in the water department at" a salarybf $75.00 per
month, effective/March 1st, 1941, which motion was duly seconded by
Qommissioner Woodard.
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Voting 4ye:
Commissioners Kerbow, Woodard, Dunnington, Herschel
and Mayor F. M. Mainou~.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Dunnington made a motion that J~ck Anderson
be transfered from the Water Construction Department to the
meter reading and bookkeeping department, at a salary of $125.00
per mo:hth:::::to become effective March 1st, 1941, which motion was
duly seconded by Commissioner Woodard. '
',Voting Aye: Commissioners DunniJlgton, Woodard, Herschel, Kerbow
.'" and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
The question was presented regaralng the newly created job
as bookkeeper. Mr.'C. G. Jarrard, who has been City Secretary,
Tax Collector and Assessor, was of,fered the bookkeeping job at
$150.00 per month. Commissioner Herschel made the motion appoint-
ing Mr. Jarrard as bookkeeper, wh ich motion was duly seconded by
Commissioner Dunnington. .
Voting Aye:
Commissioner Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbow,Woodard,
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
There being no further business to come before the council
and upon motion being made and duly seconded the. meeting was de-
clared ~djourned.
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REGULA R :MEEr ING
MONDAY, 11ARCH 10TH, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIV"EJ}STrY"
PLA.CE,TEXAS
A regular meeti ng of the City Council was h~ld on Monday,
March 10th, 1941 at the City Hall with Mayor F. M. Mainous pre-
siding, Commissioners Kerbow, Herschel, Punnington, Woodard pre-
sent, and Miss Thelma Buescher taking the minutes in the absence
of 'Secretary Jarrard.
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The Mayor presented a letter from .Mr. T. R. Hopkins in which
Mr. Hopkins ask that the penalty in the amount of $3.20, interest
in the amount of $1.5 .62 and charge for ten (10) receipts at $.5.00
on Lot 9, Block 2~J College View 2nd Addition be waived prior
to 193~. Total being $23.82. Commissioner Herschel made a motion
that this matter be referred to the Tax Commissioner, Mr. Dunning-
ton, which motion was duly seconded by Commissioner Woodard.
Voting Aye : Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard,
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kerbow and duly seconded by
Commissidmer Dunnington appro vi ng and passing Ordinance No.. 211
setting out the duties and compensation of the City Sec~etary;
an.d Ordinance No. 212 prescribing the du ties and compensation of
the City Treasurer. ~he Captions of tnese OrdinanCB$ are as
follows:
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Voting Aye:
Noes: I~one .
ORDI NANCK'NO. 2ll
AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBIIJG THE COMPENSATION OF
TEE CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF W]1;ST UNIVERS ITY
PLACE, TEXAS; PRESCRIBING THE OOTIE3 IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH AND PROVIDING THAT SAID ORDID:NDE SHALL
TAKE EFFECT AND BE IN FORCE Th~.iJEDLli..TELY FROM AND
AFTER THE DATE 'OF ITS PASSAGE AND APPROVAL.
ORDINANCE NO. 2.l2
AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE COMPENSATION OF THE
CITY TREASURER OF THE CITY OF WEST U1TIVERS ITY
PLACE, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING THAT SAID ORDINANCE
SHALL TAKE EFFECT AND BE IN FORCE IMMEDIATELY
FROM AND .AFTER THE DATE OF ITS PASSAGE A1TD
APPROVAL.
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Commissioners Kerbow, Dunnington~ Woodard, Herschel and
.l.vJ.ayor F. M. Mainous.
Commissioner Kerbow made a motion authorizing Commissioner
Woodard to draw plans and specifica~ions for a new water ~~ll
(2000 gals per minute.) to be constructed at the WaterW:Qr~'S;,Plant,
and to advertise for bids; which motion was duly secom;l::~:d,'by'
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Commissioners Kerbow, Woodard, Dunnington, Herschel,
. and Mayor F. M. l4ainous.
Noes: None.
Regarding the matter of cleaning up premises of construction
jobs in the City, which was referred to Commissioners Dunnington,
and Herschel at the regular meeting of February 24th, Commissioner
Dunnington reported to the Council that all of the good contractors
will work with us' in the cleaning up of the, premises, and he
therefore suggests that no releases will be made until the premises
are cleaned up. Mr. Metcalf was instructed to see that vacant lots
ad'jacent to"new1y constructed houses were cleaned before the people
moved in.
Commissioner KerboW reported that he had received three ~3) bids
for an audit of the city books and records:
J. A. Phillips
$875.00 with bid based on
specifications of the Texas
Society of certified Accountants.
$900.00 with no certificate.
$1,250.00 with no certificate.
F. G. Masquelette & Co.
McQuire & Mazur
Commissioner Kerbow made a mot ion that F. G. Masquelette ~ Company's'
bid of $875.00 be accepted. Audit to be as of March 31st, 1941 and
contract to be based on the specifications a'nd carried out to the
letter. Motion was duly seconded by Commissioner Herschel.
Voting Aye:
Comm~ssioners Kerbow, Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard, and
lv.l.ayor F. M.. .Mainous. .
Noes: None.
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Commissioner Kerbow reported that Mr. John Bringhurst will not
be able to accept the position as Engineer on the Health Board, due
to hiss illness. Commissioner Kerbow then recommended that Travis
Cash, a licensed Civil Engineer, serve in 1Y1r. Bringhurst 1 s place; and
t:O~se:;,vec 3.s.eh<a:i:eman1 /vvhichLmeui 01.'1 wa.s;l~dnfuyoBe.cofilil;je~c;hwl Co:mmissi oner
Herschel.
Voting Aye:
Noes: None.
Commissioners Kerbow, Herschel, Woodard, Dunnington,
and Mayor Jf.. M. Mainous.
Co:m:missioner Woodard made a motion authorizing Coromissioner
Herschel to purchase two (2) carloads of shall for the street and
Bridge Department, which motion was duly seconded by Commissioner
Herschel. .
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Woodard, Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbow and
:Mayor F. M.. Mainous.
Noes: None.
..,j Commissioner Herschel made a motion glvlng authority to the
Mayor to purchase twelve (12i pair of cover-alls with lettering
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w. U. P. on the back at'$3.28 a paif to be used by the
Volunteer Fire Department, Which motion was duly seconded by
Commissioner 'Kerbow.
Voting Aye:
Oommissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard,
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
A letter was read from N~. C. G. Jarrard, City Secretary of
th~ City of West University Place, stating his intentions to re-
sign from hi6'office as Secretary-Treasurer, and Tax Collector
and Assessor, effective March 31st, 1941. Mr. Jarrard stated
that it was with great satisfaction that he had served the citizens
of West U~iversity Place.
A letter from JohnR. Burkett Post #77 of the American Legion
was read, expressing thanks to the Mayor and City Council for
their courtesies extended to Post #77. The letter also stated
that Post #77 is ready to serve the cormnunityat any time.
There being no further business to come before the council and
upon motion being made by Gommissioner Herschel and duly seconded
by Commissioner Kerbow, the meeting was~~jOU~ned.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 11TH, 1941
CITY F~LL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, . TEXAS
A special meeting of the City Coun~i1 was held on Tuesday,
March 11th, 1941 at the Gity Hall with Mayor F. M. Mainous pre-
siding, Commissioners Kerbow, Herschel, D~nnington, Woodard, and
Secretary Jarrard in attendance.
This meeting was called for the purpose of approving amending
ordinances with reference to '200;000.00 Bond Issue and to decide
as to appealing the Houston Lighting and ~ower Company Case to the
Supreme, Court of the United States.
Commissioner Dunnington made a ~otion, which was duly seconded
by Commissioner Herschel, approving and passing Ordinance No. 213
with reference to the issuing of $182,400.00 storm sewer bonds-;---
which caption is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. ~
.AMENDING AN ORDINANCE) HERETOFORE ADOPrED, AUTHORIZING,
THE ISSUANCE OF t CITY OF WEST UNIVERS ITY PLACE STORM
SEWER BONDS', IN,THE MlOUNT OF $182,400.00; A11D DE-
CLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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Voting Aye: Commissioners Dunnington, Herschel, Woodard, Kerbow
and Ma yor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
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Commissioner Dunnington made C). motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Herschel approving and passing Ordinance No. 2-l4-
amending Ordinance preViously passed for the iSSUing of $17,600.00
for the West University Place Civic Center Bonds, caption is as '
follows:
'ORDINANCE NO. 214
MJIENDING ORDINANCE, HERETOFORE ADOPTED, AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF t CITY OF 1lfEST UNIVERSITY PLACE CIVIC CENTER
BUILDING BONDS', IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,600.00; AND DE-
CLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Voting Aye:, COI!lD1issioners Dunnington, Herschel, Woodard" Kerbow,
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
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By mot ion made and
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WEDNESDAY, ,:MARCH 12TH, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSTTY
, PLACE, TEXAS
Continued from the ~ecia1 meeting o~ Tuesday, March llth,1941,
held on Wednesday, March'12th, 1941 at 7~OO P. M. with Mayor .]1'. M.
Mainous presiding, Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard,
and Secretary Jarrard in attendance.
. After a lengthy discussion with reference to the appea.l to the
Supreme Court.....of the United States of the Houston Lighting and Power
Company four per cent (4i) gross receipts tax case, it was decided by
a motion made by Commissioner Kerbow and seconded by Commissioner
Herschel, that Jltir. A. J. Lamonte, City Attorney, be instructed to
file an answer and brief with the assistance of an attorney, whom
he may select, for a total fee, of 1i750.00.
Vot ing Aye:
Commissione~ Kerbow, Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard, and
Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
There being no further business to come before the Council and
upon motion being made and duly seconded the meeting was declared
adjourned. ~)
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CITY OFWE:STUNIVERS'rrVPLACE:
3800 UNIVERSITY 80UI..EVA,RD
HOUSTON. TEXAS
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I am calling a meeting of the City Co~ncilon
Wednesday, M~peh 19th, 1941 at 7:00 P. M. a t the
City Ball tor the purpose of designating the Bank
for deposit of city funds, and :passing a resolution
approving the signatures on the checks. '
Your s very truly,
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CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
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:MOND:AY, MARCH 24TH, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PIA CE, TEXAS
The regular mee,ting of the City Council was held on :Monday,
March 24th, 1941 at. 7:30 P.:M. at the City Hall with Mayor 1!'. M.
Mainous presiding, Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Woodard and
Aeting City Secretary Allen in attendance. Commissioner Dun-
nington was.~bsent due to illness.
The minutes of the regUlar meeting of ..I!'ebruary 24th, Contin-
ued meeting of February 2;th, regular meeting of March 10th,
Special Meeting of March 11th, continued special meeting of
March l,2th, and special meetii1g of March 19th, 1941 were read
and approved. .
Commissioner Hersohel made a motion, which was duly seconded
by Commissioner Woodard authorizing the payment of the fee of
$1.00 for membership in the Harris County Water Consuraers' Associa-
tion.
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Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel ,Woodard, Kerbow, and Mayor
Mainous.
Noes: None.
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Commissioner Kerbow made a motion that the interest and'
penalty in the amount of 11;.62 on Mr: T. R. Hopkinsl property,
Lot 9, Block 29, college, View 2nd, 'be adjusted as per recommen-
dation of Commissioner Dunnington, which motion was duly seconded
by Commissi oner Woodard. ' "
Vot ing Aye: Commissione rs Kerbow, 'Woodard, Herschel and Mayor
Mainous.
Noes: None.
Commi~sioner Herschel made a motion passing and approving
Ordinance No. 2 /6 appointing a Personnel Director, setting
forth his Quties and compens-ation, Which motion was duly seconded
by Commissioner Kerbow, Caption is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1 / S-
AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THl:1: COMPENSATION OF THE
PERSONNEL DIRECTOR OF THE CI TY OF WEST UNIVERSI TY
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CON1\lEOTTON "THEREWI'TH 'AND 'PH OVIDING "THAT ALL
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. FLICT REHEl-AJITH BE REPEALED;, PROVIDnG THAT
.THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT AND BE IN
FORCE IMMEDIATELY FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE
:AND APPROVAL.
Voting Ay~:' Commissioners Herschel, Woodard, Kerbow, and Mayor
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THENCE northwardly wi th the east right of way
to itsiptersection with the south right of way
, line of. Richmond Road for corner;
THENCE in a north northe~sterly direction with
the' south right of way line of Richmond Road to
its, ,intersection with the east boundary line of.
College Yiew Third Addition for corner;
THENCE in a southerly direction with the east
line of College View Third, Second and First
Additions and continuing with the Southerly pro-
jection of,said line to the place of BEGINNING,
and inclu'1ng
Lots 1 to 31 inclusive, Cambridge Place,
all of Fair Haven Addition, Colonial Terrace
Addition', College View First, Second and Third
Additions and two acreage tracts belonging to
Mrs. J. W. Cunningham.
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REQUIRING THE ENGINEER FOR THE CI'IX..~rrQ.~,PREPARE
AND :FILE COMPLETE SPECIFIOATIONS FOR THE PRO-
POSED IMPOVEMENTS TO GO 'WITH A STATEI.1E:NT SHOW-
ING EACH STREET INCLUDED WI'l'HIN THE LIMITS DE-
]'IliED A.L1Iffi THE PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON; DIRECT-
ING THE ENGINEER FOR THE CITY TO ,PREPARE AN
ESTDiIATE OF THE COST OF SITCH IMPROVEMENTS ON
EACH STREET WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Kerbow, Herschel, Woodard, and Mayor
Mainous.
Noe s': None.
Mr. Joe L.Archer, ChairIilan of the Z.oning Board of Adjust-
ment ask if this Council was in favor of filing the suit against
garage apartments, and that since this case had been, passed on
by the former council, he would like to get the approval of the
new council before the suit is filed in court. Commissioner
Hersohel made a motion that the Case be carried through as per
the former councils agreement, whioh motion was duly seconded
by Corilmissioner Woodard.
Vot ing Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Woodard, Kerbow, and Mayor
, Mainous.
Noes: None.
Mr. J. T. Rogers, Secretary for the Safety Council, pre-
sented and read to the Cou~cil a Resolution of the Safety
Council, outlining the plans of the Safety Council and request-
ing the cooperation of the citizens and the city council.
The Mayor presented the following bids on a one-half ton
truck to be used by the city forces:
Earl Ni8Millan, Inc'.
Jackson Moters
New Truck $775.00
Allowance '711.oQ
Net $584.60
New Truck $755.00
Allowance 170.00
Net - $58.5.00
New Truck $790.00
Allowance '50";00
Net $640.00
New Truck $775.00
Allowance 22.5.00
Net - $.530.00
Alsbury - Russell
Raymond Pearson
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Commissioner K~rboW made a motion t~t ~e purchase the o~e-half
ton truck f'ro:ql Raymond Pearson for a net prIce of Five Hundred
Thirty ($530.00) Dollars, which motion was duly seconded by
Commissioner Woodard.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Kerbow, 'V{oodard, Herschel and Mayor
Mai nous .
Noes: None.
The.Mayor stated that due to:the resignation of M.r:'. C. G.
Jarrard ,we were in need of a bookkeeper. He recommended that
Mr. P. W. McCoy be employed as bookkeeper at a salary of One
Hundred Fifty ( $150.00) D04.1ars per month. COmmiss,ioner Herschel
made a. motion t.hat Mr. McCoy be employed at a salary of $150.00
per month, which motion was duly seconded by, Commissioner Kerbow.
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Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Woodard and Mayor
Mainons .
Noes: None.
CGmmissioner Herschel stated that for seme time the City has
been pla~ing on putting in~ gasoline pump and underground tank
at the pump house and city garage. The Mayo~ recommended that the
gas pump be installed, using labor furn~shed by the City Laborers.
Commissioner Kerbow made a motion that since Commissioner Woodard
and Herschel had oharge of the S~eet and Bridge and Water Depart-
ments, respeotively, that the matter be referred to them for their
arrangements and recommendations, whioh motion was duly seconded
by Commissioner Woodard.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Kerbow, Woodard, .Herschel and Mayor
Ma inous .
Noes: None.
Commissioner Woodard made a motion giVing Commissioner
Herschel authority to purchase' the fOllowing:
Four
One'
Six
Two
~4) drums of gaSOline
(~) drum of kerosene
(6) water boxes
(2) ear loads of shell
which motion was duly seconded by Commissioner Kerbow.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Woodard, Kerbow, Herschel, and Mayor
Mainous .
Noes: None.
The Mayor stated that the profit sharing check from the
Houston Lighting & ~ower Company for the year of 1940 was ready.
Commissioner Herschel made a motion that we accept this check
with the provision that this cheek will not interfere with the
suit now in court (City of West University Place ~S. The Houston
Lighting and Power Company), which motion was duly seconded by
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instructed to, prep1re the necessary papers for the Mayor
and Commissioners to sign bef'ore rec,e:lving this oheok.
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Voting AY6-: Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Woodard and Mayor
Mainous.
Noes: None.
The Mayor presented ,the Oouncil with a Copy of the Building
Code. Cemmissioner Herschel made a motion that the City adopt
this Building Code, 'which mot~onwas duly seconded by
Commissioner Woodard. Attorney, A. J. Lamonte was'authorized
to prepare the necessary ordinance adopting this Building Code
Book. '
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel; Woodard, Kerbow, and Mayor
Mainous.
Noes: None.
There being no f'tirther business to come bef'ore the
council and upon a motion being made and duly seconded the
meeting was declared adjOUrned~
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SPl!:CIAL MJ:J:ETING
MONDAY, APRIL 7TH, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY Off WESr UNIVERS ITY
PlACE, TEXA,S
A special "meeting of the City Council was held at the City
Hall on Monday, April 7th, 1941 at 7:00. P. M. with Mayo~ F. M.
Maineus presiding, Commissioners Kerbow, Her'schel, Dunn~ngton,
Woodard and Secretary Allen in attendance.
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This meeting was called for the purpose of adopting an
Ordinance approving and. adopting the engineers statement and
report of the estimate of the cost p'er front foot to be
assessed for the construction of sidewalks in the West part
of the City.
Commissioner Herschel made a motion, which was duly
seconded by Commissioner Dunnington approving and' "passing
. Ordinance No. 217 . Caption is as follows:
ORDINA:N"CE NO. 21 7
AN ORDINANCE JllPPROVING AND ADOPI'INGTHE ENGINEER
FOR TEE qITY'S WRITrEN STAT:HMENT AND REPORT OF TEE
ESTIMATES OF, THE COST PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE
.ASSESSED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE TRUE
O\\'NERS THEREOF. FOR THE IMPROVIDitENr OF CETAIN STREETS
BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDErNALKS ON SAID STREETS, IN
FRONT OF, OR ADJACENT TO, ALL ABJTTING PROPER.TY ON
EACH SIDE OF EACH STREET WHERE THERE IS NO SIDEWALK
WITHIN THE FOLLONING AREA:
BEGINNING at a point'in the north line o~ Bellaire
Boulevard at the'iilterseotion of the West line of Gity
of SouthSid~ Place;
.. THENC'E westwardly with the eEl-st right of way to its
intersection with the south,right of way line of
Riohmond Road for corner; .
THENCE in a north northeasterly direction with the
south right of way line of Richmond Road to its
intersection wi th the east boundary line of College
View Third Addition for corner;
THENCE in a souther+y direction with the east line of
Colle,ge View Third, Second and First Additions and
continuing with the southerly projection of said line
to the place of BEGINNING, and including
. Lots 1 to 31 inclusive, Cambridge Place, all
of Fairhaven Addition, Colonial Terrace Addition,
College View First, Section ~nd Third Additions and two
acreage tracts belonging to Mrs. J. W. Cunningham,
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IN THE CITY OF WEST UEIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS;
DETERMINING AND FIXING THE SAID 'COST TO BE PAID BY
SAID ABUTTING PROlE RTY AND THE TRUE OWNER TEE REOF;
AND DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF IE VYING AN, ASSESS- ,
MENT AGAINST SAID ABUTl'ING PROPERTY AND THE REAL
AND TRUE OWNER 'lHEREOFFOR SAID COSTS; ORDERING.AND
SETTING A HEARING AT 8 O'CLOCK P. M. ON THE 5TH
DAY OF -MAY ,1941, IN. THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER , IN
THE CITY OF WEsr UNIVERSITY PLACE, AS A TIME AND PLACE FOR
A HEARING 'OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNER OJ!' THE SAID
ABUTTING PROPERTY AND IN SAID PROGEEI;>INGS CONCERNING
SAID ASS1!;S~NT AND PROCEEDINGS DIRECTING 'fEE CITY
SECRETARY OF THE OITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS RE(Q.UIRED BY THE LAWS
O'F THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND THE ORDINANCES' OF "r,HE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSI TY PLAOE, TEXAS .AND FUR'l"HER DIRECTING
SAID CITY SECRETAliY, IN ADDITION TO NOTICE OF SAID
HEMlING AS REQ,UIRED BY LAW, WH'ICH SHALL :BE VALID AND
SUFFICIENT IN ITSELF TO INCLUOJ!: IN SAID NO'rICE A LI$T
OF EACH OF THE STREETS WITHIN TEE AREA DEFINED AS SET-
OUT IN SAID ENGINEER FOR THECITY'S WRITTEN REPORT;
SAID NOTICE' SHALL. NEVERTHELESS BE' DIRE'OTED TO THE REAL
AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID' ABUTTING PROP:jmTY, WHETHER
NAMED, OR NOT" AND, DEOL~ING AN EMERGENCY.
Notioe of same to be published in the Southwestern News.
Voting Aye:
Noes: lone.'
Commissioners Herschel, DUDnington, Woodard, and
Kerbow, and Mayor Mainous.
Tb,.er.e 'being no further business to come before the council
and upon. motion being made and duly seconded the meeting was de-
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MONDAY, APRIL 14TH, 1941
CITf HALL, CIT'fOli' WEST UNlVERSIfJ.'Y
PL..t\ CE, TEXAS
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Monday,
April 14th, 1941 at tthe City Hall at'7:30 P. M. wi th ~ayor .fl'. M.
Mainous presiding, Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington,
Woodard, and Acting City Secretary Allen in attendance.
County Commissioner Robt. Turrentine addressed th~ Council
and those present, stating that the Commis si~ners Court had
called an election to be held on May 3rd for" the purpose of voting
on a 'bond issue for the impr ovement of roads in Harri~ County.
Commissioner Turrentine stated that Precinct No. 1 had been
allocated '1,400,000.00 of,the issue and that $400,000.00 of this
amount was to be spent in paving with concrete: Bissonnet and
Rich@ond Road and the South side of Bellaire Boulevard and that
$24,000.00 was to be contributed to the City of West University
Plac~ for the purpose of providing storm. sewers to drai.n Bissonnet.
Commissioner Turrentine urged that everyone should render their
property, so that they may be able to vote in this election. ~he
City Council expressed itself as being very much in favor of the
Bond Issue. Commissioner Herschel made a motion that a Resolution
be drawn expressing the Uouncils approval of the Bond Issue, whi ch
motion was duly seconded by Commissioner Dunnington, Copy of this
Resolution is to be sent to each daily newspaper and to the County
Commissioners' Court. .
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbow, Woodard
and Mayor .if. lVl. Mainous.
Noes: None.
The minutes of the Regular i\lleeting of Monday, Ma.rch 24th, 1941,
and the Special Meeting of April 7th, 1941 were read and approved.
C,oInJ:p.i.ssioner Kerbow made a motion authori zing Liommissioner
Herschel to purchase th~ following:
Tires and tubes on li'orma11 weed cutting machine:
Two (2) tires @ $ 9~31 ' each
Two (2) tubes @ $ 1.75 each
Repairs on the Maintainer not to exceed $30.00.
Air Compressor repaired at an approximate cost of '20.00.
'lwo (2) Carloads of Shell. '
which motion was duly seconded by Commissioner Woodard.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Kerbow, Woodard, Herschel, Dunnington,
and Mayor ff. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
Cormnissioner Dunnington made a motion, which was seconded by
Oommissioner Kerbow, ~aiving the penalty on taxes prior to 1935 on
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Voting Aye:
Commissioners Dunnington, Kerbow, Herschel, Woodard
and Mayor Jr. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Woodard was authorized to secure three bids on
the,water proofing of the walls on the inside and outside of the
Pump House, tQ. be passed on by the Council at a later date.
Commissioner 'Kerbow stated that several weeks ago Mr. J. C.
Calhoun, Jr. Engineer, presented the City with a bill in the amount
of $7,500.00 for additional fees alleged to be due on the con-
struction of the water works system. ~ommi~sioner Kerbow made a
motion that this bill be refused, which motion was duly seconded by
Commissioner Herschel.
Voting Aye:
Noes: None
Commissioners Kerbow, Hersche 1, Dunnington, Woodard
and ;Mayor ]1. lVl. Mainmus.
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A letter and bill from Wade and Wade, attorneys for Mrs. F. E.
Hatdher, was read. The bill in the amount of $763.6.5. Commissioner
Kerbow made a motion that the bill be, turned down due to the fact
that the City denied any liability and was therefore without,
authority to pay the bill. The motion was duly secon~ed by Oom-
missioner Dunnington.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Kerbow, Dunnington, Herschel, Woodard
and W.18.yor F; M. Mainous.
. Noes: None.
Commissioner;,::Herschel made a motion that Mayor Mainous be
authori~ed to purchase two stop signs at $10.00 each, which motion
was duly seconded by Comndssioner Woodard.
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Herschel, Woodard, Kerbow, Dunnington,
and :Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
The N~yor stated that he had received bids on the lighting of
the office in the <City Hall:
~ro Floresent Fixtures, 4 lamps
One. Fixtur e 2 lamps ....
Lights ,for Telej)hone Operator
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1.5.90
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$ 82.63
TOTAL PRICE
to be purchased from Lighting, Incorporated. Commissioner Herxchel
made a motion that N'layor MaIDous be authorized to purchase these
lights, which motion was duly seconded by Commissioner Dunnington,
wi th the provision that ]fl!". Mainous get -addit.iona1 bids, however,
after being informed that Mr. Mainous had received more than one
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Voting Aye: CoIDID.issioners Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbow, Woodard
and Mayor F. M. Mainous. .
Noes: None.
Dr. Ray Collins, Dr. Seale I. Johnson and Mr. Travis Cash,
members of the Board of Health and Sanitation; li1r. W. J. Aubertin
ahd Rev. B.,....P. Murphy, members of the Personnel Board were given
their oaths of office. Mr., W. A. Rees, a member of the Personnel
Board, was unable to be pr~sent.
Mr. 1~ino~s recommended that Mr. J. A. M~tcalf serve the, City
for 1941 and 1942 as Fire Chief, Fire Marshall, and Chief Inspector
of the City bf West University Place. .. Commissioner Kerbow made a
motion that Mr. Metcalf be appointed as Fire Chief; Fire Marshall,
and Chief Inspector, whieh motion was duly seconded by Commissioner
Dunnington.
Voting Aye:
Noes: None.
The Mayor made the recommendation that Mr. E. O. Rulon be
.@:ppointed as assistant to Mr. J. A. Metcalf, iIJ, the event that
Mr! Metcalf is ill, on vacation, or out of the City. . Commissioner
~~rschel made the motion that Mr. Rulon be 8!ppointed to assist '
Mr. Metcalf, Which ~otionwas duly seconded by Commissioner Woodard.
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Commissioners Kerbow, .Dunnington, HerBchel;- Woodard
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Voting Aye:
ComInissioners H~rschel, Woodard, Dunnington, Kerbow
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
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The Mayor also IlJa<1e the recommendation of Mr. .M. 'J.Whitehead,
a licensed journeyman plumber to make inspections on ground and
cover-ups in the Plumbing Inspection Department. Commissioner
. Woodard made the motion, which was, seeonded by -Commissioner Herschel
making the appointment.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Woodard, Dunnington, and Mayor
. F. M. Mainous.
Noes: Commissioner Ker,bow, Commissioner Kerbow voted UNo" due to
the fact that he believed it did not take a licensed journey-
mCln plumber to make these insp8 ctions, and that Mr. Metcalf
, would be capable of, taking care of this work.
The :Mayor recommended that Mr. Grady Smith be appointed as
Chief of Police. Commissioner Herschel made a motion that was duly
seconded by Commissioner Kerbow appointing :Mr. Grady Smith as Chief
of the Police Dep atim1ent.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Ke~bow, Dunnington, Woodard, and
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Noes: None.
Due to the installation o:f a switchboard in the City Hall, it
will be necessary to install anothe~ line to the Fire Department '
and a loud bell at the City Water P~ant. The additi ona:l cost to
the City will be $2.30 per month. Commissioner Dunnington made a
motion, whioh was, seconded by Commissioner Herschel, authorizing
that; these changes be made.
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VotingAye: Commissioners Dunnington, Herschel, Kerbow, Woodard
. and Mayor F. M. N~inous.
Noes: None.
.coIIlIl1issioner :Herschel made a motion, giving Mr. C. E. Gammill
full charge of the office and its employees, which motion was
seconded by Commissioner Kerbow~
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, .Woodard and
Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
Due to the fact that t here is no one in the City Hall that has
the authority to sign police documents in the absence of N~. Frank
K. Cuff, Clerk of t,he Court, the Judge ask tlB t someone be
appointed to assist him. Commission-er Kerbow made a ,mo,tion that
was seconded. by Commissioner Woodard appointing Miss Thelma
,Buescher as Assistant Clerk of the Corporation Court.
Vat ing Aye: Gormnissioners Kerbow, Woodard, Herschel, Dunn,ington, and
, Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: . None~
The following rames were submitted by the Electrical ,Inspector,
Mr. J. A. Metcalf, and recommended by Mayor F. M. Mainous, to form
the Electrical Board for the year of 1941-42.
IvIr. J. A. Metcalf, Chairman
Mr. Joe V. Ellis
Mr. Jimmie Waters
Mr. W. H. Delany
Mr. Harry Clark
Commissioner Kerbow made a motion that these me n be designated to
serve on thms Electri cal Examining Board. Motion seconded by
Comndssioner Herschel.
Noes: None.
Commissioners Kerqow, Hersch'el, Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor F. M. Wia.inous.
Voting Aye:
Bids for the construction of a 2000 gal. per minute water well
were opened. The Layne-Texas Company benng the o~y bidder. Their
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stated that since this was the only bid received, he recommended
and made the mot ion that we accept the:i.r bid in the amount of
$25,420.00. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Woodard.
Voting Aye:
Commissi,oners Hers chel, Woodard, Dunningto n, Kerbow,
and :Mayor F. M. Mainous. .
Noes: None.
Acting City Secretary R. B. Allen requested authority uf the
Council for the lVlayor to execute release of paving liens against
Lot 6, Block 15, College View Third Addition, and Lot 7, Block 10,
Virginia Court. Conmiss ioner Kerbow made a motion authorizing the
Mayor to execute the releases. The motion was seconded by
E'ommissi oner Herschel. .
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Kerbow, Herschel, :Woodard and Dunnington
and Nlayor F. M. Mainous. .
Noes: None.
Mr. J. Turner Rogers, Secret~ry Safety Council, presented to
the City Cou-?cil aIWrdinance on. control of bicycl~s, which the
Safety Counc11 recommends that 1t be adopted. Th1s proposed
ordinance was refereed to Commissioner Kerbow and City Attorney,
A. J. Lamont e, for investigati on and recommendation.
There being no further business to come before the Council
and upon motion being made and duly seconded the meeting was
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SPECIAL IVIEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 22:ND, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEsrUNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
Pursuant to a call of the Mayor Pro Tem, a spe cial meeting
of the City Commission was held at 6:00 P. M. Tuesday, April 22nd,
1941 at the City Hall.. The meeting was convened with Mayor Pro
Tem A. L. Kerbow presiding, Commissioners Herschel,. Dunnington and
Woodard, and Acting City Sec~etary Allen in attendance.
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The purpose of the meeting was to consider the matter of the
employment of additiohal counsel in the legal department, and for
such action as the Commission may deem advisabihe with reference
thereto in accordance with its anthority as set forth in Section
No.4, Article XII, of the City 0harter, in order to protect the
Citys interest in the suit to collect penalties set forth in
Ordinance No. 129.
A motion was made by Commissioner Dunnington tba t the City
Commission employ additional counsel to assist the City Attorney
in the defense of the' plea'in abatement entered by the Houston
Lighting and Power Company;,~ at a minimum fee of' $50.00. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Herschel~
Noes: None.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel" Dunnington, Woodard and
Mayor Pro Tem Kerbow.
The business for Which the meeting was @alled being con-
eluded, upon motion being made and seco~\eb the meeting was
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.J. A. HERS~
STREET AND BRIDGE DEPT.
;1.. L. KERBOW
DE;PT', OF FINANCE
'. M. DUNNINGTON
TAX DEPT.
T. WESLEY WOODARD
j WATER AND SEWER DEPT.
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R. B. ALLEN
CiTY ENGR,
F. K. CUFF
TAX ASSESS. AND caLL.
.J. A. METCALF
FIRE CHIEF'
IRA A. HARRIS
SUPT~ WATER AND SEWE;R
.J. W. CLARKE
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I CITY PI.ANNING AND %ONING
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April 19th, 1941
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City of West University Plac~
Houston, T e x a s
Dear Mr. Allen:
You are hereby instructed to call a Special
m~eting of the City Commission to be held at the
City Hall at 6:00 P. M. on TueSday, April 22nd, 1941.
The purpose of the meeting is to eonsider~ the
mtter of the employment of additiona.l counsel inth~ "'-
legal deIartmentand' for Sllch action as the Commission
may. d.eemaq,vlsable wi th .reference thereto in aeeordailoe
with its au~h:().r:ity as set forth in Section 4,lU'tic1e ....
XII of the ,City Charter. '
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CITY OJ" WEST UNIVERSITY
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REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, APR{[;L 28TH, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST lThTIVERS ITY
PLACE, TEXAS
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The regular meeting of' the City Council 1f{as held on Monday,
April 28th, 1941 at 7:30 P. M. with ~~ayor F.TM. M~inous pres~ding!
Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnlngton, Wooda~d, and Actlng Clty
. Secretary Allen in attendance.
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The minutes of the regular meeting of April 14th, and Special
Meeting of April 22nd, 1941 were read and approved.
The Mayor Wished that the minutes reflect that the storm Sewer
Bonds and the Civic Center Bonds have been signed with the proper
of'ficials signatures and are on the way to Austin to be signed by
the State Comptroller; and that a Copy of each series is on the way
to Chicago to have the bond attorneys final reading and approval.
The Mayor appointed Commissioner Kerbow and Commissioner
Dunnington to see tbatthe newspapers gave us some gpod publicity
on the Harris County Bona. Election toot is to be held on May 3rd,
194i for the improvement of Harris County roads. The purpose of this
publicity is to acquaint the citizens of West University Place with
the benefits which are to be derived by this area from the bond
issue and to urge all citizens to vote.
Commissioner Kerbow made a motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Dunnington adopting the following Legal Holidays to be
officially observ~d asLe~al Holidays by the City:
January, 1st, New Years Da~
Vg'ashingtonT s Birthday
Texas Independ~nce Day
San Jacinto Day
Decoration Day
July 4th
, Labor Day
Columbus Day-
Armistice Day
Thanksgiving Day
~ day Xrna sEve
Christmas Day
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Kerbow, Dunnington, Herschel, Woodard and
Mayor F. M,. Mainous.
Noes: None.
The Mayor stated that during the summer vacation period it will
be necessary to transfer Jack Anderson to the Fire & Police Depart-
ment to relieve Firemen and Policemen, and that due to this fact,
it is necessary to employ a meter reader and bookkeeper in the Water
Department. Commissioner Hersc~el made a motion that Henry C. Herndon
be employed to do this work at $75.00 per month,' employment to be
retroactive to ~l 7th. The motion was duly ,seconded by Commissioner
Kerbow · (f
Voting Aye: Commissioners Woodard, ~erschel, Dunnington, Kerbow and
Mayor F. M. Mainous. ~
Noes: Non,e.
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Commissioners Dunnington made a motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Herschel, ratifying the, contract entered into in 193tl,
with the Worthington-Gamon Meter Company, for purchase of water
meters. ' ,
Voting Aye:
Comndssioners Dunnington, Herschel, Kerbow, ,Woodard,
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
. Commissioner Woodard made a motion that we ratify the ~ontract
with the National Cast Iron Pipe Company, since the material pur-
chased under this contract was ordered under prior adminmstration
and only now is being delivered. This Jiotion was duly seconded by
Cormnissioner Herschel.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Woodard, Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbow,
and Mayor F. M. N~inous.
Noes: None.
The Mayo.r presented a bill for $175.00 ,from A. J. Lamonte, City
'Attorney, being his fee for filing and prosecution of the suit to
determine status of Garage Apartments under the Zoning Ordinance. .
Commissioner Kerbow made a motion that we pay him $50.00 in advance,
which motion was seconded by Commissioner Woodard. " '.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Kerbow, Woodard, Herschel, Dunnington
and IV1ayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.'
The Mayor presented a bi~l from the South Main Chevrolet Co.
in the amount of $111.70 for repairs to the Chevrolet Coupa used by
Mr. Ira Harris in the Water Department. The repairs were necessary
due to an accident in the City of Houston, while Mr. Harris was
engaged in city business. Since the ,Houston Courts held Mr. Harris
blameless and dismissed the case against him, and due to the fact
" that he was on City business, Commissioner Herschel made a motion, -
which was duly seconded by'6ommissioner Woodard, authorizing that this
bill be paid. .
Vot ing Aye:
Commis~ioners Herschel, Woodard, Kerbow, Dunnington, and
]ilayor F. M. Main ous.
Nee s: None
Commissioner Woodard made a motion that Co~issioner Herschel
be authorized to purchase the following:
One car load of shell emulsion and,
to retread tires on maintainer at a cost of $123.90.
Motion was duly seconded by Commissioner Kerbow.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Woodard, Kerbow, Dunnington, Herschel and
Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noe s : None.
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Commissioner Herschel stated that the lire Department was in
need of some fire hose, due to the fact that bd... 1_ L 1:1 \!J the
water department had been using theirs, and ask authority to pur-
chase four hundred (400) feet of fire hose. The N~yor referred the
matter to Commiss.ioner Herschel and Kerbow to check on couplings,
for which we receive a credit and to get the exact price, and re-
,port at the next regular council meeting On May 12th, 1941.
The Mayor presented to the Council the pl~ns and specifications
of the Community Building (Civic Center). After due consideration and
discussion Commissioner Herschel made a motion, which was seconded by
Comrrdssioner Dunnington, accepting the plans and specifications of the
Cormnunity Building and authorizing the City Attorney to prepare ~
legal notice advertising for bids, said notice to be published in the
official newspaper when the Civic Center Bonds are delivered to the
Bond Company and the money is depasj.ted to the City's account.
Voting Aye;
Commissioners Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbow, Woodard and
Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
Upon request of the Treasurer, N~. C. E. Gammill, the Mayor
stated that some policy should be adopted governing payment of
salaries and w~ges to employees who were off duty due to illness or
to injuries received in line of duty. After discussion, the matter
was referred to Comnassioners Herschel an4 Kerbow for study and re-
uommendati on.
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upon motion being made and $econded the meetings were declared
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SPECIAL :MEETING
FRIDAY, IVfAY 2ND, 1941
" CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSTTY
PLACE, TEXAS
Pursuant to a call of the Mayor, a special meeting of the City,
Commission was convened at 7:00 o'clock P. M. Friday, May 2nd, 1941
at the City Hall, with Mayor Mainous presiding, Commissioners
Her?chel , Kerbow" Dunnington, Woodard and Acting Cit y Secretary
Allen in attendance.
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The Meeting was called for the purpose of:
1. To cons~der matters pertaining to the Legal Department, and to
take such action thereto as, may be necessary.
2. To discuss City drainage program, revision of drainage plans,
adoption of definite plans, and such other action in regard to
drainage matters as may be deemed necessary.
3. To take up the matter of adoption of tax accounting system.
4. To authorize the Mayer and City Secretary to execute contract
covering the drilling of water well for water department.
The first matter taken up for consideration was the Bond Issue
for the drainage program.
Mr. Wilbur Hess representing Ranson-Davidson and Chas. B. w~ite
&: Company; :Mr. Harland Mayes of Maroney &: Company, and Mr. W. J.
Showall of Fenner and Beane were present in regard to the purchase
of the bonds.
Mr. Hess, spokesman of the group, stated that he and his
associates who had contracted to purchase the issue at par plus
accrued interest plus $5.00 premium, provided the bonds were de-
livered to them by the City on or before March ~st, 1941, were now
under no legal obligation to accept the bonds due to inability on
the part of the City to deliver the issue within the time specified.
It was stated that inability to make delivery was in no wise due to
'a lack of diligence or fault of the City, but was an unforseen cir-
cumstance due to the National Bond Attorneys, Chapman &: Cutler, going
into the matter of all the proceedings having to do with the election
of the Charter eOF~ission, adoption of the Charter and the election of
the City Officials under the Charter, that the change in the City's
form of Government brought about the delay.
Mr. ,Hess stated further that in the interim the bond market has
suffered a decline due to acute international conditions and that he
and his associates have suffered lossessin trading in the West Uni-
versity Issue, which they were in no position to assume, when they
had no legal obligation.
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,yOR PRO TEM:
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CITY ATTY..
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1 CORP. JUDGE
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TREASURER
R.B.ALLEN
CITY ENGR.
F.K.C:UFF
TAX ASSESS. AND COLI..
:..J. A. METCALF
FIRE CHIEP
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I sUPT. WATER AND SEWER
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i .J. W. CLARKE
SUPT. ST. AND SR..
l.JOE L. ARCHER
i CITY PLANNING AND ZONING
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I J)EPT. OF PERSONNEL
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HOUSTON. TEXAS
May 1st, 1941
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J'. A. Herschel
A. L. Kerbow
;r. M. Dunnington
T. W. Woodard
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Gentlemen:
Pursuant to instructions of the Mayor, I am calling
a meeting of the City Commission to be held at the City
Hall on Friday, May 2nd, 1941 at 7:00 o'clock P. M.
The purpose of the meeting is as follows:
1. To consider matters pertaining to the Legal Depa~'t1li~nt"
and to take such action thereto as may be neees~arY.
2. To discuss City drainage program,revisi$n of drainage
plans, adoption of de~inite plans, and such other
action in regard to drainage matters as may be deemed
necessary.
3. To take up matter of adoption of tax accounting system.
4. To authori ze the Mayor and Oity Secretary 'to execute
contract cQvering the drillilDlg of water well for water
, department.
Yours very truly, ,
CITY OF WEST Ul'fiVERSITY
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A. L. KERBOW
DEP.T. OF' fl'JHANCR
I.l. M. DUNNINGTON
I TAX ~EP.T.
T. WESLEY WOODARD
WA'T-ER. AND SEWER DKPT.
MAYOR PRO TEM:
A. L. KERBOW
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CITY ATTY.
;R. ALBERTSON
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E. GAMMILL
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CITY ENGR.
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TAX ASSESS. AND COLL.
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FIRE CHIEF
IRA A. HARRIS
SUPT. WATER AND SEWER'
.l. W. CLARKE:
I SUPT. ST. AND SR.
jl.lOE L. ARCHER
CITY PLANNING AND ZONING
W..l. AUBERTIN
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TRAVIS.l. CASH
DEPT. OF HEALTH
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You are hereby directed to call a special meeting of
the Oity Commission to be held at the City Hall on Friday,
May 2nd, 1941, at 7:00 o'clock P. M.
'The purpose or the meeting is as f'ollows:
l~ '1'0 consider :rnt;ltters pertaining to the Legal Depar'tment,
and to take such action thereto as may be necessary.
2. To discuss Oity drainage program, revision of drain~ge
plans, adoptien of definite plans, and such other,
action in regard to drainage matters as may be deemed.
ne ce ssary .
3. To take up matter of adoption of tax accounting system.
4. To authorize the Mayor and City secretary to execute
contract covering the drilling of water well for water
d,epartme nt.
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Mr. Hess then stated that his Dond house felt a moral
obligation to the City, since they had handled most of the West
University Issues, and that he was authorized to offer to accept
the bonds on the basis, of par plus accrued interest lboMarchlst,
1941, plus $5.00premrum~ provided the City would pay th~ losses
incurred by the buyers amounting to approximately l~~ of the issue
or $2,957.69.
, After discussion at length, a motion was made by Commissioner
Hersch$l which was duly seconded by Commissioner Kerbow accepting
the proposal of the bond buyers and authorizing the Treasurer to
deliver the bonds, since it was not deemed to be to the best in-
terest of the City to attempt to sell the bonds on the open market
in the face of declining prices, and also for the fact the City
had obt~ined the advantage of a low interest rate.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, KerboW, Dunnington, Woodard,
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
In connection with the drainage program bond issue, Mr. A. J.
Lamonte, City Attorney, presented the following bills for services:
For handling proceedings in connection with Bond Issue
ca1cula ted at 3/4 of lio of the Issue $ 1,500.00
For addTl services due to furnishing Chapman & Cutler
proceedings ,in connection vdth Home Rule Charter
From Steck & Co. for printing bonds
From Gibson & Gibson for additional services in regard
to proceedings in c,onnect ion with Home Rule Charter
200.00
140.82
191.60
Since the minutes do not reflect the previous action of the
council with reference to fixing the fee to be paid the attorney,
the Mayor stated that the Council had authorized the payment of 3/4
of 110 of the issue but that the action was not recorded and that he
would prepare a certified statement to that effect and file same
with the Council. Co:tnmissioner Herschel concurred in this state-
ment and stated that he also would make a similar statement. It
was stated that Mr. Lamonte was to bear the expense of the opinions
of Chapman & Cutler and Gibson and Gibson, out of his fee, insofar
as bond proceedings are concerned.
After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Kerbow, which
was duly seconded by Commissioner Herschel that the bill of Mr. La-
monte in amount 01'$1500.00 be paid, provided the Mayor and Com-
missioner Herschel file statements certifying that the Council has
fixed the fee at 3/4 of l~ and that the Director of Finance approve
the bill.
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Kerbow, Herschel, Duunington, Woodard and
Mayor F. M. Mainous.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Kerbow, which was duly
seconded by Commissioner Woodard that the bills of the Steck
Company in the amount of ~140.82 and of Gibson and Gibson in
the amount of $191.60 be paid.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Kerbow, Woodard, Herschel, Dunnington,
and Mayor ]'. M. Mai no us .
Woe s: None.
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. Commissioner Woodard reported that arrangements to finance
the new wa'l;efo' well were expected to be completed in the next few
days and requested that the Mayor, or Mayo~ Pro Tem be authori~ed
to execute contract and necessary documents.
, A motion was made by Gommissioner Herschel, which was duly
seconded by Commissioner Dunnington that the ~~yor, or the Mayor
Pro Tem, in the absense fuf the Mayor, and the City Secretary be
authorized to execute the contract with the Layne-Texas Company
and such other documents as may be necessary.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbow, Woodard and
lV~ayor Ji'. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
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Masquellette and Co. ~iled a report with the Council stating
. that the condi tion of the delinquent' tax rolls were such as to
necessitate reworking and recommended that the Oity take the
necessary steps to correct the condition. Commissioner Dunnington
in charge of the tax department strongly urged that the recommenda-
"tions be adopted and that the records be brought up to date and a
,.ne,^1 system be installed to eliminate possibili,ty of errors and to
facilitate recording ~~ tax accounts.
, Commissioner Herschel made a motion, which was duly seconded
by Commissioner Woodard that Commissioner Dunnington be authorized
to purchase the necessary equipment and stationary to install the '
new system and that he, be authorized to employ the necessary labor
to correct the delinquent' rolls. '
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Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Dunningtoh, Kerbow, Woodard and
Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
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In connection with the audit of city records by Masquelette CO",
the Mayor st~ted that it was his, desire to change the system of '
accounting in the City Hall in order that the records at all times
would reflect the true condition of the city finances. N~. Hanley
of Masquelette and Co. described various discrepancies existing in
the'records. After discussion the Council requested Mr.. Hanley
to have his company submit a written proposal on installing a new
system of accounts an,d for a monthly audit service. '
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The Mayor submitted to the Council several checks togethe~
wi th a letter which had been sent the City by the Houston '
Lighting and Power Company. These checks were as follows:
if 27290 $ 2,717.67
?l.27274 .514.64
i 22862 1,367.59
#,_g;?860 867.13
, If 25861 1,013.88
(,;~~ $ 6,480~91
TOTAL
These checks represented amounts due the city under the 410
charge ~ade under Ordinance #129. The letter and tabulation showing
basis of calculation'is filed in the city files under Public utili-
ties - Houston Lighting and P~{er Company. Council acknowledges
receipt of the checks and turned them over to the Treasurer.
At this time the Nmyor reported to the Council on the status
of the Storm Sewer Project. He stated that the Council had in 1937,
vmile he was a Commissioner, authorized him to take,steps to im-
prove and correct the drainage conditions in West University Place.
That since that time he had been constantly working on the project,
had conferred with the City of Houston, Dave Austin, Rice Institute,
Mr. Malone of Guardian Trust Co, the Sweeney Estate, the Drainage
District and others relative to numerous plans, routes and partici-
pation.
He stated that the Sweeney Estate and others south of Bellaire
Boulevard wanted drainage and that much time had been spent in an
effort to co-'o,pdzrnate the requirements of this area with those of,' "
West University Place ,and the City of Houston; but, that 'negotiations'
on this plan had fallen thru, due to Houston not having sufficient
fundS to pay their part of the cost.
In reference to the ditch, which the county dug off of Richmond
Road in the vicinity of, Marlowe Street, about three years ago; that
he finally, after receiving no assistance from county authorities,
filled it up and provided new ditches.
The Mayor stated that after two or three years of planning the
"City's financial condition became much improved and that he consider-
ed in 1940 the time had arrived'when additional bonds could be voted
andsold.T~t prior to the submission of the bond issue, plans had
been prepared?which were adopted by the Council with the understanding
the new Council~ich was to take office in January 1941 was to have
the right to revise, reroute or otherwise change the plans as it saw
fit.
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He stated that he was aware of the possibility that all the
sewers needed could. not be built with the funds available, but that
it was his plan to build the trunk lines at this time to provide the
City with immediate relief from flood conditions and to construct
laterals at a later date.
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He reported that at the present stage the boundary lines o~
drainage areas lying on the Houston-West University Place city
limit line had been fixed thru negot~ations with Houston, and that
a tentative proposal had been made by Harris County to provide
ditches south of Bellaire Bo~levard in the neighborhood of Link
Road in case the City was ,prohibited from putting any more water
in the drainage ditch.
v ; . The Mayor stated that Mr. Calhoun had been employed by a
former counc~l, that Mr. Calhoun had completed certain plans and
negotiations with the City of Houston and others relative to the
drainage plans. He stated that in view of the circumstances that
Mr. Calhoun be instructed to proceed with the completion of the
plans and. to prepare W.P.A. apP'lication, that this would save time
d th Mr. Ca houn be paid to ~o hi service?, that lk10 be
allocated to the City Engineering Deva~tmen 0 build and super-
vise construction. Thereby saving 1'210 to be used in construction
of .laterals. At this time the ]\f18.yor requested :Mr. Calhoun to
'f3tate what he had done in regard to the project.
Mr. Calhoun stated that in 1938 he had began a comprehensive
study of the drainage problems in West University Place. He
outlined the various steps and negotiations which had been made
toward co-ordinating all the ideas, requirements, etc. up to the
present time. He stated that he had spent much money collect.ing
data, and that he. considered it practical from engineering and
economic standpoint to connect the storm sewers to the drainage
' ditch, that he had considered routing the sewers on the west
side of to~n southward toward Brays Bayou, but due to the in- ,
'f~dequacy of,lllunds on the citys part he had changed the route to
(~t~the drainage ditch. That he' had completed the design of the
""Rf~ ;~nt line, but due to county participation this line would have
::-)~ redesigned. He stated further that he had apP;r0-a~hed iff.P.A.
" au:thorities, and they had expressed their approval cifthe,; plans
and willingness to expedite a proposal when same was submitted. He
stated he had all the ,basic data available and only waited for
action of the council.
In answer to a question NIT. Calhoun stated that he had had
approximately an average of four (4) men assigned to the p~bject
continuously since 1938 and that in 1938, he had: employed two
field parties for several months.
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Mr. Calhoun had stated the previous week that no plans had been
ma.de and that it would take six weeks toprepar.e t::t:iem.
; Mr. Calhoun explained tha t final plans had not -been made,
but the basic design work had been done, that the Belmont line
would have to be redesigned, which would require about one week,
that it would take six (6) weeks to write a W.P.A. application and
another six (1)) weeks to get it thru to approval stage.'
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Co:mmissioner Kerbow stated that Mr. Mainous was due credit
for vvhat he bad done but that the time .had come when it was
ne cessary to get the work under way and stop further delay.
The Mayor stated that, he was only interested in carrying out
the project with the least possible delay, at the least" expense
and for the henefit of the most people, and that he could ob~ain
~ release from Mr. Calhoun of all the claims he had against the City
on previou~_ projects.
At this time, Commissioner Kerbow made a motion that Mr. John
C. Calhou;J., 'Jr. be instructed to turn over to the City all of his
plans and specificatio~s w~threference to the storm Sewer Project
for checking and that Mr. ualhoun be paid for the work he had done
provided the plans are approved, on a ,basis of services performed
t~ward earning a 510 engineering fee 'on the funds available. The
motion was duly seconded by Commissioner Herschel. '
Voti ng,',Aye : Commis sioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, and 'V'foodard. ,
Noes: ~ ~'?yt:'r#4/I1~dS
If'J;t; ~ssioner Kerbow moved that Mr. Allen and Mr. Harris be
authorized to enter into negotiations with the Garrett Engineering
Co. with reference to furnishing engineering services on the storm
Sewer Pro je.ct. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Woodard~ '
Vot ing Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, and WoodarGl,"r~'
Noes: Mayor Nlainous.
The meeting was recess'ed at 12:.50 A. M. May ;,3rd, 1941 to be
recoIlyened at 7:30 P. M. May 3rd, 1941.
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SATURDAY, MAY 3RD, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
The Special Meeting called for 7:00 p. m. May 2nd, 1941
having been recessed at 12:50 A. M. May 3rd, was reconvened at
7:30 P. M. May 3rd, 1941 with the folloWing present:
Mayor Mainous, Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Woodard,
Dunnington, a~d Acting City Secretary Aklen. There also were
present the following ~itizens: ,
iffirank Austin
E. L.. Leonard
'Joe Huffington
Chas. Mathews
M. T. Garrett
A. J.'LamoJ:.1te,
m~.B. Howse, The Southwestern
Rev. B. P. Murphy
:Gus Barkow
Bert Feiber
, Ira A. Harris
City Attorney
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The Mayor advised that the storm sewer and Civic Center Bonds
had been delivered to the buyers and the money received had been
deposited to the city's account in the City National Bank. In this
connection the Nmyor read a letter from the City National Bank where-
in the bank stated that pursuant to conversation . between the Mayor
and. one of the bank officials it was ready to place as security a
sufficient amount of bonds to secure the city deposits.
~ motion was made by Commissioner Herschel which was duly
-$ seconded by Commissioner Kerbow that the C,ouncil desi'gnate
Mr. C. E. Gamnlill and Mr. R. B. Allen to represent the City in
handling the bonds placed as security.
Voting Aye:
Cow~issioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard
/?nd Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
In connection with t4e bond issue the Mayor advised that it
would be necessary to have twelve (12) sets of specifications and
blue prints' of the Civic Center Building plans prepared so that the
same may be available to bidders.
A motion was made by Commissioner Woodard, which was seconded
by Oommissioner Kerbow, authorizing the preparation of the necessary
plans and specifications.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Woodard, Kerbow, Herschel, Dunnington,
and ~~yor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
The Mayor read a news ,letter from the League of Municipalities
relative to the enactment by Texas Legislature of a law limiting
the amount of gross receipts charges levied by municipalities against
public utilities to 2~.
A motion was made by Commissioner Herschel, which was duly ,
seconded by Commissioner Kerbow that the matter be referred to the
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Voting Aye:
Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard,
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
Statements of Mayor Mainous and Commissioner Herschel relative
to action of the Council in fixing the fee to be paid the City
'Attorney for handling the proceedings with reference to the Bond
'Issue were. presented to the Council. These statements being the
same as referred to in minutes of this meeting which began May
2nd, 1941.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kerbow, which was duly seconded
by Commissioner Dunnington, that these statements be accepted and
spread upon the minutes of the Council.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Kerbow, Dunnington, Herschel, Woodard
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noe s : None.
The stateme nts are as follows:
No. 1
May 3rd, 1941
Attention City Secretary and City Commission:
I, F. M. Mainous, Mayor., of the City of 'llestUniversity Place,
hereby certify to you that on December 9th, 1940 a speci-al meeting
of the Council 'was held, at :which time the committments for our
bond issue were received and bids awarded to the lowest bidders:
Chas. B. W....n.i te & Oompany, Maroney and Co., and J!'enner and Beane.
At this meeting the ,question of legal procedure was brought up
by me. After discussion, a motion was made and carrie~ that all
bond proceedings would be handled by our Oity Attorney, A. J. La-
monte; and he in return would employ Gibson and. Gibson of Austin,
Texas; and Chapman &: Uutler, National Bond Attorneys of Chicago,
Illinois, The consideration to Mr. Lamonte at a cost not to exceed
,three-fourths of one per cent for these proceedings. After coming
back into the minutes, I find that this portion of the minutes are
absent, This being a true and correct statement of facts, it is my
desire to certify to you the above being true and accurate to the
best of my ability.
Commissioner Herschel will make a statement also on,this subject,
and at least ~o of the gentlemen present will varify this to be a
true and accurate stat;ement.
Signed by F. M. Mainou /
F; M. Mainous, Mayor of t e
of West Universi ty Place.,
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I, Dr: J. A. Herschel, City Commissioner of the 'City of
West University Place, hereby certify that I was a duly elected,
qualified and acting as Ci~y Commissioner of the City of West
University Place, Texas on December ,9, 1940, at which time committ-
ments for our bond issue were reeeived and sale of the bonds awarded
to the best bidders, they being Charl~s B. White and Vompany,
Maroney & Comrany, and lfenner (IE Beane; that at this meeting and
after the awarding of the sale of the bonds, the question of legal
proceedings was brought up, and after discussion a motion was made
and carried that all of the proceedings' pertaining to the bond
issue would be handled by our City Attorney, A. J. Lamonte, and
that he was to be paid three-fourths of l~ of the issue for his
fee in doing so; that the minutes of said meeting as here re-
lated were read and approved at a subsequent ,council meeting
on the 19th day of December, 1940.
This the 3rd day of May, A. D. 1941.
Signed
Dr. J. A. HAl'"~nl1 A1
The Mayor read a letter from Mr. Painter, Attorney for
Harris County Drainage District No. 12, requesting that no plans
be made for connecting any storm sewers to Drainage District
No. 12, Poor Farm Ditch or to Brays Bayou, until the Drainage
District and the Harris County Flood Control had approved such
plans and been conferred with on the subject.
Mayor Mainous, at this time, stated relative to the Councils
aetion in regard to Mr. Calhoun; that the plans' upon which the
bond issue had been based, had been presented to the penple in'
various meetings and their approval secured and that he thought
the matter should be resubmitted to the people if any changes are
made. The Mayor reiterated his stand on the whole proposition
t\J statIDng , too t he thought it the sensi ble thing to,> do to retain
Mr. Calhoun and that if this was not done Mr. Calhoun would
institute suits against the City. '.
Commissioner Kerbow stated that there was no basis or pro-
vision in the City Charter which would require resubmission, that
the Council was vested with discretionary powers and had been
elected to represent the people, 'that he did not appreciate the
efforts of outsiders to put pressure on the Council,.
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was no reflection on the Mayor, that the people had voted ~D~
drainage and not the Engineer. He also reviewed experiences the CitYL-
had had with Mr., Calhoun on the Water Project.
Mr. Frank Austin spoke briefly stating, in effect, that he
favored the Mayorsstand relative to resubmitting the proposition.
. Mr. M. T. Garrett of the Garrett Engineering Co. stated that he'
wanted the,hminutes to refle ct t hat he had not solicited any engin-
eering work in ~V'est University Place and that he was present upon
invi tation.
Mro HUffington stated that he was present to advocate drainage
and suggested that final decision be delayed for more deliberation.
The Mayor stated that he desired'a committee composed of
citizens on the West side of the City, namely:
Joe Huffington
Joe L. Archer
Mr. Jancik
Mr. Jim Davlin
Commissioner Woodard
This committee is to go into the matter :of drainage on the
West ~ide, presumably to see that the interests of the people are
protected and all drainage problems taken care of.
He also suggested a committee for the east side of the City
composed of the following:
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A. I. Sellers
Commissioner Kerbow
Commissioner Dunnington
Commissioner Kerbow stated that the ,Chamber of Commerce had a
committee assigned t9 the study of drainage.
]f'~ A. HundJiE;lr
Mr. Carson
Mr. FranK Austin
There being no action on the part of the Council with re-
ference to rescinding or' changing any prior action, the Mayor stated
that'he wanted the minutes to reflect that since he had worked on'
a basis ,of paying only 3~ for plans, specifications and W.P.A. appli-V'
cation that in the employment of any engineer he would be opposed to
paying more than 3~to any engineer, this amount to cover the cost
of plans, specifications and W.P.A. application and approval.
'There being no further action taken, upon motion duly made and
seconded the meeting was adjourned at l2:00P. M. May 3rd, 1941.
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MONDAX', 1/..AY 5TH, 1941
CITY HALL" CITY OF WEST ,U1TIVERSITY
PLACE; TEXAS
A special meeting of the City Council was held on Monday,
May 5th, 1941 at 7:30 P. M;. at the City Hall with Mayor Pro Tem
Kerbow presiding, COIDrftlssioners Herschel, Dunnington; Woodard,
. and Acting City Secretary A1len in attendance.
The purpose of this meeting was "To hold a Special Hearing
on'the Sidewalk Ordinance".
Mr. Bill Semmelrogge stated that he was very much in favor
of sidewalks, but not until the the walks and streets were put to
grade. That if sidewalks were installed now, the walks would be
lower than the streets.
Mr. Allen assured NJX. Semmelrogge that the walks would not be
put in until the streets were put to grade, and that all engineer-
ing matters would be consider,ed in connection wi th grades, etc.
'Mr. joe' D. Ashford at 4126 Coleridge ask if' the property on
,Academy would be assessed for sidewalks, and ask if there was any
requirement governing the placing of sidewalks on this property.
He stated that this Was merely f'or a matter of inf'ormation' on :his
part.
Mr, Sidney Olarabut ask if this was the same project that
4 was started some time ago, or if it was a new project; and
~tated that the council had promised to have all the walks con-
ne,cted by April 1st, 1940..
Mr. Paul Young stated that he was in the same position as that
of Ar'Ir. Semmelrogge. '
Mr. H. R. Fields, living on Coleridge, stated,that he also was
interested in getting sidewalks on Academy Street and ask how long
it would be ::before the project would start.
Mr. Cookenboo at 3901 Villanova stated that he was compelled
by the City to put in sidewalks before he could occupy his ,home,
and asked if there were two different propositions on the con-
structionof sidewalks.
:Mr. J-. T~ Rogers explained
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Dr. A. L. Kerbow
Dr. J'. A. Her;sehel
Mr. 1 . M. Dunnington
Mr. If.. W. Woodard
TREASURER
CITY ENGR.
F. K. CUFF
TAX ASSESS. ANO COLL.
.J. A. METCALF
FIRE CHIEF
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IRA A. HARRIS
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Dear Mr. Allen:
I am calling a special meeting of the city
council to be held on Monday, May 5th at the City
Hall at j:~O P. M.
The purpose of this meeting is as follows:
To hold a special hearing on the Sidewalk
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MONDAY, MAY 12th, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on MOnday,
May 12th, 1941 at the eityHall at 1,:30 P. M. with Mayor Pro Tam
A. L. Kerbow~presiding, Commissioners Herschel, Dunnington;
Woodard and Acting City Secretary H.' B. Allen in attendance.
~ayor F. M. Mainous was not present, due to his absence from the
C.ity.
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The minutes of the regular meeting of April 28th, 1941 were
read and corrected and approved. '
The'minutes of the Special Meetings of May 2nd, MaY3rd, and
May 5th, 1941' were read and approved.
The Oity is attempting to set up a new Financial Accounting
System in the City Hall. A proposal was submitted from Masquelette
and Oompany, which quotation was referred to Oommissioner Dunnington
for his recommendation at a future mee~ipg.
Mr. R. B. Allen, Acting Oity Secretary, reported that $275,000.00
in bonds had been placed in the First National Bank: to secure the
City funds in the City National Bank. '
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, Bids on the water we-llha11te ,tal\en and the Layne-Te:x;as ,bid. of
$25,4~O~'OO:'accepted. It Is to','bepaid for .on an installment basis;
$2,000.00 cash and $1,.500.00 per month. It is neces:sary that a
Resolution be drawn authoFiz~ng the drawing of a c9ntract and lease
and sett ing, p,ut the terms. of the contract. Commisslon.er :Herschel
made a mottoii~which was seconded by Commissioner Woodard that t4t
R!3so1ut1onbe adopteg.. ',' . .,.'
Voting Aye: Commissl one~s Herschel, -WOOdard, Dunnington, aIld Mayor
Pro Tem Kerbow.
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The Resolution is 'aA:! follows:
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AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR MAYOR PRO-
TEM TO' EXECUTE A LEASE CONTRACT 1n:TH
THE LAYNE-TEnS COMPANY t FOR AND ON
BEHALF Olf. 'mE, CITY, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF DRILLING A WATER WELL.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
SECTIONJL. That the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem, be and
is hereby ~uthorized to execute a lease contract wit~
the LAYNE-TEXAS OOMPANY at~,nisn County, Texas, leasing
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One (1) Block Eighteen (181. of COllege View Third
Addition, owned by said Cit'y, for the purpose of
drilling a water well, as fully set forth in said
contract, 'a copy of whi'ch being att ached hereto and
mad~ a. part hereof.
SECTION II. That the CitY' Secretary be instructed
to spread said contract upon the minutes immediately
fOllowing this resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED rpHT~ 1 '+'11 DAY OF May
.A. D. , 1941.
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Mayor Pro' Tem
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Acting vity Secretary
Commissioner d. M. Du~ington made a mqtion appointing the
Board of Equalization as fqllows: Mr. L. B. J:tyon, Chairman,
Mr. R. J. Depenbro ck,' and lIilr.J . ft. Davlin, to serve as a
member oft,his Board ':f"J?-r- the year of 1941; and that Mr. Frank K.
Cuff, Ta1C ~olle ctor and Asse-ss,or 'set in" at 'each of the meetings.
Said meetings to be held from 7:00 P. M. in the evening until
10:00 p.m., This motion- was 'duly seconded by Cominissioner
Woodard. Mr. Depenbrock declined the appointmen~ statihg that
he would not have time to devote to the activities of the Board.
V oti:ng Aye: Commis sioners Dunnington, Woodard, Hers,ehel, and
Mayor Pro Tam Kerbow.
Noes: None.
Mayor Pro Tem Kerbow recommended that Mr. C. E. Gammill,
Treasurer, and Nu-., R. ,B. Alle-n, Acting City Secretary, b~
authorized to check into the .matter of ,the sinking fund time
deposit at the Citizens State Bank, and to find out if same can
be renewed,and to report back to the council.
Commissioner Herschel ask authority to purcha~e 400 feet of
Fire Hose for 'the ~'ire Department at $1.10 per foot. Mayor Pro
Tem Kerbow recommended that Gommissioner Herschel and Dunnington
receive bids and report back to the Council.
The meeting recessed
@al1 of the Mayor.
reconvened upon
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Mr. Wohn stated that he was in favor of sidewalks in that it
will greatly improveethe value of him home and property, that it
would b~ foolish fora project of this naut e not to carry. '
O. T. Wilson at 3926 Swarthmore, stated that his street had
sidewalks, but that he would like to 'see the whole City have
sidewalks.
E. A. Blankenship stated that we are all civic minded citizens
and working people, that this is a residential area ,ani that we
should have pride enough to place sidewalks in front and on the
side of our pro'perty, even if we don't use them ourselves.
Mr. N. C. Sears, a Gontractt'liand BUilder, engaged in the
construction of homes in the City of West Univers~ty Place testified
that he has been building homes in the City of West University Place
for some several years and he is familiar with t,he plaluations of
the property in said City. In his opinion the placement of side-
walks in the front of and along side of, in case of corner lots,
would increase the value of such lots ,greatly in excess of the cost
of sidevRhlks.
Commissioner Herschel made a motion that the hearing be
closed and that we approve and pa.ss the sidewalk ordinance No. 218
for the construction of sidewalks. Caption is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2-3:-&-
AN ORDINANCE CL~NG THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE: READ AND
TRUE OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY ABUrrTING UPON EACH sr DE OF
EACH STREET WITHIN THE FOLLOWING LIMITS:
BEGINNING at a point in the north line of
Bellaire Boulevard at the intersection ~~
the' West line of City of Sou thside Place;
THENCE westwardly with the North line of
Bellaire ~oulevard to its intersection with
the east .right of way line of the Humble
Pipe Line Company ri ght of way for corner;
THENCE northward~y with the east right of
way to its intersection with the south right
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wi th the south right of way line of
Richmond Road to its intersection wi ththe
east boundary line of College View Third
Addition.,for corner;
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.1 'east line of College View Third, Second and
First Additions and cop.tinuing with the
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place of BEGlt-1NINJ., and including
Lots 1 to 31 inclusive, Cambridge
Place, all of FairHavenAddition, Colonial
Terrace Addition, COllege View First, Se,cond
and Third Additions and two acreage tracts
belonging to Mrs. J. W. Ounningham, in the
City of West University Plaoe, Texas.
AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE
TRUE. OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTtJE OF THE IMIR OVEMENr OF SAID
STR;Jl:ETS WITHIN THE LIMrl;S DEFINED, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS,
I1j'V ALIDITIES, OR IRREG1JLARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS
OR CONTRACT THEREFOR, OVERRULING AND DENYING ALL PROTESTS
AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED; FINDING AND DETERMINGING THAT
EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTI NG UPON SAID
STREETS WITHIN THE LDJlTIS DEFINED \ULL BE SPECIALLY
BENEFI TED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE COST OF SAID IMPRlWKMENTBPROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED
AGAINST SAID PROPERTIES MID LEVYING AN ASSESSMENr FOR
THE PAYMENT OF ALL OF THE COST OF IMPR OVING SAID. STREETS
WITHIN SAID LIMTTS; 1IXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST THE
PROPERTY mroTTJUNGXlrrPONIIDtTB;STJm:EijpS AND THE TRUE Om"EROR
OWNERS THEREO;l1'; PROVIDING FOR ;THE ISSUANOE OF ASSIGNABLE
CERTIFICATES Upm\f TJ!E CO!JIPLETI ON AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID
VVORK, THE MANNER AND s:v.rME OF PAYMENT AND m OVIDING FOR
THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESffi.E ms
AND CERTIFICATES, AND' DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
whioh motion was duly seconded by Commissioner Dunnington .
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard and
Mayor Pro Tem Kerbow.
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and upon motion being made and duly seconded the meeting was
declared adjourned.
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A continued meeti~g of the city councB. was held at
the City Hall at 6:30 P. 'M. on Tuesday, May 13th, 1941
continued from the regular-meeting of Mp~a::r,~May 12th, 1941,
with Mayor Pro Tem Ke!"b()V' presiding, COmm!ssionersHerwc.1J.d;..,.
rrunnington, Woodard and acting City Secretary R. B. Allen in
attendance. .~-
The na tter ibf the employment of an engineer to furnish
engineering services, on the Storm Sewer Project being under
discussioh, a motion was made by Commissioner Herschel" which
was duly seconded by Commissioner Woodard, that a Resolution
be adopted authorizing the Mayor Pro Tam and the Acting City
Secretary to execute a contract with the Garrett Engineering
Company to perform certain engineering services in connection
with the Storm Sewer Project; provided, said contract co~ld be
negotiated satisfactorily as to terms, including payment of
3~ for such services, that all plans, maps, basic date and re-
ports would ~e delivered to the Gity, that the engineer would
assist in securing all land, rights of way and easements
necessary and agree to time l1mi t provision.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, and
Woodard.
Noes: None.
The Resolution is as fo,llows:
A RESOLUTI ON
AUTHORIZING TEE MAYOR OR MAYOR ill 0 TEM
TO .EXEC,UTE A CONTRACT WITH THE GARRETT
ENGI NJ:!,'E RING COMPANY .l:t'OR AND ON BEHALF
OF TID: CITY.
:a~ IT R.l!:SOLVji;D BY 'rID; CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY, TEXAS:
1. That the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem be and hereby is
authorized to execute a cont:ract with the Garrett Engineering
Company, Consulting Engineers, Houston, Texas, for 'the perfor-
mance of certai,n Engineering services, more fully se,t forth in
said contract, a copy of whi,ch is attached hereto and marked
Exhibit lIAu.
2. That the City Secretary be instructed to file a
copy of said ,contract in the Minutes immediately following
this Resolution.
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The }layor Pro Tem discussed certain cne.cks from the Houston
Lighting and ~ower Company which had been tendered'the C~ty,re-
ference to same having been made' lin 1ilinutes of Special Meeting of
May 2, 1941. The Council r~ested the City Attorney to ren(i~r a
written opinion as to the effect, if any, of thecash~ng oftl:1~se
checks, upon the matte~s now in litigation with the HOuston ' '
Lighting and P~ler Company. '
A motion was made by Commissioner Herschel, whi ch was dUJ-y
seconded by Conmissioner Dunnington Dunnington that.. the salary of
Mrs. Agnes Graham, PBX Operator be raised to $75.00 per month
effective as of May 1st, 1941.
Voting Aye: Commi~sioners Herschel, Dunnington-, 'WQodard and
Mayor Pro Tem Kerbow.
Noes: None i
The Treasurer requested the Council to establish a policy
relative to payment of salaries or wages to employees oft duty due
to illness or injuries r~ceived in l~ne of duty. The Mayor Pro
Tem turned this IDa. tter over to the Personnel Board for study
and recommendation.
There being no further
upon motion being duly made
clared adjourned.
bus iness to c'ome before the Cou+tc~l,
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REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 26TH, 1941
OITY HALL, CITY OFWEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
The regular meeting of the City Council was held at the City
Hall on Monday, May 26th, 1941 at 7:30 P.M. with .LV.Layor J!'. M. '
Mainous presiding, Commissioners Herschel, K~rbow, Dunnington,
Woodard and Acuing City Secretary in attendance. ' ,
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, The minutes of the regular meeting of M@:y 12th, 1941 and the
continued meeting of May 12th on May 13th, 1941 were read and
approved._
A petition was presented to the,Oouncil from the. residents
living in the west section of the City, living adjacent or near to
the City Dog Pound. They requested that' the Pound be moved to a
more suitable place. This matter was referred to Commissioner
Herschel, Dunnington and Woodard to decide as to the proper
location for the City Dog Pound and report back to the Council at
an early date.
The, Mayor stated too t the deeds and p:lpers were ready to sign
for the purchase of Lot 9, Block 18, College View 3rd Addition,
adjoining the Water Plant, for the sum of $425~OO. Commissioner
Woodard made a motion which was dUly seconded by Commissioner
Dunnington, authorizing the Mayor to sign the necessary papers
and cOIl1plete the purchase of thi slot. ' -
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Woodard, Dunnington, Herschel, Kerbow
and Mayor F.. M. Mai nous .
Noes: None.
Ira Harris, Water Superintendent, stated that the Water lines
and pipe being put in on University Boulevard, were not getting the
proper supervision and inspection. Commissioner Woodard was
authorized 'by the Council to see that the l,ines were properly
superv ised and inspected. . '
Inasmuch as Mr. R. J. Depenbrock was unable to serve on the
Equalization Board for 1941, Co~ssioner Dunnington recommended
and made a- motion that Mr. John LT. Holland be appointed to serve
on this Board. The comp~nsation to be ~7.50 per night for each
person serving on this Board. The Doard will meet for a three '
day period f:;.:__, '~:.~G from the,16th of June, thruthe 19th. An
extra day will be allowed, if necessary. Commissioner Herschel
.seconded the motion.
Voting Aye: Commiss'ioners Dunnington, Herschel, Kerbow, Woodard,
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
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The matter of the Financial Accounting System P~oposal that had
been referred to Commissioner Dunnington at the meeting of May 12th
was referred to Mr. C. E. Gammill, Treasurer. The proposal from
F. G. Masquelette & Company contemplates the installation of a
new system.
Commissioner Kerbow made a, mot ion, whi,ch was seconded by
Commissioner Dunnington, givi~ Commissioner Herschel authority
f-or the following:
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To employ three (3) men to clean out ditches at .35~ per hour.
To maintain Robert Wiley on the payroll, to pay doctor and
medicine bills. (This is due to the fact that Robert Wiley
is suffering from a broken arm received when he fell from a
dump, truck, while on duty for the City. He is putting in a
full days work, even though his arm is broken.)
Eight tires on the Street and Bridge and Garbage Trucks need
repairing. Four of the tires will be retreaded at a cost of
$14.60 each. Purchase four new tires, with a refund of $11.00
on the :Acme Tim-Sil.
For the Fire Department, for new members in need of equip~ent:
Seven (?) helmets, seven ('7) sli.ckers,and seven(?) pair boots.
Voting Aye: ' Commissioners Kerbow, Dunnington, Herschel, Woodard,
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
Mr. cT. A.. Metcalf, 'whO.does all of the banking for the City,
has always had to pay for parking space when he goes to town. rrhe
Mayor recommended that the City nake some arrangements with a
parking lot near the renk, wherein Mr. Metcalf may park his car at
the City's expense. Commissioner Dunnington made amotion instrue4i-
ing the Mayor to ~ke the necessary arrangements on a monthly basisj.
which motion was, duly seconded by Commissioner Herschel.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Dunnington, Herschel, Kerbow, Woodard,
and Mayor F. M.Ma.inous.
Noe s: None.
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, In regard to the Case of the City of West University Place VB
The Houston Lighti.ng ahd Power Company, the Mayor stated that he was
in favor of making some agreement wi th them after, the litigation now
in court is completed. Commissioner Dunnington stated that he was
bf the same opinion. Commissioner Kerbow then made a motion that
this matter be tabled until a later date, Which motion was seconded by
Commissioner Dunnington.
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Commissioners Kerbow, Dunnington, Herschel, Woodard"
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
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The following bids were received for the construction of the
Civic Center Building (Community House):
H. R. Wilkerson - Bid of $18,460.00
Alternate No. 1 $365.00
Alterm te No. 2 375.00
John G. Holland Bid of $15~600.00
Alternate o. 1 $350.00
~~- Alternate No. 2 400.00
Chas. W~ Burkhart - Bid of $14,996.00
AlternateNb. 1 $248.,00
Alternate No. 2 359.00 '
A. T. Hingle - Bid of $15,716.00
Altermte No.' 1 $400.00
Alternate No. 2 160.00
The Mayor instrueted Mr. Allen and Mr. J. A. Metaalf to serve
on a committee with the N-ayor and Commission to check these bids
and to report at a future meeting.
There being no further business to come before the Council
and upon motion being made and duly seconded the meeting was de-
clared adjourne~.
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Comm. A. L. Kerbow
CQmm. J. A. Herschel
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Pursuanii to a call of the Mayor, I am calling:,'l'
a special council meeting to be held at the City' '.
Hall on Friday, May 30th, 1941 at 4~OO P. M. for the
purpose of':
No. 1 Approving and exeeu.ting a, contract between
the Houston Lighting and Power Company and'
'the City of' West University Place.
No. 2 1];10 officially award the contract on the
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I am calling a special council meeting to be
held in the City Hall on Friday, 1-1ay 30th, 1941,
at 4:00 P. M. for the purpose of:
No. 1 Approving and executing a contract between
the Houston Lighting and Power 'Company and
the City of West University Place.
No. 2 To officially award the contract on the
Ci vie Cent er Buildi ng (Community House).
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SPECIAL MEETING'
FRIDAY, MAY 30TH, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSI 'l':{
.PLACE, TEXAS
A special meeting was convened at 4:00 P. M. On J:!'riday,
. May 30th, 1941 at the City Hall to cohsiderthe following matters
for which the meeting was called:
'No. 1 Approving and executing a contract between the Houston
Lighting and Power Company and the City of llfest University
Place.
No. 2 To officially award the contract on the Civic Center Build-
ing (Corrmunit y House).
The fOllOwing were present: Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow,
Dunnington, Woodard and Mayor 11'. 1vl. Mainous; City Attorney A. ;r.
Lamonte, Attorney W. H. Hansen and Acting City Secretary Allen.
The first matter for consideration being the Contract for
construction of the Civic Center Building, a resolution was pre-
sented by the vity Attorney providing for the awarding of the
contract and authorizing the Mayor and City Secretary to
execute said contract~ After discussion a motion was made by
Commissioner Herschel, which was duly seconded by Commissioner
Kerbow that the resolution be adopted.
Vot ing Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard
and MayorF. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
The Resolution, is' 'as follows: -
Rw.~nrrTT~ION
A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE
CONSTEUCT~ON OF THE CIVIC CENTER BUILD-
INGTO TEE LOWEST BIDDER AND DIRECTING
THAT SAID CONTRACT BE EXECUTED BY THE
W.AYOR FOR AI\1D ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
WEST ,UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY C01fMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIYERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the bid of the lowest bidder, in ac-
cordance with the plans and specifications, for the construction
of the Civic Center Building for the City of'West University
Place, Texas, be and the same is hereby accepted.
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SECTION II. That the Mayor be authorized to execute a
contract, for and on behalf of the City of West University Place,
Texas, \rlth the said lowest bidder and dire~ting that said con-
tract also set forth the schedule of the prevailing wage rates to
be maintained by s!;id contractor.
SECTION III. That the City Attorney be directed to pre-
pare contract, in accordance with plans and specification~, to be
exeouted by and between the City of West University Place, Texas,
by its Mayor, ."and the successful bidder.
PASSED A1'ID .APPROVED th~S t~~941.
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B.igned
R. B. Allen
City Secretary
On the matter of the Houston Lighting and Power Company con-
tract; a conference having been ,held between the members of the
City CounCil, attorneysA.J. Lamonte and W., H. Hansen and Mr.
Frank Austin of the Houston Lighting and Pow~r Company,. The
following Resolution was pre~ented by the City Attorney:
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TIIE WJAYOR TO
EXECUTE FOR .AND 'ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PlACE, TEXAS, THE
'WRITTEN PROPOSAL OF THE HOUSTON LIGHT-
INt;} .M1D POWER COMPANY; SETTLING ALL
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SAID COMPANY AND
SAID CITY; AUTHORIZING CITY ATTORNEY
TO ENTER OR CAUSE TO BE ENTERED APPRO-
PRIATE COURT DECREES TERMINATING PRE-
SE1TT LITIGATION filTH SAID COMPANY.
\f.HEREAS, in January 1941, the City of West University
Place, Texas, filed suit,ag~inst the Houston Lighting and Power
Company for penalties alleged due under Ordinance No. 129; said
Ordinance having been held valid by the Supreme Court of the
State of Texas; the petition for a writ of certiorari filed by
the Houston Lighting and Power Company in the Supreme Court of the
United State having subsequently been denied, and
vVHEREAS, the Honorable 11th Judioial District Court of
Harris County, Texas sustained the Houston Lighting and Power
Company's Plea in'Abatement \vith respect to said penalty suit,
holding that the City cannot impose or collect penalties growing
out of Ordinance No. 129 during the time said Ordinance was being
contested in the Courts, and
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WHEREAS, the proposal of the Houston Lighting and
Power Company is contingent upon the settlement of all matters
in controversy between said City and said Company and it appear-
ing to the City Commission" that the proposal made by the Houston
Lighting and Power Company would result in a benefit to the City
and that it would be to the best interest of the City to accept
the same, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY comrrSSION OF THH: CITY OF
. WEST UNIvERsITY PLACE, TEns:
SECTION 1. That the written proposal ,of the Houston
tightiI.l;g and Power Company be accepted and the .oo.ayor be and is
hereby authorized touexecute said acceptance for and on behalf
of the City of West niversity Place, Texas.
SECTION II. That all differences between the Houston
Lighting and POW'er Comp;l.nyand the City of West University Place,
Texas be and are hereby settled and compromised.
SECTION III.' That the City Attorney of the City of
West University Place, Texas, be and is hereb,y instructed to
enter or cause to be entered necessary and appropriate decrees
in accordance with the proposal of the said Company as accepted
by said City terminating the present litigation. :
SECTION IV. That th8' City Secretary be iilstructed to
s~read said proppsal upon the Minutes immediately following this
resolution, a copy of which is attached hereto.
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PASSED AND APPROVED th.is the
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30th day Of'~.M~,
F. :M. Mal.n '
Mayor '
Attest:
Signed R. B.Allen
.Gity Secretary
After due discussion a motion was made by Commissioner
KerboW, which was duly seconded by Commissioner Woodard that the
resolution be adopted. '
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Kerbow, Woodard, Herschel, Dunnington,
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
An additional resolution providing for the acceptance and
execution of a separate contract with the Houston Lighting and
Power Company covering rates to be charged for' municipal water
and sewer pumping was pr esent ed. Upon moti on made by Commissioner
Woodard, which was duly seconded by Commissioner Dunnington, the
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motion was adopted.
Vot ing Aye:
Commissione~s Wooftard, Dunnington, Hersqhel, Kerbow
and Mayor 'F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
The Resolution is as follows:
RESOLUTION
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THE M,AYO'R FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, TO EXE-
CUTE, AN AGRE:FlvmNr FOR ELECTRICAL SER-
VICES FOR MUNICIPAL WATERWQRKS, ,PUMPING
AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL. '
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COWJ1ISSION"'OFo'THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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SECTION I. That the cont~act and agreement of the
Houston Ligh ting and FCJNer Company to furnish the Oity
electrical services for municipal water works, pumping and
sewage disposal at a charge of One ($.01) Oent per kilowatt
hour, dated May 1, 1941, and running ~or a period of ten (10)
Years thereafter, all as fully set out in said agreement, be
and the same is .hereby accepted.
SECTION II. That the Mayor of the City of West'
University Plac'e, ,Texas be and is hereby authorized to execute
said contract for and on behalf of the City of West University
Pla ce, Texas. '
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City i:iecretary
30th daY~of May A.,D. ;1941.
F. M. Maino~
Ma yor '
It is herein recorded that the resolutions, the contraots
and all proceedings in connection with the settlement of the
differences between the City and the Houston Lighting and Power
Company were approved by the Gity Attorney A. J. Lamonte and
Attorney W. H. Hansen. .
The business for which the meeting was called having been
concluded the meeting was declared adjourned.
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REGULAR MEETIID
MOJ.'iIDAY, JUNE 9TH, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PIA CE , TEXAS
The regular meeting of the City Council was held on Monday,
June 9th, 1941 at the City Hall at 7:30 P. M. with Mayor Pro!"T'em
Kerbow presiding, CoIQIJJissioners Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard and
Acting Cit,y Secretary R. B. Allen in attendance.
The 11},.;i.nutes of the regular meeting of' May 26th, and the
spec~al meeting of May 30th, 1941 were read and app~oved.
Mr. Hugo Zapp, County Engineer appeared before the Council
and pre.sented an ownership map of the property abutting Bissonnet,
which street is to be paved under the County Road Improvement
Program. Mr.Zapp requested the cooperation of the City in pass-
ing the necessary ordinances and contacting the owners looking
toward the paving at' the street to street section with curb!
Mr. C. B. Stussey presented a petition signed by citizens
residing in the neighborhood of the 4000 block of Browning street
requesting reli~f from condi t~ons arising from the keeping of
poultry by certain residen ts of the neighborhood. The Mayor Pro
Tern referred the matter to the Chief of Police, the Chairman
of the Board of Health and the City Attorhey for investigation and
recommendation.
AlD. Joe Archer, Ohairman of the Planning "Board requested the
Council to consider the matter of amending the Zoning law so
as to provide for addi tioml protection to residents adjacent to
certain corne,r J.,ots and fO'r other changes recommended by the
Planning Board.
Commissioner Dunnington made a motion that a resolution be
dravm calling for a publ ic hearing to ,be held to amend the
Zoning Ordinance, which motion 'was duly seconded by Corom~ssioner
Hers~hel. '
Noes: None.
Commissioners Dunnington, Herschel, Woodard, and
, Nm.yor Pro Tem Kerbow.
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Commissioner Woodard stated that it was going to be necessary
to employ a county suveyor to establish the lines of our property ,
at the Bellaire Boulevard water tank. CommissionersDdnnington
'" made a motion that ol,lr City Engineer, Mr. R. B. All en, be au thori zed
to employ Mr. Stimson, County Suveyor, at a cost not to exceed
$.50.00 to make .the necessary survey, whi ch moti on was duly second.ed
by Commissioner Herschel.
Voting Aye: Commis~3ioners Dunnington, Herschel, Wocdard, and Mayor
Pro Tem Kerbow" ~
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Commissioner Hers:6hel made a motfuon, which was duly seconded
by l:jommissioner Woodard, adoptj.ng, by resolution the new Tax Act,
set"'up by the Texas Lagislature, providing for remittance of
penalties and interest on delinquent taxes. '
Voting Aye: Commis si oners Herschel, Woodard, Dunnington, and :Mayor
.'" Pro Tem Kerbow.
Noes: None.
The Caption of the Resolution is as follows:
RESOLUTION
A IlliSOLUTION EVIDffiCING THE FLNDING OF FACT
THAT UNUSUAL AND EXCESSIVE DEFAULT HAS OU0uJ(ED
IN PAYMENT OF DELINQ,UE NT AD VALOREM TAXES I>UE
THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, AND THAT-AN
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THE PA'YMf!.NT THEREOF WILL
PROMOTE AND ACCELERATE THE COLIECTION THEREOF
ORDER:J:NG SAID lIT ~1)ING OF FACTS RECORDED AND
THAT THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE ADOPr
THE 'PROVISION OF THE RECENr IE GI SLATrlIVE ACT
RELEASING INTEREST AND PENALTIES ON DELINQ,UEN'I! _
AD VliLOREI\ll: TA>>ES, AND DECLARING AN E1'IERGENC:Y.
Commissioner Dunnington stated that it is mandatory under the
City Charter to set up a sy stem of ac'counting in' the City Hall and
made a motion that we accept "the proposal from F. G. :Masquelette
and Company for the installation of a new system, ,mich motion was
duly seconded by Commissioner Woodard. Said system having been
recommended by the Mayor.
Voting Aye:
Noes: None.
Commissioner Herschel .stated that since Henry Herndon has left
the employ of the City, that it was necessary to employ ,someone to
take his place. Comrrdssioners Herschel made a motion that James
Davlin be employed at a salary of $60.00 per month, which motion
was duly seconded by Oo:mmi ssioner Woodard.
Commissioners Dunnington, Woodard, Herschel, and Niayor,
Pro Tem Kerbow.
,Voting Aye: GoIIDllissioners ,Her"Schel, Woodard, Duhnington, and Mayor
Pro Tern Kerbow.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Herschel requested the Council to allot six or
seven hundred dollars to match the peoples money for the oiling of
College Avenue, Weslayan, West Point, and Academy Streets.
Commissioner Woodard made a motion, which was seconded by
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this money for the oiling of said streets.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Woodard, Dunnington, Herschel, and
Mayor Fro Tem KerbON.
Noes: None.
90mmissioner Dunnington reported that'the dog pound would
'be moved from the City Garage to the water tank on l:3ellai.re Blvd.
just as soon as the land is surveyed and a fence erected.
Commis sioner Herschel moved 'the adoption of an initiating
ordinance for the paving of a 6! foot strip on Biss0nnet and also
monolith~c curb, Which motion was duly seconded by Commissioner
Dunnington. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare said
or dinanc e .
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard, and Mayor
Pro Tern. Kerbow.
Noes: None.
A mot.ion was made by Commissioner Dt+nnington and seconded by
Commissioner Woodard that the lif;ayor and \iity Secretary be authorized
to negotiate ,and acquire the right-of-way to carry out the storm
sewer project.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Dunnington, Woodard, Herschel and Mayor
Pro Tern. Kerbow.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Herschel made a motion ailocating $75.00 to thee,
}j'ire Department to send fou.r (4) roen to the annual A &M FiremenYs
Training School at College Station, Texas, which motion was duly~
seen nded by Commissioner Woodard. '
Voting Aye: Commissi:Jners Herschel., Woodard, Dunnington and
Mayor Fro Tem Kerbow.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Dunnington made a motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Herschel~. authorizing that ~125,000.00 of storm sewer
funds be placed on time deposit for the purpose of drawing interest
at 11> per annum, as arranged by the Mayor.
Vot ing Aye: Co:rnm.issioners Dunnington, Hers:Chel, Woodard, and !Viayor
Pro Tem Kerbow.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Herschel made a motion, which was duly seconded by
Commissioner Dunnington, authorizing the rental of a Safety Deposit
Box at the City National Bank.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard and Mayor
Pro Tem Kerbow.
Noes: None.
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Commissioner Dunnington made a motion, w~ich was seconded by
Commissioner Herschel, authorizing the purchase of sixteen (16)
filing cabinets at '2.95 each.
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Dunnington, Herschel, Woodard ,and :Mayor
:Pro Tem Kerbow.
Noes: None.
Commiss~oner Herschel made a mption, which was seconded by
Commissioner Woodard authorizing the transfer of $5,075.00 of the
Sinking Fund on deposit in the Citizen's State Bank to the City
Nat ional Bank.
Voting Aye:
Commissioner~ Herschel, Woodard, Dunnington, and Mayor
Pro 'rem .Kerbow.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Woodard made a motion authorizing $352.50 be paid
to Ewing Werlein tor services rendered in the Terry and Sims Cases,
in keeping with the agreement at the time that he was employed,
Which motion was duly seconded by vommissioner Herschel.
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Woodard, Herschel, Dunnington and Mayor
Pro Tem Kerbow.
Noes: Nom.
CommissioneE Herschel made a motion, which was duly seconded
by Go:imni ssioner i/foodard, authorizing the, purchase for the Water
Department of :pipe and fittings in the amount of $1,021.00. This
p~pe is to be used to replace' pipe sold by the water department
to 'Mathews Place in the amount of $871.00 and the balance placed
in stock.
Voting .Aye: Commissioners Hersch'el, Woodard, Dunnington and Mayor
Pro Tem Kerbow.
Noe s : None.
Commissioner Herschel made a motion, which was duly seconded
by Comm~~si.onerif{oodard, authorizing that two old pumps and old
switch bOKes now on ba nd in the water'deparmenttbe sold to the
Layne-Texas vompany for $100.00, since this equipment is obsolete
and of no fu:hther use to the City.
Voting Aye: Co:m:missioners Herschel, Woodard, Dunnington, and Mayor
Pro Tem Kerbow.
Noes: None.
Upon mot ion duly made and seconded the meeting was recessed to
be reconvened at 6:00 P. M. on Tuesday June 10, 1941.
Mayor Pro Tem
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COl~INU~DMEETING
TUESDAY, JtrnE 10TH, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF rlEST UNIVERS ITY
PLA CE TEEAS
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The council reconvened in session 'at i: 00 P. lvl,. on Tue sday,
June lOth, 1941 arter having been recessed on Monday, June 9th,194l,
with the foll~ving present, Commissioners Hershhel, Dunnington,
Woodard, and Secretary H. B. Allen and A. L. Kerbow, Mayor Pro Tem
presiding.
A bill"'from Wir. 1:ienry l!:. Elrod in the amount of $200.00 for
serviees rendered in connection with the Sims and ~erry Cases was
submitted to the Commission. After discussion, a motion was made
by Commissioner Herschel, which waB duly seconded by Commissioner
Dunnington that the ,bill be paid and tba t Proffessor James
Hutchinson, of the Houst,on University" v\uo ass~ted Mr. Elrod, be
paid $50.00.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard ,and :Mayor
Pro Tem Kerbow.
Noes: None.
The Oity Attorney presented a bill from ArthurA. Nicoll in the
amount of $#0.40 for services rendered in connection with the Sims
and Terry Oases. A motion was made by Commissioner Woodard, which
was duly seconded by Uomm.issioner Herschel that the bill be paid..
Voting Aye: Commissioners Woodard, Herschel, Dunnington, an~ N~yor
:ero Tem Ker bow.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Woodard presented to the Uommission the matter of
ob~aining necessary electrical equipment to connect the motor on the
new well. After due consideration, a 'motion was made by Commissioner
, Dunningtin, whi ch was duly seconded by Oommissioner Woodard, that
the ,City Engineer be authorized to prepare necessary plans and
specifications and advertise for bids for the furnishing and in-
stallation of the electrical controls.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Dunnington, Woodard, Herschel, ,and Mayor
Pro 'I'em Kerbow.
Noes: None.
The Secretary presented bills in the amount of $40.93 covering
furnishings for the firemen's room. A motion was made by Commissioner
Herschel that the bills be pa ide The motion was seconded by Com-
mi ssi oner W 00:1 ar d .
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Woodard, Dunnington, and 1uyor
;Pro Tem Kerbow.
Nee s: None.
The matter of the settlement of the amounts due the Oity by the
Houston Natural Gas Company under Ordinance #129, being under dis-
cussion, it was reported that the ,Qas Oompapy has offered the Oity
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sum of $10,210.00 in settlement of all amounts due under the
ordinanee. The offer was discussed it appearing that the Council
, favored the acceptance of the offer. A motion was made by
Commissioner Herschel to adopt a resolution authorizing the
Mayor, or Mayor Pro Tem, and the C~ty Secretary to enter into an
agreement with the Houston Natural Gas Company terminating the
litigation now pending in the courts and accepting their offer of
$10,210.00 in full settleme nt of all amounts due the City by the,
Gas Company, under the 4~ Gross Receipts' Ordinance; provided the
Mayor, who was absent, would ~gree to the same. The motion
was seconde<<-by Commissioner Woodard. Upon vote the Hesolution
was adopted. '
Voting Ay~:
Noes: None.
Commissioners Herschel, Woodard, Du~ington, and
Mayor Pro Tem Kerbow.
Due to the desire of the co:rnmission to await the return of
the Mayor to the Uity before reaching a decision upon other matters
of importance, upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting ,
was recessed until Wednesday; June 18th, at 6:00 ~. M.
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ViEDNESDAY, JUNE 18TH, 1941
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The commission reconvened in session at 7:00 P. M. on Wed-
nesday, June 18th, 1941 after having been recessed on Tuesday,
June 10th, 1941. The follovving were present: Co:mmissioners
Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard, Act~ng City Secretary
Allen, City Attorney A; J. Lamonte and Mayor ]'. M. Mainous pre-
siding. '
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The Mayor announced the necessity of repairs to the ~olice
Car. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Herschel,
which was seconded by Commissioner Woodard, authorizing the repairs
to be made at a Ruoted price of $47.00.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Woodard, Kerbow, Dunnington
and Mayor F. M. :Mainous.
Noe s: None.
" The Treasurer, Mr. ,C. E. Gammill, advised the Oommission that
there were fifteen (15) unissued Sanitary Sewer Improvement Warrants
on hand, which, according to original agreement were to be destroyed.
Commissioner Dunning~on made a motion authorizing the adop~iop of a
Resolution authorizing the ~reasurer and the City Secretary to destroy
the warrants. The motion was seconded by Uommissioner V~oodard.
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Voting Aye: COIIlIU,issioners Dunnington, Woodard, Herschel, Kerbow and
mayor lJ'. '!:a.. 1viai nou s .
Noes: None.
Pursuant to advertising for bids in the Southwestern ~ews for
el ectri cal equipment. for the new well, a bid 'was received f.vDm::.the
Industrial Equip~ent Company~ for the furnishing of all equipment
and material in the amount Of $2,274.72. 'I'he bid was accompanied by
bidders certified check in the amount 01"227.47. This being the
ohly bid received and in view of the necessity to expedite the in-
stallationof this equipment, amotion was-n~de by Commissioner
Kerbow, which was seconded by Commissioner Woodard that the bid be
accepted and the contract awarded to the Industrial i:quppment Company.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Keroow, Woodard, Dunnington, Herschel and
Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
Cornmissiore r Woodard. made a motion, whi ch was seconded by
COlILrniasioner Herschel that the water department be authori'zed to in-
stall the necessary wiring and controls for the new well at an
estimated cost of $200.00. '
Voting Aye: Commissioners Woodard, Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbow and
Mayor Mainous.
Noe s: None
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The matter of the settlement of the Houston Natural Gas
Company Case being under discussion, reference being made
her~in to action of the council on June loth, the Mayor desi~ed
the minutes to reflect that he had had a conference with certain
officials of the company~ but that Mr. Smith, the President,
was out of the City and that as soon as Mr. Smith returns a
conference will be held at which time the settlement will be dis-
cussed further with a view of obtaining terms more advantagedms
to the City than those previously offered. '
, The Mayor called the commissions attention to a letter
from R. L. Sonfield relative to certain claims made by John C.
CalhouJ;l,Jr. The letter was referred to Commissioner Kerbow, ,the,
City Attorney, and the Acting City Secretary for study::"and reply.
The follovving bills were presented to the Council:
w. H. Hansen $ 500.00 attys. tee in Ho. L. & P. Co.Case
A. J. Lamonte 375.00 tt n " n " fl tt
A. J. Lamonte 175.00 " ff fI C. VS. R€(ad' It
A. J. Lamonte 250.00 n tt n Roy Shaefer n
A. J. Lamonte 175.00 tt 'ft tt J. W. Small If
A. J'. Lamonte 35.75 for Examination of Title.
J. w. Mills 33.90 Court Cos ts in Sims & Terry Cases
A. C. Fridge 44.60 Court Reporter for de~9sition in
Sims and Terr y Case s
A. C. Buckner 150.00 Balance of settlement in Sims Case
With regard to bills subniitted by Mr. Lamonte, Commissioner
Kerbow made a motion, which Was seconded'byCommissioner Dunning-
ton, that the follo~ing amounts be paid: '
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Small Case
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37.50
375.00
Voti ng Aye:
Corr.mlissioners Kerbow, Dunnington, Herschel, Woodard,
and M~yor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
, A motion was made that W. H. Hansen be paid $325.00 as full
payment for services rendered in connection vnth the Houston
Lighting and Power Complny Case. 'The mot ion was wecollded by
Commissioner Woodar d.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Kerbow, Woodard, Dunnington, and
Herschel.
Noes: Mayor Mainous, who stated that he thought the bill was
excessi ve and t bat he was out of the City when the council
employed l~. Hansen.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kerbow, whi ch was seconded
by Commissioner Herschel that all bills due in final settlement
of' the Sims ard TeITY Cases, as listed abov~, be paid.
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Voting Aye: Commissioners Kerbow, Hersch el, Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor Mainous.
Noe s : ,None.
Commissioner Dunnington stated that the Boy Scouts in the
City were handicapped due to not having a place to meet and that
it ~as his recommendation that the Scouts be permitted to construct
a Scout House on the rear of the lot recently purchased by the City,
adjacent to.- the Water Works. Mayor l\f.18.inous expressed his ap proval
of the plan and made a motion, will ch was seconded by Commissioner
'Dunnington that the Scouts be permitted to errect the building on
City Property and that authority be granted to enter into such
agreement s as may be necessary with the National Boy Scout
Authorities to accomplish the desired end.
V ot ing .Aye:
Noes: None.
Commissioners Dunnington, Herschel, 'Kerbow, Woodard
and Mayor Mainous.
There being no further IDS iness to oomeeb.efore the Commission,
upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared ad-
journed.
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REGULA.R MEEr ING
MO:NTIAY, ,JUNE 23RD, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PIA CE, TEXAS
The regular meeting of ' the City Council was held on Monday,
June 23rd, at the City Hall, at 7:30 P. M. with Mayor F. M. >
Mainous presiding, Commissioners Herschel, ,Kerbow, Dunnington,
Woodard and Acting City Secretary R. B. Allen in attendance.
> The miflutes of the Regular meeti ng of Monday June 9th, the
continued regular meeting of Ju:p.e 10th and June 18th, 1941 were
read and approved.
Mr.'Travis Cash, Chairman of the Board of Health and Sani-
tation, presented to the commission a Sanitary Code on behalf of
the Board' of Health and recommended its adoption. After some
discussion the Council accepted the Code and extended its thanks
to N.t.r. Cash and the Board for their labors. The Mayor referred
the Code to the Council for study and recommendation.
Commissioner Herschel made a motion that the' Planning and
Zoning Commission serve also as the Board of Adjustment, which
motion was duly seconded by Commissioner Kerbow.
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dullnington, Woodard,
and Mayor Mainous.
Nee s: None.
Mr. W. J. AUbertin, Chairman of the Personnel Board, re-
ported on the activitie s of, the Board and stated that si nce
Mr. B. p. Murphy had left the City, he woul~ like if'or the Com-
mission to appoiht someone to serve on the oard with Mr. Rees
and himself. The matter was referred to the Council for in-
vestigation and nomination of a new member to fill the vacancy.
Commissioner Herschel stated that he wanted authority to
purchase the required number of signs statmng ltDead End Street,
StopU to be placed on the streets ending at the Drainage ditch.
Also to place flNo Parking" signs at the Baptist Church,
Methodist Church, and the Episcopal Church, which will take about
twelve signs. Commissioner Kerbow made a motion that Com-
missioner Herschel and IVlayor Mainous work out the number of signs
too t will be needed and the cost, which motion was duly
seconded by Commissioner Woodard.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Kerbow, Woodard, Dunnington" Herschel
and Ma yo r Mai nous .
Noes: None.
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CoIDlIli ssioner Herschel stated that the 0ity needed add it ional
street lights in certain sections and recalled the fact that the
Houston Lighting and Power Company had agreed to install additional
lights free of charge to the extent of one neW light for every two
now in service. The :M~yor instructed the Committee, composed
of Commissioner J. A. Herschel, Mr. E. O. Rulon, and Mr. Weaver, to
,resurvey the City and recommend the changes to be made.
Commissioner Herschel reported that the City was badly in need
of a new P9lice Car, and that if prices are going up, it would be
wise to bUy a new car at this 'time. This matter was referred to
the next council meeting.
There veingno further business the meeting was recessed
8: 00 P. M., June 24th, 1941.
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COIiJTI1.TDED :MEETING
TUESDAY ~ J1JIiJE 24TH, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UN[ ~1ERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
The regular meeting of June 23rd, having been rece~sed, v11B.S
reconvened at 8:15 P. 11. Tuesday, June 24th, 1941 with Nlayor
Mainous pre siding, Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington and
, Woodard and Secretary Allen in attendance.
'the Ma'if"or announced that the business before the Commission
for consideration was the question of settlement of the annexation
matter. He stated th9. t in order to avo'id litigation, which would
jeopardize the city's plans for the fi nancing of sanitary sewer
improvements, which i mproveme nt s were needed in order to safeguard
the health of the cit izens of the Cmilmluni ty, he would recommend to
the Commission that the City accept the City of Houston's offer to
compromise by establishing the City Limit line one block scuth of
Bellaire Boulevard. He stated further that the owners or certain
property North of Richmond Road were .amdbus fbr~-,t:ne_ec:tt'ysto cone
to an agreement with the City of Houston in order that they might
proceed with the development of their property.
_ ' Commissioner Herschelrrade a motion, which was seconded by
Mayor lJIainous, that the' Qity accept the City of Houston TS
proposition, that is the City o~West University Place to retain
all territory annexed North of is sonnet and Ricbmoni Road, and
to re-establish the line South of Ballaire Boulevard to a line
one block South of and parallel to Bellaire Boulevard.
Voting Aye: Corrmissioners 4erschel and 1~yor Mainous.
Noes: Cornmissi oners Kerbow, Dunnington and Woodard.
The Mayor reported on ligislation before the ,Senate in
Washington having to do with the appropriation of funds to aid
cities in defense areas. After discussion of the matter, a motion
was'made by Commissioner Dunnington, which was seconded by
Commissioner Woodard, that the Mayor call a meeting of the l~yors
of 'the various cities and tovms in Harris County for the purpose
of formulating plans and discussiog ~ays0and means of (1) having
Harris County designated a National Defense Area, and (2) making
pla'nsto obtain funds for making needed improVEments as con-
templated to be provided in the act before Congress.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington and Woodard
and :Mayor IVIainous.
Noes: None.
A report was submitted by the Gity Engineer shOWing the
expense of repairing the Sanitary SewerB to be $5,200.00 for this
year. The City Engineer was instructed to negotiate with the
Moretrench Corporation for the purchase of the Well Point System
now being rented.
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Commission, upon motion duly made and secorded, the meeting
was declared adjourned.
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SPECIAL MEETING
MOl-IDAY, J1JNE 30TH, 1941
CI TY HliLL, CITY OF WE ST UNI VERB:rry
PIACE, TEXAS
A special meeting of, the City Commission /was held on
Monday, June ,JOth, 1941 at 7:30 P. M. at the,Oity Hall, with
Mayor F. M. Ivlainouspresiding, Commis sioner, HerB'cp.el, Kerbow,
Dunnington, Wocxlard and Acting City Secretary R. B. Allen in
attendan ce.
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The meeting was called for t he following purposes:
1.
2.
Annexation.
Approving Police
15 shirts
10 pant s
Uniforms :
@ $, 2.50
@ 7.50
Total
$37.50
711-00
$112.50
3. Sanitary Sewers, and
4. Settlement with the Gas Company.
On the matter of the Sanitary Sewers, the Mayor reportedtbe
status of the plans being prepared by the Garrett Engineering ~o.,
and also reported on the meeting of the ~~yorts and City Officials
of Harris County, which was held for the purpose of formulating
plans for having Harris County designated as a National Defense '
Area and to secure government aid. He also read a letter from
the state Fish and Game Commissiore r complaining of polution of
Brays Bayou by the improperly treated sewage, which it was allec1ged
was entering the bayou at tne West Universi ty Disposal Plant. The
Mayor futher stated that as quickly as complete plans and
estimates of the cost or the proposed changes in the Sanitary
Sewer System were finished, that he would call a conference of the
commission for the purpfl)se p1' discussing the same.
In regard to the question of the territory annexed South of
Bellaire Boulevard, Mr. Robert Sonfield, who was present aSL'a
private citizen, stated to the commission that it was his opinion
that it would be impossible to dis-annex the territory South
of Bellaire Boulevard or any part thereof, without a vote of the
people, and that in his opinion, this matter was clearly deffuaed
by the State Statutes. Inasmuch as no agreeme nt could be reached
by the Council in the settlement of the que stion, a mot ion was made
byCommissione r Kerbow, which was seconded by Commissioner Dun-
nington, postponing action on the annexation question until a
decision could be reached.
Voting Aye: Conrmissioners Kerbow, Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor Iviliinous.
Noes: None.
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uniforms for the Police Department to the City Counc il. He
submitted prices on fifteen shirts and ten pair pants ,total ing
$112.50. .After _discussion, Commi.s\3~on Herschel made a motion,
vmich was seconded by Oommissioner woodard, authorizing the
. purchase of these uni~orms out of the General Fund.
. Voting .Aye:
Noes: None.
Commissioners Herschel, Woodard, Dunnington, Kerbow
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
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The matter of the settlement with the Houston, Natural Gas
Dornpany coming up for discussion, the Mayor recountered the
conferences which 'he had with Mr. Sniith, president of the
Houston Natural Gas Company; and stated that he was opposed to
the settlemeht of the claims against the said company for the
sum of $10,210.00. He stated ,tbat he was out of the City when
the negotiations were handled, wherein the sum was'arrived at
and tbat he wished the records to indicate: Fmrst, as to how
the sum was determined; second, as to who made the proposition;
that is, whether the proposition was the cityts or the gas
comp~nyls. He stated that he put this question to Mr. Smith
and that Mr. Smith stated that the proposition was made by the
Cit y, and that the Gas Company had offered to pay 210. The Mayor
entertained a motion to the effect that' the reoords be made to
reflect the names of the Councilmen who had agreed to accept
the amount of $10,210.00 in full settlement of the claims against
the Gas Company. The motion was made by Commissioner Herschel,
and seconded by Mayor Mainous.
Voting Aye: Commissioner Herschel and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: Commissioners Kerbow, Dunnington, and Woodard.
Commissioner Dunnington stated, in explaining his vote, that
he thought that inasmuch as a suit is now pending in the courts on
the Case that it might involve litigation extending over a long
period of time, at much expense to the City; that he considered the
amount of $10,210.00 as a good settlement since the difference
betwee~ the sum and the total amount due at 4~ is approximately
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Commissioner Kerhow concurred in this statement.
A motion was then made by Coro:missioner Woodard, which was
seconded by Commissiorer Kerbow; authorizing the IV1ayor and the
City Secretary to enter into an agreement with the Gas Company
terminating present litigation and accepting the sum of $10,210.00
in full settle.Ire nt of all amounts due the city under ordinance
No. 129, provided that the Gas Company pay the court costs, which
have been incurred and that the terms of the contract are satis-
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Voting Aye: Commissioners Dunnington, Kerbow, and Woodard.
Noes: Commissioner Herschel and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Commissioner Herschel stated that he wished to withdraw his
original ,motion of June lOth and tba t he was opposed to the
acceptance of the settlement for the reason that the Gas Company
had never paid the City anything except the $10.00 per year
franchise fee, and that since the Houston Lighting and Power
Co:rnpany had paid the full 410 he believed that the Gas Company
should also :Q~y 410. "
Mayor Niainous stated that the Oi ty had spa nt considerable
money proving the validity of Ordirn. nee No. 129, and that any
settlement. for less than 410 would be d iscrimina tory; and further
stated that he believed in abiding by the decision handed down by
the United States Supreme Court.
The ~urpose for which this meeting was called being concluded,
upon motion being made and duly seconded, the meeting was declared
adjoqrned.
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Dear :Mr. Allen:
I am calling a special meeting of the Counci
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The purpo.s. of' this meeting is to act upon
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SPECIAL IvIEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9TH, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEnS
Pursuant to a call of the ]"'Iayor, a special meeting of the
City Council was convened at 7:00 P. M., Ju.]."y 9th, 1941 wi. th
Mayor F. M. IV1ainous presiding, Commissioners Herschel', Kerbow,
Dunnington, Woodard, and City Secretary'R. B. Allen in attendance.
The,,,.purpose of the meeting was to take up the question of
settlement of the annexation ma.tter.
The meeti ng was opened by the :Mayor, who read a copy of a
letter, which he had addresseg to the City Attorney li. J. Lamonte, ;t
requesting him to advise the (ji ty Council",in writing); mether
he needed addit ional help in the matter of preparing the brief
or other legal matters in connection with the annex~tion question;
and if so, for the Oity Attorney to make his recommendations in
accordance with the City Charter to the City Council. He then
read a letter from the City Attorney, addressed to the Wlayor and
City Commissioners, stating in reply to the Mayor's inquiry that,
fiAt the present time there was nei tber n6cessi ty nor justification
for the employment of additional legal assistance." He further
stated that "the Oouncil may rest ass,ured that whenever the
occasion arose that he, in accordance with t~e provisions of the
City Charter, and as Cit y Attorney and Chief .Legal Cou.nsfl:ll;':!JDr
the'U.aty, would request such additional help as he may require. tf
Commissioner Kerbow moved'lthe adoption of aResolution
authorizing the Mayor and the Oi ty Secretary to',enter into an
agreement 'with JUdge Ray'Scruggs andW. H. Hansen,}.vherein these
two named attorreys are to brief ,the law in connection with the
anne xation cpestion at a fee 01'111150.00 each.Co:mniissi oner
Dunnington seconded the adopti on 'of the Resolution}
DISOUSSION:: TheMayor read th~ following statslrent:
nT~e people of this Ci:w- voted the ~ome Rule Charter, vvhich
is the Constitution of the ~ity of West University Place, and
ele cted the members of the liommis sion to carry out the pro vis ions
o~ ~he Home Rule Charter and expect them to carry out t~ose pro-
~J.sJ.ons; therefore, any acti on taken by members of the vouncil or
the Council as a Whole, in employing or attempting to employ out-
side legal counsel and ignore the City Attorney is violative of
Article XII of the Charter and is illegal and void.
Therefore I, as Mayor of the City of West University Place,
will not approve or sign either the minutes, ordinance or
resolution which violates any of the provisions of our Charter.
Ij'urthermore, I will and do hereby notify Mr. C. E. Gammill,
City Treasurer, that any minutes, Ordinance or Resolution pre-
viding for the employing of an outside counsel ignoring the City
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Attorney is illegal aild void, and I call upon him i,nthe
performance of his dutie s :under subsecti on 2, of Section 3, of
Article :av, of our Home Rule Oharter., to refuse to honor qr
approve bills ,for such services or payout any moneY'f'or such
services."'
The City Attorney requested that the Council sta;te its
r~asons for employment of the additional legal assistance and
stated that 1he procedure was in violation of the City,Charter.
Mr. Nat Friedman, an attorney residing at 2732 C~rolina Way,
who was present, reviewed the action of the original Charter
Commission-relative to the dravnng of the City Uhart~r and
particularly to references therein regarding the powers and
authority of the City Attorney and stated that since n,o
evidence had been submitted to show necessity for additional legal
counsEl and due to the provision of the 6ity Charter, he urged
reconsideration of the matter and stated that in his opinion, the
City Attorney should be assigned the duty of briefing the law on
the annexation questiqn. '
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Mr. Joe L. Archer, Chairman of the Zoning lJommission,. stated
that he was not in favor of the Extension of the City Limits; how-'
ever inasmuch as the limits had been extended, he thought that the
council should avail itself of the best legal talent available.
Mayor lViainous stated that he had had conferences with the
officials of the 0itY,Of Houston in attempting to a.r;raive'at an
equitable solution of' the problem and tba t the 6ity"':bi' JIous ton
had agreed ~6~nthdraw their claims to territory north ,of
Richmond Road and Bissonnet, provided, the City of West Univer-
sity would relinquish its claims to all the territorY90uth of
Bellaire BOUlevard, with the ~xception of a strip one block in
width; and that it was his recommendation that in Order to bri~g
about the eoc~editing of ~he plan to reconstruct and improve the
Sanitqry Sewer System in West University Place, he was willitlg to
make some sacrifice. He also called the councils attention to
the fact that representatives of the S~ate Board of Health had
called upon him in the last two or three days complaining of the
unsanitary conditions in the City.
Commissioner Duhnington stated that he did not wish to be
, misunderstood in the matter, but tba tit was his opinion that the
terri tory south of Bellair e Boulevard could not be legally dis-
annexed without a vote of the people, or a court order, and that
he has been so advised by certa.in attorneys. He stated that the
City Council" has fUll author,ity and right under the City Charter
to employ and sele~t such additional counsel as it may deem
~ecessary; ~~d t~t it was not his desire to supplapt or
l.gnore the C1.ty Autorney; but that the matters at issue were of
great importance and that it was his opinion that the City
Council shOUld avail itself of the best legal talent obtainable.
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Voting ,Aye:' Uommissioners Kerbow, Dunnington, and 'floodard.
Noes: UO~Jnissioners Herschel and N~yor Mainous.
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"Under the proV1S10n$ of Article XII of our Homes Rule
'Charter, r think it is very clear that the vommission is with-
our power or authority to employ legal council ignoring our
City Attorney and such action would be and is illegal and
utterly void. I shall not be a party or have any part in
violating &ny part of our Home Rule Charter. Therefore, I vote
no, and request that my reasons be sp~ead upon the Mintes.u
l~yor N~inous moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing
the City Attorney to colaborate with the legal dep3.rtment of the
City of Houston for the purpose of briefing without doubt the
folloWing question: (1) on dis-annexing the territory legally
and accepting the compromise proposal of the 0ity of Houston, and
{2 Jon the question of the law relative to the City of West
University Place, holding all the territory annexed, and fixing
the compansation paid the City Attorney for his services in
ccinnection with these special duties at $150.00 '
The I..1ayor recommended passage of the Resolution for the
reason that he desired 'to expedite the solution of the
Sanitary Sewer Problem. Commissioner Herschel seconded the
adoption of the tiesolution.
(Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel and :M.ayor ,:rtJB.inous.
Noes: Commissioners Kerbow, Uunnington and Woodard.
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the meeting was declared adjourned.
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MONDAY, JULY. 14th, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
Pursuant to a call of the Mayor, the meeting was convened
at 7:45 A. M. July 14th, 1941 at the City Hall with ~ayor
F. M. ]1ainous presidin~, Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dun-
nington, Woodard, and ity Secretary R. B. Allen in attendance.
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, The meeting 'was called l' or the purpose of passing the
necessary res'olutions inregp,rd to expediting certain applications
for Federal .Aid in connection with the storm Sewer Proje:6t.
The City Attorney presented a Resoluti on authorizing the
Mayor to file an application with the Federal Works Agency, Public
Works Administration~ for a grant of Federal Funds to be used to
construct the Storm Sewer System in the City of West University
Place.
The Resolution is as follows:
mJDOLU'I'ION
, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, F. M. Jli'IAI NOG 8, TO
FILE AN APPLICA'l'ION TO THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA TF...ROUGH TEE PUBLIGWORKS ADMINISTRATION
OF THE F~DERAL V'I CR KS AGENCY ll'OR A GRANT TO AID'
IN :f1TNANCING THE CONSTRUCTION @F ADDITIONS TO
STOR1\JI SEWERS, AND DESIGNA IT NG F. M. MAINOUS,..
MAYOR; A. J. LAMUNTE, CITY ATTORNEY, .AN"D GDRETT
ENGINEERING COMPAl\TY, ENGII\f~RS, TO FURNISH SUCH
INll'OR1'ViATION AS THE GOVERi"%1E NT ~';IAY REQUEST.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY' CO:MN1ISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST mUVERSI'IT PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That,F. M. Mainous, Mayor, be and he is
hereby author ized to execute and file an application on behalf of
the Oity of West University Place, Texas, to the United States
of America for a grant to aid in financing the comtlltlction of
Additions to Storm Sewers.
Section 2. That F. M. Kainous, Mayor; A. J. Lamonte,
City Attorney, and Garrett Engineering Company, Engineers, be
and they are hereby author'ized and directed to furnish such in-
formation as the United States of America through the Public Works
Administration of the ~ederal Works Agency may reasonable request
in connection with the application which is herein authorized to
be filed.
A. D. 1941.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1 At.}, (jR~r of ~
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Acting Gity Secretary
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A. L. KERBOW
DEPT. OF PINANCE
.J. M. DUNNINGTON
TAX DEPT.
T. WESLEY WOODARD
WATER AND SEWER DEPT.
MA VOR PRO TEM:
A. L. KERBOW
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A. .J. LAMONTE:
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TAX ASSESS. AND caLL.
.J. A. METCALF
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SUPT. WATER AND SEWER
f.J. W. CLARKE
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I.JOE C~~:~~:~NG AND ZONING
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HousT[jN~. TEXAS
duly 12th, 1941
Mr. R. B. Allen, Acting City Beefy
Gity of West University Place
Houston, T e'x a s
Dear Mr. Allen:'
I am calling a speoial meeting of the city
o oIlimis si 011 to be held on Monday morning at the
city hall at i :45 A. M., July 14th, 1941
This mee,tirigis oalled for the purpose of
passingneoessaryresolutions in regard yO ex-
,pediting ~ertain applications for storm sewers.
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CITY ATTY.
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CORP..JUDGE
Co' E. GAMMILL
TREASURER
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CITyaNGR.
Mayor F. M. Mainous
Commissioner J. A. Herschel
· A. L. Kerbow
! ;r. M. Dunnington
, T. W. Woodard
I F. K. CUFF
TAX ASSESS. AND COL!--_
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FIRE CHIEF
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SUPT. WATER AND SEWER
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Gentlemen:
, .JOE L. ARCHER
CITY PLANNING AND ZONING
W..J. AUBERTIN
DEPT. OF PERSONNEL
Pursuant to a call of' the Mayor there 'Will
be a spaoial meeting of' the city commission at
the City Hall at 7:45 A. M. on Monday morning,
July 14th, 1941.
This meeting is called tor the purpose of
passing ~eeessary resolutions in regard to ex-
pediting certain applications for storm sewers.
Yours very truly,
01Ift OF ngf UNIVJmS1'fY
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A motion was made by Commissioner .Kerbow, which was
seconded by Commissioner Dunnington, moving the adoption of the
Resolution.
Voti ng Aye:
Noes: None.
Commissioner.t3 Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Yfoodard
and Mayor ~ainous.
Mr. ~. T. Garrett of the Garrett Engineering Company, stated
that in compliance..with p. W. A. requirements, it would be
ne cessary for the vity to enter into a new contract vri th the
Garrett Engineering Company and that a copy of the contract would
have to be fi led with the p.W. A. Off ice.
A resolution was presented authorizing the 1~yor and the
City Secretary to execute a contra.,ct with. the Garrett Engineering
Oompany for and on behalf of thervity. ~,
The motion was made by Commissioner Kerbow, which was
seconded. by Commissioner Hersche~, that the Resolution be
adopted.
Voting Aye:
Commis sioners Kerbow, Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor Mainou s.
Noes: None.
The Resolution is as follows:
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AUTHORIZING THE M.~YOR TO EJillGU'l'Ji: A CONTRACT.
wrrrr THE GAIlli.ETI' ENGINEERnrG COIv':PPl\fY :I!"()R .AJ.\fD
ON BEHALF OF THE CI TI .
BE IT REEDLVED BY IEEE artY COUNCILjCOIvTI\i.:ISSION OF
THE CITY_ OF VfES'l' UNIv'1m:=1rmr PIA. (l ;1' 1TI1 '"' ,. (\ Q .
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1. That the ~~yor be and hereby is authorized to
execute a contract with the Garrett Engineering Company, Con-
sulting Engineers, Houston, T e x a s, for the performance of
certain Engineering services, more fully act forth in said
contract, a copy of w ich is attached heretb and marked
Exhibit ttAfI.
2. That the Vity Secretary be instructed to file
a copy Of said contract in the minutes immediately following this
Resolution.
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PASSED AND .APPROVED this the 11th day of July, A.D.
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Signed R.~. Allen
City Secretary
In cQnnection wi th the filing of certain statements with
bhe P. W. A. relative to the bo~d money now on band in the City
Depository, the City Attorney, A. J. Lamonte reminded the
Council of his bill which he had presented to the City some-
time ago in the amount of $200.00 ~or additional legal services
incurred by him in connection ,with the $200,000.00 bond issue,
said additional services have been necessitated due to National
Bond Attorneys, Chapman and Cuttler inquiring into the Election
of the Charter Commission and the subsequent adoption o~ the '
Oi ty Charter.
Commissioner Herschel made a motion, which was seconded by
Mayor Mainous, authorizing the payment of the bill in the amount
of $200.00 to the City Attorney.
Voting Aye: Commissioner Herschel and I~yor Mainous.
Noes: Commissioners Kerbow, Dunnington and Woodard.
The purpose for vlliich the council was called having been
concluded, the meeting was ~
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REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 14th, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
A regular meeting of theCity Co~ncil was held on MOnday,
July 14th, 1941 at 7:30 P. M. wi,th 1Iilayor F.M. Mainous Rresiding,
Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, .uunnington, Woodard and Vity
~ecretary R. B. Allen in attendance.
The mi'fiutes of the Regular meeting of Monday, June 23rd ;
continued regular meeting of June 24th, and the Special meeting of
Junet'l0th~ 1941 were read and approved.
Mr. :Bill Keyser residing at 2907 Sunset was present and pre-
sented to the Counc il a pei ti tion requesting tJ;at the bJ:lS be re-
routed over! some other street, other than Nottlngham. e stated
that the, noise, dust, odors, the danger to the children, and the
conjection of the traffic on the street were ob jectionabJhe to the
citizens and that they had bough their homes with the understanding
that the bus would not go down Nottingham. Other citizens spoke
for and against the 'operation of the bus. The Mayor referred the
matter to the Council for study.
Commissioner Dunnington reported that he had been advised by
Mr. Fra~ K. Cuff, Tax Collector and Assessor, that an error existed
in the taxes of the University Cleaner~ for the years of 1933 to
1936 and the year 1938, in the amount of $36.00. Commissioner
Dunnington recommended and made a motion that the error be corrected
and the adjustment be m~de. The motion was duly seconded by Com-
missioner Herschel.
Voting Aye:
COTIIDlissioners Dunnington, Herschel, Kerbow, Woodard and
1V~ayo'+ Mainous. '
Noes: None.
Commissioner Herschel requested authority to purchase the
following:
Weed cutting r~chine for the park dept.
Three extra k~ives and two extra belts'
for the rra chine.
$325.00
Two new tires and tubes 900 x 40 for the
Ji'ormallV1eedCuttlng Machine
Four Hundred (400) feet of Fire Hose for
the Fire Department,
$141.76
$440.00
Commissioner Kerbow made a wotion, authorizir~ Commissioner
Herschel to make these purchases, which motion was duly seconded by
COmITlissioner Dunnington.
Voting Aye: ' Commissioners Kerbow, Dunnington, Herschel, Woodard and
Mayor Mairious.
Noes: None.
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The Mayor read a letter from the Chief of Police, Grady
Smith, asking for leave of absence from the 15th uf July to
the 1st of August, to take his annual vacation. Oommissioner
Herschel made a motion, which was duly seconded by Com-
rrlssioner Woodard, granting Mr. Smith his leave of absence.
Mr. E. O. Rulon will act as Chief, In Mr. Smith's absence.
'{oting Aye:
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Commissio~ers ~erschel, WOOdard, Ke~bow, Dunnington,
and Mayor Mainous.
The Secretary read a letter :from Corporat ion Judge Albertson
relative to a case in Corporation Court wherein John Aydam was
fined $10.00 for reckless drivir~. Judge Albertson stated that
since he' had assess~d the fine and the fine had been colle cted
he had come in possession of additional evidence of a mitigating
nature and recommended to the cOIDrtission that the defendant be
allowed to work out the fine and the $10.00 be remitted. Com-
missioner Herschel made a motion which was seconded by Com-
missioner KerbOW, authorizing remission of the fine.
Voting Aye: Commission~rs Herschel, Kerbow; Dunnington, Woodard,
and Mayor Mainous.
A letter was read from the Board of nealthand Sanitation,
stating that a meeting had been held in regard to the Code and
that it was now ready for,the Commission's approval. The Mayor
recommended that an ordinance be drawn providing for the adoption
of the Code. The motion was made by eommissioner Kerbow, and
seconded by Commissioner Herschel.
Voting Aye:
No~s: None.
Commissioners Kerbow, Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor Mainous.
Due to the emergency created by excessive rainfall and
amount of work in the. st,:t1eet and bridge department, Commissioner
Herschel stated that a few of the men were williD-€; to relinquish
their vacations in order to receive an extra weeks compensation. ?
These men are :Riley Johnson, Leon Cooper, Vfm. Vaughn, bTorris Mitchell,
and Dudley Mitchell. Due to the emergency these men will receive
an extra weeks pay for relinqUiShing their vacations. The arragge-
ment for this year only. Commissioner Kerbow made a mot ion
allowing eommissioner Herschel to carry out the,se arrangements in
p,is department, which motion was duly seconded by Commissioner
Vi oodard. .
Vot ing Aye:
Commissipner Kerbow, Woodard, Herschel, Dunnington
and ~ayor Mainous.
Noe s: None.
Commissi oner Herschel made a motion, which',NiTas duly seconded
by Commissioner Kerbow authorizing the expenses to be paid for
Mr. J. A. Metcalf, Chief of the Fire Department, to attend the
A. & M. College for the annual Fireman's Training School to be
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Voting ,Aye:
Noes:: ",None.
Commissi.oners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, W'oodarQ.
and ~ayor Maincus.
The :Mayor recommended tba t the Commission pass a Resolution
endorsing the Civilian }btional Defense Program, and notify the
'. governmental officials of our endorsement by Resolution and
assure thglli of our coo~eration. Commissioner Kerbow made a motion
which was seconded by Commissioner Herschel, authorizing that the
Resolution be drawn.
Voting Aye:
Nee s:' None.
Commissioners KerboN, Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor Mainous.
The question of p~rchasing a new police car ~as presented.
The Mayor stated that he thought it best to purchase a new car
and retain the old one, as it could be used in case of emergency
in the Police Department, in the -Inspe ction Depar:tmeht, and as a
car to pick up stray cats and _dogs. Commissioner Herschel made
a motion authorizing that a legal notice be published requesting
bids, and specifications be prepared, for the purchase of a new
police car, which motion was duly seconded by Comrrrissioner WOOdard.
Voting Aye: 'Commissioners Herschel, Woodard, Kerbow, Dunnington,
and Mayor Mainous~
Noes: None.
Copy ,of an Anti-Noise Ordinanc e and a copy of a dog ordinance'
were presented to the Council for their consideration and adontion
at a la~er meeting. ~
The City ~ecretary submitted a bill to the CounCil, which
~ad,been rendered the Oity by E. L. Overstreet, in the amount of
$449.00 for Architects fees on the Community House. The Mayor
. stated that since the minu~es did not reflect the action of the
previous council in employing Mr. Overstreet, he would enter 'for
the record the arrangements whifih had been made.
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ItSome two or thr~e years ago when the Community House plan
first came> before the Council, the members of the Council
authorized the Mayor and Mr. Metcalf to have plans prepared.
Mr. Overstreet was contacted and requested to develop plans along
the ideas projected at that time. Several plans were drawn and
various civic bodies d~$cussed the same. Various changes were
suggested and made and ways, and- means of finance discussed. In
1940 Mr. Overstreet prepared a W.P.A. application, but due to
scarcity of skilled labor on W.P.A. rolls this apn~ication was not
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filed. In 1940 when it was decided to call a, bond issue to
finance construction, Mr. Overstreet prepared final plans-and
specifications and secured"the assistance of Mr. Harry R.
Guiberson, Engineer and Architect. It was agreed byflOiUmer
council that Mr. Overstreet was employed on contingent basis
and that when the building was constructed the fee would be
. pa id .
60mm~ssioner Herschel, a member of the former council
concurred in this state ent and made a motion, whmDh was
seconded by Commissioner Woodard authorizing the p;l.yment of
the fe,e which was based on 310 of the base contract pnce and
covers all services rendered by ltr. Overstreet and Mr. Guiberson
for all designs, plans, specifications and supervision.
Voting Aye: Comnissioners Herschel, 'Woodard, Kerbow,Dunnington
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
CoJjJmissioner Kerbow IDa de a motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Woodard, giving authority for renewal of the
Certificate of Deposit at the San Jacinto National ~ank. By
previous council action the money on deposit at the San Jacinto
National Bank is willing to allow 'us a l~ per cent interest rate,
the Treasurer recommended that the Certificate of Deposit be
renewed.
V ot ing .Aye:
Commissigners Kerbow, Woodard, Hersnhel, Dunnington,
and ~ayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
Comm:issioner HerSChel made a motion, which wa~ duly seconded
by Commissioner Kerbow, authorizing employment of Mrs. Helen
Cl~rke in the General Office during the vacation period at
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Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, -Woodard
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
Mayor Mainous reported that he and Mr. Metcalf had gone to
Austin on Thursday and Friday, July 10th, and 11th, to attend to
matters pertaining to city affair~. ,Mayor ~~inous presented an
itemized statement in the amount of $17.70 covering his and
lJir. J. A. Metcalf's elitpenses for the t~vo day period. Com-
missioner Woodard made a motion, which was duly seconded by
Commissioner Herschel authorizing that the exnenses to Austin
in the amount of $17.70 be pa'id. ~
Voting Aye: Commissi onersWoaiard.", Herschel, Durmington,
. Kerbow, and Mayor Mainous.
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Austin, stated that he had spent 32 hours in the Fire
Commissioners office, discussing the fire department and key
rates in the City of West University. They stated that the two
things that woul'd lower our key rate would be (I) the construction
of an eight (8) inch water line in front of the school, arid ('2) ,
the city to employ two additional paid fireman for regular duty,
, making a total of four (4) regular man on duty. They also stated
,that every.thing the city was doing in the way of National Defense
Work, was agreeable to them, and had the approval of the
Insuran,ce Deparmment.
Th.e :Mayorreported th.a:t while' int;;Austin he'cOriferred. ' with
Dr. Cox of the State Health Department and presented to him the
plans regarding the proposed Heal th Program of' the' City, as well
as the plan of participation by Harris County Municipalities in
the County Wide Program. He stated that the budget for the County
Program was being prepared and that West Unive~sity would
benefit in this program to -the extent of receiving benefit of the
trained personnel and perhaps the location of .a unit in our city.
There being no further business to come before the CounCil,
upon motion duly made and seconded the meeting was declared"
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MOIIDAY, JULY 28TH, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVEi{SITY
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The regular ~eeting of the City Commisslon was held at the
City Hall on Monday, July '28th, 1941 at-E/;:30 P. M.with Mayor
F. M. Mainous presiding, Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow,
Dunnington, Woodard and Acting City SecretafY R. B. Allen in
attendance.
Representatives of the Houston Natural Gas Company WD~e
present to complete the arrangements relative t,o terminating
litigation and execut ion of new agreement wl th said Gas Company
covering gross receipts charge.
, The City Attorney presented an Ordinance No.~ repealing
Ordinance No. 129. The Caption is as ,follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2.l2.
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.AN ORDINAL'\fCE REPEALING, REVOKING AND
CAl'WELLING ORDINtJ:1CE NO. 129 OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNlVERSI TY PLACE, VffiIC II FIXES
REiIJ"'TALS TO BE PAID BY TELEGRAPH, TELEPHO~~,
ELECTRIC PJ:ID GAS! CO:MPANl.l!;S, AJ\TD PROVIDING
TI.r.AT SAID ORDINL1\fCE SE-HiLL BE VOID, AND
RELEASING ALLCLAIM:S AGAINST SUCH COMPANIES
INCIDENT TFIERETO, AND PROVIDING 'AN E.VillRGENCY.
Comnnssioner Dunningt9n moved the adoption of the ordinance
which motion was seconded by COnIDlissioner Herschel.
Voting Aye:
Noes: None.
Co~missioners Dunnington, Herschel, Kerbow, Woodard
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
The City Attorney next presented a new ordinance No. 220
fixing rentals to be paid by Gas Companies. The caption of
this ordinance is as follows:
ORD IN2. NeE NO. 2.2..0..
AN ORDII\1ANCE EJtB'ECTIVE AUGUS.T 1ST, 1941
FIXING RENT~cu..S TO BE PAID BY GAS OOMPANIES,
OR OTHER PERSONS, Nm'l OR HEREAB''YER DISTRI-
BUTING, SELLING OR DELIVERING Nll:1'URAL GAS
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS O}' THE OITY OF ~VEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, P.tAlz..qI3 COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR
THE PRIVILEGE OF USI:NG A~"D OCCUPYING WI TH
Tb--:EIR POLES, WIRES, COl'IDUITS, PIPES, :WIXTURES,
lWU OTHER STRUCTURES AND EQ,UIPl~ENT, THE STREETS,
EASE?::E:tlTS, ALLEYS, PARKS, Arm arHER PUBLIC
',ClAYS AJ:\iD PLA,CES WIlli IN SAID OITY, PROVIDING
PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLA'J:1ION OF THIS ORDINAI\l'CE
AND PROVIDING nr EME RGENBY.
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A motion was made by Comraissioner Dunnihgton, which was
seconded byCoF~issioner Hers~hel, that the ordinance be adopted.
Vot ing Aye:
Commissioners Dunnington, Herschel, Kerbow, Woodard
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
. The City Attorney then presented an Ordinance No. 2Zl
.authorizing the Mayor to execute' an agreement with the I:Iou$ton
Natural Gis Company. The Caption of this ordinance is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 22J.
AN ORDIRA.NCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TEE
MAYOR OF THE C:ITY 0]' YVEST UJ\'!JVERSITY PLACE
OR THE IiiAYOR PRO TEM fJ;O ENTER I:N~O jlJ\1D
EXECU TE AJ\TD DELIVER A CONTRACT OF SETTLEME NT ,
BET\'lEEN TEIE CITY OFYNEST U~'IVERSITY PLACE AND
THE HOUSTON NAYuRAL GAS CORPORATION SETTLING
THE CONTROVERSY THAT EXISTS BETWEEN HOUSTON
NATURAL GAS CORPORATION AN}) ITS PREDEC,ESSOR,
HOUSTON NATURAL GAS COJVJPANY, WITH THE CITY,
FOR THE: SUM OF $10, 210.00, A-1'ifD RELEASING .ALL
CLAllvIS, EXCEPT AD VALOREM TAXI!:S AND $10.00
ANNUAL FRANCHISE FEE, .A 1m AGREEING TO PASS
ANOTHER ORDINANCE FIXING A TWO PER CENT GROSS
RECEIPTS CHARGE FOR A TEN YEiill FlllRIOD, AND
DECL4.RING AN EMERGENCY.
A motion, to adopt the- ordinance was made by Commissioner
Dunnington. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Herschel.
Voting Aye:
Noes: :None.
Commissioners Dunnington, Herschel, Kerbow, Woodard
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
The minutes of a special meeting of Wednesday, July 9th,
special meeting of Monday, July 14th, and the regular meeting of
July 14th, 1941 were read and approved.
Mr. Henry Schneider, 'Nho resides at 3836 Coleridge, was
present and presented the COmIaission with a petition requesting that
Coleridge, Arnold, Keats,an~ Northwestern Streets, in the 3800 blocks,
be opened onto Auden Avenue. Action on this matter was deferred to
a later D@uncil meeting.
Mr. G. A. Fras~r presented to the Commission a uetition to
change the name of Aeats street to Sunset Boulevard.~ Coro~tssioner
Herschel made a mo'tion, vlhich was seconded by Commissioner Woodard,
changing tlle OOJ.'1l8 of Y~ats to Sunsi3t, and authorizing the City,
Attorney to draw an ordinance making this change.
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Voting Aye:
Commissioners Herschel, Woodard, Kerbow, D~nningtcn
and Mayor F. :M. l.Jiainous.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Dunnington stated that the taxes for the years
of 1937, 1938, 1939 and 1940 on the improvements on the property
of F. L. Elkins at 2911 Wroxton, Lot 4 and E'l,5' Lot 3, Block 3, of
Mo~ticelloAddition, had ,been excessive, the value being placed at,
$32.00.00. T~ Board of Equalization recomme nded the improvements
be reduced to $1,735.00 including the previous years. UBon the re-
commendation of the Board of Equalization, Commissioner unnington
recommended that the valuation be reduced and that Mr. mlkkns be
refunded $87.91. Commissioner Herschel made a motion, which was duly
seconded by Commissioner Kerbow, authori zing the $87.91 be paid to
Mr. J1'. L. Elkins as a refund on taxes.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard and
Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
Fire Chief d. A. Metcalf reported to the Council on the Fire-
men's Training School which he attended at A & M College. Chief
}/Ietcalf stated that the latest me-thods of fire fighting were taught
and demonstrated a~d that the school had a large attendance.
Mayor MB::L~()us acknowledged receipt of the Five Hundred ($500.00)
IJollar maintenance check from the Houston J:!:lectric Company for the
current year. '
Relative to complaints of citizens regarding bus routes, the
W~yor stated that the bus routing was a function of the Planning
and Zoning Commission, therefore the re-routing of the buses had
been turned over to the Planning Commission for investigation and'
recommendations.
The Mayor presented a bill from the League of Texas Munici-
palities in the amount of $70.00 for annual ,membership fee for the
year 1942. The'matter was referred to the Commission for further
action.
The City Engineer presented a bid in the amount of $309.00
from the Cox Fence Gompany for the construction of bc;.ck stops and
steel wire net, fo~ the tennis Gourt in the College Gourt ?ark.
The Coastal Fence vo. and the Southwestern Fence Company were ask
to submit bids, but had failed to do so. 'Commissioner Herschel
made a motion, which Was duly seconded by COLmnissioner Woodard, that
two (2) more quotations be recei ved and the job gi ven to the lowest
bidder.
Voting Aye:
Coramissioners Herschel, Woodard,'Kerbow, Dunnington
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
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Commissioner Dunnington made a motion, which was duly
s~conded by Commissioner Hersohel adopting the Health Ordinance,
creating q Health and Sanitary Code for the City of West Univer-
si.t;y Place.
Votihg Aye:
Gommissioner?. Dunnington, Herschel, Kerbow,' Woodard
and llJIayor .J:!'. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
The Caption of t his ordinance is as follows:
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ORDINAl\fCE NO. ~
AN ORDIJ:.rA}}'CE CREA'l'ING AND ADOPTING A HEALTH AND
SANITARY CQDE FOR THE CITY OF 1JEST UI~IVERSI'llY PLACE,
TEXAS; PROVIDING THE DUTIES AND ]JUNCTIONS OJ!' '~tl}fl
BOARD OF f:EALTH, REALTH DEPARmI\ffENT A1m lliALTE OFFICERS
TBElb---UNDER; PROVIDING R1JJ.E SAND R C:::GtJLA'IT ONS G07~RI'ITNG
HEALTH A.11\JD SANITARY 1lJEASURES; PROVIDING FOR AN APFEAL
FROM THE ACTIONS' OF 'THE HEALTH BOARD OH J:,~BERS rIH~RE-
OF; PROVIDING FOR RUI.ES AND REGULATIONS PER'I'AINING TO
'FElli EIir.B'OREEMENT 'EEREOF; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR
VI OL:"'I'ION O:b~ THIS' ORDINANCE OR ANY RULE OR REGlJLATIOl'-r
OF TF.cE Crpy OF WEsT'tn\IrrERSITY PLA.CE, TEY.AS, VJITH
RE:BjtREHCE 'l'HERETO; PHOVIDING THAT .ALL ORDINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDll\IAl\'CEIJ IN CONFLICT llEREWTTH ARE REPEALED;
PROVIDIKG 'll-TAT IIi' Al'JY PART 0]' THIS ORDINANCE IS DE-
CLAPillDUl~ONSTITUTIONAL oR I1YfALID ~T SFJ~L NOT E]~'~CT
ANY C'TIISl1 PARTS :BEREOF; AND ffir.J.J'mIFfG'TlfRA.T 11'HIS
ORDINANCE SEL4.LL T l.J<:E EFFECT .A:t:Jv Bl:; In FORCE TItlIf.GDIA TEI,y
FROI\i A1'1D AFTSR :IT S PASSAGE, APFHOV P..L AND F'UBLICA'l'IOE,
AS REQ,UlRED BY LAW. '
The Chief of Police Grady Smit h recommended the following as
Bpe cial Police:
Kembers of the safety board:
Louis B}rnden
Turner rlogers
Bert Feiber
w. B. Ruth
John B. Hawse
Bill Semrnelrogge
Jack Doran
Also:
L. Carn p
VI. J. Aubertin
Geo. Hobinson
T. J. Wofford
Gus Barkow
B. R. Albertson
Harry,Dawson
N. C. Sears
Bryan Russell
H. H.. Brown
Cor.amissioner Woodard made a motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Herschel, that these men be given Qomnissions as
Special Police.
Voting Aye:
Cormnissioners Woodard, Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbow
and Mayor $. M. Nminous.
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Commissioner Woodard stated that he desireEi permission to
erect a fence around the water well at the City Water Works.
COlTJIllissioner Herschel rm de a motion authorizing construction of
the fence, which motion was duly seconded by Commissioner
Woodard. Bids for the construction of this fence were taken
at a prior date. They are as follows:
The Cox Fence Company
Coastal Fence Company
Squthwestern Fence Company
I' 179.00
, 201.00
211.00
The lowest bid was accepted.
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Herschel, Woodard, Kerbow, Dunnington
and Mayor F. ~. Mainous.
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On the proposition of appointing a member oft the Personnel
Board to fill the vacancy, caused by B. P. Murphy leaving tGwn.
Commission..er Herschel nominated H. E. Terry.
Commissioner Kerbow nominated C. W. Read.
Commissioner Woodard nominated d. E. Means of 3515 RObinhood
!vIr. Terry's name being submitted for vot e first:
Voting Aye: Comrrdssioner Herschel and %~yor ~~inous.
Noes: Con~ssioners Kerbow, Dunnington and Woodard.
Due to the fact that Commissioner Kerbow's nomination of
C. W. Read failed to carry~ Comw~ssioner Kerbow made a, motion
that the Commission elect ~r. Means by ~cclamation. '
Voting Aye: Commissioner Kerbow, Dunnington, ~10odara^, Herschel and
lEayor Ivlainous.
Noe s: None.
", Commissioner VJoodard made a mot ion, which was seconded by
~ommissioner Herschel giving authority to pur~hase two (2) gas
er smoke masks at $38.00 each, for the fire department.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Woodard, Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington,
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Herschel ask authbrity to purchase 440 feet of
fire hose at $1.10 per foot and 'one carload of shell asphalt.
Commissioner Kerbow made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Woodard
giving Commissioner Herschel authority to make these purcllases.
V ot ing Aye: Commissioners KerbOW", Woodard, Dunnington, Hersche 1
and Mayor Mainous.
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Upon consideration and considerable investigayion, Com-
missioner Herschel recommended that we not purchase the signs
f!Dom the Safety Signal Corporation and that they be n:otif;i.ed of
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'upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting~as declared ad-
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'1J.'HURSDAY, . JULY",;lST, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLAOE ,TEXAS
On this tihe,;l$t -~ t)f July, ,"the, 01 ty Cemmission of the,
Oi ty' OfutJY!:'.()fiWlIlsbfUtlw&is;i'tvyoPlifeet,eG.B:ven ed.ill special session
pursuant to a notice duly issued by the Mayor Pro Tem at the
City Hall at 7:00 otelockP. M. with the following members
present, to-wit:
City Secretary
Witll the following members absent, to-wit: Mayor F. M. Mainous
(Absent from the City). '
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J. A. Hersohel .
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J. M. Dunnington .
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T. w. Woodard .
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R. B. Alle n,
Mayor Pro Tem
Commissioners
at which time the folloWing among other business was transacted.
Commi ssioner lleQdard introduoed a resolution whi oh was
read in fuli by the City Seoretary. After the resolu.tion was
disoussed by the members of the City Commission a motion was
made by Commissioner Herschel that the resolution be adopted
as read. The motion was secpnded by Commissioner Woodard and was
adopted by the folloWing vote:
AnS: Oommissioners J. A. Herschel, J. M. Dunningtan and
T.W. Woodard, and Mayor Pro Tem A. L. Kerbow.:
NOES: None.
Thereupon the ltayor Pro 1J.iem declared the resolution duly and
finally passed. The resolution follows:
A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATI ONS AND PLANS
SUBMITTED BY THE GARRETT ENGINEERIN!'
OOMPANY FOR ADDITIONS TO THE SANITARY SEWER
SYSTEM AND SEnGE DISPOSAL PLANT.
WHEREAS, the Garrett ~neering Company, Consul-ting Engineers,
pursuant to instructions fcom the City Commission have heretofore
made an extensive investigatioh and stud~ of the sanitary sewer
system and sewage disposal plant and based upon resoluts of said
investigation and study have filed with the City Commission for
its consideration and approval plans and reoommendations for
certain additions, extensions and improvements to the Sanitary
Sewer 'System and Sewage Disposal Plan)', and
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T. WESLEY WOODARD
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OFF,ICERS:
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CITY ATTY..
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C1' E. GAMMILL .
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CITY ENGR.
B. R. ALBERTSON
TAX ASSESS. AND COL1..
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i CITY.PLANNING AND ZONING
SUPT. ST. AND BR.
You are b.ereby, directed to call a special
meeting of the City Commission to be held at 7:00
P. M. on Thursday, July 31st, 1941 :for the follow-
ing purposes:
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W. .J. AUBERTIN
DEPT. OF PERSONNEL
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Approving 1941 T~xRoll. 'r
Adopt an njl)rdina~@e le11Ying taxes :for 1941. ,
Takenp the mat~rof Case enti tIed John C. '
Calhoun, dr. 'Va' the City of West University.
C!c>nsider matte}'s in connection with annexation,
question. ,
Employment ib:f Ie gal counsel."1
Approving attorneys fees~
Take up sanitary sewer project and
services in connection'with same.
TRAVIS.J. CASH
DEPT. Of' HEALTH
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WHEREAS' s~i(fpia.ns and reeoj!lne'nda,t:ions have be~n're;vie\Ved
by the- C1t1C()~~~le:aa,i1d t'ou;nd, ,\~<bJ~satistaeto~Y~'an<1 the
improvem~nts setfol'th thereii1 'a:r~ n~ee.ssary to the' pUbiic
health a,nd we,lfar,e of theei tizeris of the City; and. ''''>'
WHEREAS, it is (teemed ~9 b~ to the be!3t' ~nt~l.",~~t ,:t~)' th~ ,City
ot West University Place tJiat said, pl,ans and reeomnien~ations be
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BE IT 'RESOLVED BY fJ;EE OITY OOmUSS!ON OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNlVERSITY PLAOE, TEXAS:
1. '. That the plans and recomnBndations tor ~dditions and
extensions to the Sanitary Sewer System and Sewage Disposal
Plant s~bmit~ed by the Garrett, Engineering Company be and ~he same
ase here by ,adopted and approved.
2. That tl\e Garrett Engineering bom~ny, Engineers, are here-
by instructed to prepare detailed working drawings, plans and
spe'e~tiea-eions 'neeessary for the construction of ,t,he work as set,
'forth in the plaM .an~ reC?mmenda;tions herei.l':l PJ'l>reli:ed.
PASSED AND APPROVED 1ih:ls the 31s-t day af July A. D., 1941.
Siined A. L. Kerbow , , ,
A. 1.. Kerbow, May,or ,Pro Tam
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Signed R. B. Allen
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Commissioner Her'sehel introduced a resolution and moved its
ad.option. The Resolution and the Engine,ering Oontraet attached
theretoa~d, marked, "EXhibit AU was read in full by the City
Seoretary and discUssed' by the CityCcnDm:issi()n. C01,!'1ll1issioner
Hersehelplade a'motion that the resolution be adopted. The
m.otion was' seeonded by COllmlissioner Woodard and adopted by the,
followi~ 'Vote:
AYES: Commissioners J. A~ Hersehel, J. M. DunniXJgton and
T. W. Woodard, a.ndMayerPro Tem A. L. Kerbow.
.NOES; None.
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T~re~pGn the Mayor Pro Tam declared the resolution duly
and finally I:R saed. The resolut ion follows:
A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING A. L.' KERBOW, MAYOR PRO ~M, TO
EXECUTE, A CONTRACT WITH THE GARRETT ENGINEERING
COMPANY FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TI:rE CI'ft'.
BE IT RESOLVED BY 'I'Im OI TY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
, UNIVERSITY PLACE , TEXAS:
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1. ,That A. L. Kerbow, Mayor Pro Tem, be and hereby is
authorized to execute a cou:traet wi,th the GarI,"ett Engine ering
Company-, Cons u.lt i-llg l5'~gineers,l:ratist6,h,"'Texas', for the pe1"-
formanoe of olfrtaill Epgilleeripg services, more, tully set forth
in said oontract, a oopY of whi all is a ttae,hedhereto arid narked
Exhibit "AU.
2. That said contract shall sUpercede that oertain oontract
dated September 9, 1940, bet\Y"l1 the City of WesttJniversityPlaee,
Tex~s, and the Garrett :Angineering Company forenginBering services
in connection 'Wi th the Sani,*a,ry Sewer System and Sewage Disposal
Plant, and shall cancel the obligation of the Oity of West Uni-
versity Place to pay to the Garrett Engineering Gompany the sum
of $l,GOO.OO as set forth in said engineering contract dated
September 9~ 1940.
3. That' the Oity Secretary be instrueted to file a oopy
of said contract in the Minutes immediately following this
resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 31st day of JulY, A.D., 1941.
Signed ,A. L. Kerbow
A.L. ' Kerbow, Mayor Pro Tem
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C.ity t)ecretary
An ordinance was presented levying taxes for the year 1941.
The Caption of this ordinance is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. ~ ~
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AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1941
FOR AND WITHIN THE 01 TY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PUCE, TEXAS,' A.GAINST ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY
wrmIN SAID CJ:fY FOll .ALL MUNICIPAL PtJRPOSES;
AND LEVYING A SPECIAL T~'X~4GAINST ALL TAXABLE
PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF
TEE MAINTDiANCE AND UPKEE P OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH AND- PROVIDING' '!HAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL TAKE EFFECT DIMI!: DI.A TEL Y UPON ITS PASSAGE
AND APPROVAL.
Commissioner Dunnington made a motion adopting the ordinance
which motion was seconded by Commissioner Herschel.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard and
Mayor Pro Tem Kerbow
Noes: None
The approving of the 1941 tax roll was passed due to the rolls
being imcomplete.
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by Commissioner Woodard authar iziI:lg
Scruggs i;oassist _the ," O~ty Atto!':Q.ey
styled lohn C~Ca.lhou:v., 1r. VB. '1'h-e
Place.
motion, which was seoonded
tl:1eemployment ,91' W. )lay
in: ' the" defenSe (r)t' ''the' suit
City of West"'JJ!li~ersity
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Voting Aye:
Commissioners Herschel, Dunnington, WOddardand
Mayor Pro Tem Kerbt'W.
Noes: ' l\Cne.
Upoll'lIlotion duly made and seconded, the meeting ~s recessed,
to be r:econvened at 7: 00 P.M. -us't 4~ 1941.
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OO1ft'TDSPEOIAL'MEETING
MONDAY, :AUGUST 4TH, 1941
CITY,HALL, Q;rTY',QF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE TEXAS
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'The special meeting of the City Oommi$Il;~on called fDr
July .31, 1941, baving 'been recessed, vas reco.p.v,ened insessio~
at 7:00 P. It. Monday August 4th; 1941 wit'h the fOllowing ,
present: Mayor Pro !em Kerbow, Commissioners Herschel, DUn-
nington, Woodard and Ac:ting City Secret,l;1.ry Allen. The Mayor
be.ing abSent. ' ,
Commissioner Dunnington pre,sented the following resolution
in lieu of the mot ion adopted On July 31st relative to eJqlloying
W. Ray Scruggs, in, the CalhQ~,nqase ~nd moved its a<doption:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION EMPLOYINGW.RAY SCRUGGS AS
ADDITIONAL LEGAL COUNSEL IN THE DEFENSE OF
Ei.USE NO~ E-2766.58, JOHN C. CALHOUN, JR., VB
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE ET AL, AND FIX-
ING TEE TERMS AND COliff)I'fIONS OF, SAID ])MPL6Y-
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BE IT RESOLVED BY' THE C rry COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVEBSITY PIACE: '
, Section 1. Whereas John 8-.: Calhoun, Jr., has brought
suit against the City of West University Place and certain
City Officials thereof, being Casse No. E-276658 entitled
John C. Calhoun, Jr. VS City of West University at aI,
pending in the District Court O'f Harris County, Texas, and
whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable to employ
additional legal counsel under Article XII, Section 4 of
the City Charter in the defense of said suit, and whereas,
it ,is desired to employ W. Ray Scruggs, a practicing
attorney of the Harris County :Bar, for the purpose aforesaid,
and whereas, an agreement has been reached with the said
W. ~ayScruggsas to his compensation, it is therefore
ordered that the said W~ Ray Scruggs be and he is hereby
employed under Article XII, Section 4 of the City Charter
as additional legal counsel in the defense of the law suit
aforesaid. '
Section 2. The cbm~.1lSa};j.,on of saidW. Ray Scruggs is
Seven Hundred and Fifty (t,.5QCOO ) Dollars for his services
in the District Court pr oceedings and in the event an ,
appeal is taken from the judgement of the District Court
an additional fee of Two Hundred and Fifty ($250.00) Dollars
shall be paid, which said additional fee shall ihelude the
Court of Civil Appeals and shall also indlude the appeal, if
any, to the Supreme Court of Tex-as.
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~,1ibe ti:'''alf~. ,bt Seve~;a;und;re-dandJ1if:GY: (;$',750.00)
Dpllars,,", ,;.one jua:l:f th'e~eof",: or:, ~e,e,: ,B:undred:' ~aJld__ ;~e!~;Jlty-
,t~\re'lt31'5'. 'O'(!t~polli$1~ J, i$p1_Y~:Ple;i~tant~ra~d:tb:e, ,Pity
:Tre,f;ls,ti!-er,,' ~p:~~JJge~'trseere:t~.ry ':,- af:,lcf t~~~yor'dP;i:9 ,Te:rn
J~:&~~'~Y,9,t a~~this ti$a; bei:11;glilb~e,~t, rrom-the' 01 ~y t~re "
her. il1S~rul?ted'to is_sue ,check to 't..o.esai:d W,_ ~y _~cruggs
at _O~(f-e for :saidT"b.reeRuMred ;lnd Seventy-fiv~ (ll75,!tOO)
Doll.atihT1ie' balane,eot 'the trial fee shall be" paid: when
the, case -is tried. butiil no event to be pi idu later than
Feb.IiUah: 1, 1942, and the C,ity Treasurer, AetlngGity
~tej;~#~;J and the.yor are instructed to. issue 's~id ,
&i_J..\,io~l. check when -the same beeomes,due and pay~ple under
the 'p~ovlsi6ns of this 1.'eso1ut ion. ' ,
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'Ths':app,el1ate fee'ot 'rWo Hundred and --Fifty ($250,.00)
Dol1ar$ sba!lbe-- Ia~~1e-:whe'n the '~p:pealis' per:feetJiHt in the
(:burtof Qi.vil, ApP&~JP7,anY":Party to the suit ami't-~e.re-
npQ!,l the Oity T,reasarar,' Actt-ng- City,Seeretary, anQ.the Mayor
are instructed to'issue che ok to the ~ai~W '" Ray'Scruggs for
i3~chadditional sum of Two Hundred and Fifty (t250.00)
olla,rlJ.
]rassed this 4th day' of August, 194J..'
~pp~aved this 4th day of ~Bt, 1941.
Signed ' A_ T.", ~bQW"
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Acting City Secretary ,
Conmdssiotler 'Wooi,arciJ. seeonfieqtbe motiontoadoj}-:t .the resolution.
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" ,'" . '14a:roor,.:.h'o' ~em" Ker'bow. · '
Noe's: ' 1Vane. '
<roriUn!'ssioner Dunnington, then offered the to11aNingresolution
andm,Qit~d it's adoption:
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. ~ ~tJ'fION mJ?:LOYING. Wt. RAY,SCRUOOa
AS- ADDITI:{fNAL';tEGAL'::e,OUNSELTO, PROSEGUTE
SUIT, AQ-llm'l" mE 01TY:OF aaOO8iJ:'ON::mCOm$CTION:
WITIt BOmIDAR.Y nIsPuT1!:~<'Am} EJ:X!NG" THE -TEmvIf.fAND"
CONDrl"I()1\JS'0F SAID 'EMJ?LOM~~: ' .",. , .
BE IT RESOLVED BY TH;E CITY COwnSS-IO-lq OF TEE CITY
OF WEST UNIl:VERSITY PLACE';
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,section 1. Tha tWhereas the City pf Houston did'
. pass an ordinaneeatteJ:rwtin:g to e::lCt€nd' ,its- bounclaries,
said ordimnce -passing'its ,finalrea4ing,' January 1.5,1941,
and whereas" the- Ci tyof, West U-ni verai ty Pla-ce,has passed
an or<lim,neeextending itsb oundari as overlappillgwith
and confl-icting with' the said ordinance of' the Oi ty of
Houston-, and whe-reas, ,it is deEmed ne-cessary to employ
additional legal counsel in the p-rosef'ution of suit
against theOityofHouston arising out of said two
conflic'Eing ordinances, and whereas, the, City Commission
of' the Oi ty of West University Place is desirous of
employiqW. Ray Serugg,s, an attorney of the' Harris Cwnty
bar, .as such additional -legal counsel in the dispute and con-
troversy aforesaid, and, whereas, ~n agreement- has been ,
reach with the said 'W. Ray Scruggs for the employment of
his, services a.s such additional legal counsel in the pro-
secutionand handltiilg of said ~a.se" against -'the City of
HOuston, the saidW. Ray Se~gg$ is hereby so employed Under
Artiole XII, Section 4 of the Charter of the Oity of 'West
'University. Place.
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Section 2. ,The com~iisation of said W. Ra.y-scruggs is
Seven Hundred and Fifty ($7.50.00) Dollars for his services
in the Pistriet Court prooeedings and in the event an
appeal is taken from the judgement of the District Oourt an,
additional fee of: ~0 Hundred and :.Fifty {$2.50.00) Dollars
sbaJ,l b,e ];8id, which said additional fee shall 1nclude' the
C~rt QfCiv,il ApP'als and shall also include the appeal, if
any, to the Supreme Court of Texas. .
, Of the trial fee of Seven Hundred and Fifty ($7.50.00)
Dollars, one half thereof, or Three Hundred and Seventy-five
($37.5.00) Dollars, is payable ~stanter and the City Treasurer,
Acting Oity Sec:l:7etary-, and the Mayor-Pro Tam (the Mayor at
this time ,being absent from the City) 'are hereby instrueted
to',issue cheek to t~e said W.', Ra:rScrugl$s at once for said
!.bree Hundred and Seventy-Five(i37.5.00} Dollars. The
balance of. the trial fee shall be;--paid When the case is
tried but in no event to be paiti 1aterthan February 1, 1942,
and the Oity Treasurer~ Acting City Secretary,. and the Mayor
are instructed to issue said additmonal cheek when the same
becomes due and payable under the provisions of this re-
solut ion.
The appellate fee of 'lMo Hundred and Fifty ($2.50.00)
Dollars shall be payable when t-he appeal is perfected in the
Court of Civill Appeals by any party to 'IIhe suit and there
upon the City Treasurer, Acting City Secretary, and the
Mayor are instl"tlc-ted to issue check to the said W. Ray
Scru.gg~ for such additional sum of Two Hundred and Fifty
($2.50.~O) Dollars~ '
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The fees h$reinprovided"':for -are in addition to the
fee of One Hundred an'd. Fifty (fl.50.90) Dollars for briefing
heretofore agreed to be paid tJiesaid W. Ray Soruggs.
Passed this ~th day of August 19~I.
Approved this 41ih day of: August, -19'41:.
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Signed A. L. Kerbow'
.'May-or-~em
AT'fEST:
Si~ned R. B. Allen
,Acting Oi ty Secretary
Coinmissioner Woodard seconded the, motion to adopt the
resolution. '
Voting Aye:
Noes _: None.
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~REGl.TLARlvIEETING, ,
MONDAY; 4'UGUST'I~~, ,1941
CITY, HALL~Crfi GERST" UEIVERSITY
PLACE 'TEXAS
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The regular meeting of the"City Commission was held on
:Monday, August l1;th, '19,41 at 7:30 p. M.at, 'the City Hall
with Mayor Pro Tem A.L. Ker'bow presiding,. Commissioners
Herschel, Dunnington all;d, City Secretary R. B. Allen in
attendance. "MaY0,1"~.F. M. 'Mainous and Oommissioner T. W.
Woodard were not present due to their absence from the Oity.
Ohief ,of Police Smith appeared before the Council and
stated in eonnection with the purchase of t~e ~ew police
car, that it was his recommendation that a new'radio,re-d
ceiving set be purchased for the new ear, and the old
,recieving set'be left in the old car.' Chief Smith stated that
the new set coul4 be purphase at a price of $;6.99, plus
installation .charges, from Moore, Bros. .
Oommissioner Herschel plade'a motion whi.ch,was seconded by
Commissioner DUnnington ~uthori~ing thepurehase.
Votin8 Aye.
Mayor Pro Tem Kerbow, Commissioners Hersohel and
Dunningto n..
Noes: None.
Chief Grady Smith also reported that the City could
purchase a red and green overhead flasher sign for the corner
of Buffalo Speedway and University Boulevard at aprioeof
approximately $99 .~OO. The ,price of placing; flashe,1" stop s'igbs
dwould run about, 160.00 eaoh.. Commissioner, Dunnington recom-
mended. 'that this matter and also the propssition of the placing
of other signs within the City of West University be referred to
the Safety Council for their recommendation. "
'.fhe minutes of the ,regular meeting of Monday, July 28, 1941
were read and apptoved.
Commissioner Herschel stated that Mr. Rulon, Mr. Weaver and
himself had been appointed on a commtt'tee som.e time ago to make
a survey on the street lights within the City and to make their
reoommendatioh to the CoUlicil. He reported that the survey had
been ~de,and that the committae recommended plaoing of additional
street lights in the ei ty ,a. ~ist of these locations was submitted
and same is filed ,in the Publio Utility file, Houston Lighting &
PCJlier, Co.., street lighting contract. ' '
Commissi oner Dunnington made a motion whioh was duly seconded
by Commissioner Herschel authorizing the installation of the
lights at the locations recommended.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Hersohel, Dunnington and Mayor Pro Tem
Kerbow.
Noes: None.
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It is uDderstoodthat, these lights are to be installed under
the street lighting oontraet with the Houston Lighting ~nd Power
Co.., wherein the light oompanyagreed to~ i-natall one additional
streetl"l'gb.-t- ,free of 'cost t.o the city 1'-61" each two lights now in
service, .providing ligh~s are 250 candl~ power. ,
In regard to the propositi on of t,h~ opening of, li'orthwestern,
'KeatsCc;.reridge and Browning Streets in the 3800 blocks opening
onto Auden Street, C~mm.issioner Herschel stated that Col~ridge'
Street Via's the only street that eould be opened. The lots .
abutting ,onto the ot,her streets being' air eady bui.lt up.' ,', _eEl &:
Yancey Realty Co., of'fereed to sell the City 'the lot for. Eight
Hundred and Fifty ($850.00) Dollars. Commil3sioner Herschel re-
commended.that we take an option on the lotl"~:two we~ks, until
the return,.of Mayor:Ma:inous and Commissioner Woodard." Council
decided to lay the ma~~9ver until the Mayor returned.
A letter was read from Mrs. John B. Howse asking ,that the
Mayor or Mayor Pro' Tem, give her a letter of recommendation for
the approaching of C'ontractors ~nd Sub-CojJ.tractors on the
CoIDml1nityBuillifngfor the purpose of, puplishing a s~cial
edition, celebrating and an.nouncing the opening or completing
of the Civic Center BUilding. Receipt of, the letter'was
acknowledged by the Commission and Mayor Pro Tem Kerbow stated
that he would prepare a ~etter of reeO:mm3 ndatton for Mrs. Howse.
Commissioner Dunnington stated that he was in receipt of
a letter from Mr. C. E.Ga.mmill in Which Mr. Gammill recommended
that the taxes on the impr()vements on Lot 21, Block 10, Monticello
Addition, 3110 Q,uenby, in the mme of John C. Harris, ,Jr., be
eliminated for the year 1941, due to the fact that the house was
not 60~ completed by January 1st, 1940. After discussion, Com-
missioner DUnnington made a motion that a further eheckbe made
by Building Inspector, ,J~ A. Metcalf, and that if he found that'
the house was not completed by January 1, 1940, that the im-
provements be e limina tea from the tax roll for the yea;r:a 1941. The
mot ion was ,seconded byCommissionar Herschel.
Voting Aye.:
, Noes: None
Commissioners Dunnington, Herschel, and Mayor Pro
Tem Kerbow.
Oommissioner Herschel" requested authority to purchase twenty-
,four ,(~4) ',stop signs at $13.00 each to. be placed at numerd)us places
over the City. OOmmission.er Du.nnington made a mot i'On authorizing
Coimnissioner Herschel to purchase these signs. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Herschel.
Voting Aye: ' Comm1ssiomrs Dannington; Herschel, and Ma,yor Pro Tem
A. L. Kerbow.
, Noe s: None.
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The fOl,lowing bids for the :purohase Of a ~ew police car
were opened, and tabulations are asf'ollaws:
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$859~6a $ 884.00
895.00
903.00 928.00
Hargis Motor Co. ..$ - 8,3:S.. 00
Ivy'~Russell Motor 00 850.00
RaYlllond Pears.2n 860.00
.Oommissi oner Dannington made a motion that' the Forior Super
Deluxe 1941 Ford -be :pureha-sed from the Hargis Motor Co., on. their
low bid o~<$859.QO, which motion was seconded by Oommissioner '
Hers chel. ' >
Voting Aye:.' Oommission,ers Dunnington, Hers,chel, and Mayor Pro Tem
'Kerbow.
Nee s: None.
The proposi tioD. af the~sG~nt rate to be allowed on taxes
for the yea!;" 1941was braa_to the attention of the, Council.
After diselilssion this' l.Ilat~r was referred to the next regular
council meeting on Au~&t 25th., '
A resolution was presented desi~nating and giving authority
to certain city officials'tosign checks; separate t'he s:t;orm '
sewer-civic center fund, making two 'separate accounts; and
authorizing the keeping of a ,Safety 'Deposit Box at the City National
Bank~
Commissioner Herschel made a mot'ion, ~wh1ch was seconded by
CommiSSioner .....~b.nington, adopting this resolutHm.
The Caption of the resolu-tion is as follows:
,A <RESOLUTION .
A RESOLUTION SEPARATING THE STORM SEWER-
CIVIC GENTER FUND AND ESTABLISHING TWO
SEPARATE BANK ACCOUNTS DESIGNATING STOW
SEWER GONSTRUO'l'IO:l FUND AND CIVIC CENl"ER
FUND; CHANQ-ING A CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT
TO STOm SEWER OONSTHUCTION:E'UlID, ESTABLISH-
ING A NEW AOOOum DESIGNATED PAYROLL AOOO'Ulil,
AND DESIGNATING OFFICERS WHO ARE AUTHORIZED
TO SrGN CHECKS AND ' HAVE ~CCESS TO SAFETY
DEPOSIT BOX. -
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Herschel, Dunnington and Mayor Pro
Tam Kerbow.
Noes:' None.
There being no further business to come before the comnission
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adjourned.
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MONDAY, AUGUST' 11m, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE ,TEXAS
A PlTBL!'e' ':sEARIm AMEND!NG ZONING ORDINANCE
A Public hearing was held at the City Hall at 9: De p.Jl\~
on Monday, .August 11th, 1941 wi tlJ Mayor Pro Tem Kerbow pres4'ding,
Commissioner Herschel, Dunnington and Sec,retary 1(. B.. Al1.e~in
attendance.
The hearing was held in regard to (1) the lowerin8 and
raising of square footage area facing on Auden street; (2) the
including of 1/2 of the screened porch, on houses of 1100 sq.ft. .
or over; <a> that garages be placed on a proper set baok, so as
to conf~ with the alignment of houses on lots in the rear
thereof;. and {4} to amend Section 33 of the Zoning Ordinance by
substituting Planning Board in the place or "Oity Plan Commission."
Question No.1 being submitted:
M~. Jessup living at 6403 Buffalo Spdwy. object to the lowering
of restrictions in any part of the 01ty,.
Q,uestion No. 2 being presented:
Mr. William Hurst, 6445 Brompton stated that he objected
to the including of kef the screened porch in the dimensions
of the house.
Q.uestion No. 3 was presented:
Mr. Karl Woodard 'expres~ed himself as being very much in
favor of the amending of the ~oning Ordinance in regard to the
placing of garages on corner lots. '
Q,uestion No. 4 being presented, there was no objection.
Upen motion bei ng
clared adjourned.
made and seconded, the hearing was de-
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Acting City Secretary,
City of West University Place,
City Hall.
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You are 'hereby directeQ to call a
spee:ial meeting of the City 'Commission-roi' the City
;ot West University Place, at 6:30 P.M. Monday, Aug.
18, 1941 to take up the following matters:
1. Purchase of lot to open Coleridge
street into Auden street.
2. Proposed improvement of the pro-
perty and material yard.
3. Application to PWA for grant to aid
in construction'of an incinerator.
4. Purchase of truck for Water Department.
5. Purchase of filing equipment for City
Hall.
6. Adopting resolution authorizing adding
of excess collections to budget.
7. Resolution aQopting the 1940-1941 budget
as temporary for the fiscal year 1941-1942.
8. Adopting a resolution authorizing the
Treasurer and the City Secretary to nego-
tiatea loan in the amount of $859.00 to
pay for new police car.
9. Authorizing an inarease in the amount appro-
priated for repairs to sanitary sewers.
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" MONDAY, AT!GUS'f:(tTa, 19'41
CITY' HAIJ.,~CITY' OF'nST'UNIVERS1TY
, PtAQE, TEXAS
Pursuant to the call of the Mayor Fro ,Tem, a special meeting
was convened at the City Hall on Monday a't 6: 30 P. M. AUgust 18th,
'1941, with MayorProTem A. L. Kerbow presiding, Commdssioners
Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard and the Acting City SeeretaI"Y in
~ttendance. The purpose of the :rj.ee,ting was to t'ake ap thefel...
lowing matters:
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1. Purebase of lot to open Coleridge Street into Auden Street.
2. Proposed improvement of the, property and material yard.
3. Application to P.W.A. for grant to aid in construction of
an incinerator. '
4~ Purchase af truck for Water Department.
5. Purchase, ot: tiling equipment for City Hall.
6.,i44op~ing resolutio!l"autherizing adding of excess
collections to budge,t. " ,
1. Reselution adopting the 1940-1941 budget as temporary
for the fiscal year 1941-1942.
8. Adopting a resolution authorizing the Treasurer and the
City Secretary to negotiate a loan in the amount of
1859.00 to "pay for new police car. '
9. Authorizing an increase in the amount appropriated for
repairs to sanitary sewers. '
The proposal to purchase the lot on Auden Street was discussed
and passed. to the next ~egualr meeti ng.
The natter of constn'eting racks, and improven:e.nts. on the city
material yard was passed to next meetiIg.
On the applic'at';ion for P.W~A. grant to aid 'iR constru.ction or
an incinerator, it was decided to' await the return of the Mayor be-
fore taking any action on the matter.
COmJ'jissio,ner Woodard moved that the appropriation of .5000.0&
for repairs to' sanitary sewer system be' increased to'$'10oo.eo. This
motion was Seoonded,' by CommiesionerHersehel. '
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Woodard, Herschel, Du-.nniE&-t..a>f:l and" 'lIayor
Pro Tam Ker'bow. '
Nee s: None.
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The ,matter of the need 'for a, new pick-up truck in
the water department coming up for disoussion, it was stated,
that this truck is to be used by meter repair man and for
general wo rk relieving the present one and on~-half ton truck
for heavy hauli~g and construction work in both the water
and'sewer (lep~rtments.
Commissione:tDurmington made a" motioJ;l, whieh. was ,duly
seoomed by CommissionerB:ersohel, instl'1l\Ct~~gthe City Engineer
to prepare specifications and advertise for bids for a new"
piok-up truek. '
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Voting Aye: ,Commissioners Dunnington, Herschel, Woodard and
MaYE)r Pro 1'em Kerbow.
Noes: ,None.
Commissioner Herschel made 'a'mot'~on, whioh was seconded by
Oommissioner Woodard, authorizing the purchase of the following
filing EH)~lipme:q.t for the City Hall: "0'
One (,1) four-drawer legal size filing cabinet for,
Engineer's Office.
One (1) filing cabinet for Mayor and Co~issi~~er~.
Twelve (12) steel boxes fQr tiling old reeor~s.
V:oting Aye:
Commissioner~Herscha1, Woodard, 'Dwmingtol;l and
Mayor P.t:o Tem Kerbow. " '
Noes: ,liona.
A resolution was presented authorizing, the adding 'of all
ineome,recei ved for ,the fifieal year 3,940-1941 in ,excess of the
anticipated incomet 0 the budgetf'tbr ,the fisoal year 1940-1941.
Commiss:L.onerWoodard ,moved that the resolution be adopted.
Commissioner Herschel seconded the motion. '
Voting Aye: Commissione~s Woolard, Herschel, Dunnington and.
MaYOD Pro Tem Kerbow.
Noes: None.
A resolution was 'presented adopting the budget for the
fiscal year 1940-1941 as thet~mp'orary, budget for the fiscal
year 1941-1942.
Commissioner Herschel' moved the adoption of the resolution.
'. Commissioner Dunnington seeonded the motion.
vat ilig Aye: lilommis.sioners Herschel, Dunnington,Woodard and
Mayor Pro Tem Kerbow.
Noes: None.
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the City Seereta,rS" to negotiate a loan in the amount of $859.00
for a period of 90 (lays at the City National Bank, the proe~eds
of which loan is to be used for pu.rchase of the new poliee car.
Commissioner Woodard moved the adoption of the resolution.
Commissipner Dunnington seconded the motion. '
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Voting Aye:
Commissioner Woodard, Dunnington, Herschel and
Mayor Pro Tem Kerbow. '
Noe s: None.
The business for whioh the meeting was called having been
concluded,~pon motion dUly made and seconded, the meeting was
declared adjonrmd. . /7 ~ j ~,
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SPECIAL MEH:TING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20TH, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVEl1SITY
, PLACE, TEXAS
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A special mee~ing of the Qity Commission wf the City of West
University Place, Texas, was held, pursuant toa call of the Mayor
Pro~Tem, at the City Hall at 6:30 P. M. On Wednesday, August 20th,
1941 with Mayor Pro Tero Kerbow presiding, Commissioners Dunnington
and.Woodard and Acting. City 'Secretary Allen in attendance.
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Mayor F. M.., Mainous and Commissi,oner Herschel W'ereabsent, the
Mayor bei ng out of the City.
The purpose of t he meeting yvas as follows:
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1. To authorize payment of attorneyT,s fees.
2. To appropriate funds necessary to partit!ipate ,in Harris
County Health Unit Program.
A Resolution was presented, the Caption of which is as follows:
A RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OO}\ilITRMING THE EMPLOTIllEl\1T
OFW. H. HANSON ,AND. W. RAY. SCRUGGS AS
ADDITIONAL LEGAL COUNSEL FOR BRIEFING THE
LEGAL Q,UESTIONS II~lOLVED IN ANNEXATION
DISPUTE WITH THE ClTY OF HOUSTON AND FIXING
THEIR COMPENSATIDN.
Commissioner Dunnington moved the adoption of the resolution.
COnilllissioner Woodard seconded the motion.
Voting Aye: CmMuissioners Dunnfungton, and Woodard and Mayor
Pro Tem Kerbow.
Noes: None.
,Commissioner Woodard made a motion authorH,ijj:ng the payment of
Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars for legal fees to the City Attorney
and the payment of the balance due on fee for services in connection
with the case of the City of West University Place vs. Chas. ~.
Read prQvided that all r~tters complained of have been correct to
complywwith the Zoning Ordinance and the suit ban be dismissed. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Dunnington.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Dunnington, Woodard, Mayor Pro Te~
Kerbow.
Noes: None
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I by Commissiorer Woodard adopting a resolution authorizing the fayment
1 of the City of 11Jest UniversIty- Place pro rata share of the cost
: of setting up and J:l1_.::l intainin8, the Harris County Health Department,
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City of West Univ~rsity Place.
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You 'are' hereby< instructed to call
a meeting of the City Commission of, the,Olty
of West 1Jnhrer~ityPlace',a:t the Ci tyHall
at 6:30 P.M. Wednesday, August 20th, 1941,
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2. To approp~iate f1IDds n,ecessaryto
participate in Harris County Health
Unit program.
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which amount to be borne by the City is $2,046.22 being
ca+cula ted on a basis of 3 cents per hundred of the 1946
assessed valuation.
Voting Aye: Co~ssioners Dunnington, Woodard and Mayor Pro
Tem Kerbow.
Noes: None.
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concluded, the meeting upon motion dulmade and seconded was
declared a&j ourned.
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:MONDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
A regular meeting of the City Commissionwas held at the City
Hall on Monday, August 25th, 1941 with Mayo~ F. M. Mainons pre-
siding, Commissioners Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbow, WoodarCl. a~d
Aoting Oity Secretary R.B. Allen in attendance.
The- min;tes of the Special Meeting of July 31, continued
special meeting of August 4th, regular meeting of August 11th,
special meeting of August 18th, 1941 were read and approved.
The proposition of opening COleridge Street was presented
to the Oouncil by Coinmissioner Herschel, the matter having been
discussed at a previous meeting. Commissi oner Herschel made a
motion tba t the City purchase the lot f rom Reed & Yancey
at a price of $850.00 payable in sixty (60) days, which ~otion
was duly seconded by Gommi ssioner Kerbow'.
Voting Aye:
Commis sioners Herschel" Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor F. :M. Mainous. "
Noes: None.
The proposition of reWiring and building a platfor.m on the
fire siren was discussed and postponed until a later date, due to
the fact that the City is contemplating on installing a hew system.
The matter was tabled until Chief Metcalf's return from his
vacation.
The Oity Engineer was instructed to compile the cost of the
paving of Auden and Rice and report to the Oouncil at a later
date.
Commissioner Woodard made a motion authmrizing Commissioner
Herschel to proceed with the opening of Academy Str et from Riley
to Bellaire Boulevard. This street is to be graded and shelled.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dunnington.
Voting Aye:
Noes: None.
:Mr. R. B. Allen, the Oity Engineer, was instructed to check
into the cost of the construction of an up to date and improved
bridge on University Boulevard over the drainage ditch.
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Commissioner Herschel made a motion, which wa~ seconded by
Commissioner Kerbow, that each City employee using a City car or
truck, be required to register at the City Hall before he leaves
the City to go to town or elsewhere. '
Commissioners Woodard, Dunnington, Herschel, Kerbow
and Mayor F. :M. Mainous.
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Herschel, KerboW, Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
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Commissioner Dunnington recommendedtha t the discount on
taxes tor the year,of194l be as tollows:
DISCOUNTS WILL BE ALLOWED IF PAID
ON OR BEFORE THE FOLLOWING DATES
3t TO OCT~ 3RD
21- TO NOV. 3RD
11. TO DEC'. 3RD
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Commissioner Woodard made a motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Herschel adopting an ordinanoe providing tor dis-
counts -on 1941- taxes.
The Caption of the ordinance is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. ~ 2. //
AN ORDINANCE PROVm:ENG FOR D:tSCU:NTS ON
TAXES PAID IN ADV4WCE AND ON OR BEFORE
SPECIFIC DATES; AND, REPEALING ALL
ORDINANOES INCONF~ICT THEllli"""WITR, AND
PROVIDING.THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE
EFFECT AND BE IN FORCE DMEDIATELY FROM
Am:) AFTER THE DATE OF ITS PASSAGE AND
APPROVAL. .
Voting Aye:
Nee s: None.
The action on the wne nding of the Zoning O~dinance to change
the square footage area on Auden Street ; to. include one halt 01'
screened porches on areas 01' over 1100 square teet; of the setting
back of garages on corner lots, and the Changing of the name City
Plan C.ommissiontoPlanBoo.rd, having been deferred until all the
Council members were pr,esent, was presented to the Oommission. The
Public Hearing ,being held on August 11th, 1941. Commissioner
Kerbow made a motion, that the City Attorney ,draw an ordinance
approving and setting out these cbanges in the Zoning Ordinance,
which motion was seconded by C01llll1issione.r Herschel.
CommisSioners Woodard , Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbow
and Mayor F. M. Mai nous.
Voting Aye:
Commissi oners.", Kerbow, Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor .t!. M.. Mai noU$ ~
Noes: None.
Connnissioner, Kerbow mde a motion that the City issue a check
in the amount of $70.00 annual dues to the League of Texas
Municipalitie s, with the provision that each C'ommissionea and the
City Attorney will receive a copy of the letters and literature
that the League sends out regularly. The motion was seconded by
Commissi oner Hersch'el. '
, Voting Alls:
Commissioners Kerbow, Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor J!'. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
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The Mayor stated that the Community House wa,s nearing
completion and that the yard Was in need of grading and that
the street needed to be cut back and graded up. Commissioner
Hersche:). made the motion that the May-or be authorized to go
ahead with the plans to' have this work done, which motion was
seconded by Commissioner Kerbow. .
Voting Aye:
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and Mayor 1!.... M. Mainous.
After some discussion on the propositiono:f the City
constructing an incinerator, City Engineer R. B.Allen, was
instruc~ed to prepare estimates of the cost, etc., and report
at a future me.sting. Qommissioner Herschml made the motion,
which was seconded by l.iommissloner Dunnington.
Voting Aye:
Oommissioners Herschel, Dupingto:n, Kerbow, Woodard
ana Mayor. F. M. Mainou s. .
Noes: None.
A "motion was made by Commissioner Woodard, which was duly
seconded by Commissioner Dunnington authorizing the payment
of $10.00 per month effective July 1st, 1941, to the City
Engineer as allowance :for gasoline in his personal automobile
used on City business.
Voting Aye:
COmmissioners WOOdatid, Punnington, Herschel, Kerbow
and ayor F. M. "ainous.
Noes: None.
There being no further business to come betore thecomm.ission
upon motion bei ng made and duly seconded the meeti ng was declared
adjourned.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, 1941
CITY mLL, CITY OF WEST UNIVEP3ITY
PLACE, TEXAS
A regular meetin,g of the City .Commission was..held at 7: 30
P. M. on Monday, September 8th, 1941 at the City tiall with Mayor
F. M. Mainous presiding, Oommissioners Herschel, Dunnington,
Woodard, and Acting~eeretary R. B. Allen in attendance.
,Commissioner Kerbow was ab~t.
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read and approved.
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An.Orginance was presented changing the name of Keats Street
to Sunset Doulevard. Commissioner Herschel made a motion, which
was seoonded by Commissioner Dunnington passing and approving this
ordinanc e. The Caption is as follows:
GRDINPJ:iJ CE NO. 22.5
AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF KEATS STREET
TO SUNSET ,BOUIEVARD, WITIUN THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF VmST UNIVEIDITY PLACE, TEXAS;
PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDI-
NANCES IN C011FLICTffiREWITH ARE REPEALED; PROVID-
ING TH...1i.T 1"'rlIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT Al-ID BE
IN FORCE D/I1JIEDI.u~TELY FIDM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE
AND APPROVAL.
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Vot ing Aye:
Commissioners Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard and
Mayor F. -M. lv1ainous.
Noes: None.
An ordinance was presented m~ending certain sections of
Qrdinance No. 111, kn~ln as the Zoning Ordinance. The Captio~
is ~s fo 110ws :
ORDINi.;NCE NO. 226
AN ORDINANCE AIVlENDING ORDINANCE NO. Ill, OJP THE
CITY OF \VEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, COMMONLY
KN"01NN AND DESIG:NArrED AS THE tfZONING ORD~.GEtJ,
BY AMENDING SECTION 12 THEREOF, CONCERNING THE
SQUARE FOOT DThl."ENSIONS OF DWELLINGS IN THE SEVENTH
SINGLE-FAMILY DWEIJ..ING DISTRICT; BY AMENDING
SECTION 1.3 THEREOF, CONCERNING TJ-lli SQUARE FOOT
DTI\IlENSIONS OF DWELLINGS IN THE EIGHTH SINGLE-
FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT; BY AI'v'lENDING SECTION 1,
SUB-PARAGRAPH f 11), CONCElliT\JING INCLUSIDN OF
SCREENED PORCHES IN GROSS FLOOR JAREA . .AJ\1D SUB-
PARc-\GRAPH (.30) CONCERNING INCLUSION OF. SCREENED
PORCIDTIS IN COMPUTING SQUARE FOOT DTMENSIONS; BY
AMENDING SECTI ON .3.3, SUB-PARAGRAPH (2) AND SUB-
PARAGRAPH (4), ELIMINATING TRE CITY PLAN COMJ~JIIS-
SION AND .ADDI+C PLANNING BOARD, BY ADDING AN EX-
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ON CORNER LOTS; iurn PROVIDIID THAT THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFF'ECT A:[\Jl) B1J; IN
FORCE D/ThtIEDIATELY FROM ITS PASSAGE MTD
APPROVAL.
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Commissioner
Dunnington made a motion, which was seconded by
Herschel passing' and approving this ordinance.
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C~mmissioners Dunnington, Herschel, Woodard and Mayor
jf. ]Jr. Mai nous .
Voting Aye:
Noes: None
Upon advise and recommendation of M. T. Garrett, Engineer on
the Storm. .and Sa,nitary Sewer Projects', that the Mayor go to'
Washington to confer with P.W.A. authorities and Congrewsman Albert
Thomas for the purpose of obtaining approval of these proje cts,.
COmnUssioner Dunnington made a motion authorizing Mayor Main9us to
go to Washington on the proposed Vi.P.A. grant for the Storm and
Sanitary Sewer Projects and authorizing his expenses to be paid.
The 'motion was seconded by Commissioner Herschel.
Voting Aye: CommiSSioners Dunnington, Herschel, Woodard and Mayor
F. !JI. Ma inous .
Noes: None.
Mayor Mainous presented three pids for the purchase of a set
of seat covers for the Police Car. The prices were $7.95, $9.00
and $10.70 installed. Commissioner Woodard,made a motion to accept
the price of -#7.95 installed from the Goodrich Tire and Supply Co., ,
Which motion was seconded by COlnmissioner Herschel.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Woodard, Herschel, Dunnington, and Mayor
F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
Due to the fact that Mr. Beckman will be unable to serve on
the Park Board, there will be a vacancy on the Board. The Mayor
nominated Mrs. A. A. Meister to ,serve on this B9ard. There being
no other nominations, Commissioner ,Herschel made a motion that
Mrs. A. A. Meister serve on this Board, which motion was seconded
by C9mmissioner Woodard.
Voti ng Aye: Coinmissioners Herschel, Woodard, Dunnington and Mayor
Mainous .
Noes: l..'ione.
COTronissioner Woodard stated t4at he deemed it advisable that
the City purchase the equipment from the Moretrench Corponation for
the Water Department. The amount due on this equipment being about
$1492.00. Commissioner Woodard made a motion authorizing the pu~chase
of this equipment and authorized the City Secretary to complete the
preparations for the purchase of same. The motion was seconded by
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Voting Aye: 6ommissioners Woodard, Herschel, Dunnington, and Mayor
Mainou s .
Noes: None.
Commissioner Herschel stated that he had contacted Cormnis sioner
Robert Turrentine of. Harris County on the proposition of improving
the road to the City Garbage Dump and t~t he had stated the City's
share woul~.be about $1000.00.
Commissioner Herschel stated that in the absence of the Mayor
certain negotiations had been made relative to purchasing the lot
on AudenStreet, which would permit the opening of Coleridge, but
that the matter had been delayed until the Mayor returned, and made
a motion that Mayor fuainous be authorized to made these negotiations.
Mayor Mainousamended the mot ion and r'eco:mm.e nded that the City'
Secretary be authorized to work this proposition out vuth vommissioner
Kerbow. Commissioner Herschel made the motion, seconded by Commissioner
Woodard.
Voting Aye: Commissione~s Herschel, Woodard, Dunnington, and Mayor
11'. M. fiilainous.
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Commissioner Herschel ask authority to purchase a number of
stop signs at a price of $14.47 each. Commissioner Dunnington stated
that he thought it wo~ld be better if we checked into this
matter further and compared the two types of signs under consideration.
COmmissioner Herschel, Commissioner Dunnington, and Kayor Mainous
were instructed to investiga~e this proposition.
Mr. Joe L,. ~~cher presented the follovving list of' proposed
changes in the Doning Ordinance and stated that the Planning Board
recommended their adoption: '.
1. On asbestos siding homes, beam foundati<ns must be
specified in areas restricted to'5l~ brick, stone or
stucco.
2. Amend Sub-Section 4 of Section 4 regarding council vote
and providing that' two-thirds vote be chElnged to three-'
fourths vote.
The City Attorney was authorized to prepare notice of Public
Hearing to be held on'Monday, October 6th, 1941.
G'OJilIDl:1SS:} Oller Dul1'Q:'i ngto J:li;J:hade.";,a~~:m.oti; op.I'WptC'h was ':-dulys ecoi1ded
by.Commissioner Woodard.
Noes: None.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Dunnington, Wood~rd, Herschel and l~yor
F. M. Mainous.
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Bids for a pick-up truck in the Water Department were
received on Saturday, September 6th, 1941~
The following bids were received:
RAymond 'PAArson
Ce~tified check for $ 73:30
Bid on 1941 Ford Pick-Up $733.00
Downtown Chevrolet Co.
Certified check for $ 67.00
Bid on 1941 Chevrolet Pick-up $666.00
Jack Roach
,Certifi ed check for $73.71 '
Bid on 1941 Ford P~ck-Up $737.16
, Commissioner Wooda,rd ID;3-de a motion that the City purchase the
1941 Chevrolet pick-up truck from the Downtown Chevrolet Company
on their low bid in the amount of $666.00. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Dunnington.
Voting Aye:
Comrnissioners Woodard, Dunnington, Herschel and Mayor
F. M.. Mainous.
Noes: None.
There being no further business to come before the Commission
and upon motion being made and duly seconded, the meeting was de-
clared adjcurned. ~
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COMMISSIONERS:
J. A. HERSCHEL,
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DEPT. OF FINANCE
J. M. DUNNINGTON
T~X DEPT.
T. WESLEY WOODARD
WATER AND SEWER" DEPT.
MAYOR PRO TEM:
A. L. KERBOW
OFFICERS:
A. J: ,LAMONTE
CITY ATTY.
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B. R. ALBERTSON
CORP. JUDGE
C. E. GAMMILL
TREASURER
R.B.ALLEN
CITY ENGR.
F. K. CUFF
TAX ASSESS. AND COl.,L,.
J. A. METCALF
FIRE CHIEF
IRA A. HARRIS
SUPT. WATER AND SEWER
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SUPT. ST. AND SR.
JOE L. ARCHER
CITY PLANNING AND ZONING
W. J. AUBERTIN
DEPT. OF PERSONNEL.
TRAVIS J. CASH
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September +7th, 1941
Mr. R. B. All en
Acting Cit,r Secretary
West 'University Place
Dear Mr. Allen:
You are hereby directed to call a speoia1
meeting or theOity Commission to be held at the
City Hall on Thursday, September" 18th" 1941 at '
7:00 P. M. for the following purposes:
1. To adop"t a resolution accepting the
well recently d.rilled :for the water departnent by
the Layne-Texas Company.
2. To arrange for the financing of City
operations.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th, 1941
CITY HALL, CllY OF "VEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEx..4.S
Pursuant to call of the Mayor Pro Tem, a special meeting of
the City Commission was held at the City Hall at 7:00 P. M. on
Thursday, September 18th, 1941 with Mavor Pro Tem A. L. Kerbow
, presiding and Commissioners Herschel, Dunnington and Woodard
and Acting City Secretary R. B. Allen in attendance.
The purpose of the meeting was as follo~s:
1. To adopt a r eso1ution accepting the well recently drilled
for the Water Department by the Layne-Texas Company.
2. To arrange for the financing ,of Oity Operations.
The City Engineer presented a written report stating that the
well had been completed in accordance with the specifications,
that the well had been tested for production and giving pertinent
facts relative to the depth, size of casing, length of screen, pump
and motor. A motion was mane by Commissioner Woodard, which was
seconded by Commis sioner lIeDschel, that the engineers report be
accepted.
Voting Aye:
Noes: None.
Commissioners Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard and Mayor
Pro Tem A. L. Kerbow.
A resolution was presented providing for the acceptance of
the water well drilled f6r the water departm.ent by the Layne-
Texas Company. The Caption of this resolution is as follows:
A RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTI ON PERTAINIl\G TO THE ACCEPTANCE
OF Th'EWATER VffiLL A1in TIrE: PRODUCTION THERE-
FROM UlIDER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
VlEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEJC.4S AND THE LAYNE-
TEXAS COMPANY.
A motion was made by Commissioner Dunnington, wbi ch was
seconded hy CoIl11Jlissioner Herschel that the resolution be adopted.
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Dunnington, Herschel, Woodard and
Mayor Pro Tern. A. .L. Kerbow.
Noe s : None.
The matter of financing City operations was postponed to the
next meeting.
The business 'fOr which the meeting was called having been
concluded ulJon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was
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DONDA~,SEPTEMBER !2nd,1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERS IT'{
PLACE, TEXAS
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The re'g1lllar meeting of the Oity Co~ssion was held on
monday, September 22nd, 1941 at 7:00 p. M. at the City Hall
. with Ma.yor F. M. Mainous presiding, Commissioners Herschel,
. Kerbow,D.tlnnington, Woodard and Acting City Secretary R. B.
Allen in attendance.
The N~yor reported on his trip to Washington, 'D. C. in the
interest of the applications for grants in connection with the
storm sewer and sanitary sewer projects. H~ stated that the
projects as originally submitted had, been disapproved and that
it was necessary for him with the assi~tance of 60ngra~~man
Albert Thomas and Engineer M. T. Barrett to ~evise the project
and have the same placed in line for reconsideration by the
Federal Works Administration. He reported that Congressman
Thomas had devoted considerable amount of his tim~ and efforts
toward having these 'projects placed in line for approval and
that ,since Congressman Thomas is a member of the Appropriation
3ommittee, he is in a posi tion to render effective aid. TIle
:Mayor stated that he also conferred wi th Colonel M. IE. Gilmore,
'head of the projects and tha t several conferences were headdwith
the various governmental agencies.
pe stated that it was now necessary to solicite the support
and assistance of Dr. K. E. Miller of the United States Public
Health Department, now attached to the Staff of General Donovan
at Fort Sam Houston and that a conference had been arranged
with Dr. Mi]),er and Mr. V. M. Ehlers at the State Health Department
on Tuesday, j;jeptember23rd, 1941 for the purpose of obtaining from
these gentlemen favorable reports and recommendations on the
projects. '
Commissioner Kerbow made a motion th at Mr. M. T. Garrett and
Mayor Mainous, be conmended for their services and efforts' on
behalf of the City wnile in Washington, which motion was seconded
by Commissoner Dur~ington.
Voting Aye: Commissioners KerbOW, Dunn~ngton, Herschel, Woodard
and lflayor F .M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
C01~ssioner Kerbow made a motion that Mayor Mainous be
instructed to go to Austin at the expense of the City to confer
with V. M. Ehlers and Dr. K. E. Miller on the P.W.A. Sanitary
Sewer Project application. The motion was duly seconded by
Commissioner Woodard. '
Voting Aye: Commissioners KerbOW, W.oodard, Herschel, Du.rmington
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
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A letter and resolution was read from the Houston
Independent School District stating that sidewalks should be
laid, so as to connect up the walks and to have the grass cut
off the sidewa~ks on vacant lots, in order to improve walking
conditions for school children. The City Secretary was in-
structed to write them a letter explaining that this mituation
was being taken care of and that our City had always made it
a policy to cooperate in these matters and will continue to do so.
A 1ett"er was read from J. A. Metcalf" Chief of the West
University Place Volunteer Fire Department asking permission
for the use of the Community BUilding and f-orthe closing of Rice
Boulevard at the 3700 block for the monthly 'convention meeting
o:f the Gulf Coast Firemen's Association on October 17th, 1941.
COImnissioner Herg~~made a motion, which was seoonded by ,
Commissioner Kerbow, allowing the Fire Department to use the
building on this date, and to close Rice Boulevard at the
designated place.
Noes: None.
Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington,
Woodnard and MayorF. M. Mainous
Voting Aye:
Commi~sioner Herschel,reported, in connection with proposed
paving of Wakeforest Street, that due to the f'act that there are
two vacant lots fronting on WakeforestStreet belonging to
residents of San Antonia, who are refusing to pay their part f'o2
the paving of said street, the City Attornew was instructed to
write to them requesting that they pay for their share of the
paving.
Commissioner Woodard made a motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Dunnington, a~thorizing Commissioner Herschel to
purchase tires for Garbage Departments,' after securing his three
bids, and work out with Mr. Allen the lowest and best price.
Voting Aye:
Commission'ers Woodard, Dunnington, Herschel, Kerbow,
, and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
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Noes: None.
There being no further business to come before the
Commission upon motion being duly made and seconded, the meeting
was declared adjourned.
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HOUSTON. TEXAS
September 27, 1941
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Mr. R. B., Allen" eity Secretary
In accordance with Arti cle IV,' ~ectiQn 6 Of.. the
Henne :atJJeCha~ter ',you ar~'l1ex:~bj,dlre~t~d ~,~ 'ls,~*e
t,heeffieia1:cr(llfot" aspee~al:~meeting of t11e :eity
GH)1amf.sioD't~r leaatiy, 'Septiember 29, ,,1941, at','tt0c)'"
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g.AnYl:Uld all matters; pertaining tot11e Police
Department, and specifically the personnel,
salari~~, prpmotions" and management of the
departmeri:t. f; ,
3. The management, control, direction, and fiscal
pOlicies.f, the ~a vic Center Building located
at B.ice Se1ilevard and Auaen Street;'
4- Assigning er reassigning the several departments
among the five Commissioners and defining or
re4deflni'fl8 their duties andresponsibilitles;
5. Ca) Pr~viding fora Purchasing Department, (b)
previding fer a Purchasing Agent and 'an Assist-
ant. Purchasing Agent. and (c) setting out the
duties of the Purchasing Agent and the'Assistant
Purchasing Agent;
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SPECIAL IvIEETING
MONDAY, SEPI'EMBER 29th, 1941
CITY lmLL, CITY OF WEST UNIV'Ji::~SITY
PLACE, TEX:'S
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A suecial meeting of the City Council was held at the
City Hall at 7:00 P. Iv:. on September 29t,h, 1941 pursuant to a
call of Co.mrnis sioners A. L. Aerbow, 'J. M. Dunnington, and
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Those Qeing present were Mayor F. M. N~tnous presiding,
Commissioners Hersghel, Kerbow, Dunnington, woodard and Acting
City Secretary R. B. Allen in attendance.
The meeting was called for the following purposes:
1. (a) Adopting an official Order of Busine$s for con-
ductir~ the meetings of the City COITilllission, and (b) Adopting
RObert's RULES OF ORDER as the Commission's official guide in all
parliamentary @arliamentary procedvxes;
2. Any and all matters pertaining to the Police Department
and specifically the personnel, salaries, promotions, and
:m.anageme nt of the department;
3. ~he management, control, direction, and fiscal policiep
of the Civic Center Building located at Rice Boulevard and Auden
street;
4. Assignip~ or re~ssignir~ the several departments among
the five Coramissioners ancI defining or re-defining their duties and
responsibilitites; ,
). (a)Prov~din8 for a Purchasing Department, (b) Providing
for a Purchasing Agent and an .Assistant, Purchasing Agent, and
(c) setting out the duties of the Pu~chasi4:, Agent and Assistant
Purchasing Agent;
6. Adotping a motion to recess from day to day until such
time as the above matters shall have been disposed of.
The Jiayor ask Commissio:oe r Kerbow to present Q,uestion No.1:
Coramissioner Kerbow presented an Ordinance adopting an order
of bus,iness f'or council meeting sand ado:pying Robert's Hules of
Order as a gUQde for parliamentary procedu~e. The ordin~nce
proposed amendments to Robert's Rules of Order to provide a
three fifths majority vote of the Commission in order to eliminate
confliction with the City Charter. COmIQissioner Kerbow stated
that this rr~tter had been proposed to the Cormnission and discussed
several months ago and that jt was his opinion that in order to
conduct and expedite the rr~etings and business of the Cmmuission
in an efficient rr~nner, the proposed ordinance should be adopted.
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He pointed out that one of the first actions of the Harris
Cciul1ty M!:lYor'S and Councilmen's Ass'n. vms to ?dopt rules of
order and an,order of business. Commissioner Aerbo'H moved the
adoption of the ordinance.
The NIayor brought up the question as to why to adopt the
rules of order now, that it has wlways been,the procedure of the
present council and the councils of prior administrations to
use the Robert Rules of Order.
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Former Mayor rl. G.Hyett stated that when :he was Mayor, the
Council used the RObert's Rules of Order and that that procedure
had been handed down to hLffi.
T. p. Camp state his opinion. He stated that during the time
he was City Secretary, he had ne'ver known any rules, other than
the Robert's Rules of O~der, and that he was surprized and
thought it w~s undemocratic to propose any deviation and that the
rules were strictly above bfuard and to his liking.
Mr. Davlin ask about the change in the voting, and the vote
if only four (4) members were present.
Dr. Kerbow stated that they were speaking of a full
commission, 3/5 of five (5) members.
Bert Feiber ask CO~TIissioner Kerbow what the real intent
of this ordinance was and if its intent was to centralize the
Council to only tl~ee (3) members.
Commissioner Kerbow said that this was incorrect.
R. G. Hyett stated that their ordinance was exactly opposite
to the Charter and read the section from: the Charter relating to;
the majority of the vote rules.
Sam Levy, also stated that the tvlO conflicted that the 3/5
vote mentioned in the ordinance should be changed to a majority
vote as the Charter states.
Dr.. Kerbow consented to this change in the worddng of the
ordinane5'J ,and stated that that was the intent of the ordina1ce.
W. A. Rees stated that no rules of order wer? needed at all,
due to the 'fact that they were already following the Charter and
that the clause regarding voting should be left out of the
ordinance.
N. C. dears ask what was the motive in Changing the Charter.
What was the purpose of the ordinance after it took
~ifteen months to create a Charter?
Dr. Kerbow stated that there was no thought of changing
the Charter, that there was no order of business or parliamflntary
rules set up in the Charter.
Mr. Rees 'stated all meetings are conducted by Robt. Rules of
Order.
Mr. Camp stated that 9510 6f all organ~zations use Robt lules
of Order.
'l\i.i:r. Eooen s ta ted there was no deviati on from. the Hobt. Rules of
Order and ~at they controvene the Homes Rule Charter and proposed
to let the Vity Attorney check into this matter.
Comraissioner Woodard ask to table the matter.
Commissioner Dunnington stated that this ordinance would pro-
, vide a general routine order of business.
Neil Geisenhoff ask if this had not been set...up before.
Commissioner Dunhington stated he didn't know whether it had
or not.
Mr. Geisenhoff stated again that the Robt. Rules had always
been followed, and wished to know why any change was proposed.
Mayor Ivlainous stated that he had been out of the City on
City business, that he had nON been back in the Gity for more
than a week and t hat there was no em.ergency for pass ing, such an
ordinance and for calling a, meeting on the Sabbeth Day, by three (3)
Oormnissioners, without his knowledge of such a call, until he
received his notice at 4:00 P. M. Sunday.
Cornrnissioner Kerbow stated that he wished to withdraw the
rrotion since there seemed to be somuch controversy over the procedure.
Commissioner Herschel made -a motion, which was seconded by
C.ommissioner Kerbow, that the matter be turned over ,to the City
Attorney for his checking and recommendations and to report back
to the Council. '
.v oting Aye:
Noes: None.
Commissioners He~schel, Kerbow, Woodard, Dunnington and
, Ivlayor F. M. Mainous.
Mr. N. C. Ssars stated that it was his opinion that the
Commission should settle its differences and apply itself to more
important matters, such as the drainage question; that the money is
on hand in the bank and that something should be done to alleviate
the drainage conditions. He proposed that ditches be cleaned, that
gates be installed on outfall sewers in the drainage d.itch to
prevent backflow onto the streets and that the Buffalo Speedway
pitfall be cleaned out.
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Commissioner Dunnington stated that they were not here
to discuss trivial matters but that they were elected by the
people to the business of the Gity to the best mf their ability.
The Council is ful~ aware of the conditions that exist in West
University Place. The money voted by bond issue is in the bank
drmrlng interest and that the conditions could not be corrected
for that amouht, that it would take at least'$465,OOO.OO. If
we ,don't get the government grant we will have to get together
and. make plan~ as to the best procedure and that we will have to
vote another 'bond issue to complete the syttem.
The sec0~d matter concerning the police department was presented
to the council. .
Mayor ]~inous read a letter addressed to City Secretary R.B.
Allen, which transferred Jack Anderson back to the Water Department
. and putting the police force back on a five-man schedule, with a
provision for the employment of an elderly man to police the
school.
Commission Woodard stated that this matter had been discussed
vvi th the Commission in conference at i.{he ti ':~e the purchase of
unifor.ms~ was discussed and that the vommission had agreed to main-
tain a six-man force, retaining Mr. Anderson. He stated that this
arrangement has been agreed to by the entire commission and that he
could not understand why it was proposed to change the arrangement.
He further stated that he was in charge of the water and sewer
departments and that if the majority of the people did not want
him he would resign.
The Mayor stated that they couli not afford to have a six man
police force this year, as the budget had to be cut down and there-
fore he was not in favor of it.
Commissioner Dunnington stated 'hhat we had definitely decided
to purchase uniforms for six policeman.
Commissioner Herschel stated that he did not agree to a six-.
man police forge and that the majority had voted ag~inst it.
Commissioner Herschel was ask to state in what denartment had
Mr. Anderson worked. ~
nHe stated that when Mr.' Anderson first came to work it was
in the Garbage Department as a Driver. Later 1Vir. Harris ask tOL:
use him in t.he Water Depar.ltment as a welder. Later he was trans-
ferred in the office in the Water Department, and for the
vacation period had worked in the fire and police departments."
Mr. ltmden stated that five (5) children bad been knocked down
by autbmobiles sinrre the school season opened and that Mr. Rulon
had been a victim himself. That they were going to need the
help of' the five-man force a nd the .s chool policeman.
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Mayor Mainous entertained a motion that thisma,tt,e,l'. be
referred to the Personnel Board. The motion was made by
Commissi oner ~locx:lard and duly seconded by Oornmiss ion~~ Herschel.
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Her~ch~l, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor J!'. M. .l\tlain"us'. .
Noes: None.
Cow~issroner Kerbow stated in reference to the cont~oversial
nature or the meeting that he had'not expected to come to council
and see so many people present. '
J. A. 'Davlin stated to Dr. Kerbow that he left him with the
impression that the public wasn't wanted. Thatthree members
of the Council did not wish ~or the pUblic to know what they were
aroing and that from now on, he would come to council every chance
he got.
, COlumissi oner Kerbow stated that such was not the case, that the
meetings ware all open to the public and made a motion that the
other matters fer which t he meeting was called be postponed until
regular meeting on October 13th; 1941, which motion was seconied by
Comndssioner Dunnington, '
Voting Aye :., Commissioners Kerb9w, Woodard and Dunnington
Noes: Mayor lVlainous and CorrunissionerHerschel.,. .
Mr. Thompson stated that we had the best police chief of any of
the surrounding suburbs and. that we were indeed fortunate to
ba ve the services of such a oonnendable person."
ITimmie Harmeling stated that he had seen no notice mn the papers
regarding the raise in taxes and wanted to know when it had gone
into effect. ' ,
Mr. Sam Levy stated that he bad not been attending the Council
meetings regularly but that he intended to do so ;in the future
and urged the members to work together for the gpod of the City.
Mrs. Merritt wanted to know about wnat plans had been made on
drainage and about the P.W.A. grant.
lIi.r. Davidson announced that the Civic Club was' having a meeting
on 'J.'uesday and that the 1Y:ayor and Commission are'"invited to attend,
as they will hold a discussion on drainage.
The meeting was agjcurned at 10:00 ~. M. until Monday, Oct.13th,
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SPECIAL NLEETING,
TUESDAY, SEPTEMB:E.'R 30TH, 1941
CITY IDILL,CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
Pursuant to a call of the Mayor, a special meeting was
convened at the City Hall at 7:00 'P. M. on Tuesday, Sept-
ember 30th, 1,941 with Mayor F. M. Mainou,s presiding,Commis-
sioners Herschel, Ker~ow, Dunnington, Woodard and Acting
, City Secretary R. B. Allen; City Attorney, A. J. Lamonte;
City, Trelitsurer, C. E. Ganunill, and ~'iater Superintendent, ,
Ira A. ~rris, Were present.
The Meeting was called for the following purposes:
1. To take up and approve the ma tter of' budgets and
city finances for 1941-1942.
2. To take up and approve the branch of the Harri$
County Library at the Community Duilding, and also
the matter of the City being ask to furnish furniture and
purchase of chairs for the auditoriura.
3. To take up the proposition of paving of Auden Street
and University Boulevard in fron~ of the school, and the
placing of sidewalks. Plans and specifications are
ready and will be submitted to the Comrr~ssion.
Relative to the COmITlunity HOUS6i the Mayor reported that
he had contacted the persons at the ead of the Harris County
Library, with a view of' 4aving a branc"h library installed in
the CorMuunity Hohse. He stated that the basis of the arrange-
ment would bo for the City 'GO furnis~ space. "in tll'e. .1:fuj,lding,
lights, heating, and the ne cessRry furni tu.re-~ ip.cluding -',
shelves for the books; and the llarris County Library will
furnish the books. At this time the library is unable to fur-
nish a librarian, but will be able to do so at a later date.
He recomrnended th2t the City Commi~sion authorize the setting
up of a branch library in the Community House and the purchase
of necessary furnitu~e.
Commissioner Herschel made a motion, which was duly
seconded by Commissioner Kerbow, that the arrangement whereby
the/liarris County Library is to install a branch library in
the Community House, be approved and authorized; and further
that the necessary furniture, consisting of a reading table,
desk and shelving be purchased. Shelving $145.00~ two tables
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Vot ing Aye:
Noes: None.
Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Woodard,
Dunnin2ton and Mavor F. M. Mainous.
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, The }J:ayor reported that the Garden Clubs have on hand
2;1200.00 of which they ex:pec~to spend $900.00 for a stage curtin,
window drapes, and other furnishings.
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In regard to obtaining chairs f'or the auditorium, a dis-
cussion was had on the subject and the Mayor, with the consent
of the council, appointed a conwittee compased of Mr. Dunnington
Allen and himself to secure samp;Les and prices for submiss.icDll to
the council.
Plans and estimates bn the paving of Auden Street, from
Universit~ Boulevaxd to R~ce Boulevard, were submitted and dis-
cussed. tHe City Engineer was instructed to take the same to
Mr. H. L. Mills, Bfisiness Manager of the Houston Independent
School District, with the view of securing their approval of
the pla~ and to discuss the finances.
A motion was made by Cownissioner Woodard, which was seconded
by Co~umissioner Dunnington, authorizir~ the City Engineer to
prepare specificatiotlli for the project and to advertise for bids.
Voting Aye: 00mmissioners Woodard, Dunnington, Herschel,
Kerbow, and Mayor F. M. Mainous.
Noes: None.
The Council took up the budget for the fiscal year 1941-1942
and the discussion' of same not being completed ~t 10: 00 P. M., the
meeting was recessed until 7;00 P. M. Wednesday, October 1st, 1941.
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REGULAR MEltTING '
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13TH, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY,
PLACE, TEXAS
The regular meeting of the City Commission was held on
Monday, October 13th, 1941 at the City Hall with Mayor Jj'. M.
Mainous preSiding, Uommissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Du~nington,
Woodard and City Becretary H. B. Allen in attendance.
The minutes of the regular meeting of September 8th,
Special Meeting of September 18th, regular meeting of September 22nd,
Special meeting of ~eptember 29th, and special meeting of Sept. 30th
were read and approved.
The Uity Secretary read a letter from the otate Board .of
Health which advised the Uity of the fact that certain health
reports from the City had not been rendered. The Uity Secretary
was instructed to prepare the reports and :file same with the ~oard.
The Secretary read a letter fram Jf. G. Masquelette & Company,
audi tars, in which they agreed to make a monthly audit and a
quarterly a~d~~ with a statement of the quarterly audit .; ~"
Commissioner Kerbow made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Herwchel, accepting t<he o:f:fer of Masquelett~e and Company to make
a quarterly audit of the oity books.
Vating Aye:
Commissioners Kerbow, Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor Mainaus.
Noes: None.
Commissioner HersQhel reported that the dag pound was to
have been moved ta theOouthside Ij{ater tank, but due to the fact
that the property had not been staked off and property lin~s
established, the paund had hot been moved. He stat~d that at
j;hi~im.e he planned to move the pound to the Bissonnet water tank
and would report .on the cost at the next meeting. '
Commissioner Dunnington presented an ordinance creating the
position of Director of Public Wellfare, his assistant and his
duties and compensationca.fid movedJ. :ii..ts adoption. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner vioodard.
The ~ayor referred the ordinance to the legal department for
a written opinion.
Commissioner Dunnington said this was not necessary and that
this ordinance would not change the Charter.
Mayor Mainaus stated relative to turning all departments over
to the Director of Public Welfare, that on January 28th, 1941, when
the Commissian selected their positions, they had the privilege of
selecting the departments they desired to wark with and lef~ him to
loak after all of the remaining departments, which included police,
drainage, inspections, personnel, etc.
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Comndssioner Dunnington made a motion accepting the ordinance
setting up a Public Welfare Director, which motion was seconded by
Commissioner Woodard.
The Caption of the ordinance is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. .2 ..27
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR (1) A DEPARTliIlENT OF
PUBLIC WELFARE; (2) A DIR$CTOR OF PUBLIC WELFARE
AND HIS ASSISTANTS; ,( J) DEFINING HIS DUTIES, AND
(4) REPEALING CONFLIGTINGORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS,
Al'.1J) MOTIONS. .
Voting Aye:' ~ommissioners Kerbow, Dunnington and Woodard.
Noes: Commissioners Herschel and Mayor Mainous.
Commissioner Kerbow made a motion, which was seconded by
,Cbmmissioner Woodard assigning the duties 'of Public Welfare
Director to Mr. R. B. Allen, the present Acting City Secretary.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Kerbow, Woodard, and Dunnington.
Noes: Comraissioner Herschel and Mayor Nminous.
Commissioner Dunnington presented an ordinance setting up a .
Purchasing Department and a Purchasing Agent.
The Mayor referred this ordinance to the Legal Department
for a written opinion.
Commissioner Dunnington ~ade a motion passing and approving
this ordinance which motion was seconded by Commissioner Woodard.
The Caption of the Ordinance is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. ~;Z 5"
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR (1) THE CREATION OF A
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT; (2) A PURCHASING AGENT AND
NECESSARY CLERICAL ASSISTANTS; (3) DEFINING THE
DUTIES OF THE PURCHASING AGENT, AND (4) REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS IN CON-
FLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE.
Voting Aye: Commissioners .Kerbow, Woodard and Dunnington.
Noes: Commissioner Herwcgel and Mayor Mainous.
Commissioner Dunnington, at this time, presented his third
ordinance, which set up a Board of Oontrol for the Community
Building, specifting the duties the members are to perform and
specifying the nine organizations to serve 'on this Board.
The Board to consist of:
(a) A City Commissioner - To serve as Chairman
(b) Member of Personnel - To serve as Secretary
(c) A member of American Legion
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(f) ft tt Garden Club of West University
( g) n " Garden Studay Club
(h) " 1. Monticello Club
(i) tt n Parent Teachers Association
and specifying the names of the members to serve on this
'Board, they are as follows:
(a) Chairman - Exoffieio ,- 0Qmmisstnner J. M. Dunnington
(b) Secretary - Exofficio ~ City Sec'Y R. B. Allen
(c)- American Legion - H. F. Dawson
(d) Chamber of Commerce - C. W. Read
(e) West University Garden Club,- Mrs. Rqbt L. Bonfield
(f) Garden Study Club - Mrs. F. A. Huweiler
(g) Civic Club - W. H. Davidson
'(b.) Monticello Garden Club - Mrs. F. A. Hunter
(i~ Parent's Teachers Club - Mrs. F. H. Catlow
The Mayor ~e:ferred this ordinance to the Legal Department fo~
~: a written opinio~. ' He also stated,that he was opposed to the
'~~~rdinance; that he had hoped everyone would work in peace and
\~~armony, but none had prevailed. ' Since the ordinance gave a
numer of organizations a member of ~his Board, hewould recommend
inclusing all organizations in the ity, as some were left out,
and also that there were really only five organizations that were
exclusively in West University.
Commissioner Dunnington withdrew the ordinance and presented
it in amended fo.;om to add three organizations, namely; Red Cross,
Ladies Auxilary American Legion and the Volunteer Fire Department.
The Mayor suggested that the City be divided into five (,5)
equal parts, with a member to represent each division.
Commissioner Herschel stated that the ~~yor and some of the
ladies of the City had wDrked on the Community Building for '
three years and that the:/Mayor should be aJ.lowed to select the Board
to govern the building.
Commissioner Dunnington made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Woodard accepting the ordinance as read.
The Caption of the Ordinance is as follows:
ORDIN.NNCE NO.:2 ~/'
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING 'FOR (1) A IOl1tRD ' OF TWELVE
PERSONS WHO SHALL NiANAGE A~"'D OTHERWISE HAVE CONTROL
OF THE CIVIC CENTER BUILDING: (2) SETTING OUT THE
DUTIES OF SAID BOARD; (3) THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR
ME]liIBERSHIP ON SAID BOARD, .AND (4) THE MANNER OF THE
APPOINTMENT OF SAID BOARD.
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Voting Aye: Commissioners Kerbow, Dunnington, and Woodard.
Noes: Mayor Mainous and Commissioner Herschel.
Commissioner Dunnington made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Woodard appointing the designated persons to serve on this Board~
Voting Aye: Commissioners Kerbow, Duu.nington ~nd 'Noodard.
Noes: Mayor Mainous and Commissioner Herschel. .
. . Mayor Ma-inous made a :Q!otion that the five (5) sections of
, town be represented on this BQ~rd, which motion was seconded by
Commissioper Herschel." ,
Voting ~ye: '~ommissioner Herschel and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: Commissioners Kerbow, Dunnington and Woodard.
The Mayor entertained a motion that all of the meetihgs of
the Commission be held in the City Hall and not elseWhere in
secret places. Commisgioner Kerbow made the motion, seconded by
Commissioner Herschel.
Voting Aye:. Commissioners Herschel , Kerbow, Dutimington, Woodard and
Mayor Mainous..
Noes: None.
The Mayor stated . - a petition of recall for
Commissioners Woodard, Kerbow, and Dunnington. -The City Secretary
read the Affidavit of Recall.
There being ne other bus~ness to come >>efore the Commission,
the meeting was recessed until Wednesday evening, October 15th, 1941
at 7:00 P. M.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH, 1941 ,
CITY OF WES1J.' tJNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
The City Commission reoonvened at 7:00 P. M. Wednesday,
October 15th, 1941 after having recessed the regular meeting
on October 13th, with Mayor Mainous pres-iding, Commissioners
Herschel~ Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard, and Acting City
, Secretary Allen in attendance.
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The budget for the fiseal year 1941-1942 was discussed
Mr. :ij. A. Fei ber presented a letter to theCornmission
in which he stated that the ordinances passed on Monday night
October 15th, 1941 were illegal and called upon the Commission
to rescind the action. '
A motion was made by Commissioner Kerbow which was seconded
by Commissioners Dunnington that the salary of the Director of
Public Welfare be fixed at $250.00 per month effective October
16th, 1941.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Kerbow, Dunnington, and Woodard.
Noes: Commissioner Herschel and Mayor Mainous.
Commissioner Kerbow stated that he wished to go on record
that the ordinances in question are in effect, that the will of
the majority of the Commission shall prevail ~nd that all City
employees shall be governed accordingly.
Mayor Mainous stated that he will not recognize the
ordinances that he will not sign them until they have been
approved by the legal department, and that he would not relin-
quish his rights and aU~lority granted him by law.
City At~orney Lamonte called the OODliaissions attention to
his bill of $200.00 for fees in connection with work done on the
$200,000 storm Sewer and Civic Center bond issue. No action was
taken and the City Attorney reiterated his claim for the amount
billed the City.
Commissioner Dunnington IDQved the adoption of a resolution
fixing the fee to be paid the ~ity Attorney in the Calhoun Case.
Commissioner Herschel seconded'the motion.
Voting Aye: Commissioners ,Dunnington, Kerbow, Herschel, Woodard
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
The Caption of the Resolution is as follows:
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A RESOLUTION FIXING THE CITY ATTORNEY'S FEE
, IN THE DEFENSE OF CAUSE NO. #-276658, Jom'J
C. CALHOUN JR., VB. CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACEc, ET AL, AND FIXING TEE TIME OF PAThIfENT
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instructing the City Attorney to prosecute a suit against ~he
City of Houston in connection with the settlement of boundary
dispute. Commissioner Dunnington seconded the motion.
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbow, Woodard
and Mayor Mainous. '
Noe's : None.
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The Caption of the Resolution is as follows:
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO, A1'D
INSTRUCTING TEE CITY ATTORNEY TO,
PROSECUTE SUIT AGAINST TEE CITY
OF HOUSTON IN CONNECTION VITTH
BOUNDARY DISPUT AND SETTING THE FEE
OF SAID CITY ATTORN~Y.
There being nG further busine'ss to come before the
commission, upon motion duly malil:e and seconded the meeting was
adjourned.
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21ST ,1941 .,
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS '
A special meeting of the Cito Commission was held at t~e
City Hall at 4:30 P. M. Tuesday, ctober 21st, 1941 with Mayor
Mainous' presiding,' Commissioners,' Herschel" Kerbow, Dunnington"
Woodard and Acting City Secretary R. B. Allen in attendance.
The purpose of the meeting vms as follows:
"To meet at the City Hall and proceed to the Community
Buiiliding at Rice and Auden Streets to make final
investigation, receive report from the committee and
accept the building."'
The Council convened at the City Hall and proceeded to the
new Community Building on a tour of inspection. usmn completion
of the inspection, the Commission returned to the ity Hall and
discussed the details with reference to accepting of the Building
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Commissioner Herschel made a motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Kerbow that the build~1tg,be accepted with the
provision that all monor details be' completed, to the satisfaction
of the Committee composed Of the Mayor, Building Inspector and the
City Engineer. '
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow" Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor Mainous. '
Noes: None.
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Commissioner Herschel made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Dunnington extending thanks and expressing a"ppreciation to the
Committee for their work in connection with the erection of the
building.
Voting Aye:
Noes: None.
A motion was made by CommJssioner Herschel, which was
seconded by CommissJoner Dunnington awarding the insurE!no~ on the
Community House to w. B. Rut4 and Company with the provision that
thefollo"W,ing companie,s participate -in the premium: Gene E. Young
and Co., Gebhard & McGabe, Wm. T. Browne, F. A. Hunter Ins.Agency.
Commissioners Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbow, Woodard
and Mayor N~i~ous.
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbow, Woodard
and Mayor W~inous.
Noes: None.
There being
motion duly made
no further busine ss to ,come,;be:tlure thf? meeting, upon
and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22rid,1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF 'JEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
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A special meeting of the City Commdssion was held at the
City Hall on Wednesday, October 22nd, 1941 at, 7:00 P.~. with
Mayor F. M. Mainous presiding, Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dun-
nington, Woodard and Acting City Secretary R. 'B. Allen in attend-
anc~. '
The purpose of the meeting as follows:
1. To/bring before the Commission the budget and all
fi~ancial requirements of the City.
2. To appoint one (1) member on the Personnel Board.
3. To appoint a vacancy on the Health Board.
4. To finally approve or disapprove the Auden Street paving.
,Wl!'. Jack Mj.ller residing ,at 3725 Tangley Road appeared before
the ~ouncil in connection with a proposal to collect all de- '
'linquent taxes due the City. Mr. Miller outlined his methods and
proposal, which proposal was taken under advisement by the council
for future action.
The Mayor advised that Dr. Seale I. Johnson had tendered his
verbal resignation from the Board of Health and advised the City
Commission that nominations were in order tor the vacancy. After
some discussion o:f the matter, the Commission agreed to postpone the
appointment until the regular council meeting on October 27th,1941.
The matter of filling the-vacancy on the Personnel' Board being
under consideration, the following men were nominated: Edison Lutz,
P. R. Harris, Jerqme L. Howell, and T. R. Moore.
After voting upon the names submitted, Mr. T. R. Moore was
elected unanimously.
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Voting Aye:
Commissioners 'HersChel, KerboW, Dunnington, iVoodard
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
Relative to the proposed pavirg of Auden and University
Boulevard in front of the s~hobl: The City Engineer presented
plans and estimates on the cost of the work'and reported that the
e$timated cost 'to the City for the entire project would be
approximately $14,000.00. He stated that the arrangements to
st~rt the work could be completed as soon as the City adopted
measures to,finance its part of the work. The City Commission
expressed its desire to expedite thi~ project and instructed the
Engineer to contact the bond buyers in the City o:f Houston with a
view of arranging the sale of the necessary warrants to pay for the
Cit,yf s share.
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A motion wa~, made, by Commiss ioner Herschel, which was seconded
by Commissioner ~erbow, authorizing the advertising for bids
on the project, same to be advertised in the Southwestern News
of October 24th, and bids to be received not later than 12:00
o'cfuock noon on Novemb~ 10th, 1941.
Voting Aye: Commissioners He~sche1, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard,
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: Noue.
There being no further business to come be:fore the meeting,
upon motion being made and duly seconded, the meeting was
declared adjourned.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 27TH, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF \/fEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
The regular meeting of the City Co~ssion was held at
the City Hall at 7:30 P.'M. with Mayor ~. M. Mainous p~e-
siding, Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard
and Acting City Secretary R. B. Allen in attendance.
The ~ayor entertained a motion that the City advertise
for bids on Storm Sewers for the East and West Sectiqns of
the Cit,y. Commissioner Herschel made a motiQu authorizing the
City Secretary to advertise for bids on the ~torm Sewers in the
Southwestern News o:f October 31st, 1941. 'Bids to be received
on November 11th, 1941, which motion was duly seconded by
Commissioner ~erbow. '
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Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard
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Commissioner Woodard made a motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Dunnfungton autgorizing a Resolution to be drawn
setting up the prevailing wage, scale for the storm sewer pro-
j e ct .
Voting Aye: Commissioners Woodard, Dunnington, Kerbow, Herschel
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.'
The Mayor stated that at a recent meeting of the Board of
Health, Dr. Seale I. Johnson, offered his oral resignation.
Commissioner Kerbow made a motion accepting Dr. Johnson's
resignation from this Board, and ask that he file a written
resignation with the City Secretary, which motion was seconded
by Commissioner Herschel.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Kerbow, Herschel, ?unnington, Woodard
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None;
MaKor Mainous nominated Ir. Fred M. Hughes to fill the vacancy
on the ealth Board. Commissioner Kerbow made a motion that
Dr. Hughes ,be appointed by acclamation, which motion wassecorided
by Commissioner Herschel.
Voting Aye: Corr~issioners Kerbow, Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
The II/layor announced that he had conferred with the Garrett
Engineering Company in connection with the engineering fees on
the storm sewer project and that the Garrett Engineering Company
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defray the city's engineering and im pection expenses.
The Mayor read a letter from the Chamber' of Commerce of
Temple, Texas inviting the Commission to a~tend the Convention
of the Texas League of Municipalities and ask that as many as
possible attend the convention at Temple on November 4, 5, 6, and
7th.
. Commissioner Dunnington stated that ~tt. J. W. Hazard, owner
of Lot 78, '1n Fai.:chaven, had ask, for a reduction in taxes,
Commissioner Dunnington recommended that this reduction be denied,
for the reason 'that the assessments were the same for the entire
area.
Commissioner Dunnington recommended that the taxes' on
improvements on Lot 4, Block 15, COllege View 3rd Addition, be
waived for the year of 1941, as the improvements were not com-
pletea by January 1st, 1941.
Commissioner Woodard made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Herschel, waiving the taxes on the improvements for 1941 on the'
said property.
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Woodard, Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbow,
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Dunnington stated that he was in receipt of a
letter and affidavit from Robert ~olley, in which he requested
that the improvement on Lot 1, Block 90, West University Place 2nd
Addition, being 3315 Bissonnet, 3325 Bissonnet, and 5306 Westchester,
be waived for the year 1941, for the reason that the improven~nts
were not completed until ~~rch of 1941. '
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Commissioner Kerbow made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Dunnington, waiving the , taxes on the improvemehts on this property.
Voting !Aye:
Commissioners Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard, Herschel
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None
Commissioner Dunnington reported he was in receipt of a letter
from Frank T. Browne in which he, stated that he had been charged
in error with Personal Property Tax in the amount of $2.10 for the
years 1938, 1939, and 1940, and ask the City refund $6.30 for ~he
three year period.
Commissioner Herschel made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Woodard authorizing the refund in the amount of $6.30 on these
taxes.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Woodard, Dunnington, Kerbow,
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
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Commissioner HerschBl made a motion, seconded by COrrmUssioner
Dunnington authorizing the taxes be paid to the county and school
district on the lot purchased to open Coleridge Street.
Voting Aye: Commissioner Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard, Kerbow,
and Mayor N~inous.
Nnes: None.
, Commissioner Woodard made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Herschel authop~zing the moving of the dog pound to the Bissonnet
Water Tank property.
Voting Aye:
Commissio~ers Woodard, Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbww,
and Mayor ~~inous.
Noes: None.
Gommissioner Woodard made a motion, seconded by COmnUssioner
Herschel, authorizing the purchase of 450 feet of lk fire hose. .
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Woodard, Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbow
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
Mr. J. E. Means submitted a report from JfJX. W. J. Aubertin,
Director of Personnel, setting up a scale for payment _of wages,
classification and other recommendations from the Personnel
Board. The report was taken under advisement for actioh at a
later date.
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There being no further business to come before the meeting,
upon motion being made and duly seconded, the meeting was re-
cessed until 7:00 P. M. o'clock Wedn~ber29th' 1941.
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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29TH, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY 01!' WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
The' City Commission reconvened at 7: 30 P. M. Wednesday,
October 29th, 1941 after having been recessed on Monday,
October 27th, 1941 with Mayor ff. M. Mainous ~residing, and
Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard and Acting
, City Secretary Allen in attendance.
A letter was read from Mr. Miller relative to collection of
delinquent taxes. The matter was taken under advisement for'
later a.ction.
A petition was presented to the Commission signed by certain
residents on Rutgers street complaining of disturbing noises.
After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Herschel,
which was seconded by Commissioner Kerbow that the City Attorney
be instructed to prepare an Anti-Noise Ordinance.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard,
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None
" A motion was made by Commissioner Kerbow, which was seconded
by vommissioner Herschel, that the tentative report and classifi-
cation, which had been presented to the Commission by the
Personnel Board, be referred back to bhe Board for completion and
incorporation in final report.
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Kerbow, Herschel, Dunnington
Woodard and W~yor Mainous.
Noes: None.
A discussion Was held on the matter of collection of delin-
quent taxes and water bills. Mr. Gammill was instructed to file
a report on the matter of delinquent taxes. A mot~on was made
by Commissioner Dunnington, Whi ch was seconded by u,o:m:missioner
Kerbow, that the City Attorney and, Treasurer make a report and re-
commendation to the Commission on Water 60nsumers Contract, de-
posits, and methods of collection of water bills.
Voting Aye: Commissiont:3rs Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard, Herschel
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
A report fDom the Health Board was read. A motion was made
insturcting the City Attorney to draw an Qrdinance creating the
position, and fixing the salary of, City Health Officer.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard
and Iv';'ayor 1<Iainous.
Noes: None.
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quent taxes by Frank Breaker. A motion was made-by Commissioner
Dunnington, which was seconded by Commissioner Herschel that the
recommendation qf ~he Treasur.er ,be accepted and approved.
Voting Aye:
Commissi0ners Dunnington, Herschel, Kerbow, Woodard
and Mayor Mainous:
Noes: None.
"A motion was made by Oomrrdssioner Woodard, which was seconded
by Commissioner Dunnington that the following organizations be per-
mitted to use the Community House:
Civic Olub on Tuesday, November 4th
,Red Crosson Wed nesday, November 12th
Business & Proffessional Women's Club Dance for
Ellington Field Men on Saturday, November 15th.
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Woodard, Dunnington, Kerbow, Herschel,
and Mayor Ma!nous.
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The Mayor recommended that the Sanitary Sewer Project be taken
up for consideration and ~ays and means of financing be studied.
After discussion the City Secretary was inst~ucted to invite
Mr. McRobebts, who represents the Sanitary Sewer Bond holders,
to come to West University to 4iscuss the matter with the City
Commissioner.
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upon motion duly made and seeonded, the meeting was declared
adjourned.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31ST, 1941
CITY- HALL, CITY OF ",\iEST UJ\TJVEHSITY
PLACE TEXAS
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The Commission reconvened at 4:15 P. M. Friday, October 31st
after having recessed Wednesday, Rctober 29th, 1941 with Mayor
Mainous presiding, Commissioners erschel, Kerbow, Dunnington,
Woodard and Acting City Secretary'-'R. B. A.llen in attendance.
A motion 'Itlas made by Comissioner Herschel,which was seconded
'by Commiss'ioner Kerbow granting the use of the \,;ommuni i,;y House to
the Monticello Garden Club on November 5th and to the American
Legion on November 11th.
Voting Aye: Commissioners HerSChel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor Mainous
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The Mayor presented the matter of heating facilities for the
kitchen, lobby and library of the Community House. The matter
was referred to the Committee composed of the Mayor, Commissioner
Dunnington and Secretary Allen.
Mr. McCrory representing Frank Breaker appeared before the
Commission requesting a reduction in taxes on certain lots on
Riley and Ruskin streets. The Commission presented a proposal to
Mr. McCrory who stated that he would present the same to Mr. Breaker
for approval. This proposal is on file with the City Treasurer.
The budget for the fiscal year 1941-42 being under discussion
'it was agreed by the Commission that the old police car be assigned
to the inspection department vrlth the understanding that it also can
be used by the Engineering and Police Department when,necessary.
Commissioner, Dunningto~ offered and moved the adoption of a
Resolution instructing the 0i ty Attorney and 'vi. Ray Scruggs to'
render a joint opinion on the legality of three certain ordinances
dated October 13th, 1941 and upon the question of the sUbficiency
of grounds stated in certain affidavits filed with the City
Secretary requesting recall petitions. Commissioner Kerbow seconded
the motion to adopt the resolution.
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Dunnington, Kerbow, Woodard, Herschel
and Mayor Mainous.
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RESOLUTION
t'A resolution authorizing the City Attorney and W. Ray
Scruggs to render a joint opinion pertaining to the
legality of three certain ordinances dated October 13th,
1941 and as to the SUfficiency of ground alleged in
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requesting recall petitions; such opinions to be
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There being no further business to come before the Commission,
upon motion duly made a~d seconded, the meeting was adjourn8 .
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DEPT~ OF "FINANeiE
J. M. 'DUNNINGTON
TAX OS;PT.
T. WESLEY WOODARD
WATeR AND SEWER DEPT.
MAYOR PRO TEM:
A. L. KERBOW
OFFICERS:
A. J. LAMONTE:
CITY AT"rY.
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CORP. JUDGE
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R. B. ALLEN
CITY )tHOR.
F. K. CUFF
TAX ASSESS. AND COL..,l...
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FIRE CHIEP'
IRA A. HARRIS
SUPT. WATER AND SEWER
J. W. CLARKE
SUPT. ST.. AND BR.
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W. J. AUBERTIN
DEPT. OF PERSONNEL.
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R.B. Allen, Acting ~ity Secretary
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Dear Mr. Allen:
I am calling a special meeting of the council
for Monday, November 3rd, 1941 at 7:30 P. M. at the
City Hall, for the followi ng purposes:
1. Completing the hearing and adopting the
budget for the year 1941-1942.
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2. To dispose of over and under shortage in the
office - petty cash.
3. ~o discuss Firemen's Retirement and Pension
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SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
A spe cliR.a meeting of the wi ty Commission _was held at lIli~e
~ity Hall on Monday, November 3rd, 1941 with Mayor Mainous pre-
siding and Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnihgton, Woodard,
and Acting City Secretary Allen in attendance.
The p~rpose of the meeting was as follows:
1. Completing the hearing and adopting the budget for
the year 1941-42.
2. . To dispose of over and under shortage in the o:ffice,
petty cash.
3. To discuss Firemen's Retirement and Pension Fund.
The Firemen's Pension fund was discussed and a motion was
made by Commissioner Kerbow which was seconded by Commissioner
Wooda:bd that the matter be referred'\;.to the City .Ettorney and the
legiSlative Committee of the Volunteer Fire Department for st~y
and recommendations.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Ae rb ow , Woodard, Herschel, Dunnington,
and ~~yorMainous.
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Wit~ reference to the matter presented to the Commission by
the City Treasurer rel~tive to various shortages in cash
accounts amounting to $13.55, Commissioner Woodard made a motion,
which was seconded by Commissioner Herschel, authorizing the
drawing of a check in the amount of $13.55 in favor of the
Treasurer and the charging off of the amount on the books.
Voting Aye:
Commission~rs Woodard, Herschel, Dunnington, Kurgow
and J)J1ayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
The Treasurer reported that the proposed budget for the fiscal
lear 1941-42 had been balanced. After due discussion, Commissioner
.Kerbow made a motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Dunnington
that the budget be adopted subject to adjustment as of the first
meeting of the Commission in Janua+y, 1942. '
Voting Aye: Commissioners Kerbow, Dunnington, Herschel, Woodard
and Ma yor Ma inous.
Noes: None.
The business for which the meeting was called having been
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MONDAY, NOVEM:BER10, 1941 ,
CITY HAI..L, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSlTY
PLACE, TEXAS
The Regular meeting of the City Council was held at th~
City Hall on Monday, November loth, 1941 at 7:30 P. M. with
Mayor Mainous presiding, Commissioners He.r~chel, Kerbow,
Dunnington, Woodard and Acting Secretary Allen in at~endance.
The mi~utes of the regular meeting of October 27th, 1941
and the recessed regular meeting of October 29th were read and
approved.
The~Mayor reported that he had attended the Annual Con-
vention of the Texas League of Municipalities at Temple. He
stated that-subject of vitaL interest ,were discussed and that
much information of interest was obtained.
Commissioner Kerbow rua.de a motion instructing the City
Attorney A. ~. Lamonte to submit an opinion as to the legality
of the publication of the Health Code in the Southwestern News.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Woodard.
Votihg Aye:
Commissioners Kerbow, Woodard, Herschel, Dunnington
and Mayor Ma inous .
Noes: None.
Commissioner Dunnington read a letter from A. A. Tilden liVing
at 291.5 Carnegie Street, in which he requested that his taxes be
lowered to correspond to t4e surrounding property, and stated that
his taxes had been raised due to an addition to his garage.
Commissioner Dunnington made a motion, which was seconded b:y
Commissioner Herschel adjusting these taxes from $.50.76 to '42.08
as recommended by the Treasurer~
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Dunnington, Hersohel, Kerbowlf Woodard
and Mayor Mainousl
Noes: None.
The proposition of purchasing a pump to be used in the Sewer
Department was submitted. The City Engineer,recommended that the
City advertise for bids on the pumping unit. Commissioner Woodard
made a motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Herschel,
authorizing ~he City Engineer to prepare specifications and
advertise for bids.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Woodard, Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
The Tax Rolls for the year of 1941 were presented to the
Council for their official approval and adoption. Commissioner
Dunnington made a motion approving the tax rolls, which motion
was seconded by Gommissmoner Woodard.
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Oommissioners Dunnington, Woodard, Herschel, Kerbow
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None..
There being no further business to come before the
Comndssion, upon motion being made an~ duly seconded, the meeting
was recessed until Monday, November 17th, 1941 ~
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CONTINUED MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
A continued meeting of the City Commission, recessed from
Monday, November 10th, was held at the City Hall at 7 :30 P. M.
Monday, November 17th, 1941 with Mayor Mainous presiding,
Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, 'Woodard and Acting
City Secretary Allen in attendance.
Bids ;~ the Storm Sewer Project were opened and tabulated.
Bids received were as follows:
Tel1ensen Constructi on CompAny
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154,440.50
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131,600.00
No action was taken on the bids. The Garrett Engineering
Company was instructed to tabulate the bids and make recommendations
to the Com:::~ission.
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 13th, oontinued
meeting of October 15th, special meeting of October 21st, con~inued
megular meeting meeting of October 31st, special meeting of
October 22nd and special meeting of November 3rd were read and
approved.
Bids for the purchase o:f chairs for the community building
were opened and tabulated.
The following bids were reeeived:
Abbott Chair CQmnAnv
Style #185
tf #..195
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$ 3.75 each
3.15, 11
2.45 ff
~jnger FU'l"nitll'l"A ComiPlAny
Style #646 $ 2.65 each
10~ extra for rubber tips
P'l"A nt.,i nA 1 D'I"AWi ng Cqp~;lI.ljV
Bidders check for $77.50 - 1010 of proposal
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Bidders check for $7.5.00
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Style tt33.5
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The bids were referred to the Committee composed of the Mayor,
Commissioner. Dunnington and City Secretary for stud~ and recommen-
dation.
The Secretary read & letter from the Soldiers Service Bureau
expressing their thanks for the use of the Community Building on
the eveningof Saturday, November 15th, 1941.
The City Secretary read a~opinion from City Attorney A. J.
Lmonte, and the joint opinion of ~ttorneys W. Ray Scruggs and
A. J. Lamonte, on the legality of certain ordia~nces dated
October 13th,. 1941. These opinions stated in effect that the
ordinances were null and void in accordance with Article #9,
Section #7, of the Home Rule Charter, which requireG,the signature
of the Mayor on all ordinances.
The Mayor stated that the Community Building was badly in
need of heaters in the labbYl ~itchen and library and that they
could be purchased from the vlow Gasteam Heater Company for
$220,00. Commissioner Kerbow made a motion that the heaters be
purchased out of the building fund, which motion was seconded by
Commissioner Dunnington.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Kerbow, Dunnington, Herschel, Woodard
and !ilayor Mai nous .
Noes: None.
Commissioner Kerbow made a motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Dunnington, a~thorizing the publication, in book
form,of,200 copies of the Health Code at a quoted price of $35.00
by the Oouthwestern News.
Voting Aye:
Commissi~ners Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbow, Woodard,
and Mayor Mainous.
Moes: None.
, After some discussion a.s to the purchase of gasoline by the
City, Commissioner Herschel made a motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Woodard that a contract be executed with the Gulf
Company to serve the City with gasoline at the City Garage for the
next six (6) months.
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Commissioners Herschel, Woodare, Kerbow; Dunnington,
and Mayor ~~inous.
Noes: None.
The Mayor stated that with the permission of the Council, the'
date of December 7th, 194~ at 3:~0 P. M. would be set for the
laying of the corners~one at the OommunityBuilding. Commissioner
Herschel made a motion, which was seconded by Commissi oner
,Dunnington, instru.eting the Mayor to work out the program and'
.submit oo~the Council at a later meeting.
. Voting Aye: Commissioner~. Herschel, Dunnington,' Kerbow, Woodard
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: .None.
The Secretary read a letter ~rom ~r. W. J. Aubertin, Personnel
Director, in which the Personnel Board outlined the minimum and
maximum salaries and classification of personnel as agreed to by
the Commission and the Personnel Board in joint meeting with" the
request that same be spread upon the minutes.
Commissioner Kerbow made amotion that the matter be tabled, the
motion Was seconded by Commissioner Woodard. '
Voting Aye: COlIlIllissioners KerboW, Dunnington, Woodard.
Noe s : Commiss ioner Herschel and Ma.yor- Mainous.
There being no further business to come before the meeting,
upon motion being made and duly seconded, the meeting was de-
clared adjourned.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19th,194l
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, T;EXAS,
A special meeting of t~e Gity Council was convened at ,
7:00 P. M. o~ ~ednesday November 19th, ~194l with Mayor Mainous
presiding and Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow,'Dunnington, Woodard
and,the Acting City Secretary in attendance.
The purp~;e of the meeting was to discuss negotiaionw with
Mr. J. J. McRobert,s who represents holders of sewer revenue bonds.
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Mr. J., J. McRoberts of the firIfr~of:~'McRoberts and. Thomasma of
San Antonio was present and the matter of issuing additional sewer
bonds was discussed. Mr. ~cRoberts stated that it was his opinion
that it would be mQre advantageous to the City to issue tax bonds
than sewer revenue bonds.
Various means of finance, the tax structure and adjustment of
sewer service charge was discussed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Herschel, Which was seconded
by Commissioner Dunnington that :M.r. McROberts be requested to
contact the Owne~s of the present outstanding bonds and submit a
proposal to the Go~ission. .
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Dunnington, Kerbow, Woodard
and "Mayor IliIainous. '
Noes: None.
The Bustfuass for which the meeting was called having been
concluded, the meeting was adjOUr~
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JOE L. ARCHER
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Mdvember 18th, 1941
."or F. M~ Mainous
OGmmissioner J.. A. Herschel
U A. L. Kerbow'
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U T. W. Wooclard
Dear Sirs:
Pursuant to a call of the Ma.yor, there
will be a sp$oial eounci1m.~eti.ng JaelGl~t "the ej.ty
haJ.l on: Novem.ber 1,th,W'ed;ne sday, a't 7: 00 1>. M.
'for 'the f'o~11owing purpose:
DiscusSing negotiations with Mr. :McRobert,s~
holder o:f sewer boms.
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iiONDAY ,NOVEMBER 24TH;,' ,1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST tJr.TIVERSITY
, PLACE, TEXAS
. The regu~ar meeting Of t~e City COmmission w~s he1d.at ,the
City Hall on MOnday, November 24th, 1941 at 7:30 . M.^w1~h '
Mayor Mainous presiding, Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Vunnington ,
Woodard, and Actin1b City Secretary Allen in attendance..
The minutes of the continued regular meeting o:f .November 17th
and special meeting of Wednesday l~ovember 19th were read and approved.
The, Secretary read a letter, presented by Commissioner Dun-
nington, in which the Tax Collector stated, that there was a request,
for the 'waiving of taxes on the improvements on Lot ,19, BlockS,
Colonial Terrace Addition, 4229 Byron; which house was not sixty
percent completed by January 1st, 1941. Commissioner Dunnington
made a motion authorizing the waiving of 1940 taxes on the above
~roperty. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Herschel.
Voting Aye: Co:rn;missioners DUIl,nington, tlersche1, Kerbow, Woodard and
.Mayor 1Vla.inous.
Noes: None.
Qommdssioner Dunnington, Commissioner Kerbow and Building
Inspector Metcalf were~ppointed to constitute a Committee to
formulate rules governing. the assessment of improvements under
construetiona~ of January 1st of each year.
The Committee appointed to .select chairs for the Community
Building, reported that the bids had, been tabulated and checked.
They recommendee the purchase of 3.50 St:Vle 1fF33.5 at '1..99 each from
the J:lickley t3chool and Church l!'urniture Company. Commissioner
Woodard made a motion, Which was seconded by Commissioner ~erbow,
authorizing the purchase of these chairs :from the Bickley Company
a~ the bid price of '1.99 each.
Noes: None..
Voting Aye: Cowmissioners Woodard, Kerbow, Dunnington, Herschal and
, Mayor Mainous.
The City Engineer reported that the ~ity was in need of
maps ShOWing water lines, sewer lines, improvements, fire plugs, etc.
and that we could purchase such a map from the Sanborn Map Company
for $l3.5.00. The map is made in sections and covers the territory
bounded by Brays Bayou on the Southaand Garden uaks on the ~orth.
The Houston ~atural lias Company, has agreed to take the portion of
the map covering territory outside of the City and to pay half the
... -' cost, making the net cost to the City $6'7..50.
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the maps, since the Houston Natural Gas Company will pay half .the
price, which motion was seeopded by Commissioner Woodard.
Voting Aye:
Commissioners n~rschel, woodard, Dunnington, Kerbow
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.,
The ~futy Secretary reported that the Morrison-Fourmy
Directory Gompany was now taking subscriptions for the next
edition of the 0ity Directory at a cost of 125.00 for the edition.
Commissioner Woodard made a motion, seconded by uommissioner Dun-
nington authoxizing' the purchase of the directory at a price of
$25.00.
Voting Aye: Commissione~s Woodard, Dunnington, Herschel, Kerbow
and Mayor l~inous.
Noes: None.
o The Mayor announced that the branch of the Harris County
Library in the Community ~uilding was open on week days from 3:00
to 5:00 F., M. on ;Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
The Mayor presented an-ordinance creating the !osition of
Citytlealth Officer, his duties and compensation. Commissioner
Kerbow stated that as yet he had not received the opinion of the
Gity Attorney on the legality of the publishing of the tiealth
Code in the Southwestern News, and ,therefor wished that the
ordinance be resubmitted at a later date.
There being no further'business, the meeting was recessed
to Tuesday, November 25th, 1941.
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TtJESDAY, . NOVEMBER '25TH," 194.1
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
The City Commissi..on<::;reeonvened at 7':00 p~ M. Tuesday,
November 25th, 1941 after having recessed Mpnday, November 24th,
1941 with Mayor Ma inous presiding, 'Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow,
Dunnington, WoodarEl and Acting Gity Secretary in attendance.
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Mr. J. J. McRoberts, of Mctlobertsand Thomasma of San Antonio,
Mr., ueo. V. Hotan, , Judge ~essup and Mr. Hutcher of t>te-ck and 00.
were present to discuss the proposition of issuance of bonds for
finanoing sanitary sewer, system improvements.
:Wlr. Mc~oberts submitted a proposal wherein he offered to act
as fiscal agent and handle the proceedings in connection with the
proposed issue. The details of the proposal were discussed a~
length and a'ction on the same was postponed until suoh .time as the
members of the Commission had had time to make a decision.
The meeting was recessed until 7:30 P. M. Friday night,
~ovember 28th, 1941.
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CONT'D REGULAR MEETING
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28~H, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
The City Commission l1eo6nv,ened in s.E:}ss_ion ..lfriday, at 1:30 P.M.
November 28th, 1941 after having ~ece$sed Tuesday, .Nobembe,r 2~th
with Mayor Mainous presiding and 1I0mmiss,ioner Kerbow; Punnington,
Woodard, and the Aoting vity Seoretary in attendanoe. Commissioner
He.r.sche1 was ,Jlot present.
Mr. S. L. Oampbel1 of the Monticello Oompany appeared,be~ore
the Uommission relative' to a tax statement for delinquent taxes
for the year 192.5 on certain acreage now a part of Virginia Court.
Mr. Campbell stated that the taxes had been paid and the matter
was referred' to the tax department for inv.:stigat ion.
The City Engineer was instruoted to initieate proceedings
toward the paving of the unpaved strip of Wakeforest Street ad-
jacent to acreage north of Tangley ~errace~
~he Mayor announoed that with the approval of the vommission
the Hiver Oaks Lions Club would hold ~ meeting in the Community
House to start its annual Wishing Well Charity Fund Drive on the
night of December 10th. '
A motion was made by uommissioner Kerbow,whioh was seconded by
Commissioner Uunnington approving *he arrangement and granting the
use of the eommunity House for the meeting.
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Commissioners' Aerbow, ~unnington, Woodard and Mayor
Mainous. ' '
Noes: None.
It was moved by Commissioner .Berbow and seconded by Commissioner
Dunnington that a committee composed of thirteen (13) representative0
citizens be appointed to set up a calendar of meetings and to other-
wise man~ge the UivioCenter Building located at Auden Street and
Rioe l;oulevard, subject to the approval of the Uity Oommission.
The Mayor refused to entertain the motion.
Voting Aye: Commissioner Kerbow, Dunnington and 'VVoodard
Noes: None (Mayor Mainous not voting.)
It was moved by vommissioner Aerbow and seconded by Commissioner
Dunnington that the following representative citizens be appointed
to serve as a committee to set up the calendar of meetings and to
otherwise manage the Civic Center Building located at Auden stree~
and H.ioe .Jjoulevard, subject to the approval of the Ci_ty Commission:
J. M. Dunnington, Chairman- representing the Uity Upmmission,
and the several doout orgallizations.
R. .Jj. Allen, Secretary and custodian.
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0. W. Reed, the W.U.F. Chamber of ~ommerce.
Mrs. R. 1... donfield, the W.U.~. Garden 1.i1ub.
Mrs. ff. A. Hunter, the Montioello Garden Ulub.
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Mrs. E. H. Gatlow, the W.U.P. Parent-Teachers Assoc.
,w. .ti. Davidson, the W.U.P. Civic 01ub.
N~s. Ernest Bla~k, the Red Cross and Community ~layers.
Mrs. W. .fl'. Semmelrogge, the ..I!'ire Dept. vVomen's Auxiliary
Mrs. H. o. ~nglebrecht, Legion Auxiliary.
The Mayor refused to entertain the motion~
Votin~ Aye: Commissioner Kerbow, Dunnington, and Woodard.
Noes: None. (:Mayor Mainous not voting.)
It was move~ by Commissioner Aerbow and seconded by
Commissionr Woodard that the 0ity Secretary officially inform
the Committee hertofore appointed to set up the calendar of
meeting ahd to otherwise'manage the ~ivic Center Building located
at Auden Street and Hice Boulevard or their appointment by
letter not later than ~ecember 1st, 1941
The -ayor refused to entertain this motion.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Aerbow, Dunnington and Vloodard.
Noes: None. (Mayor Mainous not voting.)
The vity Attorney wished the minutes to reflect that in his
o~inion the motions were illegal and in conflict with the Charter.
It was moved by 0ommissioner ~erbow and seconded by
Commissioner Dunnington that uha irman J. M. Munnington shall oall
the first meeting of the committee heretofore appointed to set
up the calendar of meetings and to otherwise manage the Givic venter
Buiiliding not later than December 3rd, 1941.
'the lV1ayor refused to entertain this motion.
Voting Aye'f Commissioners Kerbow, Dunnington, and Woodard.
Noes: None. (Mayor ~~inous not voting.)
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Commissioner Kerbow moved that the salaries of Police
officers Rulon, Hutchinson, Ashoraft and Bhipp be increased
f5.00 per month each, effective September 1st, 1941 and that
the ~reasurer revise the budget accordingly. The motion
was seconded c,y Commissioner Woodard. '
Voting Aye: '~ommissioner Aerbow, Dunnington, woodard ~nd
.t\iayor Mainous
Noes: None.
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The Commission instructed the Secretary to advise the State
ffire Insurance Gommission that the automobile now used by Chief
Metcalf is assigned to him as'Uhie:f's Car and that tne said car is
equipped as such in accordance with the rules and regulations of
the State. ' " ,
Mr. Garrett of Garrett ~ngine8ring vompany was present and
presented plans and estimates on the proposed storm sewer project~
~o action was taken relative to the project.
~he meeting was recessed until 7:30 p. M.Tuesday, December 2nd,
1941.
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The City Commission reconvened in session at 7:30 P. M.''Decri
ember 2nd, 1941 after having recessed November 28th, with Mayor
Mainous presiding, Commissioners Herschel, ~erbow, Dunnington,
Woodard and Acting Uity Secretary in attendance.
The Mayor read a wire from P. W. A. authorities stating grant
of $127,500.00 on the Sanitary Sewer Project had been approwed
and requesting confirmation o:f acceptanoe on the part of the City.
The M~yor stated that he had replied and advised P. W. A. of the
City's acceptanc~_ '
The Sanitary Sewer Project was dis-eussedwith Mr. Garrett and
Mr. Ste1{art ot'1;he Garrett E.ngineering' Company who' were instructed
jo stibmi t recommendations rela ti ve to provi:sion of an outfall line
from proposed lift plant on University to the disposal plant.
The Mayor stated in reference to the sto~m sewer project that'
he was investigating possibility of obtaining W P A labor on the
genatruction of some of the smaller lines and after a discusaion
or the financial.arra~.J1t:s relative to the Sanitary Sewer
Project, 6oIll1hfuS'sm:tlelPrIfeiilfe~S:tllgquested t9 confer with the City
Attorney on the ~tter of servicing a proposed bOnd issue.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the s~ssion was adjourned.
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MONDAY, D~CEMBER 8TH, 1 941
CrTY HALL,., CJUTYOF \mST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
The re~lar meeting of t~e City Commission was held a~ the
City Hall on Monday December 8th, 1941 at 7,:30 P. ~. with Mayor
Mainous presiding, Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington,
W06dard and Acting City Secretary Allen in attendance.
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The minutes of the 'meetings of November 24th;, 25th, 28th and
December 2nd, were read and approved. ' "
'Commissioner Dunnington made a motion authorizing the
waiving of interest and penalty on taxes for 'the year 1941 to
January 3lst; '1942 ,and instruoting the' ,Ci ty Attorney to prepare
an ordinance extending this date. The motion was seeondeq. ~y
Commissioner Kerbow.
Vot ing Aye: 'Commissioners Dunnington, Kerbow, Woodard, Herschel and
Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Dunnington report,ed that due to an o:versight on
the part ,of the Tax Departmer.L.;t" }i,heta?C.~sbn33.44..;,f:i,~.;re,s, now
Virginia Court Addition, had"been'left delinquei1t for the year 1925,
and that the Tax Department had been under the impression that the
taxes had been' paid and,' tba t tax certmficates had ,been issued on
various lots. He therefore recommended that if the Owner paid
these taxes, ~hat the penalty and interest be waived on same.
Commissioner Kerbow, made a motion that the penalty and interest be
waived on delinquent taxes for 1925, which motion was seconded by
Commissioner Dunnington.
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Dunnington, Kerbow, Woodard, Herschel
and'Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
Due to the emergency caused by the declaring of waF, Com-
missioner Woodard made a motion, which was seconded by Com-
missionerXBrbow authorizing the installation of flood lights to
illumina~e the Bellaire Water Tank an~ the Wakeforest Water Tank.
Voting Aye:
Noes: None.
Commissioners Woodard, Kerbmv, Dunnington, Herschel
'and Mayor Mainous.
Due to the emergency the defense authorities have recommended
that a man be stationed at the main plant at all hours of ~he
day and night. Commissioner Woodard made a motion, which was
seconded by Commissioner Dunnington, authorizing the employment of
Maurice Hyett in the Water Department at a salary of $125.00 per month
for guard duty at'~the main water plant during the nigbt hours'.
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Voting Aye: . .Commissioners Woodard, Dunnington, Herschml,Kerbow,
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: Nohe.
The Mayor outlined the civilian defense program and organizaidoll.
He. also extended his thanks to the Volunteer Fire Department and the
other residents of West University that volunteered and served on
ppliee duty at the Water Plant and water tanks in the emergenoy.
CommissionerW'ood ard'stated that he appreciated the assistance of
the Volunteers who were worki~g during the emergency.
Co~issioner Herschel made a motion authorizing special police
commissions to Wm E. Fitzgerald and Austin, who will soon be-
come members of the Volunteer Fire department. The motion was
seconded by Commi sioner Kerbow.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard and
Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Herschel stated that the Street and Bridge Depart-
ment was in need of another dump truck, as one of the trucks had
broken down and would cost about four hundred dollars to be re-
paired and that it would be cheaper to purchase anew one. This
matter was referred to the Finanoe Department and the City Secretary
was instruoted to advertise :for bids on the purchase of a new truck.
The City Attorney was instructed to prepare and present to the
Commission a Dog Ordinance,. the same to conform wi th that of the
City ot Houston.
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The City Attorney w~s also instructed to prepare and present the
Anti-Noise Ordinance_.Commissioner Kerbow made a motion that these
ordinances be drawn, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Herschel.
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Kerbow, Herschel, Dunningt'on, Woodard and
Mayor Mainous.
Noe s: None .
Fire Chief J. A. Metcalf reported that he had just attended the
Fire Chief's Meeting in Frank Mann's Office in the'City of Houston and
reported tnat he had been appointed on th~ Advisory Board representing
the County Fire Departmenus in the line of defense work.
Commissioner Herschel made a motion endorsing the appointment
of Chief Metcalf on this Defense Board, which motion was seco~ded hy
Commissioner Kerbow.
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Voting. Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard and
Mayor Ma inous.
Noes: None.
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, , 1942
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST Ul'lIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXA$
The City Gommissiqn reconvened in regular session at Othe City
Hall at 7:30 F. M. on ~uesday, December 9, 1941 after having re-
cessed on fuonday night, December 8., '
The following members of the Commission were present: Mayor
F~ M. Mainous, presiding, Commissioners tlerschel, Kerbow, Dunnington,
'!/'loodard and .~Acting Secretary Allen. ,
A letter f.rcIDm James Davlin, em.ployee in the Water Departrent
office was read wherein he requeste4 leave of absence for the duration
of the war for the purpose of enter!,ng the Armed Service.
A motion was made by Commissioner,Herschel, which Was seconded
by Gommissioner Dunnington, granting James Davlin leave of , absence
vor the duration of the war.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, '(i\Toodard and
Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
A motion was made by voromissioner Herschel which was seconded by
Commissioner Kerbow instructing the City Engineer to advertise for
bids.3for a d urnp trunk for the ;5treet and Bridge Department.
Voting Aye : Commissioners Herschel , Kerbow, 1Junnington, vVoodard and
Mayor Iv~ai no us.
Noes: None.
M. '1'. Garrett
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the Banitary Sewer
for which ~127,500
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of the Garrett ~ngineering Company was present
the Commission the proposed plans for improving
~vstems and Disposal ~lant. The proposed project
in Federal, Aid bas been approved consists of the
1. New lift plant at Belmont and Uni~ersity noulevard.
2. Replacement' of line on University from Wesleyan lift to
Kirby Drive '
3. Replacement of iine from Wesleyan lift to Richmond Hoad
lift in College Court. ,
4. Ehlargement of uisposal Plant to provide facilities to
treat sewage for 25,000 populatio~.
5. Construction of new outfall from new lift at Belmont and
UniverSity Blvd. to Disposal Plant.
The cost of these improvements is estimated by Garrett Engineering
Company to be $402,500, which after deducting the Federal D P W
grant of $127,500 leaves a balance of $275,000 to be raised by the
City. '
A motion was made by Commissioner Kerbow, which was seconded by
Comraissioner Herschel that proceedings be initiated to call an election
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to submit to the voters a bond issue in the amount of ~275,OOe for
improvements and extensions to the sanitary sewer system and dis-
posal plant, and instructing theUi ty Attorney to draw the necessary II,r,A~)
ordinances.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard and
Mayor Mainous.
N~es : None.
'Mr. R. L. Sonfieilid presented a copy of an ordinance creating a
. department of Mu-nicipal Defense. 'l'his ordim nce is similar to one
passed by the City of Houston and Mr. Sonfield urged that in view of
the present emerge~cy the ordin~nce should be adopted by the
Commission of the vity of West University place.
After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Dunnington
which was seconded by Commissioner Kerbow adopting the ordinance as
presented.
Voting Aye: Oommissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard and
Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
The Caption of the ordinance is as follows~
ORDINANCE NO. 23G
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A DEPARTME1j'T OF :MUNICIPAL DEFENSE OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEX.llS; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMEI\1T OF A
. C01\i:f\1iITTEE FOR DEJ!'ENSE, PROVID ING FOR THE APPOINTl\aEl\J"T OF THE PERSONNEL
OF EI'UeH CO])l!l.\UTTEE, FOR INVITATIONS TO AND INCLUDING OF COU1j'TY JUDGE
AND COMMISSIONERSt COURT, THE NAVIGATION BOARD, T:H:&, COUNTY SHERIFF
AND OTHER OFFICIALS THEREIN; PROVIDING 'THE APPOINT.MENT OF A CHAIR:!;
MAN OF SAID COMMITTEE; PRESCRIBING THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE.
COIvIMITTEE AND THE CHAIRMAN AJ\ID THE I\1IAYOR IN CONNECTION THEREWITH,"
PROVIDING TtIAT THE CITY Sr~LL PROVIDE THE NECESSARY FACILITIES AND
OFFICE SPACE FOR .PHOPEH JfUN\..iTIUNING OF TEE OOM1HTTEE, PROVIDING
THl~1f ALL FlEES, RECORDS AIW ,Il\fFORNillTION OF THE CmJJMITTEE SHALL BE
DEEMED CGNFIDE1J"TIAL AND FOR THEIR CUSTODXYAND CONTROL, PROVIDING
FOR MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE, PROVIDING THAT FAILURE OF A Iv'lE1':I3ER OF
THE COlIilMITTEE TO FUNCTION SHALL BE CAUSE FOR DISMISSAL THEREFROM, AND
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF RULES FOR ITS PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR
THE: APPOINTMEl\IT OF A FULL:ETII\lli -SECRETA.cCZY OF THE COMlviITTEE, PRESCRIB-
ING HIS DUTIES AND COMPENSATION; PROVIDING FOR THE CrTY TO FURNISH
SUCH STENOGRAPHERS AS MAY BE :N--.ECESSARY FOR 'rRE PROJ}ER :FUNCTIONING OF
SUCH COMMITTEE, PRESCRIBING 'J:11iliIR DUTIES AND COMPENSATION; PRO-
VIDING FOR TIm CRbATION OM' TWO (2) POSITIONS OF INSPEGTOR OF THE
co~n~ITTEE, PRESCRIBING THEIR COMPENSATION A:NvDUTIES; PROVIDING FOR
THE CREATION OF THE POSITION OF RECORD CLERK, PRESCRIBING THE SALARY
AND DUTIES THEREOF; PROVIDING 'l'HAT EACH }::ElVi,BER OlI' Tfm C01vlMIT1'EE .Al\lD
trEE EMPLOYED PERSON1,TEL TAKE THE PRESCEIBED OATH B3FORE ENTERING UP
ON THEIR RESPEC'fIVE DUrflES; PROVIDING FOR TllE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES
AI\D PARTS Ol' ORDINANCES IN CO~iLICT H~REWITH AS CONCER1~S SUCH CON-
F'LICT. PROVIDING TPJtT I1:!' ANY SECTION, PARP...GRAPH SUBDIVISION, CL<iUSE,
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PHRASE OR PROVISION OF THE OHDINANCE IS JUDGED IWIT ALID OR HELD UN
CONSrrITUTIOl\fAL rr SF...ALL NOT EFFECT OTHER PARTS OR PROVISICNS OF THE
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Commissioner l\.arbow m.oved the appointment of Major Chas'.
Weeks as Chairman of the Defense Vommit~ee as provided for in the
ordinance. The motion Was seconded by Commissioner Dunnington.
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Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard,
, and Iv1a.yor Mainous.
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The meeting was recessed until Thursday, December 11th, 1941
at 7:00 A. M.
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'l'hursday December 11, 1941 after ,having recesse,d Ttfesday night
December 9, 1941 with Mayor N~inous presiding and vommissloners
Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington and the Acting Gi ty Secretary. in
attendance. Commissioner Woodard was absent.
. Nlr. M. T .....Garrett and tllair Stewart of the Garrett Engineering
Gompany were present and presented plans relative to the drainage
program. A plan was submitted, styled plan 12, calling tor the
expenditure of a total amount of $385,480.97. Mr. Garrett stated
that deducting from the total the funds on hand and the funds to be
contributed by Harris County resulted in a balance of $183,480.97,
or approximately '184,000.00 which would have to be raised by a
bond issue.
Financial arrangements were discussed and the Mayor stated that
it would be possible to service a bond issue in the approxir.~te
amount of $184,000 from increased tax revenues next year and re-
cormnended that no increase in the tax rate be r~de for financing of
this issue. He stated that with regard to finanCing a proposed bond,
issue for Sanitary Sewer ~mprovffinents he proposed that an increase
of .15 per $100 in tax rate be rrade and the sewer service charge be
reduced to approximately .25~ per month.
Commissioner Aerbow moved that the vomraission approve the plan
as presented by Mr. Garrett. Gornnissioner Herschel seconded the
motion.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Aerbow, herschel, Dunnington, & Mayor
Iv:ainous.
Noes: None
kayor Nainous discussed the advisability of securing W.E.A.
assistance on the smaller lines in the proposed storm sewer system
and recomITlended that an application be filed with W.E.A.
Commissioner KerboW made a motion vvhich was seconded by Com-
missioner tlerschel that Uity Attorney A. J. Lamonte and 'Victor Bouldin,
a bond attorney, resident in Watt University be employed jointly
to prepare and handle all proceedings ralative to calling a bQnd
election and issuance and sale of bonds at a fee of (1/2 of 1/~J one
half of one percent 'Nhich is to incl'ude r~atior:al Bond Attorneys fee,
the paym.ent of the feos beine contingent on the final sale of bonds.
Voting Aye: Gom.mis si oners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington 0;; lhayor ,La1hnous.
Noes: None.
~he meeting was recessed until Monday night at 7:30 P.K.Dec.
15, 1941.
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T; WESLEY WOODARD
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MAYORPROTEM:
A, L.' KERBOW
OFFICERS:
A, .I.' LAMONTE
CITY ATTY.
B. R. ALBERTSON
CORP. JUDGE:
C, E. GAMMILL
TREASURER
R.B.ALLEN
CITV ENGR.
F, .K. CUFF
TAX ASSESS. AND COLL.
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FIRE CHIEF
IRA A. HARRIS
SUPT. WATER AND SEWER
..1. W. CLARKE
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JOE: L. ARCHER
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December 13th, 1941
R. B. Allen
Acting City Secretary
City of West University
Dear Mr. Allen:
You are hereby instructed to eall a special
meeting of the City Gommission for 8:30 P. M. Monday,
December 13th, 1941 for the following purpose:
To adopt a resolution accepting the offer of
Federal assistance under the Def€)u~ Public Works .:1(
Prpgr~ on the Sanitary Sewer Project of the City of
West University Place.
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MONDAY, DECEMBER l.5TH, 1941
cm'n HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
The City Commission of the City of Wes~ University Place,Texas,
convened in special session, at the regular meeting place this l.5jh
day of December, 1941, with the following members present, to wit:
(The member~'named constitute all the members of said City CDmmission.)
F. M. Mainous, ~ayor J. A. Herschel, Commissioner
'R. B. Allen, City Secretary A. L. Kerb~w, Commissioner
J. M. Dunning on , Commissioner Wesley Woodard, Commissioner
wit:p. the following absent: NONE, com tituting a quorum, at which time
the following, among 'other business, was transacted, to wit:
Commissioner Kerbow introduced a proposed resolution and moved its
adoption. The resolution. was read in full.
Commissioner Dunnington seconded the motion.
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The Mayor announced that the resolution had been finally passed
and thereupon signed said reSolution in approval thereof, and said
resolution was attested by the City Secretary.
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The Resolution is as follows:
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RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF THE U:NlTED STATES
OF AMERICA
i1.HEREAS, there has been filed with the Federal Works Agency for
and in behalf of the City of West University Place, Texas, (herein
called the nOwnertf) ,aIle.application for Federal assistance under the.
Defense Public Works program, and the United States of America, acting
by and through the Federal Works Administrator, has transmittBd to the
Owner an Offer of Federal assistance in connection with the public works
referred to in said application and deseeibed in said Offer; and
WHEREAS, said Of:fer has been duly read in open meeting and has been
:fully oonsidered in every respect in accordance with the pertinent rules
of procedure and legal requirements; and
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of the Owner; and
WHEREAS, It is deemed atvisable and in the public interest that
said Of'fer be accepted;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Vity Commission of ,the City
of West University Place, Texas that the said, Off'er of the United
States of America, a true ahd correct copy o:f which is hereto attached,
be and the same hereby is accepted without reservation or qua1ifi-
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Passed by the Wity Commission on the 15th day of December, 1941.
F. M. MainQus
Mayor
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Acting City Secretary
After transaction of other business, the meeting was, on motion
made, seconded and carried by unanimous vote, adjouraed.
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The City Commission reconv~ned in regular session at 7:30
P. M. IVlonday, December 1.5, 1941 after having recessed on Thursday
December 11, 1941.
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The following members of the Commission were present:
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Mayor Mainous preSiding, Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow,
Dunnington, Woodard and Acting City Secretary Allen.
The'~ayor reported that as president of the Harris County
Mayor's and Councilmen's Assoc. he had tendered the support and
cooperation of that organization to the President of the United
States and that a letter acknowledging the offer and expressing
the appreciation of the l'resident had been received from Stephen
~ ~"'K" Early. The Mayor also stated that J.\~r. J. p. Gwin had been named
loekl head of Civilian Defense activities to serve under, Mayor Weeks.
The N~yor read a report on recolilluendations relative to pre-
cautions to be taken :i.n the Wat-er Department against sabotage. This'
report was formulated by the local defense cOTIunittee. After dis-
cussion a motion Was made by Commissioner Herschel, which was seconded
by Commissioner Woodard adopting the recoDIDlendations.
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Voting Ayei
COmmissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard and
Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Kerbow introducted a resolution and moved its
adoption relative to the employment of attorneys to handle pro-
ceedings with reference to the proposed bond elec~ion. Uommissioner
Hershhel seconded the motion. '
Voting Aye: Cormnissioners Herschel, llunnington, Kerbow, Woodard
and Mayor Uainous.
Noes: None.
The Caption of the resolution is as follows:
A RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION EMPLOYTIJG THE CITY ATTORNEY ill'ill VICTOR
W. BOULDIN TO HANDLE ALL LEGAL PROCEEDINGS PERTAINING
TO $184,000.00 STORIvT SKNER BOND, ISSUE Arm $27.5,000.00
SAN~TARY SEVlliR BOND ISSUE AND PRESCRIBING THE FEES TO
BE PAID A. J. LAMONTE ANn VICTORW. BOULDIN THEREFOR.
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upon motion duly made and seconded and carried, the meeting was
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SPECIAL MEETING
\VEDNESDAY, DEC. 17,1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
A special meetir~ of the City Commission was convened at the
City Hall at 7:00 P., M. Wednesday, December 17, 1941 with Mayor
Mainous presiding, Comrnissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Woodard and
Acting City Secretary in attendance. Commissioner Dunnington
was. absent.
The meeting was called for the following purpose:
1. Taking up the Contract and such other n~ttersthat may
be necessary in connection vnth the Sanitary Sewer Project
and the Stor~sewer Proje~t.
2. Taking up the matter of the purchase of a truc~ for the
street and Bridge Department.
A general discussion was had on the advisability of awarding the
contract on the 0t orm Sewers and the possibility of securing W.:P.A.
assistance on same of the smaller lines. At the conclusion of the
discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Herschel, which waG!
duly seconded by Commissioner Kerbow, adopting a resolution awarding
the contract for construction of additions to the Storm Sewer System
to the low bidder.
Voting Aye: Uommi ssioners Herschel ~ Kerbow, Woodard' and lV1ayor
Ma inous .
Noes: None.
'rhe Resolution is as follows:
,A RESOLUTION
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ADDITIONS rl'O STOIDiI SEV1ER SY53TEM)
GEeO PROJECT NO. 533, TO TEY~S GULF CONSTRUOTION COMPAL~,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE 01 TY OF VvEST 'Ul\lIVERSITY PLACE.
VlHEREAS, the City has heretofore received bids for the con-
struction of additions to its storm sewer system pursuant to legal
advertismment for bids duly published as required by law, said
bids being received until 7: 30 P. M. November 17th" 1941, then
publicly opened, read aloud and referred to the engineers for the
City ~or tabulation and recommendation, and
vVHEREAS, the Garrett Engineering Company, engineers for the
City have filed a tabulation of bids and recommended that the
contract be awarded to ~exas Gulf Construction Company, the low
bidder ,and
WI-I.E;REAS, the City Commission finds that the bids submitted by
the said Texas Gulf Construction vompany is the lowest and best
bid~ and
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COMMISSIbNER~:
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STREE,. AND BRII:)GE.DSPT.
A. L,'KERBOW ~
DEPT. OF FINANCE
J. M. DUNNINGTON
TAX DEPT.
T. WESLEY WOODARD
WATER AND SEWER DEPT.
MAYOR PRO TEM:
A. L, KERBOW
OFFICERS:
A. J. LAMONTE
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CITY ATTY.
B.R.ALBERTSON
CORP. .JUDGS
C. E. GAMMILL
TREASURER
R. B. ALLEN
CITY ENGR.
F.K.CUFF
TAX ASSESS. AND COLL.
J. A,. METCALF
FIRE CHIEF
IRA A. HARRIS
I" SUPT, WATER ANI) SEWER
J. W. CLARKE
SUPT. ST. AND SR.
. JOE L.. ARCHER
CITY PLANNING AND ZONING
W. .1-. AUBERTIN
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Dec~mber 16th, 1941
Mr. R. B. Allen, Acting City Secfy
6ity or West University
Houston, T e x a s
Dear Mr. Allen:
I am calling a special meeting af the City
Commission to be held on Wednesday, December 17th
at the City Hall at 7:00 P. M. :for the following
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Taking up the matter of the purchase of
the Street and Bridge ~epartment.
Yours very truly,
CITY OF WEST Ul'ITVERSITY
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that said Contract be awarded to said low bidder, NOW, TilliREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY CO:Ml\ilISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
1. That the Contract for the construction of the additions to
the City's storm sewer system be and hereby. is awarded to the Texas
Gulf Construction Company, Houston, Texas, on the basis of the unit
price s set forth in the wri t15en proposal su bmi t ted by said 'llexas
Gulf Com trtfetion Goillpany, November 17th, 1941.
2. The Mayor is hereby authorized, ordered and directed to
execute the construction contract in accordance with the plans and
specifications and Contract documents heretofore prepared by Garrett
~ngineering Company, ~ngineers for the City, after said contract has
been duly and properly executed by the Contractor and after the
Contractor has duly filed with the City aperformance bond in the
principal sum of $165,000, duly executed by a Surety Uompany authorized
to do business in the state of Teocas. '
PASSEDA11D APPRU1lED THIS 17th day
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]'. ]]I. Mainous, l\;layor
City of West University Place,
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R. B. Allen
R. B. Allen, City Secretary,
lest University Place, Texas.'
There being no further business to come before the Commission
upon motion made and duly seconded and carried, the meeting was
adjourned.
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REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22;q+9J~J2
CITY HALL, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE TEXAS
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The Oity Commission Oonvened in regular session at
7:}OP. Mon Monday, December 22nd, 1941.
The following ~ambers of the Commissiop were'present:
N~yor Mainous presiding, Comm~ssioners Herschel, ~erbow, Dunning-
to~, Woodard and Acting City Secretary illen .
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Commissioner .hersche1 brought up.the subject of re-
quiring contractors to put up a deposit of ~10.00 to guarantee
cleanup 0+ premises around new buildings, also straightening up
of ditches.
,After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner
Herschel which was seconded by Uommissioner Woodard requesting
the City Attorney to prepare andsubmi t to the Commission an
ordinance requiring a deposit' of' iPlO.OO be put up with the City
when permits are taken out for the purpose of guaranteeing olean-
up of' the premises.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow~ Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor N.l8. inous.
Noes: None.
A motion wasnmade by Commissioner Dunnington, which .
was seconded by Commissioner Woodard granting Mr. G. H. Dreaper
permission to use the Community House on December 27 for purpose
of giving a dance for the Junior Council. "
Voting Aye:
Uo:mrn.issioners HerSChel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard,
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
Commissioner H~rschel presented and moved the adoption
of a .resolution relating to settlement of differences between the
members of' the Commission and, requesting affiants to wi'thdraw,
petitions for eecal1. Mayor ~~inous seoondedthe motion.
Voting Aye; Commissioner Herschel and ~~yor Mainous.
Noes: Commissioners Kerbow, Dunnington and Woodard.
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Commissioner Kerbow made a motion, which was seconded
by Commissioner Dunnington, the matters referred to in the
resolution be postponed until Friday night December 26, at which
time the issues involved would be discussed and a settlement reached.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard
and May or Mainous.
NOes: None.
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The Oommission aoknowledged reoeipt of a report from the
Auditors, Masquelette & Company, covering City financial oper-
ations fDr the peri~dbeginning Apr,il 1 and ending Aug. 31, 1941.
Mr. Garrett of Garrett Engineering Company was present
and presented several resolutions in regard to the Sanitary
Sewer Project. Oommissioner Herschel moved the adoption of a
Resolution entitled:
ffRESOLUTION NOMINATING ENGINEER.tt
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Commissioner Kerbow seconded the motion.
Voting, Aye:
Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Kerbow moved the adoption of a Re$olution
entitled:
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNING OF ENGINEERS CONTRACT.ff
Commissioner Herschel seconded the motion.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Dunnington moved the adoption of a resolution
entitled as follows:
ttA RESOLUTION ORDERING AND DIRECTING GARRETT ENGINEERING
COMPANY TO PREPARE CO:MPLETE PLANS .AND SIECIFICATIONS
FOR ADDITIONS TO SA1\JITARY SEtHER SYSTEM AND SEWAGE DIS-
POSAL PLANT, DPW DOCK.ET TEXAS 41-240. tt
Commissioner Woodard seconded the m~tion.
Voting Aye:
ftoe s : None.
Comrrdssioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor Mainous.
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Commissioner Kerbow moved the adoption of a tiesolution
entitled:
f'A .RESOLUTI,ON llTllNG MINIMti'J\/I WAGE R..t\.1'ES.11
Commissioner Herschel seconded the motion.
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and l\iiaJor Mainous.
Noes: None.
The meeting was recessed to reconvene on Friday, December 26,.
1941 at 7:00 P. M.
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CONTI:NUED MEETING
FRIDAY, DEcEmBER 26, 1942
CITY HALL, CITY ()]' WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
The City G~~ssion reconved in regular session at the 0ity
Hall on Friday, December 26, 1941 at 7:30 P. M. after having re-
cessed on Monday, December 22; 1941.
The following members of the Commission were present:
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Mayor Mainotis presiding, Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dun-
nington, Woodard and Acting City Secretary Allen.
The matter df the adoption of an ordinance creating the
position of City health Officer was discussed but TIQ action was
taken ,due to the fact that the uommission was awaiting an opinion
of the city Attorney on the legality of the publication of the
Health and Sanitation Code. '
The recall petitions were discussed and a motion was made by
Commissioner Kerbow that with reference to an attempt being made
to reach a settl~ment, that the matter be referredto the affiants
and their committees :for arbitration and that they be given ~~venty-
two hours to make a report. The motion was seconded by C.ommissioner
Dunnington.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
There being no further husiness to cema::;before the Commission,
upon motion made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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II A~ 1.. KERBOW
DEPT. OF FINANCB
.J.'M. DUNNINGTON.
TAX OEPT.
T. WESLEY WOODARD
WATER AND"SE:WER-gI:PT.
MAYOR PRO TEM:
A. L, KERBOW
OFFICERS:
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CITY ATTY.
.B. R. ALBERTSON
CORP. JUDGE
'C. E, GAMMILL
TREASURER'
R.B.ALLEN
CITY ENGR.
F. K..CUFF
TAX ASSESS. AND COLL.
.1. A. METCALF
FIRE CHIEF
IRA A. HARRIS
SUPT. WATER AND SEWER
.1. W. CLARKE
SUPT. ST. AND 8R.
.JOE L. ARCHER
CITY Pl.,ANNING AND ZONING
W..J. AUBERTIN
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Mayor F.. M. liainotls
Commissioner J. A. a€?rsehel
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a special. In,e,eting of the - Cityeomm.iss'f()i1heliali,it~~.",
City Hall on !uesday, December _?0th.at 7:00 P. ].(-;~". ....
iiatters of importance at this time':w~~:r,a:ntthe 'e_~q,SLJ~g;~~;(;
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SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY ~ DECElviBER 30, 1941
CITY HALL, CITY OF VmST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS
Pursuant to a call of the Mayor, a special meeting of the City
Commission was convened at 7:00 P. M. on Tuesday, December 30, 1941
with Mayor Mainous presiding, Commissioners, Herschel, Kerboww Dun-
ningtort~ Woodard and Acting City Secretary Allen in attendance.
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The meeting was called to adopt defense ordinances, matter of
recall petitions, bond election and to adopt ordinance creating
position of City Health Officer.
The Mayor presented an ordinance providing for organization and
control during blackouts. He reviewed the Civilian Defense organiza-
tion and plans and announced that the local committee would consist
of Major Chas. R. Weeks, Jack Gwinn, the' Mayor and two others. The
proposed ordinance, it was stated, is the same as will be adopted
and put into effect in all munioipalities in the Eighth Corp Area.
Commissioner Kerbow moved the adoptiom of the Ordinance,
Commissioner Herschel seoonded the motion.
Voting Aye:
Noes: None.
The Caption of the Ordinance is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. ~
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING BLACK;;';OUTS AND AIR RAID PROTECTION;
CONTAINING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZED WARNING '
SIGNALS; PROVIDING FOR RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE CON-
DUCT OF PERSONS DURING AIR RAID PERIODS AND EMERGENCY; PRO-
HIBITING DISPLAY OF LIGHTS DURING BLACK-OUTS; PROHIBITING
LIGHTING DURING EMERGENCY; DECLARING UNLAVOOL LIGHTS .4-
NUISANCE AND PROVIDING FOR ABATIDilENT THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR
REGULATION OF VEHICLES DURING AIR RAID PERIODS; PROVIDING
UNAUTHORIZED INTERFERENCE WITH PUBLIC DURING AIR RAID PERIODS;
PROVIDING FOR TRIAL BLACK-OUTS; PROVIDING THAT SAID ORDINANCE
AND THE ENFOROE1iENT HEREOF IS AN EXERCISE BY THE CITY OF ITS
GOVERNlV'.ENTAL FUNCTIONS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION PRESCRIBING
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF AND DECLARING SAID ORDINANCE
TO BE SEVERABLE; PROVIDING TP1AT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE
EFFECT AND BE IN FORCE IMIViEDIATELY .FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE
A1'D A")PROVAL AND PUBLICATION AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
Commissioners Kerbow, Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard and
Mayor Mainous.
The 0ity Attorney stated that due to penal provisions of the
ordinance it would be necessary to publish it in the official news-
pape r .
A motion was made by 0o~issioner Herschel, which was seconded
by Commissioner, Woodard author izing the publication of the 1fBLACK -
OUTIf ORDINANCE in the Southwestern News.
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel, Woodard, Dunnington, Kerbow and
Ma yor Mainous.
Noes: None.
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The Mayor presented an or~inance creating the position,
and fixing the compensation of Gity Health Officer.
After discussion Commissioner Aerbbw made a motion that
the ordinance be adopted. 'I'hemotion was seconded by Commissioner
Herschel.
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Herwchel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor Mainous.
The Mayor presented the matter of the proposed bond issues
to finanace' improvements to the Sanitary and Storm Sewer Systems.
Commissioner Kerbow introduced and moved the adoption' of a
resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION CALLING AN ELECTION IN THE
CITY OF \'VEST _ UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF SU~1ITTING THE PROPOSITIONS
, OF THE ISSUANCE OF $275,000' S~TITARY SEWER
BONDS AND $184,000 STORM SEWER AND DRAINAGE
BO!-l1>S, AND PRESCRIBING THE, TIME 1 M~JTNER AND
METHOD OF HOLDING SAID ELECTION.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Herschel and carried
by the following vote:
Voting Aye:
Commissioners Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Kerbow moved that a Committee composed of
fifteen citizens be appointed, three to be appointed by each
member of the Commission to adviSe the Commission on the sale
of the proposed bond issue and on such other IDa tters in connection
therewith as may develop or be necessary. The motion was seconded
by Goramissioner ilYoodard.
Voting Aye: Commissioner Kerbow, Woodard, Dunnington, Herschel
~ Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
Commissioner Kerbow moved that a committee composed of five
\)certified Public Accountants, one committeeman to be appointed by
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each member of the City Commission, be appointed to work with the
City Treasurer and Secretary on the financing of the bond issue
particularly with reference to the cost of tax payers and the
resultant saving due to reduction in sewer servioe ,oharge. The
Committee ,is to collaborate with the Committee of fifteen and City
Commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Herschel.
Voting Aye: 'Commissioners Kerbow, Herschel, Dunnington, Woodard
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
With reference to the matter of recall petitions, Commissioner
Herschel made a motion, ,which was seconded by Commissioner Kerbow,
that the recall petitions together with all proceedings in connection
therewith ,be referred to the City Attorney for examination and report
to the City Commission. , '
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Voting Aye:
Commissioners'Herschel, Kerbow, Dunnington, Wo~dard
and Mayor Mainous.
Noes: None.
The business for which the meeting was called having been
concluded, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting
was adjourned.
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