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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
JANUARY 10, 1966
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, January 10, 1966 at 7:30 p.m., with the following members pres-
ent: Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright. The City
Manager and City Attorney were also present. Commissioner Ayres was
absent.
The Invocation was Pronounced by Mayor Holman.
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In accordance with action of the City Commission on December 13, 1965,
and Notice to Bidders duly published in the official newspaper'of the
city, bids received for furnishing truck and automotive equipment and
one truck dump body approved in the 1966 Budget, were opened and results
announced. Bids were received from the following firms:
Luke Johnson Ford
Don McMillian Ford
Jack Roach Ford
Russell-Smith Ford
Knapp Chevrolet
MacRobert Chevrolet
River Oaks Chrysler-Plymouth
The City Commission was advised that it is important to receive earliest
possible delivery on the three Police Department units, and that it was
recommended that consideration be given to awarding bids on these three
units, as it was ~uite evident that Russell-Smith Ford Agency had sub-
mitted the lowest bid.
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the
bids for Units 1, 2 and 3 for the Police Department, be awarded to the
low bidder, Russell-Smith Ford, on their low bids of $1,079.90 for Unit 1,
$1,579.00 for Unit 2, and $1,129.95 for Unit 3; and that the remaning
bids be referred to the City Manager for tabulation, verification and
recommendation at the next regular meeting of the Commission on January 24,
1966. .
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright
None
Bids received for dump body for the Street Department were opened and
read aloud, as follows:
Base Bid
Alternate
Lowe E~uipment Company -$725.00
Motor Truck E~uip. Co. - 1,185.00
Pick-Up Equipment Co. 907.18
$200.00
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$525.00
1,135.00
907.18
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the
bids received for the truck dump body for the Street Department be
referr~d to the City Manager for tabulation, verification and recom-
mendation at the next regular meeting of the Commission on January 24,
1966. '
Voting .Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright
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The minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment
on December 20, 1965 were presented to the Commission for their
information.
In accordance with Article XXVI, Section 15, of the City Charter,
consideration was given to the selection of an official newspaper
of the city for the year 1966.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the
Houston Chronicle and/or the Southwest Peach Section of the Houston
Chronicle be selected as the official newspaper of the city for the
year 1966.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright
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Attorney Stanley B. Binion of the firm of Bracewell, Reynolds and
Patterson which represents the city in a tax suit against Corrigan
Properties, appeared before the Commission to advise the status of
this suit. He advised the Commission that the case had been set for hear
hearing during the week of February 7, if this was satisfactory with
the Commission. He stated that the attorney for Corrigan Properties
had advised that they would file an identical suit for the year 1965
to those which were filed in prior years. Mr. Binion recommended
that the City Commission approve service of the lawsuit to their
law firm for the city, in order to expedite matters.
Motion by Commissi ner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that
the firm of Bracewell, Reynolds and Patterson, representing the city
in the tax suit against Corrigan Properties, be authorized to accept
service on a similar suit, if filed, for the year 1965, in the name
of the City of West University Place.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright
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Mr. Binion asked that he be given a few days to give consideration to
filing a cross-action against Corrigan Properties for collection of
taxes) and if he feels this would be the proper course to follow,
he would go ahead and file same.
The City Attorney discussed the creation of a second Corporation Court
and stated that it was his opinion that an opinion should be obtained
from the Attorney General, as to .whether our city could legally
establish such a Court, inasmuch as all other courts similar to this
had been established by permissive legislation. There was also some
discussion concerning the appointment of a Substitute Judge of the
Corporation Court, to act in the absence of Judge Reese. The City
Attorney presented Resolution number 66-2, as follows, and read in
full:
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS:
1. That Stanley B. Binion be, and he is hereby, appointed Substitute
Judge of the Corporation Court, City of West University Place, Texas.
Said Stanley B. Binion shall serve as Judge of the Corporation Court in
the absence or inabili~ of the Judge of the Corporation Court.
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2. In the absence of the regular Judge of the CorporatiJn Court, or his
inability to perform the duties of such office for any reason, Stanley
B. Binion, upon the request of the Mayor or the regular Judge of the
CJrporation Court, shall perform all the duties of Judge of the Corpora-
tion CJurt, and shall have all the power and authority as granted by
State Law, the Charter of the City of West University Place, and the
Ordinances of such City.
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3. This appoilintme1f1t shall be effective for a period of sixty (60) days
from and after January 1, 1966 and such Substitute Judge shall receive
as compensation the sum of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars during the sixty (60)
day period.
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that Reso-
lution number 66-2, appointing Stanley B. Bini6n,'as Substitute Judge
of the Corporation Court to act in the absencecof Judge Reese, effec-
tive January 1, 1966 at a salary of $50 for the60-day period.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright
None
Mr. Stanley B. Binion came forward at this time and was administered
the Oath of Office by :Mayor Holman.
:Mayor Holman announced that Mr. E. Gene Hines, who had been appointed
as a member of the Zoning and Planning Commission to fill the unexpired
term of Mr. Edmunds Travis who resigned, was present at this meeting,
and asked that Mr. Hines come forward at this time and be administered
the Oath of Office. Mayor Holman administered the Oath of Office to
Mr. Hines as a member of the Zoning and Planning Commission.
Resolution number 66-1, as follows, was presented to the Commission and
read in full:
WHEREAS, the City Commission has bemadvised by the City Manager and Water
Superintendent that a breakdown has occurred in the piping arrangement of
the Sanitary Sewer Lift Station located near the northwest corner of the
intersection of Bissonnetand Academy Street; and
WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent has made a conscientious effort to repair
the breakdown but has only made temporary repairs due to the lack of e~uip-
ment, personnel and tools; and
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WHEREAS~ it is imperative that this vital facility of the Sanitary Sewer
System be kept in operation at &11 times; and
WHEREAS, due to the emergency of the situation, it.is impractical to
prepare specifications for the purpose of taking bids, as the extent
of repairs re~uired is unkno~ and the cost of the needed repairs is
an indeterminable amount; and
WHEREAS, contractors specializing in this type of work have been con-
tacted regarding said emergency, and it appears that Othel C. Couch,
owner of Couch Construction Company, 14335 Carolcrest, Houston, Texas
77024, is a ~ualified contractor, available to make such repairs; and
WHEREAS, the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Mary~and has been contacted
regarding Mr. Othel C. Couchrs performance and his reputation, and
said company has stated that his performance has been successful and
satisfactory and has conding limitation to the extent of one-half
million dollars; and
WHEREAS, it is not intended that a bond be re~uired for said emergency
work, as the services of said contractor have been engaged on a force-
account basis; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Othel C. Couch has agreed to furnish e~uipment, tools and
labor on the following basis:
1. 3/4 cubic yard Link Belt dragline, fully opera-
tional,including fuel and operator, with attach-
ments, at $15 per hour while in use, in addition
to a move-in/move-out charge~ not to exceed $50.00
per way.
2. Necessary tools and two-inch water pump, at a rate
of $4 per working hour.
3. Use of a 3/4 ton pickup, at $10 per day for 10-hour
working day.
4. Labor, at $1.75 per hour, plus 25% increase to cover
insurance, taxes, overhead and profit.
5. Services of a superintendent chargeable only during
his working time on the job.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
1. That for the preservation of the public health and welfare, the
repair of the Sanitary Sewer Lift Station at the intersection of
Bissonnet and Academy Street is deemed to be of an emergency nature.
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2. That in view of the existing emergency condition, Othel C. Couch,
owner of Couch Construction Company, be employed on a force-account
basis in accordance with his schedule or charges, to make necessary
repairs to the said Sanitary Sewer Lift Station.
3. That the necessary expense for services rendered and e~uipment fur-
nished by Couch Construction Company to repair said Sanitary Sewer Lift
Station, be charged to the Unappropriated Surplus of the Water-Sewer
Operating Fund for the Budget year 1966.
4. That the action of the Mayor and City Manager, engaging the services
and e~uipment of the Couch Construction Company on a force-account basis
to perform needed ,repairs to the said Sanitary Sewer Lift station, is
hereby approved and confirmed.
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Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that
Resolution number 66-1, authorizing emergency repairs to the Sanitary
Sewer Lift Station at Bissonnet and Academy by Couch Construction
Company on a force-account basis, be approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting N:J:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright
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An invoice in the amount of $200 was presented to the Commission for dues
to the Harris County Mayors' and Councilmen's Association for the year
1966, and the following action was taken:
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that the
invoice from Harris County Mayors' and Councilmen's Association in the
amount of $200 for dues for the year 1966, be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright
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The City Manager advised the Commission that plans were being prepared
for purchase of new water meters to replace outdated meters now in
service.
The Commission was advised of the hearing held by the City of Houston in
. connection with the paving of Kirby Drive, Section 1, and it was stated
that no West University resident.property owners were present at the
hearing to express approval or disapproval of the paving.
A letter received from Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam concerning the
progress they are making on the city's storm sewer project and paving
project, was presented to the Commission for their information.
The minutes of me regular meeting of the Commission on December 27,
1965 were presented to the Commission for consideration and the follow-
ing action taken:
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Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by CommissiDner Wright, that
the minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on December 27,
1965 be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting NJ:
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 9:30 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
JANUARY 24, 1966
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, January 24, 1966 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.
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In accordance with action of the City Commission on January 10, 1966,
the City Manager presented a tabulation of bids received for one,utility
dump body, together with his recommendation that the bid be awarded to
Lowe E~uipment Company on their low bid of $725, and alternate bid of
$200 for the used body on trade-in.
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that the
recommendation of the City Manager be accepted, and that the bid be
awarded to Lowe E~uipment Company on their low bid of $725 for furnish-
ing a truck dump body to be mounted on cityiruck, and their alternate
bid of $200 trade-in allowance for the used dump body.
Voting Aye;
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
In accordance with action of the City Commission on January 10, 1966,
the City Manager presented a tabulation of bids received for furnish-
ing truck and automotive e~uipment for the year 1966, together with
his recommendation for awarding of the bids as follows:
"Bids received on January 10, 1966 for automotivere~uirements for the
City of West University Place were referred to me for tabulation and
recommendation.
Herewith is a tabulation of the bids received:
Unit No. 1 - Police Dept.
Unit No.2 - Police Dept.
Unit No. 3 - Police Dept.
Base Bid
$2,479.90
2,479.95
2,479.95
Trade-In
1,,400.00
900.00
1,350.00
Net Delivered
$1,,079.90
1,579.95
1,,129.95
Due to the urgency in obtaining delivery on automobiles for the Police
Department, the City Commission took action to accept the low bid sub-
mitted by Russell-Smith Ford at their last regular meeting on January 10,
1966.
Unit No.4 - Administrative
Base Bid
$2,545.35
Trade-In
1,450.00
Net Delivered
$1,095.35
It is recommended that the low bid submitted by Russell-Smith Ford be
accepted.
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Base Bid Trade-In Net Delivered
Unit No. 5 - Street Dept. $3,517.00 225.00 $3,292.00
It is recommended that the low bid of Jack Roach Ford Motor Company be
accepted. Base Bid Trade-In Net Delivered
Unit No. 6 - Garbage Dept.
Knapp Chevrolet $3,l60.52 110.00 $3,050.52
MacRobert Chevrolet 4,176.83 892.42 8,284.41
Knapp Chevrolet inadvertently left out two items, consisting of six
tires and tubes and two wheels totaling $503.16. A letter from Mr.
Bob Frazier, Fleet Manager of Knapp Chevrolet, re<luests that the above
amount be added to their bid or withdraw their proposal. In view of
the error made by Knapp Chevrolet in preparing their bid, it is recom-
mended that they be released from their offer and that the bid of
MacRobert Chevrolet in the amountcf $3,284.41 be accepted.
Unit No. 7 - Health Dept.
Base Bid
$l, 594 .19
Trade-In
600.00
Net Delivered
$ 994.19
It is recommended that the law bid submitted by Russell-Smith Ford be
accepted. II
Motion by Commission Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the
recommendation of the City Manager be accepted, and that the bids for
furnishing truck and automotive e~uipment for the year 1966 be awarded
as follows:
Unit 1 - Russell-Smith Ford
Unit 2 - Russell-Smith Ford
Unit 3 - Russell-Smith Ford
Unit 4 ~ Russell-Smith Ford
Unit 5 - Jack Roach Ford
Unit 6 - MacRobertChevrolet
Unit 7 - Russell-Smith Ford
Net Delivered Price
$1,079.90
1,579.95
1,129.95
1,095.35
3,292.00
3,284.41
994.19
Voting Aye:
V oting No:
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Authority was re<luested to advertise for bids for chlorine re~uirements
and street material re~~irements for the ensuing year.
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the
City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for furnishing the follow-
ing street material re<luirements for the ensuing year:
800 tons limestone aggregate, Grade 2, f.o.b. Bidder's Plant
700 tons pre coated limestone aggregate, Grade 6p
2,000 tons crushed limestone base material, Grade 1
80,000 gallons lIColasll asphalt emulsion
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and the following chlorine re~uirements for the ensuing year:
40,000 Ibs. li~uid chlorine in one-ton containers, city will pick up
13,500 pounds in l50-pound containers, delivered
bids to be received until 7:30 p.m. February 28, 1966.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission
on January 13, 1966 were presented to the Commission for their informa-
tion.
The Commission was advised that the Code of Ordinances should be
amended to include the adoption of the 1965 Edition of the National
Electrical Code inasmuch as the Code of Ordinances adopted the 1962
Edition and this edition has since been published. It was decided that
this matter Ehould be referred to the Electrical Board for their recom-
mendation to the Commission.
Resolution number 66-3, as follows, was presented to the Commission
and read in full:
WHEREAS, the Harris County Government has proposed certain Bond Issues
to be submitted to the voters of Harris County on January 29, 1966; and
WHEREAS, said Bond Issues totaling $60,800,000 include funds for con-
struction of roads, funds for purchase of right-of-way, funds for
improvements to the Burnett-Bayland Home for Dependent and Neglected
Children and the Juvenile Detention Ward, funds for Family Law Center
Building and construction of a building to house four courts of Domestic
Relations, the Juvenile Court and Office of Counseling Services; and
WHEREAS, by voting for these Bond Issues, Harris County citizens can
further develop and make safe their freeways, streets and thoroughfare
qystem, modernize anti~uated facilities for the care of dependent children,
and provide much needed Court Building.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF 'WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
1. That the citizens of this city are urged to study all of the bond
issues proposed by Harris County officials, in order to intelligently
vote their convictions;
2. That the City Commission of the City of West University Place sup-
ports and urges all citizens to support, the Bond Issues proposed by
Harris County officials to be voted on January 29, 1966, in order to
provide needed funds for worthwhile improvements.
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Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that
Resolution number 66-3, endorsing the Bond Issues proposed by the
Harris County Government being voted on January 29, 1966, and urging
support of the Bond Issues, be approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
The City Attorney presented information he had received in connection
with the establishment of a second Corporation Court. He advised the
Commission that he had written to the Legal Counsel for the Texas
Municipal League, after being advised that the Attorney General was
not allowed to give this sort of opinion to a municipality due, to the
provisions of Article 4399, Revised Civil Statutes. He stated that
he had been advised by the Legal Counsel fot the Texas Municipal
League that it would not be legal for this city to establish a second
Corporation Court, inasmuch as a city of its size is not covered under
any of the Enabling Acts which authorize the establishments of such
courts.
The minutes of the regular rreeting of the Commission on January .10;
1966 were presented to the Commission for their consideration and the
following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Gill that the
minutes of the regular meeting of theCommission on January 10, 1966
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 9:06 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 14, 1966
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
February 14, 1966, with the following members present: Mayor Holman, pre-
siding; Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright. The City Manager and
City Attorney were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Gill.
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Present at the meeting were Bruce Barnes andCharles Baldwin, college students
who came to observe the proceedings of the meeting in the interest of their
courses of study; and Messrs. Noel Proctor and Hal Biggers, residents.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission on
Thursday, February 10, 1966 were presented to the Commission for their
information.
An invoice from Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam for engineering services through
December 31, 1965 in connection with preparation of contract plans and speci-
ficationsfor the Paving Project, was presented to the Commission for con-
sideration and the following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Wright that the
invoice from Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam in the amount of $1,038.58 for
engineering services, be paid.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners AYres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
A letter which was received from Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, showing
estimates of cost for the storm sewer relief system in the Judson~Community
area north of Bissonnet, as $53,900 for this portion of the project, was
presented to the Commission. City Engineer Tom J nes estimated that the
field work and drafting work cost should not exceed $3,500 for this part
of the project. It was suggested that a resolution be drawn to employ
Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam to perform necessary engineering services,
and appropriating funds for payment.
Motion by Commissioner AYres, seconded by Commissioner Gill that the engi-
neering firm of Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam be employed to perform
necessary engineering services in connection withthe paving project, and
that the City Attorney draft a resolution to this effect for passage at
the next regular meeting of the Commission.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners AYres, Gill, Vest and Wright
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The City Attorney advised the Commission that the appointment of Mr.
Stanley Binion as Substitute Judge of the Corporation Court would expire
at the end of sixty days, which would be the end of February, and advised
that Mr. Binion be reappointed at the next meeting of the Commission if
they desired that he remain in the position of Substitute .Judge. The
City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance or reso-
lution for this action at the next regular meeting.
The City Manager presented information concerning a proposed retirement
of Swimming Pool Revenue Bonds issued in 1948. He advised that the city
is the owner of these bonds, and that if the bonds were redeemed on the
next principal payment date of March 1, 1966, the sum of $4,544.50 now
being held by First City National Bank as Trustee would be released to
the city and available for investment, rather than remaining dormant.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commisssioner Ayres that the
City Attorney be instructed to draft an ordinance to payoff the Swimming
Pool Revenue Bonds, Series 1948, as outlined in the letter of February 14,
from the City Manager.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
The Commission was advised that Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam had informed
the City Engineer that the plans and specifications for the paving project
under consideration, would be ready about April 1,1966.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on January 24, 1966
were presented for consideration and the following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Vest that the min-
utes of the regular meeting of the Commission on January 24, 1966 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
8:25 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 28, 1966
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
February 28, 1966, 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 pronounced by Commissioner Vest.
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In accordance with action of the City Commission on January 24, 1966, and
Notice to Bidders duly pUblished, bids received for furnishing street
department material re~uirements for the ensuing year were opened and
results announced."
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Vest that the bids
received for furnishing Street Department material requirements for the
year 1966 be referred to the City Manager and Street Superintendent for
tabulation, verification and recommendation at the next regular meeting
of the Commission.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
In accordance with action of the City Commission on January 24, 1966 and
Notice to Bidders duly puplished, bids received for furnishing chlorine
requirements for the city for the year 1966 were opened and results
announced.
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the bids
received for furnishing chlorine re~uirementsfor. the city fo!! the ensuing
year be referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation at
the next regular meeting of the Commission.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright.
None
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Electrical Board on February 21,
1966 were "presented to the Commission for their consideration.
Authority was re~uested to advertise for bids for approximately 500 water
meters, 5/8" X 3/4", for which $16,500 was budgeted in 1966. The Com-
mission was advised that it was desirable to replace all of the old meters
which were the first meters installed in the city (WatChdog meters), and
of which there are approximately 1,800 now in service. It was recommended
that 500 of these meters be removed and advertised for sale, and that the
city advertise for bids for 500 new meters for replacement.
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Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Vest that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for approximately 500 water
meters, 5/8 X 3/4" size.
Voting Aye:-: Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright, Mayor Holman
Voting No: None
Ordinance number 865, captioned as follows, was presented to the Commis-
sion and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CALL AND REDEMPTION OF OUT-
STANDING SWIMMING POOL FIRST MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS,
SERIES 1948, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NUMBER 366, DATED
MARCH 17, 1948; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF $9,21.2.50
FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE FIRST CITY NATIONAL BANK,
TRUSTEE; PROVIDING FOR THE CANCELLATION AND DESTRUCTION
OF SAID BONDS UPON REDEMPTION; AND PROVIDING .AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that Ordi-
nance number 865, authorizing the call and redemption of outstanding
Swimming Pool First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 1948, providing for
payment of $9,21.2.50 from the General Fund to the First City National
Bank, and providing for the cancellation and destruction of said bonds,
be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
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The City Manager advised the Commission that the operation of the Burroughs
Posting Machin€!, which is used for posting credits to water ledgers and
is approximately 15 yeaxs old, is becoming too expensive because of numerous
repairs. He recommended that bids be received for purchasing ~ew machihe
to replace this machine.
After some discussion the following action was taken. Motion by Commissioner
Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill that the City Manager be instructed to
investigate the possibility of purchasing a more versatile machine which
could also handle some of the other work as well as posting, by contacting
some of the office machine manufacturers and obtaining their ad;J:ice;and
that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the type
machine determined most desirable.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
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The matter of establishing building and setback lines for the property on
Stella Link Road between Bellaire Boulevard and the intersection of Stella
Link and Weslayan, was discussed. The Commission was advised that the
Cellar Door Restaurant was in the process of purchasing this property for
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a new restaurant site, and as the report made by Ralph Ellifrit concerning
the widening of Stella Link at this location recommended the taking of'
additional 20 f'eet of right-of-way fromthis.property, some.decision should
be made in regard to setback lines for any building to be constructed on
the property. After discussion, the City Attorney was instructed to inves-
tig~te this matter and advise the Commission what action should be taken,
and whether action should be. taken by the City Commission, or through the
Zoning and Planning Commission and the City Commission.
Resolution number 66-4, as follows, was presented to the Commission and read
in full:
WHEREAS, the City of West UniversftyPlace has on deposit with the University
State Bank, Houston, Texas, thesUlIlof'$59,000 in Certificates of Time
Deposit, as evidenced by the bank's certif'icate number,4l6, maturing on
February 26, 1966, bearing interest at the rate of 41/'210 per annum; .and
WHEREAS, it is the objective of the City Commission to keep a reasonable
amount of the city's money which is not re~uired for current expenses, .
invested in order to earn additional income; and~
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City Commission to authorize investment
or reinvestment of' these sums of' money; Sld
WHEREAS, the University State Bank has expressed its intention to pay 4.8%
interest per annum for funds deposited in its bank for a period of from '
ninety-one (91) to one-hundred-eighty (180) days.
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 reinvest
$50,000 from Current Tax Collections now on deposit with the University
State Bank, Houston, Texas in Certificates of TmeDepositfer a period of
nine'6y-one (91) days, to bear interest at the rate of 4.81> per annum.
2. That the said $50,000 shall be invested in Certif'icatesof Time Deposit
with the University State Bank, Houston, Texas, in denominations of
$10,000.00 each.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that; Resolu-
tion number 66-4, authorizing investment of $50,000 in Certificates of
Time Deposit with the University State Bank for a period of 91 days at
an interest rate of 4.81> per annum, be approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
Resolution number 66-5, as follows, was presented to the Commission and read
in full:
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WHEREAS, the Tax Revenue Sinking Fund of' the City of' West University Place
will receive the sum of $9,000 through redemption of' First Mortgage
Swimming Pool Rev/enue Bonds, Series 1948, bQnds numbered thirty-one (31)
through forty (40), as the result of a financial transaction authorized
by Ordinance..number 865, dated February 28, 1966; and
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WHEREAS,,- the Trust Agency Fund of' the City of West University Place will
receive the sum of $2,000 from maturities of' City of' West University Place
Bonds, Series 1952, which fund has accumulated $700 from Customer Water
Meter Deposits in excess of refunds; and
WHEREAS, it is the objective of the City Commission to invest fUnds from
the Tax Revenue Sinking Fund and the Trust Agency Fund, for which there
is no immediate demand, in interest-bearing investments; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City Commission to authorize investment
of these certain sums of money; and
WHEREAS, the University State Bank has expressed its intention to pay
interest at the rate of 4.8% per annum for fUnds deposited in its bank
for a period of from ninety-one (91) to one-hundred-eighty (180) da.ys.
NOW, 'nIEREFOBE, ~ IT RESOINED, BY T~ CITY C01v1MISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
1. ~a.t the City Wreasureris. hereby authorized and. directed to invest
the sum of $9,000 from th~ Tax Revenue Sinking Fund and the sum of
$2,700 from the Trust Agency Furid with the University State Bahk in
a Certificate of Time Deposit totaling $11,700, . for the period of
ninety-one (91) days, to bear interest at the rate of 4.8% per annum.
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Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Ayres, that Reso-
lution number 66-5, authorizing investment of $9,000 from the Tax Reve-
nue Sinking F~d to -be obtained from redemption of Swimming Pool First
Mortg~ge Revenue B9nds, and $2,700 from the Trust Agency Fund, in
Certificates of Time Deposit with the University Stat~ Bank'for a
period of 91 days at an interest rate of 4.8rj" be approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest _ and Wri$ht
None
Resolution number 66-6, as follows, was presented to the Commission and
read in full:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF-WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS :
Section 1. That Stanley B. Binion be, and he is hereby, appointed sub-
stitute Judge of the Corporation Court, City of West University Place,
Texas. Said Stanley B. Binion shall serve as Judge of the Corporation
Court in the absence or inability of the Judge of the Corporation Court.
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Court, or inability to perform the duties of such office for any reason,
Stanley B. Binion, upon the re~uest of the Mayor or the regular Judge of
the Corporation Court, shall perform all the duties of Judge of the Cor-
poration Court and shall have all the power and authority as granted by
State Law, the Charter of the City of West University Place and the Ordi-
nances of such City.
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days from and after March 1, 1966, and such Substitute Judge sp.all receive
as compensation the sum of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) during the siocty-day
(60-day) period.
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Vest that Reso-
lution number 66-6, reappointing Mr. Stanley B. Binion as Substitute
Judge of the Corporation Court for a period of 60 days, be approved as
read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
Ordinance number 866, captioned as follows, was presented to the Commission
and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-115 OF THE CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, BY
SUBSTITUTING THE WORDS "THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
1965 EDITION" FOR THE WORDS "THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE 1962 EDITION" ~ AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that Ordinance
number 866, amending Section 10-115 of the Code of Ordinances, adopting
the 1965 edition of the National Electrical Code, be approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayrerp, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
A letter was presented from IDckwood,. Andrews and Newnam concerning storm
sewer and paving project, advising that the City Commission contact Mr.
Kyle Chapman, Harris County Commissioner seeking the cooperation of
Harris County in the storm sewers for the Bissonnet area from Academy to
the railroad. There was considerable discussion, and it was decided that
the City Manager should contact the proper person at Harris County, to
re~uest their cooperation in this project. It was also decided that the
other. work should proceed on the paving and storm sewers, and not wait
until this matter is settled.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission 01;1 February 14,
1966 were presented to the Commission and the following action taken:
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Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Vest that the
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on February l.4,
l.966 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 9:l.0p.:t!i.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
MARCH 14, 1966
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, March 14, 1966, 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 pronounced by Commissioner Wright.
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In accordance with action of the Commission on February 28, 1966, a tabu-
lation of bids received for furnishing Street Department Material re~uire-
ments for the ensuing year, was presented to the Commission. The Com-
mission was advised that due to the difference in weights of material on
which bids were submitted, further study of the bids would be necessary
before a recommendation could be' made.
There was discussion concerning the awarding of a bid for furnishing
chlorine re~uirements for the city for this year. It was decided that
no decision could be made until further information was received con-
cerning the cost of' transporting the chlorine,3by city trucks from the
Diamond Alkali Plant in Deer Park, Texas.
The revised Personnel Rules and Regulations were presnted to the Com-
mission for consideration. After considerable discussion, certain changes
were agreed upon by the Commission, and it was decided that Commissioner
Wright would incorporate these changes into the Revised Personnel Rules
and Regulations, and further consideration would be given at the next
regular meeting of the Comm:is sion.
The minutes of the Zoning and Planning Commission on Thursday, March 10,
1966 were presented to the Commission for their information. No action
was re~uired.
The City Attorney presented information concerning building and setback
lines for the property on Stella Link and Bellaire on the east side of
Stella Link. He advised the Commission that the City Commission does
have the authority to establish building and setback lines for the
property, but that inasmuch as the Zoning ordinance provides a 3O-foot
setback in retail business districts, and inasmuch as only 20 feet of
right;~of -way would be required in the widening of Stella Link, leaving
a lO-foot setback if this were taken, he recommended that no action be
taken at this time, but that the prospective purchaser of the property
be advised that it was possible that Stella Link would be widened in
the future, and that if Lit is widened, it would be necessary to take
20 feet right-of-way from this property.
The Commission was requested to give consideration to the appointment
of a Tax Board of Equalization, so that this could be done before June 1.
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Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Vest that the
resignation of Mr. Curtis E. Posey as City Sanitarian, be accepted
with regrets.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on February 28,
1966 were presented for consideration and the following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded bY Commissioner Wright that the
minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on February 28, 1966
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 adjommed
at 9:15 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
MARCH 28, 1966
The City Commission of the City of West University Place convened in
regular session at the City Hall on Monday, March 28, 1966, 7: 30 p.m.,
with the following members present: Mayor Holman, presiding; Commissioners
Gill and Wright. The City Attorney and City Manager were also present.
Commissioner Ayres was absent, attending a company meeting, and Commis-
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The Invocation was pronounced by Mayor Holman.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Electrical Board on March 21,
1966 were presented to the Commission.
The Commission was advised that the Zoning Board of Adjustment would hold
a Public Hearing on April 4, 1966 at 7:30p.m. to consider an application
for a variance of front setback re~uirement for the Cellar Door Restaurant,
6732 Stella Link. They re~uested permission to extend their present
building by 15 feet into the front setback, which would leave a l5-foot
front setback from the property line.
City Attorney Charles Cockrell advised the Commission that a written appli-
cation signed by Horace M. Mann, Optionee, and Mr. A. Ross Williams, owner
of Lot 15, Block 2, Monticello Addition, re~uesting rezoning from single-
family dwellings to townhouse development of Lots 1-16, Block 2, Monticello
Addition. Mr. Cockrell advised that h~ had met with the Zoning and Plan-
ning Commission at their ergular meeting on March lOth, to advise the
Zoning Commission concerning the application. He presented following
written instruments in connection with the townhouse application:
Minutes of the Zoning and Planning Commission on March 10, 1966
. and the recessed meeting on March 17 at which they considered
rezoning of Lots 1-15, Block 1 and Lots 1-16, Block 2,'- Monticello
Addition for townhouse development;
Preliminary report of the Zoning and Planning Commission filed with
the City Secretary on March 23, 1966 recommended rezoning for town-
house development of Lots 1-16, Block 1 and Lots 1-15, Block 2,
Monticello Addition;
Notice of public hearing called for April 14, 1966 at 8 p.m. at
the Community Building, 6104 Auden, published in the regular
section of the Houston Chronicle on Sunday, March 27 and mailed
to all property owners within 200 feet according to the city's
tax roll, on Friday, March 25, 1966.
The City Commission took recognition of the application and the informa-
tion presented by the City Attorney.
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The rev.,ised'Tpersonnel rules and regulations dated April 1, 1966 were
presented to the Commission for consideration and the following action
taken. Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that
the Personnel Rules and Regulations as printed and distributed to the
Commission, be adopted, effective April 1, 1966.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill and Wright
None
In accordance with action of the City Commission on February 28, 1966,
the City Manager presented a recommendation for the purchase of li~uid
chlorine re~uirements for the ensuing year. Motion by Commissioner
Wright, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the recommendation of the City
Manager be accepted, that the bid for furnishing li~uid chlorine in
ton containers be awarded to Dixie Chemical Company on their bid of
$5.25/cwt, f.o.b. West University Place, and the bid for furnishing
chlorine in 150-pound cylinders be awarded to Diamond Alkali Company
on their bid of $ll/Cwt, f.o.b. West University Place.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill and Wright
None
In accordance with action of the City Commission on February 28, 1966
the City Manager presented a recommendation for purchase of street
material re~uirements for the ensuing year. ,Motion by Commissioner
Gill, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the recommendation of the
City Manager and Street Superintendent be accepted, and that the ~ids
for purchase of street material r~uirements for the ensuing year be
awarded as follows:
Item 1: 800 tons Grade 2 Limestone Aggregate: Servtex Materials on
their bid of $1.15 per ton, freight $1.77, total bid $3.36/ton.
Item 2: 700 tons Grade 6PE Limestone Aggregate: Uvalde Rock Asphalt
on their bid of $1.98/ton, freight $2.39, total bid $4.59/ton.
Item 3: 2,000 tons Crushed Limestone Base Material, Grade 1: Texas
Crushed Stone Company on their bid of $0.60/ton, freight
$1.84, total bid $3.l7/tou.
Item 4: 80,000 gallons "colas" - Wright Asphalt Company on their bid
of $.1116/gallon.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill and Wr ight
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The City Attorney advised the Commission that he had been re~uested by
the attorney for the prospective purchaser, to confer with the City
Commission in connection with the possibility of waiving a portion of
the amount due on a paving lien assessed against the property of
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all of Lot 5, Block 23, Colonial Terrace Addition. After discussion, it
was decided that there was no justification for granting this request.
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Wright that the
re~uest in regard to the HelenG. Douglas - George W. Norsworthy property,
being 14' of Lot 4, all of Lot 5, Block 23, Colonial Terrace Addition
for reduction of accrued interest on the paving lien assessed against
the property, be denied.
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Voting No:
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There was discussion concerning the new State Statutes in regard to the
increased number of re~uests for jury trial in the city's Corporation
Court. It was the opinion of' the City Attorney that the number of
requests for jury trial was not a'result of the Statute revision, except
perhaps indirectly, in that more people are employing counsel who in
turn re~uest jury trials. It was decided that Judge Reese should be
asked for an opinion in this matter also.
The Commission was advised that the Insurance Committee would have a
meeting on March 29, 1966 to consider the workmen's compensation policy
of the city, inasmuch as there have been an unusually large number of
workmen's compensation claims during the past year.
The Commission was advised that letters had been mailed to all property
owners who had not previously signed a petition in connection with the
proposed paving project, re~uesting that they return an enclosed agree-
ment form if interested in the paving. The preliminary plans of LOCkwood,
Andrews and Newnam were presented to the Commissionby the City Engineer
who advised that he and the Water Superintendent and Street Superintendent
had revised the plans and made their recommendations for corrections, and
that Commissioners Ayres and Gill had also reviewed the plans. There was
discussion concerning the design of the bus turn-around at Uhiversity
Boulevard and Community Drive.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on March 14, 1966
were presented to the Commission for consideration and the following
action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Gill that the
minates of the regular meeting of the Commission on March 14, 1966 be
approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill and Wright
None
With no further business to come before the Commission at tb;is time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMM:ISSION
APRIL 11, i966
The City Commission of the City of West University Place convened in
regular session at the City Hall on M?nday, April 11, 1966, 7:30 p.m.,
with the following members present: Mayor Holman, presiding; Com-
missioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright. The City Attorney and City
Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Ayres.
In accordance with action of the City Commission on March:14, 1966, bids
received for furnishing 500 - 5/8X 3/411 water meters were opened and
results announced as follows:
Neptune Meter Co - $32 each, f.o.b. WUP, total $16,000.00
Rockwell Meter Co - 30.70 each, f.o.b. WUP, total $15,350.00.
Both cqmpanies ~uoted a total trade-in allowance of $875 for a maximum
of 250 old meters to be traded in on the purchase of 500 new meters.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Wright that if the
meters offered by the low bidder meet all specifications) that the City
Manager be authorized to purchase the 500 - 5/811 X 3/411 water meters
from Rockwell Meter Company on their bid of $30.70 each, with allow-
ance of $875 total for trade-in meters.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
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:Mr. Gus Comiskey, agent for the city's insurance policy; and :Mr. Fred
Rhodes, Chairman of the Insurance Committee, appeared before the Com-
mission to advise them concerning the fact that the loss ratio on the
city's workmen's compensation policy during the past five-year period
has been 124%, which is Cluite bad. The automobile policy has a 43%
loss ratio and the comprehensive general liability a 1% loss ratio:,
which is very good. :Mr. Fred Rhodes advised the Commission that it
was the recommendation of the Insurance Committee that the city accept
Travelers' proposal made through Comiskey Insurance Agency to continue
the workmen's compensation policy on a retrospective-J rating plan
for a period of three years, and the other policies the same as they
now exist.
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Wright that the
recommendation of the Insurance Committee that the city accept the pro-
posal by Comiskey Insurance Agency, that the workmen's compensation
policy be written on a Retrospective-J rating plan for a period of
three years, and continue the comprehensive and automobile liability
as they now stand, be accepted.
Voting Aye:
Voting no:
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for the year 1966. Mayor Holman recommended that Mr. Charles A. Gillan,
3620 Georgetown, be appointed as an Alternate Member of this board.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the
following persons be appointed to serve as members of the Tax E~ualiza-
tion Board for the year 1966: Mr. W. J. Beirne, chairman, 2618 Cason;
Mr. Noel B. Proctor, 4102 Case; Mr. James K. Hilliard, 4002 Case; and
Mr. Charles A. Gillan, 3620 Georgetown as an Alternate Member.
Voting Aye:
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There was discussion concerning the rates to be charged for the swimming
pool season tickets and general admission for the 1966 season and the .
following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that the
following rates which have been in effect in prior years, be approved
fer the 1966 season:
Season Tickets
Family of four or more participating members $18
Family of three participating members 16
Family of two participating members 14
Single ticket for adult or child 10
General Admission
Adults - persons over J5; years of age 65~
Children - persons 15 years of age and under 35~
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
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The City Manager was instructed to ascertain whether Mr. J. R. Howard,
Howard Concessions, waS interested in operating the concession at the pool
for the 1966 season, and if so, to recommend;to the Commission that the
contract be awarded.
Resolution number 66-7, as follows, was presented to the Commission and
read in full:
WHEREAS, the City of West University Place has on deposit in the University
State Bank, Houston, Texas, the sum of $60,000 in the form of Certificates
of Time Deposit, bearing interest at the rate of 4 1/2% per annum; and
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WHEREAS, the said Certificates of Time Deposit have matured and said
funds should be reinvested to earn interest, in keeping with the policy
here tofore adopted by the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, said $60,000 represents funds received from Current Tax Col-
lections which have not been allocated to the General Fund, the Tax
Revenue Sinking Fund or the Health Fund, and are considered surplus
funds not re~uired for the operation of the city or retirement of
debt during the next twelve months.
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 reinvest
the heretofore described $60,000 in Certificates of Time Deposit with
the University state Bank, maturing one year from their expiration date,
March 18,1966 at an agreed interest rate of 4~9% per annum.
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Vest that
Resolution number 66-7, authorizing reinvestment of $60,000 ilJ. Certi-
ficates of Time Deposit in University state Bank at an interest rate
of 4.9% per annum, be approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
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A recommendation was presented from Chief of Police H. E. Shipp,
recommending that II stop II signs be placed on .Arbuckle Street at
Annapolis due to the large number of accidents which have occurred at
this intersection. There was considerable discussion concerning the
possibility of finding some other means of controlling the traffic
at this intersection, and on these streets, inasmuch as there are
already a number of signs on Annapolis Street, and Arbuckle Street is
only two blocks long. It was decided that the Police Department should
try using the radar unit on these streets during the peak traffic
hours for a few days, to see if this will help to slow traffic on the
streets.
The City Manager advised the Commission that the final plans for the
paving and storm sewer project had been received from Lockwood,
Andrews and Newnam, but that the City Engineer had not yet had time
to review the plans. He recommended that the Commission review the
plans, as well as the City Engineer, prior to taking any action for
acceptance of the plarts~
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on March 28, 1966
were presented to the Commission for 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 March 28, 1966 be
approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners AYres, Gill, Vest and Wright
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With no further business to come before the Commission a~ this time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at
9:35 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
APRIL 25, 1966
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, April 25 , 1966, T: 30 p.m., with. the following members present:
Mayor Holman, presiding; Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright. The
City Manager was also present. Commissioner Ayres was absent on com-
pany business. The City Attorney was not present, and the Commission
was advised that word had been received of the death of Mr. Cockrelll s
father the previous night.
The Invocation was pronounfed by Commissioner Gill.
The minutes of" the regular m:eeting of the Zoning and Planning Commis-
sion on April 14,1966 were presented to the Commission. At this
meeting, a public hearing was held to give consideration to rezoning
of Lots 1 - 16, Block 1 and Lots 1 - 15, Block 2, Monticello Addi- .
tion for townhouse development.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Electrical Board on April 18,
1966 were presented to the Commission for their iQformation.
Consideration was given to the purchase of a machine to replace the
Burroughs Posting Machine used by the Water Billing Department, which
had become too expensive to operate due to its age and excessive
repairs necessary for operation. Mr. William Dittert, City Treas-
urer, appeared before the Commission to advise them concerning the
information he had obtained in connection with the functions of two
machines on which he had received ~uotations. There was discussion
concerning the desirability of purchasing a more versatile machine
which would be used to perform the same operations now performed by
the NCR Electronic machine, thus leaving the electronic machine free
for the purposes to which it is the most adaptable, such as elec-
tronic accounting, payroll preparation, billing, etc., The City
Manager and City Treasurer were instructed to further investigate
the proposals andc~o make their recommendation to the Commission, as
to which would be the most desirable purchase.
The City Manager presented a recommendation for awarding of the contract
for operation of the Swimming Pool Concession for the 1966 season to
Howard Concession, who have operated the concession for the past several
years in a satisfactory manner, and they are interested in operating it
thi s year.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the
lease agreement for operation of the Swimming Pool Concession for the
1966 season be awarded to Howard Concessions, and that Mayor Holman be
authorized to execute the agreement.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright
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The Commission was advised that Mr. H. R. Duke had been employed as
Sanitarian on April 11, 1966 to replace Mr. Curtis E. Posey who ~d
resigned, and the Commission was re~uested to confirm the appointment.
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that Mr.
H. R. Duke be appointed as City Sanitarian, effective April 11, 1966.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright
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An easement received from Humble Pipeline Company was presented to the
Commission. The Commission was advised that the easement was in con-
nection with the proposed storm sewer project, as it would be necessary
to cross the 40-foot easement owned by Humble Pipeline at two points
in the construction of the proposed stor!l1, se,w;e:r:,~ It,.wap,n,qtlep",~hEJ.t the
easement had been reviewed by the City Attorney and approved.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Wright that the
easement received from Humble Pipeline Company be accepted with appre-
ciation, and that the easement be recorded in the County Clerk's Office
on an appropriate date.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
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There was discussion concerning the fencing of public utility easements
by property owners) and the placing of water meters in an accessible
place so that the meter readers can reach them easily.
A letter advising of the resignation of Mr. Thayer Lanford as Tax
Appraiser was presented to the Commission.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on April 11, 1966
were presented to the Commission for consideration and the following
action taken: Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner
Gill that the minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on
April 11, 1966 be approved as corrected.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Vest, 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 adjourned at
9:00 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
MAY 9, 1966
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, May 9, 1966, 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 Vest.
The City Manager advised the Commission that the first item on the
agenda was the presentation of the Final Report of the Zoning and
Planning Commission in connection with rezoning of Lots 1 through 16,
Block 1 and Lots 1 through 15, Block 2, Monticello Addition for
townhouse development. He stated that this Final Report had been filed
in the Office of the City Secretary on May 6, 1966 by Chairman Han nah,
and had been signed by all members of the Zoning and Planning Commis-
sion. City Attorney Cockrell read the Final Report, as follows:
FINAL REPORT OF THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, CONCERNING PROPOSED REZONING OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 16,
BLOCK 1 AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 15, BLOCK 2, MONTICELLO ADDITION, FOR
TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT.
TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
This is the final report and recommendation of the Zoning and Planning
Commission of the City of West University Place, Texas, following a
hearing and study.
Your Zoning and Planning Commission, by unanimous vote, has approved and
recommends that you amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of West
University Place, Texas, by creating a residential townhouse district
embracing the following:
Lots 1 thrrugh 16, Block 1, Monticello Addition, and
Lots 1 through 15, Block 2, Monticello Addition.
The following regulations, in addition to any the City Commission may
desire to prescribe, are recommended:
1. Open Space. There shall be 40% open space; that is, no
more than 60% of the total area shall be covered by all
principal and accessory structures.
2 . Density. Minimum 1800 s~uare feet ground area per townhou se .
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of living area of no less than 1100 s~uare feet.
4. Parking. Minimum of two on property parking spaces for each
townhouse.
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Setbacks.
5 foot front setback
10 foot side street setback
20 feet from rear property line to any living area
5 feet from rear property line to any structure
5 feet side setbaCk from property line on inside
10 feet open space between any two buildings on
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Screening Device. A six-foot high masonry fence that is at
least 75% opaque, to be erected along rear lot line.
7. Height. Maximum height for townhouses to be two and one-half
stories, total height not to exceed 35 feet.
8. Existing Codes and Ordinances of the City of West University
Place to apply wherever applicable.
9. Signs. In a townhouse district, wall signs attached to
front of the building or erected in the front yard area
behind the building line to not exceed six s~uare feet in
area, shall be permitted.
10. Driveway. Minimum of 10 feet wide for access to vehicle
parking on property.
11. Entrance. The main entrance of any townhouse shall face a
street or a courtyard area, and not a rear yard area.
For the purpose of this recommendation, a townhouse shall mean a structure
which is one of a series of dwelling units designed for single-family
occupancy (ground to sky), which dwelling units are structural~ connected
or immediate~ adjacent to each other.
Respectfully submitted,
ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION
. CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
(signed by) David Hannah, Chairman
L. B. Bricker, Secretary
Richard C. Hilton
E. Gene Hines
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He then advised the Commission that they give consideration to the
Final Report of the Zoning and Planning Commission at this time.
Mayor Holman advised those persons present that this meeting was not
a public hearing, but that they would try to answer any ~uestions in
c am~ction with the Final Report read. He stated that if the Com-
mission decided to take any further affirmative action on the report,
a public hearing would be called at which time all persons would be
given an opportunity to present any informati~n they sho~ddesire.
The following persons asked ~uestioIE in connection with the Final
Report and the possibility of rezoning the subject property for
townhouse development: Mr. Rodney Quinby, whose parents reside at
2826 Wroxton, asked that the Commission give careful consideration
to the parking problem; Mr. R. E. Dillon, 2704 Nottingham, asked
the City Attorney to outline the steps which had been taken up to
this point in the rezoning procedure; Mr. Allen Weatherby, 2808
Wroxton, asked what action would be taken at this point by citizens
who were dissatisfied, should the Commission decide to rezone the
property; Mr. Roy Pickering, 3021 Wroxton, asked what was involved
in connection with the possible presentation of a petition signed
by 20% of the residents in the "area": Mr. O. H. Moore, 2910 Wrox-
ton, asked whether another petition would be re~uired besides the.
written petition presented to the Zoning and Planning Commission;
Mr. Sam Tigner asked ~uestions concerning the construction of the
townhouses; Mr. John Neighbors, 2809 Wroxton, asked at what point:
a petition should be submitted to the City Commission; Mrs. M. A.
Dreyfus, 3004 Wroxton, asked when further action would be taken on
this matter; Mrs. Leslie Ribbeck, 2917 Wroxton, asked whether the
Final Report was based on the application and plans which were con-
sidered at the public hearing of' the Zoninguiand Planning. Commis-
sion; Mr. Weatherby asked whether it would be possible for the
Commissionto overrule a petition submitted by the residents; Mr.
John Neighbors asked whether the Final Report .had to be accepted
as it is, or whether alterations could be made by the City Commis-
sion; Mr. Andrew Cipriani, 2815 Wroxton, asked that the word
"townhouse" be well defined. With no fur't7her ~uestions, the
following action was taken by the Commission:
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the
Final Report of the Zoning and Planning Commission of the City of
West University ?lace concerning rezoning of Lots 1 through 16,
Block 1, and Lots 1 tb.:r.1ough 15, Block 2, Monticello Addition for
townhouse development, be acknowledged as having been received by
the City Commission.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:,.
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
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Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that a
public hearing be called to give further consideration to the Final
Report of the Zoning and Planning Commission with reference to the
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proposed rezoning of Lots 1 through 16, Block 1 and Lots 1 through l5,
Block 2, Monticello Addition for townhouse development, on the date of
June 2, 1966 at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Building, 6104 Aude~.
Voting Aye:
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Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commission Gill, that the
City Secretary be authorized and instructed to give proper legal notice
of the public hearing to be held on June 2, 1966, by publication in the
official newspaper of the city at least 15 days prior to the hearing,
and by the mailing of notices to all property owners within 200 feet
of the property under consideration, at least15 days prior to the public
hea ring.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
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There was discussion concerning an invitation received from the Regional
Planning Commission in Pasadena, re~uesting the City of West University
Place to participate in a meeting on May 12,;1966. After discussion,
Mayor Holman asked Commissioners Ayres and Wright to represent the city
at this meeting.
The minutes of the regular meeting of. the Commission on April 25,1966
were presented to the Commission for consideration and the following
action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that the
minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on April 25, 1966
be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
V oting 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 :40 p.m.
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RIDULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
MAY 23, 1966
The City Commission conveneg'in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, May 23, 1966, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright. The City
Attorney and City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Wright.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commis-
sion on May 12, 1966 were review~d by the City Commission.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Elect:dcal Board on May 16,
1966 were reviewed by the City Commission.
The City Engineer presented plans and specifications for paving, which
had been prepared by Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, Consulting Engineers,
to the Commission. The Commission was advised that all corrections
suggested by Commissioners Ayres and Gill, as well as those of the
City Engineer and, Street Superintendent had been made on the plans.
The City Manager advised the Commission that the plans and specifica-
tions for the storm sewers had not been received, but should be ready
within the next week with the re-designed relief storm sewer on Rus-
kin and route through the Y .M. C .A. property shown in the plans.
A schedule of dates on which certain action should be taken by the
City Commission in connection with the proposed project was presented.
It was decided that the ordinance initiating the project and approv-
ing the plans and specifications should be considered at the regular
meeting on June 13th.
Resolution number 66-8, as follows, was presented to the Commission
and read in full:
WHEREAS, the City of West University Place has on deposit in the
University State Bank, Houston, Texas, the sum of $50,000 in the form
of Certificates of Time Deposit, bearing interest at the rate of 4.8%
per annum; and
WHEREAS, the said Certificates of Time Deposit have matured and said
fund a, should...be ,reinvested to earn interest, in keeping with the
policy heretofore adopted by the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, the said $50,000 consists of funds in the amount of $20,000
to the credit of the General Fund Reserve Account for the purchase of
a tractor for use at the Sanitary Land Fill, and $30,000 of Current
Tax Collections which will become a part Qftne city's General Fund
Cash Balance December 31, 1966, and such funds are considered '
surplus and not immediately re~uired for the opera,tion of the city.
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WEST UNIVERillY PLACE, TEX4S:
1. That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to reinvest
the heretofore described $50,000 in Certificates of Time Deposit with
the University State Bank, maturing one year from the date of their
deposit, at an agreed interest rate of 5% per annum.
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Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by C.ommissioner Gill, that Reso-
lution number66-8, authorizing investment of $50,000 in Certificates
of Time Deposit in the University State Bank, be approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
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The City Engineer presented a summary of action taken at the Public
Hearing held on May 18, 1966 by the City of Houston in connection with
the paving of Kirby Drive. He stated that there was a difference in
the assessment rate proposed from Rice to University Boulevard, as the
rate given at the January 5, 1966 hearing was $2.44 per foot, and at
the May 18th hearing it was given as "not more than $4 per fo,ot. II He
stated that the assessment rate did include the sidewalk in this section,
and that sidewalk had been deleted from University Boulevard to Bellaire
Boulevard on West University side.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on May 9, 1966
were presented for consideration and the following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Wright that the
minutes bf the regular meeting of the Commission on May 9, 1966 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 8:20 p.m.
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J1JlTI: 2, 1966
The City Commission of the City of West University Place convened at
7:30 p.m. at the Community Building, 6104 Auden, for the purpose of
holding a Public Hearing called for this date, with the following
members present: Mayor Holman, prescLd:i;ng; Commissioners AYres, Gill
and Vest. The City Manager, City Attorney and Attorney Paul Strong
were also present. Commissioner Wright was out of the city on vacation.
Mayor Holman announced that an application had been received by the
Zoning and Planning Commission on March 10, 1966 from Mr. Horace M.
Mann, optionee, re~uesting rezoning for townhouse development of Lots
1 through 15, Block 1, Monticello Addition, and that the Zoning and
Planning Commission had held a Public Hearing in connection with the
application on April 14, 1966, at which time they also gave considera-
tion to rezoning of Lots 1 through 16, Block 2, Monticello Addition
for townhouse development. He stated that the Zoning and Planning .
Commission had filed their Preliminary Report with the City Commission
on March 23, 1966 and their Final Report on May 6, 1966, in which they
recommen~ed rezoning of the subject property for townhouse development.
He stated that the Final Report of the Zoning and Planning Commission
was received by the City Commission on May 9, 1966 at their regular
meeting, at which time a public hearing was called for 7:30 p.m.
June 2, 1966, and that notices were mailed to all property owners
within 200 feet of the property on May 11, 1966 and notice published
in the regular Houston Chronicle on May 13, 1966 and in the South-
west Peach Section of theHouston Chronicle on:May 18, 1966.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner AYres that the
Public Hearing be opened.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners AYres, Gill and Vest
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Mayor Holman then read the procedure to be following in conducting the
hearing, and asked that those wishing to be heard please comply with
this procedure. He then turned the hearing over to the City Attorney
for presiding over. the hearing. The City Attorney asked the applicant
Mr. Mann; and his associate Mr. Clifford Parks, Designer, to present
their ap'Pli~ation and any pertinent information in connection therewith.
Mr. Mann presented his application and explained that the project would
consist of 48 units with 97 parking spaces which would e~ualtwo for
one, plus one. He stated that the construction would be wood frame
and brick veneer, there would be central air conditioning and heating
and each townhouse would have its own controls. Each unit would have
approximately 1,200 s~uare feet of living area with all-electric
kitchens, carpeting, drapes, 2 1/2baths, each to have separate
entrance from a closed courtyard. He also stated that the pool area
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would be completely enclosed for safety, and would be closely watched.
The area would be landscaped and maintained. The proposed rental range
would be from $175 to $185 per month, and the architectural design
would be by a registered architect.
The City Attorney read a letter from the Wroxton Road Committee, dated
June 1, 1966, as follows:
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"The Wroxton Road residents, in recognization of the City Commissioners'
and the Zoning and Planning Commission's desire to re-zone the vacant
peripheral area of West University Place to a more realistic use and
to the best interest of the City of West University Place, respectfully
recommend that consideration be given to re-zoning of:
Lots 1 through 16, Block 1, and Lots 1 through 15,
Block 2, Monticello Addition
as follows:
The following regulations, in addition to any the City CommissiDn may
desire to prescribe, are recommended:
1. OPEN SPACE. There shall be a minimum of 50% open space; that is, no
more than 50% of the total area shall be covered by all principal
and accessory structures.
2. DENSITY. Minimum of 2,000 s~uare feet g~ound area per residential unit.
3. MINIMUM SQUARE FEET. Each residential unit shall have a minimum total
living area of not less than 1,300 s~uare feet.
4. PARKING. There shall be a minimum of two parking spaces per each
residential unit, which shall be on-property parking.
5. SETBACKS. 15 feet setback from any front or side property line
20 feet setback from rear property line to any living area
8 feet setback from rear property line to any structure.
6.~ SCREENING DEVICE. A screening wall to be built between the proposed
residential property and the existing Single-Family dwellings.
That said screening walls be built of solid masonry construction, a
minimum height of six feet above natural grade. That. the sc~eening
wall be located five feet within the proposed re~zoned'property;
five feet from the center of the utility easement.
7. BUILDING HEIGHT: Maximum height for each residential unit shall be
not to exceed two and one-half stories, total height not to exeed
35 feet.
8. BUILDING LOCATION. Each residential unit shall face the front of the
property, and each unit shall be connected to the adjoining unit by
a common wall. No unit shall face any side street or rear lot.
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9. SIGNS. Two wall signs) not to exceed six s~uare feet in area,
shall be permitted in each Block. No signs ofa "neon" or
self -lighting nature shall be permitted.
10. Existing Codes and Ordinances of the City of West University Place
to apply wherever applicable.
11. DRIVEWAYS. Minimum of 10 feet wide for access to vehicle parking
on property.
12. ENTRANCES. Each residential unit shall have an entrance facing
the front. of the property which shall be. the main entrance. A
ground-level exit shall be permitted in the rear.
13. RESIDENTIAL UNIT. For -the purposes of this recommendat ion, a
Residential Unit shall mean a structure which is one of a series
of dwelling units designed for Single-Family occupancy, ground,
to sky, and which shall have separate utility connections.
Should this proposal covering Residential property not meet your
approval, we submit an alternate proposal covering Business and
Professional Office District."
The Committee submitting this letter cQnsisted of: Messrs. H. Allen
Weatherby, 2808 Wroxton; o. H. Moore, 2910 Wroxton; Randolph Burch,
2830 Wroxton; Andrew H. Cipriani, 2815 Wroxton; C. B. B~own, 3035.
Wroxton; and John N. Neighbors, 2809 Wroxton. The portion of the
recommendation pertainingto an office district was not read in full,
as the consideration was for townhouse development.
He then asked that anyone who had Cluestions they wished .to direct .to
the appliCant, do so at tb.is time.
Mrs. Harold Wey, 2920 Wroxton Road, asked whether there were investors
yet for the project. She asked Mr~ Mann who the investors in the
project would be. Mr. Parks stated that there were several investors.
Mr. Mann advised that there would be no federal funds involved, but
that the financing would be through an insurance company and himself.
He stated the approximate cost would be $700;000.
Mr. Rodney Quinby, representing his parents who reside at 2826 Wroxton,
asked why rezoning is being considered. . Mayor Holman advised Mr.
Quinby that an application had been made under the due processes of
the zoning ordinance and the state Statutes. As any other matter that
is duly and constitutionally presented, the applicationis being con-
sidered. Mr. Quinby asked what the benefits are to West University
Place. Mayor Holman stated that this is th~urpose of the hearing
to determine.
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intention to sell the project; that
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Mr. George Heit, 3515 Robinhood, asked what would guarantee West Univer-
sity Place will not be over=run with traffic, garbage, etc. due to the
persons residing in the project. Mr. Mann stated that a lease arrange-
ment on a three-year minimum would be sought. He stated that the cost
of the project, and also the fact that a base monthly rental of $175,
the terms of the lease and re~uirements and cost of the lease would,
by any analysis, suggest that the Cluality of the occupants would be
above average, and that he would have a great deal topr6tect of his
own, and in so doing would protect the property occupied.
Mr. Jim Cole, 3523 Robinhood, asked whether the townhouses proposed would
have utility connections or a central unit. Mr. Parks stated that it
would be off a central unit. Mr. Cole asked if this would not be an
apartment unit complex rather than a townhouse development. Mr. Mann
explained that the term "townhouse" is a design concept, and that it
may mean different things to different people.
Mr. Tom Browder, 6352 Buffalo Speedway, aSs. ed Mr. Maim whether he is
the builder, developer, owner, and asked whether Mr. Mann would be
willing to put the fact in writing that he would not sell the property
for a, 20- or 30-year period.
Mr. Mann stated that he would be the builder, developer, and part-owner,
and that if he were willing to sign such an agreement, the insurance
company would have approximately 60% of the investment and would not
agree to such a document.
Mr. John Granville, 3029 Sunset, stated he wculd not understand the
answer to this ~uestion. He stated that he did not understand why any
lender would object to the agreement and asked whether Mr. Mann would be
willing to post bond for a 20- or 30-year period of ownership if it
were legally possible. Mr. Mann stated that the. clear purpose and inten-
tion is that this project would be managed and owned by himself, and he
stated that he had no intention of' selling the property, but had not
control over the future circumstances and would not so obligate his
family by such an agreement. However, he stated that he would be willing,
if the lending agency would entertain such an agreement, but that he would
not be legally empowered to enter such an agreem.ent.
Mr. John Huff, owner of 3011 Bissonnet, asked how many lots are involved
. in the building of the project. Mr. Parks advised that there were 15.
Mr. Jack Irving, 2631 Pittsburgh, asked whether a condiminium type of
structure had been considered fcrthis property. Mr. Mann stated that
when he found that ~he property was zoned for single-family residences,
he talked to several lending agencies in regard to financing a condiminium
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politan New England Mutual, that they would not finance the condimin-
ium tlfPe of structure in this area.
Mrs. J. W. Smith, 3026 Sunset, asked for a definition of the term
"townhousell and a definition of "apartment". Mr. Mann agair;lstated
that the term "townhouse" is an external design concept. He stated
that a townhouse by definition is a design concept by exterior
'appearance. City Attorney Cockrell read the definition of a "town_
house" as given in the Final Report of the Zoning and Planning Com-
mission as follows: "For the purpose of this recommendation a town-
house shall mean a structure which is one of a series of dwelling
units designed for single-'family occupancy (ground to sky), which'
dwelling units are structurally connected or immediately adjacent to
each other."
Mrs. Vincent Fromen', 6624 Brompton Road, asked that Mr. Mann be
directed to answer the ~uestions asked him. City Attorney Cockrell
stated that the commission had no authority to direct him to
answer the ~uestionsand that if he did not answer the~uestions
satisfactorily, this could be taken into consideration by the Com-
mission in their consideration.
Mrs. J. W. Smith, 3026 Sunset, asked what would be the revenue to
the city of West University Place from the project in BloCk 1,
Monticello Addition, and what would be the additional cost to the
city as a result. of the project in fire protection, police protec-
tion, garbage collection, etc. City Manager Whitt Johnson advised
Mrs. Smith that the tax rate is based on 32% valuation and $1.78
per $100 assessed valuation. On a $700,000 investment, this would
be about $3,500 tax revenue per year. He stated that there would
be about $3,500 revenue and that there would be no problem of over-
load to furnish water, fire and police protection, etc. if the
project were built.
Mrs. Jim Cole, 3523 Robinhood, asked what would keep a person from
leasing one of the units and then haVing several of his friends
live with him to share the rental cost. Mr. Mann stated that the
lease covenants re~uirements would have "house.rules", keeping in
mind that there is ~uitea bit to protect anQ to keep upgraded,
and that they would be most demanding of an occupant as to the
habits they maintained, with this much of an investment.
Mr. O. H. Moore, 2910 Wroxton Road, asked ~. Parks to explain the
tern "rear of property" used in. describing the placement of a solid
fence along the "rear of the property". Mr. Parks stated that the
fence would go in the center of the easement.
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Mrs. Harold Wey, 2920 Wroxton Road, asked the City Manager whether he
recalled telling her on the telephone that the police department would
have to be increased if apartments were constructed. Mr. Johnson stated
that he had told Mr~. Wey that if apartments such as those on Buffalo
Speedway behind Jack Roach Ford were built, that this would be necessary,
but that he certainly hoped that t~ese units would not be like those.
Mr. Johnson then stated that this was his own personal feeling, and had
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Mr. George Heit, 3515 Robinhood, asked what the cost would be to him as
a property owner, inasmuch as when any building is done, the city has
to follow up and repair streets, etc. and this was done with his tax
money. He asked whether this project would fit into the plan made by
Caudill, Rowlett and Scott. Mr. Mann stated he had not seen the plan
made by Caudill, Rowlett and Scott and did not know whether it would
fit into it.
Mr. Bill Ferguson, 2906 Ncittingham, asked what benefit would accrue to him as
a result of this construction if the application were granted, and if not
to him, to whom it would accrue'. Mr. Mann stated that nothing would be
lost, by the property owners in West University Place. He stated that
this would be a stable, well-appointed project and would certainly be no
detriment visually or operationally from the welfare of the citizens of
the city.
Mr. John Neighbors, 2809 Wroxton Road, asked for the professional back-
ground of Mr~ Mann in the. field of apartment management. Mr. Mann stated
that he is a management consultant, and that he had directly or indirectly
managed many business'es or caused them to be managed. He stated that he
would not plan to live on the premises, but would have a resident manager
and would operate what he thought to be effective systems of control.
Mr. Tom Browder asked Mr. Mann whether he owned or had 'option of the
property in <;tuestion. Mr. Mann stated that he had an option. He then
asked whether he had paid the taxes on this property. Mr. Mann stated
that he had not. He then asked Mr. ManIJlhow much taxes are on the block
now, and how much it would be increased when the new tax ratio goes into
effect. Mr. Mann stated he did not know how much the tax would be, but
that :whate1{e;l?it was it:would be paid by him.
Mr. Andrew Cipriani, 2815 Wroxton Road, asked Mr. Mann whether some other
type project could be presented by him, something in line with the pro-
posal submitted by the Wroxton Committee. Mr. Mann stat ed that they did
not know whether the property could economically accommodate an office
building or medical center, but that he is prepared, after long study,
to construct and to operate a townhouse project and had given no considera-
tion to any other type of project.
Mrs. Charles Knapp, 3831 Case, asked what would be acceptable to the
Wroxton Road residents for the peripheral property. She was advised that
they had filed a letter which she might read, stating their recommendations.
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Mr.R. R. Davila., 6636 Brompton Road, asked Mr. Mann whether he had
built any other projects in this area of Houston, and whether if he
had, the property owners in the area wer~ pleased with them. Mr.
Mann stated he had not built any apartment or townhouse projects
in Houston or in Harris County.
With no further ~uestions, the City Attorney asked that those per-
sons de,siring to make a statement in opposition to .the application
be heard at this time. (~uestionper.iod 'ended at 9 p.m.) ,
Mr. H. Allen Weatherby, 2,808 Wroxton Road, read a statement in oppo-
sition to the proposed townhouse development and submitted a pe~i-
tion which had been signed by more i;hau 20% of the Wroxton Road
residents in opposition to the'rezoning for townhouses.
Mr. O. H. Moore, 2910 Wroxton Road, also made a statement in oppo-
sition to the proposed townhouse development.
The following persons made statements expressing opposition to the
proposed rezoning: Mrs. Harold Wey, Mr. Jim Cole, 3523 Robinhood;
Mr. John y.ranville, 3029 Sunset; Mr. Rodney Quinby, Mrs. Estelle
DeAlcala, 3035 Lafayette.
With no further persons desiring to make statements, the following
action was taken:
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Ayres that
the Public Hearing be closed and the meeting adjourned.,
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayre@, Gill and Vest
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Mayor Holman advised' Mr. Allen Weatherby, Chairman of the Wroxton
Road Committee, that he would be notified as, soon as any action is
taken on the proposal.
The meeti:b.g was adjourned at 9: 50 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
JUNE l3, 1966
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
June 13, 1966, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Holman,
presiding; Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Vest and Wright. The City Manager
and City Attorney were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mayor Holman.
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The minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission
on Thursday, June 9, 1966 were presented to the Commission for considera-
tion. The minutes included a letter of recommendation for adoption of
proposed off-street parking regulations. After discussion, it was decided
that this matter should be held pending further study and consideration
for action at a later meeting.
The City Manager re~uestedauthority to advertise for sale 500 discarded
water meters, 5/8 X 3/4" size, which have been removed from service.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for sale the 500 - 5/8 X 3/4" water
meters which have been removed from service, and to determine the most
advantageous date for receiving of bids according to publication dates of
the periodicals in which they are to be advertised for sale.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
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Authority was re~uested to advertise for several items which were provided
in the 1966 budget, but which had not yet been purchased. Motion by
Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that the City Manager
be authorized to advertise for bids for the following:
2 Scott Air Packs for Fire Department
400 feet of 2 1/2" hose for Fire Department
Brush Chipper for the Garbage Department,
bids to be received until July 25, 1966, 7:30p.m.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
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A letter received from the Houston Lighting and Power Company dated
June 9, 1966 extending to West University Place the same rate reduction
already approved by the City of Houston, was presented to the Commission.
It was decided that the letter received from Houston Lighting and Power
Company be acknowledged as having been received.
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Resolution number 66-9, as follows, was presented to the Commission
and read in full:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That Stanley B.Binion be, and he is hereby appointed as
Substitute Judge of the Corporation Court, City of West University
Place, Texas. Said Stanley B. Binion shall serve as Judge of the
Corporation Court in, the absence or inability of the Judge of the
Corporation Court.
Section 2. In the absence of the regular Judge of the Corporation
Court, or his inability to perform the duties of such office tor any
reason, Stanley B. Binion, upon the re~uest of the Mayor or the regu-
lar Judge of the Corporation Court, shall perform all the duties of
Judge of the Corporation Court and sp.all have all the power and
authority as granted by State Law, the Charter of the City of West
University Place and the ordinances of such City.
Section 3. This appointment shall be effective for a period of
sixty (60) days from and after June 6, 1966, and such Substitute
Judge shall receive as compensation the sum of fifty dollars ($50)
during the sixty day (60-day) period.
Motion. by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Vest that
Resolution number 66-9, appointing Stanley B. Binion as Substitute
Judge of the Corporation Court for a period of 60 days from
June 6, 1966, be approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor HoJinan, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
An agreement from Southern Pacific Railway Company for installation
of a 24-inch and an l8-inch storm sewer pipe under their railroad
tracks in connection with the proposed storm sewer project, was
presented to the Commission for consideration. A $50 cash considera-
tion was re~uired by Southern Pacific. The Egreement had been
approved as to form by the City Attorney and recommended for approval
by the City Engine~r.'
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Vest that the
license agreement submitted by the Southern Pacific Railroad Co~pany
in connection with the storm sewer project, be acknowledged by the
Commission, and that Mayor HoJinan be authorized to execute the
agreement and authorize the payment of the sum of $50 in considera-
tion for the agreement.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor HoJinan, Commissioners AYres, Gill, Vest and Wright
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A calendar and schedule of action to be tak en by the City Commission to
activate the street paving and storm sewer project was presented to the
Commission. The City Manager presented pertinent information in connec-
tion with the program and advised that a petition had been received
from:Mr. R. P. Dillon, 4228 Albans, which had been signed by 17 of the
28 property owners in the block, re<1uesting paving of their block in
this project. After considerable discussion, it was decided that
this petition should be held until a later date, and that Mr. Dillon
should be advised that it would not be possible because of the time
element involved, to include the 4200 block of Albans in this project,
inasmuch as all documents had already been prepared, but that it would
be considered for inclusion in a later project. The City Attorney
advised the Commission that the schedule of dates met all legal re~uire-
ments in connection with publication dates, etc.
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Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the
following schedule of action to be taken by the City Commission to
activate the street paving and storm sewer project be approved:
June 13, 1966 - Plans and specifications for paving certain streets are
to be approved and accepted. Initiation ordinance
number 867 determining the necessity for paving certain
streets is to be adopted. (Ordinance number 867 ini-
tiates the paving program by adoption of plans and speci-
fications, directing the City Engineer to prepare estimate
of the cost of the improvements; directing the City
Secretary to file Notice of this ordinance with the County
Clerk of Harris County; and to advertise for bids to be
filed by Thursday, July 7th.)
June 15, 1966
June 22, 1966
July 7, 1966
July 11, 1966
July 13, 1966
July 20, 1966
July 27, 1966
Notice to bidders published in the Houston Chronicle
Notice to bidders published in Southwest Peach Section
of the Houston Chronicle.
Receive bids
Award contract
Publish Notice of Hearing
Publish Notice of Hearing
Publish Notice of Hearing
August 1; 1966 Public Hearing
August 17, 1966 End of Protest Period, 15 days later
August 19, 1966 Work Order to be issued
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Contractor should be granted a mlllJ.mum of two weeks to obtain
signatures on Mechanic1s Lien Contracts
Work should commence on approximately this date.
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Voting Aye: Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
Voting No: None
City Engineer Tom Jones presented the final plans and specifications
received from Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam. He advised the Commis-
sion that the plans were in order, and that all items had been added
as re~uested by the city. It was noted that the type of storm sewer
pipe re~uired by the railroad for use under their tracks would have
to be an addendum to the plans and specifications. TheCi ty Engi-
neer recommended that the final plans and specifications be approved
and adopted. The City Manager advised the Commission that ordinance
number 867, covered only the street paving portion of the project
and did not include the storm sewers, as they would not be assessed
against the proper~y owners as would the street paving costs.
Drdinance number 867, captioned as follows, was presented to the Com-
mission and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT
CERTAIN PORTIONS OF:
SUNSET STREET IN THE 4100 AND 4200 BLOCKS THEREOF;
NORTHWESTERN STREET IN THE 3800 BLOCK THEREOF;
BROWNING STREET IN THE 3900 BLOCK THEREOF;
COMMUNITY DRIVE IN THE 5900 THROUGH 6700 BLOCKS THEREOF;
MILTON STREET. IN THE~20b BLOCK THEREOF;
COLLEGE AVE:NUE IN THE 6100 BLOCK THEREOF;
BYRON STREET IN THE 3900 BLOCK. THEREOF;
OBERLIN STREET IN THE 4000 BLOCK THEREOF;
RILEY STREET" IN THE 4100 BLOCK THEREOF;
RUSKIN STREET IN THE 4000, 4100 A;ND 4200 BLOCKS THEREOF;
CASON STREEI' IN THE 4100 BLOCK THEREOF,
IN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE ,TEXAS, SHALL BE IMPROVED~
APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVE-
MENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEGRIDATION OF PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS
INTO SEPARATE SECTIONS, EACH OF WHICH SECTION SHALL BE TREATED
AS A SEPARATE AND COMPLETE UNIT; DIRECTING AND REQUIRING THE
ENGINEER FOR THE CITY TO PREPARE AN ESTIMATE FOR THE COST OF SUCH
Th1PROVEMENTS AND A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE NAMES OF THE OWNERS
OF THE PROPERTIES ABUTTING ON EACH PORTION OF EACH STREET TO BE
Th1PROVED, TOGETHER WITH A DESCRIPTION OF THE RESPECTIVE PROPER-
TIES; PROVIDING THAT A PART OF THE COST OF THE SAID IMPROVEMENTS
SHALL BE PAID AND ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE
OWNERS THEREOF, AND FOR INCIDENTAL MATTERS; DECLARING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE AND ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO SUCH IMPROVE-
MENTS ARE AND SHALL BE UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF ARTICLE 1105-B OF
THE REVISED STATUTES OF TEXAS; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO
FILE A NOTICE OF THIS ORDINANCE WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AS PROVIDED BY LAW AND TO ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS TO BE RECEIVED AND FILED WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Ayres that
Ordinance number 867 be approved as amended to show exclusion of
street intersections.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners AYres, Gill, Vest and Wright
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Motion by Commissioner AYres, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that the
plans and specifications, job number prepared by Lockwood,
Andrews and Newnam, Inc. for storm sewer project, be approved as sub-
mitted and that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids
io be received Thursday, July 7, 1966 as a joint project with the pav-
ing program under proposal number 1 and alternate proposal number 2,
as prepared by the Consulting Engineers.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners ~es, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
A letter from Sanitarian H. R. Duke concerning the results of the fogging
program for mos~uito control was presented to the Commission for their
information.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on May 23, 1966
and the Public Hearing on June 2, 1966 were presented to the Commis-
sion for consideration and the following action taken:
Motion by Commmissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Gill that the
minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on May 23, 1966 and
the Public Hearing on June 2, 1966 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 9: 15 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
JUNE 27, 1966
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, June 27, 1966 at 7: 30 p.m., with the following members pre-
sent: Mayor pro teni Leys E. Vest, presiding; Commissioners Ayres,
Gill and Wright. The City Attorney and City Manager were also present.
Mayor Holman was out of the city on company business.
The Invocation wl3.s pronounced by Commissioner Ayres.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Electrical BoarQ. on Monday,
June 20, were presented to the Commission. The Electrical Board re~uested
legal advice in connection with completion of work begun by a Master
Electrician whose death caused the work to stop, and whether the work
could be completed by an apprentice electrician in the same company.
There was disc~ssion concerning the f'act that if' a job required a Master
Electrician when it was begun, it should also re~uire a Master Electrician
i'or. completion. There was also discussion as to whether the city should
consider Houston's policy of allowing the company to complete projects
underway, but not allowing any new permits to be obtained. The City
Attorney advised that the Electrical Board should consider each such
case and make a decision according to the facts and circumstances
involved in each. It was de.cided that the City Manager should contact
the members of the El~ctrical Board and obtain their thoughts on the
particular mattef in question, and that at its next regular meeting,
the Electrical Board should make some recommendation to the City Com-
mission for setting a policy in matters of tb,is nature. It was suggested
that when a policy is set it should cover al], of the trades, such as
building contractors, plumbers, etc.
Information was presented by t~e City Treasurer in connection with the
possible purchase of a cash posting machine for use in the Water Billing
Department.. It was his recommendation that the city purchase a fully
programmed machine comparable to the NCR-3200 or the Burroughs F1443-ClO,
as these machines could handle any work now done by the NCR Computronic
and would eliminate the problem of the machin~ being needed for two dif-
ferent functions, such as water bill preparation and payroll preparation,
at the same time.
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the
City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on a fUlly programmed
cash posting machine comparable to the NCR-3200, bids to be received
until July 25, 1966. .
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor pro tem Vest, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Wright
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The City Manager presented invoices received from Lockwood, Andrews and
Newnam, consulting engineers, for services performed in connection
with the paving and storm sewer project now underway. The Commission
was advised that the invoices had been held since February in order to
pay all of them after the plans and specifications had been approved.
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Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the
invoices received from Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, Inc. in the amount
of $12,069.69 be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor pro tem Vest, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Wright
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A report was presented on the progress of the storm sewer and paving
project, advising that the following firms had taken out plans and
specifications at this time.
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The fOllowing firms have taken out plans and sp~cifications
to bid on the proposed storm sewer and paving project at
this time:
Russ Mitchell Construction Company
L. Vernon Miller Ie Son
Gulf Bitulithic Company
Walter Mischer Company
Brown and Root
Gaylord Construction Company
The Commission was advised of the final assessment rates proposed by the
City of Houston for the paving of Kirby Drive, and were also advised
that no action was re~uired by the Commission. The assessment rates are
as follows:
KIRBY DRIVE ASSESSMENT. RATES
Recommended Rate at Hearing
Business Residential
Rate adopted by Houston Council
Business Residential
Bissonnet to Rice $17.00 Short side - $4 $17.00 Short side - $4
Long side 2 Long side 2
Rice to University 7.42 2.44 5.82 4.00*
University to Werlein 17.00 4.00 17.00 2.00
Werlein to Bellaire 17.00 4.00 17.00 2.00**
.g(, This rate was recommended to be $2.44 at the January 5, 1966 hearing. There
was a conflict in the. appraiser I s testimony, as $4 was recommended at May 18th
hearing.
Rates include sidewalks where they are to be constructed.
** Two parcels of land assessed against City of Houston.
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There was discussion concerning amendment of ordinance number 759
regulating the erection of fences and walls on private property.
It was suggested that a provision be made as to how the height of
a fence should be measured, such as "--measured from the contours
of the natural ground". There was also discussion of dual. fences
along the side line of a lot. It was decided that the City Manager
and City Attorney should confer on the matter and arrive at a suit-
able recommendation for the Commission's consideration at a later
meeting.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on June 13, 1966
were presented for consideration and the following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill that the
minutes of the rl;gular meeting of the City Commission on June 13, 1966
be approved as corrected.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor pro tern Vest, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Wright
None
Mayor pro tem Vest brought up the matter of the purchase of a new
curtain for the Community BUilding, for which funds were budgeted
in 1966. The City Manager was instructed to obtain information con-
cerning the cost of the replacement curtain at the Community Building
for consid~ration at the next regular meeting.
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed
at 8:35 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. July 7, 1966.
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RECESSED MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
, JULY 7, 1966
The City Commission convened in recessed session at the City Hall
on Thursday, July 7, 1966, 7:30 p.m~, with the following members
present: Mayor Holman, presiding; Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest
and Wright. The City Manager was also present.
In accordance with action of the City Commission on June 27,1966,
bids received for storm sewer and paving project were opened and
results announced as follows:
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Brown and Root
Walter Mischer Co.
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total amount of bid
$351,753.79
349,755.07
Proposal Number 2
Brown and Root
Walter Mischer Co.
total amount of bid
total amount of bid
$367,128.74-
361,527.03
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Vest that the
bids received be referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for
tabulation and recommendation. .
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 8:00 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
JULY 11, 1966
The City Cemmissien cenvened in regular sessien at the City Hall en
Menday, July 11, 1966, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present:
Mayer Helman, presiding; Cemmissieners Ayres, Gill, 'Vest and Wright.
The City Atterney and City Manager were alsO' present.
Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Wilsen, 3801 Villanova, appeared befere the Com-
missien in regard to' a preblem of sewer steppage in their neighborhoed
which backs up intO' a clean-eut which they ip,stalled in their back yard.
They requested that;the c;j.ty remove all ef the treesfrem the easement
frem which reets might cause this steppage. The City Manager advised
the Commissien that he had persenally inspected the preblem, along with
Sewer Supt. H. L. Vaughn, and that it was his epinien that there was ene
large hackberry tree which was causing the treuble. Mrs. W1Uen stated
that she weuld ebtain, in writing, permission from the property owner Qn
whose preperty the tree is lecated, to' remeve the tree. Mayer Holman
advised Mrs. Wilson that the city would remove this tree, after she eb-
tained thepermissicn of the owner, and see if this would eliminate the
preblem.
Mrs. Geerge Turk, 4112 Ruskin, appeared befere the Cemmissien to' ask why
the Cemmission was censidering paving ef Ruskin Street in the 4100 bleck.
Mayor Holman advised Mrs. Turk that this matter would be discussed later
in the agenda.
In accerdance with instructiens of the Cemmissien en July 7, 1966, the
City Manager presented a tabulation of bids received for the sterm sewer
and paving prcject, tegether with his recemmendatien and that ef the
City Engineer. It was recemmended that the Cemmissien give further.con-
sideration to' the preject, inasmuch as the bids received were is.eme $70,000
in excess cf' the engineers' estimates. The fcllowing lett~r was read to'
the Commission:
Gentlemen:
Bids received on July 7, 1966 fer sterm sewer constructien and the
paving cf 28 blccks of residential streets with reinferced concrete,
were referred to' the City Engineer and me for study and reccmmenda-
tion. Follcwing is a tabulation of' the two bids submitted:
Proposal }~e9F 1
Brown and Root
Walter Mischer Co.
(total amount of bid)
(total amount 0'1' bid)
$351,753.79
349,755.07
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Brewn and Roet
Walter Mischer CO'.
(Tetal amount ef bid)
(Tetal ameunt 0'1' bid)
$367,128.74
361,527.03
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The lowest bid submitted was that of Walter Mischer Company for the
total sum of $349,755.07 on Proposal Number 1, using reinforced
concrete pipe instead of monolithic concrete for the Ruskin relief
storm sewer. The lowest bid received exceeded the engineer's esti-
mate by $70,000.
An analysis is being made of the bids to getermine whether it is
feasible to continue with the street paving program on streets where
substantially all of the property owners have indicated a desire to
pay the cost of the paving improvements .
It appears that the cost for building the 48-inch and the 54-inch stOrm
sewer relief system along Ruskin and West Point would not be to the
city's advantage at this time, because of' cost exceeding estimates.
A further study of the entire project by the City Commission is
recommended.
It was decided that the City Manager and City Engineer would be given
additional time to consider and make recommendation to the Commission
as to any future action.
The Commission was advised that in accordance' with provisions of the City
Charter, it is necessary that a public hearing be called to consider ad-
option of the budget for the fiscal year 1967. Motion by Commissioner
Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that a public hearing be called for
August 29, 1966, 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of considerdng adoption of the
budget for the city for the year 1967.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
The City Manager advised the Commission that consideration should be given
to selection of anaudi~orfort}1e year, 1966. He stated that the: audit
report for the year 1965 had been completed, and that the work performed
by the f'irm of 0' Connor, Lawson and McGee had been very satisfactory. The
City Manager was instructed to contact this firm and see whether they were
interested in renewing their contract for the audit work for 1966, and to
make a recommendation to the Commission at its next regular meeting.
An invoice was presented to the Commission which was received from the
Texas Municipal League for the city's share of League services for the
year ending June 30, 1967.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Gill that the in-
voice received from the Texas Municipal League in the amount of $520 for
League services through June 30, 1967 be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
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The Commission was advised that information had been received that a
suit would be filed against the city in connecti~n with an accident
involving a Street Department truck and a l5-yeair old girl whose
automobile struck the city vehicle. The girl haq. no driver's l.icense
and l.eft the scene of the accident. The Commission was advised that
the accident had been thoroughly investigated and that ,the city's
driver was not at fault. The City Attorney stat$d that it was his
opinion that the insurance company should not pay this claim, but
shouldggo to court if necessary, based on the information he had been
provided in connection with the case. The City ~anager was instructed
to contact the city's insurance company and advifi;e them that the city
does not want to pay the claim for damages, but ~hat the case should be
taken to court, if necessary.
There was some discussion of repairs which had b~en made to the sewage
disposal plant. It was stated that a report wo4d be presented later
by Mr. H. R. Duke, Superintendent.
The minutes of the regular meeting of' the Commis$ion on June 27th and
the recessed meeting on July 7th were presented to the Commission for
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consideration and the following action taken: M~tion by Commissioner
Gill, seconded by Commissioner Ayres, that the' minutes of the regular
meeting of the Commission on June 27, 1966 and t~e recessed meeting
on July 7, 1960 be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:25 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
JULY 25, 1966 ' ,
The City Commissioneonvened in regular session ~t the City Hall on
Monday, July 25, 1966, 7:30 p.m. with the f'ollowtng members present:
Mayor Holman, presiding; Commissioners Ayres and! Wright. Attorney
Edgar Townes was also present. The following were out of' the city
on vacation. Commissioners Gill and Vest, City *anager and City Attorney.
The Invocation was pronounced by CommisSioner Wright.
In accordance with action of' the City Commissionion June 27, 1966, bids
received for a brush chipper for the Garbage Department were opened and
results announced as f'ollows: !
Utility Koenig BroWning Magline Mitts Ie
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Total Amount of' Bid 4,103.00 3,862.75 4,156.00 3,494.00 4,058.00
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Less Trade-In Allowance 500.00 -0- 781.00 -0- 460 .00
Net Delivered Price 3,603.00 3,862.75 3, ~75.00 3,494.00 3,598.00
Delivery Time 30-45 da 30da 3+4-wks 15 da 3-4 wks
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commi*sioner Ayres, that the bids
received for furnishing a new brush chipper.for ~he Garbage Department be re-
ferred to the City Manager. for review and recomm$ndation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres ~d Wright
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In accordance with action of' the City Commission!on June 27, 1966, bids
received for f'urnishing a new aecounting machine:for the Water Billing
Department were opened and results announced as rollows:
Burroughs Corporation - $5,158.40
N C R 5,970.00
trade i~ $600 - net $4,558.40
trade i~. $100 - net 5,870.00.
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Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commi~sioner Ayres, that the
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bids received for fUrnis ing a new accounting mach1ne for the Water Bill-
ing Department be ref'erred to the City Manager a~d City Treasurer f'or
review and recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor HOlman, Commissiore rs Ayres artd Wright
None
In accordance with action of the City Commission:on June 27,1966, bids
received for furnishing 400 f'eet of' 2 1/2" f'ire liose were opened and results
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Guardian Safety Equip.
Seagrave
$1. 39 ft.
$1.9:> ft.
$1.55 ft.
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commisioner Wright, that
the bids received for furnishing 4o0,feet of 2 1/2" fire hose be
referred to the City Manager and Fire Chief for review and recommenda-
tion.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres and Wright
None
In accordance with action of the City Commission on June 27, '1966, bids
received for furnishing two Scott Air Packs for the Fire Department were
opened and results announced: Onq one bid was receive<1,that being from
Guardian Safety Equipment Company in the amount of $295 each, for a total
of $59:>.
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the
bid received for,furnishing..two Scott ,Air Packs for the Fire Department
be referred to the City Manager and Fire Chief for recommendation.
Voting Aye: Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres and Wright
Voting No: None
Mayor Holman introduced Mr. Edgar Townes, Attorney, and stated that Mr.
Townes had prepared the ordinances for consideration in connection with
the paving project of the city, and asked Mr. Townes to present the in-
formation on this matter.
Mr. Townes gave a summary of the action taken up to this point, and pre...
sented an outline of the necessary or recommended action to be taken by
the Commission at this time.
Ordinance Number 868, captioned as follows, was presented to the Commission
arid read in full:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED:
"ORDINANCE NUMBER, 427"
II AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,. TEXAS, SANITARY
SEWER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND; DESIGNATING THE
SOURCES FROM WHICH SAID FUND SHALL DERIVE AND LIMIT-
ING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONIES FROM SAID roND."
PASSED AND APPROVED NOVEMBER 8, L948, BY AMENDING SECTION 3
THEREOF, TO AUTHORIZE TRANSFER TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE
CITY OF ANY PORTION OR PORTIONS O:F THE MONIES IN SAID CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS SANITARY SEWER. CAPITAL. . .
IMPROVEMENT FUND FOUND TO BE SURPI1JS RECEIPTS AND. REVENUES
IN EXCESS OF THE REASONABLE REQUIREMENTS AND PURPOSES FOR
WHICH SAID FUND WAS ESTABLISHED, AT THE TIME OR TIMES OF
SUCH TRANSFER OR TRANSFERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commis.sioner Ayres, that
Ordinance 868, amending ordinance 427,. to allow transfer' of funds from
the Sanitary Sewer Capi tal Improve~nt Fund to the General Fund, be
passed and approved as read. -
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres and Wright
None
A letter dated July 25, 1966 signed by City Treasurer Wm. Dittert, was
presented to the Commission and read, as follows:
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excess monies, if any, in the below listed Funds which might be subject
to transfer to the General Fund for other purposes, I 00 HEREBY CERTIFY
that the following sums are in the Treasury of the City of West University
Place to the credit of the respective funds, each in excess of budgeted items
and in excess of reasonably anticipated requirements and needs in the
reasonably foreseeable future, and in excess of sums otherwise re~uired
to be maintained in said respective funds, and therefore which are avail-
ble for transfer to the General Fund of the City.
1. Sanitary Sewer Capital Improvement Fund (being
sunplus receipts and revenues in excess of the
reasoBable requirements and purposes for which
said fund was established), and which excess is
on deposit. to the credit of said fund, the sum of
in the American Savings and Loan Association
and University Savings and Loan Association.
$60,000.00
2. Water-Sewer Fund, excess being on deposit in the
Houston First Savings Association, the sum of
and in Liberty Savings and Loan, the sum of
35,000.00
48,000.00
3. Insurance Reserve Fund, excess being on deposit
in the Houston First Savings Association, <sum of
and in American Savings and Loan, the sum of
and in American Savings and Loan, the sum of
4,800.00
3,1<<>0.00
3,800.00
4. Charter Amendment Reserve' Water Fund, in excess
of required $15,000, being on deposit with the "
University Savings and Loan Association, the sum of-
8,200.00
5. Sanitary Sewer Charter Amendment Reserve Fund, in
excess of re~uired $10,000, on deposit with Ameri-,
can Savings and Loan Association,' the. sum of
6,200.00
FOR A TOTAL PRESENTLY AVAILABLE FROM SAID FUNDS
IN THE .AMOUNT OF
$ 169,1<<>0.00
I 00 FURTHER CERTIFY that none of said sums heretofore listed as excess to
the respective funds have been appropriated for any other p:urpose, and each
of said sums of money is now therefore available for transfer to the General
Fund of the City.
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Ordinance number 869, captioned as follows, was presented to the
Commission and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING EXCESS MONIES NOW STANDING TO
THE CREDIT OF THE FOLWWING FUNDS OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNLVERSITY . PLACE, TEXAS:
SANITARY SEWER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
'WATER~SEWER FtJND
INSURANCE RESERVE FUND
$60,000.00
10,000.00
12,000.00
AN DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seeondedby Commissioner Wright, that
ordinance 869, transferring funds from the Sanitary Sewer Capital
Improvement Fund in the amount of $60,000 to the General Fund of the
City, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor HOlman, Commissioners Ayres and Wright
None
A report and letter .of. recommenddation from'tthe City Engineer, dated
July 25, 1966, was presented to the Commission, and read as follows:
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the suggestion of the ,Commission for further study of the
project concerning storm sewer construction and the paving of 28 blocks
of residential streets with reinforced concrete, on which bids were
reee3lved July 1, 1966, I wish to submit the following information:
L The following..is the aggregate tabulation of. the two <bids:
PxoPQsal :NQ_ OR8 pp~asa1.Ne. '!\we
Brown and. Root
Walter M. Mischer Co.
$351,153.19
349,155.01
$361,128.14
361,527.03
2. The lowest bid submitted was that of Walter M. Mischer Company
for the total sum of $349,755.01 on Proposal Number One, using rein-
forced concrete pipe instead of monolithic concrete for the Ruskin relief
storm sewer. The lowest bi,d . received exceeded the Engineer's estimate by
$70,000.00
3. The breakdown of the Walter M. Mischer Company low bid of
$349,755.07 is as follows:
Total reinforced concrete paving improvements - $195,924.99
Total storm sewer construction 153,830.08
4. Walter M. Mischer COInJ?a.By bid in reference to storm sewer con-
struction includes earlier proposed storm sewer relief system along
portions of the following streets, and at the costs stated:
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a. 48-inch storm sewer along Ruskin
b. 54-inch storm sewer along West Point
Total
$31,217.41
80,683.07
$1ll, 900.48
It appears that the cost of building this storm sewer relief system on
the streets stated would not be to the city's advantage at this time,
as the relief system is not presently required and thecost'substantially
exceeds the estimates.
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property abutting the 4100 block of Ruskin Street (being designated
as Section 15 and Section 16 in ordinance number 867,' determining the
necessity for and ordering the improvement of different portions of
several streets) and the 4100 block of Cason. Street (designated as
Section 18 in said ordinance number 867) are homesteads, and that
none of the property owners in the 4100 block. of Cason Street have
signed a petition for the paving or have otherwise indicated any co-
operation or willingness to execute necessary mechanic's lien con-
tracts; and that only four (4) of said abutting property owners of the
4100 block of Ruskin Street of a total of twen.ty (20) have signed a
petition for the paving of the 4100 block of Ruskin Street, or have
otherwise indicated any willingness to cooperate or execute mechanic's
lien contracts which will be.. mandatory.
Therefore, it appears c that it is not practical to proceed with the im-
provement of those portions of Ruskin Street and Cason Street constitu-
ting Sections 15, 16 and,18, asset forth in ordinance number 867.
6. In su:mma.ry, I recommend:
A. That the contract be awarded to Walter M. Mischel" Company
whose bid is the lowest secure bid received.
B. That the storm sewer relief system alO,ng Ruskin Street and
West Point Street be deleted, as it is not practical to proceed with
said portion of said storm sewer. This deletion will reduce the aggregate
amount of the contract by $1ll,900.48.
C. That the street paving of the 4100 block of Ruskin Street
and the 4100 block of Cason Street (Sections 15, 16 and 18) be deleted,
as it is not pra~tical to proceed with the improvement of said portions
. of said streets, as heretofore proposed. This deletion will redUce the
aggregate amount of the contract by $16, 684.0~.
7. Walter M. Mischel" Company agreed to the deletions recommended,
and to the amendment of and addenda to the contract documents, and a
copy of their letter evidencing their agreement is attached.
Treasurer's Certificate dated July 25, 1966, as follows, was presented
to the COImnission and read in full:
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TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION.
OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
In accordance with the provisions of the: City Charter of the City of
West University Place, Texas, I do hereby certify that there is in the
treasury of the City of West University Place to the credit of the 1948
Street Improvement Bond Fund the sum of $23,000.00; and to the Sanitary
SewerCaplltaJ. Improvement Fund the sum of $&>,000.00; and to the General
Fund the sum of $15,000.00; and to the Water-Sewer Fund the sum of
$38,000.00; and to the Insurance Reserve Fund the sum of $12,000.00,
which sums total $148,000.00 which money may be used to defray the cost
. of construction of concrete paving, storni sewers and related appur-
tenance.s on the following:
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Community: alley south of. Ruskin to Bissonnet
Sunset : Community. to Academy
Northwestern: College east to dead-end
Browning: Wes1ayan to College
College: 'Milton to Rice
Milton: Community to West Point
Byron :Weslayanto College
Oberlin: Academy to.Wes1ayan
Riley: West Point to Academy
Ruskin: Academy tOoWeslayan, and West Point to Community
Byron: Relief storm sewer from Community west to existing
structure in G.R. Ie. S.A. R.R. right~of-way
Amherst: Relief storm sewer from Community west to existing
structure in G.R. Ie S.A. R.R.right-oi'-way"
and for payment of engineering fees to Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, Inc. ,
for services rendered in connection with the preparation of plans, speci-
fications and contra.ct documents on i?he rela.ted project.
I do further certify that sail sum has not been appropriated for any other
purpose, and that the said sum of $148,000.00 is now available for appro-
priationby the City Commission for the purp0se herein stated.
Ordinance number 870, captioned as follows, was presented to the Commission
and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE i\PPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $23,000.00 OUT OF THE
FlOO). TO THE CREDIT OF STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1948
IN THE CITY IDRE,ASURY TO ,PAY A PORTION OF THE CITY'S PART OF
THE COST OF PAVING AND DD?ROVING PORTIONS. OF:
SUNSET STREET IN THE 4100 AND 4200 BIOCKS.. THEREOF;
NOR~STERN.. STREET IN THE 3800 BLOCK ~OF;
. BROwNING STREET IN. THE 3500 BroCK, THEREOF;
COMMUNITY DRIVE IN.THE 5900 THROUGR 6700 BIOClCS THEREOF;
MILTON STREET IN THE 4200 BWCK THEREOF;
COI.r.IEGE AVENUE IN THE 6100. BIOCK THEREOF;
BYRON STREET IN THE 3900 BIOCK THEREOF:
OBERLIN STREET IN THE lJooo BIOCK THEREOF;
RIIEY STREET IN THE 4100 BIOCK THEREOF; .
RUSKIN STREET IN THE lJooo AND 4200 BIDCKS THEREOF:
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by. Commissioner Wright that
ordinance number 870, appropriating funds in the amount of $23,000 from
the Street Improvement Bond Fund, series 1948, to pay a portion of the
city's cost of paving and improving the following streets be passed
and approved as read:
Voting Aye: Mayor Hol.man, Commissioners Ayres and Wright
Voting No: None
Ordinance number 871, captioned as follows, was presented to the
Commission and read in,;full:
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THE FUND TO THE CREDIT OF THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS IN THE CITY TREAStJRY
TO PAY THE COST OF STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION ON PORTIONS
OF:
COMMUNITY DRIVE
SUNSET STREET
BYRON STREET
.AMHERST STREET
AND A PORTION OF THE CITY'S PART OF THE COST OF PAVING
AND IMPROVING:
. SUNSET STREET IN THE 4ioo AND 4200 BIDCKS THEREOF:
NORTHWESTERN STREET. IN THE 3800 BIDCK THEREOF;
BROWNING STREET IN THE. 3900 BooOK THEREOF;
COMMUNITY DRIVE IN THE 5900 TIffiOUGH 6700 BIDCKS THEREOF;
MILTON STREET IN THE 4200 HOOCK THEREOF;
COLLEGE AVENUE IN THE 6100 HOOCK THEREOF;
BYRON STREET IN THE 3900 BIDCK THEREOF;
OBERLIN STREET IN THE 4000 HOOCK THEREOF;
RILEY STREET IN THE 4100 BIDCK THEREOF;
.RUSKIN STREET IN THE 4000 AND 4200 BIDCKS THEREOF:
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Ayres, that
ordinance number 871., appropr.aating funds in the amount of' $1.42?OOO
from the General Fund to pay the cost of' storm sewer construction on
the above listed streets and a portion of' the city's part of the cost
of paving the above listed streets be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres and Wright
Voting No: None
The Contract, documents, together with amendments and addenda thereto,
were presented to, and. reviewed by the City Commission. The Bonds neces-
sary were also reviewed by the Commission.
Ordinance number 872, captioned as follows, was presented to the Commission
and read in full:
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HERETOFORE BEEN HAD AND ALL THINGS OOm:' PREREQUISITE TO THE
EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS
ON PORTIONS OF COMMUlfiTY DRIVE, SUNSET STREET, RUSKIN STREET,
WEST POINT AVENUE, BELLAIRE BOUIEVARD, BYRON AND AMHERST STREETS,
AND FOR THE PAVING AND IMPROVING OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF:
SUNSET STREET IN THE 4100 AND 4200 BU>CKS THEREOF;
NORTHWESTERN STREET IN THE 3800 BWCK THEREOF;
BROWNING STREET IN THE 3900 BWCK THEREOF:
COMMUNITY DRIVE IN THE 5900 THROUGH 6700 BIDCKS THEREOF;
MILTON STREET IN THE 4200 BIDCKTHEREOF;
COLLEGE AVENUE IN THE 6100 BroCK THEREOF;
BYRON STREET IN THE 3900 BIDCK THEREOF;
OBERLIN STREET IN THE looO BIDCK ',['HEREOF;
RlIEY STREET IN THE 4100 BroCK THEREOF;
RUSKIN STREET IN THE lJooo, 4100 AND 4200 BIDeKS THEREOF;
CASON STREET IN THE 4100 BIDCK THEREOF;
APPROVING AND AOOPTING THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ENGINEER
ON BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS AND THE PAVING
AND IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS; ACCEPTING THE BID. OF
WALTER M. MISCHER COMPANY AS THE IDWEST SECURE BID OF THE IDWEST
RESPONSIBIEBIDDER; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT IT IS NOT PRAC-
TICAL TO PROCEED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE. STORM SEWER RELIEF
SYSTEM ON RUSKING STREET, WEST POINT AVENUE AND BELLAIRE BOULEVARD,
AND THAT IT IS NOT PaACTICAL TO PROCEED WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS IN
THE 4100 BrooKS OF RPSKINAND CASON STREETS, CONSTITUTING SEC-
TIONS 15,16 and 17 AS ~TOFORE PROVIDED FOR, AND AUTHORIZING
AN APPROVING CHANGES IN THE PLANS, METHODS AND CONTRACT OOCUMENTS
DEIETING AND ABANOONING SAID PORTIONS OF SAID STORM SEWER RELIEF
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SYSTEM AND STREET PA~G IMPROVEMENTS WITH THE CONSENT AND APPROVAL
OF SAID WALTER M. MISCHER COMPANY; AND AWARDING TO IT. THE CONTRACT
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE REMAINDER OF SAID STO:BM SEWERS AND
FOR PAVING AND IMPROVING OF. THE REMAINING PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS;
APPROVING AND ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL AND ACCEP-
TANCEXOF THE PERFORMANCE BOND AND MAINTENANCE BOND IN CONNECTION
WITH SAID IMPROVEMENTS; FINDING THAT SAID CONTRACTOR HAS PROPERLY
EXECUTED A CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS ORDERED, AND AMENDMENTS
AND ADDENDA THERETO; APPROVING SAID CONTRACT AS SO AMENDED, AND
,AUTHORIZING. AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION. THEREOF BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY SECRETARY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion byCormnissioner Ayres, seconded by Cormnissioner Wright, that
ordinance number 872, authorizing the execution of a contract between
Walter M.Mischer Company and the City of West University Place for
paving and improving of certain streets and for construction of certain
storm sewers be passed and approved as read and amended.
Voting Aye: Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres and Wright
Voting No: None
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Ordinance number 873, captioned as follows, was presented to the
Commission and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS AND
THE VARIOUS PORTIONS OF THE COST OF THE PAVING AND THE PERMANENT
IMPROVEMENT OF:
Section 1. Sunset Street from the east line of Community Drive
to the west line of Academy Street.
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Section 2. Northwestern Street from the east line of College
Avenue east 467.2 feet to the dead end, and Browning
Street from the east line of' Weslayan Avenue to the
east line of College Avenue.
Section 3. West one-half' of Community Drive from the south line
of Bissonnet Avenue to thei'i\north line of Amherst Street.
Section 4. East one-half of Community Drive from the south line
of Bissonnet Avenue to the north line of' Amherst Street.
Section 5. West one-half of' Community Dr.ive from the north line
of Amherst Street to the north line of.B,yron Street.
Section 6. East one-half of Community Drive from the north line
of Amherst Street.to the north line of B,yron Street.
Section 7. West one-half of Community Drive from the north line
of Byron Street to the north line of Marquette Street.
Section 8. East one-ha.lf' of Community Drive from the"north line
of B,yron Street to the north line of' Mar~uette Street.
Section 9. West one';'half' of Community Drive from the north line
of Marquette Street to the north line of the 2O-foot
reserve strip which adjoins the Y.M.C.A. property
along its north property line.
'Section 10. East one-half of . Community Drive from the north line
of Marquette Street to the north line of the 2O-foot
reserve strip which adjoins the Y.M.C.A. property
along its north property line.
Section 11. Milton Street from the east line of Community Drive
to the east line of West Point Avenue.
Section ]2. College Avenue from the north line of Milton Street
to the south line of Rice Boulevard.
Section 13. Byron Street from the east line of WeslayanAvenue
to the east line of College Avenue, and Oberlin
Street from the east line of Academy Street to the
west line of Weslayan Avenue, and Riley Street
from the west line of West Point Avenue to the
west line of Academy Street.
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Section 14. Ruskin Street from the east line of Community Drive
to the west line of Weslayan Avenue.
Section 17. Ruskin Street from the east line of Academy Street to
the west line of Weslayan Avenue.
TOGETHER WITH INTERVENING INTERSECTIONS IN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS, PREPARED BY THE ENGINEER FOR THE CITY, PURSUANT TO LAW,
AND AS REQUIRED BY EARLIER ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND
DECLARING THE INTENTION OF ASSESSING PART OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS
AGAINST PROPERTIES ABUTTING ON SAID PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS AND THE
OWNERS THEREOF IN THE AMOUNTS AS SET FORTH IN SAID ESTIMATE; PROVIDING
FOR AND ORDERING THAT A HEARING BE HELD AND GIVEN TO ALL OWNING OR CLADi-
ING ANY SUCH ABUTTING PROPERTY OR 'ANY INTEREST THEREIN, AS TO SUCH PRO-
POSED ASSESSMENTS AND PROCEEDINGS AND' AS TO OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO
SUCH IMPROVEMENT; SETTING AND FIXING THE TDlE AND.PLACE OF SUCH HEARING;
DIRECTING THAT THE CITY SECRETARY GIVE NOTICE THEREOF AS REQUIRED BY LAW,
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. .
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Wright that ordinance
number 873, approving and adopting estimates of cost prepared by City Engineer
Tom Jones, and calling a public hearing for the date of August 15, 1966,
7:30 p.m. be passed and approved as read, together with re-arrangements
discussed.
Voting Aye: Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres and Wright
Voting No: None
Ordinance number 874, captioned as follows, was presented to the Com-
mission and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE. OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE CONCERNING 'THE IMPROVEMENT OF KIRBY, DRIVE BETWEEN BISSONNET
AVENUE AND WEST HOLCOMBE BOULEVARD; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND APPROVING AND RATIFYING
THE ASSEIOSMENTS IEVIED AGAINST PROPERTY IN WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOUSTON
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that
ordinance number 874, submitted by the City of Houston, approving and
adopting assessment rates set by the City of Houston for paving of
Kirby Drive,whicl:1 rates are to be assessed against West University
properties abutting on Kirby Drive, be passed and approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: Mayor Holman, Commissione:s Ayres and Wright
Voting No: None
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission
on Thursday, July 14, 1966 were presented to the Commission.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on July ll, 1966
were presented. Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner
Wright, that the minutes be approved as submitted.
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time, upon motion dUly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was
adjourned at 11 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
AtJGUST 8, 1966
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, August 8, 1966, 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 Vest.
Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Mattei, 3523 Tangley, were present, but stated that
they had nothing to discuss with the Commission at this time.
In accordance with action of the City Commission on J~ 25, 1966, jfue
City Commission was advised that inasmuch as only one bid had been re-
ceived for furnishing two Scott Air Packs for the Fire Department, it
was the recommendation of the Fire Chief that this bid of Guardian Safety
Equipment Company be accepted.
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Vest that the bid
received :from Guardian Safety E~uipment Company for furnishing two Scott
Air Packs for $295 each, be accepted, as recommended by the City Manager
and Fire Chief.
Voting Aye: Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
Voting No: None
In accordance with action of the City Commission on July 25th, a tabula-
tion of bids received for :f'urnishing one trailer-mounted brush chipper
for the Garbage Department, was presented to the COmmission"together
with a recommendation that the bid of Utili ty E~uipment Company in the
amount of $3,603f'or an Asplundh model. JEI-l.6 chipper, be accepted,
inasmuch as parts are available locally, and due to the fact that the
lowest bid submitt.ed by Browning-Ferris Machinery Company did not comply
with the specifications in all respects.
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the bid
submitted by Utility E~uipment Company for an Asplundh. model. JEI-16 brush
chipper, in the amount of $3,603, net delivered price, be accepted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holma.n, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
The Commission was advised that a recommendation on the purchase of 400
feet of 2 1/2 inch fire hose, and on a billing machine for the Water
Department, was not ready at this time, but would be available at the
next meeting .of the Conunission.
A letter :seceived :from Mr. F. G. O'Connor of the accounting firm of
O'Connor, Lawson and McGee, was presented to the Commission. He stated
that his firm would be willing to again perform an audit of the city's
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records for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1966, for a fee not
to exceed #1,800. The Commission was advised that this. firm had done
the audit work for the previous year, and that the workwas satisfactory.
Motion by Commissioner,Vest, seconded by Commissioner Ayres that the
accounting firm of 0' Connor, Lawson and M,cGee be employed to perform
an audit of the city's records for the fiscal year 'ending December 3~,
~966 in accordance with the scope and procedure followed last year.,
for a fee not to exceed $~,800.
Voting Aye :
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissiore rs Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
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Resolution number 66-10, as follows, was presented to the Commission
and read in full:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST' UNIVERSITY
" PLACE, TEXAS:
SectiontI. That Stan~ey B. Binion be, and he is hereby, appointed
subs~itute Judge of'the Corporation Court, City of' West University Place,
Texas. Said Stan~ey B. Binion shall serve as Judge of the Corporation
Court in the absence or inability of the Judge of the Corporation Court.
Section II. In the absence of the regular Judge of the Corporation
Court, or his inabi~ity toperf'orm the duties of such office for any reason,
Stanley B. Binion, upon the re~uest of the Mayor or "the regular Judge of'
the Corporation Court, shall perform, all the duties of Judge of the Corpora-
tion Court and shall have all the power and authority as granted by State
~aw, the Charter of the City of West University Place, and the Ordinances of
such City.
Section III. This appointment shall be effective for a period of'
. sixty (60) days from and after August 8, 1966, and such substitute Judge
shall receive as compensation the sum of Fifty ($50.00) dollars during
the sixty (60) day period.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of August, ~966.
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Vest that Reso~ution
number 66-10, reappointing Stanley B. Binion as Substitute Judge of the
Corporation Court for a period of 60 days, be :p.assed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
The City }.1a.nager advised that bids had not yet been received on the 500
used water meters .which the City will offer for sa~e, due to publication
dates of the journa~s in which the notiee'~to bidders would be pub~ished.
It was decided that bids would be received at the ~ast meeting in OctOber,
being October 24th, for the sale of' the 500 discarded water meters.
The Commission was asked to confirm the employment of Mr. Victor Daily,
an Appraiser, to assist in the public hearing on pav:ing benefits. The
City Commission was advised that the reliability of Mr. Victor Daily,
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3633 Allen Parkway, to present testimony at the pub~ic hearing had
been investigated, and it was determined that the City of Houston
uses Mr. Daily in their paving hearings, and that Mr. Edgar Townes,
the attorney who prepared the ordinances in connection with the
paving project, had ful~ know~edge of Mr. ,Daily's experience and
recommended him. highly. Mr. Daily requested a fee of $225 for
preparation of a written report, a personal survey of the pro-
perties to be assessed, conferences with the City Engineer and
City Attorney, and appearance at the pub~ic hearing on August 15th.
City Commission approved emp~oyment of Mr. Victor Daily to present
testimony and assist in the public hearing on paving benefits on
the date of August 15th for a fee of $225.
Information received from the City of Houston Planning Department in
connection with the formation of a Houston-Galveston RegionaJ.;'P~anning
Commission was presented to the Commission. It was decided that the
material. shou1.d be reviewed by th~ City Attorney, and that he shou1.d
keep the Commission advised as to any action necessary or recommended.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on July 25, 1966
were presented to the Commission and the following action taken. Motion
by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill that the minutes.
of the regular meeting of the Commission on July 25, ~966 be approved
as submitted.
Voting Aye: Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
Voting No: None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed
unti~ 7::P p.m. August ~5, ~966.
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RECESSED MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
AUGUST 15, 1966
The City Commission convened in recessed session at the City Hall on
Monday, August 15, 1966 at 7: 30 p. m., with the following members present:
Mayor Holman, presidingj Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Vest., The City
Manager and City Attorney were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Vest.
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Mayor Holman announced that the meeting had been called in accordance
with action of the City Commission on July 25th, at which time this public
hearing was called to determine the rates to be assessed against abutting
property. owners in connection with the proposed paving project.
Mayor Holman stated that written notice was mailed to each prolE rty owner
of' abutting property, advising <i>it'. the date and time of' the hearing.
Mayor Holman asked that those wishing to be heard or to offer testimony
at this .public hearing, please arise and take the, Oath. All desiring to
be heard were sworn at this time.
The meeting was then turned over to City Attorney Charles Cockrell to con-
duct the public hearing.
The City Manager testified that notice of the public hearing was published
in the regular Section of the Houston Chronicle on July 29, 1966 and in the
Young World edition (Southwest) of the Houston Chronicle on August 3, 1966
and on August 10, 1966. ,He also testified that notice was mailed to each
owner of abutting property, according to the city's tax rolls, and that all
legal requirements for the holding of this hearing had been met.
The City Attorney questioned City Engineer Tom Jones"who stated he had been
employed as City Engineer; since 1961, and was a graduate of A " M College
as a Civil Engineer ,and [that he is a Registered Professional Engineer. He
stated that he had been :i!n the engineering field since 1928. Mr. Jones
stated that he had inspected the plans and specifications for the street
improvement program which is the basis for the holding of the public hearing.
Commissioner Wright arrived at the meeting at this time.
Mr. Jones stated that th~ pavement 'Would be a 6-inch reinforced concrete
slab with curbs and gutters. He stated that the following streets were
under consideration for paving:
4100 and 4200 blocks of Sunset Street
3800 block of Northwestern Street
3900 block ob ~rowningStreet
4200 block of Milton Street
6100 block of College Avenue
3900 block of :Byron Street
4000 block of Qberlin Street
4100 block of Riley Street .
4000 and b200 blocks of Ruskin Street
Community Drive from Bissonnet south to Y.M.C.A. property
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and that storm sewers were to be installed as follows:
Adequate storm sewers will be installed to provide drainage
where the above locations are being paved. To release storm
water and standing water on Community Drive~ two connections
will be made with the Harris County Flood Control Ditch on
the west side of the S.A.P.P. Railroad Track. A 24-inch pipe
will be connected at Amherst Street and an 18-inch pipe con-
nected at B,yron Street.
Storm sewer will be installed in the 4200 block of Sunset and
connected into an existing system.
He stated that he had examined plans and specifications and had made a
wpitten recommendation tothe City Commission at their regular meeting
on July 25,1966.
The following persons asked questions of the City Engineer in connection
with the paving and storm sewer project:
Mrs. Floyd Gehrett, 6456 Community Drive~ asked whether there would be two
outlets for Community Drive on the storm sewer po-:vtion. Mr. Jones stated
that these would be in addition to what we already have, and that this
would take care of the water from Communi ty Drive.
Mr. J. A. Prine, 6702 Community Drive, asked a question concerning water
around Ruskin and Community Drive which drains from the Y.M.C.A. property.
Mr. Jones stated that the water should drain to Bellaire Boulevard, and that
east of the railread right-of-way there would be two surface-type inlets
which would care for some of the water coming along the ditch on the east
side of the railroad track alldtake it to the Flood Control storm sewer.
Mr. Joseph S. Watson, 4116 Sunset~ asked whether a storm sewer would be
installed in the 4100 block of Sunset. Mr. Jones stated that there would
no,t bea new storm sewer installed~ but that the water would drain to Aca-
demy, as this is a short block.
Mr. H. F. Hausmann, 6522 Community Drive~ asked whether sanitary sewers
would be taken care of imthisproject. He was advised that this project
only included storm sewers, and not sanitary sewers. Mr. Hausmann stated
that he had a sanitary sewer problem each time it rained and would like to
have something done about it.
Mr. D, C. Ble ike , 4221 Ruskin, asked which two blocks would be paved on
Ruskin, and which cwould not be paved. Mr. Jones stated that the block
from Weslayan to Academy, or the 4000 block, would be paved, and the 41.00
block would not be paved, and the 4200 block would be paved. Mr. Bleike
asked how this block was excluded from the project. Mr. Jones stated that
this was because of the cost of the proposed storm sewer to be constructed
in the 4100 block being far in excess of the estimated cost, and that it
would be better to wait until such time that the storm sewer could be in-
stalled at the same time the paving was done, rather than to. pave the street
now and then have to go back and tear. out the paving to construct the storm
sewer at a later time.
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Mr. Glen Mautz, 3928 Byron, asked whether asphalt was considered for this
project. Mr. Jones stated that reinforced concrete was all that was con-
sidered for this paving'projec::t.
Mr. C. D. Campbell,4235 Case, asked why it would not be better to go ahead
and blacktop the street, since concrete would carack in ten years or so'.
Mr. Jones stated that concrete would last longer than blacktop, as black-
topping is only considered a temporary pavement. He also stated that the
maintenance of concrete pavement is much less expensive than asphalt pave-
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Mrs. E. V. Alskes, 4212 Milton, asked a ~uestion concerning the h;tgb. cost
of the paving, and concerning the method of financing of pavement. Mayor
Holman stated that competitive bids had been taken on the project, and
that the cost of labor and materials had recently increased the cost of
paving streets. Mayor Holman also advised Mrs. Elskes of the procedurefior
financing the cost of the paving.
Mrs. Ben Worrell, 4236 Milton, asked why, if only two people of sixteen
property owners in the 4200 block of Milton had signed the petition re-
questing paving, that this block was being paved. Mr. Jones advised that
five owners had signed up for paving, and that there were five non-homestead
properties in this block.
Mr. Milton Webb, 4203 Milton, asked to have his name removed from the
petition in the 4200 block of Milton.
Mr. E. C. Hallmark, 4265 Milton, asked to hear the n~es who had signed
the petition requesting paving of the 4200 block of Milton. The names
were read.
The City Attorney advised that ~uestions should be directed to the City
Engineer at this time, and that all statements for or against the project
would be heard later .in the meeting.
Mr. D. C. Bleike, 4220 Ruskin, asked whether it would be less expensive
to do the improvements in some other manner than concrete' paving; ,for in-
stance, asphalt pavement. Mr. Jones stated that he did not know, as he
had only made estimates for concrete paving in this project.
Mrs. Stanley Dolch, 4234 Marquette, asked who paid for the paving of
Academy and West Point. The City Manager advised that Academy Street
was paid for by abutting property owners, and that West Point was only
a temporary paving of' asphalt and was not permanently improved, because
it is not a through street and has less traffic, and that it was paid for
by the city when it was topped.
There being no further ~uestions for the City Engineer, the City Attorney
stated that the proposed rates of assessment were $8.52 per foot for front
abutting property and $4.26 per foot for side abutting.
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Mr. Cockrell called Mr. Victor Daily at this time. Mr. Dailey stated that he
is a Real Estate Appraiser and has been in this business since 1938. He
stated that he belongs to the Houston Board of Realtors, State Association
of Real Estate Boards and National Association of Real Estate Boards. He
stated that he had done appraisal work for the City of._Houston, Harris
County and on Interstate programs for the Texas Highway Department . Mr.
Cockrell asked whether he had done appraisal work for other than paving.
Mr. Daily stated he appraised for banks, life insurance companies, savings
and loan companies and various attorneys and individuals. Mr. Cockrell
asked whether he had inspected the streets and properties under consideration
in this program. Mr. Daily stated then that he had done so, several times.
Mr. Cockrell asked whether he had an opinion as to the benefits to the
properties if paved. Mr. l;>aily stated that it was his opinion that the
properties would benefit at least in the amounts of the proposed assessments.
He stated that it was his opihion that they would benefit at least in these
amounts, in each and e.very instance with the exception of two properties
which would not receive as much benefit as others in connection with the
size of' the property invo~ved. He 'stated that 3828 Northwestern has ~63
feet frontage, but that it was his opinion that the assessment should be
only for 65 feet of the 163 feet frontage, in that the land in the triangle
shaped property is such an odd shape that it is not particularly useab1e,
and that only the frontage which is use able for home in this particular
instance, should be assessed. The other property which he felt would not
receive as much benefit for the paving, was the southwest corner of Bissonnet
and Community Drive, which is an irit'egular shaped lot which has a total
frontage of 123 feet on CommunityD.tive, but only 67.1 feet is rectangular
and the rest in the form of a tri~gle, due to the angle of Bissonnet. He
stated that the 55.9 feet should be assessed at one-half of the proposed
rate.
Mr. Daily then stated that if a property is appraised without paving, and
later is appraised with paving, for the VA or FHA, it would probably in-
crease in value" from $~O to $12 per front foot.
Commissioner Vest asked whether Mr. Daily concurred that the permanent type
paving would be the best. Mr. Daily stated that this would make the dif-'
ference of $4 to $5 per front foot over the asphalt type paving.
Mr. Milton Webb, 4203 Milton, asked how the paving would help the value of
his oWIl house. Mr. Baily stated that the before and after value would be
after the property is placed in salable condition. Mr. Daily stated that
the .benefit is to the property as a whole, and not just the house.
Mr. Joseph S. Watson, 4116 Sunset, asked whether the paving improvement
would raise his taxes if it increased the value of the property. City
Manager Whitt Johnson sated that property taxes had never been increased
and that property had never been re-evaluated because of paving improvements.
Mr. Willis, 4221 Coleridge, asked what benefit to the individual who plans
to live in his home for the rest of his life would be. Mr. Daily stated
that Coleridge had been withdrawn from the paving project.
Mr. Daily was asked what his fee for this job was. He stated that it was
$225.00.
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Mrs. Jane JOhnson, 3828 Northwestern, stated that the pavement on the 3800
block of Northwestern would not join into any paving, that she had not used
Northwestern Street since she had lived at this address, and that it would
not increase the value of her property to pave Northwestern.
Mr. A. J. Prine, 6702 Community Drive, asked whether a person with inside
piece of property should pay a full amount, and a person on the corner would
only pay half. aSi much. Mayor Holman stated that this is generally a matter
of policy of a city, that they feel there is greater benefit to the property
which has the paving in front than to side abutting property.
The City Attorney askedwhet4er anyone had ~uestions to the Commission or
wished to make statements at this time.
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A ~uestion was asked whether the program had already been approved. Mayor
Holman stated that this hearing is to determine the rate of assessment.
Mr. D. C. B~eike, 422~ Ruskin, asked whether they would get paving whether
they signed or not. Mayor Holman advised that there would be no skips in
this paving program.
Mrs. J. W. haynes, 3907 Browning, presented.a petition signed by fourteen
property owners in the 3900 b~ock of Browning, re~uesting that this block
be omitted from the paving program. Mayor Holman read the petition aloud.
Mr. W. C. Rash, 423~ Milton, stated that he wanted to go on record as oppos-
ing the paving of his block.
Mrs. Jane Johnson, 3828 Northwestern, asked whether it was possible that the
paving cquld be omitted from the 3800 block of Northwestern if they submitted
a petition re~uesting that it be omitted. She stated that it is a dead-end
street and that they fee~ there is no benefit from the paving.
Mr. Miles Washburn, 65~0 Community Drive, . stated that he has two lots front-
ing 90 feet on Community, but only one house, and does not feel that he will
receive twice as much benefit as others fronting on Community with only 50
foot lots. Mr. Daily stated than an exception could be made in this case if
the Commission desired, but that he felt that the man might possibly recieve
this much benefit from the paving.
A property owner in the 3900 block.of Byron asked whether the estimated cost
could go up. Mayor Holman stated that it would not go up, because a firm
price and commitment had been signed by Walter M. Mischer Company for the
project.
Mr. Charles McMurrey, 4235 Byron, asked whether there would be a new storm
sewer on Community Drive. This was pointed out to him on the map.
A question was asked whether if a mechanic's lien contract is not signed,
and a person cannot affor.d the paving,. what would happen to them. City
Attorney Cockrell advised that the debt would be in existence, but would
not be enforceable as long as the property is occupied as a homestead, and
that interest would accumulate on the unpaid balance during this time.
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Mr. J. C. George, 6646 Community Drive, asked whether the city woUJ.d pay
for the cost of paving intersections. He stated that his property fronted
on an intersection. It was explained to Mr. George that the intersection
only existed on the east one-half portion of Community Drive and not on
the west one-half portion.
A question was asked whether there is additional ,assessment for driveways.
It was stated that the procedure is to pave and assess the front foot cost
of the street, and if driveways are desired, arrangements can be made with
the contractor, and that a driveway would be an additional cost and separa-
tely negotiated with the contractor.
Mr. C. B. McCurry, 4124 Sunset, asked whether they would be denied the use
of their driveways during the paving, and where would they park their cars.
The City Manager advised that there would be a great deal of inconvenience
during the (p:vobably) three weeks time that the paving work was being done,
but that wherever they arranged to park their cars, the Police Department
would be instructed to check on them regularly.
A ~uestion was asked concerning reinforcing and type of pavement. The City
Engineer advised the type spcified in the plans and specifications.
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The City Attorney asked whether there were others desiring to ask ~uestions
of anyone or to make statements . There being none, Mayor Holman announced
that the meeting would recess at this time (9 p.m.) for fifteen minutes.
At 9:15 p.m., the City Commission reconvened and the meeting resumed. .Mayor
Holman announced that all of the testimony had been presented and all per-
sons present had been given an opportunity to speak concerning the proposed
paving assessment benefits, and asked the pleasure of the City Commission
concerning a decision to be reached on the proposed assessments.
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that the
Public Hearing now be closed.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
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Mayor Holman asked City Attorney Charles Cockrell to present an ordinance
which determines the special benefits to accrue to the property owners,
and which establishes the front foot assessment rate. City Attorney Cockrell
presented ordinance number 875, captioned as follows, and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE CIDSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REALXJAND
TRUE OWNERS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY ABUTTING ON:
SUNSET STREET IN THE 4100 AND 4200 BIDCKS THEREOF;
NORTHWESTERN STREET IN THE 3800 BILlCK THEREOF;
BROWNING STREET IN THE 3900 BILlCK THEREOF;
COMMUNITY DRIVE IN THE 5900 THROUGH 6700 BILlCKS THEREOF;
MILTON STREET IN THE 4200 BILlCK. THEREOF;.
COLLEGE AVENUE IN THE 6100 BILlCKTHEREOF;
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OBERLIN STREET IN THE lK>00 BIDCK THEREoF;
RILEY STREET IN THE 4100 BLOCK THEREOF;
RUSKIN STREET IN THE lK>00 AND 4200 BIDCKS THEREOF;
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AND TO ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO
ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF
THE IMPROVEMENTS, AND AS TO THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS THEREFOR,
AND AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY, REGULARITY AND VALIDITY OF
THE PROCEEDINGS AND ,CONTRACT IN CONNECTION WITH SAID IMPROVEMENTS
AND ASSESSMENTS, AND ANY MATTER OR THING CONNECTED THEREWITH:
FINDING AND DETERMINING THE REGULARITY OF ALL PROCEEDINGS AND THE
PERFORMING OF ALL PREREQUISITES TO FIXING AND LEVYING THE ASSESS-
MENT LIENS AND THE PERSONAL LIABILITY OF PROPERTY OWNERS; OVER-
RULING AND DENYING ALL PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED, EXCEPT AS
TO PARTICULAR CASES:;'MENTIONED; FINDING AND DETERMINING' SPECIAL
BENEFITS TO EACH PARCEL OF PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF BY
REASON OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE RES-
PECTIVE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST SAME; LEVYING ASSESSMENTS; FIXING A
CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST THE RESPECTIVE PROPERTIES ABUTTING ON
THOSE PORTIONS OF SAID STREETS TO BE IMPROVED AND AGAINST' THE TRUE
OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PAYMENT OF PART OF THE COST OF THE IMPROVE-
MENTS WITHIN THE LIMITS DESCRIBED; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES AND THE MANNER OF THEIR COLLECTION; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that ordinance
number 875, establishing the front foot assessment rate and determining the
special benefits to accure to property owners, be passed and approved as
read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill,. Vest and Wright
Voting No: 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 10:30 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
AUG'tJST 22, 1966
The City Commission convened in regular sess~on at the City Hall on Monday,
August 22, 1966, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor
Holman, presiding; Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Vest. Commissioner Wright
was absent. The City Manager and City Attorney were present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mayor Holman.
In accordance with action of the City Commission on July 25th, a tabulation
of bids received for 400 feet of 2 1/2 inch fire hose was presented to the
Commission, together with the recommendation of the Fire 6h.ief and City
Manager that the bid of Bilateral Fire Hose Company of $L 55 per foot, be
accepted.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Ayres, that the
recommendation of the Fire Chief and City Manager be accepted, and that
the bid of Bilateral Fire Hose Company for furnishing 400 feet of 2 1/2
inch fire hose at $1.55 per foot, f.o.b. West University Place, be
accepted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Vest.
None
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Electrical Board on AugUst 1:5,
1966 were presented to the Commission. There was discussion concerning
the request of the Electrical Board for legal advice concerning policy
in a case where the Master Electrician dies while a jOb is in progress.
The City Attorney advised that it was his opinion that each case should
be decided separately on the circumstances invoved, by the Electrical
Board, inasmuch as this would be a rare occurrence.
In this respect the City Commission took the following action:
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that the regu-
lations requiring a Master Electrician for supervision of electrical work,
may not be waived; that is, if a Master Electric:B. n is required ona job
at the beginning, there must also be a Master Electrician for completion
of the job.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissiorers Ayres, Gill and Vest
None
The Commission was advised that the Zon;tngand Planning Commission met in
regular session on Thursday, August 11th, but as they had no applications
or business for consideration, they only held an informal discussion period.
A letter of request from the Houston Natural Gas Company for permission to
relocate a gas regulator s~ation adjacent to the Greek Orthodox Church in
the utility easement, which is presently located underground. After dis-
cussion, the following action was taken:
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Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Ayres that the
'Houston Natural Gas Company be permitted to install an above-ground gas re'""
gulator station in a metal container, in the utility easement east of
Mercer and south of Bissonnet Street, in a convenient location to be
agreed upon by the City Manager and the Gas Company, as requested in
their letter of August 9th accompanied by a print of their drawing number
Nc6l44.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Vest
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There was discussion concerning the Regional Planning Commission organiza-
tion, and whether or not the City of West University Place desired to join
this group. City Attorney Cockrell ad.vised that' he had talked with Judge
Elliott t s office who told him that the following had already adopted the
by-laws of the Regional Planning Commission and become members: Brazoria
County, Galveston County, City of Houston, City of Galveston, City of South
Houston, Fort Bend County, and that the City of' Pasadena was f'avorable
toward joining the Commission. The City Attorney was instructed to pre-
pare a Resolution to be submitted to the City Commission, adopting the
By-Laws of the Regional Planning Commission and appointing a representative
to the Commission from the City of West University Place.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on August 8th and the:",
recessed meeting of. the Commission on August 15, 1966, were presented to the
Commission for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, se.conded by CommissioIEr Ayres, that thecminutes
of the regular meeting of the Commission on August 8, 1966 and the recessed
meeting of the Commission on August 15, 1966, be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill and Vest
None
With no further business to come before the Commission at ~his ~ime, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed at 8:.30
p.m. until August 29, 1966 at 7:.30 p.m.
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RECESSED MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
AUGUST 29, 1966
The City Commission convened in recessed session at the City Hall
Monday, August 29, 1966, 7:30 p.m., with the following members pre
Mayor Holma.n, presiding; Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright. Co
sioner Ayres was on vacation. The City Manager and City Attorney
also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Gill.
The Public Hearing called for 7:30 this date was called to order b
Holma.n. It was stated that in compliance with the City Charter re
ments and previously published legal notice, the hearing would be
to consider adoption of the Budget for the fiscal year January 1,
to December 31, 1967.
Mr. William A. Hamlett, 3827 Southwestern, spoke in appreciation 0 the
employees and services of the city of West University Place. Mr. 8.mJ.ett
stated that even though it might be necessary to raise taxes it wahis
opinion that merit raises should be provided for city employees. ayor
Holma.n expressed his appreciation for Mr. Hamlett's remakrs and in ormed
him that the proposed budget provides ff1/o for employee benefits inc uding
wage increase, increased city cost for contribution to the Texas M icip~l
Retirement System and for Social Security.
Mr. Noel Proctor, 4102 Case, spoke regarding tax equalization and
whether or not the city would have a,deficit after the taxes are e
Mayor Holman explained that the tax re-evaluation program was for
tion and not to bring in additional tax revenue . C6mmiss,ioner Ves explained
that the past two years were, not normal due to such capital expend tures
as library and drainage systems.
The City Manager reviewed the Budget, explaining the income and e
tures proposed by the various departments. He also stated that th
posed budget had been referred to the Finance Committee for study
recommendation. After reviewing the Budget on August 16, 1966 the
Committee agreed to recommend its adoption.
Ordinance No. 876, captioned as follows, was presented to the Comm ssion
for consideration and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AND ASSESSING AN AD VAIDREM TAX
ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF
THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR
1966, AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF.
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that 0 dinance
number 876, levying and assessing an ad valorem tax for the year 166,'be
approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright
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Ordinance No. 877, captioned as follows, was presented to the Commission for
consideration and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, FOR A TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1967 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1967,
PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF PUBLIC FUNDS OF THE
CITY FOR USE AND EXPENDITURES.
Motion by Commissioner Wright, second~d by Commissioner Gill, that'ordinance
number 877, approving a budget for the City of West University Place for the
fiscal year January 1, 1967 to December 31, 1967, be approved as read.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
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Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the public
hearing called f'or the purpose of' adopting a budget f'or the f'iscal year
January 1, 1967 to December 31, 1967, be closed.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright
None
Wi th no further business to come before the "Commd:ssion at this time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 12, 1966
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
September 12,1966, 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. Commissioner Ayres was absent.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Vest.
The Commission was advised that the Zoning and PlanningCommissio~ did
not hold its regular meeting on September 8th, due to lack of a quorum.
Mayor Holman discussed a meeting of the Houston-Galveston Area Council
at the City Hall in Friendswood, Texas which he and the City Manager had
attended. It was his recommendation that the city join the Houston-Galves-
t on Area Council, as membership could be terminated at any time, if' desired"
Resolution number 66-11" was ,presented ,to the Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of West University Place has been
advised that a Regional Planning Commission has been created, known as the
Houston-G~lveston Area Council, which is a voluntary association of local
governmental units located within the counties of Brazoria, Chambers, Fort
Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberj;;;r, Montgomery and Waller, in the State of
Texas, and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of West University Place approves
of the objectives stated in the By-Laws of said As'sociation, to wit: "To
encourage and permit local units of government to join and cooperate with
one another to improve the health, safety and general we1fare of their
citizens, and to plan for the future development of the r~gion .or area
embraced by the agreement and the communiti~s within that region"; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of West University Place is of
the opinion that it would be to the best, interests of said city to join
and associate itself with other co~unities in the aforesaid Objectives
of the Houston-Galveston Area Council:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
1. That the Articles of Agreement and the By-Laws creating the Houston-
Galveston Area Council, are hereby approved and adopted by the City of West
University :Place, Texas, and that said city shall become a member of the
Houston-Galveston Area Council upon adoption of this Resolution.
2. That Mayor DuPree Ho1ma.n be, and he is hereby, designated as the city's
representative on said Houston-Galveston Area Council.
3. That there is hereby approprillated and approved for payment the sum of
one cent (l~) per capita of the City of West University Place as annual
dues for the period ending July 1, 1967, and that said sum, equal to one
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Galveston Area Council within thirty (30) days from date of adoption of
this Resolution.
4. That the proper official of the Houston-Galveston Area Council be
notified by certified copy of this Resolution, of the city's adoption
of the Artic::les of Agreement and By-Laws, and its decision to join such
Association.
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that Resolution
number 66-11, authorizing membership in the Houston-Galveston Area Council
and approving payment of 1~ per capita of the City of West University Place
as the first year I s membership dues, be approved as read.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
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The City ~anager advised the Commission that it had been recommended by
Corporation Court Judge Gale Reese that additional persons be appointed
as Deputy Clerks of the Corpor~tion Court, to serve,~tter regular working
hours 01' city employees. Resolution number 66-12, as follows,. was pre-
sented to the Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, it has become expedient to have available persons to perform
the duties of' Deputy Clerk of'the Corporation Court of the City of' West
University Place, after regular working hours of city personnel; and
WHEREAS, Corporation Court Judge Gale Reese has recommended the appoint-
ment of addi"tional Deputy Court Clerks to perform duties of the Clerk of
the Corporation Court after regular hours; and
WHEREAS, F~a.nk B. May and George A. Donaldson, presently employed a.s
Radio Dispatchers, are avai~able af'ter regular working hours, and have
time to perform the duties of Deputy Clerk of the Corporation C9urt;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
1. That Frank B. May and George A. Donaldson be, and they are hereby
appointed Deputy Clerks of the Corporation Court of the City of West
University Place, Texas, and they shall perform any and all duties of
Deputy Clerks of the Corporation Court of the City of West University
Place, Texas, as r~quired.
2. Said appointments shall become effective upon passage of this
Resolution,and after said Frank B. May and George A. Donaldson have
been administered the proper Oath of Office.
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that
Resolution number 66-12, appointing Frank B. May and George A. Donaldson,
Radio Dispatchers for the Police Department, as Deputy Clerks of the
Corporation Court,be approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holma.n, Commissioners Gill, Vest and Wright
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There was discussion concerning arrangements for Judges to hold the
city election on November 8th. The City Manager was instructed to
contact the Commissioners I Cour,t and give them a recommendation for
a person to serve as Judge of Precinct 87, where there was difficulty
in securing a Judge.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on August 22,
and the recessed meeting on August 29, 1966 were presented to the
Commission for consideration and the following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Vest that the
minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on August 22, and the
recessed meeting on August 29,1966 be approved as submitted.
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 .m~de, seconded and carried, the meeting was ,adjourned
at 8:00 p.m.
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SEPTEMBER 26, 1966
The City Commi sion convened in regular session at the City HaIl on Monday,
September 26, 11966, 7:30p.m., with the following members present: Mayor
Holman, preSid~ng; Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright. The City
Attorney and City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Ayres.
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The City Manager advised that the first matter for consideration would be an
ordinance amending ordinance number lll,creating a Townhouse Dwelling Dis-
trict on Lots II - 16, Block 1, and IDts 1 - 15, Block 2, Monticello Addition.
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City Attorney Charles Cockrell presented and read the proposed ordinance.
Motion by commtsioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Vest that ordinance
number 878, cr~ating a Townhouse Dwelling District,on..Lots,,~... ~6,Block 1,
and Lots 1 - 15, Block 2, Monticello Addition, be passed and approved as read;'
Mayor Holman alked for any discussion of the ordinance., '
Mr. O. H. Moorl, 2910 Wroxton Road, requested that the COIllIllission defer voting
on the ordinande until the Wroxtonresidents had more time to study and review
the ordinance ~roposed. He stated that he had not had sufficient time to
notify all of"tihe residents and they had not had time to understand its con-
tents. I'. '
Mrs. Byrnice :DJ1eyfus, 3004 Wroxton Road, also stated that she did not feel
that they had liad enough time to notif'ya number of the Wroxton residents
~hO wOU1~ havelwanted to attend the meeting when.the ordinance was considered.
Mayor Holman s"tiated that the Commission felt that it had been a rather long
time in the corlsideration of this matter. He stated that the ordiilance had
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only been compteted during the day of this meeting, and that as soon as it
was completed, IMr. O. H. Moore and Mr. Allen Weatherby had been notified that
it would be considered at this meeting.
After several lther persons made statements, Mayor Holma.n advised that their
opportunity to Ibe heard was at the public hearing olf the Zoning and Planning
Commission and the public hearing of the City Commission, and that this meet-
ing was not a public hearing.
The question wls asked as to whom the persons were who had filed the applica-
tion and plannJd to construct the townhouses. Mayor Holman, stated that an
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Commission undJr due processes of Law, by Mr. Horace M. Mann as optionee on
Block 2, Montidello Addition, Lots 1 through 15, requesting rezoning of the
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property for t~ouse development. ,
Mr. B. B. Moore, 2908 Wroxton, stated that the Wroxton property owners had
met and agreedlthat something must be done for the property owners on Bissonnet,
and that they nad submitted a plan for consideration by the City Commission.
He asked that J.ction on this ordinance be deferred.
Mayor Holman stated that the plan of which Mr. Moore had spo}ten had been given
a great deal of consideration, after it was submitted to the Commission at the
public hearing Ion June 2nd, and that the Commission felt that the ordinance
under conSiderjtion was very much the same as had been recommended by the
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Wroxton residents. He stated that the Commission realizes that there is a
problem as to what should be done with this property, and that the Commission
believes this to be the best solution.
Mr. Carrol B. Brown, 3035 Wroxton,smated that he was unable to determine
at the public hearing held by the City Commission, just "\>bat the residents
on Wroxton really wanted. He stated that it was his opinion that there
might be a change of their feelings, from what they had thought in 1963
concerning professional office buildings, and he asked that a po11 be made
of the Wroxton residents to see whether they preferred office buildings or
tOwnhousesdevelopment on the Bissonnet property. He stated that he felt
more residents would be in favor of the office buildings now.
Mr. Robert Harding,aWroxtonresident, asked whether the Commission had
every considered buying the property and using it for recreational pur-
poses, such as parks, etc. Mayor Holman advised that this had been given
consideration at several different times, and that the concensus was that
the shallow .,depth of' the lots . and. their location, made them undesirabl.e
for this purpose.
Mr. H. Allan Weatherby, 2808 Wroxton~: stated that he felt that if the owners
of the Bissonnet property would accept residential property rates for the
lots, they would be easily sold, and that he felt they would be used for
the construction of residential single-family dwellings.
Mrs. Harold Weyand Mr. Sam Tigner asked whether any,(member of ,the Commission
owned or had a financial interest in any of the property under discussion.
Th~ Mayor and each City Commissioner stated separately and indiVidually,
that to the best of his knowledge and belief, neither he nor any person
related to him by blood or marriage had any direct or indirect financial
interest in the property under consideration for inclusion in the proposed
Townhouse District.
At this time, Mayor Holman asked for a 15-minute recess of the meeting.
At 8:50 p.m:., the meeting was reconvened. Commissioner Ayres stated that
with the permission of his second to the motion, he would like to withdraw
his motion for approval of ordinance number 878, and request that the ordi-
nance be placed on the agenda for consideration at the regular meeting of
the Commission on October 10, 1966. Commissioner Vest, who seconded the
motion, agreed.
Mayor Holma.n stated that this would end the discussion of this ordinance
at this time.
There was discussion concerning the replacement of the curtain on the stage
at the Community Building. It was stated that the curtain which is now in
the building had been placed there as a gift of the West University Garden
Club when the building was built in 1941. It was also noted that money had
been appropriated for this purpose in the 1966 budget. The City Manager
asked for authority to advertise for bids for a new ,curtain for the stage
at the Community Building.
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Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Gill that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for bids, to be received until 7:30 p.m.
October 21}., 1966, for a new curtain for the stage at the Community Building.
Voting Aye: Ma.yor Holma.n, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
Voting No: None
The minutes of the Electrical Board Meeting on September 13, 1966, were
presented to the Commission for their information.
(Inasmuch as the previous ordinance, number 878, was not passed, this
number is a~signed to the following ordinance.)
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Ordtnance number 818, captioned as follows, was presented to the Commission
and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE CALLING AN ELECTION WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS FOR THE 8TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1966.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND FOUR COMMISSIONERS
TO SERVE FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS EACH; AND APPOINTING THE
ELECTION OFFICERS FOR EACH POLLING PLACE.
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that ordinance
number 818, calling an election for November 8, 1966 for the purpose of
~1.ecting a Mayor and four members of the City Commission, to serve a full
two-year term each, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on September 12, 1966
were presented to the Commission for consideration and the following action
taken:
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that the minutes
of the regular meeting of the Commission on September 12, 1966, 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 9 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
OCTOBER 10, 1966
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
October 10, 1966 at 7: 30 p.m., with the following members present: Ma.yor
Holman, presiding; Commissioners Ayres, Gill, vest and Wright. The City
Attorney and City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Gill.
Mrs. Estelle DeAlcala, 3035 Lafayette, expressed her interest in seeing
the city rid of excessive trash pil,ed on the curbs, which is unsightly.
The City Manager advised her that ,the matter would be investigated.
The City Manager advised those present of the action which had been taken
previously on the application for rezoning of, Lots 1-15, Block 2, Monti-
cello Addition, f'or townhouse development. It wt;l.s stated that after the
application for rezoning of this property was received and considered by
the Zoning and Planning Commission, the lots fronting on Bissonnet mn
Block 1, Monticello Addition, were a~so recommended for rezoning for
townhouse development, inasmuch as no development had taken place in
either block for more than. 25 years.
City Attorney Charles Cockrell presented Ordinance number 879, and read
in full:
.AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 111 OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS TO PERMIT THE ERECTION OF
TOWNHOUSES AS DEFINED HEREIN :WITHIN THE AREA SPECIFIED;
PROVIDING FOR ,REGULATIONS~ RELATIVE TO. SETBACK AND LOT
COVERAGE IN SAID TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT; CONTAINING A SEVER-
ABILITY CLAlJSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Vest, that ordinance
number 879, creating a Townhouse Dwelling District on Lots 1 - 16, Block 1,
and Lots 1 through 15, Block 2, Monticello Addition, and establishing re-
gulations for the District, be passed and approved as read.
Mayor Holma.n adivsed those present that there were a few changes made in
the ordinance presented, from that read at the meeting on September 26th
of the Commission. He advised that the width ot' each individual townhouse
was changed from 17.5 feet, as 'previously required, to 16 feet, with the
same 1,200 square feet floor space requirement. He also advised that the
ordinance now requires the townhouses to face Bissonnet, and not a court-
yard area as previously stated. TQ.e ordinance ""as presented previously,
required a masonry partition or wall 12 inches thick, between adjoining
townhouses. He stated that this would limit the use of progressive
materials, as well as handicapping builders, and the intention was to
provide fire protection between units, so this requirement was changed
to read as the National Building Code reads, to provide a four-hour fire
protection. Mayor Holman then stated that the Townhouse Dwelling District
covers only those lots facing Bissonnet Street between Wakeforest and '
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any other restrictions in the zoning ordinance as they apply to any other
property in the city. He stated that there would be restrictions the same
as they now are on all other property throughout the, city, and that the
passage of this ordinance would not affect any property other than that
under considerationuat this time. He stated that none, of the Commissioners
had any financial interest in the property under consideration, nor did
their relatives. He stated that none of them had been promised any financial
reward for a vote on this matter. He then asked for questions from those
present, concerning the ordinance.
Mr. John Neighbors, 2809 Wroxton Road, asked City Attorney Charle,s Cockrell
why no specific material or type o:f construction w,as required in the ordinance.
The City Attorney stated that the passage of a subsequent ordinance, de-
claring the area a Fire Limit Zone,' would prohibit w90den construction. Mr.
Neighbors then asked whether Section, l-F of the ordinance was worded to
include carports, utility rooms, etc., in ,the 1,.200 square feet of floor
space required. The City Attorney stated, that these things WOlUd be ex-
cluded from the l;,?OO square feet of floor space. Mr. Neighbors stated
that he felt the ordinance should require 1;200, square fe,et of "living area",
rather than "floor space".
Mr.. Rod.n~y Quenby, whose parents reside at 2826 W:J;.o,xton Road, asked what
the cost would be to the city, as pertains to utility connections, garbage
service, fire and police protection. MayorHolma.n stated that utilities
were more or less self-supporting, and that he did not know that there
would be additional cost for fire and police. protection, nor was it per-
tinent ,in consideration of the zoning ordinanCe. Mr. Quenby asked why;{
the Commission wants to change the, zoning on this property. Mayor Holma.n
advised that an application for rezoning had been duly and legally filed
and considered by the Zoning and Planning Commission; that the Zoning and
Planning Commission had subsequently held a public hearing and recommended
, that.. the property be rezoned f'or townhouse, development,af'ter which time
the City Commission called and held a publiC hearing on the matter when
all interested persons were heard in connection with the change. He stated
that their decision, if reached, would speak for itse1f as to the reason
for the change. He stated that the Commission's decision was not based
on emotion or on hysteria, but that it was felt that this was the best
thing, for the city.
Mr. R. E. Dillon, 2704 Nottingham, asked what the criteria was for the
decision that this was "best for the city". Mayor Holman stated that he
had already answered this question to the best of his ability.
Mr. H. Allen Weatherby, 2808 Wroxton Road, stated that several of the
Wroxton residents had worked with the Commission on thi,s matter, and
that the Commission must reach some decision,' and,tbat from what had
been said, their decision would be based on what they feel is best for
the residents of the city. He stated that perhaps they would disagree
individually or collectively on the basis of reaching their decision,
but that they could take certain action if they choose. He stated that
they had presented their feelings to the Commission, unless they had
new and additional evidence to present concerning the health, morals
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and welfare of West University Place. He also stated that he felt. the
zoning ordinance amendment proposed was considerably better than origi-
nally recommended by the Zoning and Planning Commission, and stated
that he did not feel that the evidence which had already beenpre~ented
to the Commission would change their thinking at this time, and unless
they had new information to present, that they should perhaps say nothing
else at this time.
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Commissioner Vest asked whether Section I-F included the term "Living
Area" in the 1,200 square feet requirement, the way it is worded. The
City Attorney stated that inasmuch as it is tied into the ordinance (111),
it would be covered under this ordinance. Commissioner Vest asked that
he review the original zoning ordinance, to be sure this was included.
Mr. O. H. Moore, 2910 Wroxton Road, pointed out that the ordinance had
been changed in many respects as the Wroxton residents had requested,
but asked that Section l-I! be changed to read "Eachtownhouse.~.",
rathernthan "Any townhouse....".
Mr. John Daniel, 2630 Centenary, stated that he had lived on a block
abutting city boundaries for 26 years, and had heard this fringe area
property question brought up a number of times and that it has, always
been a problem and will coritinueto be until dispesed of through orderly
processes of the city. He stated that he values highly the services of
his fellow-townsmen on the Planning and recommending Committees of' the
city, and stated that he felt that the Gommissionserved in one of the
most unbiased ways possible. He also stated thatthei actiOn had not been
taken on short initiative, and asked that the Commission settle the ques-
tion Once and. for all, thro~ their powers within our government,. by
our government, to protect o~ zoning.
Mr. Larry Dunn, 2621 Cason, asked if he was to understand that these are
townhouses and not apartments. Mayor Holma.nstated that this is correct.
Mr. Dunn ,asked. that some member of the Commission briefly explain the
difference between a townhouse . and an apartment. Mayor Ho1ma.n read the
definition of a tOwnhousecontained:in'ordinance number 879.
Mr. Neighbors asked a question concerning Section l-F, and asked that the
words "living area" be inserted in this section requiring 1,200 square
feet of "floor space".
Mr. Carrol Brown, 3035 Wroxton, stated that he does not believe the pro-
perty facing Bissonnet is :fit for single-family use. He stated that the
best use of the property would be for office bUildings, as suggested by
the Wroxton residents' letter in June, 1966, to the Commission, and in
the Caudill, Rowlett." Scott planning study. He requested that the Com-
mission deny this application and take under consideration a professional
and townhouse district. He stated that he had polled the residents of
Wroxton, and presented this poll to the Commission for their information.
He asked that the Commission listen to the residents and hear their wishes.
Mrs. Harold Adam, 2911 Wroxton Road, asked that the Commission not change
the zoning out of fear that something worse would happen, and asked that
their judgment lean in favor of the Wroxton residents and that they vote
against the proposed ordinance.
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Mr. T. P. Camp, 6352 Sewanee, stated that he feels th;ts is setting a bad
precedent if the ordinance is passed, in that it is letting the way open
for other petitions on oth~r property.
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Mr. Steve Davis, 3733 Sunset, asked Commissioner Wright to give his
reasons for being in favor of this ordinance. Commissioner Wright
stated that it was not a simple question and has not been simple, be-
cause the Commission has studied this question for many months. He stated
that he had lived here for 13 years, and realizes that the peripheral
area around West University Place, continues to be a problem. He feels
a wise disposition of how this property should be used, before the city
does lose control and something less desirable than townhouses come into
the picture; that the city should retain control and make this decision,
regardless of whether it is P9Pular, but that it is a decision the Com-
mission was elected to make, as they make other decisions and do it in
the best interest of the city, as to what is right and fair.
Mr. Davis then asked Commissioner Vest the same quest;i.on. Commissioner
Vest stated that he had been on either the Zoning Board of the city, or
the Commission for the past seven and one-half years, and that this ques-
tion had been discussed week after week for all of this time. He stated
that professional help was obtained in the planning study made by Caudell,
Rowlett and Scott. He stated that his reason for voting for this ordinance
was to protect the zoning ordinance by choosing something that is perhaps
not be best, that will p+otect what we have however.
Commissioner Gill replied to the question> that his experience with the
problem was longer than Commissioner Vest, as he had come on the Zoning
Board in 1957, and he stated the:t:e had been many applications from people
who wanted to come and talk about commercializing the property on Bissonnet.
He stated that many times the city had been threatened with lawsuits on
the property. He also stated that he' would like very much t.o see residences
built there, but had reservations about thinking that there would ever be
residences built there, such as he would like to see built on the property.
He stated that he feels that the control of the zoning in this city is in-
vested in the City Commission. He st"ated that he is for the protection of
the zoning 1a.w, and that this is strengthening the zoning law and not break-
ing it, because studies are made on each application, and this is the strength
of the zoning ordinance--periodical study and keeping up with what is going on.
Commissioner Ayres stated that the other Commissioners had stated many of
the reasons that he had for wanting to take action on this p~ticular property.
He stated that the best legal advice had been obtained, perhaps the best
legal advice on zoning in the state, and that it was their recommendation
that the zoning ordinance be periodica1ly reviewed and adjusted to bring
it up to date. He stated that times have changed in the City of Houston
in the past years, and that each time a comme:rcial building goes up across
the street from our peripheral property, it weakens the chance of maintain-
ing zoning for single-family residences. He stated that he felt the Com-
mission should take action to protect the zoning ordinance.
Mr. Carrol Brown asked the Ci tyAttorney if' this is the only way to
change the zoning ordinance, by request of a citizen or property owner,
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City Attorney Cockrell stated that this was the normal procedure, but
that the Zoning and Planning Commission could make a recommendation to
the City Commission af'ter gQing through the legal procedures. He stated
that the Commission is not legally bound to accept the recommendation of
the Zoning Commission, but cannot amend the Zoning Ordinance without a
recommendation from the Zoning and Planning Commissionofirst.
Mr. John Elvig, 2631 Pittsburg,asked whether the Commission has been
advised by legal counsel that if the ordinance was not amended that
there would be legal action against it. Mayor Holma.n stated that there
always is this hazard, if the property owner does not get some relief
where he feels he is not being permitted to utilize his property inti..a
manner in keeping with the neighborhood, and that we do not know how a
court would rule. He stated that the advice of at~orney is that if we
do not make periodic reviews and changes in the ordinance, there is the
possibility that it will go to court and that the court would then write
the rule, and not the City Commission.
Mr. Tommy Browder asked whether the property owners, or Horace Mann were
pushing for the change of the ordinance. Mayor Holma.n advised that as
the optionee on the property, Mr. Mann speaks for the property owners.
The City Attorney was asked concerning the two changes suggescted in the
proposed ordinance. He stated that the words "living area" could be
inserted, so that Section l-~ would read as follows: "The dimensions
of any townhouse erected shall be such as to provide not less than 1,200
square feet of floor space (living area), and shall be not less than
16 feet in width, measured to include outside walls and one-ha1f of
common wall between townhouses." He also stated tha.t Section l-H
could be changed to read "Each townhouse or residence shall be constructed
fronting upon Bissonnet Street~, if' the Commission desired to make the'se
changes.
Commissioner Ayres, who made the motion to approve ordinance number 879,
asked that his motion be amended to accept the wording outlined above
by the City Attorney. Commissioner Vest, who seconded the motion, agreed
to the changes.
Mayor Holman asked for a vote on approval of ordinance number 879, as pre-
sented and read by City Attorney Charles Cockrell, with the two changes
indicated in the foregoing paragraphs.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
The City Manager stated that the next matter for consideration was ordinance
number 880, establishing a fire zone limit on this particular area. Ordi-,
nance number 880, captioned as follows, was presented to the Commission and
read in full by; the City Attorney.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS BY THE ADDITION
THERETO OF SECTION 6-9; DECLARING AND DELINEATING
FIRE ZONE 7 OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commiss:tQn~r Wright, that
ordinance number 880, establishing a fire zone limit 7, be approved
as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission 9n September 26,1966
were presented for consideration and the fo11owing action taken: Motion
by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Gil,l, .,. th,at ,the minutes of
the regular meeting of the Commission on September 26, 1966 be approved
as submitted~
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
With no further business t.o come before the Commission at ,this t~e,
upon'motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:go p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
OCTOBER 24, 1966
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The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, October 24, 1966, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present:
Mayor Holman, presiding; Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright. The
City Attorney and CityMana~erwere also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mayor Holma.n.
In accordance with action of the City Commission, bids received for
the sale of 500 Watchdog water meters, size 5/8 x 3/4", were opened,
and results announced as follows:
Lone Star Meter Company, Houston, Texas - $2,625 for 500 meters ($5.25 each)
Da.vis Meter Company, Thomasville, Georgia -'$2.00 each for the 500 meters
Motion by Commissioner Ayres, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the high
bid submitted by Lone Star Meter Service Company of $2,625 or $5.25 each for
the 500 Watchdog water meters,size 5/8 x 3/4", be accepted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
NOne
The minutes of' the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment on
October 17, 1966 were presented to the Commission. i'="1
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The minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission !
on October 13, 1966, were presented to the COmmi13$i9n: It was stated that
the Zoning and Planning Commission had received'anapp~ication from'.the West
University Baptist Church requesting rezoning of Lot 6, Block 19, Collegeview
1st Addition, and Lots 11, 13, 14 and 15, Block 15, Collegeview 3rd Addition
for church use. It was also stated that a public hearing had been called by
the Zoning and Planning Commission for 7:30 p.m. November 10, 1966 to hear
any persons in connection with the application.
A Proclamation designating the period 'of November 11 through December, 1966
as TB Christmas,Seal Season, was presented and read in full.
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Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Wright that the Pro-
clamation designating mB Christmas Seal Season be approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gil~ Vest and Wright
None
Ordinance number 881, captioned as follows, was presented to the Commission
and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 858, WHICH APPROVED
THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1966 AND ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 1966
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Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Gill, that
ordinance number 881, amending Budget ordinance number 858 to provide
for additional expenditures of $7,500 for repairs and equipment for
the Sewage Disposal Plant, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill,Vest and Wright.
None
The 1966 Tax Roll of the City of West University Place, as certified by
the Tax-Assessor-Collector and approved by members of the Tax Board of
Equalization, was presented to the Commission for approval.
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Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Ayres, that the
Tax Roll for the City of West University Place for the tax year 1966
in the total valuation of $26,343,904, be approved.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
The Commission gave consideration to a request from Texa~ Industries, Inc.
for a lease agreement on 3.02 acres of the 6.5~ acres of land on Alief
Road owned by the City. It was stated that Texas Industries desires to
pay the city $950 per month rental for the 3.02 acres for a primary term
of four years, four months, ending March. 31, 1971. A letter was also
presented requesting permission to sub~lease a portion, the south 120 f'eet
of the 6.51 acre tract. '
Motion by Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the
Mayor be, authorized to execute the lease agreement with Texas Industries
Inc. for a primary term of four years, four months, ending March 31, 1971,
and that the letter agreeing to sub-lease of the south 120 feet of the
property to the Vantage Company, be signed by the Mayor evidencing the
city's approval of this request.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holma.n, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
None
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on October lQ, 1966
were presented to the Commission for consideration and the following action
taken:
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the
minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on October 10, 1966 be
approved as corrected.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and WJ:'ight
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 9:00
a.m., November 12, 1966, at which time the Commission will meet to canvass
the returns of the General City Election to be held on November 8,1966.
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RECESSED MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 12, 1966
The City Commission convened in recessed session at the City Hall on
Saturday, November 12, 1966, 9 a.m., with the following members present:
Mayor HoJ.ma.n, presiding; Commissioners Gill and Wright. Commissioners
Ayres and Vest were absent. The City Manager was present.
The purpose of the recessed meeting was to canvass the returns of the
City General Election held on November 8, 1966 for the purpose of
electing a Mayor and four members of the City Commission. Resolution
number 66-13, as follows, was presented to the Commission and read in
fulL
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Charter of the City of West University
Place, Texas, the Texas Election Code and ordinance number 846 of the
City of West University Place, a General City E~ection was he~d on
November 8, 1966 in the City of West University Place for the purpose
of electing a Mayor and four Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the terms and provisions of Article 8.29a
of the Texas Election Code, the Judges of the election have made out, signed
and delivered in a sealed envelope, the returns of said election, together
with the p&ll lists and ta~J.y lists, to the Mayor and City Commissioners
of the City of.West University Place, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of West University
Place, Texas, in recessed session, assembled on November 12, 1966, have
opened and examined the election returns and have canvassed the results
thereof in accordance with provisions of the City Charter and the Texas
Election Code, and as a result of such examination and canvass, said Mayor
and City Commissioners find that at such election, the f'ollowing votes were
cast:
Name Candidate for No. 15 No~ 87 No. 133 No. 183
o. P. Gill Mayor 833 862 693 845
Pat Glass Mayor 16 16 6
Jack Hardy Mayor 1
Joe Blow Mayor 1
Allen Weatherby Mayor 3
John Kennedy Commissioner 377 410 364 368
Edward J. Kuebler Commissioner 384 414 360 370
George Dickinson Commissioner 892 852 652 783
W. J. "Bill " Rogde Commissioner 854 790 641 762
Homer L. Ramsey Commissioner 797 798 633 728
Roger R. Wright, Sr. Commissioner 775 755 592 703
Vic Carter Commissioner 1
wren VanStone Commissioner 1
Pat Glass Commissioner 1 5 "
Allen Weatherby Commissioner 2
O. H. Moore Commissioner 3
V. V. Wolf'hagen Commissioner 1
B. Wolf'hagen Commissioner 1
Harold J. Adam Commissioner 3
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WHEREAS, as a result of such election, it appears that O. P. Gill with
a total of 3,233 votes cast for him, was elected MAYOR of the City of
West University Place, Texas; and that GEORGE DICKINSON, with a total
number of 3,179 votes cast for him, and W. J. "Bill" ROGDE, with a total
number of 3,047 votes cast for him, and HOMER L. RAMSEY, with a total
number of 2,956 votes cast for him,; and ROGER R. WRIGHT, SR., with a total
number of 2,825 votes cast for him, have been elected Commissioners of the
City of West University Place, Texas.
NOW, < THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
1. That the official results of such election shall be, and they are
hereby declared, Plll'suant to canvass of the returns of such election
by the Mayor and City Commission to be that:
O. P. Gill was elected Mayor
George Dickinson was elected Commissioner
W. J. 1Bi11" Rogde was elected Commissioner
Homer L. Ramsey was elected Commissioner
Roger R. Wright, Sr. was elected Commissioner
of the City of West University Place, Texas at the said election.
2. That an executed copy of this Reso~ution shall be delivered to each
O. P. Gill, George Dickinson, W. J. "Bill" Rogde, Homer L. Ramsey, and
Roger R. Wright, Sr., as.his Certificate of Election, and duplicate copies
hereof shall be delivered to the City Secretary of the City of West Univer-
s i ty, Place, Texas, and the County Judge of Harris County, Texas
Motion by Commissioner Gill, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that Reso-
lution number 66-13, canvassing the returns of the General. City Election
held on November f3, 1966 anddeclaring the results thereof', be passed
and approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayop Holman, Commissioners Gill and Wright
None
There being 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. Monday, November 14, 1966.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 14, 1966
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
November 14, 1966, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor
Holman presiding; Commissioners Ayres, Gil, Vest and Wright. The City
Manager and City Attorney were also present. Commissioner Elect George
Dickinson was out of the city on company business.
The Invocation was pronounced by Rev. Lewis McAdow, Minister of the
Bethany Christian Church.
Mayor Holman welcomed those present, and stated that there would be a short
business session. He then asked the City Manager to present the items to
be considered by the Commission.
The City Secretary advised that a petition had been received in his office
on November 8, 1966, signed by numerous electors requesting that ordinance
number 879, creating a Townhouse Dwelling Dist~ict on lots fronting Bis-
sonnet Street in Blocks 1 and 2, Monticello Addition, be either repealed
or submitted to a vote of the electors. He stated that the City Charter
relluires that the referendum petition be signed by at least 10% of the
number of electors who voted at the last General City Election, and he
stated that some 3,075 persons voted at the election held November 3, 1964,
which would require 308 signatures of qualified electors. He certified to
the Commission that the petition had been checked against the poll and
exemption lists, and that it did in fact contain more than the r~quired
308 signatures of qualified electors. Mayor Holman asked that the record
show that the petition had been received by the CityCommissfon in regular
session, and that it would be given consideration by. the inCOming City Com-
mission and action would be taken at a future meeting.
The minutes of' the regular meeting of' the Commission on October 24, 1966,
and the recessed meeting on November 12, 1966 were presented to the Com-
mission for consideration and the following action taken. Motion by
Commissioner Vest, seconded by Commissioner Ayres, that the minutes of
the regular meeting of the Commission on October 24, 1966 and the recessed
meeting on November 12, 1966 be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Holman, Commissioners Ayres, Gill, Vest and Wright
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Mayor Holman t~en introduced former city officials present at the meeting,
former Mayors C.P. Lanmon, Ed Morris and Stuart La.mkin, and former Com-
missioners Horace A. Rice and William Hamlett.
He then introduced Mayor pro tem Loys E. Vest. Mr. Vest expressed his
appreciation to all those whO had encouraged him to become a part of the
city goverrunerit, and his appreciation for the opportunity to have served
in this capacity. He then wished the new Commission success.
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Mayor Holma.n introduced Commissioner Richard Ayres. Mr. Ayres also
expressed appreciation for having had the opportunity to serve in this
position. He expressed appreciation to the other members of the Commission
who had assisted him. He asked that the citizens see that the affairs of
the city be carried on by capable, conscientious persons to keep the city
the same fine place. to live that it now is. .
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Mayor Holman introduced Mayor Elect o. P. GilL Mr. Gill thanked the West
University citizens for their work and efforts in selecting persons to
serve in elected positions and expressed'his gratitude for the privilege
of serving as a Commissioner and his coming term as Mayor, in which- he
pledged to do his best for the good of the City. He stated that he had
been honored to have served on the Commission for the past two years, and
would always be indebted to the other members of the Commission for their
ability and leadership and those who were before the present Commission.
He stated that there were more than 20 years of Commission and Zoning Board
experience represented on the present Commission, and stated that it would
be he osjective to continue the sort of' government West University, Place
has had in the past.
Mayor Holma.n introduced Commissioner Roger R. Wright, Sr., who also is
Commissioner Elect. Mr. Wright stated then that he had never worked with
a group of men whose courage and convictions he had ammired more than
the men on the Commission. He stated that in spite of the problems that
are.before the new Commission,he is 10.oking forward to serving and
thanked the citizens for returning him to the Commission for another term.
He stated that he is looking forward to working with the new Commission
for the best interests of the city.
Mayor Holman stated that 'Commissioner Elect George Dickinson had been unable
to attend this meeting because of company business.
Mayor Holma.n then, introduced Commissioner Elect Homer L. Ramsey. Mr.
Ramsey stated that when he and his wife ht;!.d moved to Houston, he had given
her a choice of where she wanted to live, as "any street in West University
Place". He thanked the citizens for their confidence in him in electing
him to the office of Commissioner, ,and stated that he would do his best
to make a good Commissioner and try to uphold the fine traditions 'of West
University Place. '
Mayor Holman introduced Commissioner elect w. J. "Bill" Rogde. Mr. Rogde
also stated that he wished to thank the citizens who elected him and stated
that the incoming Commission would do their best to keep this city the way
the Commissioners and Mayors in the past had tried to do.
At this time, Mr. Horace A. Rice, an attorney, administered the Oath of
Office to Mayor elect O. P. Gill and then to Commissioners elect Homer L.
Ramsey, W. J. "Bill" Rogde, and Roger R. Wright, Sr.
Former Commissioners Ayres and Vest retired from the conference table at
this time, along with former Mayor Holman.
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Mayor Gill introduced City Manager Whitt Johnson, who presented all of
thec:ity's department heads and Corporation Court Judge Gale Rees, and
City Attorney Charles Cockrell.
Mayor Gill then stated that the first order of business would be to elect
a Mayor pro tem. Motion by Commissioner Rogde, seconded by Commissioner
Ramsey, that Commissioner Roger R. Wright, Sr. be electedMayor pro tem
for the ensuing term of office.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Gill, Commissioners Ramsey, Rogde and Wright
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Resolution number 66-14, as follows, was presented to the Commission and
read in full:
WHEREAS, a city election was held on the eighth day of November, 1966, in
the City of West University Place, Texas, for the purpose of electing a
Mayor a.nd f'our members of' the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, the votes cast at the election held on November 8, 1966, were
canvassed by members of the City Commission on the date of November 12,
1966 and it was determined that Commissioner o. P. Gill had been duly
elected Mayor, and that Commissioner Roger R. Wright, Sr. had been duly
re-elected Commissioner, and that George Dickinson, Homer L. Ramsey and
W. J. "Bill" Rogde had been duly elected as Commissioners of the City of
West University Place, Texas; and
WHEREAS, in regular session of the City Commission held on November 14,
1966, each of the above-named persons were administered the Oath of Office
a nd duly installed in their respective elected positipns; and
WHEREAS, upon proper motion and second, Commissioner Roger R. Wright, Sr.
was elected Mayor pro tem of the City of West University Place, Texas:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
1. That Mayor O. P. Gill and Mayor pro tem Roger R. Wright, Sr., be, and
they are hereby designated and authorized to sign or countersign checks
drawn oO"all banks serving as depository for funds of the City of West
University Place,Texas, and any banks which may be hereinafter designated
as depository of city funds during the term of their office.
2. Be it further resolved that all provisions of such prior Resolutions.
as may conflict herewith are hereby expressly repealed; and be it further
resolved that the City Treasurer be, and he is hereby directed, to furnish
each depository bank with which the city has funds on deposit, or with which
the city transacts any banking business, a true and correct copy of this
Resolution.
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that ResQlu-
tion number 66-14, designating and authorizing Mayor Gill and Mayor pro tem
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for city funds, be approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Gill, Commissioners Ramsey, Rogde and Wright
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Mayor Gill then invited everyone present) to attend the Reception to be held
immediately following the meeting, at the Community Building.
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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NOVEMBER 28, 1966
The City Commission convened in regular ~ession at the City Hall on Monday,
November 28, 1966, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present; Mayor
Gill, presiding; Commissioners Dickinson, Ramsey, Rogde and Wright. The
City Attorney and City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Wright.
The first item on the agenda was the administering of the Oath of Office to
Commissioner George Dickinson, inasmuch as Commissioner Dickinson was not
present at the meeting on November 14,1966 at which time the other Commis-
sioners were administered the Oath of Office.
The Oath of' Office was administered ~o Commissioner Dickinson at this time
by Mr. Horace A. Rice, attorney.
Mr. Dick Atkins, 3617 Bissonnet, appeared before the Commission to request
permission to fence vacant property which he owns. Mr. Atkins stated that
his property faces commercial property on Bissonnet Street and acess to and
from his present driveway is almost completely obstructed. He proposes to
construct a new driveway and its entrance on Mercer Street, and the fence to
afford privacy and protection for his family. Mr. Atkins presented a sketch
and photographs to the Commission, showing the existing f'ence and shrubbery,
as well as plans for the new construction. After considerable discussion the
following action was taken.
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that due to the
particular and peculiar circumstances with regard to the location of the pro-
perty, that the applicarit, Mr. Dick Atkins, be granted a permit to build a
fence as outlined on the sketch presented to the City Commission, and that
the Building Inspector be instructed to grant a permit for said fence, pro-
vided that Mr. Atkins give the city a written statement that no improvements
will be made on the lot while the fence stands as permitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Gill, Commissioners Dickinson, Ramsey, Rogde and Wright
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Mr. and Mrs. Oren E. Jacobs, Jr., appeared before the Commission to request
that a letter be written to the Federal Housing Authority stating that the
garage apartment owned by Mrs. Jacobs, located at 6417 Mercer Street, was not
constructed in violation of the city's zoning ordinance. The City Manager
stated that the city had no record of a permit for the construction of this
garage apartment and had no knowledge that it was in fact constructed prior
to the passage of the Zon$p;g Ordinance. The City Manager stated that, in his
opinion, the garage apartment located at 6417 Mercer Street had been constructed
and occupied in violation of the city's zoning ordinance number 111, and that
he preferred not to sign a letter of statement to the Federal Housing Authority
that the garage apartment complied with zoning regulations. Mayor Gill instructed
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only the date of the passage of the city's zoning ordinance., and advised Mr.
Jacobs that he would have to prove by independent means the actual construction
date of the garage apartment.
In accordance with action of the City Commission, bids received for the replace-
ment of the stage curtain at the Community Building were opened, and results
a nnounced as follows:
MontgomelY Ward
Alternate
Suniland Furniture Company
Evans-Monical, Inc.
Halpern's Fabrics, Inc.
(1) $400.50
352.50
294.76
535.00
545.00
Motion by Commissioner Dickinson, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that bids
received for the rep1acement of' the stage curtain at the Community Building
be ref'erred to the City Manager, Mrs. Estelle deAlcala, and Commissioner W. J.
"Bill" Rogde, for tabulation and recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Gill, Commissioners Dickinson, Ramsey, Rogde and Wright
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Mayor Gill stated that a petition had been received by the former Commission
requesting that ordinance number 879, creating a Townhouse Dwelling District
on lots fronting B~ssonnet Street in Blocks 1 and 2, Monticello Addition, be
either repealed or submitted to a vote of the electors. The City Secretary
certified to the Commission that the requirement that at least 10% of the
number of electors who voted in the last election sign the petition, had been
met and that the petition was in order. The Mayor stated that a petition had
been received by the Commission, signed by six owners of Lots 1 through 15,
Block 2, Monticello Addition, being the o\vners of all of these lots, request-
ing that the petition requesting a repeal or referendum vote be disregarded.
Upon a request from Mayor Gill as to the procedure to be followed, the City
Attorney advised that at the next meeting, or a later meeting, the Commission
should reach a decision as to whether the ordinance should be r~pealed or re-
ferred to the voters. Should the decision be to refer the ordinance to the
voters, an election should be called thirty days after such decision. The City
Attorney suggested that any further action on the petitions be postponed until
the new members of the City Commission had an opportunity to study the ordinance
as passed on October 10, 1966.
Mayor Gill stated that further action would be postponed until the next retsular
meeting of the Commission on December 12, 1966, at which time the Commission
will endeavor to reach a decision that will be in the best interest of the
citizens.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission on
November 10, 1966 were presented to the Commission for consideration, together
with the Preliminary and Final Reports of the Zoning Commission, concerning the
application of the West University Baptist Church for rezoning of property for
church use.
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Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Ragde, that inasmuch
as the second regularly scheduled meeting in December of the Commission will
be on December 26, 1966, which is a holiday, that the meeting date be changed
to December 19, 1966 and that a public hearing be called by the City Commission
for that date for the purpose of hearing all interested parties in connection
with the application of the West University Baptist Church filed on September
29, 1966, and that proper legal notice be given.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Gill, Commissioners Dickinson, Ramsey, Rogde and Wright
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A letter was presented to the<Commission from the Texas State Board of Health,
requesting that a City Health Officer be appointed by the Commission, inasmuch
as the term of Dr. Howard L. Evans expired on November 23, 1966.
Motion by Commissioner Dickinson, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that inasmuch
as Dr. Howard L. Evans had served very eff'iciently as City Health Officer, and
had expressed a willingness to continue, that he be reappointed as City Health
Officer for the City of West University Place for a two-year term, expiring on
November 28, 1968.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Gill, Commissioners Dickinson, Ramsey, Ragde and Wright
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Resolution number 66-15, as follow~was presented to the Commission and read in
full.
WHEREAS, the City of West University Place determined that it would be to the
best interest to join and associate itself with other communities in the objec-
tives of the Houston-Galveston Area Council, and adopted the by-laws and joined
such association by the passage and adoption of Resolution 66-11, and
WHEREAS, DuPree Holman, Mayor of the City of West University Place, was designated
as the city's representative on said Houston-Galveston Area Council, and
WHEREAS, the term of Mayor DuPree Holma.n has expired necessitates the appointment
of another representative on said Area Council, and
WHEREAS, O.P. Gill was duly elected Mayor of the City of West University Place
on November 8, 1966:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
1. That Mayor Q.P. Gill be, and he is hereby, designated as the city's repres~n-
tative on the Houston-Galveston Area Council.
2. That the Director of the Houston-Galveston Area Council be notified of Mayor
O. P. Gill's designation as the city's representative by certified copy of this
Resolution.
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Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Dickinson, that Resolution
number 66-15, designating Mayor O. P. Gill as the city representative on the
Houston-Galveston Area Council, be approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Gill, Commissioners Dickinson, Ramsey, Rogde and Wright
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The City Manager informed the Commission that additional funds were included in
the 1967 Budget f'or increasing the number of street lights in the city, and he
stated that the next regular meeting of the Commission on December 12th he would
present complete plans for installation and cost of the proposed street lighting
program.
Due to the length of time required to advertise for bids and 'secure delivery,
the City Manager requested permission to present specifications for a new street
sweeper, included in the 1967 budget, at the next regular meeting of the Commis-
sion on December 12, 1966.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on November 14, 1966 were
presented to the Commission for consideration and the following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that the minutes
of the regular meeting of the Commission on November 14, 1966 be approved as
submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Gill, Commissioners Dickinson, Ramsey, Rogde and Wright
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With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
DECEMBER 12, 1966
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
December 12, 1966, with the following members present: Mayor Gi11, presiding;
Commissioners Dickinson, Ramsey, Rogde and Wright. The City Atto1'D.ey and City
Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mayor Gill.
A re~uest was present which was received from Mr. Paul Canto, 3303 Sunset, for
permission to ~aive the four-foot sidewalk requirement at two new residences he
is constructing at 6517 and 6519 Westchester. He desires to construct a three-
foot widewalk to conform with the existing walks in this block. There was con-
siderable discussion concerning the request, and it was decided that if the city
is to standardize on sidewalk width it should do so in all cases. Motion by Com-
missioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that the request of Paul Canto
for permission to construct a three-foot sidewalk at 6517 and 6519 Westchester
rather than the four-foot required by the city's Code, be denied, inasmuch as the
City Commission believes this decision to be f'or the betterment of' the city and
its improved appearance that the four-foot sidewalk width requirement be adhered
to.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Gill, Commissioners Dickinson, Ramsey, Rogde and Wright
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Commissioner Wright stated that he felt consideration should be given to remov-
ing this provision from the Code of Ordinances and making this decision one of
the Building Inspector. The City Manager was instructed to make a study on
this matter and make a recommendation to the Commission for the best solution
to the problem.
Mayor Gill stated that the two petitions received concerning ordinance number
879, commonly known as the "Townhouse Ordinance" should be considered and action
taken. Mayor Gill asked the City Attorney to read the caption of the petition
submitted requesting repeal of the ordinance or calling of a referendum election.
Mayor Gill then asked the City Attorney to read Ordinance number 879, so that
those persons present might know the provisions of the ordinance under considera-
tion. Mayor Gill then asked the Commission whether they had any questions con-
cerning the petitions or the ordinance.~ He stated that the first matter for
consideration would be whether to repeal the ordinance, as requested by the pe-
tition read, or not to repeal the ordinance, in which case an election for a
vote as to whether the electors of the city are "for" or "against" the ordinance
as written, would be called. Mayor Gill also advised that this ordinance had
been~accompanied by another ordinance making the property involved a Fire Limit
Zone, which is the most restricted area in the entire city. The City Attorney also
read a petition signed by all property owners in Block 1, Monticello Addition,
requesting that the petition previously submitted be disregarded, and that ordi-
nance number 879 be allowed to remain in effect as written and approved. Com-
missioner Wright asked whether it was possible that the owners of the property
under consideration might file legal action to block a referendum vote if called.
The City Attorney advised that the courts might hold that this is not the type of
ordinance subject to referendum election.
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Mayor Gill asked the Commission whether they desired to repeal ordinance
number 879 as requested by the petition submitted on November 9, 1966. . Motion
by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Dickinson, that ordinance
number 879 not be repealed as requested in the petition submitted to the
Commission by Mr. H. Allen Weatherby on November 9, 1966.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Gill, Commissioners Ramsey, Rogde, Dickinson and Wright
None
Mayor Gill then entertained a motion for calling a referendum election as
requested in the aforementioned petition. The City Attorney presented ordi-
nance number 882, captioned as follows, and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE CALLING AN ELECTION WITHIN THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS FOR THE 28TH DAY OF
JANUARY, 1967 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERMITTING THE
ELECTORS OF SAID CITY TO VOTE FOR OR AGAINST ORDI-
NANCE NUMBER 879, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS "THE
TOWNH0.USE ORDINANCE"; DESIGNATING THE POLLING PLACES
PRESCRIBING THE FORM, DATES AND HOURS FOR ABSENTEE
BALIDTING; NAMING THE> ELECTION JUDGES AND CLERKS;
AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF ELECTION
Motion by Commissioner Rogde, seconded by Commissiore r Wright, that ordinance
number 882, calling a referendum election on the 28th of' January, 1967, to allow
the electors of the city to vote "for" or "against" ordinance number 879, com-
monly referred to as the "townhouse. ordinance'~ designating the polling places
for said election; naming the election officials; providing for the method and
time for absentee voting; and providing for notice of election, be passed and
approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Gill, Commissioners Dickin~on, Ramsey, Rogde and Wright
None
Mr. R. J. Waldt appeared before the Commission and stated that a committee
composed of Messrs. Bill Frank, 6505 'Rutgers; John Neighbors, 2809 Wroxtonj-
Noel Proctor, 4102 Case; Wilbur Scott, 4010 Milton; and Hollis Waldt, 5932
Auden, desired to offer their services as a study group to make recommenda-
tions on various subjects to the different'Boardsand Committees of the city.
Mayor Gill commended the men for their interest in the city and stated that
they would be happy to accept their offer of' service.
The City Manager presented a map and report showing recommended new. street'
lights to be installed in,1967.' The report showed the number of existing
lights and the costs to the city for the proposed 135 additonal 3300 lumen,
mercury vapor lights. He stated that the budget provided funds for additional
street lights, but that this recommendation might require an additional appro-
priation of some $500 in excess of the budgeted amount. After discussion the
following action was taken by the Commission:
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Rogde that the re-
commendation of the City Manager concerning installation of 135 new 3300
lumen mercury vapor street lights for the year 1967, be approved, and that
the recommended additional lights be installed.
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Voting No:
Mayor Gill, Commissioners Dickinson, Ramsey, Rogde, and Wright
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In accordance with action of the City Commission on November 28, 1966, a re-
commendation for purchase of a new curtain at the Community Building was
presented to the Commission for consideration. The following letter of re-
commendation was read to the Commission:
Gentlemen:
In accordance with action of the City Commission, herewith is a tabu1ation
of the bids received on November 28, 1966 for fabrication and insta11ation
of a stage curtain at the Community Building:
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Bid' Price
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Montgomery Ward
Suniland Furniture Company
Evans-Monical, Inc.
Halpern's Fabrics, Inc.
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352.50
294.76
535.00
545.00
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After reviewing the bids received and the quality and quantity of the materials
involved, it is the recommendation of the Committee, composed of Mrs. Estelle
DeAlcala, 3035 Laf'ayette; Commissioner W. J. Rogde and City Manager Whitt
JOhnson, that the proposal submitted by Evans-Monical, Inc. be accepted. Their
proposal is in the amount of $587.70, using 48 yards of their pattern number
28421, Symphony Velour, 'color special red, 100% cotton, at a quoted price of
$8.60 per yard for 54...inch materiaL You will note that the bid quotation
was $535; however, this consisted of a quality material we did not consider
adequate, listed at $7 per yard. The material selected by the Committee is
$52.80 in excess of the quoted price. It is our opinion that this additional
cost is justifiable, as the material will, in all probability, last many years
longer.
Motion by Commissioner Dickinson, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that the
recommendation of the Committee be accepted, and that the firm of Evans-Monical,
Inc., be employed to fabricate a new stage curtain for the Community Building
in accordance with their proposal for a total sum of $587.80, as outlined in
the foregoing letter.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Gill, Commissioners Dickinson, Ramsey, Rogde and Wright
None
Mayor Gill requested that the Committee continue to see that this curtain is
installed in accordance with the plans and specifications, and to the satis-
faction of the Committee before approval for payment.
The City Manager advised the Commission that $12,000.00 had been appropriated
for purchase of a new street sweeper and requested authority to advertise for
bids for this purchase at any early date, so that the sweeper could be placed
into operation as soon as possible after the first of the year. Motion by'
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be authorized to advertise for bids for a new street sweeper, to be received
until 7:30 p.m. January 23, 1967. (Mayor Gill expressed the hope that the
purchase could be made f'or the $12,000 appropriated in the 1967 budget for this
purpose.)
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Gill, Commissioners Dickinson, Ramsey, Rogde and Wright
None
There was some discussion concerning purchase of automobile and truck ~equire-
ments for the city for 1967 for which funds have been appropriated in the 1967
budget. The City Manager requested authority to advertise for bids as soon
as practical after January 1st, in order that the new automobiles might be
c.o placed into service before additional repairs are necessary to the automobiles
Uj now in use. Motion by Commissione.rRogde, . seconded by Commissioner Ramsey that
lJ') the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received until 7;3Qp.m.
t3 on January 9, 1967 for three new police cars and one dump truck for the Street
U Department.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Gill, Commissioners Dickinson, Ramsey, Rogde and Wright
None
Invoices totaling $860.21 from Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, Inc. for engineer-
ing services rendered, were presented to the Commission for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner R~sey, that the invoices
from Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, Inc. for' engineering services rendered, total-
ing $860 21 be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Gill, Commissioners Dickinson, Ramsey, Rogde and Wright
None
A report on current tax collections was presented to the Commission. The Com-
mission was advised that the collections were some .84% behind this time last
year, but that the payments f'rom the utility companies had not yet been re-
ceived, so that actually the collections are better than last year's.
Resolutionuumber 66-16, as follows, was presented to the Commission and read
in full:
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector of the City of West University Place anticipates re-
ceiving cash totaling $120,000 prior to January 1,1967 from current tax collec-
tions; and
WHEREAS, said funds collected will be deposited in the account of the Tax Collector's
Fund and held during the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1967, and then disbursed
in accordance with budget' appropriations; and
WHEREAS, it is the objective of the City Commission to invest the city's money
not required for current operations as deemed advisable, and therefore it is
necessary to direct investment of the af'oresaid $120,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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Section 1. That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to invest
$120,00 from current tax collections.
Section 2. That said sum of' money be invested in savings and loan associations
in Houstpn, Texas, at the stipulated interest rate of five per cent (5%).
Section 3. That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized to withdraw, as needed
for operation of the city, cash from current tax collections deposited in the
various savings and loans associations, Houston, Texas, said withdrawals to be
accomplished by execution of Trustee Agreement Resolutions signed by the Mayor
of the City of West University Place, Texas.
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that Resolution
number 66-16, authorizing investment of $120,000 from current tax co11ections
in savings and loan associations at an interest rate of 5%, be approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Gi11, Commissioners Dickinson, Ramsey, Rogde anq. W:J:.:ight
None
Commissioner Wright advised the Commission that he had received a telephone call
from a lady, expressing her desire to see a piano purchased for the Community
Building., City Manager advis~d that this would be considered at the meeting on
December 19th, and that ~unds were appropriated for this purpose in the 1966
budget.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on November 28, 1966 were
presented for consideration and the following action taken: Motion by Com-
missioner Rogde, seconded by Commissioner Dickinson, that the minutes of the
regular meeting of' the Commission on November 28, 1966 be approved as corrected.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Gill, Commissioners Dickinson, Ramsey, Rogde and Wright .
None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this ttme, Mayor
Gill reminded the Commission that the regularly scheduled meeting for December
26th had been set for December 19th, 'inasmuch as December 26th is a legal
holiday this year, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
DECEMBER 19, 1966
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
December 19, 1966, 7 :30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor
Gill, presiding; Commissioners Dickinson, Ramsey, Rogde and Wright. The
City Manager and City Attorney were also present. (This meeting was held
on the third Monday by Commission action, inasmuch as December 26th, the
regular meeting date, is a legal holiday).
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Dickinson.
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Mayor Gill announced that the public hearing called for 7:30 p.m. was in
session. He asked that those present desiring to be heard come forward to be
sworn at this time. Mr. Loys E. Vest and City Manager Whitt Johnson were
sworn by Mayor Gill at this time. The City Manager testified that an appli-
cation had been filed on September 29, 1966 by the West University Baptist
Church, requesting rezoning for church use of Lots 11, 13, 14 and 15, Block
15, Collegeview Third Addition and Lot 6, Block 19, Collegeview First
Addition. He stated that the application had been received by the Zoning
and Planning Commission in regular session on October 13, 1966, a pre-
liminary report filed by the Zoning and Planning Commission on October 14,
1966, and a public hearing called by the Zoning and Planning Commission
for November 10, 1966. He stated that the proper legal notices were mailed
to property owners within 200 feet of the property under consideration,
and that the public hearing notice was published in the Houston Chronicle.
The public hearing of the Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Nov-
ember 10, 1966 and the final report of the Zoning and Planning Commission
to the City Commission was filed on November 11, 1966. The reports were
received by the City Commission in regular session on November 28, 1966,
at which time this public hearing was called, and he testified that proper
legal notice of this hearing had been given as required. Mr. Loys E. Vest
Chairman of the church committee for rezoning, appeared before the Commis-
sion and explained the proposed plans of the church. He stated that if
this property is rezoned, a new educational building would be constructed
and that three old houses would be torn down and removed from the property.
He stated that they felt this would definitely be an asset and improvement
to the city, and would add greatly to the appearance of the block. He
stated that Lots 13, 14 and 15 had been used as parking area by the church
and by the city for a number of years, but that the church desired to have
them rezoned, in order to fully comply with all regulations of the city.
He stated that the need for parking facilities would be no greater, as
there would be no change of activities. Mayor Gill asked whether the church
is prepared to begin construction in the immediate future. Mr. Vest stated
that they hope to have construction underway in the latter part of 1967, as
soon as funds are available. There being no further questions, the City
Attorney asked if there were any persons present in opposition to the appli-
cation. There being no further persons to be heard, the following action
was taken: Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey,
that the public hearing be closed.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Gill, Commissioners Dickinson, Ramsey, Rogde and Wright
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Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that the
application of the 'West University Baptist Church requesting rezoning of
Lots 11, 13, 14 and 15, Block 15, Collegeview Third Addition and Lot, 6,
Block 19, Collegeview First Addition be approved in accordance with plans
submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Gill, Commissioners Dickinson, Ramsey, Rogde and Wright
None
The City Manager asked that Street Superintendent A. L. Beard~n present
information in connection with purchase of two new engines for use by the
Street Department in 1967. Mr. Bearden advised that two new engines
would be needed for which funds had been appropriated in the 1967 budget,
but that each would exceed $500 in cost, thus requiring that bids be re-
ceived for the items. He stated that one of the engines would be used on
the leaf truck and the other on the asphalt truck.
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Dickinson that the
City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received until 7:30
p.m. January 9, 1967 for one new VF4 Wisconsin engine complete with l2-volt
ignition system for the asphalt distributor truck and one new Ford 330 cu.
inch V8 engine complete with clutch and clutch housing for leaf truck.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Gill, Commissioners Dickinson, Ramsey, Rogde and Wright
None
A letter was presented to the Commission showing insurance agents eligible
to receive a pro rata share of the city's insurance premium commissions
for the year 1966~
Commissioner Ramsey left the meeting at this time, due to a prior commit-
ment.
Motion by Commissioner Rogde, seconded by Commissioner Dickinson that the
following list of insurance agents be approved to receive a pro rata share
of the city's insurance commissions for 1966:
Agents
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John E. Boyd, Jr.
2723 Robinhood
John E. Boyd and Company
1704 Westheimer
Wynne L. Creekmore
3759 Tangley
Creekmore and Jacobs
1112 Prospect
Ed J. Curry
2709 Albans
Edward J. Curry Insurance
2302 Fannin
Mrs. Edith J. Dannenbaum
5916 Charlotte
Bahm, Bergus, French and Paddadas
2500 Dunstan
Joe O. Eason
3773 Nottingham
Joe C. Eason and Company
2115 Kingston
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Aubrey Frye
3008 Rice Boulevard
Aubrey Frye Insurance Agency
1108 Waugh Drive
Wayland Hancock
3746 Tangley
Wayland Hancock Insurance Agency
1927 Richmond Avenue
T. P. Hewitt, Jr.
3755 Tahgley
L. G. Butler and Company
528 Bankers Mortgage Building
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R. B. Overstreet
3113 Pittsburg
Robert B. Overstreet Insurance
2727 Allen Parkway
Seth W. Ramey
3409 Rice Boulevard
John L. Wortham and Son
2727 Allen Parkway
Jack Rawson
2737 Amherst
Jack Rawson Agency
1853 Lexington
Fred A. Rhodes, Jr.
6633 Vanderbilt
Julius Levi and Company
Bankers Mortgage Building
Sam W. Rogers, Sr.
2730 Sunset
Sam Rogers Insurance Agency
817 Westheimer
W. B. Ruth
3516 Nottingham
W. B. Ruth and Company
3270 West Main
John R. Sawyer
3514 Georgetown
Sawyer Insurance Agency
6001 Gulf Freeway
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Gill, Commissioners Dickinson, Rogde and Wright
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The Commission was advised that the Fire Department would serve to register
voters, in accordance with a request received from Carl Smith, Tax Assessor-
Collector for Harris County, that the various Fire Departments handle this
matter.
The Commission was advised that the paving project was making slow progress,
and that by the first meeting in January, the city should be able to issue
a work order for the 4100 and 4200 blocks of Sunset, 3900 block of Browning,
3900 block of Byron and Community Drive.
The Commission was advised that Mr. W. E. Ewing, presiding judge of Precinct
133 had passed away, and that Mr. Sidney Yoder, 4017 Amherst, had been ap-
pointed to fill this vacancy by the Commissioners' Court of Harris County.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on December 12, 1966
were presented to the Commission for consideration and the following action
taken: Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Dickinson
that the minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on December 12,
1966, be approved as corrected.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Gill, Commissioners Dickinson, Rogde and Wright
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There being no flurther matters to come before the Commission at this
time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned
at 8:35 p.m.
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Assistant City Secretary