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Mr. John D. Kelley stated that he had reconsidered resignation as City Attor-
ney and would like to withdraw' his letter of resignation and would accept the
position and continue as City Attorney under present conditions for one year.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that Mr.
J.D. Kelley be permitted to withdraw hi~ letter of resignation as City Attorney
and that he' be eo~ttnll,dd in that capacity ata salary of $175,.,00 per month.
. Voting Aye:' Mayor lee, Commissioners Lanmon, Hanlett, Armer and DOuglass
Voting Noe.:' None
With no further business to come before the' Council at this time, the meeting
was recessed until Jan. 6, 1948.
The City Council met in. recessed session on Tuesday Januar,- 6, 1948 at 7:30 P.M.
at the City Hall with the follomng memberf! II'esent: Mayor Pro-Tem C.P. Lanmon,
presiding; CorniDissioners Douglass, Armer and the City Secretar,-. Mayor Lee and
Commissioner Hamlett were absent.
Mr. CbB.fl'. L. C~wright, Chairman of the Swimming Pool & Park Committee,
presented completed p~ans and specifications prepared by Woestemeyer & Gaffney,
Architects ,for constI"Uction. of a bath house to be used in conjunction with the
swimming pool.' Mr. Cartwright stated the Committee had approved the plans and
specifications and recommend.sthat they be advertised for bids.
. After carefully reviewing the plans and specification~ of the proposed bath
house, mo1;.ionwB,t3 made by Commissioner Armer, seconded by ';Oommissioner Douglass
that the plans.and specificatioIls prepared by Architects Woestemeyer & ,Gaffney for
construction ofa bath 40use to be used in conjunction 'With the. swi....mming pool be
approved and accepted as recommended by the s:winuning pool Committee, and the City
Secretary-be instructed to advertise for bids on Januar,y 15, 1948 to be opened in
public meeting Januar,y 29, 1948.
Vot.ing Aye: llqor Pro7'Tem _ " '
Voting Noe: None
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The Swimming Pool Comm:tttee having recommended that the firm of Woestemeyer
& Gaffney, Architect, be employed to supervise the construction of the bathhouse
for an additional fee of 3%. " ,
Motion by Cqmmissioner Anner, seconded by Commissioner Douglass that the
firm of Woestemeyer & Gaffney be employed to supervise construction of the bath-
, house on the,b'asis of 3% of the contract price making a total of 6% for the prepa-
ration' of plans and specifications and supervision of construction.,
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro.,.Tem
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Mr. J. L. Williams, Engineer, presented plans and specifications and contract
form for paving of 3800 & 3900 block of Riley Street stating they were the same
plans and specifications for residential street paving as those used on Tennyson
and Coleridge Streets. '
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer that plans
and specifications and contract form for paving 3800 ,& 3900 block Riley Street be
accepted provided they Were the same as those used on Tennyson & Coleridge Streets
as 'identified by 'Williams & Johnson, Consulting Engineers, Symbo~ P-95, for resi-
dential street .paving and further providing that any exceptions and deletions be
approved by the City Attorney and City Secretar.y.
Voting Aye:
Voting 'Noe:
Jla:ror Pro,:!"Tem .i" ':,";l LamnoR, i6mn'twt1r:, Douglass and Armer
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It was brought to the attention of the Council that all property owners whose
property face the 3800 & 3900 bloclts on Riley street had agreed to pave with ex-
ception of the owners of Lot 17 & 18, Block 5, Collegeview 1st Addition and Lot
15, Block 6, Collegeview 1st Addition.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by CommissionerArmer that the
matter of paving in front of lots not signed by contract in 3800 and 3900 block
of Riley be turned over to the City Attomey to be paved by assessment if necessary.
VotingP;ye:
Voting Nee:
Mayor BaroTTem.:,-,_ "".~,1j T. Lanman, ~, Douglass and Azmer
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The City Secretary advised that plans and specifications for drilling a new
water well were now being prepared and requested Mayor Pro-tem Lanmon to appoint
one member of theOouncil to assist him in selecting a location for a well site.
Mayor Pro-temLanmon appointed Cominissioner W. A. Hamlett to assist the City
Secretary in selection of a new location for a well site.
The City Secretary advised that the sewer Dept. was experiencing considerable
difficulty in cleaning out main line sewer stopages because of inadequate tools
and equipment and recommended that the City purchase 321 Ft. of new sewer cleaning
rods and cleaning tools.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Douglass authorizing
the City Secretary to purchase 321 Ft. of flexible sewer cleaning rods and necessary
sewer cleaning tools.
Voting Aye: Mayor ~-Tem Lanmon, CommissionarsADouglass and Armer
Voting Noe: ,None
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting
was adjourned.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JAN. 12, 1948
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The City Council met in regular session on Jan. 12, 198:8, 7:30 P.M., at
the City Hall "With the following members present: Mayor Lee, Commissioners Lmmon,
Hamlett, Ariner and Douglass. Also present were the City Secretary and the City
, Attorney. '
Mayor Lee requested Mayor Pro Tem Lanmon to preside.
Minutes. of the meetings of Dec. 22, Jan. 6, were read and approved as corrected.
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Thefolloirlng persons rep;resenting vehicle wrecker service companies of Houston
appeared before the Council 'and protested action of the Police Dept. in granting
certain Wrecker companies permission to remove wrecked or damaged automobi],es from -
West University Place and denying other wrecker companies the same privileiJe:
Millard Bates, Dow Motor Company; W.H. Moore, Pollard Chevrolet Company; E. T.
Elmore, Almeda Motors; J. C.Niles, South Main Chevrolet Company; H. E. Herrin,
Hargis Mot,or Compa.l'\Y. "
Mr~ Millard Bates, spokesman for the gI'Qupstated that the various wrecker
companies had a system whereby they drew lots to determine which compaI\Y would
remove a damaged or wrec~ed vehicle, and that the system worked satisfactorily.
Chief of Police H. E. Shipp, stated the Police Department had not granted
special privileges in this lllattE;r and it was the policy of the Police Department
to allow the owner or-the damage'd vehicle to determine which wrecker Co.berde-
r--1 sired to remove his vehicle. The Council assured those protesting action of the
I i Police Department that no d.escrimination would be permitted and where lIrecker
L.: service companies have agreed between themselves to remove wrecked or damaged
v$icles,,~heywould be allowed to operate in "fest University Place provided they
c<;>nformwithregulations af) prescribed Dy the 'Uhier of Police.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Messina, RFD#4, Houston, Texas advised they lived 'Within
one mile of the City garbage dump and complained of the unsanitan-condition of
the' dump stating they eou1~no +onger endure thefiies, smoke andQdor and asked
the Counc11to take necessary COrrective measures. After considerabledis~ussion
it was decided that all refu~e ~t. the dump grounds should be.burnedduririg'early
morning hours and that the C:\;ty Sanitarian be instructed to spray the' grounds with
an approv~d insecticide at, f~quent intervals', to eliminate flies, and, that in gener-
al, the gro;-bage dump be kept in,bett.er condition.
Mr... Walter Rapp,ag. appeared before the Council in relation' to his request
for permiSSion to erect a garage apartment on property ownedby' his .Mot-her at '
6612 West.chester. Mr.. Rapp was advised that the Zoning Board would be contacted
and requested to reconsider hisapp11cation.
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A i,"inancial statement of the Radi,o Alarm System of the Fire Dept. was pre-
sented to' the Councll. 'The statemeIl:\i showing a balance d\te Gulf Ooast Electronics
in the aJIlount of $274.90. C It was requested by the Volunteer Fire Dept. that t.he
City allow payment from Ftre Dept. funds the balance of $274.90 due, Gulf Coast'
Electronics.
MotioIl by Commissione:r Hamlett, seconded by Commi~sioner Armer that the .balance
of $274.90 due Gulf Coast Electronics, for radio equipment. be paid from Fire Dept.
funds .
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The Council discussed p~ent of Fire Department accounts which had
not been Ireviously authorized and not included in the annual.budget, and
instructed the City Secretary to investigate request for purchase of materials
with the thought in view of complying with budget appropriation.
Motion by Connn1ssioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer that
no further purchase for the Fire Department be madEi outside of the regular
budget appropriations without authorization of,the City Council a.r by authority
of the City Secre-aary backed by the City Council.
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Voting Aye: Mayor lee, Commissioners Lanmon, Armer, Hamlett and Douglass
Voting Noe: None .
In connection 'With paving of the 3800 & 3900 blocks of Riley Street by
property owner participation, it was deemed necessary on the City's part to
pave one half of the intersection at Riley & College, a firm price of $475.00
for paving one half of this intersection was quoted by Williams & Brogan, Cont.
Motion by l.iommissioner, Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Armer that Williams
& Brogan, Contractors, be employed to pave one half of tM intersection of Riley
and College at a BOSt of $475 in accordance with previously approved plans and
specifications for 51t residential type concrete paving.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, Commissioners Larnnon, Armer, Hamlett and Douglass
Voting Noe: None
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Mayor Lee advised that Mr. R. W. Peckham had verbally requested the Council
to reconsider his application to handle sewage from a subdivision which Mr.
Peckham proposed to develop on a29 Acre tract immediately north of the SAAP
Railroad tracks.
In view of the fact that Mr. Peckham's request had been rejected for justifi-
able reasons on two other ocassions, the C01IDCil was not favorable toward the '
request.
Motion by Mayor Lee, seconded by Commissioner Douglass that the application
of Mr. R. W. Peckham for permission to dispose of sewage from a subdivision to
be developed north of the SUP tracks through~,the City Sewage disposal system
be rejected.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, Commissioners Lanmon, Armer, Hamlett and Douglass
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City Secretary Whitt Johnson' advised that Mr. V. M. Ehlers, Chief Enginee'r
of the State Health Department had approved for R. W. Peckham theconstru.ction
of a submerged contact airation se\'i~e treatment plant' to be located in Weslayan
Place, nor.th of the SUP tracks. The City Secretary stated if the plant was
constructed at the proposed location, treated sewage from the plant would be
discharged into the Poor Farm Ditch which transversed the City of West University
Place, and that the discharge of final effluent into the Poor Ea~ Ditch would
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in all probability cause pollution and offensive odor.
Dr. L. D. Farragut, Oounty Health Officer comm~nted on the construction
of the Sewage Plant proposed by R. W. Peckham and stated that the City could
not legally prohibit Mr. Peckham from discharging domestic sewage into the
Poor Farm Ditch, but that the City Ordinance and state Law prohibited disposal
of industrial sewage into any open drainage and that in the future, if .Mr.
Peckham proposed to handle industrial sewage, he could be prohibited from so
doing by injunction.
.Motion by Mayor Lee, seconded by Comm. Douglass instructing the City
Attorney to protest to the State Dept. of Health by letter the proposed action
of R. W. Peckham to discharge sewage inta the Poor Farm Ditch and disapproving
action of the State Health Dept. in approving construction and location ef the ,
proposed sewage treatment plant for the reason the City feared the results of
operation of sewage ttfeatment plant above Poor Farm Ditch.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mcwor Lee, Commissioners Armer, Lanmon, Hamlett and Douglass
None
Mr. J. F. Jolly submitted the following letteT making application for em-
pleyment as building, plumbing and electrical Inspector for the City:
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811 Sledge Street
Houston 9, TexillS
January 12, ,1948
Mr. Whitt Johnson
City Secretary West University Place
Houston 5, Texas
Dear Sir:
This let~r is in application for re-employment as Building Inspector,
etc. for the City of West Univers,ity Place. It is 'With.deep regret that I
previously teIjUlinated employment "With the City. The new venture upon which
I embarked did not succeed as well as expected.
To the best of my knowledge, the vacancy created by my leaving has as
yet, to be permanently filled. I give my word as assurance, that my tenure
will be permanent as long as expedient to the City of West University Place..
It is not my desire to skip around, but definitely to the contrary.
You and the City Council are aware as to my experience and capabilities.
I sincerely, be~eve that I,can render the needed service in a sati'sfactory
, manner, ,as,.has been demonstrated.
Thanking you for your understanding and consideration; I remain,
Respectfully yours,
(6) James F. Jolly, ~r.
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The Council discussed with Mr. Joihiliy the future of such position and additional
work that might be requested of him and instructed the City Secretary if he desired
employ Mr. Jolly as Building, Pl'Wllbing and Electrical Inspector and. outline other
duties for him to perform in connection with his inspection work asdSemed expedient _
and advisable.
The question of employing someone to handle future inspection work particularly ,
for construction of the sw.i.mming pool and to supervise reconstructionandresurfac-
ing of paved streets was discussed.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Oommissioner Armer that Mr. C. A.
Durham be employed for future inspection work and supervision of street construction
work at a salary of $375 per month subject to investigation of character, and repu- ,"
tation being satisfactory.
V oting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, Commissioner Hamlett, Armer, Lanmon and Douglass
None
Mayor Lee advised that the Texas Medical Center, Rice Institute and other
local interests planned to submit an application to War Dept. Engineers fOIl re-
quest to reconsider survey of Brays Ba"vou to determine flood control Reeds and
stated that a representative cf the Cijy' of West University Place had been in-'
vited to attend the conference in Washington before War Dept. Engineers and assist
in presenting the application.
At the request of Mayor Pro ,Tem C. P. Lanmon, Mayor Lee took the chair and
presided. r
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Mayor Lee advised that the City of Bellaire, and the City of Southside had
requested that they be represented by him during conference with War Dept. Engin-
eers at Washington.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Armer that Mayor Lee
be authorized to represent the City of West University Place at a conference in
Wa.shington with War Dept. Engineers on January 19, 1948 to request a resurvey 6~
Brays Bayou to determine flood control needs.
Voting Aye: Mew-or Lee, Commissioner Hamlett, Armer, Lanmon and Douglass
Voting Noe: None
It was advised that a prior salary agreement with the City Secretary for
$50.00 per month increase effective Jan. 1, 19t18, had not been recorded in the
minutes.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
salary of City Secretary Whitt Johnson be increased $50.00 per month in accordance
with agreement at the time of his employment.
Voting Ay~: Mayor Lee, Commissioner Hamlett, Armer, Lanmon and Douglass
Voting 'Noe: None
Commissioner Douglass questioned the City Secretary concerning operation of
the City Grader on West University Baptist Church property and requested that the
church be billed for grading of their parking lot.
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COmmiSSiOner' Do~lass then' o.ffered formal protest agains~ use of City grader
on Church property. All other members of the Council expressed approval of opera-
tion of City grader on church property without charge. I '
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The City Commission met in recessed session on Tuesday JJ.n. 20, 1948, at the
City Hall with the following members present: Ma;yor Lee, prediding; Commissioner
Douglass, Halnlett, Armer and Lanman. Also present was the Ci~y Secretary. City
Attorney J. D. Kelley was absent. 1\
Upo~ recommendation of Corporation Judge Chas. r.. Cartwr~ght and City A:t:.torney
J. D.. Kelley,'J:the Council discussed appointment of a qualified person to assist, the
Court in prosecution of cases during the absen~e or disqualifi!cation of the City
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Motion by Commissioner L~on, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that Mr.
Chilton Bryan: be appointed as special assist'ant to the City A~torney to represent
the City inCorporation Court in absence or disqualification qf the City Attorney.
V otipg Aye.: All I
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ConfereI;\ce was held nth Mr. HollanQ. Page in effort tow~d final completion
of his pavi,ng contract and acceptance of fin81 estimate by t~I' City. It was deter-
mined that f,inal work had not beencomplet.~d and that acceptan~e Ordinance had not
been prepar,ed, therefore, the final estimate prepared by Howe 1& Wise, Eng:i.neerlng
Company was, not su,!>mitted to the tfouncil.
There being no further business to come before the Counci!l at this time, the
meeting was adjourned. 'I.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JAN. 26, 1948
The City Council met in regular session on Jan. 26, 1948, 7:30 P.M. at the
City Hall wi. th the following members present: Mayor Lee, presiding; Oommissioners
Armer, Lanmon, Hamlett and Douglass, and also the City Secretary. The City
Attorney was absent.
Minutes of the meetings of' Jan. 12, and Jan. 20, were read and approved as
corrected.
Mrs. M. V. Kelly, 2707 Wroxton Rd. appeared before the COllIlcil protesting
construction of a 16 unit apartment building by the Atlas Corporation in the
2700 block of Wroxton Rd. due to the fact Wroxton is not a through street which
causes inadequate drainage, and only 22' "Wide which constitUJbes a problem to traffic
congestion. Mrs. Kelly stated that on several occasions the garbage trucks were
prevented from entering the street to pick up garbage due to cars and trucks be-
ing parked on the street.
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Mayor Lee advised Mrs. Kelly that efforts would be made to work out a method
which would alleviate inadequate'drainage conditions and traffic congestion, but
the Council had no authority to rescind or cancel the building permit for construc-
tion of the 16 unit apartment building in the 2700 block on Wroxt'onRd. as the
Zoning Ordinance provides for construction of apartment houses and duplexes in the
4th single family dwelling district on lots facing south on Wroxton Rd. bet-ween
Kirby Drive and'v'Yakeforest St. and that the builder of the apartment house had
complied with all provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Frank M. Mainous, $3420 Albans, and a committee of Citizens presented
some facts to the City Council relative to the sewage system of West University
PlaCe and the contemplated installation of a sewage disposal plant north of
West University Place by R. W. Peckham, the location and construction having
been approved by the State Health Dept. with knowledge that the final effluent
would be discharged into the Poor Fann Ditch. Mr. Mainous stated that the Sewage
Disposal Plant of West University Place was built on an area basis to serve all of
the City limits and the area directly north of the City limits and his committee
was soliciting the Council to reconsider the application of R. W. Peckham for
sewage disposal through West University Place sewage system.
Mr. Mainous submitted the following letter dated Jan. 20, 1948 from the State
Health Dept:
Jan. 20, 1948
Mr. F. M. Mainous
3420 Auburn Road
Houston, Texas
Dear Mr. Mainous:
In response to your telephone request of even date, please be advised that our
files fail to reveal the approval of a sewage project for the Peckham Improvement
Company. According to your message, this is "the District that adjoins ,Univessity
Park. We are of the opinion that if you will go through the City Hall files at the
date you were identified with the Administration, y~u will find that our recommen-
dations for the improvements of your West University Sewage Project was' contingent
on serving the adjoining areas. We are still under the impression that, the West
UniverSity facilities are adequate to take care of all of the subdivisfon that you
make reference to, all of which would be to ti!lB interest of the City of West Uni-
versi ty Place.
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We trust that the City of West University Place will investigate this matt~r most
fully. Our Mr. Henry L. Dabney, 8150 Glenbrook Ave., Teleehone W 9-3977" Will be
available for the consultation, or in his absence Mr. Roger Moehlman, Engineer with
the County Health Department. .
Very truly yours,
VME:egh
cc: Mr. Roger Moehlman
Mr. H. L. Dabney
Mr. G. R. Herzik, Jr
Mr. D. F. Smallhorst
(s) Ge~. W. Cox, M.D
State Health Officer'
Mayor lee' adyised that Engineers had checked t,he sewage system of West
University Place andrecoImnended that no additional SUBdivisions be permitted to
connect onto the system for reason that the plant would be overloaded in a relatively
short. period of time if developments continued at the pr'esent. rate.
Mayor Lee suggested that th6 City Secretazy arrange with the County and State
Health Department to make an additio~al survey of the City Sewage System and facili-
ties and the potential ar~a to be served outside of Corporate limli:ts of West Uni-
versity Place and at the same time take into consideration possibilities of action
on the part of the City of Houston to place a sewer line just north of the SAAP
tracks which could service this area.
Mr. RaY Polk, 3817 University Blvd. and Mr. E. E. Dalton, 3821 University Blvd.
advised members of the Council that paving contracto rs had found it necessazy that
a sUIIlIlliit, to obtain proper grade, be placed in the street at this location which pre-
vented proper drainage from their 'prope~y. The Councilinstruct~d the City Secretazy
to work out a plan for proper drainage which lJOuld be . satisfactory to Mr. Poll.c a~d
Mr. Dalton.
Mr. B. L. Henderson of 4002 University Boulevard reported to the Council that
he had contacted property owners in this block regarding the p3. ving of the street and
that all we~ willing to sign contract. Mr. Henderson was advised by the Council
-that the paving of 4000 block University Blvd. had been discussed with Contractor
Holland Page and that they wOuld be glad to take this into consideration a s soon as
present contract has been closed.' v
Mr. VI. B. Bartlett, 4040 Marl~we Street submitted signed contracts between Day
P. McNeel and property o-wners for the, paving of Acada.my Street from Richmond Road
to University Blvd. with 4u stabilized shell asphalt according to plans and specifi-
dations heretofore approved by the City Council. Mr. Bartlett advised that the
street was signed 100% with exception of two pieces of vacant property. The con-
tracts were referred to City A ttomey J. D. Kelley for approval.
Motion w?s made by Commissioner Douglass, Seconded by Comm.. Armer that Mr.
Bartlett be congratulated for his work and efforts in gett:i,ng propertyownere on
A:cadaII\V street to sign contracts for the .:i,mproving of that street.
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Voting Aye.: ~or Lee, Commissioner Armer, Lanmon, Hamlett and Douglass
Voting Noe: None
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Mr. Ben Judd, 4220 Judson, appeared before the Council in the interest of
securing playground equipment for the City park located in College Court Addition.
Mr. Judd was advised by the Council that the Park Committee had plans for a City
wide playground improvement program and if he would contact Chairman Chas. L.
Cartwright, any suggestions would be taken into consideration.
City Secretary Whitt Jolmson, advised that University Blvd. could be opened
for bus trai'fic my time after the fifth of February and recommended that notice
be given in the newspapers on February fifth and sixth that the 'bus would resume
its regular route east and west on University Boulevard on Monday February 9.
This recommendation was approved by the Council.
The City Secretary requested authority for }Jr.r. L. E. Lyle:::;, Supt. of Disposal
Plant and Mr. Morris Lucario, an employee of the Water Department to attend the
Annual Short School for Sewage and Water operators to be held at A & M College during
the dates of February 9 through 12.
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Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that Mr.
Jolmson, City Secretary, be authorized to send Mr. Lyles and Mr. Lucario to the
Annual Short School at A & M College from February 9th through 12th.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, Commissioner Armer, Hamlett, Uouglass and Lanmon
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Mr. Paul Strong submitted for approval by the Council a detailed statement in
the anount of $200.00 for services performed in connection with the D. Gullo, et
al case, the statement having been approved by City Attorney J. D. Kelley.
Motion by Commissioner 'Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that state-
ment of the $200.00 fee as submitted by'Mr. Paul Strong and approved by City Attorney
J. D. Kelley be approved for pqyment.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, Commissioner Armer, Hamlett, Douglass and Lanmon
None
Whitt Johnson, City Secretary, asked authority to sell a 1946 Ford Coach
formerly used by the Police Department to Mr. James E. Niday for cash consideration
of $1100. '
Motion by Commissioner Larmon, seconded by Commissioner Armer that the City
Secretary be authorized to sell and transfer title of a 1946 Ford Coach, Motor
No. 99A-6660l3, to Mr. James E. Niday for cash consideration of $1100.
Voting Aye:
Voting ,Nee :
Mayor Lee, Commissioner Armer, Hamlett, Douglass and 1anmon
None
The City Secretary presented a report from Engineers Testing Laboratory, Inc.
which revealed an average depth of 7.52811 on nine cores taken from concrete pave-
ment on University Blvd. and Auden Street.
The following resolution was read by Mayor Lee regarding the City's partici-
pation in replacing driveways in the 3700 block of University Blvd.:
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WHEREAS, in bringing University Bouleva,rd to proper-:,grade in constructing
the improvements on sidd street as provided in the April" 3,1947 contract with
Holland Page, Contractor, it has been necessary to lower tihe grade of said street
in the 3700 Block thereon; and the existing driveway entrances therefrom to
properties abutting thereon are substantially above the new proper street level;
and
WHEREAS, the property owners affected, each of whom have heretofore cooper-
ated with the City paving program and have executed IlJ3 chanic t s .lien ,contracts
to permit and to provide' for the iinprovement of said street in front of their
, respective properties, have requested that the City give them some assistance
in the reconstruction or partial reconstruction of their respective driveways
entering off of University Boulevard, if the City could do so:
NON, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF 'WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
1. The Engineer for the City is hereby authorized and directed to issue
to the contractor, authorization for the reconstruction of driveways entering
off the south side of University'Boulevard and in the 3700 Block thereof, under
the following terms and provisions:
(a) Such driveways shall be reconstructed of gravel aggregate concrete
four and one-half (4i) inches thick on specifications approved by the Engineer;
(b) Such driveways to be of the same width as' the existing driveways,
unless the property owners request and pay' in cash for an additionaii. width;
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(c) . TllIe City will pay to the contractor the cost of reconstw.cting such
dri veW'd.Ys to the extent of a distance of six (6) feet from the baek side of the
'curb; the cost'to be on the basis of Seventy (70) cents persqua~ foot.
(d) In the event the prQperty owners desire their driveways constructed
for a distance of more than six (6) feet from the backside of the CU~b, the 'WOrk
may be done, but if done, shall be at the sole cost and expense of property own-
ers who shall make their own arrangements with the contractor therefor.
2. That as the exi,sting driveways referred to ;ire of only four-inch thick-
ness and shell aggregate 'concrete, and areiri. bad condition, the authorization
herein granted and the payment by the City as hereinabove provided, shall be
conditioned on the property owners releasing the City, from aI\V and all possible
claims for damages in conne'ction with, arising out of, or by virtue' of, the im-
provement of said University Boulevard and the construction of said driveways.
'3. That the City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to advise the
respective property owners of this offer by tlie City and" thS conditions thereof;
and to issue the above authdrizationto the contractor only after acceptance of
this offer by the property owners.
PASSED THIS 26th DAY CF JANUARY, 1948.
APProVED THIS 26thnDAY OF JANUARY, 1948.
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Motion by COITh'll. Lanmon, seconded by Comm. Douglass that a resolution
authorizing certain replacements of driveways in 3700 block University Blvd.
be approved.
V oting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, Commissioner Arm,er, Hamlett, Douglass and Lanmon
None Cr'
A letter was read from Mr. Kelley, City Attorney approving an Ordinance
relative to the imponnding of automobiles.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that
the following captioned Ordinance, approved by J. D. Kelley, City Attorney,
be adopted:
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If AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SEIZING .AND IMPOUNDING OF AUTOMOBILES
OR arHER MOTOR VEHICLES BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE OR OTHER POLICE OFFICER
WHEN SUCH VEHICLE IS OPERATED BY A PERSON FAILING TO HAVE A DRIVER'S
LICENSE OR WHEN SUCH VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A RECKLESS MANNER, OR WHEN
SUCH VEHICLE IS IN A DEI!'ECTIVE CONDITION; AND PROVIDING FORA $10.00
IMP01Ifr.IDING FEE: n
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, Cormnissioner Armer, Hamlett, Douglass and Lanmon
None
City Treasurer C. E. liammill presented a request for approval of payment
of a note in the amount of $5,000.00 to the City National Bank for payment of
a loan which will be due December 1, 1948. The Council issued instructions
fhat payment of this note be 'Withheld until after closing of the fiscal year
August 31, 1948 and to void Check No. 5853 G dated December 18, 1947 in the
amount of $5,006.67 being the amount of principal and interest due as of Dec.
18th, 1947.
Council members discussed the street marker progra..il and Commissioner Lan-
mon and Armarand the City Secretary were appointed to go into the program
thoroughly and submit a report to the Council.
Wi th no further business to come before the Council at this time the meeting
was recessed until Thursday Jan. 29, 1948 at 7:30 P.M.
The City Council met in recessed sessThn:at~. the 'C'i tY' HaU' on Thurs: ..j~i':[i:-29.
1948 at7 :30 P.M. with the following members present: Ma;vor Lee, presiding;.,
G'o:rittJ:J.i'ssiotler Douglass, Armer, Hamlett and Lanman. Also present 'Were the City
Secretary-and the City Attorney.
The following bids, received in compliance 'With Notice to Bidders for the
construction of bathhouse and pumphouse were opened and the following results
announced:
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R. P.Farns"WOrth & Co., Inc. P.o. Box 74, Houston, Texas - - - $71,434.00
J. o. Jones Cons. Co., 111 Evans Street, Houston, Texas 72,700.00
Albert Meyerson Co., ana Cha;rles,~ Adte..Houston,. Texas - - - 56,500.00
Williams Construction Co. P.O. Box 9162 Houston, Texas 61,783.00
Walter M. Rainey, 6731 Harrisburg Blvd. Houston, Texas 50,732.51
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer that bids
be refe'rred to the City Secretary for tabulation and recommendation.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, Commissioners Hamlett, Armer, Lanmon and Douglass
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~ Day P. MCNeel' Company as submitted by property o"WIlers on Acade1'l\Y' street from
CO .. University BoUlevard to Richmond Road for paving of' same with ~ asphalt stabi-
<t lization base.
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Comnussioner Hamlett that the
Mayor be authorized to execute contract -with Day P. McNeel, the legal phases
having bee'n approved by the City Attorney J. D. Kelley, for the paving of
Acade~ Street from University Boulevard to Richmo~d Road in accordance -with
plans and specifications approved by the Council.
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. Voting Noe: None
With no further business to come 'before' the CoUncil at this time, the meet-
ing was recessed until 7:30 P.M. Tues. Feb. 3, 1948.
. The City Council met in recessed session at the City Hall on Tuesday,
Feb. 3, 1948, at 7:30 P.M. -with the following members present: Mayor Lee,
preSiding; Commissioners Lanmon, Armer, Hamlett and Douglass and the City
Secretary. The City Attorney was absent.
Mr. Frank M. Mainous, 3420 Albans, and a Committee of Citizens of West
University Place again appeared before the Council protesting action of Mr.
R. W. Peckham to construct a sewage treatment plant in Weslayan Place, located
north of the SliP tracks, and discharge the final effluent into the Poor Farm
Ditch. '
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the Council Mr. Peckham would be -willing to submit aD. offer and agree to satis-
factory arrangements for the privilege of cOillleGting onto the Sewage Disposal
system of West University: Pl,ace. Council advised they would be -willing to arrange
for conferE'mce with Mr. Peckham to discuss plans for connecting onto the City
disposal system.
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The C01ll1cil and1Uembers of the Swimmtng Pool Committee discussed bids sub-
mitted for construction of the Bathhouse and Pumphouse. The City Secretary
and Architect, Kelley E. Gaffney, submitted tabulation of bids and alternates
which indicated Walter M. Rainey Construction Company was low bidder.
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
City enter into a contract 'With Walter M. Rainey construction Company, low
bidder on proposed bathhouse and pumphouse after alternates are agreed upon by
the City and Contractor and aftersale of bonds have been eonsumatedand funds
are available.
V oting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, Commissioners Lanmon, Armer, Hamlett and Douglass
None
The Council and Swim.-ning Pool Committee discussed the advisability of in-
'. cluding or omitting various alternates and tentatively agreed on certain alter-
nates wh:i.ch lowered the cost for construction of the bathhouse and facilities m
a sum approximating $34,000.
It was decided that the inclusion or omission of various alternates would '
be agreed upon' after funds became available and before contract was signed w;tth
Rainey Construction Compaqy.
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meet-
ing was adj ourned.
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, FEB. 9, 1948
oThe City Council met in regular session on Feb. 9, 1948, 7:30 P.M. at the
City Hall. Members present were Mayor Pro tem C. P. Lanmon, presiding; Com-
missioners Armer, Hai1l1ett and Douglass. Also present were the City Secretary
and the City Attorney. Mayor Ralph B. Lee was absent.
Minutes. of the meetings of Jan. 26, 29 and Feb. 3, were read and approved
as corrected.
Dr. Robert Kokernot, 6510 Wakeforest, Veterinarian, and student of Baylor
Medical School requested permission from the Council to vaccinate dogs in West
University Place as an aid in rabies contral and stated he would furnish the
necessary equipment and vaccine and perform the vaccinations for a fee of $2.001-
The Council referred Dr. Koken].ot to the Health Board for their recommendation.
Mr. Wm. Buschardt, Jr. 4144 Ruskin, representing the Street Marllter Committee
of the Civic Club requested the City to act as collecting agent to receive funds
for construction of the proposed street markers by p1bacing a $2.00 item as a vol-
unteer contribution on the water bill. The Council agreed to act ascolJe cting
agent by permitting the West University Civie Club to stamp a notation or staple
a written statement on the monthly water bill explaining the volunteer assessment
for funds to construct the proposed Street Markers provided the assessment was
sent out for one mo~th only and thatuIipaid balance would not be carried forward
to 'next months billing.
Mr. Bill Fullick, 3927 Coleridge Street and Mr. W. R. Starke, 4023 Tennyson
appe-ared before the Council in regard to the paving of intersections of Ten.nYson'
and Wes1ayan and. Coleridge and Wes1ayan.TheCouncil advised Mr. Fullick and Mr.
Starke that it may be possible to get the CountyH to pave Weslayan and it was not
adi:isable to proceed with paving of intersections on Wes1ayan at this time. The
question of setting aside funds O'Ut of the Street Improvement Bond money for pav-
ing these intersections in event the County did not pave the entire street was .
discusBed. Commissioner 'Douglass asked the opinion of City Attorney Kelley as to
whether or not such funds could be set aside at this time for the purpOse of pro-
tecting property owners on Wesla:yan for future pavLl'lg of intersections.
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Mr. Kelley stated that in his opinion funds could not beset aside in this
manner, but if the Council desired, he would check into the matter more thoroughly
and render a decision at a later date.
Mr. Holland Page, Paving Contractor, advise,g.the Council that Howe & Wise,
Enginesrs, needed a letter from the City authorizing the inclusion in the final
estimate an item of shell amounting to $1300.00 purchas&d~py the City from the
Contractor. The City Secretary advised the Council that the'I!ehad been a misun-
derstanding on the purchase of this shell and some agreement should be reached
with Mr. Page; that he as purchasing agent of the City had agreed to purchase a
certain number yards of shell base ;'mmved from the 3800 block University Blvd.
for the purpose of patching streets and that the contractors Superintendent had
delivered more shell than was agreed upon. It was his recommendation that the
City pay for $250.00 worth of shell which was the amount verbally 'agreed upon.
This recommendation was accepted by members of the 60uncil and Mr. Holland Page.
'The Council authorized- the inclus,ion in the final estimate to be prepared by
Howe & Wise, Engineers, the $250.00 as a separate item.
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The Council discussed progress being made to sell $40,000.00 ofSwiilnning
Pool Revenue Bonds to obtain funds for construction of a bathhouse and a pump-
house to be used in conjunction with the s'Wimming pool. Mr. Ernest Brown, Jr.
of Houston, submitted the following proposal for purchase of the $40.000 Swim-
ming pool Revenue Bonds:
TO THE HONQ)RABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY, PLACE
Gentlemen:
For your $40,000.00 SwL1IIlling Pool Revenue Bonds, I will pay you par and
accrued interest to date of delivery, for Bonds bearing interest at the rate of
4t% per annum, payable semi-annually and maturing as follows:
$1,000 each year 1951 through 1953,
2,000 each year 1954 through 1961,
3,000 each year 1962 through 1968, OPI'IONAL 15 years from date
The City agrees that these Bonds shall constitute a first morl:igage upon all
of the iIllprovements and upon lots Nos. One through Six and Twenty-one through
twenty six, Block 27 of Colonial Terrace, an addition in West University Place,
and shall also be a first lien upon the net revenues from the operations of these
facilities.
The City also agrees that it will contract to deliver water to the swimming
pool, whether owned by the City. or in the event of a foreclosure by the bond-
holders, at a price of not to exceed , fif teen cents per thousand gallons, this
arrangement to extend over the life of these bonds.
The City agrees to furnish upon delivery, and at it's own expense, the un-
qualified approving opinion of Chapman and Cutler, Bond Attomeys, Chicago, Illin-
ois, and further agrees to pay all expenses incident to the issuance and delivery
of these bonds.
The Cit~r agrees to make delivery within thirty (30) days from the date of
this contract, and if the City is UllIlable to make delive:ry within this time, then
I shall have the right of refusal of these Bonds at the above named price "When the
Bonds are ready for delive:ry.
Atta.ched hereto is cashier's check made payable to the City of West University
Place, Texas, in the amount of $800.00 which is to be held by you uncashed as good
faith deposit to be used as full liquidate.d damages in the event I do not fulfill
the terms of this contract.
Respectfully submitted,
(s) Ernest L. Brown, Jr.
ACCEPl'ED by vote of the City Council, City of West University Place, Texas, this
the 9:th day of February, 1948.
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Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Douglass that the
Mayor be authorized to a ecept the bid and sign contract with Ernest L. Brown,
Jr.; on the $40,000.00 Swimm:img Pool Revenue Bonds at 4~ interest 'With 15 year
opti0n, and that Mr. Brown deposit a 2% good faith Check with the City; Mr.
Kelley, City Attorney, to draw up contract and Ordinance for approval. '
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tem tanmon, Commissioners Armer, Hamlett and Douglass
None
The Council discussed the need for paving the driveway on the H0uston Inde-
pendent School District property in the 3700 block of University Boulevard.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Douglass that the
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&iI:lY~lIleereua.it!'Y;:;.req:ue'o Url:iX~:Y 011$ llI5fi .Ifm~'~.aW:s!i"()i:;JCllOo.i:(:i1.isvt:Leli':t7QVpa.ve t":ie drive-
way on school property in the 3700 block of University Boulevard.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tem Lanmon, Commissioners Anner, Hamlett and Douglass
None
The Council discussed advisability of assessing vacant property owners for
cost of street " i.-nprovements on Acadamy Street from University BouJ.evardto Rich-
mond Road. Mr. Kelley was instrueted to write a letter to p:roperty ovmers asking
, them to pay for this cost without nee~ssity of assessment.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
follo-wiilg captioned Ordinance amending Ordinance No., 220 and changing th€} date
for filing reports from Januar.v 15 to March 15, be approved and that said caption
be published in t he official newspaper pf the City:
!tAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 220, REGULATING THE USE OF THE
STREETS, HIGHVfAYS, EASEMENTS, ETC. BY PUBLIC UTILITIES FOR THE .DIS....'
TR...TBUTION OF NATURAL GAS, BY .AMENDING SECTION n OF SAID ORDINANCE,
CHANGING THE DATE OF TEE FILING OF REPORTS BY SUCH UTILITIES. fI,
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tem Lanmon, ColIlllIiissioners Armer, Hamlett and ~uglass
None
,With no further business to come before the C01UlCil at this time, the meeting
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MINUTES OlF REGUIAR MEETDm
FEB. 23, 1948
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The CitJf Council met in regular session on Mon. Feb. 2~, 1948, 7:30 P.M.
at the City Hall with the following members present: Mayor!. Pro tem. 9:l;'eP:~dLanmon
presiding; Commissioner IDouglass"Armer, Hamlett and the Cijt,y Secretary.
Mayor Lee and City Attorney J. ID. Kelley were absent. I
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rected. I
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Mr. Howard Williams, 4029 Tennyson Street advised thatl he had requested the
Zoning Board to lower the square foot building restrictionsl on Lot 1" Bleck 1,
College Court Place for reason that the Humble Company had fl- 40 Ft. Pipe Line
Right of Way off of the west end of sai.d lot and that Harri~ County had a 5 Ft.
reserve easement for Right of Way purposes off of the seuth/ side of the lot and ,"
when consideti.ng the footage absorbed for Right of Way purppses and set back lines "
that the remaining square footage would not permit the consjtructien of a home (
C ontaimng 1300 Sq. Ft., that lots immediately north of thi~ site are zoned for
800 Sq.Ft. single family dwellings. Mr. Williams stated t~e Zoning Beard had
taken official actien to. approve Ius request therefore he ~as asking the Council
to. approve recommendation of the Zoning Board. Upon arrivap. of the City Attorney
it was deterrnined that of necessity the Zaning Ordinance wopld have to be amended
to permit lawering of the required 1300 Sq. Ft. building reftrictions.
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Motian by Commissioner Armer, seconded by CarnmissioneriDauglass that the
Zaning Baard's reco~~endatian be upheld and that the City t~e necessary action
to ~ld a ~ublic hearing. on March 22~ 1948 fer cans~derati?r. of amending the
Zanlng Ordinance to. permlt constructlon af a hame 1V1th am:plmum af 1000 Sq. Ft.
instead af 1300 Sq. Ft. as now required an Lot 1, Blk. 1; Cpllege Court Place
far reasan af the facts presented by Mr. Howard Williams. !
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Voting Aye: Mayar Pro tem Lanmon, Commissioners Dougl~s, Armer and Hamlett
Voting Noe: None !
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City Attorney J. D. Kelley and Mayor 1~e arrived at t~s time. At the
request of Mayor Pro tem Larunon" Mayor Lee took the chair apd presided.
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Mr. Chas. L. Cartwright, Chairman of the Swimllling Pooll Cormnittee advised
that Scaut Gifficials were not agreeable to moving the Scoutl Hause fram Colonial
Park and that it naw appeared to be a matter af official ac~ion. by the Council.
Mayar Lee appointed Commissioner Anner as an official reprefentative af the
City to meet with the Scout leaders in an effort to work ou~ an agreeable solu-
tian to. this problem. i
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The City Secretary submitted the following letter freml Mr. J. D. Kelley,
City Attorney with reference to a bhsiness operating in the I 3700 block of George-
town by an EJe ctrical Contractor: I
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3800 University Blvd.
Hauston 5, Texas
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days ago regarding an electrician who is reported to be operating his business
in the 37QO block of Georgetown. My understanding of the facts is as follows:
This man has his name listed in the telephone directory with the designation
"Electrical Cont:ractor". All calls for service or other electrical work are
made to !lis home, and his employees report there each morning for instructions.
He also stores a large C!Jllountof equipment in his garage.
It is 1l\V opinion that a business operated as outlined above is in violation of
our Zoning Orrdinance. If the man h~d another office or shop in, a business area
and only received calls in his home when the shop was closed, this would not
.be considered a violation, but where his home is his principal place of business,
there is no question but that he' is violating the ,Zoning Ordinance. Souths ide
Place had a similar situation with a building contractor who operated from
his home and stored materials on his premises. They had to file an injunction
to ~e him discontinue his bus~ess activities but were successful in'doing so.
Yours very truiy,
(s) John D. Kelley
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commiss~oner Armer that the
City Attorney be instructed to write a letter to the Contractor advising him
he is in violat~on.of the Zoning Ordinance of the City ~f West University Place.
Voting J\ye: Mayor Lee, Commissioner Douglass, Lanmon, Hamlett and Armer
Voting Noe:' None .
The City Attorney presented the following contract between the City and Mr.
R. W. Peckham with respect to sewage disposal through the disposal system of West
University Place:
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
THIS CONTRACT AND AGREE:MENT is entered'into by and between the CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Harris County, Texas, a muni<?ipal cOfPoration, acting herein by
and through its duly authorized Mayor and attested by its duly authorized secre-
'tary, unde,r its official seal, hereinafter styled CITY, , and SOUTHWESTERN PROPERTIES,
a Texas Corporation, of Harris County, Texas, hereinafter called DEVELOPER, as follows:
WHEREAS, DEVEIDPER is the owner of ,the follow.i.ng desc,ribed tracts of land:
TRACT 1
29..41 acres of land out of Lots Nos. 2 and 3, of the Morse Subdivision of
the A. C. 'Reynolds Survey, in Harris County, Texas, more fully described by
metes and bounds as follows, to-wit:
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BEGINNING at a 3/4 '~ steel rod located 30 feet North of the center line of
Alief Road, and 30 feet East of the center line of Weslay8.I1. Road, the center
line of Weslcwan Road also being the West line of Lot No. 3 of the Morse
Subdivision according to the plat of said Morse Subdivision recorded in
Vol. 9A, Page 498. Deed Records of Harris County, Texas, and said beginning
point also being the Southwest corner ofa tract conveyed by H.B. Miller
to Katherine H. Moers, et al by deed dated September 22, 1924, recorded in
Vol. 587, Page 390 Deed Records of Harris County, Texas;
THENCE North 85 deg. 38' East along the North line of Alief Road, 1632.3
feet to a 3/4n steel road, which rod is located on the North line of Alief
Road and the West line of a public road; ,
THENCE North 2 deg. 5 min. West along the West line of said public road,
743.5 feet to a 3/4" steel rod in fence corner;
THENCE South 89 deg. 7.5' West along an old fence, 1601.9 feet to a 3/4"
steel rod at fence comer said 3/411 steel rod being located on the East
line of Weslayan Road 30 feet East of the center line' of said Road, which
rod is also 30 feet East of the West line of said Lot No.3, of said Morse
Subdivision;
THENCE South 0 deg. 5' East along the East line of Weslayan Road, and 30
feet from the center thereof, 842.6 feet to a 3/4" steel rod and the place
of beginning, and being the aame property conveyed to H. B. Miller by
Q. P. Keffer by deed dated August 6, 1924, filed under County Clerk's file
No. 158934, and the same property conveyed by H. B. Miller, et ux, to
Katherine H. Moers, et aI, by deed dated September 22, 1924, recorded in
Vol. 587 , Page 390 Deed records of Harris County, Texas, and the same prop-
erty conveyed to George W. Moers by deed dated December 30, 1939, recorded
in Vol. 1143, Page 616 of the Deed Records of Harris County, 'Texas reference
to ymich deeds is here made for all purposes. '
TRACT 2
Beginning at an iron pipe in the north line of Bissonett Street located
south 89 deg. 40 min. west a distance of 200.0 feet from the intersection
of the north line of Bissonett Street with the west line of Buffalo Speedway;
THENCE South 89 deg. 40 min. west along the north line of Bissonnett Street
a distance of 1319.42 feet to an iron pipe for corner located north 89 deg.
40 min. east a distance of 150 feet from the original southwest comer of
the Haden & Austin 85 acre tract;
THENCE North 0 deg. 04 min. 30 sec. west a distance of 125.0 feet to an iron
pipe for comer;
THENCE south 89 deg. 40 min.,west a distance of 150.0 feet to an iron pipe
in the east line of the Old rtichmond or Poor Farm Road located north 0 deg.
04 min. 30 sec. west a distance of 125.0 feet from the southwest corner of
the Haden & Austin 85 acre tract;
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RicbmondR6ad a distance .of 786.71, feet to an iron pipe for corner, the
northwest comer of the Haden & Austin 85 acre tract; ,
, THENCE north 85 deg. 15 min. 30 sec. east along the south line of the Old
Richmond Road a distance of 1672.38 feet to an iran pipe in the -west line
of Buffalo Speedway;
THENCE south 0' deg. 14 min. east along the west Ifne .of Buffalo Speedway a
distance .of 840 feet to an iron 'Pilpe lacated north 0 deg. 14 min. west a
distance of 200.0 feet from the intersection of 'the west line of Buffalo
Speedway with the north line .of Bissonett Street;
THENCE south 89 deg. 40 min. west a distance .of 200 feet to an iron pipe
for corner;
THENCE south 0 deg. 14 min. east a distance of 200 "feet to the place of
beginning, containing 36.023 acres of land, and
WHEREAS, DEVEIDPER is desirous of securing the use of the sewage disposal
facilities of the CITY for the properties above mentioned;
NOW THEREFOlRE, for and inconsiderat:i-on of t~ rights, powers and benefits
aclrnUingand to accrue mutually' to the parties to this agreement , their
fl1icCess9rs and assigns, they do hereby agree as follows: '
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1. DEVELOPER 'will construct with its own forces and at its own eXpense the
necessary- sanitary sewer lines to serve its p:ropertiesabove described, and
Will connect sane with the sewage facilities of the Crn at a 1fint desig-
nated by the City Engineer oj.'theCm OF WEST 'UNIVERSITY PLACE on Rutgers
Street, appro:xiin.atelY,"250 fe~t south ,of tp.e south line QfBissonett Street.
DEVEIDPER 'will repair' any damage to the property of the' City in making the
above described connection.
2. For the duration of this contract, DEVELoPER w.LU IIlaintain all seweJ;'}
l~nes and connections within the 'properties above described.
3. For the 'duration of this contract, DEVELOPER agrees not to a,l.lowarry
factories or frozen food locker plants to be built: on either of its tracts
and will not allow'lndustrial waste of an injurious nature to enter the
sewage system of the City. -
4. For the duration oftbis agreement, DEVELOPER will allow no more than
three filling stations to be built on the. properties above descr;i.bed, al}~
will reqUire'that all water for washing cars, etc., Will be di~ei,rte<:l~->
where than through the CITY'S sa::riitary sewage system. '" "
5 . DEVELOPER will notify CITY when homes are completeEi and connections ma'<if,e:,
but prior to occup~cy,and will make no connections, other tharlthose above
setout without permission of ,the 'CITY, nor permit sewage fram any other pz!bp""-
erty to go through the said l1nes. ," ,
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6. DEVElOPER agrees to payor satisfactorily "arrange for payment to the CITY
.of a service charge of ONE AND 25/100 ($1.25) DOLLARS per month per family
dwelling unit or TWO AND 50/100 ($2.50) OOLLARS per business unit from the
properties covered hereby, lying both within and outside of the City of Houston
and to handle the collection .of the same from the property O"WIlers. Payments of
the service charge shall be made to the 'CITY on or before the lOth of the month
for the preceding month, and on all payments not so made, a pe~alj;,y of ten (10%)
per cent will be added.
7. DEVELOPER agrees to pay the CITY the sum of FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/IOO
($5,000.00) DOLLARS prior to making any entry on the CITY'S property for the pur-
pose of making cannections into the CITY'S sewage system, and will pay to the
CITY an additianal sum of SIX THOUSAND AND NO/ 100 ($6,000.00). DOLLARS on .or
before six (6) months thereafter. The said SIX THOUSAND AND N@/lOO ($6,000.00)
DOiLLARS is to be secured 'oJr a nate executed by DEVELOPER and endorsed by R. W~
Peckham, individually.
8. THE CITY will, if necessary, install' an additianal pump at existing pump
station, and DEVELOPER agrees to contribute the sum of not in excess of THREE '
HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE AN]) NOjlOO ($335.00) DOLLARS to the purchase and installation
of such pump station.
9. The CITY agrees to accept and transport sewage through the lines canstructed
by DEVELOPER and its own lines to the sewage disposal plant and to treat such
sewage at the said plant and dispose of it in the s~e manner as the CITY'S own
sewage.
10. This contract shall remain in full force and effect for a period of five
years from date hereof, provided however, that in the event any' payments to be
made to the CITY under the terms hereof are not made as they become due, the
CITY may at its option terminate this contract upon the following terms and,
conditions:
When any pa~7JlJ.ents due hereunder became delinq-q.ent the CITY may notify DE-
VELOPER in writing of the delinquency, and if such delinquency is not en-
tirely corrected within 30 days from the date such notification is given,
then the CITY may at its option terminate this contract. Such notification
shall be given by the CITY in writing by sending such hotice in a 'registered
letter ta DEVELOPER, 3900 Yale St., Hauston., Texas. If the default is 'nat
corrected and the CITY elects to terminate the contract, the CITY agrees to
continue service hereunder on connections made in the sewer system prior to
termination. After such terillination, however, the DEVELOPER shall not have
the right to make any new or additional connections which would result in any
additional sewage flo'wing through the lines 'of the QITY. Such termination
shall not prejudice the right of the City to collect payments due hereunder
in a suit brought for that purpose against the Developer, its successors
and assigns . It is further agreed that upon terminat,ion hereof, whether un-,
del' the pravisians of this paragraph or because of the expiration .of the
five year term of this contract, the UEVELOPER, its successors and assigns,
shall continue to be liable for the lI!Qnthly service charges at the rate herein
provided, sa long as the sewage from't.he land and improvements cavered hereby
flows through the CITY'S sewage lines.
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ll~ If within Nine (9) months after this date, the DEVELOPER is able to induce
the City of Houston to undertake his obligation to the CITY OF lNEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE,. stated in (6) above in the matter- of payment of service charge for sewage
from all areas covered by this agreement, this will be satisfactory to the CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, subjElct to, the two cities entering into a cantract to
that effect, an,d it will thereby become bound ta the City of Houston for the use
and benefit of its inhabitants living within such area or areas to the same ex-
tent as it, the said CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,is hereby bound to, the DEVEL-
OlPER,to-"wit; to take and dispose of the sewage from the area or areas in question
fora. period of five (5) years from the date hereof upon a service charge of ONE
AND 25/100 ($1.25) DOLlARS per month per family dwelling unit or TWOl AND 50/100
($2.50) DOLLARS per month per business unit. It is expressly understood that the
DEVELOPER does not intend and has no expectation of inducing the City-of Houston
ta undertake either or any of the lump sum pa~l1n.ents undertaken by him to be paid
to the CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE unu.er (7) above.
12. At any time during the teIm of this contract an agreement may be entered into
between the CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE and the City of Houston for the purpose
of Il).odifying this agreement as to maintenance of facilities and payment of service
charges.
13. This contract shall be b:i,nding on the parties hereto, their successors and
assigns.
This contract entered into by the parties hereto this the 23rd day of Febru-
ary, A.D., 1948.
(s) Ralph B. Lee, MayaI', City of West
University Place, Texas
ATTE;,8T:
(8) Whitt Johnson, City Secretary
SOUTHWESTERN PROPERTIES
-($ ) R. W. Peckham, President.
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ATTEST:
(S,) C. H. Draper, Secretary
APPROlVED AS TO FORM:
(S) John D. Kelley, City Attorney
Motion by Co,mmissioner Ha.mJ,..ett, se"Conded by Commissi6nerArmer that the
MayaI' be authorized to sign the above contract with Mr. R. W. Peckham.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, Commissioners Douglass, Lanmon, Armer and Hamlett
Voting Noe: Nane
City Secreta:ry Whitt John~on submitted a list of budget itelllS to be appro-
"priated by the Council. '
rn_~'i Motion by, Commissioner Larnnan, seconded by Co:mrnissioner Hamletttha.t the
L-J City A ttomey ,')(1 . 'D~!' KelJ:ey, t.be::tnst\t'Ucted 'to:,.,prepa.re- and: su'bin1t!, anordihahce" ,,'-;:c
amel1ditJir- \he-:1.947-1948'huaget appropriation to include additional appropriations
as follows,: '
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Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, Commissioners Douglass, Lanmon, Armer
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The Council discussed advisability of placing sidewalks and driveways on
certain property owned by the City. It was recommended that only the
necessary sidewalk and driveway in front of the Police and Fire Station be
constructed at this time.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Douglass that the
City Secretary be authorized to proceed with canstructian of sidewalk and
necessaI"J drive in front ^of the Police Statian and Fire Station find that this
item, amounting to approximately $500., be included in th~ Ordinance amending
the 1947-1948 budget.
V oting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, Commissioners Douglass,Lanmon, AnneI' and Hamlett.
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A progress estimate from Paddock Engineering Co. for the month of January, -
1948, in connection with the constructian of the municipal swimming pool for
the Cit.y in the amount of $11,013.40 was submitted to the Council for approval.
Motion-- by COlmnissioner Lanmon~ seconded by Commission~r Hamle"bt thatPragress il',--]
Estimate No. I from Paddock Engineering Co., in the, amount of $11,013.40,for
the month .of January, be approved for payment.
V oting Aye:
Voting Nae:
Mayor Lee, Commissioners Douglass, Lanmon, Armer and Hamlett.
None.
A letter from Mr. Fred R. Ellridge, regarding canditiC?ns at the business site
of Curtis D. Kelly on Kir.by Drive, was read and referreldto City Attorney
J. D. Kelley, for his study and recommendation.
The City Secretary asked advice of the Council in regard to paying Doctor bills
for various persormel of the City who had received injuries while on duty.
Mayor Lee instructed the City Secretary to have employees sign a release form
before a Notary at the time the injured employee is disGhargedby the Doctor,
and before bill for medical services is paid.
The Council discussed advisability of increasing the charge for installation of
water meters.
Motion by Call1i-nissioner Ha."Dlett, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that the City
At.torney be instructed to prepare necessary Ordinance ta effect a charge for
installation of water meters, and fittings based on a minimUJ.ll of $50.00 for a
5/811 X 3/4" &'1.d cl'1.arge for all larger meters to be based on a graduated scale.
Voting Aye:I'IfBor Iee), Commissioners Armer, Lanman, Hamlett and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissianer Armer, that the City
advertise for l?ids for improvement of intersections on Academy S-~.'from
University Blvd. to Richmond Rd. in connectian with contracts signed by prop~rty
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Voting ~oe:
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The Cauncil discussed the possibility of a City wide improvement program.
Cpmmissioners Douglass, Armer and Hamlett were appointed to work on this
program and report to Council. The Mayor appointed Connnissioner lliuglass as
Chairman. Council approved expenditure of incidental funds necessary for
investigation of project.
Mayor Lee and ;Commissioner Lanmon agree,d to work on a program., whereby iplpr:ove-
ments could be made to University, Rice and Weslayan St.
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The City Secretary was instructed to write to Mrs. Sumner Harris, 4002 Byron St.,
and infonn her that the operation of a kindergarten in the single family-dwelling
area must cease June 1st, 1948. 0
Conunissioner Douglass agB.in registered a fonnal protest as ta use .of City
equipment an Church property.
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MINUl'ES OF REGu:LA.R MEETING
March 8, 1948
The City Council met in regular session on Mon. March 8, 1948, 7:30 P.M. at the
City Hall vdth the following members present: Mayor Pro tem C. P. Lanman,
presiding: Commissioner Douglass, AnneI' and the City Secretary. Mayor Lee,
Cormnissioner Hall11ett and the City Attorney, J. D. Kelley were absent.
:Minutes of the meeting .of Feb. 23, 1948, were read and approved as corrected.
Mayor JBe arrived at this time and upon request of :Mayor Pro Tern Lanmon took the
chair and presided.
Mr. W. D.Deakins, Jr. representing 1\4:r. 'lictor Bolding of Vincent, Elkins, Weems
and Francis, presented: for the Councilts consideration an Ordinance, autharizing
the issuance of $ho,ooo Si'vimming Pool First liiortgage Revenue Bonds and an
Ordinance prescribing the rates to be cl1arged for the use of the muricipal
swim..ming pool. The Council to .ok acception to the bond maturity schedule, the
incorrect address of the City pr West Universit,y Place and provision of a trust
agreement between t.he City e..nd the City National BaI'.k.
City' Attorney J. D. Kelley arrived at this time. 'After further considerihng the
two proposed ordinances, the Council referred them to the City Attorney- for
study and suggested changes.
Mr. E. E. Tovmes, Jr., City Paving Attorney, presented an Ordinance cancelling
certain sections of the April 3, 1947 Contract between the City of WUP and
lfulland Page, Contractor.
Motion bJT Corrunissioner Lanmon, seconded b;y COIlunissionerAnner, that the
following captioned Ordinance, cancelling certain sections of the April 31'd,
1947 Cantract between the City and Holland Page, Contractor, be approved as
read:
"AN ORDINANCE FINDING ANTI DETEPJvlINING THAT IT IS NOT PRACTICAL TO PROCEED
WITH THE D~PR.oVE:MENT OF THOSE PORTIONS OF UNIVERSITY BLVD., COMPRISING
SECTION NOl. 6-A AND SECTION NOi. 6-B, N:J)R OF '1:"JESLA.YAN STREET, CaMPRISING
SECTION NO. 7 AND SECTION No.8, AS HERETOFORE PROVIDED FOR, DrRECTING
THE ABA1WNMENT OF THE DllPROVEME1TT OF SAID SEGP.EGATED SECTIONS ViJITH THE
CONSENT OF THE CONTRACTOR AND CANCELLING THE APRIL 3, 19h7 CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND HOlI,LA.~1) PAGE, CONTRJI.CTOR, AS TO THE IMPROVEME:NTS
ORIGINALLY ORDERED 011 SAID SEGREGATED SECTIONS j PROVIDING TI1l\ TALL PRO-
CEEIDINGS HEP.ETOFOHE H.4-!l) AND SAID CONTRACT 'WITH REFERENCE TO ALL OTF..ER
~mGnEG,ATED SECTIONS OF THE STREETS EARLIER ORDERSD IMPROVED AND AS TO
VfHICH TiLE IMPROVEMENTS HAVE NO:T BEEN HERETOFOEE ABANDONED AND CONTR~CT
VITTH FEFEP..ENCE THEEETQ: CANCELLED, REMA,IN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT;
DIRECTING THE CITY SECHETARY TO FILE 'WITH THE COlJNTY CLERK OF H.l';,RRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS, A CERTIFICATE AND NOO'ICE CONCERNING THE PROPERTIES
ABUTTING UPON THE SECTIONS 11EREHT AND HERETOFORE ABANDONED Al-ID RECITING
THE TERlil[[NATION OF THE ASSESSMENT LIBNS THEREON: AND DECLARING AN
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Voting Noe:
Mayor I,ee, and Commissioners Armer, Lanman, and Dougla.ss.
None
As provided in section 6, of the above Orcinance, a Natice cancelling all
assessments C'l.11d liens on the unimproved sections as set forth in paving sections
No. 6A, 6B" 7 and 8 was presented for the C01L'Ylcil's approval. After having
heard the notice read~ the Council approved same and ordered it recorded in the
office of the County (jlerk of Harris County. '
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Mr. TOWIlessubmitted an Ordinance with reference to the final estimate in
connection with sectians having been paved under the H9l1and Page April 3,
1947 Contract a..'1d amep.dments thereto. '
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Mr. Tawnes also submitted a certificate f,rom Howe & Wise Engineers for the
City on thE;lUniversity Blvd. Auden S'j:.reet Paving project, shawj,.ng that certain
sections have been completed in accardance with plans and specifications.
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During the discus sian of the completi,on of contract work with Holland Page,
Contractor, and the final estimate submitted by Howe & Wise, Engineers,
Cammissioner Douglass asked tl1.e following questions for record purposes:
Commis?ioI}er Dou~lass to Mr...';t'oWI,les - Would it not be custOElllary for a represent-
ative of:the Engineering Firm to be present,
Mr. Tawnes - Yes, it would.
Comm. Do-y:g. - Would it be necessary for the City Council to ask for representa-
tiveto: be ~present at. this meeting? '
Mr. Townes - I do not think it would be nece~sary as we have letter,fro;m the
Engineers and certificate of completion.
Comrp.. Doug. ta Mr. Johnson -Has the firm of Howe & Wise been advised of the
meeting tonight?
Mr. Johnson - Yes, they have.
Comm. Douglass. - Were they requested to have representative present at this
meeting?
Mr. Johnson - No.
Comm. .Douglass - Da you think it necessary t hat we ask that engineers be present
at meeting for closing of estimate?
Mr. Jahnsan - I da nat think so, since we do have letter and certificate.
Mr. Townes - Howe & Wise were aware of the meeting on this date. /
Mr. Johnson - I did not personally invite representatives of "Hoyve & Wise',to
this meeting tonight, but they were aware of the meeting.
, (Na member .of the firm of Howe & Wise was present at this mii'feting.)
Motion by Cmmnissioner Douglass"seconded by CQmm1ssioner Armer that the
following captioned Ord. be aq.optedas read: '
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ItAN ORDINANCE VITTH" REFERENCE TO TEE FINAL ESTIMATE AND FINAL ESTIMATE
ANn ANALYSIS CONq:ffiIllilNg ,THE ,.COMPLETIOl{OF THE WORK.BY CONTRACTOR,
HOIiLA1ID PAGE, ON PORTIONSqF AUDEN STREET AND UNIVERSITY BOutEVARP,
COMPR.ISING SEGREGATED SECTIONS NOS .1, 2, 3 and 6, UNDER THE APRIL 3,
l?47 CONTRACT, ANDA~ND~NTS'1'HE.~TO, AND PRIOR ORDINANQESj,MAKING
CE~TAINFINDINGS WIAH H;E;FERENGETO SAID ESTIMATES.(l.ND ANALYSIS FIlED
BY . THE ENGINEERS jREAFFIRMINGCERTAIN DECISIO"tJS .AND ACTIONS HEBETOW@BE
MADE AND TAKENWITIl REFERENCE TO ADDITIQNAL PARTICIPATION, BY THE CITY
IN THE CQST OF TIIEI]A:PROVEMENTS AND OEDERING CERTAlN CREDITS AND
PAYMENTS AS HEREIN STATED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe~
Mayor Lee, and. Gommi~sioI?-ers Armer, Lanmon, and DouglaSS.
None .
A letter dated March 8, was, submitted from Holland Page, Cantraq,tGr, signed by
.Mr. G. R. Johrison, certifying that all bills incurred in cohnectian w.i.thpaving
of University Blvd. and Auden Street have' been paid.
Motian by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that the
following Captioned Ordinance, accepting work ,performed by Holland Page, Contractor,
under the April 3, 1947 Contract, be'apPl"Oved as read:
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"AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETEmaNING THAT THE IMPROVEMENT OF
Section No.1: Auden Street from the north line of University Blvd.
to the nort.h line of Rice Blvd.
Section No. 2:Univers1ty Bl.vd. from the 'West line of Auden Street
to the east line of Mercer Street;
Section No.3: University Blvd. from the east line of Mercer Street
to the east line of Sewanee Street;
Section No.6: University Blvd. from the west line of Auden Street
to the east line of Weslqan Street ~ "
IN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS ~ AS PROVIDED IN EARLIER
ORDINANCES AND IN THE APRIL 3~ 1947 CONTRACT WITH HOIUND PAGE, CONTRACTOR~
AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH . SAID CONTRACT,
ORDINANCES AND ,AMENDMENTS THERETO; ACCEPrING. THE 'WORK AND 'IMPROVEMENTS OF
SAID SEGREGATED SECTION; AUTHORIZING AND 'DIRECTING SETTLEMENT 'WITH SAID
CONTRACTOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE "FINAL ESTDfATE AND ANALYSIS" BY THE
ENGINEERS AND ORDINANCE NO. 363 HERETOFORE PASSES; and AU'.rHOlttZ:om AND
DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND1IJELIVERY OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTCERrIFICATES
AND DECLARING ANEMERGENCYtr.
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Voti.ng Aye: MaYor Lee and Commi.ssionersArmer~ Lanmon; and Douglass.
Voting Hoe: None': '
The following letter from the University State Bank was read to the City"
Council:
Febma17 27, 1948
Honorable City Council
City of West University Place
Houston, Tex.
Gentlemen:
'We have currentq pledged to secure deposits of 'the Ci'ty of West University
Place, $20,000.00 fflaited States Ti'easu17 Bonds dated March 15" 1941, which
have been called for redemption on March 15, 1948. '
We 'WOuld like to secure your permission to pledge in lieu of these ma'turing
bonds" the following:
$10,000.00 City of BI)"an, Texas", Electric Light & FOwer Waterworks &
SeVIer System joint. revenue 2l% bonds dated 12-1-46, due
12-1-58" optional.12-l-56
$ll,OOO.OO City: of Nederland" Texas" Waterworks System Revenue Bonds
3-1/4%, dated 8-1-47, due 6Jl 8-1-60 and 5)( 8-1-61.
This vd.ll give you a total. of $161,000.00 bonds pledged against City
deposits which have been averaging $130,000.00 to $135~ooo.oo per month.
We have more bonds VIe will be glad to pledge when deposits warrant.
Assuring you of our sincere appreciation of the business y-ouare favoring
us wit.h, 'We are
Yours veI)" truly,
L. Goldston
signed
Executive Vice-President
LG:wd
Ene. P. S. We are enclosing financial statement of municipalities offered tor
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University State Bank be permitted to substitute $10,000 City at Bryan,
Texas,' Electrlc Light & Power Waterworks & Sewer System bonds, ~d
$11,000 City of Nederland, Texas, Waterworks System Revenue Bonds in lieu
of $20,000 U. S. Treasury Bonds" dated Mr. 15, 1941, whieh)1ave been called
tor redemptian on Mar. 15, 1948, which bonds are now pledged to secure the
City depositoIY with the University Sta1i.e Bank.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee and Commissioners Armer, Lanman, <and Douglass.
Voting 'Noe: None. .'
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'~owing captioned Oi-d1n~ee be, approved and adopted as ':read:
, "AN ORDIN.ANCE, ESTABLISHING CHARGES TO BE PAm FOR WATER :METERs IN. THE
CITY (Ii' WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS
OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, HERE:W:[TH:
Voting ~e: Mqor Lee and Commissioners Armer,Lanmon, andlbuglass.
Voting Noe: None
The following resolution was read by the City 'Secretary:
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RESOLUTION
3/8/48
WHEREAS, varlous employees of the City have illdicated their
desire to participate in a bospi talization plan kJioe as the
Blue Cross -Hospital 'Plan, and : ."
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WHEREAS, tm.der the Blue Cross Hospital Plan a certain amount
is deducted trom each, ~ployee't'sweelcq or' semi...:moiit~ 'pay
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commi~sion .of the
City of West Urdversity 'Place 'that the'City Treas~r be, and
he is authorized to' deduct from the salary of' each employee
who so desires, and make requesttheref'or in writing". the-
necessary: amount'- prOVided 'by: the Blue Cross Hospital Plan,
and transmit the amounts collected to the insUrance company'.
( Si f1l~t1) 'RAT.fR 'R. fa , '
- ' 1vtAYOR, Cl.l'I (F WEST UNIVEl1BITY PLACE
TEXAS
( Signed) WmT JOHNSoN'
City Secreta17
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Motion by Camissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner, Armer that
the resolution be accepted.
Voting Aie: illq'or Lee and Commissioners Armer, Lanman, and
Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
The tollowing Contract agreement between the Oi ty and Auditors
H~er & Dossey for the tisOaJ. year 1947-48 was read by the City
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807 Southern Standard Building
Houston, Texas
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Gentlemen:
The follow.i.ng is a MemoraIidum Agreement which is intended to set out all
conditions under which you will serve the City as auditors for the fiscal
. year beginning September 1, 1947, and ending August Jl" 1948:
1. You will conduct a comprehensive review of the City's accounting system
with the object of ascertaining the necessity for all records maintained
and their relation to the desired results.
2. You will hold conferences with the Mayor, Commission, and other interested
Ci ty Officials to determine the information considered' of particular impclll1'tance
to each, which they desire to be incorporated in a simplified mont~ financial
report.
3. You will design and install a simplified montnq financial report as
mentioned in the foregoing paragraph. .
4. You will undertake to audit the City's books monthly.
5. You will submit to the Council annually a report of your examination,
such annual report to be a complete municipal audit of the City'S books and
records.
6. Any work undertaken by you 1d.ll be performed by or under the iDmediate
supervision of Mr. T. E. Dossey, a partner of your rime
7. For the services hereinbefore mentioned, you will be paid a montblj'
retainer of $7,.00. This audit service would include all of the items above
mentioned, and, any additional. accounting services authorized py the Commission
mil be paid for at your usual .per diem rates.
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indicate your acceptance onths attached caw of this letter and ~tum it to us.
Yours very t~,
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE
ATTEST:
(Sign~d)WInT'f JeIlNDaN
CITY SECRETARY
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HANER&lXllSSEY
(Signed) RALPH B. TFoR
Mayor
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Motio~ by Commissione.r Dougla.S~" seconded by Commiss'ioner Armer that ~o:r
Lee be a~thOr:tzed to sign contra~ with Haner & Dossey: as Auditors of the
Oi ty ,of vrnst University Plaoe. .'
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee and Oolllllissioners Armer, Lanman and Douglass.
'Voting Noe: Hmne
Thfi' rollo.~~ letter from Hollamd ConiJtract1on Company' was presented:by the
City Secretary:
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$epraary' 26, 1948
City of, West University
3800 University
Houston, Texas
Attention: Mr. Whitt Johnson, CiV Engineer
Dear ,Sirs t
We aa;V'e completed the installation of the boiler in the boiler house at
the w~st University Sewage Disposal Plant.
Payment for t.his oo1ler'1J8S,0DQ.tted frQmthe final settlement in December,
1946 on the contract. for cOnStrllction of iihe West University Sewage Disposal
Plant. This omission was du~ to the evident unavoidable delq 11:1 obtaining
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Five Hundred Dollars ($SOO.OO) was de.dueted fl'Q~' the or.Lgd.n~ calltl'aqt
to take care of this installation. The installation now beiag complete,
we are handing you berewith:i.nvoi.ee, to, cover s.ame~
Yours, t~,
WLLAND CONSTRUCTION COMPANt
'(signed) JOHN G. HOLIAlID
JGHtlcd
Inc.
Motion, by Commissioner Douglass , seconded by Commissioner Armer that the $500
pqment be made to Mr. ~olland in,ace~~e,1Ii.th the above let:ter.
V:oting Aye: 'Mayor Lee' ~d Cominissi~ners Armer, LamD.anand Douglass.
Vot:f.fig Noe: None . " ",.., .,' ' ,
A progres~ estiJQ,ate from P~~gk Engt~e.ring Co. for the month of Febru.a.1"1'~
1948 >i.B-ce~nnect1o~ wi:t~_""constJ:Uc~ion of' the 1l1unie~ ~ng, pool for
the Oi ty ia t~ amo~~t '3.~t~~;~921i'aS sUbridtted to the Co~il for approval.
Motion by' Commissioner .I&DJl~~~ ~,eco~de..Q;,by Commis,sio~r l~ ~l1at~gress:
Estimate No.2 from PaddoCk ED€$~~J.i.ng'Co. in the amount of $8.734.92 for the
month of Feo1"l1aIY be a.mYed;tor,ll~.A1;.~,
Voting, Aye: Mayor Lee an<i ColDlllissioners Lanmon.A:rm.er, and Dou:g1ass.
Voting ~oe: None
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A letter from Mr. J. F. Jol:Q", City Building Inspector, requesting a special
police commission to be used in conjunction with his duties as City Electrical
Inspector was presented to the Counci1~ After discussion by the Council, the
matter was referred to' the City SecretaTY fot' investigatian and a report at
next meeting.
Letter from Mr. Paul Strong with a statement of $750 balance due on the Kirby
Drive Zoning Case was presented. The statement 'Was referred to the City
Secretary for a check on past action of the City Council, with reference to
employment of Mr. Strong to assist City Attomey Kelley in this case.
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting
was recessed.
The City Commission or the City of West University Place, Texas, met in recess
session at the City Hall within said city on the 17th day of March, 1948, with
the following members present, to-wit: Ralph B. Lee, Mayar, Commissioners C. P.
Lamuon, W. A. Hamlett,L. M. Amer, M. A. Douglass, Whitt Johnson, City
Secretary, and John D. Kelley, constituting a quorum, when the following
business was transacted:
Mayor Lee introduced an ordinance 'which was read in full. .Commissioner
Lamuon made a motion that it be adopted as read. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Hamlett and carried by the following vote:
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, Commissioners Lamon, Hamlett, Arme~, and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
The Ordinance thus adopted follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 366
AN @RDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCEOF' $40,000.00
SWIMMING Pai>>L FIBST MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS;. PRESCRIBING
THE DE'i'AIIB AND PROJVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT AND SECURITY OF
SUCH BONDS; AUTHORIZING AND PROlVIDINGFOR THE EXECUTION
OF A MORrGAGE ON THE PROlPERTIES OF SAID. SWIMMING POOL AND
THE PLEDGE OF THE NET REVENUES THEREOF; AND PRESCRIBING
CERTAIN COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
ISSUANCE OF SAID BONDS.
Mayor Lee"introduced an ())rdinance prescribing the rates to be charged for the
use of the Municipal Swimming Pool, which was read in full. CoDnnissioner
Ham1.ett made a motion that it be adopted as read. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Lamon and carried by the follOwing vote:
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, Commissioners Lanman, Hamlett, Armer,
and Douglass. '
Voting Noe: None
The caption of the Ordinance t/lS adopted follows:
AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE RATES TO BE CHARGED FOR
THE USE OF THE MUNICIPALSWIMMIID rooL
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Wi th no further business to come before the Co
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REGUlAR COUNCIL MEETING
l4ARCH 22, 1948
The City Council met in regular sessi.on on Monday March 22~ 1948~ 7:.30 P.l1. at
the City HaJ.lwith the follo'Wing members present: Mayor Pro tem LBImlon, pre-
siding; CoPltllissioner Hamlett~ AJ:!!il~,and the, City Sec~taX7. M~er Lee., .
Commissioner, Douglass ,~d City Att()1;"lley J~ D. Kelley were absent. '
~nutes oft~ meetings of March 8 and 1:1 were read and approved ascprrected.
Mr. L. T: Will, Jr. ~ ovmer of Lot 1, Block 1, Collegeview 3rd. ~ddition, advised
that he had met 'With the Zoning Board on, )[arch 18, 1948, and ,requested restrlctions
lowered ;tq peImit the constru.etion;of ~ house cont~ngllOO Sq.Ft. instead,(ilf one
containing 1300 69. Ft. as now required by the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Will stated '
that .due tojiheS1ze ~d sba.p~ of the lot it was almost impossible to co:nstru.~t a
home containing 1300 SJf. Ft. aad that directly across the~streetto the, sOllth~are
three home of frame constru.ction, containing lCl)O Sq.Ft. and across the street to
the nonh, is' unrestricted proper.tYin the.- City: pi Houston,and further st.ated that
the Zoni~, Board had J.'!Jcopunen~q tl1at, 'the: Gi,tiCouncil amend the Zoning Ordinance
to pe1'Jl1it:constmetion o.f a.houseof;1~Sq.Ft. area.
Mo'tion by Commissioner Armer~ seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the recommend-
ation of the Zoning Board to pe~~' eo~tru.ctio,nof a hoae cOJltaining 1100 Sq. Ft.
instead of 1300 Sq. Ft. on Lot 1, Block 1, Collegeview 3rd Addition be approved
and that a,hearing for ccmsiderati()D, ,for ~~I'ld:tng the Zoning erdinance be held
Aprll12, 1948,7:30 P., M. and that proper notice o~ public hearing be published
in the official newspaper of the City.
Voti.~ Aye: Mayor Pro Tem Lamn,<;>n, Co~~sionelSHamlett and A~"t.
Voting, Noe: None, '
Commissioner Armer calle.4the.- Co~cUts attention to-- the fact that a public hear-
ing had,beEm set for March 22, 1948, fQr consideration of amending the. Zaning
Ordinance ~,perpli:t cqnst~qt~O!!,.or ~ homewi:lih'aminimum of ,1 GOO Sq. F,t. instead
of 1300 Sq. Ft. on Lot 1, Block 1, College Co-prt, Place,' but Notice of Hearing
had not been properly published in the newspaper and suggested that a hearing ta
amend the Z~ntngOrdinance,be, set 'for April 12, 1948, ~d that -proper notice be
inserted in the pfficia1'newsp~"r of ,t:tleCity.:.,
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Moti.on by o'o.l\1Illissi.oner Anne,~" ~econded~yCommi.ssioner Hamlett, that 'Publi-e Hear-
ing be ~1d'on AprU12" to,-CQ~i~~)iDlel1ding tl1e.' Zoning Ordinance, to permit
construction alahome cont~tni,pg lClf;l() Sq. Ft. instead of l300.Sq. Ft. as now
requi~d, ,OJ). Lot 1, Block 1, CoUege.Cou~. n~ce.
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Voting Aye: May-or Pro Tem Lanmon, Commissionem Hamlett and Armer.
Voting Noe: None
Mr. Ben B~~r~ MB1'or 'of City G..~ ,~uthsi., '~P.la.c,e, 'appeare,d before the Council and
extended members an official il;witation to tbe Mayor's & Councilman's Association
meeting ta be held in the .s~n Oil Co.' Laboratory building on Bellaire Blvd. at
7:00 P.M. April 11, 19,48. Mr.. B.relver eJtRressed appzoeci-ation to the Council fer
- their coQperat.ion 'Wi. th officials of the City, of . Soutbsi:.de ' Place.
Messrs. R. A. Kerr and Howard Ponzezo".J$erf! of the Nest Unitversity Place School
Conmission, presented the Council with a copy of .a report. 'Wbi,eh ,l:1a.d been submitted
to the Board of Education of the Houston Independent School:tH.strict. The
Comtnittf!e ~q~sted the CQU1le~~,toe0Jl51~,:",tld..s, rePOrt. ,and'-.isa, if they . '
concurre~d in' their thougJ1t$ ~,d~,si;zoe4 ~ to proce~d w;i;t4, the 'progr. ~as:'out-
lined. :Uembers. of ;:.tbe Co~cil enen'ded' Cfpreciation or the find work dOne by this
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Committee and advised that they would study the report 'With the thought in
view of 1ending any assistance the School Committee might need.
Commissioner Douglass arrived at this time.
Mr. C. E. Byrne, 1300 South Shepard, came before the Council and protested
a $2.50 reinspeetion charge made by the Electrical Inspector on some 'Work he
had perfonned in West University P1aee and also comp1~ned he had. been unable
to, secure from. the City a copy of the E1ectrical Ordinance 'With all amendments.
The Council instructed the City SecretaIy to present the protest of Mr. Byrne's
reference the $2.50 reinspection charge to the Electrical Board for recommenda-
tion and issue instructions for the Building Inspector to furnish all Electrical
Contracto-rs with a copy of the Electrical Ordinance 'With all amendments.
Mqor Lee arrived at this time and at the request of Mqar Pro tem Lanmon, took
the chair and presided.
Mr. H. I. Cogswell, 4123 Case St., advised the Council he was negotiating
purchase of w-t 10, Blk. 17, Wes-t Universi-ty Place, NO.1, and a pIi.vate sewer
line exLsted on this properly and he desired the line removed before. his purchase
of the lot was consumnated.
City Attomey J. D. Kelley arrived at this time.
The Council did not take action on Mr. CogS1iellts request for reason that the'
sewer line in qu.estian was a pIi.vate line and did not belong to the City or was
no-t in a city easement.
Mr. H. J.. Chavanne, 2915 Rice Blvd., p1'esented a petition requesti.ng that Rice
Blvd. be paved 'With 7" reintorcedconcrete from west property line of Kirby
Drive ta the west property line of Belmont St, providing the assessment was not
more than $6.00 per front foot for houses facing an Rice Blvd. and $4.50 per
front foot for houses siding on Rice Blvd. The petition was signed byaJ.l but
three property owners on this street and Mr. Chavanne advised that their
signatures might be obtained later.
Ma,yor Lee advised that the City Paving Attorney had. been instructed to proceed
'With the necessary legal work to pave Rice Blvd. from Kirby Drive to Belmont'
Street and unpaved porlion of University Blvd. Mayor Lee stated that he planned
to do eve 17thing possib1e to pave University Blvd. and that he was recommending
that the City advertise for bids for a he Foet Street fromSewane.e Street to
Kirby Drive as "previously proposed-by the City and that a 24 Foot strip dolm the
center be paved at City cost ana the remainder at a pIi.ce the ,same as other
property owners paid on University Blvd.
The City Hall was crowded 'With people interested in paving of Rice and Univer-
sity Blvd. and accepted Mayor Lee's report with enthusiasm. Mqor Lee asked or
those present if there was any objection of paving University from Kirby to
Sewanee, as outlined in his program.
Mr. Elmer E. Cazy, 2815 University Blvd., protested the paving of University Blvd.
on the basis of 40 Foot 'Width and the high cost per front foot which the property
owners would bear. Mr. Cary contended that the City should make an allowance for
reason that University Blvd. was a thoroughfare and the most heavily traveled
street in. West University Place.
Mr. T. H. Riggs, 3819 Amold, advised that property owners had signed petitions
in the 3800, 3900 &4000 Block on Arnold St., and requested the Council to
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advertise for bids for the paving of these three blecks on Arnold with 511 resi-
dential type concrete. and alternate asphalt speci:fications.
Motion by Commissioner Lamon:, 'seconded by Commissioner Amer,. that the City
Secretary request Mr., H. J. Johnson, Consulting.Eilgineer, in writing to prepare
plans and specifications for, 5n. residential. concrete and an alternate asphalt
paving for the 3800,3900 & 4000 Block on Arnold Street., .
VotingAye: Mayor Lee, Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, /lrmer &.Doug].ass..
,Voting Hoe: None
Mr. H. J. Johnson, Consulting Engineer, submitted a comprehensive and well '
prepared repOrt, covering .improvements to ,all streets throughout the Oity and
recommended all unp~ved s'tire.etsbe pave.d wi:t.h 5 Ft'i concrete 'vti:th curb 'and
gutter, \'f.i.th exception of those streets'designated as thoroughfares as set :forth
on a map submitted with the report.
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Mr. J. A. K~lley & Mr. L. W~ Prokop had requested the Zoning Board to recommend
an amendment to the Zoning @rdinance' pel1Ditting construction of faur uriit
apa~ent b-qil-dings on the north and south:'si,des of Sunset Blvd. west ofnrey
Drive, w~ch is zoned for business and requires a 20 Foot fire zo:ne between
st~cture, on Qusiness property and adjacentpI!Pperty., It was' the desire, of
Mr. Kelley-and Mr. Pn>kop to erect the apartment building w:Ltbin 12 Ft. of the
adjacent property line.
The Council deferred action on these particular lots until the Zoning"Board
could investigate other similar conditions along Ki~by Drive and offer
recoimnendation~
The City Secretary advi~ed t~ Council that an Insurance Policy 'With the West
Coast" Life Insurance C(l~ o~gi~al.~. taken out for the ,fire DepartmeBt
carried names of other per-sonnel outside of this depa~eht.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by ,eonmD.ssioJler Hamlett, that the City
Secretary be granted authority to,enable him to carry out the plan on the policy
as originally scheduled.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Oommissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer and Dau.glass.
Voting Noe: None
ChieJ' of Police, H. E.Shipp, recommended that the same arrangements be made for
the 'Pol-+c~Department nth the Wes1i, Coast Life Insurance Oompany as those of t~
Fire Department.
Motion bi~~mmissioner Ha.ml:ett, seconded by Commissioner Lanman, that the Police
Dep~nt be~rantedprivilege of being carried o~ a policy asherewfore, but
the cost be paid out of Po1,i:~ce Department budget. '
Voti.ng Aye : "MayqrLee, ~d 001llllissioners Lanmon, Hamlet.tj Armer and Douglass.
, T Voting None: No~e
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The Oity Secretary advised that the fill on 'Which the disposal. plant proper was
construct.ed was beginning. ' to-, el'O de. in anot.her location than the one corrected
some 60 days ago and that it needed immediate attention and that the' erosion
could be corrected by. use of a drag linevat an estimated cost of $50Q.
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The Council authorized City Secretary Whitt Jolmson to rent a drag line to
correct the soil erosion condition at the disposal plant.
City Attomey J. D. Kelley submitted three inVoices in connection 'With the
recent Kirby Drive Zoni~g suit, D. Gullo vs. City of West. University Place.
One invoice from Texas Abstract Co., in the amount of $5.00' and one from
Carl M. Knapp, in the amount of $150 and another from Blake-Pounds Agency in
the amount of $250 for personal service as witness. The Council approved
iJ;lv0ice from Texas Abstract Co. for $5.00 and Carl M. Knapp for $150.00 for
payment, but w.i.thheld approiri.ng the $250 fee submitted by Blake - Pounds until
City Attorney J. D. Kelley advisedw.ith Mr. Horace E. Pounds, concerning the
amount of the invoice rendered.
Commissioner Douglass submitted the follolling invoices 'which were incurred during
an investigation on an assignment to him by the City Council on Feb. 24, and
requested payment.
MaaJ.s, $2.80; Pa:rid.ng ticket, .35; Gasoline, $2.401; Car Service, $4.40;
Telephone bi11, il.30.
Commissioner Douglass advised that legal, engineering and financing service
had been obtaiIlBd for the investigation without charge to the City. Tbe above
invoices submitted by Commissioner Douglass were approved for ~ent out of
General Fund budget item No. 150, which had been specificalq set u.p tor this
accounti,ng purpose.
City Attorney J. D. Kelley;submitted an Ordinance amending No. 310, assessing
and 1evying a sewer charge for each connection of private property within the
City.
Motion by Commissioner Amer, seconded by Commissioner Lanmon, that the follow-
ing captioned Ordinance be approved and accepted as read:
AN ORDINANCE !)(ENDING ORDINANCE},IID';:)310, WHICH ASSESSES AND LEVIS A CHARGE
FOR EACH CONNECTION OF PRIVATE POOPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, WITH THE SANITARY SEWERS OF SAID
CITY, BY PROVIDING THAT A SEWER CHARGE SHALL APPLY TO ALL INDIVIDUAL
DWELLING UNl'fS RATHER THAN EACH BUILDING.
Voting Aye: Maybr Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
City Attorney J. D. Kelley advised that he was unable to give the required amount
of time toward collection of delinquent taxes and recommeBdecl. Thomas Ryan be
appointed Special Tax Attorney to collect delinqu.ent taxes for the City.
Motion by CoIlllli.ssioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that Mr. Thomas
Euan be appointed special tax attorney to collect delinquent taxes,owing to the
City ot WesttUniversity Place for the years 1946 and prior and that a contract
be prepared and submitted for the CouncUts approval.
Voting Aye: l[~or Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, .Armer and Douglass.
With no further b31siness to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was
recessed.
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The City Council met in ~eessed Session on Tuesd.a.Y April 6~ 194.8.. at the
City Hall", at 7,ao P.M.. With the following members present: Mayor Lee~
Commissioner Amer" Commissioner Lamaon" City Attomey,Kelley and City
Sec,retaI7" Whitt Johnson. County.; Commissioner Jack ,Townsend, was', a1.so
present.
Mayor Lee announced that the meeting; ,bad, been called for reason that a
writ.ten stateJa,ent <;iated June 25, 1941,. had been received from R. J. TG'imSend,
Comission Precinct No. L, .advising of his intentic;m ,to pave Weslayan from
Ricbnond Road to Bellaire Boulevard and that the paving of this street by the
eQ'Wlty would enable the City, to :usa, its bond ,funds for improvemnt of streets
which.are not designated county:: ,roads. Aeopy of Mr. R.J. Townsends written
statement" dated June 25, 1947, is as follows: '
June 25, 1947
Honorab~ Ralph B. Lee., Mqo~
City ot West Univers,itY Place, Texas
38.00U'aiversity Bou1.evard
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. ,Re: ,~nngt:o~~.$lay;an St.re.et',a.n,d. Buftalo Speedway
Dear Sir:
, .Gom'Iid.~si'Oners' Co~a" its meeting yesterdq" ordered an election
on the, ,Q.u,est1on of issld.Jlg;,.i~SDo,ooo, - 9,006)000 .Gounty bonds tor improving
County mads; which sum iricluded $2,,0'16,000 allocated toPree~t. Bo. 1.
I am pleClSed to con;ti:rm what I have,a:j..ready' wld you veNally: that
the two above, st~ets ,running t~ugh-,.our, City and 'Which have' heretofore
been designated &s ~y roads, are in irJy program,. and wUlbe paved ldth
funds allocated to Preei~ct N(). 1, if the bondS are voted. It is, rq intention
to pave Weslqan Street from Ricbmond Road to Bellaire Boulevard as soon as
pos,sible afte~tbe bon~: ,flUl. ,,~. available.
This will enable you to use your City. lunda for the improvement of
streets" which are not designate~"Oountyroads,,' and the immediate -ptlrpose of
thi.s le1;,ter is t~, so advl,se you so; that 'your City paVing program mq proceed
without 'tbe inclusion of Wesl~an Street. '
Yours ver:r trtiQr"
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.Jack Townsend, Comissioner
Precinct No.1.,
Mayor ~e aJ.s,0 stated tbatthe, meeting.. had ~en ~a1led to determine whether
or note tJ!.e p;r;-opeJ."t,y 01qlers on We~1cwan "Stree'tidesiredto signRight-of4'f~
deedS, covering a strip ot land 21- Feet 'Wide on either side of Weslayan
Street from Ilicbnond to BeUaire Boulnard. Appro:ximate];y 60 propert.y owners
residing on Weslqan met w;ith the Council in response to an invitation byd,Mayor Lee in a letter, dated April. J, 1948. T01l11Send explained w the '
Citizens present that prior to the Bond election August 23, 1947, be had
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promised t.he paving of Weslqan St.reet. from Richmond Road to Bellaire BOulevard,
thinking it was in the County Road system. Later it. was detennined that this
portion of Weslayan Street had never been taken into the system and to take this
action, it would be necessazy to have a 60 Foot RaN., At. present~ there is a
55 Foot ROW and if tbe property owners are 'Willing to deed 21- Feet on either
side of Weslayan~ it would then be presented to the County Conmissioners
Court with recommendation that it be taken into the County Roa~ System.
COl1llllissioner Townsend told the Citizens that he talked to other members of the
Commissioner's Court and had assurance of their cooperation to pave Weslayan
Street from Richmond Road to Bellaire Boulevard.
Property owners reqUested that a reservation clause be added to the RCJH deed
whereby the property would revert back to the owner~ if the street was not
paved in a certain length ot time. 'Mayor Lee suggested that. the 'tollowing
be typed on the ROW deEid before t.hey were presented to the Commissioners
Court:
"The sole consideration for this conveyance is the agreement by the
County of Harris on or before April 15~ 1949, to commence the paving
of Weslayan Road bet.ween Old Richmond Road on t.he north and t.he
horthem tenninus of Stella Link Road on the south, such paving to be
reinforced concrete of thirty feet in width and to be pursued' diligent.ly
t.o completion atter ~t has begun. If this conSideration shall fail,
this easement will automat.ically become null and void and the rights
granted herein will, ipso facto~ revert to grantors~ t.heir heim and
assigns."
A group of citizens from the 4200 Block Rice Boulevard, requested the '
Council to pave the intersection of Rice :Boulevard at Westpo~nt Street in
order, to have proper drainage.
Motion by Conmissioner Lanman, seconded by Commissioner Armer~ that City
advertise for paving of intersection nth S';Ft. concrete at Rice and West-
point in order to tie up with paving on 4200 Block of Rice BoUlevard and
also due to the peculiar drainage situation involved.
Voting Aye: Mqor Lee, .Commissioners Lamon, Hamlett, Armer & Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
Citizens residing on Wakeforest Street requested the Council tod:!signate
Wake fa rest from Plumb to Ri.ce Boulevard as a tho:roughfare and have plans and
specifications prepared for the paving of this street in accordance nth the '
same type as specified for Rice Boulevard from Belmont to Kirby.
Motion by Commissioner Lanman, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that Wakeforest
from Bissonnet to University Boulevaw, be designated as a thoroughfare and
that consulting Engineer H. J. JOhnson, be inst1'llcted to prepare plans and
specifications cov.ering that portion of Wakeforest from Plumbc'on the north and
Rice Boulevard on the south, that plans and specificat.ions being same in
general as those prepared for Rice Boulevard and if plans' and speCificationS
have been prepared by Engineers previously and are now available, Jlr. H. J.
Johnson secure these plans and complete same for these blocks based on those
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Voting Aye: Mayor Le'e, and Commissioners Armeri Hamlett, Lanmon
and Douglass.
. Voting Noel' None '. .
The Council was advised that all but three properly 01ll1ers on. the 3800 block
of Rice Boul~ard were w.tlling to sign a cGntract for concrete paving. .
Motion by ColllDissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that the
Council instruct Oonsulting .Engineer H. ' J. Johnson ,to prepare Plans and
Specifications of thoroughfare type, same as east section of Rice from
Belmont .to Kirby Drive.
Voting. Aye: Mayor. Ise.,. and Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon
and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
Mr. E. E. Townes, Jr.'City Paving Attorney, presented petition from properly
owners o~ Lots 5 & 7 ot Block 3;, StmsetTerrace )rd Seetion and also an
Ordinaace for comreyance of t.his pat'ti:cula.r lot for street. purposes.
Motion by Commissioner .Lanmon., seconded by Commissioner Armer, that in view
of the: taot tbatthe .Cii;i~nas':Oeen petitioned:by cert;ain~propertY' owners'
abutting on Coleridge tor eOllVeyance ot lot ~Block 3, Sunset Terrace 3rd
Section, subject to condition stipulated in said peti'tion, the following
captioned Ordinance be passed and approved as read and the J4q0r be
authori$ed to sign and deliver j;:he deed as provided in said Ordinance.
ORDINANOE NO. 369
AN ORDI~NOE At1rHOBIZING AND DIREC'!'D1G T-HE CONVEYANCE OF A
CERTAIN w.r HERETtWOIfE' ACQUIRED BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION
i/jI WITH THE OPENING OF COIERIroE STREET, TO THE ABUl'TING
PROPERTY €1WNERS UPON CONDITIONS AS HEREINAFTER S!.rATED.
Voting .Aye: Mayor Lee and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer
and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Oommissioner Anner., that.
Oonsulting Engineer H. J. Johnson, be instrocted to proceed 'With revision of
plans and specifications tor construction of a ~k Ft. strip, as an,~dbemate,of 7"
reinforced concrete on University Blvd. frem Sewanee Street to Kirby Drive,
and Cit.y Secre'ta17 Whitt Jolmson be authorized to make arrangements 'With
Mr. H. J. Johnson on a fee to be charged tor revision ot plans and
specifications.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee and Conmdssioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer
and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
Mr.- E. E. Townes was instructed by the Council to proceed 'With necessary legal
proceedings on University Blvd.
The City.Attorney was instructed to include the three skips in. front of the
Methodist Church in the .3600 Block on uDiversity Boulevard for paving.
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Conmissioner Armer, that the
Consulting Engineer by instructed to revise plans and specifications on 4OlOO,
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4100, and 4200 Blocks of University Boulevard tor a 20 Foot strip :,~as Bnc,alternate,
C!3f' '1 r:Lnch~:reinfo'rCed concrete.
Voting Aye: Mqor Lee and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer and
Douglass.
Voting loe: None
Mr. J. L. Williams, Contractor of Brogan & Williams, advised that the following
streets would be signed tor paving in the very near future: 4200 Ri~e ,3800
Marlowe, 3800 Villanova, 3800 & 39€Xl Southwestern, 3900 Villanova and 4100 Rice.
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, .seconded by Oommissi~ner Armer, that it and
when the property O'WDElrs oil each of the several above mentioned streets, have
entered into contract to the extent at 9G% per block that City Secretary
mrl.tt Johnson be authorized. to instruqt Consulting Engineer H. J. Johnson
to prepare plans and specifications ot 5" residential type concrete, as hereto-
fore approved by the Council on said streets.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lee and Commissioners Lamnon, Hamlett, Armer and
Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
With no turther business to come betore the Council at this time" the meeting
was adjourned.
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MINUrES OF REGULAR MEE'fDlG
APRIL 12, 1948
! i The ot ty CoUncil met in regular, ~essi()n 'on Mon~" April 12, 1948, 7: 30 P. M. at
: \' the City HaU. lIith the followi,ng meDibers present: Mayor, Lee, presiding; and
: I CGDDnissionelSAnner, Hamlett, Larmon aridDo~ass. Uso pres,ent were theOit.y
Attorney, John D. Kelley, City Secretary, lIhitt Jobnson, and Oit,y Paving Attorney,
E. E. Townes, Jr.
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Minutes otmeetings of March 22, and April 6, were read and approved as corrected.
Commissio.~ Douglass took. exception to the, fact ''that off.ieial. council 'action had
not. been tuen to' instruct the City Paving Attomey to prepare' necel!s~:w Or.dinance
and other legal work to pave Rice. Blvd. from Belmont to Kirby Drive and certain
upimproved seetione of University Blvd..
Motion by C.Qmmissioner nougl~s, seconded by (fo_s,sioner L~()n,. that E,. E.
Townes, Jr.J! C~tj PaVing Attorney, be instn1Cted.to proceed: With the necess817
legal W9rk ~. pave Rice Blvd. from 'Belmont, to Kirby" Drive and the unimpr~ved ,
section of University Blvd. . . .
Voting Aye: Mqor Lee aJ)d Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None' '"
Mayor Leea.nno1Ulced that a heamg was ~wj.D, order in compliance with Notice
having~beenpUblished in the ~fticial newspaperot theOity for applicants 'Who
hadrequeste~ :that the Zening Orc:11D.ance be 8m~~d 't9 penldt coristrtictio,n of a
houSe contaihing noo, Sq. 'Fee'\;lristead of i300 Sq. Feet on 1o,\; 1, Bloc~l.~
Collegeview, 3~ Addition, .and for a house, con'\;aining lOOO_Sq. .Feet instead of
1300 Sq. Feet on wt 1, alock ,1, Col~ge Co~ Place.
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Mr. L. T. Will, Jr., o~r of Lot 1, B~ock-l,. CollegeVie. 'rei Addition, advi,sed
that the Zoning Board had. approved his 'requestfcir pemission t~ 11V,i1da house,
containing 1100 Sq. Feet instead of 1300 Sq. Feet, as now required by' the Zoning
Ordinanee, :..due to. the size andsbape ot t_ lot an~ he :was ~kill~, t~. co,~~il. to
amend the. Zoning Ordinance 1;Q approve SU9h const,mction. No ~bjec,\;ion was voiced
by ani citi.~n. present on the request presented by Mr..'Will.
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Motion by' Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Ha1nlett, tpat t,he Zoning
Ordinance be amended to permit construction of a house, containing.llOO Sq. Ft.
instead of one containing l3CO Sq. Ft. on ~t 1, Block 1, Collegeview,' 3rd :
AdditiQ~, due to the size and shaPe of the lot and that it liOuJ.dbe' aJ.most
impossible to construct a house, cont~"ning.l)QO Sq. Ft. on the lot in question.
VotiI1g Aye: Mqor Lee and Collllllissioners Armer, aamlett, Lanmon ~d Douglass.
V otin:g Noe: None _ '
Mr. W. H()ward Wil1iA1ll~, OWller of Lot 1, Block 1, College Courl Place, ~sed<that
the Zonii1g'~9arei.bad ~pproved his request for permission to build a house, containing
1000 Sq.Ft~"instead ot '1.300 Sq. Ft'. as ~11' required by the Zoning QJ"dinaI$ee, due to
the size and shape of the lot and, he was asking the council to amend the Zoning
Ordinance tc! apl'rove such cons~ru.cti.on..
Mr.. A~'L~. Z~~elmeyer, ownerof'Lot 2, Blo~k 1, College Court Place, 'represented
by 'hi:s ~0'~".'1Ir. A. L." ZiegeJ.meter., Jr.,. submi:tteda letter, protesting amendment
to the ZoiiingOrdinance pemitting constrliction of a home of less' than 1300 Sq. Ft.
After the facts .re presented and it was determined that Right-of-'fay easements.
make impracticable the construction of a house, containing 1300 Sq. Ft. and that
one containing 1000 Sq. Ft. would be lar~r ii1 area than dwellings on adjacent
lots which contain oDl1' 800 Sq,.Ft., Mr. Ziegelmeyer withdrew his objection.
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Mo'tion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that the
Zoning Ordinance be amended to pemit const1'l1ction of a home on Lot 1.. Block 1,
College Court Place, to contain 1000 Sq. Ft. instead of 1300 .Sq.F't.as now
required for the reasons outlined in letter, dated Jan'\1a17 13, 1948, and
presented to the Council January 23, 1948, with recommendation from the Zoning
Board that 'the Zoning Ordinance be so amended.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee and Commissioners Lanmon, Armer, Hamlett and Douglass.
Voting Hoe: None
Mr. W. R. Stark, 4023 Tennyson, appeared before the Council' and again requested
that action on the paving of intersection of Tennyson and Weslayan be lIaken
immediately.
MaYor Lee advised Mr. Stark that Right-ot4lV'q deeds for Weslayan Street were
now being prepared and if the Commissioners Courl accepted Weslayan into the
County Road system, there would be a possibility t.hat the County would pave
Weslayan from Richmond Road to Bellaire Blvd. within a period ot one year,
according to a sta-tement made by County CoDlDissiGmtt" Jack TOl'lDSend at the
Council meeting of April 6, 1948.
A committee trom 11100 Block: of Coleridge, headed by' Mr. B. V. Crawford, 4149
Colerdige, requested the Council to pave the intersection at Coleridge and
Westpoint, due to the drainage situation involved. The City SecretaI7 was
instructed to have the drainage checked at Coleridge and Westpoint. and report
his findings at next regular meeting, and if in 'the Council's opinion, it was
necessary to pave the intersection to provide proper dra.inage,action 'WOuld then
be taken. .
Citizens trom the 4200 Block Amherst and 4100 Block Rice, advised the CoUncil
that their blocks were signed for paving and that the Citizens were ready to
enter into aconbract 'With Brogan & Williams. The Council approved paving of"
these two blocks.
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Mr. Ed. Kleiwer, 3832 Jiarlovre,- advised that 90% ot the Citilens residing in the
3800 Block Marlowe, had signed paving petition and requested the Council to
consider paving the intersection at College and Marlowe. Yr. Kleiwer stated
that the J900Block would enter into the paving program, provided theintersec-
tion was paved.
Motionby' Coninissioner Armer, seconded by Hamlett, that the City advertise f~r
bids for paving of the intersection at 60Uege and Marlowe provided. both-the
3800 and 3900 blocks sign for paving.
Voting .Aye: Mayor Lee and Commissioners Lanmon, Armer, Hamlett and. Douglass.
Voting Woe: None
Mr. Bill Sumicek, representing the V. F. Vi., advised that the V. F. W. 'Were
giving a dance at the CoDlllUDi. ty Building on the 14th of May and requested
pemission to sene beer during the dance. . . ,
Motion by' Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by ColJlDissioDer Armer, that the request
of the V. F. W. for permission to sene beer in the Community House be denied
for reasontba't the Con:munity House is in a residential area and tllattne policy
of not serving intoxicating drinks in the building had never. been C deviated from.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lee and CQmm1ssioners Lanmon, Hamief,t~ 4rmer & Dc:>uglass.
Voting Noe: None . .
Mr. C. L. Thomson, General M;mage.r of t~ .cOCEL Cola Bott~~1.1g Co., adv~~ that his
concern planned to const~~~ a ~.rge Cq~ Cola ~ot~,liJJ.gPl.ant at ,Bisso~t and
'fake fores'ton 'teITitory owned bY :t~ City ot Houstqn _&IJ.drequested use of the
City's sewerage, water and .stQI'JIi. sewe~ faciJ,ities. . Mr. ThoIilSon presented the
following letter for the Council's consideration:
. April 5 ~ 1948' .
The HQIJp.r~}.e Mqor
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City Commission of West Universi1;y Place
. Houston, Texas.
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AttehtionMr. Whi.'tt F. Johnso~ . .
I.1o' is respectfullyrequestedt1).at. the Mqor and C110y Comm:ission ot
Wes't University Place give consideration to the fumishing of the utUity.
services, as outlined below, for a proposed Coca~Gla Bottling plan~ to be
constru.ctedon a fiftee1.1-acre. tract Norlh of Bissonett ~d West .of,Wakeforest.
utilities requested are:
1. Sanitary sewer ~onnection1lith the ten inch sanitary .sewer
located at Bissonett and Be1m011t Avenue. - ..
, .' 2 ~ .WateT serrl:ce.' trom the 'twelve inch main in Wakeforest.
'The following data relative to water reqt1i;r:ements and seWage now .
is submitted: .... .
. 1~' Average number"o~"persoi1S.il:y employed in plant ~ ~50~
2. Numberot .\'Rl'ter' c1&sets:H td. bE!inatalled in plant '-29 ~
3. Total plumbing fixtures:'with water connections - 76.
h. Type 'of sewage is nOnaal sanita).'y waste wit_ut' :8DY:process waste.
5. Estimated daily Sewage 'flow - 1680 cubic feet.
. 6.. Total future estimated. .~q; sewage flD-w: b~ed On minimum plant
expansion - ~4.35 cubic feet. . . .
7 · Estimated quantity-of wa'te.r required - 4~(XX),ooo gallons per month.
8. Total future estimated quantity of wa'ter required 7,775,000 gallons
, per month.
. It, is understood that _ t~ <::i.t,.~! ~~ton ~.giv~ ;.f~v:o,rable considera-
t1.on ~. the pa7IfleB't to West umV'er~i tT o,~; c:b,ar~ . . for. t~s~ sanitilry _ sewage
facilit3.es for the above. pr&j.ect. Therefote, 3.t l.S further requested that the
C~ca-Cola Bottling OompaDY:: be ad.vis~d the charge . and/~~ rates for furniShing
e1.ther w,ater: or sewage .as outliDed abOve. .
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Mr. Thomson was infom.ed it was the policy of the Council to make a charge
to developements outside of West University Place for connections to the .
Sanitar.y sewer system based on the amount of sewage to be disposed of, and
funds received were placed in a trust tund to provide for future expansion
of the disposal plant in order to accomodate adDitional loads from outside
of the corporate limits. The City Secreta17 was instructed to investigate
the request made by"the Houston Coca-Cola Bottling Comp~.
Mr. R. A.Kerr and Mr. Howard Ponzer of the School CoIllllittee appeared before
the Oouncil~ requesting that they be orficia.1ly requested by letter, stating
that it is the desire otthe Council that they proceed with their program
for the bettem.ent of the school system as outlined in a reporl previously
submitted to the Oouncil for study .
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Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Lanmon, that the West
Universi ty ~a.ee ~,School Commi ttee b~pcommended!:!of!fieullyr,ua pul:?licli"'1~or
their accomplishments done in the program so far and that. an official letter
be written to this committeeencourlLging them to proceed wi.th work and
recommendations to the Houston Independent School Board, as outlined in t~ir
report.
Voting Aye: MsyorLee and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer &
Douglass
Voting Noe: None
City paving Attomey E. E. Townes, Jr., presented an ordinance determining
the necessity for and ordering the 'paving of Wakeforest from Plumb Street to
Rice Blvd. and Rice Blvd. from Belmont to Kirby Drive. The Ordiriance was
not adopted at this time because members of the Oouncil had not revievred
plans and specifications for proposed improvements to these stre~ts.
Mavor Ralph B. Lee advised that H. E. Terry,Ohairman of theZoni:ng Board,
had requested that the Council take official action on nurser.r schools who
have been found to be operating in violation of Zoning Ordinance.o
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Lanmon'othat Oity
SecretaI7 WJdlt Johnson~ be instracted to write letters to the various parlies
found to be operating nursery schools in violation of tl1a Zoning ~rdinance
and advise the violators that they must cease operation by June 1, 1948, and
more particularly the case or Mr. & Mrs. P. B. Welbom of 3036 Geprgeto'WIl,
in which case the violation had previously been, cited to the Zoning Board and
the City Council.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlet't, Armer &
Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
A Progress Estimate from Paddock Engineering Co. for the month ot March,
1948, in connection 'With the co~tI'l1ction ot the municipal swiDmingpool for
the City in the amount of $4,802,~87 was s~tted to the Council for approval.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Lanmon,thatProgress
Estimate No.3, from Paddock Engineering Co. in the amount of $4,80287 for the
month or March, 1948, be approved for p~ent.
Voting Aye: Mqor Lee and Comissioners Lanmon,Hamlett, Armer &
Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
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The City Secretary was instructed to submit at frequent interV'als, a cash
balance of the street paving bond fund and a statemen'tsho1d.ng funds which
have been ear-marked and otficially approved by the Council for proposed
street improvements and the paving of intersections.
CitY'. A.ttorney- J.. D.. KelleY', was instru.cted to prepare an ordinance providing
for the sale of $40,000 SwimmdIigPool. first, mortigage revenue bonds' and also
an ordinance providing fol' the bonds to be purchased bY the. City out of' Tax
revenue Sinking funds. and Sewer sinking' fund and. water and sewer replacement
funds .
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Commissioner Armer,. having bee~ appointed as a represent.ativeof the Council
to meet wi'th boy scout. leaders irian effort to work out an 'agreeable solution
to the problem of moving the scout houSe tl'OmColenial. Park, reconmended that
the boy scout organizat1{;)nbe pe.rmi.tted ; tie. leave the scout house on the park
'groui1:ds' 'for a period of' c:>neyeu,; -provided; an effort De made 'on the part ot
the boy scout organization to beautify the house and grounds.
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Motion by Comissioner Douglass, secondedby-' Commissioner Hamlett, that the
boy scout organization be granted permission to leave the scout. building at
its present location tor the ~remaiRder at the term: of' .this anmiuistration
unless some unforeseen emergency arises.
Voting Aye:Mqor Lee, and Co.ssionen Hamlett, Douglass and Armer.
_ Voting Noe: ColDIld.ssioner Lanmon. - ,
Oo_ssionell" Lanmon qualitied his: vote by'. stating be: had nO objection tor the
continued use. of the building:.- by. the boy scouts:a.t this location., but he was
o-pposed""to giving a specitied'time'1i:id.t, inasmuch as it had not beenaaked
fo,r by'::the boy scou't organization. .
The Council discussed auditing work being performed by Haner and DosseY' and
the . possi~ility of ha'rl,.ng.a s_ary ot the City;'s financial conditi<lll prepared
tor- ~~entation to 1;he Council and for. publication in. the liew&paper. .
Motion,)by C<lmm.issiGner Lanman, seconded; byCom:D1issioner Armer) thatei t:her
Mr.,Whitt Johrison, or Mr. Johnson world.Bg in conjunction wit.b, the Finance
Commi'ttee prepare a general SmDma.l7 or'-the CitY'" s financial cond1tionand
relati;v.e condition of the City based'11pon the budget and expenditures for
the yearabd after the s1'Jmma.rj'hasbeenn.bmitted to:tne .Council, same be
made available to the public in keeping 1d. th pre-election' pl'Oms~fbybeing
published in the official newspaper of the CitY'.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lee aDd.Commissioners Lanmon,Douglass, __ett & Armer.
Voting Noe: None
TherebeiIlgftO furlher pUSiness to cOme befQre the CouneU at this time, the
meeting was recessed.
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RECESSED MEETING
April 14, 1948
The City Council met in recessed session on Wednesday, April 14" 1948, 7:30
P.M. at the City Hall 'Wit.h the following members present: Mqor Lee,
presiding, Commi.ssionemArmer, Lanmon, and Hamlett. Also present were the
City Secretary, Whitt Johnson, City Attomey, John D. Kelley, and Oity
Treasurer, C. E. Gammill. Oommissioner Douglass was absent.
Mr. Paul Strong, Attorney, who had been employed by the City to assist tr,yi.ng
the D. Gullo et al Kirby Drive Zoning Suit, met 'With the Council at their
request to explain the. basis tor the $750 balance due' statement presented to
Council on March 8. Mr. Strong said i't was his understanding that a retainer
fee would be paid for his services, and he did not recall any arrangements being
made setting forth a $750 fee as entered in the Minutes of October 27, 1947.,'
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Motion by CommLssi.oner Hamlett, seconded "by Commi.ssioner Lanman, that balance
of $750 be paid Mr. Strong in accordance with s1iatement rendered.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee and Commissioners Anner, Lanmon and Hamlett.
Voting Noe: None
Appreciation was extended Mr. Strong on behalf of the Council for the excellent
services rendered in the Zoning Case.
Mr. Strong advised he would be willing to handle the D. Gullo, et al, case in
the Courl of Civil Appeals for $750, plus $250 it either party fUes applica-
tion for Writ of Error and an' addition8.l $150 if Supreme Court grants Writ
of error for balance of services in Supreme Court or the entire bill on basis
of $7.00 per hour for entire amount of work done, whichever is lesser.
ORDINANCE NO. 370
AN ORDINANOE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AD ORDERING THAT
RICE BOULEVARD from. the 'West line of KIRBY DRIVE to the
west line of BEImm STREET: and
WAKEFOREST STREET from the north line of RICE BOULEVARD to the
north line of PLUMB STREEt;
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IN THE crrr-'OF WEST UNIVEm;;:tTY PLACE, TEXAS ,SHALt. BE IMPROVED;
AlJ.)Pl'ING AND' APPBmINGPLANS_ AND. SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH
IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING Fm SEGREGATION OF PORTIONS OF SAID
STREETS INTO SEPARATE SECTIONS, EACH OF WHICH SECTIONS SHALL
BE TREATED AS A SEPARATE ~ COMPLETE UNIT; DIRECTING AND
REQtJIRING THE ENGINEERS FOJa'THE CITY TO PREPARE AN :~ST:oaTE
OF'THE COOT OlFSl1CH IMPROVEMENTS AND) A WRITTElJ'S'1;A'f'EIIENT QF ,
THE NABS 'OF _ ~;tF :THE ~PERTIES' ~UTTING;ON EACH
PORTION OFEAOH S'l'REETTO BE IiIPRoVE>>; TOGETHER' WItH A :
DESCRIPl'ION OF THE.. RESPECTIVE PROPERTIES;' PROVIDING THAT'! PARr
OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY AND A
PART OF THE COST' OF THE SAmnIPROVEnNTS SHALL BE. PAID BY AND
ASSEssED AGAINST THE ~l1rTING PROPERTf AND THE ElWNEas '-'HEREOF;
AIm' FOR INCIDEIffJre DTTERS: 'DECLARING' THAlf THIS ORDINANCE AND
ALL FURTHER PROCEEDIN<E RELATING TO SUCH DlPROVEMEN1'S ARE AND
SHALL BE UNDER AND BY vmrUB OF ARTIClE 110S (b) OF THE REVISED
STATUTES' OF TEXAS:"DIREe1INGTHEtCITYS$CRETAltt 'rO FILE A ~
No.r:tCE' 0lF :TH!S' oRmNANCE mH THE' COUNTY CLERK 'EJ! .HAlmIS
COUN'l'Y, TEXAS, AS PROV~ BY LAW AND TO ADVERTISE. FOR BID)
TO BE RECEIVED AND':FIIEll mIttN THE TIME PROVIDED: AND
DECLARING AN EJ.fERGENCY.
Voting .Aye: Mayor tee aJid'CoimDissioners Anner, Lanmon" and Hamlett.
yoting Noe: None , "
The Cduncil dtscussedtlie- po~sil;>ili't1.'ofproceed:i,.ng 'With the contract for the
constru.ction of the bathhouse andpwliphouse. City SecretaTyWhitt Johnson
adviseq that the $40,~ P:inst Mort~ag~~enu.e Bonds had been approved by
the At'to~i General 81?-dregi~tered;by' the State:-Com.pt~Ue1" and were now
ready for 'sale. The City' Secreta"l"$'fu~her ~dVi8edthat Walter M.' Rainey
Constru.ction Co. hhad'increasedttheir Did for . conat1'llctioniof the proposed,
bathhous,e and pumphouse to a fig~ of $.38,138,; in accordance with a letter,
dated February 20~1948, he had" ~tteti' in1;J:P.fJ <>>nneQtione_ The letter
in part stating:
"In order to protect ourselve.s f1'C>m fu~her unpredictable.increase in
priees of labor and materia1fJi as o~Fet>ruar.r2i1d, 1948, at 11:'S9 P.M. we
reserV'e the right to ~l).crease our prices, as maype found necessary. Prices
used, will be these in effect at~thetiD!.e ~he contract is signed, as our bid
waS submitted for prompt~acceptanQ.e. . This shall become a parl of our
originaJ. proposal, dated January 29, '1948, due to the' fact ,that. this was to
be aCcepted within five ($) days.1t ';ItJ'lasadVised tl1att-ne co~ ot construc-
tion o~ the bathhouse and pwi1phouse~d other planned>impr&>vements' baSed on
WaI~erM.. Rainey Cons:trUct~on. q~~pany 'fJ,.inQreased price. or $36,148, exceeded
by :app~ximat.ely $lO,OOO..the a'V'aU;~J.e'funds .011' hand and hnds to be
de'riveEl'by the sale of 'the $40~000-;Ffrs1; Mortgage Reve~ue Bond Issue.
It was the decision of .the Oounc~l that the SlIiming Pool CQmmission should
be advitsedof this con<H..tion and tbat.'funds were, not avail,~~~~fo.". construc-
tion of the bathhouse and primpPouse as'origi,~ly designed'~~rthat the
swimming pool Commission' req~st Ar.chfte~t$ Woes:temeyer and 'Gaffney to
dete~~ if the planso,ould be . re~se~,,~ci ~he bat)1hquse and. pumpbouse
constructed for the sum or funds' avaH.abi"e for that purpose and. the Swimming
Pool' Commis~on make 'a study o~ n.ej;hod' ~ti means to c,omtru,ct the pool within
the J.iDli:t ot funds availabJ.e ~d :s.nbmi ta.recommendation. .
With no turlher business to come~ before the Council at this time, the meeting
was recessed.
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Voting ~ye: Mayor Lee and Oommissioners Armer, Lanman and Hamlett.
Voting Noe: None
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RECESSED SESSION
APRIL 20, 1948
The City Council met in recessed session on Tuesday April 20,1948, 7:30
P.M. a.t the City HaJ.l 'With tbefollowing members present: Mayor Lee~
preSiding, Commissioners Hamlett and Lanmou. Also present were the City
Attorney, JohnD. Kelley, and City Secretary, Whitt Johnson. Commissioners
Douglass and Almer were . absent.
An Ordinance was presented detenning the necessity for and ordering the
paving of the unpaved porlion of University Blvd. between Kirby Drive and
Community Drive and Rice Blvd. from West Line of Auden Street to the East
Line of College Street.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Conmissioner Lanmon, that the
following captioned Ordinance be passed and approved as read;
ORDINANCE NO. 371
AN ORDINANCE DETER.MIBmG THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT
UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD from the -west line of Kfit.Bl DRIVE to
the east line of SEWANEE STREET; and
UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD from the east line of WESLAYAN STREET;
to the east line o~.COlMMUNITY DRIVE; and
The north one-half (1/2) of UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD'from t~
east line of IDt 5 to the west line of lot 413, ~ in .
Block 44, West University Place, Second. Additi<?n; and
RICE BOULEVARD from the west line of AUDEN STREET to the
east line of COLLEGE STREET,
IN THE CITY OF "A'EST UNIVERSITY PIACE, TEXAS, SHALL BE IMPROVED;
APPROVING AND AID PrING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH
IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEGREGATION OF RlRTmNS OF SAID
STREETS INTO SEPARATE SECTIONS, EACH OF WHICH SECTIONS SHALL BE
TREATED AS A SEPARATE AND COMPLETE UNIT; DIRECTING AND REQUIRING
THE ENGImERS FOR THE CITY TO PREPARE AN' ESTDIATE OF THE. COST OF
smB IMPROVEMENTS AND A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE NAMES OF THE
OWNERS OF THE PROPERTIES ABt1rTING ON EACH PORTION OF EAOH. STREET
TO BE IMPROVED, TOGETHER WITH A msCRIPi'ION OF THE RESPECTIVE. PRO-
PERTIES; PROVIDING THAT A PART OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS
SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY AND A PART OF THE COOT OF THE SAID
IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABurTING
PROPERTY AND THE OWNEBS THEREOF, AN\I) FOR INCDENTAL MATTERS;
DECLARING THAT T~ ORDINANOE AND ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS
RELATING TO SUCH IllPROVEMENTS ARE AND SHALL BE UNDER AND BY
VIRTUE OF ARTICLE llo5 (b) OF THE REVISED STATurES OF TEXAS;
DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FILE A Nm'ICE OF THIS ORDINANCE.
WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF HARRIS CQUNTY J TEXAS, AS PROVIDED BY LAW
AND TO ADVERTISE FOR Brm TO BE RECEIVED. AND FILED WITHIN . THE
TIME PROVtmDj AND llECLA.RING AN EJ4ERGENCY.
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Voting AYe: Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Hamlett and Lanmon.
Voting Noe: None
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City Secretary Whitt Johnson requested authority toadvertise for the paving
of intersections on Ac.a~,frODl Richmond to Umversity Blvd. The Council
'discussed ad\fisability of dec.laring AcademY St. a thOrOughfare and using
specific.ations requiring 7" . co"c~t8 il1Ste~(:l' ot .s~.' . It" .aa' . dec.ided t~'.
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matter would. be taken up 'With the property' owne,rs on Aca.myStreet bef()re
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was adjourned. . .
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MItrorES. OF REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 26, 1948
The City Council met<in regular session on Monday April 26, 1948, 7:30 P. M.
at the City HaJ.l with the follovO.ng members present: Mayor Lee,. presiding;
andComm1ssioners Lamnon" and Douglass. CoBlIDllssioners Armer and Hamle'tt were
absent. Also absent were the City' Attorney and the City Secretary.
Reading of the minutes of the meetings of April 12, 14, and 20th was waived
until the next meeting.
A final bill from Howe & Wise Engineering Co., in the amount of $2500, was
presented to 'the Council for approval.
Mption by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Oonmissioner Douglass, that the
final bill trom Howe & Wise Engineering Co., in the amount of $2500, be
approved for paj'Dlent.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee and Commissioners Lamnonand Douglass..
Voting Noe: None
Mayor Lee stated that Commissioner Armer and Hamlett had previously stated
their approval ot the billing.
A financial reporl of the City was presented to the Council by Auditors Haner
&Dossey.. DL1e to the absence of the Oity Secretazy, whovas attending a
conference of the Texas League of Municipalities at Temple, Texas, motion was
duly made and seconded that the meeting be recessed until Thursday night,
April 29, 1948, at 7:.30 P. M. '
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MIPil11'iS OF' RECESSED :MEETIID
APRIL 29 ~ 1948
The City Council met in recessed session on Thursday, AprU 29, 1948~ 7:30 P. M.
at the. City Hall wi:bh the following members present: ~r Pro Tam Lamon,
and. Commissioners Hamlett and Douglass.' Also. present were the City Secretary,
Whitt Johnson and 'the City Att"o:rneY, John D. Kelley:
Minutes' of the meetings otApril 12~ 14, 20 an4, 26 were read and approved as
corrected.
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The following bids, received in compliance 'With Notice to Bidders for the paving
of Rice Blvd. l'rom Belmont to Kirby Drive and Wakeforest.Street.from PlUmb Street
to Rice Blvd, the 3800, 3900 and 4000 blocks ot Arnold street and intersections
at Rice and Westpoint, College, and Coleridge, College and Villanova, College and
Marquette,;, College and Sou'thwestem, and College and Marlowe, were operledand the
following results. announced:' .
Bids. for' paVing of Rice Blvd,. from Belmont to Kirby Drive and 'Wakeforest. from
Pluilh~'S:treet to Rice Blvd.
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Russ Mitchell~.53e4 0.5. T., HoUston, Tex.-a.- - .-----
. (llesh Reinforcement) $51,438.,0
(Bar n. ) "8,967.94
(Mesh It ) ~$,693.S2
(Bar" ) 52,561.18
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Bids tor paving of 3800, 3900 and 4000 blocks of Arnold S'treet:
Proposal No.1. Concrete Pavement:
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Southwest Paving Co., 3262 Wheeler, Houston, Tex. --or $20,208.,0'
,Brogan & Williams'" 5n7Kirby >>riMe,. U "--- .18,9,8~08
Pl1'O}lOsa1 No.2. ~lexible base with rock asphalt topping
Southwest Pav1ng Co., - - - ... - ..;;.. - - - - - - - - - - - ... l7~3B3.l6
Proposal No.3, Cementstfilbalized shell base with asphaJ.t sbell .
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Southwest Paving Co. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -18,6a$..20
Brogan Ie Williams - - - - - - - ~ - - - - - - - - - -- 18,011.78
George Ie Stewart, 3120 Dixie Drive - - - - - - ~- - - -- 16,683.20
Bids .:for pav:ingof Intersecti.ons vdth 5" reinio.reed residential type concrete:
. :Brogan. Ie Williams, 5n7 .Kirby"Drive ... - - - - - - - - - - 8,283.82
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that the bids
receiveaon street" paving be:re1f.e'1"1'ed to Consulting Engineer H. J. Johnson for
tabulation and recommendation. .
Voting Aye: 'Mayor Era Tam Lanmon, and Commissioners Hamlet-t and Douglass.
,Voting Noe: None' .
Col. o. W.' Noel, of Austin, Texas, and owner of wi of Lot.' 5, Block 4,. West
University Place Firat Adi:ti.tion,appeuea before the Council and advised that he
had protested to the Zoning Board the se't back lines on Lot 5, Block 4, West
Unive~ity Place First A4dition, as set . out by the Oity Oouncil on September 22"
1947, which required a 30- set back line an Buffalo Speedwq,o a 20 F!jot set ba.ck
line on Cason and a minimum of)O' for the garage set back on Cason. Co1.. Noel
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advised that he had plans and specifications designed for a large home that would
not fit on the lot if' the .30 Foot and 20 Foo't set back lines are adherred to,
and it was his desire to set back 20 Feet on Buffalo and 20 Feet on Cason.
The Zoning Board had made the folloYdng recommendation on April 15" 1948: '
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"Motion by Mr. Mehr, seconded by Mrs. Eberling, that recommendation. be made
to the Oity Council that 00. O. W. Noel's request be granted to effect that the
improvements will be bull't upon the. Nt of Lot 5, Block 4, West University Place
First Addition in accordance 'With plans and specifica.tions submitted and set
back lines be 20> Feet on Buffalo J 20 Feet on Cason for both house and garage.
This recommendation based entirely upon information given Col. Noel by both
Mr. Jolly and Mr. Terry at the time the lot was subdivided.
Voting Aye: All
Voting Noe. None."
The Council advised Col. Noel that they desired to make a personal inspection of
the property before a decision was made and that they would inspect the 'property
and then render a decision at the next meeting of the Council.
Mrs. Marie M. Gates, 3219 University Blvd., requested the Council to consider the
recommendation of the Zoning Board pennitting her. to construct a home of asbestos
siding on the N 40 Foot of Lot il, and S 25 Foot of Lot 10, Block 21, West
University Place First Addition, containing ljOO Sq. Feet.
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Mrs. Gates advised the COUDcilthat the S 25 Ft. of Lot 10 is located in the area
zoned fox- 1600 Sq. Ft., no frame construction, . single family dwellings while the
4o;,"],'t. of Lot 11, is located in the area zoned for 1200 Sq. Ft. frame construction,
single family dwellings. .
The following recommendation was made by the Zoning Board:
}lotion by Mr. King, seconded by Mrs. Eberling" recommending that. Mrs. Ga'tes
reC'Nest be gran'ted, providing her home is built according to specifications' and
arranged on properly as per plat, for reason that property directly'across the .
street is'non-confonning to restrictions and more than 50% of the lot is zoned
for the type of. construction which she intends to ,build. This recommendation is
given to the City Council inc.oroer tor the City Attorney to study, it any further
action is necessary.tI
, Voting Aye: All
_ Voting Noe: None.t.
Motion by Commission Hamlett" seconded by Commissioner lbuglass, that the
rec;omendation of the Zoning Board be referred to the City At.torney for a written
o~nion. '
Voting Ay,e: _Mayor Pro Tam Lanmon, and Commissioners Hamlett and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
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14r. Ed. Kleiwer, 3832 Marlowe, "inquired of the Council, the status of paving the
3800 & 3900 blocks of Marlow. The Gounciladvised that it would require installa-
tion of a storm sewer in the 3800 block of Marlowe before the street could be
paved and that, if passed, action would be taken in the near future to. expedite
installation of a storm sewer in the 3Booblock of Marlowe.
Mayor Lee arrived at this time and at. the request of Mayor Pro Tem Lanmon, took the
chair and presided.
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Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissi9ner Hamlett that paving
contract'be approved between Brogan &: Williams, Contractors. and the Citizens of
the 3800 and 3900 block of Mar19W'e for paving of this stree't with 5" residential
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type 'Conere"te in accordance with pl~. and specifications heretofore approved"by
tbe Council,.,
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Coninissione.rs La,nmon, Hamlett and Douglass.
. V otiilg Noe :'None ' .
Mr. J. L. Wi;lliams,of Brogan & Willi~ Construction Co.,. advised that. his company
was' now in process' of paviJ1g. tIle hloo' & 4200 blocks. of Rice Blvd. and that. it Would
. be adva.ntageousif the intersectililn at Rice and Westpoint could be paved along with
the paving of these two blocks and requested the Council' to award the bid for the
paving'or,~ the intersection at Rice and Westpoint which he ha{,i submitted earlier in
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Motion by Commissioner Hamle~t, seconded by Commissioner Lanmon,that the low bid
submitted by Brogan & Williams Constmction Co. for the paving of the intersecti9n
of Rice and westpoint, bEt awarded to Bro"gan&'Williams ConstrUction Co.
Voting A-ye; llaJor Lee, and Commlssioners Lanman, lI~ett and Douglass~
Voting:N0e: None .
Mr. Walter)l1. Rainey, of Walter M. Rainey Cons'truc'bfon Co., low bi~r on constrl1C-
tion of the proposed \)athhouse and pump house for ,the, Oity, appe:arEid before the
Council-and subinitteda bid of $28;687' for C01U$tra.cti9I1 of .tbebathllouse and
pumphousein accordance with revised plans and' speeificatio~ p~pared by ,
Ar-ClUtect's':Woestemeyer and Gaffney.' 'i'Ii~ plans ~d'specificationS tor the
constru:ct'ion of thebathliouse and pmapoouSe "h8:rl.:ng been revised upon aUthority
of CityC6imcil" and S-w5nmrtl'ig<POol Commtttee. . .
Members of. the Sw.i1mDing Pool CoBDDit.tee and Chairman Chas. 1.. CaJ:'t1l'11ght appeared
before the:Goun~l and submitted thefoU~vdng letter for coDSi4erliLtion:
April 27 J 1948.
Chas. L. Oartwright
Attorney At Law
2414 Gulf Bldg.Box 3092
, Houston 1, Texas.
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City Oouncil,
West. University Place, Texas.
Honorable Sirs:
Your Sw.i.mming Pool Committee vdsPes ~ submit the following matters to you for
. your' consideration.
We submit herew:i.th changes in the propose4 construction of the bathhouse. We
regret :Iiili: is necessary't9 submit these,changes~ but upon being advised that "We
-will be tuiableto secure'a. bathhoUse as planned, due to exc.e$ sive costs.. we
submit these' changes 'in order'to come ..,.t-hin '\;he funds whiCh '~ 'avaUa.ble for
this pu~se. As ehanged,'tbe' bid is now $28~887.00.: . ..
We reeonmend.'tha.t cards be prap&-red as~ soon as possible arid fu~bed each fami.1y
who is a .:resident of West; Ui1ive:~~$~Y 1't!iCe, TeJC;as ~ shoWing, l;lUC];l :tami.1.~' i~' a
res~dent ot our"city;we'lurt-nerrecemmend that such'ca.rdmustbe" presented to
the attendant in charge of the s'WiDuning pool before being able to gain admission
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It occurs to us that possibly the list of water meters would be the most
practical listing showing who are residents of the city. Persons nOt so shown
could secure cards by submitting evidence of being a resident ot. the city. ~ i
We suggest that a charge be made for additional cards or to replace ;lost cards.
We suggest that the pool be opened at 10:00 A. M. and closed promptly at 10:00
P. M. during weekdays, and that Sunday hours be trom 1:00 P. M. to 10:00 P.M.
Attached hereto is a list of rules which we recommend that you adopt. We suggest
that such rules be printed and posted and, if the cost is not prohibitive, that
the tules be printed and mailed to each :resident with the card show.i.ng residence.
We suggest that the manager and all other necftssary attendants be employed as
soon as ~ssible, in order to have the organ! ation :reaqy by the t~ethe pool is
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regarding the parking ot automobiles around the parle.
We believe that towels should be purchased for use in the bathhouse and a
limited number of bathing suits should be purchased for rental purposes; and a ....
charge be made for the use of towels and bathing suits, and a deposit be re-
quired commensurate "With the costs of the item rented.
We recommend that the concession rights be leased to a third party. A flat
charge may not be feasible, and instead a percentage of the receipts will
probably be more practieable, since we recommend that you retain control over
the prices that can be charged for all items~ We think it would be better to
secure less revenue than to penni. t the concession OTmer to charge unreasonable
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We further recommend that the lessee of the concessn.on rights .be required to'
secure and maintain adequate public liability insurance, including products
liability, and that the lease contain a thirty-day cancellation clause.
We recommend that the City secure and ma.;ntain liability insurance, covering
the operation of the pool, bathhouse and park.
We recommend that envelopes similar to the at.tached specimen be used for checking
valuables. .
We recommend that simgle admission charges be mad~ as follo'WS:
Childres 15 years and younger,
Persons over 15 years of age,
20f plus Federal tax:
40~ plus Federal tax
The charge for the use of the wading pac1 should be the same as for. the
use of the sw.i.mming pool.
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Your Committee has discussed season tickets at great length, and it has been \.
finally decided that it is desirable to issue season tickets, but with some
disadvantages. We recommend that season tickets be sold on an individual basis"
and not on a family-basis; that such tickets be solG to persons 15 years of age
and younger for $6.00 plus FederaJ. tax, and to persons over 15. years or age, the
charge should be $10.00 plus Federa1'tax; provided that such season tickets will
provide tor the signature ot the ownerj as well as have a mmiberj that a register
be maintained, and each time a person us~ a season ticket enters the pool,
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We recommend that no complimentary tic~ets be issued to any person" and 'tibat
no exception be made to this recoIDllendation.
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Respectru1~ submitted,
Ohas. L. Carlwrigllt
Chainna.n
Swi.mming Pool &. Park ..committee
West Univers5.ty Place, Texas.
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In order to properly .alJ,.ocate funds and to authorize inter fund transfers to
provide funds for the con.struction of a bathhouse and pumphouse on the low bid
or$28,,~87, submitted by Walter M.. Rainey Construction Co. and in keeping 'With
a previous motion 'Whereby cerlain funds were borrowed from the general fund to
supplement tunds in the sw:imming pool fund" the tollowing action was taken by
the Council~
The following captioned oI;dinance, authorizing the Oity to purchase $40,000
Swimming Pool Fix'st Mortg~ge Revenue Bonds, .was read:
ORDINANCE NO. 372
.AN ORDINANCE ATJrHORIZING THE CITY TO PURCHASE $4o,ooo.oq OF S'WIMMING
POOL BOmB, our OF UNAPPROPRIATED SINKING FUNm; NAMELY THE TAX .
REVENUE SINKIN:G FUND AImlVATER AND SEWER REPLACEMENT FUND; AND PRO-
. "VInING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON
PASSAGE .
Motion byComm.ssioner Lanmon, secondEid by Comissj"oner Hamlett, that the .
Ord.inSnce authorizing the City to ,purchase $40,000 Swimming Pool First Mortgage
Revenue ~onds, be paSsed and approved. as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee and Commi.ssioners Lamnon, Hamle14,t and l)ouglass.
Voting Noe: None
Motion by Oommissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that a sum in
the amount of $6563.ll,which represents a sum borrowed from the recreation
fund in 1946, be removed f1"9JIl. the general fund anq.transf.erred to the Rec~tion
and Park!6Jnd. . , .
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanman, Hamlett &. Douglass.
Voting Noe: None . '
Motion by,'Commissioner La!:mon, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that funds be
appropriated from the Park and Recreation Fund for- use in connection 'With
contracts necessary for thecempletion of the cons;t;,1."Ueti0~ of . the s"Wimming pool
and bathhouse and appurtenances or ~pl'Ovements to' the grounds.
Voting Aye: Mayor ~e and Commissi.oners Lanmon, Hamlett and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None . .
Mayor Lee called upon C. E. Gammill, City Treasurer for a Oertificate of
availability ot funds for construction of the bathhouse and pumpho'lise. City
Treasurer, C. E. QAmm;11, being presen't submitted the following Treasure1's
CertUicate in connection there'With:
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TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE NO.5
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City of West University Place, Texas
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I do certity in accordance with the provisions of the Charterof the Oity of
West University Place, Texas, that as provided in said charter, there is in the
Treasury $46,436.89 for paying cost of 'batbl1ouse and which fund has not been
appropriated for any other purpose; said sum of $46,436.89 is now available tor
appropriation by the City Commission for the purpose stated.
Dated this 29th day of April, 1948.
(Signed) C. E. Ganmill
City TreaSurer, City of
West University Place, Texas
Source of Funds
Sale of Swimming Pool First
Mortgage Revenue Bonds. Series 1946 - $40,0100.00
General Fund 6,436.89
40, 436.t59
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that ~
$13,000 be removed from the Swimming Pool and Bathhouse fund and repaid to the
General fund.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee and COllllllissioners Lanmon, Hamlett and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
Motion by Connnissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that Walter
M. Rainey COnSt-ruction Cp. be awarded contract for erection and constmction of
a bathhouse and pumphouse, based on their low bid of $28,887 in accordance 'With
revised plans and specifications prepared by Woestemeyer and Gaffney, Architects,
and that the Mayor be author1zedto execute a contract with Walter M. . Rainey
Construction Co. on behalf of the City.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
Motion by Commissioner Lanman, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that use of
swimming pool and bath house be restricted to residents of West' University Place
and their guests when the guests are accompanied by the resident.
V'oting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee and Commissioners Lanmon and Hamlett and Douglass.
None
Other recommendations of the Swimming f,ool Committee were referred to City
Secretary Wh.i.. tt Johnson for study and recommendation to the Council as desired.
The following letter. of resignation was presented to the Council by Charles L.
Cartwright, Judge of Corporation Courta
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Attorney At Law
2b1h. Gulf Bldg. P.O. 3092
Houston l" Texas! .
April 14, 1948
City Council
City of' West University' Place, Texas. '
Honorable Sirs:
, I regret that it is necessary for me to ask you to accept
my resignation as Corpora,tion Court Judge of the City or West University
Plac~."I should like to bere:1.ieved of these duties on or before May1st.
Recently it Us been necessary-for me '00 make trips out of the City,
and in the future it appears that I will be making more and more trips.
I have attempted to, ~e tl1es~ trips so that I' could ho~d court, on
'Wednesday'nights,but'. tlUsis nota satisfactory solution to the conflict in
dates.
, lam glad to have been able to' be of som.e service to my community"
and my resignation is not a result of a lack of interest in my community,
and I shall be glad. to assist in other -ways, if possible for me to,doso.
Res.pectful~ yours,
(S,i,gned) Cha~. L. Cartwright
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, Motion bY' CollDDissioner Lanmon, se.contie'd by GoI!llli.ssioner Hamlett" that Mr.
Cartwright's resignationasCorpOraiion Court Judge be accepted" efrective this
date, with:regrets and the mat.ter of a ~c()nunenda"tiioll ror his successC,')r be
refeiTeQ.;io the Judiciary Co~ttee for't.heir action.
Vot~g Aye: Mayor Leean<iCommJ.ssionersLa.nm.on, Hamle'tt and Douglass.
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The.~()~iiing' captio~d'Or~~et\i'8ll,len~ 'OJ:'dinance No. 165, ~ch amended
Zonfitg ~~noe' 'No_. Ul. of the, Citro! 'West, Ui1ivers:i;~ . Place, wq.sreadtd,','
oRllTNANCENO. 373
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 165 WHICH AMENDED ORDINANCE
. NO.' III OFTm.?Crf,i;';;~'WESTnili,v!';RSITY PLACE,. itmmG SEOTIONl2A
CONCERNING SQUAREFOOJr DmENSIONS'OFlJRELLING8IN SINGLE FAMItI
_LLING D.ISTRIC'l'NO._14,:BY PRQVIlJIIDTHA'l' A SINGLE FAMItI ".
. 0 '\':ms~NCE MAYB,E. ,.C~;'QN' LOT ONE" BrroK ONE,COIa.PEVIEW:
, "'.THIRD 'AmITION; CONTAINING:A MINIMUM OF. 1100 SQtJK1lE' FEE! AND PRO-
vmnm THAT A RESID.ENCE ,CONi'A:tNING A MINOOJM OF J.OOOSQlIAREFEET
MAY 13E ERECTED ONWr ONE~ ':ar.oCK ONE,~ Cd~GJ!: COuRT PLACE ~ THE
CITY OF UST UNIVE'HSITY PLACE.
Motion "bY.Commissiotter lIa}!flett,. seconded by Conm4~sione~ Douglass, that the
above cap\;'ioned ~meNo~ .37J bePfJ.5s~<i and,approved as read.
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Invoice Numbers 237, 310 and 312 in the amount of $3,,68.16 for services
performed by H. J. Johnson, Consulting Engineer, were presented by the Oity
Secreta:ry and recommended for payment. .
Motion by Comm1ssionerDoug1ass, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that the
City Secretary be instructed to pq invoice Nos. 237, 310l and 312 in the
amount of $3,,68.16 submitted by H. J. Johnson, Consulting Engineer for
services rendered. <
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Voting Aye: Ma:yor Lee and Oommissioners Lanmon, Hamlett and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded. by Commi.ssioner Douglass ,that Council
ra'tifythe action of the City Secretary in advertising for bids for paving of
intersections on Academy Street from University BouleVard to Riclmond Road tor
the night of May 3, 1948.
Voting Aye; Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett and Douglass.
Voting Hoe: None
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Lamnon, that the
meeting recess until Monday, May 3, 1948.
Voting Aye: . Mayor Lee, and Oommissioners Larimon, Hamlett and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
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The City Council met in recessed session on Monday May 3, 1948, 7:30 P. M. at I
the City Hall with the to110wing members present: Mayor Lee, presiding; and l I
Conmissioners Anner, L~on and Hamlett. Also present were the City Secretary
and City Att.orney. Commissioner Douglass 'Was absent.
An opinion from City Attorney John D. Kelley, regarding the N 40'of Lot 11,
and the S 2,' of lot 10' in Block 21, West University Place First Addition was
read, stating in part: tiThe Zoning Ordinance contains the authoritytopennit
the extension of a building or use .into a more restricted district immediate~
adjacent thereto, but not more than fitty feet beyond a boundar.y line of the
district in which such building or use is authorized. This authority, however,
must be exercised after public notice, as provided in the Ordinance. The
Commission may authorize Mrs. Gates to build a home as sne desires, but, first,
it vdll be necessazy that a public hearing be held in the usual mamler and that
an amendment then be voted, if desired.1t .
Motion by Commissioner Lanaon,seconded by Commissioner Armer, that the City
Secretary be instructed to insert Notice of Public Hearing in the official
newspaper of the City, setting the date for MC\V 17, 1948, for consideration
of amending Zoning Ordinance No. ill to pennit construction of al.300:~Sqlteet
single-family dwelling on N 40' of lot 11, and 52,1 of Lot 10, Block 21.
Voting Aye: M~or Lee, and Oommissioners Lanmon, Armer and Hamlett.
Voting Noe: None
An opinion from the City Attorney in regard to 001. W. W. Noel's request for
a. 20' set back line on Cason and Buffalo Speedway, in connection with 10he
construction of a homa on the south 1001 X 1001 of Lot 5, '''Block 4, West
University Place No.1, was read, stating in part: "Itappeal'S to me .that it
was the intention of the Council in both eases to require that a building
constructed on the comer lot should conform in front to the setback lines of
Buffalo Speedway and an the side to the set back lines of Cason Street.
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sh9J11d.:~~~setback lines of not less than '20', has noL,bearing" as tHe
20:fool~~~i:'emEmt' is a minimum requirement and is not intended to establish
20' f'eet'.as:"'theexact setback on :i.Ir3' particular lot.. I think, hoVlever" that the
6ommiSs1on, should take into consideration the. fact that the Zoning Commission"
after lo;oking into the matter" has twice recormnended a set back of 20' on Cason
Street~it. ,_..
Motf~i 1>y..QOmmissioner Hamlett, seconded byCommissioner Armer, that a set back
line:'"e>f'20 feet for the main dwelling unit on Buffalo Speedway and 20 feet on
6~oii !-:or :.th.e_ ma;i.n dwelling unit, and 30 teet on Cason for the garage building
be establisheCl. '
'Yot.?-ng Aye: Mayor. Lee and Commissioners. HaiDlett and Amer.
V'c;ltirig Noe: Commissioner Lamnon.
. Commissioner Lanmon qualified his vote by stating that rega~ess of wbatthe
m1nutesshowas being his motion on September 22" 1947, it was his intent. then
as now that the set back line o~ Oason and Buffalo Speedway, be adherred to
insofar. as 'relationship to'exi,sting PrQperty on these streets.
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Moi:,ion.'px Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by crommissioner Armer, that all
bUildi ng liRes on Buffalo Speedway,' between Cason and Bellaire Blvd. be set
back a miBimum of 20 feet, whether facing on Oason, Bellaire br Buffalo /
Speedway. '
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee and Conmissioners Lanmon, Hamlett and Armer.
Voting Noe: None
The following recommendation regarding set back lines in business district. at
Weslayan and Bellaire Blvd. on Lots 1, Block 22, Cambridge Place, from the
Zoriin~f & ,Planning Board, :was read to the Council:
ttDue to the fact that the setback lines for business 'Were ~bablished primarily
to 'keep,the front lines of b'g.siness from being right on the principal streets,
and ~i~o to provide for someparIdng space, we find that Henke & Pil10t. have been
giveilL~';parking space in. front much in ejccess. of the 30t and also due to the
faci . that' they will construct a: '9. concrete a.p~on o~ the east side' of, their
building, coupled with the fact that nbbusiness is to the north of them" we
recommeii~ waiving the regular .s~t, back line on the e~st of the building."
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accordan~e 'With recommendation of Zoning Board that set back lines .be c~ed
on~ this ,-Particular pie-ce ot:property" LOt 1,~10cJ.c22, Canibridge. Place" on the
fo:J.lo1l#lg coridi tions 1.. (i) . that. exc~ptj.9n 'b~ based 'upon. plans as submitt.e~. to
COUnc:El;,1(2} that they apPJ.ytonJ.y to the porlion ofbuUding not front:i.ng on
Weslayan, (3) that builders construct a concrete parking' apron to a minimum of
9t west of thenonnal curb line of Weslayan St.. bas~d on Wes,lqan being a
27' street, (4) does not applY" to a.ny further builaing on that 'land, but only
as shown. on blue-pri.nts$ndtted to the Oity and with 6tsi4ewalk between
p~rld:~ a.p1'Qn {~d buil~ngwith t~ underst~ding that there1dll be para.llel
paf'k1ir~aD1y. "':(5) . that. a 'bui.lding peinQ,t ..be issued to applicant'making the"
above'eXdeptions to' 30t set back for 'business area arid that builder begtven
letter,advising him' that these conditions must be set forlh on his' application.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee' and Commissioners Lanmon. Hamlett and Armer.
Voting Noe: None . .
Commissioner Douglass arr;J.ved at this time.
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The follO"\dng letter, regarding the purchase ot Street Markers for the City
from J. D. Kelley, City Attorney, was presented to the CouncU:
May 3, 1948.
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3800 University
Houston 5, Texas.
He: Purchase of street Signs
Gentlemen:
I have considered the matter of the City entering into a contract
for the purchase of s1ireet signs, using money furnished by the West University
Civic Club. I have come to the conclusion that no adverlisement tor bids will
be necessary so long as the City does not put in an amount. in excess of $500.00
of its own money.
The provision in the City Charter covezi,ng advertisement for bids is
designed to protect the city in the expendi.ture of money in large amounts;'
for example, in excess of $500.00. So long as the city is merely acting as
agent and its 0"Wll funds are not involved, I do not believe the .charter pro-
vision applies.
Yours very truly,
(Signed) Jolm D. Kelley "
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Motion by Commissioner Lamnon, seconded by Commis'sioner Armer, that Mayor Lee
be authorized to execute the contract bet_en the City and the Traffic and
Street Sign Co. of Newark, New Jersey, tor construction and delivery of
approximately 400 Street markers and. that the City Secretary be instruc~ed
and authorized to place an order for the required number of street markers
with the Traffic and Street Sign Co., Newark, New Jersey, with necessary
2-3/Btt 0 ]) Galvanized pipe posts as per sample furnished and now on display
at various locations through the Ci ty ~
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee and Commissioners Lamon, Hamlett, Armer & Douglass.
Voting Nee: None
In response to a Notice to Bidders for one tele-metering system, using leased
telephone circuit to transmit recordi.ng of water level in elevated water tank
located south of Bellaire Blvd. to pump station, the following and only bid
received was opened:
The Bristol Company, 1705 West Gray. Ave., Houston 6, Texas :- - $511.50
Motion by Conmissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that the bid
from the Bristol 00., 1705 W. Gray Ave. Houston, Texas, for one tele-metering
system to transmit recording of water level in the elevated water storage tank
located south of BellaireBlvd. to pump station be accepted.
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Voting Noe: None
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In response tQ a Notice to Bidders for the paving of intersections on Academy
Street from Richmond Rd. to University Boulevard, the following and o~ bid
received ,was opened: ',. .
Brogan & Williams. 5717 Kirby Drive, Houston 5, Texas- ..: - - -$9~390.00
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Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that the bid of
Brogan & Williams in the amount of $9,390.00 be accepted and contract entered
into subject to Mr. H. J. Johnson, 'Consulting Engineer, giving a wrltten reporl
to th6 City Secretaxy that the bid of Brogan & Williams is in line with respect
to excavfl.tion,cost per front foot of curb and unit cost per square yard f<?r
concrete~: an~ property owners cost on Academy. . .
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee and Commissioners Lamon, Hamlett, Armer & Douglass.
Voting Noe: None .
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The following letter was submitted with reference to a request from the Braeswood
Bldg. CompaIW to connect onto the sewage disposal system of the City of West
University Place:
April 14, 1948
Honorable Mayor and City Commission
3800 Univ~rsity
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Kirby Drive at Gramercy
Gentlemen:
A t the ;request of the Oommission, I have Ulvestigated the easement granted \
by the City to William M. Rice Institute on June 16, 1938. Under'the
provisi9~' of thiseaSem~nt, tQ.e City agrees .that Rice Institute, its
successorS arid as$igns, shall have the right and power., at its or their own
cost and expense, to cOIUlect to the saniiari sevier lines ot the City laid in
the easement granted by Rice Institutet() theCit.y. The P+operty referred to
by Rice Institute is a tract of 69.J.57 acres owned at that time bi Rice
Tnsti"'tute"or any contiguoUs property located "north of Brays Bayou thereafter
acquired. by Rice Institute.
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allow the connection of certain lots to the sanitary sewer of the City, and
since the property they refer.' to is included in the properly referred to by
Rice !n:sM..tute, then T'seeno' wa:y that the City can keep from granting this
privilege. It will, of course, be necessaxy that the Brees'WOod Company pay
all eXpenses necessaI7 to connec1:i. and also . pay the regular monthly fee for
each' dwe11ing unit connected to the seWer. .
Yours very truly,
(Signed)
John D. Kelley
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Motion by Commissioner Amer, seconded by COmnD.ssioner Hamlett, that the
Broaeswood Bldg. Co., in line 'With ruling of City Attorney, John 'D. Kelley,
be pennitted to connect onto the sewage system of the City, provided the
Braesvrood Bldg. Co. complies with all requirements and regulations set forlh
by the City.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer
and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
H. J. Johnson, Consulting Engineer, submitted the following report and
tabulation of bids, received ApI"i.l 29, 1948, for the paving of certain streets
and intersections:
May 3, 1948
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of West University Place
3/300) University Boulevard
Houst,on 5, Texas.
Gentlemen:
On April 29, 1948, bids were taken on cerlain paving projects.
After checking all calculations, we find the following bidders to be low on
the respective projects:
1. Rice Boulevard from Kirby Drive to Belmont, and
Wakeforest from Plumb to Rice - Russ Mitchell, Inc.,
'With a low bid ot $48,967.94 for the alternate bid
using bar reinforcing.
2. Intersections - Rice and Westpoint, College and Coleridge,
College and Villanova, College and Marquette, Oollege and
Southwestern, and College and Marlowe - Brogan & Williams with
a low bid of $8,283.82.
3. Arnold Street: from Academy to Weslayan, and from Weslayan to
Station 15 plus 57.1 including the intersection;-cat, College.
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(A) Proposal No. 1 - 5" Gravel Concrete - Brogan & Williams
with a low bid of $18,958.08.
(B) Proposal No.2 - Gravel Base with Asphalt Surface _
Southwestern Paving Company 'With a low bid of $17,483.16.
(Q) Proposal No.3 - Cement Stabilized Base with Asph'alt
Surface - Ge0-rge and Stewart., with a low bid of $16,683.20.
A tabulation of bids on the above projects is attached hereto tor
your reference.
The bids on Rice and Wak~forest, and the various intersections, are
in line with present day prices for this type of construction and we recommend
that contracts be awarded to the respective low bidders in order that con-
struction may get started as soon as possible.
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The bids on Arnold Street should be referred to the block chai.:rmen for a '
decision from the property owners relative to the type of paving desired.
A tabulation of the low bids on the three different types of paying is
attached, reflecting the cost. to property owners on a front foot basis.
Yours veryotruly,
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Consulting Engineer
(Signed) Henry J. Johnson
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that the
recommendation of Mr. H. J. Johnson, Consulting Engineer, that the City
enter into a contract with Russ Mitchell on his low bid of $48,967.94 for
bar reinforced concrete, for the paving of Rice Blvd. from Belmont to
Kirby Drive and 'W'akeforest from PlUmb to Rice Blvd. be accepted and all
proceedings be taken care of immediately to expedite starting of construc-
tion work.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and-Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Anner
and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Lanmon, that the
low bid of Brogan & Williams for paving of intersections at R:i.6e and West-
point, College an4 Coleridge, College and Villanova, College and Marquette,
College and Southwestern; and 60llege and Marlowe, be accepted and tliat all
1JIO rk incidental to construction of these intersections be expedited.
V'oting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett,
A:rmer an4 Douglass.
Voting Noe: None .
It was the Mayorts recommendation that action on the low bids on Proposal
No.1, No.2, and No.3, for improvement of Arnold Street, be postponed
until a recommendation was received from property owners on Arnold Street.
other members of the Council agreed on this recommendation.
A letter from the City National Bank, regarding trusteeship of $40,0:00
Swimming Pool First Mortg.ge Revenue Bonds, was presented to the Council
and referred to the City Attorney for study and recommendati,on.
The follomng letter from k. L. Sweitzer, Fire Chief of the West University
-Place Volunteer Fire Department, was read to the Council:
Aprll 15, 1948
Mr. Whitt Johnson
City Secreta.ry & Engineer
Ci ty .
Dear Mr. J~hnson:
In keeping with telephonic conversation with you on April 14,
I wish' to submit the following items for your consideration:-
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1.. The members of the Volunteer Fire Department wish tom. thdraw their pro-
posal that the City compensate them at a rate to be no less than six dollars
and no more than eight dollars each per month, for lIservices rendered. ff
2. That the alternate proposal to furnish each volunteer with water and
sewerage at no cost, be withdrawn.
As committee chairman and chief, I submit for your consideration, that an
award of $500.00 pe.r year be granted the Volunteers, this being $400.00 plus
the $100.00 that we now receive. The monies received would be used to promote
attendance at drills, fires and other-activities of the organization, those
benefitting would have to earn the right to share in the award.
Since you have met with us and can analyze the opinions of the men on this
question, I trust that. I will have a favorable reply from you in the near
future .
Yours truly,
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A T. ~w"'it'7.er
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It was the recommendation of the Council that the amount requested be: included
in next years budget and not in the present budget. The matter was ~ferred
back to the City SecretaIj1" Whitt Johnson for inclusion in next year's budget
with whatever recommendation he might care to give.
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The foliowing letter from City Attorney J. D. Kelley vdth reference to the
signing of releases from injured employees was read:
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Mr.Whi tt Johnson
3800 University
HC?uston 5, Texas
Dear Mr. JOhpson:
I have your letter of the 23rd regarding invoices for medical services
rendered to employees of the City. It is my feeling that the City assumes no
responsibility in paying these bills, but is . merely doing it as a courtesy.
If we ask the various parties involved to sign :releases, we may create in their
minds a feeling that the City has some liability to them for their injuries.
It is my opinion that it would be very undesirable to request a fonnal release
on each accident.
Yours very truly
(Signed)
JohnlDl. Kelley
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in next years budget to carry insurance to cover cases of this nature.
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting
was adjourned.
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MAY 10, 1948
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The City Council met in regular session on Monday" May 10, 1948" at the City
Hall -with the following members present:. Mayor Lee, presiding; Conunissioners
Lanman, Armer" Hamlett" and Douglass. Also present were the City Attorney'
and the City Secretar,y.
Minutes of the meeting of April 29, and May 3, 1948, were read.
Motion by Commissioner :Douglass that the minutes not be approved until a
proper statement was received from the City Treasurer that all money borrowed
from the Recreation and Park Bond Fund in 1946 had been refunded.
The motion died for a lack of a second.
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Anner, that the minutes
of the meeting of April 29, and May 3, 1947, be approved as read and corrected.
Voting Aye':' All
Voting Noe: None
Mr.. C. V . Tamborello, representing the 4200 block of Rustin Street, advised the
Council that property owners in this block desired to sign paving contracts,
but felt that a storm sewer was needed on Westpoint between Rustin and Riley
streets to insure proper drainage.
Mr. H. J. Johnson, Consulting Enf.!,"i.neer, was instructed to make a recheck on
this block to determine whether or not a stonn sewer 'was necessa:ry.
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Mr. Arthur E. Smith" 4232 :Milton Street, advised the Council that all but two
property own'ers were signed for the paving of' the 42Q.o block of Milton and
requested that necessa:ry action be taken by the C01.lllcil to expedite paving of
the intersection at Westpoint and Milton. Consulting Engineer H. J. Johnson
advised that a stonn sewer was needed on Westpoint from W1i.lton ta Amherst.
The Council discussed advisability of presenting a bond issue in order to
derive funds to complete installation of all required storm sewers throughout
the City. Mayor Lee reconunended that funds be eannarked by Ordinance for
intersection paving in cases where it is known that. streets 'Will be paved
until funds for storm sewers can be derived by a bond issue,and in the mean-
time, property o-wners should go ahead 'With plans for paving.
Treasurer's Certificate No.6, duly executed and received from C. E. G. City
Treasurer was presented as follows:
TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE No.6
TO THE HONORABLE 11AYOR AND CITY COMMISSIO)liJ OF THE CITY 0lF WEST
uNIVERSITY PL.A.CE, TEXAS:
In accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City
of Vfest University Place" Texas, I do hereby certify that
there is in the Treasury of the City of West University Place.
to the credit of the Street Paving and Bridge Bonds" 1946,
the sum of $35,000.00 for paying the City's part of the cost
of paving and improving:
PeICE BOULEVARD from the West Line of KIRBY DRIVE
to West Line of BELMONT STREET; and
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WAKEFOREST STREET, from the Nor.th Line of RICE
BOULEVARD to the North Line of PLUMB STREET,
in the City of West University Place, and which fund has not
been appropriated for arw other purpose; said sum of $35,000.00
is now available for appropriation by the City Oommission for
the purpose stated.
DATED'fhis ~ day of May, 1948.
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of West University Place,
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Mr. E. E'. TO'W!les, Jr., city paving attorney, presented Ordinance No. 374,
appropriating thesUJn(,of $35,000 out of the Street paving and Bridge Bond
Fund of 1946 to p~ the city's part of the cost of paving and improving
Rice Blvd. from west line of Kirby Drive to 'Yf6st line of Belmont Street
and Wakeforest St. from north line of Rice Blvd. to north line of Plumb
st~ The Ordinance captioned 8$ follows was read in full:
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AN ORDINANCE APPROPtlUTING THE SUM OF $35,000.00 OUT OF THE
FUND TO THE CREDIT OF STRYr PAVING AND BRIDGE BONm, 1946,
IN THE CITY 'l'RE!SURY TO PAY THE OITY'S.PART OF THE COST OF
PAVING AIm IMProVm1:
RICE BOULEVARD f:rom W~st Line of KIRBY DRIVE
to ns't ~e of BELMONT STREET; and.
WAKEFOREST STREET from the North Line of RICE
BOULEVARD to the Norlh Line of PLUMB STREET,
AND 1DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. .
Motion bY Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Douglass, that
Ordinance No. 374 appropriating the sum of $35,000 out of the Street
paving and Bridge Bond Fund,.of 1946 to pay the ,city's part of the cost of
paving and improving Rice Blvd. from west line of Kirby Drive to west line
of Belmont Street andWakeforest Street from north line of Rice Boulevard
to north line of Plumb Street 'Qe passed and a;pproved as read. .~
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Anner, Hamlett
and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
Mr. TO'W!les presented Ordinance No. 375, captioned as follows, which was read
in full:
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ORDINANCE NO. 375
AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERJlA:l]iIING TEAT ALL PROCEEDINGS HA VB
HERET01FORE BEEN RAID AND, ALL THINGSroNE PFEREQUIS ITE TO THE
EXECUTION OF THE CQ)NTMCT FOR THE PAVING AND IMPROlVING OF:
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Line of BELMQ)NT STREET; and
WAKEFQREST STREET from the North Line of RICE BOULEVARD
to the North Line of PLUMB STREET,
A~f?P..OVINGAND ADJiPrTIm TEE P~roRT AnD RECOMMENDATION OF THE
ENGINEER ON BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE PAVING AND IMPROVING OF SAIDH,
POlRl'ICl'NS OF SAID STREETS; ACCEPl'ING THE BID 01" RUSS MITCHELL, INC.
AS THE LOWEST SECURE BID OF THE LOVIEST RESroNSIBLE BIDDER, AN])
AV'fAIIDING TO IT THE CQ)NTRACT FOR THE PAVING AND IMPROVING OF SAID
PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS; APPROVING AND ACCEPl'ING AND AUTH01RIZING
. THE APPROVAL AND ACCEPl'ANCE OF THE PERFOlRMA.NCK BOND AND MAINTEN-
ANCE BOND IN CONNECTION '\lITTH SAID IMPROVEMENT; FIIIDING THAT SAID
CONTRACTOR HAS PROPERtY E:XECUTED A CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS
OP.IDERED, APPROVING SAID CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING AND DlRE0TING THE
EXEcurION THEREOF BY THE MAYOR AND CITY SECRETARY. ON BEHAIF OF THE
CITY OF vVEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY..
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Cormnissioner Douglass, that the
above captioned Ordinance, detennining that all proceedings have heretofore
been had and all things done, prerequisite to the execution of the contract I
for the paving of Rice Blvd. from west line of Kirby Drive to west line of ;
Belmont Street; and Wakeforest Street from the north line of Rice Boulevard
to the Norlh line of Plumb Stj and authori~ing the Mayor and City Secretary
to sign a contract with Russ Mitchell, Inc., be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Armer, Hamlett
and Douglass
Voting Noe: None
Ordinance No. 376, approving and adopting estimates of the costs of paving
certain sections of Rice Boulevard and Wakeforest Street and ordering a
hearing to be held and given to all owni..l1g or claiming abutting properly,
was presented by Mr. Townes. The Ordina11ce captioned as follows was read
in full:
ORDINANCE NOl. 376
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AOOPl'ING ESTIMATES OF THE CaSTS ANn THE
VARIOUS POlRTIONS OF TEE COO'] OF THE PAVING AND THE PERl[ANENT
nffitOVEMENT OF:
RICE BOULEVARD FooM THE WEST LINE OF KIRBY DRIVE TO
THE 'WEST LINE OF BELMONT STREET; AND.
1JIfAKEFOREST STREET FROM THE NOiRTH LINE @Ii' RIOE
BO)ULEV ARD TO THE NORTH LINE OF PLUMB STREET;
IN TEE CITY OF 'WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, PREPARED BY THE ENGINEE,IfJ
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FOIR THE CITY, PURSUANT TO LAW ,AND AS REQUIRED BY EARLIER
OODINANCE; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND DECLARING THE
INTENTION OF ASSESSING PART mr THE COOT 00 SUCH DAPROVEMENTS
AGAINST PROPERTIES ABUTTING ON SAID PORTIo)NS 0lF SAID ESTIMATE;
PROVIDING FOR AND ORDERING THAT A HEARING BE HELD MID GIVEN TO
ALL OWNING OR CLAIMING ANY SUCH ABUTTING PROPERTY OR ANY INTER-
EST TBEF.EIN, AS TO SUCH PROroBED ASSESSMENTS ANn POOCEEDINGS
AND AS TO OTHER MATTERS RELATING T€Ji SUCH IMPROVEMENT; SETTING
AND FIDNG THE TIME AND PUCE OF SUCH HEARING; DIRECTING THAT THE
CITY SECRETARY GIVE NmICE THEBEOF AS REQUIRED BY LAW ANJI) DECLAR-
ING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Anner, seconded by Commissioner fuuglass, that
Ordinance No. 376, approving and adopting estimates of the costs of
paving Rice Boulevard from west line o~ Kirby Drive to the west line of
Belmont Street; and 1,!'fakeforest Street from the north line of Rice
Boulevard to the north line of Plumb Street and ordering a. hearing to
be held and given to all owning or claiming abutting property be passed
and approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Larimon, Anner, Hamlett
and Douglass
Voting Noe: None
A Notice of Hearing,as required by Ordinance No. 376, was presented and
requested published in the official newspaper of the City on May 13, 20th
and 27th, and in some newspaper published in the City of Houston at least
three times, with date of the hearing to be set for May 28th, 1948, at
7 :30. P. M. in the City Hall.
Commissioner Douglass asked that the. fOllOwing question to the Mayor be made
a part .of the minutes: nIs it correct that all houses actually frontind on
Rice Boulevard are to be'assessed on a front foot basis and all houses
siding on litce Boulevard are to be asses.s.ed on a side lot ,basis,"
Mayor Lee's answer was quoted from Section 1, of the Engineer's Estimates
of Costs included in Ordinance No. 376 as follows: nAs to vacant lots; and .'
as to lots whereon the principaJ. dwelling faces Rice Boulevard: $6.00.
As to lots whereon the principal dwelling does not face Riee Boulevard :
$4.50."
Treasurer's Certificate No.7, duly executed and received from C. E. Gammill,
City Treasurer, was presented as follows:
TREASURER'S CERl'IFICATE NO. 7
TO) THE OONORA.BLE MAYViR AND CITY COMMISSION llF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVER-
SITY PLACE, TEXAS:
In accordance "With the provisions of the Charter of the City of
West Um.versity Place, Texas, I do hereby certify that there is in the
Treasury of the City of West University Place to the credit of the
Street Paving and Bridge Bonds, 1946, the sum of $10,000.00 for paying
the City's part of the cost of paving and improving:
Street intersections on ACADEMY STREET from the north
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the south prope rty lirie of RICHMONDRQAD,
in the City of \!'fest University Place, and which fund has not been appro-
priated for any other purpose; said sum of $lO,QOO.OO; is now available
for appropriation by the City Cormnission for the purpose stated.
.DATED this ~. day of May, 1948.
(Signed) C.. E.. C'rAMMILL
City Treasurer of the City of
West University Place, Texas.
Mr. Townes submitted the following captioned Ordinance, appropriating the sum
of $lC>>,Ooo, out of the street paving and bridge bond fund of 1946 to pay the
cost of paving and improving intersections on Academy Street from University
Boulevard to Richmond Road, which was read in full:
ORDINANCE Nt)). ~~ '
AN OlRDINANCE APPROPRIATING THB.; t) UM CJli'" :W.LO, < .0:0 mrr OF THE FUND TO . ;if},'
THE CREDIT OF STREET PAVING AND BRIDGE BONDS , 1946, IN THE CITY
TREASUP.;y TO PAY THE COST OF PAVING ANlD IMPROVING:
street intersections on ACADEMY STREET from the
North property line of UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD to
the South property line of RICHM01ID ROAD,
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Conunissioner Anner, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that o.rdinance
No. 377, appropriating the sum of $10,000 out of the street paving and bridge
bond fund of 1946 to pay the cost of paving and improving intersections on
Academy Street from University Boulevard to Richmond Road, be passed and
~pproved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Anner, Hamlett
and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None.
Ordinance No. 378, accepting the bid of Brogan & Williams, Contractors, 'and
authorizing the execution of a contract for the paving and improving of Street
interse'cttons on AcadeIl\V Street from the north property line of University
Boulevard to the south property line of Richmond Road, was presented.
The Ordinance captioned as follows was read in full:
ORDINANCE NO!. 378
AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT ALL PROCEEDDJGS HAVE HERETOFORE
BEEN RAID AND ALL THINGSOONE PREREQUISITE TO THE EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT
FOR THE PAVING AND IMPROVING OF:
STREET INTERSECTIONS ON ACADEMY STREET FROM THE NORTH
PROPERTY LINE OlFUNIVERSITY BOULEVARD TO THE SOUTH PROPERTY
LINE OF RICHMOND ROAD ,
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. APPROVING AND ADOPl'ING THE BEPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. OF THE ENGINEER ON
BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE PAVING AND IMPROVING OF SAID. PORTIONS OF SAID
. STREETS; ACCEPrING THE BID OF BROGAN & WILLIAMS AS THE WNEST SECURE BID .
OF THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, AND AWARDING TO IT THE CONTRACT FOR THE
PAVING AND IMPRONTNG OF SAID R>RTIONS OF SAID STREETS: APPROVING AND
ACCEPrING .AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL AND ACCEPl'ANCE OF THE PERFORMANCE
BOND AND MAINTENANCE BOND IN CONNECTION WITH SAID IMPOOVEMENT; FINDING THAT
SAID CONTRACTOR HAS PROPERLY EXECUTED A CONTRA.CT FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS
ORDERED, APPROVING SAID CONTRACT AND AurmRIZING AND DIREOTli'lG THE EXECUl'ION
THEREOF BY THE MAYOR PJ.j1) ,CITY SECRETARY ON BEHAIF OF THE CITY QF WEST UNIVER-
SITY PLACE, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commission Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that
Ordinance No.. 378, accepting the low bid of Brogan & Williams and authorizing
. the execution of the contract for the paving and improving of Street inter-
sections on Ac~demy Street from the north property line of University
Boulevard to the south property line of Richmond Road be passed and approved
as read: .
Voting' Aye:
M8\Vor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer
. and Dougl.ass '
None
Voting Noe:
Treasurer's Certificate No.8, duly executed and received from O. E. Ganmrl.ll,
City Treasurer, was presented as follows:
TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE #8
May 10th, 1948
TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COMmSSIOlN OF THE CITY OF. WEST UNIVERSITY
PrACE, TEXAS:
In connection -wi. th the proposed contribution by the City toward the
cost of paving Academy Street under contracts between the individual
prope~y owners and Brogan & Williams, Contractor, in an amount equal
to 25% of the cost of paving the street abutting those lots, the long
side of which abuts the street. and where the houses also side, instead
of front, on Academy, this is to certify that there is in the treasury
of the City of West University Place, Texas, to the credit of the Street
Paving and Br.idge Bonds, 1946, the sum of $4500.00, which is the
approximate maximum aggregate of the City'S 25% contribution to and for
such respective properties, assuming that each of said respective pro-
perlies, assuming that each o.f said respective properties is entitled to
such City contribution; and which sum has not been appropriated for any
other purpose and is now available for appropriation by the Commission
for the 'purpose stated.
DATED this loth day of May, 1948.
(Signed)
C. E. GAMMIIJ.,
CITY TREASURER OF THE CITY OF
'WEST UNIVERSITY PlACE ,TEXAS
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Ordinance No. 379, appropriating the sum of $4500 out of the Street paving
and Bridge Bond Fund of 1946 to pay the City's agreed contribution toward
the cost of street improvements on Academy Street between the north line .'.-... ...1.,...
of University Boulevard and the south line of Richmond Road, was submitted
to the Council and read in full. The caption of Ordinance No. 379 is as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 379
AN OIIDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $4500.00 OUT OF THE FUND
TO THE CREDIT 01" STREET PAVING ANID BRIDGE BONDS, 1946, IN THE
CITY TREASURY TO; PAY THE CITY'S AGREED COJNTRIBUTIOJN TOWARD THE
COST OF STREET IMPROlVEMENTSON ACADEMY STREET BETWEEN THE NORTH
LINE OJF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD ANi]) THE SOUTH LINE OF RICHMOND ROAD,
UNDER DIRECT CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE RESPECTIVE PF.oPERTY OWNERS AIm
BROGAN & WILLIAMS, CQiNTRACTOR, AND .DECIARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Connnissioner Anner that Ordinance
No. 379, appropriating the sum of $4500 out of the Street paving and bridge
bond Fund of 1946 to pay the City's agreed contribution toward the cost of
street impI"ovements on Academy Street between the north line of University
Boulevard and the south line of Richmond Road be passed and approved as
read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Connnissioners Lanmon, Armer, Hamlett,
and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None:
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Ordinance No. 380, captioned as follows was submitted and fully read:
ORDINANCE. NO. 380
AN ORDINANCE A TJrHORIZING A1TJJ DIRECTING THE MAYlDiR AND CITY
TFEASURER, UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS~ TO PAY TOBIDGAN AND
WILLIAM..S, CaNTRACTORS, CERTAIN SUMS AS A CONTRIBUTION BY THE
CITY TO COOT OF PAVING R1lRTIONS OF ACADEMY STREET BETWEEN THE
NORTH LINE OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD AND .THE SOUTH LI11E OF
RICHMOND ROAD, WITH REFERENCE TO 1JiliICH OYfNERS OF POO)PERTY HAVE
AND 'WILL MAKE CONTRACTS IDIRECTWITH SAID CONTRACTORS; Al\1])
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Douglass that
Ordinance No. 380, authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Treasurer,
under specified conditions, to pay to Brogan & Williams, Contractors,
certain stuns as a contribution by the City to cost of paving portions of
Academy Street be passed and approved.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, A:r:mer, Hamlett,
an d Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
City Attorney, J.D. Kelley, advised he had been authorized by the Judicia:ry
Committee of the City to give verbal recommendation that Mr. Bernard. Kay
be appointed Corporation Court Judge to fill the vacancJT created by the
resignation of Mr. Chas. L. Cartwright.
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Motion by COIllL'lissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer that the
JUdiciary Committie~'s recommendation and City Attorney's recommendation
that Mr. Bernard Kay be employed by the City to serve as Corporation Court
Judge of the City of West University Place be accepted and that the salary
be set at $50.00 per month.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Conmissioners Lanmon, Armer, Hamlett,
and Douglass
Voting Noe: None
Mayor Lee admini~tered the Oath of Office to Mr. Bernard Kay as Corporation
Court Judge.
Commissioner Douglass asked the following question and reques.ted that both
the question and answer be made a part of the minutes: "Is there any reason
why the 3900 block of Rice Boulevard cannot be included, in the present
paving project on University Boulevard and the 3800 block of Rice Boulevard1tl
M~o r Lee answered by stating that property owners in the. 3900 Block had
not petitioned the Council at the time University Boulevard and the 3800
block of Rice was advertised for bids. Mayor Lee asked Mr. E. E. Townes:, Jr. .
to give an opinion as to whether or not this block could be included in the
plans and specifications that are now out for bids and a contract be let at
the same time. Mr. Townes stated that it was his recommendation that no
change order be made on the present plans and specifications bllt. after the
bids were received he would give a further recommendation.
Commissioner Lanmon recommended that. Dr. Lyman C. Blair, 3406 Georgetown
be appointed as a member of the HeaJ.th Board to fill the vacancy created
by the resignation of Dr. VL. Frank Cole.
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that. Dr.
Lyman C. Blair be appointed as a member of the HeaJ.thBoard.
Voting Aye: M~or Lee, and Commissioners Larnnon, Anner,. Hamlett,
and Douglass.
Voting Noe; None
The HeaJ.th Board was in session at this time. Mayor Pro tem Lanmon,
administered the Oath of Offiee to Dr. ~an C. Blair as a member of the
Heal thBoard.
C5.ty Secretary Whitt Johnson, advised that emergency repairs were being
made to. a sanitary sewer line connection at the lift station on Weslayan
and that YV. A~.McClendon Construction Company had been employed to
supervise the work on a basis of 15% of the labor pay roll and that the
city was furnishing all materiaJ.s and asked for authority to proceed with
repairs to this sanitary sewer line under these conditions.
Motion by Commissioner Anner, seconded by. Commissioner Hamlett, that the
City Secretary be authorized to proceed "With necessary repair work on
sanitary sewer line connection at. the Weslayan lift station On the basis
of the City paying the labor cost under supervision of Vf. A. McClendon
Construction Co. and the City furnishing I;leeded materials.
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The following letter from Commissioner Douglass to the City Secretary,
Whi tt Johnson, was read to the Council:
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Mr. \lli tt Jolmson
City Secretary
,City of West University Place
Dear Mr. Johnson:
You are requested to submit for consideration of the Council
the matter of all concerns who are now engaged in construction o~
sidewalks, the advisability of having these concerns placed under
performance bond.
It is the vvriters I understanding that this matter has been
controlled in the City of, Houston through the medium. of a bond and
for the protection of all property owners.
Yours very truly,
(Signed)
M. A. Douglass. Commissioner
M. A; Douglass, Commissioner
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The City Secretary was instructed to advise the City Building inspector
J. F. Jolly, to withhold final inspection approval until builders or
responsible persons clean premises of all debris and the ditch line
restored to nomal grade and cleared of all obstruction created by their
actions.
City Attorney J. .D. Kelley was instructed to prepare an ordinance amending
the original sidewaLl<: ordinance setting forth specifications and inspection
and acception of sidewalks.
City Secretar.y, Whitt Johnson, advised that by suzvey on several occasions,
it had been found that there is more than one dwelling being serviced by
one water meter.
The City Attorney was instructed to prepare an Oirdinance req,uiring each
dwelling unit to be connected with a separate water meter.
The City Secretary recommended that Chief of Police Shipp make a survey to
determine where stop signs and truck prohibited signs are necessazy.
The Conncil approved this recommendation and asked that a report be given
after the survey has been made.
The following letter from M. H. J. Johnson, Consulting Engineer, was read
to the Cou.">lcil:"
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The bid of Brogan & Williams submitted May 3,1948, for the
intersections on Acadenv Street figures at the rate of $6.40 per front
foot for a 27 foot street. This rate is hi.gher than the nonnal, per
front foot charge on street paving, however it is not excessive con-
sidering the extra manipulations that are included in the construction
of an intersection such as lowering of catch basins and manholes and the
hand work of fine grading and finishing.
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One contractor figured the bids on the group of intersections
opened April 29, 1948, but did not submit them for opening and his price
per front foot would have been $9.90., This will indicate how other
contractors would bid the" same items.
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their bid of May 3, 1948.
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(Signed) Henry J. Johnson
The City Secretary presented 5 different plans for the sale of season
tickets to the swimming pool for the Council's study. '
lfiOtion. by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Oommissioner Anner, that a
letter of commendation be written to the sWimming pool coJJlIDtttee, extending
appreciation for the excellent work done and that they 'Will be notified for
any further assistance. .
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Cormnissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Amer,
and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
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forms for the lease of the concession at the sw.i.mmingpool and legal
notice advertising for bids for the lease of the concession at the
swimming pool on a lump sum season p~ent and on a monthly payment plus
a percent on gI'Qss income and that bids be received on May 31, 1948, 7 :30
P. M.
Commissioner Armer advised the Council that the "Week of May 24th would
mark the 20th anniversary of the Volunteer Fire Dept. of the City and that
the department had requested the City to proclaim the week of May 24:Ji as
Volunteer Firemen's Week and that $200 be appropriated for the Fire Dept.
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too purchase pins for four members completing 20 years of service and to
coyer costs of a banquet to be held honoring the volunteer fire department
mambe rs.
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Motion by Commissioner Anner, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that the
week of May 24 be proclaimed as Volunteer Firemen's week for the City of
West University Place and that an amount not to exceed $200 be appropriated
from the general ,fund to purchase 4 pins for the four firemen who have
completed 20 years of service and to defray expenses of the banquet for the .
occasion$
Voting Aye::Mayor Lee, and Connnissioners Lamnon, Hamlett, Armer
and Douglas,s.
Voting Noe: None
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the
meeting was recessed.
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The City Council met in recessed se,ssipn on Monday May 17, 1948, 1: 30 P.M.
at the City Hall with the following, members present: Mayor Lee presiding,
Commissioners Lanmon, Ann.er, Douglass and Hamlett. Also present were the
Cj..ty SecretaIj!'and the City Attorney.
Hayor Lee a..-rmounced that a hearing was in order in compliance with Notice
having been published in the official newspaper of the City for consideration I,..:" '"",,'1
of amending Zoniilg ())rdinance No. 111 to permit construction of . a home con-
taining 1300 Square Feet on N. 40 Ft. of Lot 11, and S 25 Ft. of Lot 10, UJ
Block 21, West University Place, First Addition as requested by Mrs. Marie
M. Gates and recommended by the Zoning & Planning Board on April 29, 1948.
Mr. Frank Olmstead, speaking in behalf ot Mrs. Gates, expla:tnedthat the
N 40Ft. of Lot 11 was in an area zoned for 12(0) Sq. Ft. single family
dwellings of frame or better and the S 25 Ft. of Lot 10 was in an area
zoned for 1600 Sq. Ft. single-family dwellings of brick construction.
W.lr. C)lmstead stated that the proposed structure would extend only seven
feet into the higher restricted area and it was the desire of Mrs. Gates
to build a home of asbestos siding, containing 1300 Sq. Ft.
Voi~ing approval of the proposed structure were MTs. H. C. Cockburn, 3201
University Blvd., Mr. & Mrs. A. W. McStravick, 6328 Buffalo Speedway, Mrs.
Frank Yerkes, 6325 Rutgers; M. L. Heisey, 6350 Rutgers, Mr. Paul O. Bottler,
64014 Westchester, and Mr. B. P. Kerr, Attorney, for the Gates Estate.
Mr. Howard POnZer, 6318 Rutgers, and Mr. R. A. Kerr, 6312 Rutgers, voiced
disapproval or-the proposed st:ructure of Mrs. Gates, because it was their
belief that a building of less than 16001 Sq.. Ft. on the property would
decrease the value of their own pro~rty . located directly across the
street and that where a lot is subdivided the restriction, covering the
larger square foot area should prevail instead of the lesser square foot
area o;fl single dwelling . units.
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With no other property owners expressing a desire to be heard, motion was
made by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Oommissioner Douglass, that Zoning
Ordinance No. III be amended to permit constructi.on of 'a home, containing
1300 Sq. Ft. of asbestos siding or better, in keeping withparagr~ph 3, of
Section .30 of Zoning Ordinance No. Ill. .
Voting Aye: . Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer &
Dotiglass .
Voting Noe: None
Mr. R. L. Sveter, 4123 Amherst, advised the Council that the, property owners
of the 4100 block of Ari1herst were desirous of having the st~et paved, but
there were three owners who could not afford to pay for same at this time.
Mr. Sveter asked the Council to approve paving of this block even though
there would be three skips because it .was a long block.
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Armer, tfiat contract
for paving of the 4100 block of Amherst be approved due to the extra lenth of
the block. n
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Commissioners .Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer &
Douglass
Voting Noe: None
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Mr. C ..,{V~ Tamborello, 4230 R,uskin, ag~n appeared before the Oouncil,
inquiring about the necessity of a stomsewer at corner of Ruskin arid
lilfestpoint. .Mr. Tamborello was advised that the Consulting Engineer Would
contact him and give a reporl as to the necessity of a storm sewer at this
location. .
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Mi~ Edward Kleiwer, Jr., 3832 Marlowe, requefited information as to the
status pf a proposed s1tOI'Il!. .sewer to be' laid in the 3800 block of Marlowe.
City Sec'retary, Whitt Johnson, adVised that he had consulted with E. E. Townes,
Jr.., City Paving Attorney, and ~d bean informed that the city could use funds
fro. m the street paving bond funds for the installation of sto.rm sewer leads
and appurtenances. . -
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Co~ssioner Hainlett,that plans
and specifications be prepared for construction of stom sewer and appurten-
ances for the 3800 block of Marlowe and that the City Secretary be instructed
to adve,ptise for bids for the construction of the said storm sewer,with bids
to be ~ceived Monday, May 31, 1948, a~ 7:30 P. M.
Voting Aye: Mavort.ee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer &
Dotiglass .
Vo~ing Noe: None _
City Secretary, Whitt' Jolmson, submitted the following reconnnendation to the
CounCil, in. response to request made by the Ooca Oola Bottling Comp8I\V on
April 12, 1948.
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Honorable Ralph B.Lee, Mayor
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Gentlemen:
Tpe Houston Coca~ola Bottling Company, Houston, Texas, has requested
utili ty se:rvice for a proposed Coca-Gola bottling plant to be constructed
on a 15 Acre tract north of Bissonnet and West of Wakeforest Street
outside of the Corporate limits of West University Place. Utilities
requested are:
1. Sanitary Sewer connection with the 10" sanitary sewer, located
at Bissonnet and Belmont.
2. Water service from the 12" main leading to the Wal{eforest
elevated storage water tank, which transverses the 15 Acre
tract.
In conferences with representatives and engineers of the Houston Coca-
eola Bottling Company, I have obtained pertinent infonnation relating to
this subject.
The Commission has establisr.ed a policy of making a charge to all persons,
firms or corporations desiring these services outside the corporate
limits.
After reviewing the request and certain information I recommend that the
Houston Coca-Cola Bottling Company be permitted to utilize the city's
utility facilities, provided the following be accomplished by the applicant:
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applicant and that a lump sum charge of $5,00.0.00 be made for
a connection on the sanitaI7 sewer system and a charge of $50.00
per month be made, the charge to be payable monthly by the CompaJ:W.
That all storm water be connected onto the County Storm se'wer on
Bissonnet and that no water be permitted to drain from the 15
acres onto Wakeforest Ave.
2. That the City enter into a contract for the furnishing of water
provided a rate can be agreed upon,and provided it is detennined
that the City wa.ter supply is adequate; however, in event the
City fu'1d the Houston Coca-Cola Bottling Company is unable to
agree on the rate, or if it is determined that the City does
not have a safe margin or an adequate water supply that the said
Company then make connection with the City of Houston.
3. That contract not exceeding five years be entered into; that the
City be furnished with two sets of prints, showing location of
all connections.
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entered into the contract upon advice and recommendation of the City
Attorney.
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Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Douglass, that the
reconnnendation of Mr. Whitt Jolmson be approved.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer and
Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
Members of the Council discussed various plans for the issu~ce. of season
tickets and coupon books for use at the swimming Pool for the 1948 season.
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Connnis.sioner Anner, that the City
~ adopt the following schedule. of prices for admission to the ,sw.i.mming pool:
o Seasontiakets 'based on $10.00 plus tax for families with one child and
c:;:.. $15.00 plus tax for families of two or more children; this to apply to
c...i-;} . members of the immediate family; regular prices to be $.21 plus tax for
CO children under 15, $.42 plus tax for those 15 or over, in addition to the
~ sale of season tickets and general admission tickets, a coupon book of 20
swims be' sold fo.r the price of 15, based on the regula;r admission plus
federal tax. These tickets and coupons for the use of residents of the
City of \Vest University Place o~.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Amer
and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
City Secretaxy,Wbitt Johnson, adrised that Contractor Ylalter M. Rainey was
having difficulty in obtaining, Acme Clay tile for construction of the.
bathhouSe and asked that brick or different tile be substituted for original
masonry material , as set forth in the plans, and specifications. The substi-
tution of these materials .would cost the city approximately $1200.
Mr. Whitt Johnson was instructed to proceed with specifications, as prepared
with the plans rat,her than substitute certain materials, which would increase
the cost to the city.
1"fi th no further business to come before the Council at thi'S time, the meeting
was recessed.
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The City Council met in recessed session on May 20" 1948, aj; ~he City Hall
at 7:30 P. M. with the follOwing members present: Mayor Pro~tem Lanmon,
presiding, and Commissioners Anner',Douglass' and Hamlett. . 'tJle City Secretary
was also present.. Mayor Lee and the City Attorney were absent.
The following bidS, received in compliance with Notice to Bidders1f,or the
paving of University Blvd., from 'Kirby Drive to Sewanee Street and from
lesl~an Street to CommUIl:ity :Q~ve and 3800 block Rice Blvd, and the north
2" of University Boulevard from east line of Lot 5 to west line of Lot 4B, all
in Block 44, West University Place Second Addition, were opened and the
follOwing resultsanno1.Ulced:
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Bn:nm & Root, LJOO Calhoun Road, Houston, Tex. - - -(Mesh Reinforcement)
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(Bar Reinforc~ment) .159,609.35
Russ Mitchell, 5.304 o. s. T., Houston, ( Mesh Reinforcement) 151,789.75
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, (Bar Reinforcement) 145,466,;73
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Douglass , that the
bids received for paving of University Blvd. fmm Kirby Drive t() Sewanee
Street andf'rom Weslaian Street to Commnnity Drive' and the 3800 block Rice
, Blvd., and the north z of University BlVd., 'from east line of Lot 5 to west
line of Lot 48, all in Block Wl., Second Addition, be referred to Consulting
Engineer, H. J- Johnson, for tabulation and recommendation.
Voting Aye: Mayor Pro tern Lanmon, anq. Commissioners Anner, Douglass,
and Hamlett'
Voting No~: None
Mr. Walter M. Rainey of Walter M. Rainey Construction Compa.rv, contractor
for construction of a bath house and pumphouse to be used in conjnnction
with the svr.i.rrUlJing pool now 1l..T},der construction, advised the Ca.nncil that
Acme Clay Tile, size 5" X 8" X 11 5/8"" as set forth in the specifications,
could not be obtained under 90 days, but that an Elgin Butler tile, size
3 5/8" X 41t X 11 5/8", could be obtained immediately and that substitution
of the Elgin Butler tile instead of Acme Clay tile would increase the cost
of masonry work by an additional $100'0 and that if the Oouncil accepted
the Elgin Butler tile as a substitute, he 'WOuld pay $250 of the additional
costs provided the city would bear the remaining $750 cost.
Mr. E. Kelly Gaffney, Architect on the bathhouse, pumphouse project, upon
question by the Council, stated that from a construction standpoint,the
Elgin But,ler tile would be far better and recommended its use.
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Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that a change
order be authorized to permit use of Elgin Butler tile, size 3 5/8" x4" X
11 5/81t, instead of Acme clay tile, size 51t X 8n XII 5/8" ,as set.forth
in the specifications and that some other aJ. ternate be omitted in the
construction of the bathhouse to keep the costs of construction within the
contract price.
Voting Aye: Mayor Pro-tem Lanmon, Commissioner Armer and Hamlett
Voting Noe: None
(Commissioner Douglass had stepped outside the room at the time of
tins motion and vote.)
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting
was adjou!'!1ea,
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May 2'4,'1948
The. regular meeting of the City Couticil of the City of West U:pi:versity
Place,_ scheduled for Monday, May 24, 1948, was not held for reason that
a quorum was not present. N.ayor Protem C. P. Lanmon and City Secretary,
Whitt Johnson, were. the only ones present. Mayor Lee, Oommissioners .
Armer and Hamlett were, out or the City and Commissioner Douglass was ill.
The City Council convened on Friday, May 28, 1948, at 7:30 P. M., at the
City Hall, for a Public Hearing on Paving benefits in accordance with
previously published official Notice~ Officia1.s present were Mayor Lee,
presiding, and Commissioners Hamlett, Lanmon and Douglass. Also present were
the City Secreta:ry,City Attorney, City Paving Attorney, E. Ee Townes, Jr.,
Mr. H. J. Jolmson, Consulting Engineer for the City, and Mr. James H. Cain,
Real Estate Salesman. Commissioner Armer was absent.
Mayor Lee explained to the group present that the Hearing had been called to
discuss benefits to be derived from the paving of Rice Boulevard from the
west line of Kirby Drive to the west line of Belmont Street; and Wakeforest
Street from the north line of Rice Boulevard to the north line of Plumb
street.
Mayor Lee then requested Mr. E. E. Townes, Jr., Paving Attorney for the City,
to present and examine witnesses with reference to the contracted improve-
ments and the benefits to properties and the owners thereof by reason of said
improvements.
Mr. H.J. Johnson" Consulting Engineer, having been duly sworn by Mayor Lee,
testified, in answer to questions by Mr. Townes" that he was an Engineer and
pursuant to request of the Council, had prepared plans and specifications for
the paving of Rice Boulevard and Wakeforest Street; that he was familiar
with the pavement to be constructed, and gave a general. explanation and
statement of the type and nature of the work' to be done.
Mr. E. E. Townes asked if any property owner or axv one present would like
to question Mr. Jolmson. No further questioning was desired.
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Mr. James H. Cain, 1416 Cleburne St., having been duly sworn by Mayor Lee.,
testified, in answer to questions by Mr. Towne-s, that he was a real. estate
salesman with Hodell & Co. and testified concerning his real estate experience
and his familiarity with West University Place properties; the .present condi-
tion of the streets to be :iJnproved, and gave his opinion as to the enhanc:ement
in value to the properties abutting upon the respective streets which would
result from the proposed improvenents, as outlined by Mr. He J. Jolmson, and
with which he had familiarized h:iJnself. Mr e Gain stated that, in his opinion,
each property on each of the streets would be enhanced in value considerably
in excess of the respective amounts of the proposed assessments, as reflected
upon the engineers t estimates.
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Milton Grego:ry, 5925 Wakeforest, aJ.'ld lii-r" W. J. Beaudoin, 2802 Lafayette
stated that they felt they represented all property owners on Wakeforest
street and that they were willing to pay their part of the assessment in
order to get the street paved and that the City could be assured of their
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witnesses and to make statements, the Hearing was declared elosed and the
following captioned Ordinanace was presented by Mr. Townes and :read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 181
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS
OF PROPERTY .ABUTTING ON:
RICE BOULEVARD FROM THE 'WEST LINE OF KIRBY DRIVE TO THE
WEST LINE OF BELMONT STREET J AND
WAKEFGREST STREET. FROM THE NORTH LINE OF RICE BOULEVARD TO
THE NORTH LINE OF PLUMB ST;
AND TO ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES,. AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO AOCRUE
TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUEOF' THE IMPROVE-
MENTS, AND AS TO THE PROPOOED ASSESSMENTS THEREFOR, AND AS TO THE .
ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY" REGULARITY AND VALIDITY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND
CONTRACT IN CONNECTION WITH SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS, ANJI) U.l
ANY MATTER OR THING CONNECTED THEREWITH; FINDING AND DETERMINING THE
REGULARITY OF ALL PROCEEDINGS AND THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL PREREQUISITES
TO FIXING AND LEVYING .THE ASSESSMENT .LIJ.iiNS AND THE PERSONAL LIABILITY
OF PROPERTY OWNERS; OVERRULING AND DENYING ALL PROTESTS ANJI) OBJECTIONS
OFFERED, EXCEPr AS TO PARTICULAR OASES l~NTIONED; FINDING AOO DETER-
MINING SPECIAL BENEFITS TO EACH PARCEL OF PROPERTY AND -THE OJ!iNERS
THEREOF BY REASON OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE
RESPECTIVE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST SAME; LEVYING ASSESSMENTS, -FllING A
CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST THE .RESPECTIVE PROPERTIES ABUTTING ON THOSE
PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS TO BEIMPIDVEn AND AGAINST THE TRUE rnn1E$
THEREOF Foo THE PAYMENT OF PART OF THE COST CF THE IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN ~ THE LIMITS DESCRIBED; PROVIDING FOR THE. ISSUANCE. OF ASSESS-
MENT CERTIFICATES AND THE MANNER OF THEIR COLLEOTION; AND DECLARING
AN E11ERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon" seconded by Cormnissioner Hamlett, that Ordi-
nance No. 381, closing the Hearing given to the real an!i true O'Wllers of
property abutting on Rice Boulevard from the west line of Kirby Drive to the
west line of Belmont Street; and Wakeforest Street from the north line of
Rice Boulevard to the north line of Plumb Streetrj fixing and levying assess-
ments, finding and detennining benefits and providing for the issuance of
assessment certificates and manner of assessment be approved.
Voting Aye:. Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Hamlett, Lanmon, and Douglass.
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There being no further business to come before t
Hearing was closed.
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MAY 31" 1948
The City Council met in regular session on May 31, 1948, at 7:30 P.M. at
the City Hall with the following members present: Mayor Lee" presiding;
and Commissioners Lanmon" Armer, Hamlett and,the City Secretary. Absent
were the City Attorney, J. D. Kelley, and Commissioner Douglass.
In compliance with Notice to Bidde:rs having been duly published in the
official newspaper of the City for the operation of the concessions for
the 1948 Season at the Swimming Pool, located at Colonial Park, in the
City of West University Place, the only bid received was opened and ,
announced as'follows:
Bid of Wm. Buschardt, Jr., 4144 Ruskin -- $75.00 per month for
period of time Sydmming pool is open and payment of 10% of gross
receipts to the,Oit;y.
Motion by Conunissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that the
bid of Mr. Wm. Buschardt be referTed to the City Secretary for ,considera-
tion and recommendation.
Voting kye:
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Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett and Anner.
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Commissioner Douglass arrived at this t,ime.
In compliance with Notice to Bidders for installation of Storm Sewer and
appurtenances in the 3800 Block of Marlowe Street, the following bids were
op~ne d and results announced:
Mischer-Harris, 5141 Leeland, Houston, Texas ---------$3,131.60
Texala Construct}.on Co., 2327~ McCarty, Houston, Tex. 4,544.00
W. A. McClendon, 4617 Walker, Houston, Texas ---------- 3,697.60
G~orge Construction Co., 11000 Marl:cet St.,Houston, Tex.,-- 3,553.40
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Connnissione.r Douglass, that bids
for the installation of stonn sewer and appurtenances for the 3800 Block
of Marlowe Street be referred' to the Consulting Engineer for tabulation
and recommendation.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Oommissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer
and Douglass.
Voting Noel None
Mr. Ted Riggs, 3819 Arnold St., submitted a recommendation from property
owners on the 3800 & 3900 block~ of Al'IlOld St., in response to request
made by the Council on May 3, 1948, recommending that the low bid of Brogan
& Williams in the amount of $8,283.82 for 51t residential type reinforced
concrete be accepted by the City. Mr. Riggs was assured by the Council.
that action on accepting this bid would be taken and in the meantime the
property owners could proceed with the signing of the contracts with Brogan
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Mr. W. B. Bartlett, 4020 Marlowe, reconnnended to the Council, that assess-
ment proceedings be started for the skip on Acadenw Street.
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that the
City Paving Attorney be instructed to prepare Notice of Intention to pave
the skip on Acad~ .Street.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Anner
and Douglass.
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& Williams since the City would participate. by paving the intersection only;.
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Voting Noe: None
Mr. J. D. Ehman, 3725 Robinhood, appeared before the Council,bnnging'
their attention to the fact that the intersection on corner of Auden &
Richmond Road needed investigation, to determine steps that m~ be taken
to prevent traffic accidents.
The matter was referred to Chief of Police ,H. E. Shipp for survey and
recommendation.
Mr. W. R. Starke, 4023 TeIlI\Vson, again appeared before the Council, re-
questing that action be taken toward the paving.of intersection at
TeIlI\Vson and Weslayan.
Motion by Cormnissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that
funds be set aside for the paving of all intersections on Weslayan where
abutting streets have been paved.
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During discussion of this motion, Commissioner Douglass suggested that the
people would benefit f;rom the ,lower grade of paved intersections by decreas-
ing the speed of traffic and also a better drainage would be provided.
Mayor Lee recommended that the Council give 30 days to determine whether
or not. the. County would participate in the paving of Weslayan Street and.
if they did not,then he would be in favor of the motion.
Commissioner Douglass agreed to. withhold his motion until next meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Lamon, that action
on the previous motion by Commissioner Douglass be postponed until next
meeting.
Voting Aye 1, Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer
and Douglass.
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A petition was submitted to the Council protesting noise' emanating from
the Community Building each\Monday night,l;J.urlng activities of a square
dance group. City Secretary, W. JQhnson, was instructed to discuss the
matter with the president of the club~.and request that some arrangement
be made whereby less noise -would be created.
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Mr. C. E. Gammill, City Treasurer and Tax Collector, requested advice and
authority to make certain extenaions .for the 1948 tax records .for the City.
The Council authom.zedTax Collector C. E. Gammill to proceed w:i.:th exten-
sions.
City Secretary, Whitt Jolmson, presented the .following Resolution which was
read in full:
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SAlE OF UNITED STATES TREASURY
7/8% CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES E 1948, DATED JUNE
1ST, 1947, DUE JUNE 1ST, 1948, NillmERS 2631 - 263.5 INCLUSIVE,
FOR $10,000.00 EACH - TOTAL $.50,000.00; AND FURTHER AUTHOR-
IZING THAT THE FUNI:6 BE REINVESTED ,IN UNITED STATES TREASURY
CERTIFICATES OJF INDEBTEDNESS 1-1/8%, AND HELD IN ESCROW
AGREEMENT BY THE NATIONAL BANK OF C011MERCE OF HOJUSTON, TEXAS,
AS A PART OF THE ASSETS. OF THE STREET PAVING-BRIDGE BOND FUND
OF THE CITY OF '\l1JEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS.
WHEREAS, United States Treasury 7/8% Certificates of Indebtedness,
Series E1948, Numbers 2631-263.5 inclusive, for $10,000.00 each, total
$.50,000 .00; mature June 1st, 1948, and
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WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of West University Place, Texas,
to sell said Certificates and reinvest the funds in United States Treasury
Certificates of Indebtedness 1-1/8% to be held in escrow agreement by the
National Bank of Commerce of Houston, ,Texas, as a part of the assets of
the Street Paving-Bridge Bond Fund of the City of West University Place,
Texas
NOV{, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY CO:MMISSIOlN OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
That the City Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to
sell United States Treasury 7/8% Certificates of Indebtedness, series E
1948, numbers 2631-2635 inclusive, dated June 1st, 1947, in the amount
of $10,000.00 each - - total $.5q,OOO.OO - - which mature on June 1st,
1948 j and to reinvest the funds therefrom in United States Treasury
1-1/8% Certificates of Indebtedness to be held in escro'w' agreement by the
National Bank of Connnerce of Hous.ton, Texas, as a part of the assets of
the streetPaving-Brigge Bond FlU1d of the City of West University Place,
Texas.
PASSED AND APPRCmED this the 31st day of May, A.D. 1948.
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Motion by Commissioner Anner, seconded by Commissioner Douglass, ,that, the
Resolution be passed and approved as read.
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Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
Invoices Nos. 322 and 323 in the amount of $1,250.64 from Mr. H. J. ,Johnson,
Consulting EIloaineer, were presented for approval. The Council authorized
payment of these invoices in the amount of $1,250.64 to Mr. H. J. Jolmson.
City Secretary, Whitt Johnson, advised the Council that a new water well was
needed at the disposal plant. The Council authorized Mr. Jolmson to proceed
'With work necessary for installation of a new water well at the disposal plant
at a cost of approximately $500.00.
The following letter from Chief of Police H. E. Shipp )vas presented for the
Council's consideration:
May 24, 1948
Honorable .Mayor and City Commission
West University Place, Texas
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The annual conference of the Texas Police Association is being held in
.Amarillo, Texas, on June 14, 15, 16. . Marw subjects will be discussed to aid
all. law enforcement officers, and law enforcement agencies throughout the
State of Texas.
I would like to represent this city at the conference, if it is agreeable with
all members of this council. The expenses of this trip should not exceed
fifty dollars.
I shall appreciate any consideration given this request.
Yours truly,
(Signed) HAROJJ) E. SHIPP
Chief of Police
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City Secretary
Motion by Cormnissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Douglass, that the
request of Chief of Police, H. E. Shipp to attend the annual conference of
the Texas Police Association in Amarillo, Texas, on June 14, 15,16, be
granted vd.th expenses of $50.00 paid. n,
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Corrnn1ssioners Lanmon, Armer, Hamlett and L~
Douglass
Voting Noe: None
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The follolirlng captioned Ordinance, amending Zoning Ordinance No. 111, "vas
presented to "the Councd.l in compliance vv:i.:t.h Council action on May 17 ~ 1948.
ORDINANCE NQ. 382
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING QRDINANCE NO>. 111 BY AMENDING SECTION
6 OF SAID ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RESI-
DENCE OJN THE NORTH FORTY FEET OF LOT ELEVEN AND TlIB SOUTH
TWENTY -FIVE FEET OF LOT TEN, BrocK TVVENTY - ONE,'VYEST
UNIVERSITY PLAOE, FIRST ADDITION, TO CONTAIN A MINnruM OF
THIRl'EEN HUNDRED SQUARE FEET; ANiD REPEALING ALL OlRDINANCES
OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CUNFLICT HEREYITTH:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY 01F WEST
IDHVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that
Ordinance No. 382, amending Zoning Ordinance No. 111 be passed and approved
as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Anner
and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
The following release on Lot 9, Block 4, Virginia Court Addition, was read
to the C.ouncil:
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" WHEREAS, on the 1st of May, 1940, the CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PUCE, TEXAS, by Ordinance duly passed, determined the neoessity for and
ordered the improvement of FORDHAM STREET, and
'VVHEREAS, on the ,1st day of July, 194c>>, the said City did cause a
legal notice thereof to be filed in the records of the County Clerk of
Harris County, Texas, the SC4lle being duly recorded in Volume 887, Page 368,
of the Mortgage Records of said .County; and
WHEREAS, EDNA L. HARTLEY is the owner of that certain lot or
parcel of land described as follows: .
Lot 9, Block 4, of Virginia Court Addition to the City
of West University Place, Harris County, Texas, and
WHEREAS, the improvements provided by said Ordinance have been
completed and all liens and encumbrances against said improvements hc...nve
been discharged in full.;
NCYN' THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises, the CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, has this da;y, and by these presents, does
release, discharge, and quitclaim unto the said EDNA L. HARTLEY, her heirs
and assigns, any liens created by the above-described Ordinance and declares
such liens to be of no further force and effect.
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WITNESS ITS HAND this 31st day of May, A. D. 1948.
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLAOE
(Signed(RALPH B. LEE
MAYOJR
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City Secretar.v
STATE OF TEXAS ~
COUNTY OF HARRISD
BEFORE ME, the ,undersigned' authority, a Notary PuQlic in and for
Harris Oounty, Texas, on this the . day of May, 1948, peI:Sonal1y
appeared RALPH B. LEE, Mayor of the City of West University Place, Texas,
knO'Wl'l to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing
instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same as the act and
deed of the CITY OF 'WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, and as Mayor thereof,
thereunto duly authorized, and for the purposes and consideration therein
expressed.
Notary Public in and for Harris
County, Texas
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that the
release on Lot 9, Block 4, Virginia Court Addition, be approved.
Voting Aye: . Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Armer, Hamlett,
and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
The following letter from City Attomey, J. D. Kel1W, was read to the Council:
May 21, 1948
Hono rable Mayo I' and City Commission
City of West University Place
Houston 5, Texas
Gentlemen:
The matter has been referred to me regarding the const1Uction of sidewalk
on Lot 1 and North half of Lot 2, Block 1, Pres-ton Place. A residence has
recently been completed on this property, which fronts on Charlotte Street
and backs up to Wakeforest Street.
Our Ordinance No. 313, concerning the construction of sidewalks, provides,
in part, as follows:.
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or otherwise are hereafter required, upon. the con-
struction of any house or dwelling to also construct
sidewalks the distance of all footage on any street
or streets to which the properly abuts.'!
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Under a strict interpretation of this ordinance, the owner of the properly
would be required to put a sidewalk both in front of his properly and at
the rear. I tbi:nk the Conncll should take into consideration the fact that
there are no sidewalks in that block on Wakeforest and the fact that the
properly would be disfigured by placing a sidewalk in the rear of the
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was present for the discussion.
The following letter to Mr. Hammill,of the City National Bank,was presented
to the Council for approval:
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May 21, 1948
City National Bank
921 Main Street
Houston 2, Texas
Attention Mr. Fred P. Hamill
Gentlemen:
We are in receipt of your letter of April 28 regarding your
appointment as trustee Under trust instrument securing forty thousand
dollars, City of West University Place Swimming Pool First Mortgage
Revenue Bonds issued March 1, 1948. You have asked several questions
regarding the requirements as set forth in the trust instrument, and
we will endeavor to answer them in the order in which they appear in
your letter:
1. In connection 'With Arlicle' 2" Section 5, we wish to advise
that the indenture has been properly recorded at the office of the County
Clerk.
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2. The City' will furnish the trustee '1tnth semi-annual state-
ments as of, Ju.'1e 30 and December 31, showing the earnings and expendi-
tures of the Swimming Pool.. With regard to audits covering operations
of the Svd.mming Pool, these audits will be furnished you as soon as
possible after the close of ,the claendar year.
3. Since the Swimming Pool is not as yet complete" it is not
fully covered by insurance. As soon as the pool is completed" you will
be . furnished with a complete statement giving full details as to insurance,
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or trustee's clause.
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4. We wish to advise that your bank has been selected as the
depositary for the rey~nue fund.
5. Payments as provided under Article 5, Section 4, will start on
August 1, 1948, rather than June 20, 1948.
6. Since the City has purehased the bonds itself, there will be no
accrued interest, to the date of sale.
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7. Reports under Article 5, Section 5, 'will cowroence on August 1,
1948.
8. The fees as set out in this paragraph are acceptable to the
City" and a check for one hundred dollars will be sent to you in the
next few days.
9. It is our understanding that you have already authenticated
the bonds ~d deliv?re9-them to Mr. Johnson and we hereby ratify your
action in doing so.
We have tried to cover all of the matt-ere included in your letter,
but if there is any further infonnation you desire, please call onus.
Yours very truly,
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(Signed) RALPH B. LEE
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Motion by Oommissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Douglass, that the
Mayor be authorized to sign and transmit said letter to the City National
Bank.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Anner,
and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, Seconded by Commissioner H&"1llett, that the
Council authorize action necessary-to proce~d with work to be done on the
2800 & 2900 blocks of Cason Street and '3000 and 3100 blocks of ~npy st. II
as originally set up in t.he 1947-48 p31dget. U
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A!:t,er discussion of this motion, Commissioner Douglass agreed to withhold
his motion until the next meeting of theCouncll.
Minutes of the meetings of May 10, 17, 20 8lld 28, were read and approved
as corrected.
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the
meeting was re~essed.
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The City Council met in re<eessed session on June 7, 1948" at 7:30 P. M.
at the Oity Hall with the following members present: Mayor Lee, presiding;
Connnissioners Anner, Larnnon, Hamlett and Douglass. Also present were the
City Attorney and the City Secretary.
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Mayor Lee announced that" the first order of business would be the matter
of two motions made by Commissioner Douglass at the previous meeting and
action withheld until this meeting~ The first motion made by Conunissioner
Douglass pertained to the appropriation of funds for the paving of all
intersections on Weslayan, where abutting streets have been paved.
Members of the Council were advised that there was still an engineering
problem, regarding proper drainage of streets, if intersections on Weslayan
were paved. Also the matter of Bond Fund Finances should be further con-
sidered. Conunissioner Douglass agreed to wi tbhold his motion until next
Monday Night, June 14, 1948.
The second motion made by Commissioner Douglass on May 31, and action
withhel.<i until this date was one pertaining to work necessary on the
2800 & 2900 blocks of Cason St. and 3000 & 3100 blocks' of Quenby St.
Action was again withheld, pending further consideration on the matter
of finances.
Mr. \V'. E. Adams, 3124 Amherst, President of West University Place Civic \
Club, appea:redbefore the Council 8lld recommended that necessary action
be taken to spray, the Poor Fann IDitch which transverses the City -with an
approved weed killer as a means of Polio Prevention.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett" seconded by Connnissioner Douglass, that
the City purchase sufficient amount of Atlacide Weed Killer, out of the
Health Fund, to spray the Poor Farm Ditch and also the ditch on Richmond
Road within the city limits of \'Test University, provided approval. was
obtained from the Health B0'a~d.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lee" and Conunissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer
and Douglass
Voting Noe: None
Mr. Adams also requested the Oouncil to designate the week beginning June
lOth as Polio Prevention Week .of West Universit:r Place..
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the week beginning June 10th, and ending June 11, be designated 'as
Polio prevention Week of West Upive:r:sity in cooperation vr.i.th the Civic.
Club.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Con:nnissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer &
Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
Mr. Russell RohJ;l, 4000 Arnold Street, requested the Council to approve the
signing of pavi/lg contracts by property owners on the west one-half of this
block, since there were property owners on the east one-half of the block
, whp did not desire to sign paving contracts.
Motion by J ConnnissioI\er Armer, seconded by Commissioner Douglass., that the
request for paving of the west oI\e-ha1f of the 4000 ,block of Arnold Street
· be granted upon recommendation of Consulting Engineer H. J.' Jolmson, who
advised that a drainage problem did not exist.'
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee" and S:;ommissioners Lanmon" Hamlett" Armer
and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
An Ordinance, appropriating $2,,261.08 out of the Stonn Sewer BpndFund of II',!.J"
1946, $450 out of the Street paving & Bridge Bond Fund of 1946~ and $420.52
out of the General Fnnd,in the Cit.y Treasury to pay the costpf construc- .
tion of Storm Sewers and appurtenances in ;the 3800 block pf M.arlowe Street,
'VIas presented to the Council. by' the. City Attorney and read in full.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Oomm.;ssioner Anner, tl:1at an
Orpinance app;ropriating $3,131.60 to pay t~e Qost of epnstructionof
s:tQrm sewers and appurtenances in the 3800 block of Ma;u1.owe Street:, and
captioned as follows, be passed and approve <:i- .
ORDINANCE NO. ~
AN OIIDINA.1IJCE APPRoPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,261.08 OUT EllF THESIDQJIM
SEWER BOND. FUNill OF 1946, $450.00 OUT OF THE ST:REET PAVING AND'
BRIDGE BOND FUND OF 1946, and $420.52 OUT OF THE GENERAL FuND, IN
THE CITY TREASURY TO. PA!' THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION'OF STQRM SEWERS
AND APPURTENANCES. IN THE 3800 BIDJK OF MARLOWE STREET, IN THE
CI:ry OF WEST. uNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, Am DECLARING, AN EMERGENCY,
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Compti.ssioners Lamon, Hamlet..t, Armer
and Lee
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 14, 1948.
the City Council met in regular session at tpe Oity Hall on June 14, 1948, 7:30 P.M.
with the following members present: Mayor Lee, presiding; Commissioners fiam;Lett,
Armer, Lanmon, and Douglass. Also present were the Oity Secretary, City Attorney,
and City Paving Attorney E. E. Townes, Jr.
Pursuant to instructions of the Council, Mr. E. E. Townes, Jr., Paving Attorney for
the City, presented an addenda and amendment to the contract form of Russ Mitchell
for the paving of University Blvd. Mr. Townes advisep. that the form was drawn in
line with conference between he; and Mr. Tom Powell of Russ Mitchell, Inc., but it
had not been approved by Mr. John Bishop of the same company., The addepdlJ!ll apd
amendment provided for the paving of University Blvd. from Kirby Drive to Sswanee
'St. and the..three skips: in the 3600 Block of University Boulevard immedia,telJr and
the section of University Blvd. betweeIl Community Drive and Weslayan St. would be
delayed until after October l.5, 1948. Mr. Powell advised that he preferred a
conference with Mr. Bishop, Mr. Townes and members of the Counci~, befo;l:"e any
action was taken on the addendum and amendment to the contract for the paving of
University Boulevard.
Mayor Lee asked for a report from Mr. H. J. Johnson, Oonsu,ltipgE;ngineer an,d
Commissioner Hamlett on survey requested in connection with the motion made by
Commissioner Douglass on May 31, and withheld pending a recommendation from
~gineers as.to effect on traffic transgressing Weslayan Street. Commissioner
Hamlett reported that the paving of these intersections on Weslayan, Street would
definitely create a traffic hazard.
Commissioner Douglass withdrew his motion in view of this r eport submitted .by __
Consulting Eng. H. J. Johnson and Commi~sioner Hamlett.
Commissioner Douglass had also agreed to withhold a motion made on May,3l~ tq.at
the Oouncil authorize action necess,ary to proceed with work to be done on the
2800 & 2900 blocks of Cason Street and the 3000 & 3100 blocks of Quenby Street as
originally set up in the l.947 - 48 budget.
Consulting Engineer H.J. Johnson, reported that the cost for resurfacing of
Ca.son & Quenby should be $3,820.94, based on estimates he had obtained. MayoF Lee
stated that in his opinion that the Council. had committed themselves to also
appropriate funds to assist in the improving of Sunset Blvd. in the 3000 &: 3100
Blocks.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that $2,000 be
appropriated from the general fund to apply on the improvement of 3000 & 3100 blocks
of Sunset and also $1,820.94 necessary for the resurfacing of. 3000 &3100 blocks
of Quenby and the 2800& 2900 blocks on Cason.
Voting Aye: Mayor. Lee, and Commissioners Hamlett, Armer, Lanmon and Douglass.
Voting Noet None.
Mr. Wynn, 4039 Case Street, advised the Council that property owners on Academy St.
were desireus.pof paV,ing Academy from University to Bel1aire Blvd. and requested the
Council to take~ne~ess~y steps to participate 'in this program. Mayor Lee advised
Mr. Wynn that the Council was discussing the advisability of presenting a bond issue
to the Citizens in July for participation in the paving of intersections and for
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Mr. J. D. Allstott" 4125 Ma;rqu.ette St., requested the Couneil to also make a
committment and provide funds for paving of intersections of Marquette and Fair-
haven .. and Marquette and Academy -where the property owners pave two adjoining.
blocks. The Council assured Mr. Allstott that they would make a bona fide
commi ttment to the property owners on .Marquette St., provided the paving bond
issue is voted.
Mr. Howard Kiatta, 3025 Sunset Blvd., asked for more information on the motion
made for appropriation of the $2,000 on improvements of the 3000 & 3100 Block
of Sunset Blvd. H. J. Johnson~ Comsulting Jijgineer for the City was asked by
Mayor Lee to explain what res ul ts would be obtained if the City spent only
$2,000 on this street. M:r-. Johnson explained that it would not be worth while
to spend only $a,OOO and in order to put the street back in shape it would take
at least twice. this amount. The COuneil advised Mr. Kiatta to make a survey to I,:,.U..",--.
determine whether or not the property owners would be willing to participate in
the cost of improvements to these blocks and instructed Consulting Engineer
H.J. Johnson to make a report on improvements to the 3000 & 3100 BlockS of
Sunset on basis of $3.00 ,per front foot.
Mr. W. B. Bartlett, 4020 Marlowe, appeared before the Couneil inquiring as to the
progress made on preparation of the Notice of Intention to pave as instructed by
the Council, on May 31, 1948. Mr. Bartlett was, assured that the Notice would be
prepared and filed and he would be notified at that time.
City Secretary Whitt Johnson, submitted Estimate No.5, from Paddock Engineering
Oompany 0f Texas, for themanth of May, 1948, in the amount of $2,799.03, in
connection with the construction of the municipal swimming poal, for approval.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that Estimate No.
S, from Paddock Engineering Co. for the month of May, 1948, in the amount of
$2,799.03 be approved for payment.
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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF UNITED STATES 7/8%
CERTIFICATE OF INDEBTEDNESS SERIES E, 1947, NUMBER 994,
DATED JUNE 1ST, 1947, IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE THOUSAND
(5,000.00) DOLLARS,MATURINGJfJNE 1ST, 1948; AND FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THAT THE FUNDS BE REINVESTED IN CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, SWIMMING POOL FIRST MORTGAGE
REVENUE BONDS, AND HELD IN ESCROW AGREEMENT BY THE OITY
NATIONAL BANK OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, AS A. PART OF THE ASSETS
OF THE SEWER SINKING FUND OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS.
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WHEREAS. United States Trea.sm.'Y 8/8% Certificate of
Indebtedness, Sertes E, 1947, number 994, dated June 1st, 1947, in the amount
of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) dollars, matured June 1st, 1948, and
<:! WHEREAS, it -is the desire of the City of West University Place
Texas, to sell said certificate and reinvest the funds in City of West
University Place, Texas, Swimming Pool First Mortgage Revenue Bonds to be
held in escrow agreement by the City National Bank of Houston, Texas, as a
, part of the assets of the . Sewer Sinking Fund of the City of West University
Place, Texas, ,
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NOW- THEREFORE, Be It Resolved By the City Commission of the Oi ty
of West University Place, Texas:
That the City Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed
to sell United States Treasury fJ/8% Certificate of Indebtedness, Series E,
1947, number 994, dated June 1st, 1948, which matured June 1st, 1948;. and to
reinvest the funds therefrom in the City of West University Place, Texas,
Swimming Pool First Mortgage Revenue Bonds to be held in escrow agreement by
the City National Bank, of Houston, Texas, as a part of the assets of the
Sewer 'Sinking Fund of the Oi ty of West University Place, Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 14th day of June A. D. 1948.
(s) RalphB. Lee
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS.
. ATTEST:
(5) Whitt Johnson
. CITY SECRETARY
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Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Oommissioner Lanmon, that the resolu-
tion authorizing the sale of U. S. 7/8% Certificate of Indebtedness Ser,ies E, n
1947, in the amount of $5,00q.OO and authorizing that the funds be reinvested in I,.....J.
the City of West University Place Swimming Pool First Mortgage Revenue Bonds,
ald held in escrow agreement by the City National Bank of Houston, Texas, as a
part of the assets of the Sewer Sinking Fund of the City of West Uni versi ty
Place be ~ad.enretndae.}h#lvevto. May~~~1;t..1948, and be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Mayor Lee, and Oommissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer &
:pouglass.
None
Voting Noe:
Ordinance No. 384-P amending Ordinance No. 357, providing for the appropriation
of a total of $7,246.81 of surplus funds from the fiscal year ending August 31,
1947, and captioned, as follows, was submitted for approval:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 357 PROVIDING FOR
THE APPROPRIATION OF A TOTAL OF $7 , 2~1 of SURPLUS FUNDS
FROM THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING AUS{1ST 31, 1947.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY. PLACE, TEllS:
Motion by Oommissioner Armer, seconded by Oommissioner Lanmon, that Ordinance
No. 384Aamending Ordinance No. 357, providing for, the appropriation of a total
of $7,246.81 of surplus funds from the fiscal year ending August 31, 1948, be
passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
M~or Lee, and Oommissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer, and
Douglass.
None
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Voting Noe:
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Commissioner Douglass stated he would like to go on record, stating that he had
been a resident of the City of West University Place for 6 years and there had
never been found any evidence that any Mayor had served the City any better than
Mayor Lee and if there was any way possible he would like for him to be a
candidate for re-election. Mayor Lee stated that there was nothing any one
could do to get him to run ~Dr re-election.
Mr. J. L. Williams, of Brogan & Williams, Contractors, advised that property
owners had signed contracts for the paving of 4000 Block of Arnold St. and
requested authorization to proceed with the paving of this block.
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that Contractor
Brogan & Williams be authorized to commence paving work on the 4000 block of
Arnold Street in accordance with 5~ residential concrete specifications heretofore
approved by the Council.
Voting Aye:. Mayor Lee, and Oommissioners Lanmon, Armer, Hamlett & Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
Mayor Lee advised the Oouncil that his attention had been called to the fact 1'-1'
that Kelly & Kelly, Builders, 5408 Kirby Drive were erecting a temporary l
building in violation o16Ci ty Zoning Ordinance No. Ill. The Council instructed .~.
City Attorney J. D. Kelley to take whatever action was necessary in order to
stop the violation.
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The Oouncil was al~o advised of a violation at W~keforest & Charlotte Streets, and
at University.& Academy.
Minutes of the meeting of May 31, and June 7, were read and approved as corrected.
With no further business to come before the Oouncil at t1,is time,. the meeting
was recessed.
The City Council met in recessed session June 21, 1948, at 7:30 P.M., at the City
Hall with the following members present: Mayor Lee, presiding: Oommissioners
Lanmon, Armer, Hamlett and Dbuglass. Also present were the City Secretary, Whitt
Johnson, and the City Attorney, J. D. Kelley.
Mr. H. F. McDonald, 4021 Browning, and Mr. P. H. Tidwell, 4033 Browning, requested _
the Council to participate in paving of side lot property and one-hal f of int.ersec-
tion and construction of a drainage inlet on the 4100 block of Browning, Mayor Lee
" advised that the City had depleted its Bond Furid,.s, whichhaq been used for ,this
purpos.e and that the Council was conSidering <theadvi~ability <:,Rf subm,itting a Bond
Issue to the citizens, and if same was voted, funds Jor City participation in the
paving of intersection and side'lot property would be available, and that the City
would pay the cost of paving the side :of Lot Nn. 9 in Block 1, Bissonnet Place,
being the northwest corner of the intersection of Weslayan and Browning, to the
extent of 25% in keeping with past policy.
The following letter from the Health Board recommended that the salar$of Cit,r
Sani tariari, Parker DavidSon, be increased from $.250. ,to $275.. per month.. Mr.
Davidson has served his probationary period and increase has be.~n.p~ovided for by
the Health Budget.
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"City Council
Ci ty of' Wes t Uni versi ty Place
3800 'University Blvd.
Houston, Texas
Attention: Mr. Vfuitt Johnson, Secretary
Gentlemen:
At a regular meeting of the Board of Health, held at the City Hall, June 8, this
bo~rd voted to increase Mr. Parker Davidson's salary as Sa~itarianfrom $250.00
to $275.00 per month, ~ffective as of June 1, 1948.
This ,increase brings the Sanitarian's ,~alary to that set up in the . budget and was
the'Qasis,upon wh;ic1) Mr. Davidson was hired. His forme'!C_.g~lary:< of $250.00 was
agreeQ; upon ~sprobat:l,.on<!-ry csalaI.'Y' to qe raised at a later date t(), the "budget set
up allowance~ We feel that Mr.. Davidson has ciemonstrated his ability ancl. is
entitled to the full budget salary.
VerY.t.rl).ly.yours,
AFB/rs
cc: Mr. C. P. Lanmon
(s) _ A. F. Barnes,: Chairman
Board of Health .
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Motion by CommiSsioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner;:.Armeri,. tha.t the salary
of City Sanitarian, Parker DavidSon, be increased from $2:50. to $275. peT lll(l)nth,
effective June 1, 1948, as recommended by the Health Boa~d.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Douglass, Lanman, Armer, and Hamlett.
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Oi ty Secretary, 1[fui t t Johnson, advised. tha-t the -Kr-enz1er estate desire to open
Wroxton Road in the 2600 Block to Kirby Drive and that land waild be deeded and
dedicated to the- City for street purposes; that the Kren~ler es~~te_had~gree~ ,to
pave part of the.' street not, now' open, ;and :provided that'the City would extend the
sani taryr. sewer system on the south side of Wroxton east :po, Kirhy.cDri.ve.:' ^
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The City Secretary was instructed to request the Krenz1er; estate to submit their
proposal in writing and also make an est.iniate of, the cost 'of. ex.:iie.ndinjp.the. s..ewer
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Woest:emeyer & Gaffney, Architect.s) submitted Estimate No~.2 in.i.he amount, of $2.26-4.32 .
for Walter M. Rainey'Gonstruction Co., general contractol1'~o:f' the' :E3ath House..'
The Estimate was not approved, for reason that the ,RaineyCorrstructionCo. had not
furnished the Elgin Butler Tile, in accordance .vith thein' agreement, ,and that the
construction work on: the Bath House. had, been stopped, du~ to the lack of this .'
material.
Mr. E. E. To~mes, Jr., Paving Attorney for the City, advised that he had prepared
an Ordinance , releasing unused funds ,on the Ho11and'Paige contraat as heretofore:
appropriat-ed by Ordinance No. 340., and advised that the (j)17dinance':Shou~d:;be- ,passed
and made of record.
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Motion. by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that the following
capiiioned .,Ordinance No. 384 be passed.
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AN ORDINANCE RELEASING AND DISCHARGING CERTAIN UNEXl?ENDED FUNDSHEll1ETOFORE
APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 310 FOR PAYING THE CITY'S PART OF THE COST
OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF UNIVERSITY BOUIfE\lARD;-'W~.L1tY4NrSTInj}ET, .RICE:
BOULEVARD AND AUDEN STREET, AND DECLARING SAME AVAIl1ABLE FOR APPROPRIATION
OUT OF THE FUND ill THE CREDIT OF THE STREET, PAVING .i\ND BRIDGE BONDS,: 1946,
FOR OTHER AUTHOR~ZED WORK~, ~N~.DECLARING AN EMERGEN~Y.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and C_is:!fidrters;lDGuglass, :~Lanmc:>n,...Armer:, and:.Hamlett.
Voting Noe: None .,' . ,. ~ ;, '" ~. .; {:..c .' .::..' ,.':.:
In connection with paving Gf:Un1versity B;Lvf!. from KirbyiDrive"to:Sewanee;JSt. 'and
from Weslayan to Comm:uni.,'tlf Drive, 'and-'three Ul'l'Paved 1ats.ill th'e 3600'B1bck 'of"
University Blvd. .and 'the 3800 -Bloclte-:t-Riee Blvd., '::'Mr.,H.J., Johtlson, Cotis'ul'ting
~gineer, submitted the f;611bW'i'tlg ."tabulation and'rebommeI\l.dation:n . " ':'j,> .,- ~:.
Honorable Mayor and City Oommissioners
Ci ty Gf. West University Place
3800 UniversityB-lvd.
HQuston 5, 'l'exl3:~.
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Kirby Drive. to Sewanee St. and from WeslayanSt. to Community Drive, and the
north half of University Boulevard from the east line of Lot 5 to the west
line of Lot W, Block 44, Wrist University Place, S.econd Addition, and the
3800 block of Rice Boulevard, which were referred to this office for tabula-
tion and recommendation.
After checking all calculations, we find the firm of Russ Mitchell, Inc. to
be the low bigder as follows:
Mesh reinforcing
Bar reinforcing
$151,789.75
$145,466.73
A tabulation of all bids is attached hereto.
The prices bid are in line with present day construction costs and I
recommend that the contract be awarded Russ Mitchell, Inc. on their low
bix of $145,466.73 for bar reinforcing.
Yours very truly,
HENRY J. JOHNSON
Consulting Engineer
(Signed) Henry J. Johnson
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Commissioner Douglass asked that the following question and answer to H. J.
Johnson, Consulting Engineer, be recorded in the Minutes:
Question - Commissioner Douglass: Mayor Lee has informed us of the low bid in
connection wi th your tabulation and recommendation for the paving of certain
portions of University Blvd. and the 3800 Block of Rice Blvd., and is it your
opinion that the bid submitted by Russ Mitchell Co. be accepted?
Answer - H. J. Johnson: My recommendation is that the Russ Mitchell bid is a
low bid of a group of bids and I recommend it be accepted .as a low bid.
Consulting Engineer, H. J. Johnson, then submitted the following letter, setting
up proposed property owners assessment rates, based on Engineers Estimates of
cost bf'barreinf6rcing:'
Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
City of West University Place
3800 University Blvd.
Houston 5, Texas
Gentlemen: .
For the convenience of the council and from the estimated quanti-
ties, attached hereto is an ,Engineer's Estimate.of Cost by sections on the
University Paving Project, based on the bid for bar reinforcing. The
",<,:'propo~ed property owners assessment rates used in this, estimate are the
same as used on previous paving projects of similar quality and quantity.
Column 5 shows the amounts to be paid by the City if 100% participation is
obtained.
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In event there is less than 100% property owner participation, I have
set out in Column 7 i;.. 20% of the estimated net cost to be paid by the .City
to the Contractor, as an additional maximum sum that the City will :
obligate itself to pay the Contractor. Column 8 shows the total maximum
cost to be paid by the City if the 20% in Column 7 is added to Column 5'~ .
the amount to be paid by the City if all Property Owners participa te,.~'
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HENRY J. JOHNSON
Consulting Engineer
(Signed) Henry J. Johnson
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Consulting Engineer, H. J. Johnson, then submitted the following letter of the
property owner's assessment rate of $8.75 per front foot, Sections 1, 2, and 4
of University Blvd.
June 21, 1948
Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
Oity of West University Place
3800 University Boulevard
Houston 5, Texas
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to instruction, attached hereto is Engineer's Cost
Estimate of Sections 1, 2, and 4, University Boulevard. The-property
ownerM assessment rate of $8.75 per front foot is the same as used on
previous paving projects of this type.
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HENRY J. JOHNS OW
Consulting Engineer
(Henry J. Johnson)
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Commissioner Douglass requested that the followi~g question and answer be made a
part of the Minutes.
Conunissioner Douglass to H. J. Johnson: "Your letter, with reference to the break-
down has been.read and it shows the paving of University Blvd. to be done on a
section basis. Is there any reason for "this breakdown on a section basis?"
Answer - Hi J,t Johnson: II The plans as prepared, show 5 sections as follows, and the
contract with Russ Mitchell is based on these 5 sections.
Section No.1. UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD from the west line of
KIRBY DRIVE to the west line of BELMONT STREET; and
Section No~ 2. UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD from the west line of'
BELMONm STREET to the east line of SEWANEE STREET;
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. Section No.3. UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD from the east line of WESLAYAN
STREET to the east line of COMMUNITY DRIVE; and
Section No.4. The north one-half (1/2) of UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
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from ; the east line of Lot 5 to the west line
of Lot 4B, all in Block 44, West University
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Sect.j;,on No. ,5 RICE~OULEVARP from the west line of,:AUDENSTREEl'
U; to the east line of COLLEGE STREET.
Commi~sibnerDouglass to H. J. Johnson: - What is the reason for the plans and
contract being set up in sections? .~
Answer from H. J. Johnson: The plans in, contract are s:et up ,in. .sections so that
. any one section can be completed and finalled out.
Mr. E. E. Townes, Jr., Paving Attorney for the Oity, stated that.a contract and
Orciinance were draWn, so-that Sections 1, 2, and 4 could be awarded on a contract
immediately and Sections .),an:d 5, >a.warded by October 15, provided funds were avail-
able at that. date. .
Mr. E. E. Townes.)" Jr. then submit.ted . Ordinance #385., appropriating the 'sum of
. $56,000. for the 'cost of paving and improving. Sections/N(l;,'.l" 2,:: ;and:f,l.i:,a~outlined
in the contract with Russ Mitchell, Inc. .
Commissioner Douglass requested that the following qllesi.ion and .ari,swer be made a
part of the }linutes:
Oommissioner Dougla:ss to City Secreta:ry;:"Whitt'.Johnson: Last 1JV'eek; you; submitted a
breakdoun on a~i+able funds J.,n'the Strl"eet' PavingandiBridge ,:Bond. <fund,; showing
$47 ,000 available for paving University Blvd. and we now have a statement showing
better than $56,000. How do you aceoUiltfor the differencetl' <'
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Answer by Whitt Johnson, City Secretary: The first statement, showing $47,000.
included legal fees now due, and cetta::ineng:ineer fees .that~ ar,e nOW due, and an .
estimate of those due:: in tp:e,irmtiediate future, and also a listo:t:'coritfngent items,
which the Council had not approved, amounting to some $4000. to'50oo. Statement
No.2, :in the approximate amoun:tof t56,000did not incltide;,th.es:eCite111.sand shows
a cash balance of $56,055.~19~, : '.' ."
Oity Treasurer, C. E. Gammill, submitted the following Treasurer's Certificate. No.
11, showin,g $59,OOq. 8;va:ilabJ,;e,to the9.re~~ of the Str~et..:PaV:.ing ,and BridgeJ30nd
Fund, 1946, for' t.P:~pl.f:rp9~e:of~:,p~yfi1g~:th~":Ci:ty's estimated part of the cost of
paving and :i:mprov.mg"S'~c.ti.Bn 1; '2;:and!tof>Utii versi tyBl-vcLo:pea ving pro:jeet.
TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR .AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
.PLACE, TEXAS,: " '.
. In accordance with the. pro,vislons, of the Char-te1;, ofthe"C~tY':of.
West Univ-<ersity: Place., .'I'exaa,. TDO HEREBYOERTLFY that theTa 'is in the
Treasury:o.f theCi:ty of; West Uni;versity.Place, .Texas, to. it'}ae::c.r.edii:r~ b:P~ the
Street Paving and Bridg~Bonds, 1946, the sum.o! $56..,000.QO'for,paying the
City's estimated part o.fthe !;:"ost:of paving and .improving:
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S~ction No, :1: Uni:ve;rsity .Boulevard. from the west .line '"
o.fKirby Drive., to. the west line of Belmont Street; and
, Section Mo.. 2 t. ;{Jni versi ty Boulevard fr.om> the: west.line..
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from the east line of Lot 5 to the west line Q:t; Lot 413, all
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in the City of West University Place and which fund has not been appropriated for
any othe~ purpose;- said:sum::ofc:156;OOO.-OO-:.is;now a~ai1.able, .f'or:.:.appr.opria;tion'by
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After' the"T:raasuJ;".~r'siaerti:ficatetwC!.s 'su.bmitted,>: Mr.~iID~ .au~';1.'oWllles.".,Jr.;;'! Paring.. . ....
, kttbrney,'sllbmit:teg:;a. con~a;c;t.:atlldehda and, amendment~'~~i';ct~~',~US,s~:Mditchell contpaet.
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Motion by Commissioner Armer; seconded byCQInmissioner'Hamlett,thatOrdinance
No'.385','cap~tj:Qiled as followS,,; be pas.s,ecl":.<,~:q."'~ ;'..~' .< '.'
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SECTION NO. lrYollmI'VW,SITY' ~J30T;J'L:EV~:FROM-THEj~T.fLINEXOF'<:';_
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Motion by Commissioner Armer, secondedbyComm1ssidner Ham1ett.,:is;'.'~~;f'o1]fo:w:S:
I'move the adoption of the tabUlat:46n andr?portof t~ee~g.ineer forth,e.Cit,y of
the b.idsrceceived.May' 20,.'1948" :for' ,the: ,paviI1g tin' :f:i,V;e'~"ttene:Q.:r,se:ctionsof
porti on~ .0i'Upj.versi ty Bo~)teyard;;a:nd: Riee, B6Ulfrv:~d~,~aI1flt;.the: a;ooro..v:~J,(o~,tn:~'
engineer 'a eS.timates of p.Qs:,t .J;.o,;Ql1.eL'Cif.Y< 'of~ sa:~d. ; Sie:g~e'&1ai;;~d;~~.ct1i.Or;L$;" 'tm:a:-h,: .the
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ment be accepted and contnact 'a.'W:ar,-detlto Rus.s?:'Mit.cheIl; \xn~J' ;f:o:ri;;'bhS;~c'0la~iW:Uction
of the work on Sections Nes. 1, 2, and 4, with the tmderstanding and agreement that
the contrac taddenda' andamend:lne~t;s:~:bmitte.d' b;r~);thel. P&'1[~~~~.1?~2.~~~ for theCi ty
wi th the approval 'of the' ({ontt'ac'tor be~d:l.pptroved" andA~x-acu1jedct'O;'";6ohstitute a part
of the contract; and thatcontrac:t be later awarded sa;id co.ntractoron Sections
3 and 5, as provided in the, 4'ont:r$,t. ad<fend;ayanc:l.amendijF~!}~tb!~~.~'~~~ds are
available for appropriation therefore; and that the paving attorney for the
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Voting Aye:
Voting Noe;
Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer, and Douglass.
None
. Commissioner Douglass asked that the following question and answer be made part of
the!vIinu tes :
Question - Comm. Douglass to E. E. Townes, Jr., City J;>aving Attorney:-
"In your opinion, is it necessary that the Ordinance be passed, adopting and accept-
ing a report and recommendation of the Engineer and accepting the bid of Russ
Mitchell, Inc., before the contract is aWarded?"
Answer - E. E. Townes, Jr. "Yes, It is necessary the entire proceedings are drawn
that way."
E. E. Townes, Jr., then submitted Ordinance No. 386, approving and adopting the
report ~d recommendation of the Engineer on bids received and accepting the bid of
Russ Mitchell, Inc. Mr. Townes stated that he had examined thecontrapt and that
same had been signed in duplicate by the officials of Russ Mitchell, Inc.
Oommissioner Douglass asked that the following questions and answers be made a part
of the Minutes:
Gomm. Douglass to Mr. E. E. Townes, Jr: "What percent of known participation is set
up by this contract addendum?
Answer by E. E. Townes, Jr. "I do not know, but look at it this way. It will cover a
fair percentage, which would, otherwise be Skipped."
Question - Commissioner Douglass to Commissioner Hamlett:" In your opinion, would
you recommend proposed contract addendum oe accepted?"
Answer by Commissioner Hamlett:ltln view of the limitations as provided in the
contract, it will be sound." '
Question - Commissioner Douglass to Oonsulting Engineer, H. J. Johnson: "Do you
recommend the signing of the contract on its present basis and is the paving of
University Blvd. with .skips permitted, a sound engineering practice?tt
Answer - by Mr. H. J. Johnson : "No paving is good with skips, but I see no objec-
tion if skips are permitted under the present plan.
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Question - Commissioner Douglass to E. E. Townes, Jr. "ls the contract and addenda
made in reference to the full contract?"
Answer - E. E. Townes, Jr.: "No, the contract is for Sections 1, 2, & 4 only.1t
Motion by Oommissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that
Ordinance No. 386 (captioned as follows) be passed.
AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT ALL 'PROCEEDINGS HAVE HERE-
TOFORE BEEN HAD AND .ALL THINGS DONE PREREQUISITE TO THE EXECUTION OF
THE CONTRACT FOR THE PAVING AND IMPROVING OF;
SECTION NO.1: UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD FROM THE WEST LINE OF
KIRBY DRIVE TO THE WEST LINE OF BELMONT STREET; AND
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SECTION NO.2: UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD FROM THE WEST LINE
OF BELMONT STREET TO THE EAST LINE OF SEWANEE STREET; AND
SECTION No.4: THE NORTH HALF OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD FROM
THE EAST LINE OF LOT 5 TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 4B, ALL IN'
BLOCK 44, WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, SECOND ADDITION,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ENGINEER ON
BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE PAVING AND IMPROVING OF SAID PORTIONS OF SAID
STREETS; ACCEPTING THE BID OF RUSS MITCHELL, INC. AS THE LOWEST SECURE
BID OF THE LOWEST RESPONSI13LE BIDDER, AND AWARDING TO IT THE 'CONTRACT
FOR THE PAVING AND IMPROVING OF SAID PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS; APPROVING
AND AOCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PERFOR-
MANCE BOND. AND MAINTENANCE BOND IN CONNECTION WITH SAID IMPROVEMENT;
FINDING THAT SAID OONTRACTOR RAS. PROPERLY EXECUTED A CONTRACT 'FOR THE
IMPROVEMENTS ORDERED, APPROVING SAID CONTnCT AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE EXECUTION THEREOF BY THE MAYOR AND CITY SECRETARY ON
BEHALF 'OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY. '
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Oommissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
E. E. Townes, Jr. then submitted Ordinance # 387, providing for and authorizing
and directing certa,in amendments and changes and the addition of addenda to June
21, 1948, contract between the C~ty and "Russ Mitchell, Inc.
Motion by CommissiQner Douglass, seconded by Oommissioner Hamlett, that the
Ordinance No. 387, as follows, be passed.
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All ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING CERTAIN AMEND-
MENTS AND CEmijES IN, AND ,TEE .ADDITION OF ADDENDA TO, THE JUNE 21, 1948,
CONTRAOT . BETWEEN THE OITY AND RUSSMITCHELJ;., INC., OONTRACTOR, WITH
REFERENOE TO THE PAVING OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF UNIVERSI'lY BOULEVARD AND
RICE BOULEVARD; AUTHORIZING AND DIREOTING THE EXECUTION THEREOF BY THE
MAYOR AND CITY SECRETARY AND THE INCORPORATION THEREOF AS PART OF SAID
CONTRACT WITH RUSS MITCHELL, INC., AND DEOLARING AN EMERGENOY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THEOITY OOMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
f:1LACE , TEUS:
Voting Aye;:' Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Armer, 'Hamlett and.Doug1ass.
Voting Noe: None,
In connection with Consulting Engineer, H. a. ;B'olms,o;1tsi~letter on estimates for
$8.75 per front foot cost, E.E. Townes, Jr., Paving Attorney, submitted an
Ordinance approving and adopting estimates and costs.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Douglass, that the
Ordinance No. 388, captioned as follows, be passed.
ORDINANCE NO. J8'6.
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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTINlATES OF THE COSTS AND THE
VARIOUS PORTIONS OF THE COST OF THE PAVING AND THE PERMANENT IMPROVE-
MENT OF:-
SECTION NO.1; UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD FROM THE WEST LINE OF
KIRBY DRIVE TO THE .WEST LINE OF BELMONT STREET; AND
SECTION NO.2: UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD FROM THE WEST LINE OF
BELMONT STREET TO THE EAST LINE OF SEWANEE STREET; AND
SECTION No.4: THE NORTH HALF OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD FROM
THE EAST' LINE OF LOT 5 TO THE. WEST LINE' OF LOT 4B, ALL IN
BLOCK 44,. WEST UNIVERSITY PLAOE, SECOND ADDITION;
IN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSI TY PLAOE, TEXAS, . PREPARED BY THE ENGINEERS
FOR THE CITY, PURSUANT TO LAW, AND AS REQUIRED BY EARLIER ORDINANCE;
DETERMINING THE NEOESSITY FOR AND DEOLARING THE INTENTION OF' ASSESSING
PART OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST PROPERTIES ABUTTING ON
SAID PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS AND THE OWNERS THEREOF IN THE AMOUNTS AS
SET FORTH IN SAID ESTIMATE; . PROVIDING FOR AND ORDERING THAT A HEARING
BE HELD AND GIVEN TO ALL OWNING OR CLAIMING ANY SUOH ABUTTING PROPERTY
OF ANY INTEREST THEREIN, AS TO SUCH PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS' AND PROCEED-
INGS AND AS TO OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO SUCH IMPROVEMENT; SETTING
AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF SUCH HEARING; DIRECTING THAT THE CITY
SECRETARY GIVE NOTICE THEREOF AS REQUIRED BY LAW, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENOY.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlet.t, Armer and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
E. E. Townes, Jr. then submitted an Ordinance de terming the necessity for and
ordering the improvement of W. t of Academy Street from the south line of Lot
14, Block 21, Colonial Terrace Addition, to the north line of said Lot 14.
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Motion by Oommissioner Douglass, seconded by Oommissioner Armer, that the
Ordinance'~No..389, captioned as follows, be passed:
ORDINANCE NO. 389
AN ORDINANOE DETERMINS THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT
THE WEST ONE-HALF OF ACADEMY STREET FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 14,
BLOCK 21,. COLONIAL TERRACE ADDITION, TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT
14 IN THE CI TY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, SHALL BE IMPROVED; APPROVING AND ADOPT-
ING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING AND
REQUIRING THE ENGINEER FOR THE CITY TO PREPARE AN ESTIMATE OF THE COST
OF SUOHIMPROVEMENTS AND A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE NAMES OF THE OWNERS
OF THE PROPERTIES ABUTTING UPON SUCH PORTION OF SAID STREET, TOGETHER
WITH A DESCRIPTION OF SUCH PROPERTIES; PROVIDING THAT A .PART OF THE COST
OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY THE OITY AND A PART OF. THE COST OF
SAID IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING
PROPERTIES AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND FOR INCIDENTAL MATTERS; DECLARING
THAT THIS ORDINANCE AND ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO SUCH IMPROVE-
MENTS ARE AND SHALL BE UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF ARTICLE 1105(b) OF THE
REVISED STATUTES OF TEXAS; 'DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE
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BY LAW; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Voting Aye:
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Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Armer, Hamlett, and Douglass.
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City Secreta~, Whitt Johnson, submitted a report, covering various improve-
ments needed in connection with the installation of Storm Sewers, Street
Paving, Garbage Disposal facilities, and improvements to' the Water System.
The report was taken with the view of submitting a Bond Issue to cover the
needed improvements.
Commissioner Douglass asked to be excused from the meeting, stating that he
desired to leave in order to avoid voting on something that he had not studied
and knew nothing about. At this time, Oommissioner Douglass left the meeting
and did not return.
It was determined that the City could issue $250,000 additional tax bonds without
increasing tax: valuations or increasing the present tax rate of $1.78.
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that a tax bond
issue in the amount of $250,000 be submitted for approval and that the City
Attorney, J. D. Kelley, be instructed to prepare notice of election and ordinalces
and that date of election be set for Saturday, July 24,1948,' on the same day of
the Democratic Primary election.
Voting Aye:
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Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, and"':Armer. ' .
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MINUTES OF REGULAR OOUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 28, 1948
The Oity Council of the City of West;University Place convened in regular session
on Monday, June 28, 1948, at the C~ty Hall with the following members present:
M~or Lee, presiding; Commissioners Armer, Douglass, Hamlett, and Lanmon. Also
present were t,he City Secretary, City Attorney; and J. D.. Kelley was absent.
Mr. W. F. Cawlfi.ld, 3131 Tangley St. appeared before the Council and inquired
about the construction of a garage apartment located at 3221 Plumb St., owned by
Mr. E. D. Rulon. Mr. Cawlfield' stated that in his opinion the size of the garage
apartment or servant quarters exceeded the 2.50 Sq. feet area as permitted by the
Zoning Board, C!I1d asked that the Council make investigation of this violation.
The Council instructed Oity S~cretary, Whitt Johnson, to investigate the construc-
tion of the garage apartment at 3221 Plumb St. &ld report his findings.
Mr. Bill Cox and Mr. Henley Davis, Troop Chairman for Boy Scout Troop No. .5, which
is using the Boy Scout House ~ocated at Colonial Park, came before the Council in
regard to a request by City Sec:betary, Whitt Johnson, for temporary use qf the
Scout House to ~tore swimming pool and office equipment during the time the bath-
house is under construction. Mr. Cox, and Mr. Davis, advised that they were glad
to permit use of the scqut house in Colonial Park for use of operation of the
swimming pool during the period the bathhouse was under construction.
Mr. W. C. Buschardt, Jr., 4141 Ruskin St., low bidder for operation of the
concession at the swimming poo],., requested permission to sell watermelon at the
Swimming Pool in connection with the operation of the concession. It was the
opinion of the City Oouncil that City Attorney, John D. Kelley, should submit an
opinion as to whether or not the selling of watermelon and the operation of a
concession at the swimming pool would be in violation of the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. O. U. Wymer, representing Moroney, Beissner Co. and Mr. Geo. A. ~malJh, Jr.,
represe.;~rying RowleS, W~lIlston~ Co., submitted propositions for handling the sale
of $2.50,000 proposed bond'issue to be voted on July 24, 1948. Mr. Geo. A. Small,
submitted a proposal to handle complete proceedings of the bond issue for a total
sum of $187.5. After Mr. Small had retired from the meeting, Mr. Wymer f?ubmitted
a simila:r proposal to handle complete proceedings of the $2.50,000 Bond Issue for
$1.500. .
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Armer, that the City enter into the
following contract with Moroney, Beissner Co. to handle complete proceedings of the
$2.50,000 Bond Issue and that the City reserve the right to sell the $2.50,000 Bonds
at Bublic auction or any manner determined by the Council.
Honorable Mayor~d City Commission
City of West University Place, Texas
Gentlemen:
We understand that you propose to issue bonds ~n the approximate par
--1 amou~t of $2.50,000 payable from ad valorem tex~s for the purpose of financing
I new street improvements and various other purposes, in cqnnection therewith, we
I I wish to submit the follovdng proposal:
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We agree to handle all details in connection with the legal issuance and
sale of the above bonds, and to bear all expeInSes in connection therewith. We
agree to advise and counsel with you relative to maturity schedules and other !:,....]
details which we believe to be in your best interest. .
We agree to payor reimburse you for the services of a recognized firm
of bond attorneys acceptable to the undersigned, who will prepare all of the
necessary legal papers. We further agree to furnish all election supplies, to
arrange for the printing of the bonds at our expense and to bear the cost of
obtaining an approving opinion of a firm of nationally recognized bond attorneys.
For and in consideration of the services to be rendered and the ,expenses
to be incurred as hereinabove outlined, you hereby agree to pay, and we agree to
accept as full compensation therefor, a fee in cash equal to $6.00 per $1,000
bond, said fee to become due and payable to the undersigned at the time the bonds
are delivered against p~ent. We further agree to waive this fee in the event
we negotiate the purchase of these bonds on terms acceptable to you.
In the event the Bond Election to authorize the above bonds fails to
carry, this contract will automatically terminate and you will be relieved of
any liability to us for services rendered or expenses incurred.
Respectfully submitted,
MORONEY, BEISSNER & CO.
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ACCEPTED for and on behalf of City of West University Place.
by resolution legally adopted this 28th day. of June, 1948.
~Signed)RALPH B. LEE
Mayor
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Armer, Hamlett, and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
City Secretary, whitt Johnson, advised that he had located 5.72 Acres of land
being offered for sale and that the site was a potential location for use as a
dump ground and that the land was immediately north of the present garbage dump
location. Mr. W. R. Romine, Real Estate agent, then submitted a written listing
from Mrs. Clara L. Mather, showing exclusive listing of the 5.72 A. as described
by the City Secretary. Mr. Romine advised that the land was for immediate sale
and could be purchased for $600, per acre and that his client was ready to enter 1
into a sales contract. The Council discussed means of financing the purchase of i
5~72 Acres and deemed it advisable to proceed with negotiations for purchase of _I
this property.
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Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that the City
process the necessary action toward procuring the 5.72 Acres lying immediately
north of the present garbage dump and that payment of same be made from
present surplus of the general fund upon receipt of a certificate of availa-
bility of Funds from City Treasurer, C. E. Gammill, and that the General Fund
be reimbursed from proposed Bond Fund being voted for this purpose, and that
the Mayor be authorized to execute a contract for the purchase of said property.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, a~d Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer, and Douglass.
None
The Council directed execution of an earnest money contract in the amount of
$350. for negotiation of the purchase of this property.
Commissioner Douglass recommended that Auditors, Haner &-Dossey, be called in
to review all appropriations, Treasurers' Certificates, and paper transactions
in connection with financial matters and advise the Council if all activities
in connection with the action of the Council were in proper order. Oommissioner
Douglass requested this action in view of the fact that during the past fiscal
year the Auditors had made certain similar recommendations after the fiscal
year had expired.
Mr. E. Kelly Gaffney, Architect for construction of the bathhouse, appeared
before the Council in connection with Estimate No.2, submitted for Rainey
Construction Co. Mr. Gaffney stated that Rainey Oonstruction Company had
made every effort possible to obtain needed critical materials, but was unable
to obtain deli1rery, Therefore, the reason of work stoppage on construction
of the bathhouse and stated that in his opinion the Council would be within
thei~ rights to approve Estimate No. 2 for payment.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Oommissioner Lanmon, that in view
of the information submitted by Architect Gaffney that Estimate No.2, in the
amount of $2,264.32 to Walter Rainey Construction Co. be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer and Douglass.
None
Oity Secretary, Whitt Johnson, advised that he had consulted Mr. George Hillyer,
City Engineer for the City of Bel1aire in connection with the payment of $1200
per year for use of the City garbage dump and Mr. Hillyer had advised that the
matter had been discussed by the Be11ai~e Oity Council and one of the City
Commissioners had been requested to contact Mayor Ralph B. Lee on this matter.
In connection with the $250,000 Bond Issue to be voted upon July 24, 1948,
resolution calling the Bond Election and Notice of Bond Election was submitted
for consideration of the Council.
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that the
following Notice of Bond Election and Resolution calling Election for the
purpose of submitting proposition for the issuing of $165,000 St. Paving and
Improvement Bond, $60,000 Storm Sewer ai:1d Drainage Structure Bonds, $25,000
Garbage Disposal Facilities and equipment Bonds by the Oity of West University
Place and levying of taxes in payment thereof be passed and cpproved~
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NOTICE OF BOND ELECTION
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TO THE DULY QUALIFIED RESIDENT ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS, WHO OWN TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY AND WHO HAVE DULY RENDERED
THE SAME FOR TAXATION: .
Notice is hereby given that an election will be held in the City of
West University Place, Texas, on the 24th day of July, 1948, in keeping with
a resolution adopted by the City Commission of said City, which is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OALLING AN ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING THE PRO...
POSITIONS OF THE ISSUANOE OF $165,000 STREET PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS, t
$60,000...00 STORM SEWER AND DRAINAGE STRUCTURE BONDS, AND $25,000 GARBAGE
DISPOSAL FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT BONDS, BY THE ,CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS, AND THE LEVYING OF TAXES IN PAYMENT THEREOF..
BEeTT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of West University Place,
Texas: .
Section 1: That an election shall be held in and throughout the Oityof West
University Place, Texas, on the 24th day of July, 1948, at which election the
following propositions shall be submitted to the resident qualified electors
who own taxable property wi thin said city en dwho have duly rendered the same
for taxation, for their action thereupon:
PROPOSITION NO. ONE
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SHALL THE CITY OOMMISSION OF THE OITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS,
BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE THE BONDS OF SAID 'CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $165,000,
MATURING SERIALLY WITHIN TWENTY YEARS FROM THEIR DATE OR DATES, AND BEAllING
INTEREST AT A RATE NOT TO EXCEED FOUR PERCENT (4%) PER ANNUM, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE STREETS WITHIN SAID CITY AND TO
LEVY TAXES ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE
ANNUAL INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AND PROVIDE A SINKING FUND TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL
THEREOF AT MATURITY.
PROPOSITION NO. r-WO
SHALL THE OITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, BE
AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE THE BONnS OF SAID CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000, MATURING
SERIALLY WITHIN TWENTY YEARS FROM THEIR DATE OR DATES, AND BEARING INTEREST
AT A RATE NOT TO EXCEED FOUR PERCENT(4%) PER ANNUM, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONSTRUCTING STORM SEWERS AND DRAINAGE STRUCTURES IN AND FOR SAID CITY AND TO
LEVY TAXES ON A:t.L TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE
ANNUAL INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AND PROVIDE A SINKING FUNO TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL
THEREOF AT MATURITY.
PROPOSITION NO. THREE
SHALL THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, BE '-I,
AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE THE BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,OOO.MATURING
SERIALLY WITHIN TWENTY YEARS FROM THEIR DATE OR DATES, AND BEARING INTEREST '.~
AT A RATE NOT TO EXCEED FOUR PERCENT (4%) PER ANNUM, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
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PURCHASING PROPERTY FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL FACILITIES AND FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL
EQUIPMENT AND TO LEVY TAXES ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY SUFFICIENT
TO PAY THE ANNUAL INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AND PROVIDE A SINKING FUND TO PAY THE
PRINCIPAL THEREOF AT MATURITY.
Section 2: That said election shall be held at the following places within the two
regularly established voting precincts within the city, to-wit:
At the Community Hall at the corner of Rice Blvd. and Auden Street, in Oounty Vot-
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00 At 6208 Buffalo Speedwal - in Oounty Voting Precinct No. 87
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Harry F. Dawson Presiding Judge
At 6208 Buffalo Speedway
F. A. Huwieler
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Section 4: That the ballot to be used in said election shall read substantially
as follows:
OFFICIAL BALLOT
PROPOSITION NO. ONE
FOR THE ISSUA1'JCE OF $165,000 STREET PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS
AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $165,000 STREET PAVING AND 'IMPROVEMENT BONDS
PROPOSITION NO. TWO
FOR THE,ISSUANCE OF $~~,OOOSTORM')SEWER AND DRAINAGE STRUCTURE BONDS
AGAINST THE ISSUANOE OF $60,000 STORM S,EWER AND DRAINAGE STRUCTURE BONDS
, PROPGSITIGN NO. THREE,
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $25,000 GARBAGE DISPOS~ FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
BONDS
AGAINST THE ISSUANOE OF $25,000 GARBAGE DISPOSAL FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
BONDS
and each voter shall strike out one of the foregoing expressions on each proposit~o~,
thus leaving the other as indicating his vote'on'sueh proposition.
Section 5: Tha t only duly qualified resident electors who own taxable property
wi thin said. city. and who have duly rendered the same for taxation shall be
permitted to vote, and the manner of holding said election and making returns
"thereof shall be gov.erned by the provisions of the City Charter of said city as
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modified by the laws of the State of Texas relating to elections.
Section 6: That notice of said election shall be given by posting a substan-
tial copy of this resolution at each of the two election precincts, and at
the City Hall, within said City, and by publication on the same day in each of
two successive weeks. in a newspaper of general circulation published within
said city, the date of the first publication and the date of posting ~o be not
less than fourteen (14) days prior to the date set for said election.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 28th day of JUNE, 1948.
(Signed) Ralph B. Lee
Mayor, City of West Uniirersi ty Place, Texas
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(Signed) Wbi tt Johnson
Ci ty Secretary
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Oori'..frj"is"sioners ~,a!1J!I~!'1.J'g@ett, Armer, and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
The Notice of Election and Resolution., calling election, were ordered'duly
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The City Council convened on Friday, Jl11y 9, 1948, at 7:)0 P. M. at the City
Hall for a Public Hearing on Paving benefits in 'accordance with previously
published official Notice. Members present were M~ Lee, presiding; Oommissioners
Armer, Douglass, and Lanmon. Also present were the City Secreta~, City Attorney,
City Paving Attorney, E. E. Towne~, Jr., Mr. H. J. Johnson, Oonsulting Engineer5
for the City and Mr. Horace E. Pounds, Real Estate Dealer.
Mqyor Lee explained to the group present that the Hearing had been called to
determine benefits to be derived from the paving of University Blvd. from the
west line of Sewanee to the west line of Ki:rby Drive" and the North t of
University Blvd. from east line of Lot 5, to west line of Lot 4 B, all in Block
44, West University Place 2nd Addition.
Mayor Lee theI;L reques ted Mr. E. E. Townes, Jr., Paving At torney,ftir the City to
present and examine witnesses with reference to the contracted improvements and
the benefits to properties and the owners thereof by reason of said improvements.'
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Mr. H. J. Johnson, Consulting Engineer, having been duly sworn by Mayor Lee,
testified, in answer to questions by Mr. Townes, that he was an Engineer and
pursuant to request of the Council, 'had prepared plans and specifications for
the paving of University Blvd. and he was familiar with the pavement to be
constructed, and gave a general explanation and statement of the type and nature
of the work to be done.
Mr. Townes asked if any property owner,or anyone present would like to ql).es-pion
Mr. Johnson~ Mr. W. F. Cawlfield, 3131 Tangley, owner of vacant lot on Univer-
sity Blvd. at Buffalo Speedway, asked an explanation of the front foot cost,
proposed for the paving of University Blvd. No further question was desired.
Mr. Horace E. .Pounds, having been duly sworn by Mayor Lee, testified in answer
to questions by Mr. Townes, that he was a licensed Real Estate Dealer and had been
for more than 20 years, and testified concerning his real estate experience and
his familiarity with West University Place properties; the present condition of
the streets to be improved, and gave his opinion as to the enhancement in value
to the properties abutting upon the respective streets which would result from
the proposed improvements as outlined by Mr. H. J. Johnson and with" which he had
familiarized himself. .Mr. Pounds stated that, in his opinion, each property on
each of the streets would be enhanced in value considerably in excess of the
respective amounts of the proposed assessments as reflected upon the engineers'
estimates.
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Upon invitation to address questions relating to enhancement in value, Mr. .John
Butler, 3008 University; and Mr. Geo. G. Williams, 2732 University questioned I\ITr.
Pounds. Also questioning Mr. Pounds were Mr. Blissard, of 3320 University-and
Mr. Mitchell.
After citizens present had been given full opportunity to question the witnesses
and to make statements, the Hearing was recessed until July 12, 1948, at 7:30.B.M.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JULY 12, 1948
The City Council met in regular session on Monday, July 12, 7:30 P. M. at the
City Hall with the following members present: Mayor Pro tem Lanmon, Presiding:
Commissioners Armer, Douglass, and Hamlett. Also present were the City Secre-
tary, Whitt Johnson, City Attorney John D. Kelley,. and City Paving Attorney,
E. E. Townes, Jr. Mayor Lee was absent.
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Mr. Edwar<.i Kleiwer, 3832 Marlowe, appeared before the Council requesting some
assurance that funds would be made available for the Oity's participation in
paving of Marlowe Street from W. line of Lot 1, Block 3, and Lot 11, Block 2,
Sunset Terrace Addition to the W. line of Auden St.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that the Council
go on record that contract for the paving of 3800 Block' of Marlowe will be approved
and that funds will be made available from a proposed bond issue to be submitted
to Citizens of West UniveI'sity Place on July 24, :for City participation in pav-
ing from W. line of Lot 1, Block 3, & Lot 11, Block 2" Sunset Terrace Addition
to W. line of Auden St., provided bond issue is carried. ,
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tem Lanmon, and Oommissioners Armer, Douglass and Hamlett.
None
It was suggested that the Oouncil take necessary action ~o guarantee payment of
25% of cost of paving said property on. Marlowe. in event the Bond Issue does not
pass.
Motion by Oommissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that the City
make appropriation from the General Fund Budget of the fiscal year 1948-49 in
event the proposed bond issue to be submitted on July 24, does not carry,. for
payment of 25% of cost of paving Marlowe Street from the W. line of Lots 1,
Block 3, and Lot 11, Block 2, Sunset Terrace Addition, due to extenuating cir-
cums;;;ances caused by the City having to install a Storm Sewer in this block.
Voting Aye: ;';~""'''''_'':;''''''-'''''''7-;'''''1'";';;;';;''''T''';'~z-.''; Commissioners Armer, Douglass and' Hamlett.
Voting Noe: Mayor Pro Tem Larunon.
Mr. Duncan Allen, 4111 Swarthmore St., advised the Council that the property
owners in the 4100 BlOck of Swarthmore were preparing to have the street paved
and requested a committment from the City Council that the intersection at
West Point and Swarthmore would be pavid by the City.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Cammissioner Hamlett, that the
Council go on record that the City will pay the cost of paving the intersection
of West Point. at Swarthmore, if there are two contiilUous blocks of paving and if
the proposed bond issue is passed.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
M~yor Pro Tem Lanmon, and Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Hamlett.
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Mr. J. W. Sherwitz. 6444 Weslayan, asked if the Cit"jT would pay 25% of the cost
of paving on Villanov~ St. from the w. line of Lot 10, Block 29, r:w 1st Addi-
tion east to Weslayan Street if the Bond Issue is passed.
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part.icipat.e by paying 25% of the cost of paving of Villanova Street from west
line of Lot 10, Block 29, CV 1st Addition, if proposed Bond Issue is passed.
Voting Aye:
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Mayor Pro Tem Lanmon, and Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Hamlett.
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In compliance with instructions from the Council on June 28, 1948, Oity Secretary,
Whitt Johnson, gave the following report on his investigation of the construction
of a servants quarters and play room being erected at 3221 Plumb St. by Mr. E. O.
Rulon.
"Permit had been granted by the City Building Inspector after approval by the
Zoning Board for servants quarters and a play room to be erected over his present
three car garage, as recorded in the Minutes of the meeting of the Zoning Board
on March 18, 1948."
Mayor Lee arrived at this time and at the request of Mayor Pro tem Lanmon, took
the chair and presided.
Mr. W. T. Roberson, representing Mrs. Lillian N. Crawford, owner of Lot 1, Block
9, Virginia Court, appeard before the Council protesting the $6,00 per front ft.
assessment charge levied by Ordinance 381, for the paving of Rice Blvd.
Mr. Roberson exPlained that the lot was vacant. at the time of assessment, but
Mrs. Crawford had since taken out. a building permit. and was now in the process of
having a home erected on this lot which would face Fordham St. It was his opinion
that Mrs. Crawford should only be ~sessed the $4.50 per front foot, as other
property owners who have homes siding on Rice, Blvd.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Oommissioner Armer, that. the request
of Mrs. Crawford be denied, due to the fact that said Lot 1, Blk. 9, Virginia Ct.
Addition,~s assessed on basis of assessment Ordinance 381, passed M~ 28, 1948,
and was a vacant lot at all pert.inent times and carries the $6.00 rate, as it was
so assessed.
V oting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, and Commissioners, Lanmon, Douglass, Hamlett and Armer.
None
Mayor Lee announced that t.he Hearing, which had been recessed on July 9, 194.8,
would be continued at' t.his time, and asked, if there were any property owners who
would like to be heard. No further questioning or statements were offered.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer, t.hat Hearing on
University Blvd. be closed and objections overruled, finding that paving benefits
on Universit.y Blvd. would be in excess of $8.75 per front foot on each property;
that assessments be levied and liens fixed at said rate of $8.75 per front foot
and directing the City Paving Attorney to present necessary Ordinance.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
M~or Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Douglass, Hamlett and Armer.
None
Pursuant to instructions by the City Council, City Paving Attorney, E. E. Townes,
Jr., presented Ordinm.ce 390, ordering Hearing on Benefits closed and levying
assessments and fixing liens at rate of $8.75 per front foot, which was read in full.
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Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissiqper Douglass, that the following
captioned Ordinance, closing the hearing .to owners abutting Sec. No.. 1, 2, & 4 of
University Blvd; levying assessments, and fixing liens at rate of $8.75 per
front foot, etc., be passed and approved as read:
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AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE. OWNERS OF
PROPERTY ABUTTING ON: .
SECTION NO.1: UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD FROM THE WEST LINE OF
KIRBY DRIVE TO THE WEST LINE OF BELMONT ST: AND
SECTION NO.2: UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD FROM THE WEST LINE OF
BELMONT STREET TO THE EAST. LINE OF SE'vVANEE STREET; AND
SEOTION No.4: THE NORTH HALF OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVJ\RDFROM
THE EAST LINE OF LOT 5 TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 4B, ALL IN'
BLOCK 44, YvEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, SECOND ADDITION,
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AND TO ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO
SAID PROPERTY AND THE TRUE, OWNERS T:HEJtEOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS.,
AND AS TO fHE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS THEREFOR, AND AS TO THE ACCURACY,
SUFfICIENCY, REGULARITY AND VALIPITY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT IN
CPNNECTION WITH SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS, AND ANY MATTER OR <
THING CONNECTED THEREWITH; FINDING AND DETERMINING THE REGULARITY OF ALL
PROCEEDINGS MID THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL PREREQUISITES TO FIXING AND
LEVnNGTTRE ~,ASSESSMENT L;rENS AND THE. PERSONAL LIABILITY OF PROPERTY :'-1
OWNERS; OVERRULING AND :pENYINGALL PROTESTS AND OBJEOTIONS' OFFERED, :. I
EXCEPT AS TO PARTICULAR CASES MENTIONED;' FINDING AND DETERMINING SPECIAL --.J
BENEFITS TO EACH PARCEL OF PROPERTY AND TH~ OWNERS THEREOF BY REASON OF
SAID IMPROVEMENTS IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THI5 RESPECTIVE ASSESSMENTS
AGAINST SAME; LEVYING ASSESSMENTS; FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST THE
RESPECTIVE pROPERTIES ABUTTING ON THOSE PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS TO BE
IMPROVED AND AGAINST THE TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PAYMENT Of PAR:r OF
THE COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE LIMITS DESCRIBED; PROVIDING FOR
THE ISSUANCE Of ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES AND THE MANlifER OF THEIR COLLECTION;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Voting, Aye: Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Hamlett, Lanmon, Douglass, .and Armer.
Voting Noe: None
The'Hearing was declared closed at this time by M~or L~e.
Pursuant to instruction of the City Council on June 28, 1948", City Attorney,
John D. Kelley, submitted an opin~on that it was not against the City Zoning
Ordinance for waj:.ermelon to be sold at the swimming Rool in connection with
the oper?-tion of the concess'ion. City' Secretary,W1aii~ Johnson, recommended
that the Council refuse permission for the selling of watermelon at the swimming
pool, due to the fact that an,excessive amount of garbage would be greated and
the City does not have sufficient personnel to take care of this additional work
and that generally, unsanitary conditions would result from the sale of water-
melon,at, the swimming pool.
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, secoI).ded by Conunissioner Armer, that the Council
approve City Secretary, Whitt Johnson's recommendation that the sale of water-
melons be prohibited at the swimming pool concession.
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Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, and Oommissioners Lanmon, Douglass, Hamlett and Arm~r.
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A contract for operation of the concession at the Swimming Pool between the City
of West University Place and Mr. Wm. O. Buschardt, Jr., Low bidder, was presented
for approval and acceptance by the City.
Motion by Oommissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that the contract
for operation of the concess,ion by Mr. Win. Buschardt, Jr., be/1.accepted and Mayor
Lee be authorized to execute on behalf of the City.
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Voting Noe:. None
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A contract f!lem MoroD?J" & Biessner, for handling of the proposed $250,000 Bond
Issue was presented for approval and acceptance by the City.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that Mayor Lee
be authorized to execute contract with Moroney, Beissner & Co. on behalf of the
City, "for the handling of the proposed $250,000 Bond Issue.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer and Douglass.
None
r-li In compliance with instructions from the Council on April 12, 1948, Oity A.ttorney,
I '! John D. Kelley, recommended that inix>ice in the amount of ,$250., submitted by
U Mr. Horace E. Pounds, in connection with the D. Gullo, et al Kirby Drive Zoning
Suit, be paid as it was his opinion that the fee for services rendered was fair
and reasonable.
, Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that payment of
$250 fee for services rendered by Mr. Horace E. Pounds in connection with the
Kirby Drive Zoning suit be paid.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Armer, Hamlett, and Armer.
None
The following opinion was Feceived from City Attorney Jolm D. Kelley, with
reference to clearing of a lot on University Blvd. for.the purpose of allowing
children to use same as a baseball diamond:"The property in ques~ion is in a
single-family dwelling district, and according to the Zoning Ordinance ( Ord.
No. III and amendments), the uses permitted in single-family, dwelling districts
include public, parks .and plOW grounds. It is my opinion that the use of the lot.
involved is not contrary to the Zoning Ordinance. It is also ,my belief that even
if such were not permitted ,by the Zoning Ordinance" such a prohibitioI). would be
held to be contrary to public policy~
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The zoning Board minutes of June 17, ;1.948, were read to the Council. It was the
en opinion of the Council that City Building Inspector should not issue any building
Lt... ....: permits on servants quarters, playrooms or any unusual construction until first
i! approved by the City Oouncil.
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City Secretary Whitt Johnson, submitted an Intermediate final estimate in the
amount of $15,727.89, from Paddock Engineering Co. of Texas for approval.
Mr. Johnson recommended that inasmuch as there were numerous items which had not
been fully completed and needed immediate attention, the city withhold $5,000
until final completion and acceptance.
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Motion by Commissd.oner Douglass, seconded by C,ommissioner Armer, that payment be
made to Paddock Engineering 00., but that $5,000 be retained from the intermediate
final estimate of $15,727.89.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, Armer and Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
City Secretary, Whitt Johnson, advised the Council that the Fire Chief and Assist-
ant Chief had asked that the City advertise for bids for Fire Hose.. The Council
granted authority to the City Secretary to advertise for bids for the needed
amount of Fire Hose.
Mr. l,'\fhitt Johnson, City Secretary advised the Council that the Garbage Dept. of
the city was experiencing difficulty in the clearing, of all garbage, due to the
extra service being rendlered to business establishments. Mayor Lee appointed
Commissioner Douglass, Lanmon and .City Secretary, Whitt Johnson, with Commissioner
Lanmon as Chairman, as a committee to investigate the garbage situation at
various business establishIqents and make a report to the Council.
An invoice from Matheison Chemical Co., dated 1941, in the amount of
$20.00 for a lost Chlorine cylinder, was presented to the Council by the City
Secretary wi tha recomendation that the invoice be paid.
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from Matheison Chemical Co. in the amount of $20.00 be approveq, for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanman, Hamlett, Armer, and Douglass.
None.
A contract for the resurfacing of 3000 Block of Pittsburg by Brogan & Williams,
was presented to the Council for approval.
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that May Lee be
authorized to, execute contract with Brogan & Williams for thesmrfaeing of 3000
Block of Pittsburg, subject .to specifications being approved by Whitt Johnson.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanmori,Douglass, Hamlett and Armer.
None.
The Council discussed advisability of proceeding with resurfacing of 2800 & 2900'b
block of Oason St., 3000 & 3100 Blk of Sunset Blvd. and 3000 and 3100 Block of
Quenby St. It was the general opinion of: the Council that the city could proceed
with work on Oason St. and Sunset Blvd., but should not undertake to do the work
on Quenby St., due to more extensive work .being necessary and. different type of
construction.
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Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that Consulting
Engineer H. J. Johnson be instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the
re-surfacing of 3000 & 3100 Block of Quenby Street.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanman, Hamlett, Armer & Douglass.
None
A report was presented from the School Committee on work done in connection with
securing additional rooms for the Elementary School.
Motion by Oommis~ioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Douglass, that a letter be
written to the School Committee expressing apreciation of work done.
Voting ,Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Lanman" Hamlett, Armer & Douglass.
None
Commissioners Armer and Hamlett were appointed by Mayor Lee to meet with repre-
sentatives of Bellaire to discuss a charge for the use of the West University
Place Garbage dump grQunds.
Minutes of the meetings of June, 28 and July 9 were read and approved as corrected.
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was
recessed until 7:30 P.M. Tuesday July 13.
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The Oity Oouncil met in recessed session on Tuesd~, July 13, 1948, 7:30 P.M.
at the City Hall with the following members present: M~or Pro-tem Lanman pree
siding; Commissioners A:mner, Douglass and Hamlett, and the City Secretary.
Mayor Lee and City Attorney, J. D. Kelley, were absent.
Mayor Pro-tem,C. P. Lanmon, announced that the Council was meeting in recessed
session for purpose of discussing salary increases for employees paid by the
hour and employed as common laborers or semi-skilled laborers.
At'the.request of.the Council, OitySecretary,i.1h:itt Johnson, submitted a pro-
posed salary increase for certain types of emplo:yment,and advised that he and
Commissioner Hamlett had made a study of prevailing wage scales of adjacent
cities.and of other concerns and that the Cityts.common labor wage scale was
the lowest of those studied.
Motion by. Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that the City
accept the recommendation for a salary increase for common and semi-Skilled
labor in accordance with recommendation of Commissioner Hamlett add City
Secretary, Whitt Johnson, and that. the salary be increased as set forth in the
schedule submitted, which is as follows:
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cLeon Cooper
Manville Stewart
Walter Vaughan
Jeff Smith
Robert McGee
Mack Miles
Arthur Burnley
Ernest Guigroy
Charlie Porter
Joseph W. Clarke
Norris Mitchell
Jeremiah Andrews
Alvin Peters
Melvin Minnick
Samuel Boney
Ike Pittman
A. L.Be11
Daniel Lee
J. S. West
Robert White
Louis Steel
E. G. West
Robert Barnes.
Oliver Peters
Clovis "Francis
Walter Lidge
August White
Central Lee
STREET & BRIDGE DEPU'FMENT
Salary Pavro11
Weekly Payroll
Present Hour Rate
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.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
080
.75
.75
.75
.75
.80
.75
.75
.80
.75
.75
.80
.75
.75
.80
.75
.80
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.90
.85
.85
.85
.85
.85
.85
Per Mo. Per Yr.
164.70 1976.40
164.70 1976.40
155.55 1866.60
155.55 1866.60
155.55 1866.60
155.55 la66.60
155.55' 1866.60
.155.55 1866.60
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GARBAGE DEFT.
Salary Payroll
WeeJUy Payroll
Total Street & Bridge Dept. ----$15,152.40
Total Garbage & Park Dept ---- .34,477.20
Total All Depts. Paid,from tax l!i.c9,629.60
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.85
.85
.85
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.85
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.85
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.85
.85
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.90
.90
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155.55 1866.60
164.70 1976.40
155.55 1866.60
155.55 '1866.60
164.70 1976.40
155.55 1866.60
155.55 1866.60
164.70 1976.40
155.55 1866.60
155.55 1866.60
164.70 1976.40
164.70 1976.40
164.70 1976.40
164.701976.40
Total $34,477.20
Payroll, inc. per mo. --$475.80
Payroll, inc. permo.~~5;709~90
This request covers men paid on weekly payroll and does not include men paid on
monthly basis.
Wage scale figured on basis of 183 hours per month.
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Water Dent.
Monthly Salaries
E. J. Hood
A. P. Robb
O. W. Suttle
Russell Shores
James Townes
John H. Hall
Jot>.n Price
Oliver Jackson
J. D. West
Weekley P~roll,
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Rubin DaVis
Abner Hawkins
Edward Hampton
Henry Johnson
McKinley Smith
Kenneth Hargis
W. E. Stewart
Isaac Whitting
Wesley Vi1tz
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Sewer Dept.,
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L. E. Lyles
Rasma Clack
W. A. Garrett
C. H. Barfield
Pedro Ramirez
Weelt1y Pa.vro11
Duese Felder
Judge Burton
Johnny Hubbard
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.75
.75
.85
.85
.85
Total Water Dept - - ~ $17,238.60
Total Sewer Dept. - - $ 5,929.20
Total 23,167.80
This request eovers men paid on weekly payroll and does not
monthly basis. '
Mo. Rate
3;00.00.
185.00
200.00
1'75.00
180.00
185.00
180.00
180.00
175.00
Per Mo.
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155.55
164.70
164.70
164.70
155.55
155.55
155.55
155.55
Mo.Rate
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160.00
170.00
160.00
160.00
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155.55
155.55
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1976.)Jo
1866.60
1976.40
1976.40
1976.40
1866.60
1866.60
1866.60
1866.60
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19i6.40
1976.40
1976.40
Payroll inc. per mo. - - - $384.30
Payroll inc. per ~. - - - 4,611.60
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Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pr o-T em Lanmon, and Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Hamlett.
None
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Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that the
proposed sala~yincrease,as submitted by Commissioner Hamlett, and City Secre-
tary, Whitt .rohnson, and as approved by previous motion, by made effective as
of July 1, 19'48.
Voting Ay.e: Mayor Pro-TemLanmon, and Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Hamlett.
Voting Noe: None
The Council discussed means of financing the salary increase from current funds
for the remainder of the 1947-48 fiscal year and decided that an appropriation
was not necessary in view of the fact that previous salaries budgeted items had
not been absorbed and that sufficient funds were available for the salary increase.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that CitySecre-
ta'ry, Whitt Johnson, be instructed to request City Treasurer, C. E. Gammill, to
aJ:locate funds for the salary increase from the 1947'-48 budget heretofore approved _
for salaries; but not expended for reason that various personnel have not been
employed or their services have been 'dis con tinued. '
vetting Aye: 'Mayor Pro-tem Lanmon, ami Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Hamlett.
Vesting Noe: 'None
Odmmissioner 'Armer left at this time."
City Secretary, Whitt Johnson, advised that the garbage department was urgently
in need of two new trucks and bodies and that it was impra.cticableto use street
department trucks and equipment to remove garbage and trash as the city was .now
forced to do. . After considerable discussion, the council decided that street~_
department trucks should not be used in the garbage department and in ofder.to
maintain adequate garbage and trash disposal , it would be necessary to purchase
additional equipment for the garbage department, but felt that only one truck and
bOCly should be purchased atth'is date.
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advertise in the official newspaper for the city for the purchase of one twoton
truck and garbage disposal body in accordance with specifications prepared by
City Secretary, Whitt Johnson. <
Voting Aye: Mayor Pro-tem Lanmon, and Commissioners Douglass and Hamlett.
Voting Noe:' None
There being no'further business to come before 'the Council at this time, the
meeting was adjourned.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JULY 26, 1948.
The City Council met in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, !July 26, 1948',
at 7:30 P. M. with the following members present: Mayor Lee presiding; Commissioners
Douglass, Hamlett and Lanmon. Also present were the City Secretary and the City
Attorney. Commissioner Armer was absent.
Mr. J. D. Allstott, 4125 Marquette, Block Chairman for the paving of the 4100
Block of Marquette requested the Council to file a Notice of intention to pave
the skip abutting Lot 118, Fairhaven Addition.
Motion by OornmissionerLanmon, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the City
Paving Attorney be instructed to file Notice of intention to pave North t of
Marq~tte St. from the West lot line of Lot 118, Fairhaven Add. to West line of
Academy Street.
Voting Aye:.
Voting Noe:
M~yor Lee; Commissioners Douglass, Hamlett and Lanmon.
None.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Douglass; that Notice
of intention to pave South side of Tennyson Street from the West line of Lot 7,
Block 13, College View, 3rd Addition to the East property line of said lot be
filed also.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor L~e; and Commiss&.oners Douglass, Hamlett and Lanmon.
None.
The following names were submitted as members who will serve on the Boardc~of
Equalization for the year 1948: Mr. Marvin J. Gibson, 3009 Pittsburg; Clayton J.
Clark, 4150 Milton; Mr. R. L'. Smith, 3821 Rice Boulevard.
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that prior
appointment by the Council of Mr. Gibson, Mr. Clark and Mr. Smith to the
Board of Equalization be ratified as the action thereon did not appear on prior
minutes and if such appointment had not bee made by the Council that these
members be appointed as a Board of Equalization for the year 1948.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Douglass, Hamlett and Lanmon.
None
A letter framMr. Woodrow~. Finley requesting acceptance of his resignation as
a member of the Zoning Committee was read to the Council.
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Motion by Commiss~oner\Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Lanmon that the resig-
nati()ll.-of Mr. Woodrow }'~"(~@.l?Y be accepted with regrets.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
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Mayor Lee, and'Commissioners Douglass, Hamlett and Lanmon.
None
Mayor Lee asked that 1~. H. E. Terry, Chairman of the Zoning & Planning Board
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be requested.to make a recommendation to the Council of someone to fill
the vacancy created by resignation of Mr. Finley.
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Mr. A~ 'B. Smith, 2721 hice Blvd. owner ilif Lot 1, Block 6, Virginia Court
Addition made a formal protest against the $6.00 paving assessment filed
on his property for the paving of Rice Boulevard. The Council gave con-
sideration to Mr. Smith's protest pearing in mind the opinion rendered
by City Paving Attorney, E. E. Townes, Jr., in a previous problem of the
same nature.
Recommendation was made by the Zoning & Planning Board that Mr. Alvin S.
Siff, 2916 Nottingham be permitted to build andadditional 10' X 20'
room to his present garage as servants quarters to consist of sleeping
and bathroom facilities only. .
Motion by Commissi~ner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Douglass that
permission to build and additional 10' X 20' room to his present garage as
servants quarters be granted with usual affidavit furnished.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, and Commissioners Douglass, Hamlett and Lanmon.
None
Mr. Wlll.,. Sims, owner of West t of Lot 7, Block 35 Wes;t University' Place
1st Addition advised he had requested the Zoning & Planning Board to
approve his erection of a home to face on Pittsburg Street instead of
Virg~nia Avenue which is now a drainage ditch.
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Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Douglass that
the Zoning Boards recommendation that the proposed home of }Ar. Sims
face on Pittsburg Str~et inst~ad of Virginia Avenue be approved with
inclusion of a minimum 30 foot set back.. line on Virginia Avenue for
the garage building and set back line for residence as shown on platt
submitted and approved by Council.
V o.ting Aye::
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Douglass, Hamlett and Lanmon.
None
Mr. S. R. Swaller, 3021 Nottingham had appeared before the Zoning
Boar~ protesting noise from a professional hemstitching machine
operated by Mrs. Robert J. Sveter, 3023 Nottingham, which is located
in an area zoned for single family dwelling units.
This matter along with a business being operated at 3221 Plumb Street
also a servants quarters at 3501 Tangley which is being rented to a
colored person was referred to the City Attorney for action.
Mr. W. F. Cawlfield, owner of North ~ of Lot 9, Block 17, West
University Place 2nd. Addition had applied for permission from the
Zoning Board to subdivide this lot into two 50 X 100' lots, one to face
Buffalo Speedway and one to face University Boulevard.
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in view of the fact that setback lines and building restrictions
governing these lots are such that it would be impossible to build
a home in keepingwitht.he general surroundings, Mr. Cawlfields re-
quest for the subdivision of North ~ of Lot 9, Block 17, West University
Place 1st Addition into two 50 X 100' lots be denied.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Douglass, Hamlett and Lanman.
None
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The Zoning & Planning Board recommended approval of resubdivision of
the East ~ of Lot 7, Block 4, West University Place 1st. Addition as
requested by Mr.P. Bongio, 6712 Vanderbilt Street. Action by the
Council on this recommendation was deferred until further action by
the Zoning Board on the balance of the application as submitted by
Mr. Bongio.
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The Council discussed advisability of borrovring enough money to proceed
with the paving program until money could be received from the Bond
Issue. Mayor Lee appointed Commissioners Lanman and Douglass and City
Secretary vVhitt Johnson to discuss the matter with officials of the
City National Bank.
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City Attorney J. C. Kelley presented a revised contract with South-
western Properties, Inc. amending Article 5, for the Council's
consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Douglass that
the Mayor be authorized to execute the revised contract with South-
western Properties, Inc.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Douglass, Hamlett and Lanmon.
None
H. J. Johnson, Consulting ~gineer for the City advised that he had
received an estimate on theco~t of resurfacing the 2800 & 2900 Block
of Cason Street 3000 & 3100 Block of Quenby and in his opinion it -
wou~d be of less expense to the City to advertise for bids than to try
to do the work itself.
Motion Oy Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Douglass that
the City advertise for bids for resurfacing of th~ 2800 & 2900 Block
of Cason Street and the 3000 & 3100 Block of Quenby Street in accordance ,
with plans and specifications prepared by Mr. H. J. Johnson, Consulting
Engineer.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Douglass, Hamlett and Lanmon.
None
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Mayor Lee advised that he was authorized to make a statement on be-
half of Mr. Howard Xiatta of 3025 Sunset Boulevard who had contacted
property owners in the 3000 & 3100 Blocks of Sunset Boulevard.
Mayor Lee stated that the residents had not reached any conclusion as
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to what they could do toward having the street paved with concrete
and they were advised that the $2000 to be expended by the City
would not do a thorough job; however the property owners were in
favor of repairs being made with knowledge that such repairs would
not be of a permanent nature but would be of the best possib~e
construction for the amount of expendituries.
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Motion by Coro~issioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Douglass
that the City Secretary be instructed to advertise for bids for the
repairing of the 3000 & 3100 Blocks of Sunset.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Douglass, Hamlett and Lanmon.
None
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Douglass that
the Consulting Engineer be instructed to prepare necessary plans and
specifications for storm sewers for all areas not now servioed in order
to complete the storm sewer system 9f the City.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Douglass, Hamlett and Lanmon.
None
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that
the city advertise for bids on street intersections where contracts
for paving of the street are already let or where contracts are ex-
pected to be let within the next 60 days.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Douglass, Hamlett and Lanmon.
None
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Minutes of the meetings of July 12, and July 13, were read and approved
as corrected.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Lanmon that
the City Secretary be instructed to sell the four old pieces of equip-
ment consisting of a 1940 Pickup truck, 1941 Pickup truck, 1940 Dump
truck and a grader, as soon as possible.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Douglass, Hamlett and L&~on.
None
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the
meeting was recessed.
The City Commission of the City of West University Place, Texas, met
in recessed session at the City Hall within said city on 'the 28th day of
July, 1948, with the following members present, to-wit: Ralph B. Lee,
Mayor; Commissioners C. P. Lanmon, W. A. Hamlett, M. A. Douglass, City
Secretary Whitt Johnson, and City Attorney J. D. Kelley. Commissioner
Armer was absent.
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The Mayer introduced a resolution which was read in full. Commissioner
Hamlett, made a motion that the resolution be adopted as read. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Douglass and carried by the following
vote:-
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissioners Lanmon, Hamlett, and Douglass.
Voting Noe:- None
The resolution thus adopted follows:
RESOLUTION
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RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS OF THE BOND
ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, ON
JULY 24, 1948.
WHEREAS, there was held in the City of West University Place, Texas
on the 24th day of July, 1948, an election at which was submitted to the
duly qualified resident electors of said city who m~ taxable property
within said city and who had duly rendered the same for taxation the
following propositions, to-wit:-
PROPOSITION NO. ONE
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SHALL THE CITY COMMISSION 'OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS, BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE THE BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE AMOUNT
OF $165,000, MATURING SERIALLY \'VITHIN TWENTY YEARS FROM THEIR DATE
OR DATES, A.:f\rD BEARING INTEREST AT A RATE NOT TO EXCEED FOUR PERCENT
(4%) PER ANNUM, FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE CONSTRUCTION Al~D IMPROVEtvTENT
OF THE STREETS WITHIN SAID CITY AND 'fO LEVY TAXES ON ALL TAXABLE
PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE ANNUAL INTER&ST ON
SAID BONDS AND PROVIDE A SINKING FUND TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF
AT MATURITY.
PROPOSITION NO. TWO
SHALL THE CITY COMMTSSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS,
BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE THE BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000,
MATURING SERIALLY WITHIN .TWENTY YEARS FROM THEIR DATE OR DATES, AND
BEARING INTEREST AT A RATE NOT TO EXCEED FOUR PERCENT (4%) PER ANNUM,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING STORM S~NERS AND DRAINAGE STRUCTURES
IN AND FOR SAID CITY AND TO LEVY TAXES ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY 1i1fITHIN
SAID CITY SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE ANNUAL INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AND
PRQVIDE A SINKING FUND TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF AT MATURITY.
PROPOSITION NO. THREE
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SHALL THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS,
BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE THE BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE MWUNT Of $25,000,
MATURING SERIALLY WI'rHIN f7iENTY YEARS FROM THEIR DATE OR DATES, AND
BEARING INTEREST AT A RATE NOT TO EXCEED FOUR PERCENT (4%) PER ANNUM,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING PROP&~TY FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL FACILITIES
AND FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT AND TO LEVY TAXES ON ALL TAXABLE
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PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE ANNUAL INTEREST ON
SAID BONDS AND PROVIDE A SINKING FUND TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF
AT MATURITY;
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WHEREAS, there were cast at said election 2871 votes, of which
number there were cast:
PROPOSITION NO. ONE
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $165,000 STREET PAVING
AND IMPROVDclENT BONDS
2317 votes
AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $165,000 STREET
PAVING AND IMPROVE1VIENT BONDS
534 votes
MAJORITY FOR THE ISSUA..JlJCE OF $165,000
STREET PAVING AND IMPROVEM:ENT BONDS
1783 votes
PROPOSITION NO. TNO
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $60,000 STORM SEWER AND
DRAINANGE STRUCTlJ"RE BOllIDS
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AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $60,000 STORM SEWER
AND DRAINAGE STRUCTURE BONDS
MAJORITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $60,000 STORM
SEWER AND DRAINAGE STRUCTURE BONDS
PROPOSITION NO. THREE
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $25,000 GARBAGE DISPOSAL
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT BONDS
AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $25,000 GARBAGE
DISPOSAL FACILITIES A}ID EQUIPMENT BONDS
MAJORITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $25,000 GARBAGE
DISPOSAL FACILITIES A}ID EQUIPMENT BONDS
2389 votes
352 votes
2037 votes
as shown in the official election returns heretofore submitted to this
City Commission and filed with the City Secretary; Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Comm~ssion of the City of West
University Place, Texas:
Section 1: That said election was duly called and notice thereof given
in accordance vdth law; that said election was held in the manner required
by law; that due returns of said election have been made by the proper
officers; that said election has resulted favorably to the issuance of
the bonds described in each of said propositions and that a majority of
the qualified voters voting at said election have voted in favor of the
issuance of the bonds described in each of said propositions.
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Section 2:: That the City Commission is now authorized to',\issue all of
said bonds and to do any and all things necessary and convenient in
connection therewith.
PASSEP and APPROVED this 28th day of July, 1948.
Mayor, City of West University Place,
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With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the
meeting was recessed until Friday July 30, 1948 at 7:30 P.M.
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The City Council met in recessed session on Friday July 30, 1948, at
7:00 P.M. at the City Hall with the following members present: Mayor
Lee, presiding; Comm. Douglass, Hamlett and Lanmon. Also present was
the Clty Secretary. Comm. Armer was absent.
The Council discussed advisability of paving an additional portion of
the intersection of Plumb and Wakeforest Streets, but decided the extra
expense involved was not justifiable.
The Council was advised that Mr. A. B. Smith, 2721 Rice Blvd., who owns
as a homestead Lot 1, Blk. 6, Virginia Court Add. had refused to sign a
mechanics lien contract for the paving of the portion of Rice Blvd.
abutting this property.
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Following the discussion of this matter motion was made by Cowm. Hamlett,
seconded by Comm. Douglass that the City instruct the contractor to
proceed with the paving of the portion of Rice Blvd. abutting on Lot 1,
Blk. 6, Virginia Court Add. in accordance with plans and specifications
including curb and gutter, with understanding that if the contractor does
not secure the paving lien from Mr. A. B. Smith, the City~dll purchase
the. certificate from said contractor at the time of acceptance of the job
and at the time other certificates are issued; the reason for this action
being that the Contractor cannot be required to pave this homestead
property since the owner refused to give a contract lien, and the city
feels that it is of great importance that all of that section :;f Rice
Blv~~ be paved from curb to curb; and with understanding that as soon
as the certificate is purchased the city will take necessary steps to
collect from Mr. Smith.
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Mayor Lee:
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Commissioners Douglass, Hamlet.t and Lanmon.
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ltThe foregoing motion was made after considerable discussion of t.he
above inasmuch as the contractor advised he had completed the North t
of Rice Blvd. and on numerous times he had contacted the property o~mer
and it was the opinion of the contractor, the property owner would not
sign a mechanics lien and consequently the said property would h~ve to
be skipped.1t
Mayor Lee left the meeting at this time and Mayor Pro tern Lanmon took
the chair and presided.
In absence of the City Treasurer due to illness, and in compliance
wi th the city charter, Cj.ty Secretary Whitt Johnson submitted a proposed
estimated budget for the year 1948-49.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Douglass that
the proposed estimated budget for the year 1948w49 as submitted by City
Secretary Whitt Johnson be adopted for consideration and discussion.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tern Lanmon; Commissioners Douglass and Hamlett.
None
Motion by Crunmissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Haml~tt that
the City advertise Notice of Hearing on the 1948~49 Budget.
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Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tern Lanmon; Oommissioners Douglass and Hamlett.
None
With no further business to come be,fore the Council at this time, the
meeting was adjourned.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
August 9, 1948
The City Council met in regular session at the City Hall on Monday
August 9, 1948, at 7:30 P.M. with the follwoing members present:
Mayor Lee presiding; Commissioners Armer, Douglass, Hamlett and Lanmon.
Also present were the City Secretary and the City Attorney.
IB compliance with Notice to Bidders for the resurfacing of 2800 &
2900 Blocks of Cason, 3000 &3100 Blocks of Quepby Street and the
3000 & 3100 Blocks of Sunset Street, bids were opened and the following
results announced:
Section #1 Section #2 Section #3 Totals
Duraco Quenby Sunset Cason
Gulf Bitulithic Co. 2,654.05 3,484.60 1,516.50 7,655.15
Southwest Paving Co. 2,136.25 . 3,115.00 1,238.15 6,489.40
Russ Mitchell, Inc. 3,960.70 5,106.50 2,292.50 11,359.70
Engineer's Estimate 1,910.50 2,507.75 1,216.75 5,635.00
Hot Mix Asphalt
Gulf Bitulithic Co. 2,503.05 3,294.60 1,375.50 7,173.15
Servtex
Southwest Paving Co. 2,238.93 3,244.20- 1,334.03 6,817.16
Asphaltic Shell
Southwest Paving Co. 2,000.35 2,944.00 1,111.25 6,055.60
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Southwest Paving Company Bids 160.00 201.80 362.Lro
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Douglass that bids
received for resurfacing the 2800 & 2900 B10~ks of Cason, 3000 & 3100
Blocks of Quenby Street and the 3000 & 3100 Blocks of Sunset Street be
referred to Consulting Engineer H. J. J. for tabulation and recommendation.
Votin~ Aye: Mayor Lee; and Commissioners Armer, Douglass, Hamlett and
Lanmon.
Voting Noe: None
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street intersections the only bid received was opened and results
ann01IDced as follows:
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Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Douglass that
the bid received for the paving of residential street intersections be
referred to the Consulting Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, Commissioners Armer, Douglass, Hamlett and Lanmon.
None
A letter from Mr. John D. Kelley requesting acceptance of his resignation
as City, Attorney due to his intention vo move into his new home located
outside the corporate limits of West University Place, was read by
Mayor Lee.
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. ,Mot:;1..on by Commissioner ' Armer, seconded by Commissio:Q.er Douglass that
Mr. Kelley's resignation as City !ttorney by accepte~ with regrets.
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Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, Commissioners Armer, Douglass, Hamlett and La~on.
None
A letter from the Judiyiary Committee was submitted recommending that
Mr. Thomas M. Ryan be appointed as City Attorney to fill the vacancy
created by the resignation of Mr. John D. Kelley.
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Motion by COIlllIJ.issioner.Douglass, l?ecorlded by Commissioner Armer, that
the Judiciary Committee's recommendation be accepted and Mr. Thomas
M. Ryan be appointed as City Attorney at a salary of $175 per month.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, Commissioners Armer, Dougla~s, Hamlett and Lanmon.
None
Mayor Lee administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Thomas M. Ryan as City
Attorney.
An estimate from Walter M. Rainey Construction Company, COntractor for
general contract work on the bathhouse, approved by Architect Kelly
Gaffney, in the amount of $4,412.+3 was presented by City Secretary
Whitt Johnson for'Council's' consideration for payment.
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner .Douglass that
the Estimate from Walter M. Rainey in the amount of $4,412.13 and app-
roved by Architect Kelly Gaffney be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, Commissioners Armer, Douglass, Hamlett and Lanmon.
None
Mayor Lee announced that he had another engagement and it wou+d be
necessary that he be excused from the meeting and requested Mayor Pro
tem Lanmon to preside during his absence.
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1tr. Sam Marie, a resident of the 3900 Block of Marquette requested the
Council to take necessary steps to file Notice of intention to pave in'
front of Lots 7 & 8, Block 4, College View 1st Addition as all other
property o~mers on that block had signed a contract for paving.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer that a
Notice of Intention to Pave be filed on Lots 7 & 8, Block 4, College
View 1st Addition and that Mr. E. E. Townes, City Paving Attorney be
instructed in writing to proceed in accordance with this motion.
Voting Aye:
Voting Nbe:
Mayor Pro tern Lanmon, Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Hamlett.
None
Mr. Lichte, 4130 Villanova, and a group of citizens from the 4100 Block of
Villanova advised that contractor Brogan & Williams had paved the 4100
Block of Villanova with exception of Lots 124 & 138 of Fairhaven Addition
and that when the Citizens signed contracts for paving they were advised
by the Contractors that the entire street would be paved. Mr. Lichte
asked if money being held in escrow could be withheld until Brogan &
Williams paved the two lots not now paved. It was the opinion of City
Attorney J. D. Kelley that the city could probably withhold money from
the contractor until such lots were paved.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer that
Lots 124 and 138, Fairhaven Addition be included in the Notice of
Intention to Pave and that City Paving Attorney be requested to take
necessary legal proceedings and that funds placed in escrow be withheld
until the two said lots are paved.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tem Lanmon, Commissioners Armer, Douglass, and Hamlett.
None
City Secretary 1JIlhitt Johnson advised that there was 85' of curb and a
portion of the asphalt paving extending west from the west line of
Belmont Street on the south side of Rice Blvd. that was in very bad
condition and needed replacing.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Douglass that
the street at the South West corner of Rice Boulevard at Belmont Street
be compacted with the same material presently on the street and necessary
work to replace the curb and gutter be done by Russ Mitchell, Inc.
under the present, contract if this is permissable according to Mr. E. E.
Townes, Jr. City Paving Attorney and if not such work be done as a street
maintenance problem to be paid out of the street maintenance fund.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tem Lanmon, Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Hamlett.
None
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer that the
City advertise for bids for the sale of used equipment consisting of
One 1941 Ford Pickup Truck, One 1941 Chevrolet Pickup Truck, One 1941
l~ Ton Ford umnp Truck, and One Adams Grader, owned by the City; bids
to be opened on August 23, 1948.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tem Lanman, Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Hamlett.
None
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Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer that,
bids for the purchase of 400' 2~", 200' of 1~1I, and 150' of 3/4" Fire
Hose as previously authorized be advertised for August 23, 1948.
Voting Aye: Mayor Pro tem Lanmon, Commissioners Armer, Douglass and
Hamlett.
Voting Noe: None
City Secretary Whitt Johnson asked authority to advertise for the pur-
chase of needed equipment for the City.
Motion by Commissioner Dm.;glass, seconded by Commissioner Armer that
the City Secretary be authorized to advertise for the following equipment:
3 Passenger Cars, 2 door sedans; One l~ T. truck; 2 ~ Ton Pickup
Trucks; one 2 Ton ~ump Truck and One Truck, cab and chassis, 17,000 Lb5.
Gross.
Voting Aye: Mayor Pro tem Lanmon, Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Hamlett.
Voting Noe: .None
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner,Ar1!ler that a
letter be written to all city employees relative to possibility of
certain s~tuations arisihg whereby it would be unwise for an employee
of the City to make any statement that would bind or commit the Clity
in any way, or make a statement that any particular action was a policy
of the city and that all matters be referred directly to their superiors.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tem Lanman, Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Hamlett.
None
The minutes of the meetings of July 26, and 28 were read and approved
as corrected.
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the
meeting was recessed.
The City Council convened in recessed session at the City Hall on
Monday August 12, 1948, at 6:00 P.M. with the following members present:
Mayor Lee presiding; Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Lanmon. Also '
present were the City Secretary and the City Attorney. Commissioner
Hamlett was absent.
In compliance with Notice to Bidders having been duly published for the
sale of $256,000 City of West University Place various purpose obli-
gation bonds, the bids submitted were opened with the following results
announced:
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Columbian Securities Corp. 132,000 1950 - 1965 31.% 168.00 118,182.63
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Raucher, Pierce & Co. 78,000 19,50 - 1962 3% 128,033.60
172,000 1963 - 1968 3 3/4%
Rowles, Winston & Co. 202,000 1950 - 1967 31.% 300.00 120,836.65
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Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Douglass that the
City accept the bid of Columbian Securities Corporation of San Antonio,
Texas, which is considered most advantageous to the City and that
Moroney, Beissner & Co. 1'Iho is handling the bond proceedings be instructed
to request their bond attorney to draw up necessary contract for signatures.
V oting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Lanmon.
None
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the
meeting was recessed.
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The City Council reconvened in recessed session on Monday, August 16, 1948,
7:30 P.M. at the City Hall with the following members present: Mayor Pro
tern Lanmon, presiding; Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Hamlett. Also
present were the City Secretary and City Attorney. Mayor Lee was absent.
Mr. Ben Judd, 4220 Judson, representing the Park Committee of the West
University Place Civic Club appeared before the Council requesting that
the park on Judson and South Judson Street be equipped with playground
equipment. Mr. Judd was advised to contact City Secretary Whitt Johnson
and work together with him in connection with securing playground equip-
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Mr. C. H. Carlisle, 3813 Southwestern, advised the Council that property
owners were in the process of signing contracts for the paving of the
3800 & 3900 blocks of Southwestern Street and desired to know if the
intersection at Southwestern and College Streets would.be paved by the
City . The Council informed Mr. Carlisle that this interseotion had been
included in a certain group of intersections which was advertised for bids
and a contract for paving these awarded to the low bidder Brogan &
Williams on the 3rd day of May, 1948. Mr. Carlisle also advised there
were owners of vacant l<;>tson Southwestern who 'had refused to sign the
contracts and it was the desire of the residents on Southwestern that
the city file Notice of Intention to pave these lots, namely Lot 9,
Block 6, Lots 10,& 11, Block 3; Lot 15, Block 3; Lots 15 & lq, Block 4,
College View 1st. Addition.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer that
City Paving Attorney be instructed to file Notice of Inte~tion to Pave
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Block.h, College View 1st. Addition.
Voting Aye: Mayor Pro tern Lanman, CommisSioners Armer, Douglass, and
Hamlett.
Voting Noe: None
The Council requested an oplnlon from Consulting Engineer H. J. Johnson
in regard to drainage at the east end of the 3800 Block of Southwestern
Street.
The Council was advised that a husiness was being conducted in the
3800 Block of Southwestern Street which is in violation of the City
Zoning Ordinance. Building Inspector J. F. Jolly was instructed to
make investigation and report on this complaint.
An Ordinance was introduced authorizing the issuance of $165,000 Street
Improvement Bonds, prescribing the terms and conditions thereof, and levy-
ihg taxes to pay the principal and interest thereon, which was read in
full.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer that the
following captioned Ordinance authorizing the issuance of $165,000
Street Improvement Bonds, prescribing the terms and conditions thereof,
and levying taxes to pay the principal and interest thereon, be adopted;
AN ORDINANCE AUT~ORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $165,000.STREET .
IMPROVEMENT BONDS, PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
THEREOF, AND LEVYING TAXES TO PAY 'fHE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST
THEREON.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tem Lanmon, Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Hamlett. ~
None
An Ordinance was introduced authorizing the issuance of $60yQoO Storm
Sewer Bonds, prescribing the terms and. conditions thereof, and levying
taxes to pay the principal and interest thereon which was read in full.
Motion by Commissioner J.Jouglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer that
the following captioned Ordinance authorizing the issuance of $60,000
Storm Sewer Bonds, prescribing the terms and conditions thereof, and
levying taxes to pay the principal and interest thereon be adopted. .
ANQRDINANCE AUTHORIZING 'THE ISSUANCE OF $60,000 STORM SEWER
BONDS, PRESCRIBING THETER.MS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF, AND
LEVYING TAXES TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTER&9T THEREON.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tem Lanmon, Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Hamlett.
None
An Ordinance was introduced authorizing the issuance of $25,000 Garbage
Disposal Bonds, prescribing the terms and conditions thereof, and levying
taxes to pay the principal and interest thereon, which was read in full.
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the following captioned Ordinance authorizing the issuance of $25,000
Garbage Disposal Bonds, prescribing the terms and conditions thereof
and levying taxes to pay the principal and interest thereon, be adopted.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $25,000 GARBAGE
DISPOSAL BONDS, PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THE.B.EOF,
AND LEVYING TAXES TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INT1"'REST THEREON..
V'bting Aye:" Ma,yor Pro tem.Lanman, e9mmissionersArm~r, Douglass. and...Hamlett.
Voting Noe: None
Mr. T. R.'Rawl~ngs, 3933 Case Street, appeared before the Council re-
questing that a statement be obtained from the Commissioners Court stating
that the County would not increase the width of the paving'on Weslayan
Street to more than 30' unless 2t' of property as a Right-of-Way be
purchased by the County from the property owners. .
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The City 'Secretary was instructed to write the Commissioners Court re-
questing that this statement be made in writing.
An estimate from Walter M. Rainey, Contractor for general contract
work on the Bathhouse and approved by Architect Kelly Gaff~ey in the
amount of $4,533.20 was presented by'City Secretary Whitt Johnson for
Council's consideration :for payment.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer that
estL~ate from Walter M. Rainey in the amount of $4,533.20 and approved
by Architect Kelly Gaffney be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tem Lanmon, Commissioners Armer, Douglass, and Hamlett.
None
City Secretary Whitt Johnson recommended that a time limit be extended
Walter Rainey Construction Co. for finishing the construction of the
bathhouse until August 27, 1948.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer that a
time limit be extended to August 27, 1948 for final,construction of the
bathhouse.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tem Lanmon, Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Hamlett.
None
The Council was advised that property owners of Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
Block 23 and Lots 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Block 24, Colonial Terrace ~ddition
were desirous of having Amherst Street paved in front of these lots which
consists of 5 lots on either side of the east end of the 4100 Block of
Amherst Street.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer that the
paving of' 4100 block of.Amherst Street abutting Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
Block 23; Lots 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Block 24, Colonial Terrace Addition
be permitted provided that the Consulting Engineer advises that no
drainage problem will be prevalent.
Voting Aye: Mayor Pro tem Lanmon, CommiSSioners Armer, Douglass, and Hamlett.
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H. J. Johnson, Consulting ~gineer presented a tabulation of bids
received on August 9, 1948 for the paving of quenby, Sunset, and
Cason Streets with the following results and recommendation: !tAfter
checking all calculations of bids submitted, we find the Southwest
Paving Company to be the low bidder on Duraco Topping Materials, as
follows:
Section #1 - 3000 and 3100 Blocks Quenby - $2,136.25
Section #2 - 3000 and 3100 Blocks Sunset - 3,115.00
Section #3 - 2800 and 2900 Blocks Cason 1,238.15
The total bid for the project is $6;4.89.40
I feel that the type of street to be constructed under the specifications
as bid above will give the City a very satisfactory street for many years,
therefore, I recommend tfiat the Southwest Paving Company be awarded the
contract on the above projects in the amount of $6,489.40"
Motion by Con~issioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Armer that the
bid of Southwest Paving Co. for paving Section #1, 3000 and 3100 Blocks
Quenby, $2,136.25; Section #2, 3000 and 3100 Blecks Sunset, $3,115.00;
Section #3, 2800 & 2900 Blocks Cason, $1,238.15; totaling $6,489.40,
as shown in recapitulation and recommended by Consulting.Engirieei'H. J..
Johnson, be accepted by the City subject to certification of avail-
ability of funds by the City Treasurer of West University Place.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tern Lanmon, Cormnissioner Armer and Hamlett.
Commissioner Douglass
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City Attorney T. M. Ryan made a report as requested by the Council on a
kindergarten being operated on Byron Street by Mrs. Baty, a hemstitching
business operated by Mrs. Sveter on Nottingham Street, and' an electrical
business on Plumb Street operated by Mr. Rulon.
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the
meeting was adjourned.
*Commissioner Douglass qualified his vote by stating ih his op~n~on the
motion accepting the bid was not in order as by previous action of the
Council the monies for all three sections were separate and segregated
and no action of the Council had been changed to lump all sums to be dis-
tributed wantonly to any sections othe~ th approved previously by the
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The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall On Monday August
23, 1948, at 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Lee, presiding;
Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Lanmon. Also present were the City Secretary
and City Attorney. Commissioner Hamlett was absent.
In compliance with Notice to Bidders having been duly published on Augu:;t 12,
1948, for the purchase of 400' of 2~" Fire Hose, 200' of l~" and 150' of 3/4"
Booster Line Fire Hose, bids submitted were opened and the following. results.
announced:
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Motion by CommissioXlfi!r Lanmon, seconded.. by Commissioner Douglass that bids be.
referred to City Secretary Whitt Johnson and Fire Chief Sweitzer for tabulation
and recommendation.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Douglass ana Lanmon.
Voting Noe: None
In compliance with Notice to Bidders having been duly published on August 12, 1948,
.. for the purchase of new equipment for the City consisting of 3 Tudor Passenger
Cars, one It Ton Truck; 2-t Ton Pickup Trucks; One 2 Ton Dump Truck and Body and
One 2t Ton Truck 1951' Wheel Base, Gross Weight 17,000 Lbs., Cab and Chassis ~ and
One Garbage Body to be mounted on the 2t Ton Truck, bids submitted were opened,
with the following results announced:
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Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer that bids bere-
ferred to City Secretary Whitt Johnson for tabulatian and recommendation.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Dauglass and Lanman.
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In campliance with Notice to Bidders havipg been duly published for the sale.of
used equipment owned by the City consistip.g of One 1941 Ford Pickup. Truck, MotaI"
No. 6347289, One. 1941 Chevralet Pickup Truck, Mator No. AD769593, One 1941 l~T
Ford Dump Truck, and One Adams Grader, the anly bid submitted was opemed with the
following results announced:
Bid ofJlr. K. P. (Pat) Glass, 247 West Gray, Houston, Texas
1941 Ford Pickup, Motor No. 6346289 -t 152.$0
1941 Chev." Jt "AD769593 - '5? 50
Tatal 305~OO
Motion by Commisfii.aner Douglass, seconded by Cammissianer Armer that the bid, 'ii"..iJ,.....--
of Mr. Pat Glass. in the amount of $305.00, for purchase of tp,e 1941 Ford Pick-. .
up and 1941 Chev. Pickup be accepted upon_recommendation of City Secre;t,a17
Whitt Johnson.
Votieg Aye: Mayor Lee; COlJ1B19.issioners Armer .Douglass and~.
V otiilg Nee: None \,
. Mrs. Hugo Horner, 4109 Byron again appeared before the Council inquiring as to
results of -an investigat;., made; by, the Oity, of ,a, rap.opted kinderga1"tenb"e~g "
operated at 4113 Byron st'teet by Miss Francis Baty. IIrs. Horner was inf'ormed
that investigation had been made by J. F. Jolly, Building ,J;nspectar and Miss-
Ba.ty, was not operating a kindergarten at tl1is> 'Gate. Mrs.. Horner advised that
Miss- Baty was intheproc-eSS af ,arranging. the:- preDl4:$es for',.emn,gofthe kinder..
gaTten at a future> date-.
Mr. Aim Sulik,,3Q2$ Southwe~~~rn,asked if the' Ciw:"~~..ave the'intersection
of We slay an and Southwestern Streets if the 3900.& 4eOOBllocksof"Sli>uthwestern '
Street were paved.,,,,.,,
l{Qt:lfibyCommissi,oner D~~~~liss,secanded by Commissioner 'Armer that iintersections
on>'We.slayan Stree,tbe pave~ by the CitY,providing the inter-$~'ction will conn'&'et" :
two blocks of continuous pavement and Wherei t is the EngUieersrecommendation
tha~ there will be no drainage problem 0"1" traffic haza.rd; type and width of inter-
S~~~~9ns to be decided at a later date.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissianers Armer, Douglass, and Lanmon.
VQting Noe: None
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Mr. Sulik also advised the Council that the owners of Lo.ts 15 8& 16, Block 4,
College View 1st Addition, were not willing to sign paving contracts and since
it was rent property other resideRtson the block were desi~ous Of having th~se.
lots included in Notice of Intention to Pave in order that property owners may
be assessed.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer that Lots 15 &
16, Block 4, College View 1st Addition be included in Notice of Intention to Pave
providing that the remainder of the block'is paved.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Lanmon.
Voting Noe: None
Mr. Wm. H. Huston, 4150 Amherst Street and a group of residents from the west end
of the 4100 Block of Amherst Street appeared before the Council asking that they
be permitted to pave the west end of the street since the east portion was being
paved in front of five abutting lots. These citizens informed the Council there
were residents in the center of the block who did not desire to enter ihto paving
contracts but they could see no reason why they should not be permitted 'to pave
on the west end of the street the same as the group on the east end.
The Council assured residents from the 4100 Block of Amherst that they would go
on record in favor of paving the west end of the blo,ck if the. consulting Engineer's
report shows there will be no drainage problems or traffic hazards involved.
Mr. Geo. B. Meriwether, an Engineer employed by the Krenzler Estate appeared
before the City Council and, submitted a plat of a proposed subdivision:fur pro-
perty owned by the Krenzler Estate lying between Albans and Wroxton Road in the
2600 Block. Mr. Meriwether was advised/that it was necessary to submit the proposed
platt 100 the Zoning Board for their cOils'ideration and rec.ommendation prior to the
pUt~ being acted upon. by theCi ty Council.
Estimate No. 1, in the amount of $16,804.14 from Russ Mitchell, Inc.,Contractor
for paving Rice Blvd. and Wakef-orest Street and approved by Consulting Engineer
H. J. Johnson, was submitted for C011Ileil's consideration for payment.
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Motion by Commissioner Douglass,aeconded by Commissioner Armer that;' Estima.te No.
1, from Russ-Mitchell, Inc.- in the amount of $16,804.14 be approved for payment
on basis of recommendation of H. J. Johnson, Consulting'Engineer.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commis$ioners Armer, Douglass, and, Lanmon.
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Estimate No.1, Section No.2, in the amount of $.6,320.64 from Russ Mitchell,
and approved by Consulting Engineer H. J. Johnson, was submitted for Council's
consideration for payment.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer that estimate No.
1, Section No.2, from Russ Mitch,ell, Inc. in the amount of $6,320.6~ be approyed
for payment On basis of re.commendatio.n of H";,,J. ,Johnson, Consulting Engineer.
Voting Aye: ,Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Douglass, and Lanmon.
Voting Noe: None
The C.onsul ting Engineer was instructed to open Rice Boulevard and.Wakeforest Street
any tiMe after the 25th. day of August provided the new construction work has been
accepted or a letter has been recelved from 1us5 Mitchell, Inc. stating that the
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E. E. Townes, Jr. City Paving Attorney presente<h;an,;0rdinance determining the :,,1
necessity for and ordering, that ,certain portions of 14a.rQuet:te.Street, Villanova, I!
Southwestern, and Tennyson be improved and directing Notice of this Ordinance ~
be filed wi. th the County Clerk, which was read in full.
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Douglass that the fol-
lowing captioned Ordinance dete~ing the necessity for and ordering that certain
portions of Marquette Street, Villanova, Southwestern, Tennyson Street be im-
proved, be passed and appr.oved as read.
ORDINANCE NO. 394
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINIDNG THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT CERTAIN
PORTIONS OF
MARQUETTE STREET in the 3900 and the 4100 blocks thereof; and,
VILLANOVA STREET in the 4l00,'block thereo:frand
SOUTHWESTERN STREET in'the 3800 and the 3900 and the 4100
~locks thereof; and
TENNYSON STREET in the 3900 block thereof; and
LYING BETWEllN THE RESPECTIVE INTERSECTING: STREETS IN EACH. INSTANCE, IN,
. THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, SHALL BE" IMPROVED; APPROVING AND
ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFlcATIONS, FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; PROnnING FOR
SmREGATION OF PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS INTO SEPARATE SE~tONS:; 'EACH. ,OF, "h. '
WHICH SECTIONS SHALL BE TREATED AS. A SEPARATE AND ,COMPLETE UNI1J.l,;DmEOTING
AND REQUIRING THE ENGINEERS FOR THE CITY TO PREPARE AN ESTIMATE OF THE COST
" " OF SUCH. IMPROVEMENTS AND A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE 'NAM~leF XHE. OWNERS" OF
THE PROPERTIES ABUTTING ON EACH PORTION OF EACH STREET XO BE IMPROVED, TO-
GEl'HER WITH A DESCRIPTION OF THE RESPECTIVE PROPERTIES;, PROVIDING THAT A,
PART OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY' THE CITY' AND A PART
. OF THE COST OF THE SAID IMPROVEMENTS, SHALL BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST
THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND 'J.l{E OWNERS ,THEREOF:, AND. FOR INCIDENa'AL 'MA:'l'!'ER5;
DECLARING THAT THIS ORDINANCE AND ALL FUR:l'HER PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO'StICH
IMPROVEMENTS ARE AND SHALL BE UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF ARTICLE 1105 (b) OF
THE REVISED. STATUTES OF TEXAS; n;I1tECTING THEOi'l'Y SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE
OF THIS ORiuNANCE WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF HARRI;S COUNTY, TEXAS ,AS PROVIDED
BY LAW AND TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS TO BE RECEIVED' AND FILED WITHIN THE TIME,
, PROVIDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Voti."lg Aye: Mayor Lee, Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Lanmon.
Voting Noe: None
Mr.To'Vll es presented Ordinance No. 395,< Directing the City Secretary to advertise -'
for bids for the permanent improvement of certainp0,r'tions of Academy Street,and
directing that the advertisement be incorporated with the advertisement for bids
for certain por;tions of Marquette Street, Villanova." Southwes.tern, and Tennyson
Street, which was read in full.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner 'Armer that the following
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,AN ,ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR. THE
PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT OF:
The West one-half of ACADEMY STREET from the South line of Lot 14,
Block 21, COLONIAL TERRACE ADDITION, to the North line of said Lot 14,
IN THE CIn OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, IN ACCORDANCj: WITH PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS HERETOFORE ADOPTED THEREFOR; SAID B-IDS TO. ,BE RECEIVED AND
FILED WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED: DIRECTING THAT. THE ADVERTISEMENT ~"OR SUCH.
BIDS BE INCORPORATED IN AND WITH THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR. THE IMPROVE-
MENT OF CERTlIN PORTIONS OF 'THE 3900 AND 4100 BLOCKS.OF MARQUETTE STREET,
THE 4100 BLOCK OF VILLANOVA STREET, THE 3800 AND 3900 AND 4100 BLOCKS OF
SOUTHWESTERN STREET AND. THE 3900 'BLOCK OF TENNYSON:STREET HERETOFORE ORDERED
IMPROVED, AND THAT SAID, PORTION OF ACADEMY STREET BE ;i!mCORPORATED IN THE '
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS WITH REFERENCE TO SAID, PORTloNS~;ON SAID, MARQUETTE,
VILLANOVA, SOUTHWESTERN AND TENNYSON STREETS, AS AN ADDI'PIO~,'SIDRIDATlID
SECTION OF WORK TO BE COVERED THEREBY, AND' DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. '
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Lanmon.
Voting Noe: None
A contract between the City and the Coca-Cola Bottling Company for connection onto
the Sanitary Sewer System of the City was submitted to the Council for consid-
eration. After a study of the contract, it was recommended by. Mayor Lee that the
contract be rewritten by the City Attorney.
City Secretary: Whitt. Johnson advised the Council that the signs, marking the city
limits'of West Un<Lversity Place which were donated by the. Civic Club were in
Violation of the City Zoning, Ordinance. The City Attorney was.ins.trueted:to
render an opinion as to whether or not:bbese signs are a viii)lation of the,City
Zoning Ordinance. . , '
City Attorney T. M. Ryan made a report as requested by the Council on a business
being operated at 3817 Southwestern Street and also the operation of a kinder-
garten at 6309 Mercer and at 4215 Tennysan. An investigation as to the.possi-
bili ty of a kindergarten being operated at .these addresses_ revealed no' evidence,
, indicating tha,t a kindergarten was. being conducted. at. this time;..
A recommendation was received from the Zonimg Board.-thatpermi~sion ,be granted Mr.
J. B.. Blanchard, 2732 Pittsburg, to convert a room on. tlie,secoild floor of his
· "garage building into servants quarters, with no kitchen privi1eges,,~ .providing. it '
does not exceed 250 Sq. Ft. and affidavit is ,executed stating.that room will not
be used fo~ commercial purposes.
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Moti'on by Commissioner Lanmon,- seconded by. Commis~ioner Armer that. permission be
granted Mr. Blanchard to convert a room on the second floor of his garage building
into servants quarters not to exceed, 250 Sq. Ft., with no kitchen facilities, and
provided affidavit is properly executed.
Voting Aye: Mayor :;aee; Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Lanmon.
V pting Noe: None
A statement from 'the Harris C'ounty Mayor's & Councilmen's Association in_the
amount of $153.65 for meals at Bill Williams' , July 8, 1948 was presented at"which
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Motion by Commissioner Armer, secon4ed by Commissioner Douglas.s that the bill
amounting to $243.65 less $90.00 allowed for the Host City, submitted by the
Mayor's and Councilmen's Association be paid.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Lanmon..
Voting Noe: NQne
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City Secretary Whitt Johnson requested that General Fund Check No. 5706, Vo.
No. 6314 G, in the amount of $440.00 payable to Treasurer of the United States
for Fire Hose be cancelled since no statement from the Treasurer's, Department
or the War Assets Administration has been received.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer that Check No.
570$,., Vo. No. 6314 G in the amount of $440.00 payable to Treasurer or the Uni1>ed
'States for 500' or Fire Hose (l~'t), 1800' of 2i" Fire Hose and 20' of 4"Fire
Hose, be voided based on recomm~fidation of the City Secretary and in view of the
fact that the Oity has never received a statement on the purchase of. this hose
from the Treasurer's Department or the War Assets Administration.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Lanmon.
Voting Noe: None
A statement froin the Layne-Texas Co. in the amount of $6,082.12 for repairs to water
pumps and wells No.4 and ,..8 submitted for Council's consideration for. pay__.
mente
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Douglass tha't. statement. '
in the. amount of $6,082.12 submitted by Layne-'Bexas Co. fot' repairstp, water,
pumps and wells No.4 and. 5 be approved for payment 'contingent. upon availability
oit funds.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Lamnon.
Voting Noe: None
In Gonnection with request f.or paving of 4000 block of Browning Street'Mr. J... L.
Williams of' Brogan & Williams submitted an itemized, statement setting forth cost
to the City for pav1ng 60' of frontage or intersection, 25% for cost of paving
of Lot 9 as side lot property, installation of one catch basin and 21' ,of con-
,crete pipe at a figure of $718;.,00. Funds, not being available from the 1948 Bond
issue to pay for City'slPortion of paving the 4000 Block of Brown~ng, Street,. City
Secretary Whitt Johnson -recommended that'$7:t8..00 be appropriated from the Genera,l
fund for thisptWppse with provision that, the General lund. bereimhursed alike.
amount when 1948 Street Improvement Bond Fmds become available.,
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer that the 4000 Block
of Browning Street be approved ,for paving and that the City Se~retary's recammend-
atio~be accepted and monies be -alloca.ted wlaen and if bond monies become available.
Voting A;r.# Mayor Lee; Commissioners,Ar.mer, Douglass and Lanmon.
Voting N~; Wo~e
upon recommendatioo, of Commissioner Douglass, the Council instructed the City
Treasurer to set up a report system as to bQrltA (nnas. spent. and available.
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Elementary School and the Pershing Jr. High School were paying only $2.00 per
month">as a sewer charge and it was his recommendation that a contract be worked
out whereby an equitable oharge could be made for sanitary:, sewer, servioe.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer that the City
Attorney be instructed to write a letter' to the Houston Independent School
Board that no further checks will be accepted by the City until a cotltract is
'worked out satisfactorily to both the city and the School Board with the City
Attorney and the City Secretary working together reference this matte~~
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissj.oners Armer, Douglas~. and Lanmon. t
Voting Noe: NOne
The City Secretary was instructed to ,have a Notice-published in the official
newspaper of the City advising that a public hearingwould,be held on Monday
August 30, in connection with the proposed budget for the fiscal year 1948';'1949.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner. Armer that the Mayor
be authorized to' execute contract with Brogan & Williams'. for the :retopping of
'3000' Block Pittsburg Street and authorize the payment of, $293 for city participation
when the job is completed and if and when funds become availabl~ from 1948
Paving Bond Issue..
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Lanmon.
Voting ,Noe: None
The Council recommended that Mr. Johnson, City Secratary and Mr. Ryan, City
Attorney meet with the Charter Amendment'Committee to work out recommendations
for amending the City Oharter to, be submitted for vote; November 2, 1948. .
Commissioner Douglass verball.y. submitted his resignation to"become effective
September 15, due to the fact his new home which is located outside the corporate
limits of West University Place would be ready for occupancy,about that time.
Wi tho no further business t.o come before ,the CounoiLa t this time, the' meeting
recessed.' .
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The City Council convened in recessed session at the City Hall on Monday August
30,' 1948, at7:30P.;M;. withthe:followa,.ng'members present: MayorETo tem Lanmon,
presiding; Commissioners Armer, Douglass: and Hamlett. Alsoopresentwere the City
Secretary and the City: Attorney. 'Mayor Lee was absent. ' ;
Mr; Geo. Meriwether, Engineer for' the proposed Krenzler sub-divisionlocatedih
the vicini;ty'.of Kirby Drive and Wroxton ltoad, again appeared be1lore,the Council
requesting approval of plat with reference to sewer line lay-out. 'The Council
felt, that no action could be taken until the plat had be'en presented to the
Zoning Board for consideration. Mr. Meriwether was advised to contact members
and request a special meeting of the Zoning Board; Also to have deed and dedi-
cation papers \ prepared and.tihe: ;Couneil: would take neoessary acti:on after" 'receiving
recommendation from the Zoning. Board.
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property. in the center of the block on Amherstq~treet and other pt'Op:ertYc'0.'WJlers
on either end of the block had.received.permission ,to pavethes:e portions, of t.he
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street leaving the center portion, unpave.. es,e citizens,_,desiJ::e~a~surf1nce from
the Council that they would not allow both ends of the street to'be closed at ~
the same time. The citizens were assured that a work order would not be gi v.en
for excavatioh until materials for. c,ampletion. of the johwereavailable, and
both ends of the street would not be. closed- at the same, time. Permission was also
granted these property oWners to pave the center portion of the blo,ck at a later
date so long as the desired pavement'meets with specifications of the City.
Mr. Jim Curlee, representing the builder of the new Community Center being con-
structed at Bellaire and Weslayan Street, requested the Council's approval of a
3' radius on the islands in front part of the parking area of the Community Center
instead of a 6' radius., Permission was granted Mr. Curlee to proceed with, con-
struction of the islands as requested.. .
The Council was advised by Building Inspector. J. F. Jolly that Mr. Gene M.
Cummings, 3808 Mley,St.Had reqlles_ted, a bui.lding permit for house, with a.n attached
garage to extend 20' in front. of the main dwelling. This request was refeBred .to
the Zoning Board for their recommendation.
A copy of a letter from Mr. H. J. Johnson, Consulting Engineer,.,written to Russ,c
Mitchell, Inc. was read to the Council by the City Secretary regarding the c~b
returns on Rice & Wakeforest which ha,ci: been left out~ of the:cplans and spe.cifi-
ca tions. Ci ty Secretary Whitt Johnson recommended that Russ Mi t.chell be autho- '
rized to replace the driveways on basis of $10.00 each in accordance with.
Consulting ~ngine.er' s letter. _ _ ,
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Mitchell, Inc. be authorized to construct proper returns on driveways .on Rice
Boule.vard and Wakeforest Str,eet on the~ basis of $10,..,00. ,each and that a chang.e
order be written. into original CQ,nt-ract 'and also ;Writllena:c.ceptance ~j!'>om. the
contractor be obtained.
Voting Aye: ~ Mayor Pro ,tem Lanmon; Commissioners Armer, Douglass, and Hamlett.
Voting Hoe: None
Commissioner Hamlett advised-that hi-s attention ,had been-called to the fact that
some of the food dispensing establishments in the City of West University Place
are in a most unsanitary condition.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, s~c.~ndedbiY ~Jissioner: Dquglass that the Council
d,irect the City Bani-tarian to in'Y'-QJk.e what<1a.ws are, neo.e.ssary, to.<h.a~e all food
dispen$ing establishments ;in the,Oity ,of, West Uni.v;enij,y Pla.ce. to place their
establishment ina sanitary condition which .will pass inspection and notify each
th4t mttbin one w~ek from date inSPection will be made,,'and plfices. ~n,t'ound t~
be in an unsanitary condition will be subject to revocation of permits.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Pro tem Lanmon; CQJIllD.issioners Armer, .DolJ,giass and Hamlett.
Voting Noe: None .
l(ayor. Lee arrived at this t~e, :~d, upon req~l;lt:of,.!lay:o:r- PPo 'tem Lanman took
the chair and presided.
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The following letter from Commissioner M. A. Douglass reques~ing acceptance of his
resignation as Commissioner was read to the Council:
August 24, 1948
Honorable 14ayor & City Commission
City of West University Place
Gentlemen:
In view of the' fact that my new home in Bel1aire,Texas, will be completed
and ready for occupancy sometime in the first half of.September, 1948, and
in accordance with Charter requirements, the writer respectfully tenders his
resignation to become effective September 15, 1948..' ,
Yours very' truly,
(5) Max Douglass
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett tnat resignation
of Mr. Douglass as City Commissioner be accepted with regrets.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett and Lanmon.
None
Each member of the Council expressed appreciation of the work done by
Commassioner Douglass and their regret of his leaving t~~ city.
Treasurers Certificate No. 12 was prel;)ented eert1;jly-:trrg:that~there is in the
treasury of the City of West University Place, Texasdtne sum of
now available for appropriation by the City Commission for the purpose of
resurfacing section 1 - 3000 & 3100 block Quenby, section 2 - 3000,& 3100
block Sunset and section 3 - 2800 & 2900 block Cason.
.Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded b.1 Commissioner Armer that
'be appropriated out of ,unappropriated fUnds of the City for the resurfacing of
Section 1, 3000 & 3100 block Quenby, Section 2, 3000 & 3100 block Sunset and
Section 3, 2800 & 2900 block Cason,
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Douglass, Hamlett and Lanmon.
None
Treasurers CertifJ.cate'No. 13 cer~ifying the availability of $6,082.12 for
payment of invoice submitted by Layne Texas Co. for the repair to water wells
and pumps as approved on August 23, 1948, was presented.
A letter from Haner & Dossey, Auditors for the City of West. University Place
dated August 7, 1948, was read to the Council, said letter stating that upon
examination, it appeared that total expenditures for the. year by departments
will compare approximately,with budgeted amounts with exception of two depart-
ments which would be over expended. City TreasurerC. E. Qammill submitted a /
statement revealing that the garbage and inspection department would be over
expended by $4,qOB.95and adv:l.sing that there was $ in unappropriated /--
surplus which could be transferred to make up the anticipated deficit in the
Inspection and Garbage Departments. '
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Armer directing the City
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and Inspection Department.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners.~rmer, ppug:I,ass, Hamlett, and Lanmon.
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Mr. J. L. Williams, member of the Charter Amendment Committee advised the
Council that this committee had met and discussed various proposed changes in
the Home Rule Charter.
Motion by CQmmi;:isionerl)o\lg],.ass" seconded by Cozmnissioner. Armer that the following
change.a be subm.itted tot-he citizens for vete on the November 2,Cityele,ction,: ,
1. Article VII, Section 8, Page 12" - Ins,tallatiol'lQfQfficeps.
We recommend that, this section be changed to read "Newly elected Of'ficers
at the first election hereunder being November, 1948, shall enter upon their
duties on the 3rd Monday in November, and all future 3rd Mondays following
tb.eelection.
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2. Article XIV, Section 5, Paragraph 1, Page 19.
This should ''bechap.ged from 'September, J,.,to 4:!J;gu.~t ;rt,jio, provid~ for fis;..
cal year beginning January 1, 1956 and ending December 31, 195Q, and each
calendar year thereafter.
3. Article XIV, S~c,t;t~n 8" Page.: 20 -' Pre.pa:rationan<;i adoptio:r;l of:, the:l3ud.get..
This should be amended to r~qlJ.ir~ tb,gt, the budget be pr~pc;l.re.d;'"s:ubmitted. and
approved as follows:, Prepared by the Department Heads not later than July 15
each year, consolidated and submitted to the City Counci,l not later than August
1 of each year, and consideration and public hearing during the month of'August
with adoption and approval nptlater than August 31, of each year.
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Voting Aye:
Voting_Noe:
Mayor Lee; Comniissioners Armer, lJougla;:;s, Hamlett ,and Lanmon.
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Commissioner Hamlett had left the me~ting prior to the vote on this motion.
Commiss~oner Douglass reported that a ~uil~ing on the corn~r o~ Tangley, Char-
lotte, and Wakeforest was constructed in violation of the building code inas-
much as the proposed garage had been enclosed and made a part of the house and
now there was more construction work being done without. a buiJ,ding permit.
Building Inspector Jolly:was instructed to handle the matter and advise ,the
owner that a building permit must be taken out and square footage of house en-
tered on the tax roll.
Commissioner Douglass made a motion that Contragtor Russ Mitchell, Inc. be in-
structed to proceed with the paving of University Blvd. from Sewanee Street to
Kirby Drive for a width of 40t andasses~ment proceedings be taken on assessable
property in view of the fact that considerable difficulty had been encountered
in attempting to get property owners to sign paving contracts and the basis of
this action being that University Blvd. is a thoroughfare and considered as an
emergency paving need.
The motion died for lack of a second.
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Mayor Lee announced that in compliance with Notice of Hearing having been duly
published that anyone wishing to be heard in regard to the budget may do so at
this time. No citizen expressing a desire to be heard at this time, Mayor Lee
recommended that the Council meet with the :Finance Committee on Wednesday
September 1, for further c9nsideration of the budget.
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was
recessed.
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The City Council reconvened in recessed session at the City Hall on Thursday,
September 2, 1948, at 6:30 P~M. with the following members present: Mayor Lee,
presiding; Commissioners Armer, ,Douglass and the City Secretary. Commissioners
Hamlett and Lanmon and the City Attorney were absent.
The following resolution prepared by. City Attorney T. M. Ryan in connection with
proposed amendments to the City Charter was presented for consideration of the
Council and read ,in full:
BE l'r RESOLVED 'by the City Commission of the City of' West University Place,
Texas, that it is the intention of said Commission that the following amendments
to the Charter of the City of West University Place, Texas, shall be submitted to
the voters of said city at the next regular municipal election ...vhich will be held
on November 2nd, 1948; and that at a.meeting to be held on September 27th, 1948,
at 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall of the City of West University Place, Texas, the
City Commission intends to pass an<9rdinance providing for tl:1e submission of said
Charter amendments to the voters at the next regular municipal election. on November
2nd, 1948.
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said Charter shall hereafter read as follows:
ARTIC~EXIV
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
SECTION 8 - THE PREPARATION AND ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET: -- From and after
January 1st, 1950, the following procedure shall govern the preparation and adop-
tion of the budget: Not later than July 15th of each year, the departments and
agencies of the City G eve rnment shall transmit estimates of their budgetary re-
quirements to the department'df'finance, which shall prepare a budget for the
Treasurer in the form required by the next preceding Section of this Charter.
The Treasurer shall transmitthis'buage-t..te the Commission not later than
August 1st, of each year. The Commission shall arrange for and hold at least
one public hearing on the budget during the period of its consideration. The
Commission may revise, alter, increase, or d~crease the items of the budget,
provided that when it shall increase the total proposed expenditures, it shall
also increase the .total anticipated income so thatcthe total means offinanci~g
the budget shall at least equal in amount the aggregate proposed expenditures~
When the Commission shall make such changes, it shall issue a statement setting
forth clearly its action on the budget.
Not later than August 31st" of each year, the Commission shall approve
the budget plan and shall enact the appropriation ordinance. As soon thereafter
as possible the Commission shall pass the tax levy ordinance and such other
ordinances as may be required to make the budget effective.
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Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer that the
Resolution proposing amendments to the Charter of the City of West University
Place, Texas, be passed and approved as reaq.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer and.Douglass.
Voting Noe: None
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With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting
was recessed.
The City Council reconvened in recessed session at the City Hall on Friday,
Sept. 10, 1948, at 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Lee,
presiding; Commissioners Hamlett and Lanmon and the CitySeeretary and 'City
Attorney. Commissioners Armer and Douglass were absent. .' "
The Council met in recessed session for the purpose of receiving bids for the
paving of skipped areas in the 3900 & 4100 Blks. of-Marquette, 4100 Blk. of
Villanova, 3800 & 3900 & 4100 Blks. Southwestern, and Academy Street from
University Blvd. to Richmond Road and 390.0 Blk. of Tennyson Street as duly
advertised on August 26,1948. The following and only bid received was.opened
and results announced:
Brogan & Williams, 5717 Kirby Drive
Total bid in accordance.with plans and specifications - $8,760.43
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the bid of
Brogan & Williams be referred to Consulting Engineer H.J.J. for tabulation
and recommendation and that recOGmendation be submitted at next regular meeting
on Monday September 13, 1948. . ,
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 1948
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The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday
September 13, 1948, at 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor ~ro
tem Lanmon, presid:ing; Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Hamlett. Also present
were the City Secretary and City Attorney. Mayor Lee was absent.
Mr. Howard Ponzer Chairman of P.T.A. Safety Committee; Miss Alpha Shumate,
Principal of the klementarySchool; Mr. Clarence Orman, Principal of Pershing
High School and Mr. R. E. Woodard of Southside Place, presented a blue print of
a proposed traffic control system which they recommended for West University
Schools on University Blvd. The proposed plan will eliminate parking in front
of the schools and also on Edloe Street and provide for a traffic light on
University Blvd. at a designated cross walk between the Junior high and Elemen-
tary Schools. During the discussion of this plan it was brought out that School
and P.T.A. Officials would cooperate by sponsoring a,traffic educational program
and also furnishing Junior Patrolmen to help direct traffic at the walk areas.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Douglass that the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare an Qrdinance covering regulation of traffic
adjacent to West University Schools with no parking on Edloe Street between
points designated on blueprint and no parking en 3700 Block University Blvd. as
shown on blueprint with 30 minute parking at east and west end of the school
property for both north and. south sides of the street, between hours of 7:30
A.M. to 4:00 P.M. during the school term with installation of a traffic light
at a later date if deemed advisable and funds are available._J
Voting 'Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tern Lanmon, Commissioners Armer, ~ouglass and Hamlett.
NOne
Mrs. Hugo Horner, 4109 Byron Street, advised the Council that Mrs. Francis Baty
of 4113 B,yron Street was operating a kindergarten at this address. City Attorney
T. M. Ryan reported that Mrs. Baty had been operating the kindergarten prior to
the passing of the Zoning Ordinance according to her Attorney. Mr. Ryan was
instructed to secure proper affidavits reflecting the facts and present them to
the Council with his opinion on the matter.
Mr. L. G. Schaffer, 3304 University Blvd. appeared before th~ Council inquiring
as to why a sjdewalk had not been constructed adjacent to a new house at the
corner of Westchester and University Blvd. The Council informed Mt,. Schaffer
they would be glad to have the matter checked into and would give him the inform-
ation as,ked for.
Mrs. Thomas E. Stanley, 6218 Community Drive, advised the Council that a business
was being operated at 6222 Community Drive. The Council assured Mrs. Stcnley that
an investigation would be made and necessary action taken.
Mr. Geo. Merriwether, Engineer for the proposed Krenzler sub-division located in
the vicinity of Kirby Drive and Wroxton Road, submitted a plat ~~th recommendation
from the Zoning Board that same be approved subject toa600 Block Wroxton being
paved and the necessary water and sewer lines being installed in accordance with
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the plans and specifications approved by the City of West University Place; and
subject to the set-back lines of the residential property facing Wroxton and ,the
residential property facing Albans correspond to the required set-back lines of
the residential property facing Wroxton and Albans in Evanston Addition and ad"":
jacent thereto; and subject to the side building line of Lot 8 and the side
building line'of Lot 10, of Krenzler Courts Block 1, set back and be in accord-
ance with the residential set-back building lines of Krenzler Courts, Block 1,
as so provided on Wroxton and Albans Streets as ,hereinabove set out."
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that recom-
mendation of the Zoning Board be accepted and plat be adopted as submitted after
signatures of Members of the Zoning Board has been affixed thereto.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
M~yor Pro tem Lanmon, Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Hamlett.
None
The following captioned Ordinance authorizing the borrowing of $25,000 for
operating expenses was presented by Mr. Tom Gordon, Attorney, which was read
in full after being examined and approved by City Attorney T. M. Ryan.
ORDTNANCR NO. 39h
AN" ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BORROWING OF $25,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CARRYING
ON THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF PROMISSORY
NOT;ES TO EVIDENCE SUCH INDEBTEDNESS; PLEDGING CERTAIN ANTICIPATED INCOME FOR THE
PURPO$E OF PAYING THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON SUCH INDEBTEDNESS.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner' Douglass that Ordinance
No. 396 authori~ing borrowing of $25,000 for operating expenses be passed and
approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Pro tern Lanmon, Commissioners Armer, Douglass, and Hamlett.
Voting Noe: None "
The.follo~ng captioned Ordinance authorizing the borrowing. of $15,000 for Street
Paving, being examined and approved by the Ci'ty Attorney was presented to the
Council and read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 397
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZ:NG THE BORROWING OF $15,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE
CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OFrHE STREETS OF THE CITY OF WEST~ UNIVERSITY
PLACE; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PROMISSORY NOTE TO EVIDENCE SUCH INDEBTNESS;
PLEDGING CERTAIN ANTICIPATED PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE.. OF $165,000 STREET IMPROVEo:.
MENTS BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE PRINCIPAL AND INTERES,T ON SUCH INDEBT-
NESS.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Douglass that Ordinance
No. 39'7 authorizing borrowing of $l.5,OOO for Street Paving be passed and approved
as read.
Voting Aye~ Mayor Pro tem.Lanmon, Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Hamlett.
Voting Noe: NOne
Mr. Kelly Gaffney, Architect for construction of the Bathhouse and pumphouse
presented a certificate to the Council atating that the bathhouse and pump had
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been completed by Walter M. Rainey Construction Company according to plans and
specifications: and that the Contrac,torwas entitled to final and complete payment.
Motion by Commissioner Douglass, seconded by Commissioner Armer that Certificate 1
presented by Architect Kelley Gaffney be accepted and payment be made on basis _J
of 'Certificate subject to ver~fication of completion by tqe City Secretary.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro temLanmon, Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Hamlett.
None
Mr. Walter M. Rainey, being present at the meeting stated that even after final
payment was made he did not expect his responsibility to end on the bathhouse and
pump house. Members of the Council expressed appreciation of the work done by
Mr. Rainey.
The following recommendation and tabulation in connection with bid received on
September 10, 1948, for the paving of certain skipped areas was submitted by
Consulting Engineer H. J. Johnson "Only one bid was submitted for this project,
that being by Brogan-& Williams, Contractors. The bid is higher than previous
bids of the same type pavement; however, there is much more work involved in
paving these smaller areas, and I feel. that the increase in price is justified.
I recommend that a contract be awarded Brogan and Williams for paving the skips
involved and the necessary ordinances be passed for the assessment proceedings.u
Commissioner Douglass asked the following question of Mr. H. J. Johnson; Con-
sulting Engineer; "ls it true that considerable amount of excavation will-have
to be done by hand labor?'. Answer by Mr.' Johnson: "Yes it is. The higher cost
is due to hand labor required arid frequent moving of,equipment.lt.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the bid of
Brogan & Williams, in the amount of $8,760.43 be accepted and City Paving Attorney
E. E. ToWnes, Jr. be'directed to prepare and submit necessary Ordinances and
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Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tern Lanmon, Commissioners Armer, Douglass,c and Hamlett.
None
City Secretary Whitt Johnson presented a letter from Mr. J. R. LeMay, 3818
Amherst Street requesting permission to pu!chase or lease a portion of Lot,6,
Block 16, College View 3rd Addition owned by the ,City. The City Secretary,was
instructed to investigate details for the lease of this lot ,and submit a report
to the Council.
A. statement of $75,00from Mr. B. L. Henderson for work in connection with the
securing of signatures on the Weslayan Right-of-Way Deeds, was submitted by City
Secretary Whitt Johnson with a recommendation that same be paid.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the statement
from Mr.B. L. Henderson amounting to $75.00 be paid by the City out of the
General Fund.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tern Lanmon, Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Hamlett.
None
In connection with a request of the Coca-Cola Bottlin~ Company for Sanitary
Sewer service outside of the city limits the contract was submitted for the
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ri Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Armer that the Mayor
I' be authorized to execute a ,contract between the City and the Coca...,.Cola Bottling
l j Company of Houston for connection onto the City Sanitary Sewer System.
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Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tem Lanman, Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Hamlett.
None
A contract between the City and Broadmoor Apartments Inc. for Sanitary Sewer
Service outside the city limits located OIl Lots 12, 13, & 14, Block 4 Ayrshire
Addition, Section 3, was presented to the Council for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Douglass that the contract
with Broadmoor Apartments ,Inc. . and as approved, by the City Attorney be accepted
on basis of a charge of $100 per sewer connection for ,each dwelling unit.
Voting Aye:
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Mayor Pro tem Lanmon, Commissioners Armer, Douglass and Hamlett.
N'one.
A letter was submitted from Mr. T. H. Stancliff, 451 Kres s Bldg., Hous ton, Texas,
making application for water and Sanitary'Sewer service outside the corp orated
limits for a tract of land in'the P. W. Ross survey south of Bel1aire Blvd. at
the intersection. of Buffalo Speedway which is being subdivided into approximately
160 lots. The City Secretary and City Attorney were instructed to negotiate
with Mr~ Stancliff in connection with the preparation of a contract for water and
sewer service to be presented to the City CounciL
Commissioner Armer asked the Councils approval to have Mr. Dean Gorham to meet
with the Council to discuss the Municipal_Retirement System. The City Secretary
was instructed to make arrangements with Mr. Gorham to,meet'with the Council as
soon as possible.
Commissioner Douglass made a motion that Contractor Russ Mitch~11, Inc. be in-
structed to proceed with. the paving of University Blvd. frqm Scewanee Stree,t to
Kirby Drive for a width of 40' and assessment proceedings ,be ,taken on assessable
property in view of the fact that considerable difficulty had been encountered
in attempting to get property: owners to sign paving contracts and the basis of
this action being that University Blvd. is a thoroughfare and considered as an
emergency paving need.
The m.0t19n died for lac~ of a second.
Minutes of the meetings of August 23,,)0, September 2, and September 10, were
read and approved as corrected.
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was
recessed until Wednesday at 7:)0 P.M.
The City Council convened in recessed session at the City Hall on Wednesday
September 15, 1948, at 7:30 P.M. with the following memberspre'sent: Mayor Lee,
presiding; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett and Lanmon. The City Secretary and the
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Mayor Lee announced that the meetingha:.i been called for the purpc;>se of appoint-
ing a new Commissioner to fill the unexpired 'term of M. A.DougJ,.ass who had re-'
signed to move into his new home in Bellaire. Mayor Lee expressed appreciation
on behalf of the Council for the work of Mr. Douglass stating that he had given
of his time more than was required to carry out.his duties and was certainly ,
underpaid for that time. Mayor Lee stated that Mr. Douglass was the first of
the officials of the West University Place Party to leave the City and tbis was
of his own wish as he hoped would be the case in event any other me~ber, left the
Council.
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At this time Mayor Lee asked for a nomination of a new' Commissioner.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by,Commissione:rArme;r, thatM1;'. H.E.
Terry be ,appointed a member of the City Council of the City of West University
Place, Texas to fill the unexpired term of M. A. Douglass who had resigned.
Voting Aye:
Voting No.e:
Mayor Lee, Commissioners Armer, Hamlett and Lanmon.
None
Mayor Lee administered the Oath of Office to Mr. H. E~.Terry.
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting
was recessed until Monday Night.
The City Council convened in recessed session at the City-Hall on,Monday,
September 20,1948, 7:30P.M. with the following, members present: Mayor Lee,
presiding; Commissioner Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
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Mr. E.. M. Cummings., 3808 Riley' Street' app.eared bei'ore the" Council advising he
had me,t with the ~oning Board reques'ting permission to erect a home at 3804
Riley Street with an attached garage which wouldext.end 20', in front of the
main dwelling and also permission to construct the attached garage building on "
a set back line of 15' instead of the.20' as now required by the Z<ming Ordinance
for reason that storm sewer had been installed by the City of West University
Place on the east side of this 50' x 100' lot which he did not wish to build
Qver,and due to the small size of the lot together with set back lines there
was less than 38' left on which to build a hQllse and garage. Mr. Cummings ex-
plained that thts lot is on the dead end of Riley Street and the building of a
house and garage according to plans, as submitted would not bea detriment to any
neighboring property oVlmer. The Zoning Board recommended that Mr. Cummings be
permitted touse'aset back line of not less than 15' from the front property
line for the garage bldg. whicIiis;. attached to thefl-'ont of the main. residence,
for reason that the City of West University Place Storm Sew.er.:being installed on
the east portion of Lot 10, Block 6, College View 1st. Addition makes it necessary
to build a narrow house and.also-bec-ause thi-s is-the' last lot on the dead end of
Riley Street where no neighboring property owner will be af~ected.
Motion, by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Armer that the recom- ( I
mendation bf the Zoning. Board be accepted permitting Mr. Cummip.gsto, erect a " ' J
house and garage according to plans as submitted using a set back of IS:' from -
the front property line instead of 20' as required by the Zon1ng Ordinance due
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Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
None
Mr. Alvin Sulik, 3925 Southwestern, inquired as to the status of paving the inter-
section at Weslayan and Southwestern. Mr. Sulik was advised that the City wmld
have to have plans and specifications prepared and advertise for, bids on this
intersection.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Armer that the city
advertise for bids for the paving of the ~ntersection of Southwestern and Wes-
layan to be received on October 8, 1948.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
None
H. J. Johnson, Consulting Engineer and Mr. Tom Powell of Russ Mitchell, Inc.,
submitted a revised Engineers estimate showing status of paving on University
Blvd. as to the number of paving contracts signed, vacant property and ci~
participation. Mr. Tom Powell advised that his firm was now in position to
commence work on University Blvd. and requested a work order on Section 1 for
the paving of University Blvd. from Kirby Drive to Belmont Street.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Armer that a work order
be issued to Russ Mitchell, Inc., for the paving of Section 1, being that portion
.of University Blvd. from Kirby to Belmont Street under contract betwe.en the city
and Russ Mitchell.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Meyor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
None
Mr. Dun,can Allen of 4~11 Swar'thnDre submitted a map showing the status of paving
of 4100 Block of Swarthmore and requested the CounciLto start assessment pro-
ceedings on assessable property in the 4100 Block of Swarthmore on six pieces of
property which do not have signed c<;mtracts for paving.
The City Paving Attorney was instructed to begin assessment proceedings on Lot
6, Block 10 College View 1st Addition which is vacant property in the 3800 Block
of Byron St., Lots 5,,6, 7, 9 & 10 in Block 25, Colonial Terrace Addition and
Lot 20, Block 26 in the 4100 Block Swarthmore.
Mr.E. E. Townes, City Paving Attorney presented the following captioned Ordinance
for the Councils consideration which was read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 398
AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE IMPROVEMENT OF:
Section No.1. RICE BLVD. from the West Line of Kirby Drive to the West
line of Belmont Street; and
Section No.2. WAKEFOREST STREET from the North line of Rice Blvd. to
the North line of Plumb Street,
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IN THE CITY OF 'WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, AS PROVIDED IN EARLIER ORDINANCES
AND IN THE lfJAY 10, 1948 CONTRACT WITH RUSS MITCHELL, INC., CONTRACTOR, HAD BEEN
COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID CON1'RACT AND ORDINANCES; ACCEPTING THE WORK,
Al';1) IMPROVEMENTS ON SAID SEGREGATED SECTIONS; APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S FINAL
ESTIMATE AND AUTHORIZING MID DIRECTING SETTLEMENT IN ACCORDANCE THERKilVITH AND,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF SPECIAL ASSE5SMENT
CERTIFICATES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that Ordinance
No. 398 determining that the improvement of Section No.1, Rice Blvd. from Kirby
Drive to Belmont Street and section No. 2, Wakefor~st_Stree't from; l1.ice,. Blvd:. to
Plumb Street has been completed; accepting the work of said' sections'; approving
the Engineers estimate and authorizing anddj,recting,settlement in accordance
therewith, be passed and approved as read.
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Voting Aye:. Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and,~,erry.
Voting Noe: None ' ,
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Ordinance No. 399, captioned as follows was, presented and read in full:
ORDINANCE, NO. 399
AN ORDINANCE RELEASING THE UNUSED PORTION OF THE $35,000 HERETOFORE APPROPRIATED
BY ORDINANCE NO. 374 IN CONNECTION WITH THE PAV::NG AND IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF
RI CE BOULEVARD AND WAKEFOREST STREET. FROM SAID APPROPRIATION. TRANSFERRING SAID
UNUSED FUNDS TO THE GENEl:UL CREDIT OF STREET PAVING ANP BRIDGE BONDS,. 1946 AND,
DECLARING SAME AVAILABLE FOR OTHER APPROPRIATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Ordinance No. 399 was not passed and approved at this time pending the exact f-;,
amount of the unused sum of IIloRey which had been appropriated. for the improve- ' lLJ
ment of Rice Blvd. and Wakeforest Street.
Treasurers Certificate No~ 14 certifying availability of $1,047 for paying
city's portion of paving skips was submitted by the City Treasurer.
Ordinance No. 400 appropriating the sum of $1,047.24 for the city's portion of
the cost of paving certain skipped areas and captioned as .follows was presented
and r.ead in full.
ORDIWANCE NO. 400
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AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,047.24 OUT OF THE FUND TO THE CREDIT
OF STREET PAVING AND BRIDGE BONDS, 1.946, IN THE CITY TREASURY, TO" PAY THE. CITY'S
PORTION OF THE COST OF PAllING AND IMPROVING CERTAIN POR-TIONS' OF:: '
MARQUETTE STREET, IN THE 3900 AND THE 4100 BLOCKS I'HEREOF; and
VILLANOVA STREET, IN THE 4100 BLOCK THEREOF; and
SOUTHWESTERN STREET, IN THE 3800 AND 3900 AND, THE 4100 BLOCK. THEREOF, and
TENNYSON STREET, IN THE 3900 BLOCK THEREOF, and,
ACADEMY STREET,' IN THE 6000 BLOCK THEREOF AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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400 be passed and approved as read.
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L! Voting Noe: NOne
Ordinance No. 401 captioned as follows was presented and read in full:
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HAD AND ALL THINGS DONE PREREQUISITE TO 'rHE EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE
PAVING AND IMPROVING OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF:
MARQUETTE STREET, IN THE 3900 AND: THE 4100 BLOCKS THEREOF: AND
VILLANOVA STREET, IN THE 4100 BLOCK THEREOF, AND
SOUTHWESTb1lli STREEI', IN T.fIE 3800 AND 3900 AND, THE 4100 BLOCK THEREOF ,
AND
TENNYSON STREET, IN 'rHE 3900 BLOCK THEREOF, AND
ACADEMY STREET, IN THE 6000 BLOCK THEREOF,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THEREPGRT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ENGINEER ON BIDS RE-
CEIVED FOR THE PAVING AND IMPROVING OF SAID PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS; ACCEPTING
Ii THE BID OF BROGAN & WILLIAMS AS THE LmVEST SECURE BID OF THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE
I: BIDDER, AND AWARDING TO IT THE CONTRACT FOR THE PAVING AND IMPROVING OF SAID
\.-' PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS; APPROVING THE ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL
AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PERFORMANCE BONDS IN CONNECTION WITH S4ID .IMPROVEMl!NTS;
FINDING THAT SIAn CONTRACTOR HAS PROPERLY EXECUTED A CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS
ORDERED, APPROVING SAID CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION
THEREOF BY THE MAYOR AND CITY SECRETARY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY . '
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that Ordinance
No. 401 accepting the bid of Brogan & Williams authorizing and directing exe-
cution .of contract for improvement of certain skips.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee, Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
Voting Noe: None
Ordinance NQ. 402 captioned as follows was presented and read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 402
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CERTAIN ADDENDA AND
AMENDMENTS TO THE SEPTEMBER 20, 1948 CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS AND BROGAN & WILLIAMS, WITH, REFERENCE TO THE PAVING OF CERTAIN
PORTIONS OF MARQUETTE STREET, VILLANOVA STREET, SOUTHWESTERN STREET, TENNYSON
STREET AND ACADEMY STREET , AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING T'fE' EXECUTION THEREOF BY
THE MAYOR AND CI.TY SECRETARY AND THE INCORPORATION THEREOF AS, A PART OF SAID CON-
TRACT, AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY~
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Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Terry that Ordin~nce No.
402 authorizing and directing certain addenda and amendments to the September 20,
1948 contract between the City of West University Place and Brogan & Williams,
with reference to the paving of certC!,in skips.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
Voting Noe: ;None
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Ordinance No. 403 captioned as follows waSj presented and read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 403
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS AND THE VARIOUS
PORTIONS OF THE COST OF THE PAVING AND THE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN
PORTIONS OF:
MARQUETTE STREET, IN 'rHE 3900 AND THE 4100 BLOCKS THEREOF; AND
VILLANOVA S'fREET, IN THE 4100 BLOCK THEREOF, AND
SOUTHWESTERN STREET, IN THE 3800 AND'3900 AND THE 4100 BLOCKS
THEREOF, AND
TENNYSON STREET, IN THE 3900 BLOCK THEREOF, AND.
ACADEMY STREET, IN THE 6000 BLOCK THEREOF,
IN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSIASTYR- ~~CEED' TEXAS, PREPARED BY THE ENyINEER FOR THE iT --j
CITY, FURSUANT ro LAW, AND, ~UIR BY EARLIER ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THE- U'\ I
NECESSITY FOR AND DECLARING rHE INTENTION OF ASSESSING PART OF THE COST OF suca
IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST PROPERTIES ABUTTING ON SAID PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS AND
THE OWNERS THEREOF IN THE AMOUNTS AS SET FORTH IN SAID ESTIMATE; PROV'!JJING FOR
AND ORDERING THAT A HEARING BE HELDANP GIVEN TO ALL OWNING OR CLAIMING ANY SUCH
ABUTTING PROPERTY OR ANY INTEREST THEREIN, AS TO SUCH PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS AND
PROCEEDINGS AND AS TO OTHER MATTERS RELATlNG TO SUCH IMPROVEMENT; SETTING: AID)
FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF SUCH HEAR:J:;NC!;DIRECTING THA'f THE CITY SECRETARY GIVE
NOTICE THEREOF AS REQUIRED BY LAW, AND DECLARING AN ErvTERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, ~econded by Commissioner Hamlett that Ordinance No.
403 approving and adopting estimates of costs, declaring intention of assessing
part of the cost of such improvements, ordering that a hearing be held, be
passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commiss,:i,.oners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
Voting Noe: None
The following Resolution was presented to the Council by Mr. E. E. Townes, Jr.
for consideration:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City Commission has heretofore retained the services of
Edgar E. Townes, Jr., as additional legal Counsel for the City to handle leg~l
proceedings in connection with the paving project in which the City was involved,
to-wit, the pavement of Rice Boulevard and Wakeforest Street, as heretofore
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VffiEREAS, all services required of said special Counsel have been per-
formed and said paving project completed; NOW, THEREFORE"
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF 'rHE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS,
,1. ' That the action of the City Commission in retaining $dgar E. Townes,
Jr., as additional legal Counsel for the City in connection with the paving pro-
ceedings for the improvement of Rice Boulevard and Wakeforest Street, be and the
same is hereby ratified and confirmed in all things.
2. That said additional legal Counsel be compensated for his servic;:es
in connection with said proceedings by payment of a sum equivalent to 3% of the
first $25,000 amount of the contract let to Russ Mitchell, Inc., and 2% of. the
contractamoun t above said first $25,000. "
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Terry, that the action of
the City Commission in 'retaining Edgar E. Townes, Jr." as additional Legal
Counsel for the City in connection with the paving proceedings for the improve-
ment of Rice Boulevard and Wakeforest Street, be 'ratified and that additional
Legal Counsel be compensated for his services in connection with said pro.ceedings
by payment of a sum equivalEZnt to. 3% of the first $25,000 amount of theoontract
let to Russ Mitchell, Inc., 'and 2% o.f the contract amount above said first $25,000,
be passed and approved.
Voting Aye:
Voting No.e:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
None
An invoice in the amo,unt of $1229.35 was submitted by Mr. E. E~ Townes, Jr. for
legal services in cohnection with paving proceedings on Rice Boulevard, Wake-
forest Street project.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the invoice
in, the amount of $1229.35 submitted by Mr. E. E.. Townes" Jr.l'orlegal services
in connection with paving proceedings on Rice Bo.ulevard and Wakeforest Street
project be paid.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
M~yor L~e; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
N9ne
The Zoning Board submitted a recommendation that Mr. H. J~ Ohavanne, 2915 Rice
Boulevard be appointed as a member 'of the Zoning Board to fill the vacancy created
by resignation of Mr. W. F.F.1nley.
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Armer that Mr. H. J.
Chavanne be, appointed as a member of the Zoning Board.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commis.sioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon, and Terry.
Voting Noe; None
r"l The following lette;r was submitted from the. Zoning Board fore Coun:clVs Approval:
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The City Council ,
City of West University Place
Houston, Texas
Gentlemen:
This is to advise you that the Zoning Board of the City of West University
Place held a special meeting as of date, and those present were Mrs. Earl w.
Eberling, Mr. O. C. King and the writer, who acted as Chaitman.
The meeting was called for the ,purpose, of. considering the location of a structure
to be placed on a tract of land designated for business purposes, located at the
northwest corner of SUI),set Boulevard and Kirby Drive within the City o,fWest
University Place. The improvements to be constructed are to be known as "Midget
Markets." The lots, upon, wh;t.ch the improveIllents are'to be cons:tru...ctedactually
face Sunset Boule.vard and the question determined by the Zoning Board was whether
or not an exception could be made so that the improvements could be faced in a
southeasterly direction instead of a southerly. direction or upon Sunset Bouleyard.
A motion was made by Mrs. Eberling, seconded by Mr. King, and carried by all
present that the request made with respect to the facing of the improvements known
as ttMidget Markets" be granted in that same is permitted to face in a southeasterly
direction instead of a southerly direction or upon Sunset Boulevard, subject to
,all other terms and provisions of the zoning laws of th~"City~of West University
Place being complied with, and subject to the approval of tl;1e City Council.
The foregoing: is . submittecLfor. your considerati.on and approval\.
Yours very truly,
(s) Ch~J.esD..Mehr
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Armer..that the.recom-
mendation of the Zoning Board who met in special session OR September 20, 1948,
reference the location of'a proposed building at the Northwest corner of Sunset,
Boulevard and Kirby Drive, be approved. .
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Ter~.
None
Chief of PQlice H. E. Shipp submitted a recommendation that Mr. Gu~Barkow be
commissioned as Police Photographer as he takes all photographs for the Police
Dept,. at no cost to the city.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that Mr. Gus
Barkow be commissioned as Police Photographer.
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Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Comrnj;ssioners Amer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
None
A statement in the amount of $602.70 was submitted from Mr. Paul Strong for
professional services rendered in the Zoning Suit of D. Gullo et al vs. City
of West University Place whi.ch. was or<iered paid by the Council..
The following tabulation of bids received on August 23 for purchase of city
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Company
Pass. Cars
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Downtown Chev.
Company
1373.25
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1576.06
(8 Cy1.)
1754.10
(161"W.B.)
1300.15
(ea. )
1437.35
(ea)(6 Cyl)
1674.35
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1425.00
(6 Cyl)
Ivy-Russell
Motor Co.
2168.67
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General Truck,
Company
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(161"W.B.)
1872.18
(158"w. B.)
Hargis Motor
Company
1575.06
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South Texas Eqpt. Co.
Special Garbage Body 36"
Special Garbage Body 60" -
3/4 Yd. Heil Dump Body
White Motor Co.
Truck - Cab & Chasis
Burkett Motors
Three passenger cars and
five trucks - Net
2874.10
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2166.42
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$ 1755.00
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485.25
3201.12
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2296.40
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3290.56 (8 Cyl)
(195"W.B.)
2363.00
(l97"W .B.)
3290.56
(195"W.B.)
City Secretary, Whitt Johnson explained that the bid of Hargis Motor Company had
been adJusted for reason of difference of federal tax and ~adethe following recom-
. mendation: !tIt is my recommendation that the bid of Hargis Motor Compapy he accepted
and that the, equipment be purchased as needed.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Armer .tha_~.'the recommendation
submitted by City Secretary vVhitt Johnson for the purchase of cityequiprn~nt be
accepted.
V oting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer , Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
Voting Noe: None
The following captioned Ordinance regulating and prohibiting ~~e parking of
vehicles in the school area within specified hours was presented and read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 404
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF VEHICLES IJ'J'THE 3700 BLOCK
OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD AJ:.'D IN THE 6200 BLOCK OF EDLOE STREET IN THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS WI'rHIN SPECIFIED HOURS: DEFINING TER1\1S; FIXING A PENALTY
FOR THE VIOLATION OF SUCH REGULATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL oi<' THE. ORDI-
NANCES OR PAR'rS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH "
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that Ordinance 404
regulating and prohibiting the parking of vehicles in certain school areas within
specified hours be passed and approved.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanrnon and Terry.
Voting Noe: None
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Treasurers Certificate No. 15 was. submitted by the City Treasurer certifying
the availability of $6,000.00 for paying the cost of paving and improving
street intersections at West Point and Villanova, Fairhaven and Marquette,
a..'1d Fairhaven and Southwestern.
Ordinance No. 405 was presented and read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 405
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $6,000.00 OUT OF THE FUND TO THE CREDIT
OF STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1948 TO THE CITY TREASURY 1'0 PAY THE COST
OF PAVING AND IMPROVING CERTAIN STREET INTERSECTIONS INCLUDED IN T$ 34 SEGRE-
GATED INTERSECTION SECTIONS ON 'iV::-IICH, BIDS WERE RECEIVED ON AUGUST 9, 1948, AND
DECLfu~ING AN EMERGENCY
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Armer that Ordinance
405 appropriating the sum of $6,000 to pay the cost of paving and improving
three of the 34 intersections on which bids were received, on August 9, 1948, be
passed and approved. ' "
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon, and Terry.
Voting Noe: None
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that a contract
be awarded Brogan & Williams for the paving and improving of intersection of
West Point and Villanova; Fairhaven and Marquette; and Fairhaven and South-
western.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe~
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
None
With no further business to come before the Council at this ,time, the meeting
was ,adjourned.
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MINUTES OF' REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 27, 1948
The City Council met in regular meeting at the City Hall on Monday September
27, 1948,7:30 P.M. vrith the following members present: Mayor Lee, presiding;
Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry. Also present were the City
Secretary and City Attorney.
Mr. Chas. Bowden, and other property owners of the 4100 and 4200 Block of
Villanova Street appeared before the Council requesting that same provision be
made whereby the water would drain from the newly paved street more satisfac-
torily. The Council assured Mr. Bowden and other citizens that proper drainage
would be provided and requested Consulting Engineer H. J. Johnson and City
Secretary Whitt Johnson to meet with these property owners and make a recommend-
ation at the next Council meeting.
A group of citizens from the 6300 and 6400 Blocks of Sewanee Street requested
advice as to the proper way of getting Sewanee Street resurfaced. Consulting
Engineer H. J. Johnson was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for
Sewanee Street and meet with the property owners, and contractors to determine,
if some satisfactory arrangements could be made whereby the residents might
obtain improvements for this street.
An amendment to the Contract between the City of West University Place and
Broadmoor Apartments, Inc. for sanitary sewer service located outside the city
limits on Lots 12, 13, 14, Block 6, Ayrshire Addition Section 3, was submitted
for consideration by the Council.
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that Paragraph
X of the Contract with Broadmoor Apartments, Inc. be amended to read: lfIn the
event the connection charges as.provided in Paragraph IV hereof are not,paid to
the City within twelve months from date hereof, the City may, at its option,
declare this contract to be null and void," and the Mayor .be authorized to sign
the rontract as amended.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioner Armer, Hamlett, Lanman and Terry.
None
In accordance with recommendation for construction procedure for the paving of
University Blvd. submitted by Consulting EngineerH. J. Johnson, a stipulation
to the June 21, 1948 contract between the City and Russ Mitchell, Inc., was pre-
sented for the Council's consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the City
Commission, having reviewed the various matters with reference to the paving of
Sections 1, 2 and 4, as set out in ,the City contI'act with Russ Mitchell, Inc.,
on University Boulevard, including the report of the status of paving on University
dated Se.ptember 18, 1948, compiled by Tom Powell of Russ Mitchell, Inc., and
Henry J. John~on# Consulting Engineer, and including the recommendation of Mr. ,
Johnson concerning the construction method of the center 24-footsection on the ~
street, I move:
1. That the City Commission find as a fact that the construction
method of the center portion of the paving as recommended by Mr. Johnson does
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not substantially affect the nature or quality of the work but, to the contrary,
that said method of joining tl1e ,.centerp.ortion together will, in fact, strengthen
the 24-foot slab to be first constructed under his recommendation;
2. That the City Commission appropriate an additional$12,000.00'to
cover the possible additional cost to the City under the contract; .
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3. That the City Commission approve the draft of construction pro-
cedure agreement providing that the center 24-foot slab be first constructed,
to be thereafter followed by construction and completion of the remainder of,.
the 40-foot width under the terms of said agreement; and that the Mayor and City
Secretary be authorized and directed to execute the construction procedure a-
greement on behalf of the City paving for payment by the City as therein. set
forth, ~ame having been executed by the Contractor.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioner Anner, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
None
Treasurer Certificate No. 16 certifying that there is in th~ Treasury of the
City of West University Place, Texas, to the credit of Street Improv~ment Bonds
Series 1948 the sum of $12,000.00 for paying the City'sestitnated additional
part of the cost of paving and improving Section No.1, 2 and 4 on University"
Boulevard was submitted by the City Treasurer.
Ordinance No. 406, captioned as follows was submitted to the Council and read
in full.
ORDINANCE NO. 406.
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING. THE SUM OF $12,000. 00 .OUT OF' THE FUND TO THE
CREDIT OF STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS $ERIES 1948 IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE
CITY'S ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL PART OF THE COST OF PAVING AND IMPROVING:
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SECTION NO.1: UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD FROM THE WEST LINEOE KIRBY
DRIVE TO THE WEST LINE OF BELMONT STREET; AND.
, SECTION NO. 2 ~ UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD FROM THE WEST LINE OF BELMONT
STREET TO THE EAST LINE OF SEWANEE STREET; AND
SECTION NO.4: THE NORTH HALF OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD FROM THE EAST
LINE OF LOT 5 ,TO .THE WEST LINE OF LOT 4B, ALLIN BLOCK 44, vV$ST
, UNIVJlJRSITY PLACE, SECOND ADDITION,
AND DECLARING'A"N.EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Armer that Ordinance
No. 404 appropriating the sum of $12,000 out of the fund to the credit of street
improvement bonds series 1948 to pay the city's estimated additional part of the
cost of: .paving Section No.1, No.2, and No. 4 on Univ.:ersi ty. Boulevard.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Conunissioner Armer, Hanrlett, Larunon and Terry.
Voting Noe: None
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Conunissioner Armer that Consulting
Engineer H.J. ,Johnson be instructed to issue work order on section No.2 and
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
Voting Noe: None
The Council instructed E. E. Townes, Jr. City Paving Attorney to prepare neces-
sary ordinances to award a contract to Russ Mitchell, Inc. on Section 3 and 5
of the original plans' and specifications covering the west end of University
Boulevard and the 3800 Block of Rice Boulevard as prepared by Consulting Engi-
neer H. J. Johnson and an amendment to; include the 3900 Block of Rice Boulevard
and the intersection at Rice and College Street, the contract for the 3900
Block of Brice to be executed if 90% of the property owners in the 3900 Block '
agree to sign paving contracts and to prepare the contract on the basis of $6.00
per front foot cost to the property owners. '
Ordinance No. 407, c~ptioned as follows was submitted to the Council and read in
full:
ORDINANCE NO. 407
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY Ii'OR AND ORDERING THAT CERTAIN PORTIONS OF
SW1L~THMORE STREET in the 41L~ block thereof; and
BYRON STREET in the 3800 Block thereof; and
CASE STREET in the 3900 Block thereof; and
LYING BETVv'EEN THE RESPECTIVE INTERSECTING STREETS IN EACH INSTANCE IN THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, SHALL BE IMPROVED: APPROVING AND ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR S~GATION OF
PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS INTO SEPARATE SECTIONS, EACH OF WHiCH SECTIONS SHALL
BE TREATED AS A SEPARATE AND COMPLETE UNIT; DIRECTING AND REQUIRING'rHE ENGI-
NEERS FOR THE CITY TO PREEARE AN ESTBiATE OF THE GOST OF SelleR IMPROVEMEl\TTSAND
A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE NAMES OF THE OWNERS OF THE PROPERTIES ABUTTING ON
EACH PORTION OF EACH STREET 'l'O BE IMPROVED, TOGETHER WITH A DESCRIPTION OF THE
RESPECTIVE PROPERTIES, PROVIDING THAT A PART OF THE, COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS
SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY AND APART OF THE COST OF THE SAID IMPROVEMENTS SHALL
BE PAID BY A;ND ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF,
AND FOR INCIDENTAL MATTERS; DECLARI'NG THAT THIS ORDINANCE AND ALL FURTHER PRO-
CEEDINGS RELA TUJG TO SUCH IMPROVEMENTS ARE AND SHALL BE UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF
ARTrCLE 1105 (b) OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF TEXAS; DIRECTING. THE CITY SECRETARY
TO FILE A NOTICE OF TRIS ORDINANCE WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS,
AS PROVIDED BY LAW AND TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS TO BE RECEIVED AND FILED WITHIN THE
TIME PROVIDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Terry, that Ordinance No.
1~07 determining the necessity for and ordering certain areas on Swarthmore,
Byron and Case Streets be paved, approving and adopting plans and specifications,
directing the'City Secretary to file a notice of Ordinance with the Co~ty Clerk
of Harris Co., Texas, and to advertise forbids; be passed and approved as read.'
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
Voting Noe: None
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Ci ty Secretary Whitt Johnson submitted the proposed 1948....1949 budgetfot' Council's
approval.
After careful study and consideration the following captioned Ordinance approv-
ing the 1948-1949 Budget was submitted:
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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF 'NEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TE.X.A.S,
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGL"lNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1948; PRQVIDIN.G E'OB, ,THE APpROpRIATION
OF PUBLIC FUNDS OF THE CITY FOR USE AND EXPENDITURES; AND PROVIDINO FOR THE
REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCm\j'FLICT );IEREWITH.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Terry that _Ordinance No.
408 approving the 1948-1949 budget and provid:L'1g for the appropriation of pub-
lic funds of the city for use and expenditures be pasEled and approyed as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
Voting Noe: None
Ordinance No. 4'09 levying and assessing Ad Valorem Tax on all taxable property
wi thin the city and setting a tax rate of $1. 78 per Oile Hundred Dollar valuation
for the year of' 1948 and captioned as follows was presented to the Council.
ORDINANCE N'O. 409
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AND ASSESSU2NG AD VALOREM TAX ON ALL TAXABLE, PROPER'IT
WITHIN 'fHE CITY OF 'NEST UNIVERSI.TY PLACE, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1948, AND PRO-
VIDING FOR THE COLLECTI ON THEREOF.
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Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that. Ordinance
No. 409 , be passed and approved' as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor tee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry:'
Voting Noe: None
Ordinance No. 410 captioned as follows was presented to the Council and read
in full:
ORDINANCE NO. luo
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS AT 'fHE NEXT REGULAR
MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE TEXAS ON NOVEl\1BER 2ND,
1948, OF CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER OF SAID CITY WITH RESPECT TO THE
TIlvIE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NElVLY ELECTED OFFICERS, TO THE TERM :OF THE FISCAL
YEAR, AND TO THE TIME l"OR PREPARATION AND ADOPTION OF fHE BUDG1""l' ,AND PRO-
VIDING FOR THE FORM AND MANNER TN WIUCH SAID AMENDMENTS M-iE TO BE SUBMITTED.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that Ordinance
No~' 410 providing for the submission to the voters at the next :regular muni-
cipal, election ,of the city certain amendments to the char~erof' said city be
passed and approved as read.
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Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanman and Terry.
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Motion, by Commissioner Armer, .seconded qy Commiss.ioner Terry that Resolution
giving notice of the holding of a regular municipal election in the City on
the 2nd day of November, 1948 and appointing judges be pa~sed and approved.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee;- Commissioner Armer, Hamlett, Larnnon and Terry.
None
A contract between the ,City of Bellaire and the City of West University Place
for use of the West University Place Garbage dump grounds by the City of Bellaire
at the rate of $100.uO per month was submitted for Council's Approval.
(-1 Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that Mayor Lee
U be authorized to sign the contract with Bellaire as_ amended.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noet
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Larnnon and Terry.
None
The Council discussed the advisability of awarding a contrac~ to Brogan &
Williams low bidders for the paving of various intersections west of Auden
Street and College Court, in order to connect streets which ~ave already been
paved or imme<iiate consideration te be paved in the future.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Armer that Brogan &
Williams be awarded a contract on their low bid of $53,053.75 on oids received
August 9" 1948, for paving of certain intersections throughout the city and that
thecoritract be signed by the Mayor subject to verification by the City Treasurer
certifying that funds, are available for this purpose.
Voting Aye:
Vot:img Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
None
Treasurers Certificate No. 17 certifying the sum of $1500.00 to pay Moroney,
Beissner and Co. for services rendered in connection with Street Paving, Storm
Sewer and Garbage Disposal Bonds Series 1948 is available, was submitted to the
~ Council by the City Treasurer.
r-i Ci ty Secretary Whitt Johnson advised that the League of Texas Municipalities
I i annual Meeting would be held in El Paso on Oct. 4, 5, & 6 and requested per-
L-I mission to attend.
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Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Lanmon that City Secretary
~~itt Johnson and Commissioner W. A. Hamlett be authorized to attend the Annual
Meeting of the League of Texas Municipalities to be held in El Paso on October
4, 5, and 6 and the city pay expenses.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and TErry.
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With no further business to come before the Council at thts time, the meeting
was recessed.
The City Council met in recessed session at the City Hall on Friday, October
8, 1948, 7:30 P.M. wi tlJrthe following members present: Mayor Pro tern Lanmon,
presiding; Commissioner Armer, Hamlett and Terry. ~ Als_o present'''were"rthe City'
Secretary and City Paving Attorney E. E. Townes, Jr. Mayor Lee and the, City
Attorney were absent.
In compliance with a Notice having been duly published in the official news-
paper of the city, Mayor Pro tem Lanmon announced t':1at a Hearing on Paving
benefits to be derived from paving certain skips on Marquette, Villanova,
Southwestern, Tennyson and Academy Streets was in order. City Paving Attorney
E. E. Townes, Jr., was requested to present and examine witnesses with reference
to the contracted improvements and the benefits to properties~~d the owners
thereof by reason of said improvements.
Mayor Lee arrived at this time and upon request of Mayor Pro tem Lanmon took
the chair and presided.
Mr. Townes presented Mr. Horace E. Pounds as witness who was duly sworn by
Mayor Lee. Mr. Pounds testified in answer to questions by Mr. Townes, that
he was", a licensed Real Estate Dealer and had been for more than 20 years, and
testified concerning his real estate experience and his familiaritY. with West
University Place properties and the properties abutting upon the respective
streets where the skips exist. Mr. Pounds stated that, in'his opinion., each
property on each of the streets would be enha'1ced in value considerable in
excess of the respective amounts of the proposed assessments as reflected upon
the Engineerts estimates.
With no further statements or testimonies Paving Attorney E. E. Townes, Jr.
presented Ordinance No. 411, closing the Hearing on Benefits, levying.assess~
ments, etc., and captioned as follows, which was read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 411
A1~ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY
ABUTTING ON:
~JffiQUETTE STREET, IN THE 3900 AND THE 4100 BLOCK THEREOF; AND
VILLANOVA STREET, IN THE 4100 BLOCK THEREOF, AND
SOUTH1YESTERN STREET, IN THE 3800 f~D 3900 AND THE 4100 BLOCKS
THEREOF, AND
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ACADEMY STREET, IN THE 6000 BLOCK THEREOF,
A1~D TO ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID
PROPERTY AND THE TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS, AND AS TO
THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS THEREFOR, AND AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY, REGU-
LA.TtITY AND VALIDITY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT IN CONNECTION WITH SAID
IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS, AND ANY MATTER OR THING CONNECTED THEREWITH;
FINDING AJm DETERMIDNING THE REGULARITY OF ALL PROCEEDINGS, AND THE PERFORMANCE
OF ALL PREREQUISITES TO FIXING AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT LIENS AND THE PER-
S ONAL LIABILITY OF PROPERTY OWNERS; OVERRULING AND DENYING ALL PROTESTS AND OB-
JECTIONS' OFFERED, EXCEPT AS TO PARTICULAR CASES MENTIONED; FINDING AND DETERMI-
NING SPECIAL BENEFITS TO EACH PARCEL OF PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS 'rHEREOF BY
REASON OF, SAID IMPROVEMENTS IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE RE.SPECTIVE ASSESS-
MENTS AGAINST SAME; LEVYING ASSESSMEN TS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST THE
RESPECTIVE PROPERTIES ABUTTING ON THOSE PORTiONS OF SAID S'1'REEl'S TO BE IMPROVED
AND AGAINST THE TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PAYMENT OF PART OF THE COST OF THE
IMPROV~~ENTS WITHIN THE LIMITS DE.SCRIBED; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSESS-
MENT CE:1TIF ICA TE8 AND THE MANNER OF THEIR COLLECTION; AND DECLA.?-,UJG AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that Ordinance
No. 411 be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
Voting Noe: None
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L-J Weslayan having been duly published in the September 23, 1948 issue of the
official newspaper of the city, the following and only bid submitted was
opened with results announced:
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Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Armer that the bid of
Brogan & Williams be referred to the Consulting Engineer for tabulation and
recommendation.
Vot:i..ng Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissi.oners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
Voting Noe: None .
Mayor Lee asked to be excused from the meeting at this time as he had a pre-
vious engagement. '
City Paving Attorney E. E. Townes, Jr. al'lnounced that property owners, on
Academy Street from University Boulevard to Southwestern'.Street were in the
process of signing contracts with Brogan & Williams for the paving of Academy
Street.
Treasurers Certifiade No. 18, certifying the availability of $5,500 fer the
cityts contribution toward the cost of paving Academy Street was submitted
from. the City Treasurer.
Ordinance No. 412 appropriating $5,500 for the city's contribution toward the
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cost of paving Academy Street and captioned as follows was presented and read
in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 412
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $5,500.00 OUT OF THE' FUND TO THE CREDIT
OF STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS SERIES 1948, IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE CITY'S
AGREED CONTRIBUTION TOWARD THE COST OF STREET IMPROVEl'JIENTS ON ACADEMY STREEl'
BETWEEN THE NORTH LINE OF SOUTHWESTERN STREET AND THE SOUTH LINE OF UNIVERSITY.
BOULEVARD, UNDER DIRECT CONTRACTS BETWEEN '!HE RESPECTIVE PROPERTY OWNERS AND
BROGAN & WILLIAMS,. CONTRACTOR,. AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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No. 412 be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tem Lanmon; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett and Terry.
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Ordinance No. 413, captioned as follows, was presented to the Council and read
in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 413
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY TREASUR~,UNDER .
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS, TO PAY TO BROGAN AiIJD WILLIAMS, CCNTRACTORS, CERTAIN SUMS
AS A CONTRIBUTION BY THE CITY TO COST OF PAVING PORTIONS OF ACADEMY STREET
BETWEEN THE NORTH LINE OF SCFrHWESTERN STREET AND THE SOUTH LINE OF: UNIVERSITY
BOULEVA..l1.D WITH REFERENCE TO WHICH OWNERS OF PROPERTY HAVE AND ViILL MAKE CON-
TRACTS DIRECT WITH SAID OONTRACTORS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY~
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Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commi~sioner Hamlett, that Ordinance
No. 413 authorizing the Mayor and City Treasurer to pay to Brogan & Williams
Contractors, the usual. 25% city participation to the cost of paving portions of
Academy Street be pq.sseq. and approved as read. -
Voting Aye: Mayor Pro. tern Lanmon; C0mmtssioner~ Armer, Hamlett and Terry.
Voting Noe: .None
Residents of Sewanee Street advised the Council that all property owners in
the two.blocks of Sewanee,Streetbetween University Boulevard and Pittsburg
Street had expressed a desire to sign contracts vnth Gulf Bitulithic 00. for
the paving of Sewanee Street with an asphalt topping.
Motion by Commissioner Ha~lett, seconded by Commissioner Armer that upon ap-
proval of the contract between the citizens of Sewanee Street and the Gulf
Bithulithic Co. by the City Attorney and,upoh approval of plans and specifications
by Consulting Engineer H. J. Johnson that the contract,be accepted and that the
City Secretary be authorized to issue a work order; and that the City Secretary
be instructed to make plans for paving of the intersection at Sewaneeand Duke
Street subject to certification of availability of funds for the city's parti-
cipa.tion.
Voting Aye:
Votirlg Noe:
Mayor Pro tern Lanmon; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, and Terry.
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A report of examination of the books and accounts of the city for the fiscal
year ending August 31, 1948 was submitted by Haner & Dossey, Auditors for the
city. Mr. T. E. Dossey, representing the firm commended the city on the good
condition of its records and books.
With no furth~r business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting
was adjourned.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 11, 1948
The City Council met in regular session at the City Hall on Monday Octob~r 11,
1948, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Lee~ pres~ding;
Commissioners Armer, Lanmon and Terry. AlsQ present were the City Secretary
and City Attorney. Commissioner Hamlett was absent.
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Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Knox, 6222 Community Drive, appeared before tQe Council
inquiring as to the action having been taken against Mr. Taylor who is operating
a sign business at 6224 Community Drive. Mr. and Mrs. Knox was advised that
criminal complaint had been filed and Mr. Taylor fined; however, appeal had been
filed in the County Court. The Council ordered a charge filed against Mr. Taylor
every day until the operation of the business had ceased.
Mr. Chas. L. Ka'n:ip, 3606 Tangley, requested the Council to take steps to ins tall
traffic signs and a walk lane for school children who use the foot bridge across
the Poor Farm Ditch at Tangley and Eciloe Street, as the condition is very haz-
ardous as is now exists. Ci~ Secretary Whitt Johnson was instructed to have
proper signs installed and walk lanes painted in order to eliminate the hazard.
City Attorney T. M. Ryan, advised that Dr. Gene Shulze, planned to construct: a
32 unit apartment project in Ayrshire Corp. and requesied~:perm~ss~on to tie onto
sanitary sewer lines which service this area, and submitted a contract between
the Shulze Corp. and the City of West University Place for the Councils conside-
ration, which calls for a connection charge of $.100.00 per unit.
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Armer that Mayor Lee
be authorized to execute the contract between the City and Shulze Corp. for
connection onto the sanitary sewer lines of the City.
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Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Lanmon and Terry.
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City Attorney T. M. Ryan advised that in connection with certain claims having
been made by individuals involved in minor automobile accidents with vehicles
operated by city employees, he and Chief of Police H. E. Shipp had made investi-
gation and it was his opinion and recommendation that the claim of Mr. J. L.
Alexander of 2918 Pittsburg Street in the amount of $115.11 be denied and, the
claim of Mr. A. D. Hamil, 2732 Westheimer in the amount of $82.84 be' approved
for payment.
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Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Terry, that the recom-
mendation of City Attorney T. M. Ryan in connection with claims filed by Mr.
Alexander and Mr. Hamil be accepted.
Voting A,ye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Lanmon and Terry.
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Consulting Engineer H. J. Johnson and C~ty Secretary Whitt Johnson advised the
Council that they had made an investigation of the drainage at the intersection
of Marquette and Westpoint and recommended the paving of this intersection in
order to provide adequate drainage for Marquette Street which drained three
other blocks in the immediate vicinity.
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Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Terry that due to the
peculiar drainage situation, the recommendation of Consulting Engineer H. J.
Johnson and Mr. Whitt Johnson be accepted and necessary steps taken to pave
the intersection at Westpoint and Marquette after installation of proposed storm
sewer has been completed and provided sufficient funds are available.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Lanmon and Terry.
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w~. J. L. Williams, Contractor advised that property owners in the 3800 and
3900 blocks of Milton had expressed a desire to enter into a contract for the
paving of Milton Street. Paving Attorney E. E. Townes, Jr., suggested that the
3900 block of Rice be included in paving proceedings at the same time proceedings'
00 on 3800 and 3900 blocks of Milton were instituted.
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~ Paving Attorney be instructed to institute paving proceedings on the 3800 and
~ 3900 blocks of Milton and the 3900 block of Rice.
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Voting Noe:
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Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that Consulting
Engineer H. J. Johnson be instructed to prepare plans and specifications for
paving the 3800 and 3900 blocks of Milton and the 3900 block of Rice.
. Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners' Armer, Lanman an:d Terry~ '
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Treasurers Certificate No. 19, certifying the availability of $36,000 for the
paving of Sections 3 and 5 of Uni ver,si ty Boulevard and Rice Boulevard, was
submitted to the, Council.,
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Ordinance No. 414 appropriating $36,000 for the paving of Section 3 of University
Boulevard and Section 5, 3800 Block of Rice aoulevard and capti,oned as follows
was presented and read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 414
AN ORDINANCE ,APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $36,000 OUT OF THE FUND, TO THE CR.EDIT OF
STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS SERIES 1948 IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE CITY'S
PART OF THE COST, OF PAVING AND IMPROVING:
SECTION NO.3: UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD FRPM THE ~ST LINE OF WESLAYAN
STREET TO THE EAST LINE OF COMMUNITY DRIVE; AND
SECTION No.5: RICE BOULEVARD FROM THE WEST LINE OF AUDEN STREET
TO THE EAST LINE OF COLLEGE STREET,
. AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Terry that Ordinance
No. 414 be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Lanmon and Terry.
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ORDINANCE NO.. 415
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BE-::;;N HAD AND ALL THINGS DONE PR&-qEQUISITE TO THE EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT FOR
THE PAVING AND IMPROVING OF:
SECTION NO.3: UNIVErSITY BOULEVARD FROM THE EAST LINE OF WESLAYAN
STREET TO THE EAST LINE OF COMMUNITY STREET; AND
SECTION No.5: RICE BOULEVARD FROM THE WEST.LINE OF AUDEN STREET TO
THE EAST LINE OF COLLEGE STREET;
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REPORT AND REC01lllENDATION OF THE ENGINEER ON BIDS
RECEtVED FOR THE PAVING AND IMPROVING OF SAID POR~IONS OF SAIDSfREETS; AWAFJ)-
ING THE CONTRACT FOR THE PAVING AND IMP~OVING OF SAID PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS
TO RUSS MITCHELL, INC., WHO HAS BEEN HERETOFORE FOUND AND DETERMINED TO BE TijE
L01JllEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER ON SAID IMPROVElIiIENTS AND WHOSE BID HAS HERETCFORE
BEEN ACCEPTED BUT HELD IN AB:tJ;~ANCE; APPROVING AND ACCEPTING AND AUTtIORIZING THE
APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OFf HE PERFORMANCE BOND AND JlJf,AINTENANCE BOND IN CONNEC;.,.
TION WITH SAID IMPROVEMENTS; FINDING THAT SAID CONTRACTOR HAS PROPERLY EXECUTED
A CONTR..o\CT FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS ORDERED, APPROVING SAID CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING, THE EXECUTION THEREOF BY THE MAYOR AND CITY SECRETARY, ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY..
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Terry that Ordinance No.
415, awarding the Contract to Russ Mitchell, Inc. for paving of Section 3 andS
as heretofore ordered improved and that the contract become effective upon
execution by the Mayor.
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Voting Noe: None
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City Paving Attorney E. E. Townes, Jr. was authorized to inform Russ Mitchell,
Inc. Contractor that the contract will be executed as advertised for and as
bid.
Consulting Engineer, H. J. Johnson submitted plans and specifications for the in-
stallation of storm sewers at various locations throughout the city.
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Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Armer ,that the plans and
specifications be accepted and Notice 'to bidders be published, such bids to be
received on November 8, 1948.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Lanmon and Terry.
Voting Noe: ~one
A letter from Mr. H. E. Terr,r requesting acceptance of his resignation as
Chairman of the Zoning Board was submitted for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Lanmon, that the resig_
nation of Mr. H. E. Terry as Chairman of the Zoning Board be accepted as he. had
been appointed as Commissioner to fill the vacancy created by the resignation
of Mr. M. A. Douglass.
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The Council requested the Zoning Board to make recommendation for a Chairman
to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Terry's resignation.
Mayor Lee asked to be excused from the meeting at this time and :t;equested Mayor
Pro tern Lanmon to preside and continue with the next order of business.
In compliance with notice to bidders having been duly published in the official
newspaper of the city for the paving of skipped areas in the paving on Case,
~ron and Swarthmore, the following and only bid submitted was opened and results
announced:
Brogan & Williams, 5717 Kirby Drive - - - $3,302.80
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the bid of
Brogan & Williams be referred to Consulting Engineer H. J~ Johnson for tabu-
lation and recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tem Lanmo!1; Commissioners Armer and Terry.
None
Minutes of the meetings of September 27 and October 8, were read and approved
as corrected.
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting
was adjourned.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 25, 1948
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
October 25, 1948, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Pro tem
Lanmon, presiding; Commissioners Armer and Terry, and the City Secretary and
City Attorney. Mawor Lee and Commissioner Hamlett were absent.
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City Secretary Whitt Johnson advised the Council that Mr. Dean GQrn~ had
'met with employees of the City on this date and explained the Texas Municipal
Retirement System. Mr. Johnson was instructed to submit an estimated cost to
the City for participation in the Retirement system for the Council's con-
sideration.
J. F. Jolly, City Building-,Inspector, submitted a request from the Corrigan
Community Center on Bellaire Blvd. for permission to pave a space 21' in width
in back of the business establishments which would extend to the center of the
easement. This. request was approved by the Council.
The Council was also advised that occupants of the business establishments
who had been assigned numbers facing vV'eslayan Street had requested Bellaire'
Boulevard addresses.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Terr,r that the City
Secretary be authorized to contact Mr. Jim Curlee of the Corrigan Community
Center and other properties involved and advise that the Councll approved
assigning of Bellaire Boulevard addresses.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tem Lanmon; Commissioners Armer and TerAY.
None
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The minutes of the Zoning Board which met on October 21, were submitted for
the Council's consideration.
TheB6ard recommendedthat'tlie request of Mr. F. P. Douglass, 6440 Wakeforest,
fora permit to make improvements to existlng ~ervants quarters be granted
provided same stays within the specified amount of square footage called for
in the building code and used for servants quarters only; application to be
supported by properly executed affidavit that these improvements Will not be
used for rental purposes.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Terry that pe~it be
granted Mr. Douglass as recommended by the Zoning Board.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tem Lanmon; Commissioners Armer and Terry.
None
It was recommended by the Zoning Board that Mr. J. F. Currie, 5105 Westheimer,
be granted pennission to re.-subdivide east 40' of Lot 7, all of Lot 8, and
the west 30' of Lot 9, making two building sites 60 ft. in width and 105 ft.
in depth to face Arnold Street.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Armer that the request iUi,!..,.~,'
of 1I[IT. Currie be granted as recommended by the Zoning Board, permitting him
to re-subdivide east 40' of Lot 7, all of Lot 8 and the West 30' of Lot 9,
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making two building sites 60' in width and 105' in depth to face Arrtold Street.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tem Lanmon; Commissioners Armer and Terry.
None
Recommendation was made by the Zoning Board that 51% brick restrict~ons be
waived on Lots 6 Band C, Block 9 West University Place 1st Addition, permitting
James L. Sauls, Jr., 6435 Belmont Street to construct houses on these lots
fronting on Pittsburg Street of asbestos siding for reason that there are four
existing houses in this same block constructed of frame.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Armer that Mr. Sauls
request be granted as recommended by the Zoning Board.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tern Lanmon; Cowmissioners Armer and Terry.
None
It was recommended by the Board that Mr. P. M. Bush, 2607 Robinhood ibe per-
mitted to construct a 9 X 7 ft. tool shed as a separate accessory b~ilding
as requested.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Terry that Mrt. Bush IS
request for permission to construct a 9 X 7 ft. tool shed be granteq as recom-
mended.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tem Lanmon; Commissioners Armer and Terry.
None
r I Mr. P. R. Delgado, 3815 Case Street had requested the Zoning Board 'tIo recommend
L-J approval of a permit to complete construction of a screened porch o~ the second
floor of his home which was started about three years ago. Since tqat date the
ordinance specifying the set back line from the rear property line Has been a-
mended to require a 5' setback instead of 3', and Mr. Delgado desi~ed to com-
plete his structure 1Jn th the' understanding that nothing be added in ithe 5' ease-
ment other than the studdings which are presently located in this anea. The
Board recommended that Mr. Delgado's request be granted. .
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Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the request
of Mr. Delgado be granted as recommended by the Zoning Board permitting him to
complete the structure underway provided that nothing be added in. the 5:' ease-
ment other than the studdings which are presently located in this a~ea.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
'Mayor Pro tern Lanmon; Commissioners Armer and Terry.
None
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J. F. Jolly, City Building Inspector advised the Zoning Board that he had re-
fused to issue a permit to Mr. W.' F~_. Cawlfield, 3131 Tangley for imI?rovements
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and an addition to a garage apartment at this address for reason that such an
addition is contrary to the zoning restrictions. The Zoning Board unanimously
sustained Mr. Jolly in his refusal to issue a permit for th~purpose as out-
lined. The Council instructed Mr. Cawlfield to desist on any further improve-
ments to this building.
A letter signed by Mr. Charles D. Mehr, Acting Chairman of the Zoni~g Board
and dated October 15, 1948, recommended that the Council approve lo~ering the
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erect a home with the outer wall to be asbestos siding since there were other
non-conforming houses in this block and U1is is one of two r~naining vacant
lots within the block.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the Zoning
Boards recommendation be upheld.
Voting A;re:
Voting Noe:
M~or Pro tem Lanmon; Commissioners Armer and Terry.
None
The Zoning Board recommended approv~l of the request of Mr. P. Bongio, 6712
Vanderbilt to re-subdivide East ~ Lot, 7, Block 4, West University Place 1st
Addition to form two separate tracts of land; one tract to be 50 X 100' facing
North on Cason Street and the South tract to be 50 X 100' to become a part of
the South 100' of Lot 8, Block 4, West University Place 1st Addition.
The Council instructed the City Building Inspector to submit a plat in regard
to easements for water, light,ow~) gas and sewage lines, with respect to the
lots to be s~bdivided.
A. group of citizens from the 6300 and 6400 block3of Sewanee Street appeared
before the Council requesting that permission be granted for the paving of a
part of the 6500 block in connection with the paving of the 6300 and 6400 Block
and the intersection at Sewanee and Pittsburg.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the. paving
of the intersection of Sewanee and Pittsburg be paved at the same time the
6300 and 6400 Blocks and the intersection at Sewanee and Duke. are paved pro~
vided arrangements are made for the p1ving of at least 100' on the 6500. Block
and authorization be given the City Secretary for issuance of a work order.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tem Lanmon; Co~~issioDers Armer and Terry.
None
Treasurer's Certificate No. 20, certifying the availability of $.52,353.75 for
the paving of a group of intersections in the City was submitted by the City
Treasurer.
Ordinance No. 416, captioned as follows was submitted and read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 416
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING Tl1E SUM, OF $52,353. 75 OUT OF THE FUND TO THE
CREDIT C1" STREET IMP~OVEIvfENT BONDS SERIES 1948 IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY
THE COST OF PAVING AND IMPROVINu STREET INTERSECTIONS, to-wit: SECTIONS NOS.
11 TO 13 INCLUSIVE AND NOS. 16 TO 34 INCLUSIVE, ON i,'ffiICH BIDS WERE RECEIVED
AUGUST 9, 1948, AN:Q DECLARING AN EMERGENG~.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Terry that. Ordinance
No. 416 appropriating the sum of $52,353.75 for paving of Street intersections
be passed and approved as rea~.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Pro tem Lanmon; Commission~rs Armer a:od Terry.
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Ordinance No. 417, captioned as follows was submitted and read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 417
AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT ALL PROCI<~EDINGS HA VB HERETOFORE BEEN
HAD AND ALL THINGS DONE PREREqUISITE TO THE EXECUTION OF THE CCNTRACT FOR THE
PAVING A~TI IMPROVING OF:
,STREET INTERSECTICNS ON:
FAIRMOUNT STREET
WEST POINT STREET
FAIRHAVEN STREET
ACADEl\4Y STREET
WE-SLAYAN STREET
COLLEGE STREET, AND
BROWNING STREET
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ON WHICH BIDS '/VERE RECEIVED AUGUST 9, 1948; APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REPORT
AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ENGINEER ON BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE PAVING AND IMPROVING
OF SAID INTERSECTIONS;; FINDING AND DETERMINHJG THAT THE BID OF BROGAN & WILLIAMS
HAS BEEN HERETOFORE ACCEPTED AS THE LOWEST SECURE BID OF T'1E LOWEST RESPONSIBLE
BIDD~~ AND AGAIN ACCEPTING SAID BIS As SUCH; RATIFYING THE EARLIER AWARD OF A
CONTRACT TO BROGAN & WILLIA.MS FOR THE PAVING AND IMPROVING OF THE INTERSECTIONS,
COMPRI$ING SECTIOrYS NO. 10, 14 AND. 15; APpROVINQ- AND ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING
THE. APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PERFORb/,!NCE BOND AND I.fAINTENANCEBOND IN
COmmCTION WITH THE IMPROVEI.lliNT OF THE RElvIAINING SECTIONS, TO-V\llT, SECTIONSl
TO 9, INCLUSIVE, NOS, 11 TO 13, INCLUSIVE, AND NOS. 16 TO 34, INCLUSIVE; FINDING
THAT SAID CONTRACTOR HAS PROPERLY EXECUTED A CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OR-
DERED,ON SAID SECTIONS; APPROVING SAID CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE EXECUTION THEREOF BY THE MAYOR AND CITY SECRETARY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
'ff&ST UNIVEISITY PLACE, TEL~S, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Terry that Ordinance No.
417 approving contract of Brogan & Williams for paving of Street Intersections
and authorizing execution be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Pro tern Lanmon; Commissioners Armer and Terry.
Voting Noe: None
Treasurers Certificate No. 22, certifying the availability of $2,000 for paving
intersection of Weslayan and Southwestern was submitted.
Ordinance No. 418, captioned as follcws was submitted and read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 418
AN ORm NANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,000.00 OUT OF 'rHE l'U I'JD TO THE CREDIT
OF STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS SERIES 1948 IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST
FOR PAVING AND IMPROVING,THE INTERSECTION OF WESLAYAN STREET AND SOUTHWESTERN
STREET ON WIITCH' BIDS WERE RECEIVED OCTOBER 8, 1948, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY..
1'1 Motion by Commissioner Terry, ~econded by Commissioner Armer that Ordinance No.
I 418, appropriating the sum of $2,000 for the paving of intersection of Weslayan
~ and Southwestern Street be passed and approved as read.
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Voting Noe: None
ORDINANCE NO. 419
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Ordinance No. 419, captioned as follows was submitted a.Tld read in full':
AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT ALL PROCEEDINGS HAVE HERETOFORE
BEEN HAD AND ALL THINGS DONE PREREQUISITE TO THE EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT
FOR THE PAVING AND IMPROVING OF:
INTERSECTION OF WESLAYAN STREET Ai'JD SOUTHWESTERN STREET;
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REPORT AND RECOMbIENDATION OF THE ENGINER~ ON BIDS
RECEIVED FOR THE PAVING AND IMPROVING OF SAID INTERSECTION Oli' SAID STREETS;
ACCEPTING THE BID OF BROGAN & WILLIAi\fS AS THE ,LOWEST SECURE BID OF THE LOWEST
RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, AND AWARDING TO IT THE CONTRACT FOR THE FA. VING AND IM-
PROVING OF SAID INTERSECTION OF SAID STREETS; APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A}J1)
AUTF-IORIZING THE APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF' THE PERE'ORMANCE BOND AND MAINTEN--
ANCE BOND IN CONNECTION W"ITH SAID IMPROVEMENT; FINDING THAT SAID CONTRACTOR
HAS PROPERLY EXECUTED A CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMEN,TS OR14ERED, APPROVING SAID
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING AJlm, DIRECTINGrHE EXECUTION THEREOF BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY SECRETARY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Cowmis~i~ner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Terry that Ordinance
No. 419, awarding contract to Brogan & Williams for paving of intersection
at Weslayan and Southwestern Street be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Pro tan Lanmon; Commissioners Armer and Terry.
Voting Noe: None
Mayor Lee arrived at this time.
Treasurer's Certificate No. 21, certifying the availability of $500 for paving
skips on Swarthmore, Byron and Case, was submitted.
Ordinance No. ,,420, captioned as follows was submitted and read in full:
ORDTIJANCE NO. 420
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIAT~NG THE SUM OF $500.00 OUT OF THE FUND TO THE CREDIT
OF STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS SERIES 1948 IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE CITY'S
PORTION OF THE COST OF PAVING AND IMPROVING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF:
SWARTHMORE STREET IN TH~ 4100 BLOCK THEREOF;
BYRON STREET IN THE 3800 BLOCK THEREOF; AND
CASE STREET HI THE 39,00 BLOCK THEREOF, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Terry, that Ordinance
No. 420, appropriating $500.00 for the City's portion of the cost of paving
certain skipped areas on Swarthmore Street, Byron and Case, be passed and
approved as read.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Pro tern Lanmon; Commissioners Armer a~d Terry.
Voting Noe: None
Commissioner Armer asked permission to be excused from the meeting at this
time as he had a previous engagement. Upon request of Mayor Pro tem C. P.
Lanman, Mayor Lee took the chair and presided.
Ordinance No. 421, captioned as follows was submitted and read in full:
ORDINm~CE NO. 421
AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT ALL PROCEEDINGS HAVE HERETOFORE
BEEN HAD AND ALL THINGS DONE PREREQUISITE TO THE EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT
FOR THE PAVING AND IMPROVING OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF:
SWARTHMORE STREET in the 4100 Block thereof; and
BYRON STREET in the 3800 Block thereof; and
CASE STREET in the 3900 Block thereof;
APPROVING ArID ADOPTING THE REPORT AND RECO~~ENDATION OF THE ENGINEER ON BIDS
RECEIVED FOR THE FA VING AND IMPROVING OF SAID PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS:
ACCEPTING THE BID OF BROGAN & WILLIAr~ AS THE L01VEST SECURE BID OF THE LOWEST
R.FSPONSIBLE BIDDER, AND AWAHDING TO IT THE CDNTRACT FOR THE PAVING AND IMPROVING
OF SAID PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS; APPROVING THE ACCEPTING AND AUT80RIZING THE
APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF T8E CONTRACTOR'S BONDS IN CONNECTION V'VITH SAID IM-
PROVEJlA:ENT; FINDING THAT SAID CONTRACTOR HAS PROPERLY EXECUTED A CONTRACT FOR
THE IMPROVEMENTS ORDERED, APPROVING SAID CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE EXECUTION THEREOF BY THE MAYOR AND CITY SECRETARY ON 3EHALF OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNI \TERSI TY PLACE, TEXAS ,AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Lanman, that Ordinance
No. 421, awarding contract to Brogan & Williams for paving of skips on Swarth-
more, Byron and Case Streets?,~ passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissioners Lanman and Terry.
Voting. Noe: None
Ordinance No. 422, captioned as follows, was submitted and read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 422
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS AND THE VARIOUS
PORTIONS OF THE COST OF THE PAVING AND THE PER1'VIANENT IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN
PORTIONS OF:
SWARTHMORE STREET IN TH:E 4100 BLOCK THEREOF, AND
BYRON STREET IN THE 3800 BLOCK THEREOF, AND
CASE STREET IN THE 3900 BLOCK THEREOF;
IN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, PREPARED BY THE ENGINEER FOR THE
CITY, PURSUANT TO LAW, AND AS REQUIRED BY EA.RLIER ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THE
NEC&SqITY FOR AND DECLARING THE INTENTION OF ASSESSING PA...T{T OF THE COST OF
SUCH IMPROVEJ:offiNTS AGAINST:t>R.OPERTI:&SABUTTING ON SAID PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS
A~'D THE OWNERS T:f{EREOF IN THE AMOUNTS AS SET FORTH IN SAID ESTIlIifATE; PROVIDING
FOR AND ORDERING THAT A HEARING BE HELD, AND GIVEN TO' ALL OW1HNG OR CLA.Il'vIING
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SESSMENTS AND PROCEEDINGS AND AS TO' orUER MATTERS RELATING TO' SUCH IMPRO'VE-
MENT; SETTING At"IJD :liTXING THE TIME AND PLACE O'F SUCH HEARING; DIRECTING THAT
THE CITY SECRETARY GIVE NOTICE THEREOF AS REQUIRED BY LAW, AND DECLARING AN
EMR.11.GENCY.
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No. 422 approving and adopting estimates on skips and setti.ng hea:r;::ing" be
passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Lanmon and Terry.
None
Mr. Harry Chavanne, 2915 Rice Boulevard, who had been appointed as a member
of the Zoning & Planning Board of the City on September 20 as recommended by
the Zoning Board was given the Oath of Office by Mayor Lee.
Ordinance No. 423, captioned as follows, was submitted and read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 423
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT
PlILTO'N STREET FROM THE "NEST LINE OF AUDEN STREET TO THE
EAST LINE OF CO'LLEGE STREET;
RICE BOULEVARD FROM THE EAST LINE O'F COLLEGE STREET TO
THE EAST LINE OFWESLAYAN STREET,
IN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, SHALL BE IMPRO'VED; ADO'PTING
AND APPRO'VING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEGREGATION OF PORTIONS O'F SAID STREETS INTO SEPARATE SECTIO'NS, EACH O'F WHICH
SECTIO'NS SHALL BE TREATED AS A SEPARATE AND CO'MPLETE UNIT; DIRECTING AN~ RE~
QUIRING TEl!: ENOINEm fOR IRE CITY TO PREPARE AN..EB/I'IMATEO'F THE COST OF SUCH
I:MPROVEMENTS AND A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE NAMES OF THE ,O'WNERS OF THE PRO-
PERTIES ABUTTING ON EACH PORTION O'F EACH STREET TO' BE IMPROVED, TOGETHER WITH
A DESCRIPTION OF THE RESPECTIVE PROPERTIES; PROVIDING THAT A PART OF THE COST
O'F SAID IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY AND A PART O'F THE COST OF THE
SAID IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY
AND THE OWNERS THEREaF, AND FaR INCIDENTAL W~TTERS; DECLARING THAT' THIS ORDI-
NANCE AND ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO SUCH IMPROVEMENTS ARE AND SHALL
BE UNDER AND BY VIRTUEO'F ARTICLE 1105-b OF THE REVISED STATUTES O'F TEXAS;
DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FILE A NaTICE OF TIllS ORDINANCE WITH THE
COUNTY CLERK OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AS PRaVIDED BY LAW AND TO' ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS TO' BE RECEIVED AND FILED WITqIN THE TIME PRO'VIDED; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
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Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Terry, that Ordinance
No. 423, determining necessity for paving of 3800 Block of Milton and 3900
Block of Rice be passed and approved, as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissioners Lanman and Terry.
Voting Noe: None
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June 21, i948, was a;.proved as presented and executed by Mayor Lee.
Ordinance No. 424, captioned as follows, was submitted and read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 424
,AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS AND
AND CHANGES IN, AND THE ADDITION OF ADDENDA TO, THE OCTOBER 11, 1948 CONTRACT
BET1NEEN THE CITY AND RUSe; MITCHELL, INC., CONTRACTOR, WITH REFERENCE TO THE
PAVING OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD AND RICE BOULEVARD; AUTHO-
RIZING AND.DIRECTING THE EXECUTION THEREOF BY TijE 1mYOR AND CITY SECRETARY AND
THE INCORPORATION THEREOF AS PART OF SAID CONTRACT WITH RUSS MITCHELL, INC.,
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motio!'). by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Corirrnissioner Lanmon that Ordinance
No. 424 authorizing addenda and amendments to the October 11, 1948 contract
for paving certain portions of University and Rice Boulevard be passed and
approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissioners Lanmon and Terry.
Voting Noe: None
Ordinance No. 425, captioned as follows was presented and read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 425
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'NEBLAYAN STREET TO THE K~ST LINE OF C01~IliNITY
DRl VE; AND
SECTION NO.5. RICE BOULEVARD FROM THE WEST LINE OF AUDEN
STREET TO THE EAST LINE OF COLLEGE STREET,
IN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, PREPARED BY THE ENGINEER FOR THE
CITY, PURSUANT TO LAW, MID AS REQUIRED BY KlL1:tLIER ORDINaNCE; DETERMINING THE
NECESSITY FOR AND DECLARING THE INTENTION OF ASSESSING PART CF THE COST OF
SUCH I~WROVEM~;rTS AGAINST PROPERTIES ABUTTJNG ON SAID PORTIONS OF SAID S,TREETS
.AND THE OWNERS THEREOF IN THE AMOUNTS AS SET FORTH IN SAID ESTIMATE; . PROVIDING
FOR AND ORDERING THAT A HEAR NG BE HELD AND GIVEN TO ALL OWNING OR CLAIMING
ANY SUCH ABUTTING PROPERTY OR .ANY INTEREST THEREIN, AS TO SUCH PROPOSED AS-
SESSMENTS A.ND P~WCEEDINGS AND AS TO OTHER MATTERS RELATINGi'O SUCH n,IPROVE-
MENT; SETTING AND EIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF' SUCH HEARING; DIRECTING THAT
THE CITY SECRETARY GIVE NOTICE THEREOF AS REQUIRED Hi: LAW, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Lanmon that Ordinance
No. 425 approving a~d adopting estimates of co~t on Sections No. 3 and No.5,
and providing for a Hearing be passed and approved as read6
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Lanmon and Terry.
None
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ORDINANCE NO. 426
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COIMnSSION OF WEST UNIV&~ITY PLACE,.TEXAS, ON SEPT&~BER 13th, 1948, SAID
ORDINANCE NO. 397 HAVING AUTHORIZED THE BORROWNING OF $15,000.00 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS IN SAID CITY AND THE PLEDGING OF
THE PROCEEDS SF CERTAIN STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS TO SECURE SAID LOAN.
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Terry, that Ordinance
No. 426 repealing Ordinance No. 397, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe~
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Lanmon and Terry.
None
The following Resolution fixing a sewage charge for West University SchoOls
was presented for the Council's consideration:
RESOLUTION
~VHEREAS, heretofore, the City of West University Place, Texas,
has been charging for sewage facilities furnished the Houston Independent
School District, for West University Elementary and Pershing Junior High
School, a nominal charge which does not reflect the true cost of furnishing
such sewage facilities and,
VffiEREAS, it is desired to fix a sewage charge more nearly reflect-
ing the value and cost of furnishing such facilities, and
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the City of \!Vest University Place. is inapplicable to the West University
Elementary and Pershing Junior High School, and
NOW THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the City Commission of the City
of West University Place, Texas, that effective from and after the first day
of September, 1948, there is hereby prescribed as a charge for furnishing
sewage fac:ilities to the West Universi ty Elementa:ry and Pershing Junior High
School, the sum of $50.00 per month, with the proviso, however, that during
the months that the, school is not occupied and used, no charge shall be made
said District for sewage facilities.
Motion by Commissioner T~rry, seconded by Commissioner Lanmon that ~he Resolu-
tion fixing a charge of *50.00' per month for thei'[est University Elementary
and Pershing Junior High'School be passed and approved as read.
V cting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Lanmon and Terry.
None
A contract between the City and Houston Coca-Cola Bottling Go,. < for sewer service
was presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Terry that Mayor Lee
be authorized to execute contract with Houston Coca-Cola Bottling Co. for
sewer service as set forth in the Contract.
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Voting Noe: 'None
The minutes of the meeting of October 11, 1948 were read and approved as
corrected.
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was recessed.
The City Commission convened in recessed session on November 4, 1948, 7:00 P.M.
at the City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Lee, presiding;
Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry. Also present was the City
Secretary. The City Attorney was absent.
The meeting was called for the purpose of canvassing the returns of the election
for city officials and Charter Amendments, held November 2, 1948. The following
resolution was submitted:
RES OLUTI ON
RESOLUTION CA~JVASSING THE RETURNS OF AN ELECTION HIrLD IN THE CITY OF ifv;&ST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, ON NOVEf.r1BER 2, 1948, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING
A MAYOR AND FOUR COMIVIISSIONERS, AND ADOPTING OF THREE AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY
CHARTER.
WHEREAS, there was held in the City of West University Place, Texas,
on November 2,1948, a general city election for the purpose of electing a
Mayor and four Commissioners, and adoption or rejection of three amendments
to the City Charter, ahd at such election the followi~g votes were cast:
NA.ME CANDIDATE VOTES CAST IN PRECINCTS TOTAL
FOR NO. 87 NO. 133 -
Cecil P. Lanmon Mayor 1165 1177 2342
Wayland Hancock Mayor 848 1050 1898
Dupree Holman Commissioner . 1998 1691 3689
V~. A. Hamlett Commissioner 1998 1684 3682
H. E. 'l'erry Commissioner 1)98 1693 3691
Wm.C.Buschardt, Jr. Commissioner 1998 1673 3671
CHARTER AMENDMENTS
PROPOSITION NO. lo Yes 1818 1496 3314
No 113 68 181
PROPOSITION NO. 2. Yes 1851 1515 3366
No 98 44 142
PROPOSITION NO. 3. Yes 1846 1466 3312
No 83 67 150
fmR~EAS, as a result of such election, the said Cecil P. Lanman was
elected Mayor and W. A. Hamlett, Dupree Holman, H. E. Terry and Wm. C. Buschardt,
Jr. were elected Commissioners of the City of West University Place, Texas; and
Propositions No.1, 2 and 3, amending the Charter of the City of West University
Place, Texas were Cl;:;proved
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OF NEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS that the official results of such election be
formally declared, pursuant to canvass of. the returns of such election by the
City Commission to be that the said Cecil P. Lanmon was elected. Mayor and the
said Dupree Holman, W. A. Hamlett, H. E. Terry and Wm. C. Buschardt,. Jr. were
elected Commissioners at the said election and Propositions No.1, 2 and 3
amending the City Charter were approved.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of November, A.D. 1948, by a vote
of 5 ayes and no noes.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that the
resolution canvassing the returns of the election held in the City of West
Univ~rsity Place, Texas, on November 2, 194.8 be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmcn a!1d Terry.
None
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the
meeting was adjourned.
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MINUTES OF REGU1AR MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 1948
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
November 8, 1948, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor
Lee, presiding; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry. Also
present were the City Secretary and City Attorney.
,In compliance with Notice to Bidders having been duly published in the
official newspaper of the city for the installation of storm sewers and
appurtenances the following bids were opened and :t'esults annQunced:
George Consolidated
Gulf Bitulithic Co.
A. S. Koehler
1. T. Erwin
Howard T. Barry
Brogan & Williams
Mischer and Harris
George Construction Co.
Hartwell Construction
Russ Mitchell, Inc.
Texala Construction Co.
Tellespen Construction Co.
Industrial Road Equip. Co.
J. H. Britt
Holland Constructiun Co.
W. A. McClendon
R. P. Farnsworth
Gerald Mora
J. D. George Construction Co.
64J194.40
62,871. 70
59,984.82
61,535.92
51,708.70
52,761. 79
60,421.05
59,931. 60
85,929.00
66,807.55
56,632.85
83,948.10
55,410.15
57,955.40
54,159.90
60,838.84
63,395.10
66,653.50
75,371.00
The Council was advised that property ovmers on the 3800 Block of Amherst
Street had signed contracts for paving and asked that the City take proper
steps for the paving of city owned property in this block.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that Brogan
& Williams be instructed to proceed with the paving of the 3800 Block
Amherst on the basis of $6.00 per front.foot provided the City Paving
Attorney approves the legality of performing this work under extension
of the intersection contract awarded to Brogan & Williams on date of October
4, 1948.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanman and Terry.
None
Mr. Chas. Saunders and Mr. Mebane, Attorneys representing the Coca-Cola
Bottling Co. of Houston, advised that certain changes were desired in the
contract between the Coca Cola Company and the City of West University
Place for use of Sanitary Sewerage facilities. The Council advised Mr.
Saunders and Mr. Mebane to work wit,h City Secretary Whitt Johnson and the
City Attorney in revising the contract to the satisfaction of both parties
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In compliance with recommendation of the Zoning Board that request of Mr. '.I,.'.i,'..,..j I
P. Bongio for subdividing Lot 7, Block 4, West Un~versity .~lace 1st. ~
Addition be granted, and instructions of the Council on October 25, 1948,
the City Building Inspect.or submitted a plat in rEi!gard to easements on these
lots owned by Mr. P. Bongio.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the,
request of Mr. Bongio, 6712 Vanderbilt; to resubdivide East ~- of Lot 7,
Block 4, West University Place 1st Addition to form two separate tracts
of land; one tract to be 50x 100' facing North on Cason Street and the
South tract to be 50 x 100' to become a part of the South 100' of Lot 8,
Block 4, West Univer.sity Place 1st Addition be granted subject to the
dedication of easements making public utilities available tQ a~l lots in
this tract.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
None
Motion by Commissioner Lanmon, seconded by Commissioner Terry that Russ
Mitchell, Paving Contractor, be instructed to.proceed v~th paving of such
property approved by the mayor in writing ,with the city to" purchase
paving certificates .:f'rom the Contractor if contractor is unC),ble to obtain
valid liens on said. properties if exempt.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Ter~r.
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Letters from Mrs. W.. E. Eberling and Mr. Chas. D. lvIehr, s,ubmitting their
resignations as members of the Zoning & Planning Board were.read to the
Counci 1.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by COlnmissioner Hamlett, that resig-
nations of W~s. Eberling and Mr. Mehr as members of the Zoning and
Planning Board, effective November 15, 1948, be accepted with regrets.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
None
Estimate No.1, from Russ Mitchell, Inc. in the,amount of $36,000.00 and
approved by Consulting Engineer H. J. Johnson was submitted to the Council
for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Armer that Esti-
mate No.1, from Russ Mitchell, Inc. for the paving on. University Blvd.,
Sections 1 and 2, in the amount of $36,000 and approve~ by the Consulting
Engineer be approved, for payment..
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Crunmissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
None
The following Resolution authorizing sale of United States Treasury 1 1/8%
Certificates of Indebtedness was submitted:
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SALE OF FIVE UNITED
STATES TREASURY 1-1/8% CE..1=tTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES 1949
NUMBERED 10332 through 10336, INCLUSIVE, DATED JUNE 1, 1948, IN
THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FIFTY-THOUSAND DOLLARS; 1\1\11) FURTHER AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THAT THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF SAID CERTIFICATES,
INCLUDING INTEREST AND PREMIUM BE DEPOSITED TO THE CREDIT OF THE
CITY OF ~WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, STREET PAVING BRIDGE BOND, ,SERIES
1946 FUI\iD, NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, HOUSTON, TEXAS, FOR THE PUR-
POSE OF MAKING PAYMENrS TO RUSS MITCHELL, INC., ON ITS CONTRACT FOR
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WHEREAS, the City of West University Place, Texas, is the owner of
five certain United States Treasury 1-1/8% certificates of indebtedness,
series 1949, numbered 10332 through 10336, inclusive, in the total amount
of $50,000.00 a~d,
vVHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of West University Place, Texas,
to effect the sale of said certificates for the purpose of securing funds
to make payment upon a legal obligation arising out of a contract here-
tofore executed between Russ Mitchell, Inc., and the Ci.ty of ~l\{est University
Place, Texas, for the paving ofa portion of University Boulevard in said
City, now therefore,
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BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of West University
Place, Texas, that the City Treasurer of said City be and he is hereby
authorized and directed to effect the sale of those certain five United
States Treasury 1-1/8% certificates of indebtedness, series 1949, nwnbered
10332 through 10336, inclusive, in the total amount of $50,000.00, and
that the City Treasurer be and he is further authorized and directed to
effect the deposit of the proceeds from the sale of said securities, in-
cluding interest and premium to the credit of the City of West Unlversity
Place, Texas, Street Paving Bridge Bond, Series 1946, Fund, at the National
Bank of Commerce, Houston, Texas, for the purpose of making payment to
Russ Mitchell, Inc., of the amount owing to Russ Mitchell, Inc., under the
terms of that contract heretofore executed between the City of West Uni-
versity Place, and Russ Mitchell, Inc., for the paving of a portion of
University Boulevard in said City.
Passed and approved this 8th day of November, 1948, by a vote of
5 ayes and 0 noes.
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the
Resolution be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; COIT@issioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
None
A request was made by the West University Baptist Church for installation
of NO PAHKING signs in front of the Church along walk area.
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request of the Baptist Church for installation of No Parking signs along
walk area in front of the Church be approved.
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Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
None
A statement from Mr. Paul Strong, Attorney, in the amount of $67.20 for
professional services rendered iQ connection with the appeal of D. Gullo
et al vs. City of West University Place in accordance with agreement as
reflected by the Minutes of April 14, 1948, was submitt~d and approved
for payment.
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Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Armer, that City
Secretary vfnitt Johnson be instructed to issue a work order for the paving
of 6300 and 6400 Blocks of Sewanee Street, since all property owners in
these blocks have sizned contracts with Gulf Bitulithic Co., for paving
with an asphalt topping.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee, Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon anQ Terry.
None
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that the
Mayor be authorized to sign contract with Gulf Bitulithic Co. for paving
of West 200 ft. of 2900 Block Pittsburg Street lying,betweenthe east line
of Belmont Street and the east line of Lot 7, Block 9 and Lot 12, Block
14, west University Place 1st Addn. since these proper~yowners have signed
the contract and issued checks to be held in escrow, and that the city
make plans to participate in paying a par~ of the cost of the paving on
side lot property.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
Voting Noe: None
The following Resolution adopting certain amendments to the City Charter
was submitted and read ~n full:
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wEEREAS, there were submitted to the qualified voters of the City of
West University Place, Texas, at the general election of November 2nd, 1948,
three proposed amendments to the Charter. of the City of West University
Place, Texas, a copy of such proposed amendments being attached hereto,
and
VffiEREAS, each of such proposed amendments was approved by the majority
of the qualified voters voting at said election, and
WB~EAS, all legal requirements essential to the adoption of said pro-
posed amendments to the City Charter of the City of West University Place
have been accomplished in accordance with law, now therefore;
BE IT RESOLVED by the-City Commission of the City of West University
Place, Texas, that the said amendments to the City Charter and e~ch of them
be and the same are hereby declared to be adopted.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of November, 1948, by a vote of
5 ayes and 0 noes.
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Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the
Resolution adopting amendments to the City Charter be passed and approved
as read. '
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Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Cow~issioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Ter~y.
None
Ordinance No. 427, captioned as follows, was submitted to the Council and
read in full:
ORnTl\lANCF NO. 427
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AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHM&1T OF THE CITY OF WEST UluVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS, SANITARY SEWER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUN:D; DESIGNATING THE SOURCE
FROM l'\lHICH SiIDFUND SHALL DERIVE AND LIIvIITING THE EXPENDITURE OF' MONIES
FROM SAID FUND.
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Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Crunmissioner Terry that Ordi-
nance No. 427, providing for the establishment of the City of West University
Place Sanitary Sewer Capital Improvement Fund; be passed and approved as
read.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Le~; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Ter~J.
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A contract for furnishing sanitary sewer and water service to Southern
Oaks, Inc., was submitted to the Council for consideration.
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Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that the
Mayor be authorized to execute a contract with Southern Oaks, Inc., for
water and sewer service after further revision of the contract.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
None
Motion by Commissioner Armer, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that Mayor
Lee be authorized to sign contract between Shulze Corp. and the'City of
West University Place for Sanitary Sewer Service.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; CommiSsioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
None
A recommendation from the Zoning & Planning Board that a request of Mr.
Lee R. Chatham, 2920 Tangley, to attach and construct a workshop to his
present two-car garage be granted, ')as submitted to the Council.
Motion by Commissioner Lanman, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the re-
quest of Mr. Lee R. Chatham be granted in accordance with recommendation
of the Zoning Board.
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A letter from Consulting Engineer, H. J. JOhnson outlining Engineering work
performed sj,nce October 13, 1948 a::ld work anticipated to begin prior to
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.Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that pay-:
ment of work performed'be autl,1;Qrized for payment on basis of 6% of cost
and also any other work: started prior to November 15, 1948.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Mayor Lee; Commissioners Armer, Hamlett, Lanmon and Terry.
None
Minutes of the meetings of October 25 and November 4, were read and
approved.
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the
meeting was adjourned.
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 15, 1948
Members of the Council and Council-elect convened at the City Hall Monday
No~ember 15, 1948, 7:30 P.M.
Af~er invocation by Rev. Malcolm L. Purcell, Pastor of St. Andrews' Pres-
byterian Church, Mayor Ralph B. Lee introduced the Council-elect and ad.
ministered the Oath of Office to Cecil P. Lahmon as Mayor of the City of
West University Place, Texas, and to Wm. C. Buschardt, Jr., W. !'. ,Hamlett,
DuPree Holman and H. E. Terry as Commissioners of the City of West Uni-
versity Place, Texas.
Mayor, Lee expressed appreciation to citizens and members of the Council
who had,worked with him during his tenure as commissionerand,Mayor'an.d
stated that accomplishments made during this period was due to the'~cQo;-
operation of the entire citizenship and that he regreted leaving public
office but felt it necessar,y-:for personal and business reasons.
Mayor C. P. Lanmon then took the chair and presented a statement pledging
his wholehearted efforts for an efficient administration during thene~t
two years and asked for coopera~ion and,support of all citizens on P~Q-
jects and matters undertaken by the city.
Mayor Lanmon then stated it necessary, in' compliance wi,th proVisions of
the City Charter, to elect a Mayor Pro tem.
Motion.by Commissioner Buschardt that Commissioner H. E. Ternybeeleeted
Mayor Pro tem during his term of office. ,,}lotion seconded by Conundi.$$-ioner
Hamlett.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon;. Commissioners Buschardt, Haml~tt., anCi.''iHn1m:an. ,!'
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Mayor~anmon recommended that the first order, of business be that,of
appointing personnel to fill the various appointive positions and Boards.
In this respect the Council took the following action:
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett that Whitt Johnson be appointed: City Secre-
tary at his present salary. Motion seconded by Commissioner Terry.
Voting-Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmoo; Commissioners Buschardt, "Hamlet"'; H'Q'lman;,amd. TerJ'Y.
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Motion by Commissioner Hamlett that Whitt Johnson be appointed:Director
of Personnel and Acting Engineer, for the City without compensation.
Motion s~conded by Commissioner. Terry.
Voting,Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lanman; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
N:0ne ,',
Motion by Commissioner Holman that Mr.C. E. Gammill be appointed City
Trea~u-r.er at his pre's'e1il't salary. 'Motion seconded by COJiJi8isSteneP',T~.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
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Collector-Assessor without compensation. Motion seconded QY Commissioner
Terry.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; 'Commissi9ners Buschardt,HCijIll_Jlj~lman and Terry.
Voting No: None '
Motion by Commissioner Terry that Mr. T. M.. Ryan J:)e'1~;.qit.ed ,City A1i~or~ey
at a salary of $175.00 per month. Motion seconde4 1).)': ~m.mis;sioner Ham:lett.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lamon; Commissioners Busehar<iot. ;j~lerb't, ;J!oman ,and,Terry.
Voting No: None
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Motion, by Commissioner Buschardt, that Mr. Berna;&d Kay be .a'f..l~ted Gor-
pOI'ation Judge at a salary of $50.00 perm:o~th. MO.tion sec~;'by
Commissioner Holman.
Voting 4ye: Mayor Lanmon, Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Vot~,ND ,;t .None
M~A_ ~issioner Busehardtthat Mr. J. D.Allstott be appointed
_~anCourt Clerk and Mr. G. E. King as Deputy Copporation;Glerk
withQut compensation.. Motionsec(i)lldedby COlDlIlissioner' Holman~
Voting Aye: Mayor Lamil-on; Commissioners Buschardt,. Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
MQt.i'OJll ;by Commissioner Hamlett that Mr. Harold E. Shipp. be appointed., Chie,r-
'0-f'fB01j:ce at his present salary. .Motion seconaedr.li>y Commissioner.Buschardt.
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Marshall at a salary- of. $$0.00, per month. Mati,on, seconded by Conmdssioner
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon~ CornmissionersBusch~.\,rdt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
V'0ting 8,0: None
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Motion by Commissioner B:u~chardt tnat Mr. A. L~ Sweitzer be appointed Fire
Chief' without,eompensattQ~h, Motion seconded bt.6ontrni.SSiO!ler Ter1'y".: _ . '.'
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Busch~rdt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Vo'tingo,;No.: None' ~ '".
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Motion by Commissioner Hamlett that. M'r. E. J. ~lotld be'aFJPoinlbed;Water and
Sewer Superintendent. Motion seconded by, Comr4ssioner Holman. '
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners. Busc~rdt, Hamlett; Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None :;
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M9t.~o~by C.~QJ1!4~s;lener T~:rry t.hat the folJ.owd.~ per~1!>.mle~ be a.ppointed on
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Franklin C. Jones
Motion secorid~d by Commissioner Buschardt.
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" Roy Maley'
Duncan P. Allen
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanman; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No : None
Motion by Connnission~J"Terry,that the following personnel be appointed on the
Board of,Adjustment and Appe~ls:
Searcy Bracewell
L. B. Ryon
Cecil Hdlnson
Motion seconded by Commissioner Buschardt.
Edwin Teal
R. J. Depenbrock
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
-Motion by Commissioner-Hamlett that the following personnel be appointed on
the Plumbing Boa.rdl ",
Merr~11Whitehead
Frank E. Hang~
Motion seconded: by Commis&~oner Terry.
J. F. Jolly, Jr.
Voting Aye: Mayor. Lanmon; Comm;issioners Bu~chardt, Hamlett; Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None '
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Motion by Commissioner Hamlett that the following personnel be appointed on
the El:eetrie<Board: ,'J
Joe V. Ellis
Al Halla,- Jt.
J. F. Jolly, 'Jr.
Motion seconded by COImIliJss:ioner.Buschardt.
A.F. Fisk
James S. Waters
Voting Aye: Mayor LaIimon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamletv),Uolman, and Terry. .
Voting No: None
Motion by Commissioner Holman that the follo~ng personnel be appointed,on
. the Health Board:
A. F. Barnes
Dr. Ly'n1an 0 io Blair
Motion seconded by Commissioner Terry.
Dr. Max Fmmert
Dr. Powha tan James, Jr.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanman; Co.nund.ssioners Buschardt:,< Hamle.tt,.1folman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Motion by Commissioner Holman that the following personnel be appointed on
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Wayne H. Haines
W. J. Beaudoin
Ed. W. Morris
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Motion seconded by Commissioner Buschardt.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon, Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None.
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Motion by Commissioner Holman that the following perso~nelbe appointed on
the Finance Committee:
L. B. Bricker
W. D. Herb
Claude S. Newberry
Warren But telmann
Motion ,seconded by Commissioner Terry.
W. F. Ghiselin
Thomas W. Walker
John K. Mooney
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Voting Aye: MaYOT Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Ham:lett, Holman and Te~.
Voting No: None
Motion by Commissioner Holman that the following personnel be appointed on
the. Community House Committee:
W. E. Eberling
Robert H. Lloyd
Mrs.. Rose Reese
Motion seconded by Commissioner Hamlett.
Mrs. Wal"l:"~n Buttelmapn
Dr. Russell Winston
J.D. .M~hree, Jr.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lamon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, aolmanan~ Terry.
V ot:ing No: Bone
Motion by Commissioner Terry that the following personnel be,appoin'tedon
the Insura,nce Committee:
G-q.,s Comisky
Sang,y B. Bahm
, John Daniels
J. PaJtton Hutt'
Charles L. Hughes
Motion seconded,by Commissioner Hamlett.
Voting A~e: Mayor Lan~on; Cornmi~sioners Buschardt, Hamlett, HQ~~n'al1p. ~Terry.
V oting No: None
Motion by Oommissioner Bus,ehardt that the f olloJfing personn.el be appointed
on the Bus CoriImittee:
~ed Riggs
t" A. Glaib.orne
S. M. Stubbs
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmcn, Commissioners Buschardt, ,Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt that the following personnel be appointed
on the Swimming Pool and Recreation Committee:
C. L. Cartwright
R. J. Depenbrock
. J. D. Ehman,
J. Spence !flaylor
, Wesley Kilensmann
Ben Judd
.Charles Giraud
Motion seconded by Commissioner Holman.
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Voting Aye:' Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners . Buschardt, Hamlett, -.Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
The Oa.:th,.of; Ot:t!i.ce was administered by Mayor Lanmon to.'personnel of the var-
ious official positions and,the Zoning and Planning Board, Board,o!Adjust-
ment and Appeals, Plumbing Board, Electrical Board, Health Board and Person-
nel Board as a.ppointed:~by theCounci:}.. '.",^.~,..
Mr. Ervin H. Brackman, Editor. and Publisher of the Southwestern Times , pre-
sented:' the Coun'cil, wi th a.. bound- volume of all editions of the Times' during
the period September 1947 to;September 1948.
In'complianee,wi;th instrucnonsby the;~'Council, Consulting.,Engineer H. . J., ,
Johnson submitted aHta'bula~on on bids received on November 8, 1948, for
the installa;tion or Storm Sewers and Appurtenances. Mr. JO'hns'on reoomme!1decl
that Howard T. Barry be awarded a contract on his low bid of $51;708.70.
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Motion by 00mmissioner, Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that a CQIl-
traetbe awarded Howard'T. Barry on: his.' 10l'L bid of. $51.,708.70 for the in-
stallation: of stonn sewers; and:.: appurt-e~ces" as recommended by' Consul~~ng"
Engineer H. J.Johns:on and City-Secretary Whitt Johnson, subject to Certi-
ficate of Availability of,'Funds'from the City Tr.easurer.,
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None '
, With no further business to;.come before; the Counci1a.t ,th1.s '6ime, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried., the meeting was recessed.
After the meeting was recessed, Mr. W. E.Eberling presented Mr. Ralph B.
Lee with a traveling bag, as a gift of. appreciation on behalf,of friends
and citiz.ens for outstanding contributions made to theCity:-'~-of: West University
Place by Mr. Lee while serving as a oity official.
Mr. Lee ,expressed his appreciation or the gift and stated that he had made
many friends during this time for which he was grateful, and it had been a
pleasune1to'workwith.thecitiZ'e:ns.'of,..wes:t University Place.
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at the City Hall with the following membera-:.-presentt: ,Mayor tanmom,'-p.res_iding;
Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman~ Also present were the City
.Secretary and City Paving Attorney. Commissioner 'l'e~I!y and the City Attorney
were absent.
In comp:liance" wi thNoti'7 t~:~i;44~~s, ',having been "dul;y:pubJ..,ishc;!din the off'i...
cial newspaper of the City for the paving of 3800 Block Milton and 3900.
Block Rice according to plans and specifications approved by the City, Bids
received were opened and, results announced. as follows,:.,
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Russ Mitchell; ':Ino. Houston, Texas - ~ ...:.-.$ 1.7,915.l4
Brogan & Williams, Houston, Texas:...c- ... ~ - 1.7,857.30
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissione.r Buachardt ttlat bids
received for the paving of 3800 Block Milton, and 3900 Block Rice Boulevard
. bee!:~eferred to Cons'Q.1ting Engineer, H.' : \1. Jolmsolil:for;~tabulation. anfil, ~recom"',
mendatioIi.
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Voting Aye :MaY.Qr~~mb9n;Cornmiss:ioners Buschardt,. Ham1e~t~,;a;t'&~'Jlo;)Jn...i'j::.<iVn'.
Voting, N~;~,t. None' ~,',. , ',' , ,
In aocordance with previously published. of:ficiaL,Noti'ce.,'t!4a.y:or Lanmon-; an-
nouncedthat a public hearing on benefits to, be derived from the p~:vi~g of
Universi tyBoulevard frbin:the, east li;ile.. of Weslaya1il&tr~etto."the.east l'ine
ofeorDinutlit,yDri ve and Ri.cef'!oulevard from thel:west . line ; of !:A'llden,;&t~e&.t;: ,j;,o
the east line of College Street and ;'c.er'tR.-in;)}i)OC'oper4iy' abutting ,o~ SW::~tbJllQrt:l,
Byron and Case Street was in order. Mayor Larmi~ request.ed Mr. E. 'E. Townes,
Jr. , . Paving' Attorney .t~)1' the, Ci V t.,&,ppesent. and examine niliinesse~:.:Wi th,l",e-.
fere11'ce to the co-nt1"8!c:t'ed .1mprovemeilw" and the benefits, ..to!:. p~pertiesand
the ;(i)Wtl,&n ~hereofbe. r'-eas~nof&aid,impr()-vemeaw,..", '
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Mr. H.. J. JoWls on, Consulting Engineer" having b~en duly sworn by Mayor
Lanm'0fl; test-i.tied, in 'a1l1swer;.;;Loques<tions by-,iMr.. !ll>!IneS" tb:a,t h.~walJ an
Engine.er 'and pursuan.t W reqla~t. ot the -CoUDci:l,.had, pr$.lPa:I'\edpl-ans and s:peei-
fi~ti-ons for tae paving of Univ~;rs1.;,:byBoule.v:ar,d'!r~ W:~la-yan to" C,G>mml~ll;JJ"y
Dri ve'and 'sldpped!;prop,er,tY:GJl ~~rthIJIpre-i'j Byro~: 5..treat aJ.Ilel,~,e;jse. Stl':eetD~d., '
was' t_iliar Wi th'the.'pa'vememt. to be (::f.lnatructl:e:d:j, and, g!,i~l &-'g~neral ~7
planation and stateiilent of th~ type and nature of the, work to be perfqi'med.
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Mr. Townes aske.d if any property owner 0.1' any elne present WQ~lQ" like to
question Mr. ,Jobp~on. Mr. Robt. E. Bussard, 4108 University Boul.evard,
questioned Mr~, JohnsonaB 't..o; :th...ej b.us. W9;'f.fic IQn"th~: pnop>',&S;ed pa:ri~g,on
l1niversi ty Bo.u1ev.qd. . Mr. , ...J~Gn: ,eJtPJiained,j:,ltart the. ,pa,rY:ing. .wg,~ desi.gnf}ct
for bus traffic. 'No further question was desired. "
Mr. James H. Cain,.having be.endUly, sworn by Mayor LanmQn,t~s;tj..f;.~d iJl"
answer to questi..Qtts by Mr.. Townes, that he was a real',e.ata.:te "$ale~.tnM,;v;kth
Hodell & CompanY<oand testifi.eliii :.:con-cern-1ttg ,hi'S, z",eal:es-$at.e: :exp.er;ietttte and ,b;i,~
familiarity with West.University.Place properties,thte present cQn(lition of,
the3's.treets eta :.bedJrtpnov:ed, ,.aJ:l<:L,:gavE:f-.-his opini.oa,~s;:t.,o, 1/l,te enhancement in
val,l$ ,to the properti.es abut.tin~ upon;the respect'i;.v.e ;&'1i-~-e~ts' 'which 'woUld
result from the proposed .jjrtproventents.:as.outli:n811:;by;Mr.ill. J~, John..l5*,'~
and with which he had familiarized himself. Mr . Cain stat.e,~,that in his II' 1
opinion, each property en -each .of ..:the <streets ,would -be. enhanced in value
conSiderably in excess of the respective amounts of the proposed assessments !~
asc reflected upon the Engineers' est.imates. '
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With no further' st.atements or testimonies, Mr,. Townes- 'presented Ordinance
No. 428, captioned as follows which was read in full:
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AN ORDINANCE CLOSING' THE HEARING GIVEN, TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF '
PROPERTY' ABUTTING ON:
SECTION NO.3. UNIVERSITY BOuLEVARD F-ROM::TftE EAST"LINE. OF
WESLAYAN STREET ,TO THE EAS'fLI'NE OF,'COM-
MUNITY DRIVE; AND
SECTION NO.5. RICE BOULEVARD FROM THE WEST LINE OF AUDEN
STREET TO THE ~T LINE OF COLLEGE STREET,
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AND,TO ALL OTHER INTERESTEI)'.PARTIES~ASTO.SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE:'~O,
SAID PROPERTY AND THE''l'RUEi GWNIlRS,THEREOF,BY VIRTUE OF 'fHJjLIMPROVEMEN'l'S,
AND AS TO THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS THEREFoR, AND AS TO THE ACCURACY,
SUFFIGIEN~, RilGULARlnTY,ANQ, VAIllDITY OF~THE'PROCEEDINGS,'ANDCONTRACT IN
CONNECTION WITH SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS, AND ANY MATTER OR.-THING"
CONNECTED THEREWITH; FINDING AND DETERMINING THE REGULARITY OF ALL PRO-
CEEDINGs ~AND THbJ";I~ERF0R1iWTf3E' ~'(;A:T4L:'PREREQUISITES TO tFI1INtLAND,:LEVnNG"
THE ASSESSMENT LIENS ANDTHE,PERSONAL LIABILITY OF PROPERTY OWNERS; OVER-
RULING AND DENYING ALL PROTllS~ AWl) OBJECTIONS OFFERED ~ EXCEPT AS TO PAR-
TICULAR CASES MENTIONED; FIND1Ng::,~p'ET~ING SPECIAL BENEFITS TO EACH
PARCEL OF PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF BY REASON OF SAID IMPROVEMEmS IN
EXCESS OFTHE,AM0UN~I' OF THE"lt~ECT]VE,ASSESSMENTS AGAINST:iSAME; LEVYING
ASSESSMEN'L'S;FIXING A CHARGE ANDLIENcAGAINST THE RESPECTIVE' PROPERTIiS',
4BUTTING ON THOSE PORTIONS 'OF.SAit! 'STREETS, TO BE. IMPROVED AND :AGAINST 'THE,
TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PAYMENT, OF PART OF TaE,COST OF THE IMPR~V~
MENTS ;WITHIN, THE:LIMITS DESORIiED; PROVIDING FOR THE, ISSUANCE,-OF ASSESSMENT
CERTIFICATES AND THE MANNER. 'OF. tHEIR COLLECTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that'
Ordinance No. 428, closing the hearing on Section 3 of University Boulevard
and Section 5, of Rice Boulevard etc. 'be passecf,and appr01r~'das read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanm0n; Comm!i.$s,ioners Bus chardt , Ha.miett-, and Holmari.
, Voting No: None ", '
Ordinance No. 429 eaptioI'led-.~s follows'-was'.presen-t&d,i'anareatI:,in fulle:
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NEeTION ,WITfi SAID IMPROV!MEN,TS AIm ASS.ES5.MENTaj A:IIlDAln-M4-'l':tljRQR ~W:;N(l CON';'
HECTED THEREWITH; FINDING AW'DElfERMlNING THE REGULA.Rl;jTY,QF"~~::eRQ,,C;:~IN~
AND THE PERFORMANCE OF AIL PR~EQUISITES TO FIXING AND LEVY!NG THE ASSFSS- 1
MENT LIENS AND THE PERSONAL LIA5ILITY OFPRO~.ERTY OWNERS; OVERRULING AND
DENYING ALL PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED, EXCEPT AS TO PAR1'ICULAR CASES ~
MENTIONED;.. FINDING AND n];TERMININc;lSPJSCI~ J~>>lEFI'-fSTO >~CHF4RQEL O~ ,P;R~ '
PERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF BY REASON OF SAp) IMPROVEMENTS U{ EXCESS OF THE
AMOUNT,OFTHE RESPECTIVE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST SAME; LEVYING ASSESSMEN'r~;
FIXING, A_CHARGE AND LIEN' AGAINST - TaE liESPECTIVE~ PROPERTIES ABUTTING lJ)N THOSE
PORTIONS OF SAID STREETs TO BE IMPROVED 'AND AGAINST-THE TRUE OWNmSTHEREOF
FOR, '!HE PAYMENT ,OF PART OF THE COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE LIMITS
DESCRIBED; PROVIDING FOR, THE ISSUANCE OF ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES AND THE
MANNER OF THEIR COLLECTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGEriCY.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt~ seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that
Ordinance No. 429 closing hearing, en,ce:r:t~in _property~putt.ing Sv-a!";t~o~e,
Byron and Case Streets etc.bepassed~nd approved a6' :read. _
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Voting No: None
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Mr. TO'WJ1es presentedOrdinanee No.. 1.1.30, capti~ned as - "~ar_'_ich-was read
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AN OJ1D;lNANCE WITH REFERENCE, TO THE:OFFER OF..BROGAN &,WI.LLlAMS:" C@~CTOR,
TO PAVE, AS ADDITIONAL OR EXTRA WORK UNDER CON:rRAJ;:JI',cHERETbFORE~AW_EP;i'J ,','J--
THAT~;PORTIOl{ OF THE 3800 BLOCK"ON AMllIERST'SImEETON;1iBICH,Clfi.;;;OWNED PRct.;"
PERTY ABUTS CONTEMPORAN~OUSLT . WITH . THE REMAINBER^i,QF~SAIDBLOCK: lTNDl!lR7-DmECT .
PROPERTY...OWNER CONTRACTS; FINDING AND ~ DETEmllEN!FNO'T1:M:T1'lI'EACGlflPT.MfGE OF '
SUCH' OFFER WOULD BE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS AND WOULD 'B.ESut1f.i)tN'A:~~4W:rN(l~0 1.'HE
CITY; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE APPROPRIATIONS, ~EtOFORE MADE BY
ORDINANCES N,O. 405 AND.NO.,416.ARE,'SUlFIGIENT 'J.',o...r,;ov~ ~)GinJ~~O$~ QF;~,
SAID, .AMHERST STREET PAVING! AP~~QVING,'A#D M>QPTI.NG T~~P~?:'lllON',QF"THE
ENG:EmER. THAT SAID OFFER, BE- AC~U$D Am>.ACC~T;rNQ.SA';rD; QFV.,Of BROG,AN.&
WILLIAMS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECnNGTHE ENGINEER .FOR THE CITY TO ISSUE A
WORK ORDER ON SAID !DDI!I aNAL OR j EXTRA" WQnK ,wow. SAn>. OONTRA9a'; ~OVIDING
FOR, PAYMENT T~EFOR~AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. '
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Motion by C~SJ.3,~o1ae:t."""JJam4t;t':";:j:?ecan.deg..,by.. C0ll1I14s~j.p;n~F,.lJ9~n !;hat 9rdi~
naIlce No. 430 awarding contract for paving a portion of the 3800 Blocls;,on
Amherst be passed arid, approved as., r~~~. '
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon.; CQ_ss~oners Busch~d1;, Hamlet~" an9- Helmatl~
Voting No: None
Wi th no further busi,ness to come before the C~)1~eil at tjl-j.s time, the
meeting was adjourn~d:.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
NOV:E:MBER 22, 1948
The Cit.y Council convened in, regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
November 22, 1948, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor
Lanmon, presiding; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, HoL'Ilan and Terry. Also
present were the City Secretary and City Attorney.
In compliance with instructions by the Council, Consulting Engineer H. J.
Johnson submitted a tabulation on bids received on November 19, 1948, for
the paving of the 3800 Block of Milton Street and the 3900 Block of Rice
Boulevard with recommendation that a contract bf;! awarded to Brogan & Williams
on their low bid of $17,857.30.'
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that. Mayor
Lanmon be authorized to execute contract with Brogan & Williams, for the
paVing of 3800 Block of Milton Street and the 3900 Block of Rice on their
low bid of $17,857.30, contingent upon receipt of, Treasurer's Certificate
certifying availability of funds.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Mr. H. H. Davis, 3825 Amherst Street requested the Council to take action to
pave the int.ersection at College and Amherst. 1113 the 3800 Block of Amherst
was in the process of being paved and the 3900 Block was already paved.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt,'seconded by Commissioner Holman that the
City Secretary be instructed to issue a work order for paVing the inter-
section of College and Amherst to Brogan & Williams Construction Company
under group intersection oontract awarded to them on October 4, 1948.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None '
City Secretary Whitt Johnson advised that the cit,r owned a 1942 Ford Tudor
Sedan, Motor No. 186905579, which was in poor operating condition and which
the city had no further need and requested authorization to sell this ve-
hicle for an amount of $650.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner,Buschardt that City
Secretary Whitt Johnson be authorized to sell a ~942 Tudor Ford Sedan, ,Motor
No. 186905579 for $650.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hatnlett, Holman.and.,Terry.
Voting No: N,one
The minutes of the Zoning & Planning Board meeting of November 18, 1948,
were presented to the Council.
Treasurer's Certificate No. 24, in the amount of $10,000 was submitted by
the City Treasurer for p~y~ the city's part of paving the 3800 Block Rice
J30ulevard and 3800 Block Milton Street.
Ordinance No. 431, captioned as follows was submitted to the Council and read
in full:
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AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $10,000.00 OUT OF THE FUND TO
THE CREDIT OF STREET IMEROVEMENT BONDS SERIES 1948 IN THE CITY TREASURY
TO PAY THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST OFp:AVING AroJ .IMPROVING:
MILTON STREET FROM THE WEST LINE OF AUDEN STREET TO THE
EAST LINE OF COLLEGE STREET:
RICE BOULEVARD FROM THE EAST LINE OF COLLEGE' STREET TO THE
EAST LINE OF WES1AYAN STREET;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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MotiQn by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by, CoIllJlli,ssionel": Terry.. that Ord:i,.nance
No. 43.1, appropriating th~ sum of: $10,000 for pa.Yi.ng.th~ city's. portiJ~n of
the cost of paving and improving 3800 Block, Milton Street and, 3900Block.
Rice Boulevard be 'passed and approved,':8.s ,read. ,
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
.Voting No: None
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Ordinance No. 432, captioned as follows was submitted and read in full:
OImINAN,CE NO. 432
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AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMINING TfiAT ALL PROCEEDINGS HAVE HERE-
TOFO:aE BEEN' HAD ,AND ALL THINGS DONE mEREQUI&ITE TO THE",EXECUTION OF THE
CONTRACT, FOR THE PAVING ,AND. IMPROVING OF:
MILTONSfl'RnT from, We$;t line of, AOOEN STREET. to
East Line of COLLEGE STREET; and
RICE BOULEVARD from the East Line of COLLEGE
STREET to the East Line of WESLAYAN STREET,
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BIDS --RECEIV,ED FOR THE. PA VING AND; IMPaQVIN~ OF $AID'POR'B!ONS OF SAID" STREETS;
ACCEPTING THE BID OF BROGAN & WILLIAMS AS THE LOWES.'!' SECURE BID. OF ,THE
LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, AND AWARDING TO THEM THE CONmACT FOR THE PAVING
AND IMPROVING OF -SAID0PQRTIONS OF, SAID. STREETS;, APFROVIN.G,ANDACCEPTINGANU
AtfTHORIZING THE ,A.PfflQVAL AN1tAC~CE OF TEm 'PERFOR~CE B.OND AND MAINTE-
NANCE BOND IN CONNECTION WITH SAID IMPROVEMENT; FINDI: NCi THAT "SAID CONTRACTOR
HAS PROPERLY EXECUTED A CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS ORDERED, APPROVING
SA-ID' CONTRACT AND ,AUTHi'lUZING'AW DIRE-cTII\1G'I!HE EXECUTIQN'THEREOF BY, THE
MAYOR AND CITY SEcRETARY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by CQ1IIJIliss:.Qner,-Hamlett that_
Ordinance 432, approving and adopting Engineers Estimates and authorizing
execut-ion ,'of. contrac.t ' be .passed and approved as. read. I,
Voting Are: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt.,Hamlett, Ilolman and, Terry. '1
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Street was filing suit for the claim of $115.11 for damages to his automobile
which was involved in a minor accident with a vehicle belonging to the city
and operated by a city employee. Mr. Ryan recommended that the city negotiate
a settlement with Mr. Alexander on basis of 60% or less.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett authorizing
the City Attorney to negotiate settlement with Mr.,J~ L~, Alexander, 2918
Pittsburg for alleged damages to his automobile resulting from a ~inora~-
cident with a city owned and operated vehicle on basis of 60% of the ,damages
or an amount lower, with release from any further claim to, be executed by Mr.
Alexander.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett; Holman and Terry.
Voting No : None
City Attorney 'T. M. Ryan advised the Council that he, had been informed by the
Sheriff's Department that they would not receive any prisoners from Corpo-
ration Court unless first approved by.the County,Oommissioners Court. The
Council authorized City Attorney T. M. Ryan to negotiate with Commissioner's
Court of Harris County to arrange for handling prisoners of Corporation
Court and report to' the Council the results of negotiations Commissioners
Court.
A revised draft of the contract between the City of West University Place and
Coca Cola Bottling Co. of Houston for the furnishing of Sanitary Sewer facilities
was submitted for the Council's consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that City
Attorney T. M. Ryan be instructed to revise Section XI of: the oontract be-
tween the city and Houston Coca Cola Bottling Company on basis that at the
end of each five year period all parties will be given right to negotiate for
monthly: service charges comparable to similar service rendered subdivisions
and others outside the. Corporate limits and that the initial $5,000 contract
payment shall be cOlUlid:&red final and the city will not expect further pay-
ment for execution of the contract for each 5 year period.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, ,Holman and Terry.
None
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The City Attorney submitted a retised copy of the contract between th~ City
and Shulze Corporation for the furnishing of sanitary sewer facilities.
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Motion by Commissioner Hamlett,.,secpnded. by Commissioner B~chaI;'dt,that,
Mayor Lanmon be authorized to exeout~,with Shulze Corporation as revised.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buscha,rdt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No,: None
Treasurer's Certificate.No. 23; in the ClIllOunt of $55,8l1.22 for construction
of Storm Sewers, Engineering expense and extra work in connection with a-
warding contract to HowaJ!d,T. Barry:,we5-submitted by City..Treasurer C. E.
Gammill.
The following resolution was submitted and read in full~
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A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE AWARD OF STORM SEWER ,CONTRACT BY THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE~ TO HOWARD TO' BARRY AND .APFROPRIATING THE SUM OF:,
$55,811.22 FROM STORM SEWER 'BOND FUND SERIES 1948 FOR: THE, PURPOSE OF PAXlNG
THE COST OF SUCH CONTRACT AND INCIDENTALS THERETO. '
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WHEREAS, on November 15th, 1948, the City' of West University
Place, Texas, awarded to Howard T. Barry, as low bidder, a contract for the
construction of storm sewers within the City of West University Place, Texas;
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Commission of the ,City
of West University Place, to evidence such award by formal resolution and to
designate funds from which pa.yments under said contract are to be made as
well as to provide for the payment of incidental amounts including :engineering
fees and other costs, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Commission of the City of West University
Place, that the award of a' storm sewer contract'heretO':tor.e made on November
15th, 1948, to Howard T. BarrY, be and the .same isherebY,"confirmed~
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDtlia:tthere shall be appropriated and there
is hereby appropriated, ',' the sum of $55,811.22, out of Storm Sewer Bond F.und
Series 1948, for the purpose of paying the said contractor, in accordance
with his bid heretofore submitted.. and also such ineidental payments including
engineering fees and other fees which may. be properly cha:i!-geable.under,sai<i
con tract. ': ' .
PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd, day of < NoveIllber, 1948, by; a vote,'
of 5 ayes and 0 noes.
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Motion by Commissioner Holman"seeonded by Commissioner Terry that resolution
confiming the award of Storm Sewer 'Contract to low bidder Howard,T. Barry
and appropriating the sum of $55,811.22 fram Storm Sewer Bond Fund Series
19h8 for paying the cost of such contract,;' be passed"and. approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Larunon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
The minutes of the meetings of November 8, l5,and19i were read by the City
Secretary.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Terry that minutes
of November 8, 15, and 19, be approved as read..
Voting Aye:
.Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting
was recessed until Monday November 29, 1948, 7=30 RO'M. ..
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November 29, 1948, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor
Lanmon, presiding; Oommissioners Buschardt, Holman and Terry. Also present
were the City Secretary and City Attorney. Commissioner Hamlett was absent.
Ordinance No. 433, captioned as follow~ was submitted to the Council by City
Paving Attorney E. E. Townes, Jr. and read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 433
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS AND THE VARIOUS
PORTIONS OF THE COST OF THE PAVING AND THE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT OF:
SECTION NO.1: MILTON STREET FROM THE WEST LINE OF AUDEN
STREET TO THE EAST LINE OF COLLEGE STREEr; AND
SECTION NO.2: RICE BOULEVARD FROM THE EAST LINE OF COLLEGE
STREET TO THE EAST LINE OF WESLAYAN STREET,
IN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, PREPARED BY THE ENGINEER FOR
THE CITY,' PURSUANT TO LAW, AND AS liEQUIRED BY EARLIER ORDINANCE; DETERMINING
THE NECESSITY FOR AND DECLARING THE INTENTION OF ASSESSING PART OF THE COST
OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST PROPERTIES ABUTTING ON SAID PQllTIONS OF SAID
STREETS AND THE OWNERS THEREOF IN THE AMOUNTS AS SET FORTH IN SAID ESTIMATE;
PROVIDING FOR AND ORDERING THAT A HEARING BE HELD AND GIVEN TO ALL OWNING OR
CLAIMING .~NY SUCH ABUTTING PROPERTY OR ANY INTEREST THEREIN, AS TO' SUCH PRO-
'POSED ASSESSMENTS AND PROCEEDINGS AND AS TO OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO SUCH
IMPROVEMENT; SETTING AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF SUCH HEARING; DIRECTING
,THAT THE CITY SECRETARY GIVE NOTICE THEREOF AS REQUIRED BY LAW, AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY. ' '
Motion by Commissioner Terry~ seconded by Commissioner Holman that Ordinance
No. 433 approving and adopting estimates of the costs for paving Sections No.1,
Milton Street from Auden to College and No.2, Rice Boulevard from College
Street to the east line of Weslayan and calling a hearing for December 17th,
1948, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Ilol:rllan;;aridTerry.
Voting No: None
A'revised contract between the City of West University Place and Southern Oaks,
Inc. for use of water and sewage disposal facilities of the City was sub-
mitted by City Attorney T. M. Ryan.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the
Mayor be authorized to sign the contract with Southern Oaks, Inc. as're-
vised.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
A revised contract between Coca Cola Bottling Company and the City of West
University Place for the use of Sewage disposal facilities of the City was
submitted by City Attorney T.M. Ryan pursuant to instructions.of the
Council on November 22, 1948.
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Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissione~ Terry that Mayor
Lanmon be authorized to execute the contract with the Coca G-olaBottling
Company as revised.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Holman and Te~ry.
None
With no further business to come befo];'e the Council at this time, upon
motion having been duly made and seconded, 'the meeting was adjourned.
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DECEMBER 13, 1948
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday
Decemb~r 13, 1948, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Lanmon
presiding; Commissioners Buschardt, Holman, Hamlett and Terry. Also present
were the City Secretary and City Paving At,torney. City Attorney T. M. Ryan was
absen t.
Ordinance No. L.34, captioned as follows was submitted to the Council by the
City Paving Attorney and read,in full:
ORDINANCE NO. h 1h
AN ORDINANCE FIND,:NG AND DETERMINING THAT THE IMPROVEMENT OF:
SECTION NO.1: UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD FROM THE WEST LINE OF KIRBY
DRIVE TO THE WEST LINE OF BELMONT STREET; AND
SECTION NO.2: UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD FROM THE \VEST LINE OF BELMONT
STREET rro THE EAST LINE OF SEWANEE STREET; AND
SECTION No.4: THE NORTH HALF OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD FROM THE EAST
LINE OF LOT 5 TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 4B, ALL IN BLOCK 44, WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, SECOND ADDITION,
IN THE CITY Q,li' WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, AS PROVIDED IN EARLIER ORDINANCES
AND IN THE JUNE 21, 1948 CONTRACT WITH RUSS MITCHELL,J:NC., G(1IjTRACTOR, HAS
BEEN COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID CONTRACT AND ORDINANCES;"'ACCEPTING THE
WORK AND IMPROVEM'ENTS ON SAID SEGREGATED SECTIONS; APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S
FINAL.ESTIMATE AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING SETTLEMENT IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH
AND AUT ORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
CERTIFICATES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commi~sioner Hamlett seconded by Coffimissioner Buschardt that Ordinance
No. 434, accepting improvemen'ts on .Sections 1, 2 and 4 of Unversity Boulevard
be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Ordinance No. 435, captioned as follows was submitted to the Council and read
in full:
ORDINANCE NO_ ,,3$
AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN PORTIONS
OF MARQUETTE, VILLANOVA AND SOUTIfi'llESTERN STREETS, IN THE CITY OF WEST. UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS, AS PROVIDED IN EARLIER ORDINANCES AND IN THE SER'TEMBER 20, 1948,
CONTRACT WITH BROGAN & WILLIAMS, .CONTRACTOR, AND COMPRISING SEGREGATED SECTIONS
NOS. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, AND 8, AS THEREIN SET FORTH, HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN AC-
CORDANCE WITH SAID CONTRAC~ AND GRDI NANCES; ACCEPTING THE WORK AND IMPROVEMENTS
ON SAID SEGREGATED SECTIONS; APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S FINAL ESTIMATE AND AUTHO-
RIZING,AND DIRECTING SETTLEMENT IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING SETTLEMENT IN ACCOltDANCE THEREWITH AND AYTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
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EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Terry that Ordinance ,1
No. 435 accepting improvements to certain skipped sections of Marq~ette, ~,
Villaneva and Southwestern Streets be passed and approved as,read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and "Terry.
None
Messrs. Chas. D. Mehr, 2730 Sunset Boulevard, and R. C. Roebuck, 2803 Sunset
Boulevard submitted a petition signed by several residents in the immediate
vicinity of 2600 block of Sunset Boulevard and 5200 Block of Wakeforest Street
requesting the rerouting of the Southampton bus which turns around at the in-
tersection of Sunset Boulevard and Wakeforest Street. After due and careful
consideration the Council referred the petition to the bus committee for in-
vestigation and recommendation.
The Council was advised that property owners in the 2800 and 2900 blocks La-
fayette Street had signed paving contracts with Brogan & Williams with exception
of four property owners. The City Secretar,y was authorized to issue a work
order to Brogan & Williams Construction Co. for paving of 2800 and 2900 Blocks
Lafayette Street if signed contracts were presented and provided property
owners at the intersection of Wakeforest and Lafayette agreed to pave.
A letter from the Health Board signed by Lyman C. Blair was read to the
Council. The letter stated the Health Board had considered the request of Mr.
W. J. Ryals for an increase in salar,y and they had discussed. the improveme-nt;:' U;":.,.,'......'..,- ,
of garbage disposal methods. '
A letter from the Houston Independent School District signed by Mr. H. L. Mills,
Business Manager, asking that the increased sewer charge for the West University
Place Schools be reconsidered. The CitySecretar,y was instructed to write a
letter advising the SchoolP~strict that there had been a complete investigation
and it was felt that the charge made was just and equitable; also that it was
a charge for service rendered anq. not a tax.
A letter from City Treasurer C. E.Gammill advising that there were seven de~
posits being held to guarantee installation of sidewalks was submitted for con-
sideration. Action on this matter was withheld until next meeting after an
investigat~on is made of the property involved.
Mr. J. A. Metcalf requested a commission as Fire Marshal in order to assast him
in carrying out his duties. The Council felt that Mr. Metcalf should be fur-
nished with any credentials necessary and instructed the City Secretary to ob-
tain opinion of. the City. Attorney. ,', . "
Mr. W. E. Adams and Mr. Jack Plumb of Southside Place appeared before,the
Council asking that a request be submitted to the Commissioners Court. for a
survey to be made by County Drainage Engineer:to determine the cost and, feasi-
bility of concreting the bottom and walls of the Poor Farm Ditch by meag.s of
guni te process. Messrs. Adams and Plumb advised that the County had fuocls;f)or
this purpose and Engineering survey would be made without cost to the city as
the maintenance and control of the Poor Farm Ditch was the responsibility of
the County and stated that the City of Souths ide had already made this request
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Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the City
Secretary be authorized to contact the County Commissioners Court and submit an
official request from the City for a survey of the Poor Farm Ditch in cognizance
of the fact that the neighboring city of Southside had already made a similar
request.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Larmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None. .
Building Inspector J. F. Jolly advised that the.Electrical ?oard had approved
and was recommending to the Council that the Electrieal Code be amended to
permit use of non-metallic sheath cable in apartment houses of 4 units or less
provided that a fire wall or walls shall divide said structure into sections
containi~g not more than 4,units per section.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that in
view o~ the ~act that there are only a ~ew vacant lot$ zoned ~or multiple
family units to be developed, that the Ordinance not be changed.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting' No: None "',.
City Treasurer C. E. Gammill requested approval to repay the General Fund from
the Swimming Pool fund and Public Park Fund $6,436.89 which had previously been
,borrowed from the General Fund for the purpose of awarding a contracti:.!,or
swimming pool and bathhouse.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution authorizing,:repayment to the
General Fund from the Swimming Pool Fund and Park Improvement Fund the sum
of $6,436.89 which had heretofore been borrowed from the General Fund for
the purpose of awardi~g contract for swimming pool and bathhouse.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hapllett, Holman and Terry.
None '
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Terry,' that the City
Treasurer be authorized to pay the City National Bank the sum of $10,053.33
representing an amount borrowed from the City National Bank on October 13; 1948,
for the purpose of carrying on necessary operations of the City.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor.Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the
City Treasurer be authorized to pay a $5,,000 balance of a $10,000 loan borrowed
from City National Bank in. December 1947.
Voting Aye:
\T,oting No:
Mayor 1arnnon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
A letter was submitted from Mr. H. E. Shipp, Chief of Police requesting an
allowance of $25.00 per month for use of his personal car for police duties as
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The Council referred the matter to City Secretary Whitt Johnson for examination
of the budget and expenditures, to determine whether or not money is available
and make recommendation.
It was suggested by Commissioner Buschardt that the city pass an Ordinance re-
quiring the inspection of any heating units, air conditioning units and other
electrical and gas appliances installed in homes. The Oity Secretary was in-
structed to make a study and submit a report to the Council.
Treasurer's Certificate No. 25, in the amount of $1,000.00 for relocating
catch basins and pipe inlets on various streets was submitted but action was
postponed until a proper resolution is submitted by the City Attorney.
Minutes of the meetings of November 22 and 29, were read and approved.
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was recessed until December 17, 1948. ,-
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The City Council convened in recessed session on Friday December 17, 1948,
7:30 P.M. at the City Hall with the following members present: Mayor Lanmon,
presiding, Commissioners Hamlett and Terry, the City Secretary and City Paving
Attorney. Commissioner Holman and Buschardt }Vere absent~ "
Mayor Lanmon announced that in accordance with previously published official
notice a public hearing on benefits to be derived from the paving of the
3800 Block on Milton Street and the 3900 Block on Rice Boulevard was in order.
Mayor Lanmon requested Mr. E. E. Townes, Jr. Paving Attorney for the City to
present and examine witnesses with reference to the contrac,t improvements- and
the benefits to properties and the owners thereof by reason of said improve-
ments.
Mr. H. J. JOhnson, Consulting Engineer, having been duly sworn by Mayor Lanmon,
testified in answer to questions by Mr.. Townes;, that he was an Engineer and
pursuant to request of the Council, had prepared plans and spe~ifications for
the paving of Milton Street from the west line of Auden Street to the east line
of College Street and Rice' Boulevard fr~m the. ea~t line 'of College Street to
the east 'line of Weslayan Street, and.was familiar with the pavement,to.becon...
structed, and gCive a general explanation and, statement of the type and nature
of the work to,be performed.
Mr. W. C. Walston, 3920 Rice Boulevard, questioned Mr. H. J. Johnson as to bus
traffic on the proposed paving on Rice Boulevard. Mr. Johnson explained that
the paving as designed would be adequate to handle bus traffic but that he had
no authority as to designation of bus routes., ..Mayor Lanmon explained that the
reason for constructing the 3900 Block of, Rice in accordance with plans and,
specifications for 1" reinforced concrete 31' in width was for reason that
Rice Boulevard from Community Drive to Kirby Drive had been designated as a
thoroughfare but at this time there were no immediate plans for, routing a bus
over the 3900 Block Rice Boulevard.
Mr. James H. Cain, having been duly sworn.by,Mayor Lanmon, testified in answer
to questions by Mr. Townes, that he was a real estate salesman with Hodell &
Company and testified concerning his real estate experience and his familiarity
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be improved, and gave his opinion as to the enhancement in value to the pro-
perties abutting upon the respective streets which would result from the pro-
posed improvements as outlined by Mr. H. J. Johnson and with which he had
, familiarized himself. Mr. Cain stated that in his opinion each property on
each of the streets would be enhanced in value considerably in excess of the
respective amounts of the proposed assessments as reflected upon the Engineers'
estimates.
Mr. Walston and Mr. John H. Foxworth of 3909 Rice Boulevard both expressed a
desire for the streets to be improved as outlined.
Commissioner Buschardt arrived at this time.
Wi th no further statements or testimonies, motion was made by Commissioner
Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the hearing on benefits be closed.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Terry.
Voting No: None
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Mr. Townes presented Ordinance No. 436, captioned as follows, which was read
in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 416
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TR.UE OWNERS OF PROPERTY
ABUTTING ON:
SECTION NO.1: MILTON STREET FROM THE WEST LINE OF AUDEN STREET
TO THE EAST LINE OF COLLEGE STREET; AND
SECTION NO.2: RICE BOULEVARD FROM THE EAST LINE OF COLLEGE
STREET TO THE EAST LINE OF WESLAYAN STREET~
AND TO ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE .TO SAID
PROPERTY AND THE TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROYEMENTS, AND AS TO
THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS THEREFOR, AND AS TO THE ACCURACY , SUFFICIENCY, REGU-
" LARITY AND VALIDITY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT IN CONNECTION WITH SAID
IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS, AND ANY MATTER OR THING CONNECTED THEREWITH;
FINDING AND DETERMINING THE REGULARITY OF ALL PROCEEDINGS AND THE PERFORM...
ANCE OF ALL PREREQUISITES TO FIXING AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT LIENS AND '!HE
PERSONAL LIABILITY OF PROPERTY OWNERS; OVERRULING AND DENYING ALL PROTESTS
AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED, EXCEPT AS TO PARTICULAR CASES MENTIONED; FINDING AND
DETERMINING SPECIAL BENEFITS TO EACH PARCEL OF PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THERE-
OF BY REASON OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE RESPECTIVE
ASSESSMENTS AGAINST SAME; LEVYING ASSESSMENTS; FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST
THE RESPECTIVE PROPERTIES ABUTTING ON THOSE PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS TO BE
IMPROVED AND AGAINST THE TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PAYMENT OF PART OF THE
COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE LIMITS DESCRIBED; PROVIDING FOR THE IS-
SUANCE OF ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES AND THE WJANNER OF THEIR COLLECTION; AND DE-
CLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that Ordinance
No. 436 closing the Hearing on 3900 Rice Boulevard and 3800 Block Milton Street,
be passed and approved as read.
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Voting No:
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Terry.
None
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 21, 1948
The City Cauncil convened in special session' at the City Hall on Tuesday,
December 21, 1948, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Lanmon
presiding; Commissioners Holman and Buschardt and the City Secretary.
Mayor,Lanman announced a special meeting of the Cauncil had been called in
response to a request from the Electrical Board for the purpose of reconsidering
advisability of amending the Electrical Code to' permit use of non-metallic
sheath cable in apartment hauses af 4 units ar less provided that a fire wall
or walls shall'dividesaid'structures into sections cOntaining not mare than
4 units per section.
Members of the Electrical Board present were Mr. Al Halla, Mr. James S. Waters
and J.F. Jolly. AlsO' present was Mr.J. A. Metcalf, Fire MarshaL. Mr.
Halla explained the reason of the Electrical Board far recommendation of a-
mending the Electrical Code to permit the use of nan-metallic sheath cable in
apartment houses of 4 units or less. The Mayor. stated that the persons charged
with responsibility of preparing\the original Electrical Cade had taken into
consideration the hazards and safety fact,ors involved in apartment house units
and it was his opinion that the Electrical Code shauld not be amended to' per-
mit use of a lesser material that was now provided. Commissioner Buschardt
and Commissioner Holman stated that sufficient evidence had not been,:submitted
for them to render a decision and requested the Council to' further consider
the matter and requested additional information and evidence be braught befare
the Cauncil far consideration.
There being no further business 'to come before the Council at this ti~e, upan
motion being duly made, seconded anq carried the meeting was recessed until
Wednesday December 22, 1948~ 7:30 P.M. at which time the Council would reconvene
to further consider the question at hand.
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The City Council reconvened in special session at the City Hall on Wednesday
December 22,1948, 7:30 P-.M. with the following members present:. MC3;yar Lanman
presiding; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Hobnanand Terry and ~he City
Secretary. The following other persons were present: Messrs. Al Halla, Jr.,
E. Kelly Gaffney, J. A. Metcalf, W. F. Ghiselin.
Mr~ E. K~11y Gaffney, Registered Professianal Architect having been asked to
appear befare the Cauncil and submit his opinion as to' the advisability af
using a non-metallic sheath cable for wiring of apartment units of 4 or less,
stated that his firm specifying use of non-metallic sheath cable, trade name
Romax and that-his firm specified use of BXL only as a substitute far Romax.
Mayor Lanmon and Corrnnissioner Hamlett stated they had made a perro nal investi-
gation with reference to the use of Romax wiring and that their investigation
revealed that the City of Houston and electrical contractors were using Romax
instead of BXL or conduit for wiring of apartment units. It was further brought
out that the 1947 revision of the National Electrical Code permitted use of
Romax wiring. After a thoraugh discussion af evidence and facts submitted, it
was the opinion af the Council that action taken an this subject should be re-
cons,idered.
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Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that in
view of additional information, upon merits of installation of Romax cable
that the Council reconsider and rescind its action of December 20, 1948,
and that additional consideration'be given the Electrical Boards reoommendation
of December 2, 1948.
V oting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lanmon; Corrmissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
The Council then took the followin~ action to initiate action for-amendment to
the present Electrical Code.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner ~schardt, that due
to further investigation and results obtained consisting of additional in- '
formation and evidence it is dsemed advisable that some amendments and addi-
tions. be made to the present electrical code motion is hereby made that the
City Attorney be instructed to prepare and submit such revisions, working with
the assistance of the Electrical Board, the City Secretary and such technical
assistance as deemed advisable.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Mayor Lanmon, having first obtained consent of the Council to pres,ent. another
matter_at, this special meeting, advised that due to illness of City Attorney
T. M. Ryan, it was necessary to appoint an assistant City Attorney to serve
during the time of his illness.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that Mr.
Chilton Bryan be appointed Assistant City Attorney and pis compensation be
fixed at a later date based on conditions existing.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett,' Holman and Terry.
None
With no further businsss to come before the Council at this time, the meeting
was adjourned.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 27, 1948
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday December
27, 1948, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Lanmon, 'pre-
siding; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry. Also present were the City
Secretary and City Paving Attorney. Commissioner Buschardt and th~ City
Attorney were absent.
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Chief of Police H. E. Shipp, presented a recommendation for the 10c~tion of '
Stop Signs and Truck Prohibited signs in various. sections oi',the'city. The
Council desired to study the recommendation before taking official action.
A letter of December 16, 1948 from the, Health Board of the City was read to
the Council. The following recommendations were made: (1) EmpJ,.oyment of
the Humane Officer to be by authori-ty of the Board of Hea:J.,th,an<itheBoard
have control over work in safar as policy is concerned. {2) Pplice,De.-
partment is entrusted with daily supervision of work and. to receive calls
for services of Humane Officer. (3) The City Secretarytohaye jurisdiction
where personnel 'or financial matters are concerned. The Health Board,a~so'
recommended that the Humane Officer receive a monthly allowance of $15.00
for maintenance of car and an allowance of forty gallons of gaaolineand five
quarts of oil per month, with cash salary to remain the same. The hours on
du;ty are to average eight per day, six days per week, with-.thiJ,-ty minutes off
per day as a lu.'1ch period, and as much as thirty minutes daily for traveling
to and from work allowed; thus, at least eight hours are to elapse. between
the time of reporting for work in the mornings until.duties in~ide.,the City
are to cease.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the
recommendation of the Health Board concerning the Hum.ane Officer, with refer-
ence to employment, hours and compensation be approved effective January
1, 1949; also due to the close proximity of the two cities, thP,t the HUIfi~ne
Officer be permitted to accept employment with the city of Southside Place
for the purpose of exercising the duties of Humane Officer within jurisdiction
of sa.id city and to accept .compensCiLtion from the City of Southside Place as
i ts'i{];1IIlane Officer.
Voting Aye: 'May-or Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett,. Holman and Terry.'
Voting No: None
Mr. E. E. Townes, Jr.-Paving Attorney for the City,s.ubmitted the ,;following
Resolu;:tion with reference to payment of legal fees, due for services rendered
in connection'with paving projects which was read in full:
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WHEREAS, the City Commission has heretofore retained the, services
of Edgar E. Townes, Jr., of the firm of Townes & Townes, as additional Legal
Counsel for the City, to handle legal proceedings in connection with various
street paving projects in which the Gity was and is involved; but no formal
record was made of such employment; arid ,~
WHEREAS, all services required of said Special Counsel have been
performed in connection with certain of said projects; and all services re-
quired of said Special Counsel to date on the various progressive steps in
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST 'UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS:
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1. That the action of the City CommissiI>n in retaining< Edgar E.'
Townes, Jr., of the firm of Townes & Townes as additional. Legal Counsel for
the City in connection with the various paving projects and proceedings set
forth and identified on the attached list be, and t.he same is'herehy,in all
~hings ratified and confirmed.
2. That by agreement of said Special Counsel, in a cooperative
effort to minimize the cost to ,the City, the contract prices of said various
projects shall be considered, for the purpose ~fc~~culat1ng compensatxQn,in
theY aggregate , rather than each being trsQ..ted and consi:de~ed,separately"and'
independently. That said additional Legal Counsel shall be compensated for
his services in connection with said pro jee-ts hy payment of aSllIll equivalent
to 3% of the flrs.~$25,000 of the aggregate amount of said :contracts,and 2%
of the'aggregate amount of said contracts above said first ,$25,000.
3. That said compensation be paid as follows:
a.' On pro~cts inyolving assessmm ts against property oWners,
one-half of the compensation based on the amount of the contract. shall be
paid. upon passage of the ordinance levying assessment.\?; and: upon complet.ion
of the particular project, the total compensation thereon shall be calculated
on the final estimate of work actually done and the unpaid balance of said
total compensation shall then be paid; provided, however, that in the event
of modification or abandonment of,the project, the compensation for said
Special Counsel shall not be less than said initial payment thereon.
b. On projects not involving assessm~nt against property
owners, one-half of the compensation based on the amount of the contract shall
be paid upon award of the contr~ct; and upon completiOn of th.e particular
contract, the total compensation thereon shall be calculated on the final esti-
ma te of work actually done, and the unpaid balance of said .total com:pens~p,i.on
shall then be paid; provided, however, that in the event of ~odificationor
abandonment. of the project sa,id compensatioh'shall not be'less\cthan:said
initial payment thereon.
4. A substantial, part of the se.rvices having been performed on "
each of the listed pro jects, the Mayor and City Trea,surera,;re hereby " a'U-thor~
ized to pay to said Special Counsel,; the accruedportion~of the compensat.ion
provided for, on computation thereof by the City Secr.etary-Engineer.
5. The foregoing does not cover or include extra services such as
litigation or other outsidework not generally incidEnit to assessment pro-
ceedings or other proceedings before ''th'e City Commissi,on; but such matters,
if any, shall be handled on a per diem or other reasonable,andmut1J,~lly agree...
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PASSED this 27th day of Decembe; 1948.
APPROVED this 27th day of December, 1948.
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Motion by Commissioner'H~lett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the
Resolution submitted by Mr. E. E. Townes, Jr., be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
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The Council discussed the advisabilit~ of increasing water rates to consumers
outside the Corporate limits. City Secretary Whitt Johnson advised there was
no Ordinance on record establishing water rate charges of any nature and in
the absence of the City Attorney submitted a proposed Ordinance prepared by
Assistant Citu Attorney Chilton Bryan who likeWise was unable to attend the
meeting. The City Secretary recommended an increase ofapprox'imately, 30%
to water consumers outside the Corporate limits and that the present rate of
a. $l.OO Minimum charge be increased to a $1.$0 minimum charge.
After considerable discussion motion was made by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded
by Commissioner Terry that an ordinance be drawn setting the schedule of rates
to be charged';for water delivered to users by the City of WesttUniversity Place
and outside 'theCorporate limits of the City and setting up provisions for
the collection of all delinquent water accounts and the furnishing of service
in connection therewith, with no change in the billing. rates f'or local users;
increased rates to be effective January 1, 1949, for February 1, 1949 billing.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
The following letter from Henslee & Hopson, Certified Public Accountants was
submitted to the CoUncil:
December 23, 1948
The Honor-able Mayor and City Commissioners,
, City of West University Place, Texas
Dear Sirs:
In response to your-invitation,' our Mr. Harry D. Hopson: recently con- ,
ferred with Messrs. Lanm0n, Holman and Johnson with regard to an engagement
for an audit of the books and accounts o:.f the City ofjVest Universi tyPlace
for the fiscal year to end on-A1l;gust 31, 1949.
We understand that an interim report for the six-monthperiod.ending
February 28, '1949, and an annual report for the fiscal year ending Augu~t
31, 1949, will be required.
If engaged, our examination shall be made J.n accordance with. generally
accepted auditing standards and shall include such tests of the accounting
records and such other auditing procedures as we consider necessary in the
circunistances.
We understand that you require a special report covering the transactions
in connection with paving bond issues of 1946 and 1948, and contemplate such
work in our fee proposal.
We propose to deliver the six-month interim report not later. thanA'pri:l
15, 1949 and to deliver the annual report not later than October 15, 1949:.
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We would be available for consultation or advice regarding o{fice pro-
cedures, accounting systems and other matters not strictly necessarW-,in making
the audit, but the fee as proposed herein does not contemplate a p,ommitment -. 1
for such consultation servic~s in excess. of the equivalent ,of f:ive days time
fora partner or other senior accountant. '
Upon the basis of the understanding set forth in thi-sletter~we,'pro-
pose to make the examination for a: fee of $1,200~00, payable in amounts of $500.00
at the time of delivery of the six~month interim reportand,$700.0Q'at the time
of delivery of the annual report. If in the course of our examination. cir-
cumstances should be encountered' in respecttol any. fund, . 'department, account.
or transaction that would seem t.o :warrant special',investig~ti-on.: of .such i,tems
for the whole year or prior period beyond the scope of the general examination
referred to above, the same:,shal1 be:takenup-withthe::City Oi(ri~ials ,and,' in
case it should be decided that a special. investigation should be made, ,'the'
same 'shall be done as extra service, 'aside from the general, a,ud_it examination
contemplated by this proposal. Such,extra ser.vices shallbe:authorized in
writing by the City Officials at which~time the consideration to be ,paid there-
for: shall be determined.
We hope that you will receive our proposal with favor and that we may
fulfill the engagement with mutual satisfaction.
Yours very truly,
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Motion by Commissioner Hwett, seconded lby Commissioner Holman that the firm
of Henslee and Hopson be engaged as Auditors for the City for the coming year
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Voti.ng No:
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Mr. .Ben Judd, representing proper~ OWller& in the 4200 Block of Juds0n Street
appeared before the Council ,and advised that contrC\.ctswere,in~ the process of
being ~signedby residents for the paving of this block,and desired assurance'
that the Council would proceed ~ith n~cessary action toward the paving of the
4200 Block of this street where there is city'property abutting. The Council
assu~d Mr. ., Judd . that necessary action would be taken. by the.; :'Qity if funds
were .,available for this purpose. ....
Minutes of the meetings of December l}, 17, 21 and 22 were read by the City
Secretary.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner HQJ,m.an.that the
minutes be approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lanmon;Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.'
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was recessed. ' 1
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The City Council convened in recessed session at the City Hall on Tuesday
January 4, 1949 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: MaYOI'LLanmon,
presiding, Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry. Also present
were the City' Secretary and City Paving Attorney.
In compliance with a recommendation from Consulting Engineer, H. J. Johnson,
that final acceptance be made on Section 5 of University Boulevard and Rice
Boulevard paving project> Ordinance No. 437 captioned as follows was sub-
mitted by Mr. E. E. Townes, and read in full:
ORDINANCE NOa lIon
AN ORDINANCE FIND:l'JG AND DETERMINING THAT THE IMPROVEMENT OF:
Section No.5. RICE BOULEVARD from the West Line of Auden Street
to the East Line of College Street,
IN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, AS PROVIDED IN EARLIER ORDINANCES
AND IN THE OCTOBER 11, 1948 CONTRACT WITH RUSS MITCHELL, INC., ,CONTRACTOR, EmS
BEEN COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITI:I SAID CON'l'RACT AND ORDINANCES; ACCEPTING THE
WORK AND IMPROVEMENTS ON SAID SEGREGATED SECTIONS, APPROVING THE ENGINEER IS
FINAL .ESTIMATE AND AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING SETTLEMENT IN ACCORDANCE THERE-
WITH AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE .AND DELIVERY OF SPECIAL ASSESS-
MENT CERTIFICATES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett" seconded by Commissioner .Buschardt that
Ordinance No. 437 finding that Section No. 5 of University Boulevard and
Rice Boulevard paving project has been completed and authorizing settlement
and delivery of special assessment Certificates be passed and approved as
read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman-and Terry.
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Property owners from the 4100 and.4200 Blocks of Judson Str~et advised the
Council that residents on these two blocks' had signed cont~acts' with_Bragan &
Williams for paving of the street, ,with exception of two whoowh.ed triangular
pieces of property and have an exceptiunallylarge :amount of fr.~~!~uQtage.
The Council agreed that when the owners of Lots 12 and 13, Block 3, College
,Court Addition sign the contracts, the'.ci ty will participate by paying 25%
of the cost of paving these respective lots.
Consulting Engineero H. J.,Johnson presented.a.n estimate 'comparing thecQst of
paving the 4100 block of Judson Street and 2400 Ft. on Fairmount Street with
51t concrete and 7ft concrete. The estimate revealed that the cost to the
city for paving these streets v'li.th 7ttcon'cretewould be approximately $6,600.00
more than the cost of paving with 5" concrete. After reviewing the financial
statement of Street Improvement Bond FUnds which revealed that the, city would
not have a sufficient cash balance for participation in the cost of 7ltcon-
crete, and the likelihood of same being used as a thoroughfare being remote,
the Council agreed that 5" concrete should be used for the paving on Judson
Street and on Fairmount.
Mr. Townes, submitted Ordinance No. 438, captioned as follows, for the
Councils consideration:
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ORDINANCE NO. 438
.AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT CER.TA.rN PORTIONS
OF THE JUDSON , SIMMONS. ANn SOUTH JUDSON:_ STREETS ABUTTJNP THECI;Tt. PAftI( IN THE
4200 BLOCK OF JUDSON STREET TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN. INTERoSEGTIONS IN THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS;, -SHALL BE I~ROVED;, APPROVING,AND ,ADOPTJ;NG
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY
TO ADV'ERTISEFOR BIDS TOBERECEIVEU' AND FILED WITHIN :THE TI,l\.1E PRQVIDED,. AND
DECLARING AN EMERG~fCY.
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Motion by Commissioner Terry, sec..ond.ed -by Co.nnnissioner Haml.ett, .th?t Ordina.r;.ce
No. 438 determining the necessity for improvements to certain portions of
Judson, Simmons and South Judson Str,eets'abutting the city park in the 4200
block of Judson, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Ordinance No. 439 captioned as follows was submitted to the Council and read
in' full:
ORDINANCE NO. h39
AN- ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $85.88 OUT OF THE FUND TO THE CREDIT OF
STREET PAVING AND BRIDGE BONDS, 1946 IN THE ' CITY TREASURYTQ PAY THE CITY'S
ADDITIONAL PART OF THE COST OF PA.VING AND IMPROVING:
SECTION NO. ,1:. RliCE BOULEVARD FROM THE WEST; LI,NE OF' KIRl3:Y.DRIVE
TO THE WEST LINE OF BELMON.T'STREET; AND . ;;
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SECTION NO.2: WAKEFOREST STREET FROM THE NORTH LINE OF RICE
BOULEVARD TO THE NORTH LINE OF PLUMB STREET,
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt, that Ordi-
nanceNo' 439, ~ppropriating the sum of.$85.88 out of the Street Paving and
Bridge Bonds, 1946, to pay the city's additional part. of,.thecost of'.'paving
, and improving Rice Boulevard and Wakeforest .street be passed and aRpro:ve<;i
as .read, sub:ject to Treasurer's Certificate, being executed by the City Treasurer.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners BusGhardt, Hamlett, 'Holman and Terr'J.
Voting No: None
Ordinance No. 440 captioned,as follows was submitted.by .Mr. Townes and read
in full:
ORDINANCE, NO. J,l.o
AN ORDINANCE RELEASING THE UNEXPENDED PORTION OF CERTAIN MONEYS, HERETOFORE
APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCES NO. 377 AND 379 IN CONNECTION WITH THE IMPRQVE-
MENT OF PORTIONS OF ACADEMY STREE;T, FROM SAID APPROPRIATIONS, TRANSFBRRING
SAID UNEXPENDED FUNDS 'ro THE GENERAL CREDIT, OF .STREET PAVING AND.. BRIDGE BONDS,
1946, AND DECLARING SAME AVAILABLE FOR OTHER APPROPRIA'lTON:AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
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Ordinance 440, releasing the unexpended funds appropriated by Ordinance No.
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and approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None '
Ordinance No. 441 captioned as follows was submitted' and read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. MI]
AN ORDINANCE RELEASING THE UNEXPENDED PORTION OF THE $56,000, HERETOFORE
APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 385 IN CONNECTION WITH THE PAVING' AND IMPROVING
OF PORTIONS OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, FROM SAID APPROPRIATION; TRANSFERRING
SAID UNEXPENDED FUNDS TO THE GENERAL CREDIT 01" STREET PAVING AND BRIDGE BONDS,
1946, AND DECLARING SAME AVAILABLE FOR OTHER 'APPROPRIATION; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Motion byColT'lHissionerHamlett, seconded by'Commissioner Buschardtthat
Ordinance No. 441 releasing the unexpended portion of the $56,000 appropri-
ated by Ordinance No. 385 for paving portions of University Boulevard and
declaring same available for other appropriation be 'passed and approved as
read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Votipg No: None '~,
Estimate No.1 in the-amount of $37,994.01 for storm sewer work performed by
Howard T. Barry was submitted by Consulting Engineer' H. J. Johnson for
Councils consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt, that
Estimate No.1 on Storm Sewer work performed by Howard T. Barry, and approved
by Consulting EngineerH. J. Johnson and City Secretary Whitt 'Johnson bEL
approved for payment.
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Voting Aye: 'Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett" Holman' and Terry.
Voting No: None
Commissioner Buschardt asked to be excused from the meeting at this time as
he had a previous engagement.
Ordinance No. 442 captioned as follows was submitted to the Council and read
in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 4u2
AN ORDINANCE RELEASING THE UNEXPENDED PORTION OF THE $12,000, FnmETOFORE APPRO-
PRIATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 406 IN COIWECTION WI: TH THE PAVING AND IMPROVING OF
PORTIONS OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, FROM SAID APPROPRIATION; TRANSFERRING SAID
UNEXPENDED FUNDS TO THE GENERAL CREDIT OF STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES
1948, AND DECLARING SAME AVAIL..A,BLE ,FOR OTHER APPROPRIATION; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that Ordinance
No. 442 releasing the unexpended portion of the $12,000 appropriated in con-
nection wi th paving portions of University Boulevard and declaring san.e a.vail- "
able for other appropria,tion,pe passed and approved as read.
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After a discussion of the Street Improvement Bond Fund Financial statement
which revealed approximately $35,500.00 available for appropriation, the
. following action was taken;
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the follow-
ing projects wh~c.h are of major importance-be cared_for,~5~sooIi asdpossible
and given priority; same to be paid from the 1946 and 1948 Bond Funds not
heretofore appropriated: (a) Paving city property around the College Court
Park and intersection cost on Fairmaunt and Judson; Simmons and Judson and
Simmons anti South Judson; '(b) Pavirig"Cityproperty around the SwiJriifting Pool;
and (0) Rehabilitation of existing'aspha1 t. streets. -, .-,
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, upon motion
being duly made, seconded and carried the meeting was: adjourned.
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