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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 1960
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall, Monday,
January 11,1960, 7: 30 P.M., with the follO\ving members present: Mayor Protem
Davis, presiding; Commissioners Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz. The City Manager and
Ci ty Attorney \Vere also present. Mayor Broi-Tll was out of the city on company
business.
Commissioner Halbert pronounced the Invocation.
The City Manager reQuested authority to advertise for the purchase of liQuid
chlorine which would be reQuired for 1960.
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Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Commissioner Lamkin, that the City
Manager be instructed to advertise for bids to be received until 7:30 P.M.
February 22,1960, for the purchase of approximately 24,000 Ibs. of chlorine in
1 ton containers and 28,000 Ibs. in 150 Ib" cylinders to meet the city's re _
q,uirements for 1960.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Pro tern Davis, Commissioners Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The Commission was advised that Mr. Andre\v Buckner, CO-O\VDer of a tract of land
to the east of the city's 75 acre tract of land on Ruffino Road, had called ~t-
tention to a discrepancy in the boundary line. By survey, the fact has been
established that a previous owner of the city's tract had fenced in 2.106 acres
of land which was not apart of the 75 acre tract. Mr. Buckner has requested
the city to rebuild the fence to follow the true boundary line and has stated
that he and his partner \vill pay 1/2 of the cost. The City Manager and City
Engineer were instructed to recheck the survey and obtain an estimate for re-
placing the fence and report back to the Commission at the next meeting.
In accordance with action taken on December 28, 1959, postcards returned since
that date with reference to the survey for proposed off-street garbage collec-
tion were tabulated with final results announced as follO\vs:
Total number qf, cards mailed 5,120
Total number of 'cards returned - 3,249 or 63.39%
Total number voting for proposal- 2,232 or 68.7a{o of cards returned
motal number voting against proposal,'017 31.30
I or of cards returned
Mrs. Ervie Baker,c3936 ~yron Street, was present at the meeting and expressed
her objection to the proposed program stating t~t she lived on a corner and
did not feel that. the 75~ per month would be a justifiable expense to her as
she has only a few feet to carry her garbage can. She also stated that in
other localities where such a program is in effect, the garbage collectors
are careless and scatter the garbage \vhen it is emptied from the can into con-
tainers to be carried to the truck.
The City Commission instructed the City Manager and City Attorney to take
steps to prepare an ordinance to effect off-street garbage pickup for con-
sideration at the next meeting, of the Commission.
The City Manager requested authority to advertise for bids to be received for
truck and automotive eq,uipment which will be needed for 1960. He stated that
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the appropriation has been made 'in the 1960 budget for the purchase of 3
cars for the Police Department; I passenger car for the Fire Department;
one flatbed truck and 1 pickup truck for the Water Department; 1 two-ton
truck for the Street Department and 2 trucks for the Garbage Department.
However, if the proposed'garbage plan is put into effect, it will be neces-
sary to purchase 2 additional trucks and it was also considered advisable by
the Garbage Superintendent to replace a 1958 Chevrolet truck which was in -
volved in an accident during 1959.
Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Commissioner Lamkin, that the
City Manager be instructed to advertise for bids to be received until 7:30
P.M. February 22,19DO, for the purchase of three passenger cars for the
Police Department; one passenger car for the Fire Department; one truck for
the Street Department, 1 flat bed truck for the Water Department; 1 pickup
truck for the Water Department,' and 5 trucks and 2 bodies for the Garbage
Department.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Pro tem Davis, Commissioners Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
In accordance with instructions, by the City Commission on December 28, the City
Attorney reported that the City Manager had received letters from the cities
of Highland Park and University Park and also information from the Texas Muni-
cipal League regarding the gross receipts tax paid by the Southwestern Bell
Telephone Company. The City Attorney was instructed to request another meeting
with officials of the telephone company and their attorney for the purpose of
further considering a franchise agreement whereby they would pay the City of
West University Place in excess of 2% gross receipts tax since it has been re-
vealed that the cities of University Park, Highland Park and Dallas are
receiving 4%.
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Resolution 60-1, as follows, was submitted for consideration and read in full:
1~S, the City of West University Place bas cash available in the Water-
Sewer Fund, Tax Collector's Fund, Fire Truck Fund and Sanitary Sewer Capital'
Improvement Fund which ,.rill not be required for current operating expenses; and
WREREAs,it is the objective of the City Co~ission to keep all of the
city's money invested to earn additional income and it is necessary and prudent
to authorize investment of these certain sums of money:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TEE CITY COMMISSION OF TEE CITY OF WEST
U1JIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, that the City Treasurer is hereby directed to invest
funds in the amount of $10,000 from Water-Seiver Fund, $45.,000 from the Tax
Collector's Fun~, $8,000 from the Fire Truck Fund and $7,000 from the Sanitary
Sewer Capital Improvement Fund, in 182 day Treasury Bills at the current interest
rate available.
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that Resolution 60-1
directing the City Treasurer to invest funds in the amount of $10,000 from Water-
Sewer Fund, $45,000 from Tax Collector's Fund, $8,000 from Fire Truck Fund and
$7,000 from Sanitary Sewer Capital Improvement Fund, in 182 day Treasury Bills
at the current interest rate available, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Pro tem Davis, Commissioners Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
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Resolution 60-2, as follows, was submitted for consideration and read in
full:
RESOLVED, that the hereinafter designated officers are hereby authorized
to open an investment share aC,countfor the City of West University Place and
to invest its funds from time to time with the University Savings & Loan Associa~
tion, Houston, T~xas,and that said association is hereby authorized to act
without further inquiry in accordance with vlritings bearing the signatures of
three of the five such officers, unless and until it has been notified of any
change of officers and of further authorization for other individuals to so
sign, together with a specimen of the signature of each such individual:
E. R. Davis
M. C ~ Halbert
Whitt Johnson
Wm. Di ttert, Jr.
G. P. Corry
Mayor Pro tem
Commissioner
City Manager
City Treasurer
Controller
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that Resolution
60-2 authorizing the signatures of'Mayor Pro tem E. R. Davis, Commissioner M.C.
Halbert, City Manager Whitt Johnson, Cohtroller G. P. Corry and City Treasurer
William Dittert, Jr., for share investments Qr withdrawals with the University
Savings & Loan Association, be passed and approved as'read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Pro tem DaVis, Commissioners Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
A report of tax collections was made as follows:
Total 1959 Assessment
Amount collected
Percent of Total Assessment collected
E~timated Collection per 1960 Budget
Per~ent of Estimated Collection
Excess of Actual Collections over estimate
$447, 571. 99
431,228.46
96.34B4~
425,280.65
101.3985%
5,947.81
The City ~nager reported that fire losses for the year 1959 were estimated at
$41,600.22, making a total for the past five years of $160,387.00. The esti~
mated total premiums paid for the past five years amounted to $574,023.00.
Mr. Johnson explained that the 5-year premiums divided by the 5-year losses
gives a loss ratio of 27.94% which would result in a 20% fire loss credit,
according to the standards of the State Fire Insurance Commission.
The Commission was advised that 116 requests from residents to purchase tickets
to the si-rimming pool for the 1960 season had been received in response to over
500 letters mailed to families who purchased tickets for the 1959 season.
In 1959, 139 purchases were made on the installment plan whereby payments were
made in four equal amounts with the water bills paid in February, March,
April and May.
Minutes of the meeting of December 28, 1959, were read and approved as corrected.
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With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion dulymade~ seconded andcarried~ the meeting was adjourned.
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REGULAR MEETn~G OF CITY COMMISSION
MONDAY. JANUARY 25. 1960
The City Commission convened in regular session on Monday, January 25, 1960, 7:30 P.M.
at the City Hall, ,-lith the following members present: Mayor Brown, presiding;
Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz. The City Manager and City Attorney
were also presen~.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Lamkin.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Board held on January 14,
1960, were submitted to the Commission for co~sideration and the following action
taken:
Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that a public hearing be
called for 7:30 P.M. February 22, 1960, to consider subdivision of Lot 3, Block 24,
West University Place First Addition, as requested by the owner, Mr. J. J. Mathis,
6336 Sewanee.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
In regard to an inquiry by 1~. Carl Dube as to whether or not a residence could be
built on Lot lA, Block 54, West University Place Second Addition, ~he following facts
were discussed: In 1954 ,r.Ir. Dube granted an easement to the Harris County Flood
Control District of 20 feet along the west side of the lot for improvement to the
Poor Farm Ditch. On January 11, 1960, a quit claim deed was submitted to the Harris
County Flood Control District which subtracts 12! feet from the easement leaving a ..
building frontage of 37! feet. The Commission agreed that Mr. Dube should first
obtain a certified copy of both instruments regarding the easement and file them with
the city for further consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that action of the
Board to table the request of Mt'. H. W. Strickland for permission to subdivide Lot 8,
Block 20, West University Place First Addition, be upheld.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brm-m, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Mrs. O. K. Eden, representing the Garden Club of West University, appeared before
the Commission requesting the city's permission to plant flowers on city property
for beautification of entrances into the City of West University Place,principally
on University and Rice Boulevard at Kirby Drive, and Mercer at Bellaire Boulevard.
~~s. Eden also stated it'was the club's desire to erect welcome signs announcing
the entrance into the "City of West University Place" and requested the city's par-
ticipation in the expense. Members of the Commission expressed a desire to participate
in the program and asked Mrs. Eden to submit something definite on their proposed
program in order that the expense involved might be estimated.
r~. L. C. McCulley,2615 Tangley,appeared before the Commission, expressing his opposi-
tion to the proposed off-street garbage pickup program. Mr. McCulley stated he
opposed the program inasmuch as he felt the charge was for a service that could be
performed by the residents themselves.
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A proposed ordinance to regulate collection of garbage was submitted for considera~
tion; however7 no action was taken as the Commission desired more time to study the
contents of the Ordinance.
The Houston Natural Gas Corporation advised by letter dated December 29,1959, that
new rates for gas would be in effect after the next meter reading date in this
city. After discussing the contents of the letter and the attached rate schedule 7
it waS the desire of the Commission that a representative of th~ gas company be in-
vited to attend the next meeting to discuss the newly established rates and to
present a comparison of the rates now in effect.
In compliance with action'takem:bythe. Commission at the last meeting, City Engineer
H. A. Fonville submitted a survey of the 75 acre tract of land owned by the city on
Ruffino Road,together with three proposals for the erection of a fence. Proposals
were as follows:
Western Fence Company
Cyclone Fence Company
United Fence Company
$ 473.60"
17065.87
17302.40
Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Halbert7 that the City
Engineer and City Manager Proceed with preparation of a contract agreement with the
Western Fence Company for installing a fence in accordance with their proposal
amounting to $473.60, and also an agreement :from Buckner & Morris7 owners of the,
adjoining property, to pay one-half of the total cost.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis7 Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
City Engineer Fonville presented plans for eliminating a bad water condition exist-
ing in the area from University Blvd. to Bellaire Blvd. between Kirby Drive and
Wakeforest street. He explained that a number of complaints had been received re-
cently and upon inspecting the area it ..Tas deemed advisable to install a 6" pipe
to circuit the water. line in this area. The Engineer estimated that it would cost
approximately $2,000 to i~stall 720 feet of 6" pipe7 necessary valves, fire hydrants,
etc.
Motion by Commissioner Lut~7 seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that the water line
extension project be approved and the City Manager be instructed to'advertise for
bids to be received for approximately 800 feet of C.I. pipe and fittings necessary
to construct a 6" "lfater main on Werlein street to alleviate the bad ..Tater condition
in <the area from University Blvd. to Bellaire Blvd. bet"lfeen Kirby Drive and vTake -
forest street.
Voting'Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Resolution 60-3 as follows, was presented for consideration and read in full:
~~EAS, the attention of the City Commission of the qity of West University
place has been directed to a bill introduced in the House of Representatives of
the Congress of the United states; and
WHEREAS, such bill is knmm as HR9233 and "lfaS introduced by Mr. Fascell of
said House of Representatives; and
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WBEREAS, such bill reads as follows: "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of
1954 to allow a taxpayer to deduct for income tax purposes certain special assesS-
ments and other charges made against him or his property under local law without
regard to whether they tend to increase the value of such property.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of 'Representatives of the United States
of America in Congress assembles, That (a) section 164 (b) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1954 (relating to denial of deduction in case of certain taxes) is amended
by striking out paragraph (5) and by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as para-
graphs (5) and (6), respectively.
(b) Section 164 of such Code (relating to deduction for taxes) is further amended
by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h) and by inserting after subsection
(f) the follovling new. subsection:
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(g) SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS A1~ OTHER LOCAL CHARGES.- - For purposes of subsection
(a), the term taxes includes any' tax, special assessment, fee, or other charge which
is established and imposed by a municipal,county or other local government for
the performanceofa service or the provision of a local improvement which the tax-
payer has no option to reject, whether or not the perfornance of such service or the
provision of such improvement tends to increase the value of the taxpayer's property.
Sec. 2. (a) 535 (b) (1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (relating to ad -
justments for taxes under definition of accumulated taxable income) is amended by
striking out "section 164(b) (6)" and inserting in lieu thereof "section 164 (b) (5)1l.
(b) Section 545 "(b) (1) of such Code (relating to adjustments for taxes under
definition of undistributed personal holding company income)" is amended by striking
out "section 164 (b) (6)" and inserting in lieu thereof "section 164 (b) (5)".
Sec. 3. The amendments made by this Act shall apply only with respect to tax -
able years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of West University Place is of the
opinion that the present provisions of the Internal Revenue Code are unfair insofar
as they prevent'a taxpayer from claiming as deductions payments made to local govern-
ments for services or public improvements, ,-Then these payments are made in the form
of service charges or assessments; and
WB:E:REAS, the, City Commission is of the opinion t:b..a.t the Internal Revenue Code
of 1954 should be amended as proposed in said H.R. 9233.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TEE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
1. That the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to address a letter to the
Honorable Bob Casey and Honorable Albert Thomas, Representatives of Harris County,
Texas in the Congress of the United States, informing said Congressmen of the City
Commissionts approval of the proposed amendment.
2. That such letter shall urge adoption of the proposed amendment and request
said Congressmen to vote in favor of such amendmen~ and to lend their best efforts
for th~ passage of such Bill. '
3. That a copy of this Resolution be enclosed in each of the aforesaid letters.
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Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that Resolution
60-3 with reference to a bill known as HR9233 which would permit a taxpayer to
claim as deductions payments made to local governments for services or public im-
, provements, Ivhen these payments are made in the form of service 'charges or
assessments.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
A recommendation from the Chi~fofPolice for stop signs on Rice Blvd. at Acad-
emy street and "No Parking at anytimell from Kirby Drive to a point 100 feet west
on both sides of Plumb street, vTaS presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that the recom-
mendation of the Chief of Police be accepted and stop signs be installed on Rice
Blvd. at Academy Street, making this intersection a four-way stop, further, that
IlNo Parking at Anytimell signs be installed on Plumb Street from Kirby Drive to a '
point 100 feet west to prevent a traffic hazard.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brmm, Commissioners 'Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
It Was reported to the Commission that an electric spot light had been installed
on the right-of-way on Buffalo Speedway near University Blvd. adjacent to the
West University Realty Company office owned by Mr. Joe Catl1.riner. The Commission
instructed the City Manager to notify the miner of West University Realty Company
to remove the light from the right-of-vray. '
Minutes of the meeting of January 11, 1960, were read and approved as corrected.
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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REGULAR :MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1960
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
February 8, 1960, 7: 30 P.M., with the following members present: Mayor Brown,
presiding; Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz. The City Manager and
City Attorney were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Lutz.
Fire Chief C. E. Duffin and First Aid Captain G. T. Hutcherson presented a 30
minute demonstration on the first aid facilities used by the First Aid Corps of
the City.
Pursuant to action taken on January 25, 1960, Mr. Jackson Hinds, representing the
Houston Natural Gas Corporation, was present at the meeting and discussed with
the Commission the newly established rates outlined in a letter dated December 29,
1959, from the Houston Natural Gas Corporation and signed by Mr. John Wimberly.
Mr. Hinds explained the change in'the rate schedule had been placed in effect in
the l4-city Houston district after a hearing before the Houston City Council, and
. that it was not designed _to increase revenue for the Company but 'was designed to
offer a greater incentive for the use of gas air conditioning in the summer
months as well as maintaining a strong incentive for the use of gas for heating
in the winter months. After discussing the proposed rate schedule with Mr. Hinds,
the following action was taken:
Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Commissioner Lamkin, that the rate
schedule submitted by the Houston Natural Gas Corporation in their letter dated
December 29, 1959, be accepted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The said gas rate schedule is as follows:
RESIDENTIAL RATES
Winter Months (Nov. - Apr. )
First 400 cu. ft. or less per month ' $1.60
Next 5,600 cu. ft. per month @ 7.9~ per 100 cu. ft.
Next 10,000 cu. ft. per month @ r.3~ per 100 cu. ft.
Over 16,000 cu. ft. per month @ 4.5~ per 100 cu. ft.
Minimum Monthly Bill $1.60
Summer Months (May Oct. )
First 400 cu. ft. or less per month $1.60
Next 5,600 cu. ft. per month @ 7 .9~ per 100 cu. ft.
Over 6,000 cu. ft. per month @ 3.5<fi per 100 cu. ft.
, Minimum Momthly Bill $1.60
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COMMERCIAL RATES
First 400 cu. ft. or less per month $1.90
Next 8,600 cu. ft. per month @ 9.8~ per 100 cu. ft.
Next 11,000 cu. ft. per month @ 8.5cp per 100 cu. ft.
Next 10,000 ,cu. ft. per month @ 6.4cp, per 100 cu.' ft.
Over 30,000 cu. ft. per month @ 4. 5~ per 100 cu. ft.
Minimum Monthly Bill $1.90
Ordinance No. 771, captioned as follows, was submitted to the Commission and
read in full:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE PASSED NOVEMBER 9, 1959,
RATIFYING CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS THERETOFORE LEVIED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOUSTON BY CORRECTING A CLERICAL
ERROR IN SAID ORDINANCE OF NOVEMBER 9: 1959, IN THE DES -
CRIPrION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY BELONGING TO r,.r. H. KRENZLER.
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that Ordinance No.
7'71, amending an ordinance passed November 9, 1959, ra.tifyingcertain assess -
ments levied by the City Council of the City of Houston by corre,cting a clerical
error in the description of property belonging to W. H. Krenzler, be passed and
approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Ordinance No. 772, captioned as follows, was submitted to the Commission and
read in full:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE crry COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT IN THE MATl'ER OF THE:
PERMANENT IJYIPROVEMENT OF BISSONNET AVENUE FROM THE WEST PROPERTY
LD1E OF WAKEFOREST STREET TO TEE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF KIRBY DRIVE
CERTAIN THINGS HAVE BEEN DONE AND CERTAIN CONDITIONS EXIST; AGREE-
,ING THAT UPON TEE TRANSFER BY THE CONTRACTOR TO THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE OF .A PAVING CERTIFICATE ISSUED AGAINST A CERTAIN
PARCEL OF LAND ON TEE SOUTH SIDE OF BISSOIilNET AVENUE, IN THE CITY
OF r,.JEST lJNIVERSrry PLACE, THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE WILL
PAY THE CONTRACTOR THE .AMOUNT OF SUCH CERTIFICATE; STATING CERTAIN
PROVISIONS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE TRANSFER OF SUCH CERTIFICATE;
AND FINDING THAT THERE HAS BEEN :rvIADE AN APPROPRIATION TO COVER'
THE AMOUNT OF SAID CERTIFICATE.
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that Ordinance
No. 772, finding and determing that in the matter of the permanent improvement
of Bissonnet Avenue from Wakeforest Street to Kirby Drive certain things have
been done and certain conditions exist; agreeing that upon the transfer by the
Contractor to the City of West University Place of a paving certificate issued
against a certain parcel of land on the south side of Bissonnet Avenue, the City
of West University Place will pay the Contractor the amount of such certifi -
cate, and finding that there has been made an appropriation to cover the amount
of said certificate, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
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Resolution 60-4, as follows, was presented and read in full:
vITffimEAS, the City of West University Place has cash available in
the Water-Sewer Fund, Sanitary Sewer Capital Improvement Fund, Insurance
Fund and the Street Improvement Bond Fund which will not be required for
current operating expenses; and
WHEREAS, it is the objective of the City Commission to keep all of
the city's money invested to earn additional income and it is necessary and
prudent to authorize investment of these certain sums of money:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMlYITSSION OF THE CITY OF
1-1EST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, that the City Treasurer is hereby directed to in-
vest funds in the amount of:
$65,000.00 from the Water-Sewer Fund
$ 3,908.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Capital Improvement Fund
$10,000.00 from the Insuranc~ Reserve Fund
$15,000.00 from the Street Improvement Bond Fund
in 182 day Treasury Bills at the current interest rate available.
Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that Resolution 60-4,
directing the City Treasurer to invest funds in the amount of $65,000 from the
Water-Sewer Fund; $3,908.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Capital Improvement Fund,
$10,000 from the Insurance Reserve Fund and $15,000 from the Street Improvement
Bond Fund, in 182 day Treasury Bills, at the current interest rate available, be
passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Br'own, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, L<1mkin and Lutz.
None.
A request from Mr. Earl 'to1. Gammage, for extension of note receivable in the amount
of $16,666.66 for, an additional 12 months .'laS presented to the Commission. The
City Manager advised the Commission that this note in payment for property on Alief
Road ,'Tould be due on March 13, 1960. IYIr. Gammage would pay the interest in the
amount of $1360.00 at this time if the Commission would agree to extend payment
of the principal amount for a period of one year at 4~.
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that the note re-
ceivablein the amount of $16,666.66 due from Mr. Earl W. Gammage be extended
for a period of one year @4~,with accrued interest now due in the amount of
$1360.00 to be paid on or before l~:r'ch 13, 1960, and credited to the Sanitary
Sewer Capital Improvement Fund tovlard the debt incurred to that fund for the
purchase of the 75 acre tract of land on Ruffino Road.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
City Engineer H. A. Fonville presented plans for relocation of 2" .~ter line on
the north side of Bissonnet Avenue, explaining that this action would be neces-
sary due to the proposed paving and widening of the street. He also explained
that this l~ne services eight commercial establishments on the north side of
the street,located~n. the City of Houston, and he had contacted officials who
were agreeable to continued service by West University Place.
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Resolution 60-5, as follows, was submitted for consideration and read in
full:
vlBEREAS, the City of vlest pniversity Place, T~xas, has for more than
15 years been servicing water to' the following commercial addresses which
are located within the eity of Houston
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Blair Drive In
Vaughn Lumber Company
D. J. Dincans
Nancy Oil Company
R. K. Wark
Southwestern Business Ments Club
Thornton Tire Company
C. E. Stark
2726 Bissonnet
2610 Bissonnet
2614 Bissonnet
2630 Bis'sonnet
2706 Bissonnet
270~ Bissonnet
2720 ~issonnet
2722 Bissonnet ; and
WHEREAS, the, City of Houston now contemplates the paving of the 26-2700
block of Bissonnet and the said water line which services these commercial ad-
dresses will interfere with the construction of the pavement and will be under
the street when the paving is finally laid; and
W~S, The Director of the Water Division of the City of Houston, l~.
Jimmy Nagle, has been conferred with relative to the advisability of the City
of ifest University Place continuing to' service with vTater the aforesaid com-
mercial addresses loca~ed in the City of Houston and it was the decision of
Mr. Nagle that the City of West Universi~y Place should and could, with his ap-
proval, continue to service said commercial addresses; and
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the City of West University Place to
re-lay the present 2ft gal~anized pipe furnishing ,-rater in the said area:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the Water Superintendent be authorized to re-lay or re-
route the existing 2ft galvanized water line which services commercial addresses
on the north side of 26-2700 block of Bissonnet in the corporate limits of the
City of Houston.
Section 2. That the City 11anager be authorized to expend an amount less
than $500 for materials, including pipe, fittings and valves necessary to re-lay
or re-locate the necessary water line to service commercial addresses in the 26-
2700 block of Bissonnet.
Section 3. The City Commission recognizes that the water line will be laid
wholly outside the corporate limits of the City of West University Place, Texas,
and that in the future the City may be re~uested to abandon said line in favor
of the City of Houston at which time there should be a negotiation as to the un-
amortized cost of the water line or lines lateral or crossings necessary to
service the area in ~uestion and that the City of Houston should reimburse the
City of Wes:t University Place for an agreed value of the water lines herein
mentioned.
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that Resolution
60-5, authorizing and directing the City Engineer to proceed with relocation
of the 2" ,.Tater line on the north side of Bissonnet Avenue made necessary by
the proposed Widening and paving of Bissonnet, be passed and approved as read.
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Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Connnissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The Counnission also discussed advisability of installing an 811 water line on
the south side of Bissonnet between Wakeforest and Kirby Drive before work on
widening and paving commences. The City Manager explained that the city does
not have ample fire protection in this commercial area since t~ existing water
line is only 2t in diameter and is not recognized by the state ire Insurance
Commission. It "\vas deemed advisable to proceed with construction of an 811
line on Bissonriet between Wakeforest and Kirby Drive before work commences on
the widening and paving of Bissonne~ as the cost of such installation will be
much greater after the street is paved.
Resolution 60-6, as follows, was submitted and read in full:
WHEREAS, the City Manager and City Engineer have recommended the in-
stallation of an 811 water main and two fire hydrants, with necessary valves
and fittings, on the south side of Bissonnet Street between Wake,forest Avenue
and Kirby Drive, such recommendation being made for reason that the present 211
water main is riot recognized as sufficient capacity for adequate fire pro _
tection for the commercial establishments in the immediate area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Houston is in process of making arrangements to
commence work on widening and paving Bissonnet Street between Wakeforest Avenue
and Kirby Drive; and
WBEREAS, it is deemed to the city's advantage to install the 8" water
main and two fire hydrants with necessary valves and fittings, before the City
of Houston widens and paves Bissonnet Street; and
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mately $3,042.30;
the City Engineer estimates the total cost will be approxi -
and
WHEREAS, the City Treasurer of the City of West University Place ~~s
certified that there is. in the treasury bf West University Place to the credit
of the Hater Fund of the City of West University Place, the sum of $3,042.30
which has not been appropriated for any other purpose and which is available
for appropriation by the City Commission of West University Place, to defray
the expense of installing an 8" water main and tyro fire hydrants vlith neces -
sary valves and fittings, on south side of Bissonnet Avenue between Wakeforest
Avenue and Kirby Drive; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of West University Place is of
the opinion that the installation of the 811 water main and two fire hydrants
with necessary valves and fittings can be accomplished most efficiently and eco-
nomically on an emergency basis and that all labor, material, services and
supplies as are needed to accomplish such work as ~hown by the Epgineer's esti-
mate are to be obtained through competitive estimates and quotations; and
\mEREAS, the City Commission of the City of West University Place is
of the opinion that unless the said 811 water main and tvlO fire hydrants vTi th
necessary valves and fittings are installed, an adequate supply of water for
fire protection for property owners in this area may be jeopardized to the
detriment of lives and property in this area:
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WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: '
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Hest University
place hereby finds and determines that the necessity exists for the instal-
lation of an 8" water main and two fire hydrants with necessary valves and
fittings, on the south side, of Bissonnet Street in accordance with the re-
commendation of the City Engineer and City Manager.
S'ectiou.2. That'the sUl'!lo'f $3,o42.30J th~ ~~timate of the City Engineer
'or the City of West Ul:l~vers1;ty,:,Pl,acej' 8;stl1~, cost to be incurred for instal-
ling the said 8" water main and two fire hydrants wi;th necessary valves and
fittings, on the south side of Bissonnet between Wakeforest Avenue and KirQr
Drive, be and the same is he~eby authorized, a,ppropr1ated and set apart out
of the Water Fund of the City of West University Place to defray such ex -
penses.
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Section 3. That the City Manager and City Engineer, be, and they are
hereby instructed to obtain informal bids for materials needed and to pro -
ceed with the bid deemed most advantageous to the City to accomplish
installation of the ,vater main and two fire hydrants with necessary valves
and fittings, art an emergency basis and to uS,e in-such work labor of the X'e~-
lar employees of the City, additional day labor required and the services of
independent contractors, all of whom, other than the regularly employed
employees of said City, shall be paid on a unit basis.
Section 4. That because of the proposed widening and paving.of Bisson-
net Street by the City of Houston, and the impending added expense, to the
City of West University Place should the installation of the said 8" water
main and two fire hydrants with necessary valves and fittings not be affec-
ted before the street is paved, an emergency is now deemed to ,exist.
Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that Resolu-
tion .60-6 authorizing and directing the City Manager to proceed with installation
of an 8'i water line on the south side of Bissonnet Avenue at the earliest pcs -
sible date in qrder that the City of Houston might proceed with the widening
and paving of Bissonnet Avenue between Kirby and Wak~forest.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
, Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin andL}ltz.
None.
The City Manager and Water Superintendent informed the Commission of the fact
that a number of the sewer lines in the City had been damaged by improper re-
pairs to taps and stacks by plumbers engaged to work on private lines. Mr.,
Henderson explained that sewer saddles and tees had been installed in connect-
ing private lines onto the City's main lines and as a result of improper
installation, the main line had been damaged and stoppages have resulted in
many instances. The City Commission authorized the Water Superintendent and
Building Inspector to notify Master Plumbers that they must comply with the
PlumbipgCode in installing and repairing private lines and permits must be
obtained from the Plumbing Inspector before commencin~ work.
The Commission again discussed a proposed offstreet garbage pickup ordinance;
however, they desired to study it further before taking final action.
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The City Manager requested authority to re-roof the house located on the
City's 75 acre tract of land on RuffinQ,Road. He explained that the roof has
started leaking in several places and it was estimated that a ne,,; roof,~\Vould
cost approximately $265.00. The Commission authorized the City Manager to
proceed with re-roofing the house after receiving three es'timates in order to
obtain the 'most advantageous price to the 'City.
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Employruent of an auditor for 1960 was discussed; however, a decision was de -
layed until the next meeting.
The minutes of January 25, 1960, were read and approved.
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motin
duly made, seconded and carried,. the meeting was adjourned.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1960
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
February 22~ 1960~ 7:30 P.M.~ with the following members present: Mayor Pro-tem
E. R. "Davis, presiding; Commissioners Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz. The City Manager l_
and City Attorney i<]'ere also present. Mayor Brmm "\-TaS out of the city on company
business.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mayor Pro-tem Davis.
In accordance with action taken by the City Commission on J~nuary 25, 1960~ and
Notice duly published in the official newspaper of the city on January 27,1960,
Mayor Pro~tem Davis announced that a public hearing was in order to consider
amending the city's zoning ordinance to permit subdivision of Lot 3, Block 24~
West University Place First Addition, into two 50x150foot lots as re~uested by
the owner, Mr. J. J. Mathis,6336 Se1vanee, and recommended by the Zoning and
Planning Board.
The Oath was administered by Mayor Pro-tem Davis to City Manager Whitt Johnson
and Mr. J. J. Mathis.
The City Manager testified, in answer to ~uestions by the City Attorney, that ap
plication had been submitted by Mr. J. J. Mathis for subdivision of Lot 3,Block
24, West University Place First Addition, to the Zoning and Planning Board, who
recommended to the City COUffi1ission that the re~uest be approved. ,The City Manag~
also testified that a Notice of the Public Hearing was published in the official
newspaper of the ~ity and notices mailed to all property owners within 200 feet
of the said lot~ and in his. opinion all re~uirements of the city's ordinance. -I
for calling a public hearing had been complied vTi tho '
M:i:'. Mathis explained to the Commission tr..at the lot is 100 x 150 feet and he had
a residence known as 6336 Sewanee located on the north 50 feet and it was his
desire to subdivide the lot into two 50 foot lots in order to make an additional
building site on the south 50 feet. He also explained that the present garage
building will be only 2~ feet from the property line ifthelo~ is subdivided,
however, he was willing for a setback of 3~ feet to be established on the south
50 feet of the lot adjacent to the garage lOcated on the north half of, the lot.
There being no further ~uestioning desired and no other citizens present desiring
to be heard on the matter, the following action was taken:
Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that the public
hearing called,to consider amending the city'S zoning ordinance to permit sub -
'division of Lot 3, Block 24, West University Place First Addition, be closed;
and that Ordinance No. 111 be amended to permit. subdivision of Lot 3, Block 24,
West University Place First Addition, as re~uested by Mr. J. J. Mathis, and ~e-
commended by the Zoning and Planning Board; subject to a 3~ foot setback
re~uirement on the south portion of the lot adjacent to the garage building
located on the north half of the lot and which is located only 2! feet from the
property line. ,
Voting Aye:
Voting NO:
l'l1ayor Davis, Commissioners Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
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of the citY7 bids, received for delivery of
3 passenger cars for the Police'Department
I 1 'passenger car for the Fire Department
i 2 trucks for the Water Department
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5 trucks for the Garbage Department
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Motion by Comniissioner Lamkiu7 seconded by Commissioner Lutz7 that bids received
for 12 vehicles be referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommenda-
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Voting No:
Mayor Davis7 Commissioners Halbert7 Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Bids received for furnishing and delivering two garbage truck bodies and one
flat bed for the Water Department were opened and results announced.
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin 7 seconded by Commissioner Lutz7 that bids re -
ceived for furnishing and delivering 2 garbage truck bodies and one flat bed
for the Water Department be referred to the City Manager for tabulation apd re-
commendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
:Mayor ,Davis 7 Commissioners Halbert 7 Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
r Bids received for furnishing and delivering liquid chlorine required for 1960
'L were opened and results announced as follows:
Company Item Price
Dixie Chemical Company 1 Ton Containers $9.00 mrt
1501/= Cylinders 0.11 per pound
Diamond Alkali Company 1 Ton Containers 3.80 cwt
1501/= Cylinders 11.00 cm
After hearing an explanation from Mr. I. Tollifson concerning prices and freight
rates7it was determined that the bid of Diamond Alkali Company for furnishing
chlorine for 1960 was most advantageous.
Motion by Commissioner Halbert7 seconded by Commissioner Lutz7 that the bid of
Diamond Alkali Company be accepted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
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None.
Bids received for delivery of 6 & 8 inch cast iron water pipe were opened and results
announced. The City Engineer was instructed to make a tabulation of the pipe
bids received in order that action might be taken later in the meeting.
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Motion "by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded "by Commissioner Lutz, that a public
hearing be called for March 14, 1960, 7:30 P.M., to consider amending the
city's zoning ordinance to permit su"bdivision of Lot 8, Block 20, West Uni -
versity place First Addition into two lots, 75 x 100 feet to front on Brompton
and 100 x 145 feet to front on University Blvd. as requested by ~~. H. W.
Strickland, 2819 University Blvd. and recommended by the Zoning and Planning
Board.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Davis, Commissioners Hal"bert, Lamkin and Lutz:
None.
Motion "by Commissioner Lutz, seconded "by Commissioner Lamkin, that a public
hearing be called for March 14,1960,8:00 P.M., to consider amending the city's
zoning ,ordinance to permit su"bdivision of Lot 12, Block 38, West University
Place First Addition, into tifO lots 50 x 147.5 to front on Selmnee Street, as
requested "by Mr. M. Hanovice and recommended by the Zoning and P+anning
Board.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Davis, Com.missioners Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Consideration was again given to the request of ~k. Carl Dube for permission
to construct a house on Lot lA, Block 54, west University Place Second Addition,
'-Thich is located adjacent to the, Poor Farm Ditch. Mr. Dube submitted a quit
claim deed from the Harris County ~lood Control District which releases all
rights, titles, etc., on the east 12-33 feet of the'i-Test 20 feet of the lot,
leaving a frontage of 42.33 as building area.
Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Commissioner Lamkin, that ~~.
Carl Du"be be granted a building permit upon proper application, subject to
all building code and applicable ordinance requirements being complied with.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor DaviS, Commissioners Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The Commission further discussed employment of an auditor for the yeEAr ending
December 31, 1960. Mr. Everett P. Green, CPA, agreed by letter, dated
February 22,1960, to examine the city's accounts for a fee not to exceed
$1,700.00 with a fee for conferences and consultations not to exceed $300.00.
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that lfrr.
Everett P. Green, CPA, be employed to examine the accounts of the city for
the year ending December 31, 1960, for a fee not to exceed $1,700 and a fee
not to exceed $300.00 for conferences and consultations.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor DaviS, Commissioners Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Resolution 60-7, as follows, was su"bmitted to the Commission for con~ideration
and read in full:
WHEREAS, on the 13th day of March,1956, the City of West University
Place conveyed a tract of land of 19.11 acres out of the Beckman Canfield
Survey, Harris County, Texas, to Robert Vernon King and as part of the pur--
chase price of said property Robert Vernon King executed a promissory note
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of even date therewith in the principal sum of Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00)
Dollars, bearing interest at the rate of 4% per annum, the principal of said
note being payable in three equal annual installments of Sixteen Thousand, Six
Hundred Sixty.-Six & 66/100 ($16,666.66) Dollars, the first such installment
being due and payable on or before the 13th day of March 1957 and the last in-
stallment being due and payable on or before the 13th day of March 1959: and
WHEREAS, on the 13th day of June, 1957, said Robert Ve:r-non King did
convey the above described property to Earl W. Gammage and said EarlW.
Ga~mage assumed payment of the aforesaid note and said Earl W. Gammage is
now the owner of said property; and
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WHER&AS, Earl W. Gammage requested that said note plus accrued ~nterest
be extended so tnat the final payment thereon 1--lOuld become due and payable on
the 13th day of March, 1960 and the said request of said Earl W. Gammage was
considered 'and approved by the City Commission; , and
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balance of $16,666.66, plus accrued interest in the amount of $1360.00, be
extended so that the final payment thereon shall become due and payable on
the 13th day of March, 1961, and the request of said Earl W. Gammage has I
been considered by the said City Commission:
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the request of Earl \-1. Gammage to renew the third and
f---' final payment of a note in'the principal amount of $16,666.66, and accrued
!I interest in the amount of $1360.0Q,making total amount of $18,026.66, be ex-
ii tended so that the final payment thereupon shall become due and payable on
the 13th day of March, 1961, at an interest rate of 4~ per annum.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an agree-
ment with Earl W. Gammage in behalf of the City of West University Place
extending the time of payment of the tqird and final installment in the
pr'incipal amount of $16,666.66 and accrued interest amounting to $1360.00
at an intere'st rate of 4t% per annum of the aforesaid note until the 13th
day of March, 1961.
Section 3. An exact copy of the contract to be signed by both parties
is attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution and such agreement is
hereby referred to for a more detailed description of said extension agree-
ment.
Motion by Commission Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that Resolution
60-7, authorizing renewal of a note due the city by Earl W. Gammage in the
amount of $16,666.66 plus accrued interest in the amount of $1360.00 until
March 13, 1961, at an interest rate of 4~ per annum, be passed and approved
as read~
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Davis, Commissioners Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
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Resolution 60-8, as follm'ls, ylaS presented for consideration and read in
full:
V~S, the City of West University Place has cash available in the
Charter Amendment Reserve-Sewer Fund, Sanitary Sewer Capital Improvement
Fund, Water-Sewer Fund and the Tax Revenue Sinking Fund, which will not be
reQuired for current operating expenses, and
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WHEREAS, it is the objective of the City Commission to keep all of the
city's money invested to earn additional, income and it is necessary and pru-
dent to authorize investment of these certain sums of money:
N01{J, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TEE CITY COMMISSION OF TEE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, that the City Treasurer is hereby directed to
invest funds in the amount of: '
$12,000.00 from the Charter Amendment Reserve-Sewer Fund
$13,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Capital ~mprovement Fund
$ 7,500.00 from the Water-Sewer Fund
$15,000.00 from the Tax Revenue Sinking Fund
in 182 day Treasury Bills at the current interest rate available.
Motion by CommissionerLaml~in, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that Resolution
60-8, directing investment of funds in 182 day Treasury Bills, be passed and
approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Davis, Commissioners Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
A statement in the amount of $200.00 from the Harris County Mayors' and
Councilman's Association for the city's dues for 1960 was submitted for
consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Lamkin, that dues'in
the amount of $200.00 for membership in the Harris County Mayors' and Council-
man's Association for 1960 be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Davis, Commissioners Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The Commission discussed employment of a draftsman to assist the CitY'Engineer
in preparing plans and specifications for construction of a ne1f building
for the Water Department.
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Lamkin, that 1'4r. Keith
Denny be employed as draftsman to assist the City Engineer in preparing plans
amI specifications for construction of a nevi building for the Water Depart -
ment, for a fee of $50.00 per sheet, not to exceed the sum of $400.00.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Davis, Cownissioners Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
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The City 1~nager reported to the CommisSion that according to their instruc-
tions, the City was in the process of repossessing the premises at 4213
Bellaire Blvd., which had been occupied by the Sparkle Car Wash.
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The City Engineer advised that he had tabulated the bids submitted for de-
livery of 6 and 8 inch pipe and fittings with the following results:
LOW BIDDERS
Lone Star ~ Company
720 L.F. 6" pipe
126 L.F. 6" ,pipe
738 L.F. 8" ,pipe
18 L.F. 8" M.J. pipe
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6" C.I. tees, bolts, gaskets
6" c.!. ells, bolts, gaskets
6x1211 spools, bolts, gaskets
6" fire hydrant
6" f1. gate valve
8" IvI.J. c.!. tee
12x8" reducer
8x611 :M.J. reducer
M.J. 'blind flange
:M.J. 6x1211 spool
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26.80
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142.70
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Motion by Commissioner Halbert; seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that the low
bid submitted by the Lone Star Steel Company, for furnishing 846 feet of 611
pipe and 756 feet of 811 pipe; and the bid of Utility Supply Company for fur
nishing valves, tees, ells, fire hydrant, reducers, and other fittings listed
in the Bidder's Proposal, be accepted.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Davis, Commissioners Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Minutes of the meeting of February 8,1960, were read and approved as corrected.
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting WaS recessed.
The City Commission convened in recessed session at the City Hall at 7:30 P.M.
,Monday-, March 7, 1960, with the following members present: Mayor Brmm, presiding;
Co~missioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz. The City Manager and City
Attorney were not present.
Mayor Bro~m pronounced the Invocation.
Mayor Brown announced that in order to expedite the nmtter of purchasing
needed automotive and truck e~uipment, it was considered advisable to recess
the meeting of February 22nd to review the bids received on that date. A
\lritten recommendation waS presented by the City Manager based upon his and de-
partment heads investigation. It WaS recommended that an award be made to
Davis Motor Company for a 1960 Dodge Dart and to Wendell Hawkins Motor Company
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5 Ivy Russell Ford $2268.85
6 Jimmie Green Chevrolet 2426.21
7 Albert Berry ,Dodge '2680.00
B Davis Motors Dodge 2667.00
9 Davis Motors Dodge 3120.41
10 Davis Motors Dodge 3120.41
11 Jack Roach Ford 1173.33
12 Ivy Russell Ford 2465.13
After reviewing the recommendation and discussing the advisability of ac
cepting low bids on'the passenger cars, the following action was taken:
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that bids re-
ceived on the 12 units be awarded to the lowest bidders meeting the re~uired
specifications.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brmm, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
A 1ITitten recommendation was submitted as follows relative to bids received
for two garbage truck beds and a stake body type ,bed for a Water Department
truck, all with hydraulic hoist:
'~~fter taking all factors in consideration, it is our
recommendation that the proposal submitted by the Carroll
Service Company, 4816 North Shepherd for construction of
the two garbage bodies for the total sum of $4,077.80
and for one hydraulic dump flat bed for the Water Depart~
went for the sum of $986.17 be accepted. II
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Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commission~rLarl~in~ that the Carroll
Service Company be awarded a contract for construction, fabrication and
mounting of two garbage truck beds and one stake body type bed for a Water De-
partment truck, all with hydraulic hoists, as recommended by the City Manager
and the Garbage and Street Superintendents.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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REGULAR ~~TING OF CITY cO~~rrSSION
MARCH 14, 1960
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The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
March 14, 1960, 7:30 P.M., with the following members present: Mayor Brown,
presiding; Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz. The City Manager
and City Attorney were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Halbert.
In compliance with previous action taken by the City Commission and Notices duJy
published in the official newspaper of the City, Mayor Brmm announced that a
Hearing was in order to consider amending the city's zoning ordinance to per -
mit subdivision of Lot 8, Block 20, West University Place First Addition into
two lots as reQuested by Mr. H. W. Strickland; one lot to be 100 x 145 feet to
front University Blvd. and the other to front on Brompton 75 x 100 feet.
The Oath was administered to Mr. H. W. Strickland, City Manager Whitt Johnson,
Mr. George Dickinson and Mrs. C. W. Taylor.
The'Hearing was then turned over to the City Attorney for Questioning. City
Manager Whitt Johnson, having been duly sworn by Mayor Brown, stated in answ'er
to Questions by the City Attorney, that proper application had been made by
~~. H. W. Strickland and after the City Commission's action calling a public
hearing, proper notice was inserted in the official newspaper of the city and
notices were mailed to all property owners within 200 feet of Lot 8, Block 20,
West University Place First Addition. He stated that in his opinion all re -
Quirements for calling a public hearing had been met.
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located on the 100 foot portion fronting on University Blvd.
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~tt. George Dickinson~ 6331 Brompton, spoke in opposition to the proposed sub-
division relating that he and other property owners in the block had purchased
their lots because of the size and they felt any su~division would decrease the
value of the immediate area. l~. Dickinson presented a letter from Mr. S. H.
Wheeler of 6314 Brompton Road who also opposed subdivision for the same reason.
Mrs. C. W. Taylor, 6320 Wakeforest, spoke in opposition to the reQuest, saying
that she lived adjacent to Mr. Strickland's property and that her lot was 90 x
300 feet. She was of the opinion that the lots in this area should be left as
they were when purchased.
Mr. Strickland remarked that he had no objection to his lot being subdivided
in order to make the south portion 85 - 90 feet in width in order that it
would be comparable to the remainder of the lots in the block, if this would
be more suitable to adjacent property owners.
A postcard from Mr. C. H. Waldman of 6330 Wakeforest related that he had no
objections to subdivision of the lot.
With no other property owners desiring to be heard, the following action was
taken:
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Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Halbert"that the
hearing to consider amending the city's zoning ordinance to permit sub -
division of Lot 8, Block 20, West University Place First Addition be closed.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brmro; COlmnissioners DaviS, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Mayor Broiro stated that the Commission would take a short recess for the
purpose of discussing the matter before taking action.
Upon reconvening the meeting, Mayor Brown asked Mr. Strickland if he desired
to amend his re~uest according to an earlier statement made that he would be
willing to subdivide the lot in order to make the south portion 90 feet in
width. Mr. Strickland stated that he would like to amend his re~uest for the
lot to be subdivided into two lots; one to be 100 x 130 feet to front on Univ-
ersity Blvd., and the other to be 90 x 100 feet to front on Brompton; and then
asked if the Commission would consider reopening the Hearing.
Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that the
hearing be reopened for the purpose of further considering the re~uest for sub-
division of Lot 8, Block 20, into two lots with one to be 100 x 130' to front
on University Blvd. and the other'to be 90 x 100' to front on Brompton.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners DaVis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz~
None.
Mayor Brown declared the hearing reopened and told the group that in checking
the plat it vlaS indicated that the average lot frontage in the 6300 block of
Brompton Road was 90 feet. ~~. Strickland related, in answer to ~uestions;
that his present improvements would be within the required setback lines if
the lot was subdivided into lots 100 x 130 and 90 x 100'.
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Mr. Dickinson remarked that he still objected to any lot in this block'being
subdivided. ~~s. Taylor agreed that she objected to lots being made smaller,
however, she preferred a frontage of 90 feet rather than 75 feet if a division
was to be made.
Mr. Strickland related the fact that at one time this lot had been divided by
deed and was owned by two separate owners.
\:Ii th no other property owners desiring to be heard, the follmving action was
taken:
Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that the hearing
called to consider amending the city's zoning ordinance to permit subdivision
of Lot 8, Block 20,West University Place First Addition be closed.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Cormnissioner Davis, that Ordinance No.
111 be amended to permit subdivision of Lot 8, Block 20, West University Place
First Addition, into two lots of 100 x 130 feet and 90 x 100 feet as re -
quested by Mr. H. W. Str~ckland in his amended application; this action taken
since the ordinance re~uires only 5,000 square feet for a buildlng site and a
lot 90 x 100 feet will not materially decrease values in this area.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None~
Mayor Brown announced that the second hearing of the evening called for 8:00 P.M.
was now in order.
The Oath ';'laS administered by Mayor BrOlm to Mr. M. Hanovj.ce , City Manager
Whitt Johnson and :t-1r.E;t'nest Luce, 6635 SevTanee.
In answer to questions propounded by the City Attorney, the City Manager re -
lated that proper application had been w~de to the Zoning Board by Mr. M.
Eanovice and after the Commission's action calling a public hearing, proper
notice was inserted in the official newspaper of the city and notices were
mailed to all property owners within 200 feet of Lot 12, Block 38, West Uni -
versity Place First Addition.
Mr. Hanovice stated that he desired the said lot subdivided into two 50 x
147.5 foot lots in order that he would have an additional building site. He
explained that there is an existing residence on the south portion of the
lot which he is in the process of remodeling and which he proposes to offer
for sale. He also stated that the present building would conform vith set-
back requirements if the lot was subdivided. When asked, about a small
building on the rear of the said Lot 12, Block 38, West University Place
First Addition, Mr. Hanovice assured the Commission that it would be removed
before the property is offered for sale.
Mr. Ernest Luce, 6635 Sel-ranee, remarked that he was a resident adjacent to
Mr. Hanovice's property and had no objections to the subdivision of the lot,
however, he was interested in knowing the disposition to be made of the
little building on the rear of the property and was very pleased to learn that
Mr. Hanovice planned to remove the building and that he was ,reJ,Ilodelirig the ex'"
iating dvTelling.
A postcard from Mr. C. E. Gammill of 6646 Westchester, relating that he had no
objections to the proposed subdivision, was submitted to the Commission.
With no other property owners desiring to be heard, the following action was
taken:
Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Commissioner Davis, that the hear-
ing called to, consider subdivision of Lot 12, Block 38, West University Place
First Addition, into two 50 x 147.5 foot lots be closed.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Larlcin, that Zoning Ordi-
nance No. III be amended to permit subdivision of Lot 12, Block 38, West
University Place First Addition into two 50 x 147.5 foot lots as requested by
Mr. M. Hanovice and recommended by the Zoning and Planning Board.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor BrO\m, Cominissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Mr. M. X. Hobbs, 3812 Rice Blvd. , appeared before the Commission protesting dis-
tribution of handbills in West University Place. He stated that the many
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circulars cluttered up the front porches and doors and homes presenting an
unsightly appearance and further that the delivery people have an undesirable
appearance. The Commission agreed to check various ordinances on the subject
and make a further investigation of the matter. '
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Minutes of the regular meeting or the Zoning and Planning Board on March loth
were presented for consideration and the following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Commissioner Davis, that there -
quest of ~~. A. G. Savage,300l Amherst, for permission to install 220, volt
electric service in the living quarters above the garage on the rear of his
propertY' arid the re'luest of Mr. Ralph T. Fleming, owner of the East half of
Lot 5, Block 18, West University Place First Addition, to improve living
quarters above the garage on the rear of the property, be denied as recommended
by the Zoning and Planning Board.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Resolution 60-9, as follows, was presented to the Commission'and read in full:
vnmREAS, the City of West University Place has cash available ,in the Tax
Revenue ,Sinking Fund, Insurance Reserve Fund and Water-Sewer Fund which will' not
be required for current operating expenses; and
W-rlEREAS, it is the obj~ctive of the City Commission to keep all of the
city's money invested to earn additional income and l~ is necessary and pru-
dent to authorize investment of these certain sums of money:
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COM1lISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, that the City Treasurer is hereby directed to
invest funds in the amount of : "
$ 6,000.00 from the Tax Revenue Sinking Fund
10,000.00 from the Insurance Reserve Fund
4,000.00 from the Water--Sewer Fund
in 182 day Treasury Bills at the current interest rate available.
Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Conmlissioner Lamkin, that Resolution
60-9 directing the investment of $6,000 from the'Tax Revenue Sinking Fund;$lO,OOO
from the Insurance Reserve Fund and $4,000 from the Water-Sewer Fund in 182
day Treasury Bills at the current interest rate available, be passed and ap -
proved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
A list of various intersections where shrubbery has caused a traffic hazard
was submitted to apprise the Cormnission of proposed action to eliminate said
hazards. The Commission discussed two locations "\oThere hazards "Tere very preva:- -r
lent and vn1ere the owners had been notified on several occasions to cooperate
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action to relieve the situation. The, tyro locations under discussion were the
northeast corner of Plumb' and Wakeforest and northwest corner of Tangley and
Edloe.
Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Lamkin, that the matter
of eliminating the hazards caused by shrubbery at the northeast corner of
Plumb and Wakeforest and the northwest corner of Tangley and Edloe be turned
over to the City Attorney for handling.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brmm, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Ordinance No ~ 773, captioned as follmvs, was presented and read in full:
'ANORDDTANCE FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH A])ID ALL OF THE PROCEEDINGS
HAVE BEEN HAD AND ALL THINGS DONE PREREQUISITE TO THE HOLDING OF A PUBLIC
BE.ARn~G TO CONSIDER THE AMENDING OF ZONING ORDINANCE' NO. III OF THE CITY
OF vJEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, SO AS TO PERMIT THE SUBDIVISION OF Lor 3,
BLOCK 24, WEST UIilTVERSITY PLACE FIRST ADDITION; FINDING THAT A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. III
HAS BEEN DULY AND LEGALLY HELD; APPROVING AND ADOPI'ING THE REPORTED RE-
COMMENDATION OF THE ZONING AND PLANNING BOARD THAT ORDINANCE NO. III BE
AMENDED SO AS TO PERMIT SUCH SUBDIVISION; FINDING THAT ORDINANCE NO. III
, OF THE CI'I'Y OFloJEST UNIVERSITY PLACE SHOULD BE AMENDED SO AS TO PERMIT
SUCH SUBDIVISION; AMENDING ORpINANCE NO. III PERMITTING SUCH SUBDIVISION;
AND PROVIDING' AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that Ordinance
773, amendingOrdlnance No. III to permit subdivision of Lot 3, Block 24, West
University Place First Addition into two 50 x 150 foot lots, as reQuested by
~~. J. J. ])~this, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Minutes of the ,meetings of February 22 and March 7,1960, were read and ap -
proved as corrected.
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded artd carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY Cm,[vIISSION
MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1960
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, March 28, 1960,7:30 P.M., with the following members present:
Mayor Brown, presiding; Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
The City Manager and City Attorney were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mayor Brown.
Mr. John Lee, 4225 University Blvd., appeared before the Commission; request-
ing permission to increase the height of a recently constructed concrete
block wall or fence to 8 feet. He explained that he was making this re -
quest to try to eliminate the noise of an air conditioner in the window of
an adjacent house, which had agitated his mother's heart condition. Mayor
Brown stated that the City could not issue permission for a fence of this
height, but that he and the City Manager would like to contact the party
living next door to him to See if some other means of eliminat~ngthe noise
could be worked out.
Ordinance 774, captioned as follows, was submitted to the Commission and read
in full:
.MT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, FOR THE
PRESERVATION OF HEALTH, SANITATION AND SAFETY OF ITS INF.ABITANTS;
DEFINING TERMS; PROVIDING FOR, A SYSTEM OF OFFSTREET HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE
AND REFUSE COLLECTION; DESIGNATING POINT OF COLLECTION FOR HOUSEHOlD
GARBAGE AND REFUSE; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF TRASH AND RUBBISH;
PROVIDING THE FREQUENCY OF COLLECTION AND HOURS; SPECIFICATIONS FOR
TRASH AND ,RUBBISH COLLECTIONS AND TYPE OF CONTAI:NERS; PROHIBITING ----'
THE PLACING OF TRASH AND RUBBISH ON THE STREET PRIOR TO CERTAP'l
HOURS AND THE LEAVING OF CONTAINERS ON THE STREET OR CURB LINE FOR
A CERTAIN DURATION; PRESCRIBING THE TYPE .MID ,LOCATION OF CO:NTAINERS;
PROHIBITING OVERLOADING OF CONTAII\1ERS AIID CO-MINGLING OF HOUS;EHOID
GARBAGE AND REFUSE, TRASH .MID RUBBISH; PROHIBITING mlLA~-lFUL ACCUMULA-
TION OR SCATTERING AI-ID THROVlING OF HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE AND REFUSE, TRASH
AND RUBBISH; ASSESSING A MONTHLY FEE OR CHARGE FOR THE OFF STREET
COLLECTION OF HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE AJ\TD REFUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECT-
ION THEREOF, PLACING THE FEE ON THE WATER BILL; FUNDS TO BE RETAINED IN
THE GEI'lERAL FUND TO DEFRAY EXPENSES THEREOF; RJj:QUIRING PERMITS FOR
PRIVATE HAULERS'; PERMI'lTING RESIDE:r.rrS TO REMO'i/E AND HAUL THEIR OliN
HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE AND REFUSE, TRASH AND RUBBISH; LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION
TO EFFECT PURPOSE; APPLICATION OF ORDINANCE TO ALL TERRITORY WITHIN ,
CORPORATE LIMITS; FIXING PENALTY FOR, ANY VIOLATION THEREO~; PROVIDING
A SAVINGS CLA.USE IN EVENT ANY PART OF THE ORDINANCE SHALL BE DECLARED
UNCONSTITUTIONAL; REPEALING, ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT THEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Brown explained to the citizens present that the only changes in the gar~
bage system proposed and the present method was that it would be picked up from
a point behind the building setback lines instead of at the curb.He also ex -
plainect that the garbage department had made hro lItrial runsll to determine the
time and expense that would be involved for offstreet service, and a large
majority of the residents in these hro areas expressed their approval of the
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way service was rendered and their desire to have the service put into
practice on a permanent basis. Mayor Brown related the fact that 5,120 post
cards were mailed out for householders to return with their vote marked as to
whether they were in favor of the offstreet pickup or not; 3,249 cards were re-
turned with a vote of 2,232 FOR and 1,017 AGAINST. '
A group of approximately 25 persons were present who wished to express their
views for or against the proposal, or to ask clarification on various parts
of the ordinance.
Among the citizens present who spoke in favor of the proposed service were:
11r. S.K.' La'w:hon,3730 Sunset; W. W. Bowman, 3715 sunset; Mrs. Alfred Beerman,
4002 Milton; Mr. George Dickinson,6331 Brompton; Mr. S. C. Ratliff, 3925 Case;
'Dr. C. A. Peabody,3028 University; Mrs. Rolland Gray,3605 Georgetown; f.1r. J. A.
Cosgrove, 3905 Marlowe; Mr. Cullen Noble,3511 Albans; f.1r. Eb Luckelj4125
Tennyson; Mr. Willis Gresham,3132 Rice Blvd.; Mr. Wm. C. Buschardt, 3781
Georgetmm. '
Among citizens speaking against the proposed service were:
rvI:rs. Ervie Baker, 3936 Byron; M;rs. -C. P. Lanmon,2630 Werlein; Mr. Roy Galloway,
2632 Bellaire; f.rr. Roy Letbetter,2622 Werlein; and Mr. and Mrs. O. C. King,
3717 Robinhood.
A petition signed by 17 residents stating they were against the proposed system
because "according to the article in 'Southwest Neighborhood News,' ,,,e house-
wives vTOuld be . expected to separate garbage and paper, and still have to put
these cans out in front for once a vleek pick-up. "Mayor Brmm explained to the
group present that this:vas not the intent of the ordinance and there i-TaS no
contemplated change in the present procedure of placing garbage and paper in
cans.
After all citizens present were given an opportunity to speak for or against
the proposed pic~up service, the following action vas taken: '
Motion by Commissloner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Davis, that Ordinance
774,providing for off-street garbage pickup within the City of West Univer -
sity Place, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brmm, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Preliminary plans for the new building to be used by the Water and Garbage De-
partments i-Tere presented to the Commission for consideration. Members of the
Commission agreed that the preliminary plans were progressing satisfactorily
and instructed Mr. Keith Denny,vho has been employed as a draftsman to assist
the City Engineer vith the project, to proceed with plans on the main building
for storage of vehicles and other heavy equipment, and for the building to
house the Water Department facilities, including meter shop and storage room.
The City Manager requested authority to advertise forbids to be received on
street n~terial re~uired for 1960, and submitted a list of the re~uirements as
follows: 100 Tons Stabilized Shell, 100 Tons Shell,65,000 Gallons Colas,300
Tons Gravel-Grade 10, 100 Tons Rock Asphalt-Grade 3, 500 Tons Rock Asphalt-
Grade 8, 500 Tons Rock Asphalt-Grade l,l,OOO Ft. l2~,)Reinforced Concrete Pipe and
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and 400 feet 15" Reinforced Concrete Pipe.
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin,seconded by Commissioner Davis, that the
City Manager be instructed,to advertise for bids to be received on April
25, 1960, for street material required for 1960.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown; Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The City Manager reported to the Commission that installation of a 6 inch
water line on Werlein, from Anrtapolis to Wakeforest; an 8 inch line on tre
south side of Bissonnet between Wakeforest and Kirby and relocation of a
2 inch line on the north side of Bissonnet between Wakeforest and Kirby
was now complete and the State Board of Insurance had been advised of the
new lines and fire hydrants.
Ordinance No. 775, captioned as follows, was submitted to the Commission
and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND ALL OF TEE
PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN HAD AND ALL THINGS DONE PREREQUISITE TO
THElIOLDING OF A PUBLIC BEARING TO CONSIDER TEE AMENDING OF
ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 111 OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS SO AS TO PERMIT TEE SUBDIVISION OF LOT 12, BLOCK 38,
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE FmST ADDITION; FINDING THAT A PUBLIC '
BEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING AN AMENDMENT TO ORDI-
NANCE NO. 111 HAS BEEN DULY AND LEGALLY HELD; APPROVING AND
ADOPTING THE REPORTED RECOMMENDATION OF THE ZONING AND
PLANNING BOARD THAT ORDINANCE NO. III BEA1!ffi:NDED SO AS, TO
PERMIT SUCH SUBDIVISION; FINDING THAT ORDINANCE NO. 111 OF
THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE SHOULD BE SO A1!ffi:NDED;
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 111 JR'ERMITTING SUCH SUBDIVISION;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that Ordi-
nance ~o. 775, amending Ordinance No. 111 to permit subdivision of Lot 10
Block 38, West University Place First Addition, into tvTO 50 x 147.5 foot
lots, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Ordinance No. 176, captioned as, follows, was submitted and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMING THAT EACH AND ALL OF THE
PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN HAD AND ALL THINGS DONE PREREQUISITE TO
THE HOLDING OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE AMENDING OF
ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 111 OF THE CITY OF \>lEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS SO AS TO PERMIT THE SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 24 AND 25,
BLOCK 7, RICE COURT; FINDING THAT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 111
HAS BEEN DULY AND LEGALLY HELD; APPROVING Arm ADOPrING THE
REPORTED RECOMMENDATION OF THE ZONING AND PLANNING BOARD
THAT ORDINANCE NO. 111 BE AMENDED SO AS TO PERMIT SAID SUB-
DIVISION; FINDING THAT ORDINANCE NO. 111 OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE SHOULD BE SO AMENDED; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
III PERMITTING SUCH SUBDIVISION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Lamkin, that Ordi-
nance No. 776, amending Ordinance No. 111 to permit subdivision of Lots
24 and 25 , Block 7, Rice Court, into two lots 52~ feet each, be passed and
approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The City Attorney presented an ordinance amending Ordinance No. III to per-
mit subdivision of Lot 8, Block 20, West University Place First Additionj
however, it was the opinion of the Commission the ordinance should not be
passed until Mr. H. Vl. Strickland subIhtts an instrument dedicating an ease-
L~ ment on the southeast property line in order to service the existing
C) residence on the north part of the lot.
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The City Attorney presented an ordinance pertaining to regulation of dis-
tribution of handbills within the City or West University Place which was
considered by the Commission. They were of the opinion that the majority
of residents were in favor of eliminating distribution of handbills with-
in the City, therefore they were desirous of acquiring further information
in this respect before taking final action.
Aletter of resignation from Mr. O. C. King as a member of tlte Zoning and
Planning Board was submitted for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Commissioner Lamkin, that the
resignation of Mr. O. C. King as a member of the Zoning and Planning Board
be accepted wi~h regrets, and a letter of commendation be written to l~.
King.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis; Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Minutes of the meeting of March 14, 1960, were read and approved as
corrected.
With no further business to come before the Commission:-at this time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried; the mee "ng was adjourned.
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REGULAR ME:ETING OF CITY COMMISSION
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1960
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
April 11, 1960, 7:30 P.M., with the following members present: Mayor Pro
tem Davis, presiding; Cmumissioners Lamkin and Lutz. Also present were the
City Manager and City Attorney. Mayor Brown and Commissioner Halbert were
out of the city on company business.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Lamkin.
Mr. John Lee, 4225 University Blvd., again appeared before the Commission
discussing his problem caused by noiseenianating from the air conditioning
unit installed in the residence to the east of him. He requestep the Commis-
sion to consider passing an ordinance which would regula~e future installation
of air conditioning units within the city. The Commission agreed that this
was something that needed to be considered and assured Mr. Lee that action
would be taken in this respect.
The City Manager brought to the attention of the Commission that Section 15,
Article 26 of the City Charter required an official newspaper to be selected
annually. After considering the various eligible newspapers, the following
action was taken:
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Com..missioner Lamkin, that the Houston
Chronicle and/or the Southwest Neighborhood News section of the Houston
Cb~onicle be designated the official newspaper for the city.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Pro tem Davis; Commissioners Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The Commission discussed date of opening the swimming pool and advisability
of continuing the swimming instruction program at the city's pool for the
1960 season even though the Y.M.C.A. now has a pool at their Southwest Branch
location in the 4200 block of Bellaire Blvd. and will have swimming instruct-
ions for children who are members of that organization. The Commission was
of the opinion that the new ,YMCA pool would have no effect on the attendance
of the city's swimming, instruction program as conducted over the past number
of years through the YMCA.
Motion by Commissioner Lautirin, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that the West
University swimming pool be officially opened ~~y 28th for the 1960 season;
the pool to be closed each week day from 12 noon to 1 P.M. for swim team
activities.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Pro tem Davis; Commissioners Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that the swim-
ming instruction program for children be continued along the same lines as
conducted previously but without sponsorship of the YMCA and that the fee be
set at $2.00 per child for each 3 weeks session.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
~~yor Pro tem Davis; Commissioners Lan~in and Lutz.
None.
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The City Manager related to the Commission that it had been the practice
for many years for the city to mm'l grass, and "reeds on vacant lots as the
owners could not be depended upon to mow their lots regularly, but that
the amount collected did not necessarily offset th~ expenses inVolved. The
Commissions' instructions were requested as to whether or not lots should he
mowed with city equipment and labor and the owner charged an increased fee
for the service. It was the opinion of the City Commission that the city
should continue mowing vacant lots to eliminate unsanitary and unsightly con-
ditions and that the OrTner should be charged for the service involved.
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that vacant lots
designated as such be mowed with city equipment and labor and that the owners
be billed $7.50 per lot for each mowing to defray the city's expenses. \
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Pro tem Davis; Commissioners Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
It was also broUght to the attention of the City Commission that in numerous
cases cooperation could not be obtained in cleaning up their premises, cutting
weeds and draining their property of standing water, removing rubbish, and
other unsanitary matter, and that a policy should be established to handle
this situation. A copy of HE 35, passed by the last legislature, and three
copies of model ordinances were presented and discussed.
The City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance declaring overgrowth
of weeds and grass a nuisance and also stagnant water, conditions liable to
produce disease, filth, impure matter, rubbish, and unsightly and unsanitary
matter, and permitting the city, by regulations, to abate such nuisance.
The City Commission was advised that repair parts to restore the mechanical
equipment at the Sewage Disposal Plant had been purchased last year and held
in readiness until an appropriate time to repair the equipment and that a
qualified firm or mechanic should now be employed to install the repair parts
for reconditioning mechanical equipment.
The following four proposals, which had been obtained by C. E. Posey, Sani-
tarian, were presented for consideration:
Gary R. Nichols
Cost plus 15% basis or
$15 per hour
Will give firm'bid after
completion of first unit
Equipment Maintenance
Company, Inc.
A B A Septic Tank
Service
$3,926.50
Alpha Machine Company
$2,304.00
After reviewing the proposals and agreeing it would be difficult to employ some
firm on a fixed amount or firm bid, the following action was taken~
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that Nichols and
Greene, Utility Service Contractors, be engaged on a personal services basis to
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install t:le repair parts necessary for reconcUtioning the mechanical equipment at
the DispOSll Plant at a fee of $15.00 per hOlIT as quoted in their letter
dated April 5, 1960.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Pro tem Davis; Commissioners Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
A brief discussion was held concerning the status of the Community House pro -
ject and it was determined advisable for the Commission to meet on another
date for a full discussion of the project.
The City Attorney presented further informat~onconcerning a handbill ordi
nance but asked that additional time be permitted to submit a proposed
ordinance.
The two aggravated cases of traffic hazards caused by excessive grQwth of
shrubs, trees and flowers at the intersections of Tangley at Edloe~ and Plumb
at Wakeforest, were discussed and it was the attorney's opinion that a
second notice should be written to the respective property owners giving
final notice to correct the traffic hazards within 10 days' time.
A letter from Mr. Sam D. Thornberry, 3603 Sunset, relative to rental of a
garage apartment on the rear of his premises was read. The City Attorne;y
was instructed to grant Mr. Thornberry by letter, an extension until June t,
to cease renting the garage apartment on the rear of his premises.
A letter from the State Department of Health, dated April 4, 1960, compli-
menting the City on the condition of the water plant and its facilities was
read.
Mayor Pro tem Davis suggested that consideration be given i n selecting a
qualified person to fill the unexpired term of Mr. O. C. King who resigned
as a member of the Zoning and Planning Board, and that he would, advise with
Mayor Brown concerning Mr. Ray Fitzgerald as a qualified person.
The question of appointment of a Tax Equalization Board was discussed but
action postponed until the names of several persons co~ld be'presented for
consideration.
The Commission discussed the type of uniforms to be plITchased for the Gar-
bage collectors and agreed that a one-piece coverall with short sleeves for
summer use, and the letters WUP printed on the back~ would ,be appropriate
and either a cap or helmet for head wear.
The contents of a letter to be sent to the citizens regarding the rules and
regulations and the starting date of the offstreet garbage pickup service
program was agreed upon by the City Commission.
The minutes of the meeting of M~rcn 28, 1960, were read and approved as correctal,
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting \{as adjourned.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COJYIMISSION
MONTIAY, APRIL 25, 1960
The City Commission convene~ in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
April 25, 1960, 7:30 P.M., with the following members present: Mayor Brown,
presiding; Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz. The City Manager
and City Attorney 1"ere also present.
Commissioner Lutz pronounced the Invocation.
In complianc~ with Notice to Bidders duly published in the official newspaper
of the City, bids received for delivery of material re~uired by the street
Department for the current year were opened and results announced.
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Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Lamkin, that bids re-
ceived for 65,000 gallon colas, 300 Tons of Gravel, 2100 Tons of Rock Asphalt
and 1400 feet of Reinforced Concrete Pipe, which will be re~uired for the
current year, be referred to the City 1~nager and Department Heads for study
and recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown; Commissioners Davi~, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The Commission discussed the advisability of using crushed limestone base
material and ag~egate for street resurfaCing, and saving the city some $800
to $900 per year in freight costs, as the source of supply is closer than
the Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company location. It was recommended that specifi-
cations be rewritten to cover this type of material and another notice be
, published for additional bids to be received.
Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that the City
Manager be instructed to have specifications prepared to cover Grade '1, 3,
8, 9 and 10 of Crushed Limestone, and Notice to Bidders be published in the
official ne1fspaper of the City for bids to be received until 7: 30 P.M.,
May 23, 1960.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Minutes of the meeting of the Zoning and Planning Board on April 19, 1960,
were submitted for consideration.
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sion in connection with their request to add a porte cocher~ to the east
side of their existing home at 4223 Lehigh street. btt. Wilkins, Architect,
presented a sketch showing the proposed improvements to the front of the
house and the proposed porte cochere, and explained that the supporting posts
would be approximately on the property line. Mayor Brown stated that the
Co~mission had not approved construction of any structure that near a side
property line and they did not like to set a precedent. He related,however,
that the Commission was highly in accord with their desire to up~ade the
property and would like to see them work out some other arrangement that
would comply with ordinance re~uirements. No action was taken at this time as
it was felt that more time was needed to study the problem before giving a
definite answer.
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ttrs. M. P. Reichardt, 4203 Ruskin, appeared before the Commission, re
questing that a stop sign be erected at the corner of Ruskin and West
Point as there had been several minor accidents at this intersection.
Mrs. Reichardt was told that further consideration v.Tould be given her re-
quest and definite action would be taken at a later date.
The City Commission was presented with certificates of acceptance from City
Engineer H. A. FonVille, that improvements on the 6700 block of ' Rutgers,
6700 block of Westchester and 6600 block of Vanderbilt Streets, had been
completed in full accordance with plans and specifications previously ap-
proved, and it was his recommendation that the improvements be accepted
as constructed.
The certificates of acceptance are as foliows:
II I hereby certify that the improvements as constructed
by th~ Street Department of the City of West University
Place, Texas on the 6700 block of Rutgers Street(Between
Bellaire Blvd. and Cason st.) in the City of West University
Place, Texas, have been completed in full accordanc~ with
the plans and specifications pertaining thereto. These same
were previously approved for construction by the City ,
Commission of this citY.Therefore, I, H.A. FonVille, City
Engineer of the City of West University Place, Texas,
recommend the acceptance of those improvements as constructed. "
II I 'hereby certify that the improvements as constructed by
the Street Department of the City of West University Place,
Texas on the 6700 block of Westchester street,(between
Bellaire Blvd. and Cason st.) in the City of West University
Place, Texas, have been completed in full accordance ivi th
the plans and specifications pertaining thereto. These same
were previously approved for construction by the City
Commission of this City. Therefore, I, H. A. Fonville, City
Engineer of the City of West University Place, Texas,
reconr.m.end the acceptance of those improvements as constructed. "
" I hereby certify tl'..at the improvements as constructed by
the Street Department of the City of West University Place,
Texas on the 6600 block of Vanderbilt $treet, (between Cason
and Carnegie Streets) in the City of West University Place,
Texas, have been completed in full accordance with the plans
and specifications pertaining thereto. These plans andspecifi-
cations were previously approved by the City Commission of this
city. Therefore, I, H.A. FonVille, City Engineer of the City of
West University Place, Texas, recommend the acceptance of those
improvements as constructed. II
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Cownissioner Davis, that improvements
constructed on the 6700 blocks of Rutgers and Westchester, and the 6600 block
of Vanderbilt Street, be accepted as recommended by the City Engineer.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brmm, Commissioners Davis,Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
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The City Manager requested authority to advertise for 300 water meters
which would be needed for installation during 1960 in order to continue
the replacement program which bas been carried out by the city for several
years. He stated that funds for this purpose bad been' authorizeo_ in the
1960 budget.
Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received until 7:30 P.M.
May 23, 1960, for 300 water meters.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor BrO\-rn, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The advisability'of purchasing 1960 req~irements of fire hose was discussed.
The City Manager stated that an appropriation amounting to $1000.00 had
been made in the 1960 budget for purchase of fire hose and requested
authority to advertise for bids.
'Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Commissioner Lamkin, that the
city Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received until
7:30 P.M. May 23,1960, for 400 feet 2~" fire hose and 200 feet l~"fire hose.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor BrO\-m, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, L8.mkin and Lutz.
None.
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In response to a letter from Mrs. James H. Keeley,3907 Riley, requesting in.;..
stallation of a STOP sign at Riley on College, Chief Shipp submitted a
recommendation that such a sign be installed IiLnd also a double arro'YTtype
sign across the street from the intersection On Riley Street in order that
accidents caused by drivers not knowing that College is a dead end street
might be avoided in the future. Mrs. Keeley also called attention to the
lack of courtesy shown by drivers who enter Weslayan off Stella Link at
the Ruskin and Riley intersection, and asked that some consideration be
given this intersection.
Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that a STOP'
sign be installed on College at Riley and a double arrmy type sign be
installed across the street from the intersection on Riley Street, as re-
commended by the Chief of Police.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Ma:,ror Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
It was suggested that the Chief of Police also investigate the situation at
the Stella Link and Weslayan intersection and submit a recommendation.
Minutes of the meeting of April 11, 1960, were read and approved.
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon
motion duly ,made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
MONDAY, MAY 9, 196o.,
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The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall Monday
May 9, 1960, 7: 30 p ~ M., vIi th the f'ollowing member S present: lI"$:l.yor
Pro-tem E. R. Davis, presiding; Commissioners Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
The City Attorney and City Manager were also present. Mayor Brown vIas
out of the city on company business.
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Comm.issioner Halbert, pronounced the Invocation.
~~. Pat Kleemeier, 3763 Rice Blvd., appeared before the Commission, ad-
vising that the Building Inspector had stopped work on constr~ction of
n carport for reason that it did not comply with the 3 foot side setback
line requirement and that a permit had not been obtained. Mr. Horace Rice,
Chairman of the Zoning and Planning Board, vTaS also present at the meeting
and stated that Mr. K1;eemeier had presented his problem to him; however,
the Board would not meet until May 12th. The Commission discussed this
problem ;;-rith Mr. Kleemeier and also discussed the comparable situation
of Mr. :M. A. Bettler of' 4223 Lehigh, who had requested permission to
construct a carport at the side of his residence which would also be
closer than 3 feet to the side property line. It was the decision of
the Commission that both parties should submit their request in writing
to the Zoning Board and further consideration vTould be given at that
time by both the Zoning Board and City Commission.
Discussion also followed relating to a letter dated November 10, 1953,
submitted by a committee appointed to make a study of the City's
Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of making recommendations for re -
visions to eliminate ambiguities and conflicts and adjust the Ordinance
to current construction methods. The City Manager was instructed to mail
copies of the 1953 letter , containing recommendations from the Committee
appointed for that purpose, to all members of the present Zoning Board
for their study and recommendation, to be submitted back to the Commis-
sion at the earliest possible date.
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A tabulation of bids received on April 25, 1960, for delivery of
street materials vTaS submitted by the City 14anager with the following
recommendation:
11 Pursuant to your instructions, bids received on April 25, 1960,
for street Department materials, have been tabulated and reviewed
in order to prepare a recommendation for award of contract. At -
tached hereto is a copy of the tabulation of the bids received.
It is my recommendation that the follmTing awards' be made :
Item Company Bid Price
1. 65,000 gal. Colas Wright Asphalt Prod.Co. $ .1091 per gal
f .o.b. job site
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1,000 Tons Stabilized Houston Shell & Concrete
Shell Company
4.04 per ton
f .o.b. job site
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100 Tons Shell
Parker Bros. & Company,
Inc.
1.70 per ton
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4. 1000 feet 12" Reinforced South Houston Concrete $1.19 per foot
Concrete Pipe Pipe Products fob job site
5. 400 feet 1,5" Reinforced Johnsen Concrete 1.40 per foot
Concrete Pipe Pipe Company, Inc. fob job site
In all instances, it is recommended that award be made to the lowest
bidder.
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crushed limestone rock for street resurfacing instead of rock asphalt, it
is recommended that no award be made at this time and that all bids on
asphalt rock be held in abeyance until bids for crushed limestone rock
have been received on May 23, 1960.
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Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Commissioner Lamkin, that con -
tracts be awarded to ,fright Asphalt Products Company, Houston Shell and
Concrete Company, Parke~ Bros. and Company, South Houston Concrete Pipe
Products and Johnsen Concrete Pipe Company, Inc., as recommended by the
City Manager.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Pro-tem Davis; Commissioners Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The Commission again discussed the appointment of a member to the Zoning
and Planning Board to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr.
O. C. King, and took the following action:
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that Mr. Ray
Fitzgerald, Jr., 3700 Rice Blvd., be appointed as a member of' the Zoning
and Planning Board.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
~Iayor Pro-tem Davis, Commissioners Halbert 1 Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The City Manager advised that he had again received complaints with refer -
ence to the drainage of storm water from the Southern Pacific right-of'vlay
onto Community Drive and abutting property, and that he had not received
any co-operation from the Southern Pacific Company after talking to them on
the telephone. It was the opinion of the Commission that an appointment
should be made for the City Manager and a member of the Commission to see
the proper parties at the Southern Pacific Engineering Department and ask
for relief from this condition. Mayor Pro-tem Davis volunteered to ac -
company the City }/.Lanager.
The Commission again considered the appointment of a Board of Tax Equaliza-
tion for the 1960 term and agreed that appointments would be made at the
next regular meeting which would be May 23rd.
Mr. Hugh Strickland,2819 University BlVd., presented an instrument dedicating
a 5 foot easement adjacent to the east property line of Lot 8, Block 20,
West University Place First Addition; extending 90 feet north from the south
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boundary line. The Commission had i.dthheld passage of an ordinance sub-
dividing the property pending presentation of this instrument, and after
the Attorney approved the instrument, he then submitted Ordinance No. 777,
captioned as follovls, for consideration:,
AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERlv1ININGTHAT EACH
AIID ALL OF THE PROCEEDll'ifGS HAVE BEEN HAD AND ALL
THINGS DONE PREREQUISITE TO THE HOmING OF A .
PUBLIC BEARING TO CONSIDER THE AMENDING OF ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. III OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS SO AS TO PERMIT THE SUBDIVISION OF
Lor 8, BLOCK 20, WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE FIRST
ADDITION; FINDING THAT A PUBLIC BEARING FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CONSIDERnq-G AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE
NO. III HAS BEEN DULY AND LEGALLY HEm; APPROVING
AND ADOPrING TEE REPORTED RECOMMENDATION OF TEE
ZONING AND PLANNING BOARD THAT ORDINAJiJ"cE NO.
111 BE AMENDED SO AS TO PERMIT SAID SUBDIVISION;
FINDING THAT ORDINANCE NO. III OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACESHOI.JIID BE SO AMENDED;
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. III PERMITTING SUCH
SUBDIVISION:; MID PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that Ordi-
nance No. 777, amending Ordinance No. 111 to permit subdivision of Lot 8,
Block 20, West University Place First Addition, into two lots, be passed,
and approved as read.
voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Pro-tem Davis, Commissioners Halbert ,Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The City Manager reported there were 14 of the residents who had been
asked to eliminate traffic hazards caused by overgrowth of shrubbery
vlho had not complied. Among these 14 were the two which had been turned
over to the City Attorney for handling;however, l'<t!:'. Schofield had been
in the office and has agreed to remove the shrubbery at the corner of
Wakeforest and Plumb. Mr. Shmon, who owns the property at 3704 Tangley,
at Edloe, had not contacted the city offices after receiving a letter
from the City Attorney,referring to a traffic hazard on this corner
caused by shrubbery located on his property but within a radius of
20 feet from the intersecting curb.The City Manager was instructed to
write a letter to Mr. Shmon advising him that he is in violation of
ordinance No. 741 which prohibits the planting of shrubbery or trees
within 20 feet of the intersecting curb line in a manner to create a
traffic hazard, and that positive action would be taken at the next
meeting. Mr. Shmon is to be notified that he may appear before the
Commission at that time and express his views on the subject.
The CommiSSion i.JaS apprised of the fact that a few residents had called
and requested they not be charged for garbage service for the summer
months while they were out of the city and no pickup service \o1ould be
required. After discussing the subject, it '.JaS the opinion of the Com-
mission that the City Manager should handle the situation for the
present on the basis of no charge-being made dur~ng the time a resident
is out of the city if he has properly notified the city offices he is
to be avlay 30 days or longer.
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Ordinance No. 778, captioned as follows, was presented to the Commis-
sion for consideration and read in full:
" AN ORDINANCE MAKINQ IT THE DurYOF EACH ',OWNEROFPROPEETY-
WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, TO REEP
THE SAME FREE FROM' tJ1M!OLESOME M4.TTER, STAGNANr WATER,
ANY CO:NDITION LIABLE TO PRODUCE DISEASE, FILTH,CARRION,
IMPURE MATTER, WEEDS, RUBBISH, BRUSH, TRASH,OBJECTION -
ABLE MATTER, UNSIGHrLY MATTER AND UNSANITARY MATTER;
AUTHORIZING TEE CITY BEALTH OFFICER OR HIS REPRESENTATIVE
TO INSPECT ANY SUCH PROPERTY; MAKING THE FAILURE OF ANY
SUCH OWNER TO REMEDY ANY SUCH CONDITION AFTER TEN(lO)
DAYS NOTICE m WRITING, OR BY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE:1 IF
PERSONAL NOTICE CANNOT BE-RAD:1 A lvIISDEMEANOR PUN-ISHA.BLE
BY FINE OF UP TO $200.00 FOR EACH DAY'S VIOlATION;
AUTHORIZmG THE CITY TO CAUSE THE CONDITION TO BE
CORRECTED, TO PAY THEREFOR:1 TO CHARGE THE EXPENSE THEREOF
TO THE OWNER OF SUCH PROPERTY AND TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST
THE SAME, BY FILING WITH TEE COUNTY CLERK OF HARRIS
COUNTY A STATEMENT BY THE MAYOR OR CITY HEALTH OFFICER
OF SUCH EXPENSES" WHICH ENTITLES THE CITY TO A PRIVI-
LEGEDLIEN UPON SUCH PROPERTY SECOND ONLY TO TAX LIENS
AND LIENS FOR 'STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO SECURE THE EXPENDI-
TUBE SO MADE AND 10lb INTEREST ON THE AMOUNT FROM THE DATE
THE CITY PAYS SUCH EXPENSES; AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION
OF SUIT AND THE RECOVERY OF SUCH CHARGES AND THE FORE -
CLOSURE OF SUCH LIEN IN ANY COMPETENT JURISDICTION; AND
PROVIDING THAT THE STATE:ME:Nr' SO FILED' WITH THE COUNTY
CLERK SHALL BE PRIMA FACIE PROOF OF THE AMOUNT EXPENDED
IN ANY SUCH WORK.
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Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Commissioner Lamkin, that
Ordinance No. 778, making it the duty of each owner of property to keep
same from unwholesome matter, stagnant i-later, weeds, rubbish or any ob -
jectionable matter or unsanitary matter, and authorizing the city to
correct such condition if owner rails to do so and to charge the owner
the expense thereof, be passed and approved as read~
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
lv~yor Pro-tem Davis, Commiss~oners Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The City Attorney advised that he had been contacted by Mr. Sam Thornberry
who was requesting an extension of time to cease the renting of living
quarters above his garage at 3603 Sunset, until July 1, at which time he
has agreed to cease the violation.
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Lamkin, that Ivfr. Sam
Thornberry be granted until July 1, 1960, to abate the violation of the
zoning ordinance brought about by his renting the living quarters above
his garage at 3603 Sunset, and the City Attorney instructed to vITite a
letter to ~u. Thornberry advising him of this action.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
l~yor Pro-tem Davis, Commissioners Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The City Attorney stated he had received an inst:c~.Hnent from Mr. L. D.
Crossman, dedicating a 5 foot easement from'the.Southeast corner of the
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lot west for a distance of 60 feet and it was now in order to
consider passage of an ordinance sUbdividing the lot into two lots
as requested by Mr. Crossman, and approved by the City Commission
after a public hearing on July 13, 1959.
Ordinance No. 779, captioned as follows, was presented to the
Commission and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND ALL OF
THE PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN HAD AND ALL THINGS DONE PREREQUI-
SITE TO THE HOLDING OF A PUBLIC, BEARnfG TO CONSIDER THE .'
AMENDING OF ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 111 OF THE C:rrY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, SO AS TO PERMIT THE SUBDIVISION OF
wr 7 ,BLOCK 10, WEST UNIVERSITY' PLACE FIRST ADD:rrION INTO
T\V'O LarS'; (1) 100 x 140 FEET TO FRONT ON VANDERBILT AND
(2) 60 x 100 FEET TO FRO~lT ON PITTSBURG; FINDn{G THAT A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING AN AMEND -
NENl' TO ORDINANCE NO. III HAS BEEN DULY AIID LEGALLY HELD;
APPROVING AND ADOPl'ING THE REPORTED RECOMIvlENDATION OF ,THE
ZONING AND PLANNING BOARD THAT ORDINANCE NO. III BE
AlYJENDED SO AS TO PERMIT SAID SUBDIVISION; FINDING THAT
ORDINANCE NO. 111 OF THE CITY OF ~1EST UNIVERSITY PLACE
SHOULD BE AMENDED SO AS TO PERMIT SUCH SUBDIVISION;
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. III PERMITTING SUCH SUBDIVISION;'
~-n PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that Ordi _
nance No. 779, amending Ordinance No. 111, to permit subdivision of Lot
7, Block 10, West University Place First Addition, into two lots; one
being 60 x 100 feet to front on Pittsburg and one IDo x 140 feet to
front on Vanderbilt, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Fro-tem Davis, Commissioners Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
A proposed handbill ordinance was again discussed by the Commission,
however, no action was taken pending further study.
Resolution 60-10, as follovTs, was presented for consideration and. read
in full:
~~S, the City of West University Place has cash aVailable
in the Tax Revenue, Sinking Fund, Sanitary Sei....er Improvement Fund, Fire
Truck Fund and Insurance Reserve Fund which will not Qe required for
current operating 'expenses, and
WHEREAS, it is the objective of the City Commission to keep all
of the city's money invested to earn additional income and it is neces-
sary and prudent to authorize investment of these certain sums of money:
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, that the City Treasurer is hereby
directed to invest funds in the amount of:
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Sani tary Sew. Impr. Fund
Fire Truck Fund
Insurance Reserve Fund
$7,000.00
17,400.00
5,300.00
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$3<+,700.00
in 365-day U. S. Treasury Bills at the prevailing interest rate.
Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that
Resolution 60-10, directing the City Treasurer to invest funds in the
amount of $7,000 from the Tax Revenue Sinking Fund, $17,400 from the
Sanitary Sewer Improvement Fund, $5,300 from the Fire Truck Fund and
$5,000 from the Insurance Reserve Fund, in 365 day U. S. Treasury Bills
at the prevailing interest rate, be passed and approved.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Pro-tem Davis, Commissioners Ha.,lbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The City Manager apprised the Commission of the fact that he had been ap-
proached by prospective developers of Lots 3,4,5 & 6, Cunningham Terrace
Addition, which IvaS the only remaining undeveloped section of' the old
12-acre Cunningham tract of land" vThich was subdivided by Mr. H. R. Houck,
President of Houck Realty Company, in 1947, after agreeing to install the
necessary storm sewers, sanitary sewers and water lines in the subdivision.
'The agreement, dated November 17, 1947, and signed by Mr. H. R.. Houck, has
not been fulfilled and accord:ing to the City Engineer and City Manager, the
follolfing would have to be accomplished to fulfill the agreement:
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Install more or less 600 feet 8 lie sanitary
sewer main, runn~ng from a point at the
rear of st. Mark's Episcopal Church west
toWeslayan, amounting to $1,525.00.
2.
Install two water connections under Stella
Link Road to serve Lots 9, 10 and 11, Block
3, Cunningham Terrace, amounting to $633.00.
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Reimburse ,the City its prorata cost of
installing an 81t water Hline on the west
side of Stella Link from Bellaire Blvd.
to Ruskin street, amounting to $2,494.00
The sum of Items 1, 2 and 3 amounts to $4,6:;2.00
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that the'City
Manager be authorized to negotiate '\fith Mr. H. R. Houck or the prospective
purchaser of Lots 3,4, 5 & 6, Block 7, Cunningham Terrace Addition, for the
installation of the necessary water and sewer lines in order to fulfill the
agreement Signed by Mr. H. R. Houck on November 17, 1947, at the time sub-
division of the tract of land was approved by the Zoning Board and City
Commission.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Pro-tem Davis, Commissioners. Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
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as corrected.
With no further business to come before the Commission, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting vTaS adjourned.
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The City Commission conyened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
May 23, 1960., 7: 30 P.M., with the folloi-Ting members present: Mayor Brown,
presiding; Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz. The City
Manager was also present. The City Attorney ..TaS absent due to business
reasons.
Commissioner Davis pronounced the Invocation.
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In compliance with previous"action by the City Commission and Notice to
Bidders duly published in the official newspaper of the City, bids received
for delivery of vater meters, street material and fire hose, ..Tere opened
and results announced.
Bids received for delivery of 300 - 5/8 X 3/411 water meters were as follows:
Neptune Meter Co.
Standard Register
Oil enclosed Register
$30.09 each
$26.60 each
$26.80 each
$29.48 each
Rockwell Mfg. Co.
Oil filled Register
Sealed Register
Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by CommiSSioner Lutz, that bids re-
ceived for delivery of 300 - 5/8 X 3/411 vTater meters be referred to the
City 14anager and Water Superintendent for tabulation and recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brmm, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Bids received for delivery of 200 Ft. of 1~1I fire hose and 400 Ft. of 2~1t
fire hose were opened and results announced as follows:
American LaFrance l.hlt hose, Crusader Dacron Filler 96~ per Ft. 2<{a net
21.11 hose, " It, II 1.45 II II 60
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Alt. (same) days
Eureka Fire Hose 1.11t hose, Uncle Sam Doub Ie Jacket
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cotton, or cotton with 2!{0 net
Dacron filler cord 94q! per Ft. 30
2.111 hose, (same) 1.25 II II clays
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hose, It
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1.00 " It 30-60
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Motion by CommiSSioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that bi~s received
for delivery of fire hose be referred to the Cityi1anager and Fire Chief for
study and recommendation. ~,
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Voting No: None.
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Bids received for delivery of Crushed Limestone were opened and results
announced as follows:
Lewis Duncan
FOB vnJP per ton
Discount
Net per ton
cost per C. t.
@220Off
FOB WUP per ton
Discount
Net per ton
Cost per C.Y.
@2200#
FOB \llUP per ton
Discount
Net per ton
Cost per C.Y.
, @2300#
3.25
.20
3.05
$3.355
3.35
.80
3.15
$3.465
3.45
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3.25
$3.738
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Servtex ~~terials Co.
FOB Plant
F,reight
Less F:r-eight
rebate
Net per ton
Cost ger g.y.
@c:..300#
GRADE 3
FOB Plant
Freight
Less Freight
rebate
Net per ton
Cost per C.Y.
@2300#
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FOB Plant
,Freight
Less Freight
rebate
Net per ton
Cost per C. Y .
@2400#
1.20
1.92
3.12
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2.97
$3.415
1.30
1.92
3.22
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3.07
$3.521
1.60
1.92
3.52
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3.37
$4.044
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that bids
be referred to the 'City Manager and street Superintendent for tabulation
and recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brovm, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Minutes of the Zoning and Planning Board meeting on May 12, 1960, ifere sub-
mitted for consideration. It was noted that both ~~. M. A. Bettler and r~. '
J. F. Kleemeier had submitted i~itten requests for permission to construct a
carport nearer than three feet to the side property line. No recommendation
was made on these requests pending further study by members of the Board.
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The Board did recommend, however, that the City Commission amend
Ordinance No. III to "permit supports for carports to be footed v7ith-
/ in side setback lines with roof line or ,any other structure member
parallel to, roof line not to extend into side setback line; the
supports are to be limited to a maximum of three of fireproof mater-
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to first consult with the City Attorney.
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consideration and read in full:
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WHEREAS, the City of Hest Univers~ty Place 1.1as cash available in the
Charter Amendment Reserve - Water Fund which will not be required for
current operating expenses, and
WHEREAS, it is the objective of the City Commission to keep all of
the city's money invested to earn additional income and it is neces-
sary and prudent to authorize investment of these certain sums of money:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
lVEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, that the City Treasurer is hereby
directed to invest funds in the amount of $17,600 from the Charter
Amendment Reserve - Water Fund, in 365 days Treasury Bills at the
current interest rate available.
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Resolution No. 60-11, directing the City ~~easurer to reinvest $17,600
in the Charter Amendment Reserve- Water Fund in 365 day Treasury Bills,
be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
Voting No: None.
tease of the concession at the swimming pool ~or the 1960 season was dis-
cussed. It was recommended by the City Manager that the concession be
leased to Mr. J. R. Howa:l'd for this season inasmuch as he has fulfilled
the lease agreement without exception for the past 4 years.
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that !-:rr.,
J. R ~ Hov7ard be given the lease for the swimming pool concession for the
1960 season.
Voting Aye: Mayor Br01m, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
Voting No: None.
Preliminary plans for the "Vlater and Garbage Department Building and
storage facilities lv-ere presented and studies by the Commission. No
action was taken pending further consideration.
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A completed audit report of the City's records for the fiscal year
ending December 31, 1959, vlaS submitted to the Commission, and it was
agreed that they would meet vlith the Auditor, Mr. Everett P', Green, on
Tuesday, May 31st, for discussion.
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The City Manager asked that the policy established for mowing vacant
lots be reconsidered as property owners were very resentful of being
charged $7.50 per lot per mowing, and a charge of $45.00 or more per
year for mowing one lot. The Commission instructed the Ci t;y-Manager
to obtain a more exact cost to the City for mowing the vacant lots
and to report back, at which time a definite policy will be established.
It viaS reported that .Mr. Jimmy Shmon of 3704 Tangley had trimmed' shrub-
bery on his property which has been causing a traffic hazard.
The City Engineer presented a sketch of a proposal to widen Plumb
street near the intersection of Wakeforest, for the purpose of elimi~
nating a hazardous condition caused by a protruding curb line on the
narrovr street as cars turn to the east on Plumb from Wakeforest. The
Commission authorized the City Engineer to proceed with plans to
widen Plumb street on the north side immediately east of Wakeforest
street as proposed on the sketch submitted.
In compliance with action taken at the meeting on r~y 9, 1960, ap -
pointment of a Board of Equalization was discussed.
Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Lutz" that
Messrs. Richard Ayres, 2821 Tangley, David Wynne, 3115 Wroxton and
Charles L. Wall, 4210 Oberlin, be appointed as members of the Board
of Equalization for the year 1960.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin andr-Lutz.
None.
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With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion dtuy made, seconded and carried,
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Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Davis, that the <:
request of Mr. W. H. Farrington on behalf of Mrs. W. E. Arnold, 6404
Buffalo Speedway for permission to erect a 10 x 20 Ft. one-story utility
room onto the side of the existing garage building for storage purposes,
without plumbing or wiring, be approved subject to execution of affidavit
as recommended by the Zoning & Planning Board.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown; Commissioners Davis, Halbert Lamkin and Lutz.
None
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MONDAY. JU~ li. 1960
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall .iY1onda~,r, June
13, 1960, 7:30 P.M., with the following members present: Mayor Brown,
presiding; Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz. The City Manager
and City Attorney were also present.
:b1ayor Brown pronounced the Invocation.
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A group of citizens composed of Messrs. L. S. Vallely, 26ol~ Quenby; Frank M.
r.fcGarr,2608 Quenby; David Railsback,2612 Quenby; Don G. HOfflJl.an,2607
Robinhood; appeared before the Co~mission seeking information regarding the
announcement in newspapers of a proposed 15 story office 1uilding and 13
story building for automobile parking on Kirby Drive between Robinhocd and
Nottingham Streets, as an addition to the present building occupied by the
Interstate Life Insurance Company. After being told by the Comr~ission that
the City bad received no application for such a building permit, the spokes-
man, Mr.. Vallely, asked that this group be notified by letter when application
is submitted for a building permit in order that they might have an opportu -
nity to discuss the matter with the Commission before a permit is granted.
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1~'. & ph~s. Presley Skiles, 3312Tangley, asked information regarding rental
of garage apartments in West University Place. They stated they had purchased
a home with the understanding from the realtor that the existing living quar-
ters over the garage could be rented, but after they moved in they received a
letter from City Officials stating that a second living unit was in yiolation
of the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Brown explained the provision of the ordi-
nance ..Thereby the area is zoned f'or single family residential use and a
second liYing unit would be in violation and especially where the structure
vffiS erected after passage of the zoning ordinance,
The Zoning Minutes of a meeting on June 9, 1960, were presented for considera-
tion and the following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, tbat the request
of 1~. Van Hetherly,4039 Villanova, for permission to install electrical
wiring in the 8 x 12 Ft. storage room presently located in bis backyard and
to add sheetrock to the walls and ceiling, to make the structure suitable for
use as a study, be appro\1-ed as recOTmnended. "by the Zoning & Planning Board,
provided that an affidavit is executed that the structure will not be used
as living qu.arters or for business pu:rposes;fu.rther p::covided that the
dimensions of the structure are not increased and no plumbing or water faci-
lities added; and that 1~. Hetherly sign an agreement to the fact that the
wiring installation will be removed at the time he moves from the property.
voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioner Lamkin and Lutz.
Commissioner Davis and Halbert.
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as such improvements would rrake the accessory building a livable
potential violation of the zoning ordinance.
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No action was taken on the request of ~~. Junius O. Seashore,303l Amherst,who
had requested permission to enlarge a present servant quarters from 8 x 12 Ft.
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to measure 12 x 14 Ft. to be used asa den and hobby room. The Zoning
Board had requested ~w. Seashore to present a sketch and/or drawing of
the proposed alterations and meet with the Board for fuxther considera-
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Tabulations and recommendations on bids received May 23, 1960, for de..
livery of water meters, fire hose and street materials were submitted
by the City Manager and action taken as follows:
Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that 300 -
~;J8 X 3/4" sealed register, magnetic type;;'jater meters, be purchased from
Rockwell r1anufacturing Company on their low bid of $26.60 as recommended
by the Water Superintendent apd City Manager.
Voting Ay.e:
Voting No:
Mayor Brmm, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz .
None.
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Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that 200 Ft.
of It" and 400 Ft. of 2t" fire hose be purchased from Bi-Lateral Fire Hose
Company on their bid of, $1.00 per ft. for 200 Ft. of I!" hose with Dacron
filler, anct $1.49 per ft. for 400 Ft. of 2~" hose with Dacron Fi11er,in-
asmuch as this bid is deemed to be the most advantageous to the City even
though it is not the lowest bid submitted, according to the tabulation
and recommendation from the City Manager and Fire Chief.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Ma;:ror Broi-m, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded b;:l Cotnmissioner Lamkin, that Lei-Tis
Duncan Construction Materials Company be awarded a contract for delivery
of crushed limestone rock on their bid of $3.25 per ton for Grade 1,
$3.35 per ton for Grade 3 and $3.45 per ton for Grade 8, less a discount
of twenty cents per ton, as recommended by the City Manager and Street
Superintendent.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Bro1fm, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Resolution 60-12, as follows, was submitted to the Commission and read in
full:
\{HEREAS, the City of West University Place has cash available in the Sanitary
Sewer Capital Improvement, Health, Water-Sewer, Garbage and Refuse, Trust
Agency and General Operating FundS which 'iri11 not be required for current op-
eratingexpenaes, and
WHEREAS, it is the objective of the City Commission to keep all of the
city's money, invested to earn additional income and it is necessary and
prudent to authorize investment of these certain sums of money:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF "TEST
U1JIVERSITY P4~CE, ~~S, that the City Treasurer is hereby directed to
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invest funds in the amount of $6,000.00 from the Sanitary Sew. Cap. Impr.
Fund, $2,000.00 from Health Fund,$20,OOO from Water-Sewer Fund,$l,OOO.OO
f.rom Trust Agency Fund, $500.00 from Garbage & Refuse Fund, $12,500.00
(or more ) from General Operating Fund in Savj.ngs and Loan Association at
4% subject to i.Jitb.drai,;al.
Motion b~r Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that Resolu-
tion 60--l2,directing that City Treasurer invest funds, be passed and approved
as read, subject to investments being made in FSLIC protected Sa\rings &
Loan Associations locally, with a limit of $10,000.00 per tv_Ud, and that
a letter be requested from the Savings and Lean Association gu~ranteeing
a $10,000 protection of each fund.
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Voting No: None.
Consideration was giyen taa letter from the Houston Transit Company,signed
by Mr. L. T. Walker, Superintendent of Transportation, requesting permission
to use Vanderbilt, Cason an~ Buffalo Speeo~ay as a turn-around for a north
and south shuttle bus route on Buffalo Speedway, south of Bellaire Blvd.
In discussion of this, the members of the Commission were of the opinion
that use of the narrow streets involved would cause a traffic hazard,and
would also bring about adverse criticism from the citizens as they have
just participated in the cost of resurfacing the streets and they are
not designed for heavy bus or truck traffic.
Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Comraissioner Laml~in, that the
City Manager be instructed to inform the Houston Transit Company that
Vanderbilt and Cason Streets are narrow and bus travel on these streets
would cause a traffic hazard; and in addition, the streets have recently
been resurfaced and are not designed to carry bus and heavy truck traffic.
Voting Aye: Mayor Brmm, Comr:.'llssioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
Voting no: None.
A certification from the City Engineer that improvements as constructed by
the street Department in the 6300 block of Westchester have been completed
in accordance with plans and specifications, and a recommendation that
the improvements be accepted was presented to the Commission.
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that im-
pr.ovements on the 6300 block of Westchester Street be accepted as recoTIKaended
by the City Engineer.
Vot:i.ng Aye: Mayor BrOlm, C01:nmissioners Davis, HaTbert; Lamkin and Lutz.
Voting No: None.
A letter from Mr ~ Ra-Y"1Uonrl D. Hyngarden ,'TaS read to the Commission. Mr.
WY11garden advised that he was moving from the City of West University
Place in July, and asked that his resignation from the Zoning & Planning
Board be accepted.
Motion by COTIlli1issioner Halbert, seconded by Commissioner Davis, that the
reSignation of Mr. Raymond D. \.Jyngarclen. as a mem.ber of the ~oning and
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Voting Aye: Mayor Brown, ConKilissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin & Lutz.
Voting No: None.
Mayor BrOim presented a letter from Lewis Cutrer, Mayor of the City of
Houston, advising of a transportation and transit study being made
through the co-operation of the City of Houston, and County of Harris,
the Texas Highway Department and Bureau of Public Roads, for the
Houston Metropolitan Area. The objective and scope of the study are to
establish needs and set a pattern for the development of future trans-
portation facilities in the entire Metropolitan Area. The City of West
University Place was invited to join in the transportation study to
project essential facts for its own streets and needs. The suggested
share was set on the basis of 5i per capita.
After considering the value and future effects of the study, the
following action was takeq:
Motion by Co,mnissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that the
City participate in the transportation and transit study for the Met-,
r.opolitan Area on the basis of 5~ per capita in an amount not to exceed
$731.55, based on the 1960 census; and this amount to be paid out of
the 'i>later Fund.
Voting Aye: Mayor Brown, Comm.issioners Davis, Halbert, Lam_kin & Lutz.
Voting No: None.
The City N:anager advised that the Chief of Police had determined there
vms a need to increase the arsenal of the Police Department and that
12 gauge, Winchester l40del 1897 shotguns and Thompson sub-machine guns,
caliber )~5, vlere available to municipalities from the U. S. Army Red
Riv-er Arsenal, Texarkana, Texas, at a cost of $15.00 each for the shot
guns and $20.00 each for the submachine guns; plus $h.50 each for
packing and handling.
I'lotion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Cow.missioner, Lutz, that the
purchase of 12 Winchester Model 1897, 12 gauge shotguns and 6 Thompson
submachine guns, caliber .45, for the sum of $15.00 each for the shot-
~lns and $20.00 each for the subw~chine guns, plus handling charges, be
authorized.
Voting Aye: Hayor BrO\m, Commissioners Davis , Halbert, Lam.kin & Lutz.
Voting No: None.
Minutes of the 1J1Eeting of May 23, 1960, were read and approved.
l-Tith no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon
motion duly w~de, seconded and carried, meeting was adjourned.
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HEGULAR MEETING OF CITY COfilMISSIOH
MO}IDAY, JU}~ 27, 1960
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall,Monday,
June 27, 1960,7:30 P.M.,with the following members present: Mayor Brown,
presiding; Commissioner Davis; Halbert, Laraldn and Lutz. The City Attorney
and City Manager were also present.
Cormnissioner Lauurin pronounced the Invocation.
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Mrs. A. L. Bell, 3818 Villanova, appeared before the Commission and pre-
sented a signed petition from residents in the 3800 block of Villanova
street asking the City to install proper storm sewage. The petition stated
the facilities wereinade~uate and r~# sewage was backing up on premises
creating a very serious health hazard. Mayor Brown asked Mr. W. T. Hendersop,
Water Superintendent, who was present at the meeting, to reveal his findings
at the t{me he called on V~s. Bell in response to her call to the City
Hall, complaining of the condition existing in her backyard and garage Monday
morning June 27th.
btr. Henderson explained that he found a bad condition in ~tts. Bell's garage
vnlere there was a floor drain connected into the sanitary sewer instead of
to the storm se"\{er, ahd excess water from the heavy rains had caused sewage
to bad;: up into the gal'age. Mr8. Bell ,.;ras draining the storm water from
her backyard tb..rough the garage through the garage drain. Mr. Henderson \.;ras
of the opinion that if the garage drain was cemented so it could not drain
into the sanitary sewer the problem of sewage backing into the garage
\{Quld be eliminated. He w'RS also of the opinion that some steps should be
taken by the residents to see that excess water was drained into the storm
sewer from their yards instead of the sanitary sewer. The Commission in -
structed the Water-Sewer Superintendent and City Engineer to co-operate
, with the residents in the 3800 block of Villanova and try to work out a
drainage solution.
Mayor Brmm a,.rarded service pins to Captain R. J. Bugg, -vTho vTill have been
,-lith the City ten years on July 1; Building Inspector B. F. Kingman, .Tho
will have been with the City ten years on June 29; and A. L. Bearden,Street
Superintendent, 'T.vho begra;n,~ working wit.h the City on June 30, five yea:.cs ago.
Chi.ef H. E. Shipp and l';!rs. B.. F. Kingman 'were present for the m.;rards.
Minutes of a meeting of the Zoning and Planning Board on June 23, were pre-
sented to the Commission for consideration and the following action was
talr.en:
Motion by Commiss:i,oner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that the re-
quest of b~. Geo. J. Bauhens for permission to erect a 22 x 20 Ft. room
in addition to a proposed 22 x 20 Ft. garage, to be used as a storage and
utility room, be approved as recommended by the Zoning & Planning Board,
subject to execution of affidavit stating that the addition would not be
used for rental purposes or for any business or commercial ptrrpose.
Voting Aye: Hayor Brmm, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin & Lutz.
Voting No: None.
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by C0!l11nissioner Halbert, that ,the
request of ~tt. Junius O. Seashore,3031 Aw~erst, for permission to make
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changes in an existing combination double garage, 1-Tash room. ana, servant
quarters, by extending the walls of the present quarters from 8 x 12 Ft.
to m.easure 12 ~ li.). Ft., ,-lith the additional area extending into the
present two car garage, be approved as recormnended by the Zoning and
Planning Board, subject to execution of an affidavit by ]IIr. Sea'shore
that the structure will be used for personal use and not as living
quarters or business or commercial purposes.
Voting A);'e: Mayor Brmm, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin & Lutz.
Voting lITo: Hone.
In response to the Zoning Board's recommendation made oh May 12,1960,
that supports for carports be permitted l-Tithin the side setback lines
but roof line or any other structure member parallel to roof line not to
extend into side setback line; and the City Co~mission's desire to first
consult "lith City Attorney ,Charles Cocr-..rellbefore acting on the recom--
mendation, a letter from Attorney Cocr-..rell was read in full. Mr. Cockrell
stated that he' believed it would be 11inadvisable to make the proposed
amendment which would in effect allow the construction of carports
'iTi thout restriction except as specified. II It was suggested by' Attorney'
Cockrell that Section 26, Sub-Section 3 of Ordinance No. 111 be amended
to omit the word porte cochere in order to relieve this section of the
ordinance of any ambiguity as to the meaning of the word porte cochere.
Members of the Commission agreed that it did not seem desirable to permit
carport posts to be erected indiscriminantly in the 3 Ft. setback area and
also that a clarification should be made of sub,-sect:i.on 3, Section 26, of
Ordinance No. 111,; hOVTever, it 'iTaS suggested that no action be taken on
this subject ,dthout first further considering other changes and clarifi-
cations as recommended in the 1953 report submitted by a Zoning Committee.
It was decided t~~t the Cow~ission should meet in a special meeting with
the Zoning Board on July 5th to consider' the recommendations made in the
Committee's report.
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Mr. MarcellUS A. Bettler,l~223 Lehigh,again appeared before the Commission
requesting permission to construct a porte cochere on the east side of
l1is existing residence with supporting pillars to be placed one foot
inside the property line.
After discussing the request, the Conunission advised 1&'. Bettler that
the only way the request could be considered would be on the basis of
a public hearing. l~. Bettler asked that proper action be taken to call
a public hearing.
Motion by Cournissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Lamkin, that a
public hearivg be called for July 25, 1960, to consider amending the
City's zoning ordip~nce to permit erection of a carport by ~Ir. Marcellus
A. Bettler,4223 Lehigh, with the supporting pillars to be placed one
foot inside the 3 ft. setback requirement.
Voting Aye: Mayor BrOlm, COl1Jraissionex's Dav'is, Halbert, Lamkin & Lutz.
Voting No: None.
A letter from the Flood Control District of Harris County reques~~ng an
easement along Kegans Bayou located along the northerly boundary' of the
City's sanitary fill area on Ruffino Road was presented for consideration.
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T.'l1er.e, 11a::; ~()m.e question as to the, ad'.,-isability of' permitting material
~hich would:be excavated in the process of enlarging the channel, to be
cast oU.tside of and ad,joining the easement area and also the right to cut
and dispose of all trees, 1Jrush or other nat,u..ral growth "rithin the ease-
ment and casting area. No action was taken at this time pending additional
info!'lnation as to the proposed project.
The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company asked for an easement 10 Ft., in
vTidth over, v.nder and across the eastern most ten feet of the 1. 307 acre
of land owned by the city and located on Alief Road'at Edloe and south of
the Southi'lest Freeway, for the pv..rpose of constructing telephone cables,
conduits, etc.
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Mo~ion by Commissioner Davis,seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that Mayor
Brown be authorized to execute an instrument ,6~anting the Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company an easement 10 Ft. in width across the eastern most
ten feet of the 1.307 acre tract of land owned by the city at Alief Road
and Edloe Street and south of the Southwest Freeway for the pv..rpose of cons-
tructing and maintaining telephone cables and conduits as outlined in the
instrument.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin & Lutz.
None.
Ordinance No. 780, captioned as folloVls, vas submitted to the Commission
for consideration and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE A1<1E:NDn~G ORDlliJAHCE NO. 535 BY REPE..-'\.LING
SECTION 31j. OF SAID ORDINANCE; MID TIifSERTING A NEW
SECTION; ADOPTllm :NATIOIiJAL ELECTRICAL ST.l\liJDARDS;
PROVIDDIG FOR CONFLICTS OF THIS SECTION iiI'J;H ANY
OTBER ORDTIil\:NCE OR PROVISIONS OF M1Y ORDD\fANCE;
CONTAINING A REPEALn~G CLAUSE; PROVIDING AH
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Cor~~issioner Lutz, that Ordinance
No. 780 amendi11g Ordinance No. 535 adopting National Electrical Standards,
be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
:Mayor Brmm, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lara.1):in & Lutz.
Hone.
The City ~1anager advised that nothing had been done by American Legion Post
No .77 tmlarcl their proposed project of tearing cloun the abandoned Scout
House located on the s',rimming pool property between Case and Byron Streets
and installing picnic tables and a barbecue pit. The project was approved
b;:r the City Commission on June 2,1959, but haG. not been carried out . A
letter ~rom the American Legion Post No. 77,signed by ttr. Fred Miller,
President, Building Trustees, advised that they would be grateful to the
City Commission if they Vlould take charge of the disposal of the old scout
house.
Mot;ion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that the
abandoned Scout House at Colonial Park'be rem~vecl with city forces.
Voting Aye: Mayor BroHn, Cormnissioners Davis, Halbel't, Lam...~in & Lutz.
Voting No: None.
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With no further business to come before the Commisstion at this
time, upon motion duly ma,de, seconded and carried, the meeting
was ad,journed.
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REGULAR ri[EETING OF CITY COIvlllfiSSION
MO}J""DAY, JULY n, 196~
The City Commisl;lion convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
July 11,196G, T:30 P.H., 'i'lith the follO'i-ling meuibers present: Mayor Brmm ,
presiding; Commissioners Davis, Lamkin and Lutz. The City Manager was
also present. Cownissioner Halbert and the City Attorney were. absent as
they were out of the city on vacation.
The Invocation was pronounced by Co~missioner Lutz.
City Manager I-Thitt Johnson announced that Mr. M. C. Bettler,h223 Lehigh,
who rnade a reqllest at the last meeting for the City Commission to call a
public hearing to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance permitting
him to erect a carport closer than 3 ft. to the side property line, had
contacted him on June 28th and 'ivithdrew' his request. Mr. Bettler stated
that his architect would use another plan which would comply with the
ordinance.
Mr. J. F. Kleemeier, 3T63 Rice BlVd., appeared before the Commission 't-lith
reference to his previous request for permission to construct a carport
in front of his existing garage located on the rear portion of his lot,
to extend closer t~Bn 3 ft. to the side property line, and asked that a
public hearing be called to consider amending the city's zoning ordinance.
Motion by Commission Davis, seconded by COTIIDlissioner Lamkin, that a public
hearing be called for T:30 P.M. August 8, 1960, to consider amending the
city's zoning ordinance to permit construction of a carport ~loser than
3 ft. to the side property line, at 3763 Rice Blvd. as requested by Mr.
J. F. Kleemeier.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Comraissioners Davis, LaITkin and Lutz.
None.
Plans and specifications prepared by the County Engineer, Hugo Zapp, for
construction of an esplanade crossover and left turn lanes on Bellaire
Blvd. between Weslayan and Acaderny streets, were presented to the Commis-
sion for approval.
Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that plans
and specifications prepared by County Engineer Hugo Zapp, known as Bellaire
Blvd. Project No. 111;'0-1 and 7, for an esplanade crossover and left turn
lanes, to be constructed by Harris County on Bellaire Blvd. between
Weslayan and AcadeulY streets, be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
M:e. George Harbeson, representing the Parents' Club of the \fest Univel'si ty
SWiUl Team, appeared before the Commission, expressing appreciation for
use of the Colonial Park facilities for the ver;r successful project con-
ducted by the Group on Saturday, July 2nd, to raise funds to defray expenses
of the s1.-lim team to ,nake trips by chartered 'bus to the various mvim meets.
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MT. Harbeson stated that, the group uould like to plan the same type
of pI'o,ject for next year.
Resolutioq No. 60-13, as follows, ~ffiS submitted for consideration as
fb11owsand:thef6110,\iing:'action, taken:
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VlBEREA.S, the GHy of West DniversityP1ace has cash available in the
Water-Sewer Fund and the Trust Agency Fund which will not be required
for current operating expenses, and
WHEREAS, it is the objective of the City Comr,1ission to keep all of the
city's money invested to earn additiona~ income and it is necessary
and prudent to authorize investment of these certain sums of money:
rmi'l, THEHEFOFE, BE IT HESOLVED BY THE CITY COMHISSION OF TfIE CITY OF
vJEST U1:n:VE.~SITY PLACE, TEXAS, that the CHy Treasurer is hereby directed
to invest funds in the amount of $65,000 from the Water-Sewer Fund and
$15,000 from the Tr'ust Agency Fund, \,rith Savings and Loan Associations
at the prevailing l'ate of 4% interest.
Motion by Commissioner ,Davis, seconded by Commissioner Lamkin, that
Resolution No. 60-13: authorizing investment of $65,COC from Hater-Sewer
Fund and $15,GCO from Trust Agency Fund, be passed and approved as read..
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, tl1at Mayor
Pro-tem E. R., Davis be appointed Trustee representing the City and
authorized to sign Trust Fund accounts in connection ~ith investment of
funds in Savings and Loan Associations, with a maximum of $10,000 in
each trust account.
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Voting A~re:
Voting Nc:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis) Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The City Manager reported that the City Engineer and 14ater Superintendent
had uEde investigations or the conditions existing in the 3800 block
of Villanova, Southi>restern and Marquette J and a meeting had been set
for Thursday, July Ih) ,.ri th the residents and Department Heads to deter-
mine necessary steps to be taken in order to drain the excessive storm
water in the area and eliminate the sanitary sewage problem which exists
during heavy rains.
A statement from the Te:x:as Municipal League in the amount of $336 for
services to be received from the period June 30, 1960, to"June 3D, 1961,
TtTaS submitted.
Notion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconcted by Commissioner Davis, that dues
for the period June 5U, 1960, to June 30, 1961, to the Texas Municipal
League, be approved for paj\aent.
Voting Aye: Mayor Brown, COillnlissioners Davis, Laml~in and Lutz.
Voting No: None.
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The CO~~lission considered a request from btr. Gus C. Cox, ~~in-
cipal of the l\iest University Elementary School, foY.' the c:ity
to remove the garl)age from the school. ~1.I,f'ter discussing this
request, it was decided that ~~. Cox should be notified that
removal of garbage from the school by the city could not be
accomplished since it would not be fair to citizens of the city
as this would be considered double taxation.
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The City Manager advised the Commission that a survey had been
completed determing the number of non-combustible roofs on struc-
tures -vdthin the city and submitted a report showing key rate
analysis which had been forwarded to the state Board of Insurance
requesting re-evaluation. It was the City Manager's opinion that
the city .TOuld be entitled to additional credit d~' to recent,
changes L~de by the state Board of Insurance.
The Commission was reminded of the fact that a proposed budget
for the fiscal year of 1961 was being prepared and it 1;<TOuld be
necessaJ,'Y for a public hearing to be held prior to its final
adoption.
Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissio~er Lutz, that
a hearing be called for the 29th of August, 7:30 P.M.) to consider
adoption of a budget for the year beginning January 1, 1961, and
ending December 31, 1961. '
Voting Aye:
Voting Ho:
Mayor Brmm, Commissioners Davis, Lamkin and Lutz.
Hone.
The minutes of the meeting of the Commission of June 27, 1960,
were read and approved as ~orrected.
With no f~rrther busihess to come before the Cormnission at this
time, upon motion duly !IJade, seconded and carried, the meeting
was adjournect.
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REGuh!.\R MEETING OF CITY COtItviISSION
MONDAY, JULY 25, 1960
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall, Monday,
July 25, 1960, 7: 30 P.M., "\:lith the f'ollovTing members present: Mayor
Brown, presiding; Cmmnissioners Davis and Halbert. Commissioners Lamkin
and Lutz, the City Attorney and the City Manager were absent due to being
out of the city on vacation.
The Invocation -~;ras pronounced by Commissioner Halbert.
Mr. and }u's. George C. Nockolds, 3819 Riley, appeared before the Commis-
sion advising of the high water on Riley street during the recent rainstorm
and stating that the house they owned at 3812 Riley was flooded for about
15 rrdnutes with approxirnately 1 inch of water over the entire floor. The
Commission vTaS advised that at least one othe:r.' house in the same block
was flooded and that they had also been ftooded on previous occasions. ~~.
and ~~s. Nockolds requestedthat the Commission take action to provide ade-
quate drainage to prevent the flooding of residences on Riley street in
the future.
l~yor Brown advised that the City Engineer and the proper Department
Heads vrould be instructed to make a survey of' this area and to submit a
recomrrlCndation for alleviating the flooding situation.
Minutes of a meeting of the Zoning and Planning Board on July 14, 1960, were
presented for consideration. No action \'78.S necessary at this time inasmuch
as no forw~l application was submitted to the Board.
A certification from the City Engineer tlmt improvements constructed by
~e street Department in the 6700 block of Vanderbilt have been completed
in a:;cordanc:e \.rj.th plans and specj.fications, and a recommendation 'that
the improvements be accepted was' presented to the Commission.
Motion by COTI1~issioner Davis, seconded by Coymnissioner Halbert, that im -
provements in 6700 block of' Vanderbilt be accepted as recoIT@ended by City
Engineer H. A. Fonville.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis and Halbert.
:None.
Resolution 60,.14, as follows, was submitted for the Commission's consideration:
\fHEREAS, the City of \'iest University Place has cash availai)le in the
Garbage & Refuse Sites Fund, Fire Truck Fund, vlate:r'..Sever Furta. and
Sanitary Sewer Capital Improvement Fund ,{hieh ,vill not .be requir'ed for
current operating expenses, and
WHEREAS, it is the objective of the City Commission to keep all of the
city's money invested to earn a&litional incqm~ and it is necessary and
prudent to authori;~e investment of these ceTtain SurlS of money:
Hm{, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY T:8:::E CITY COr<llYIISSION OF THE CITY )F WEST
Ui~IVERSITY PLACE, ~BX~S, that the City Treasurer is hereby directed to
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invest funds in the amount of $2,100 from Garbage & Refuse Sites :F'und,
$8,190 from Fire Truck Fund, $55,000 from water=Sewer Fund and $11,500
from Sanitary Se;;{cr Capital Improvement J?und Vlith Savings ana, Loan
Associations at the prevailing rate of 4jb interest.
Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Commissionel' Davis, that
Resolution 60,-11}, authorizinG.Cinvestment of :J;2,lCC> from Garbage &. Refuse
Sites Fund, $8,190 frout Fire Truck Fund, $55,000 from Water-Sewer Fund
and $11,500 from Sanitary Seyler Capital Improvement Fund "ith Savings and,
Loan Associations at the prevailing rate of4~ interest, be passed and
approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis and Halbert.
None.
In accordance with action taken by the City Comnussion on May 23,1960, an
estimate of the cost of mouing vacant lots in the city 1'1as submitted by'
C. E. Posey; Sanitarian, with a recommendation that the city establish a
charge of $10.00 per year for mowing a lot containing less than 6000 sq.
feet an~_ $16. co . pe: . year ,for lots over 6000 sq. feet in area. Lots are
mewed flve or SlX blmes a year.
Motion by COu1ffiissioner Davis, seconded by COUIDlissioner Halbert, t~Bt
figures submitted by Sanitarian Posey as an estiu~ted C~Gt of mowing
vacant lots within the city be accepted for study and referred to the
City Manager for study and recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Bl'mm, Commissioners Davis and Halbert.
None.
A letter f:com 'VHlliam Dittert, Jr., Tax Collector-Assessor, 11equested. the
Conrrnissionto authorize an adjustment on a~ tax staten~nt for 2609 Sunset
Bl-..rd. \<lhere thE: valuation ',TaS assessed extremely high. Mr. Dittert stated
he had n~de a personal inspection of the property at this address and in
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I:lS OPllll?D a'1 ~u Jova lIe ~~01.J.:- be'~)~!'~..~~..or ;i>O().~j.: }I~.. a-SKeel aU_bLl0rltJ"':" ~o au....
,Just the bax 01.11 to a valuatlon OT q)~)uO and "that "tl1e tax of $8.9C thereon
be 'permitted to be paid, \'lithout penalty and 'interest.
The Commission desired additional info:nnation on the taxation procedures
for c:ommercial property- and. deferred action until }ill'. Dittert could meet
with the Commission.
Mavor Brmm reportect results of a meeting held on Thursdav, Jul'T 11+, "\.Jith
p11~perty mmer~ in the 3800 bloek of Villanova street) regarding their
sanitary se;;.rage problem "Thich exists dUl':Lng heavy rains. He stated that
the bngineer and Sewer Superintendent were to make a survey of the con -
d;Ltions in the area and they ;;wuld report to the residents and reeommencl
steps tl1e~l xntg;llt tal\.e to elirn.ina-te the p:rol)lern.
Minutes of the meeting of July 11th we~e read and approved.
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tipOD .~l1otioll dtll~{ Iftade J seconder} anet carried, the "tneeting 1'las a(lr~jol.lrned.
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fvlOND6 Y P. UGusrr ,q lc,Sn
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T}12 Cit~r CormllissioD con~le-nefl in I"egular seSSlcn at tl1G Ci t~r Hall rv'londa,~r,
i\.llgU.St 8, 1)60;7:3.:) poUl~J \'lttl1 the ~follo"tl!ing tlc"tn1)~~1"S preserlt: Iv1a:yc~c Brovlu,
presiding; CmmnissionoTs Davis, Halbe:ct; LW]lkin and, Lu,tz. The City Attm.'ney
and City Manager were also p~esent*
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The InvoGation uas pr'onounc:ed by Commissionel' Davj.s.
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I,..fa:ror Bl'JQ1'lU arlnounced t.l'lat tILe p1.JJJlic hearing ::;allec1
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trllc;t a ~::;2...1~pc.rt j~n front of his existin€!> garu-ge, "\>la-s
for 7:30 p-.m. to cons~der
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The Oath 1>ia.S ad.ministered by t::lE: Mayor to Ivlr. lCleemeier and Whitt Johnson, City
f"lanager.
The City AttQrney proceeded to ques~lon the City Manager relative ~o the re -
quirements or the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the calling or a public hearing
for the purpose in question. The City Manage:::- replied that in his opinion all
necessary requirements had 1)(~en complied, 11ith.
1>1rs. D. Merrell, 3772 Rice Blvd., arrived at the r.nee"Glng and upon indicating
she wished to testify in the hearing, the Oath was administered to hel' by the
lvia.yor .
r-1::'s. Merrell stated she did. not approve of 'breaking the zoningJ as an ex ..
eept.ion for one part:/'. 1-lould. set a preced.ent.
,After further discussion, Ma;:{or Brmm then called a short receSS fer the
Commission to confel'.
The Commission rettrrned after a brief interval and the Mayor announced that
the heaTing was again in session, and requested a motion to close the hearing.
Motion by ComrCLissioner Davis, seconded by Commission Halbert, that the
hearing 'be closed..
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
:Mayor B:co"\:m, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Commissioner Davis, that the TO -
quest of i-'1c. J. F,. Kleemeier, 3763 Rice Blvd., for pCTmission tcconstruct a
carport in front of his existing gaT age which is located on the rear portion
of his lot, be denied, for l'eason that it would be an exception to the Zoning
prdinanee J~egar(lin.g side set-oac}:;: lines..
V oti ng l\~le:
Voting No:
f-rayor Bl"O\fn, Ccnn:missioners Dav:Ls, Halbert, Lamkin and. Lutz.
None.
Consideration "\las "chen given to action taken by the Zon:Lng Board in its
special rnee-ting o:e I\.i.1guSt l~, 1960.
Hotion "by Cmrnnissioner Halbert, seconcled b;,/ Commissiol1e:c Davis, tha.t the re-
quest of l{Ys. L. A. Ivlol'gan, 4145 Swarthmore, for permission to install 220
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that EtUJr e:{tens:Lon ......-:~ non.~confor~ning v.se "\.JolJ.ld.
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Voting No:
Hayor Br01m, Cowmissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The CorQ.1nj~ssj.on cLisc1..1SSecl tIle request of ~1r * Ric.11ard ..l\.J7T'es, 2821 Tangley"
for permission to erect a :residence on a tract of lano. lC:::) x lee feet out
of Lots 2 and 3, Block l-A, Pembe:rton Addition, fronting on the 2700
block of University Blvd., with a setback of 20 feet, and took the following
action:
Motj.on by Comr.nissioner Halbert, seconded by Cormllissioner Davis, that the re-
Quest of 1~1?_'t. Richard l\::rres) 28c:l Tang"ley -' for perrrlission to erect 8.. l".esidence
in the 2700 block of University Blvd. on a 100 X 100' tract of land, out of
Lots? and 3, Block lA, Pemberton Addition, with a setback of 20', be
approved, as the ::ule pertaining to 25% of the property being built up '\-las
not applicable in this case.
Vqting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Co!mnissioners Davis, Halbert, Lexnkin and Lutz.
None.
lvI:rs. Men-ell, 3772 Rice Blvd. ~ questioned the Commission regarding a
neighbor1s mete:r which is on her premises. The Co~nission advised ~~s.
Merrell to have her property surveyed bjr a x'cgiste:redprofessional sur-
Yeyor. The COffi':nission 'd"aS then asked by :MY's. Merrell i'ihat ,jurisdiction they
had ove:r existing bus l~nes and if it were possible for the 'University bus
totlrrn 8.:round on Rice Blvd. The City Manager answe:red ~~s. Merrell,stating
that ~; years ago the Houston Transit Company contemplated such a change but
investigation indicated that the concrete st:reets could not withstand bus
traffic and the idea. was abandoned.
The City IvIanager reported to the Comrnission on the city's request for re -
d,uction in its fire irlSurance key rate and stated that the city should
:recei ve a . 02f;.~ :rceJ.uction for reason that eztension ladders had been pro ,-
cured and. placed into service before July 31st and official notification
S211t to the State InS1.1ran.ce Comrflission. T11e In.~esent }~eJ:~ rate of \~lest Uni~..
/ versity Place is .30~ prior to the .02~ reduction.
Correspondence :relative to the J1>IH robbery of several months ago Vias re -
c:eivecl frOUl the Cllief of Police and [-::ive11 to t11E: C~Lt~r fflanage:r ct110_ pas sed_
to the Commission for their information.
Cons:L(lel'ation 119.S given by the COl1ltuission to charges fo:r mcn-rinl;; o'P vacant
lots in Hest Universit"',r Place, i1:1th a :310.CO charge fal' lots up to 6coo
square :feet ?nQ $16 ~-QP~ charge :eor' lots' e:;cceedillg 6:) () () S(llIare feet.
Motion by Cctmnissioner lIalbert, seconded by Corrrrnissione:r LaYcl~in, that the
:'ecomm~ndation of t.he S8~it::-rian and Cit~ ~la~~a~er~. for charges o!,,?lO .OC
I'cr 10T-s up to sq. I eeT- o:r les s, ana. ;:j51u. (..'0 lor lots aveT 6uuu squa:re
feet, be accepted~
Voting'A:ye: Mayo!' B:rm,m" Commissioners Davis; Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
Voting No: None.
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fj1np au{.~stion of 111ak.ing iJct"ITllent to tb.e G<:..l.JTlord. Constl'l-lc::tion. Coulpf.tn:,r for
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a- 1J1..ecb.anj.C': t s lien C011tract, llEtS d.~~scusse(l. ...tl~n assignment as evidenced- 1)~,/
Cit~r of HO'L1.ston Pa,,-ing Certif.icattC)D if;~, flAOln" Ga~rlol"cl Const:c1J.ction
Compa11~:r to tb.c Cit~r of '\fest Universit~y Pla.ce, \<Jas prese11ted as e~l]"iclence
of t11e \-Tor}~ 1)eing cotnpleteclarld_ accepted faT final pa:)nnent"
}/Iction by Cor.nmissioner Davis, seconded by CO'1.l1missioner Halbert, that the
assignment from the Gaylord Construction Company, as evidenced bv City of
Houston Pa.ving Certifi~ation 11=2, be accepted- a.nd that the GaylOl'd Cons
tr"L1.ctionCompall:)! be pa:Lcl $810.5C) fItanl Cit:;r of ~ve.st Uni"versityPlace street
Improverilent Fund 191~8 in ac;co:eda-Dce \'i:i.t!.l an o!'cli11ance and pr:Lo2.~ agreement
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Voting Aye: Mayor Brmin" Commissioners Davis, Halbert i La1Jlkj,n and Lutz.
Voting No: None.
Regarding flrrther paving of Kirby Drive, between Bissonnet and Rice Blvd.,
the Cit~r Manager reported he had ehecked ,Tith the Legal Department oj:' the
Ctt;lof Heru.stan, reporting his disagreetnent "\{itb. tlleir figure of $8 per front
foot Etsses-sed -aga.inst residerlts in that area: and. ht:td- .requestedit be redu_ce(I
to $l~ per front foot. As of this date J Assistant City Attorney La-vrrence Cook
of the Clt~l of HoUStO-tl, 11ad deterluinecl tl'lat tl.le$l+. per fI'ont foot rate vIas
all that could be rtghtfull~r assessed against ~{est University Pla(;e property
Oim8J:'s. The Kirby Drive paving protiect between Bissonnet and Rice Blvd. is
not listed tn City of Houston 1960 project log but efforts iTOuld be made by
the City of H01.ist-bn Legal Department to obtain a priOl~ity and an early assign-
ment to the project if possible.
The City Manager reported the following to the City Commission:
A preliminary c1iscuss:Lon on the 1961 budget is necessary, and the Commission
agreed to meet August 11th and 16th for this pUl'pose.
The 1959 Annual repo:r.''Cs l-lere Trailed out to 'fJest University Place citizens on
August 8, 1960.
The Scout House on Colonial Park has been l~em.oved. by city forces as reCluested
by the City CO~llission.
'rhe 'Learn to Sivim Program' under the auspices of I/Jest University Place for
196C, ha.d. ~).::ceedecl tIle y t S prograrn for t}J.1:~ ye a 1"1 1959' J anet conlpa-r~tons 'Here
shOim. Attention i,ras called to the Adult Learn to S"\;)'im P:i:'ogram i<i'hich has
stimulated ,interest~ 529 persons enrolled for swimming lessons in 1960.
T11e Ta->~ ECll18-1iz.u.tion Boal~d llas completed its \.;rorlt for the ;[ear' ancl the total
tax: Vall.lation amou_nted to -$25',268~585.0D~ 1.rhich is 8..11 111crease of $121~~091.00
nio-'~e than 19!:)Q, thoU9:h there was a los s of 3110.000. GO :from T:cu.nkli ne Gas
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Company movj,ng out of v-Jest University- Place.
The City Attorney reported a telephone conve!:'sa"Clon ':Tith C. A. Sch'oede:c, 261V;
Talbor) regm'ding boisterous activities and v11e langu.age of ,juveniles in
tn.at "\,r:1.cinit:r ~ !vir" Scl1I'oeder \'TclS ad,,;/isecl ,,;hen l.':.e observed this t:)rpe of be-
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so. It 1'7as s1J.ggested tl1.at a patrol c:ar l:-e locatecl in tJ:1is area and_ rn.al{e
B~ regulaT practtce of passtng 1)Jr tllis .add:r.ess f:'ter:/ 3C' ulinl.ltes to see if
this "\,rill discou~ca[~e 110.odluTfl activities.
Hr. Cockrell rD.entioned that the City of South H01),ston I"'.J?s passed an ordinace
inc~rcasi11g j.t;:~; gross -:rleceipts tax: :froTfl south't;lesterll Bell rrelephone
Compan\..t, to 21.ot.. ftj. Ba~;-lor U11iversit"';! professor liad llrittCi1 a l)rief for
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South Houston on tl-:,is, and. suggestion vas unCLe that 1!lest Uni vel'si ty
Place share in the $66.00 cost of the brief. It was decided that Mayor
BrO\m "lOulCt contact the Mayor of South Houston to see if t:,lis ,item could
be l)laced on the agenda for Harris County Mayors &; Councilmen's Associa-
tion meeting in September.
The City Attorney was asked ~ne status of the Bellaire Blvd. zonir~ suit
and r.nade the following report.
Tl1ere have been t"\vo rllore 15-da~r extensions as .crlt;= plaintiffs CH.n not get
the official court re,pcrter' stransc:L'ipt:Lon of the r10tes to gj.ve the facts.
1~. Cockrell said judgment was rendered about a year ago) in April or May)
1959.
Minutes of the meeting of ;ruly25, 1960, ;;.rere readi and. approved.
With no further business to come before the Conmlis~ion at this time, upon
motion duly ~~de) seconded and carried, the meetin~ was adjol~ned.
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MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 196c
'The City Commission convened in regular session at the City' Hall Monday,
ALlgUSt. 22, 1960, i:3C' P.M., 1,dth the follo1<r;i.ng members present: Acting Mayor
M. C. Halbert, Commissioners S. L. Lau~in and. w. T. Lutz, Jr. The City ~~nager
and City Attorney were also present. Fayor Brown and Commissioner Davis were
out of tmm on, vacation.
The Invo~ation was pronounced by CO~JnissionerLan~in.
HiuU.tes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and. Planning Board on August 11,
1960, ",ere presented. for consideratj.on and the following action 1-TaS taken:
Motion t,y Commissioner Lamkin.. seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that the request
of ~~. G. W. Weinle, 3618 Duke, for permission to enclose an existing front
porch, ljC approved.
Voting Aye:
Voting !'fo:
Acting Mayor Halbert, Commissioners Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The Commission 1'laS advised by tJ1.e City IvIanager that the ,cit;)T had received a '2;
reduction in the fire insQ~ance key'rate, effective September 1, 1960. This
reduction lIas obtained b:v the puxchase of two 35 foot extension ladders and put
in service in the Fire Departn~nt.
Resolution 60,15, as follows, \'Ta.5 submitted for the Commission's consideration:
~mE~~S, the City of, West University Place has cash available in the Uni -
varsity Savings & Loan Association and the American Savings & Loan Association..
both of Houston, Texas, to draw interest rate of 4% quarterly, which will not
oe requ,ired for current operating expenses, and
WllliREAS, it is the objective of the City CO~1mission to keep all of the city's
money invested to earn additional income and it is necessary and prudent to
authorize investment of these certain sums of Tlloney:
NO'Vl, TBE.,.-qE;FOP.E, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY CONMISSION OF THE CITY OF "JEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXA.S, that the City Treasurer is hereby directed to in"vest
funds in the amount of:
$ 26;500.00
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tioD. 60 -1::', <3.D:CD.OrlZlng J..n~/eSl;rnen0 O.L <j)2o,:;uO .Lrom St,reet, Improvell,e,)
Bond F1.md, Series 1948 and $30,000 :f.'roUl Hater-Se"imr Fund, 1)e invested in
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in American Savings & Loan i\ssociation, at the prevailing interest of )+10,
be passed and approved as read.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Halbert, Commissioners Lamkin and Lrrcz.
Voting No: None.
The Commission discussed a proposal for renting the 5 acre tract of land owned
by the City on Alief Road, formerly Garbage Disposal Grounds, and authorized
the City Manager to procure a written commitment from the interested parties
and re~submit the proposal to the City Commission.
Consideration was given by the Commission to a request of an easement from Harris
County Flood Control District, for widening of Kegan's Bayou through Ruffino
Road Garbage Disposal, tract of land, and the following action was taken.
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Lamkin, that Acting
M~yor M. C. Halbert be authorized to execute the instrument to the Harris
County Flood Control District, with certain conditions which the Commission
desired inserted in the instrument) namely) restoration of any roads damaged
./ by equipment noc,addi tional land to be granted for casting area; no trees and
shrubs are to be cut or burned which are not wi thin the :gight of way limits
granted under i;;he easement, and reimbursement for the amount per acre paid
by the City for the land when originally purchased, which amounts to $1,688.87
per acre.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Acting Mayor Halbert) Commissioners Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Mr. E. F. Gay, 3832 .Amherst, appeared at this time, protesting the roof being
put on the next door residence at 3836 .Amherst. The City Manager explained
that the city was aware of the substandard quality of this work and had issued
a Cease Work Order on Saturday morning, August 20th. After considerable dis-
cussion, the following action was taken:
The City Manager was instructed to write a letter to Lennie Turner; advising
that materials were of inferior quality and did not meet the city's building
requirements and that composition shingles would have to 'be placed on the roof
of the house, in accordance with the building permit No. 10297, dated August
16, 1960, granted for this purpose.
The Commission was advised that J. F. Kleemeier, 3763 Rice Blvd., had ob-
tained a building permit today for construction of a carport which meets the
city's Zoning Ordinance with reference to side line setback requirements.
The City Manager reported that the swimming p'!?ol will close on Labor D.ay,
September 5, 1960.
A questionaire from the Texas Commission on City & County Governments was pre-
sented for the Commission's consideration, concerning relationship between
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city and county agencies. After discussion, it was decided that the
City Manager would advise the Commission further concerning this matter after
the questionaire was completed.
Consideration was given to the appointment of an Assistan~ City Attorney,
but no action was taken, pending further discussion after the August 29th
Budget Hearing.
The City Attorney presented an instrument he had prepared which could be
filed for record, permitting the city to place a lien against vacant lots
where it was necessary to enter on the property and mow grass, weeds, remove
debris, etc., as a result of the violation of Ordinance No. 778. The in -
strument was adopted by the Commission for record purposes.
In accordance with previously adopted plans, the City Commission entered
into a discussion of the proposed 1961 budget. A study was made of the de-
tailed schedules of anticipated income and proposed expenditures. The
Commission instructed the City Manager to meet with the Finance Committee
and explain the proposed budget for their consideration.
With no further business to come be,fore the Commission at this time, upon
motion duly, made, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed until
August 29th.
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RECESSED MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
MONDAY,' AUGUST 29, 1960
The City Commission convened in recessed session at the City nall, Monday,
August 29, 1960, 7:30 P.M., with the following members present: Mayor Brown,
presiding; Commissioners Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz. The City Attorney and
City Manager were also present. Commissioner Davis was absent as he was out
of the city on vacation.
The Invocation ..Tas pronounced by Commissioner Halbert.
Mayor Brown announced that a public hearing would be held at this time in com-
pliance with City Charter requirements and previously published legal notice,
to consider adoption of a budget for the fiscal year January 1, 1961, to
December 31, 1961. The M~yor stated that the City Commission had considered
the proposed budget and after final revision, it had been referred to the
Finance Committee for their study and recommendation.
Mayor Brown stated the Finance Committee had reviewed the proposed budget on
August 24th and unanimously agreed to endorse the budget as submitted in final
form and recommend its adoption.
After careful consideration arid discussion, and with no one present desiring
to be heard in connection with the budget, it was determined that the budget
was in final form and ready for adoption.
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissi 0 ner Halbert, that the
hearing to consider adoption of the 1961 bud~et be closed.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
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Ordirlahce No. 781, captioned as follows, was submitted for consideration and
I' e ad in full:
AN ORDINANCE, LEVYING AND ASSESSING AN AD VALOREM TAX ON ALL
TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 19W, AND PRO-
VIDINGFOR THE COLLECTIONTEEREOF. .
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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Section 1.That there is hereby levied and assessed against all taxable prop-
erty, both personal and real, within the corporate litnits of the City of' West,
University Place, Texas, and there shall be collected by such City a tax of
one and seventy-eight one hundredths per cent (1.78~) of the assessed valu _
ation of such property, or at the rate of one and seventy-eight one hundredths
dollars ($1. 78) on the one hundred dollar ($100.00) assessea:~l valuation for
the year 19W. .
Section 2. Such tax is hereby levied and assessed in accordance with the
terms and provisions of Section 1 of Article XXI of the City Charter of the
City of West University Place, Texas, and such levy and assessment is made:
(A) For the upkeep and maintenance of the
Department of Health and Sanitation
:$B) For current expense and operation of the
General Fund and its various departments
(C) For Tax Revenue Sinking Fund to pay the
principal and interest on the bonded in-'
debtedness of the City as follows:
Amount Due Percent
1936 Refunding Bonds $ 28,922.16 21.099396
1936 Refunding Warrants 2,240.00 01. 634132
1945 Refunding Bonds 21, 771. 25 15.882636
1946 Fire Fight. Equipment Bonds 215.00 00.156847
1946 St. Paving & Bridge Bonds 18,880.00 13.773402
1946 Storm Sewer Bonds 942.50 00.687576
1946 Public Park Bonds 847. 50 00.618271
1948 Street Improvement Bonds 2,822.54 02.059109
1948 Storm Sewer Bonds 3,355.00 02.447551
1948 Garbage Disposal Bonds 1,472.50 01.074223
1951 Refunding Bonds 12,103.75 08.829969
1952 Refunding Bonds 20,,447.28 14.916772
1954 City Hall Bonds 18,928.81 13.809010
1955 City Hall Bonds 4,127.50 03.011107
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Section 3. The Tax Assessor and Collector of the City of West
University Place, Texas, is hereby directed to collect taxes on
all of' the property, both personal and real, within the corporate
limits of the City of West University Place, Texas, for the year
198), at the rate herein provided.
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that
Ordinance NO.781, levying and assessing an ad valorem tax on property
within the city for the year 198), be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Ordinance No. 782, captioned as follows, was submitted for consideration
and read. in full:
AN ORDINANCE .APPROVING A BUDGET FOR TEE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD, BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1961, AND
ENDING DECEMBER IlL, 1961, PROVIDING FOR TEE
APPROPRIATION OF PUBLIC FUNDS OF TEE CITY FOR
USE AND EXPENDITURES.
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Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that
Ordinance NO.782, approving a budget for West University Place for
the year 1961, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Erown, Commissioners Halbert, Lamkin & Lutz.
None.
In compliance with instructions from the City Commission, City Attorney
Charles Cockrell presented a written outline of the services and scope
of duties which, in his opinion, a City Attorney should perform for
monthly compensation and also an outline of other legal services which
should be handled on a fee basis.
It was the decision of the City Commission to consider the matter further
before rendering a decision.
With no further business to come before the Commissio n at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1960
The City Commission convened in regular session on Monday, September
12, 1960, 7:30 P.M., at the City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Brown,presiding;Commissioners Lamkin, Davis, Halbert
and Lutz. The City Manager and City Attorney were also present.
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The Invocation was pronounced by Mayor Brown.
Minutes of a meeting by the Zoning & Planning Board on September 8,
1960, were submitted to the Commission for consideration and the
following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that
the request of Mr. A. E. Kaeppel, 3911 S-w.arthmore, to' enclose his
existimg garage and attached shelter for use as storage, utility and
hobby space, be approved, subject to compliance with all setback re-
quirements and execution of an affidavit that the improvements will
not be used for living quarters or business purposes, as recommended
by the Zoning and Planning Board.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis,Halbert,Lamkin & Lutz.
None.
Resolution No.60-16, as follows, was presented to the Commission and
read in full:
WHEREAS, the City of West University Place has cash available in the
Water-Sewer Fund, Insurance Re:s.erve Fund, Tax Revenue Sinking Fund
and Health Fund which will not be required for current operating
expense, and
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WHEREAS, it is the objective of the City Commission to keep all of
the city's money invested to earn additional income and it is neces-
sary and prudent to authorize investment of these certain sums of
money:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, that the City Treasurer is hereby direc-
tedto invest funds in the amount of:
$10,000.00 Water-Sewer Fund
7:79000.00 Insurance Reserve Fund
4,500.00 Tax Revenue Sinking Fund
1,000.00 Health Fund
in:$avings & Loans Associations at the prevailing interest rate of 4%.
Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that Re-
solution No.60-l6, directing the City Treasurer to invest $10,000 from
the Water-Sewer Fund, $4,500 from the Tax Revenue Sinking Fund, $7,000
from the Insurance Reserve Fund and $1,000 from the Health Fund, in a
Savings & Loan Association at the prevailing interest rate of 4%, be
passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis,Halbert,Lamkin & Lutz.
None.
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Ordinance No. 783, captioned as follows, was submitteu to the
Commission and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE CALLING AN ELECTION WITHIN THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACj:, TEXAS, ON THE 8TH DAY
OF NOVEMBER, 1960, FOR THE ELmCTION OF A MAYOR
AND FOUR COMMISSIONERS FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS
AND APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICERS ,FOR EACH
POLLING PLACE.
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Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Halbert,
that Ordinance No. 783, calling for an election on the 8th day
of November, 1960, for the election of a Mayor and four Commis-
sioners, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown,
None.
Commissioners Davis,Halbert,Lamkin & Lutz.
Resolution No. 60-17, as follows, was submitted to the Commission and
read in full:
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WHEREAS, it has been recommended by the independent auditor of the Ci,ty
of West Uni versi ty Place, Texas, that funds held as Bail Bond should be
accounted for through appropriate records and has recommended a system
for the handling of same with a minimum of duplication, effort and pro-
cedure, and
WHEREAS, The Court Clerk, City Treasurer or Chief of Police hav~ not
been properly advised of nor provided with an adequate system to account
for such monies deposited by persons placing money as bond bail with the
City in order to obtain release from custody, and
WHEREAS, ' the creation of another bank account to receive and deposit bail
money would expedite auditing the transactions relating to posting of cash
bonds and give a proper accounting of all money received related thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That from and after the 12th day of September, 1960, there shall
be and is hereby created in the University State Bank, Houston, Texas, a
depository bank of the City of West University Place, a separate fund
knovm as " City of West Uni versi ty Place Bail Bond Fundll. That from and
after September 12, 1960, all sums deposited as penal bail to the City
of West University Place shall be placed in said Bail Bond Fund and a
proper accounting procedure followed as outlined by the City I S ind~.,.."
pendent auditor, with respect to the handling of such transaction~/in
the said Fund. .
Section 2. Authority for deposit and withdrawal of "BAIL BOND FUND"
shall be vested in the City Treasurer, City Controller and City Manager.
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Checks for withdrawal of funds in this account may be signed by any
two of the three persons serving in the respective official capacity,
of City Treasurer, City Controller and City Manager. Said signatures
of all three shall be signed to signature cards as prescribed by the
University State Bank.
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Resolution No. 60-17, creating "City of West University Place Bail Bond
Fundi be passed rold approved as amended.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis,Halbert,Lamkin & Lutz.
None.
A recommendation from the Chief of Police for certain parking regula-
tions, adjacent to the West University Elementary School, were submitted
as follows:
"NO PARKING - 8.AM to 4 PM, Monday thru Friday"on both the north
and south side of Rice Blvd. from Edloe Street
west for a distance of lOO feet.
"NO PARKING - 7: 30 .AM to 4: 30 PM, Monday thru Friday" on the westt:,
side of Edloe Street from the intersection of Uni-
versity Blvd. north for a distance of approximately
314 feet.
"ONE HOUR PARKINGtI on the west side of Edloe Street from the inter-
section of Rice Blvd. south a distance of approximately
3l7feet. _i
The Commission unanimously agreed to accept the recormnendation of the
Chief of Police and instructed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
to include the parking regulations adjacent to the West University Ele-
mentary School, as recormnended.
Chief Shipp also recormnended that tlSTOP" signs be installed at the
following intersections, due to the number of accidents which have oc-
curred:
On Ruskin at West Point;on West Point at Riley; on
Charlotte, Annapolis, Fordham and Lake at Plumb,
Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Commissioner Lamkin, that
"STOP" signs be installed on Ruskin at West ~oint;on West Point at
Riley; on Charlotte, Annapolis, Fordham and Lake at Plumb, as recom-
mended by the Chief of police.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown,Cormnissioners Davis,Halbert,Lamkin & Lutz.
None.
Plans fQr construction of two buildings to house equipment, trucks and
materials for the Water and Garbage Depar:bments i-J'ere presented for con-
sideration. After studying the p.lans and suggesting that changes be
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Motion by Commissioner DaviS, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that plans
and speci:fications for construction of two buildings to house equipment,
trucks and materials for the Water and Garbage Departments, be approved,
with the two corrections as noted.
Voting .Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Bro'~, Commissioners Davis,Halbert,Lamkin & Lutz.
None.
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Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that the
City Manager be instructed to advertise for bids to be received until
7: 30 P. M., October 10, 1960, for construction of two buildings for the
Water and Garbage Departments, inaaccordance with plans and specifications
heretofore approved.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Bro~m, Commissioners Davis,Halbert, Lamkin & Lutz.
None.
City Attorney Charles Cockrell submitted a letter to the City Commission,
nominating Mr. J:oseph Damiani as Assistant City Attorney.
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Lamkin, that Mr.
Joseph Damiani be appointed as Assistant City Attorney, effective Sept-
ember 15, 1960, at a salary of $50.00 per month.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Bro~, Commissioners Davis,Halbert, Lamkin & Lutz.
None.
A letter from Mrs. C. L. Farquharson, representing Daughters of the Amer-
ican Revolution, requesting that Mayor Brown proclaUn the week of
September 17 - 23, 1960, as Constitution Week in the City of West Univer-
sity Place, was presented to the Commission.
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that
Mayor Brown be authorized to execute a Proclamation proclaiming September
17-23,1960, as Constitution Week in the City of West University Place, as
requested in the letter from Mrs. C. L. Farquharson.
Voting Aye:
voting No :
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis,Halbert,Lamkin & Lutz.
None.
City Attorney Charles Cockrell presented a letter addressed to the City
Attorney and signed by the President of the National Institute of Muni-
cipal Law Officers, with reference to proposed regulations of the
Treasury Department, which would have the effect of precluding insurance
companies from holding municipal bonds on which the interest is tax free.
A request was made of the Commission to write letters expressing opposi-
tion to the proposed action.
Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that Mayor
Bro,~ be authorized to write letters to Congressman Bob Casey and Albert
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Thomas, expressing the city's opposition to the proposed regulation
of' the Treasury Department, which would have the effect ,of preclud-
ing Insurance COMPflllies from holding municipal bonds on which the
interest is tax free.
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Voting No :
Minutes of the meetings of August 22 and 29, 1960, were read and ap-
proved as corrected.
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin & Lutz.
None.
With no further business to come before the Commission at this
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was
adjourned.
time,
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REGUIAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1960
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The City Commission eonvened in regular session at the City Hall, 7:30 P.M.
Monday, September 26,1960, with the following members present: 'Mayor
Brown, presidingj Commissioners Davis, Lamkin and Lutz. The City Manager
and City Attorney were also present. Commissioner Halbert was absent due'
to business reasons.
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The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Lutz.
Resolution 60-18, as follows, was presented to the Commission for con -
sideration, and read in full:
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WHEREAS, the City of West University Place has cash available in the
Genera'iFund, Health Fund" Trust Agency' Fund and Swimming Pool Fund
which will not be required for current operating expenses, and
WHEREAS, it is the objective of the City Commission to keep all of nee
city's money invested to earn additional income and it is necessary
and prVl-dent ,to authorize investment of these certain sums of money:
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~$ITY ~CE, TEXAS, that the City Treasurer is hereby directed to
invest funds in the amount of $10,000 from the General Fund; $1,000 from
the Health Fund; $400 from the Trust Agency Fund and $2,0000from the
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Swimming Pool Fund in Savings and Loan Associations at lbheir prevailing
divident rate.
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Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Lamkin, that Reso-
lution 60,-18-, directing the City Treasurer to invest $10,000 from General
Fundj$l,OOO from the Health Fund; $400 from the Trust Agency Fund and
$2,000 from the Swimming Pool Fund, in Savings and Loan Associations at
their prevailing divident rate, be passed and approved as"read.
Voting Ayelo'tMa1[,onyEr.own, CommiSSioners Lamkin, Lutz and Davis.
Votin~ No:J:iqrJfone
With relation to action taken by the Commission on September 12, 1960, ap-
proving the Chief of Police's recommendation that certain traffic signs
be installed on Edloe Street 'and on Rice Blvd., in the 3700 block, and
their instructions to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance,
City Attorney Cockrell advised. the Commission that Ordinance No. 69$ gave
authority for the desired signs to be installed.
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Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by CommiSSioner Davis, that the re-
commendation from the Chief' of Police to install signs - "No Parking -
8 a.m. '\fa 4 p.!Il. Monday tbru Friday" on both the, north and south sides of
Rice Blv9:. from Edloe Street west for a distance of $IDO feet;"No parking -
7: 30 a. m. to It.:30 p, m., Monday thru Friday" on the west s ide of Edloe
Street from the intersection of Un&versity Blvd. north a distance of ap-
proximately 31lt. feet; and "One Hour Parking" on the west side of EdloeSt.,
from the intersection of Rice Blvd. south a distance of approximately 317
feet, be approved and the necessary:' sighs insta.J:ed asssoon as possible.
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Voting AYE:
Voting No:
Mayor B~own, Commissioners Davis, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The City Manager advised that he had received a request from the
'Petro Engineering Company for permission to use the tract of11and fue-
tween Wroxten and Albans, fronting Kirby Drive, for the purpose of
erecting portable gasoline refining equipment, and asked the Commis-
sion's decisionas to whether a temporary permit should be issued for
this purpose. There was no action taken on this request as the Com -
mission desired further information as to the activities which would
take place in order to determine whether or not a nuisance would be
created.
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An invoice dm the amount of $8a5.00 from H. Keith Denny for drafting
services was presented to the City Commission for consideration with the
following explanation:
During the course of preparing plot plans, layouts and studies f'D!J two
new buildings to house trucks and equipment for the Garbage Department,
and a water meter repair building and storage facilities, it was con M
sidered advisable to emp10Y someone to assist the City Engineer in
preparation of the plans. On February 22, 1960, the City Commission took
the following action in relation to this subject:
tlThe Commission discussed employment of a draftsman to assist
the City Engineer in preparing plans and specification
for construction of a new building for the Water Depart-
ment, for a fee of $50.00 per sheet, not to exceed the
sum of $400.00
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner
Lamkin, that Mr. Keith Denny be employed as draftsman
to assist the City Engineer in preparing plans and
specifications for construction of a new building for
the Water Department, for'a fee of $50.00 per sheet,
not to exceed the sum of $400.00
Voting Aye: Mayor Davis, Commissioners Halbert,Lamkin &: Lutz.
Voting No: 'None "
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The action contained in'the moti0n relates to only one building for the
Water Depart~entwh.ereas action should have been taken to include
authority to engage Mr. Denney to prepare cbTawings and plans for both
buildings.
In order to provide proper authority for payment of drafting services
by Mr. H. Keith Denny, for both the Equipment storage Building and
the Utility Ser:B~Iid~~~ Water Meter Shop, the following action was taken:
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that an
additiQnal amount of $425 be approved f.or payment to Mr. H. Keith'
Denney for drafting services rendered in connection with the prepara-
tion of plans for the equipment storage building and utility service
building and Water meter shop, including revisions authorized by the
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
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A proposal was received for lease of the city owned building and ground
on Bellaire Blvd., in the 4200 block, which was formerly occupied by the
Sparkle Car Wash. The Commission authorized the City Manager to proceed
with negotiations for lease of the property and to report back to the
4 Commission when a firm offer is made.
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The University 8choolof Music made a request for use of the Community
Building on Sunday, October 16, 1960, for the purpose of having a spag-
hetti dinner to raise funds to defray expenses of sending masic students
to a concert in Enid, Oklahoma.
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that the
University School of Music be granted permission to use the Community
Building on Sunday, October 16th, 1960, for ,the purpose of having a
spaghetti dinner to raise funds for benefit of the students, at a fee
of $25.00.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The Commission discussed the advisability of obtaining insurance to cover
participants in the Auxiliary Police Department and the Volunteer Fire
Department. It was decided that a conference should be held with the
Insurance Committee for their advice and recommendations.
Minutes of the meeting of September 7:3, 1960, were read and approved.
With no further business to come bef'ore the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
MONDAY OCTOBER 10, 1960
The eity Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, October IO, 1960, with the :following members present: Mayor
Brown, presiding; Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz. 'rhe
City Attorney and City Manager were also present.
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Commissioner Halbert pronounced the Invocation.
In compliance with previous action by the City Commission and Notice to
Bidders published in the official newspaper of the City, bids received
for construction of equipment storage building for the Water and Garbage
Departments, and construction of a utility service building and Water
meter shop, were opened and results announced as follows:
Name of Bidder
1, Joe E. Hajdik Construction Co.
2 ' Rhodes & Company
3. Houston Builders, Inc.
4. Jerome J, Epstein
5. Barron Builders, Inc.
6'. 'rom L.Harpster Steel Erection Co.
7.V Van Clebe Construction Company
8. Mf.lnes Construction Company
9. Harbeson-Norris Construction Co.
10. Jax Construction Company
11. James M. Stone
12. Meyerson Construction Company
13. Donald W. Pung
14. Hanna Construction Company
15. Bracher Construction Company
16. De Fors ConstructiQn Company
17. Evans Construction Company
'rota 1 for Both Buildings
$ 57,218.00
57,771. 00
58,000.00
58,133.00
58,830.00
59,470.00
59,839.00
60,794.00
60,996.00
61,350,00
61,464.00
61,945.00
62,300.00
63,600.00
6lt.,435.00
67,038.00
67,986.00
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Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that bids
received for construction of an ~quipment Storage Building and Utility
Service Building, be referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for
tabulation and recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, CommiSSioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
:None.
Mr. Steve Shevack and Mr. John L. Clark, represen.ting Wizard of Cars, Inc.,
appeared before the Commission in relation to a proposal for lease of
property owned by the City at 4213 Bellaire Blvd. A lease contract prep-
ared by Mr. Shevackts attorney was reviewed by the Commission and City
Attorney Cockrell, and the following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that Mayor
Brown be authorized to execute the Lease Contract between the City of
West University Place and Wizard of Cars, Inc.,in line with terms and
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provi,sions as outlined by the City Attorney and approved by the City
Commission.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The Commission discussed the fact that it would be necessary to canvass
the returns 'Within 5 days after the city election on November 8th. It was
decided that the Commission should meet on Thursday, November loth to can-
vass the election returns and to take care of any unfinished business in
order that the No'tember 14th date might be set for installation of new
officials.
Resolution 60-19, as follows, was presented to the Commission and read in
full:
WHEREAS, the City of West University Place, currently has capital available
in the Tax Collector's Fund, Sanitary Sewer Capital Improvement Fund and
Charter Amendment Reserve - Water Fund which will not' be required for op-
erating e~penses until the next fiscal year; and
WH:EREA;S, it is deemed to be to the best interest of the City that such
funds be placed in a time deposit investment in order to earnm.add-tttbD8a.l
revenu~ in the form of interest for the operation of the city, and
"WHEREAS, the present bank balance, the average monthly income and ex-
, Pend}tU'res of these, funds, as anticipated until maturity of this investment
WtlL,preclude a fund deficit:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSlTY PLACE, TEXAS, that the City Treasurer is hereby directed to
invest funds amounting to $1009000.00 from Tax Collector's Furid; $55.00
f:Fomthe Sanitary Sewer Capital Improvement Fund (to be added to Trust Wo.1
at American Savings & Loan Assn.); $270.00 from the Charter Amendment
Reserve-Water Fund at the dividend rate of 4~.
Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that Re-
solution 60-19, directing the City Treasurer to invest funds amounting
to $100,000 from Tax Collector's Fund, $55.00 from Sanitary Sewer Capital
Improvement Fund and $270.00 from Charter Amendment Reserve-Water Fund, in
Savings and Loan Associatipns at their prevailing dividend rate of 4~,
be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Charles E. Duffin, Fire Chief, was awarded a 10 year service pin by Mayor
Brown, The Mayor e~plained to the group present that Mr . Duffin was em-
ployed as Humane Officer on August 1, 1950, and that he was later transferred
to the Fire Department, and was appointed Chief of that Department in
Fe-bruary, 1957.
A letter signed by Mrs. Stella Legnon, Chairman of the American Legion Aux-
iliary Poppy Sale Committee, requested permission from the Commission to
sell poppmes in West University Place on Saturday, November 12, 1960.
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Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Davis, that the
American Legion be given permission to sell poppies in West University
Place on Saturday, November 12, 1960, as requested by Mrs. Stella Legnon,
'Chairman of the Poppy Sale Committee.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Minutes of the meeting of September 26, 1960, were read and approved.
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon
motion ,duly made, seconded and carried, the meeti,ng was recessed until
October 17, 1960,
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RECESSED MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
MONDAY:, OCTOBER 17, 1960
The City Commission convened in recessed session at the City Hall on
Monday, October 17, 1960, 8:00P.M." with the following members present:
Mayor Pro tem E. R. DaviS, presiding; Commissioners Halbert, Lamkin and
Lutz. The City Manager and City Attorney were also present. Mayor Brown
was delayed as he was preSiding at a monthly meeting of the men of the
West University Methodist Church, but arrived at the Commission meeting
at 8:30 p.m. and presided.
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The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Lamkin.
The Cd~ission discussed the final draft of a lease agreement between the
City and Wizard of Cars, Inc., and agreed that the contract should now
be executed by the Mayor.
Resolution 60-20, as follows, was presented to the Commission for con -
sideration and read in full:
WHEREAS, the City Commission granted a right-of-way easement to the
Harris County Flood Control District for the purpose 'of enlarging the
channel of Kegan's Bayou along the northern boundary of the city's sani-
tary land fill site on Ruffino Road, and .
WHEREAS, said easement contained an area of 2.097 acres of land, for
which the consideration was $1,688.87, or a total of $3,541.56, and
WHEREAS, the right-of -way easement, executed by Acting Mayor M. C.
Hidbert, has been delivered to the Harris County Flood' Control District
and subsequently ghe check :for $3,541. 56 was received by the City
Treasurer, a~d
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WHEREAS, in order to provide additional :funds to finance the purchase
of a 75 acre tract of land, lying between Ruffino Road and Kegan's
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provement Fund to'the Garbage and'Refuse Sites Fund as evidenced by
Ordinance No. 704, dated March 12, 1956, and
WHEREAS, 'provisions of Ordinance No. 704 require that the said
$36;000.00 be repaid over a period of 10 years from General Fundre-
venues at the rate of $3,600.00 per year:
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WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
The City Treasurer is hereby directed to deposit the $3,5lt.l.56, received
from the Harris County Flood Control District for right-of-way eonsidera-
tiori, as recited herein, to the Garbage and Refuse Sites Fund, and
thence to the Sanitary Sewer Capital Improvement Fund, as a credit against
the original $36,000.00 transfer.
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that Re-
solution 60-~O,directirig the City Treasurer to deposit the $3,541.56
received from Harris County Flood Control District for right-of-way
c6nsid.erat~on to the Garbage and Refuse sites Fund, and thence to the
SanitarySb.wer Capital Improvement und as'a credit against the original
$36,000 transfer, be passed and s.-pproved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Connnissioners Davis,Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Resolut:i.on 60-21, as follows, was presented for consideration and read in
full:
WHEREAS, tl}e t!ity of West University Place currently has capital available
in,the Sanitary Sever Capital Improvement Fund which will not be required
for operating expenses until the next fiscal year, and
~~S, it is deemed to be to the best interests of the city that such
funds,be placed in a time deposit investment in order to earn additional
revenue in t~e form of interest for the operation of the city, , and
WHEREAS, the present bank balance, the average monthly income and ex-
penditures of these funds, as anticipated until 1ll8.turity of this
investment, will preClude a fund deficit:
NOW, 'l'~'ORE, BE IT R)llSOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF TBECITY OF WEST
tJNIVERSITY PIACE,' '],'EXAS:
The City Treasurer is hereby directed to invest funds amounting to
$3,540.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Capital Improvement Fund in Savings and
Loan AS'soeiation shares at their prevailing divident rate of It.i.
Motion by Commissioner Halbert; seconded by Commissioner Lamkin,that
Resolution 60-21, directing investment of $3,5lt.0.OO from Sanitary Sewer
Capital Improvement Fund in Savings and Loan Association shares at their
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prevailing dividend rate of 4% be pa.ssedand approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, La~in and Lutz.
None.
The Commission discussed the details of awarding a contract for construc-
tion of two proposed buildings; equipment storage building and utility
service building and water meter shop and two proposed alternates. 'Mr.
Robert Nance, Superintendent for Joe E. Hajdik Construction Company, Inc.,
was present at the meeting and answered questions concerning the cons-
truction experience and ability to perform under the contract. A financial
statement of Joe E. Hajdik Construction Company, Inc. was also presented
for the Commission's review. After determining that the Joe E. Hajdik
Construction Company, Inc. was capable of constructing the two buildings
arid that there was an understanding of the plans and specifications by
the Company's representative, a certificate signed by William Dittert, Jr.,
City Treasurer, certifying that the amount of $571218.00 was available in
the Water.S?we~'F1.lnd {or c,9~tructionof Equipment storage Building and
for the water and Garbage'Departm.ents and Utility Service Building and
Water Meter Shop, was presEmted to the Commission.
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Ordinance No. 784, captioned as follows, was presented for consideration
and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE FIN.DIN~ AND DETERMINING THAT ALL PRO-
CEEDINGS HAVE HERE'l'OFORE BEEN COMPLIED WITH AND ALL
THINGS DONE PREREQUISITE TO THE EXECT1.PION OF A
C0NTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO BtJILDINGS
FOR THE CITY OF WEST t:JNIVERSITY PLACE 1 TEXAS:
(1) EQUIPMENTABD STORAGE BTJIIJ)ING
(2 )tJTILITY STORAGE Bu:rr.DING AND WATER METER SHOP
RECITING THE DATE TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
SAID BUILDINGS; REFERRING SAID BIDS TO THE CITY MANAGER
AIm CITY ENGINEERFQR. TABULATION AND RECOMMENDATION;
APFROPRIATING THE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR CONm'RUCTION OF
SAID BUILDINGS; APmOVING AIm ADoPTING RECOMMENDATION
OF THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ENGINEER; APPROVING AND
ADOJS'.rrJRmi THE COBTRACTOR'S BONDS AND INStJRANCE IN CON-
:NECTImv WITH SAID, IMPROVEMENTS; AWARDING CONTRACT TO
THE JOE E. HAJDIK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND At1!'HORIZING
AND DmECTDG THE EXEC11rION THEREOF BY THE MAYOR ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY' OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE 1 TEXAS.
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Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Halbert1 that Ordi-
nance No. 784, appropriating funds for construction of' Equipmand and Storage
Building a.nd Utility Storage Building and Water Meter Shop,andawarding a
contract to Joe E. Hajdik Construetion Company, be passed and approved as read.
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City Attorney Charles Cockrell advised that Mr. Burke HOlman, Attorney in
the case of George E. Marshall et aI, vs. City of West Un.iversity Place
* Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown; Commissioners Davis,Halbert,Lamkin and Lutz.
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had requested that the city agree to have Attorney Paul Stro~ to'
make ap~earance,without service in order to save cost in connection
with a petition to perpetuate the testimony of Edward M. Roach, who
was the Court Reporter when the case was tried in District Court.
The City Commission informed the City Attorney to advise Attorney
Burke Holman that the city would a~ee to this request without cita-
tion for service.
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was
adjourned.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
MONDAY,OC~OBER 24, 1960
The City Commission conv~ned in regular session at the City Hall
October 24, 1960, 7:30 P.M., with the following members present:
Brown, presiding; Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
City Manager and City Attorney were also present.
on Monday,
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Commissioner Davis pronounced the Invocation.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Board on October
13th were presented for consideration and the following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that the
request of Mr. E. R. Dost, 6540 Sewanee, ': for permission to replace his pre-
sent fuse box with a circuit breaker in the eXisttng servants' quarters,
which is used as a home workshop, be referred back to the Zoning Board for
study in view of the fact that additional information was submitted to the
Commission which was not contained in th~ minutes of the Zoning Board's meeting.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners navis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, secondedpy Commissioner Davis, that the re-
quest of Mr. T. A. Flanagan, 3407 Sunset, to provide 200 volt electric service
to an existing room above his garage that he intends to use as a den or
recreation area, be approved as recommen~ed by the Zoning Board, subject to
execution of an affidavit that the room Will not be used for rental or com-
mercial purposes.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners :pavis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded'by Commissioner Davis, that the re-
quest of~. Curtis Albitz, 3741 Arnold, ifor a 6 foot extension on the east
side of his present garage to permit spa~e for his automobile, workshop and
dark room, be approved as recommended by[the Zoning Board, subject to execu-
tion of an affidavit that the structure 1'1ould not be used for living quarters
or fortr!commercial purposes.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Motion by Commissioner Halbert, seconded, by Commissioner Davis, that the
request of Mr. R. L. Gallaway, 2632 Bellaire Blvd., for permission to cons-
truct a new 22 x 48 two story garage, be'deferred for action until a meeting
when Mr. Gallaway could be present to anj;wer questions in regard to the pro-
posed structure.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners J)a.vis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The CommiSSion discussed the alternate bid submitted by Joe E. Hajdik Cons-
truction Company on the proposed EqUipment Storage Building for the Water and
Garbage De~rtments, whereby solor tile would be substituted for face brick
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Engineer that the additional bid figure was $1,394.00 and there would
also be an. added amount of approximately $200.00 for waterproofing the
outside wall, composed of hollow tile.
After discussing the added cost, and the. fact that solar tile would be of no
structural benefit, and would have only an aesthetic value, it was the
opinion of the Commission that it would be more advantageous to use the
building tile ,to blend with the Street Department Building across Milton street.
Motion by Commission Davis, s~conded by Commissioner Halbert, that the al -
ternate bid on Solar tile to replace the building tile, be rejected.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
The City Commission was presented with a proposal to substitute a rein-
forced concrete wall It. feet in height, 196 feet long and 9 inches thick,
to increase the structUral strength on the rear wall of' the eq,uipment
storage Building, and also to eliminate damage to the hollow tile which
was in the original design. ,A firm proposal for the work involved was sub-
mitted by the Joe Hajdik Construction Company, amoun.ting to $1,365.72.
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Davis, that the amount
of $1,365.72, be added to the original contract,1 with Joe E. Hajdik Cons -
truction Company for construction of a reinforced concrete wall 4 feet high,
196 feet lon.g and 9 inches thick, in connection with the construction of the
EquIpment storage Building.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners, Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and' Lutz.
None.
A recommendation was received from the Insurance Committee and City Manager
Whitt Johnson, with reference to insurance coverage for Auxiliary Police
and Volunteer Fire1J!en. It was recommended that the proposal of the Floyd
West Company for coverage in the amount of $5,000 Death and Dismemberment;
$5,000 Blanket Medical and, as an alternate, coverage, $50.00 per week
Weekly Indemnity for 52 weeks, be accepted. The premium for this policy
would be $12~00 per Volunte~r Policementfor the Death, Dismemberment and
Medical, and an additional $8.00 if the $50.00 per week Weekly Indemnity is
desired. The proposed coverage for the Volunteer Firemen consisted of '
$5,000 Accidental Death and'D:tsmemberment, $2,500 ~edical Expense, $40~00
Weeklytndemnity - 104 Weeks with a rider to increase to $80.00 per week
for io weeks while confined to hospital, for an annual premium of $252.50.
This, proposal did not iQ.clude the Chief and 7 paid firemen, who are covered
under Workmen's Compensation Ihsurance.
The Commission was apprised of the fact that the Firemen are presently
covered under a policy, riitten by Connecticut General Life Insurance
'Cpmpany, which will expire February 11, 1961. After discussing the advisa.:.
bl1ity of deferring action on ~thereoverage for the Volunteer Fire
Departlllent, the following action was 'taken:
Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Halbert, that the
proposal of the Floyd West Company for coverage tor Auxiliary Policelllen
, in the amount of $5',,000 Death & Dislllemberment; $5..,QOOBlanket Medical
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and $50.00 per week Weekly Indemnity for 52 weeks for an annual pre-
mium of $20.00 per man, be accepted, and action on a new policy for
the Volunteer Firemen be deferred until expiration of the present
policy with Conneeticut General Life Insurance Company.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Halbert, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
It was the opinion of the Commission that the Insurance Committee should
be requested to look into the possibility of obtaining a supplementary
Death Benefit policy for Volunteer Firemen and Policemen.
Minutes of the meetings of October loth and 17th were read and approved
as corrected.
With no further busine$s to come before theComm.ission, upon motion dUly
made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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S~ MEE'.UING OF CITY COMMISSION
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1960
The City Commission convened in a scheduled meeting at the City Hall on
Thursday, November 10 , 1960, Tl,~O P.M. , with the following members present:
Mayor Brown,presiding; Commissioners Davis, Lamkin and Lutz. The City
Manager was also present. Commissioner Halbert and the City Attorney were
absent.
Mayor Brown pronounced the Invocation.
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Mayor Brown announced that the meeting had been scheduled for the purpose of
canvassing returns of the General City Election, held November 8, 1960, for the
purpose of electing a Mayor and four Commissioners , and other urgent business
the Commission deemed necessary to transact at this time.
The four precinct judges' official returns were submitted to,.the Commission,
whereupon, after inspection of the poll and tally lists by the City Commission,
it appeared that the returns submitted by the Precinct Judges were in order.
Resolu~~Qn 60-22, as follows, was submitted to the Commission for consideration
and read in fu11:
A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS OF AN ELECTION IN THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 1960, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AIID FOUR COMMISSIONERS OF SAID
CITY; DECLARING THE RESULTS OF SUCH ELECTION AIID CERTIFYING SUCH
RESULTS.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Charter of the City of West University Place,
Texas, the General Election Laws and Ordinance No. 783 of the City of West
University Place, Texas, a General City Election was held in the City of West
UniversityPlace.1 Texas, on November 8, 1960,for the purpose of electing a
Mayor and four Commissioners; and
WHEREAS.1 in accordance with the terms and provisions of Article 8.29 of the
Election Code (Acts 1951, 52nd Leg. P. 1097, Ch. 492, Article Ill) the managers
of the election have made out.1 signed and delivered in a sealed envelope,
the returns of said election together with the poll lists and tally lists.1 to
the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of West University Place.1 Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of West University
Place, Texas, in Special Session assembled on November 10.1 1960, have opened
and examined the election returns and have canvassed the results thereof in
accordance with Article 8.34, Acts 1951, 52nd Leg.,P. 1097, Ch. 492, Art. 116,
and as a result of such examination and canvass, said Mayor and City Commis -
sioners find that at such election the following votes were cast:
Name Candidate For No. 183 No. 15 No. 133 No. 87
Stuart L. Lamkin Mayor 853 802 663 909
W. W. Bowman Commissioner 812 747 625 870
Charles L. Wall, Jr. Commissioner 786 739 614 856
Horace A. Rice Commissioner 818 758 617 866
William T. Lutz.1 Jr. Commissioner 795 736 609 859
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WHEREAS, as a result of such election, it appears that STUART L.
LAMKIN, with a total number of 3227 votes cast for him was elected
Mayor of the City of West University :rl~ce, Texas; and W. W. BOWMAN,with
a total D~mber of 3054 votes cast for him, and CHARLES L. WALL, JR.,with
a total number of 2995 votes cast for him, and HORACE A. RICE, with a
total number of 3059 votes cast for him, and WILLIAM T. LUTZ, JR., with a
total number of 2999 votes cast for him, have been elected Commissioners
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, '
1. The official results of such election shall be, and they are hereby de-
clared, pursuant to canvass of the returns of such election by the Mayor and
City Commission to be that:
stuart L. Lamkin was elected Mayor
W. W. Bowman was elected Commissioner
Charles L. Wall, Jr., was elected Commissioner
Horace A. Rice was elected Commissioner
William T. Lutz, Jr., was elected Commissioner
of the City of West University Place, at the said election.
2. An executed copy of this Resolution shall be delivered to each stuart
L. Lamkin, W. W. Bowman, Charles L. Wall, Jr., Horace A. Rice, and William
T. Lutz, Jr., as his Certificate of Election, and duplicate copies hereof
shall be delivered to the City Secret~ry of the City of West University
Place, Texas, and the County Judge of Harris County, Texas, and the
Secretary of state of the State of Texas, as provided by law. '
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Wl$it1i.ln ~811Jmni!tiJ[Bat'g" IJj'!io:M1Ed()Jjy'NO~~oill~60~ld::th,atJlalto_elu-
tion~6~-2~~savA~sing(tie~asioftethHa~~ectioh~hetd)in the City of West
University Place for the purpose of electing a ~or and four Commissioners,
be passed and approved as read,
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Mr, and Mrs. R. L. Gallaway, 2632 Bellaire Blvd., appeared before the Commis'-
sion to explain the use' they proposed to make of a two-story addition to
their garage, stating that it was to be used in connection with Mrs. Gallaway's
hobby of ceramics and that the bedroom and shower would be used by Mr.
Gallaway occasionally and that it would not be permanently occupied by guests
or renters.
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Davis, that the re-
quest of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Gallaway, to build on the back of his property,
described as Lot 8 and E ~ of Lot 9, Block 1, Belle Court, a 2 story struc-
ture 22 x 48 ft., the first floor to be used as a 2 car garage, hobby shop
and storage space, the second floor to be used as a recreation room,eeramic
pouring room, paint room, storage room and tiled bathroom, be approved sub-
ject to the building meeting all setback restrictions and execution of an
affidavit that the building will not be used for living quarters or commer-
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Chief Shipp recommended to the Commission that no parking be permitted on
the East side of Mercer Street in the 6300 block for a distance of 120 ft.
South from the south property line of University'Blvd. It was explained that
this location was across the street from the West University Methodist Church
and at times cars are parked on both sides of the street which wOl;lld prohibit
any fire equipment making a turn onto Mercer Street in case of emergency.
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Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Lamkin, that" No
Parking " signs be installed on Mercer Street in the 6300 block in order
to prohibit parking automobiles on the East side of Mercer Street for a
distance of 120 ft. South from the south property line of University
Blvd., as recommended by the Chief of Police.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Res91ution 60-23, as follows, was submitted to the Commission and read in
full:
WHEREAS, the City of West University Place has cash available
in the Tax Collector's Fund which will not be required for current
operating expenses, and
WHEREAS, it is the objective of the City CommiSSion to keep all
of the city's money invested to earn additional income and it is
necessary and prudent to authorize investment of these certain
sums of money:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERS1TY PLACE, TEXAS, that the City Treasurer
is hereby directed to invest funds in the amount of:
$100,000.00 - Tax Collector's Fund, as funds
become available through collections of current
taxes, in Savings and Loan Associations, at
their prevailing dividend rate of 4".
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by CommisSioner Davis, that Resolution
60-23, directing the City Treasurer to invest funds in the amount of
$100,000.00 from the Tax Collector's Fund, as funds become available through
collections of current taxes, in Savings and Loans Associations, at their
prevailing dividend rate of 410, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners DaviS, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
A letter from Dr. L. D. Farragut submitting his resignation as City Health
Officer of the City of West University Place, to be effective November
17, 196o, was presented to the Commission for consideration. Dr. Farragut
stated in his letter that he was submitting his resignation due to the fact
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that he had been advised by the state Health Department legal adviser
and Snate Commissioner of Health that his status as Harris County Health
Officer would be jeopardized to be the Health Officer of West University
Place at the same time.
Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that the
resignation be accepted in accordance with Dr. Farragut's wishes, with
regrets.
Voti,ng Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, CommisSioners Davis, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Mr. Horace A. Rice, Chairman of the Zoning and Planning Board, appeared
before the Commission and submitted a letter announcing his resignation
from the Zoning & Planning Board, for reason that he had been elected
to serve on the City Commission.
Motion by CommiSSioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that the
resignation of Mr. Horace A. Rice as a member of the Zoning and Planning
Board, be accepted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Mayor Brown expressed on behalf of the City Commission appreciation to Mr.
Rice for his services and leadership as Chairman of the Zoning Board.
The question of renovating the exterior and improvements to the office of
the Water Plant bUilding, located at 3825 Milton street, was discussed.
It was the desire of the City Commission to make improvements to this
structure to increase efficiency and improve the appearance to harmonize
with the two new buildings for the Water Department and Garbage Depart -
ment, which are pre~ently under construction on the grounds in the
immediate area.
The City Manager advised that he had contacted an architect and reviewed
with him ,the desired improvements and it was estimated that architectural
services for the work involved would amount to approximately $600, or lr:J{o
of the work involved.
Motion by Commissioner Lamkin, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that the City
Manager be authorized to further negotiate with an architect to prepare
preliminary plans and specifications for renovating the exterior and im
proving the offices ,of the water plant building at 3825 Milton Street.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Brown, Commissioners Davis, Lamkin and Lutz.
None.
Minutes of the meeting of October 24, 1960, were read and approved.
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded,and carried, the meeting was .ourned.
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REGUlAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1960
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
November 14, 1960, 7:30 P.M. ,with the following members present: Mayor
Wesley R. Brown, presiding; Mayor elect stuart L. Lamki,n" Conmiissioners
E. R. Davis, M. C. Halbert, Commissioners elect William T. Lutz, Jr., w. W.
Bowman, C. L. Wall, Jr., and Horace A. Rice. The City Manager and City
Attorney were also present.
The Invocation was pronounceq. by Rev. Rodney Sunday, Minister of st.
Andrews Presbyterian Church.
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Maypr Brown extended aC9rdial welcome and introduced those present. who had
served on the City Commission in prior years. Former officials present were
ex-MfJyors H. E. Terry, Edwin W. Morris, Cecil P. Lanmon; ex-Commissioners
Dupree Holman, R. W. Goff, W. A. Hamlett, Frank Hangs and E. A. Nisbet.
Mayor Brown introduced Mayor Pro tem E. R. Davis who expressed appreciation
for the co-operation he had received during his tenure of office and ex -
pressed @ppf~aeaceo~nfbhose elected to serve during the next $erm.
Commissioner Halbert, after being introduced by Mayor Brown, also voiced
appreciation for the experience he had gained by serving as CommisSioner
and his relationship with citizens and city employees.
Congressman Bob Casey and Judge Phil Pedenw:ere introduced by the Mayor and
after appropriate remarks by Congressman Casey, the Oath of Office was ad -
ministered by him to the four Commissioners elect. Each of the four
Commissioners pledged his efforts and energy to maintain the outstanding
high standards and efficiency of the city government. -
Afterwords of gratitude for the enjoyable experience of having been given
an opportunity to serve West University Place as a member of the Commission,
Mayor Brown introduced Mayor Elect Stuart L. Lamkin, who was administered
the Oath of Office by Congressman Casey. Mayor Lamkin addressed the group
present and explained the reasons for the unique type of government which
is enjoyed by citizens of West, University Place and is recognized through-
out the state of Texas as being most unusual.
Mayor Lal')lkin introduced City Manager Whitt Johnson who presented all de -
partment heads of the City.
In compliance with charter provisions, Mayor Lamkin stated the first order
of business would be the selection of a Mayor Pro tem to serve for the en-
suing two year term.
Motion by Commissioner Wall, seconded by Commissioner Rice, that Commis-
sioner W. T. Lutz, Jr. be elected Mayor Pro tem for the ensuing two year
term.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lamkin, Commissioners Bowman, Rice and Wall.
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upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was ad -
journed at 9:00P.M.
Mr. Edwin W. Morris announced that a public reception would be held
immediately at the Community Building.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1960
The City Commission convened in regular session on Monday, November 28, 1960,
7:30 P.M. at the City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Lamkin,
presiding; Commissioners Bowman, Lutz, Rice and Wall. The City Attorney
and City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mayor Lamkin.
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The following Qirl Scouts from Mrs. C. E. Emmert's Troop No.2 were present
at the meeting to observe action taken by municipal officials; Pat Regan,
Lane Smith, Debby Duree, Lynne Beavers, Sarah Brashears, Sally Dodd, Nelda
Emmert, Ellen Johnson, Susan Arnim, Mudlowe?Donaldson, Carol Bassett and
Carolyn Cruz.
A letter from County Commissioner E. A. Lyons, Jr., advising of a proposed
change of the special Harris County road law and asking assistance in in -
forming the legislative group in Austin that it is a good local bill and
should be passed, was presented for consideration. The proposed amendment
would permit Commissioners' Court to accept roads which have a right of way
of less than 60 feet when in their judgment, it is to the best interest of
the taxpayer; and to permit the Commissioners' Court to determine which ar-
terial roads within, or passing through a city, town or village, are to be
maintained by Harris County. It was the opinion of the Commission that
such amendment would be benefici~l to the, taxpayers of the City of West
University Place.
Motion by Commissioner wall, seconded by Commissioner Rice, that the Commis-
sion of West University Place goon record as endorsing the proposed amendment
which would permit Commissioners' Court to accept roads which have a right
of way of less than 60 feet when in their judgment it is to the best interest
of the taxpayer; and to permit'the Commissioners' Court to determine which
arterial roads within, or passing through a city, town or village are to be
maintained by Harris County, with letters of endorsement to be written to
State Representatives by the Mayor at the appropriate time.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lamkin, Commissioners Bowman, Lutz, Rice and Wall.
None.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Board, held on
November 10, 1960, were submitted to the Commission and the following
action taken:
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Motion by Commissioner Bowman, seconded by Commissioner Rice, that there-
quest of Mr. E. R. Dost, 6540 Sewanee, for permission to replace the
defective 110 volt wiring and a new circuit breaker to replace the old fuse
,box in the two story garage building, be approved, as recommended by the
Zoning and Planning Board, for reason that thi,s request was pointed out as
not being a violation of the Zoning Ordinance.
Voting Aye:,
Voting No:
Mayor Lamkin, Commissioners Bowman, Lutz, Rice and Wall.
None.
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Motion by Commissioner Wall, seconded by Commissioner Bowman, that the
request of' Mrs. Mary Alice Wheeler, 3819 Oberlin, for permission to con-
vert the existing garage into a utility room, which will include
raising the garage and pouring a new concrete slab, sheetrocking the
inside, installing hot and cold water connections and a service door
on the side, and placing a drain in the floor, also to make nece~sary
changes in electrical wiring f'or 220 volt electric service and in -
stalling a water heater, washing machine and drier, also to install
gas service in the building, be approved, subject ~o execution of an
af'f'idavit by Mrs. Wheeler that the structure will not be used for
commercial or rental purposes.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lamkin, Commissioners Bowman, Lutz, Rice and Wall.
None.
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Wall, that Mr.
E. E. Mitchell, 3103 Amherst, be permitted to install a lavatory and
commode in an existing room above his garage, subject to execution
of' an af'f'idavit that it will not be used for rental or commercial
purposes but only as a study room f'or his sons, as indicated by Mr.
Mitchell.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lamkin, Commissioners Bowman, Lutz, Rice and Wall.
None.
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Resolution 60-24, as follows, was submitted to the Commission for con-
sideration and read in f'ull:,
WHEREAS, the City C,ommission qf the City of West University Place,
Texas, has elected to invest the city's available cash in shares and sav-
ings accounts with University Savings and Loan Association, South -
western Savings and Loan Association and American Savings and Loan
Association, all 'of Houston, Texas, which is not required f'or current
operation of' the various municipal activities, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that certain elected and appointive of-
f'icers of' the City of' West University Place, Texas, be designated to act
f'or and on behalf' of' the City of' West University Place, Texas, in connec-
tion with the deposit, withdrawal or exchange of f'unds, and
WHEREAS, signatures of' designated officers are required and authority
shall be invested in three of' the five such of'ficers to act f'or and on
behal~ of' the City of' West University Place, Texas, in connection with the
handling of shares and savings in the various ~avings and Loan Associations,
as set forth herein, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to substitute the names of two of the elec-
ted city of'f'icers to serve in'lieuof..May:or Pro tem E. R. Davis and Commis-
sioner M. C. Halbert, ~ wtlose,t~rll!.$,' e~q~:treQ. ,on November 14, 1960.
NOW ,THEREFORE, BEIT"RESQLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
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Section 1. The herein designated of'ficers are hereby authorized to
open an investment share account f'or the City of West University Place,
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Texas, and to invest its available funds from time to time with Univer -
sity Savings and Loan Association, Southwestern Savings and Loan
Association and American Savings and Loan Association, all of Houston,
Texas, and that said Associations are hereby authorized to act without
further inquiry in accordance with signature card~ bearing the, signatures
of three of, the five such officers, unless and until the three Associations
have been notified in writing of any change of officers or further authori-
zation for other individuals to so sign.
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W. T . Lutz, Jr.
Chas. L. Wall, Jr.
Whitt Johnson
William Dittert, Jr.
George P. Corry
Mayor Pro tem
Commissioner
City Manager
City Treasurer
City Controller
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nature cards required by the Association, with a specimen of their
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Section 3. This Resolution shall supercede the authority con -
tained in Resolution 60-2 applicable to the University Savings and
Loan Association, Houston, Texas, where E. R. DaviS, Mayor Pro tem, and
M. C.Halbert, Commissioner, were designated as elected officers of the
City eligible to,act on and behalf of the City of West University Place,
Texas. The signature and authority of 'E. R. Davis and M. C. Halbert is
hereby removed inasmuch as their terms as Commissioners of the City of'
West University Place, Texas, expired on November 14, 1960.
Motion by Commissioner Bowman, seconded by Commissioner Wall, that Reso-
lution 60-24, designating officers to invest available funds with
Savings and Loan Associations and to act in accordance with signatUre
cards, be passed and approved as rea.d.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lamkin, Commissioners Bowman, Lutz, Rice and Wall.
None.
Resolution 60-25, ,as follows, was presented and read in full:
WHEREAS, the City of West University Place has cash available in
the Tax Collector Fund and the Storm Se:wer Bond Fund, 1948, which will
not be required for current operating expenses, and
WHEREAS, it is the objective of the City Commission to keep all
of the city's money invested to earn additional income and it is neces-
sary and prudent to authorize investment of these certain sums of money:
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TEE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PlACE, TEXAS, that the City Treasurer is hereby direc-
ted to invest funds in the amount of: $100,000 from the Tax Collector's
Fund,as Funds become ,available through collection of current taxes, and
$1,452.96 from the Storm Sewer Bond Fund, 1948 , in Savings and Loan Associa-
tions, at their prevailing dividend rate of 4%. '
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Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Bowman, that Resolu-
tion 60-25 directing investment of funds amounting to $100,000 from the
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Tax Collector's Fund, and $1,452.96 from the storm Sewer Fund, 1948,
in Savings and Loan Associations at their prevailing dividend rate of
4%, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lamkin, Commissioners Bowman, Lutz, Rice and Wall.
None.
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Engineer's Estimate No.1, amounting to $9,585.00 due Joe E. Hajdik
Construction Company, for work on the Equipment Storage and Utility
Service Buildings, was submitted for the Commission's consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Rice, seconded by Commissioner Bowman, that
Engineer's Estimate No. 1 for the period November 4th to November 28th,
1960, inclusive, amounting to $9,585.00 for work performed in connection
with construction of the Equipment Storage and Utility Service Buildings
by Joe E. Hajdik Construction Company, be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No :
Mayor Lamkin, Commissioners Bowman, Lutz, Rice and Wall.
None.
The 'City Manager apprised the Commission of the fact that the city has
sold season tickets to the swimming pool for the past two seasons on an
installment basis by permitting residents to pay for the tickets in
four equal payments; said amounts being placed on the residents' water
bill ea.ch month. The Commission discussed the advisability of changing
the policy or the rates which have been used in previous years but de -
cided to set the rates for season tickets the same as last year and to,
permit any residents who desire to. pay for their season tickets in full
before the lOth of January, 1961,to deduct lC/fo.
Motion by Commissioner BOwman, seconded by Commissioner Rice, that rates
for season tickets to the swimming pool be set at $10.00 for single .ickets,
$14.00 for family of two participating membe'Bs; $16.,00 for family of three
participating members and $18.06 for family of four mr more participa -
ting members; permitting any resident desiring to pay',rf'or his season
tickets before the lOth of January, 1961, to deduct lC/fo of the sale price,
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lamkin, Commissioners Bowman, Lutz, Rice and Wall.
None.
City Attorney Charles Cockrell reported that he had no further infor-
mation from Attorney Will Sears regarding Southwestern Bell Telephone
Company's position with respect, to the gross receipts charge and renewal
of their franchise; however, Mr. Cockrell" stated that the City of South
Houston had passed an ordinance increasing the gross receipts tax to
the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company from 2 to 4% based on an at
torney's brief that had been prepared on the subject and tha.t the
City of West University could obtain a copy of the brief by paying
half of the cost, which would amount to $30.00.
Motion by Commissioner Bowman, seconded by Commissioner Rice, that the
City Attorney be instructed to obtain from the City of South Houston
a copy of the brief pertaining to the state law on gross receipts
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tax applicable to the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, for the
sum of' $30.00.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lamkin, Commissioners Bowman, Lutz, Rice and Wall.
None.
Minutes of the meetings of November 10 th and 14th were read and ap -
proved as corrected.
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With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and ca.rried, the meeting was ad -
journed at 12:00 midnight.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1960
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall, on Monday,
December 12, 1960, 7:30P.M., with the following members present: Mayor
Lamkin, presiding; Commissioners Bowman, Lutz, Rice and vIall. The City
Manager and City Attorney were also present.
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The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Lutz.
In response to an invitation from the City Commission, Mr. Stewart Newland,
Engineer with Wallace and Tiernan Company, explained the desirability of in -
stalling two new chlorinators at the Water Plant, one to pre-chlorinate water
as it comes from the wells and is retained in the reservoirs, and the other to
post-chlorinate the water as it is pumped to the distribution system and also
other recording instrumeats necessary to make the .chlorination system complete-
ly automatic. It was estimated that the two chlorinators and the recording
instruments would cost approximately $10,268.00. The City Manager reported
that money was available for this purpose in the Water-Sewer Revenue Fund.
After the complete chlorination system was explained by Mr. Newland, and
questions from members of the Commission answered, the following action was
taken:
Motion by Commissioner Bowman, seconded by Commissioner Rice, that the City
Manager be instructed to advertise for bids to be received until 7:30 P.M.,
January 9, 1961, for delivery of two new chlorinators, one to pre-chlorinate
water and the other to post-chlorinate water, and recording instrumentsneces-
sary to make the chlorination system completely automatic.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lamkin, Commissioners Bowman, Lutz, Rice and Wall.
None.
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City Manager Whitt Johnson advised that two one-ton chlorine containers would
be needed in connection with the proposed chlorination system. The estimated
cost of each container was $450.00.
Motion by Commissioner Wall, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that the City
Manager be instructed to advertise for bids to be received until 7:30 P.M.,
January 9, 1961, for construction and delivery of two one-ton chlorine
containers to be used at the new utility Building in connection with the
chlorination system.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lamkin, Commissioners Bowman, Lutz, Rice and Wall.
None.
Minutes of the regular Zoning Board meeting on December 8th were presented to
the Commission for consideration. No action was requested by the Commission
at this time.
The City Manager submitted a list of automobile and truck equipment which
needs replacing during 1961 and explained the previous procedure of re -
placing old equipment and re-assigning equipment which is in good condition.
Motion by Commissioner Rice, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that the City
Manager be instructed to advertise for bids to be received until 7:30 P.M.
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January 23, 1961, for delivery of one~-door passengerfor the Adminis-
trative Department, three passenger cars for the Police Department, one
truck cab and chassis for the Street Department and one pickup truck for
the Garbage Department.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lamkin, Commissioners Bowman, Lutz, Rice and Wall.
None.
Estimate No.2 prepared by the City Engineer in the amount of $4,125.60
due -Joe E. Hajdik Construction Company for work completed on the Equip-
ment Storage and Utility Service buildings, during the period November
'28 through November 30, 1960, inclusive, was presented to the Commission
for consideration. This estimate covers work performed but not. included
in previous estimate.
Motion by Commissioner Rice, seconded by Commissioner Wall, that Estimate
No.2, prepared by the City Engineer, in the amount of $4,125.60, due
Joe E. Hajdik Construction Company for work completed on the Equipment
Storage and Utility Service buildings, during the period November 28th
through November 30, 1960, inclusive, be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lamkin, Commissioners Bowman, Lutz, Rice and Wall.
None.
Resolution 60-26, as follows, was submitted to the Commission and read
in full:
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of West University Place,Texas,
has elected to invest the city's available cash which is not required
for current operation of the various municipal activities, in shares and
savings accounts, with University Saving~ and Loan Association, South -
western Savings and Loan Association and American Savings and Loan
Association, all of Houston, Texas; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that one of the elected officials of the City
of West University Place, Texas, be appointed for and on behalf of the
City of West University Place, Texas, in connection with the deposit,
withdrawal or exchapge of funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has elected to deposit its funds in trust
accounts limited to a maximum of $10,000 in each trust account in order
to obtain Federal insurance coverage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section l. That Stuart L. Lamkin, Mayor of the City of West UniVersity
Place, Texas, be appointed ~rustee repr~senting the city and authorized
to sign trust fund accounts in connection with investment of funds in
the herein ~d Savings and Loan Associ.ations with a maximum of' $lo,.CX)O
in each of such trust accounts.
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Section 2. That the appointment of Mayor stuart L. Lamkin as Trustee
repre'senting the city for the handling of trust fund accounts, shall
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. supercede the action. of the City Commission contained in the regular
minutes of July 11, 1960, appointing Commissioner E. R. Davis as
Trustee for similar circumstances.
Motion by Commissioner Bowman, seconded by Commissioner Rice, that
Resolution 60-26 appointing stuart L. Lamkin, Trustee, to represent
the city and authorizing him to sign trust fund accounts in connection
with investment of funds in Savings and Loan Associations with a maxi-wR~l
mum of $10,000 in each of such trust accounts, be passed and approved
as read.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lamkin, Commissioners Bowman, Lutz, Rice and Wall.
None.
The Commission discussed appointment of members to serve on the Board
of Health and the Zoning and Planning Board, and took the following
action:
Motion by Commissioner Bowman, seconded by Commissioner Wall, that Dr.
L. D. Farragut, Dr. Ben Walpole and Professor James R. Sims be appointed
as members of the Board of Health with Dr. Howard L. Evans and Mr.
George Dickinson appointed as alternate members.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lamkin, Commissioners Bo\vrnan, Lutz, Rice and Wall.
None.
Motion by Commissioner Rice, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, that Messrs.
O. D. Gill, David Hannah, Frank Hangs, R. M. Fitzgerald, Jr. and Loys
E. Vest be appointed as members of the Zoning and Planning Board.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lamkin, Commissioners Bowman, Lutz, Rice and Wall.
None.
During the discussion of alternate members to be appointed to the Zoning
Board.at a later date, it was brought out that alternate members ap -
pointed to the various Bo~rds and Committees do not have a voting right
until after such time as they are officially appointed as a board member.
Ordinance No. 785, captioned as ~ollows, was presented and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENr OF PERSONS TO
SERVE AS CITY ATI'ORNEY, CORPORATION JUDGE AND CITY TREASURER-
TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS; STATING THE TERM OF OFFICE; PRESCRIBING THE
POWERS AND DUTIES OF SUCH OFFICERS; PRESCRIBING THE COM -
PENSATION OF EACH APPOINTIVE OFFICER; STATING THE VALIDITY
OF THE ORDINANCE; PRESCRIBING THE EFFECTIVE DATE. '
Motion by Commissioner Rice, seconded by Commissioner Bowman, that Ordi-
nance No. 785, appointing Charles F. Cockrell as City Attorney at an
annual rate of $2,400; Karl E. Kraft as Corporation Judge at an annual
rate of $1,500 and William Dittert, Jr. as City Treasurer-Tax Assessor-
Collector at an annual rate of $7,020, be ~assed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lamkin, Commissioners Bmvrnan, Lutz, Rice and Wall.
None.
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It was brought to the Commission's attention that the next regular
meeting would fall on December 26, 1960, which is a scheduled holi-
day. After discussing the matter, it was the desire of the Commission
that the meeting on the 26th be dispensed with and the following action
was taken:
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner BOvnnan, that the
regular meeting scheduled for the 26th of December be dispensed with
since this falls on a holiday.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Lamkin, Commissioners B01~n, Lutz, Rice and Wall.
None.
Mayor Lamkin stated that the prior city administration had considered
the feasibility of co-operating with the Houston Lighting and Power
company in a project to eliminate the poles and overhead transmission
lines on Buffalo Speedway and University Blvd. Mayor Lamkin stated that
conferences had been held with officials of the Houston Lighting &
Power Company and they were willing to participate in the cost. It was
also determined that electric service connections to four of the homes
facing Buffalo Speedway would require re-routing and that the source
of power to the city's signal lights would have to be changed which
would also result in additional expenditure. The matter was presented
to the City Commission with the request that consideration be given
for immediate action.
A list of agents to receive a pro rata share of the commission on the
city's insurance premiums was submitted for consideration. The Commis-
sion instructed the City Manager to submit the list to the Insurance
Committee for the city for their recommendation and comments before
official,action is taken.
Minutes of the meeting of November 28, 1960, vTere read and approved as
corrected.
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned
at 1:15 A.M. Tuesday, December 13, 1960.
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City of West University Place, Texas
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