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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEE'rING
JANUARY 10, 194L-
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday
January 10, 1949, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor
Lanman, presiding; Co~~issioners Busehardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry. Also
present were the City Secretary, City Attorney and City Paving Attorney.
The minutes of the first meeting of the newly appointed Finance Committee
were submitted to the Council. The Minutes stated the Committee had met on
Tuesday December 7, 1948, and Mr. L. B. Bricker was nominated and elected to
serve as Chairman for the ensuing term with Mr. W. F. Ghiselin as Vice Chair-
man and Mr. W. D. Herb as Secretary. Duties and responsibilites of the Com-
mittee were discuss~d for benefit of the new members.
Treasurer's Certificate No. 27, certifying the availability of $748.79 to
cover additional cost to the City for paving of side lot property on Academy
Street was submitted to the Council.
Ordinance No. 443, captioned as follows, was presented by Mr. E. E. Tovvnes,
Paving Attorney for the City and read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 443
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $748.79 OUT OF THE FUND TO THE CREDIT
OF STREET IMPROV~fENT BONDS SERIES 1948 IN THE CITY rREASURY TO PAY THE CITY'S
ADDITIONAL AGREED CONTRIBUTION TOWARD THE COST OF STREET IlvIPROVEMENTS ON
ACADERIT STREET BEYiffEEN THE NORTH LINE OF SOUTHw~TERN STREET AND THE SOUTH LINE
OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD UNDER DIRECT CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE RESPECTIVE PROPERTY
OWNERS AND BROGAN & WILLIAMS , CONTRACTOR, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Ha~lett, that
Ordinance No. 443, appropriating the sum of $748.79 out of the Street Improve-
ment Bonds Series 1948 toward the cost of street improvements on Academy
Street be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
The following Resolution was submitted and read in full:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION TO RETURN TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY 01" WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE THE SUM OF $6,436.89 BOn..TWWED FROM SUCH GENERAL
F{llIJD. BY THE RECREATIONAL AND PARK FUND TO MAKE POSSIBLE THE A-
WARDING OF A CONTRACT FOR THE SWIMMING POOL AND ALL BUILDINGS
AND IMPROVEMENTS IN CONNECTION THERJ~WITH, UNDER THE AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY COlffiaSSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
'WHICH FUNDS WERE TO BE RETURNED TO THE GENERAL }'UND OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE UPON THE COMPLETION OF THE SWIMMING
POOL PROJECT, AND WHICH FUND OF $6,436.89 IS PRESENTLY COMPRE-
HENDED IN 'rHE BUDGET }i'OR 1948-49 OF THE CI TY OF' WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, WHICH REQUIRES THE PROMPT RETURN OF SUCH FUNDS TO THE
GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF1.iVEST UNIVERSITY PLACE
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WHEREAS, the City of West University Place, at the time of awarding
the contract for the construction of the swimming pool, buildings, andappurte-
nances in connection therewith, a~l of w,hich were to ,be paid for out of the
Recreational and Park Fund, it became necessary to borrow the sum of$6,4J6.89
from the General Fund of the City of West University Place; and, whereas, ,
under the authority of the City Commission of the City of West University Place,
by a Resolution duly passed on the 29th day of April, 1948, the sum of
$6,436.89 was borrowed from the General Fund of the City of West University
Place, and allocated to the Recreational a.nd .Park Fund; and, ,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of West University Place
on April 29, 1948, by proper Resolution duly passed provided f0:r' the borroWing
of $13,000.00 from the General,Fund of the City of West University Place for
use of and/or allocation to the 'Public Park Fund, with thg understariding that
after the sale of a like amount of swimming pool revenue bonds, the amount of
$13,000.00 would be returned to the General Fund of the City of West University
Place from the proceeds of the sale of such revenue bonds, and further pro-
viding that re-payment should be made not later than May 1, ,1948;. and,
WHEREAS, on the 29th day of April, 1948, by proper Ordinance, being
Ordinance No. 372, and providing in 'its captj,onas follows:
"AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY Ira PURCHASE
$40,000'.00 OF SWIMMING POOL BONDS, OUT OF UN-
APPROPRIATED SINTING FUNDS; NAMELY THE TAX
REVENUE SINKING' FUND Al'D WATER AND SEW-m RE-
PLACEtIl1ENT FUND; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON PASSAGE.1t
the City Commission of the City of West University Place provided for the
purchase of ,$40,000.00, of swi.mmng pool bonds out of the una,ppropriated
sinking funds as hereinbefore described in the caption of Ordinance No. 372;
and,
WHEREAS, on April 29, 1948, the City Commission of the City of
West University Place by motion duly passed and seconded provided that the
sum of $6,563.11 borrowed from the Recreationa~ Fund in 1946 be removed from
the General Fund and transferred to the Recreational and Park Fund; and,
WHEREAS, on the 29th day Q.(Apri,l, 1948, the City Commission of the
City of West University Place provided that funds be appropriated from the
Park and Recreational Fund for use in connection with the contracts necessary
for the completion of the construction of the swimming pool and bath house and
appurtenances or improvements to the grounds; and, ,
WHEREAS, on the 29th day of April, 1948, the said C. E. Gammill, City
Treasurer of the 'City of Wes't University Place, submitted to the City Commission
of the City of West University Place Treasurer's Certificate No.5 of avail-
ability of funds in the amount of $46,436.89 for the construction and com-
pletion 'of a swimming pool, bathhouse, and appurtenances or improvements to
the grounds; and,
WHEREAS, under the purchase of $40,000.00 of swimming pool bonds by
funds in the tax revenue sinking fund and the water and sewer replacement funds,
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there became available in the Recreational and Park Funds a sufficient sum of
money to return to the General l<'und of the City of West Univ8rsi ty Place, the
sum of $13,000.00 authorized to be borrowed from the General Fund of the City
of West University Place by the City Commission of the City 9f West University
Place on December 16, 1947; and,
'VVHEREAS, under the aut:.ority and requirement of the City Commission
of the City of West University Place, it is now necessary to return to the
General Fund of the City of West University Place out of the Recreational and
Park Funds the sum of $6,436.89 of the total funds borrowed from the General
Fund of the City of West University Place, which funds in the amount of
$6,436.89 have been comprehended in the budget of the City of West University
Place for the years 1948-49, and hence the necessity for the prompt return of
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BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of \1est University
Place that the Treasurer of the City of West University Place is instructed
and empowered, upon the passage of this Resoluti8n, to promptly 'Withdraw from
the Recreational and Park Funds the SQill of $6,436.89, and to promptly transfer
and place in the General Fund of the City of West University Place such sum of
$6,436.89 to become and be a part for all purposes and uses of the General F~~d
of the City of West University Place.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this lOth day of JanuarJ.; 1949, by a vote of
5 ayes and 0 noes.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
Resolution instructing the City Treasurer to withdraw from the Recreational
and Park funds the sum of $6,436.89 and to transfer an~ place in the General
Fund the sum of $6,436.89, be passed and approved as read.
Votin.g Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
In compliance '!nth Council action on December 27, 1948, Ordinance No. 444,
captioned as follows, was submitted to the Council and read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 444
AN ORDINANCE SETTING 'rHE SCHEDULE OF RA'rES TO BE CHA,ltGED FOR WATER DELIVE"ltED
TO USERS BY THE CITY OF WEST mUVERSITY PLACE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, AND SETUNG UP PROVISIONS FOR THE .cOLLECTION OF ALL
DELINQUENT WATER ACCOUNTS AND THE FURNISHING m' SERVICE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt~ seconded by Commissioner Terry, that Ordi-
nance No. 1+44, setting forth the schedule of rates to be be charged for water
delivered by the City of West University Place to users inside and outside the
Corpora'te limits, and setting up provisions for the collection of all delinquent
water accounts be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
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Mr. J. L. Williams of Brogan & Williams, Contractors, advised the Council that
property OlJmers in the 2800 & 2900 Blocks of Lafayette had signed contracts
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for paving the street with Sit concrete and requested a work order to proceed
with these- improvements and also improvements to the intersecti0n at Belmont
and Lafayette which will connect the two newly paved 3000 and,3.1,OQ blocks
.vith the 2800 and 2900 blocks.
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After considering the advisability of paving the intersection at
Belmont a':1d Lafayette with S" co:oorete to correspond with the adjoining blocks
of Lafayette or with asphaltto correspond with Belmont Street as it now exists,
the following action was~aken:
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Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the
Council go on record approving paving of the intersection of Lafayette.and
Belmont with . 5" concrete to correspond with 5" concrete paving on adjoining
blocks o! Lafayette, the cost of this~ntersection to be paid from funds set
aside for paving intersections under a contract awarded to Brogan & Williams
dated May 3, 1948, that this intersection be substituted in lieu of the inter-
section of College and Marquette as it has been determined at this date that
property owners on the,blocks on each side of College and MarquetteInter~
section would not sign paving contracts after a diligent effort had been made
over a period of 6 months; that the City Paving Attorney be instructed to
institute necessary legal proceedings' and Consulting Engineer H. J. J:ohnson
be instructed to prepare plans and specifications for "the intersection at
Lafayette and Belmont; and that a work order be issued authorizing contractor
to proceed with construction of intersection of Lafayette and Belmont and the
2800 and 2900 blocks Lafayette based on plans arid.specifications prepared by
H. J. Johnson.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lanman; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holma.n -find Terry.
None
The following Resolution was submitted and read in full:
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A RESOLUTION SETTING ASI:DE $1,000.00 OUT OF THE:STORM SEWER
BOND FUND SERIES 1948 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COST. OF
ADJUSTMENT AND REALIGNMENT OF STORM SEWER CATCH BASINS AND
INLETS OR STORM SEvVERAPPURTENANCES M..t\DE NECESSARY BY THE
PAVEMENT OF STREETS IN WES T UNIVERSI TY PLACE TO MATCH THE
PRESENT PAVED WIDTHS OF SUCH STREETS
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WHEREAS, in connection with the construction of storm sewer across
and under the paved streets of West Uhiversity Place, it has become necessary,
in order to adjust such catch basins, to the present paved widths of the streets
of 'the City of West University Place, intersection such storm sewers;, ,to re-
alilSll and adjust storm sewer catchb,\sins, inlets, orstonn.sewer 'appurtenances;
\~EREAS, the cost of such adjustment and realignment ot catch basins
and inlets is estimated to be $1,000.00, and it is the~de8:ire of the City
Commission of the City of West University Place to set aside out of the Storm
Sewer Bond Fund Series 1948 the sum of $1,000.00 for the purpos:e of defraying
the cost of the adjustment and realignment of such storm sewer catch basins
and inlets or storm sewer appurtenances wherever it is necessary to make ad-
justments or realignments in the conporate limits of the City of West Univ~rsity
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WIiEREAS, it is the desire of the City Commissi on of the City of
West University Place that the City Treasurer allocate out of the Storm Sewer
Bond Fund Series 1948 the sum of $1,000.00 for the purpose of defraying the
expenses of the adjustment and realignment of such storm sewer catch basins
and inlets and/or storm sewer appurtenances, and that the City Treasurer
prepare and submit to the City Commission of the City of West University Place
a Treasurer's Certificate and affidavit certifying to the allocation and a~
vaila.bility of such funds to the extent of the SlUll of $1,000.00 for the pur-
pose of paying for the adjustment and realignment of such storm sewer catch
basins and inlets and/or storm sewer appurtenances.
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BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of West University
Place that the Treasurer of the City of West University Place set aside
$1,000.00 out of the Storm Sewer Bond Fund Series 1948 to pay for the adjust-
ment and realignment of storm sewer catch basins and inlets and/or storm sewer
appurtenances made necessary to match the present paved widths of the streets
intersecting such storm sewer lines in the City of West University Place, and
that in connection therewith, the City Treasurer submit to the City Commission
of the City of West University Place a certificate or affidavit certifying to
the allocation and setting up of such $1,000.00 and the availability of such
funds for the work of adjustment and realignment of storm sewer catch basins
and inlets and/or storm sewer appurtenances.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 10th day of January, 1949, by a vote of
5 Ayes and 0 Noes.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the
Resolution setting aside $1,000.00 out of the Storm Sewer Bond Fund Series
1948 for the purpose of paying the cost of adjustmEn t and realignment of
Storm Sewer catch basins and inlets or storm sewer appurtenances made necessary
by the pavement of streets in West University Place to match the present paved
~ddths of such streets, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
City Secretary Vfuitt Johnson recommended that action be taken to advertise for
bids for installation of sidewalks in various sections of the city where de-
posits had been made by' contractors and property omJers who did not install
the sidewalks at the time the houses were completed.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded'by Commissioner Hamlett, that the City
Secretary be instructed to advertise for bids for installation of sidewalks
at the following locations: 2735 Sunset, 3784 Tangley Street, 2740 Centenary,
3783 Tangley, 2803 Sunset, 5804 West Point and 3711 Tangley.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
MayDr Lanmon;
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Cow~issioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
A statement in the amount of $12.50 from the B & R Liquor Store, 2709 Bissonnet,
representing repairs to a neon sign damaged by a city garbage truck was pre-
sented to the Council for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt, that the
statement in the amount of $12.50 from B & R Liquor Store be paid by the city
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due to the fact that this damage was a repetition and brought about by care-
lessness of the driver of the 'garbage truck.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Larunon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman anq Terry.
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J. L. Williams advised the Council that'the firm of Brogan & Willia,ms would
install sidewalks at the addresses mentioned for $.30 per sq. ft.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that the
previous action instructing the City Secretary to advertise for bids for side-
walk installation be rescinded.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lartmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman anQ Terry.
Voting No: None
Motion' by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that the
city proceed with necessary steps to have sidewalks installed at the above
mentioned locations by Brogan & Williams on their offer of $.30 per sq. ft.,with
each peice of property considered as,a,separate unit; the connect:ing links be-
tween sidewalk and existing curb on corner properties also to be installed,at
a cost of $.30 per sq. ft.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lanmon; COlT'.Jllissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
The minutes of December 27, 1948 and JanuCU'y" 4, 1949, were read and approved,
as corrected.
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With no further business to come before the Council at this time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting recessed.
The City Council convened in recessed session at the Qity Hall on Wednesday
JanuaryJ2, 1949, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Lanmon,
presiding; Commissioners BU$chardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry. Also present
were the City Secretary, City Attorney and City Paving Attorney.
A letter from the Zoning Board was submitted to the Council recommending that
the request of-Mr. C. w.! Burkhardt, for construction of servants quarters at
the newly erected house at 6616 Buffalo Speedway be approved. The proposed
servants quarters to be one room 13 ft. 10 inches.x 20. ft. 10 inches with
bath facilities but no kitchen facilities.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the
recommend,ation of the Zoning Board be approved and authority granted fOIl
permit to be issued subject to execution of an affidaVit stating that this
structure would never be used for commercial purposes, with instructipns that
the instrument be recorded.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Mr. E. E. Townes, Jr., Paving Attorney for the, Ci ty, in compliance with
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Council instructions of January 10, submitted Ordinance No. 445 substituting
paving of the intersection of College and M._irquette provided for in the inter-
section contract with Brogan & Williams, for paving intersection at Lafayette
Street and Belmont Street. Ordinance No. 445 captioned as follows, was read
in full:
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AN ORDINANCE FIND~NG AND DETERMINING CERTJLN FACTS IUTH REFERENCE TO THE
INTERSECTION OF COLLEGE STREET AND MARQUETTE STREET, THE PAVEi.\fENT OF WHICH
WAS PROVIDED FOR IN THE MAY 3, 1948 CONTRACT BETWEEN' THE CITY AND BROGAN &
WILLIAMS, CONTRACTOR, AND WII'!i REFEREi~CE TO THE INTERSECTIOl'J OF BELMONT
AVENUE AND LAFAYETTE STREET; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT) IT IS NOT PRACTICAL
TO PAVE A.ND IMPROVE SAID COLLEGE AND l1ARQUETTE STREET INTtERSECTION; FINDING
AND DETERI\CNING THAT IT IS MORE URGENT A..~D TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CITY
TO PAVE AND IMPROVE THE INTERSECTION OF BELMONT AVENUE AND LAFAYETTE STREET;
APPROVING Pk\NS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SAID INTr1tSECTION; AMENDING SAID CON-
TRACT, WITH 'fHE CONSENT OF SAID CONTRACTOR, AND SUBSTITUTING SAID BELMONT -
LAFAYETTE INTERSECTION THER.~IN IN LIEU OF SAID COLLEGE -. MARQUETTE INTERSECTION,
AND DECUm NO AN EMERGENCY.
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Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Terry, that Ordinance
No. 445, be passed and approved as read.
V oting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
','\lith no further business to come before the Council at this time, upon motion
duly made, seco~ded and carried, the meeting recesseQ.
The City Commission reconvened in recessed session at the City Hall on Tuesday,
January 18, 1949, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Lanmon
presiding; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman 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 construction of 5" concrete paving 13~' wide
abutting College Court Park. on Judson, South Judson and Simmons Streets, south
! of the intersection of Judson and Simmons, South Judson and Simmons and inter-
section of Judson and South Judson Streets, according to plans and specifications
approved by the City, the following and only bids received were opened and re-
sults alli~o~~ced as follows:
A. S. Koehler, Houston, Texas
Brogan & Williams, Houston Texas
$9,549.79
9,496.43
Mot:Lon by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that bids re-
ceived for construction of paving and intersections abutting College Court
Park be referred to Consulting Engineer H. J. Johnson for tabulation and
recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlet, Holman and Terry.
None
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Consulting Engineer" H. J. Johnson submitted final estimate in the amount of
Jll,272.94 for Howard T. Barry"Gontractor on Storm Sewer extensions of the
city together with a letter stating that the project had been completed in
accordance with plans and specificatipns and recommepded the Council's ap-
proval and final acceptance. A letter stated that all lines were installed
according to plans with exception of line No.8, on Coieridge Street from
West Point to Community Drive. Omissi0n of this line being for reason that
a thorough investigation determined that Co~nunity will drain into the
existing County Ditch.
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It was brought to the Council's attention that $500 had been deducted from the
final estimate for backfill and that the 'city could better maintain ~he back-
fills and ditch lines with the $500 than if the Contractor replaced fills with
shell at this time.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that final
estimate in the amount of $11,272.94 for Howard T. Barry, Contractor for in-
stallation of Storm Sewer extensions be accepted and paid and that the $500
credit be accepted and placed to credit of the Street an(j Bridge Department
of the General Fund for maintenance of ditch lines ~rr' connection with the
project in lieu of the Contractor reshelling ditch lines at this time.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Larunon; Commissione,rs Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Ter:ry.
None
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, upon motion
duly made seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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MINUT&S OF REGULAR uffiETING
JAN UARY 24, 1949
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday
January 24, 1949, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Lanmon,
presiding; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry. Also present
were the City Secretary, City Attorney and City Paving Attorney.
Treasurer's Certificate No. 28, certifying the availability of $11,500.00 to
pay for cost of paving and improving JUdson, South Judson and Simmons Streets
abutting College Court Park, and intersections of Judson and South Judson
Streets, south t of intersection of Judson and Simmons and intersection of
00 South Judson and Simmons Streets.
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~ Paving Attorney for the City and read in full:
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AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $11,500.00 OUT OF THE FUND TO THE
CREDIT OF STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS SERIES 1948 IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY
THE COST OF PAVING AND IMPROVING:
'SECTION NO. 1. SOUTH ONE-HALF OF' JUDSON STREET, ABUTTING
COLLEGE COURT PARK IN THE 4200 BLOCK ON SAID
STREET;
SECTION NO.2. EAST ONE-HALF OF SIMMONS STREET ABUTTING
COLLEGE COURT PARK IN THE 5700 BLOCK ON SAID
STREET;
SECTION NO.3. NORTH ONE-HALF OF SOUTH JUDSON STREET, ABUTTING
COLLEGE COURT PARK IN THE 4200 BLOCK ON SAID
STREET;
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SECTION No.4.
INTERSECTION OF JUDSON AND SOUTH JUDSON STREETS;
SOUTH ONE-HALF OF INTERSECTION OF JUDSON AND
SIMMONS STREETS j
SECTION NO.5.
SECTION NO.6.
INTERSECTION OF SOUTH JUDSON AND SIM110NS ST?EETS,
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that
Orrlinance No. 446 appropriating the sum of $11,500.00 to pay cost of paving
and improving south ~ of Judson Street, east ~ of Simmons Street, north t
of South Judson Street, abutting College Court Park and intersection of
Judson and South Judson, south t of intersection of Judson and Simmons Street
and intersection of South Judson and Simmons Streets.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
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Ordinance No. 441, captioned as follows, was submitted to the Council and read
in full:
ORDINANCE NO. Uti7
AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT ALL PROCEEDINGS H.A V~ H:ERETOFORE
BEEN HAD AND ALL THINGS DONE PREREQUISITE TO THE EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT FOR
THE PAVING AND, IMPROVING OF:
SECTION NO. 1.
, SECTION NO.2.
SECTION NO.3.
SECTION NO.4.
SECTION No.5.
SECTION No.6.
SOUTH ONE-HALF OF JUPSOW STREEr, ABUTTINt& COLLEGE
COURT PARK IN THE 4200 BLOCK ON SAID STREET;
EAST ONE-HALF OF SIMMONS STREET ABUTTING COLLEGE
COURT PARK IN THE, 5700 BLOCK ON SAID STREET;
NORTH ONE-HALF OF SOUTH JUDSON STREET, ABUTTING
COLLEGE COURT PARKIN THE 4200 BLOCK ON ~AID STREET;
INTERSECTION OF JUDSON AND SOUTH JUDSON STREETS;
SOUTtLONE-HALF OF INTERSECTION OF JUDSON ANn
SI~ONS STREETS;
INTERSECTION OF SOUTH JUDSON AND SIMMONS STREETS,
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 BROGAN & WILLIAMS AS THE LOWEST SECURE BID OF THE LOWEST
RESPONSIBLE BIDD:ER, AND AWARDING TO IT THE" CONTRACT fOR THE PAVING AND IMPROVING
OF SAID PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS; APPROVING AND ACCEPl'ING AND AUTHORIZING
THE APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PERFORMANCE BOND AND MAINTENANCE BOND IN
CONNECTION WITH SAID IMPROVEMENT ; FINDING THAT SAID CONTRACTOR HAS PROPERLY
EXECUTED A CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS-ORDERED, APPROVING SAID CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING AND D1RECTING THEEXECUTIQN THEREOF BY THE MAYOR AND CITY SECRETA.'R.Y
ON BEHALF,OF THE CITY OFWEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN
E1'vIERGENCY.
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Motion by CommissiGne~ Hamlett seconded by Commissioner Buschardt, that
Ordi. nance No. 447 approving and adopting recommendation" of the Engineer and
awarding contract for paving and improving portions of Judson, Simmons and
South Judson Streets abutting College Court Park, be passed and approved as
read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt"Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Contracts signed by property owners and Brogan & Williams, Contraptors,for
paving of the 4100 Block Judson Street, south ~ of South Juds,on Street and
north ~ of Judson Street in the 4200 block were submitted for Council's
approval.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that
Control Contracts executed by ~ogan & Williams as Contractors and the re-
spective property owners on Judson Street in the 4100 Block and Judson from
west line of Fairmount to east line of Community and similar contracts on
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South Judson Street from Judson to Community be approved and the work permitted
as provided in plans and specifications; such work being on ~ of Judson and
South Judson Streets in the !~200 Block to be const.ructed contemporaneou.sly on
Section No. 1 and No. 3 as described in Ordinance No. 447 ~n1ich covers
the other ~ 01' said streets; and that Mr. C. E. Ga;clmi Ll, City Treasurer be
permitted to act as escrow agent to hold payment of said improvements to be re-
leased upon acceptance by the City and property owners.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holnla~ and Ter~r.
None
In compliance with Charter requirements the Council took the following action
designating an official newspaper for the City:
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the
Southwestern Times be designated as the Official Newspaper of the City for the
year 1949 as it is the only newspaper in this area qualified under the law.
V oting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
City Secretary Whitt Johnson advised the Council that an error haJ been made
in an address given the contractor for installation of a sidewalk as autho-
rized on January 10, 1949. The address given was 3783 Tangley instead of
3783 Arnold. As a result of this error excavation was made by the contractor
and the property owner had consented to pay for half of the cost of this in-
stallation if the city would pay the balance, but he did not feel that he
should pay all the cost as the work was started yd. thout his consent or knowledge.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
Contractor be instructed to proceed with the installation of this sidewalk
at 3783 Tangley, and the city pay one~half of the cost which'~mounts to $62.5.0
due to the fact that the error was made by a city employee.
Voting Aye:
, Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
City Secretary Vfuitt Johnson requested authority from the Council to sell a
1941 Ford Pickup, Motor No. 6266275, 0:] which he had received the following
bids: Zeplin Brothers, 2514 Times Boulevard, $350; Luman Kelley, Houston,
Texas, $375; and Mr. Paul C. Bartlett, 141 Woodvale, $400.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissio~~r Terry that the
City Secretary be authorized to sell the 1941 Ford Pickup, Motor No. 6266275 to
!fr. Paul C. Bartlett, 141 Woodvale on his high bid of $400.
Voting Aye:
Voting No
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, H~nlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Motion by C,_;mmissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that' the City
Secretary be authorized to sell an old Adams Grader and an International Far-
mall Tractor which are beyond repair and no longer in use by the city.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
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With reference to a request from Chief of Police H. E. Shipp on December 13,
1948 for a car allowance of $25 per mouth for use ,of his personal car on police
duties, a recommendation was given by City Secretary Whitt Johnson that the
1948-49 budget be amended.to allocate sufficient funds for this purpose~
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Terrythat.in view of
t~e fact that tax colledionswill be above those antiqipated the budget be
amended to provide allocation of $25.00 per morithcar allowance for Chief of
Police H. E. Shipp while he is using his personal car ~n police duties; to be
retroactive to December IS, 1948 and the City Treasurer be instructed accordingly.
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Voting No
Mayor Lanman; Commissioners Buschardt,Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
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Authority was given Mayor Lanman to make recommendations for new and additional
members to serve on the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, since certain members"
now-on the Board are unable to serve~
Aorecommendation from the Chief of Police and Commissioner Holman for erection
of Stop Signs and Truck Prohibited signs in various sections of the City was
submitted for Councills consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Holman that 'the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare an Ordinance prescribing designations of
Stop Signs and Truck Prohibited Signs as designated on a map approyed by
Council.
V oting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon;Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry~
None
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The minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning Board held on January 20, 1949
weere submitted to the Council and the following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt, that the
request of Mr. L. P. Gwin, representing Mr. A. J.'Penick, 2931 Amhe;rst, for
permission to construct a new garage with play room above to replace the present
garage and play room which is in need of repairs, be approved as recommended
by the Zoning Board, subject to execution of affidavit."
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, H~lett, Holman and Terry.
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Application of Mrs. S. T. Sikes ,Jr., 6436 Br,ompton, for subdivisi0u of Lot 1,
Block 14, West University Place 1st. Addition into 'three lots was held in a-
beyance because a request for a S' utility easement by the city had not been
complied with.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the request
of Mr. J. L. Smith, 6537 Mercer Street for permission to erect a stqrage room
15' X 18' onto his present garage, be granted as recommended by the Zoning
Board.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
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Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the
recormnendation for subdivision of Lot 102, Fairhaven Addition as requested
by Mr. J. D. Allstott, 4125 Marquette be approved.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Larunon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Ho~nan and Terry.
None
Minutes of the meeting of January 10, 12 and 18 were read and approved as
corrected.
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, upon motion
duly made se?onded and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 14, 1949
The City Council convened, in regula~ session at the City Hall. on MOQ.day,
February 14, 1949, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor
Lanmon, presiding; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Terr,r. Also present
were the City Secretary and City Attorney. Commissioner Holman was absent.
Mr. W. E. Eberling, Chairman of the CommUnity Hall Committee, appeared before
the Council advising that the Committee had met on February 10, 1949." Mr.
Eberling submitted a list of recommendations from the group for improvements
to the Community Hall and a, list of rules governing the use of the bu~lding for
the Council's study and consideration.
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City Secretary Whitt Johnson advised the Council that the electric traffic..'
signal control at University and Edloe Street ~s out of operating commisSion
and had been removed for repairs. Mr. Johnson recommended' that inasmuch as
the signal light was in need of repairs and the the council had heretofore con-
sidered installing various traffic controls and that funds in the amount of
$2500 had been allocated in the 1948-1949 budget for this purpose that the
Council consider installation of new traffic controls at this time.
The following quotation received from Crouse-Hinds for controls, materials
and estimated labor for installation of traffic controls at4 intersections
was submitted: Section I, Intersection Rice Boulevard and Edloe Street-$lOO,
by using the electric signal presently located at University and Edloeafter
repairs have been made;' Section I~, Intersection of University and Edloe, ~
$439.40; Section III, University and Auden - $616.20; Section IV, Intersection
of Universit,y and Buffalo Speedway -$829.36.
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Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt,'that the
recommendation,of the City Secretary be accepted for purchase of-signal con-
troIs for Sections 1,2 & 3 and that labor be contracted for separately on
these sections and that the City Secretary be authorized to advertise ,for bids
for furnishing of labor, materials and controls for Section No. .IV, being
intersection of University ,and Buffalo Speedway.
VotingAye: Mayor Lanmon; CommiSSioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Terry.
Voting No : None
Ordinance No. 448, captioned as f'Ollows was submitted and read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 448
AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT lMPROVEMENT OF THAT .t'ORTION OF
BYRON STREET IN -THE CITY OF WFST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, CONSTITUTING SEGRE-
GATED SECTION No.4, AS PROVIDED IN EARLIER ORDINANCES AND IN THE OCTOBER 25,
1948 CONTRACT WITH BROGAN & WILLIAMS, OONTRACTOR, HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SAID CONTRACT AND ORDINANCES; ACCEPTING THE WORK AND IMPROVE-
MENTS ON SAID SEGREGATED SECTION; APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S FINAL ESTIMATE AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING SETrLEMENT IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH AND AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES
ANDDECLABING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry, that Ordinance
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No. h48 determining that improvement of Section No.4 of Byron Street of the
October 25, 1948 contract with Brogan & Williams has been completed and autho-
rizing and directing settlement be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Terry.
None
Ordinance No. 449, captioned as follows, was submitted and read in full:
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AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN PORTIONS
OF MARQUETTE, VILLANOVA AND SOUTHWESTERN STREETS, IN THE CI TY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS, AS PROVIDED IN EARLIER ORDINANCES AND IN THE SEPTEMBER 20, 1948,
CONTRACT WITH BROGAN & WILLIAMS, CONTRACTOR, AND OOMPRISING SEGREGATED SECTIONS
NOS. 1, 9 AND 10, AS THEREIN SET FORTH, HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SAID CONTRACT AND ORDINANCES; ACCEPTING THE WORK AND IMPROVEMENTS ON SAID
SEGREGATED SECTIONS; APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S FINAL ESTIMATE AND AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING SETTLEMENT IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
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Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Terry, that Ordi-
nance No. 449, determining that improvements to portions of Marquette, Villa-
nova and Southwestern Streets provided for in the September 20, 1948 con-
tract with Brogan & Williams have been canpleted and authorizing and directing
settlement, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Terry.
None
Mayor C. P. Lanmon stated that the Council had considered at length the ad-
visability of refunding all outstanding water and sewer revenue bonds of
the city and had decided that $58,000 City of West University Place Sani-
tary Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 1938, 4t%, should be called and refunded
into a new issue at a lower rate of interest. Mr. O. U. Wymer, representing
Moroney, Beissner & Company, Houston, Texas, submitted a proposal whereb,y
$58,000 Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds Series 1938, could be called and re-
fundi~g bonds of a like amount issued at a substantially lower interest rate.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the City'
proceed with refunding of the $58,000 'Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds Series 1938,
into a new issue at a lower rate of interest and that ~~e Mayor be authorized
to issue a call for these outstanding bonds in accordance with provisions of
Ordinance No. 149.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanman; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Terry.
None
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the pro-
posal of Moroney Beissner & Company be accepted and that the ~yor be autho-
ri0ed to execute a contract bet';1ieen the city and Moroney Beissner & Company
for handling the refunding of the $58,000 Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds
outstanding at this time based on a fee of $15.00 per $1,000 Sanitary. Sewer
Revenue Bond, said fee to become due and payable as outlined in the contract
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and that the proposal and contract be made apar.t o.Lthe"minutes.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmotl;,Commi.ssioners Buschardt, Hamlett, and Terry.
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Honorable Mayor and City Commission,
City of West University Place, Texas
Gentlemen:
We understand that you propose to issue Sewer Revenue Refunding
Bonds in an amount of $58,000.00 for the purpose of refunding the now out-
standing sewer Revenue Bonds at a lower rate of interest~ In connection
therewitb" we wish to submit you the following proposal:
We agree and you authorize us to handle all details in connection
,with the calling of the now outstanding Sewer Reven~e Bonds and with the
legal issuance and sale of the Sewer 'Revenue Refunding Bonds. 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 prepa1;'e all
necessary legal papers. We further agree to arrange for the pt"intingof the,
bonds at our expet;lse and to bear the cost of obtaining an approving opinion
of a finn of recognized bond attorneys, if sUGh an opinion is'required by the
purchaser.
For and in consideration of the services to be rendered, any expenses
to be incurred as hereinabove outlined, you agree to pay and we agree to accept
as full compensation therefor, a fee in cash equal to Fifteen Dollars (15.00)
per One Thousand Dollar ($1,000.00) Sewer Revenue Eond, said fee to b~come due
and payable to th.e undersi.gned at the time the above described Sewer Revenue
Refunding Bonds are, delivered against payment. '
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Morone~, Beissner & Co.
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Authorized Representative
A resolution authorizing redemption of $58,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds was sub-
mitted.
Motion by Commissioner,Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt, that the
following resolution be passed and approved as read: .
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the CitY' of West University
Place, Texas:
1. That the City of West University Place does hereby elect to
exercise its option to redeem the hereinafter described Sewer Revenue Bonds
of said city, upon the terms and at the time specified in the notice hereina.fter
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2. That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to
cause to be executed a notice in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF BONDS CALLED FOR PAYMENT
Notice is hereby given to the owners and holders of the hereinafter
described bonds that the City of West University Place, Texas, has elected to
exercise its option to redeem the following described bonds:
$58,000 City of West University Place Sewer Revenue Bonds, 4-1/2%,
dated Januat'y 1, 1938, due serially on January 1st in each of the years 1950
through 1958 and redeemable, on January 1, 1948, or on any interest payment
date thereafter, being all remaining bonds outstanding of an original issue
in the principal sum of $100,000.
All of said bonds have been called for redemption on July 1, 1949,
at the Guaranty Trust Company of New York, New York, at which time and place
said bonds shall be presented for payment at a price of par and accrued interest.
Said bonds shall cease to bear interest from and after July 1,1949.
By order of the City Commission.
(8) C. B. Gammill
City Treasurer, City of West
University Place, Texas
3. That the City Treasurer shall cause said notice to be mailed
and published in the manner prescribed in the ordinance authorizing the
issuance of said bonds.
PASSED and APPROVED this 14th day of February, 1949.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Terry.
None
City Secretary Whitt Johnson advised that a final estimate submitted by
Consulting Engineer H. J. Johnson from Sou.thwest Paving Company in the amount
of $681.02 had not been presented to the Council for final approval for reason
that sufficient funds in the budget had not been allocated for this purpose;
and that there was also a final fee due H. J. Johnson in the amount of $41.40
making a total of $722.42. '
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the
final estimate from Southwest Paving Company in the amount of $681.02 for re-
paving the 3000 and 3100 blocks of Sunset and Quenby Street and 2800 and
2900 blocks of Cason Street and Engineering fees in the amount of $41.40 due
H. J. Johnson be approved for payment and that the 1948 budget be amended to
provide allocation of $722.42 for this purpose.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Ter~.
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City Secretary Whitt Johnson recommended that action necessary to the drilling
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and equiping of a new water well and appurtenances,. theref.or..be.au.tharize<;i by
the Council. Mayor Lanman sugges,ted that,inst.ead of. obtaining .f.unds, from a
new bond, issue as had been heretofore contemplated that tbe,city use ~ certain lI~l
amount of accrued water and sewer revenue funds and borrow an. additional a-
mount to complete the project as is necessary from a bank a.'1d that the loan G, ,
be repaid from future water and ,sewer revenues. '
Motion 'by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Terr,y th~t plans and
specifications be prepared for drilling and equiping a new water well and all
necessar,y equipment to put the well in operation.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Terr,y.
Voting No: None
City Attorney T. M. Ryan presented Ordinance No. 450, captioned as follows,
which was read in full:
ORDINANCE NO_ 11~o
LIQUORREGULATI.ONORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF FEES AND THE ISSUANCE
OF PERMITS BY THE CITY OF' WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, TO PERSONS ENGAGED IN
THE VARIOUS PHASES OF THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO
SELL OR TO ENGAGE IN TH:E BUSINESS OF SELLING INTOXICATING LIQUOR WITHIN THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; WHERE THE PLACE OF BUSINESS OF SUCH
PERSON IS WITHIN 300 FEET OF ANY CHUR-CH, SCHOOL, OR OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITU.;..
TION; AND FIXING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORII NANCE.
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nance No~ h50p~oviding for the levy and collection of fees. and the issuance
of permits to persons engaged in phases of the liquor traffic be passed and
approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Counnissi(mers Buschardt, Hamlett, and Terry.
V oting No :' None
Ordinance No. 451, captioned as follows was submitted and read in full:,
ORDINANCE NO. 4~1
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY. AND COLLECTION OF FEES AND THE ISSUANCE
OF LICENSES BY THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, TO PERSONS ENGAGED
IN THE MANUFACTURE OR SALE OF MALT BEVERAGES; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY
DEALER WHOSE PRINCIPAL BUSINESS IS THE SALE OF :BEER. TO SELL THE SAME WHERE
gIS PLACE OF BUSINESS IS ,WITHIN 300 FEET OF ANY CHURCH, SCUQOL, OR OTHER
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION; AND FIliNG PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION 0;FTHIS
ORDINANCE.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner H&rrlett that.Ordi-
nance No. 451 providing for the lev-r and collection of fees and the issuance
of licenses to persons engaged in the manufacture or sale of malt 'beverages
be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Terry.
Voting No: None
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A letter from Mr. O. C. King, Chairman of the Zoning BoarJ, was submitted to
,the Council advising that the Board had met in special session on Monday
February 1, 1949, and that action was taken recommending approval of the re-
quest of Mr. Gus N. Reeves for permission to face a proposed home on Edloe
Street instead of Arnold Street on which the lot was originally dedicated to
face, and that Mr. Eugene T. Sealey, 3424 University Boulevard be permitted
to enclose the front porch of his home as requested.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Crurunissioner Terry that Mr. Reeves
be permitted to construct a home to face Edloe Street instead of Arnold Street
on Lot 21, Block 1, Section 7, Sunset Terrace Addition, as recommended by the
Zoning Board.
Vot.i.ngAye:
Voting No
Mayor Lanmon; Commissionem Buschardt, Hamlett and Terry.
None
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt, that Mr.
Sealey be permitted to enclose the front porch of his home as requested and
as recommended by the Zoning Board.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Terry.
None
Minutes of the meeting of January 24, were read and approved as correcteu.
Wit'"! no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting
was adjourned.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 28, 1949
The City Council convened in regular session atth~City Hall, on Mond~y
February 28, 1949, 7: 30 P.M. with the following memberspresep,t: Mayor
Lanmon, presiding; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, tIolman ,and Terry. Also
present:were the City Secretary and City Attorney.
A letter was presented from the Bus Committee advising they had met on
Thursday February 24, to consider a petition which had been submitted from
residents in the vicinity of the 2600 and 2700 blocks of Sunset Boulevard re-
questing the rerouting of the Southampton bus. The Committee submitted three
methods of solution for the Council's consideration and study. .
Mr. R. W. McNier, 6501 Brompton, appeared before the Council requesting per-
mission to build an addition to his home 20' x 61' to consist of a breezeway,
bedroom, bath, storage room and a two car garage. A letter was submitted from
the Zoning Board advising that they had melt in special sessioJ1 on February 28,
to consider this request and recommended approval subject to properly exe-
cuted affidavit being furnished by Mr. McNie~ stating that this addition will
not be converted into a complete living unit and will not be used in a com-
mercial way or as a garage apartment.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the
recommendation of the Zoning Board for approval of Mr. McNier's requ,est to
construct an addition 20' x 61' consisting of a bedroom, bath, storage room,
two car garage ,and breezeway, be granted subject to affidavi,t being .furnished
by Mr. McNier.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
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Mr. W. E. Lee, representing his Mother, Mrs. C. R. Lee, 6616 Sewanee, requested
permission to obtain a permit to erect an extension to the garage building
12' x 18t to be used as a greenhouse.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that recom-
mendation of the Zoning Board for approval of the request of Mrs. Lee for per-
mission to erect an addition to her garage approximately 12 x 18 ft. to be
used as a greenhouse be granted subject to execution of affidavit that this
building would not be used commercially.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commi_ssioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Mr. N. G., McFadyen, 4117 Teunys on, reques ted pennission fr._om' the Counc'il to
place a 10' x 18t prefabricated utility building on the southeast corner of
his lot in back of his home as recommended by the Zoning Board. After con-
sideration of this request the matter was referred to the City Attorney for a
written opinion on an accessory building of this nature being placed on~the
premises.
Mr. J. L. Williams of Brogan & Williams Construction Co. requested permission
to pave the 6200 block of College Street stati~g all property owners have signed
contracts and also requested permission to pave College Street abutting city
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owned property at the southeast corner of College and Milton Street.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the.
paving of College Street in the 6200 Block be approved in accordance with resi-
dential type paving plans and specifications heretofore adopted and approved by
the Council and that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contract with Brogan &
Williams covering this work.
Voting Aye:
Voting.No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
The question arose concerning city participation for paving that portion of
the street abutting business property located at the sOl:.thwest corner of
OC~ Co~lege Street and Milton Street.
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not participate in the paving of property located at the southwest corner of
College and Milton Streets as this is business property and the city has not
participated in paving of other property of a similar nature.
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V oting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt, that the
City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance authorizing a field change
to increase a contract heretofore awarded to Brogan & Williams for the paving
of 3800 Block of Milton Street where city property is involved and that such
contract be increased in the sum of $601.80 to cover paving of city mvned
property abutting the 6200 Block of College.
V oting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanman; Commissj.onersBuschardt, Hamlett, Holman a'ld Terry.
None
Minutes of a Finance Committee meeting held on Monday February 21, 1949, were
submitted to the Council.
City Secretary Whitt Johnson submitted a recommendation from the S,vimming Pool
Committee which had met on February 26, that steps be ttiken to beautify the
swimming pool grounds as soon as possible as this was the time of year to '
transplant trees and shrubberies.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the City
Secretary be authorized to proceed with plans for beautifying the grounds
around the swimming pool using funds from the Swimining Pool Operation Fund
not to exceed $500.
V oting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor La1mon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
A letter from Dr. Lyman C. Blair, Chairman of the Health Board was read to the
Council which recommended an allowance of an add;,tional 20 gallons of gasoline
each month to Mr. W. J. Ryals, Humane Officer, since it has become necessary
for him to transpor.t dogs which are to be disposed of to the city of Houston
pound as the Humane Department of Houston has discontinued the practice of
picking up dogs from City of West University Place pound. After discussion and
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consideration of the recommendation from the Board of Health the Council deemed
it more equitable to pay Mr. Ryals for this extra service on a mileage basis as
there is no way to determine the number of trips which would be required.
The City-Secretary was authorized to handle this matter with the Humane Officer.
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In compliance with a request from Mr. J. R. LeMay for permission to lease the
south 20. of Lot 6, Block 18, College View 3rd Addition being vacant property
owned by the city adjoining his property, City Attorney T. M. Ryan submitted a
lease for a term of one year.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the city
lease to Mr. J. R. LeMay the south 20. of Lot 6, Block 18, Coll~ge V:iew,}rd
Addi tion and the Mayor be authorized to execute lease contract as prepared by
the city attorney.
Voting Aye.: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Bus,chardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Commissioner Holman recommended that an additional member be appointed on the
Personnel Board.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that Mr. A.
Ross Rommel, 4128 Milton, be appointed to serve on the Personnel Board.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, HalIllett, Holman and Terry.
None
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Minutes of the meeting of February 14, 1949, were re,adand approved.
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With no further business to come before the CounciLat this, time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed subject to call by the
Mayor.
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The City Council convened in recessed session at the City Hall on March 2, 1949,
7:30 P.M. with the following memberspreeent: Ma;ror Lanmon, pr~iding;Com-
missioners Holman and Terry and the City Secretary. Commissioners'Buschardt
and Hamlett were absent.
Ordinance No. 452, captioned as follows, was introduced ~Q, read. in full:
ORDINANCE No.~ '.,2
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING' THE ISSUANCE OF $58,000 CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE
SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS 'FHEREOF;
MilKING PROVISION FOR THE PAYMENT ,OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST THEREON.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconde"d by Commissioner Holmantha.t Ordinance
No. 452 authorizing the issuance af $,8,000 City afWest .Univer.sity Place
Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds be passed and approved as. read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmclll; Commissioners, Holman and Terry.
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MARCH 14, 1949 l_
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The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday
March 14, 1949, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: May:or,Lanmon,
presiding; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Tetry. Also present were the
City Secretary and City Attorney. commissioner! Buschardtwas absent.'
A group of citizens from Sunse~ Terrace and vicinity appeared before the
Council protesting the issuance of a building p~rmit by the city to J. M.
Huffington, et aI, for erection of a proposed structure to be located on the
northeast corner of Rice Boulev~rd at,the inter~ection of Edloe Str~et. Mr.
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vicinity asked that the building permit not be issued by the city uht1l the
matter had been thoroughly investigated. The fbllowing previous action of the
City Council and the Planning Commission as evidenced by minutes and records of
the City was brought out in the discussion: I ' .
Excerpts from Planning Commission Meeting on April 25, 19'40
itA request by Mr. D. F. Austin stating that I the land.facing on the corner
of Rice and Edloe, to-wit 155 x 150' was unrestricted and that ,he would
like to have the rest of the land lying betw11een Edloe and the ditch, Rice
to Georgetown be also unrestricted. '
After due consideration a motion was made b~ Mr. Neil Geisenhof'f, and
seconded by Mr. Jim Davlin that recommendation be made to the City Council
that the extension of present retail busine$s district between Edloe and
the drainage ditch from its present North e~d, to-wit 150' north of Rice
Boulevard; to extend to the projection of t*e South line of Georgetown as
laid out in West University Place, Second A<lidition, and that right of way
be dedicated by Mr. Austin to permit the op~ning of Georgeto~~ from the
Haden-Austin tract to West University Place~ 2nd Addition, and it is
further recommended that the present retaillbusiness district lying between
Edloe and Auden and North of Pershing Jr. High be restricted to permit its
use for school purposes only on that portiorl of property presently owned
by the Houston Independent School District, the balance to be restricted
to 1300 Square Feet, 51% Brick Veneer, Single Family Dwellings.
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Excerpts from Planning Commission Meeting.on September,l2, 1940
"It is recommended to City Council that thejzoning Ordinance be amended
to change the area now open for business lying North of the schools and
between Auden and Edloeto a residential di~trict requiring 1300 Sq. Ft.
51% Brick Veneer, Single Family residences.
Ayes: All No's: None"
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Excerpts from Special Meeting,on September l7. 1940 of City Council
"Commissioner Herschel made a motion which ~as seconded by Commissioner
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Jones approving and passing a resolution calling for a public hearing to
be held on October 7th, 1940 with reference to amending the Zoning Ordinance
restricting certain properties in Sunset Terrace. (Copy of Resolution may
be found in file under the heading of "Resolutions".)
Voting Aye: Commissioners Herschel and Jones.
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itA Public Hearing with reference to. placing restrictions on the property
fronting on Rice Boulevard, from the drainage ditch to Auden, with the ex-
ception to that on the Southwest corner of Edloe and Rice, was held. (De-
tails of hearing may be found in files under "Zoning"). After the hearing
and discussion, Commissioner Herschel made a motion which was duly seconded
by Commissioner Jones instructing the City Attorney to prepare an amendment
'to the Zoning Ordinance #111 placing restrictions on the above property.
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Typewritten notes on Public Hearing before City Council as referred to in
Council Minutes on October 7, 1940.
II A Public Hearing was held regarding the placing of restrictions on the
property fronting on Rice Boulevard from Edloe to Auden, including the
northeast corner of Rice and Edloe.
Mr. Dave Austin ~ stated that he was in favor of the 124 x 155' on
Rice and Edloe to remain as business property and
that the property across the street also be desig-
nated as business property, since this land would
not be sold as residential property. He said that
plans had been started,to erect a store building
on the 124' x 155' site.
Mr. Warren Paine-at 3616 Rice Boulevard stated that he was not in
favor of having a store at his back door.
Mr. Liddell at 3617 Rice objects very much to the idea of a store.
Mr. Niccols at 3701 Rice also objected very much, being that he
resides at the northwest corner of Rice and Edloe.
Mrs. Haden also objects.
Mr. Fred Brown at 3711 Rice Boulevard stated that he objected to
this store, or any other store being erected in
this area.
Mr. H. E. IJeaver at 3722 Georgetov\.TI objects very much to the store.
Mr$. Maxwell who hopes to live at. 3712 Plumb stated that she was in
favor of putting restrictions on the property, that
she would not buy a home there if a store was to be
built at the designated site.
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Mr. Dave Austin stated that he was never consulted on any of the
zoning restrictions.
Commissioner Herschel made a motion that the restrictions be adopted, which
motion was duly seconded by Commissioner Jones.
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After the public hearing as referred to in Council Minutes of October 7, 1940,
it is noted that a motion was duly made, seconded and carried instructing the
City Attorney to prepare an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 111 placing re-
strictions on the property as described. Prior to this date (March 14, 1949)
a thorough investigation of official records_was made to determine if such
ordinance was officially passed and approved by the City Council and recorded
in the Ordinance Book. The investigation revealed that such ordinance was
never passed and approved by the council nor recorded in the Ordinance Books.
Mayor Lanmon reviewed minutes of the Planning Commission of April 25, and
September 12, 1940, and Council Minutes of September,17,.and Octoper 7, 1940
for the benefit of those present at the Council meeting~ '
Judge Ed Arnold representing Mr. J. M. Huffington et al appeared at the Council
meeting at this time and made various statements concerntng the position of
his client. The Council decided that for the best interests of all concerned
and to reach a decision, it would be wise for Attorney Sam Levy, Judge Ed
Arnold and City Attorney T. M. Ryan to make another investigation of official
records and ordinances as relates to the.question. The Council agreed to,
withhold issuance of the building permit for construction of a store building
as requested by application heretofore made by Mr. J. M. Huffington, that the
issuance of the permit be withheld until April 11, 1949, that the three
attorneys agree to meet during the week of March 28, 1949 for the purpose of
making their investigation, to render a legal opinion~s to the zoning status
of the tract of land at the northeast. corner of the intersection ,of Rice Boule-
vard and Edloe Street, now zoned for business. '
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Mr. N. G. McFadyen, 4117 Tennyson Street had request'ed of the Zoning Board and
City Council permission to place a 10' x 18' prefabricated utility.building on
his lot on which his home is located, and on February2B, 1949, the City At-
torney was asked for a written opinion on an accessory building of this nature
being placed on the premises. An opinion was submitted from the City Attorney
stating: If A prefabricated house of the nature in'dicated by Mr. McFadyen's
application is not an accessory building wi thin the meaning of the" Zoning
Ordinance, since such building is not customarily located on residential
property. It is accordingly my opinion that both the spirit and the letter
of the Zoning Ordinance would be violated if Mr. MsFadyen's application was
granted. It '
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the request
of Mr. McFadyen for placing a prefabricated utility building on his property
in addition to his home be denied in view of the fact that it would be in
violation of the Zoning Ordinance according to the opinion of the City Attorney.
Voting Aye:
Voting. No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman, and Terry.
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Ordinance No. 453, caption as follows, was submitted to the. Council and read
in full:
Oraiaance Nu. h5J
AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE IMPROVEMENT OF A CE.R.TAIN PORTION
OF ACADEMY STREET, IN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, AS PROVIDED IN
EARLIER ORDINANCES AND IN THE SEPTEMBER 20, 1948, CONTRACT-WITH BROGAN &
WILLIAMS, CONTRACTOR, AND COMPRISING SEGREGATED SECTION NO. 11, AS THEREIN SET
FORTH, HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID CONTRACT AND'ORDIlUNCES;
ACCEPTING THE WORK AND IMPROVEMENTS ON SAID SEGREGATED SECTION; APPROVING THE
ENGINEER'S FINAL ESTIMATE AND AUTHORIZING AND D1RECTING SETTLEMENT IN' ACCORDANCE
THEREWITH AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF' SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terr,y, that Ordinance
No. 453, finding and determining that the improvement of a certain portion of
Academy Street has been completed; accepting the work andimprovements;ap-
proving, the Engineer's final estimate and authorizing and directing settlement
be passed ar;}d approved as read.
Voting~Aye: Mayor Lanmon; COmmissioners Hamlett, Holman and,Terry.
Voting No: None
A letter from the Zoning & P.lanning Board was suhmitted by Mr. O. C. King,
Chairman, advising that the Board had met in special session on Monday March
14, 1949, to consider a request from Mr. F. A. Huweiler, 6642 Rutgers for
permiSSion to construct a garage building 24' wide by 20' deep, 14 x 20' of
which is to be walled on all four sides for storage of one, car with ahel ring
built alongside for general storage space; the other 10_x'~20' to be supported
by ,beams along south side with side and ends left open; the open section to. be
used for storage of a small trailer, lawn mower, etc. It was recommended by
the Zonin6 Board that this request be granted.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Holman that: the re-
quest of Mr. Huweiler for permission to erect a 24' x 30' garage stru.cture be
granted as recommended by the Zoning Board.,
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terr,y.
Voting No : None
City Secretary Whitt Johnson advised the Council that the Harris County Health
Unit and the West University Place Board of Health had recommended that Mr. J.
P. Davidson, G.ity Sanitarian, be permitted to attend a' six weeks training
course given by the State Department of Health in Austin, with salary and ex-
peJises allowed during this period.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Holman that Mr. J. P.
Davidson be permitted to attend;the)tra.ining course in Austin with salary and
expenses of approftimately $150.00 paid', as reCOmmended by-the Board of Health,
provided the Harris County Health Unit furnish.the citywith;the services of
a Sanitarian in envent of necessity.
Voting Aye: .Mayor Lanmon;, Comrnission;ers Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
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Treasurer's Certificate No. 29, certifying t!;le amount of $1481.14 available
for paying Engineer's fees in connection with paving the 3900 block Mar~nette,
3800 block Amherst, 2800, 2900, 3000 and 3100 blocks Lafayette Street was
submitted to the Council.
Plans and specifications for materials for installation of traffic signals at
the intersection of Buffalo Speedway and University Boulevard_were submitted
by the City Secretary.
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Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the City
Secretary advertise for bids on traffic signal material for installation of
traffic lights at the intersection of Buffalo Speedway and University Boulevard
to be received on March 28, 1949.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon, Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
City Secretary 'Whitt Johnson advised that Brogan & Williams, Contractors" had,
signed a contract with property owners for paving of the 4200 block South
Judson but that the owner of Lot 7, Block 4, College Court Addi tion,at the
corner of South Judson and Simmons Streets, being non-homestead property had
refused to sign paving contract as he was, in process of selling a newlycon-
structed ~house and if this property was not paved that other property owners
did not desire to pave this street. It was the .opinion of the Council that
the city should file notice of intention to pave on both South Judson and
Simmons S~reets where contracts were not signed and where non-homestead property
was involved.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Terry, tha.t the City
Paving Attorney be'instructed to prepare necessary legal proceedings to file
a notice of intention to pave6n South Judson and Simmons Streets where non...
homestead property was involved and where contracts had not been signed.
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Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
City Secretary Whitt Johnson advised. the Council tbat a 1947 Ford Patrol Car
was in bad state of repair and repair costs for operation as a patrol car
were excessive and recommended, transfer of the 1947 Ford patrol car to the
Building Inspection ,Department thereby eliminating a $35.00 per month car
allowance and transfer of 1949 Ford passenger car from the Engineering depart-
menttopolice department and purchase of a new. passenger~ car for the.'Engi-
neering Department and also the need of a' dump truck and body ,for use in .the
street department; a new passenger car and new dump truck,and chasis having
been approved in the current budget,. The city secretary further advised that
a dump truck and passenger " car was available and asked the Council's approval
for purchase of these two vehicles on bids having been taken.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett authorizing
departmental transfer of automobiles as recommended by the City Secretary
and authorizing the purchase of one new passenger car and one, new truck in
accordance with low bids submitted by Downtown ChevrDlet Company.
Voting Aye: .Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman.and Terry.
V oting No: None
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Consulting Engineer H. J. Johnson submitted a final estimate for paving of the
3800 block ~lilton, 6200 block College and 3900 block Rice Boulevard and inter-
section of Rice Boulevard and College Street and intersection of College and
Milton Streets with recommendation that estimate be paid as final payment and
acceptance of the contract and work performed on this project by Brogan &
Williams, contractors.
Ordinance No. 454, captioned as follows was submitted and read in full:
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AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMINING THA.T THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN PORTIONS
OF MILTON STREET AND RICE BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS, AS PROVIDED IN EARLIER ORDINANCE.C) AND IN THE NOVEMBER 22, 1948, CON-
TRACT w.nH BROGAN & WILLIAMS, CONTRACTOR, AND COMPRISING SEGREGATED SECTIONS
NOS. 1 and 2, AS THEREIN SET FORTH, HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE ~VITH
SAID CONTRACT AND ORDINANCES; ACCEPTING THE WORK AND IMPROVEMENTS ON SAID
SEGREGATED SECTIONS; APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S FINAL ESTIMATE A}..T]) AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING SETTLEMENT IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH AND A1JrHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Holman that Ordi-
nance No. 454, finding and determining that the improvement of certain
portions of Milton Street and Rice Boulevard has been completed; accepting
the work and improvements; approving the Engineer's final estimate and
authorizing and directing settlement be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
City Secretary Whitt John~on recommended that the City Council advertise for
bids for a front end loader to be used by the street and sewer departments.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Holman that Whitt
Johnson be authorized to advertise for bids for a front erid loader.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Minutes ,of the meetings of February 28 and March 2, were read by the City
Secretary.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that minutes
of February 28, a~d March 2, be approved as read and corrected. '
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanman; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Co~issioner Holman stated that in his op1n1on there had not been a thorough
understanding with the two paid firemen who were performing duties of Cor-
poration Court Clerk and Deputy Corporation Clerk concerning compensation for
their services and that they should receive an additional $12.50 each per
month above their salary of $265 per month and made the following motion:
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Motion,by Commissioner Holman that during the period the two firemen perform
duties of Corporation Court Clerk and Deputy Corporation Clerk~that their
salary be increased $12.50 per montb and that Firemen not be permitted to ,
operate the Coca-Cola!machine, located in the fire station, for personal gain.
The motion died for lack of a second.
With no further business to came before the Council at this time, the meeting
was adjourned.
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MARCH 20; 1949
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday
March 28, 1949, 7: 30 P .~J .wi th the following members present: Mqi or -
La'lllon, presiding, COImnissiorlers Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Also present was the Cit,r Secretary. The City Attorney was absent.
In compliance with Nctice to Bidders having been duly published in the
official newspaper of the City on March 17, bids were received for traffic
signal material for installation at the i,ltersection of University Boulevard
and Buffalo Speedway. The fOllo.ving bids received were opened and results
announced as follows:
Crouse~Hinds Co. - Houston, Texas - $908.64 f.o.b. Syracuse, N.Y.
Warren Electric Co. ~ Houston, Texas - $835.44 f.o.b. West
University Place
Motion by Co~~issioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the
bids received for traffic signal material to be installed at intersection
of Buffalo Speedway and University Boulevard be referred to City Secretary
~bitt Johnson for further analysis and recommendation.
V oting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Minutes of the Zoning Board meeting of March 17, were submitted to the
Council for consideration.
Mr. George Schuler, Jr. representirlg Mr. S. S. Boles, appeared before the
Council in regard to set back lines for proposed construction of a house on
Lot 26, Block 19, Colonial Terrace Addition.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Corr~issioner Buschardt that the
request of Yrr. George Schuler, Jr., representing Mr. S. S. Boles, owner of
Lot 26, Block 19, Colonial Terrace, for a set back of 47' from the front
northeast corner of said lot for a proposed home and aFprOY~mately 22' from
the northwest corner, due to the odd shape of the lot, be approved as recom-
mended by the Zoning Board~
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No:, None
Mr. P. R. Delgado, 3815 Case Street appeared before the Council regarding
his application to the Zoning Board for authority to resubdivide the west
25' of Lot 11 and all of Lots 12, 13, Block 11, College View 1st Addition
and permission to use a gaI'age apartment built on the rear of these lots as
living quarters for his Mother and Brother and also permission to build a
5 room dwelling on the front portion of these lots for his O~~ use.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt, that
Mr. P. R. Delgadofs request for authority to resubdivide the west 25' of
Lot 11 and all of Lots 12 and 13, Block 11, College View 1st Addition into
two building sites as follows: west 25' of Lot 11 and east 40 Ft. of Lot
12, Block '11; west 10' of Lot 12 and all of Lot 13, Block 11, be granted as
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Voting Aye:
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In regard to building a five room, dwelling on the front of this property it
was the opinion of the Council that the Zoni~g Board's recommendation be up-
held as two complete living units on one building site on this ar.~9.. would
be in violation of the Zoning Ordinance.
Mayor Lanman made the following statement and asked that it be recorded in
the minutes: "The Council was made aw~re of Mr. Delgado's request to the
Zoning Board for living units on the west 10' of Lot 12 and all of Lot 13,
Block 11, College :View Addition, their decision .and rejection thereof; and
the granting of. Mr. Delgado's request for subdivision of lots. The Council
in no way presumes to anticipate use of these lots in violation of the
Zoning Ordinance and granting of this request is based on request for re-
subdivision alone; howev~r, the Council will refer this request to the
Board of Adjustment and Appeals and to 'the City Attorney f q' an opinion. It
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the,
statement of Mayor Lanman be included in the minutes of this meeting.
Voting Aye:
Voting No
Mayor Lannon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Motion by Commissioner H~~ett, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the
recommendation of the Zoning Board be upheld concerning the request of Mr.
R. H. Britain, 3212 Georgetown.for. permission to co.nstruct a carport, play--
room and a glazed porch in connection with his existing home and two car
garage. .
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Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Action by the Council was delayed on the request of .afros_. D.. H. L.. .Donoho,
0115 Riley Street" .f.or permission to enclose the existing front porch of
her home which would extend the front building line of her house appro)\i-
mately 6 Ft. into the required setback distance from the front property
line,_ which was rec,ominended for approval by the Zoning Board. This delay
was due to the fact that Mr~. Donoho was not present and no sketch of the
plans submitted.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the
request of Mr.G. J.I,.on,g, 3770 Nottingham for permission to demolish a
two car garage with st9rage I'Pom attachedsince,~,it is in a very bad s.ta.te of
repair and build a new two.: car garage With attached storage room ~9 be:. used
also as. a wood working hobby shop, be approved as recommend~d by the.Ze},O.ing
Board.
Votirtg Aye:
Voting No
Mayor Lanman, ,Commissioners Buschardt, Haml'ett, Holman .and, Terry.
None
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had beensL;ned by property ovmers for the paving of Lehigh Street in the
4100 Block with exception of Lot 9, Block 20, and Lot lL & 15, Block 20,
College Court Addition and 4100 Block Dartmouth with exception of Lot 7
and 8, Block 19, College Court Addltion and requested the city to file
Notice of Intention to pave on these blocks in order that this non-home-
stead property might be assessed if contracts were not signed voluntarily.
Motion by Cow&issioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
City Paving Attorney be instructed to file Notice of Intention to pave Lehigh
Street in the 4100 Block and Dartmouth Street in the 4100 Block.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
M~or Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
A quitclaim deed was submitted for execution by the Mayor in favor of
William B. Whenthoff and '!life, Mary 1fJhenthoff, owners of Lot 6, Block 20,
West University Place Addition, located at 2803 University Boulevard.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the
Mayor be authorized to execute the quitclaim deed in favor of William B.
Whenthoff and wife, Mary Whenthoff subject to the City Attorney's approval
as to form, and provision that city's rights as to University Boulevard
paving not be surrendered.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
A letter from Rev. Ray V. Mayfield, Pastor of the West University Baptist
Church requesting use of the Community Building when it is vacated by the
Church of Christ was submitted to the Councii. City Secretary Whitt
Johnson was instructed to acknowledge receipt of said letter and advise that
if and when the building becomes available, this request will be c'onsidered
at that time.
City Secretary Whitt Johnson advised the Council that present Police radio
equipment was in bad repair and that the F .C. C. was requesting that police
radio systems be converted to f'.M. by January, 1950. An estimate for re-
placing present police radio equipment ~vith an F.M. system as required by
F.C.C. was submitted. The City Secretary was instructed to obtain estimates
from manufacturers of various types of police radio equipment and make
further investigation and submit his findings at a later meeting.
A statement of taxes, delinquent for more than three years, was submitted
to the Council by Mr. C. E. Gammill, Tax Collector.
Motion by Cow~issioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that
the delinquent tax statement be forwarded to the City Attorney with in-
structions to pursue diligently to effect collection of delinquent taxes
from 1927 to 1948 inclusive.
Voting Aye:
Voting No
Mayor Lanmon, Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Terry.
Commissioner Holman.
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for the year 1945- on Lot 12',1 Block 2, Pershing Place ,and for 1946 on Lot
30 Cambridge Place was subm~tted to th~ Council.
Motion by commissionerHaml~tt, seconded by Commissioner H;olman that the
request be consideredandca~ opinion obtained from the City Attorney.
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ei ty Secretary ~,t,t ,JOhnS~,' I ad:,ised.,th,at the Coca~Co~a Company had made ..a
request for the Cl.ty of We~~ Unl.versl.ty Place to furnl.sh water for the'
new Coca-Cola _plant located Ion Bissonnet and Wakeforest Streets:. '
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Motion by Commissioner Busc~ardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that
the City Secret'ary negotiatE1 with the Coca-Cola Bottling Gompanyand sub...,
.lI!it a tentative .proposal su~,ject,to confirmatio~ by theCouncil..,
Voting Aye: Mayor ~~c:>n; ~ommissioners Buschardt, Hamlett~ Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None" I ' -
Co~sulting Engineer H. J. J~hnson.and City Secretary Wh,itt Johnson presented
plans and specifications ,fo~ drilling and equipping a new gravEd wall water
well and installation of a ~urbine booster pump," small storage tank, chlori-
nation system, pump house a~d electrical control system. Specifications for
the chlorination system, smar1l stora.ge tank, pump house and ele,ctric, control
system were tentative and in,complete. '
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Motion by Commissioner Haml~tt, seconded by Comrni.ssioner Terry that the City
Secretary be instructed to ~dvertise,for bids for drilling and equipping a
new gravel wall waterwen.~. dinstallation of turbine booster pump on
April 14, 1949, 7:30 P.M. d,that-specifications for_there,m,aining po, rti'on
of the project be completed and then advertised for bids to be received
April 21, 1949. I ' .
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; qommissioners Buschar:dt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None . r - '- ".
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Motion by Commissioner Xe~~, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt, that the
Ci-ty Secretary be instruct:ito advertise for bids fora ,small tract.or and
a front end loader; bids t01he received until 7:30 P.M. April 14th.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; qommissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None I
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Commissioner Holman submi tted the following names of ci tizens to serve on
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the Board: Mr. A. C. Moss, IMr. J. E. Weatherly, Mr. Phil Peden and Mr. Rush
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Motion by Commissioner Holm~n, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that these
names of citizens submittedlbe appointed to serve on the Board.of Adjustment
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Voting Aye:
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Mayor Lanmon made the follovnng stateme~t 7-nth reference to the purchase of
water meters by the City: "From time to time the city has been buying from
the Pittsburg Equitable Meter Company, water meters as they were needed.
A substantial savings to the water department has been made through our
ability to buy meters at a price below that currently quoted; our price
being based on an offer by the Pittsburg Equitable Meter.Company under date
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much as there is only a verbal contract existing between the city and pre-
sent supplier of water meters, purchases made since November, 1948 to date
are approved and ratified by this Council and additional purchases of
meters under present arrangement to supply current needs until a contract
can be made are hereby approved.
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With no further business to come before the Council at this time the meeting
was adjourned.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 11, 1949
The City Council met in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, April 11,
1949, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Lanmon, presiding;
Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry. Also present were the
City,Secretary and City Attorney.
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Minutes of the meeting of ,March 28, 1949, were, read and approved as con:ected.
Mrs. D. H. L. Donoho, 4115 Riley, appeared before the Council with reference
to a request she had made of the Zoning Board for permission to enclose a
front porch of herhomewhi ch would extend the ' front building line of ber
house approximately 6 Ft. into the required setback distance from the front
property line. The Zoning Board recommended approval of this request at their
meeting of March 17.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the
recommendation of the Zoning Board for approval of the request of Mrs. Donoho
be gran ted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
A letter from the Zoning Board advising they had met in special session on
April 2, to consider a request made by Mr. T. L. Dorsett, 3902 Riley Street,
for permission to convert a one-story one car attached garage into a 10' x 18'
wash room and enlarging the present kitchen by erecting a 10' x 12' addition. jf,.,.,,'J
The Zoning Board recommended approval of this request.
Mq'j:.i,.on by Commissioner HliUIllett" seconded by Commissioner Terry that the re-
quest of :Mr. Dorsett be granted as re~ommended by the Zoning Board subject to
the execution of affidavit pertaining to use of the premises.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
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The Zoning Board also advised by letter that they had met in special session
on April 1, 1949, and recommended approval of the request qfMr. ~CeciJ. JIilliard,
6416 Westchester for permission to construct a 10' x 18f storage room on the
back side of his existing two-car garage subject to execution of affidavit that
this room will not be used for commercial purposes.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the re-
quest of Mr. Cecil Hilliard be granted subject to execution of affidavit as
recommended by the Zoning Board.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
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The Zoning Board also met in special session on Monday, April 11, 1949, and
recommended approval of a request from Dr. Windell H. Hamrick, 2815 RiC,e, Boule-
vard for permission to erect an addition containing two bedrooms and a half- ::",",J'
bath to his present home, provided affidavit is executed containing provisions ,
that no part of this addition, nor any part of the present structure will here-
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after be used as a duplex or two-family dwelling unit, or as an office for
carrying on any business.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry, that the re-
quest' of Dr. Windell H. Hamrick, 2815 Rice Boulevard be granted as recommended
by the Zo~ing Board.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
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blocks of Amherst advised the Council that property owners of these blocks
had signed contracts with the Southwest Paving Company for improvements to
Amherst Street and were desirous for the city to make improvements to a
portion of the intersection, at Amherst and Buffalo Speedway.
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County Commissioner Jack Tm'msend, who was present at ,the meeting, advised
that the County would furnish the labor on improvements to the intersection
of Amherst and Buffalo Speedway which is in the County Road System, if the
city would furnish the materials.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that plans
and specifications for resurfacing the 3000 and 3100 blocks of Amherst Street
with a Duraco asphalt topping be approved and that the portion of the inter-
section connecting to the existing asphalt pavement on Buffalo Speedway at
Amherst Street be paved based on the offer of County C~mnissioner Jack Town-
send to furnish the necessary labor and equipment and the city to furnish
materials only; the intersection of Belmont and Amherst notto be paved.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Property owners from the vicinity of Edloe'and Bissonnet appeared before the
Council and advised they had contacted County Commissioner Jack Townsend con-
cerning installation of a caution light over the bridge at the end of the
3600 block of Bissonnet.
Commissioner Townsend advised that the County would install the signal light
if the city would maintain it. Chief of Police H. E. Shipp recommended ad-
ditional signal lights at Academy and Bissonnet and Weslayan and Bissonnet.
The Mayor agreed to write a letter to County Commissioner Jack Townsend ad-
vising him of the location of desired signal lights and the city's willingness
to maintain same.
Mr. J. L. Williams of Brogan & Williams Construction Company appeared before
the Council and advised that property owners in the 6200 block Mercer Street
had signed paving contracts for paving of this block. Mr. Jack Ligon, 3524
University, advised that all the property on the 6200 block of Mercer con-
'siated of side lot property and requested the city to pay 25% of the cost in
line with an existing policy for side lot participation.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Co~nissioner Buschardt that the
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. as heretofbre adopted, for the paving of the 6200 bloc~ Mercer, and the city
to participate 25% on side lot property.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman, and Terry.
Voting No: None
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In order to appropriate funds for this purpose the following action was taken:
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt, that the
City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance releasing a balance of
$2285.43 from Treasurer's Certificate No. 15, to be returned to the 1948 Bond
Fund. .
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
A letter from Consulting Engineer H. J. Johnson recommending acceptance of
th~ Contract between the City and Brogan & Williams, Contractors, for the
paving of Sections 1, 3, hand 5 on Judson and South Judson Streets was sub-
mitted to the Council for consideration.
Ordinance No. 455, captioned as follows, was presented to the Council and
read in full:
ORDINANCE NO & hC;C;
AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMING THAT IMPIWVEMENT OF CERTAIN ~,~- .1
PORTIONS OF JUDSON AND SOUTH JUDSCN STREETS, IN THE CITY OF WEST _
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, AS PROVIDED IN EARLIER ORDINANCES AND
IN THE JANUARY 24, 1949 CONTRACT WITH BROGAN & WILLIAMS, CON-
TRACTOR, AND COMPRISING SEGREGATED SECTIONS NOS. 1, 3, 4 AND 5,
AS ':t'fl1!iREIN S~FORTH, HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID
CONTRACTJaND ORDINANCES; ACCEPTING THE WORK AND IMPROVEMENTS ON
SAID SEGREGATED SECTIONS; APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S FINAL ESTIMATE
AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING SETTLEMENT IN 'A,CCORDANCE THEREWITH;
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT IT IS NOT PRACTICAL TO PAVE AND
IMPROVE SEGREGATED SECTIONS NOS. 2 AND 6 SET FORTH IN SAID CONTRACT;
CANCELING SAID .CONT,RACT AS TO SAID SECT,IONS NOS. 2 AND 6 WITH THE
CCNSENT OF CONTRACTOR; RELEASING THE UNUSED PORTION OF THE $11,500
APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 446; TRANSFERRING SAID UNUSED FUNDS
TO THE GEN.ERAL CREDIT OF THE STREEr IMPROVEMENT BONDS SERIES 1948,
AND DECLARING SAME AVAILABLE FOR OTHER APPROPRIATION, AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that Ordi-
nance No. 455 finding and determining tllat the improvements to certain portions
of Judson and South Judson Streets have been completed; accepting improvements
and autllorizing settlement, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
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Ordinance No. 456, captioned as follows, was presented to the Council and
read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. 456
AN ORDINANCE DETER.Tl.HNING THE NECESSITY FOR AN ORDKltING THAT
,CERTAIN PORTIONS OF:
LEHIGH STREEl', IN THE 4100 BLOCK THEREOF;
DARTMOurH STREET, IN THE 4100 BLOCK 'rHEREOF; AND
LYING BETWEEN THE RESPECTIVE INTERSECTING STREETS IN EACH IN-
STA_WCE IN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, SHALL BE
IMPROVED; APPROVING AND ADOPTING Pk\NS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
SUCH II'..!1PROVEi\ffiNTS; PROVIDING FOR SEGREGATION OF .PORTIONS OF
SAID STREETS INTO SEPARA.TE SECTIONS, EACH OF YffiICH SECTIONS
SHALL BE TREATED AS A SEPAF..ATE AND COMPLETE UNIT; DIRECTING
AND REQUIRING THE ENGINEER FOR THE CITY TO PREPLT{E AN E3TI.MATE
OF THE COST 01<' SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND A VvRI'rTEN STATEMENT OF
THE NAMES OF THE OWI'JERS OF THE PROPERrIES ABUT'rING ON EACH
PORTION 0:[1' EACH STREET TO BE IMPROVED, TOGETHER WITH A DESCRIP-
TION OF THE RESPECTIVE PROPERTIES; PROVIDING THAT A PA,,11.T OF THE
COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY AND A PART
OF THE COST OF THE SAID llvlPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED
AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND FOR
INCIDENTAL MATTERS; DECLARING THAT TFJS ORDINANCE AND ALL FURTHER
PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO SUCH IMPROVEMENTS ARE AND SHALL BE UNDER
MID BY VIRTUE OF ARTICLE 1105 (b) OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF TEXAS;
DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE OF THIS ORDINANCE
i[I;'ITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AS PROVIDED BY LAW
AND TO ADVRl1TISE FOR BIDS TO BE RECEIVED AND FILED WITHIN THE
TIME PROVIDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner HoL~an, seconded by Commissioner Terry that Ordinance
No. 456, determining the necessity for and ordering improvements on certain
portions of Lehigh Street in the 4100 Block and Dartmouth Street in the
4100 Block be passed and approvei as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
The Council approved an estimate of $175 submitted by Mr. J. A. Metcalf for
services of an electrician, labor and materials in connection with installation
of traffic signal lights at Buffalo Speedway and University Boulevard.
In compliance vvith COID1Cil's instructions of March 28, reference analysis
and recommendation to be made by the City Secretary on bids received for traffic
signal ~aterial for installation at the intersection of University and Buffalo
Speedway, it was recommended that the low bid of Warren Electric Company, in
the amount of $835.44 f.o.b. West University Place, be accepted.
Motion by COlrJnissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt, that a
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contract be awarded to Warren Electric Company for the purchase of, traffic
signal materials for installation at the intersection of University and
Buffalo Speedway on their low bid of $835.44.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanman; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
City Secretary Whitt Johnson asked the Council to confirm the anployment of
Mr. Galvin McDougal as manager of the West University Swimming Pool for the
1949 Season.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
employment of Mr. McDougal as ma.D9ger of the Swimming Pool be confirmed.
V otihg Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
The Council was advised by the City Secretary that a water well at the disposal
plant was needed to replace the present well which has sanded down and is be-
yond repair.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the
City Secretary be authorized to advertise for bids on construction of a water
well and installation of necessary pressure tank and pumping equipmen1;. at the
disposal plant; bids to be received April 28, 1949.
V oting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
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In compliance with instructions of the Council on March 28,1949, City
Secretary Whitt Johnson submitted specifications recommended by Mr. W. L.
Fagley, 6536 Wakeforest,for an.F. M. radio transmitter to replace the present
radio equipment used by the, Police Department.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that City
Secretary Whitt Johnson be authorized to advertise for bids for two separate
F. M. Police Radio units.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Whitt Johnson, City Secretary advised the Council that a 2" water line in
Krenzler Courts should be moved as it is now beneath a 4 unit apartment
building now being constructed.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the
Cit,ySecretary proceed with plans for removal of this water line from its '
present location.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Mayor Lanmon stated that in his opinion it would be desirable and practicable
for each of the Commissioners to work with the different Boards a,nd Committees
and recommended the following appointments:
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Commissioner Buschardt - Plumbing Board, Electrical Board and School
COlmni t tee
Commissioner Hamlett - Personnel Board, Health Board and Insurance
Committee
Commissioner Holman - Community Hall Committee, Finance Committee, and
Bus Committee.
Commissioner Terry - Zoning Board, Board of Adjustment & Appeals and
Swimming Pool & Recreation Committee.
In compliance with request of the Council on March 28, 1949, City Attorney
T. M. Ryan stated that in his opinion 1945 taxes on Lot 12, Block 2, Pershing
Place and 1946 taxes on Lot 30 Cambridge Place could not be waived as requested
by the St. Mark's Episcopal Church.
Motion by Conunissioner Bus chardt, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the St.
Mark's Episcopal Church be advised that the City is not permitted to waive
the 19h5 and 1946 taxes as requested, based on the opinion of the City Attorney.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Cormnissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting
was recessed at 12:35 A.M. to reconvene on Thursday
The Council convenea~n recessed session at the City Hall on Thursday, April
14, 1949, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor C. P. Lanman,
presiding; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry. Also present
was the City Secretary. The City Attorney was absent.
A request from ~~. Howard Boyles, 3782 Pll~b requesting permission to construct
a breezeway 11' x 24' anj a storage room 12' x 18' to be adjoined to his two
car garage and located between the garage and dwelling, having been previously
submitted to the Zoning Board and approved, was submitted for Council's con-
sideration.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the
Zoning Board's action in connection with the request of ~~. Howard Boyles,
3782 Plumb be approved and that necessary permit be issued for construction
of a breezeway II' x 24' and a storage room 12' x 18' between his garage and
main building in accordance ~~th plans furnished.
V oting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanman; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, HoL~anand Terry.
None
In compliance with Notice to Bidders having been duly published in the official
newspaper of the City on March 24, 1949, bids were received for drilling and
equipping a gravel wall water well and turbine booster pump and appurtenances.
The follovdng bids received were opened and the results announced as follows:
The 1ayne-Texas Co. Ltd~, 5402 Laymdale, Houston, Texas
Gravel Wall Water Well & Appurtenances
Turbine Booster Pump & Appurtenances
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Gravel Wall Water Well & Appurtenances
.Turbine Boostef'PUinp&'Appurtenances
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Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt,that.these
bids be referred to Consulting Engineer H. J. Johnson and City Secr~tar.1
Whitt Johnson for further analysis and recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman ani Terry.
None
In compliance with Notice to Bidders having been duly published in the official
newspaper of the City on March 24, 1949, bids were received for an In.dustrial
Type Tractor'with front end loader., The following bids received were opened
and ,the results announced as follows: "
Benson Tractor Co., 6414 Harrisburg, Houston, Texas $3,294.13
McCall Tractor & Equipment. Co;.~,3714 Navigation, Houston,' Tex<;ls 2,950.55
South Texas Equipment Co., Inc.-, 5500 Navigation, Houston, Texas 2,590.05
Lansdowne-Moody Co., 1nc.,2212 Texas, Houston, ,Texas
1,779.16
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded-by Commissioner Terry that these bids
be referred to City Secretary, Whitt Johnson for tabulation and recommendation.
Voting Aye:; Mayor Lanmon;. Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett,. H,olman and Terry.
Voting No: None, \
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was recessed until April 18, 1949.
The City Cguncil reconvened in recessed session at the City Hall on Monday, ,
April 18, 1949, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Lanmon,
presiding; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Terry. Also present were
the City Secretary and the City Attorney. Commissioner Holman was: absent.
Mayor Lanmon, reciting action of the Council on March 14, 1949, with reference
to withholding issuance of a building permit requested by Mr. Stokes Adair,
Contractor for Mr. J. M. Huffington, et aI, for construction of a building
at the northeast corner of Rice and ~Edloe Street to be used for business
, purposes, stated that this meeting was held in compliance with request of
counsel for Mr. J. M. Huff'ington, et al, Attorney Sam Levy, representing
property Dwners in the vicinity of Edloe Street and Rice aoulevard and City
Attorney T. M. Ryan, in order that these attorneys might have ample oppor-
tunity to make a thorough investigation of previous records and ordinances of
the city and render their respective legal opinion as to the present zoning
status of this tract of land. Mayor Lanmon requested City Attorney T. M.
Ryan to submit his opinion.
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status on the tract of land located on the NortheaSt corner of Rice Boulevard
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April 11, 1949
Mayor and the City Commission
City of West Uni versi ty Place, Texas
3800 University Boulevard
Houston 5, Texas
In Re: Application of J. M. Huffington
Gentlemen:
In cO:':1nection with the captioned. application for a building permit,
you have requested that I render an opinion as to the status (whether busine,ss
or residential) of the property in the City of West University Place, Texas,
upon which Mr. J. M. Huffington desires to erect a store building.
The proper determination of this matter necessarily involves a stat,e-
ment of what has transpired in the past with respect, to this particular property.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
The original zoning ordinance of the City of West University Place,
Texas, was adopted on June 11th, 1937, and has been in effect since that time.
By the terms of the original zoning ordinance, the property in question was in-
cluded wi thin the zone containing retail business property. During the year
1940, pursuant to the efforts of certain interested property owners ,there was
initiated a plan to change the character of the subject property from business
property to residential property. By following the provisions of the zoning
ordinance of the City of West University Place, the necessary preliminary steps
toward the accomplishment of this end were taken. The planning commission
recommended the change from business property to residential property; the City
Commission passed a resolution calling for a public hearing on the matter; the
public hearing was had and resulted in a resolution being passed which directed
the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the zoning ordinance, which would
have the effect of changing the property from business property to residential
property. Apparently the City Attorney did prepare an ordinance designed to
accomplish the desires of the City Commission, but for some reason this ordi-
nance was never passed. It has not been determined by the writer just why
the ordinance as drafted was never passed, but a search of the official records
of the City shows that the amending ordinance was never passed.
Under the above statement of facts the sole and only question, as
I see it, is whether or not the performance of all the necessary preliminaries
short of the actual passage of the amendatory ordinance has any effect upon
the status of this property. MY conclusion is that the property in question
remains zoned for business purposes and accordingly the building permit of Mr.
Huffington should be granted. I have reached this conclusion by reason of the
following authorities:
ARTICLE IX, of the Charter of the City of West University Place,
Texas, provides for the form and manner of passage of ordinances and Section 4
thereof provides as follows:
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ItSTILE (Ii' ORDINANCES. --The sty-Ie of all. ordinances . shall be "Be
it ordained. by the City. Commission of the City of West University- Place," or I, "l
words of like im:pQ~, but,s\l.e~ c,~.tion may be omitted;whensaid, ordinances
are published in book form or are revised and digested under the order of:~
the City Commission."
SECTION 33 of Ordinance Number Ill, provides for the manner in
whi ch the zoning ordinance may be changed or amended. ' Subs~,cti::on '(1) of,
said section reads as follows:
"(1) The Board of Commissioners may from time 'to time amend,
supplement or change by" Ordinance the boundaries of the districts or the
regulations herein established."
There are a number of cases, both from outside the jurisdiction
of Texas, as well as those in Texas, which consider the general problem$
herein involved, i.e. whether the contemplated change of an ordinance can,
be of any force and effect in the absence of the actual passage of the '
ordinance. The closest analogy to the case at hand 'Which has been found in
the State o-t Texas is the case of Harvey VB. the City of Seymour, '14 S.W. 2d,
page 901. In this case two citizens appeared before the City Council of
the Oi ty of Seymour with a reques.t that they be permi1ited to erect a cottOn
gin in an area prohibited, by ordinance. The council, after a hearing upon
tbe matter d:i.r.ected, by" motion, that the ordinance be amended to exclude .
the area where the gin was desired to be erected from the ,terms of the ordi-
nance. On the strength of the motion the citizens purchased the property
in quest.ion and started the erection ot the gin.
An injunction suit resulted in their being enjoined from-the con-
struction ot the 'cotton gin.
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The Court of Civil Appeals in holding that the motion passed bY-
the City Council of Seymour Was ineffective'to am;endtheJ"est,rictive'ord1-
nance, stated
. ItAtt-er the passage of the motion of April 25th, and. the sign~g
by canaln citizens of their written consent to the erection otthe gin, the
appellants 'exercised 'their option to purchase the property, and a@ually paid
a va2uable consideration therefor,' and 'moved certain building matierials
thereon.
"(1) This statement ,of facts discloses that appellants have
probably been injured on account of their reliance upon the action of the
city council on April 25th in passing the motion above mentioned, but their
injury is not one' for whi'ch the law provides any relief. The motion of April
25, 1927, was not an ordinance.'
"Article 1012, R. s~ 1925, provides that: "That style of all
ordinances, snall be 'Be it ordained by the City COUElcil'of the city.of\:I?
This provision of the statute is mandatory, and an ordinance not containing,
such enacting clause is void. Castleberry v. Coffee (Tex. Com. App.) 272 s.w.
167; Galveston, H.&S.A.R. Co. v. ,Harr~s (Tex. Civ. App.) 36:S.W. 776.
"(2) The motion in the instant case was not intended as an ordinance,
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does not appear to have been in writing, or to have been read three times,
but was merely an ordina;ry Ip;9tiOn orally made. Such motion did not have the
effect of amending or iIianywise affecting Ordinance No.. 92 theretofore
enacted. Appellants cannot, therefore, rely upon this motion, but are in
the attitude of having undertaken the erection of a cotton gin in a zone in
whicp its erection was prohibited by ordinance."
There are numerous out. of state cases which hold that. the only way
that an ordinance can be amended is by the passage of another ordinance.
It is accordingly my opinion that the application of J. M! Huffington
should be granted and that he should be issued abuilding permit for the con-
r;/.:: struction of the proposed store.
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Mr. James Bobbitt, Counsel forJ. M. Buffington, et aI, present.ed an appeal
to the City Commissi,on to grant a building permit to them for the construction
of a store building on certain property located at the northeast corner of
Rice Boulevard and Edloe Street.
Mr. Sam Levy, Counsel for a group of property owners, in the vicinityof' Rice
and :&11oe Street was heard in opposition to granting a permit to J. M.
Buffington, at ale
Mr. Levy stated that in all faimess to adjacent property owners who has
purchased their homes in this location with the understanding that it was
zoned for single-family residences, it was his opinion that a building per-
mit for the construction of a business establishment should be deferred in
order to give t.hese citizens an opportunit.y for a public hearing.
After all legal counsel had ample opportunity to speak and had been heard in
rebuttal the Mayor submitted the question to the Council for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Terry that in view
of the fact that a preceeding City Commission of 1940 had, after recommendation
by the Zoning and Planning Board voted to change the said property at the
northeast corner of Rice and Edloe Street from business property to residen-
tialproperty, but for some reason the intent of the previous City Commission
was not carried out, the present City Commission defer action at this time
on the application of Mr. J. M. Buffington, et al, for a building permit.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; CommiSSioners Buschardt, Hamlett, and Terry.
None
Minutes of a special meeting of the Zoning Board held on April 14, 1949,
which 'revealed the following action was submitted to the Council:
ltMotion by Mr. Allen, seconded by Mr. Maley that the Zoning
Board recommend to the City Council that the portion of land
running along Edloe Street 150 Feet of the north line of Rice
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Boulevard and from. .-the. eaat ,line- of.Edloe, along the north line
of Rice Boulevard to the center line of the' drainage ditch, be
rezoned to a. s:ingl~-f'aJ1lily dwelling area anA:;,th'at n~e,essary ordi-
nances to change' the zomng accordingly be ins~ituted; this ,
change recommended for the reason thatsingle-~ly residences
would be more in keeping wi th other property iJi: the area and use
of the property for any, other purpose woulde~.~ate, a serious
traffic hazard and would damage the adjaeen-t arid other residential
property in this section.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None Q
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that because
of the report of the present City Zoning andPlannj.ng Board dated April 14,
1949, which recommends the changing of the property located at Rice Boule-
vard and Edloe Street from business property to residential property, a
public hearing be held on May 10, 1949, at 7:30 P.M. atuthe City Hall of
West University P4c~, Texas, to consider whether or not the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of WestT1niversity Place, Texas, shall be amended so as to '
change the, following described praperty from business pr{i)perty to, residential
property, and 'that due notice of such hearing as provided by law, be given:
Beginning at the intersection of the north property line of Ri ce
Boulevard With the east property linenf~ F.d;:LQeStreet;, thence
along the east line of Edloe.street a distan~,e of 124Ft. to a
point for curve; thence in a northeasterly direction on a curve
to the right the radius of which is 200 feet, a distance of 26
Feet to a point for corner; thence in-a eastetly'direction parallel
to the north ,line of Rice Boulevard a distan~e of 155 Feet more
or less to the'center line. of the, Poor Farm Dt-ainage Ditch to
a point for corner.;,. thence in a southerly di,:nec'tion along the
center line of said ditch adist-~~e of 150 F~El'l~ to the north line
of Rice Boulevard to a point for corner; thence :in a westerly
direction along the north line M Rice Boulevar.<i' a distance of ,
155 Feet to the place of beg1ntIil1g.. , '
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Voting No: None' ,
City Attorney T. M. Ryan, submitted Ordinance No. 457, 'captioned as follows,
which was read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. ht;7
Al'I ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE DRIVERS OF VEHICLES FRO~ ENTERING CERTAIN
DESIGNATED INTERSECTIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS,
WITHOUT FIRST BRINGING SAID VEHICLES TO A COMPLETE STOP; DEFINING TERMS;
FIliNG A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF SUCH REGULAIC~ONS;j;,.Aw PROVIDING FOR
THE REPEAL OF THE ORDINANCES OR PARTS OFORDINAWcE$,]N<r;oWLICT H:EREw.ITH.
Motion by Comm1ssimer Hamlett,. secQndedby Cormnis,s.iQner.Buschardt that
Ordinance No. 457 prohibiting the drivers of vehicles:"tr,om' entering certain
designated intersections within the City of West Univers'ity Place, without
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first bringing said vehicles' to a complete stop, be passed and approved as
read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lamon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Terry.
Voting No: None
Ordinance No. 458, captioned as follows was submitted to the Council and. read
in full:
ORDTNANCR NO 115A
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AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND PROHIBITING THE DRIVING OF TRUCKS ON CERTAIN
DESIGNATED PORTIONS OF STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS: DEFINING TERMS: FIXING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF SUCH REGU-
LATIONS AL'W PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF THE ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDI-
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Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that
Ordinance No. 458, regulating and prohibiting the driving of trucks on
certain designated portions of streets within the City of 'West University
Place, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:, Mayor Lainnon, Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Terry.
~tmgNo: Nnne ,
Ordinance ':rro.459, captioned as follows, was submitted and read. in full:
ORDINANCE NO_ 1,59
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ON, AND OF THE
PARKING OF VEHICLES ON, CERTAIN DESIGNATED STREEl'S WITHIN THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; D:EFINING TERMSjFIXING A PENALTY FOR THE VI-
OLATION. OF SUCH REGULATIONS AND. PROVIDING FOR THE,REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES
OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that Ordi-
nance No. 459, providing for the control of vehicular traffic on, and the
parking of vehicles on, certain designated streets within the City of West
University Place, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Terry.
Voting No: None
Wi th no further 'business to collie before the Council at this time, the meeting
was recessed at 9:30 P.M.
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The Council reconvened in recessed session at the City Hall on Thursday
April 21, 1949, 7:30 P.M. with the follovring members present: Mayor C. P.
Lanmon, presiding; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and. Holman. Commissioner
Terry: was absent. Also present was the City Secretary. The City Attorney
was absent.
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In compliance with Notice to Bidders having been dulYupublished in the offi-
cial newspaper of the City on April 7, 1949, bids were received for appurte-
nances to a new water wel1.. as ~pecified in contracts 1 to 4 inclusive. The
following bids received were opened and the results armounced as follows:
Contract No. 1 - Chlorinator House
John Westh, 4147 Erie, Houston, Texas
$7,121.00
Contract No. 2 - Unified Pumping Plant Control Panel
Lynn Elliott Company, 322 14 & M Building
HOllS ton, Texas '
3,010.00
Contract No. 3 - Storage Tank
Dobkins Welding Works, Houston, Texas
Bass Boiler & Welding Works, Houston, Texas
3,626.29
3,023.64 c
Contract No. 4 - Chlorinator System
W~llace &; Tiernan Co., Inc., 2415 San Jacinto
HOU3 tQb, Texas
2,410.00
Motion by' Commissioner Hamlett, seconded.by Commissioner,Buschard.t that ~e
bids be referred to Consulting Engineer H. J. Johnson and City Secretary
Whitt JOQnson for further.:.analysis and recamnen,daUon.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
Voting No : None
With no further business to cane before the Council at this time the meeting
was adjourned.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 25, 1949
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
April 25, 1949, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Lanmon,
presiding; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry. Also present were the
City Secretary and City Attorney. Commissioner Buschardt was absent.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Board held on
April 22, 1949, were read and action taken by the Council as follows:
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Action on the request of Mr. O. S. Hervey, 4235 Oberlin, for permission to
build a 20 x 20 Ft. addition to his present garage for storage of an auto-
mobile and general storage space which was recommended for approval by the
Zoning Board, "was deferred because no sketch was submitted for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Holman that request
of Mr. Henry J. Haury, 6006 Lake Street for permission to enlarge his present
16 x 16 Ft. garage making it 25'7" x 18'10" be granted as recommended by
the Zoning Board provided all the set back requirements are complied with.
Voting Aye: May-or Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
request of Mr. Fred L. Trube, 4140 Ruskin, for permission to construct an
8 x 10Ft. dark room in his present garage to be used as a hobby shop, 'be
granted as recommended by the Zoning Board subject to execution of usual
affidavi t.
Voting Aye: ,Mayor Lanmon;Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Holman that action
on the request of Mr. J. R. Ellis, 4230 Rice Boulevard for permisSion to
build a 7 x 11Ft. playhouse for his grandchildren, be deferred for fur-
ther study by members of ,the Council.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon, Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that the
request of Mr. Carl Smith, 3833 Rice Boulevard for permission to erect a
10 x 12 Ft. servants quarters to be attached to his existing 20 x 20 Ft.
garage be granted as recommended by the Zoning Board.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon, Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
recommendation of the Zoning Board be accepted permitting Mr. C. W. Boone,
owner of Lot 6A, Block 9, West University Place 1st Addition to build a
two-story home on said lot using Thunderbird Shakes on the first floor and
California Cedar siding on the upper floor; this exception being made be-
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other houses in this area are not in compliance with the 51% brick restrictions.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlet.t, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
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Mr. C. E. Gammill, City Treasurer requested permission from the Council t.o
destroy'- certain paid and cancelled bonds, coupons and warrant.s. I t was the
decision of the Council that these cancelled bonds, coupons and warrants be
kept at least one year from date.
The Council was advised by City Secr'etary Whitt JohnElon that during the pro-
cess of paving the 6200 blook of Mercer, it was .discovered there was a dis-
tance of 11.6 Ft., between the paving on Mercer and the existing paving on
University Boulevard which had not been paved under the University Paving
Contract. and th~t it'was necessar.y to connect these two pieces of paving and
the cit.y's responsibilit.y t.o pave this portion of the street which would.
amount to a cost. oL$128.45. "
Moti~ by CammissionerTerry, ~econded by Commissioner Holman that 11.6Ft.
on the south end of the. 6200 ~lock of Mercer adjoining Un1"1ersity Boulevard
be paved by the ci ty under contract between the city and Brogan & Williams,
that the Contractl'or,',2S%participation on the 6200 Block Mercer Street be
amended to includet.he,t128.45-f'or cost of paving 11.6 Ft.. t.o connect onto
University Boulevard.
Voting Aye: Mayor' Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett, Ho~n and Terry.
Voting No: None
Trea~urer's Certificate No. 30, certifying the availabili'ty of $1,028.45
from the Street Improvement Bonds Series 1948; to cover payment of city's
cost, for paving the 6200 block of Mercer Street as follows:
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Cost of pavil1gll-.6 Ft. at i.il:tersection of University Blvd.
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City Seoretary Whitt Johnson advised the Council that Mr. W. O. Cox, 3401
University Boulevard, had made full and final payment of paVing assessment
levied..against Lot 7, Block 23, West University Place First Addition and had
requested a release from ,said assessment. '
Mot.ion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Holman that Mayor
Lanmon be authorized to execute the release prepared by City PaVing Attorney
E. E. Townes, Jr-., releasing Lot 7, Block 23, West University Pla.ceFirst
Addition from said assessment and liens.
Voting.:;Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett., Holman and Terry.
Voti19.g No :. None.
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swimming pool located on West Point between Case and Byron Streets. The
Council decided that paving of these streets should be postponed until
after the swimming season is over, unless contracts were signed by all
property owners and in this event the streets be paved so as not to inter-
fere with access to the swimming pool.
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Pursuant to instructions by the Council on March 24, 1949, City Secretal'y'
Whitt Johnson submitted a tabulation and recommendation of the bids received
on that date for delivery of one Industrial type tractor with front end
loader for use on city streets and general: utility work at the disposal
plant and on water department projects. It was his recommendation that the
bid of McCall Tractor and Equipment Company in the amount of $2,950.55 be
accepted and this piece of equipment purchased.
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- 1948-1949 budget be amended by Ordinance to appropriate funds necessary
for purchase of this additional piece of equipment and authorization given
Mr. Whitt Johnson to purchase the Minneapolis Moline Industrial type trac-
tor for the amount of $2,950.55 as submitted in the bid received from
McCall Tractor and Equipment Company on March 24, 1949, subject to receipt
of a Certificate from the City Treasurer certifying as to the availability
of funds.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
In compliance with Council action on April 14, ~949, referring bids received
for the drilling of one water well and appurtenances and installing one
booster pump, to Mr. H. J. Johnson, Consulting Engineer and City Secretary
Whitt Johnson, it was recommended by Mr. H. J. Johnson that the contract be
awarded Layne Texas Co. Ltd. on their low bids of $41,776.75 for the water
well and $2,682.91 for the booster pump. A tabulation of bids received on
April 21, 1949 for Contractbs No.1, 2, 3 and 4 for Chlorinator House, Con-
trol Panel, Storage Tank and Chlorinator System was also submitted by the
Consulting Engineer. It was his recommendation that Contracts Nos. 1 and
3 be readvertised and Contract No.2, be awarded to Lynn Elliot Company on
their low bid of $3,010.00 for Control Panel and Contract No.4 be awarded
to Wallace & Tiernan Company, Inc. on their low bid of $2,410.00 for the
Chlorinator System.
City Secretary Whitt Johnson recOOunended that the contracts be withheld for
further study and recommendations pending arrangements for a loan to finance
constru ction.
The Council referred the matter to Mr. Whitt Johnson for further study and
recommendation.
It was recommended that the Council take necessary action to adopt rates for
use of the West' University Place Swimming Pool for the 1949 season.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, s~conded by Commissioner Holman that the
same rates as adopted for the 1948 Season be adopted for the 1949 Season
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Voting Aye: Ma;yor Lanmon; Conlmissioners. Hamlett, Holman and Terry
V ot.ing No: None
The Council discussed other matters pertaining to the'swinuDing pool, namely,_ "
the exe lusi on of spectators from swimming p,oj:>l area and construction of a
sidewalk from the bathhouse to West Point Street.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Terry that a .fence be
erected between the 'Wading pool and the main swimming pool in order to make
two separate areas; onete enclo~e the swimming pool and, the 'other rtobe used
by spectators and' non~users of'-~he pool.
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Voting Aye: Mayor. Lanmon; ,Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
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Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Holman that a. 'side-
walk be constructed from t.he f'ront of' the bathhouse to the proposed sidewalk'
line on West. Point Street.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Co~ssioners Hamlet.t, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None'" ,_',.:<,:,t.'
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Ordinance No. 460; captione<i as follows was presented. to. the Council and read
in full:
ORn:rNA'NCE. :rro. 460
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR TRE RELliiASE TO THE 1948 8TREEl' IMPROVElVlENTBOND
FUND OF THE UNUSED PORTION ,OFTHGSE FmmsF>ESCRIBED INCERTIFICATENmmER 15
ISSUED BY THE CITY OF w.ms~r~$I'TYPIiA.CE, TEXAs, DATED SEPTEImER 20th, 19h8.
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Motion by Commissioner Terry', seeondeGl by Oommissioner Hamlet.tthat'Ordinance
No. 460, providing f'or the release to the 1948 Street Improvement Bond Fund of
the unused portion of' t.hose funds described in Certificate No. 15, issued by
the City' of West University Place dated September 20,1948, be passed and ap-
pro:ved as read. '
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmoll; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No : None';'. , " "
Minutes of the meetings of April 11, 14, 18 and 21 were read by the City
Secretary. . ,.,~ "
Motion by Commissioner Terxy, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the minutes
of the meetings of Apri111,'i4, 18 and 21 be approved as corrected.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting
was recessed at 10:30 P.M. to reconvene on Thursday April 28, 1949.
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The Council convened in recessed session on Thursday April 28, 1949, 7:30 P.M.
at the City H$.ll, with the following members present: Mayor Lanmon, presiding;
Commissioners Hamlett and Terry. Also present was the City Secretary. The
City Attorney and Commissioners Buschardt and Holman were absent.
Mr. O. S. Hervey, 4235 Oberlin, who had requested permission to build a
20 x 20 Ft. addition to his present garage far storage of "an automobile and
general storage space which was recommended for approval by the Zoning Board,
appeared before the Council and submitted a sketch of the proposed addition for
Council's consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that the re-
quest of Mr. O. S. Hervey for permission to build an addition onto his present
garage be approved as recQlDlD;ended by the Zoning Board.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett and Terry.
None
In compliance wi thNotice to Bidders duly published in the official newspaper
of the City on April 14, 1949, bids were received for delivery of one or two
30 Watt Police Type Radio transmitters and receivers, F. M. equipment. Bids
received were opened with results announced as follows:
Motorola Inc., Houston, Texas
Transmitter Receiver Units
Generator
103.00
$540.00 Ea.
to 135.00 Ea.
Benjamin Sales Company, Houston 6, Texas
Transmitters
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80 Amp.
60 Amp.
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1,150.00
206.10
295.40
326.60
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that bids re-
ceived be referred to City Secretary Whitt Johnson for analysis and recam-
mendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett and Terr,y.
None
In compliance 1J'rith Notice to Bidders duly published in the official newspaper
of the City-on April 1.4, 1949, bids were received for drilling and developing
one 4 inch water well and furnishing and installing necessary pump and motor
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at the City Sewage Disposal Plant. Bids received were opened with results
announced as follows:
The Layne-Texas Co., Ltd.
Texas W~ter Wells, Inc.
McMasters' & Pomeroy, Pasadena, Texas
$1,605.00
1,965~5o
1,8$2.00
Motion by Commissioner, Terry, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett,that bids be
referred to City Secretary Whitt JohOson for analysis and recommendation.'
Voting Aye: Mayor ~on; Commissioners Hamlett and Terry.
Voting No : 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
MAY 9, 1949
The City Council met in regular session on Monday May 9, 1949, 1:30 P.M.
at the City Hall with the following members present: Mayor Lanmon, presiding;
Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry. Also present were the
City Secretary ~~d City Attorney.
Mr. T. A. Claiborne, 3816 Marquette, representing property owners in the
3800 Block Marquette, advised the Council that contracts had been executed
wi th Brogan & Williams, Contractors, for the paving of the 3800 block, with
'XJ exception of 4 lots on the east end of this block, and on the south side of
.-i the street.
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3800 Block Marquette be approved in accordance with plans and specifications
for 51t concrete paving heretofore adopted by theCitq.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that skips
in the 3800 Block Marquette be excavated at the same time other excavation is
made and shell be placed on said skips; cost of this work to be paid from the
street maintenance fund.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
After approving the contract for paving the 3800 Block of Marquette the matter
of paving the intersection of College and Marquette was discussed. The Council
was advised that the contract for this intersection had been cancelled by
ordinance on January 12, 1949 and that funds were not available for pav.ing of
this intersection.' Commissioner BUschardt advised that a majority of property
owners of the 4100 Block of Ruskin had failed to sign contracts ibr paving of
this block therefore funds allocated for the paving of intersection of Fair-
haven and Ruskin could be used for paving College and Marquette intersection.
Motion by Commissioner l3u.schardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that funds
heretofore allocated for the paving of intersection of Fairhaven and Ruskin
be used for the paving of the intersection of Marquette and College and the
City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance substituting the inter-
section of Marquette and College for Fairhaven and Ruskin under contract with
Brogan & Williams dated May 3, 1948, and cancelling the Fairhaven and Ruskin
intersection under said contract.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon, Commiss'ioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Mr. Duncan Allen, 4111 Swarthmore, representing property owners in the 4100
Block Swarthmore, advised the Council that Gontracts had been executed with
Brogan & Williams, Contractors, for the pav:ing of the 4100 block, with ex-
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Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the
contract between property owners and Brogan & Williams for the paving of the
4100 Block Swarthmore be approved in accordance with plans and specifications
for ," concrete paving heretofore adopted by the City.
Voting Aye: ~or Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
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Motion by- Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that skips
in the 4100 Block Swarthmore be excavated at the same time other excavation
is made and ,shell be' placed on said skips; cost of this work to be paid from
the street maintenance fund.
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Voting Aye: Mayor LanrJr0n; Collllllissioners BuschardtJl HamlettJl Holman and Terry.
V oting No: None
!he Council was advised that property owners on the 4200 Block Dartmou'th had
signed paving contracts with Brogan & Williams for :Raving of the 4200 Block
Dartmouth Street with exception of , lots, on the east end of the block ad-
joining the intersection ot Fairmount and desired the Council to., approve the
contracts which would leave this portion of Dartmouth Street unpaved where
contracts have not beert signed.
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Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Cominissione~ Bus,cbar4t that
contracts between property owners and Brogan & Williams for the' paving of
the 4200 Block of. Dartmouth be approved in accordance with plans and speci-
fications ot ,ftr~~i.dential. ccncreteheretofore adopted by. ttle City. '
Voting Aye: Mayor Lamon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Mr. J. L. Williams of Brogan & Williams, Cont'l"actors, advised tha.t contracts
had been.sig-ned !for the paving of Academy Street f;rom Be1l$ire Boulevard to.
south intersection of Cason Street and. -aSked that'. Jbhei c,ontrao'ts b:Eh,approved:.
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Motion bY' C,oJDinissioner Buschardt" ,seconded by COlUllli.flnOJier HaAll-ett that eon- _
trapt:f~~ paving Academy S'treep from .B:eJ.l.aire B~a&':dto,o.as~on.,>Street be
approved in accordance with plans and specificationshere'tofore adopted by
the City, if agreeable with Southwestern Bell, Telephon;e .€Jompan.y whO' owns the,
prop,erty abutting the east side of Ac'ademy St.reet;,and<.the ci t,'pay 25% of,
the cost of paving on the two side, lot ,pr.eperties'on the wes1\; sideo! Academy
Street,.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Gommissi:0l'lers, B.uschardt, Hamlett::;"'.H(i)lman and Terry.
Voting No : ,None "
The Council discussed advisability of advertising for bi..d:s for, the paving Lot
Case, West Point and Byron Streets abutting City owned Colonial Par-k.
Motion by ,Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt, that plans
and specifications be approved for the paving of Case,West Point,an:l Byron,
Streets abutting City-property and Notice to Bidders be published in the
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Voting Aye:
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Mayor Lanmon; Conunissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
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A group of residents adjacent to the Community Building appeared before the
Council protesting noise emanating from Square Dances being held in the
building three nights each week. After discussing the matter, the residents
agreed to meet with the officers of the Square Dance Clubs to try and work
out some arrangemelllt whereby some of the noise could be eliminated. '
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Mr. W. S. Werner, 3614 University Boulevard requested that the north side of
University Boulevard in the 3600 Block east of the ditch exclusive of the
business establishments be declare~ a no parkL~g zone at all t~es.
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Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the
Chief of Police investigate this condition and also all other parking problems
in congested areas.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Mr. F. S. Reinhardt, 4230 Rice Boulevard, appeared before the Council with
reference to the request submitted to the Council on April 25, 1949 by Mr.
J. R. Ellis for permiSSion to erect a 7 x 11 Ft. playhouse for his grand-
children. The Council had deferred action on t his request for a further
opinion from the City Attorney. Mr. T. M. Ryan, City Attorney advised that
it was still his opini'On that a building of this t.'Tpe would be in violation
of the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Reinhardt then requested that the Zoning Ordinance be amended to permit
erection of playhCllJS*3 for children.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, secor.ded by Commissioner Terry that this
matter be referred to the Zoning & Planning Board for study and recommendation.
V oting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Mr. J. P. Davidson, City Sanitarian, appeared before the Council expressing
appreciation for the privilege of attending the six weeks training course in
Austin, conducted by the State Department of Health.
Attorneys representing Mr. C. E. Byrne appeared before the Council in con-
nection with a hearing on an appeal from a decision of the Electrical Board
on April 28, 1949, which decision suspended and refused to reissue a Master
Electrician's License to Mr. Byrne for the year 1949. The Council sustained
findings and decision of the Electrical Board.
Treasurer's Certificate No. 31, certifying that there is in the Treasury of
the City .of West University Place to the credit of Water-Sewer Operating Fund
the sum of $15,000 to apply on the cost of a new water well, was submitted to
the Council.
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Motion by Commissiener Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Holman that Treasurer's
Certificate No. 31 be ac,ceptedand.$15,ooo be appropriated to apply on the cost
of a new water well.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
A Resolution awarding a contract to Layne Texas Co., LM, for the drilling and
equipping of one gravel wall water well and one turbine booster pump was, sub-
mi t ted to the Council and read in full. lito
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that. the
fOllowing Resolution be adopted as read~
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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AWARDING -A CONTRACT" TO THE LAYNE TEXAS COMPANY FOR THE
DRILLING OF A WATER WELIi FOR THE CITY OF WESTUNIVERSI'l'Y PLACE, TEXAS
WHEREAS, heretofore a notice to bidders was duly published by the
City of Weat University Place respecting the propQsed drilling, developing
and producing of a vtater well for said city, and bids were received by, said
ci ty in accordance with the provisions of. said notice, and
:wHEREAS, the lowest and best bid was tendered' by the Layne Texas '
Company, Ltd. and it is desired by the City Commission of the City of. We$t
University Place, Texas to accept such bid,
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of West University
PlaCe, Texas, that the bid of Layne Texas Company, Ltd. in the amount of
$1,605-.00 be ~cepted by the City and that the Mayor be and isautliorized to
execute a contract with said Layne Texas Company, Ltd. for the drilling of
said water well.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of May" 1949.
Voting Aye: MaY"'r Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
, Motion by CODllllissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that Ordinance
No. 461, be passed and approved as read. '
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
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The Council discussed adVisability of advertising for bids far water meters
or continue purchasing meters under the present arrangement.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt, that the
City Secretary be authorized to proceed with the purchase of Water Meters in
accordance with present arrangements due to the fact that a personal investi-
gation by the City Commission revealed that the price being paid is consider-
ably less than one which could be obtained by advertising for bids, and is
cheaper than prices now being paid under competitive bids by neighboring
municipalities Where purchased in much larger quantities of equal quality.
oc) Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
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A letter of recommendation and a tabulation of bids received on April 25,
1949, was submitted by City Secretary Whitt Johnson. It was the recommen-
dation of Mr. Johnson and Ohief of Police, H. E. Shipp tha.t the bid of
Benjamin Sales & Service Company was the.most advantageous to the Cityal-
though the bid was $21.96 higher than that submitted by Motorola, Inc.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Oommissioner Hamlett that,the
bid of Benjamin Sales and Service Company in the amount of $1,320.00 for
two Police Type F. 14. Radio units be accepted as recommended by Mr. Whitt
Johnson and Chief of Police H. E. Shipp, subject to receipt of a letter from
the Benjamin Sales & Service Company stating that their equipment will meet
F.e.C. requirements.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No : None
In compliance with Council instructions on April 25, 1949, for tabulation and
recommendation on the bids received for drilling one 4 inch water well and
appurtenances at the disposal plant, City Secretary Whitt Johnson'recom-
mended that the low bid subrni tted by Layne Texas Company in the amount of
$1605.00 be accepted.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that the
bid of Layne Texas 00., Ltd. be accepted as recommended by the City Secre-
tary.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Ordinance No. 462, captioned as follows, was submitted to the Council and
read in full:
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, Voting No :' None
Motion by Commissioner Terry, ~econded by Commissioner Holman that Messrs..
C. J. ,Olark, L.E. Smith and T. Carso be appointed to the Board of Equali-
zation for the year 1949.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Co1mllissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None '
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Bus.chardt, thatrliles
governing the use of the swimming pool used for the 1948 season be adopted
for use during the 1949 Season.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Upon motiQnduly made, seconded, and carried, the meeting was recessed at
1:10 A.M. to reconvene at 7:30P.M. Tuesday May 10, 1949.
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The City Council convened in recessed session at the City Hall on Tuesday,
7 :30 P .M.wi th the following members present: Mayor Lanmon, presiding,
Commissioners Buschardt, Holman and. Terry. Also present were the City
Secretary, and City Attorney. Commissioner Hamlett was absent.
In compliance' with a request from Mr. L. O. Badeaux, Jr., Commander of the
VFW Post No. 5619, the City Council granted approval of the'selling of buddy
poppies in,the City of West University Place on May 28,1949.
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A letter from -Mrs. Bernice Snell was submitted to' the Council advising- that
County Library CustOdians "had received an increase of pay. from 70~ to 80~ an '
hour effective March 1, 1949. '
'Motionby Commissioner Terry~ seconded by Commissioner Buschardt, that the
City increase the pay of Mrs. 'Allison Sanders, Librarian, from 70~ to 80~.
per hour or a total of $1.20 per week to equal the rate of pay frem the
County. .
Votirig Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
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Minutes of a special meeting of the Zoning Board held on May 9, 1949, re-
vealed' tha. t a. request, from Dr. F.. M.. Hughes, 3604 University Boulevard, for
permission to add a 6 x 18 Ft. combination wash room and storage room to the
back of his present 18 x 22 Ft. garage, was recommended for approval.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Terry, that the
recommendation of the Zoning Board for approval of the request of Dr. F. M.
Hughes be accepted.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
A list of rules and regulations for use of the Community Hall and a schedule
of -reconnnended charges submitted to the Council on February 14, 1949, be the
Community Hall Committee were discussed.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Holman that Rules and
Charges for use of the Community Hall be adopted as recommended by the Com-
munity Hall Committee.
00 VotiIig Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Holman and Terry.
,,-i Votjng Nei: None
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The following action was taken reference designation of bank depositories for
the City:
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the
University State Bank be designated as bank depository for the following
accounts: General Fund, Swimming Pool Operating, Trust Agency, Health Fund,
,Water-Sewer Fund, Payroll Fund, and Tax Collector. The City National Bank
designated as bank depository for Swimming Pool Bond Fund, Tax Revenue
Sinking Fund, Water Revenue Sinking Fund, Sewer Revenue Sinking Fund, Street
Improvement 1948, Storm Sewer 1948, Garbage Disposal 1948, Sanitary Sewer
Improvement 1948 and Street Paving & Bridge 1946; and the National Bank of
Commerce be designated as depository for the Street Paving & Bridge Bond
Fund, 1946.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Ordinance No. 463, captioned as follows was presented to the Council and read
in full:
ORDINANCE NO_ 1'03
, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS
AND CHANGES IN THE NOVEMBER 22nd, 1948 CONTRACT BETWE1i'JI THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS AND BROGAN AND WILLIAMS ,CONTRACTOR, WITH REFERENCE
TO THE PAVING OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF MILTON STRtET, RICE BOULEVARD AND
COLLEGE STREET INTERSECTION; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE INCORPORATION
OF SAID CHANGES AS PART OF SAID CONTRACT VvITH BROGAN AND WILLIAMS.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that Ordi-
nanceNo. 463, authorizing and directing amendments and changes in the Novem-
ber 22, 1948 contract between the City and Brogan & Williams, with reference
to paving portions of Milton Street and Rice Boulevard and College Street
Intersection, be passed and approved as read, and that the City Treasurer be
instructed to prepare certificate of availability of flli~ds.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Holman and Terry.
V oting No: None
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as corrected.
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the Meeting was adjourned at 10:0, P.M.
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MAY 23, 1949
The City Council met in regular session on Monday, May 23, 194 , 7:30 P.M.
with the fOllowing members present: Mayor Lanmon, presiding; ommissioners
Hamlett, Holman, and Terry. Also present were the City Secre y and City
Attorney. Commissioner Buschardt was absent.
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Mr. Ligon, 3524 Uni versi ty Boulevard appeared before the Counc'l requesting
that steps be taken to eliminate heavy truc~ traffic on the ne ly paved
portion of the 6200 Block Mercer Street. The Council instruct d Chief of
Police H. E. Shipp to make investigation and recommendation on this request.
Zoning Board minutes of the meeting of May 19, 1949, were read and the fol-
lowing action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Hamlet that Mr. E.
B. Thornton, 2829 Sunset be permitted to erect a small greenho e 8'6" x 10'
to be attached to his existing garage building, subject to exe ution of
affidavit stating'that this structure will not be used for co ercial pur-
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Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissicners Hamlett, Holman an~ T
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Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that Mr. Frank
Henderson, 3119 Plumb street be permitted to construct a scree ed porch and a
hobby shop approximately 33' x 12', attached to the present ga age subject to
execution of affidav:it stating that this structure will not be used for com-
mercial purposes, as recommended by the Zoning Board.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lamnon; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and
None
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
action of the Zoning Board denying Mr. A. Zwerneman, 2932 Suns t, permission
to construct an outside ep.trance in a newly added bedroom and ath, be con-
firmed.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and T rry.
None
Zoning minutes pertaining to the application of First Unitari Church for
permission to construct a church on Lots 3 and 4, Block 4, Wes University
Place First Addition was submitted to the Council. A letter d ted May 18,
1949, signed by Mr. Joseph L. Adler, President of the Board of Trustees,
together with a blueprint showing the proposed building and pa ing facilities
was also submitted. After conSidering the application and aft r legal aspects
of the request were submitted by City Attorney T .M. Ryan, it as the opinion
of the City Council that consideration to amend Ordinance ill, should be given
and on the information submitted the following action was take.
Motion by CommiSSioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Holma , that a Public
Hearing be held on June 13, 1949, 7:30 P.M. at the City Hall f r the purpose
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church on Lots 3 and 4, BIQck: 4, West University Place First Ap,qition as
recommended by the Zoning Board.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Mr. Howard F. Gustafson, representing property owners in the 4200 Block of
Swarthmore Street, advised the Council that contracts had been executed With
Brogan & Williams, Contractors, for the paving of the 4200 Block and requel;Jt.ed
approval of these contracts.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry, that the
contract between property OMlerB and Brogan & Williams for the paving of the
4200 Block Swarthmore Street in accordance With plans and specifications for
51t concrete paving here'tofore adopted by 'the City, be approved.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanman; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None '
A final estimate for cost of paving University Boulevard from east line of
Weslayan Street to east line of Community Drive in the amount of $3,424.20,
'was submitted by Consulting Engineer H., J. Johnson, with recommendation that
estima te be paid as final payment and acceptance of the contract.
City' Paving Attomey, E. E. Townes, Jr., submitted Ordinance No. 464, cap-
tioned as follows, which was read in full:
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AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DEfERMINING THAT THE IMPROVEMENT OF:
SECTION NO.3: UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD from the East line of Weslayan Street
to the East'line of Community Drive,
IN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, AS PROVIDED IN EARLIER ORDINANCiS
AND IN THE OCTOBER il, 1948 CONTRACT WITH RUSS MITCHELL, INC., CONTRACTORo,HAS-
BEEN COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID CONTRACT AND ORDINANCES; ACCEPTING THE
WORK AND' IMPROVEMENTS ON SAID SEGREGATED SECTION;APmOVING THE ENGINEER'S
FINAL I!STIMATE AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING SETTLEMENT IN ACCORDANCE THERE-
WITH, ANDAUTHORIZJ;NGAND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVEU OF SPECIAL
ASSl!5SMENT CERTIFICATES, AND' DECLARING AN EMERGliNCY.
Moti on by Commission.er Terry, seconded by Commissi oner Hamle tt that Ordinance
No. 464 determining that the improvement offJniversity Boulevard fromWeslayan '
Street to Community Drive, has been completed, approving Engineer's Final
estimate and authorizing and directing s~:ttlement and issuance and delivery
of special assessment certificates, be passed and approved as read.
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Voting A.ye: Mayor, Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Commissioner Buschardt arrived at this time.
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City Secretary Whitt Johnson advised the Council that requests ha~ been made
for fans for use in the Community Building and asked approval for purchasing
two floor type 42" fans from Community Building Funds.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded byComrnissioner Buschardt, that the
City Secretary be authorized to purchase two floor type fans for use in the
Community Building.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None,
City Secretary Whitt Johnson advised that three persons had expressed a desire
to lease the swimming pool concession for the 1949 season and he had requested
them to submit their proposal in writing, however, one person had submitted a
written proposal being Mr. A. B. Miller, Jr., 3829 Villanova.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Terry, that Mayor
Lanmon be authorized to execute a contract with Mr. Arthur B. Miller, Jr.,
for operation of the concession at the SWimming Poo for the 1949 Season on
basis of 10% of the gross receipts and subject to m tual agreement of terms.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
The Council was advised that several property ownerl in the City had shrubbery
planted on the _~ which has created a traffic hazard and should he elimi-
nated.
Instructions were given the City Secretary to make a survey on such hazards
and notifY the !Ialror so he could request propert,lf or I ers to elim, inate these
hazards. . ' '
Plans and specifications for Water Works improvements at the Wakeforest Plant
for Stor.age Tank, Pump House, Flow Meter, Meta.meterJ and Electrical Switch
Gear, were submitted by Engineer Irving L. Peabody:tor Council's consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by commissJonerBusChardt" that the
City Secretar,y be authorized to advertise for bids tor contracts 1 through 5
for Water Works improvements at Wakeforest Plant to be received until 1:30
P.M. June 9, 1949.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
~dinance No. 465, captioned as follows, was submi tfd to the Council and read
in full:
ORnTNANCF. NO, 1,"5
AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE TERMS OF THE MAY 3rd, 1948, CONTRAOT BEl'WEEN THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS AND BROGAN AND IWILLIAMS RELATIVE TO THE
PAVING OF CERTAIN STREET INTERSECTIONS WITHIN THE IJiMITS OF SAID CITY.
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Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by C01IDD.issioner Holman that Ordi~
nanceNo. 465 changing the terms of the May 3rd, 1948 contract between
Brogan & Williams and the City relative to the pa,ving of certain street
intersections be passed and approved as read.
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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 a nominal expense would be
incurred in the collection of delinquent taxes as authorized.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardtthat a nomi-
nal expense account be 'approved for expenses incurred in the col:1:ection of ."
delinquent taxes.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Terry.
Voting No : ' Clol'l1lniss10ner Holman.
In response to complaints that a great number of dogs were.running loose in
the city after 5 P.M. the Council ordered that Mr. W. J. Ryals, Humane Officer,
be instructed to work one night each week.
The minutes of the meetings of May 9 and 10 were read and approved as' corrected.
With no further business to come before the > Councilat this time, the meeting
was recessed at 11:25 P.M. to reconvene at 7:30P.M~. on May 26, 1949.
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The C1 ty Council convened in recessed session on Thursday May 26, 1949, 7:30
P.M. at the City Hall. Mayor Lanmon was absent and Mayor Pro tem Terry pre-
sided. Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman and the City Secretary
were also present. The C1ty Attorney was absent.
In compliance with Notice to Bidders .duly published in the official news-
paper of the city on May 12, 1949, bids .were re~eived for paving eontJtruction
on 4100 block Case Street, 410e Block Byron Street, and the 6hOO Block West
Poin't Street 'and the intersections at Case and West Point and Byron and West
Point Street.
Bids received were opened and results announced as follows:
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J. L. Williams A.S . Koehler
Total All Property Ownerts Share
Total Ci ty' s Share
Total City Intersections at West Point
Total All City
Total
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8,439.95 .
2,762.16
11,202.11
2.5,327.85
14,224.68
8,392.22
2,883.60
11,275.82
25,500.40
15,04L24
8,205.56
2,940.20
11,145.76
26,187.00
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt., seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that bids ',,',i.., ,<uul
received be referred 'to City Secretary Whitt Johnson and Engineer I. L. PeabodyU
for tabulation and recommendation.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Pro Tem Terry; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
Voting No: None
Auditors for Harris County requested passage of a resolution in connection
with the paving of Weslayan Street within the corporate limits of the City of
West University Place.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
following resolution be passed and adopted:
aiSOJ.,UTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of West University
Place, Texas, that,the County of Harris be and is hereby granted authority to
expend the necessary County funds to accomplish the paving of Weslayan Road,
the first section of which is from Richmond Road to Tennyson Street" within
the limits of the City of West University Place, Texas, said proposed paving
being approximately 1422 feet in length and 30 feet wide in accordance with
plans and specifications on file with the City of West University Place.
Passed and Approved this 26th day of May, 1949 by a vote of 4 Ayes and
o Noes.
Voting Aye: Mayor Pro Tem Terry; Oommissioners Buscha.rdt, Hamlett and Holman.
Voting No: None
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting
was recessed until 7:30 P.M. June 9, 1949.
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The Oity Council reconvened in recessed session on Thursday, June 9, 1949,
at the City Hall at 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor
Lamon, presiding; Commissioner Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry. Also
present was the City Secretary. The City Attorney was absent.
In compliance with Notice to Bidders duly published in the official newspaper
of the Oity on May 26, 1949, bids were received for Water Works Improvements
at Wakeforest Plant for Storage Tank, Pump House, Flow Meter, Metameter and
Electrical Switch Gear.
Bids received were opened and results "announced as follows:
Item (1) Storage Tank
Chicago Bridge & Iron Co.
Amco Tank & Welding Works
General Welding Works, Inc.
Dobkins Welding Works
Wyatt Metal & Boiler Works
Tom Dye
Foundation
40 D Tank
Painting Tank
390.15
618.00
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Furnish 12 x 18 Prefab. Building
Furnish & erect' 12 x 18 Prefab. Building
Concrete Foundation
Painting 12 x 18 Building
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300.75
701.66
874.61
130.00
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150.00
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Item (J) Flow Meter
Maintenance Engineer,ing Corp.
Item f4} Metameter
I tam (5) Electrical Switch Gear
The Bristol Company
Graybar Electric Company
Warren Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric Corp.
Lynn Elliott Company
$ 2,117.02
'1,964.69
1,975.84
1,921.24
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$ 975.00
$ 615.00
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt, that bids
received be referred to City Secretary Wh1tt Johnson and. Engineer Irving L.
Peabody for tabulation and recommendation.
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~ JUNE 13, 1949
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday
June 13, 1949, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Lanmon
presiding; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman. Also present were
the City Secretary and City Attorney. Commissioner Terry was absent.
Pursuant to Public Notice duly published in the official newspaper of the
City on May 26, 1949, a hearing was held to consider a proposed amendment
to Ordinance No. 111, to permit construction of a church building in the
First Single Family Dwelling District on Lots 3 and 4, Block 4, West University
Place First Addition located at the comer of Buffalo Speedway and Bellaire
(.'r Boulevard.
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tarian Church who had requested the Zoning Ordinance amended, made a state-
ment in regard to the proposed building to be constructed at this location.
City Attorney T. M. Ryan presented legal interpretation of the Zoning Ordi-
nance with respect to construction of the church building. Mr. L. R. Bynum,
Attorney, representing property owners in the immediate vicinity of Lots 3
and 4, West University Place First Addition protested amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance to permit erection of a church on this location.
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After proponents and opponents were heard, the following action was taken:
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that
Ordinance No. 111, be amended to permit erection of a church on Lots 3 and
4, Block 4, West University Place First Addition as recommended by the
Zoning Board on May 19, 1949.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioner Buschardt, Hamlett, and Holman.
None
Minutes of "a special meeting of the Zoning Board held on June 6, 1949, were
submitted to the Council and action was taken as follows:
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Holman that Dr.
R. F. Herndon, 3323 Rice Boulevard be permitted to construct an 181 x 181
wood working hobby shop to be attached to his present 18 t' x 18 t two car
garage as requested and recommended by the Zoning Board; subject to execution
of usual affidavit.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
None
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Holman that Mr.
George N. Pos~J, 3007 Nottingham, be permitted to build a one-car garage
with storage room and open car port attached to and located in front of the
one-car garage as requested and recommended by the Zoning Board.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Oommissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
None
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the
request of Mr. C. 1. LaFleur, 4214 Amherst for approval to move a green-
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hobby for growing flowers be approved subject to execution of affidavit
that he nor any member of his family nor any other person residing in the
same residence, nor any other place will ever sell or offer for sale any
flowers, shrubs; vines, ~treea, or plants of any other type.
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Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
None
Mr. and Mrs. I. V. Davis, 4234 Universi1;.y Boulevard appeared before the
Council protesting a bus stop recently placed in front of their home at this
address, and the nuisance created by parking of the bus at this location for
a period as long as ten minutes at all hours of the day and night. Mr. and
Mrs. Davis were assured that officials of the bus company would be contact~d
and a more desirable plan for loading and unloading passengers and fO.r;-,:lay~.
overs would be worked out.
Mr. Ralph Browning, representing property owners in the 3000 and 3100 blocks
Georgetownsubmitted.a petition signed by property O}"lners requesting the
city to advertise for bids for the paving of these blocks with 5" residential
concrete in accordance with specifications heretofore adopted and also that
necess~ repairs be made to a storm sewer located in these blocks.
The City Secretary advised that property owners in the 2800 and 2900 blocks
of Georgetown were also desirous of paving their street but had not signed
agreement at this time. The City Secretary requested a decision of the
Council in regard to the paving of the intersection of, Georgetown, and jlJ-
Belmont in event contracts were signed for paving of the 2800 and 2900
blocks of Georgetown. It was the decision of the. Council that if the 2800
and 2900 blocks of Georgetown were paved that the intersection of Georgetown
and Belmont should be paved to provide continuity of the 5a concrete paving.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
City Engineer be instructed to prepare plans and specifications ,for paving,
of the 2800,2900, 3000 and 3100 blocks of Georgetown and the intersection
of Georgetown and Belmont with 5" residential concrete in accordance with
plans and specifications heretofore approved by the city and that the city
secretary be instructed to advertise for bids for the paving of these afore-
mentioned blocks and intersection, said bids to be received on, June 20, 1949.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, and Holman.
None
A letter from Mr. BenE. Brewer, Chairman of Committee of Management, South..;.
west Branch,'Y.1l.C.A. requesting .use of the West University Place Swimming'
Pool,f'orthe pUrpose of a,swimming ins~ruction program.
Motion by Conunissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that the
Y.M.C.A.be permitted use of the Swimining Pool without charge between the ,
hours of 7 and 9 A.M. each Wednesday and Friday fo;r 3 one-half hour instruction
classes at each s.ession for a period often weeks to give swimming instructions
to children of the southwest area.
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Voting No: None
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The Council also gave authority for the Y.M.C.A. to use the Community Building
during the s'WIlIller months at the same rates as other similar organizations.
Mr. J. L. W"illiams presented a letter dated June 13, 1949, advising he had
recently purchased W. E. Brogan's interest in Brogan & Williams and had
organized a corporation under the Iiame of J. L. Williams Construction Company,
Inc. Mr. Williams pointed out the following ccntracts now in effect with
the City of West University Place for street improvements: August 16, 1948,
Intersections; October 25, 1948, various skips contract; April 1948, Inter-
section contract, College and Villanova, and requested assigrnnent of the above
listed contracts to J. L. Williams Construction Company, Inc., with all terms
C~) of the contract remaining in full force and effect including all surety bonds.
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much as it has been brought to the attention of the City Commission that all
contracts heretofore held by the firm of Brogan & Williams, a partnership
composed of W. E. Brogan, Jr. and J~ L. Williams, have been assigned to J. L.
Vfilliams Construction Oom:Qany, Inc., a corporation of which J. L. Williams
is President, and the corporation has assumed and undertaken the performance
of all such contracts, and the corporation having requested formal approval
of such assignments insofar as the City contracts are concerned, with the
understanding that the surety company-on the partnership perform,ance bonds
will remain as surety for the performance of the contracts by the corporation;
that the assignment and transfer to the corporation J. L. Williams Construction
Co., Inc. of all contracts between the City and Brogan & Williams be approved,
and said corporation substituted as Contractor in the place and stead of
Brogan & Williams; and that the City's Paving Attorney prepare and submit
ordinances for more formal record approval with reference to each of said
contracts between the City and Brogan & Williams and now assigned to J. L.
Williams Construction Company, Inc.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
Voting No: None
Ordinance No. 466, captioned as follows, was submitted to the Council and read
in full:
ORDTNANCF. NO Ithh
AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMINING CERTAINF ACTS WITH REFERENCE TO THE
INTERSECTION OF WEST POINT AND RUSKIN STREET, THE PAVEMENT OF WHICH WAS
PROVIDED FOR IN THE OCTOBER 25, 1948 CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND BROGAN
& WILLIAMS, CONTRACTOR AND WITH REFERENCE TO THE INTERSECTION OF FAIR-
MOUNT AND DARTMOUTH; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT IT IS NOT PRACTICAL TO
PAVE AND IMPROVE SAID WEST POINT AND RUSKIN STREET INTERSECTION; FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT IT IS MORE URGENT AND TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CITY TO
PAVE AND IMPROVE THE INTERSECTION OF FAIRMOUNT AND DARTMOUTH STREET; APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SAID INTERSECTION; AMENDING SAID CONTRACT, WITH
THE CONSENT OF J. L. WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. ASSIGNEE, SAID CON-
TRACTOR, AND SUBSTITUTING SAIDFAIRMOUNT - DARTMOUTH INTERSECTION THEREIN IN"
LIEU OF SAID WEST POINT - RUSKIN INTERSECTION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Conmissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that
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Streets in lieu of West Point and Ruskin Street, intersection in' 'l:ihe OctOber
25, 1948 contract between the City and Brogan & Williams be passed and ap-
proved as read and correeted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
None
A written report dated June. 13, 1949, from City Secretary Whitt Johnson in
regard to the financing for Water improvements was submitted to the Council
together with Treasurer's Certificate No. 32 signed by City Treasurer C. E.
Gammill certifying to the availability of $10,000 to apply on cost of con-
struction of a new water well and appurtenances.
In complaince with instructions from the City Council on Thursday June 9,
1949, a tabulation and recommendation of bids submitted on that date for~-
provements to the water system at the Wakeforest Water Plant covered under
contract items No. 1- 5 was submitted for the Oounc;,il';~L~nsiderationhj:
City Engineer I. L.Peabody, City Secretary Whitt John~~~;and Water 'Super-
intendent E. J. Hood. . ' ,
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
bid" submitted on Item No. 1, Storage Tank, by General Welding WorkS, Inc.
intheamOUrit of" $5800.24 for the construction of a 214,000 Gallon Water
Storage Tank be accepted as recommended.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
Voting No :. ' None
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
recommendation of the' City Engineer and City'Secretary that the painting for
this'storage.tankbe performed w.i.th city forces at an "estimated price of
$850.00 be accepted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanman; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
None
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that a
contract on Item No. 2, Pump House, be awarded to Union Tank and Supply Co.
on their low bid of $537~81and city forces construct a foundation and erect
the building with city forces and emp~(j)tment of experienced iron workers, at
an estimated cost of $350 as recommended.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commis'sioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
None
Motion by €lommissioner"Hamlett, seconded by CommissioneD Buschardt that a
contract on Item No.3, Flow Meter, be awarded to Maintenance Engineering
Company on their low bid of $975.00 as recammendedJ
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
Voting No: None
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Motion by OommissionerBuschardt,"seconded by Commissioner Harnlettthat a
contract on Item No.4, Metameter, be awarded to the Bristol Company on
their low bid of $615.00 as recommended.
Votin"gAye: Ma:ror Lanman; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
Voting No: None
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Holman that a
contract on Item No.5, Electrical SWitch Gear be awarded to the Lynn Elliott
Company on their low bid of $1,921.24 as recommended.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
Voting No: None
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Oommissioner Buschardt that a
contract be awarded to Wallace & Tiernan Company for furnishing of chlori-
nator in accordance wi th plans and specifications on their low bid re-
ceived on April 21, 1949, in the amount of $2,410 as recommended.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
Voting No: None
The Council was advised that the price of waste oil which has been used on
the shell streets of the city as a dust preventative is becoming prohibitive
and'city funds for this purpose are not sufficient to meet this increase in
price; there remaining only $1200 in this fund.
The City Engineer recommended that the city enter into a property owner
participation program and purchase a heavy asphalt oil which would last
approximately one year.
Motion by Commissioner " Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that City
Secretary Whitt Johnson be authorized to enter into a property owner partici-
pation program and purchase asphalt oil for the streets where requested and
funds deposited ,vith the City Treasurer as recommended by the City Englneer.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
Voting No: None
Minutes of the meetings of May, 23, 26 and June 9 were read and approved.
Ordinance No. 467, captioned as follows, was submitted and read in full:
ORDINANCE NO. )J67
ANORDINANOE AMENDmG ORDINANCE NO. 330, PASSED AND APPROVED JANUARY 2, 1947,
WITH REFERENCE TO THE OFFICE OF CITY ENGINEER, BY AMENDING THE CAPTION THEREOF
TO PROVIDE FOR COMPENSATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER, AND BY AMENDING SECTION 2
TO PROVIDE FOR A MONTHLY SALARY, AND Al.ffENDING SECTION 3 TO PBES CRI BE THE
DUTIES OF THE OFFICE; CONTINUING SAID ORDINANCE NO. 330 IN EFFECT AS AMENDED
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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City Engineer and prescribing duties be passed and approved as read.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; CommilSsioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
Voting No: None
The following Resolution was submitted and read in full:
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EMPLOYMlIDNT OF IRVING L. PEABODY AS CITY ENGINEER,
AND PRESCRIBING HIS COMPENSATION AND DUTIES.
WHEREAS, the City Commission has heretofore deemed it to the best
interest of the City-to employ a full"';time Engineer to serve as City Engi-
neer at a fixed mont.~ly salary in lieu of employing outside Engineers on a
part-time or contract basis; and has s ecured the' services of Irving L.Pea-
body, a professional Engineer, effective April 1, 1949; at a monthly salary
of $400.00; ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PIACE, TEXAS:
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MotionbyComissionerBuschardt,seconded by Commissioner Hamlett,' that the
ResoI.iitionratifji.ngthe employment of Irving L. Peabody as City Engineer,
be passed and approved as read. -
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
Voting No: None
With no further-business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting
was adjourned at 1:30 A.~.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 27, 1949
The City Council convened in regular session on Monday, June 27, 1949,
7 :30 P.M. at the City Hall vti.th the following m~mbers present: Mayor
Lanmon, presiding; Commissioners Hamlett, Buschardt, and Holman. Also
present were the City Secretary and City Attorney. Commissioner Terry
was absent.
Zoning Minutes of the meeting of June 16, 1949, were submitted to the
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Council and the following action was taken:
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Motion by Commissioner HOlman, seconded by Co~missioner Buschardt, that
Mr. Sherman J. Glass owner of property at 2709 RobiIihood be permitted to
construct a home with only a ma$on.ry front, on this property which is
located in an area requiring 51% masonry construction, but the request
for waiving the 1400 Sq. Ft. restrictions to permit construction of a
1200 Sq. Ft. hoose be, denied, as recommended by the Zoning Board.
Voting Aye: ,Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
Voting No.: None
, MotionbyCommissionBI1i)'; ~uschardt, sec9nded by Commissioner Hamlett, that
~~H.A.'Tenney,?736C.entena.rybe permitted to build a 12'x 20' storage
ropm, and hobby_shop on the rear of his pI1emises at this address subject to
execution of usual affidavit, as, recommended by the Zoning Board. '
Voting Aye:
V otin.g No :
Mayor Lamnon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman
None
MotiQn<by Commissioner Holm~, seconded by CommiSSioner HalJllet~ that Dr.
Howard.\L. Evans, owner of the lot at 6428 Belmont be permitted to locate
a new home 36'back from the front property line in order to save two '
large pecan trees; this action based on recommendation of the Zoning
Board and a letter dated June 18, 1949, signed by John M.Fonts , Jr.,
5448 Belmont; ",ArtJlur C. Weber, 6416 Belman t;D ~ D. Hunt, 6434. Belmont;
Leo F. Mosler, 6438 Belmont; stating they had 110 objections to Dr. Evans
setting his house 6'back of required building line; a,nd that the house
located immediately south has a 30' set back line and the house located im..;.
mediately-north has a 34' set back line.
V otingAye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, and Holman.
None
Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals were sub-
mitted to the Council and the following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded b,y CQmmissioner Holman that
action of the Board of Adju:stment and Appeals denying Mr. P.R. Delgado's
, request to erect a home on the front of his-lot located at 3815 Case Stree1i
where there is an existing garagea,partment on the rear of the lot be ap-
proved.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
V oting No: None
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A contract between property owners of the 4200 Block Southwestern and
J. L. Williams Construction Company for the paving of this block with
5tt residential concrete was submitted for Council's approval.
Motion by OommissionerHamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that
contract be approved for paving of the 4200 block Southwestern Street with
5t1 residential concrete in accordance with plans and specifications hereto-
fore approved by the ,Council.
Voting Aye: Mayor LanIJlon; Commissioners B:uschardt, Haml,ett and Holman.
Voting No : None
In compliance with instructions of the Council a tabulation of bids re-
ceived on May 26th for the paving of 4100 Case, 4100 Byron and 6400 West
Point was submitted. '
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the
bid of Russ Mitchell in the amount of $25,321.85 be accepted and contract
for. the construction of the work as adver~ised be awardedcondit~oned on
an amendment thereof deleting from it the intersections of West Point and
Byron and West Point and Oase which were included in the May 3, 1949 ccntract
with J. L. Williams Construction Co.; and conditioned further that the
contract be amended to distinguish the actual money to be paid by,the city
itself thereunder and that portion of the total contract p:rice for which
the contractor must look exclusively to the abutting property owners.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon, Conmissioners Buschardt and Holman.
Commissioner Hamlett.
Commissioner Hamlett made the following statement with reference to his
vote: tilt is my opinion that the truck and man hours will not be 'used;
therefore the cpntract as awarded will be higher than the bid submitted
by J. L. Williams Construction Co." .
Ordinance No. 468,captioneGl as follows, was submitted to the Council
and read in full:
ORDTNANr.Ji: NO J,hR
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 463, PASSED ANI! APPRo.VED MAY 10, 1949,
PROVIDING FOR, AUTHORIZJ;NG AND DIRECTING CERTAIN' AMENDMENTS AND CHANGES IN
THE NOVEMBER 22, 1948 CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND BROGAN & WILLIAMS WITH
REFERENCE TO CERTAIN PORTIONS OF MILTON STREEl', RICE BOULEVARD AND COLLEGE
STREET; AND ,DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that Ordi-'
nance No. 468, repealing Ordinance No. ,463, authorizing and directing certain
amendments and changes in the November 22, 1948 contract between the City
and Brogan & Williams with reference to certain portions of Milton Street,
Rice Boulevard and College Street be passed and approved as read.
Voting' Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; COInmissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, and Holman.
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Treasurer's Certificate No. 33, certifying the availability of $1,594.74 to
the credit of Street Improvement Bonds Series 1948 was submitted for Council's
approval.
Ordinance No. 469, captioned as follows, was submitted to the Council and
read in full:
ORDINANCE NO_ }1~9
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,594. 74 OUT OF THE FUND TO THE
CREDIT OF STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIFS 1948 IN THE CITY TREASURY TO
PAY CERTAIN COSTS AND EXPENSES IN CC1\JNECTION WITH THE PAVING AND IMPROVING
. OF PORTIONS OF MILTON STREET, RICE BOULEVARD AND COLLEGE STREET, AND DE-
CLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that
Ordinance No. 469 appropriating the sum of $1,594.74 for payment of certain
costs and expenses in connection with paving and improving 3800 block Milton
Street, 3900 Rice Boulevard and 6200 College Street be passed and approved
as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
Voting No: None
Ordinance No. 470, captioned as follows, was submitted to the Council and
read in full:
ORTITNANnF. mn 470
AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN FIELD CHANGFS
AND EXTRA WORK IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THE NOVEMBER 22, 1948
CONTRACT BEfWEEN'lHE CITY AND BROGAN & WILLIAMS COVERING PORTIONS OF
MILTON STREEI' AND RICE BOULEVARD; APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE CONSTRUCTION
PURSUANT TO SAID FIELD CHANGES AND OF SAID EXTRA WORK; :FIlmING THE COR-
RECTNESS OF AND APPROVING CERTAIN UNPAID ITEMS OF COST AND EXPENSE IN CON-
NECTION WITH SAID CONTRACT, AND DIRECTING PAYMENT THEREOF OUT OF THE FUNDS
HERETOFORE APPROPRIATED THEREFOR, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that
Ordinance No. 479 approving and confirming certain field changes and extra
work in connection with the performance of the November 22, 1948 ccntract
between the city and Brogan & Williams covering 3800 Block Milton Street,
3900 Rice Boulevard and 6200 Block College Street; approving and accepting
the construction pursuant to said field changes and of unpaid items of
cost and expense in connection wi thsaid contract, and directing payment
thereof out of the funds heretofore appropriated therefor, be passed and
approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
Voting No: None
Treasurer's Certificate No. 34, certifying the availability of $686.14 out
of the fund to the credit of Street Improvement Bonds, Series 1948, toward
the cost of Street Improvements on Academy Street was submitte9 to the
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Ordinance No. 471, captioned as follows, was submitted to the Council and
read in full:
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AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $686.14 OUT OF THE FU~ TO THE. CREDIT
OF STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIFS 1948 IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE
CITY'S AGREED CONTRIBUTION TOWARD THE COST OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON ACADEMY
STREET UNDER DIRECT CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE RESPECTIVE PROPERTY OWNERS AND
BROGAN & WILLIAMS, CONTRACTOR, NOT COVERED BY PRIOR APPROPRIATIONS, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Holman that Ordi-
nance No. 471, appropriating the sum of $686.14 to pay the city's agreed
contribution toward the cost of street improvements on Academy Street be
passed and approved as read.
, Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
Voting No : None
Ordinance No. 472, captioned as follows, was submitted to the Council and
read in full:
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AN ORDINANCE CONSENTING TO AND APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT FROM BROGAN & WILLIAMS I,U;
TO J. L. WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. OF THE OCTOBER 25, 1948 CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND BROGAN & WILLIAMS, EXECUTED PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO.'
417, AS TO THE INTERSECTIONS NOT YET CONSTRUCTED THEREUNDER, ACCEPTING AND
SUBSTITurING J~ L. WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., AS CONTRACTOR; PROVIDING
FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE BQ~lpS UNDER SAID CONTRACT; AUTHORIZING AND DI-
RECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AN ADDENDA TO SAID CONTRACT
MAKING SUBSTITUTION OF CONTRACTORS AND PROVIDING FOR CONTINUANCE OF SAID
BONDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that
Ordinance No. 472, consenting to and approving the assignment from Brogan &
Williams to J. L. Williams Const~ction Company, Inc; of the October 25, 1948
contract between the city-and Brogan & Williams, executed pursuant to Ordi-
nance No. 417 as to the sections not yet constructed theJ:"eunder; accepting
and substitu~ing J. L. Williams Construction Co., Inc. as contractor; autho-
rizing and directing the Mayor and City Secretary to execlf,te an addenda to
said contract, 'making substitution of contractors and providing for con-
tinuance of said bonds, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
None
Ordinance No. 473, captioned as follows, was submitted to the Council and
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AN ORDINANCE,: CONSENTING TO AND' APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT FROM BROGAN &
WILLIAMS:J~:(J:J. L. WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. OF THE OCTOBER 25, 1948
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND BROGAN & WIIJ..IAMS, EXECUTED PURSUANT TO ORDI-
NANCE NO. 421, AS TO THE SECTIONS NOT Y:&'"T CONSTRUCTED THEREUNDER; ACCEPTING
AND SUBSTITUTING J. L. WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., AS CONTRACTOR; PRO-
VIDING FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE BONDS UNDER SAID CONTRACT; AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AN ADDENDA TO SAID CONTRACT
MAKING SUBSTITUTI ON OF CONTRACTORS AND PROVIDING FOR CONTINUANCE OF SAID
BONDS, AND DFJCLARING AN EMERGEN CY .
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Holman that Ordi-
nance No. 473'consenting to and approving the assignment from Brogan &
Williams to -J,~' L. Williams Construction Co., Inc. of the October 25, 1948
contract between the cit.y and Brogan & Williams executed pursuant to Ordi-
nance No. 421 as to the sections not yet constructed thereunder; accepting
and substituting J." L. Williams Construction Co., Inc. a~ contractor;
authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Secretary to execute an addenda
to said contract, making substitution of contractors and providing for con-
tinuance of said bonds, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
Voting No: None
A recommendation for parking regulations around various churches and con-
gested areas was submitted by Chief of Police H. ~. Shipp in compliance
wi th instructions of the Council. The Council recommended that letters be
written to the various chur,ches and their cooperation requested before definite
action is taken.
Fire Chief Claude V. Reynolds discussed with the Council the desirability of
replacing the No. ':,2 Fire Truck, a 1939 Diamond T, with a new 500 Gallon
Booster truck. Estimate received from the Burke-Simms Fire Truck Equipment
Co., San Antonio, Texas, for a custom built truck exclusive of the motor and
chassis amounted to $4750. It was the opinion of the Council that funds
It was the opinion of the Council that funds were not available for the pur-
chase of a new fire truck at this time, but agreed that it would be advisable
to set aside $2500 as appropriated in the 1948-49 budget for replacement of
the No. 2 Fire Truck in the future.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seco~ded by Commissioner Hamlett, that an
ordinance be prepa~ed by the City Attorney setting aside $2500 as appropriated
in the 1948-49 budget for future replacement of the No. 2 Fire TrUCk, and
that the said $2500 be depositediilthe City National Bank in an account
styled City of West University Place, Texas, Fire Truck Replacement. Fund.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
Voting No: None
A letter dated June 7, 1949, signed by Mr. T. H. Stancliff of Southern
Oaks, Inc. requesting an amendment to the November 29,1948, contract be-
tween Southern Oaks and the City of West University Place for payment of
sani tary sewer service on tract No. 2 of this subdivision was submitted to
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for sanitary sewer service on the 87 lots in Tract No.2, on the basis of
$2,000 at the expiration of 90 days from the date of agreement, and $2000
to be paid on the expiration 01'9 months from the date of agreement and the
final $2000 to be paid on or before the expiration of 15 months from the
date of agreement, in lieu of ,the sum of $100 per lot for each single family
dwelling as specified in th.e November 29, 1948 contract.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt, that the
Mayor be authorized to exeoute an amendment to the November 29, 1948 contract
wi th SoutheI;'n Oaks, Inc. for furnishing s.ani tary sewer facilities, to, tract
No.2, on basis of 10% discount for the 81 lots involved in Tract No.2, at
$100 per lot aggregating $8700 which sum when discounted would be $7830
payable in 6 months from date of amendment to contr~ct or the full sum of '
$8700 payable witbill aperiod~of one:yeaI"from:."datie,<,of propos,ed contract
amendment as connections are made.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
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A letter dated June 23, 1949, from Mr. R. W. Peckham, President, South-
western Properties, requesting an amendment to an original contract dated
February 23, 1949, with the Citu of West University Place for furnishing
sanitary sewer service to Tract No. 1 containing 29.41 Acres of land and
Tract No. 2 containing 36.023 Acres of land, was submitted to the Council
for consideration. Said letter requesting an amendment to renew and extend
the original contract for an additional period of ten years for reason that ! )
the F.H.A. would not make loans on property where a 5 year sanitary sewer i," I,
service contract existed. ~
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt, that the
February 23, 1948, contract between the City and Southwestern Properties be
extended for an additional period of ten years provided that the contract
be written to protect the City against an adjustment of the $l.Z'S per month
Sanitary Sewer charge for each single family dwelling unit as now exists. in
the contract and in no event shall this monthly charge be less than $1.25
per month and that the Mayor be authorized to execute said contract amen~-
mente
Voting Aye: ' Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners. Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
Voting No: None
In compliance with Council's Instructions, City Secretary Whitt Johnson
submitted a recommendation of the needs for playground equipment and im-
proving of College Court Park, Which included fencing of the park with a
6 Ft. Chain Link Fence, a drinking fountain and three water connections
for irrigation of grass and Shrubbery, and various playground equipment.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that
steps be taken to secure equipment needed for College Court Park and that
the City Secretary be authorized to advertise for bids on materials and labor
for erection of a 6' chain link fence around College Court Park as per '
specifications submitted; that the bids be received until 7:30 P.M.. July 25,
1949, that city labor he used on park improvements wherever possible and
that Park funds appropriated in the 1948-49 budget be used for improvements
to College Court Park and that funds be appropriated in the 1949-50 budget
for use on other parks in the city.
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Votmg Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners. BUschardt, Ham1ett and Holman.
Voting No:' None "
The OityFngineer- s'llbmitted a 'lett-er dated Jti,ne23,1949" recommending
aPProval Qfa partia:i est:iJJtate..lri the amount of' $25),OObfor 'l:.aYne Texas
Co~~'Ltd."inoonnectionwithdrilling anew well>at,thel'aks;t"orest:Wa;ter
Piant. In connection with the approval of the $25,000 estimate, the
following a.6t~on ,was taken:~'
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Ordinance No. 474, captioned as follows, was submitted to the Council and
read in full;'
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IN. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DELIVERY ,QF'TIO,WAlmAw.rs
Mouonby Coziunissio~erBUschardt, seconded by~Colnmissi:drier' ,Hamlett that
Oi-dinance'No. 474, authorizing delivery- of, time warranta:'be'pasS'edand " ',"
approved. as read., '
V9ting' Aye: ' PlayortanmoniCommissioners Btischara.t;: .:iam1.ett~d:aolman;.
VothigN"o":' None
Treasur,er',s', Certificate "No.: 35" cer:tif'y:ti!g the aYB:iJ:al>i1.ity:ot ,$850.. 00 ,to
theereiU~o:t' lJtreet IniProvemEmt BondS "S'eries 1948 for-:Eii'gineermg,costs
iil'connection 'With "Street Il!1provements durmg the'period April 1, .1~4~;,to
Sept. 1, 19k9;aS'folloWS':- Concrete ana.lysis', 'lOO,~OOrEngineer ,$75o.bO;
wai:fsubmit -bedt':J,~the~CoUJicjJ. ',for cOnsideration,. .' " ".' ,',' , '" '
'Motion by Commissioner Buscha:rdt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that) c
treasurers Gertificat$ No. 3$ be accepted ana" ~ds$~ende:df.o~plfrpQSe:,
mentfoned.': . ** See Page 227 ' , " ",,' . ';,' ~
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The' 'Goiliicll'd.is~cus$ed'neees:sityo.f .;pw:-cbasing orietransi:t'~and,equi,:pmen~.., ..
!or'Engiileering Department for which '650 waS appropriated intne1948;;'49
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Motion by COmmissioner Hamlett, seconded by' Cormnissioner' Blischardt t~t'
the City Secx'etari be authG:r1zed ,te adverf;i.sefor: hidsfor atz,aIidit"~or
the' ']mgineeririi Department; bids .to 'be received, until 1:10 p':M.llbriday,'
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Vot:l.:n~ lye: Mayor Lanmon; ComInissioners, Buscharat, Hamlett,- .&,!q' Hciliiian.
Vottp.g''''No .: Nome" .. . .'
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AI'fOllDIW,ANCE AMENDING OlID:tNANCE 'N~h,lll, OF THE" 'GIn-OF WEsTl:H'f:[vEJ1SITY
rUeE ,.mrs'C0Wmfty .ID(omr,AfiID't)'EsIGNlTED 'IS 'i'.:HEffZON:tNGOR~I:N'ANO'Eu.
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BY'lfaNJ,l!WG SFrcTlb'N Ai ~~O!-BI :~J1lG A NEW ,SlJB-pA;RA~PI:r,:~o BE KNOWN
AS N0., <; ,"PERMITTING THEEREGTIONAND coNSTRUCTION OF A CHmtc~If.f 1"
SPEeIFI~ PART IN, THEFIRS'l'SJ;NGLUm,ty nWEr..LINGDISTRIC'r' AND 'PRonm NG
THAT-THIS ORDt1fANCE"SHItL'.Kt'mECT" AND' BE' IN.!ORC1E 'IMMEDIATln.Y FRO}JI
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MotionbyConmdssioner Hamlett, seconded byCoilmiissioner Buschai'dt, that
0rdinanceN:o .'415" amell~:BifCf.rdin~c,e ,'Noiel11" pei'rirl.-t,ting 'ere~tiQnand
,,~~~~~~t~i:t:i~:, ~:~~:S~d aa:~~~~~~~~~a::_;~a~~e"~ris:t::':~'il1gJ:Ei~jam~lY:
voting lye: Mayor "Lanman; CoIllIl1issioners BUschaJi.dt:,Hanrle:;M:.<andHolma'n..,
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e;al10n ,asphal tdistribtitor arid one Seaman 'PUl Vi-miXer;f or"preparlrik base,
'and applymg' aSphaltic'oil on~h:el1. 's'treats.. "
Jl6tlonby 'Commfss1.on.erH8Dl1.et-t,$:eeondedby"CQimiiissioner -Busehardt, 'tha. t
a 600 gallon' asphalt distrl:l:)utorbe purchased on rental basiS" for,. applying
asphalt' o:t1 ,on' shell'S'br~'et~, aild;, that ,Seaman:j>u1.V1,,;,ml:xer: ,be'.1.eas;ed,t9: p~epa:re
ba::3'E:l',on: shell s'treeti:l;. j~h:a.t ::the t1mds'cro~thepurchcl:lse :an.~l'reritaloffthe' ,",
equipment be Obtained from stI"eet arid brIdge departnientfUnds.
Vot:i.ngAye::Mayor Lamnpn; .ConunissionersBuschardt; Hanq.ettand Holman.
VotingE'o -= None
Bids were r,eceived from J6:jt,~ cr.:L.Qoitdan" 3512 dason'St~e'~t;and'Mr!.;G.'>P i "
T:u11y, 6404 ,SeWciti~eStreet:for ."f~pair.'work <andpaiIitihgdil,: the ;:ih tyJlal:b
Bli,i:lding: ' '. ,
lloti~ri 'by Oommissioner :Buscbard~;:seeQriCi~d ':by eoni~ta:s'i()net, ,"Hamie\f,\h~t ' '.'
the low bid of Mr. G.'P: TU~ly 'hi ~b.e amount 0/ '6Zo.be 'aec.t$q~ '
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v oting.;Aye:' ltayor LaJUnonJ: (JomD1d.ssior1.ers BuscbArdt, Hami~:bta:~<i'Ho1ma.n'.
Vot.ing No: None ,.' ie' .'
lIfinutes of: themeetirig,6f Jline 13; 1~49;,'we~eread. andap.:Foved..
with' 00 flU-therbusiness" t6 oOlne 'betore 'the Counc:t;;t. at, ~tnis :t:i.1Jle, : :th:e, '"
meetingwaa" receS'sedEi'tl:li51:.lC tp' reaoily-ene <on' Tn~t$dat June .30 ;1949.
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The City Counc:i1 convened ilir~~essed session at the Cr-tyHall on Thursday,
June 30,194~, with the .rollo~ngin8li!bers presenti'Mayor Lamnon.~ ,1:)re~idiIi~n
ComDdsEfi-ori~' Biis~ha:rQt-, ,I1a.Ddett,and,KHolman.; ~s'o.'pj1~$'en.i .was~theCf:ty ~.. '.,
Secretaiy. Th:eCity'lt~orney and Coml1ii.ssioner Ter,:ywere cabg-e'ri~. . , '
In compliance Witli ';Notice to <Bidders. dlilypublisl;1eiL in the offici8.1new~r
paper of the Oity on JUne 16, bids were reeeivedr.orpa~ng tbe;2600, 2,980,
3000 and 3100 Blqcks GeorgetoWn and the interseption oJ::Georgetow.n at Bel-
monte Bids received were opened' aildxesu'lts. announced.. as '-folloWs :' '
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'f' Russ 'Mitchell Iile., 5304 Old SpariiSh Trail
Gulfaitulithic Ce., 2820 Polk Avenue
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$13,888.45
15,241.50
Holland Page, Bay town, Texas
18,841.00
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett, that
the bids be referred to Engineer I. 1. Peabody and City Secretary Whitt
Johnson for tabulation and recomni.endation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor LC!lllllon; CommissiOners Buschardt, Hamlett and Holman.
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preparing shell base aIid applying asphalt oil was discussed~
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an option for privilege of -purchasel5esignedWith CochrariEquipment.Co.,
200 Portwood street for one 600 gallon asphalt distributor in the amount
of $2,375 and one Seaman Pulvi-miXer in thr amount. of $3,750 provided thi~
transaction will niee't. charter'requirements in the opinion of Oity Attorney
T. M. Ryran.
Voting Aye:
Voting ~o :
Mayor Laninon; Coinmissioners B schardt~ Hamlett and Holman.
None
(--1 With no further business to come before t Council at this time, upon
I (motion dul$' made, seconded, and carried thmeeting was adjourned.
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Voting No: None
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MINUTES OF REGutAR MEETING
JULY 11, 1949
The City Council met in regular session on Monday, July 1l,1949, 7:30 P.M.
at the City Hall with the foll-Owing members present: Mayor Lal'1lllon, pre-
siding; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry. Also present
were the City Secretary, City Attorney and Oity Paving Attorney.
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Ordinance No. 476, captioned as follows, was submitted by Mr. E. E. Townes,
Jr., City Paving Attorney, and read in full:
ORDINANCE NOa 1176
AN ORDINANCE RELEASING THE UNEXPENDED PORTION OF THE $36,000 HERETOFORE
APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 414 IN CONNECTION WITH THE PAVING AND IM-
PROVING OF PORTIONS OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD AND RICE BOULEVARD FROM SAID
APPROPRIATION; TRANSFERRING SAID UNEXPENDED FUNDS TO THE GENERAL CREDIT
OFSTREEI' IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1948, ANDDECLARING SAME AVAILABLE FOR
OTHER APPROPRIATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Ordinance No. 477, captioned as follows, was submitted to the Council and
read in full:
DRDTNANCENO. Jf77
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $9500.00 OUT OF THE FUND TO THE
CREDIT OF STREEl' IMPROVEMENT BONDS SERIES 1948 IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY
THE CITY1S PORTION OF THE COST OF PAVING AND IMPROVING:
4100 BLOCK OF BYRON STREET, WITH INTERSECTION AT WEST POINT STREET;
4100 BLOCK OF CASE STREET, WITH INTERSECTION AT WEST POINT STREET;
WEST POINT STREET FROM THE SOUTH PROP$RTY LINE OF CASE STREET TO THE
NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF BYRON STRm;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Terry, that Ordinance
No. 477, appropriating the sum of $9500 out of the Fund to the Credit of
Street Improvement Bonds, Series 1948 to pay the ci ty' s portion of the cost
of paving and improving 4100 Block of Byron Street with intersection at West
Point Street from Case to ~ron Street be passed and ap~oved as read.
Voting Aye:, Mayor Lanmou; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Ordinance No. 478, captioned as follows, was submitted to the Council and
read in full:
ORDTNANCR NO JI7R
AN ORDtNARCE FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT ALL PROCEEDINGS HAVE HERETOFORE
BEEN HAD AND ALL THINGS DCNE PREREQUISITE TO THE EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT
FOR THE PAVING AND IMPROVING OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF:
4100 BLOCK OF BYRON STREET, WITH INTERSECTION AT WEST POINT STREET;
4100 BLOCK OF CASE STREET, WITH INTERSECTION AT WEST POINT STREET;
WEST POINT STREET FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF CASE STREET TO'
THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF BYRON STREET;
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.,RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, AND AWARDING TO IT THE CONTRACT FOR THE PAVING
AND IMPROVING OF SAID PORTI ONS OF SAID STREETS; APPROVING AIm ACCEPTING AND
AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACTOR t,g' BONDS IN OON-
NECTION WITH SAID IMPROVEMENT; FINDING THAT SAID C<ETRACTOR HAS PROPERLY
EXECUTEO A CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS ORDERED; APPROVI-NG SAID CONTRACT,
AND Al1'1'HORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION THEREOF BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
SECRE1'ARY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, AND DE-
CLARING AN: EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that
Ordinance No. 478, approving and adopting the report and recommendation of
the Engineer on bids received for the paving and improving of Byron, Case
and West Point Street, and accepting the bid of Russ Mitchell and autho-
rizing execution of contract. by the Mayor and City Secretary, be passed
and approved as read.
Voting Aye: ,Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Ha,mlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Ordin~ce No. 479, captioned as follows, was submitted to the Council and
read in full:
cmnTNA1\TJ1'F. Nfl 1179
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS
IN AND ADDENDA TO. THE JULY 11, 1949 CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND RUSS
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MITCHELL, INC., CONTRACTOR, '\fiTH REFERENCE TO THE PAVING OF CERTAIN PORTIONS
OF BYRON, CASE AND WEST POINT. SmEETS; ,AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXE-
CUTIONOF SUCH AMENDMENTS AND ADDENDA BY THE MAYOR AND CITY SECRETARY AND '
INCORPORATION THEREOF AS A PART OF SAID CONTRACT WITH RUSS MITCHELl., INC.,
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENOY.
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Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner BUBchardt, that
Ordinance No. 479, authorizing and directing certain amendinents in and
addenda to the July 11, 1949, contract between the City and Russ Mitchell,
Inc., with reference to paying certain portions of Byron, Case and West
Point Streets, and authorizing and directing the execution of such amend-
ments and addenda by the Mayor and City Secretary, be passed and approved as
read. .
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor J1anmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
The Council was advised that Dr. and Mrs. Geo. S. Gayle, Jr. had fUlly paid
a paving assessment, nth interest, which had been levied against Lot 26,
Block 13, Rice CourtAddi tion in connection with Uhiversi ty Boulevard paving.
Motion by Oommissioner Holman, seconded by Oommissioner ,Buschardt, that the,
City Secretary, having reported that George S. Gayle, Jr., and wife have
fully paid the assessment indebtedness, with interest, levied against their
property, Lot 26, Block 13, Rice Court Addition, in connection with Univer-
sity Boulevard paving, and which assessment and additional mechanic's lten
contract was earlier purchased by the City from Russ MitChell, Inc., Con-
tractor, that the Mayor and City Secretary be authorized and directed to
execute and deliver to George S. Gayle, Jr. and wife a release of said liens;
and that {3pecial Assessment Certificate No. 19 evidencing the assessment be
marked paid and likewise delivered to the property, owners.
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Voting Aye:
Votirlg No :
Mayor Lanmol1j Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terr,y.
None
City Secretary Whitt Johnson submitted a statement in the amount of $25.00
from Townes & Townes for services in ~onnection with the Geor~e S. Gayle,
Jr. account and recommended the Council's approval.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry, that fees
in the amount of $25.00 be paid Townes & Townes for legal services in con-
nection with the George S. Gayle, Jr. account.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
City Engineer, Irving L. Peabody, submitted a tabulation and comparison ot'
bids reoeived June 30, for the paving of 2800, 2900, 3000 and 3100 blocks of
Georgetown.
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terr,r.
None
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt,seconded by Commissioner Terry, that
action on the bids be deferr.ed until Monday July 18.
Voting Aye:.
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
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A letter from Consulting Engineer, H. J. Johnson recommending approval of
work performed by Gulf Bitulithic Co. on the 6300 and 6400 blocks of Sewanee
Street and intersection of Duke and Sewanee was presented.
Treasurer's Certificate No.. 37 certifying the availability of $775.80 in .
the treasury of the City of West University Place, Texas to th~ credit of
Street Improvement Bonds Series 1948 for paying the city's portion of the
cost of paving and improving the 6300 and 6400 blocks Sewanee Street and
intersection of Sewanee and Duke and for engineerirlg fees, was submitted.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt, that im-
provements to Sewanee Street be accepted and approved and that cost of paving
the intersection and engineering fees totaling $775.80 be approved for pay-
ment~
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
The Council was advised that some of the property owners on Fairmount Street
between Judson and Law Street were interested in signing contracts to pave
Fairmount Street with 5" concrete and desired the Council to allocate funds
for city participation in event the contracts were signed.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Holman that money
be set aside for a period of 60 days for the purpose of participating in
paving of Fairmount Street if property owners sign contracts with contractor .
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
A lettet\ was presented from the Texas League of Municipalities requesting
yearly ~crease'for service rendered, from $80.50 to $143.75 based on in-
creased population and a desire to expand League services.
Motion by Commissioner Busohardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
city increase its share of the cost of Texas League of Municipalities from
$80:50 to $143.75 based on request submitted by the Director of the Texas
League of Municipalities.
Voting Aye:
Voting No ;
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the
following Resolution be passed and approved in accordance with the Charter of
the City of West University.
R:&SOLU'l'TON
BE IT RESOLVED by the City CommiSsion of the City of West University
Place, Texas, that
Pursuant to the proVJ.s~ons of Article XIV, Section 8 of the Charter
of the City 'of West University Place, Texas, that a public hearing will be
had on August 22nd, 1949, at 7:30 O'clock P.M. at the City Hall of the City
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of West University Place, Texas for the purpose of determining the budget
requirements for the City of West University Place, Texas, for the fiscal
year beginning September 1st, 1949.
Passed and Approved this the 11th day of July, 1949, by a vote of 5 ayes
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Ordinance No. 480 captioned as follows, was submitted and read in full:
ORnrNAN~'R Nfl llHO
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 408 OF THE CITY OFWJ!ST ONIVERSITYPLAOE,
TEXAS, IN SUCH MANNER AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE AILOCATION OF TiVENTY FIVE HUN-
DRED DOLLARS OUT OF THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED IN THE 1948-1949 BUDGET OF THE
CITY OF WFST UNIVERSITY P~CEAND CREATING A FUND FOR THE DEPOSIT OF SUCH
SUM OF TWENTY FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS KNOWN AS THE FIRE TRUCK REPLA.CEMEN'l'FUND;
DECLARING THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS
OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
In compliance with instructions frail the Council on June 30, City Attorney
T. M. Ryan submitted his opinion in connection with the signing of an option
for' privilege of purchase with Cochran Equipment Co. for one 600 Gallon
Asphalt Distributor in the amount of $2,375 and one Seaman Pulvi-mixer in
the amount of $3,750. It was the opinion of Mr. Ryan that the City should
advertise for bids on this equipment in accordance with provisions of the
City Charter.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the
City Secretary be instructed to adv.ertise for bids on one pulvi-mixer and
one 600 gallon asphalt distributor, to be received until Thursday July 28,
1949.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No : ,None
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed at 11:30 P.M. to
reconvene on Monday July 18, 1949.
The City Council convened in recessed session o~Monday, July 18, 1949,
7:30P.M. at the City Hall wi,th the following members pre~ent: Mayor 1aJnmon
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presiding; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry. Also present
were the City Secretary and City Attorney.
Mr. Jack McBride and Mr. A. R.Crouch, representing Boy Scout Troop No.5,
requested permission to build for storage purposes a sma~l addition approxi-
mately 10' x 12' onto east side of the existing Scout House located in
Colonial Park.
Motion by COli~TIissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buscbardtthat the
request from Troop No.5, for permission to build an addition approximately
10' x 12' for storage purposes to the existing Scout House in Colonial Park
be granted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschard,t, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Bids received on June 30, 1949, for paving of the 2800, 2900,: 3000 and 3100
blocks of Georgetovvn were considered by the Council and a recommendation sub-
mitted by the City Engineer that all bids be rejected since bids were taken
at the request of the property owners whohad'been giv~n a previous, commit-
ment of $3.85 per front foot. The bids reflected a cost of $4.19 to $5.81
per front foot to be borne by the property owners. Mr. Ralph Browning,
3032 Georgetown" representing property owners in the 3000 and 3100 blocks
advised that property owners would not agree to pay more than the $3.85 per
frorr\;, foot.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the
recommendation of the City Engineer that bids received on June 30, 1949,
for paving of the 2800, 2900, 3000, and 3100 blOCkS Georgetown be rejected
and that property owners be permitted to negotiate with a reliable, competent
contractor of their choosing and that construction of the paving be performed
under the superviSion of the Engineering Department in accordance with plans
and specifications heretofore adopted by the City. .
Voting Aye:, Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
The Council agreed to advertise for bids for paving of the intersection of
Belmont and Georgetown if contracts were signed between property owners and
a contractor for paving of the 2800, 2900, 3000 and 3100 blocks of George-
town.
Mr. Harold Nichols, Director of the Southwest Y .M.C.A., requested use of
the Community Building for Summer activities.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
Southwest Y.M.C.A. be permitted use of the Community Building for summer
activities provided their use would not interfere with other reservations
and that a reasonable charge be made for janitorial service.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lan1I1on; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
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the following action was taken:
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public hearing be called for August 22, 1949, in compliance with the City
Charter.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Cormnissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
The Council was advised that a cross connection between the Sanitary and
Storm Sewer lines had been located at the southeast corner of the intersection
of Riley and Fairhaven Streets and that two estimates for making necessary
repairs had., been received. One estimate was based on $21 per foot for fur-
nishing all labor and materials with insurance coverage and the other on
force account basis with insurance also carried by contractor.
Mot..ion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded byCormnissioner Hamlett that
Oity Secretary Whitt Johnson be authorized to enter into an agreement with
a contractor for repairs to the sewer lines at the southeast corner of inter-
section of Riley and Fairhaveu Streets on a force account basis.,
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that
Mayor Lanmon be authorized to secure the services of a p,erson who would not ;r_U\.
be identified with the City of West University Place for the purpose of li I,
hav1f,g such person attempt to negotiate an option for the purchase of ' U
certain land on behalf of the City of West University Place to be used for
a garbage dwnp area and that the City Attorney be authorized to work with
such person and report the terms and conditions of any proposed agreement to
the City Oommission.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
The City Council instructed the City Attorney to adjust the controversy
between the City of West University Place and Mr. J. L. Parker by stating
to Mr. Parker the City's position in the matter butYd.th the express under-
standing that no representation is to be made to Mr. Parker on behalf of the
City of West University Place which'would in any manner impair the City's right
to enforce the zoning ordinance of the Gi ty.
Minutes of the meetings of June 27 and June 30, were read and approved as
corrected.
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, upon motion
duly made seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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1vlINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JULY 25, 1949
The Oity Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
July 25, 1949, 7:30P.M. with the following members present; Mayor
Lanmon, presiding; Commissioners Buschardt; Hamlett, Holman and Terry. Also
present were the City Secretary and City Attorney.
In compliance with Notice to Bidders duly published in the official news-
paper of the City on July 7, 1949, bids were received for materials and
labor for erection of a 6 Ft. chain link fence around College Court Park.
Bids received were opened and results announced as follows:
Cox Fence Company
Anchor Post Fence. Co.
Allied Fence Company
Cyclone Fence Co.
Type 12M
Hurrican Fence Co.
$1,825.'00
2,1:03.99
1,643.00
1,426.00
1,545.00
1,740.00
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that bids
be referred to the City Engineer and City Secretary for tabulation and recom-
mendation.
Voting A.ye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
In compliance with Notice to Bidders duly published in the official news-
paper of the City on July 7, 1949, bids were received for one transit for the
Engineering Department. Bids received were opened and results announced as
follows :
San Jacinto Blue Print Co.
Gurley 52 F.R.
Gurley. 52 FRH-30
Gurley 82 R
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560.00
575.00
550.00
530.00
L. L. Ridgway Company
Gurley 52 F.R.
Gurley 82 R
Gurley 132 R
, Gur ley 112 R
560.00
'550.00
515.00
495.00
Southern Blue Print Co.
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K & E 5136 F '
617.50
532.00
441.75
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Holman that bids
be referred to the City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
Voting Aye: MC%r Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No : None
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Mr. Curtis Brown, 2708 Wroxton Road and Mr. J. W. Burkhart,' 2704 WroxtonRoad
appeared before the Oouncil protesting No Parking signs recently placed on
the north side of Wroxton Road in the 2700 Block. Mayor Lanman explained
that a diligent study had been made of the parking situation on Wroxton
Road as well as in other parts of the city where streets were narrow ,and a
hazard was .created by the parking of cars on both sides of the street. The
Council offered any assistance they might give in order to' obtain off the
street parking facilities far residents of the apartment units in the 2700
block on Wroxtcn.
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Mr. J. T. Rcgers, 4001 Swarthmore, advised the Council that prcperty cwners
in the 4000 and 4100 blocks O'f Swarthmore were in the process of signing con-
tracts fer paving of these twO' blocks ,and requested the city to' take neces'sary
action to pave the intersection at Weslayan. if both blocks are paved. The
Council was not in favor af taking such action until an investigation cculd
be made to determine whether or not Weslayan would be paved by the County in
the near future a,s promised by Commissioner Jack Townsend.
Minutes ef the July 21st meeting of the Zoning & Planning Board were sub-
mitted to the Council and the following action was taken:
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Motion by Ccmmissioner Holman, seconded by CornmissJ.oner Hamlett that the re-
quest of Mrs. C. C.Osenbaugh for resubdivisicn of Lat 2, Block 29, West
University Place First Addition into two 50 x 150Ft. lots, both to face
east cn Rutgers Street, be approved as recommended by the Zoning Board.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmonj Conmissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
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Motion by Cemmissioner Holman, seconded blf Commissioner Hamlett that the re-
quest of Mrs. Osenbaugh for Fesubdivision af Lot 2, Block 42, West University
Place First Addition into two 50 x 200 Ft. lots to face Bellaire Boulevard be
approved as recommended by the Zon,ing Beard.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Cammiss,ioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Helman and Terry.
None
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Holman that action
on the request of Mr. D. H. Feldmap. that the Zoning Ordinance be amended to'
permit a 4 unit apartment building cn Lat 2, Block 35, Colonial Terrace Addi-
tion and a duplex on Lat 1:, Fairhaven Addition be withheld pending further
investigation and recommendation. ,
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Motion by C01lUl1issioner Holman, seconded by Oommissioner Buschardt, that a
study be made of all lots facing Bellaire Baulevard,Kirby Drive and Bissennet
street to determine whether or not it wauld be advisable to' revise the Zoning
Ordinance to' permit duplexes and apartment units on these lots, and plans
initiated for the purpose of calling a public hearing, as recommended by the
Zoning Board in a letter dated May 23, 1949.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Holman that Mr.
Cecil J. Haynes, 6445 Belmont be permitted to build an approximate 6 x 6 Ft.
shower room in connection with his woodworking hobby shop, subject to exe- )
cution of affidavit as recommended by the Zoning Board.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett" Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Holman that Mr. L.
B. Barta be permitted to build a two car garage building with a storage room
above, ~1ib:out'pl.umbing, fa'cil;i.tice$L1nsta1.led. a.r,Hi usua.l.,a.f$id.:avitis,~eUljeeu;teQ.; ,
as rscommeils}ed.' bye. the'Zond;ng,i,J3oard. : '
Voting Aye: Mayor l..anmonj Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Holman that Mr.
J. B. Drake be permitted to resubdivide Lot 8, Block: 1.4, West University Place
First Addition into two 50,x 200 Ft. lots, both to face Belmont Stree't and
that the 51% brick restrictions be waived permitting construction of a house
on each of the lots with a minimum of 40% stone and remainder of Thunderbird
shakes, as recommended by the Zoning Board, subject to request from present
owner.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Action on request for construction of Lustron steel homes in \fest University
P -Lace was deferred pending a written report from Building Inspector J. F. Jolly,
as to whether or not such buildings:;mee:J:. the present' building code and a re-
port from Mr. T. M. Ryan as to whether or n9t such buildingfS would meet re-
quirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Douglas G. Fulton, Manager, Southam. Schools Transit Company requested a per-
mit to inaugurate a door-to-door school bus system in the City of West Uni-
versity. Action on this request was deferred pending investigation by City
Secretary Whitt Johnson and City Attorney T. M. Ryan.
An agreement.., executed by officials of the City of Houston agreeing that the
City of Houston take over payment to the City of Wes,t University Place the
sewer service charges being made to residents of areas near West University
but actually in the City of Houston, was submitted to the Co1ltlcil.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
Mayor be authorized to execute agreement with the City of Houston for the
payment of charges being made to residents of areas near West University Place
for sanitary sewer service furnished by the 'City of West University Place.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor 1anmon~ Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
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Motion by Oommissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the 'I,J
Mayor be authorized to select and appoint a corporation court Judge during I
the absence of Judge Bernard Kay while on vacation; remuneration to be fixed
on same basis as that of Corporation Court Judge.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed until
Thursday July 28, 1949.
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The Caun.cil convened in recessed session at the Ci ty Hall on Thursday, July
28, 1949, 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Lanmon; pre-
siding; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry. Also present were the City
Secreiiary and City Attorney. Commissioner Buschardt was absent.
IncOJllpliance with Notice to Bidders duly published in,the official newspaper
of the city on July 14, 1949, bids were received for one 600 gallon asphalt
distributor and one Seaman Pulvi-mixer. Bids received were opened and results
announced as follows:
Pulverizing Mixer ... Cochran Equipment Co.
$3,637.00
- Asphalt Distributor
R. B. Everett
McCall Machinery Supply Co.
Cochran Equipment Company ,
Boehck Equipment Company
Browning-Ferris
$1,990.00
2,337.14
1,969.71
2,028.91
2,157.00
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Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded:by Oommissioner Terry that bids be
referred to the City Engineer andCit.y Secretary for tabulation, and recom-
mendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No.:
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners BtiBet..ii'~t, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None ~;l
Minutes of the meetings, of July 11 and 18, were read and approved as corrected.
City Engineer Irving L. Peabody submitted a tabulation on fence bids re...
ceived on July 25, 1949, with a reccmmenG.ation that the low bid of Cyclone
Fence Company in the arnuunt of $1426.00 for furnishing of materials and com-
plete erection be accepted.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the
low bid of Cyclone Fence Company in the amount ~f 11426.00 for furnishing of
materials and complete erection of a 6 Ft. chain;Pence around College Court
Park be accepted and the Mayor be ~uthorized to execute a contract in accor-
dance with proposal submitted by the Cyclone Fence Company.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon;Commissioners Bu_a~, Hamlett, Holmanand Terry.
None
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A tabulation was also submitted on bids received Juiy 25, 1949, for one
transi t for the Engineering Department with recommendation that the bid
of L. L. Ridgeway for one Gurley No. 82R Engineer's Transit in the amount
of $550, be accepted. '
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that one
Gurley No. 82R Engineer's Transit be purchased from L. L. Ridgeway Company
in accordance with their bid in the amount of $550 as recommended by City
Engineer Irving L. Peabody~
V oting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners EasGhaFdt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
City Secretary Whitt Johnson advised that he would be out of the city on
vacation from August 1 to August 15 and it would be necessary for the
Council to designate a representative of the City to sign vouchers and
checks during his absence.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that during
the temporary absence of Wbitt Johnson, City Secretary of the City of West
University Place, Texas, that Irving L. Peabody, City Engineer be autho-
rized to sign, as the proper representative of the City of W~st tTniversity
Place in lieu of vybi tt Johnson, City Secretary, all checks and vouchers to
be signed by the City Secretary between August 1st through 15th, 1949.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners BtieehaFdt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
City Secretary Whitt Johnson advised that he, Commissioners, Buschardt and
Hamlett had met with the Health Board on Thursday July 27, 1949, and that
the Board had considered and approved the Health Department budget for the
fiscal year 1949-1950. The Board also agreed to investigate the possibility
of introducing Fluorine in the dcmestic water supply of the city and they
also approved a ci t,y wide clean-up campaign. It was stated that the Health
Board emphasized a clean-up campaign to promote sanitation rather than a
anti-polio campaign. The City Secretary advised that the Health Board recom-
mended that the Council approve the clean-up campaign and recommended an
appropriation of $575 for DD'!' spraying and publicity matters in this con-
nection. .
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that' the
Council accept the recommendation of the Health Board and authorize an ex-
penditure of $575 for a city-wide clean-up and DDT spraying campaign.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Ma;y-or Lamon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjo ne
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 8, 1949
The City Council convened in regular session at the City :ijall on Monday,
August 8, 1949, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor '
Lanman, presiding; Commissio.nersBuschardt, Hamlett, Holm~n and Terry.
Also present was the City Attorney. The City Secretary w~s absent.
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In ccmpliance with a request from Mr. T. H. Stancliff, President, Southern
Oaks, Inc. for release of claim in connection wi thwater iines in Southern
Oaks Addition, an inventory of water pipe, fittings and ftre hydrants in
Southern Oaks Addition, Section 1, was submitted by City lmgineer Irving
L.,Peabody. The Council was advised that the City of HOu$ton was reim-
bursing Southern OakS, Inc. 50% of the cost of installing the water system
and appurtenances. City Attorney, T. M. Ryan was instruci;,ed to prEtpare a
release whereby the City of West University Place would receive 50% of tile
return received by Southern Oaks, Inc. from the City of Hbuston.
Mrs. Rosa Johnson, representing the FBll\ily Service Bureau, appeared before
the Council relative to a request submitted by the Bureau: for licensing
Foster Day Care Homes in the City of 'West University Place. Mrs. Johnson
explained to the Council that one home in the City of West University
Place is licensed at this time. City Attorney T. M. Ryan'stat,ed that in
his opinion this was not a violation of the Zoning Ordinance as the child-
ren are cared for in the homes on a non-profit basis.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner ll:Iolman that the
City Secretary be authorized to write the Family Service aureau advising
them of the City Attorney's opinion and the Council's approval of licensing
Foster Day Care homes in the City of West University withi the city re-'
serving the right to limit the number o.f homes to. be lice~sed and asking,
that the city be notified of all applications receivedan~ licenses issued.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Oommissioners Buschardt., Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No. : None
Ci ty Engineer Irving L. Peabody submitted a standard driveway entrance de-
sign for the Council'S consideration. The design was approved by the
Council as a standard for driveway construction but notm~ndatory if not
desired by the property owners.
The City Engineer advised that the Telephone Company and ODe property
owner at the corner of Ccason and Academy were desirous of'paving Ac.ademy
Street from the existing concrete paving between Bellaire'Boulevard and
the South property line of Cason Street to. a point 99 Ft.. from the North
property line of CaSon Street. The Council referred this, matter to City
Secre'tary Whitt. Johnson' to determine the number of property owners who.
would be willing to pl;rticipate in the paving of the street in order to
extend the-paving a farther distance.
In compliance with a request from property owners in the ~800, 2900, 3000
and )100 Blocks Georgetown, the Council approved repair of the existing
gutter line in these blocks by grading with rock asphalt prov;i.ded the
street is paved.
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A request was submitted from the West University Place Garden Club for per-
mission to use the Community Hall on Friday, April 14, 1950, for their
Annual Flower Show. The Council granted this request and set the rental
charge at $15 for the show and $5 for eaGh regular meeting held in the
Communi ty Hal~.
City.Attorney T. M. Ryan advised the Oouncil that the J. M. Huffington
hearing had been closed and the City was instructed to issue a building
permit as requested by Mr. Huffington. Mr. Ryan stated that Counsel for
Mr. Huffington had ~dvised that they were willing to accept a permit for a
store building without residential characteristics as originally requested
if the City will relinquish its right of appeal.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
City Attorney be authorized to accept Mr. Huffingtonls suggestion as to
issuance of amended building permit for a store buildingrwithout residential
characteristics.
Voting Aye: Mayor LamnoD; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
A letter from City Secretary Whitt Johnson was submitted advising that
Layne-Texas Co., Ltd. had canpleted drilling the water well at the Disposal
Plant and it was necessary to finish the well at a greater depth than set
forth in the specifications. ' Mr. Johnson asked authority to pay an invoioe
in the amount of $228 which had been received from the Layne-Texas Co. for
additional work performed.
Motion by Commissio~er Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt, that
the invoice in the amount of $228 from Layne-Texas Co. ~ be approved and
payment mad~ fran the, General Operating acco:unt from the Sewer Department.
Voting Aye:' Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Minutes of the meetings of July 25th and 28th 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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AUGUST 22, 19u.9
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
August 22, 1949, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Lanmon,
presiding; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry. Also present
were the City Attorney and City Secretary.
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In compliance with Notice published in the Official newspaper of the City on
July 28, 1949, and Article XIV, Section 8 of the City Charter of the City of
West University Place a Public Hearing was held on the Proposed 1949-1950, 16
month period budget. 'After careful consideration of the proposed budget and
all citizens present given an opportunit,v to be heard, the following action
was taken:
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the'
budget for the 16 month period be accepted as presented in corrected form.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanman; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No : None
Ordinance No. 481, captioned as follows, was 'presented to the Council f,or
consideration:
ORDINANCE NO. 481
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A BUDGEr FOR THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PUCE, TEXAS II!"U"-
FOR A SIXTEEN MONTH PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1,1949 AND ENDING DECEMBER
31, 1950; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF PUBLIC FUNDS OF THE CIT'! FOR USE
AND EXPENDITURES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seoonded by Commissioner Buschardt, that
Ordinance No. 481, approving a budget for the City of West University Place
for a sixteen month period beginning September 1, 1949 and ending Dec. 31,
1950, and providing for the appropriation of public funds of the City for
use and e~penditure,s be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Ordinance No. 482, captioned as follows, was presented to the Council:
ORDINANCE NO. 482
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AND ASSESSING AD VALOREM TAX ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY
WITHIN 'rHE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLJ\.aE, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1949, AND PRO-
VIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF~. '
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that
Ordinance No. 482, levying and assessing an Ad Valorem tax for the year 1949
be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Bus chardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No : None
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A group of residents on Mercer Street north of University Boulevard appeared
before the Council asking for information regarding repair and improvement of
Mercer Street which was damaged by installation of a gas line by the Houston
Natural Gas Company. The residents were advised that the Gas Oompany had
placed the street in as good a condition as it was before the line was installed.
City Engineer Irving L. Peabody explained that Mercer Street could be improved
by adding approximately 4" of sand stabilized base and a two course inverted
penetration topping at a cost to the property owners of approximately 75~ per
front foot fora 20' road way. Mr. Peabody was instructed to prepare definite
cost to be submitted to the property owners.
Mr. A. H. Schadel, 4104 Be11aire Blvd., appeared before the Council requesting
relief from a poor drainage condition at the corner of Bellaire,Blvd. and
Academy Street ,vhich is causing dirt to be washed onto the newly paved portion
of Academy Street. The Council advised that an investigation would be made
and if it is found possible to construct an additional amount of paving this
would be done, otherwise a catch basin will be installed on the west side of
Academy Street at Bellaire Boulevard to drain water from this area.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Zoning '& Planning Bqard minutes of the regular meeting of August Itl, 1949
revealed that the Board took action recommending approval of a request sub-
mitted by Mr. H. C. Everett, owner of property known as Lot No.1 of the
Davis resubdivision of Lot 6, Block 8, West University Place No.1, to
construct a residence of frameinste~d of brick and granting permission to
omit construction of a sidewalk on the Carnegie Street side of this lot and
also recommended ap~oval of the resubdivision of Lot 6, Block tl,West
University Place No.1, into six 50 x 100 Ft. lots as shown on deed records.
V0tin~ Ayet
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Motion by Commissioner Terr,y, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the
request of Mr. H. C. Everett owner of Lot 1 of the Davis resubdivision of
Lot 6, Block 8, West University Place No.1, and to construct a residence of
frame instead of bricl( be granted as recommended by the Zoning Board, and also **
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terr,y.
None
** resubdivision of lot be approved.
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Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt, that the
request of Mr. H. C. Everett to eliminate construction of a sidewalk on the
Carnegie Street side of Lot 6, Block tl, West Universit,r Place No.1, be denied. '
Voting Aye: Mayor'Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
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Minutes of a meeting of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals held on August 16,
1949, revealed that the Board recommended approval of the request of Mr. and
Mrs. E. o. Wiesner to complete the garage apartment located at their home at
2620 Talbot Street.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commi:;Jsi,oner Terry that the action
of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals on August 16, 1949 relating to. th\9
request of Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Wiesner, 2620 Talbot, not be followed by the
City Commission; pursuant to Section 14 of Article 25 of the City Charter the
City Commission declines to change its ruling.
V oting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Mayor C. P. Lanmon advised that a majority of the property owners residing on
the south end of Mercer Street had deposited property owners share of cost
of paving the street with various block chairmen and requested authority to
proceed with negotiations with Southwest Paving Co. subject to property owners
money being r~ceived by Friday August 26, 1949.
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Mayor Lanmon be authorized to negotiate with Mr. E. F. Horton of the South-
west Paving Company and necessary ordinances be prepared provided property,
owners pay their share of the paving cost by Friday August 26, 1949.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
City Secretary Whitt Johnson advised that installation of a 15h Storm Sewer
at the intersection of Carnegie and Mercer was needed to remedy poor drainage
conditions which have existed for several years. Cost of labor and material
for installation of this storm sewer was estimated at $800 to $1,000.
Treasurer's C-ertificate No. 38, certifying to the availability of $1000 to
apply on construction of Storm Sewer in the 3600 Block of Carnegie Street
was submitted.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Oommissioner Holman that the
City Engineer be authorized to proceed with the construction of a 15" storm
sewer on Carnegie Street from Mercer to Poor Farm Ditch and that the neces-
sary materials be purchased and necessar,r equipment rented for this con-
struction.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and'Terry.
None
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Estimate No. 2 from Layne Texas Co. Ltd. in the amount of $10,000 for
drilling, completing and testing one Layne Gravel wall water well, and
furnishing and installing ane Layne close coupled booster pump, was sub-
mitted to the Council for consideration, together with a recommendation from
the City Engineer that the estimate be approved for payment.
Motion by COR@issioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that recom-
mendation of City Engineer be accepted and Estimate No.2, from Layne Texas
Company Ltd. in the amount of $10,000 be approved for payment.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
~ Ordinance No. 483, captioned as follows, was submitted to the Council:
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DELIVERY OF TIME WARRANTS
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that Ordi-
nance -No. 483 authorizing delivery of Tiine Warrants be passed and approved
as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
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~I asphalt distributor was submitted > together with a recommendation that the bid
of Cochran Equipment Company in the total amount of $5,538.47 be accepted.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the
recommendation for the purchase of one Seaman Pulvi-Mixer and one 600 gallon
asphalt distributor from Cochran Equipment Company on their low bid of
$5,538.47 be accepted and that funds be appropriated ,from the 1948...;49 budget
chargeable to the Street and Bridge Department.
Voting Aye: Mayor I.anmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No : None
City Secretary Whitt Johnson advised the Council that the Minutes of the
council meeting of May 9, 1949 reflected that property owners contract for
the paving of the 4200 block on Dartmouth' and the h100 Block on Lehigh Street
was approved and excavation and shelling of certain skipped areas authoriped,
but they did not reflect authorization for payment of this work. Mr. Johnson'
asked that authority be granted for payment of invoice to Mr. J. L. Williams
for excavation of skips on these two streets.
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rization be given to pay for excavation of skipped areas on the 4200 Block -
Dartmouth and the 41(;0 Block Lehigh from the street maintenance fund, which
was not reflected in the minutes of the meeting of May 9, 1949.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Ha.1l1ett, Holman and Terry.
None
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Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that Mr. T.
M. Ryan be compensated in the amount of $250 for extra legal services in
connection with the J. M. Buffington Zoning Case.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
City Secretary advised that the Houston Lighting & Power Company wished to
renew their electrical service contract for water pumping and sewage disposal
for a period of 10 years and that the present electrical service contract ex-
pires in May, 1951.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the
Mayor be authorized to execute an electrical service contract for water pump-
ing and sewage disposal with the Houston Lightibg and Power Company as approved
by the City Attorney.
Vot:ing Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Te;rry.
Voting No: None
A contract for furnishing sanitary sewage facilities to a new addition known
as Braes Oaks located immediately southof St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church
and paralleiing the Poor Farm Drainage Ditch, was submitted to the Council
for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Holman that Mayor
Lanmon be authorized to execute the contract with Braes Oaks developers
when changes are made as authorized.
V oting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Chief of Police H. E. Shipp appeared before the Council requesting that he
be permitted to take only one week of his vacation and receive one weeks pay
in lieu of the other week to which he is enti t.led. Mr. Shipp explained that
his reason for this request was because of the series of burglaries which
has taken place in the city recently and he felt that his services were
needed.
Motion by Oommissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that Chief
Shipp be permitted to forego one week of his vacation and receive one weeks
pay in lieu thereof, due to the existing emergency at this time; a.Lso that
Chief Shipp's vacation be deferred one week or until the emergency ceases to
exist.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Busehardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
The congestion of traffic at the Corrigan Community Center at the corner of
Vfeslayan and Bellaire Boulevard during rush hours was brought to the Council's
attention. The Ci tyAttoIney was instructed to prepare an Ordinance re-
quiring parallel parking adjacent to the Henke & Pillot Store and No Parking
between certain designated areas on Weslayan Street.
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In connection with the review of present Zoning Ordinance and the condition
of fringe territory, Mayor Lanrnon appointed Commissioner H. E. Terry as
Chairman of an investigating Committee to proceed with investigation of this
problem.
Minutes of the meeting of August 8, were read and approved as corrected.
With no further business to come before the Counci~ at this time, the meeting
was recessed.
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The City Council convened in recessed session at the Oity Hall on Tuesday
August 30, 1949, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Lan-
mon, presiding; Connnissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry. Also
present were the City Secretary and City Paving Attorney, E. E. Townes, Jr.
The City Attorney was absent.
The Council convened in recessed session for the purpose of completing
arrangements for the paving of Mercer Street from the south line of Univer-
sity Boulevard to the north line of Be~1aire Boulevard. VariousBlock
Chairmen representing the 6300 to 6800 blocks inclusive met with the
Council and deposited propertyowoers funds which had been collected for
the paving of that portion of Mercer Street. ,Mr. E.E. Townes, Jr. Paving
Attorney for the City advised that the city could use street improvement
bond funds as its share of the cas tfor paving Mercer street because of the
unusual condition created by the Houston Natural Gas Company having to re-
lay ODe of their large gas mains on this portion of Mercer Street.
Treasurer's Certificate No. 39, certifying to the availability of $.3950.47
for the city participation for the construction of Mercer Street was sub-
mitted.
Ordinance No. 484,. captioned as follows, was submitted to the Council:
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AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $3,950.47 OUT OF THE FUND TO THE
CREDIT OF STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS SERIES 1948 IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY
THE CITY'S AGREED CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARD 'rHE COSTS OF CERTAIN RESPECTIVE
PORTIONS,OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF MERCER STREET BETWEEN THE SOUTH LINE OF
uNIVERSITY BOULEVARD AND THE NORTH LINE OF BELLAIRE BOULEVARD UNDER DIRECT
CONTRACTS BETWEEN PROPERTY OWNERS AND SOUTHWEST PAVING COMPANY, CONTRACTOR;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner BusChardt, seconde~ by Commissioner Hamlett, that
Ordinance No. 484 appropriating the sum of $3,950.47 out of the 1948 Street
Improvement Bond Fund to pay city's agreed contributions toward the costs
of certain respective portions of the improvement of Mercer Street be
passed and approved as reE&d.
Voting ,Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF
MERCER STREET FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD TO THE NORTH LINE
OF BELLAIRE BOULEVARD; PROVIDING FOR UTILIZATION OF THE CONTRIBUTION BY
HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION; PROVIDING FOR SEPARATE SEVERAL CONTRIBUTIONS
BY THE CITY TOWARD THE COST OF CERTAIN SEVERAL PORTIONS OF SUCH IMPROVEMENT;
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY TREASURER UNDER CERTAIN CON..:..
DITIONS TO PAY SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOUTHWEST PAVING COMPANY, CONTRACTOR,
TOWARD THE COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS UNDER CONTRACTS BETW'EFN mOPE-fiTY. OWNERS
AND SAID CONTRACTOR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Mot.ion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt thatOrdi-
nance 485, approving plans and specifications for the improvement of Mercer
Street from the south line of Uni versi ty Boulevard to the north line or
Bellaire Boulevard; providing for utilization of the contribution by Houston
Natural Gas Corp~ ~ providing for separate several contributions by the city
toward cost of certain several portions of such improvement; authorizing and
directing the Mayor and City Treasurer under certain ccnditions to pay such
contributions to Southwest Paving Co. Contractor, toward the cost of the
improvements under contracts between property owners and said contractor;
be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt,Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Minutes of a special meeting of the zoning and 'planning board held on August
24, 1949, granting authority to Mr. R. J. Lapeyrouse, 6621 Rutgers, to re-
subdivide Lots 8 and 9, Block 40, West University Place First Addition into
four 50 X 150' lots to face west on Rutgers Street were submitted to the
Council.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt, that the
recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Board approving the request of Mr.
R. J. Lapeyrouse, 6621 Rutgers Street to resubdivide Lots 8 and 9, Block
40 West University Place First Addition into four 50 x 150' lots to face
west on Rutgers Street be accepted.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; ConnnissioYlers Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Minutes of a special meeting of the Zoning & Planning Board held on August
30, 1949, pertaini~g to certain requests from Mr. R. W. Goff, 3930 South-
western and Mr. W. D.. Harlowi, 4201 Ruskin Street, were submitted to the
Council.
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open front porch on his home extending 5' to the front of the main wall of i,-'
his home and 18' across the front. The following action was taken by the ,II
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"Motion by Mr. D1lllcan Allen, that Mr. Goff's request for permission
to enclose this front porch be granted. The motion died for want of
a second. ,t
After considering the effect the extension of the front porch 5' from-the
main wall would have on adjacent residents the Council took the following
action:
Motion by Coinmissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Holman that Mr. R.
W. Goff, be permitted to extend his front p<llrch 5' from the main wall and
that this ease be considered on its own merits, and unrelated to any other
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Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Terry that Mr.
W. D. Harlow, 4201 RUSkin Street, be permitted to enlarge a storage room on
the back of his garage increasing the size of the present storage room from
4' x 18' to 12' x 18' as recommended by the Zoning and PlannL."1g Board, pro-
vided no plumbing is to be installed and an affidavit executed stating that
the property will not be used for commercial purposes.
Voting Aye::
Voting No ::
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
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City Secreta~ 'Vfhitt Johnson advised that the Fire Department wished to
purchase a television set to increase its membership interest. The Cit,y
Secretary recommended that the Fire Department be given this authority and
that funds for the purchase of the television set be charged to the award
appropriation of the Fire Department.
Motion by Corr~issioner Buschardt~ seconded by Commissioner Terry that the
Fire Department be permitted to purchase a television set in the amount of
$200 and that $50 be paid from the 1948-49 budget and the remaining $150
be paid from the award appropriation of the 1949-50 budget.
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, upon motion
duly made seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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MINUTES OF REGUIA-11. MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12, 1949
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
September 12, 1949, 7:.30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor
Lanmon, presiding; Commissioners Buschardt, Holman and Terry. Alsopresent
were the City Attorney, City Secretary and City Paving Attorney. ,Commissioner
Hamlett was absent.
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Specifications for topping Mercer Street north of Amherst with 41t sand
stabili~ed base and a double asphalt surface treatment and the city furniSh-
ing all labor, supervision and necessary equipment with a property owner
cost of $.85 per front foot was submitted to the Council by the City Engineer
for approval.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that speci-
fications for topping Mercer Street from the north line of Amherst Street
to the south line of Bissonnet Street on basis of city furnishing all labor
and supervision and necessary equipment and property owners paying $.85 per
front foot be approved and adopted as submitted. '
V oting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanman; Oommissioners Buschardt, Holman and Terry.
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City Paving Attorney E. E. Townes, Jr. appeared before the Council and ad-
vised that negotiations had been underway for settlement for cost of street
:improvements on I)niversity Boulevard abutting Lot 4, Block 48, West University
Place Second Addition and that the owner had agreed to make full payment
provided interest and attorneys fee was waived.
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Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Holman that only
interest be waived on paymentfDr street :improvements on University Boulevard
abutting Lot 4, Block 48, West University Place Second Addition, provided
payment for the full amount of principle and attorney's fee is received within
10 days from this date; otherwise suit bafiled for collection.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; 'Commissioners Bus chardt, Holman and Terry.
None
City Secretary Whitt Johnson advised the Council that in connection with the
present asphalt street work and futUre asphalt projects a road roller was
needed.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the
City Secretary be authorized to advertise for bids for one self propelled
road roller of variable weights, said bids to be received until Monday,
September 26, 1949.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Holman and Terry.
None
City Attorney T. M. Ryan submitted a Bill of Costs incurred in the Jodie
F. Haas, et al vs. City of West University Place zoning suit which was
rendered by the District Clerk of Harris County, Texas, in the amount of
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$104.60. Mr. Ryan recommended that the City pay one-half of the costs and
the other one-half be paid by property owners of Sunset Terrace involved in
the case.
Mot~on by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the City
pay one-half of the Bill of Costs which would amount to $52.30 and property
owners of Sunset Terrace involved in the case of Jodie F. Haas, et al vs.
City of West University Place pay the other one-half.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Holman and Terry.
Voting No : ' None
A letter from Miss Zelpha E. Shumate, Principal of the West University
Elementary School, requesting a change in the present parking facilities on
University and Edloe Street to provide more space for cars belonging to
teachers and worlonen, was submitted.. It was the opinion of the Council that
the Ordinance prohibiting parking on certain areas of University Boulevard
and Edloe Street adjacent to the West University Elementary School should
not be amended at this time but felt that the school system. should provide
parking facilities on school property for teachers an~ workmen, but did
agree to make available the Community Building parking area for teachers
automobiles.
The City Secretary was authorized by the Council to proceed with the pur-
chasing of playground equipment for College Court Parl{ as previously recom-
mended.
Ordinance No. 486, captioned as follows, was submitted to the Council for
consideration:
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AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND fR OHIBITING THE PARKING OF VEHICL~ IN CJt'RTAIN
SPECIFIED PORTIONS OF THE 6700 BLOCK OF WESLAYAN STREET IN THE CITY OF VV'EST
, UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR PARALLEL PARKING OF VEHICLES IN CERTAIN
PORTIONt> OF THE 6700 BLOCK OF WESLAYAN STREET; FIXING A PENALTY FOR THE VIO-
LATIONS OF SUCH REGULATION; AND PROVIDING FOR TffE REPEAL OF THE ORDINANCES
OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that Ordi~
nanceNo. 486 regulating and prohibiting the parking of vehicles in certain
portions of the 670U block of Weslayan Street and prov~ding for paralle~
parking of vehicles in the 6700 block of We slay an be passed and approved as
read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lanmonj Commissioners Buschardt, Holman and Terry.
None
A property owner's contract with J. L. Williams Construction Company for
the paving of the 4000 Block of Swarthmore Street was submitted to the
Council for approval.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Terr,y that paving
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contract between property owners on the 4000 block Swarthmore and J. L.
Williams Construction Company be approved on basis of plans and specifi-
cations for 5" residentia.L concrete as heretofore adopted and the City
Secreta~ be authori~ed to issue a work order for paving of the 4000 Block
Swarthmore Street.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Holman and Terry.
None
Mr. J. L. Williams advised the Council that property owners in the 3000 and
3100 blocks of Georgetown had signed contracts for pavlng with exception of
one and assured the Council that this party was also willing to sign.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Holman ~hat
property owner control contract between property owners of the 3000 and 3100
blocks of Georgetown and J. L. Williams Construction Company be approved for
paving between existing curbs and gutters with Sit concrete as set forth in
plans and specifications for residential paving as heretofore adopted and
that the City Secretary be authorized to issue a work order for paving of
these b1.ocks. '
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Holman and Terry.
None
Minutes of the meetings of August 22 and August 30 were read and approved
as corrected.
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carrjBd, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30P.M.
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SEPTEMBER 26, 1949
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The City Council convened in regular session at the City- Hall on Monday,
September 26, 1949, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor
Pro-tem Terry, presiding; Commissioners Hamlett and Holman. Also present
were'the City' Secretary and City Attorney. ' Mayor Lanmon and Commissioner
Buschardt were absent.
In compliance with Notice to Bidders published in the official newspaper of
the City_on September 15, bids were received for one self-propelled Tandem
Road Roller. Bids received were opened and reSults announced as follows:
Bidder
MaRut'a <;rt:urer
Brennan EquipJnent Company
Anderson Equipment Company
South Texas Equipment Company
Boeck Engineering Company
eochran Equipment Company
Browning-Ferris:tvIchry. Company
, R.B. Everett
Huber
CH&E
Galion
Essick
, Pierce Bear
Littleford
Buffalo Springfield
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$2,875.00
2,654.00
2,703.82
2,795.00
(No Bid)
3,620.00
2,889.00
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by-Commissioner Hamlett that bids
received for one Tand~ Road Roller be referred to the City Engineer and
City Secretary for tflbulation and recommendation.
Voting Aye: 'Mayor Pro-tern Terry, Commissioners Haml,ett a.nd Holman.
Voting No : 'None
Mr. Chas. L.., Hughes, 6502 Sewa,nee, submitted a property owner's contract with
Mr. E. F. Horton of the Southwest Paving Company- for the paving of the 6300
Block Sewanee and the 3.500 Block Pittsburg Street to the Council for approval.
The Council was advised by City Secretary Whitt Johnson that the paving of
the intersection of Sewanee atPittsburg was involved and the cost was esti-
mated at $300.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the paving
contract between property owners abutting on the 6300 Block Sewanee and the
3500 Pittsburg Streets in accordance with specifications for asphalt pave-
ment as heretofore adopted be approved subject to execution by Contractor
and that funds be appropriated from the 1948 Street Improvement Bond Funds
for paving of the intersection of Pittsburg andSewanee Street..
Voting Aye:., Mayor Pro-tern Terry, Commissioners Hamlett and Holman.
Voting No : , None
Mayor Lanmon arrived at this time, and upon request of Mayor Pro-tern Terry,
took the chair and presided.
Mr. J. L. Williams advised the Council that property owners in the 3900
Block Swarthmore Street had signed contracts for paving with exception of
the following described property: Lots 7, 8 & 9, Block 13, Collegeview First
Addition.
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Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that property
owner's control contract between property owners fronting on the 3900 Block
Swarthmore Street 'and J. L. Williams Construction Co. be approved for paving ::"J'
on basis of plans and specifications for 5" residential concrete as hereto-
fore adopted and the City Secretary be authorized to issue work order; also
that any skips in this block be excavated at time of other excav~tion; cost
of work to be paid. for from the street maintenance fund.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Commissioner Buschardt arrived at this time.
Property Owner's Control Contract with J. L. Williams Construction Company
for the paving of the 4200 'Block Case wals also submitted to the Council for
approval.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that property
owner's control contract between property owners fronting on the 4200 Block
Case and J. L. Williams Construction Company be approved, for paving on basis
of plans and specifications for 5" residential concrete as heretofore adopted,
and the City Secretary be authorized to issue a work order for paving of the
4200 Block Case Street.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Mr. Spurgeon Bell, Attorney representing Southern Schools Transit Company )
appeared before the Council and requested a 60 day permit for the purpose or , J
operating a door to door school bus service to pick up children at, their -
homes and take them to the various schools and return them to their homes in
the afternoon. Mr. Bell stated that the City of Houston haGl granted, such
permit to Southern Schools Transit Company. '
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that a
permit for 60 days be issued to the Southern Schools Transit Company to
operate school busses in the City of West University Place on basis of li%
of gross receipts to be paid to the City and subject to a written statement
giving amount of insurance and other necessary information.
V oting Aye:
Voting No :
.Mayor Lanmonj Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Mr. Charles D., Mehr, Attorney, representing Ayrshire Addition submit1;.eda.
proposal for the Council's consideration whereby Ayrshire Addition will pay
to the City of West University Place 25% of a cash consideration to be re-
ceived from the City of Houston for water lines and facilities located in
Ayrshire Addition if the Cit,y of West University Place would sign a Release
of Water lines in this Addition.
The Council was of the opinion that the City should receive 50% of any cash
consideration received from",the City of Hous ton; therefore they were not
willing to execute a release of said water lines at this time.
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The Zoning Minutes of the meeting held on September 15, 1949, were submitted
to the Council for consideration.
Mrs. Chas. Reynaud, Jr. appeared before the Council on behalf of her Mother
Mrs. Walter Lauer who had recently purchased Lot 1, of the Davis resubdivision
of Lot 6, Block 8, West University Place No.1, located at the corner of
Brompton and Carnegie Streets and requested that the 1350 Sq. Ft. building
requirements on this lot be waived pennitting Mrs. Lauer to construct a bunga-
low with a minimum area of 1050 Sq. Ft. The Council explained to Mrs. Reynaud
that the Board of Appeals would have to take action on this request which
would require a minimum of three weeks before official action coulg be taken.
Mrs . Reynaud withdrew her reques t as Mrs. Lauer did not desire, to wait this
length of time for official action.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that action
on the request of Mr. J. L. Graham to resubdivide Lot.':) 4 and 5, Block 41,
West University Place First Addition be withheld until a plot plan is sub-
mitted and also a statement as to the intended use of these lots.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lcnmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Ter~.
None
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that Mr. E.
P. Hayes, 2620 Barbara Lane, be granted pennission to remodel his present
18 x 16' two-car garage building with servants quarters above making a
(\ building 20 x 24' to be used for two cars, storage room and wash room down
!L' I' stairs and servants quarters consisting of living room, bedroom and bath,
upstairs, subject to execution of usual" affidavit, as recommended by the
Zoning Board.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman, and Terry.
None
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner,Hamlett that the
request of Dr. R. H. Chappell, 4203 Case Street for permission to construct
an addition 16 x IS' to the existing garage building for use as a hobby shop
be refused until request is amended to coincide with building which is now
being constructed.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Ter~.
None
In connection with the request submitted by Mr. D. H. Feldman owner of Lot 2,
Block 34, Colonial Terrace Addition and Lot 21, Fairhaven Addition for per-
mission to resubdivide these two lots into three smaller lots it was the
Councils decision that the request b~ denied for reason the three lots would
contain less than 5000 Sq. Ft. each.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Crnmnissioner Buschardt, that the
request of JVCr. Drake to resubdivide Lot 4, Block 13, VVest University Place
First Addition and the request to build a house on each lot with a minimum
of 40% stone and remainder of shakes, be approved as recommended by the
Zoning Board.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
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The release of a paving lien on property owned by Mr. J. R. .Parker was approved
by the Oouncil.
City Secretary~~itt Johnson submitted a request for Mr. E.O. Cox requesting
permission to use two car parking space in the east side of~ieslayan street
at the.intersection of Bellaire Boulevard for business parking purposes, as
Mr. Cox had recently opened a realestflte agency on the property at this lo-
cation. The City Secretary was instructed to advise Mr. Cox that his re-
quest was being denied for reason that the City could not grant private
parking space.
Ordinance No. 487, captioned as follows was submitted to the Council for
consideration:
'OR1iThTAN~R lITO ),87
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY .PLACE, TEXAS, TO TRANS-
FER $10,000.00 IN CITY OF 'WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, FIRST MORTGAGE
SWIMMING POOL REVENUE BONDS FROM THE WATER REPLACEMENT FUND IN THE CITY
NATIONAL BANK OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, TO THE TAX REVENUE SINKING FUND AND FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, TO TRANSFER FROM THE
TAX REVENUE SINKING FUND IN THE CITY NATIONAL BANK OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, TO
THE VvATER WELL NO. 6 ACCOUNT THE SUM OF $10,000.00 CASH AND PROVIDING THAT
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE.
Motion by Commissioner Buscbardt, seconded by Commissioner Holman that
Ordinance No. 487 authoriZing the transfer of $10,000 in City of West
University Place First Mortgage Swimming Pool Revenue Bonds from the
Water Replacement Fund in the City National Bank of Houston, Texas, to the
Tax Revenue Sinking Fund and further authorizing the City of West University
Place to transfer from the Tax Revenue Sinking Fund the sum of $10,000 to
the \f{ater Well No.6 Account, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Minutes of the meeting of September 12, 1949, were read and approved.
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 10, 1949
The City Oouncil convened in regular session at the Ci i{y Hall on Monday
October 10, 1949, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor
Lanmon, presiding; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry. Also
present were the City Secretary and City Attorney.
A tabulation of bids received on,September 26, 1949, for Tandem Road Rollers
was submitted by the City Secretary and City Engineer vvi.th a recommendation
that the bid of R. B. Everett & Company on the Buffalo Springfield, Model
KT-7 Road Roller in the amount of $2,889.00 be accepted.
Motion by Co:mnissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the
bid of R. B. Everett & Company on the Buffalo Springfield, Model KT-7 Road
Roller in the amount of' $2,889.00 be accepted as recommended by the City
Secreta~ and City Engineer.
Vot:ing Aye:
Vot:ing No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Zoning Minutes of a special meeting held on October 6, 1949, by the Zoning
& Planning Board were submitted to the Council and the following acti.on
taken:
Motion by Commissioners Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the
request of Mr. Stokes Adair, Building Contractor, for approval of plans and
specifications for a proposed store building to be constructed for Mr. J.
M. Huffington, et al, at the northeast corner of Rice Boulevard at Edloe
Street with 121t masonry walls composed of brick and tile be approved as
recommended by the Zoning Board and that a building permit be issued.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Ma;ror Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Motion by Cormnissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the
revised plans submitted by Mr. Bob Farley, 6317 Westchester, for construction
of a double garage building with attached servants quarters containing'248
Sq. Ft. of living area with no kitchen facilities be approved; for reason
that this would comply with the Zoning Ordinance and was recommended for
approval by the Zonin~5 Board, provided the usual affidavit is executed.
Voting Aye:
Voting No
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the request
of Dr. R. H.Chappell for permission to construct an addition 16 x 18' to
the existing garage building to be used as a hobby shop be approved in ac-
cordance with amended application for building permit to 'include a breezeway,
as recommended by City Attorney T. 'M. Ryan, and subject to execution of usual
affidavit.
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Chief of Police H. E. Shipp submi~ted a letter dated October 10, recom-
mending the following additional traffic regulations: Stop sign on Amherst
Street at W-akeforest Street; No Parking signs on the University Boulevard
bridge; One hour park~g from Mercer Street west to the bridge on north side
of University Boulevard; No Parking from Auden 150' west on the north side
of Milton Street; No Parking from Buffalo Speedway 100 Ft. east on both
sides of Wroxton Road on $undayaonly; No Parking from Bissonnet Street to
Albans Road on the east side of Westchester Street on Sundays only; No
Parking from the bridge toa point 156 Ft. east on the south side of Uni-
versity Boulevard.
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Motion by Commissioner Buschardt"seconded by Corrunissioner Holman that the
City Attorney be instructed to prepare an Ordinance to incorporate the above
traffic regulations recommended by Chief of Police H. E. Shipp.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
City Secretary Whitt Johnson advised the Council that an Insu~ance Policy
wri tten by W. B. Ruth, Agents; on the Community Building fOr a term of five
years woUld expire October 22, 1949, and recommended the policy be renewed
on a three year term and asked the Council's instructions on this matter.
The Council discussed the adviSability of referring the matter to the In-
surance Committee for study and reco~endation.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
matter be referred to the Insurance Committee for a recommendation prior to
October 22, 1949, otherwise the recommendation of the City Secretary shall
be followed and the policy renewed for a three year term.
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Voting No :
M~yor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
A report from the City Engineer on damage due to heavy rains and overflow
of Brays Bayou and tributaries was submitted to the Council.
A letter from Mr. O. P. Gill, 3524 Amherst, dated October 3, 1949, was sub-
mitted for the Councilts consideration. Mr. 'Gill, Blocl,c Chairman for the
6100 Block Mercer Street requested the ci~ to condition the shelrbase to
include existing driveways wi thin the street and apply asphaltic courses on
this area the same as on the 20 Ft. section, with property owners to bear
the additional cost of materials, and erection of Truck Prohibited signs
on Mercer Street from Bissonnet south to Uhiversity Boulevard.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the
City condition shell base to include existing driveways on Mercer Street
with proper~ owners paying cost of such materials and that the request for
truck prohibited signs on Mercer Street be approved and that the City Attor-
ney be instructed to prepare the necessary Ordinance making Mercer a Truck
Prohibited street from Bissonnet south to BellaireBoulevard; and to in-
clude a provision whereby the Chief of Police ,vill'be empowered to have all
other traffic regulation signs erected after his plan has been approved by
the Council.
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Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Hol.man and Terry.
None
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he and Ci~ Attorney T. M. Ryan had negotiated for the purchase of appro xi-
mately 20 Acres of ground about 7~ miles from the City on the Aiief Road to
be used as a garbage disposai ground for a sanitary fill. The said 20 Acres
of ground being situated in Harris County Texas and described as ofollows':
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BEGINNING at a 3/4 inch iron pipe, a corner in fence, 40.6 feet West
of the Southwest corner of the Beckman Canfield Survey; THENCE East
529 feet along said fence to another 3/4 inch iron pipe, a corner in
said fence, for the Northeast corner of this tract; THENCE ,vith said
fence South 0 degrees, 52 minutes East, 1523.92 feet, a 3/4 inch iron
pipe, a corner in said fence for the Southeast corner of this tract,
being 110 feet atoright angles from center of S. A. & A. P. R.R.;
THENCE along said fence South 85 degrees, 12 minutes-West 549.24 feet,
to a 1 1/4 inch rod, a corner in fence for the Southwest corner of
this tra.ct; THENCE with said fence North 0 degrees, 10 minutes West
1569.93 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING, containing 19.185 acres, ac-
cording to a survey made on the ground by J. S. Boyles, Surveyor, on
June 7th, 1946, and being the same land heretofore conveyed to The
En~ire Corporation by George Caridas by a certain Deed dated August
16th, 1948, recorded in Volume 1858, Page 591, of the Deed Records of
Harris County, Texas, SAVE AND EXCEPT an undivided one-half (1/2) of
all oil, gas and other minerals which was reserved by peed recorded
in Volume 1459, Page 229, of the Deed Records of Harris County, Texas,
and LESS a strip of land containing 0.068 acres lying in public road
along the South boundary line of the above property, leaving a net
acreage of 19.119 acres of land.
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Commissioner Hamlett made the following statement with reference to the
recent flood conditions in vicinities in and around the City of West
University Place:
"The Fire and Police Departments of the City of West University Place
have gone way above their call of duty in this disaster. They have rescued
people, protected property and worked unselfishly as a group just because
they felt that there was a job to be done. I wish to offer my sincerest
personal commendation to the Fire and Police Departments of the Ci ty.1t
Other members of the Counci~ also exp~essed sincere appreciation and com-
mendation for the Fire and Police Departments and also for the Volunteers
as well as paid members of the departments and various citizens who co-
operated to the fullest extent.
Minutes of the meeting of September 26, 1949, were read and approved as
corrected.
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OCTOBER 24, 1949
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The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, Octo-
ber 24, 1949, with the following members present: Mayor Lanmon, presiding;
Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Zoning Minutes of a regular meeting held on October 20:,1949, by the Zoning
and Planning Board were submitted to the Council and the following action
taken:
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the recom-
mendation of approval of plans and specifications by the Zoning Board for en-
larging a temporary building now being used as a Sunday School room and for
Boy Scout meetings by St. An<irew's PresbYterian Church located at the corner
of Buffalo Speedway and Bissonnet~d also that permission be granted for
the Church to use the proposed addition and the existing structure for Sunday
School rooms and Scout meetings for a period of two years; expiration date to
be November 1, 1951, be approved.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terr~.
None
Motion by Oommissioner Buschardt, seconded by Cownissioner Holman that the
request of Mrs. Winnie Kiibler of 6425 Brompton to waive the 51% brick re-
strictions at this address to permit erection of a house with asbestos siding
be approved as recommended by the Zoning Board.
Voting Aye:
Voting No.:
Mayor Lanman; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
No action was taken on the request of Mr. M. R. 'Smith of the Wes-Land Building
Company for reason that no easement was provided on his proposed plat.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Terry that Mr. J.
L. Graham's request for resubdivision of Lots 4 &5, Block 41, West University
Place No.1, into three lots be granted in accordance with recommendation of
the Zoning Board at their meeting on September 15, 1949, and the plot plan
submitted by Mr. Graham; provided easements are granted and approved by City ,
Secretary Whitt Johnson.
Voting Aye: Mayor La,nrnon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Mr. E. E. ToWnes, Jr. City Pavihg Attorney, submitted Ordinance No. 488,
capti oned as f o:l,.lows :
ORDINANCE NO. 488
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED NINETY-'fWO AND 49/100
($192.49), OUT OF 'mE FUNDS TO THE CREDIT OF STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS SERIES
1948 IN THE CITY TRE;ASURY, TO PAY CERTAIN FEES ACCRUED AND DUE TOWNES & TOWNES,
HERErOFORE RETAINED AS AJ)DITIONAL LEGAL COUNSEL ON PAVING PROJECTS, AND DE-
CLARING AND EMERGENCY.
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Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Terry that Ordinance
No. 488 appropriating the sum of $192.49 to pay fees accrued and due Townes &
Townes be passed and approved as read, subject to execution of Treasurer's
Certificate by the City Treasurer.
Voting Aye:
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Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
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Mr. Harry D. Hopson of Henslee & Hopson, Certified Public Accountants, submitted
a final audit of the books, records and accounts of the City for the fiscal
year ending August 31, 1949.
City Secretary Whitt Johnson recommended to the Council that Storm Sewer
drainage'on,the 3800 Block Riley Street be improved. An estimated cost of
$200 for these improvements was submitted by the City Engineer.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, ,seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the
necessary improvements be made to provide proper drainage on the 3800 Block
Riley Street.
Voting Aye:
Voting NcT :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman, and Terry.
None
The City Secretary advised that numerous complaints had been received re-
garding inadequate drainage affecting six blocks in the vicinity of Villanova
and West Point and the City Engineer had made a survey of this condition and
had determined that proper drainage could be provided by installing a 18"
storm sewer line from Oberlin to Villanova on West Point Street at an estimated
cost of $1,000.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
City install the necessary Storm Sewer on West Point from Oberlin to Villa-
nova with city forces and rental of necessary equipment and purchase of re-
quired materials.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanman; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Co~~issioner Buschardt that the
City Attorneype authorized to prepare an Ordinance releasing the unexpended
portions remaining in Treasurer's Certificates Nos. 23, 25 and 38.
V oting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Conmdssioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the
City Attorney be authorized to prepare an Ordinance releasing the unexpended
portions remairiing in Treasurer's Certificates Nos. 23, 25 and 38.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Conunissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No :' None
City Secretary Whitt Johnson advised that the City was in need of an Air
Compressor for street repair Vl!ork, and recommended that the Council authorize
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Notice to Bidders to be published in the official newspaper.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the Cit,r
Secretary be instructed to advertise for bids on one portable gasoline air I~
compressor and tools to be received on November 14, 1949.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry~
None
The following resolution was submitted to the Council and read in full:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE SUM OF $1,000.00
FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE O]TY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS,
TO THE HEALTH FUND OF S~ID CITY .~.s A TEMPORARY LOAN AND AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE RETURN OF SAID $1,000.00 FROM THE HEALTH FUND TO
THE GENERAL FUND WHEN A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE 1949 CURRENT, TAXES
HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED TO THE HEALTH FUND. .
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of West University Place,
Texas, is desirous of making available to the Health Fund of said City on a
temporary basis the sum of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars, and
WHERR~S,there is available in the general fund a sufficient amount
of money to insure that purpose
NOW, THEREFORE, - BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of West
University Place, Texas, be, and he is hereby authorized to transfer from the
general fund of the City of West University Place, Texas, to the health fund
of the City of West University Place, Texas, the sum of $1,000.00 until such
time as a sufficient amount of 1949 current taxes have been collected and
allocated to the health fund to permit said sum 'of money to be returned to
the general fund. The Mayor is further authorized and directed to accomplish
the transfer of said funds back to the general fund at such time as the City
Treasurer notifies him that there is a sufficient amount of current 1949 taxes
allocated to the health fund to permit such re-transfer.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of October, 1949 by a vote of 5 AYES
and 0 NOES.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded qy Commissioner Holman that the
Resolution authorizing transfer of $1,000 from General i!und to the Health
Fund as a temporary loan and authorizing return of said $1,000 from He~lth
Fund to General Fund when sufficient amount of 1949 current taxes have been
allocated to the Health Fund.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
A letter was submitted by Mr. W. J. Ryals, Humane Officer, advising that due
to the fact that Southside Place was discontinuing his services the first of
November he would offer his services to West University Place on a different
basis than he is now employed. The letter was referred to the Health Board
for consideration and recommendation.
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The Council discussed advisability of purchasing playground equipment for
Colonial Park, Weir Park and repairing the Tennis Courts in the three city
parks.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Terry that equip-
ment be purchased for Colonial Park and Tennis Courts in all three of' the City
Parks.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
A request from l~s. Chas. Reynaud to proceed with necessary action to permit
a building with a minimum of 1050 Square Feet instead of the required 1350
Square Feet was submitted to the Council.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt,seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
following Resolution callip.ga public hearing by the Board of Adjustment and
Appeals on the 15th day of November, 1949, at the City Hall of the City of
West University Place at 7,:30 P.M. be passed and approved as read:
H~m,HTIOllT
WHEREAS, heretofore the legal owners of Lot One (1) of the Davis
re-stibdivision of Lot Six (6), Block Eight (8), West University Place First
Addition, an addition to the City o~ West University Place, Texas, have made
application to the City Plp.nning and Zoning Board and SUbsequently to the
City Commission of the City of West University Place, Texas, for the purpose
of reducing the minimum sqpare foot area regulations and accomplishing the
development of said property, and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has declined to act in this regard in
any manner other than by resort to the provisions of Section 14 of Article
XXV of the City Charter o~ the Ci~ of West University Place, and the pro-
visions of Section 30 of Q,rdinance 111 of the City of West University Place,
Texas, and
WHEREAS, it appears to the City Commission that the requested action
in lowering the square foo,tage requirements is a matter within the purview
of the applicable portions! of Section 30, of Ordinance III of the City of
West University Place, Texas.
NOW', THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City
of West University Place, Texas, that a public hearing will be had on the
15th day of November, 1949, at the City Hall of the City of West University
Place, Texas, at 7:30 P.M., for the purpose of determining whether or not an
exception shall be granted pursuant to the provisions of Section 30, sub-section
5 of Ordinance 111 of the City of West University Place, Texas, in order to
permit the development of Lot One (1) of the Davis re-subdivision of Lot Six
(6), Block Eight (8), Wes~ University Place First Addition, an addition to the
Ci ty of West UniversitYPl:ace, Texas, in such manner as to reduce the square
foot building requirements' from 1350 square feet to a minimum area of 1050
square feet.
It is further resolved that notice of this hearing shall be given to
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the owners of property lying within 200 feet of any portion of the above
described property pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of sub-
section 9 of Section 30 of Ordinance III of the City of West University Place,
Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of October, 1949 by a vote of ;) Ayes
and 0 Noes.
Voting Aye: Mayor,Lanm(>nJ 'Comniissi oners'Buschardt~ Hamlet t,Holman. and' Terry .
Voting No: None
Minutes of the meeting of October 10, 1949, 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 REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMRF.R IJ, J 19119
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
November 14, 1949, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor
Lanmon; presiding; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry. Also present
were ,the City Attorney and City Secretary. Conmissioner Buschardt was absent.
In compliance with Notice to Bidders published in the official newspaper of
the City bids received for furnishing one Air Compressor were opened and the
following results announced:
105 CFM 105 CFM
~ BIDDER MANUFACTURER 60 CFM 2 WHF.F.T. , JI mlRF-r.
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CC E. L. Lester & Co. Schramm 1440.00 2660.00 2611. 87
~ South Texas Equip. Co. Worthington 1503.37 2600.00
R. B. Everett Co. Joy 1588.,00 2611.00
Boehck Eng. Co. LeRoi 1549.00 2419.00 2559.00
Cochran Equipment Co. Gardner-Denver 1650.00 2695.00 2695.00
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Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that bids for
one Air Compress,or be referred to the City Secretary and City Engineer for
tabulation'and recommendation. '
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lanman; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
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Mr. Sam Marie, 3915 Marquette, appeared before the Council protesting use of
a trailer house located at 3914 Southwestern on property owned b;y Mr. Frank
Schembera. Mayor Lanmon advised Mr. Marie that he had been presented with a
petition requesting that the trailer house remain on their property and be
occupied by the present user. Mayor Lanmon stated that he had denied the
request subject to confirmation of the Council and had requested City Attorney
T. M. Ryan to submit a legal opinion regarding use of the trailer as a dwel-
ling and as a storage building. In compliance with Mayor Lanmon's request
City Attorney T. M. Ryan submitted the following opinion regarding the use of
the said trailer: !tIn my opinion it is a violation of our Zoning Ordinance
(a) to permit a trailer to be used as a dwelling on a single family dwelling
district lot, and (b) to permit such a trailer to be used as a storage lo-
cation or in any other manner located on a single family dwelling lot." Mr.
Ryan was instructed to notify Mr. Frank Schembera of his legal opinion and that
the trailer should be removed from the premises within 7 days.
Commissioner Buschardt arrived at this time.
Mr. E. E. Townes, Jr., Paving Attorney for the City, submitted a letter dated
November 12, 1949, explaining the present status of a paving assessment against
Lots 3 and 4, Block 48, West University Place 2nd Addition owned by Mr. Joe
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extension of time for payment of the assessment and after considerable dis-
cussion it was the opinion of the Council that inasmuch as paving funds
would not be needed until spring that Mr. Catheriner be given six months
to pay the full amount of the assessment.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that Mr.
Joe Catheriner be given an additional period of 6 months from January 1, 1950
to pay the aforesaid paving assessment with full interest and Attorney's fees
subject to execution of an extension contract and that Mr. Catheriner's
Cashier's check in the amount of $426.82 be held by the City Secretary until
extension contract is redrawn and properly .executed.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
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Ordinance No. 489, ordering improvement of skips on Dartmouth Street and
Lehigh Street was submitted by Mr. E. E. Townes, Jr. and read in full.
Commissioner Hamlett suggested that inasmuch as the residents of the 3800
block Swarthmore were awaiting an audience with the Council reference paving
of the 3800 Block Swarthmore, that a vote not be taken on Ordinance No. 489
until property.owners of this block could be heard.
Mr. J. L. Williams of J. L.Williams Construction Co. advised the Council
that the property owners in the 3800 Block Swarthmore had signed contracts
for paving of this block with exception of nine, and it was the desire of the I'll
property owners that the Council issue a work or.der for paving of the portion i' r
where contracts had been signed and begin assessment proceedings on Assessable ~
property. It was brought out in the discussion that contractsdhad not been
sign~d by owners of the property at both the northeast and southease corner
of the intersection of College and Swarthmore Street. The seven property
owners present in the meeting assured the Council that they would d,eposit .
money in escrow for the paving of the two corner lots in event propertyowoers
would not sign a contract. .
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Holman that authority
be given ,for issuance of a work order for paving of the 3800 Block Swarthmore
subject to satisfactory evidence that corner lots will be paved, and that the
three assessable pieces of property be added to Ordinance No. 489.
V oting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Com.missioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Holman that
Ordinance No. 489, captioned as follows, be passed and approved as read.
ORDTNANr.F. NO. 11119
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR .AND ORDERING THAT CERTAIN PORTIONS,
OF:
DARTMOUTH STREET, IN THE 4200 BLOCK THF..REOF;
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LEHIGH STRBEr, IN THE 4100 M.TD 4200 BLOCKS THEREOF;
SWA..B.THMORE STREET, IN THE 3800 BLOCK THEREOF;
AND LUNG BETWEEN THE RESPECTIVE INTERSECTING STREETS INEA.CH INSTANCE IN
THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, SHALL BE IIvlPROVED; APPROVING AND
ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEGRE-
GATION OF PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS INTO SEPARATE SECTIONS, EACH OF WHICH
SECTIONS SHALL BE TREATED AS A SEPARATE AND COMPLETE UNIT; DIRECTING AND RE-
QUIRING THE ENGINEER FOR THE CITY TO PREPARE AN ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF SUCH
IMPROVEMENTS ,AND A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE NAMES OF THE OWNERS OF THE,
PROPERTIES ABUTTING ON EACH PORTION OF EACH STREET TO BE IMPROVED, TOGETHER
WITH A DESCRIPTION OF THE RESp,ECTlVE PROPERTIES; PROVIDING THAT A PART OF THE
COST OF SAID IMPROV~TS SHALL BE PAIn BY THE CITY AND A PART OF THE COST OF
THE SAID IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING
PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND FOR INCIDENTAL MATTERS; DECLARING THAT
THIS ORDINANCE AND ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO SUCH IMPROVEMENTS ARE
AND SHALL BE UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF ARTICLE 1105Cb) OF THE REVISED STATUTES
OF TEXAS; DIRECTING THE CI TY SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE OF THIS ORDINANCE
vnTH THE COUNTY CLERK OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ASPROVIDEO BY LAW AND TO
'ADVERTISE F:OR BIDS TO BE RECEJ:VED AND FILED WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED; AND
DECLARING A-N EMERGENCY.
Ordinance No. 490, captioned as follows, was submitted to the Council and
read in full:
O'RTITlITANr.W. N() 1190
AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE
PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF THE 4100 BLOCK OF LEHIGH STREET AND
OF THE 4100 BLOOK OF DARTMOUTH STREET, IN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS HERETOFORE ADOPTED
THEREFOR BY ORDINANCE OF APRIL 11, 1949; SAID BIDS TO BE RECEIVED AND FILED
WITHIN 'rHE TIME HEREIN PROVIDED; DIRECTING THAT THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SUCH
BIDS BE INCORPORATED, IN AND WITH THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE IMPROVE-
MENT OF CERTAIN POR'fIONS OF THE 4200 BLOCK OF DARTMOUTH STREET, THE 4100 AND
4200 BLOCKS OF LEHIGH STREET AND THE 3800 BLOCK OF SWARTHMORE STREET ORDERED
BY ORDINANCE OF NOVEMBER 14, 1949; .AND THAT SAID PORTIONS OF THE 4100 BLOCKS
OF LEHIGH .AND DARTMOUTH STREET BE INCORPORATED IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS WITH
REFERENCE TO SAI,D PORTIONS OF DARTMOUTH, LEHIGH AND SWARTHMORE STREETS LAST
MEN'rrONED, AS ADDITIONAL SEGREGATED SECTIONS OF WORK TO BE COVERED THEREBY,
AND DEOLARING AN EMERGENCY .
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Terry that Ordinance
No. 490 authorizing and directing the City Secretary to advertise for bids on
certain portions of Dartmouth, Lehigh and Swarthmore Streets, be ,passed and,
approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners BuSchardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
(~'1 City Secretary Whitt Johnson advised the Council that the Auditors report for
I i the 1948-49 fiscal year had been submitted to the Council but had not been
I I officially accepted.
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Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the
Auditors report for the fiscal year 1948-49 be accepted as submitted by
Henslee & Hopson, .Auditors.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Mayor Lanmon suggested that consideration be given for employment of an
audi ting firm to audit the city records for the next fiscal year.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Terry that Commissioner
Holman and City Secretary Whitt Johnson be authorized to negotiate for the
employment of an au<liiting firm for the next fiscal year ending December 31,
1950 and submit their recommendation to the Council.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmpn; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
The question of services of the Humane Officer was discussed and a recommen-
dation from the Health Board was submitted to the Council in a letter dated
October 27, 1949.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the
services of Mr. W. J. Ryals as Humane Officer be retained on a 44 hour per
week basis with no increase in payor allowances, as recoIDmendedby the
Health Board in their letter dated October 27, 1949.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
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city water supply at this time was submitted for the Council's information.
The City Secretary advised that funds were allocated in the 1949-50 budget for
the purchase of a Generator for the Fire Department which was now needed.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt, that
authority be gi venFire Chief C. V. Reynolds and the City Secretary to pur-
chase a portable generator for the Fire Department as requested. '
Voting Aye:.
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Ordinance Nq. 491, captioned as follows, was submitted to the Council and
read in full'r . ,
ORDINANCE NO. h91
AN ORDINANCE RELEASING THE UNEXPENDED PORTIONS OF TREASURY CERTIFICATES
TWE~JTY THREE, TWENTY FIVE, AND THIRTY EIGHT; TRANSFERRING SAID illJ-mi:PENDED
FUNDS TO THE GENERAL CREDIT OF STORM SEWER BOND FUND SERIES 1948, AND DE-
CLA.TtING SAME AVAILABLE FOR OTHER APPROPRIATION.
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Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Terry that Ordinance
(" No. 491 releasing unexpended portions of Treasury Certificates' 23, 25 and 38;
IU ,I transferring said unexpended funds to the general credit of Storm Sewer Bond
[ Fund Series 1948, be passed and approved as read.
Ordinance No. 492, captioned as follows, was submi1-ted to the Council and
read in full:
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, 'f0 DESIGNATE CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL LOCATIONS
WITH THE CONCURRENCE AND CONSENT OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF
TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALS PROVIDING FOR THE A,SSESSMENT OF FINES FOR THE VI-
OLATION OF THE REGULATIONS PROMULGATED HEREUNDER AND PROVIDING FOR THE ORDI-
NA1\ICE HEREIN PASSED TO BE CUMULATIVE OF THE PROVISIONS OF,ALL OTI1EE?,STATE,AND
CITY TRAFFIC REGULATIONS FOR LAliVS NOW IN EFFECT .
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r).ance No. 492, authorizing and directing the Chief of Police of the City to
designate certain traffic control locations, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
(-1 The Council was requested to execute a release of paving lien against Lot 9,
~ Block 20, College Court Place, which has been paid in full.
Motion by Commis,sioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the
Mayor be authorized to execute a release of Paving Lien against Lot 9, Block
20, College Court Place.
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
Voting No: None
Minutes of the meeting of October 24, 1949, were read and approved as cor-
rected.
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, upon motion
made, seconded and duly carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 28, 1949
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
November 28, 1949, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: ,Mayor
Lanmon, presiding; Commissioners Buschardt, Holman and Terry. Alsopresent
were the City Secretary and City Attorney. Commissioner Hamlett was absent.
Mr. Gus Comiskey, Chairman of the Insurance Committee of the City of West
University Place, appeared before the Council and submitted a letter ad-
vising that the Committee is working diligently in order to render a com-
plete insurance report but since there are two policies on which action
should be taken immediately they wished to recommend that the policy on
the City Hall be increased to $32,000 and the policy on the Community House
increased to $37,600 and written to cover fire, lightning and explosion
only with elinlination of extended coverage. '
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the
recoIlnnendation of the Insurance Committee be accepted and the City Secretary
instructed to have the policies rewritten to comply with the recommendation
of the Committee.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Holman and Terry.
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Mr. Spurgeon Bell, representing Southern Schools Transit Company requested
a 45 day extension to the temporary franchise previously granted and which
expired on November/2-6, 19h9, for operat.ing a school bus within the corpo-
rate limits of therCity.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Terry that a h5
day extension of time be granted to the Southern Schools,Transit Company to
operate a school bus system ih the City of West University Place.
Voting Aye:
Voting No
Mayor ~nmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Holman and Terry.
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Mr. Frank Schembera, 3914 Southwestern, and Mr. Lilly who is using a trailer
house parked on Mr. Schembera's property as sleeping quarters, appeared be-
fore the Council requesting an extension of the 7 day time limit given him
in which to remove the trailer from the premises. Mr. Eilly requested that
he be given 3 weeks extension of time for reason that he is going to the
University of Houston five days each week and did not have an opportunity
to find a place-to move the trailer in such a short time.
Motion by Conunissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Holman that Mr. Lilly
be given an extension of time until 6 P.M. Monday December 5, 19h9, in which
to have the trailer removed from the premises at 391h Southwestern.
V oting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor JLan.TJlonj Commissioners Buschardt, Holman and Terry.
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before the Council requesting a building permit for a garage building with
storage room above, which was recommended for approval by the Zoning Board
according to the minutes of the meeting of November 17, 1949. It was
brought out in the discussion that the building had been constructed with-
out a permit and was built two feet from the rear property line according
to City Building Inspector, J. F. Jolly. Mr. Jolly also advised that charges
had been filed against Mr. Banrdster for building without a permit.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, secended by Commissioner Buschardt that a
building pernlit be granted Mr. C. E. Barillister for the construction of a
garage building at 2727 Carolina Way subject to a written agreement approved
by City Attorney T. M. Ryan and Attorney Ted Riggs, reference to actual dis-
tance of the building from the rear property line and that the owner agree
to assume responsibility for moving or repairing the building in event it
is necessary to construct, install or remove utility lines of any nature,
and in event the permit is granted after this agreement is reached that
charges for violation of the Zoning Ordinance as filed by Mr. J. F. Jolly,
City Building Inspector, be dropped.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lanman; Co~missioners Buschardt~ Holman and Terr.y.
None
Commissioner Hamlett arrived at this t:ime.
Mr. H. A. Barnett, owner of Lot 1, Block 14, West University Place No.1,
sur>mitted a deed granting the City of West University Place the right to
con::;truct and reconstruct any and all public utility lines including sewer, .
water, electric and gas lines, appurtenances and laterals in upon and
across a 10' x 200' strip of land along the north property line of said
Lot 1, Block 14, West University Place No.1, and requested the Counc,il f s
approval of the resubdivision of this lot into two 60 x 100 Ft. lots to
face south on Pittsburg Street and one 80 x 100 Ft. lot to face east on
Brompton Road as recommended by the Zoning Board at a meeting held on
JanuaI~ 24, 1949.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Buschardtthat the
utility easement submitte'd by Mr. H. A. Barnett be accepted and the request
for resubdivision of Lot 1, Block 14, West University Place No.1, into
three lots be approved as recommended by the Zoning Board.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Mr. John Main and Mr. M. R. Smith of the Wes-Land Real Estate Canpany .sub-
mitted a sketch of a proposed building which they desired to construct on
tot 1, and north 75 Ft. of tot 2, Block 22, College View 1st Addition and
reql~sted the Council to establish. a set back line on Weslayan Street 'and
also the Council f s decision as to the width of an easement that wC'llld be
required on the north boundary line of this property for an existing sewer
line. After studying the proposed building site it was determined that a
usuable building could not be constructed if more than 20' were required
as a set-back line onWeslayan Street.
Motion byCcmmissioner Hamlett, seconded by Cormnissioner Buschardt, that the
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heretofore passed establishing a 30' set-back line 'on business property
located on Weslayan Street and to establish a 20' set-back line on the
pr operty in question and establish width and location of sidewalks at this
particular proposed building site.
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Mayor Lanmon; Corr~issioners Buschardt"Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Action was deferred on the recommendation of the Zoning Board that Mr. Thomas
snable, 6336 Buffalo Speedway, be permitted to erect an extension to his
present garage to be used as a wash room, hobby shop and for storing a deep
freeze unit and hot water heater, pending an inspection and report on existing
buildings byJ. F. Jolly, Building Inspector.
Action was also deferred on the recommendation of the Zoning Board that Mr.
Danny !.an, 3304 Albans be granted permission to build an 8 x 16' shed for
his two ponies.
In compliance with a recommendation from the Zoning Board that the West
University Methodist Church be permitted to erect a sanctuary on the east
portion of Lots 7 and 8, Block 25, West University Place No.1, lith a set-
back on University Boulevard of 15', and 10' from the property line on
Mercer Street the C,:uncil carefully considered the request but did not
think it advisable to permit a 10' set-back from the property line on
Mercer Street.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the "i-]
Methodist Church be permitted to erect a sanctuary on tot 7 and 8, Block LJ
25, West University Place No.1, with a set back line of 20' on Mercer Street
and 10' from the property line of University Boulevard; also that the request
for permission to pave a 20' portion of the parkway parallel to University
Boulevard between the bridge and Mercer Street be granted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanman; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Minutes of a meeting of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals held on November
15, 1949, in compliance with Legal Notice calling a public hearing to de-
termine whether or not an exception should be granted permitting Mrs. Walter
Lauer to erect a house on Lot 1 of the Davis re-subdivision of Lt 6, Block
8, West University Place 1st Addition containg a minimum of 1050 Sq. Ft. in-
stead of the 1350 Sq. Ft. presently required for that lot, were submitted. '
The Board,: of Appeals recommended that the request be approved.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the recom-
mendation of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals that the request of Mrs.
Walter tauer be granted, be approved by the Council.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor tanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
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Swarthmore do not wish to'proceed with the paving of this block unless they
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Mr. E. E. Townes, Jr. had stated that in his opinion a front foot price of
$8.50 to $9.50 could not be sustained on known homestea.d property which the
Council had directed be assessed by Ordinance on November 14, 1949 if only
one-half of the street was paved. Under these circumstances the Council was
not in favor of proceeding with the paving of this portion of the street as
desired by the property owners.
In compliance with a request of the City Council on November 11+, 1949, Mr.
Tom Powell, of Russ Mitchell, Inc., submitted a plat showing the property
ovmers on Case, By-ron and West Point Streets adjacent to the swimming pool
property who had signed contracts for paving. After discussing the matter
the Council agreed to proceed with paving of city owned property adjacent
to the swimming pool and requested Mr. Powell to make another effort to
secure contracts from the property o~~ers net signed,up,at this date.
A tabulation and recommendation of bids received on November 14, 1949, for
one air compressor was submitted by the City Engineer and City Secretary in
compliance with Council Action. It was recommended that the bid of Cochran
Equipment Company on a Gardner-Denver 105, two-wheel model, for a net amount
of $2543.10 be accepted.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the
recommendation of the City Engineer and City Secretary be accepted and
$800 be appropriated from the Water and Sewer Fund for the purchase of tools
and to cover the additional $143.10 above the $2400 appropriated from the
General Fund for this purpose.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
City Secretary VYhitt Johnson advised that the minutes of October 10, 1949,
did not reflect Council action authorizing the Mayor to execute a Release of
Claim in connection with certain wa.ter 'lines in Ayrshire Addition in the City
of Houston.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the
minutes of a regular council meeting on October 10, 1949, be amended to in-
clude the following action:
tlMotion by Co"lmissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt
tha t the Mayor be authorized to execute a Release of Claim. in con-
nection with certain water lines in Ayrshire Addition with the
addition of a clause satisfactory to the City Attorney that the City
of West University Place wC'uld be released from any liability to main-
tain said lines in the past and future."
Voting Aye:
'\loting No
Mavor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
No~e'
A Release of Claim in connectinn with certain water lines in Southern Oaks
Section 1, was submitted to the Council by Southern Oaks, Inc. for c cnsider-
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Mayor Lanman be authorized to execute a Release of Claim in connecti9n with
certain water lines in Southern Oaks, Section I, subject to receipt by the LJ
City of West University Place of an agreement setting out the terms and
conditions of receipt of money by Southern O?ks, Inc. from the City of Houston.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
:Mayor I,anmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Treasurer's Certificate No. hI certifying the availability of $1500 from the
credit of the Storm Sewer Bond Fund Series 1948, to apply on coostruction of
storm sewer installation at the~intersection of Academy and Cason Street,
installation of catch basins and storm sewer pipes at the dead end of the
3800 Block Riley; installation of main line and appurtenances on West Point
Street from the south line of Villanova to the south line of Oberlin Street,
was submitted and approved by the Council.
The Council discussed the advisability of rezoning the area in Pershing Place
Addition to a single-family dwelling district which, according to the original
Zoning Map was zoned for business, but it is understood that deed restrictions
call for single-family residences. No ordinance has been officially passed
by the City rezoning the area for single-family residences.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the
Council suggest to the Zoning Board that necessary proceedings be started
with respect to re00ning the area known as Pershing Place to a single family If,..,! - -1,
dwelling district. ~
V oting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanman; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Minutes of the meeting of November 14, 1949, were read and approved.
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting
was recesse~ to r~con~~n~\on Friday, December 2, 1949, 7:30 P.M.
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The City Council convened in recessed session at the City Hall on Friday,
December 2, 1949, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor
Lanmon, presiding; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, and Terry. Also present
were the City Attorney and City Secretary. Commissioner:I;Iolman was absent.
In compliance with Notice to Bidders published in the official newspaper of
the City for paving of skipped areas on Dartmouth, Lehigh and Swarthmore
Streets bids received were opened and results announced as follows:
The one and only bid received was that of J. L. Williams Construction
Company in the total amount of $5,304.80.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
bid received be referred to the City Engineer and City Secretary for tabulation
and recommendation.
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Voting No: None
Mr. Tom Powell, of Russ Mitchell, Inc., submitted the following list of
properties located on Case and Byron Streets where the owners were not willing
to sign paving contracts for the paving of these streets in the 4100 blocks.
Lot 26, Block 28
E 25' of Lot 24 and W 35' of Lot 23, Block 28
Lot 21, Block 28 ,
E 35' of Lot 6 and W 15t of Lot 7, Block 26
E 35' of Lot 9, all of Lot 10 and West 10' of Lot 11, Block 26
Lot 14, Block 21
All located in Colonial Terrace Addition.
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
City Paving Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessa~ ordinances to
institute paving proceedings on the skip sections listed above~
Voting Aye: Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett and Ter~.
Voting No: None
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DECEMBER 12, 1949
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on December 12,
1949, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Lanmon, presiding;
Commissioners Holman and Terry. Also present were the City Attorney and the
City Secretary. Commissioners Buschardt and Hamlett were absent.
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Mr. E. E. Townes, Jr., Paving Attorney for the City submitted an extension
contract executed by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cathriner for full payment of a paving
assessment against Lot 4, Block 48, West University Place 2nd Addition
totaling $1478.13 for payment of principle amount of $1312.50 and interest
of $65.63 and attorneys fees of $100, with recommendation that same be
accepted by the City.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the ex-
tension contract be approved and that the Mayor and the City Secretary be
authorized to execute said extension contract which has heretofore been
signed by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cathriner for full payment of a paving assessment,
attorneys fees and interest totaling $1478.13 against Lot 4, Block 48, West
University Place 2nd Addition.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Holman and Terry.
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Commissioner Buschardt arrived during the time the meeting was recessed.
The Council reconvened after a ten minute recess.
Mayor Lanmon stated that the City was not protesting a rate increase at this
time but was protesting for the reason that the Southwestern Bell Telephone
Company had not given West University Place an opportunity to study the pro-
posed rate increase and that the company had not asked for a hearing on the
matter. The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company was represented by Mr. J.
B. Patterson, Division Manager and Attorneys C. E. Coolidge and R. B. Cousins,
Jr. After numerous citizens had asked quest~ons and representatives of the
Telephone Company eXplained their positiorl:as'pertains to the legality of the
rate increase, the following action was taken:
Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by ComrnissionerTerry that the
City Attorney be instructed within as short time as possible to look into the
legal aspects as to the City's postion as a Home Rule City to set telephone
rates and report back his findings.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
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Mayor be authorized to appoint a committee to consider the data to be sub-
mitted to it by the Telephone Company.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
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Mr. John H. Bringhurst, 3820 Swarthmore, appeared before the Council advising
that property owners of the 3800 Block Swarthmore would sign a paving contract
with J. L. Williams Construction Company with exception of the following
properties; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in Block 14, College View 1st Addition and
Lots 12, 16, 17 and 18 in Block 15, College View 1st Addition and would like
the' Council's permission to pave the east end of the street where property
owners are willing to sign paving contracts.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the
3800 Block of Swarthmore be paved as requested with exception of the fol-
lowing properties; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in Block 14, College View 1st ,
Addition and Lots 12, 16, 17 and 18 in Block 15, College View 1st Addition,
and that Lot 12, Block 15, College View 1st Addition be excavated and re-
shelled at city expense and that the intersection at College and Swarth-
more not be paved under this plan.
V oting Aye:
Voti;ng No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
A'letter was submitted by City Engineer Irving L. Peabody, recommending
acceptance of a bid submitted by J. L. Williams Construction Company on
December 2, 1949, for paving portions of 4100, 4200 Dartmouth, 4100, 4200
Lehigh Street and 3800 Swarthmore Street.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that the
bid of J. L. Williams Construction" Company f or paving portions of the above
named streets be accepted with exception of those on 3800 Swarthmore Street
as it has been deemed inadvisable to assess skips on this block. '
V oting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
The request of Mr. Thomas Snoble, 6336 Buffalo Speedway which was deferred
from the meeting of November 28, pending an investigation and report on ex-
isting building by J. F. Jolly, City Building Inspector, was considered. A
report was made by Mr. Jolly that he had inspected the property and there
was only a 2-car 20x20 Ft. one-story garage building existing on the premises
to which Mr. Snoble desired to make a 20x20 Ft. extension to be used as a
wash room, hobby shop, storing of a deepfreeze unit and hot water heater.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the request
of Mr. Thomas Snoble, 6336 Buffalo Speedway for permission to erect a 20x20
Ft. extension to his present 20x20 Ft. one-story garage building for the above
mentioned purposes be approved, subject to execution of usual affidavit, as
recommended by the Zoning Board~
V oting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanman; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman apd Terry.
None
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Action on the request of Danny Lang, 3304 Albans, was deferred at the meeting
of November 28, pending an investigation of ordinances pertaining to the
keeping of horses in the City of West University Place. The City Secretary
reported that an investigation of ordinances pertaining to this subject re-
vealed that it is permissable to keep two horses within the City of West
University Place where there is a minimum ground area of 1600 Sq. Ft. 'for
each animal. This is in accordance with Ordinance No. 117 and Health Code
Ordinance No. 222.
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Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Busphardt that the
request of Danny Lang for permission to erect an 8 x 16' shed for his two
ponies on the premises at 3304 Albans be granted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
In compliance with Council Action on November 14, authorizing Commissioner
Holman and City Secretary ~bitt Johnson to negotiate for the employment of
an auditing firm for the next fiscal year ending December 31, 1950, a pro-
posal was submitted from the firm of Henslee & Hopson, which Commissioner
Holman and City Secretary recommended be accepted.
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by CO:TIlIlissioner Hamlett that the
firm of Henslee & Hopson, Certified Public Accountants, be employed as
Auditors for the next fiscal year ending December 31, 1950 based on their
proposal dated December 1, 1949, to perform auditing services fora fee of
$1600.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
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City Attorney T. M. Ryan advised the Council that it would be necessary to
refer the request of Mr. John Main and Mr.M. R. Smith of the Wes-Land '
Realty Co., 6723 WeslayanStreet, back to the Zoning Board for a recommendation
as specified by Zoning Drdinance No. 111, Section 33, and that the Council,
would have to hold a hearing to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance to
permit a 20' set-back line for a business establishment on WeslayanStreet
as requested.
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissic-Pisr Buschardt that the
matter relating to the provision of the set-back line on Lot 1, and north 75
Ft. of Lot 2, Block 22, College View 1st Addition be referred to the City
Zoning and Planning Board for its recommendation.
V oting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Mr. Ryan advised the Council that the following statement had been forwarded
to Mr. J. F. Jolly, City Building Inspector to be incorporated on a regular
affidavit rorm used in zoning matters to be executed by Mr. C. E. Bannister
of 2727 Carolina Way in connection vnth his request for a building permit for
a garage building with storage room above which was acted on by the Council
on November 28, 1949:
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"This building for which permit is issued is already constructed,
and'! understand that the City of West University Place has taken
the position that it extends approximately three feet across the
north boundar,y of the easement line which passes over the rear
portion of my property; that if this be true, my use of the portion
of the easement occupied by my building, if any such portion is so
occupied, shall be subservient to the uses for which said easement
is created."
Commissioner Holman expressed appreciation on behalf of the Council to the
Finance Committee for their report in connection with the annual audit.
The City Secretary and the City Engineer advised the Council that certain
asphalt streets were beyond repair by usual patching methods andrecoIDmended
that they be scarified, reshaped and reset by the addition of Me3 asphalt.
It was estimated that the cost of this reconstruction work would be less
than the cost of patching by the usual methods.
Motion by Commissioner H~lett, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that
Belmont Street and the 2800 and 2900 blocks of Georgetown Street be re-
paired by the method outlined by the City Engineer and the City Secretary.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
11 City Secretar,y Whitt Johnson asked the Councills approval for payment of a
IU' statement from Consulting Engineer H. J. Johnson in the amount of $500 for
work performed in connection with drawing plans and specifications for the
Wakeforest Water Plant.
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Motion by Commissioner Buschardt, seconded by Co~issioner Hamlett that the
statement submitted by H. J.Johnson Consulting Engineer in the amount of
$500 be approved for payment.
V oting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terr,y.
None
The City Secretary advised that Mr. E. J. Hood, Water Superintendent, had
recommended that four booster pumps at the water plant be repaired.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Buschardt that re-
pairs be made to the booster pumps at the Water Plant as recommended by
E. J. Hood, Water Superintendent.
Voting Aye:
V oting No :
Mayor Lanman; Commissioners Buschardt, Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
With no further business to come before the Council at
was adjourned.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 27, 1949
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The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on December
27, 1949, 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Lanmon,
presiding; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry. Also present were the
City Attorney and the City Secretary. Commissioner Buschardt was absent.
Minutes of a Zoning Board meeting held on December 15, ~949, were submitted
to the Council for their consideration and the following action was taken:
Motion by Commissioner Holman, seconded by Commissioner Terry that the re-
quest of Mr. and Mrs. Bassinger to resubdivide Lot 10, Block 17, West Uni-
versity 1st Addition into two 50x200 Ft. lots to face west on Buffalo
Speedway be approved as recommended by the Zoning Board.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
Motion by Cow~issioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the
request of Mr. J. D. Hamner, toresubdivide Lot 2, Block 8, West University
Place 1st AdditioJ;l into two 50x150 Ft. lots to face west on Brompton Road
be approved as recommended by the Zoning Board.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman, and Terry.
None
Motion by Commissioner Hamlett, seconded by Commissioner Holman that a
hearing be called for January 24, 1950, as recommended by the Zoning Board
to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance for the following purposes:
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To permit a 20' set-back from the front prop~rty line of Lot 1,
and north 75' of Lot 2, Block 21, College View 1st Addition,
for a proposed business building in lieu of a 30' set-back as
now required.
(b)
To rezone the area in Pershing Place Addition consisting of
Blocks 1 and 2 to a Single Family Dwelling District to con-
form with use now being made of this property.
(c)
To require notices to be mailed to the petitioner and to
owners of property lying within 200' of any lot on which a
variation is desired, advisingdate.of hearing.
(d)
To change the vote of the City Commission from a 2/3 as now
required to a h/5 vote where protests against amendment, sup-
plement or change in the zoning ordinance are filed.
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A letter from Miss Zelpha E. Shumate, Principal of the West University
Elementary School requesting the City to obtain a bid for paving a distance
of 15' north of the present curb line on University Boulevard for off-street ,r,',_
parking in front of the school was submitted to the Council. The City Engi-
neer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for a 7" reinforced
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School.
City Secretary Whitt Johnson advised the Council that the Stewart Title Co.
had made inquiry reference pav~ng of the skipped area on University Boule-
vard in front of Lot 9, and west 50' of Lot B, Block 21, West University
Place 1st Addition owned by Mrs. C. E. Gates.
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University Boulevard in front of Lot 9, and west 50' of LotB, Block 21,
West University Place 1st Addition in accordance with plans and specifi-
cations approved by the city at the owners expense.
The Tax Roll for the year 1950 was submitted to the Council for consider-
ation.
Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Holman that the
tax roll for the year 1950 be adopted as submitted by City Tax Assessor-
Collector c. E. Gammill.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanman; Commissioners Hamlett, Holman and Terry.
None
A stat~nent from J, L. Williams Construction Company in the amount of
$754.B5 was submitted for the Council's consideration.
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Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Hamlett that the
City Secretary be authorized to withhold payment of the $754.B5until
J. L. Williams Construction Co. has made repairs to certain streets as
requested.
V oting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lanmon; Commissioners Hamlett, ~olmah and Terry.
None
A letter from Chief of Police H. E. Shipp was submitted to the Council
with a recommendation that parking of cars be permitted on Weslayan from
Bellaire Boulevard to the back property line of the Henke & Pillot store
on the east side of the street. It was the opinion of the Council that
such action would not be advisable for reason that the property owner on
the east side of Weslayan Street proposes to erect a business building
which would have an off-street parking space at this location.
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had been encountered with operation of various pumps and motors at the
sewage disposal plant and that an estimate had been~eceived for complete
rewiring which amounted to approximately $7.50. It was the Council's de-
cision that estimates for complete rewiring of the disposal plant should
be received from three or more electricians and that the work be done on a
force account basis, and instructed the City Secretary to proceed according-
ly.
City Secretary Whitt Johnson also advised the Council that trouble had
been encountered in the operation of the water well at the disposal plant
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matter as funds were not appropriated in the present budget for this purpose. i ~'1
The City Secreta~ was instructed to investigate the possibility of financ- ~
ing the installation of a larger water tank out of anticipated sewer revenue. i:
Minutes of the meeting of December 12, 1949, were read and approved as cor-
rected.
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, the
meeting was adjourned.
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