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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY ,COMMISSION
JANUARY 11, 1965
The C:Lty Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
Jam.1.ar.y 11, 1965, 7: 30 p. m., with the f'ollowing members present: Mayor Holma.n,
pres:i.di:Qg; Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Vest. Commissioner Wright was absent.
The City Manager and City Attorney were present.
Mr. Flfeq.Wilson, 4103 Milton, appeared before the Commission in regard to a
problem which he has encountered; name1y, a sani tarysewer which backs ut
into his back yard and overflows, creating a bad odor and an unsanitary
condition when this occurs. He asked the'Commission if there were not some
permanent solution to this problem. The City Manager advised Mr. Wilson that
the Water:-Sewer Department is now in the process of making a permanent repair
to this line, and that this should take care of the condition existing at
this time.
Mr. Alvin S. Beyer, 2636 University Boulevard, appeared be1'ore the Commission
in reference to the paving lien which was f'iled against his property in 19$4.
He stated that he is retired. and his income is not enough to pay his living
expenses and also this paving lien. He also expressed the opinion that the
,paving was not beneficial to him or to his property, and that he did not feel
that he spould have to pay the lien. He suggested that a compromise settle-
ment might be made, in which he proposed to pay $350.00 of the t(i)tal due if the
city would. accept this amount as a 1'inal settlement. Mayor Holman'~explained
to Mr. Beyer that it would not be possible to accept this amount as a final
settle,me.Il~' an<l advised Mr. Beyer that due to the circumstances surrounding
his particular case, it would be best if he just allowed the lien to remain on
the property until such tilDe as the property changed hands, and at that time
there would be money available to payoff the lien and would work no hardship
on him.Ml;',. Beyer stated that he wanted to settle the matter now, and that
he, di(i ,not. ,want to allow the lien to remain on the property. The Commission
suggested to Mr. Beyer that he make a wr,itten statement to the, advising
what amount he could pay, and that they would then consider his written offer.
The COmmission was advised that in accordance with Article XXVI, Section 15,
of the City Charter, it is necessary that an official newspaper be selected
1'01'. the year 1965, for all official publications.
Motionl::>Y Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that the Houston
Chronicle and/or the Southwest Peach Edition of the Houston Chronicle be
selected as the official newspaper for the city for the year 1965.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Vest
None
The City Manager advised the ,Commission that Mr. Steve Shevack, who holds a
lease on the property owned by the City at 4213 Bellaire BOulevard, desires
to cancel the lease which ha,s one year remaining in the original . lease , with
an option for an additional five-year lease. Mr. Shevack is willing to for-
feit all improvements he has placed on the property; namely, a large metal
shed. The Commission instructed the City Manager to ascertain whether or
not there is any type of lien against the improvements, to request Mr. Shevack
to make a written request to the Commission for cancellation of the lease,
explaining exactly what he wishes to do, and that the Commission will then
take official action on hIs request for cancellation of the agreement.
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A letter was presented from Mr. T. J. Compton. of the Department of Public
Welfare, in connection with coverage of Firemen and Policemen under Social
Security. Mr. Compton advised that it would not be necessary that the
City Commission pass an ordinance authorizing the City Manager and City
Treasurer to enter into all necessary agreements and make necessary payments
to the State Department of Public Welfare to provide coverage for eliLgible
policemen and firemen, and setting an effective date.
Ordinance number 851, captioned as follows, was presented to the Comm~ssion
and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT ON BEHALF OF,
THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE AND TO EXECUTE ALL INSTRU-
MENTS NECESSARY TO EXTEND SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE FOR ALL
MEMBERS OF THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS WHO VOTED FOR
COVERAGE IN THE REFERENDUM DATED DECEMBER 15, 1964 AND ALL
POLICEMEN AND FIREMEN ENTERING EMPIDYMENT SUBSEQUENT TO THE
REFERENDUM, PURSUANT TO AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WELFARE FOR FEDERAL OLD-AGE AND SURVIVORS INSURANCE
BENEFITS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL
LAWS; DIRECTING THE CITY 'l!REASURER TO MAKE SUCH ADDITIONAL OR
SUPPLEMENTARY ASSESSMENTS, COLLECTIONS AND REPORTS AS MAY BE
NECESSARY TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR POLICEMEN AND FIREMEN; AND
ORDER:j:NGC;THE ALIDCATION ANDSE';l'TING ASIDE IN THE REGULAR CITY
DEPOSITORY IN THE FUND KNOWN AS THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE. SOCIAL SECURITY FUNIY:OF SUCH ADDITIONAL MONEY FROM
AVAILABLE FUNDS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO PROVIDE SOCIAL SECURITY
COVERAGE FOR ELIGIBLE POLICEMEN AND FIREMEN OF THE CITY OF,
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by COmmissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that' Ordinance
number 851, prov.iding Social Security coverage for eligible fireman and~elice-
men, be passed and approved as read. '
Voting Aye: Mayor Holma.n, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Vest
Voting No: None
The Commission was advised that in order to keep the Water Department equipment
in good operating condition, it is advisable to have the pumps and motors in
we11s 3 and 4 removed, inspected and repaired. It was stated tl:e.t the sum of
$4,300 was appropriated in the 1965 Budget for this purpose.
Ordinance number 852, captioned as follows, was presented to the Commission and
read in full:
AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMINING THE NOOESSITY OF MAKING
NECESSARY REPAIRS 'ON. WATER WELIB 3 AND 4 OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE BY REMOVING THE PUMPS, DISCHARGE COLUMNS; PUMP
SHAFTING AND ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR,. DE-
TERMINING THAT SUFFICIENT FUNDS HAVE BEEN APPROPRIATED IN THE
1965 BUDGET TO DEFRAY THE,EXPENSES OF MAKING SUCH REPAIRS;
DETERMINING THAT THE INSPECTION AND WORK OF REMOVING SAID
PUMPS AND ELECTRIC MOTORS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED EFFICIENTLY
AND ECONOMICALLY ON A FORCE ACCOUNT BASIS; SELECTING THE
FIRM OF LAYNE-TEXAS COMPANY, INC., AND THE FIRM OF HOUSTON
ARMATURE WORKS, TO PROVIDE SAID INSPECTION AND WORK BY
FURNISHING THEIR SERVICES AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS; AND
FINDING AND DECLARING THE URGENCY OF THE WORK.
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Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that ordinance 852,
authorizing necessary repairs to pumps and motors in wells 3 and 4 by Layne-
Texas Company and Houston Armature Works) be passed and approved as . read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Vest
None
The City Attorney presented and read in full Ordinance 853, concerning flashing
red and ye110w lights, and various other traffice regulating devices, which he
had been requested by the Commission to prepare, at a previous meeting.
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR OFFICIAL TRAFFIC}; CONTROL
DEVICES AT DESIGNATED INTERSECTIONS; REGULATING
TRAFFIC MOVEMENT WHEN FACED WITH VARIOUS SIGNAL
LIGHTS OR ARROWS; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES WHEN
FACED WITH FLASHING SIGNAIS: PROVIDING A PENALTY
FOR VIOLATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND
A SAVINGS CLAUSE
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that ordinance
number 853, providing for official traffic control devices at designated inter-
sections, establishing procedures when faced with flashing signals, and pro-
viding a penalty for violation, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Ho1man~ Commissioners Gill, Ayres and Vest
None
The Commission was advised that two cases involving our ordinance 255, which
covers disturbing of the peace by barking dogs, woUld be heard within the
next week in County Court. The first is the case of Mrs. Carol Turk, and
will be heard Wednesday, January 13th at 9 a.m. The other is the case of
Mr. Edward C. Mainous, which will be heard at 9 a.m. .on Monday, January Ie.
The City Attorney advised the Commission that the eleven petitions for col-
lection of outstanding paving liens filed in 1962, had been filed.
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There was discussion concerning the possibility of a bill being brought before
the Texas Legislature which would allow the State to license all electricians,
rather than the City. The Commission eXpressed the opinion that the power to
license electricians should remain in the hands of the cities, rather than
the State, and asked that additional information be obtained from the Texas
Municipal League on this matter.
Mayor Holman advised the Commission, that due to the death of J. S. Waters,
who was a member of the Electrical Board, it woUld be necessary to appoint
someone to fill the vacancy. He asked the Commission to consider this
matter and present the names of any Electrical Engineers residing in the
city, at the next meeting for consideration.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on Monday, December 28,
1964, were presented to the Commission for their consideration and the follow-
ing action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the minutes of
the regular meeting of the Commission on December 28, 1964, be approved as
submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres,
None
Gill and Vest
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duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING 0F CITY COMMISSION
JANUARY 25, 1965
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
January 25, 1965, 7:?fj p.m., with the following members present: Mayor
Holm.a.n, presiding: Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright. Commissioner Ayres
was absent. The City Attorney and City Manager were present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Gill.
In accordance with action taken by the City Commission on December 28,1964
and Notice to Bidders duly published in the official newspaper of the city,
bids received for delivery of ten automative and truck units were opened and
the results announced.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the bids
received 'iJor delivery of ten automotive and truck units be referred to
the City Manager for verification, and after disuussion with the appropriate
department heads, a tabulation and recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright
None
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission on
Thursday, January 14, 1965, were presented to the Commission f'or their
consideration. The Commission was advised that the Zoning and Planning
Commission had met with the City Attorney for a discussion period, and he
answered some of the members questions with regard to the functions of
their Board.
The Commission was advised that the Zoning Board of Adjustment had not met
at its regular meeting time, as no business was docketed ten days prior to
the regular meeting date, as required by the Rules. of' Procedure of the Board.
Authority was requested to advertise for bids for two ?fj-watt mobile radio
units f'or the Fire Department, one 2-sack concrete mixer and one 5 cubic
yard q.umpbody for the Street Department, the funds having been appropr;ta.ted
in the 1965 Budget for these items.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise 1'0+ bids for delivery of two 3O-watt
mobile radio units for the Fire Department, one 2"';sack concrete mixer and
one 5 cubic yard dump body for the Stxeet Department, bids to be received
until 7:30 p.m. on February 22, 1965.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright
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The City Manager advised the Commission of the status of the paving liens
which he had been instructed to file on for collection. He stated that he
had been contacted by some of the persons involved, who stated that they
were elderly and had no income to pay the liens. -
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There was considerable discussion concerning the letter received from the
MUnicipal Code Corporation,' addressed to City Attorney Cockrell, requesting
information on adoption of the Building Code, Electrical and Plumbing Coaes,
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and a uniform traffic code. The City Attorney was instructed to write to
the Municipal Code Corpor at ion and request codes or ordinances from other
cities on these matters, for consideration by the Commission. It was decided
that the Plumbing Board should be consulted as to their recommendations on
the adoption of a Plumbing Code.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on Monday, January 11,
1965, were presented to the Commission for their consideration and the
following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Comqlissioner Wright, that the min-
utes of the regular meeting of the Commission on Monday, January 11, 1965,
be approved as corrected. , .. I ^ ' , ' ,
Voting Aye: Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gilt, Vest and Wright.
With no further business to come before the Gommis s ion at this t;iun.e, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the feeting was adjourned at 9:15 :p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF QITY COMMISSION
. FEBRUARY 8, 1965
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
February 8, 1965, 7:30 p.m., with the following members pre~ent: Mayor
Holman, presiding; Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright. The City
Attorney and City Manager.were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Vest.
Mr. Curtis E. Posey, Sanitarian, appeared before the Commission and presented
a report on the Mental Retardation Program of which he ,is l()(;lal representative.
He reported on the conference which he attended in Austin, Texas, February 1st
and 2nd on the subject, arid expJ,ained how it is to be operated, and other
details. Mr. Posey stated that his recommendation as to the part our city
should play in the program, would be that we cooperate with the City of Houston
rather than hf),ving a separate program, inasmuch as we have no facilities such
as hospitals, homes'or school for the, mentally retarded, and our report would
have to be marely a <luplication of the Houston metropolitan area report. He
also stated that S:0me of' the volunteer workers in the Houston pr0gram are resi-
dents of West University Place, and that he felt our rep0rt shou1d be included
with Houston. Mayor Holman agreed that this would be the proper approach to the
prOblem. It was suggested that Mr. Posey contact the churches in our city,
and schools, to obtain volunteer workers to aid in preparation of the program.
The matter of appointment of a member to fill the vacancy created on the
Electrical Board by the death of Mr. J. S. Waters, was discussed. The ,Commission
was advised that one of the members of the Board had recommended Mr. Robert
O. Randle, 4204 Byron, and that Mr. Randle had been contacted and was willing
to serve as a member. It was also stated that Mr. Randle is an Electrical
Engineer, and that this is the capacity in which Mr. Waters had served on the
Board.
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that Mr. Robert O.
Randle, 4204 Byron, be appointed as a member of' the Electrical Board, to f'ill
the vacancy created by the death of Mr. J. S. Waters.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
In accordance with aetwon of the City Commission ()n January 25, 1965, the City
Manager presented'a tabulation and recommendation for the purchase of ten auto-
motive and truck units for the city.
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that the recom-
mendation of the City Manager, that the following low bids received for delivery
of ten automotive and truck units~be ace~pted:
Unit 1.
Unit 2.
Unit 3.
Unit 4.
Unit 5.
Unit 6.
Unit 7.,.
Unit 8.
Unit 9.
Unit 10.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Police Dept. - Don McMillan Ford $ 790.00
Police Dept. - Don McMillan Ford 790.00
Police Dept. - Don McMilla.n Ford 790.00
Health Dept. - Richardson Chevrolet 1,779.59
Inspection Dept. - Jacobe-Pearson Ford 1,399.68
Engr. Dept. - Don McMillan Ford :.1:,471.20
Water Dept. - Richardson Chevrolet 2,435.22
Street Dept. - Richardson Chevrolet 2,986.21
Garbage Dept. - MacRobert Chevrolet 2, 772.21
Garbage Dept. - MacRobert Chevrolet 2,772.21
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
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A letter was presented to the Commission which was received from an attorney
representing Mr. Steve Shevack, requesting permission to sublease the property
owned by the city, located at 4213 Bellaire Boulevard, and leased by Wizard of
Cars. Mr. Shevack desires to sublease the property to "Two Brothers' Gar~e"
operated by J. W. and Larry Kendrick.
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Motion by Commissioner V~st, sec0nded by Commissioner Gill, that Mr. Steve
Shevack, Lessee of the clty-oWIled prop~rty at 4213 Bellaire Boulevard, be
granted permission to sublease the property to "Two Brothers ' Garage" and
that the Mayor be. authorized to execute such instruments as are necessary
to this ,agreement under the'terms of the present Lease Agreement between
the city and Mr. Steve Shevack.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, .Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and 'Wrj,ghh
None
A letter was presented to the Commission from Mr. A1vin S. Beyer, 2636
University Bo~evard, requesting a compromise settlement on the paving lien
against his property. He offered to pay the city>$40o.oo as a settlement.
The City Manager recommended that the Connnission off'er Mr. Beyer a counter-
proposal in which he would pay $400.00 now, plus $104 (interest computed
at &/0) over a period of one year, with the understanding that he would be
charged no furitherinterest after March 1, 1965.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the Commission
offer Mr., Alvin S. Beyer"a counter-proposal, allowing him to pay $1,00.00 now,
and $104.00,which represents interest'computed at &/0, over a period of one year,
withthe-tinderstanding that he would be charged no further interest after
March 1,1965.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holma.n, CQmmission'ers Gill, Vest and Wright
Commissioner 'Ayres
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The Commission was advised 0,1' the Texas Municipal League Legislative Breakfast
to be heldinAustin on Monday, February 15th. 'The Commission asked the
City Manager to attend, 'as none'of,the Commission would be able to attend.
The City Manager presented a report on repairs to phe pumps in water wells 3
and 4. He stated that work had been completed on pump in well number 3, and
work should be completed on the pump in well number 4 by the following Thursday .
A report was presented on the rental of the Community Building for the year 1964.
The Commission was advised that $746.50 was received from the rental of the
building for the year.
A letter was presented from the Rebeckah Lodge, requesting a reduction in the
rate charged them for use of the Co~uni ty 'Building. They stated that they
had been using ,the building for almost a year, and that theywere'well pleased
with it; however, they stated that they very seldom used the kitchen facilities
when they used the small meeting room, and therefore, desired a $5.00 per month
rate reduction which would make their rent $25.00 per month rather than $30.00.
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Ayres,- that the Reb eckah
Lodge be given a $5.00 per month reduction in charge for rental of the Com-
munity BUilding, inasmuch as they do not use the kitchen facilities for which '
the extra $5.00 was charge.d. \_1
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The Commission was advised that Mr. Harvey B. Richards, 3402 University Blvd.
had sold the property, and that the delinquent taxes since 1951 had been
paid.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor' Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon
motiouduly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 22, 1965
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City HaIl on Monday
February 22, 1965, with the following members present: Mayor Holman, pre-
siding; Commissioners Ayres, Vest and Wright. The City Manager and City
Attorney were also present.
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The Invocation was pronounced by 'Commissioner Wright.
Before those bids already received were opened, it was agreed that inasmuch
as Washington's birthday is customarily observed a's, a holiday by the Postal
Department, any bids received within a reasonable time which were postmarked
prior to February 22, 1965 and would have been received otherwise, would be
considered.
In accordance with action of' the City CO!(ml.ission on Monday, January 25, 1965,
bids'received for delivery of one 2-sack concrete mixer were opened and the
results announced as, follows:
R. B. Everett & Company ,
J. W. Chumley Machinery Co.
Bid price $768.00
Bid price $805.00, less 5%
cash discount or $764.75
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that all bids
received for delivery of one 2-sack concrete mixer for the Street Department
be referred to the City Manager for tabulation and review, and after con-
ferring with the Street Superintendent, a recommendation at the next regul.a.r
meeting of the Commission 0:0. March 8th. '
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Vest and Wright
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received for delivery of' two mobile radio units for the Fire Department
opened and results announced as follows:
Bidder ~
Radio Corporation of America 30 watt
Motorola Communications lto watt
General Electric 30 watt
Bid Trade-In
$1,550.00 ~200.00
i,158.00 None
1,122.00 75.00
~.' livery Price
1,350.00
1,158.00
1,047.00
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that the bids
received for delivery of two mobile radio units for the Fire Department, and
any other bids which might be received postmarked prior to February 22nd,
be referred to the City Manager and Fire Chief for tabulation and recommenda-
tion at the next regular meeting of the Commission on February 8th.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Vest and Wright
None
Bids received for delivery of one 5-cubic yard dump body for the Street Depart-
ment were opened and results announced as follows:
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Make of Body
Bid Price
Delivery Date
Motor Truck" Equip. Co.
Houston Truck Equip. Co.
Lowe Equipment ComplmY
$863.18
761.00
761.00
Galion Model 730
Garwood
Heil
21 ~s
45 days
3 days
Motion by Cominissioner Vest, seconaedby Commissioner Wright, that the bids
received for delivery of one 5-cubic yard dump body for the Street Department
be referred to the City Manager for tabulation and review, and after con-
ferring with the Street Superintendent, recommendation at the next regular
meeting of the Commission on March 8th.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor HOlman, Commissioners Ayres, Vest and Wright
None
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment on
Monday,' February 15, 1965, were presented to the Commission for their infor-
mation.
There was discussion concerning whether or not the Zoning Board of Adjust~
ment is required to hold a Public Hearing, giving necessary notice, on every
case brought before theIGBoard. Ci -by Attorney Cockrell stated that the State
Statutes require a public hearing be called in all instances where there is
an appeal to the Board. There was also discussion,as to whether or not a
fee should be set for the calling of each public hearing to defray the expenses
involved in the calling of the hearing. The City Manager was instructed to
obtain further information en this matter and report to the Commission at the
nex~ regular meeting.
A letter of resignation addressed to Mayor Holman from James W. Hammond as
a member of the Health Board, was presented to the Commission at this time.
He stated that he is moving from the city, and is thus resigning from the
Health Board.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Wright that the resig-
nation of Mr. James W. Hammond as a member of the city's Health Board, be
accepted with regrets, and that the City Manager so advise Mr. Hammond.
Voting Aye~
Voting No: '
Mayor Holma.n, Commissioners Ayres, Vest and Wright
None
The City Manager requested authority to advertise for bids for the chlorine
requirements for the city for the ensuing year, and for one radar unit for the
Police'Department, and for necessary Street Department materia1s for the year.
He stated that the Street Superintendent had recommended that the city not
take bids for the crushed limestone rock, as he can obtain a better price year
round by buying the material on an open purchase order.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Ayres, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received until 7:30 p.m.
March 22, 1965, for the following materials and equipment: Chlorine require-
ments for the ensuing year; one radar unit for Police Department; and Street
Department material requirements for the ensuing year, with the exception of
crushed limestone rock, as Street Superintendent feels he can obtain a better
price ~nopen purchase order for this material.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Vest and Wright
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Resolution number 65-1, as follows, was presented to the Commission and read
in full:
WHEREAS, heretofore a Committee was appointed by Mayor DuPree Holman, consist-
ing of Commissioner Richard Ayres, City Manager Whitt Johnson and Tax Assessor~
Collector Wm. Dittert, Jr., to analyze the city's tax assessment procedure
for residential property, and after'considerable study, this Committee prellented
a written report to the City Commission dated June 27, 1963; and
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WHEREAs, after reviewing said report, the Tax Assessor-Collector was authorized
and instructed to prepare:i:and recommend a formula to be adopted for use in
appraising and assessing ad valorem taxes on residential property in the City
of West University Place, Texas; and
WHEREAS, such report was prepared by the Tax Assessor-Collector, and reviewed
by the City Commission on January 27, 1965; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing said report, it was presented to, and discussed with,
members of the city's Finance Committee on the date of February 16, 1965; and
WHEREAS, both the Committee appointed by the Mayor and the Finance Committee
have considered the formula and recommendation prepared by the Tax Assessor-
Collector and have recommended to the City Commission that a Real Estate
Appraisal Program for residential property be instituted at the earliest
practical date; and
WHEREAS, the true purpose and intent of the Red Estate Appraisal Program is .
to equalize the ad valorem tax liability of every property owner on a proportionate ..J.
basis; and ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS:
1. That the recommendation of the Finance Committee and the TaX Study Committee,
relative to a Real Estate' Appraisal Program prepared by the Tax Assessor-Collector,
be approved and placed in effect at the earliest practical date.
2. That it is recognized that the Real Estate Appraisal Program for residential
property and improvements will require at least two years for completion, and
that additional personnel will be needed and certain supplies and equipment will
be necessary for operation of the program.
3. That it is anticipated that the sum of $18,400 will be required for the
two-year program, and that the sum of $9,200 is hereby appropriated from Available
Cash in the General Fund of the city to defray expenses of the said program
for the remainder of the present fiscal year, and that the remaining $9,200 be
appropriated in the 1966 Budget to defray expenses for the completion of the
program.
4. That the Tax Assessor-Collector for the said city is hereby authorized and
directed to take action necessary to employ personnel required, and to purchase
supplies and equipment needed for use in the program.
5. That the rate tables, formula and supporting schedules dated JanlE.ry 27,
1965, prepared and recommended by the Tax Assessor-Collector now on file in
the office of the City Secretary and incorporated herein by reference is hereby
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approved and adopted and said Tax Assessor-Collector or his designated
dupties are authorized to make assessments and enter upon the Tax Rolls
all land and improvements on residential property as appraised under
such formula.
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Conunissioner Wright, that
Resolution number 65-1, adopting a Real Estate Appraisal Program of Tax
Equalization for the City, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Vest and Wright
None
Mayor Holman presented a proposed agreement which had been sent to him by
the Texas Highway Department, which would give the Department permission to
make a traf'fic survey for urban planning transportation study in order that
we might qualifjT for future aid under the Highway Act. The City Attorney
stated that he :had stud1.ea. the proposed agreement and that everything' was
in order. He presented Resolution 65-2 at this time and read it in full:
WHEREAs, 'the State Highway Commission of' the State of' Texas has hereto-
fore entered into an agreement with the Cities of HOlil.Ston and Pasadena.
relative to the development of a comprehensive and co-operative Urban
Transportation Plan f'or a part of Harris County, a copy of such agreement
being attached hereto for 'reference and.uanarked Exhibit itA"; and,
WHEREAS, the State Highway Commission by and through. its Urban Planning
Engineer has requested that the City of West University Place evidence
its approval and endorsement of the sl1udy to be made as contemplated in
the aforesaid agreement:
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section L The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and the City Secretary
to attest on behalf of the City of' West University Place an agreement between
the City and the State of Texas, acting by and throygb. its Highway Engineer,
providing for participation in the comprehensive and continuing Urban
Transporation Plan as provided in the Federal Highway Act of 1962.
Section 2. A copy of the agreement to be executed by the said parties
is attached hereto for reference and marked Exhibit ItB".
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect 1mmediately upon its passage
and approval.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Ayres that Resolution
number 65-2, authorizing the Mayor to s/tgn and execute the agreement p.ro-
posed by the State Highway Department allowing them to make traffic surveys
in connection with the UF-ban Planning Transportation Study of the Highway
Department, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Vest and Wright
None
Commissioner Gill arrived at the meeting at this time.
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The City Manager explained to the Commission that the reason the sub-lease
agreement between the City and Mr. Steve Shevack had not been prepared, was
that some matters need to be taken care of by Mr.Shevack with regard to
placing the property in satisf'actory cO'ndition. He stated that as soO'n as
these things are taken care of, the agreement can be prepared.
A report on repairs to the pumps in water we11s 3 and 4 was presented by
the City Manager. 'He stated that all work had been completed and that no
major difficulties were encountered. He also stated that he felt sure the
total amount of repairs would not exceed that appropriated in Ordinance 853,
although the city had not yet been invoiced :for the work. .
The City Manager stated that he had.talked with representatives of Lockwood
Andrews and Newnam, in connection with their proposal to furnish engineering
services for the proposed water line improvements project. He stated tlB t
they had advised him that there was more engineering work reqUired on this
project than on the storm sewer project, and that they would do all of the
work on a per diem basis of 2.2 X actual salary cost, not to exceed $5,250
total for the. entire project.
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the city
enter intO' an agreement with Lockwood, Andit'ews and Newnam, in connectiO'n with
providing engineering services for the proposed water line in,Limprovem.ent proj-
ect, the total. amount of their fee not to exceed $5,250.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Ho.I.ma.n, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on February 8, 1965,
were presented to the Commission for their consideration and the following
action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Ayres, that themin-
utes of the regular meeting of the Commission on Febiruary 8, 1965 be approved
as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No: .
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
A letter was presented to the Commission from Mr. Alvin S. Beyer, 2636
University Boulevard; stating that he would not accept the city's counter-
proposal that he pay the principal amount due on the paving lien against
his property, plus 6% interest. He agreed to pay the principal amount due,
which was $317.50, plus interest at 4% on the balance, which woud be $127
interest, or a total of $444.50, if the Commission would accept this amount
as full settlement of the lien against his property.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Gill that the Commission
accept Mr. A1vin Beyer's counter-plt'pposal to pay the prilicipal amount due on the
paving lien against his property at 2636 University Boulevard, pIus interest
on the balance due at 4% for a total payment of $444.50 as full settlement
of the lien.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holma.n, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
,MARCH 8, 1965
The City Commission convened in regu1ar session at the City Hall on Monday,
March 8, 1965, with the following members present: Mayor HOlman, presiding:
Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright. Commissioner Ayres was absent. The
City Attorney and City Manager were present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mayor Holman.
An invoice in the amount of $2,638.32 from Layne-Texas Company for reparis
to pumps and motors in water wells 3 and 4, was presented to the Commission
for their consideration. The Commission was advised that the City Manager
and Water Superintendent were not in agreement with Layne-Texas Company as
to the amount charged for a stand-by crew and equipment on one day when it
rained and no work was performed. There was also an item for some mater-
ials which it was felt should not have been included in this invoice. The
City Manager recommended that the amount of $~,540.62 be approved for pay-
ment, and that he be allowed to confer further with representatives of
Layne-Texas Company for settling the remairider of the invoice.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissiore r Gill, that the City
Manager be authorized to pay $2,540.62 to Layne-Texas Company for work per-
formed in c.onnection w1threpairs to, water wells 3' and 4, and that the
City Manager confer with Layne-Texas Company on payment of the remaining
$97.70 '
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright
None
In accordance with action of the City Commission on February 22, 1965, the
City Manager presented a tabulation of bids received for delivery of one
2-sack concrete mixer for the Street Department, as follows:
R. B. Everett & Company
J. W. Chumley Machinery Co. -
Bid price $768.00
Bid price $805.00,
less 5% cash discount,
or $764.75
He stated that it was his recommendation and that of Street Superintendent
A. L. Bearden, that the bid be awarded to J. W. Chumley Machinery Company
on their bid of $805 less 5% cash discount, or a delivered price of $764.75.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the recom-
mendation of the City Manager and Street Superintendent be accepted, and
that the bid for delivery djlf one 2-sack concrete mixer for the Street Depart-
ment be awarded to J. W. Chumley Machinery Company on their low bid of $764.75.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman,' Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright
None
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In accordance with action of the Commis.sion on February ,22, 1965, the City
Manager presented a tabulation of bids received for delivery of two mobi1e
radio units for the Fire Department, as follows:
Bidder Model Bid Trade-In Delivery Price
Radio Corporation of America 30 watt $1,550.00 $200.00 $1,350.00
Motorola Communications ijo watt 1,158.00 None 1,158.00
General Electric 30 watt 1,122.00 75.00 1,047.00
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The City Manager advised the Commission that he had made no firm recommenda-
tion as to which bid should be accepted, inasmuch as Fire Chief C. E. Duffin
had recommended acceptance of the bid of Motorola-for their "Motrack" units
which bid amounted to $1,158. and, was. a higher bid than that of General
Electric Company. The Motorola bid was on a ijo-watt unit rransistorized,
and the G. E. bid was on a 3O-watt unit, and amounted to $1,047.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by COmmisSinerWright; that the bid
of General Electric Company be acc~pted, inasmuch asthe,~bj;d"is low, and
the city has received good service from General Electric units in the past.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright
None
In accordance with action of' the,.:Gity','Commission on February 22, 1965, the
City Manager preseIlted a. tabulation, of bids received for delivery of one
. 5 cubic yard dump body for the Street Department. He stated that it was
his and the Street Superintendent's recommendation that the bid of Lowe
Equipment Company in the amount of $761, with deliveryin three days, be
accepted, inasmuch as the city has used Heil truck bodies which they are
bidding, and have found them satisfactory and that this bid meets the
specifications in all respects.
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Wright that the
recommendation of' the City Manager and Street Superintendent "be .accepted,
and that the bid for delivery of one 5 cubic yard dump body for the Street
Department be awarded Lowe Equipment Company on their bid of $761 for one
Hell truck body. '
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright
None
A recommendation from Chief of Police H. E. Shipp was presented to the Com-
mission, concerning installation of' "Stop" signs' at Marquette and Riley on
Fairhaven Street; a't Fairhaven on Southwestern Street; at R:utgers, West-
chester and Sewanee on Duke Street,.all to govern traffic in bothdirec-
tions. After discussion, it was decided that this reoommendation should
be referred back to the Chief of PoI ice for further information as to the
reasons for installation of the signs.
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The City Manager was 'instructed to write a letter to Mr. Steve Shevack,
advising him that all of the matters required to be taken care of by him
should be done at an early date, in connection with the property owned by
the city at 4213 Bellaire Boulevard and leased by him, inasmuch as he has
already moved someone in to sub-lease the building.
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Resolution number 65-3, as follows) was presented to the Commission and
read in full:
WHEREAS, the City of West University Place has cas available in the
,Trust Agency Fund which will not be required for current oper.ating 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: $2,000.OO-Ti'ust Agency Fund with the
Universit1 Savings and Loan Association, at their prevailing d'ividend
rate of 4~. " ,
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that Resolution
number 65-3,autliorizing investment of $2,000 from the Trust Agency Fund
in University Savings and Loan Association at the prevailing divident rate
of 4~, be approved as read. ' ,
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright
None
The Commission was advised that Mr. A1vin S. Beyer, 2636 University BOulevard,
has made payment in accordance with the amount approved. by the City COIQIIlis-
sion at their last meeting, and that a release of paving lien has been pre-
pared, thus closing the-matter.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on Monday, February 22,
were presented to the Commission for their consideration and thefoi!owing
action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the min-
utes of the regular meeting of the Commission on February 22, 1965, be
approved as corrected.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright
None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and. carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
MARCH 22, 1965
Tp.e City Commission convened in regular session at the City hall on Monday, '
March g2, ,1965, 7:30 p.in., with the following mem"?erspresent:Mayor Holman,
presiding; Commissioners Ayres, G-ill, Vest and Wright. The City Attorney and
City Manager were also present. "
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The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner AYres.
In accordance with action of the City Commission on Februa.,ry 22, 1965, bids
received for delivery of one radar unit, for t~ePolice Department were opened
and results announced as follows: '
Company
Unit
Price
Texas Police Supply Company
Smith Municipal Supplies
Kar-Trol
Art Simon Company
$895.00
748.00
736.00
900.00
Stephenson Speedalyzer
Model l20b ( 65)
M<;>del S-5
American Radar
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Ayres, that the bids
rece~ved for delivery of one radar unit for the Police Department be referred
to the City Manager an~ Chiefc,pf Police" for tabU1a.t.ion and .re'commendation at
the next regular meeting of the Commission.
v:gting,A-ye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, dill, Vest and Wright
None
In accordance with adtion of the Commission on February 22, 1965, bids received
f'or furnisbing chlorine, requirements; for.- the city f'or the ensuing year were
opened and results announced as follows:
Bidding Firm
Ton Containers
FOB, Seller's Plant
150# Cw1inders
FOB West Uni v.
Ton '. Contai;ners
Fo.B West Univ.
Diamond Alkali Co.
Dixie Chemical Co.
3.90/100#
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~otionby Commissioner Vest, seconded 'by Commissioner Ayres that the bids received
for furnishing chlorine requirelD,f:lnts for the city of the' ensuing year be "
referred to the City Manager for tabUlation, and to seewbich bid is actually
lower, as one firm bid 1'.0. b. West uni versitYa.nd the' other 1'..0. b. Deer Park
Plant, and for his recommendat:ton at the next regular meeting"
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holmari, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
In accordance with action of the City Commission on February 22, 1965"bids
received for. furnishing Street Department material requirements for the
ensuing year were opened and results announced as follows:
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Grade 6p Limestone Aggregate
Colas - 80,000 gallons
18" Reinf'. cont:. pipe, 300'
15" Concrete pipe, 350'
12ft Concrete pipe, 100'
Texas Crushed Stone
Whites Uvalde Mines
Wright Asphalt Prod.
Johnson Concrete Pipe
Johnson Concrete Pipe
Johnson Concrete Pipe
LlO - .10~ per ton
2.16 per ton
0.1116 per gaL
1.98, ft.
1.62 ft.
L 39ft.
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that the bids
received for furnishing Street Department material requirements for the ensu-
ing, year 'be;~reiB~!lmed tod.the::;City Manager and Street Superintendent for
tabulation and study, and a recommendation at the next regular meeting of
the Commission.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor HOlman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
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A Lease Agreement with Texas Industries, Inc., was presented to the Commission
and explained by the City Attorney and City Manager. After discussion, the
following action was taken:
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the Lease
Agreement with Texas Industries,' Inc., w:hich eow.ers 3.49 acres of land out
of the 6.51 acres of' land owned by the City on Alief' Road, be approved for
a six-year term from April 1, 1965 to March 31, 1971, at the rate of $608 per
month, with a renewal option for an additional six years, and that the Mayor
be authorized to sign the Lease Agreement in behalf of the City of West
University Place, in accordance with the terms of the Lease Agreement presented.
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Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners ~yres, Gill, Vest and Wr;f;ght
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A letter from Chief of Police H. E.Shipp was presented to the Commission in
connection with his recommendation for installation of "Stop" signs at Va.riOUfF-,
locations. After discussion, the follOWing action was taken:
'Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the recom-
mendation of the Chief of Police be accepted, and that "Stop" signs be irs talled
at the fOllowing locations: On Fairhaven Street at Marquette and Riley, to
govern both north and south-bound traffic; on Southwestern Street at Fairhaven
to govern both east and west~boundtraffic; on Duke at Rutgers, Westchester and
Sewanee to govern both east and west-bound traffic.
Voting Aye: Mayor Ho:I.m.a.p., Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wr~t
Voting No: None
There was some discussion of minutes pfprevious meetings of the Electrical
Board, and that the members of the Electrical. Board desired that the City
Attorney present an ordinance establishing:that a person who has taken an
examination and obtained a Master Electrician's license in the City of Houston J' -~
only, may be issued a license in West University Place without having to take
an additional examination; and also that a "Stand-by" fee be set up, whereby
a Master Electrician could maintain his license at a set fee, shou1d he not
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use his license within a year's time, so that he would not be required to
take the examination to renew his license. The City Attorney stated that he
would prepare this ordinance as soon as he receives a letter from the Elec-
trical Board stating exactly what they desire in the ordinance.
The Commission was advised that a letter had been received from the Municipal
Code Corporation stating that they were ready to meet with the City Attorney
and other officials necessary, for a preliminary reading of the city's codi-
fication, on March 29th, 30th and 31st.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on March 8, 1965, were
presented to the Commission f'or their consideration and following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the minutes
of the regular meeting of the Commission on March 8, 1965, be approved as sub-
mitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
With no further business to comebef'ore the Commission at this time, upon
motion dQ!.ymade, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10 :05 p.m.
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The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
April 12, 1995, 7: 30 p.m. , with the following members present: Mayor Holman,
presiding; Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Wright. Commissioner Vest was
absent. The eity Attorney and City ~nager were also present.
The minutes of the special meeting of the Zoning and'Planning Commission on
Monday, March 22nd and the regular meeting on April 8, 1965, were presented
to the Commission for their consideration.
The City Manager stated that the Swimming Pool will be opened on Saturday,
May 29, 1965 with the same personnel that worked last season. After dis-
cussion with regard to admission charges to the pool on both individual
ticket purchases and season ticket purchases, the following action was
taken:
M8tion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the Swim-
ming Pool be opened the last week of May, and that the adm~ssion charges
remain the same as last year. ., ',. , ..' .
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Wright
None
In accordance v/ith :instruc'tions' of the City Commission on March 22, 1965,
the City Manager presented a tabulation of the bids received for the pur-
chase of one racI8.r'unit 'for the Police Department. Mr. Robert .spangler,
representative of Texas Police Supply Company and Mr. Arthur Simon, rep-
resentative of American Radar Corporation, appeared before the Commission
to answer ~uestions with regard to their respective radar units. It was
recommended by the Chief of Police, Harold Shipp, and the City Manager
that Texas Police Supply Company be awarded the,bid for one radar unit,
as they had the lowest bid meeting specifications.
Motion by Comrriissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissione,r ,Wr:tgh~', thai:{ Texas
Police Supply Company of Dallas be awarded the bid for the purchase of a '
Stevenson Speedalyzer Radar Unit, in the amount of $995, for the Police
Department in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief of Police
and the City Manager.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Wright
None
In accordance with instructions of the City Commission on March 22, 1965,
a tabulation of the bids received for the purchase of chlorine re~uirements
for the ensuing year, together with a recommendation that the bid of
Diamond Alkali Company be accepted, inasmuch as they were the low bidder
and it is more advantageous to do business directly with the manufacturer.
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Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Wright that Diamond
Alkali Company be awarded the bid for the chlorine re<luirements f'or the
city for the ensuing year on their low bid 'of $3.90/100# in ton contain-
ers, and $11/100# in 150 lb. cylinders, in accordance with the recommen-
dation of the City Manager.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Wright
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In accordance with instructions of the City Commission on March 22, 1965,
a tabulation of bids received for purchase of street Department material
re<luirements was submitted and the fOllowing action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by CommisSioner Gill that the bids
for delivery of street Department material re<luirements for the ensuing
year be awarded to the following low bidders in accordance with the recom-
mendation of the Street Department Superintendent and the City Manager:
Item
Description and Amount
Company
Low Bid
1 Grade 2 Limestone Aggregate
2 Grade 6p Limestone Aggregate
3 Colas - 80,000 gallons
4. 18" reinf'. conc. pipe - 300'
5 15" concrete pipe, 350'
6 12" concrete pipe, 100'
Texas Crushed stone
White's Uvalde Mines
Wright Asphalt
Johnsen Concrete Pipe
Johnsen Concrete pipe'
Johnsen Concrete Bipe
1.10-10~/ton
2.16/ton
0.1116/gal.
1. 98/ft.
1.62!ft.
1.39!ft.
Vot in@; , !rYe:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioner Ayres, Gtl~ and Wright
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The City Attorney reported that the Editorial Conference between Mr.
Ronald K. McLaughlin, representative of the Municipal Code Corporation,
and city department heads had been very successful and that the codi-
fication program was progressing very satisfactorily. It was recommended
that the Thnvoice from the Municipal Code Corporation for services rendered
at theEdito~ial Conference, in the amount of $1,733.33, be paid, inasmuch
as' it had alreadybee~ approved as a part of the original agreement with the
Municipal Code Corporation. The City Manager was re<luested to write the
Municipal Code Corporation for further information regarding the Traffic
Ordinance.
The City Attorney presented a ~ook prepared by the Institute on Planning
and Zoning held at Southern Methodist University with the recommendation
that the book be purchased and put in our Library for use by the Zoning
Board of Adjustment and the Zoning and Planning Commission. Payment of
the charge for the book was authorized by the Mayor.
The City Manager reported that the project on Residential Rejuvenation had
been very successful thus far and even better results are hoped for dur-
ing the remaining two Saturdays in Phase One of the project. He reported
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that Phase Two is still in the process of organization and statistical
recording, and asked guidance and help from the members of the City Com-
mission to enable completion of the project.
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The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on March 22, 1965
were presented to the Commission for their consideration and the follow-
ing action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on March 22, 1965
be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Wright
None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
APRIL 26, 1965
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, April 26, 1965, 7: 30 p. m. , with the following members present:
Mayor Holman, presiding; Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Vest. Commissioner
Wright was on vacation. The City Manager and City Attorney were present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Vest.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment on
Monday, April 19, 1965, were presented to the Commission for their information.
The lease agreement for the operation of the Swimming Pool Concession for the
1965 season was presented to the Commission for their consideration and the
following action was taken:
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Ayres that the Lease
Agreement for operation, of the Swimming Poo~ Concession for the 1965 season
be awarded to Mr. J. R. Howard of Howard Concessions, inasmuch as he has
operated the concession in the past in a satisfactory Ilia.ntler, and is interested
in operating it again this year.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holma.n, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Vest
None
The City Manager presented plans and specifications which had been prepared by
Lockwood, Andrews and' Newnam, Inc., Consulting Engineers, for the proposed
water line improvements. He stated that the p1ans had been reviewed by
Commissioners Ayres and Gill and Street SuPerintendent A. L. Bearden" Water
Superintendent H. L. Vaughn and Fire Chi.,ef C. E. Duffin, and that each one
had made some exception to the plans as they are. He advised the Commission,
however, that the preparation of the plans and specifications is progressing
very well, and that they will be completed in the near futti:ee. The City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance appropriating funds for the
project, authorizing the project and accepting the plans and specifications.
An invoice was presented from Lockwood, Andrews and :N:ewnam, Inc., for
engineering services pref'ormed in connection with preparation of plans and
specifications for the water line improvement project, and the following
action was. taken:
Motion by CommissioneryAyres, seconded by Commissioner Gill that the invoic e
received from Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, Inc., for engineering services
performed during the first stage of preparation of plans and specifications
for the proposed water lline improvements, in the amount of $1,623.39, be paid.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Vest
None
The Commission was advised that they should give consideration to the appoint-
ment of a Tax Board of Equalization for the year 1965. They were advised
that Mr. Thomas A. Lee who served as chairman of the Board last year, was
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requesting that he be relieved of this duty. Three other names were presented
for consideration and it was decied that the Board wou1d be appointed at
the next meeting of the Commission after they had time to contact these
three persons.
The City Attorney stated that he had been contacted by Mr. Robert O.
Randle of the city's Electrical Board, with reference to preparation of '.
an ordinance concerning additional authorization for the Electrical. Board,
but that after ta1king with him, it was decided that the Board would forward
him a letter outlining what they desire in this ordinance.
There was discussion concerning the cofification of ordinances. The
Commission was advised that the codification is progressing very wen, and
that the galley proofs should be received for editing in the near future.
The City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution commemorating the
services of former Mayor H. E. Terry who p?-ssed away on Saturday April 24th.
The minutes of' the regular meeting of the City Commission on Monday, April 12,
1965 were presented to the Commission for their consideration and the following
action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Ayres, that the minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Commission on Menday, April 12, 1965 be
approved as submitted. '
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Ma~or Holma.n, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Vest
None
With no f'urther business to c.Gll1le before the Commission at this time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMM:ISSION
MAY 10, 1965
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, May 10, 1965, with the following members present: Mayor
Holman, presiding; Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Vest. Commissioner
Wright was on vacation. The City Attorney and City Manager were
present.
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Mr. Lester W. Voorhees, 3833 Rice BOulevard, appeared before the Com-
mission to express interest in having the city operate a local ambu-
lance service to be used exclusively for the City of West University.
He proposed that the city obtainethe most up-to-date e~uipment pos-
sible for operation of such a service, and suggested that.it might
be financed by either tax assessment or by citizen contributions. He
stated that he had talked with many people who were interested in
such a service, and that he felt almost all citizens would be glad to
contribute to such. He also suggested that the city be responsible
for the emergency room use for persons taken to the hospitals by the
proposed city ambulance, so that there would be no delay in getting into
the emerge;1iIcy room. Mayor Holman advised Mr. Voorhees that the Commis-
sion was appreciative of' his suggestion, and that it would be ref'erred
to the Health Board, which is composed primarily of doctors, for study,
and also the legal aspects of the proposal would be studied by the
,City Attorney.
Mrs. Irene Schramm, Director of the Senior Citizens' Program, appeared
before the Commission to explain the program which is being carried on
for the Senior Citizen's Group. This was more or less a ~uestion and
answer session, in order that the CommissiON might better understand
the program.
Resolution number 65~4, as follows, was presented to the Commission and
read in full:
WREBEAS, Hal E. Terry, a resident of the City of West University
Place, Texas, for more than twenty years, died on Saturday, April 24,
1965; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Terry served as Mayor of the City of West University
Place during the years of 1951 and 1952,and as a member of the City Com-
mission during the years 1949 and 1950; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Terry served on various Boards and Committees of the
City, serving said city and its residents in an efficient and exemplary
manner during the time that he held such offices in the city; and
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WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of West University
Place desires to give recognition to the many and lengthycivicacti-
vities of Mr. Terry, and especially for service to the community as
Mayor:
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
1. The Citizens of West University Place, by and through
their City Commission express their sincere appreciation for the many
years of service that Hal E. Terry devoted to said City.
2. The City Commission expresses its sincere sympathy to
Mrs. Dor.bthy Terry, his widow, and to his children.
3. The City Secretary is hereby directed to cause this Reso-
lution to be spread upon the minutes of the City Commission of' the City
of West University Place, and to deliver to Mrs. Dorothy Terry, a true
and correct copy of such Resolution, signed by the Mayor and members
of the City Commission
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that Reso-
lution number 65-4 commemorating the services of the late H. E. Terry,
former Mayor of the City of West University Place, be approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Vest
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Appointment of members of the Tax Board of E'lualization for the year
1965 was discussed. Mayor Holman advised the Commission that he had
contacted those persons who had served on the Board for the previous
year, and that all except Mr. Thomas Lee were willing to serve again
this year. He sgggested that Mr. Noel B. Proctor, 4102 Case, be '
appdlllinted to serve as Alternate Member to fill this vacancy.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Ayres, that the
following persons be appointed to serve as merribers of the Tax Board of
E'lualization for the year 1965: Mr. P. D. Phillips, Chairman; Mr.
W. J. Beirne, Mr. JamesK. Hilliard and Mr. Noel B. Proctor, Alternate
Member.
Voting. Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and vest
None
The water line improvement project was discussed. The City Manager pre-
sented the revised pans and specifications as prepared by Lockwood,
Andrews and Newnam, Inc., and advised the Commission that the revised
plans had been inspected by City Engineer Tom Jones and Water Superin-
tendent Herchel Vaughn, and that they had met with their approval. He.
also stated that the easement re'luired from the City of Houston had
not yet been obtained, but that it had been prepared and would be sub-
mitted to the City of Houston for approval, and that he felt that it
would be approved.
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AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF WATER MAINS, FIRE HYDRANTS AND APPURTENANCES AT CERTAIN
LOCATIONS; APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS .AND SPECIFICATIONS
OF CONSULTING ENGINEERS AS HERETOFORE AUTHORIZED; APPRO-
PRIATING THE SUM OF $72,500 OUT OF THE WATER-SEWER OPERATING
FUND OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, TO DEFRAY
THE' COST OF SAID PROJECT; AND ORDERING PUBLICATION OF LEGAL
NOTICE .AND REQUESTING BIDS THEREON.
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that
ordinance number 854, determining the necessity for construction of
water mains, approving and adopting plans and specifications, appro-
priating funds for payment of construction, and ordering publication
of legal notice to bidders, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor HOlman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Vest
None
It was decided that the Commission would receive bids until 7:30 p.m.
on Monday, June 7, 1965, and would award the contract on June 14, 1965.
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The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on Monday,
April 26, 1965, were presented to the Commission and the following
action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, and seconded by Commissioner Gill, that
the minutes of' the regular meeting of the Commission on Monday, April 26
1965, be passed and approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioner Ayres, Gill and Vest
None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:40 p.m:.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
MAY 24, 1965 .
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, May 24, 1965, 7:30 p.m. with the following members present:
Mayor Holman, presiding; Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright.
The City Manager and City Attorney were also present.
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Ayres.
The City Manager advised the Commission that it had been necessary to
make repairs to the TD 18 Tractor used at the Sanitary Fill for the
purpose of burying garbage and refuse. He advised the Commission
that prices for making the repairs had been obtained from three firms
experienced in making this sort of repairs, and that the most advan-
tageous price submitted by Browning Ferris Machinery Company had been
accepted.
Resolution number 65-5, as follows, was presented to the Commission and
read in full:
WHEREAS, it was brought to the attention of the City Commission
that the International Harvester TD-18 tractpr, year Model 1954, used
in the burying of garbage, trash and refuse at the Sanitary Land Fill
site was in need of emergency.repairs as a result of a breakdown; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that this vital piece of equipment
be kept in operating condition at all times; and
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purpose of taking bids as the extent and cost of repairs which may be
required is unknown; and
WHEREAS, various qualified firms were called to make inspec-
tion of the tractor and prepare an<estimate of the cost of labor,
parts and equipment required, and written estimates were accordingly
received from the following firms:
Mountjoy Parts Company of Houston, 1504 St. Emanuel $1,450.00
Pearce Equipment Co., 12338 Main Street 1,285.00
Browning Ferris Machinery Co., 2619 Texas 1,050.00
l'ilOW J-iTIlEEEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TElCAS:
1. That in view of an emergency wh:i'.ch'Ms'ariS'l3u:re<1uir:Lng
repairs to the, crawler tractor used at the Sanitary Land Fill site,
Browning-Ferris Machinery Company was engaged to make the necessary
repairs based on their estimate of $1,050.00. .
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2. That the necessary repairs, including labor, parts and
equipment, were made by the Browning Ferris Machinery Company amounting
to $1,230.48.
3. That the 1965 Budget provided a total of $5,000 foresti-
mated repairs to the crawler tractor and that the said $1,230.48 expended
for repairs is within the budget lim~ts.
4. That the action of the :Mayor and City :Manager engaging the
services and equipment of the Browning-Ferris Machinery Company on an
emergency basis to perform needeq repairs to the said tractor in the
amount of $1,230.48 is hereby ratified and confirmed.
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that
Resolution number 65-5, authorizing repairs on an emergency basis to
the TD 18 tractor used at the Sanitary landFill site, by Browning~
Ferris :Machinery Company" such repairs amounting to a total of
$1,230.48, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
:Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
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The City Attorney advised the Commission that he had received. a letter
from the Municipal Code Corporation stating that they were sending
four sets of galley proofs to be examined and approved by the Commis-
sion. He also stated that he had received a title page, copyright
page" a list of city officials at the time of the .codification, and a
preface to the Code which tells how it is setup, what it is composed
of" etc. They asked that these pages be approved and returned to the
Municipal Code Corporation. Mr. Cockrell stated that these pages are
fairly standard procedure, but that he felt the Commission should take
no ac-:tion until they had~ad time to review the material. The Code
Corporation also advised'that tl:\e. city could obtain reprints of any
portion of the code if desiI:ed;and suggested that these. repr:ints be
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ordered at the time tqe tyPe was already set up for printing.
There was some discussion concerning a quit-claim deed which had been
obtained from the Commissioners' Court some years ago, but was not in
our files. The Commission was advised that a certified copy of the
minutes of the Commissioner's Court on October 23, 1961 which showed
that this deed had been executed; however, the city h~s no record of
having received it. The City Attorney was instructed to write to
the Commissioners' Court" calling their attention to these minutes
and ask them to forward to the city a copy of the executed quit-claim
d,e!=o. to, ~b~,J;ldpned: port.io:t;l.s of Old Alief Road, as described in the
minutes showing that the quit-claim deed had been accepted by the
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The City Attorney advised the Commission that the city had now received
an executed easement from the City of Houston granting the City of
West University Place permission to lay the pipe on Kirby Drive
Motion by Commissioner Gill, 'seconded by Commissioner Ayres, that it
. be spread upon the minutes of the City Corpmission that the license and
permission to lay, operate, maintain, replace and service a water line
into the tracts of land as described in the license agreement, was
received from the City of Houston, and that the City Commission accept
such instrument in accordance with its terms and provisions in behalf
of the City of West University Place.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
Mr. Victor Kimmel, 6531 Rutgers, appeared before the Commission at
this time, expressing his interest in seeing the mosquito fogging
program begun.
The City Manager advised Mr. Kimmel that the city has a systematic
program for mosquito control, and that as soon as our City Sanitarian
and Health Board feel it is the best time to begin fogging, this will
be dOne. .
The City Manager advised the Commission that the Police Department
radar unit had been received and is having very good results.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on Monday,
May 10, 1965 were presented to the Commission for their considera-
tion and the following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the
minutes of the meeting of the Commission on May 10, 1965 be approved
as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed
until 7:30 p.m., June 7, 1965.
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RECESSED MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
JUNE 7, 1965
The City Commission convened in recessed session at the City Hall on
Monday, June 7, 1965, 7:30 p.m. with the following members present:
Mayor HOlman, presiding; Commissioners Gill and Wright.
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In accordance with action of the City Commission on May 10, 1965, and
Notice to Bidders duly published in the official newspaper of the city,
bids received for furnishing all materials and labor for installation
of water mains at the following locations, were opened and results
announced:
8" main on University Boulevard -Annapolis to Kirby Drive
8" main on Kirby Drive - University to Tangley
8" main on Kirby Drive - Nottingham to Albans
6" main on Tangley - Mercer to Buffalo Speedway
6" main on Pittsburgh - Mercer to Wakeforest
6" main on Rice Boulevard - Academy to College
6" main on Community Drive - Case to South Judson.
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the
bids received for the water main project be referred to the City Mana-
ger for tabulation and recommendation at the next regular meeting of
the Commission on June 14, 1965, together w.ith the recommendation of
the City Engineer'and Consulting Engineers Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman; Commissioners Gill and Wright
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 MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION-
June 14, 1965
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, June 14, 1965, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present:
Mayor Holman, presiding;' Commissioners Gill and Wright. The City
Manager and City Attorney were also present. Commissioners Vest and
Ayres were absent.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Gill.
Mr. Curtis E. Posey, Sanitarian, reported to the Commission that the
Health Department of our city has completed its work in connection with
the study of mental retardation, and has combined its activity with the
City of Houston Commission program. He then introduced Mrs. Bill Williams,
Chairman of the City of Houston Commission On the Study of Mental Retar-
dation. Mrs. Williams presented the finai report of this Commission, and
expressed the recommendations made for aiding the mentally retarded and
the findings of the Commission. Then she expressed the appreciation of
her Commission for the assistance given them in this study by the City
of' West University Place through Mr. Posey's work, and presented a copy
of the final report to Mayor Holman to be placed in the city library.
The City Manager presented a tabulation of bids received for the water
main project, as follows:
Contractor
Total Biq.
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Price-Null and. Compariy.j a:nc.
Walter Mischer Company
English Construction Company
Britt Construction Company
Buddy Warren Company
K.S.C. Construction Rental E~uip. Co.
Brayton~onstruction Company
Jobn G: Hollana. 'Construction Co.
$67,174.75
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90,475.50
93,451.00
96,858.35
106,860.40
110,791. 20
130,084.25
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120
100
150
180
120
120
150
A written recommendation from Lockwood, Andrews and Newnq~,-Inc., Consulting
Engineers on the project, and also a letter signed by City Engineer Tom
Jones, was presented to t h~ Commission. It was the recommendation of the
consulting engineers tbat the low bid received from Price-Null and Company,
Inc., in the amount of $67,174.75, be accepted. A.letterfrom,thePrice-
Null Company, outlining the jobs they had done during the past year was
also presented. The Commission was advised that Mr. Bob Parker of Lockwood,
Andrews and Newnam, Inc. had talked with officials of the City of Houston
in cbarge of inspection of' work performed, and that he had been advised
that all work performed on City of Houston projects by Price-Null and
Company, Inc. bad been completed satisfactorily.
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Ordinance number 855, captioned as fOllows, was presented to the Commission
and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAINS, .FIRE
HYDRANTS AND APPURTENANCES AT CWRTAIN LOCATIONS; ACCEPTING
THE BID AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH PRICE-
NULL AND COMPANY, INC., HOUSTON, TEXAS, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS.
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Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that ordinance
number 855, ordering construction of water mains, fire hydrants and appur-
tenances at certain locations, accepting the low bid of Price-Null and
Company, Inc., and awarding the contract, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
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There was discussion concerning the type of contract to be used on this
project. The City Attorney was instructed to talk with the attorney for
Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, Inc~ regarding the type of contract.recom-
mended by them, and concerning the possibility of providing a penalty for
overrun of more than 20% or 15 days, over the agreed 75 dayd in the proposal;
also for providing a bonus for early completion of' the work.
An invoice frOIlt LocklilOq!;l", Andrews, and Newnam, Inc._ was presented to the
Commission for .their consideration and the following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the
invoice received from Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, Inc. in the amount of
$1,652.62 for engineering services pe;r-formed April 1 - April 30, 1965 in
connection with preparation of plans and specifications for the water main
project, be approved for payment.
V oting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, COl1lmissione-r:s .G:'tltl ;and.:Wr;ig'nt:.:,
None
Pursuant to instructions of the City Commissi.oh, the- City ~ruiger: presented
information which had been developed concerning'a' propbsal . submitted by
Mr. Lester W. Voorhees, 3833 nice Boulevard, for the city to provideambu-
lance service and guarantee payment of emergency hospital room facilities
for citizens. Recommendations and letters were presented from the follow~
ing: Fire Chief C. E. Duffi!l, Police Chief H. E. Shipp, Dr.N..C. Windrow,
Chairman of the Health Board; G. T. Hutcherson, First Aid Captain; W. R.
Ellington, Chairman of t1ieVolunteer Fire Department. A summary of the
information presented indicated that the proposal would not be feasible
for the following reasons:
The accessibility of the city to the Texas Medical Enter; The City
of Houston had passed an ambulance regulatory ordinance, which
has greatly improved ambulance service and reduced the time reQuired
for an ambulance to make a call from the usual 35 minutes, to 14 to
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factor sufficiently to make such service mare desirable;
Dr. N.C. Windrow, Chairman of the Health Board, proposed
to provide the names of six doctors to be subject to call
to assist the present First Aid Unit; the estimated cost
of $58,000, including capital expenditure, was considered
unusually high for services which could be rendered; the
City Attorney's opinion that the city could not operate
ambulance service, as such, as it would leave the city open
to a question of liability in case of accident or injury, and
that the operation of this type service was proprietory
rather than governmental and the city could not lend its
faith~al)d credit in guaJ;'anteeing payment for a hospital
emergen-cy room.
In view of' the inf'ormation and recommendations submitted, the following
action was taken:
Motion by Commissioner Gill, secondefrby Commissioner Wright, that the
city reject the proposal to provide ambulance service and guarantee
payment for use of a hospital emergency room for citizens of West Uni-
versity Place, in view of the foregoing recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor HoJJnan, Cornmiss ionersf}i1.1; and' Wright~.
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A letter dated June 4, 1965 from the Houston Lighting & Power Company
was presented to the Commission regarding a change in rates with respect
to small commercial rates as outlined in their M.G.S. schedule which
becomes effective June 24, 1965. It also stated that the street lights
would be changed from 2500 lumen and 6000numen incandescent lights,
to 3300 lumen and 7500 lumen mercury vapor street lights, which will
increase the light O'!".t the street about one-third. It stated that the
program will take five years. to complete, and the lights will be
replaced as they deteriorate.
The City Attorney advised the Commission that he had met with all of the
department heads and reviewed .their suggestions for change'S or additions
to the galley proofs received from the Municipal Code Corporation. He
advised the Commission that the adopting ordinance should be passed at
the next' regular meeting of the Commission. He stated that he felt the'
"copyright page" should be omitted. . The City Attorney was requested to
provide the Commission with a list of all proposed changes prior to the
next regular meeting, so that they might have an opportunity to review
them prior to passage of the ordinance.
The City Manager advised theCommission that the committee appointed to
recommend an auditor for the city's records for the year 1965 had met
and interviewed the firm of O'Connor, Lawson and McGee, and that this
firm had submitted an estimate not to exceed $1,800 for auditing the
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city's records f'or tre fiscal year 1965. The Commission was advised that
the Auditing Committee, composed of Commissioners Vest and Gill and City
Manager Whitt Johnson, recommends that this firm be employed to perform
the audit of the city's records and accounts for the fiscal year 1965.
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner 'Wright, that the
accounting firm of O'Connor, Lawson and McGee, certified public accountants,
be employed to perform the audit of the city's records and accounts for the
fiscal year 1965, for a fee not to exceed $1,800.
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Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill and Wright.
None
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Corninission on Monday, May 24,
and the recessed meeting on Monday, June 7, 1965, were presented to the
Commission for their consideration and the f'ollowing action taken;
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the
minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on May 24, and the
recessed meeting on June 7,1965 be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: 'Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill and Wright
Voting No: None
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motion du~ made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at
10:10 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETIIiG OF CITY COMMISSION
JUNE 28,1965
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City H~ll on Monday,
June 28, 1965, 7: 30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor
Holman; presiding; Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright. The City
Attorney and City Man~ger were also present.
The Invocatio~ was pronounced by Commissioner Vest.
Messrs. Bert P. Fisher, 6528 Rutgers; Victor Kimmel, 6531 Rutgers; Lester
Voorhees, 3833 Rice Boulevard; Ed Averdieck, 4005 Rice Boulevard; Harry
K. Searle, 6541 Rutgers, appeared before the Commission to re~uest that
the Commission reconsider' the proposal to provide a~ulance service for
West University citizens. They expressed the desire that the Commission
give further consideration to the matter, and develop further information
relative the cost of operating such a service; also, to determine whether
other cities in Texas had successfully provided this type of service..
Mayor Holman thanked those who had spoken for their interest, and for
their thoughts on the matter, and advised them that the Commission would
develop more information, and would give further consideration to the
proposal.
Mr. Herbert J. Wisenberg, who has constructed a new residence a;t 6502
Buffalo Speedway, appeared before the Commission re~uestingthat the
sidewalk re~uirement be waived on the north (Pittsburgh) side of this
proper~y, as there are no sidewalks on Pittsburgh for at least two
blocks, a~d thus.a side~alk on his property would serve no purpose.
~e stat~~-that ~e would. be glad to construct a sidewalk, should other
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sidewalks ever be built which would connect to it.
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Ayres, thatthe
sidewalk re~uirement be waived on the pittsburgh side of the east 100 feet
of Lot 6, Block 31, West University Place F:i;rst Addit~;:m, ~eing 6502
Buffalo Speedway, and that Mr. Wisenberg be allowed'to'construct a side-
walk along the front of his property only, as he re~uested.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright.
None
The City Manager presented a letter which had beeen received from the
Sunset Terrace Garden Club concerning the project which they had main-
tained for a number of years, beautification of the Edloe Parkway. They
stated in the letter that they were now turning the project back to the
city, due to lack of funds to continue the project. Mayor Holman advised
the Commission that he had written a letter to the Garden Club, expres-
sing the appreciation of the city for the contributions that they had
made to the beauty of our city in this and other projects.
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The minutes of' the regular meeting of' the Zoning Board of Adjustment on
Monday, June 17, 1965 were presented to the Commission for their infor-
mation.
An invoice from consulting engineers Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, Inc.
was presented to the Commissionfbr their consideration and the following
action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner .Ayres, that the
invoice from Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, Inc. in the amount 01'$278.27
f'or engineering services performed in connection with changes made in our
plans and specifications for the water main project for the month of
May, 1965, be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Hoiman; Cornni.issioners Ayres, GIll, Vest and Wright
None
Mr. A. B. Fisk, Chairman of' the Electrical Board, and Mr. Robert Randle,
member of' the Electrical Board, appeared before the Commission to discuss
certain changes which theYr Board recommended be made in the Electrical
Code before the codification of ordinances is approved. The recommended
changes are as f'ollows:
(1) That an annual fee of $10 be charged for an inactive license, and if
the person holding such license desired to return to an active status dur-
ing the year, a $25 fee would be charged (2) That the Electrical Board
issue master electrician's lieenseonevidenceof a City of Houston license
and not re<luire the applicant to take another examination to obtain a lic-
ensein West University inasm.uch as the examinations given are essentially
the same (3) Recommend that all meter loop service be 1 1/4" conduit at
lease (4) Recommend 100 amp main disconnect aI\d'switch installed in a
weather proof box (5) That unprotected conduits 6r~ires."shou:id'riot be
run through spaces in hollow walls or through attic spaces.
Commissioner Wright left the meeting at this time.
(6) To change-qUaliflcattons for a member of the Electrical Board, position
4, to rea'd "either by a licensed master electrician or person trained in
electrical work who has had at least ten years experience in the construc-
tion, operation, maintenance of electrical equipment and facilities, and
at least one year of the re<luired experience must have been spent in a
position of responsibility on such work."
Motion by Commissi9ner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that the
recommendations for changes presented by the Electrical Board be included
in the Codification of Ordinances now under consideration, in accordance
with the recommendations of the minutes of the EleGtrical Board on June 21
and the City Manager's letter of June 25) 1965.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
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The City Manager presented a report compiled showing the street lighting
system which the~'ci ty now has, and the proposed street lighting changes
in connection with the Houston Lighting and Power Company's plan to
modernize the street lighting system and install mercury vapor 3BOO
lumen or 7500 ,lumen lights throughout the city wherever possible. Mr.
Johnson's report showed the cost for such improvements, as follows:
(1) Convert all present 2500 lumen incandescent lights to 3300 lumen
mercury vapo~ lamps (mounted on wood poles, with ornamental brackets)
without increased cost to the city. ,
(2) Convert 38 lights - 2500 lumen incand~scent on,wood poles, to 3300
lumen mercury vapo~ with underground service, mounted on.ornam~ntal steel
poles. Through this conversion, 47 wood poles with overhead service can
be eliminated. Increased annual cost -$456.00.
(3) University Bqulevard - Install additional lights Sewanee to Kirby
Drive, with underground service, 7500 lumen mercury vapor lamps mounted
on ornamental standards at $39 each. Approximately 26 addi tionallights
at an estimated cost of' $1,014 annually.
(4)Weslayan street - Convert and install additional lights Bissonnet
to BellaireBoillevard, eighteen lights, 7500 lumen mercury vapor on
wood poles at $39 each. Annual cost $486.00.
(5) Seventy six intersections - Install 76 additional lights, underground
service, $30 per year - $2,280.00.
(6) We presently have 25 River Oaks Standard Lights which are
height, mounted on steel fluted poles with white glass bowls.
lights may be converted to 3300 lumen mercury vapor ornamental
on wood poles with no increase in cost.
The proposed street light improvements program, as outlined in (1) through
(6) above, would cost annually $4,002..00.
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~issiQn approve modernization of the street lighting system, at th~ esti~
mated additional cost of $4,002 per year, as outlined in .thereport and
recommendation of the City Manager.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
The City Engineer pr~senteda report on, the progress being IDEl.de on the
water main construction by frice-Null and Gom,pany,:[:nc., con,t:factors.
He stated that all contract documents had beenex~cuted, an,d all insu-
rance and performance bond re~uirements met. The cr,ew moved their
e~uipment in and began work on the 23rd of June, and the work is pro-
gressing satisfactori~.
The City Attorney presented a summary of changes to be made in the galley
proofs of the Code. Ordinance number 856, captioned as follows, was
presented to the Commission and read in full:
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AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING A NEW CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; ESTABLISHING THE SAME;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES NOT INCLUDED
THEREIN, EXCEPT AS HEREIN EXPRESSLY PROVIDED; PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF SUCH CODE AND A PENALTY FO~ T,HE VIOLATION
THEREOF; PROVIDING.,FOR THE.MANNER OF AMENDING SUCH CODE; AND
PROVIDING WllEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
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Motion by Commissioner Ay~es, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that Ordinance
number 856, adopting and enacting a new code of ordinances of the City of
West University Place, be passed and approved, with the effective date of
the ordinance cha~ged to September 1, 1965.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on June 14 were
presented to the Commission and the following action taken:
Motion by Commission.er Vest, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the min-
utes of the regular meeting of the Commission on June 14, 1965, be approved
as subrili tted .
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this t.ime" upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at II p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
JULY 12, 1965
The City Commission convened in regular session at. the City Hall on Monday,
July 12, 1965,7:30 p.m., with the following members present: May:or
Holman, presiding; Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Wright,. ,. "ColIll'llis's'ioner
Vest was out .01' .the city on vacation~ ' The City Manager was present. The
City Attorney was our of the city on vacation.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Wright.
The minutes of the regular meetirig of the Zoning and Plann.ing Commission on
Thursday, July 8, 1965 were presented to the Commission for their information.
Engineer's estimate number 1 on the water main construction project was pre-
sented to the Commission for their consideration and the following action
taken:
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the City.
Engineer's estirnEite number 1. in the amount 'of'. $9,969.61 for work perf'ormed
on the water main project by Price-Null and Company, Thc~ ,for the period
from June 23 to June 30, 1965, be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and 'Wright
None
Mr. C. E.' Posey, Sanitarian, appeared before the Commission to pTesent
information he had obtained while attending a three-day training school
sponsored by the Harris County Mos~uito Control District through the Com-
municable Disease Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The school was held at
Rice University July 7, 8 and 9, and was concerned in control of communi-
cable diseases, specifically those carried by the mos~uito.He stated
that this school was designed primarily for identification of mos~uito
larvae and adults, and the methods of surveying a community for their
breeding places. He stated that after identification had been made, to
determine the types of mos~uitoes in a community, then it couldbe deter-
mined the best means of controlling them.
An invoice was presented to the Commissionfrom~the~~exas~~i~ipal Leag~e,
and the following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Ayres, that the invoice
received from the Texas Municipal League for the city's part in league ser-
vices, in the amount of $520 for the year ending June 30, 1966, be approved
for payment.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Wright
None
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The City Manager advised the Commission that a recommendation had been received
from Chief of Police H. E. Shipp in connection with raising the speed limit
on Buffalo Speedway from 30, to 35 miles per hour, due to the fact that the
speed limit is 35 miles per hour on either sideof,our city on this street.
However, Chief Shipp felt that ,this action might cause drivers to travel at
an even greater. speed'.--' cI,t.was also reported that Corporation Court Judge
Gale Reese felt that it would be better to leave the speed limit at 30
miles per hour and to post additional signs along Buffalo Speedway showing
the speed limit, and to leave the speed limit as it is for the present time.
After discussion, the Commission instructed the City Manager to place addi-
tional signs indicating the speed limit on Buffalo Speedway at 30 miles per
hour.
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The Commission was advised that a letter had been received from the Municipal
Code Corporation advising that they had received our galley proofs, and had
made all corrections indicated and would begin printing the Code. The City
Manager advised the Commission that an ordinance concerning the moving of
buildings into the city, which had been inadvertantly omitted from the Code,
had been included as an amendment to the Building Code. He stated that this
ordinance was necessary to prevent buildings being moved into the city that
would not conform to our Building Code and standards.
The City Manager presented a report on the progress of the water main project.
He advised that work had now been completed on Kirby Drive
Mr. A. G. Billingsley, 3830 Tennyson, appeared before the Commission and
expressed his desire to see some solution to the problem of cars being
parked along the streets. He felt that this constituted a traffic hazard,
because of being unable to see children who might be playing along the
driveways. He also stated that they felt a "stop," sign should he placed
at Tennyson and College to discourage speeding. " , .
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to setting a date for public hearing to adopt the Budget for the fiscal
year 1966.
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that a Public
Hearing be called for 7:30 p.m. August 23, 1965, to consider adoption of the
budget for' the year 1966" -and :that proper legal notice of hearing be pub-
lished iri the official newspaper of the city on July 21, 1965.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Wright
None
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on June 28, 1965
were presented to the Commission and the following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the mirutes
of the regular meeting of the Commission on June 28, 1965 be approved as
submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners, Ayres, Gill, and Wright
None
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motion du~ made, seconded and c~rried, the mee~ing was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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JULY 26 , 1965
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on~
Monday, July 26, 1965, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present:
Mayor Holman, presiding; Commissioners Vest and Wright. The City
Attorney and City Manager were also present. Commissioners Ay~es
and Gill were out of the city.
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The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Vest.
Mr. David Dean, 6527 Sewanee, appeared before the Commission, ~xpressing
his appreciation and that of many others with whom he had spoken, for
the passage of' the ordinance pertaining to distribution of handbills
and circulars, which was included in the codification of ordinances to
become effective Septerriber 1, 1965.
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The minutes of the regular meeting of' the Zoning Board of Adjustment
on Monday, July 19th, were presented to the Commission for their infor-
mation. It was sta"ted that the Zoning Board of Adjustment had made
three amendments to its Rules of Procedure, had held a Public Hearing
on July 19th for the purpose of hearing any interested parties in this
connection, and had taken the proper legal action for amending their
rule s .
The City Attorney advised the Commission that there were eleven suits filed
on paving liens in the 1962 paving project on which no payment had ever
been made. He stated that of these eleve~, seven had been served and the
others had not been located. He advised the Commission that Citation by
Publication would be given on the suits where the owners were not found.
The City Man ageradvised the Commission that he had written a letter to
the Municipal Code Corporation asking them to make the folloWing changes
or additions to the Code: (1) Section 18-34(d) Should read "If the
Inspector is called back, after correction of defects noted, an addi-
tional fee of $1.50 shall be made f'or each such return inspection. (2)
Delete Section 23~139, Parkin~~ith lights extinguished at night pro-
hibited, in its entirety. (3) Section 6-21, Air Conditioning, Heating
Code Adopted. The following should be added immediately after this
section: Permit fees -Minimum permit fee $3, which shall include cen-
tral units, . floor furnaces and all types of vented heating, $3 per unit
for air conditioners, except window units which are covered by Electrical
Code, $3 per unit for air handlers, when installed with new work, the
fee shall be $1 per unit, $.50 per unit for convectors and radiators
when installed with new work. When air conditioners, convectors or rad-
iators are installed with existing installations, the minimum fee shall
apply." The City Manager advised the Commission that he had rec~ived
a reply from the Code Corporation st.ating tbat they would not be able
to make any further changes in the Code without action of the City
Commission, passage of amending ordinances. The City Attorney was
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meeting of the Commission.
The Commission was advised of an alleged zoning violation at 2616
Nottingham. It was stated that the Building Inspector had been requested
to make an inspection for installation of air conditioning units at
this vacant residence, which is adjacent to and owned by Triangle
Refineries. It was also stated that it had been suspected for some
time that this residence is being used in conjuntion with the business
ope~&tions of Triangle Refineries. .
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the
City Attorney investiagethe axleged violation at 2616 Nottingham, and
take whatever action necessary to correct it.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Vest and Wright
None
The City Manager advised the Commission of a violation of ordinance number
759, which prohibits a fence being extended past the front building line
of a residence. He stated that the Building Inspector had ta~ed with
the owner of 3823 Swarthmore and advised him that this was a violation,
and that the owner refused to comply with the ordinance by removing the
fence.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Wright that the
alleged violation of ordinance number 759, at 3823 Swarthmore, be
referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for corrective action
or recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Vest and Wright
None
The City Manager presented a report on the progress of public work proj-
ects under construction. He stated that all of the water lines and the
fire hydrants had been installed on certain sections of Kirby Drive and
Pittsburgh, and that the work has now begun on t:re 3600 block of Tangley.
The Commission was also advised of the work done by the Street Depart-
ment this year, through July 12th, and the materials Used. There was
discu8sion concerning repair of the 2600 and 3700 blocks of' Sunset, and
it was stated that approximately $7,500 remains in the budget for street
repair purposes. Swimming Pool receipts for the year, as compared with
the past five years were also reviewed.
The minutes of the regular meeting ~f the Commission on July 12, 1965,
were presented to the City Commission for their consideration, and the
following action was taken:
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Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that
the minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on July 12, 1965
be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
May.or Holman, Commissioners Vest and Wright
None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:40 p.m.
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SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
AUGUST 2, 1965
The City Commission of the City of West University Place convened in
special session on Monday, August 2, 1965, 7:30 p.m., with the follow-
ing members present: Mayor HOlman, presiding; Commissioners Ayres,
Gill, Vest and Wright. The City Manager was also present.
Mayor Holman presented the following waiver which was signed by the
members of the Commission:
The Mayor and each of the undersigned Commissioners of the City of West
University Place, Texas, hereby expressly waive the giving of twenty-
f'our hours notice of the special meeting of the City Commission held on
the second day of August~ 1965~ held for the purpose of' appointing a
third member to the Board of Tax Equalization of the City of West
University Place, Texas, and appointing a Chairman thereof~ due to the
resignation of Mr. Preston D. Phillips, former Chairman.
This waiver shall be entered and made a part of th~ minutes of such
special meeting. ,,' "
Signed this 2nd day of August, 1965.
(s) Mayor DuPree Holman
Commissioner Richard Ayres
Commissioner O. P. Gill
Commissioner Loys E. Vest
Commissioner Roger R. Wright, Sr.
The mayor stated that the special meeting was called as a result of the
resignation of Mr. Preston D. Phillips as Chairman of' the Board of Tax
Equalization for the year 1965, due to his illness.
Mayor Holman. stated that it would be necessary to appoint a third member
of the Board of Tax Equalization, and to also designate a Chairman of
such Board.
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that the
resign,ation of Mr. Preston D. Phillips as Chairman of the Board of Tax
E~ualization of the city be accepted, and that Mr. William J. Beirne
be appointed as Chairman, and Mr. Noel B. Proctor be awmnted to serve
with Mr. Beirne and Mr. James K. Hilliard, who were previously appointed
as members.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
Motion made by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Wright, and
un animously carried, that the meeting be adjourned. '
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AUGUST 9, 1965
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, August 9, 1965, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present:
Mayor Holman, presiding; Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright.
The City Attorney and City Manager were also present.
Commissioner Ayres pronounced the Invocation.
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Mr. & Mrs. Harold J. Adam, 2911 Wroxton, were present at the meeting.
Mr. Adam. was congratulate'd by the Mayor and Commissioners for having won
the Valley Forge Freedom Award for teaching Americanism in the public
schools. It was noted that Mr. Adam would receive a scholarship to
attend a three-week seminar at the Valley Forge Foundation next year to
study Americanism, and about Communism.
The Commission was advised that the auditing f'irm employed to make an
audit of the city's records and accounts for the year 1965, O'Connor,
Lawson and McGhee, had now commenced work on the audit.
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Engineer's estimate number 2 was presented to the Commission for their
consideration, and the following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that Engi~
neer's estimate number 2, for work performed on the water main construction
project through July 31, 1965, in the amount of $25,682~74, payable to
Price-Null and Company, Inc., be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
Resolution number 65-6, as follows, was presented to the Commission for
consideration, and read in full:
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING A MINIMUM' FINE .IN .AN AMOUNT
THOUGHT TO BE JUST .AND REASONABLE FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATION
IN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, IN ORDER
THAT PERSONS DESIRING TO, PLEAD GUILTY TO THE VIOLATION
CHARGED MAY KNOW THE AMOUNT OF FINE THAT WILL BE
'ASSESSED WITHOUT APPEARING BEFORE THE CORPORATION
COURT OF SAID CITY.
WHEREAS, an investigation has been made as to the fines now being assessed
. by th~ City of West UniverSIty Place and various other municipalities
located in Harris County, Texas, for violation of the traffic laws; and
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schedule of fines in the City of West University Place more closely
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WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to recommend and establish a mlnl-
mum fine for various traffic violations in an amount thought to be
just and reasonable for the convenience of those persons desiring to
plead guilty to the violation charged without personally appearing
before the Corporation Court of the City of West University Place:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That from and after the effective date hereof, the Clerk
of' the Corporation Court of West University Place, Texas, is autho-
rized to accept as full payment the amounts shown below for each of ,
the listed offenses where the person desires to plead guilty as charged
and the offense charged is the first offense.
SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM FINES - FIRST OFFENSE
Speeding School zone - first 10 miles over limit . .
Speeding - for first 10 miles over legal speed limit .
. . . $ 25.00 .
15.00
($3 per mile in excess of 10 miles over legal limit)
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Running "stop" sign . . . . . . . . .
Illegal turns . . . .
Driving on wrong side of street . . . . .
Wrong Way on One-Way street . . . . . . .
Failure to Yield Right-of-Way . . . .. ....
Cutting Funeral Procession
Running over Fire Hose
Illegal Parking other than Fire Zone
Blocking Fire Plug or parking in Fire Zone
Blocking Pedestrian Lane
Defective Brakes . . . . . . . .
Defective Lights . . . . . . . .
No muffler, defective or illegal muffler
No Operator's License. . . . . . . . .
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Section 2. That when a person charged with a traffic violation
appears before tpe Corpo~ation Court of West University Place, either
to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty, if the Court finds such
person to be guilty, a fine shall be assessed as the Court shall
determine, and in accordance with the applicable statute and/or ordinance.
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lution number 65-6, recommending minimum traffic fines for first
offenses, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
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The City Attorney reported on the alleged violation of ordinance number
759 at 3823 Swarthmore, where a fence was constructed past the front
building line to the sidewaTh. He stated that l::e had written a letter
to the owner advising him of the necessity to correct the violation,
and that he had inspected the property with City Manager Whitt Johnson,
and had found that the fence had been removed except for a portion
which has been cut down to approximately 18 inches in height with
crossbars joining the posts, and this portion extends from the front
building line along a f'lower bed. The City Attorney was instructed
to follow through to whatever extent necessary to correct this viola-
tion complete~.
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nance number 111, at 2616 Nottingham, which was reporj;ed by the Building
Inspector. He stated that he had talked with officials of Triangle
Refineries, owner, of this property, and that they had then written him
a letter advising him of their intentions in connection with the use of
this residence. They stated that they are in the process of remodeling
the residence for use as a combination sleeping quarters and sick room
for their employees. They stated that they had originally intended to
rent the property as living quarters, but that its close proximity to
Triangle Refineries and the type of activity which goes on in the area
is not desirable for full-time fami~ occupancy. The City Attorney was
instructed to write a letter to Triangle Refineries advising them what
is necessary to correct this violation, and to follow through to see
that it is corrected.
The City Manager presented a report from the Tax Assessor-Collector,
outlining the meetings of the Board of Tax Equalization for the year
1965. The Tax Assessor-Collector reported that 138 notices were sent out
to property owners advising them of increases in taxes due to additions
to or improvements they had made to their property. He stated that of
this number, only five had appeared before the Board of Equalization to
protest. One of these appe~ring was Corrigan Properties, who have
appeared regularly for the past three years, protesting the amount
assessed against their property. The report advised that the Tax Board
of Equalization would meet 'one more time, to decide what action should
betaken in connection with these delinqu~nt taxes qf Corrigan Properties.
It was reported to the Commission that a question had arisen in regard to
an easement granted on Lot 5, Block 89, West University Place Second
Addition, in that the property was subdivided in November, 1947, and the
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portion cut off from the rear of the lot contained the easement dedicated
in +926 of'f' of' alrLof the lots in the West University Second Addition.
It was stated that should a house be constructed on the north 67 X 100
feet of the lot, there would be no easement for the 100 X 100 foot portion
fronting on Albans.
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A letter was presented to the Commission from theC:j..vil Defense Office of
the City of Houston, requesting permission or approval of use of fre-
quency 155.28 for their radio frequency, which is adjacent to the city's
police department frequency, 155.25. It was decided that the City man-
ager should talk to someone in their office and obtain additional
information, then write a letter to the FCC granting permission, but
protesting the use of frequencies so close to the city's frequency as
to create interference, particularly in case of emergency.
A request was received from the Boy Scout Roundtable Leaders, Southwest
District, for use of the Community Building for a regular meeting place
each second Tuesday, year round. They stated that they did not have
funds available for the purpose. It was decided that it would not be
possible for them to use the building without charge, and the only way
such a request for regular use of the building could be made would be
to make each month's reservation separately and pay for the use of the
building at that time, inasmuch as the cost involved f'or setting up the
building and air conditioning cost, w~uld be too great to allow any
reduction in rental rate. '
The minutes o~ the regular meeting of the Commission on July 26, 1965
and the special meeting on August 2, 1965, were presented to the Com-
mission and the following action taken: ' .
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minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on July 26, 1965 be
approved as submitted, and the minutes of the special meeting of
August 2, 1965, be approved as corrected.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned
at 8: 50 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
AUGUST 23, 1965
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, August 23, 1965, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present:
Mayor Holman, presiding; Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Wright. Co,m"';-
missioner Vest was out of' the city on business. The City Manager and
City Attorney were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Gill.
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The Public Hearing called for 7:30 p.m. this date was called to order by
Mayor Holman. It was stated that in compliance with the City Charter
requirements and previously published legal notice, the hearing would
be held to consider adoption of the Budget for the fiscal year January 1,
,1966 to December 31, 1966. Mayor Holman asJ5;ed City Manager Whitt Johnson
to explain the Budget for the benefit of the citizens present. The
City Manager reviewed the Budget, explaining the income and expenditures
proposed by the various departments. He also stated that the City Com-
mission bad met several times to review and discuss the proposed budget
and that it had been ref'erred to the Finance Committee for study and
recommendation. After reviewing the Budget on August 16, 1965, the
Finance Committee agreed to recommend its adoption.
Ordinance number 857; captioned as follows, was presented to the Commis-
sion for consideration and read 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 1965;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF. .
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Ayres, that
ordinance number 857, levying and assessing an ad valorem tax for the
year 1965,'be approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
:r9Jayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Wright and Gill
None
Ordinance number 858, captioned as follows, was presented to the Commis-
sion for consideration and read in full:
.AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A BUDJET FOR THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, FOR A TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1966 AND ENDJl'iJG DECEMBER 31, 1966;
PROVIDING THE APPROPRIATIONS OF PUBLIC FUNDS OF THE
BITY FOR USE AND EXPENDITURES.
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Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that
ordinance number 858, approving a budget for the City of West Univer-
sity Place for the fiscal year January 1, 1966 to December 31, 1966
be approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Wright
None
~e minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commis-
sion on August 12, 1965, were presented to the Commission for con-
sideration. There was some discussion concerning the application of
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church for permission to use Lots lA and
lB, Block. 89 , West University Place Second Addition for church pur-
poses, and also requesting a variance of setback requirements. The
City Attorney was requested to submit an opinion as to whether the
Zoning and Planning Commission in the public hearing called for
September 9, 1965, could consider both of these requests, without
the necessity of the Zoning Board of Adjustment considering the
variance of setback r~quirements. .
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment
on August 16, 1965, were presented to the Commission at this time.
The Zoning Board of' Adjustment met to consider a request made by the
City Manager concerning construction of a circular driyeway at the
new residence at the corner of Rutgers and Amherst. It was the con-
census of the Board that this was not a matter to be handled by
their Board, but that it should be ref'erred to the Zoning and Plan-
ning Commission for their recommendation.
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the recommendation of' the Zoning Board of Adjustment relating to
circular driveway construction, be referred to the Zoning and Plan-
ning Commission for, study and recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Wright
None
Commissioner Wright left the meeting at this time.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Electrical Board ~ere pre-
sented to the Commission for their information.
It was stated that Mayor Holman had received a letter from the NSDAR
requesting that the week of September 17-23, 1965, be proclaimed as
Constitution Week in the City of West University Place. The Procla-
mation, as follows, was read:'by the City Attorney and signed by Mayor
Holman:
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, September 17,1965 is notable as'marking the one-hundred-
seventy-eight~ anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the
United States of Amerca by the Constitutiona~ Convention; and
WHEREAS, To accord official recognition to this memorable anniversary,
and tothe patriotic exercise which will ,form a noteworthy feature of
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the oCGasion, seems fitting and proper; and
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WHEREAS, In accordance with Public Law Number 915, the President of
the United States has issued a Proclamation designating the week of
September 17 through 23, 1965, as : CONSTITUTION WEEK:
NOW, THEREFORE, I DuPree Holman, Mayor of the City of West University
Place, by virtue of the authority vested in ,me as Mayor of this city,
in the State of Texas, do hereby proclaim tb,e week of September 17 _
23, 1965 as CONSTITUTION wEEK in the City of West University Place
and urge all our citizens to pay special attention during that week
to our Federal Constit~tion and the advantages of American Citizenship.
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In witness, Thereof', I have her;euntq set illy hand and ca~sed the, Seal of'
the City of West University Place to be affixed, this 23rd ,day of August,
1965, the ye;:ir .01' our Lord, and the one hundred eighty-ninth year of the
independence of the United States of' America.
(s) DuPree HoJ.rn.&n, Mayor
A petition signed by residents of the 2600 block of Fenwood Road was
presented to the Commission at this time. The petition requ~$ted that
the one-way traffic signs be again placed on Fenwood at ~irbYDrive to
prevent traffic entering Fenwood from Kirby Drive. A recommendation
, f'rom Chief' of Police H. E. Shipp was also presented, in which he stated
that he felt this block :shQuld be made a one-way street going east, on
a permanent basis.
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the
recommendation of the Chief' of Police be accepted, and that lIOne Way
Trafficll signs be placed on Fenwood at Kirby Drive, permanently,making
Fenwood Road a one-way street going east.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres and Gill
None
The City Manpger advised the Gommission that the, Codification of Ord-
nances had been completed and that 25 bound and 75 unbound copies of
the Code had been received from the Municipal Code Corporation, in
accordance with their contract. The City Manager and City Attorney
expressed appreciation to the Commission for making the codification
of all city ordinances possible, and stated that they felt this weuld
be a great help in enforcement and administration.
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Ati~invoice was presented f'rom the Municipal Code Corporation in the
amount of $7,367.20, plus $16.47 for freight, less $3,466.66 previous
payments, for a total due of' $3,917.01, for one hundred copies of
the Code of Ordinances, City of West University Place, in accordance
with the contract with Municipal Code Corporation.
It was explained that the additional cost exceeded the original estimate
by $2,100 because of a decision made at a later date to embody in the
Code of Ordinances, the adoption of the following technical codes: U.S.
Public Health ServiceFood Service Sanitation Manual, U. S. Public Health
Service Milk Ordinance, National Electrical Code, Southern Standard Gas
Code, Southern Standard Building Code, Part III, Plumbing; Fire Preven-
tion Code, National Building Code, National Fire/Protection Association
Pamphlet 90A and 90B (Heating and Air Conditioning Code).
Also, various amendments to the Original Zoning Ordinance were included.
The City Commission approved and accepted the Code of Ordinances, and
took the following action:
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Ayres, that the
Code of Ordinances be officially accepted, and that the total completed
price of $7,367.20, plus freight charges of $16.47, be approved for
payment, and that an additional sum. of $3,917.01 be appropriated for
payment of the balance due on this service, noting the $3,466.66 pre-
vious payments.
Voting .Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, and Wright
None
The City Attorney reported on the zoning violation at 2616 Nottingham.
He stat~d that he had talked with officials of Triangle Refineries,
owner of the residence, and that they had been advised that their pro-
posed use of the residence for storage of records and sleeping ~uarters
or sick room for employees was not in accordance with the city's zoning
ordinance. He stated that they had advised him that they had obtained
another building on Sunset to which they would transfer all of the
records now kept in this residence, and that they re~uested 30 days
time in which to accomplish the transfer of records. The~' City Attorney
advised. Triangle Refineries that any use of this residence for other
than single family dwelling would be in violation of the city's zoning
ordinance.
The City Attorney was instructed to write a letter to Triangle Refineries
confirming this conversation, and allowing the re~uestedthirty days to
remove their records from the residence at 2616 No~tingham.
The City Attorney reported that no further action had been taken in con-
nection with the alleged violation of ordinance 759 at 3823 Swarthmore.
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The City Manager reported on the water main construction project. He
stated that the contractor is doing satisfactory work, but that he is
progressing very slowly on the clean-up work. He stated that the City
Engineer is keeping a close watch on the project, to assure satisfac-
tory completion.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on August 9, 1965
were presented to the Commission for their consideration and the fol-
lowing action taken:
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minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on August 9, 1965, be
approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres and Gill
None
With no further busirlessto come bef'ore the Cohlmission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:;15 p.m.
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SEPTEMBER 13. 1965
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The City Commission convened in regular session at the City HaIl on
Monday, September 13, 1965, 7::1) p.m., with the following ;members
present: Mayor Holman presiding, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest
and Wright. The City,Manager and City Attorney were aJ.So present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Vest.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commis-
sion on Thursday, September 9, 1965 were pre~ented to the Commission
for their information.
Engineer's Estimate number 3 for the water main construction project
was presented to the Commission for consideration and the following
action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that
Engineer's estimate number 3 in the amount of $7,715. 71, payab~e to
Price-Null and Company, Inc. for work performed on the water main
(:onstruction project August 1, 1965 to August 31, 1965, be approved
for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
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None
The Commission was advised that most of''bhe work on the water main pro-
ject has been completed, and that the contractor is in the process of
cleaning up and completing work on Community Drive. It was also stated
that the work is under the close supervi~i()n o.fth~ City.Engineer,to
see that it is properly done. . I
A statement for services of the City Attorney in connection with the
Codification of Ordinances was. presented to the Commission for their
consideration and the 'f'ollowing action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Vest that the
statement from City Attorney Charles Cockrell in the amount of $560.00
for legal work performed in connection with codification of ordinances,
be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:' Mayor Holma.n, Commissioners !Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
Voting No: None
A report was presented on the swimming pool activity for the past year.
It was stated that the pool e~sed on September 6th, Labor Day, and that
a total of $15,565.00 was received in income for the year. A report was
also presented showing the total income of each year for the past fi va
years as compared with this year's total.
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The Commission was advised that two-thirds of all the tax statements had
been mailed to property owners and that it was expected that $100,000
wou1d be received before the end of the year. Resolution number 65-7,
as follows, was presented to the Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, the City of West University P1ace anticipates collect-
ing cash in the amount of $100,000.00 prior to January 1,1966 from current
tax collections; and
WHEREAS, said funds collected will be deposited to the account of
the Tax Collector's F'und and held until the fiscal year beginning January 1,
1966, and then used in accordance with budget appropriations; and
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of the city's money invested to earn additional income, and it is necessary
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:
1. That the City Treasurer is he~eby authorized and directed to
invest various sums of money at different times, aggregating ,$100,000.00
from current tax collections.
2. That said sum of money be invested in certificates of time
deposit with the University State Bank, Houston, Texas, at the agreed in-
terest rate of 4 1/'2!{o per annum.
3. That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized to withdraw, as
needed, Current Tax Collections deposited in the University State Bank in
Certificates of Time Deposit, in various amounts not exceeding $ 100,000.00,
said withdrawals to be accomplished by checks properly signed by the Mayor,
the City Manager and the City Treasurer of the City of West University Place. '
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that Resolu-
tion number 65-7, authorizing the City Treasurer to invest money from the
current tax collections in Certificates of Time Deposit in the University
State Bank at 4~ interest per year, be approved as read. '
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holma.n, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
The City Manager advised the Commission that Mr. O. D. Gregg, Superintendent
of Sanitation, had been involved in an automobile accident on August 23,
1965, while driving his city-owned pickup. In this accident, the 1961
pickup driven by Mr. Gregg was totally da.ma.ged. Aetna Insurance Company,
who carries the insurance for the other party involved, has admitted lia-
bility and agreed to reimburse the city for damages. The Commission was
also advised that it had been determined that a 1966 Ford ~ ton pickup
cou1d be purchased from Jack Roa.ch Motor Company at $1,549, and that after
the settlement agreeddupon between the city and the insurance company had
been received, this would resu1t in a total cost to the city of less than
$500.00 for the new pickup.
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Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Vest that the
damaged unit driven by Mr. O. D. Gregg be replaced with a 1966 Ford '
! ton pickup from Jack Roach Motor Company for a sum not to exceed
$500.00 as agreed with Aetna Insurance Company, considering the trade-
in value of the 1961 pickup totally d.ama.ged.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holma.n, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
Ordinance Number 859, captioned as follows, was presented to the Com-
mission and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18-34 (d) OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS,
TO PROVIDE FOR A FEE OF $1. 50 FOR CERTAIN INSPECTIONS,
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Wright that Ordinance
number 859, amending section 18-34 (d) of the Code of' Ordinances be approved
as read.
Ordinance Number 860, captioned as fOllows, was presented to the Commission
and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 23-139 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Ayres that ordinance
number 860, repealing section 23-139 of the Code of Ordinances be approved
as read.
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Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
The City Attorney presented a report on the zoning violation at 2616
Nottingham. He stated that he had talked with officials of Triangle
Refineries, owner of the property, and that they haa. advised him that
the violation would be corpected by the end of this week; that is, the
records would be removed from this residence, and it would be re~urned
to single-family dwelling'"usuage, as specified in the zoning ordinance.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on August 23,
1965, were presented to the Commission for consideration and the following
action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on August 23, 1965
be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
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upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:50 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 27, 1965
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
September 27, 1965, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor
Holma.n, presiding; Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright. The City
Manager and City Attorney were also present.
The invocation was pronounced by Mayor Holman.
The tax roll for the year 1965 for the City of West University Place was
presented to the Commission f'or their consideration, and the f'ollowing
action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that the Tax
Roll for the City of West University Place for the .year 1965 in the amount
of $26,269,412, as prepared by the Tax Assessor and approved by the Tax
Boaltd of Equalization, be approved by the City Commission.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
The Commission was advised that a written statement dated September 13,
1965 signed by Mr. Steve Shevack, President of' Steve's Wizard of Cars, and
Mr. Don Nottebart, Secretary, had. been received, which advised that they
were exercising their option to renew the Lease Agreement on the property
owned by the city at 4213 Be1laire Boulevard, for a period of' f'ive years
at the present monthly rental rate of' $300 in accordance with. the terms
of the Lease Agreement. After reviewing the request, it was the opinion
of the City Attorney the written notice of intention to renew the lease
of the property at 4213 Bellaire Boulevard was in proper order and in
accordance with the terms of the Lease Agreement. The written notice
was ordered placedclon file, extending the lease agreement for a period
of' five years beginning January 1, 1966.
There was discussion concerning the desirability of renting equipment to
remove leaves f'rom the city's streets during the peak season. The City
Manager was instructed to obtain further information and report to the
Commission at its next meeting.
The Commission was advised that the final connection on the water main
project had been completed and that testing and chlorination of the
remaining lines should be completed during the coming week. Clean-up
work should be completedin six to eight working days, and the next
estimate on the cost should be f'inal.
It was reported to the Commission that engigeers for the Houston Lighting
and Power Company are in the process of determining locations for the
proposed street light additions and replacements. It is believed that
the entire project should be completed by January 1, 1966.
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A letter, dated September 23, 1965, from the City of Houston addressed
to Mayor Holma.n was presented ~o the Commission. The provisions of the
letter in regard to the proposed paving of Kirby Drive between Bissonnet
and Bellaire Boulevard were reviewed and discussed. After reviewing the
proposal, the following action was taken:
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Vest that the City
Manager be authorized to inform the City of Houston that the City Commis-
sion of the City of West University Place approves the provisions of the
following letter dated September 23, 1965 in principle, and that the City
Attorney be hereby authorized and directed, to cooperate with the City
Attorney for the City of Houston in the preparation of an appropriate
contract between the two cities for the paving of Kirby Drive between
Bellaire Boulevard and Bissonnet Street.
Dear Mayor Holman:
This has ref'erence to your letter of September 14, 1965, addressed to
Mayor Louie Welch, pertaining to the proposed improvement of Kirby Drive
south of Bissonnet Avenue. The letter has been referred to me for reply.
Since receipt of the letter I have further reviewed the matter and have
conferred with officials of your city.
The proposed improvement consists of the construction of two roadways 24
feet wide of reinforced concrete pavement 7 inches in thickness, separated
by esplanades, except that between UniTersity Boulevard and Rice Boulevard
the existing street will just be widened and resurfaced. Also, the plans
will provide, fer construction of concrete sidewalks where this is deemed
warranted. Likewise included, of course, wil~ be the installation of any
additional drainage facilities that might be needed to drain the street.
I 8JIl prepared to recommend to the Mayor and City Council of the City of
Houston that the City of Houston proceed with the project immediately after
there shall have been executed a contract between the City of Houston and
the City of West University Place making ap~ropriate provision for the 1'01-
J,.owing items:
(1) The total cash contribution to the project to be made by the City of
West University Place will be $26,000, payable at the time of the execution
of the contract.
(2) 'The City of Houston will acquire and pay for all necessary right-of-
way including any that may be required on the west side of Kirby Drive.
The City of West University Place will adopt appropriate ordinances, if
necessary, to designate the location of the' street right-of-way to the
extent that any ?f it may lie within the lim~ts of West University Place.
(3) The City of Houston will, under the State Paving Law, institute and
. conduct proceedings lOOking toward the assessment by the City of Houston
'of the abutting'property on both sides ,of Kirby Drive for a part of the
cost of the improvement, such assessments to be consistent with the
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(a) Property zoned or restricted to use for single ~amily or two-
family residential purposes will be assessed to the extent of
the enhancement in va1ue of the property by the proposed im-
provement, but not to exceed $8.00 per linear foot if the
property has its short dimension along Kirby' Drive, and not
to. exceed $4.00 per linear foot if the property has its long
dimension along Kirby Drive.
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. (b) Property other than that zoned or restricted for single family
Or two-family residential purposes will be assessed to the ex-
tent of the enhancement in value, as determined at the hearing
on benefits, in accordance w1ththe wual allocation of cost to
abutting property, the estimated amount of such assessments being
between $16.00 and $17.00 per linear foot, except that the pro-
posed assessment between University Boulevard and Rice Boulevard,
where only widening and resurfacing are to be done, will be con-
siderably less.
As authorized by the provisions of .subsection (b) of Article 1105b,
Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, the City of West University Place
will adopt an appropriate ordinance or.resolution ratifying such
assessments as may be levied by the City Council of the City of
Houston in accordance with the procedure mentioned above.
(5)
To the extent that it may be necessary under the terms of the con-
struction contract to "take overll from the. contractor any assessments
against property which is exempt by reason of being homestead property,
and as to which the owners have refused to sign a mechanic's and
'materialman's lien contract, such taking over will be done and paid
for by the CitY.of Houston without regard to whether the property in
question lies in Houston or in West University Place.
(6)
OfficiaJ.s and employees of West University Place will work co-
operatively with the City of Houston and with the construction con-
tractor to facilitate the construction of the improvements, and will
provide such assistance as may be needed in obtaining temporary con-
struction permits from owners of property on the west. side of Kirby
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Representatives of the City Attorney of the City of Houston willco-
operate with and assist the City Attorney Of West University Place
in satisfying the various legal requirements affecting West'University
Place and will provide any necessary legal forms for that purpose.
It will be appreciated if you will submit this letter to your City Council
and, upon their approval. of it, I will make the same recommendation to the
City Council of the City of Houston. After both councils have approved
the agreement in principle, the City Attorney of the City of Houston will
work with the City Attorney of West University Place to prepare an appro-
priate formal contract embodying the terms of the agreement. In the mean-
time, the City of Houston will advertise forbids so as to be ready to
commence construction as soon as possible.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayers, Gill, Vest and Wright
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Ordinance number 861, captioned as follows, was presented to the Comis-
sion and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR INCREASED MUNICIPAL CONTRIBUTIONS
FOR CURRENT SERVICE ANNUITY OF EMPlOYEES OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS PARTIClIlPATING IN THE TEXAS
MUNICIPAL RETIRBMENT. SYSTEM AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
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Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that ordinance
number 861, providlhng for increased municipal. contribution to the Current
Service Annuity of employees of the city, participatiIigin the Texas
Municipal. Retirement System, be approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayers, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
The City Attorney advised the Commission that he is in the process of
obtaining additional information before re-writing the ordinance establish-
ing fees for heating and air conditioning permits under the Code of Ordi-
nances.
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The. Commission was advised that the proposed amublance service for the
city was being studied by a Committee appointed to obtain additional
information, and that a report would be made at a later date.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on September 13,
1965 were presented to the Commission for consideration and the following
action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Vest that the
minutesblf' the regular meeting of the Commission on September 13,1965
be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:45 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETJl'ifG OF CITY COMMISSION
OCTOBER 11,1965
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, October 11, 1965, at 7:30 p.m., with the following members
present: Mayor HOlman, presiding; Commissioners Ayres, Gill~ Vest
and Wright. The City Attorney and City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Ayres.
The City Manager advised the Commission of the status of the water main
construction project. He presented a statement from Water Superinten-
dent Herchel Vaughn stating that the final portion of the water mains
had been put into service on October 7th. The City Engineer stated
that the clean-up work should be completed during the next week, and
that the project could then be finaled out. It was also brought to
the attention of the Commission that the contractor had estimated 75 "...H
working days to complete the project and that he had used 74 working days.
The City Manager stated that the project would probably run three or
four days over the estimated 75 working days before it it completed.
Engineer's estimate number 4, amounting to $19,825.27 was presented to
the Commission for consideration and the following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Vest that the
Engineer's estimate number 4 , in the amount of $19,825.27 payable to
Price-Null and Company, Inc., for work performed on the water main
project September 1 through September 30, 1965, be approved for
payment.
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Voting Aye:
Voting N8:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
An Agreement received from the City of Houston concerning the improve-
ment of Kirby Drive between Bissonnet Street and Bella~re Boulev~rd
was presented to the Commission for consideration, as follows:
"Following is a memorandum of an agreement between the City of Houston,
Texas (Houston) and the City of West University Place, Texas (West
University Place), both municipal corporations:
1. Between Bissonnet and West Holcombe Boulevard, Kirby Drive is a
boundary street between Houston and West University Place, the west
right-of-way lineQf Kirby Drive constitut2ng both the westerly city
J,imit IfnEf_,qf Houston,and\ the easterly city limit line of West
Uni verst ty Place.. The improvement of Kirby. Drive will be to the
mutual advantage of the two cities, and the purpose of this agree-
ment is to set forth the basis on':which such improvement will be
accomplished.
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2. Houston will let two separate construction contracts which will
provide for the improvement of Kirby Drive, at least to the extent of
the limits above stated, in accordance with plans and specifications
for such improvement, copies of which have been furnished to West
University Place by Houston.
3. The total cash contribution to the project to be made by the City
of West University Place will be $26,000 payable to Houston at the
time of the execution and delivery of this agreement.
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4. The City of Houston will ac~uire and pay for a necessary right~of-way
including any that may be re'luired on the west side of' Kirby Drive.
The City of West University Place will adopt appropriate ordinances,
if necessary, to designate the location of the street right-of-way to
the extent that any of it may lie within the limits of West University
Place.
(b) Property other than that zoned or restricted for
single family or two-family residential purposes
will be assessed to the extent of the enhancement
in value, as determined at the hearing on benefits,
in accordance with the usual allocation of cost to
abutting property, the estimated amount of such
assessments being hetween $16 and 1$17 per linear
foot, except that tpe proposed asse~sment betweBn
University Boulevard and Rice Bbulevard, where only
widening and resurfacing are to be done, will be
considerably less.
6. As authorized by the provisions of subsection (b) article 11050.,
Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, the City of West University Place
will adopt an appropriate ordinance or resolution ratifying such
assessments as may be levied by the City Council of the City of'
Houston in accordance with the procedure mentioned above.
7. To the extent that it may be necessary under the terms of the
construction contract to "take over" from the contractor any assess-
ments against property which is exempt by reason of being homestead
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property; and as to which the owners have refused to sign a mechanic's
lien and materialman's lien contract, such taking over will be done
and paid for by the City of Houston without regard to whether the
property in question,; lies in Houston or in West UniversityPJace.
8. Officials and employees of West University Place will work coop-
eratively with the City of Houston and with the construction con-
tractor to facilitate the construction of the improvements, and wrll
provide such assistance as may be needed in obtaining temporary con-
struction permits from owners of property on the west side of Kirby
Drive.
9. Representatives of the City Attorney of the City of Houston will
cooperate with and assist the City Attorney of West University Place
in satisfying the various legal re~uirements affecting West University
Place and will provide any necessary legal forms for that purpose.
IN TESTIMOIiJY OF WHICH, pursuant to ordinances so authorizing by
their respective governing bodies, this agreement has been executed
on behalf of the City of Houston by its Mayor, on the day of
, A. D. 1965, and has been executed on behalf of
the City of West University Place by its Mayor on the 11th day of
October, 1965; A.D., and attested by their City Secretaries reS-
pectively , in duplicate originals, both of equal force."
After discussion concerning the proposed agreement, Ordinance number
862, captioned as follows was presented to the Commission and read
in full:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, DETERMJl'ifJl'ifG THE NECESSITY
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF KIRBY DRIVE BETWEEN BISSONNET
AVENUE AND WEST HOLCOMBE BOULEVARD AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HOUSTON TO
ACCOMPLISH SUCH IMPROVR1ENT.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Ayres, that
Ordinance number 862, approving and authorizing execution of a con-
tract between the City of Houston and the City of West University
Place for improvement of Kirby Drive, in accordance with the Agreement
submitted, be approved.
Vat ing Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor HOlman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
A report was presented to the Commission which had been prepared by the
Engineering Department of the Houston Lighting and Power Company,
showing locations for proposed street lights with ornamental standards
and underground wiring service. After discussion, the following action
was taken:
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Motion by Commissioner Ayres~ seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the
street lighting plan for underground service and ornamental poles,
presented to the Commission, be approved as submitted by Houston Lighting
and,Power Company.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on September 27,
1965, were presented to the Commission for consideration and the follow-
ing action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded.by-Commissioner Gill that the-
minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on September 27, 1965
be approved as corrected.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned
at-8:45 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
OCTOBER 25, 1965
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
October 25, 1965, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor
Holman, presiding; Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Wright. Commissioner
Vest was absent. The City Manager and City Attorney were present.
The Invocation-was pronounced by Commissi,oner GilL
The Following residents appeared before the Commission to discuss the pos-
sibility of paving Community Drive: Mesrs. Bill Gaskins, 6404 Community;
J. C. George, 6646 Community; J. A.Smith, 6236 Community; and J. T. Hood,
6320 Community. They presented a petition to the Commission on which
they had obtained 36 signatures of the 63 resident homeowners on Community
Drive, or 57%. They advised the Commission that there are 92 homes and
2 vacant lots on Community. They also stated that there were still some
who had not been contacted, and that some who had been contacted and had
not signed the petition have since expressed a desire to sign the petition.
It waS also stated that some who would not sign the petition, still
expressed a willingness to pay for the paving and were not opposed to the
paving of Community Drive. Each of the men gave a surnrnary of their.efforts,
as follows:
Mr. Hood stated that there -had only been two homeowners who refused to
sign the p.etlLtion,:but ,that,they had agreed that if assessed, they would
pay for the paving, and felt that the paving was needed. He stated that
from Bissonnet to Villanova, there were 43 homesteads, and of these, 32
owners had signed the petition. He also stated that they.had--not contac-
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Mr. Smith advised the Commission that all whom he had approached on the
subject felt that the paving was definitely needed, and thought that they
would be willing to sign the petition.
Mr. Gaskins stated that the two owners siding on Community Drive whom he
had talked with, stated that they wished to be assured that a storm sewer
drain would be placed on Oberlin at Community, also desired more infor-
mation as to total cost, etc.
Mr. George stated that the one non-resident owner he had contacted was in
favor of the paving, and agreed that he would sign the petition, although
he had not signed the petition at this, date.
Mayor Holman commended the residents for their efforts, and asked that they
continue to try to interest other property owners in signing the petition.
He then asked the City Manager to explain the process involved for such
a paving project. The City Manager explained the procedure for such a
project, and advised that this would take several months for the pre-
liminary work. There was discussion concerning the drainage problem,
which it was decided should be solved prior to any paving work.
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There was further discussion concerning the other unpaved blocks on which
houses front, in the west section of the city, which consisted of the
following:
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4100 block of Cason
4000, 4100 and 4200 blocks of Ruskin
4100 blocR of Riley
4200 block of Milton
4200 blo ck of Coleridge
3800 block of Sunset
3900 block of Browning
3800 block of Northwestern
3800 block of Case
3900 block of Byron.
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It was stated that these blocks had been skipped in previous paving proj-
ects, for one reason or another, and that since they were the only unpaved
blocks where residences front on the streets in what is termed the west
section of the city, it would be much more desirable to proceed with the
paving of these b:1ocks at the same time of the paving of Community Drive.
It would be difficult and more expensive to come back and pave these
blocks. It was also pointed out that a larger project would be more
likely to attract a larger number of ~ualified bidders, and thus obtain
a lower bid price and good ~uality of work. This would also involve
the paving of eleven intersections which are unpaved and cOIDlected with
these blocks. The estimated total cost of this. .entire projact.woulril.' be-
approximately $225,000.00.
After further discussion; the following action was taken by the Commission:
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Wright that the
engineering firm of Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam be employed to prepare
a preliminary study and survey for paving and drainage of the Community
Drive area and the other unpaved blocks on which houses front west of
Auden.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Wright
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The City Manager advised the Commission that the bids had been received
and opened by the City of Houston for the Kirby Drive paving project on
the first section from South Boulevard to Carolina Way, and that Brown
and Root was the low bidder.
There was some discussion concerning circular driveways. The City Engineer
presented scale drawings showing the turning radius possible with minimum
setback re~uirements on lots of 75 foot frontage. The Engineer was
instructed to prepare additional drawings for consideration at the next
meeting of the Commission.
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The Commission studied drawings presented by the City Engineer showing
a possible means of making a left-turn lane onto Kirby Drive from Rice
Boulevard, University Boulevard and Sunset. There was discussion con-
cerning submitting some plans to the City of Houston to include in the
Kirby Drive plans, as these streets would be bringing traffic onto
Kirby Drive.
A report on current tax collections as of October 18th, as compared with
the same period last year, was presented to the Commission.
The Commission was advised of the progress being made on the street
lighting project.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on October 11,
1965 were presented to the Commission for consideration and the follow-
ing action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill that the
minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on October 11, 1965
be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor H8lman~ Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Wright
None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:25p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 8, 1965
The City Commission convened.inregular session at the City Hall on Monday,
November 8, 1965, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor
Holman, presiding; Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright. The City Attorney
and City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Vest.
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The City Manager introduced six boys from Explorer Scout Troop 213, who
were present to observe the Commission.meeting.
Fire Chief C. E. Duffin appeared before the Commission to give a resume of
the results of the efforts of the Fire Department in providing entertain-
ment for children of the West University area on Hallo'ween evening. He
stated that before the program was gegun in 1962, it had been necessary
to have all police cars in service, with extra pOlicemen, and to even use
extra cars to patrol the city on Hallo'ween evening, but that since this
program had been undertaken, the police receive only one or two calls in
the entire evening. He stated that the party this year had been the most
successful, in that there were children and parents totaling approximately
750 present. The Commission commended Chief Duffin for the efforts of
his department in this report.
Mr. A. G. Green, 3836 Case, appeared before the Commission rqquesting
addiuonal information concerning the possible.paving of the 3800 block
of Case Street. Mayor H lman advised Mr. Green that the project is
merely in the planning stage at the present time, but that it is hoped
that the paving can actually be accomplished. He stated that it would
be sometime during the spring before any concrete plans are made.
The City Engineer's final estimate on the water main construction project
was presented to the Commission for consideration. Also letters from
the contractor, E. R. Null of price-Null and Company Inc., certifying
that the work had been completed, that all monies due sub-contractors,
laborers, materialmen and furnishers of machinery, e<luipment and sup-
plies had been ~aid in full, and guaranteeing the work for a period of
one year. A letter from the City Engineer recommending acceptance of
the project was also presented. It was_stated that the amount of the,
original contract had been estimated at $67,174.75 and that the total
amouiItof the _,:work completed had amounted to $70,214.80. The Commission
was advised that the difference of $3,040.06 was for extra boring under
streets and driveways, for removing concrete walk along the east boundary
of Kirby Drive between Rice Boulevard and Amherst Street, for extra
flexible couplings used, and for extra materials necessary which had
not been estimated in the original contract.
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded, by Commissioner Gill, that the
waterIIl9.;i,J;l,ettensmo!l project completed byPrirce-Null and COl)lpany, Inc.,
be acce,pted-yand thEi'fihal estimate in the amount' of $7,021~48 be paid
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to Price-Null and Company, Inc., as recommended by the 'City Engineer and
the City Manager.
Voting Aye:
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Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright
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An estimate of the fee for preparation of plans and specifications for
storm sewer work and paving was submitted by consulting engineers,
Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, Inc. It was estimated that their fee would
not exceed $12,550 for all work necessary to prepare plans and specifi-
cations, including necessary bidding documents, to provide necessary
design studies for relief storm sewer from the existing 72" in Academy
to the Harris County Flood Control System, to prepare plans and speci-
fications for this storm sewer and others where re~uired for paving, to
accomplish all necessary survey work required for that portion of
Community Drive from Case to Ruskin and for Coleridge from Bissonnet to
West Point, with the understanding "that the city will furnish all background
information and design work accomplished by the City Engineer, and plans
for paving of the following blocks:
4000 block o'f Oberlin
4100 block of Cason
4000, 4100 and 4200 blocks of Ruskin
4100 block of Riley
4200 block of Milton
4200 block of Coleridge
3800 block of. Sunset
3900 block of Browning
3800 block of Northwestern
3800 block of Case
3900 block of Byron.
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The Commission was advised that the City Engineer had prepared an estimate
of the fee which should be charged for a project of this amount, in accord-
ance with the schedule of fees established by the Texas Society of Pro-
fessional Engineers, which showed the fee should be 6% of the total amoUnt
of the contract.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the Mayor
be authorized to execute an agreement with Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam,
Inc., to furnish engineering services in eonnection with preparation of
plans and specifications for necessary storm sewer work and paving, in
accordance with the proposal submitted by Lockwood, Andrews and Newn8lll,
Inc., dated November 3, 1965, with the maximum amount for inspection servi-
ces to be performed at the city's option, and total aggregate of the two
amounts to not exceed 6%01' the total cost for the project, or. total amount
of the contract.
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ments.. wtthLockwQod 'c-An9-rews atn'd:Newnam..('. Inc .:.f-0r' ~oJ:lsult ing)eng!:\:ne,er ing
services, before they are submitted for signature.
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Drawings were presented which had been prepared by the City Engineer,
showing the turning radius possible on a 50-foot front lot with minimum
setback re~uirements of 25 feet, for a circular driveway. There was
some discussion concerning the' matter, and the City Attorney was instructed
to determine whether this matter would be handled by the City Commission
or one of the Zoning Boards, and to so advise the Commission.
Resolution number 65-8, as fOllows, was presented to the Commission for
their consideration and read in full:
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WHEREAS. on the 23rd day ~, August, 1965, city vehicle unit 601, a19~1
Ford pickup, driven by Superintendent O. D. Gregg was involved in a col-
lision in the 4600 block of Bissonnet Street , with a 1965 Oldsmobile
driven by Mrs. Helen F. Hays, H8uston, Texas, resulting inc considerable
damage to said city vehicle~ and rendering it inoperable and damaged to
the extent that its useful value was considered as salvage; and
. WHEREAS, the loss of said city vehicle, in the opinion of the City Manager
and C;i.ty Commission, created an emergency, in that Superintendent O. D.
Gregg was .unable to efficiently perform his duties without the use of
said vehicle; and
WHEREAS, it was determined by the City Commission that the damaged vehicle
Should be replaced by a new one of comparable specifications~ for effi-
cient operation of a vital department of the city, and that such immediate
replacement created an emergency; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager .was instructed to obtain estimate.s for a new
vehicle of comparable specifications; and
WHEREAS, the Aetna Insurance ,Company, representing Mrs. Helen F. Hays, has
acknowledged responsibility and has indicated a desire to make a satis-
factory settlement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY. THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
1. That an emergency was determined to exist relative to the replacement
of city vehicle unit 601 which was involved in a collision on the 23rd
day of August, 1965.
2. That the City Manager, acting upon the authority and instructions of
the City Commission, obtained three estimates for replacing said unit 601
with a 1966 model pickup of comparable specifications, that the best ~uo-
tation was submitted by Jack Roach Ford in the amount of $1,549.00.
3. That the settlement offered .by Aetna Insurance Company, insurance
carrier for Mrs. Helen F. Hays, amounting to $804.00 cash and $250.00
as salvage value of the damaged vehicle, aggregating $1,059.00, be and
it is hereby accepted.
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4. That all action taken by the City Manager in pursuance of replace-
. ment of aforementioned city vehicle unit 601 is hereby ratified and
confirmed, and authority granted for the emergency purchase of a new
1966 Ford 1/2 ton pickup from Jack Roach Ford on their quotation of
$1,549.00.
5. That the final transaction with regard to replacement of the
damaged city vehicle amounted to a net outlay of $495.00, cash.
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that
Resolution number 65-8, confirming action taken in connection with
(replacement of city vehicle unit 601 which was demolished in a col-
lision on August 23, 1965,-bepassed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor H8lman, Commissioners Gill"Vest and Wright
None
There was considerable discussion concerning needed repairs to the
water circulating system at the Swimming Pool. The City Manager
advised that Commissioner Righard Ayres and Superintendent A. L.
Bearden had reviewed and studied the condition at the SWimming
Pool, and recommended that the repairs be made by the use of city
labor and equipment, and the purchase of necessary materials, con-
sisting primarily of 4-inch cast iron pipe and copper tubing and
fittings, be made after receiving of bids.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that
the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for materials
necessary for repairs to the Swimming Pool circulating system, and
that city labor and equipment be used to make the repairs.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright
None
The Commission was advised that the contract for paving of Section 1
of Kirby Drive, from South Boulevard to Carolina Way, has been awarded
to Brown and Root, and that this work s bould commence during the
month of January, 1966.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on October 25,
1965, were presented to the Commission for consideration and the follow-
ing action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the
minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on October 25, 1965,
be approved as corrected.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright
None
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upon motion duly made~ seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:25 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
NOVEM;BER 22, 1965
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
November 22, 1965, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor
Holman, presid~ng; Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright. The City
Manager and City ~~torney were a,lso present.
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The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Wright.
A letter of explanation dated November 19,1965, concerning the agreement
with Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam to provide engineering services in con-
nection with the proposed paving project, was presented to the Commission.
The City Attorney advised the Commission that it was his opinion that the
agreement was in proper form, and that the 'agreement to provide engineer-
ing services for a total fee not to exceed $12,550 as outlined in the
letter dated November 19th, could now be executed by Mayor Holman. The
letter of November 19th also outlined a fee on a per diem basis, esti-
mated at $7,050 for a nine-m6nth period of ,construction, for inspection
services if needed.
A report on current tax collections as compared with the same period last
year was presented to the Commission which revealed that 35% had been
collected this year as compared to 26% for the same period last year.
The City Attorney presented a summary of the recent amendments to the
Code of Criminal Procedure, particularly those affecting the city's
corporation court and police department, which become. effective on
January 1, 1966. The City Attorney was instructed to further investi-
gate these amendments, with regard to what changes would be necessary
in the procedure of the city, and to make his recommendations to the
Commission at its next regular meeting.
A license to locate a four-inch sanitary sewer line within the existing
right-of-way of Rutgers Street by st. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was
presented by the City Attorney, as he had been instructed to prepare
this instrument at the previous meeting of the Commission.
There was discussion concerning circular driveways. The City Engineer
presented recommendations, as follows: "I have made sketches and
studies of circular driveways for setbacks of 20',25' and 30' on
50-foot, 60-foot and 75-foot front lots with the outside of the drive-
way a minimum of 5' from the setback line. :MY findings, to park at
least three cars, are as follows:
20-foot setback: 50', 60' or 75' front lot will not accommodate 3 cars.
25-foot setback:
50' front lot will not park three cars
60' front lot will allow three cars to park if bumpers touch
75' front or wider, will accommodate 3 cars.
30-foot setback:
50' front lot will not park three cars.
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601 front lot will accommodate 3 cars
75' and larger front lots will also park 3 cars
100' lot or larger will park 4 cars.
I would recommend that circul~.rdriveways be prohibited on any size lot with
a 20-foot setback. Also, circular drives be prohibited on 50-foot, and ~O-
foot front lots with a 25-foot setback, but allow circulaF drives on 75-foot
or wider lots, with a 25-foot setback. Prohib~t circula,r drives on _504..foot
front lots with a 30-foot setback, but aliow circular drives on 60-foot
front lots or wider, with a 30-foot setback.
III my study of circular driveways, I took the largest Buick and Chrysler as
a modeL The probability is very small that three of these large cars would
be parked on any one driveway, but the ather shorter length cars of various
makes are not any great deal shorter, and would not make too much difference
in fhe amount of space relluired~ ,so my recommendations as stated above would
also apply to the shorter cars. ' /s/ Tom Jones, City Engineer"
The~cCi tyAttorney advised the Commission that he had been unable to find any
regulations concerning circular driveways in other cities' regulations, and
did not feel that such a regulation should be made at this time. It was
decided that this matter should be handled on an individual basis by the
City Engineer and City Manager, with consideration given to the size of the
lot in question and the distance of the front setback.
There was discussion concerning requests for street lights being left, where
they are in the easement on the side street and new lights are to be installed
at the intersections. It was decided that if such requests were made, and
the majority of the adjacent property owners were agreeable, and one par-
ticular person would be responsible for the payment Df the charge one year
in advance, that the existing street light would be converted to a 3300 lumen
mercury vapor lamp, and remain at the present location.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on November 8, 1965 were
. presented for consideration and the following action taken: Motion by Com-
missioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the minutesof the regular
meeting of the Commission on November 8, 1965 be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this t{me,' upon
motron duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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REGULAR :MEETJl'ifG OF CITY COMMISSION
DECEMBER 13, 1965
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
December 13,1965,7:30 p.m., with the following members preseI?-t: Mayor
H8lman, presiding; Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright. The City
Manager and City Attorney were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Gill.
In accordance with action of the City Commission on November 8, 1965 and
Notice to Bidders duly published in the official newspaper of the city,
bids received for furnishing materials for repairs to the city's swimming
pool water circuaating system, were opened and results announced as follows:
Mabry Foundry & Machine Company - $1-,084.23
Municipal Pipe and Fabricating Company - $1,023.75
utility Supply Company - $958.35.
Motion by Commissioner Vest-, seconded by Commissioner Wright-, that the low
bid submitted by utility Supply Company in the amount of $958.35, be
accepted, for furnishing materials for repairs to the city's swimming pool
water circulating system.
Voting .Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
A letter of regignation addressed to Mayor Holman from Mr. Edmunds Travis
as a inember of the Zoning and Planning Cornniission, was presented to the
Commission and the following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Ayres, that the
resignation of Mr. Edmunds Travis as a member of the city's Zoning and
Planning Commission be accepted with regrets, effective December 31, 1965.
Voting Aye:
Vo;ting N8:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
Mayor H8lrnan advised the Commission that he had talked with Mr. David Hannah,
Chairman of the Zoning and Planning Commission, and that he had recommended
Mr. E. G. Hines, 3748 Rice BOUlevard, who is an architect and has expressed
an interest in serving, be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr.
Edmunds Travis who was transferred out of the city by his employers.
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Ayres, that Mr. E. G.
Hines, 3748 Riee'~9ulevard, be appointed as a member of the Zoning and
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Planning ComrilisSion to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Edmunds Travis who
resigned, effective December 31, 1965.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commmissioners Ayres, Gill-,Vest and Wright.
None
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The City Manager presented a 1964 approved list of insurance agents eligible
to receive a pro rata share of the city's insurance premium commissions paiQ
during the year. He advised the Commission that this. list was being pre-
pared and had been presented to them so that they might consider it and
determine whether any names had been omitted which should have been included.
Mayor Holman suggested that'~ the Commission review the list and give final
approval at the Decembe~ 27th meeting.
Mr. William Dittert, City Treasurer and Tax Assessor-Collector, appeared
before the Commission and advised that current tax collections, through'
December 10, 1965, amounted to $237,140~83, cUmulative total, as compared to
$231,601.01 for the same period last year. He stated that this is 50.75%
collections for this year, as compared to 49.63% last year for the same
period.
Mr. Dittert then introduced Mr. Reuben J. Danchak, Jr. who had been selected
as Assistant City Treasurer/Tax Assessor-Collector to replace Mr. Richard
A. Reynolds who resigned, and recommended to the Commission that Mr. Danchak
be officially appointed to tl1is position.
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Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Ayres, that Mr. Re.uben
J. Danchak, Jr. be appointed as Assistant City Treasurer/Tax Assessor--
'Collector, to replace Mr. Richard A. Reynolds who resigned, and that this
appointment be effective December 1, 1965, at a salary not to exceed the
amount budgeted for this position in the 1966 budget.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
At this time, Mayor Holman administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Danchak.
The City Attorney presented Resolution number 65-9, as follows, and read in
full:
WHEREAS, Mr. Richard A. Reynold~~ .emp;Loyed as Assistant City Treasurer and
appointed Deputy Clerk of, the Corporation Court of the City of West Univer-
si ty Place J Texas, q.as resi~Il;ed from the employment of. 'the city; arid
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Clerk of the Corporation Court, has been assigned other duties which relieve
her of the responsibilities of Deputy Clerk of the Court; and
WHEREAS, the resignation of Mr. Richard A. Reynolds and the reassignment of
Mrs. ,Lola Glick create the necessity of other employees to serve as. Deputy
Clerks of the Corporation Court; and
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Treasurer and Mrs. Joyce A. Keefe has been employed as Cashier, and these
employees are qualified to assume the duties of Deputy Clerk of the Cor-
poration Court; and
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WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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1. That Mr. Reuben J. Danchak, Jr. and Mrs. J8yce A. Keefe, be and they
are hereby appointed Deputy Clerks of the Corporation Court of the City
of West University Place, Texas, replacing said Richar~ A. Reynolds and
Mrs. Lo.la Glick. .
2. That the appointment of Mr. Reuben J. Danchak, Jr. and Mrs. Joyce,
A. Keefe as Deputy Clerks of the Corporation Court of the City of West
University P lace, Texas, shall be effective with the passage of this
Resolution and that they shall ~ssume the assigned duties of Deputy
Clerks after having been administered the proper Oath of Office.
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that
Resolution 65-9, appointing Mr. Reuben J. Danchak, Jr. as Deputy Clerk
of the Corporation Court, replacing Mr. Richard A. Reynolds, and .
appointing Mrs. JoyceA. Keefe as Deputy Clerk to replace Mrs. Lola
Glick who has been assigned to other duties, be approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
At this time, the City. Atto:rney presented a summary of his findings in
the new Code of Criminai Procedure as it affects our Corporation Court
and Police Department. He presented ordinance number 863, captioned
as follows, to the Commission and read in full':
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, TO JNCREASE THE
RATING FOR LABOR OR IMPRISONMENT FROM THE SUM OF THREE. ($3.00)
DOLLARS PER DAY, TO THE SUM OF FIVE ($5.00) DOLLARS PER DAYi-
AND PROVIDJNG AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that ordi-
nance number 863, amending Section 8-8 Of the Co~e'of Ordinan~es IDf
the City of West University Place, to increase the rate for labor or
imprisonment from the sum of $3 per day to the sum of $5 per day, be
approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
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The City Attorney stated that it is not clear as to exactly which costs
are involved in the new Code of Criminal Procedure which would affect
the city, and that he will further study the matter and make his recom-
mendation to the Commission at a later,date after d~scussion of the
matter with the Corporation Court Judge and ot~er City Attorneys.
The City Attorney advised the Commission that he had spoken with Mr.
Lawrence Cook, First Assistant City Attorney for the City of Houston,
concerning legal re~uirements of our cit~ in connection with the paving
of Kirby Drive.
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The City Manager advised that the City of Houston had received bids for paving
of Section 2 of Kirby Drive on December 8th, and that Brown and Root had been
the low bidder on this section? as well as on Section 1, their bid on Section
2 being $242,624.00.
There was some discussion concerning the sale of swimming pool tickets on
the installment plan; that is, allowing citizens to purchase their family
season tickets by paying one-third of the cost on each water bill, beginning
wi th the February water bill, prior to the beginning of the Swimming Pool
season. It was decided that this method would be satisfactory.
The City Manager requested authority to advertise for bids for automotive
requirements and one dump truck body, as approved in the 1966 budget, in
order to get early delivery. Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by
Commissioner Vest that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids
for automotive requirements of the city for the year 1966, bids ,to be received
on January 10, 1966 at the regular meeting of the Commission.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wr,ight
None
The Commission minutes of the regular meeting on November 22, 1965 were
presented for consideration and the following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Ayres, that the minutes
of the regular meeting of the Commission on November 22? 1965 be approved
as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
Wi th no further business to come before the Commission at this time, llPQh
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
DECEMBER 27, 1965
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, December 27, 1965, with the following members present: Mayor
Holman, presiding; Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Wright. The City
Manager and City Attorney were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Wright.
A list of insurance agents who reside in the City of West University
Place and are eligible to receive a pro rata share of the city's
insurance premium commissions for the year 1965, was presented to the
Commission for consideration and the following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the
list of insurance agents, as amended to delete the name of C. D. Whatley
listed as an agent. doing business at 6602 Buffalo Speedway, be approved)
and that the agents on this list receive a pro rata share of the city's
insurance premium commissions for the year 1965:
AGENT
COMPANY
1. John E. Boyd, Jr.
2723 Robinlibod
John E. Boyd & Company
1704 Westheimer
2. Wynne L. Creekmore
3759 Tangley
Creekmore & Jacobs
1112 Prospect
3. Robert F. Hughes
4204 Amherst
RobertF. Hughes
6129 Edloe
4. R. B. Overstreet
3113 Pittsburgh
Broadfoot & Overstreet
45c6 Montrose
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Seth~W. Ramey ~
3409 Rice Blvd.
C. Van Berson
2729 Centenary
John L. Wortham & Son
2727 Allen Parkway
6. Fred A. Rhodes, Jr.
6633 Vanderbilt
Julius Levi & Company
Bankers Mortgage Building
7. W. B. Ruth
3516 Nottingham
W. B. Ruth & Company
3270 West Main
8. T. P. Hewitt, Jr.
3755 Tangley
L. G. Butler & Company
528 Bankers Mortgage Building
9. Joe O. Eason
3773 Nottingham
Joe C. Eason & Company
2115 Kingston
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10. J. P. Huff
3406 Albans
Houston Security Insurance Agency
Houston - 2411 Times
11. Wayland Hancock
3746 Tangley
Wayland Hancock Insurance Agency
1927 Richmond Avenue
12 . Aubrey Frye
3008 Rice
Aubrey Frye Insurance Agency
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The minutes of the regular meeting of the Electrical Board on December 22,
1965 were presented to the Commission for consideration, and no excep-
tion was taken.
Commissioner Wright presented a review of proposed amendments to the
Personnel Policy of the city. After hearing the review, Mayor Holman
re~uested that the proposed changes be submitted to the Personnel Board
for their study and recommendation, with the re~uest that the Board
take action and submit their recommendation prior to the Commission
meeting on January 24, 1966.
Resolution number 65-10, as follows, was presented to the Commission and
read in full:
WHEREAS, the City of West University Place anticipates recelvlng cash in
the amount of $60,000 prior to January 1, 1966, from current tax collec-
tions; and
WHEREAS, said funds collected will be deposited in the account of the
Tax Collector's Fund and held until the fiscal year beginning January 1,
1966 and then used in accordance with budget appropriations; and
WHEREAS, it is the objective of the City Commissio:r;J,ct.o keep all of the
city's money invested in order to earn additional income and-therefore
it is necessary 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:
1. That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to invest
$60,000 from Current Tax Collectm6ns.
2. That said sum of money be invested in Certificates of Time Deposit with
the University State Bank, Houston, Texas, at the agreed interest rate of
4 1/2% per ,.annum.
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needed; cash from Current Tax Collections deposited in the University
State Bank in Certificates of Time Deposit in various amounts, not
exceeding $60,000, said withdrawals to be accomplished by checks
properly signed by the Mayor, City Manager and Ci~ Treasurer of
the City of West University Place, Texas.
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Resolution number 65-10, authorizing investment of funds in Certi-
ficates of Time Deposit in the University state Bank, be approved
as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Wright
None
A Proclamation naming the month of February, 1966, as Heart Month
and urging citizens to support the Houston Heart Fund, was read at
this time and signed by Mayor Holman.
The City Attorney presented and reviewed Ordinance number 864, cap-
tioned as follows, and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF A SEAL FOR THE CORPORATION
COURT.
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that
ordinance number 864, authorizing the Mayor to procure a seal for
the Corporation Court of the City of West University Place, and
describing same, be approved as read.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman; Commissioners Ayres; Gill and Wright
None
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on December 13,
1965 were presented to the Commission for consideration and the follow-
ing action taken:
Motion by Commissioner AYres, seconded by CommissiJner Gill that the
minutes of the regular meetin g of the Commission on December 13, 196
be approved as corrected.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor HJlman, Commissioners AyIe~ Gill; and Wright
None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:35 p.m.
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