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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
JAmJARY 8, 1968
The City Cowmission of the City of West University Place convened in regular
session at the City Hall on Monday, January 8, 1968, 7:30 p.m., with the
following members present: Mayor Gill, presiding, Commissioners Frank, Ramsey,
and Wright. The City Attorney and City Manager were also present. Commissioner
Rogde was absent.
The invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Ramsey.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Electrical Board on December 18, 1967
were presented to the Commission for their consideration.
In accordance with Article XXVI, Section 15, of the City Charter, consideration
was given to the s~lection of an official newspaper of the city for the year
1968. The Commission was advised that in past years either the Houston Post or
the Houston Chronicle had been used as the official newspaper. The possibility
of using the Southwestern Argus was discussed and the question as to whether or
not the Argus is a legally constituted newspaper was brought up. Mayor Gill re-
quested the City Attorney to determine the legality of the Southwestern Argus
prior to the selection of an official newspaper for the city in 1968.
The Commission was advised that consideration should be given to the selection
of an Auditor for the year 1968. It was pointed out that the firm of O'Conner,
Lawson and McGee had performed an excellent job in 1967. The City Manager was
instructed to furnish the Commission with a detailed report of auditing firms
used by the city in the past and to investigate the possibility of the current
audit being completed earlier than last year.
The need for the purchase of a one-ton container for chlorine was presented to
the Commission for their information.
Mr. Cockrell stated that Mr. Ben Taub wishes to donate one-half lot on Amherst
SUeet to the City for a park or recreational purposes. Mr. Cockrell further
stated that he had informed the donor's attorneys that the City could not be
obligated to place anything on the lot even if accepted. After considerable dis-
cussion it was the decision of the Commission to delay action until a complete
review of any problems that might develop from the acceptance of one-half of
Lot 7, Block 18, College View First Addition, had been made.
The Commission was advised that the, Tax-Assessor-Collector, Wm. Dittert, Jr.,
was preparing a lost of delinquent taxes and such list would be ready for pre-
sentation to the Commission at a later meeting.
The question of the construction of a cul-de-sac on Academy was again discussed
by the Commission. After being advised that the State Highway Department had
agreed to lend the City traffic counters to assist in the study of the problems
involved, the Commission requested that the City Manager confer with the Chief
of Police Harold Shipp and present a definite suggestion regarding the installat~on
of stop signs or some other means for protecting the paving on Academy Street.
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The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on December 26, 1967
were presented to' the Commission for consideration and the following action taken:
Motion by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that the minutes
of the regular meeting of the Commission on December 26, 1967 be approved as
submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No : None
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
JANUARY 15, 1968
The City Commission of the City of West University Place convened in special
session at the City Hall on Monday, January 15, 1968, 7:30 p.m., with the
following members present: Mayor Gill, presid~ng; Commissioners Frank,
Ramsey and Wright. The City Manager was also present. Commissioner Rogde
and the City Attorney were. absent.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Frank.
Mr. George Faison, 3726 Nottingham, appeared before the Commission and re-
quested use of the Community Building for use of a ping pong tournament and
other athletic events such as pet shows, volley ball, shuf~leboard, etc.
After discussing the purpose for which the building was intended and its
desirability for use to hold athletic events, it was decided that the matter
should be referred to the Parks and Recreation Board for consideration,
and that the Board should determine if the Southwest YMCA building located
at 4210 Bellaire Boulevard could be used for the purpose as outlined by Mr.
Faison.
Mr. and Mrs. Kelton Rotrock, 3806 Case Street, appeared before the Commission
regarding the erection of a fence that would extend five feet into the fron
building line. The City Manager and City Commission were not familiar with
the request and a decision was, therefore, delayed until a personal inspection
could be made and a report submitted tOe.the City Commission.
In accordance with action of the City Commission, bids were received for furnishing
truck and automotive equipment (niue units) for the city were opened and re-
sults announced as follows:
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Russell-
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Unit 1 2,713.25 2,610.49 2,581.28
Adm. Dept.
Unit 2 1,027.72 +,501.86 1,403.35
Police Dept.
Unit 3 1,077.72 1,551.86 1,503.35
Police Dept.
Unit 4 1,577.72 2,001.86 2,003.35
Police Dept.
Unit 5 2,276.43 2,803.27 2,775.55
Fire Dept.
Unit 6 3,656.10 3,841.84 3,709.35
Garb. Dept.
Unit 7 4,106.10 4,191.84 3,909.35
Garb. Dept.
Unit 8 1,654.30 1,769.32 1,724.92
Water Dept.
Unit 9 1,379.30 1,744.32 1,624.92
Water Dept.
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2,678.80
2,045.14
2,846.58
1,843.92
1,732.54
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2,335.06
1,478.86
1,500.86
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1,500.86
2,467.19
3,318.48 3,060.65
3,588.46 3,260.65
1,673.00 1,628.00
1,552.46 1,378.00
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Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Frank, that bids
received for furnishing truck and automotive equipment (nine units) be
referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meetin adjourned at 9:15
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
JANUARY 22, 1968
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
January,22, 1968, with the following members present: Mayor Gill, presiding;
Commissioners Frank, Ramsey and Rogde. The City Attorney and City Manager
were also present. Commissioner Wright was absent.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mayor Gill.
In accordance with instructions of the City Commission a report was made on
a request by Mr. and Mrs. Kelton Rotrock, 3806 Case Street, to erect a fence
that would extend five feet into the front building line. It was pointed out
that Ordinance No. 759, passed and approved by the City Commission on May 11,
1959, states, IlNo fence, wall or other structure shall be erected on any lot
or private premises which said fence, wall or other structure shall extend
beyond the main wall of the front of the house located on said lot." The
Commission advised Mr. and Mrs. Rotrock that their request warranted special
consideration inasmuch as the fence would be constructed at the end of a
dead-end street and would interfere with future growth of a tree, but that
granting an exception to an Ordinance would require that such Ordinance be
amended or repealed. Mr. Rotrock informed the Commission that he appreciated
the value of their decision and withdrew his request.
In accordance with action of the City Commission bids received for the sale of
700 used Watchdog water meters, six 5/8 x 3/4", were opened and results announced
as follows:
R. E. Kershaw Co., Muskogee, Oklahoma
Southwest Meter Co., Marshall, Texas
Lone Star Meter Service, Houston, Texas
$1,575.00 for 700 meters ($2.25 each)
$2,800.00 for 700 meters ($4.00 each)
- $3,150.00 for 700 meters ($4.50 each)
Motion by Commissioner Rogde, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey that the high
bid submitted by Lone Star Meter Service, Houston, Texas, of $3,150.00 or $4.50
each for the 700 used Watchdog water meters, slxe 5/8 x 3/4", be accepted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
In accordance with action of the City Commission on January 15, 1968, the City
Manager presented a tabulation of bids received for furnishing truck and automo-
tive equipment for the year 1968, together with his recommendation for awarding
of the bids as follows:
January 22, 1968
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
Gentlemen:
Bids received on January 15, 1968 for delivery of nine (9) automotive
and truck units were referred for tabulation and recommendation.
Attached is a tabulation of the bids received.
Each Department Head concerned with purchase of this equipment was
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consulted and submitted a recommendation.
It is our recommendation that the low bid on Units 1 through 9 be
accepted.
Special attention was given to the proposal and specifications regard-
ing Units 6 and 7, which are two 24,000 GVW trucks for use by the Sani-
tation Department. The Model D-600 truck, as bid by Southwe~t Dodge
Inc., fails to meet the horsepower specifications, however, we believe
186 horsepower with 361 caubic inch displacement will serve the desired
purpose.
The amount bid by next lowest bidder exceeds the low bid of Southwest
Dodge Inc. by $258.00 on Unit 6 and $328.00 on Unit 7. Parts and service
are available from Southwest Dodge Inc., and we can forsee no difficulty
if units 6 and 7 are purchased.
Respectfully ~ubmitted
s / Whitt Johnson
City Manager
Motion by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that the recommen-
dation of the City Manager be accepted, and that the bids for furnishing truck
and automotive equipment for the year 1968 be awarded as follows:
Net Delivered Price
$2,335.06
1,027.72
1,077.72
1,500.00
2,276.43
3,060.65
3,260.65
1,628.00
1,378.00
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Unit
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Unit
Unit
1 - MacRoberts Chevrolet Company
2 Luke Johnson Ford Company
3 - Luke Johnson 'Ford Company
4 - MacRoberts Chevrolet Company
5 - Luke Johnson Ford Company
6 - Southwest Dodge, Inc.
7 - Southwest Dodge, Inc.
8 - Southwest Dodge, Inc.
9 - Southwest Dodge, Inc.
Official returns of the Special City Election on a One Percent (1%) Sales and
Use Tax filed by the Presiding Judge of each precinct were opened by Mayor O. P.
Gill and reviewed by members of the City Commission. The following results of
the election were then announced.
Precinct #183
112 votes cast in favor of the proposition
32 votes cast against the proposition
144 total votes cast in Precinct #183
Precinct #15
120 votes cast in favor of the proposition
25 votes cast against the proposition
145 total votes cast in Precinct #15
Precinct #133
94 votes cast in favor of the proposition
22 votes cast against the proposition
116 total votes cast in the Precinct #133
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Precinct #87
109 votes cast in favor of the proposition
21 votes cast against the proposition
l30 total votes cast in Precinct #87
A tabulation of the returns showed a total of 535 votes cast; 435 in favor of
the One Percent (1%) Sales and Use Tax and 100 against the proposition.
Resolution No. 68-1 canvassing the returns and declaring. the results of the
special election held on January 20, 1968 on the question of adoption of a
one percent (1%) local sales and use tax, was presented to the Commission and
read in full:
RESOLUTION AND ORDER CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING
RESULTS OF SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS ON JANUARY 20, 1968, ON THE
Q.UESTION OF ADOPTION OF A ONE PERCENT (1%) LOCAL
SALES AND USE TAX WITHIN SAID CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS.
WHEREAS, there was held in the City of West University Place, Texas,
on the twentieth (20th) day of January, 1968, an election at which there were
submitted to the duly qualified resident electors of said City of West
University Place, Texas, for their action thereupon, the following pro-
positions:
FOR adoption of a one percent (1%) local sales and use tax
within the city.
AGAINST -, - - adoption of a one percent (1%) local sales and
us.e tax within the city; and
WHEREAS, there were cast at said election 535 votes, of which number
there were cast:
FOR adoption of a one percent (1%) local
sales and use tax within the city
AGAINST adoption of a one percent (1%)
local sales and use tax within the city
Majority For adoption of a one percent (1%)
local sales and use tax within the city
4iIJ votes
100 votes
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as shown in the official returns heretofore lawfully submitted to the City
Commission of the City of West University Place of Harris County, Texas, and
filed with the City Secretary of said City of West University Place, Texas;
and
WHEREAS, only duly qualified resident electors of said City of West
University Place, Texas voted at said election, and said election was called
and held in strict conformity with the laws of the State of Texas:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF WEST UNIlJERSITY PLACE OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the election described in the preamble to this reso-
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lution and order was duly called an notice thereof given in accordance
with law; that said election was held in the manner required by law; that
only duly qualified resident electors of the City of West University Place of
Harris County, Texas voted at said election; that due retulll3E of said election
have been made by the proper officers; that said election resulted favorably ,
to the proposition: FOR ADOPTION OF A ONE (1%) LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX WITHIN
THE CITY: and that a majority of the qualified voters of said;Cityof<West
University Place of Harris County, Texas, voting at said election have voted
in favor of approving and adopting a On~ Percent (1%) Local Sales and Use
Tax within said City of West University Place, Texas.
Section 2. That the City Commission of the City of West University
Place of Harris County, Texas, hereby officially and affirmatively declares
th~t,s,a:i,d One Percent (1%) ;Local Sa.les and Use Tax within said City of West"
University Place, Texas has been properly and lawfully adopted in accordance
with the prov:~sions of Article 1066c'~': Vernon's Texas Ci vilStatutes (Acts 1967,
60th Legislature, Regular Session, Chapter 36, Page 62).
Section 3. That the City Secretary is hereby ~~thorized and directed
to transmit to the Comptroller of'Public Accounts of the state of Texas, in
Austin, Texas, by United States Registered Mail, or by United States Certi-
fied Mail, a certified copy of this Resolution and Order Canvassing the Re~
turns of Special Election, under the official seal of the City of West
University Place of Harris County, Texas, showing the approval of said Local,
Sales and Use Tax by the qualified voters of said City of West University
Place, Texas, together with a map of said City of West University Place,
Texas, clearly showing the boundaries thereof as of the, date of said election.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 22nd day of January, 1968, with all
Commissioners voting "Aye".
sf Homer L. Ramsey
sf B. E. Frank
sf W. J. Rogde
Roger Wright st. (absent)
Motion by Commissioner Rogde, seconded by Commissioner Frank that Resolution
number 68-1 canvassin the returns of the Special Election held on January 20,
1968 and declaring the results thereof, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
In accordance with Article XXVI, Section 15 of the City Charter and instructions
of the City Commission the City Attorney read the following Statute defining a
newspaper:
ARTICLE 28-A (2)
"The term 'newspaper' shall mean any newspaper devoting not less than
twenty-five (25%) percent of its total column lineage to the carrying
of items of general interest, published not less frequently than once
each week, entered as second class postal metter in the County where
published, and having been published regularly and continuously for not
less than twelve months prior to the making of any publication listed
in this Act."
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Mr. Charles F. Cockrell, Jr.
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After discussion with regard to the Southwestern Argus being used as the official
newspaper for the city, the City Attorney stated that a small neighborhood weekly
newspaper would be much more vulnerable should someone want to cont~st any of our
published legal notices.
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Motion by Commissioner Rogde, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that it is the
best interest of the city to use the services of a large, daily newspaper and that
the Houston Chronicle be designated as the official newspaper of the city for the
year 1968.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
A recommendation was presented from Chief of Police, H. E. Shipp, recommending
that "stop" signs be placed on Academy Street to control traffic, arid on streets
intersecting College due to the large number of accidents which have occurred at
these intersections:
"Due to a number of collisions which have happened in this area, I
recommend that stop signs be placed on Coleridge st., Marlowe st.,
Arnold st., Browning St. and Northwestern st. at their intersections
wi th College st.; on College st. at Bissonnet Ave."
"Attempting to divert trough traffic, I recommend that stop signs be
placed on Academy st. at the intersection with Coleridge st., Oberlin
St., and Southwestern st.; and on Mercer St. at the intersection with
Pittsburgh st."
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Motion by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that the recom-
mendation of the Chief of Police for installation of "Stop" signs as indicated
on maps dated January 18, 1968, be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The minutes of the regulat meeting of the Electrical Board on January 15, 1968
were presented to the Commission for their information.
In accordance with instructions of the City Commission recommendation, for the
purchase and installation locations of new "City Limit" signs was presented to
the Commission for their consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Frank, that seven (7)
new city limit signs (36" x 48") be purchased in accordance with a quotation re-
ceived from Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, and that these signs be
erected at the following locations:
1 sign University at Kirby
1 sign ' -'.',~Rice ~at Ki:rby
2 signs - Buffalo at Bellaire
Buffalo at Bissonnet
2 signs - Weslayan-Stella Link at Bellaire
Weslayanat Bissonnet
1 sign Bissonnet and Railroad Tracks
as recommended by the City Manager and Superintendent of the Street Department.
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Voting No. None
A letter was presented to the Commission showing insurance agents eligible
to receive a pro rata share of the city's insurance premiun commissions for
the year 1967.
Motion by Commissioner Rogde, seconded by Commissioner Frank, that the fol-
lowing list of insurance agents be approved to receive a pro rata share of
the city's insurance commissions,~'for the year 1967.
John E. Boyd, Jr.
2723 Robinhood
John E. Boyd & Company
1704 Westheimer
Wynne L. Creekmore
3759 Tangley
Creekmore & Jacobs
112 Prospect
Ed J. Curry
2709 Albans
Edward J. Curry Insurance
2302 Fannin
Mrs. Edith Dannenbaum
5916 Charlotte
Bahm, Bergus, French and Pappadas
2500 Dunstan
Joe O. Eason
3773 Nottingham
Joe C. Eason and Company
2115 Kingston
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 Tangley
L. G. Butler and Company
528 Bankers Mortgage Building
R. B. Overstreet
3113 Pittsburg
Robert B. Overstreet Insurance
2727 Allen Parkway
Seth W. Ramey
3409 Rice Blvd.
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 Bldg.
W. B. Ruth
3516 Nottingham
W. B. Ruth and Company
3270 West Main
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on January 8, 1968
and the special meetingon January 15, 1968 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
on January 8, 1968 and the special meeting on January 15, 1968 be approved as
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V ot ing Aye: All
Voting No: None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon
motion duly madem seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:09
p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
, FEBRUARY 12, 1968
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
February 12, 1968, with the following members present. Mayor Gill, presiding
Commissioners Frank, Ramsey, Rogde and Wright. The City Attorney and City
Manager were also present.
The invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Frank.
Mr. E. B. Ward, 6545 Rutgers, appeared before the Commission to request that a
full-time recreational director be employed by the City to direct organized
activity for West University children this summer. Mr. Ward was advised that
the city had very limited park area and that numerous activities for young people
of all ages were provided by the churches, YMCA, Little League, etc. Mayor Gill
advised Mr. Ward that the Commission had appointed a Parks and Recreation Board
and than any recommendations should come from this Board.
The Commission was advised that each year it becomes necessary to advertise for
bids for the acquisition of~materials and equipment considered as fixed assets,
capital outlay and annual requirements of such amounts and quantities that re-'
quire competitive bids. Authority to advertise for bids was requested for the
following items:
500 5/8" X 3/4" Water Meters
800 tons limestone coverstone, Grade 2
700 tons precoated asphalt coverstone, Grade 6PE
2,000 tons crushed limestone base material, Grade 1
80:;000 gallons asphalt emulsion "colas"
400 feet 2~" fire hose
1 Rescue Saw
Approximately, 40,000 lbs. chlorine in 1 ton containers
Approximately, 13,500 lbs. chlorine in 150 lb. cylinders
1 Tractor w/Backhoe attachment
3 Poles w/Fixtures (for parks)
1 125 CFM Air Compressor
Mr. A. L. Bearden, Street Supt., presented the Commission his recommendation to
trade a 1956 Case Tractor with bakchoe attachment on the purchase of a complete
new unit (tractor, backhoe and front loader attachments). After considerable
discussion with regard to additional cost and benefits to be derived from the
purchase of this unit, the following act on was taken by the Commission.
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on the dates he deems most advanta-
geous, on the following items:
500 5/8" x 3/4" Water Meters
800 tons limestone coverstone, Grade 2
700 tons precoated asphalt coverstone, Grade 6PE
2,000 tons crushed limestone base material,Grade 1
80,000 gallons asphalt emulsion "colas"
400 feet 2~" fire hose
1 Rescue Saw
Approximately, 40,000 lbs. chlorine in 1 ton containers
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and that the 1956 Case Tractor with the backhoe attachment be traded on a complete
new unit.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No None
The Commission was advised, that Mr. Francis O'Connor of the f.brm O'Connor, Lawson
and McGee had been contacted with regard to making a proposal to audit the city's
records and accounts for the year 1968. Mr. O'Connor will make a written pro-
posal to the Commission at its next regular meeting on February 26, 1968.
The 1968 'Deliquent Tax Roll fun the amount of $58,995.00, as prepared by Tax
Assessor-Collector, Wm. Dittert, Jr., was presented to the Commission. Numerous
delinquent tax accounts were discussed and the following action taken by the
City Commission:
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Frank, that the City
Attorney be instructed to write letters of collection to owners of all real
property shown on the Delinquent Tax Roll, such list to be tabulated and furni-
shed by the Tax Collector-Assessor, Wm. Dittert, Jr.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission was advised that the Deli~quent Tax Roll included property for
which no one had record and tfutle; property acquired by the city for a sewer
easement by means of a Quit Claim; and personal property which had been deemed
uncollectable by virtue of death or unknown whereabouts.
Motion by Commissioner Rogde, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that delinquent
taxes on lost property, city property and personal property deemeduncollectable
be referred to the City Attorney for appropriate action.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission on
January 11, 1968 were presented to the Commission for their information.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment on January 15,
1968 were presented to the Commission for their information.
The minutes of a special meeting of the Electrical Board on January,~31, 1968
were presented to the Commission for their information.
Recommendations for the installation of equipment, as prepared by the Parks
and Recreation Board at their meeting on February 4, 1968, was presented to
the Commission for their information. The Commission was advised that consi-
derable work had already been accomplished at the various parks and that some of
the new equipment for which funds had been budgeted, had been placed on order.
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The Commission was advised that the office of the state Comptroller had been
officially notified of the results of the one percent sales tax election held
on January 20, 1968; furnished a copy of the resolution canvassing the returns
and declaring t:qe results of such election; furnished a list of names and ad-
dresses of all business establishments within the corporate limits of the city;
and requested to advise the date on which the tax would become effective.
Robert S. Calvert, Comptroller of Public Accounts for the State of Texas, ad-
vised by letter dated January 26, 1958 that the above mentioned documents had
been received by his office and that the one percent sales tax for the City
of West University Place would become effective July l, 1968.
Mayor Gill advised the Commission that he had received notice that the first
statewide workshop by the Beautify Texas Council would be held in Austin on
Friday, February 16, 1968 and that he planned to attend.
Mayor Gill directed the attention of the Commission to the Houston-Galveston
Area Council and the work it is currently doing under the leadership of the
new Director of Planning, Mr. Charles M. Trost. The Design Study planning
project for the eight-county region of the Council was discussed by members
of the Commission and all agreed that the City of West University Place should
offer any information and help that was available.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on January 22, 1968
were presented to the Commission for their consideration and the following
action taken: Motion by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that
the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on January 22, 1968
be approved as corrected.
Voting Aye: All
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 9:50 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
February 26, 1968
The City Commission of the City of West University Place convened in regular
session at the City Hall on Monday, February 26, 1968, 7:30 p.m., with the
following members present: Mayqr GUill, presiding; Commissioners Frank, Ramsey
and Wright. The City Attorney and City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mayor Gill.
Mrs. E. B. Ward~ 6545 Rutgers and Mrs. Robert Connelly, 6540 Buffalo Speedway,
informed the Commission that they came only to visit the Commission and had no
specific questions or problems.
Commissioner Bill Rogde arrived at the meeting at this time.
In accordance with instructions of the City Commission a written proposal by
the firm of O'Connor, Lawson and McG~e, to examine and prepare a final written
report of the records, books and accounts of the City for the fiscal year ending
December 31, 1968, was presented. After discussion with regard to firms that had
prepared"the report in previous years and fees charged, the following action was
taken by the Commission:
Motion by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the propos~l
by the firm of O'Conner, Lawson and McGee to examine and prepare a written report
of the records, books and accounts of the City for the fiscal year ending December 31,
1968, for a fee not to exceed $2,700.00 be accepted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
removal
A study of the garbage and traSh/program of the city was presented to the Commission
for their consideration. Attention of the Commission was directed to the fact that
within the city there are some eighty (80) establishments that are not served by
trash pick-up service and eighteen (18) other than churches and city facilities that
are furnished with trash pick-up services. After a review of all establishments other
than residential being served by trash piCk-up the following action was taken: Motion
by Commissioner Rogde, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that the City Manager be
authorized to discontinue trash and garbage pick-up service at all establishments with
the exception of residences, churches and city establishments in order to equalize
city services.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission was advised that there are a number of ar~ in the city where problems
with the sanitary sewer are being encountered and help of some type is needed to
localize the trouble spots. Mr. Ken Fasnacht, representative of the AAA Pipe Cleaning
Company, presented a film showing the method and results of his company's photographing
six and eight inch sanitary and storm sewer systems.
The attention of the Commission was directed to the fact that during the paving
of Community Drive the turn-around point for the Houston Rapid Transit bus was moved
to West Point. The permanent turn-around point on Community Drive was paved with 7';'
reinforced concrete especially for this purpose, a barricade was constructed and
signs erected to make the turn-around as safe as possible. The Commission was advised
that Houston Rapid Transit Company would now be requested to move back to the
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Resolution No. 68-2 was presented to the Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, the Tax Assessor and Collector has advised the City
Commission that the tax records of the city reflect certain items which
were ~ither entered erroneously thereon or consist of items which are
deemed uncollectable; and
WHEREAS, the Tax Assessor and Collector has requested authority
from the City Commisstondo charge off items to the end that the tax re-
cords of the city are more correct and reflect the true tax liabilities
to the city, and to also save the effort of unnecessary accounting;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the Tax Assessor and
Collector relative to charging off the items hereinafter enumerated be
and is hereby approved.
Section 2. The Tax Assessor and Collector is hereby authorized
and directed to charge off and remove from the tax records of the city
those ttems as described in the list hereto and marked fExhibit
A" and hereby referred to for a more detailed description.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect and be in force
immediately upon its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 26th day of February, 1968.
Commissioners Voting Aye: All
Commissioners Voting No: None
Is! O~P. Gill
Mayor
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Assistant City Secretary
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Frank, that Resolution
No. 68-2 authorizing the Tax-Assessor-Collector to charge off and remove certain
items on the City tax record which have been entered erroneously or deemed unO
collectable, be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No. None
The City Attorney advised the Commission that a study is being made of
Ordinance No. 759 in order to update the Ordinance. A number of points with
regard to fence construction were discussed with regard to inclusion in the new
ordinance.
Mayor Gill informed the Commission that he had received a copy of the City's
insurance coverage and was not aware that the city had as many separate items
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which required insurance coverage.
Mr. Lester Ricks, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board, advised the
Commission that equipment for which funds had been appropriated had been
ordered for the city's parks and that a great deal of work had already
been accomplished in making preparation for this summer's activities. He
further stated that the Board is now engaged in a study to determine the
best way to further improve the Parks for another year.
Mayor Gill advised the Commission that he had attended the Harris County
Mayor and Councilmen's meeting; the Policy Council of the Harris County
Community Shelter Plan; the first Beautify Texas Council meeting and the
District 14 meeting of the Texas Municipa+ League.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on February 12, 1968
were presented to the Commission for consideration and the following action
taken: Motion by Commissioner Rogder, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that
the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on February 12, 1968
be approved as readi
Voting Aye: All
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 9:45 p.m.
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MARCH 11, 1968
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The City Commission of the City of West University Place convened in regular
session at the City Hall on Monday, March 11, 1968, 7:30 P.M., with the fol-
lowing members present: Mayor Gill, presiding; Commissioners Frank, Ramsey,
Rogde and Wright. The City Attorney and City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Wright.
In accordance with action of the City Commission, bids received for furnishing
street material requirements for the ensuing year were opened and results an-
nounced as follows:
Item
Firm
No.1 - 800 tons White's Mines
THD Item 302 Uvalde Rock
Type B - Coverstone
Limestone, Grade 2 Tex. Crushed Stone
Servtex Materials
No. 2 - 700 tons
THD Item 304
Type PE, Precoated
Rock Asphalt Cover-
stone, Grade 6-PE
White's Mines
Uvalde Rock
Texas Crushed Stone
No. 3 - 2,000 tons
THD Item 242
Crushed Limestone
Grade 1
Servtex Materials
Texas Crushed Stone
Servtex Materials
No. 4 - 80,000 gal. Wright Asphalt
Asphalt Emulsion
"Colas"
Price per Price per
Ton Freight Cubic Yrd.
1.65 2.39/ton 4.22
1.50 -
.10 dis. 2.39/ton 3.96
1.25 1. 84/ton 3.56
1.15 1. 92/ton 3.53
2.51 2. 39/ton 5.13
2.46 -
.10 dis. 2.39/ton 4.97
1.80 1.80/ton 4.19
0.65
0.56
0.65
1. 77/ton
1. 84/ton
1. 92/ton
3.27
3.36
3.47
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0.116/gallons
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Frank, that bids re-
ceived for furnishing street material requirements be referred to the City
Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: No.
In accordance with action of the City Commission, bids received for furnishing
four hundred (400') feet of 2t" fire hose were opened and results announced as
follows:
HOSE BRAND PRICE PER TOTAL BID
COMPANY NAME FOOT PRICE
American Lafrance "LaFron" 1.55 $620.00
"Foldwell" 1.68 672.00
Bi-Lateral Fire Hose Co. "Duro" 1.62 648.00
"Red Star" 1.69 676.00
Eureka Fire Hose "Eureka" 1.21 484.00
"Royal" 1.29 516.00
Fabric Fire Hose Company "Chevron" 1.56 624.00
'~Keystone " 1.60 640.00
GUARDIAN SAFETY EQ.UIPMENT N 0 BID
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for furnishing 400' of 2~t1 fire hose be referred to the City Manager for tabula-
tion and recommendation.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
In accordance with action of the City Commission the bid received for furnishing
a rescue saw for operation in the fire department was opened and announced as
follows:
Reliance Services Corporation 1 - Rescue Saw
$460.00
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that the bid
received for furnishing one rescue saw for use in the fire department be re-
ferred to the City Manager for analysis and recommendation.
Voting Aye': All
Voting No: None
In accordance with action of the City Commission bids received for furnishing
five hundred (500) 3/4 x 5/8" water meters were opened and results announced
as follows:
UNIT TRADE-IN TOTAL
FIRM PRICE ALLOWANCE, BID
Badger Meter Company $33.84 2.28 $16,920.00
Neptune Meter Company 33.40 4.50 16,700.00
Rockwell Mfg. Company 33.30 5.00 16,650.00
Motion by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that the bids
received for furnishing 500 water meters be referred to the City Manager for
tabulation and recommendation.
Voting Aye: All
Votir~.g No: None
Mr. Wm. Dittert, Jr., City Treasurer, requested authority to destroy the follow-
list of bonds and warrants in order to conserve vault space and to eliminate
unnecessary records.
SERIES
BOND NO.
City of West University Place
Refunding Bond, Series 1936
513-537,
544-549
COUPON NO.
YEAR
#55 (513-537, 544-571,583,)
(585, 587-610, 622,626)
(630-646, 664, 667-670,)
(672-714, 716-740," 746-)
(750, 755, 760-790,) ,
(801-809)
#56 (550-571,583, 585,) 1964
(587-599,600-6~o,626,)
(631-646,664, 667-670,)
(672-714, 716-740, 746-750)
(755, 760-790,801-809)
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BOND NO. COUPON NO. ,YEAR
City of West University Place 116-127 #26 (116-139) 1964
Refunding Bond Series of 1951 #27 (128-139)
City of West University Place 131-11-)4 #24 (131-394) 1964
Refunding Bond, Series 1952 #25 (145-394
City of West University Place 15-32 #3 (15-135) 1964
Refunding Bond, Series 1962 #4 (33-135)
City of West University Place 131-145 #19 (131-250) 1964
City Hall Bond, Series 1954 #20 (146-250)
City of West University Place None #35 (1-7) 1964
Fire Fighting Equipt. Bonds, Series 1946 #36 (1-7)
City of West University Place None #35 (1-29) 1964
Public Park Bonds, Series 1946 #36 (1-29)
City of West University Place None #35 (1-32) 1964
Storm Sewer Bonds, Series 1946 #36 (1-32)
City of 'West University Place 182-196 #35 (182....230) 1964
Street Paving & Bridge Bond, Series 1946 #36 (182-230)
City of West University Place 14-25 #28 & #29 (14-25) 1962
Garbage Disposal Bond, Series 1948 #30 & #31 (16-25)
#32 & #33 (18~25)
#34 & #35 (20-25)
#36 & #37 (22-25)
#38 & # 39 (24....25)
City of West University Place 4-60 #28 & #29 (22-60) 1962
Storm Sewer Bond, Series 1948 #30 & #31 (26-60)
#32 & #33 (31-60)
#34 & #35 (37-60)
#36 & #37 (44-60)
#38 & #39 (52-60)
City of West University Place 45-114 #28 & #29 (45-114) 1962
Street Improvement Bond, #30 & #31 (52-114)
Series 1948 #32 & #33 (64-114)
#34 & #35 (78-114)
#36 & #37 (97-114)
March 4, 1968
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Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Frank, that cencelled
bonds and coupons, as enumerated by t~e City Treasurer in his request of March 4,
1968, be destroyed in the presence of a wiDness at the time of burning.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The City Attorney stated that the city's fence ordinance had been put into a
more final form and would be submitted to the Zoning and Planning Commission
for their suggestions pri9r to presentation to the City Commission.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on February 26, 1968
were presented to the Commission for consideration and the following action
taken: Motion by Commissioner Rogde, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that
the minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on February 26, 1968 be
approved as submitted.
V oting Aye: All
Voting No: None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting:Mas adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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MARCH 25, 1968
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
March 25,1968,7:30 p.m., with the, following members present. Mayor Gill,
presiding; Commissioners Frank, Rogde and Wright. The City Attorney and City
Manager were also present. Commissioner Ramsey was absent.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mayor Gill.
Mr. John Neighbors, 2809 Wroxton Road, appeared before the Commission to discuss
plans for a city-wide clean up program to be held the last two weeks of the month
of April and the first two weeks of the month of May. Mr. Neighbors explained
that he had contacted a number of garbage can manufacturers and was confident
their cooperation would be received in an attempt to get citizens to get rid of
old worn-out garbage containers. He further stated that dumping facilities
had been procured; volunteer workers obtained torerve in a supervisory capacity;
and that plans for advertising the propgram were now being worked out. Mayor Gill
thanked Mr. Neighbors and assured him of full cooperation and assistance by the
City Commission.
Mr. E. B. Ward and Mr. Partridge were visitors at the meeting.
In accordance with action of the City Commission, bids received for furnishing
liquid chlorine requirements for the ensuing year were opened and results an-
nounced as follows:
DIXIE CHEMICAL COMPANY
40,000 pounds
13,500 pounds
ton containers
1501b cylinders
TOTAL BID PRICE
F. O. B. CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
$5.65 cwt.
12.00 cwt.
$2,260.00
1,620.00
$3,880.00
DIAMOND ALKALI COMPANY
40,000 pounds
ton containers
(plus
150-lb. cylinders
$4.18 cwt.
$25.00 shipping)
11,96 cwt.
$2,172.00
1,614.60
13,500 pounds
TOTAL BID PRICE
F. O. B~,CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY $3,786.60
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that bids received
for furnishing liquid chlorine requirements for the ensuing year be referred to
the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
In accordance with action of the City Commission, bids received for furnishing
one portable air compressor were opened and results announced as follows:
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Clemtex, Lt.
Gardner Machinery Corp.
Holders Equipment Company
Houston Air Rentals
E. L. Lester & Company
McKenzie Equipment Company
Mercury Equipment Company
Bob Schmidt, Inc.
Waukesha-Pearce Industries
BASE BID
4,570.00
3,995.00
6,050.00
4,440.00
6,050.00
4,612.00
5,735.00
6,070.00
5,060.00
5,540.00
TRADE-IN
823.00
620.00
600.00
300.00
1,936.00
1,000.00
1,890.00
1,932.00
886.00
740.00
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NET DELIVERED
PRICE
3,747.00
3,375.00
5,450.00
4,140.00
4,114.00
3,612.00
3,845.00
4,128.00
4,174.00
4,800.00
Motion by Commissioner Rogde, seconded by Commissioner Frank, that the bids received
for furnishing one portable air compressor be referred to the City Manager for tabu-
lation and recommendation.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
In accordance with action of the City Commission, bids received for furnishing light
fixtures and poles for use in the city-s parks were opened and results announced as
follows:
MERCURY STEEL PHOTO- NET DELIVERED
COMPANY FIXTURES POLES BRACKETS ADAPTERS CELLS PRICE
Britain 784.36 476.70 37.80 89.76 $1,388.62
Buffalo 662.40 355.00 36.18 23.40 61.80 Q,,138 . 78
Fisk 737.88 389.40 44.00 29.04 67.98 1,268.30
Graybar 1,015.00
*Nunn 720.00 356.00 44.00 36.00 112.50 1,268.50
Summers 663.30 390.00 28.08 Incl. Incl. 1,081.38
Westinghouse 633.48 277.20 25.20 46.80 982.68
Worth 666.00 354.00 40.00 29.28 61.80 1,151.08
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LOT NET COST $ 910.00
Motion by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that bids received
for furnishing light fixtures and poles for use in the city's parks be referred
to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
In accordance with action of the City Commission, bids received for furnishing one
loader/backhoe for use in the city's water department were opened and results
announced as follows:
NET DELIVERED
FIRM BASE BID TRADE-IN PRICE
Boehck Equipment Sales 19,252.00 4,150.00 15,102.00
Browning-Ferris 18,689.00 4,000.00 14,689.00
Gardner Machinery 15,900.00 2,095.00 13;805.00
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16,950.00
18,182.00
4,475.00
2,727.00
12,475.00
15,455.00
Motion by Commissioner Wright seconded by Commissioner Frank, that bids received
for furnishing one loader/backhoe for use in the city's water department be re-
ferred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
In accordance with instructions of the City Commission the City Manager presented
a letter of recommendation for the purchase of street department materials for the
year 1968, as follows:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
Gentlemen:
Proposals for furnishing street materials received March 11, 1968
were referred to me for taulation and recommendation.
Attached is a tabulation of the bids received.
The proposals have been discussed with Ai L. Bearden, Street Supt, and
it is our recommendation that proposals be accepted as follows:
Item 1.
800 tons limestone material, Grade 2
Servtex Materials Company, New Braunfels, Texas
$3.53. per ton
Item 2.
700 tons precoated tock asphalt coverstone
Texas, Crushed Stone Company, Austin, Texas
$4.19 per ton
Item 3.
4,000 tons crushed limestone base material
Texas Crushed Stone Company, Austin, Texas
$3.36 per ton
Item 4.
80,000 asphalt emulsion llcolas
Wright Asphalt Company, Dallas, Texas
$0.1116 per gallon
Unit prices stated herein are f.o.b. City of West University Place.
A review of the proposals would indicate that Servtex Materials Company,
New Braunfels was low bidder on 2,000 tons of crushed limestone base material.
However, their quoted price of $1.77 per ton is in error and should be $1.92 per
ton in accordance with correspondence we have receoved from Southern Pacific.
We have, therefore, used a freight rate of $1.92 per ton for materials delivered
from Servtexa and $1.84 on materials shipped from Texas Crushed Stone Company.
Respectfully submitted
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City Manager
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tions of the City Manager for the purchase of street department materials for the
year 1968 be accepted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
In accordance with instructions of the City Commission the City Manager presented
a letter of recommendation for the purchase of four hundred (400') feet of 2!"
firehese and one rescue saw for use in the Fire Department, as follows:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
Gentlemen:
Bids received on March 11, 1968 for delivery of four hundred feet of
2!" fire hose and one rescue saw were referred to me for tabulation and re-
commendation.
Attached is a tabulation of the bids received.
Your attention is called to the fact that only one bid was received on the
rescue saw, that being from the ijomelite Corporation.
After reviewing the bids and discussing them with Fire Chief, C. E. Duffin,
it is my recommendation that the bid submitted by the Bi-LateralFire Hose
Company on four hundred feet of 2!" fire hose at the unit price of $1.62 per foot
be accpeted. We have used this made (Duro) of hose in the Fire Department in
years past and it has proved satisfacotory.
The Homelite Corporation has demonstrated their rescue saw Model XL-88, and
we believe it will serve the needs of the Fire Department. We, therefore,
recommend the purchase of this rescue saw at the quoted price of $460.00.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Whitt Johnson ;
City Manager
Motion by Commissioner Rogde,seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the recom-
mendations of the City Manager for the purchase of four hundred (400') feet of
2!" fire hose and one rescue saw for use in the Fire Department be accepted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
In accordance with instructions of the City Commission, the City Manager pre-
sented a letter of recommendation for the purchase of five hundred (500) 5/8"
x 3/4" water meters for use during 1968, as follows:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
Gentlemen:
Bids received on March 11, 1968 for furnishing 500 - 3/4 x 5/8" water meters
were referred to me for tabulation and recommendation. Bids were received from
the following firms:
Rockwell Meter Company
Neptune Meter Company
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We have a.n~service approximately 2,000 Rockwell water meters and have found
them satisfactory in every respect with the exception of some failures of
register gears. This failure was corrected some two (2) years ago and we have found
their current meter to be satisfactory:.
I have discussed these bids with Water Superintendent H. L. l1aughn and he is
of the opinion that the Rockwell water meter will operate satisfactorily.
The cities of San Antonio and Austin recently ran some comprehensive tests on
these meters and have accepted them for use. A report of these tests was pub-
lished in the February issue of the Texas Municipal League's monthly magazine,
Town and City.
It is my recommendation that the low bid of Rockwell Meter Company for five
hundred (500) 3/4 ]I: 5/8" water meters for a unit price of $33.30, with a trade-in
allowance of $5.00 each for discarded meters be accepted.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Whitt Johnson
City Manager
Motion by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that the recommen-
dations of the City Manager for the purchase of five hundred (500) 3/4" x 5/8"
water meters for use during 1968, be accepted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission on
Thursday, March 14, 1968, were presented to the Commission for their information.
The Commission was advised that the Zoning and Planning Commission had reviewed
the proposed changes in the city's fence ordinance and further study should be
given to the proposed changes.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment on Monday,
March 18, 1968 were presented to the Commission for their information. After
considerable discussion by the Commission with regard to the problems faced by
the Zoning Board of Adjustment in arriving at decisions on applications denied
by the Building Inspector, the City Attorney was requested to submit written
guidelines with regard to the definition of accessory buildings and whether size
of accessory buildings could be limited.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Electrical Board on Monday, March 18,
1968 were presented to the Commission for their information.
The Commission was advised that the American Orthopedic Surgeons would hold a
First Aid School in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 3, 4, 5 and 6th and that it
would be t, the best interest of the city to send Mr. G. T. Hutcherson, First Aid
Captain, to the school.
Motion by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that Mr. Hutcherson
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be sent to the First Aid School conducted by the American Orthop~dic Surgeons in
New Orleans on April 3, 4, 5 and 6th and that all expenses involved by paid by the
City.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Gill stated that the Annual Report ~f the Houston-Galveston Area Council had
been received and contained much valuable information.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on March 11, 1968 were pre-
sented to the Commission and the following action taken: Motion by Commissioner
Wright, seconded by Commission Rogde, that the minutes of the regular meeting of
the City Commission on March 11, 1968 be approved as corrected.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:33 p.m.
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REGUlAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
APRIL 8, 1968
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall, Monday,
April 8, 1968, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Gill,
presiding; Commissioners Frank, Ramsey, Rogde and Wright. The City Manager
and City Attorney were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Ramsey.
Mrs. L. C. English, II, 3121 Sunset Blvd~, requested permission to use
Weir Park on Saturday afternoon, April 13, 1968 for an Easter Egg Hunt
for children in West University Place under six years of age. Mrs. English
stated that she had rece~ved a number of commitments fTom business firms for
prizes and would solicit further contributions for eggs to be used. Members
of the Commission commended Mrs. English for her efforts and assured her
full cooperation of the City.
In accordance with action of the City Commission, the City Manager presented
a letter of recommendation for the purchase of liquid chlorine requirements
for the year 1968 as follows:
Gentlemen:
Bids received March 25, 1968 for delivery of
40,000'lbs. of chlorine in ton containers
and
13,500 lbs. chlorine in 150 lb. cylinders
were referred to me for recapitulation and recommendation.
Attached is the recapitulation of the two (2) bids received.
In reviewing these bids, it has been determined that Diamond Alkali
Company submitted the low bid in each instance.
Their bid on delivery of chlorine in ton containers amounts to $5.43
per 100 lb., as compared to Dixie Chemical Company at $5.65 per 100 lbs.
Diamond Alkali Company submitted the bid of $11.96 per l~O.lbs. for
chlorine in 150 lb. cylinders, as compared to Dixie Chemical Company's
bid of $12.00 per 100 lbs.
It is my recommendation that the proposal submi ttedby Diamond Alkali
Company, which is the lowest of the two (2) bids submitted, be accepted.
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that the re-
commendation of the City Manager for the purchase of liquid chlorine re-
quirements from Diamond Alkali Company for the year 1968 be accepted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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In accordance with action of the City Commission, the City Manager presented
a letter of recommendation for the purchase of a portable air compressor,
as follows:
Gentlemen:
Bids received on March 25, 1968 for delivery of one portable air
compressor were referred to me for tabulation and recommendation.
Attached is a tabulation of the bids received together with a
comparison sheet showing all bidders and major differences in the
respective machines.
I have reviewed the bids and discussed them with Mr. A. L. Bearden,
street Superintendent, and it is our recommendation that the bid be
awarded to Houston Air Rentals Division of Gardner-Denver Company
on the Gardner-Denver Model SP 150 for a net delivered price of
$4,114.00.
We have in use a Gardner-Denver compressor purchaped in 1952 and
have found it very satisfactory.
While the bid of Houston Air Rentals is not theilowest bid, it is
in the medium price range - the high being $5,450.00 quoted by
another firm for an identical type machine.
Motion by Commissioner Rogde, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that the re-
commendation of the City Manager for purchase of one portable air compressor
from Houston Air Rentals on their bid of $4,114.00 be accepted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
In accordance with action of the City Commission, the City Manager presented
a letter of recommendation for the purchase of light fixtures and poles for
installation in two city parks, as follows:
Gentlemen:
Bids received on March 25, 1968 for delivery 6~ lighting equipment
for use in the City parks were referred to me for tabulation and
recommendation.
I have reviewed the bids and discussed them with Mr. A. L. Bearden,
Street Superintendent, and it is mur recommendation that the low
bid of Nunn Electric Company in the amount of $910.00 be accepted.
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sary luminairs, photocells, cross arms, etc. for the installation
of a fourth 400 watt fixture on each pole should it be deemed de-
sirable.
Attached is a tabulation of all bids received.
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Frank, that the
recommendation of the City Manager for purchase of light fixtures and poles
from Nunn Electric Company on their low bid of $910.00, plus an additional
$316.43 for the necessary equipment for the installation of a fourth 400
watt fixture on:each pole, be accepted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Resolution No. 68-3 was presented to the Commission and read in full.
, WHEREAS, it has become expedient to have persons available to perform the
duties of Deputy Clerk of the Corporation Court of the City of West
University Plac~; and
WHEREAS, William J. Marter, presently employed as Radio Dispatcher, is
available and will have time to perform the duties of Deputy Clerk of the
Corporation Court;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
1. That William J. Marter is hereby appointed Deputy Clerk of the
Corporation Court of the City of West University Place, Texas, and he
shall perform any and all duties of Deputy Clerk of the Corporation Court
of the City of West University Place, Texas, as required.
2. Said appointment shall become effective upon passage of this
resolution, and after said William J. Marter has been administered the
proper Oath of Office.
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner;-'Frank, that Resolution
No. 68-3 appointing Dispatcher William J. Marter as Deputy Clerk of the
Corporation Court be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
A request from Mr. Wm. Dittert, Jr., City Treasurer, for authority to destroy
the following list of bonds and coupons in order to conserve vault space and
to eliminate unnecessary records was presented to the Commission:
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City of West University Place
Refunding Bond Series 1936
BOND NO.
550 thru 571
583, 585,
587 & 588
City of West University Place NONE
Fire Fighting Equipment Bonds, Series 1946
City of West University Place NONE
Public Park Bonds Series 1946
City of West University Place NONE
Storm Sewer Bonds Series 1946
City of West University Place 197 thru 212
Street Paving & Bridge Bond Series 1946
City of West University Place NONE
Swimming Pool First Mortgage
Revenue Bond Series 1948
City of West University Place
Refunding Bond Series 1951
City of West University Place
Refunding Bond Series 1952
City of West University Place
City Hall Bond Series 1954
City of West University Place
Refunding Bond Series 1962
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#56 (622-shown as missing) 1965
(in 1964)
#57 (550-571, 583, 585~
(588, 587, 589-610,)
(622, 626, 630-646,)
(664, 667-670, 672-)
(714, 716-740, 760-)
(790, 801-809)
(746-750, 755)
#58 (589-610, 626, 631-646)
(664, 667-670, 672-714,)
(716-739, 746....750, 755,)
(760-790, 801-804, 806-)
(809,~~22, 630, 740, & )
(805 missing)
#37 (1-7)
#38 (1-7)
#37 (1-29)
#38 (1-29)
#37 (1-32)
#38 (1-32)
#37 (197-230)
#38 (197-230)
#34 (29-40)
#35 (32-40)
1965
1965
1965 ~
1965
1965
128 thru 139 #28 (128-139)
1965
1965
1965
1965
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145 thru 162 #26 (145-394)
#27 (163-394)
146 thru 160 #21 (146-250)
#22 (161-250)
33thru 54 #5 (33-135)
#6 (55-135)
SERIES
BOND NO.
COUPON NO.
223
YEAR
1966
City of West University Place
Refunding Bond Series 1936
589 thru 610
622 and 626
City of West University Place NONE
Fire Fighting Equip~ent Bonds Series 1946
City of West University Place NONE
Public Park Bonds Series 1946
City of West University Place NONE
Storm Sewer Bonds Series 1946
City of West University Place 213 thru 230
Street Paving & Bridge Series 1946
City of West University Place
Swimming Pool First Mortgagee
Revenue Bonds Series 1948
City of West University Place
Refunding Bond Series 1952
City of West University Place
City Hall Bond Series 1954
City of West University Place
Refunding Bond Series 1962
32 thru 34
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35 thru 40
163 thru 189
161 thru 175
55 thru 82
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(622, 626, 630-633;)
(635-646, 670, '676-)
(714, 720-739, 755,)
(760-790, 801-809)
(Missing: 594, 595,)
(634, 664, 667-669,)
(672-675, 716-719,)
(740, 746-750)
#60 (630-646, 664, 667-)
(670, 672-714, 716-)
(740, 746-750, 755,),
(760-790, 801-809)
#39 (1-7)
#40 (1-7)
#39 (1-29)
#40 (1-29)
#39 (1-32)
#40 (1-32)
#39 (213-230)
#40 (213-230)
#36 (32-40)
#37 (35-40)
#38 (35-40)
#39 (38-40)
#40 (38-40)
#28 (163-394)
#29 (190-394)
#23 (161-250)
#24 (176-250)
#7 (55-135)
#8 (83-135)
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1966
1966
1966
1966
1966
1966
1966
Mo:t;ionby Commissioner Ramsey, seconded b y Commissioner Rogde, that cancelled bonds
and coupons, as enumerated by the City Treasurer in his request of March 21 and March 22,
1968, be destroyed in the presence of a witness at the time of burning.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
A Proclamation declaring the dates of the 1968 City=Wide Clean-Up Campaign was pre-
sented and read in full:
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A,PROCLAMATION OF 1968 CLEAN UP
WHEREAS, the appearance of our communityreflects the pride and civic
'responsibility of its citizens in a manner for all to see; and
WHEREAS, the general health, safety and welfare of our citizens
depend on clean, wholesome and litter-free surroundings; and
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WHEREAS~ there do exist area and conditions in our community that
merit improvement in appearance and cleanliness; and
WHEREAS, a concerted effort by our citizens, working singly and in
groups, is a most effective way to bring about desired improvements in the beauty
and cleanliness of our surroundings,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, O. P. Gill, by virtue of the authority vested in me
as Mayor of theCity of West University Place, do hereby proclaim a community wide
beautification campaign for April 20th, April 27th, May 4th and May 11th, 1968, to
be known as
1 9 6 8 C LEA N '1ULP
and call upon all citizens to engage in activities which will cause West University
Place to sparkle with neatness, cleanliness and beauty.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the
Official Seal of the City of West University Place to be affixed this eighth day of
April, Nineteen Hundred Sixty Eight, A. D.
Is! o. P. Gill
O. P. Glll, Mayor
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Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that the Proclamation
declaring the dates of April 20, April 27, May 4 and May 11 as the dates ofa City-Wide
Clean Up Campaign be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The City Attorney stated that he had not completed his study on the maximum size
of accessory buildings, but would report to the Commission at a later date.
Attention of the City Commission was called to the report filed by Capt. G. E. King,
Fire Inspector, and to the outstanding job that he is performing in checking all
areas of the city for fire hazards.
All members of the City Commission were invited to attend the annual flower, arts
and crafts show that will be held by the West University Garden Club on April 9th.
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presented to the Commission and the following action taken: Motion by Commissioner
Wright, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that the minutes of the regular meeting of
the City Commission on Monday, March 25, 1968 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
APRIL 22, 1968
The City Commission of the City of West University Place convened in regular
session at the City Hall on Monday, April 22, 1968, 7:30 p.m., with the following
members present: Mayor Gill, presiding; Commissioners Ramsey and Rogde. The City
Manager was also present. Commissioners Frank and Wright were absent. The City
Attorney was also absent.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Rogde.
Fire Chief C. E. Duffin presented a resume of the organization and activities of the
City's First Aid Unit. Chief Duffin enumerated the number of calls, nature of service,
and hours spent by volunteers during the year 1967, for both the First Aid Unit and
the Fire Department.
C~ptain G. T. Hutcherson thanked the Commission for permitting him to attend the
course in Initial Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured sponsored
by the American Academy of' Orthopedic Surgeons in'New Orleans on April 3,4, 5 and
6th. Captain Hutcherson gave a report on the classes attended and courses taken,
stating that the information he had obtained would be of great benefit to all members
of the department as he taught future classes in first aid procedures. Captain
Hutcherson presented the diploma he received upon completion of the course to the
Commission to be placed with other awards in the Fire Department Day Room.
City Attorney Charles F. Cockrell arrived at the meeting at this time.
Mayor Gill thanked Mr. Duffin and Mr. Hutcherson for taking time from their busy
schedules to come before the Commission and assured them of theiriterest of the
Commission in all of their activities. It was suggested that'the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare a resolution of commendation for the work of the First Aid Unit.
Mr. L. E. English, II, 3121 Sunset, appeared before the Commission to report on the
Easter Egg Hunt held at WeIr Park on April 13, 1968. She stated that the hunt was
attended by approximately 300 children and was most successful.
The Commission was advised that the Mayor and City Manager had interviewed three
applicants for the position of summer-time recreation director and although all three
had excellent qualifications, it was their opinion that Justin C. White would be best
for the directorship of the West University program. The City Manager was instructed
to advise all applicants of the decision.
Attention of the Commission was directed to the fact that each year a Tax Board of
Equalization is appointed to serve for that year. The Tax-Assessor-Collector, Wm.
Dittert, Jr., had contacted all members that served last year and advised that W. J.
Bierne and Noel Proctor, members and Charles Gillan, alternate, are agreeable to
rerving again this year.
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that Messrs. Beirne,
Proctor and ~illan be appointed as members of the Tax Board of Equalization for the
year 1968, and that an alternate member be appointed at a later date.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Inasmuch as the City Attorney has been out of town and unable to review the proposed
fence ordinance and parking regulations, these items will be deferred until the next
regular meeting of the City Commission.
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of the West University swimming pool for the 1968 season and that admission rates
should be fixed by the Commission in order that a request for tickets may be sub-
mitted to the printer.
Motion by Commissioner Rogde, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that the rates for
season tickets and individual swims remain the same as used in prior years:
SEASON TICKETS
Single ticket for adult or child.......................$lO.OO
Family of two participating members.................... 14.00
Family of three participating members................. 16.00
Family of four or more participating members........... 18.00
INDIVIDUAL SWIMS
Children 15 years of age and younger................... .35~
Persons over 15 years of age........................... 65~
There is no charge for children that have not reached their 4th birthday.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The City Commission received and reviewed the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Zoning and Planning Commission on April 18th, 1968, noting that a public hearing had
been called for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 1968 for the purpose of hearing any
interested parties in connection with rezoning of the following described property for
professional off'ice buildings and townhouses: Lot 2, Block 1 and Lot 2, Block 35,
Colonial Terrace Addition and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, Fairhaven
Addition. It was further noted that the Chairman of the Zoning and Planning CommiSSion,
David Hannah, was authorized to prepare and submit a Preliminary Report to the City
Commission setting forth facts relative to the application.
The Commission was advised that the first Saturday of the city-wide clean up pro-
gram had met with great success and that a total of twenty-one truck loads of' trash
and debris had been removed from Area No.1.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on April 8, 1968 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 regu-
lar meeting of the Commission on April 8, 1968 be approved as submitted,
Voting Aye: All
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 9:46 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
MAY 13, 1968
The City Commission of the City of West University Place convened in regUlar
session at the City Hall on Monday, May 13, 1968, 7:30 p.m., with the following
members present: Mayor Gill, presiding; Commissioners Frank, Ramsey, Rogde,
and Wright. The City Attorney and City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Wright.
The Preliminary Report filed by the Zoning and Planning Commission concerning
consideration of rezoning Lot 2, Block 1, lot 2, Block 35, Colonial Terrace
Addition and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, Fairhaven Addition for
professional office buildings or townhouses 'was reviewed by the 'Commission.
Mayor Gill reported that some consideration had been given to the appointment
of an alternate member of the Tax Board of Equalization but a definite recom-
mendation was not ready at this time. The City Manager was requested to in-
clude this item on the agenda for the May 27, 1968 meeting~at which time a re-
commendation would be made.
Ordinance Number 896 was presented to the Commission and read in full.
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE LOCATION, CONSTRUCTION AND HEIGHT
OF FENCES IN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE; PROHIBITING
ELECTRICALLY CHARGED FENCES; USE OF BARBED WIRE AND INTER-
FERENCE WITH UTILITIES: REQ.UIRING PERMIT; REQ.UIRING THE ROUGH
SIDE OF FENCE FACE INSIDE: REQ.UIRING GATE INTO EASEMENT: PRO-
VIDING FOR LOCATION OF FENCES ON VACANT LOTS; PROVIDING A
PENALTY; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that Ordinance
Number 896 regulating the construction of fences within the city be approved
as read and amended.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Ordinance Number 897 was presented to the Commission and read in full.
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AND REGULATING OFF STREET
PARKING; PROVIDING FOR THE NUMBER "OF OFF STREET PARK-
ING SPACES FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMEN'l'S; DESCRIBING SIZE
mJn LOCATION OF SPACES; PROVIDING A PENALTY: CONTAINING
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that Ordinance
,Number 897 providing for and regulating off-street parking be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
In accordance with action of the City Commission, the City Manager presented a
letter of recommendation for the purchase of a tractor with front end loader
amd backhoe attachments together with a comparison of specifications of each unit
bid.
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submitted by Houston Power Equipment Company for an International Harvester
Model 3800 tractor with front end loader and backhoe attachments, for the
sum of $12,475.00 be accepted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission was advised that a letter had been received from Texas Crushed
stone Company requesting release from their bid on 700 tons THD Item 304, Type PE,
precoated rock asphalt converstone inasmuch as they do not produce this material.
The City Manager was instructed to check with Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company to
determine if their bid of March 11, 1968 on this item was still firm before making
a second award of the bid.
Rules of Procedure for the 1968 swimming pool season was presented to the
Commission for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that the 1968
Rules of Procedure for Municipal Swimming Pool be approved upon the addition of
an item requiring "No person shall be admitted to the pool without first taking a
shower".
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The City Attorney stated that he would have a Resolution commending the work of
the First Aid Unit for the next regular meeting of the City Commission.
Resolution Number 68-4 was presentep,to the Commission and read in full.
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City Commission to invest the
city's surplus funds not required for current operational expenditures to
earn an additional income, and
WHEREAS, the City Treasurer has beeen directed to invest from Tax
Collector's Fund in Bank Certi~icates of Time Deposit, and Savings and Loan
Certificates of Savings for periods of six (6) month, and
WHEREAS, the maturity dates of the certificates; do not coincide
with current e~penditures and cancellation of these certificates would neces-
sitate the forfeiture of accrued inteest earning if not held to maturity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the Mayor and City Treasurer of the City of West
University Place" Texas are here~y authorized to make application for and
effect a ioan on behalf of the City of West University Place from the Uni-
versity State Bank of Houston, Texas for a temporary loan and deliver a
promissory note therefor to the said bank.
Section 2, That the amount of said note shall be $50,000; the
rate of interest shall be ~ with maturity date of June 8, 1968.
Section 3. That the interest in the amount of $225.70 on said sum
shall be due and payable June 8, 1968, which is within the limitations covered
by the current city budget as provided by the City Charter.
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given to said officials of the city shall be applicable only to the note
referred to herein.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of May, 1968.
Commissioners Voting Aye: All
Commissioners Voting No: No.
/s/ O. P. Gill
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Assistant City Secretary
Motion by Commissioner Rogde, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that Resolution
Number 68-2 authorizing a temporary loan in the amount of $50,000.00 be approved
as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission was advised that the last Saturday pick-up had been cancelled due
to an excessive amount of rain and had been re-scheduled for Saturday, May 18th.
The Commission was further advised that a notice would be delivered with the
Argus this week reminding the people in this area that the pick-up will be held
on the 18th.
The Commission was advised that less than one-percent of the questionaires de-
livered with regard to the recreation program had been returned.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on April 22, 1965 were
presented to the Commission and the following action taken: Motion by Com-
missioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Frank, that the minutes be approved
as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
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 9:34 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
MAY, 27, ,,'1968
The City Commission of the City of West University Place convened in regular
session at the City Hall on Monday, May 27, 1968, 7:30 p.m., with the follow-
ing members present: Mayor Gill, presiding; Commissioners Frank, Rogde and
Wright. T~e City Attorney and City Manager were also present. Commissioner
Ramsey was absent.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mayor Gill.
Mrs. E. B. Ward, 6545 Rutgers, appeared before the Commission to thank them for
their efforts in obtaining the services of a full-time recreational director and
planning a summer-time activities program for the young people of the City of
West University Place. Mrs. Ward stated that it was her opinion that the City
Commission had done its part and it was now up to the residents to follow through
with the program.
Mr. Jack Decker, 3516 University Boulevard, appeared before the Commission in
behalf of his request for permission to construct a fence parallel with an exist-
ing fence on the east side of his property, such construction being in violation
of Section 15 of Ordinance number 896. Mr. Decker stated that the existing fence
was jointly owned by the two property owners and had been erected prior to his
acquisition of the property; he further stated that it was his belief that the
construction of a six foot redwood fence would substantially serve the welfare
of his family as well as that of the adjoining property owner.' After consider-
able discussion the City Attorney was instructed to study the question as affected
by Ordinance Number 896 and mae a recommendation at the next regular meeting o~
the City Commission.
The minutes of the public hearing held by the Zoning and Planning Commission on
Thursday May 16, 1968 were presented to the Commission for their information. The
minutes reflected that a number of persons appeared before the Commission to be
heard in connection with the proposed rezoning of Lot 2, Block 1, Lot 2, Block 35,
Colonial Terrace Addition and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, Fairhaven
Addition for proffessional office buildings or townhouses. Attention of the
Commission was directed to the opinions expressed by the residents and their be-
lief that the Zoning and Planning Commisssion was working to serve their best
interest.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Electrical Board on Monday, May 20,
1968 were presented to the Commission for their information.
,In accordance with action of the City Commission consideration was given to the
appointment of an ,advisory member to the Tax Board of Equalization. Mayor Gill
submitted the name of John Michael Davis, 3739 Albans Road, stating that Mr. Davis
was a graduate of Rice University; employed in the field of farm financing; a
member of the West Univeristy Volunteer Fire Department; and very well qualified to
serve on the Tax Board of Equalization.
Motion by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that Mr. John
Michael Davis be appointed advisory member of the Tax Board of Equalization.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission was advised that correspondence had been received from Uvalde
Rock Asphalt Company stating that the price of $2.46 per ton, less 10 cents
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March 11, 1968 for furnishing THD Item 304-PE crushed limestone base material
for use of the street department was still firm and that they would accept the
bid released by Texas Crushed Stone Company in a letter dated April 1, 1968.
Motion by Commissioner Rogde, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that prior action
of the Commission on March 25, 1968 awarding a bid to Texas Crushed Stone Company
fpr furnishing 700 tons of Item 304-PE, crushed limestone base material,be
rescinded and the bid awarded to Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company at a rate of $2.46 per
ton, less 10 cents per ton 30 days, and a freight rate of $2.39.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
An Award of Merit awarded to the Management and Employees of the City of West
University Place by the American Water Works Association was presented to Mr.
H. L. Vaughn, Water Superintendent. Mr. Vaughn expressed his appreciation for
the Award and stated that his department was constantly trying to find new ways
to avoid accidents and it was his hope that the City of West University Place
would be the recipient of another award next year.
Mr. Lester Ricks, Jr., Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board, reported that
plans for the summer-time recreational program are progressing quite well, and
even though the returned number of questionaires was quite disappointing he was
confident there will be several hundred children participating in the program.
Registration has been planned for Monday, June 3rd and Tuesday, June 4th at the
Community Building after which a planned schedule of activities will be announced.
Resolution Number 68-5 was presented to the Commission and read in full.
WHEREAS, the City of West University Place has been fortunate since
1948 in having citizens willing to dedi~ate both of their time and energy in
the rendition of emergency first aid to their fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, for many years members of the First Aid Unit have served
annually as instructors in first aid at the Fire School conducted by
Texas A&M University; and
WHEREAS, the First Aid Unit has received commendations from numerous
individuals and groups, including a Certificate of Appreciation from the
Red Cross in196l for services rendered during HurricaneCarla; and
WHEREAS, Captain G. T. Hutcherson, the present commanding officer
of the First Aid Unit has continued to increase his knowledge and efficiency
in first aid work by attendance at various schools of instruction, including
completion of a course on Initial Emergency Care and Transportation of the
Sick and Injured sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to formally recognize the efforts
of the First Aid Unit and express the appreciation of the citizens for such
efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1.. That in behalf of the City of West University Place the
City Commission expresses its sincere aoureciation to the past and present
memDers anQ ~eaderB or the Flrst A1Q Un~t or the City of West University Place
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injured.
Section 2. That the City Commission commends the First Aid Unit for its
speed and efficiency in answering calls for assistance in time of emergency.
Section 3. That this Resolution be spread upon the official minutes of
the City Commission and th~a true copy of this Resolution, signed by the
Mayor and Commission, be presented to the First Aid Unit by delivery thereof
to Captain G. T. Hutcherson.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 27th day of May, 1968.
/s/ B. E. Frank
/s/ W. J. Rogde
/s/ Roger R. Wright Sr.
Homer L. Ramsey (absent)
COMMISSIONERS
/s/ O. P. Gill
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Assistant City Secretary
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that Resoluti8nn
Number 68-5 commending the work of the West University First Aid Unit be approved
as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission was advised that the final pick-up of the city-wide clean up cam-
paign has been held on May 18th and Mr. John Neighbors has been invited to make a
final report on the program to the Commission on June lOth."
The Commission was advised that swimming pool literature had been mailed to all
residents and everything was in readiness for the opening of the swimming pool
on June 1st.
Mayor Gill reported to the Commission that he had attended the meeting of the
Harris County Mayor and Councilmen's Association and also the meeting of the
Houston-Galveston Area Council. He stated that both these organizations mean a
great deal to all cities in our area and provide information that is vital to
the future welfare of all local municipalities.
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sented to the Commission and the following action taken: Motion by
Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that the minutes of' the
regular meeting of the Commission on May 13th, 1968 be approved as submitted.
V ot ing Aye: All
Voting No: None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried the meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
JUNE 10, 1968
The City Commission of the City of West University Place convened in regular
session at the City Hall on Monday, June 10, 1968, 7:30 p.m., with the following
members present: Mayor Gill, presiding; Commissioners Frank, Ramsey, Rogde,
and Wright. The City Attorney and City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Frank.
Mr. Jerry Lee Brown, 3033 Tangley, appeared before the Commission, requesting
information regarding parallel fence portion of the c~ty's fence ordinance. Mr.
Brown stated that it was his understanding that this provision of the ordinance
would prohibit his constructing a privacy fence on the west side of his property
where a fence owned by the adjoining property owner is already in existence.
Mayor Gill explained to Mr. Brown the problem encountered by various city departments
and utility companies when parallel fences exist. The City Manager advised Mr.
Brown that all departments concerned had reviewed the ordinance and made various
changes and recommendations prior to final passage by the City Commission. He
further advised Mr. Brown that in most cases an agreement mutually acceptable to both
property owners could be found and he would be happy to work with Mr. Brown in such
an endeavor.
Mr. John Neighbors, 2809 Wroxton Road, who served as chairman and coordinator of the
city-wide clean-up campaign, gave a final report on the program, itemizing over all
costs; commending the residents who served as supervisors and worked so diligently;
and thanking the city for sponsoring a successful program.
The Commission was advised that registration had been completed for the summer re-
creation program with a total of 175 families registered, 365 children registered for
various activities and a total of $522.00 collected in registration fees. The
Commission was further advised that the program is completely organized and will pro-
vide summer recreation activities for any children that wish to take advantage of the
program.
The Commission was advised that it had become necessary to remove the pump and motor
at the Weslayan lift plant located in the easement at University Boulevard and
Weslayan for emergency repairs. Sanitary sewage at this lift plant will be pumped
by means of a gl,soline engine and six inch portable pump rented during the period re-
quired for repairs. The City Attorney was requested to prepare a resolution ratifying
emergency action of the Mayor and City Manager to insure the health and welfare of the
citizens.
The Commission was advised that preliminary plans for the 1969 budget were being made.
Department heads will be requested to submit their requirements for the budget for the
period January 1, 1969 to December 31, 1969, which,must be approved in August, 1968.
Commissioner Wright recommended that this Commission give some thought and study to
the implementation of a program to repair and replace faulty sidewalks throughout the
City. After some discussion it was the decision of the Commission that the City Engi-
neer make a survey of the city to determine the scope and cost of such program as to
future development, such survey to be presented to the Commission within sixty days.
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cessions of Houston for operation of the concession at the swimming pool for the
period from the opening date of the pool until October 16, 1968. The Commission
was advised that the agreement was satisfactory with Mr. Howard with the exception of
the closing date inasmuch as he has been loosing money the last month the pool has
been in operation. After discussion regarding the feasibility of installing vending
machines for use at the swimming pool the following action was taken:
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that the lease agree-
ment between the City and Howard Concessions of Houston for operation of the con-
cession at the swimming pool be changed to show the termination date as August 1,
1968 or a date elected by Mr. Howard subsequent to August 1, 1968 and approved.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The City Attorney advised the Commission that the regular meeting of the Zoning
and Planning Commission for further consideration of re-zoning twelve lots on
Bellaire Boulevard between the YMCA and the Telephone Company, would be held on
Thursday, June 13, 1968, and no action on the part of the Commission was required
at this time.
The Commission was advised that preparation of the Annual Report for 1967 is pro-
gressing well and should be ready for mailing the latter part of June. Requests
have been made for informal quotations on printing and furnishi~g envelopes and
should be available when necessary photographs and other items have been completed.
Mayor Gill reported on the June meeting of the Houston-Galveston Area Council and
informed the Commission that an area Health Planning Commission has been created
that would study many aspects of health problems within the area jurisdiction.
Mayor Gill informed the Commission that Mr. J. W. Chandler, 2703 University, had
been elected Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas
and was recently honored by the West University Grand Lodge, 1292. Mr. Chandler was
presented a plaque by Mayor Gill representing the citizens and City Commission on this
occasion.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on May 27th, 1968 were pre-
sented to the Commission for consideration and the following action taken: Motion by
Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of the City Commission on May 27, 1968 be approved as read.
V oting Aye: All
Voting No:' None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion duly
made, seconded and carried the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
JUNE 24, 1968
The City Commission of the City of West University Place convened in regular
session at the City Hall on Monday, June 24, 1968, 7:30 p.m., with the following
members present: Mayor Gill, presiding; Commissioners Ramsey, Rogde and Wright.
The City Attorney and City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Ramsey.
Resolution Number 68-6 was presented to the Commission and read in fUll.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Joyce A. Keefe, an employee of the City was appointed
Deputy Clerk of the Corporation Court of the City of West University Place,
Texas on December 13, 1965; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Joyce A. Keefe, has now married Larry Conner, and therefore,
her legal name is now Mrs. Joyce A. Conner;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
1. That Mrs. Joyce A. Conner is hereby appointed Deputy Clerk of the
Corporation Court of the City of West University Place, Texas.
2. That Mrs. Joyce A. Conner shall perform any and all duties of
Deputy Clerk of the Corporation Court of the City of West University Place,
Texas, as required after having been administered the proper Oath of Office.
3. This Resolution shall become effective upon passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of,June, 1968.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/ Lee Lockard
Assistant City Secretary
Motion by Commissioner Rogde, seco~ded by Commissioner Ramsey, that Resolution Number
68-6 chaning Mrs. Joyce Keefe's name to Mrs. Joyce Conner and re-appointing her to
serve as a Deputy Clerk of the Corporation Court be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commissio on June 14;
1968, and the recessed meeting of June 20, 1968 were presented to the Commission for
their information. A rough draft of the Final Report of the Zoning and Planning
Commission with regard to rezoning twelve lots facing south on Bellaire Boulevard from
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The Commission discussed the legal aspects and best dates for calling a joint public
hearing with the Zoning and Planning Commission to consider rezoning Lot 2, Block 1,
Lot 2, Block 35, Colonial Terrace Addition and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10,
Fairhaven Addition for a professional Office Building District. It was determined that
a quorum would be available on August 5, 1968 if such date would also be acceptable to
members of the Zoning and Planning Commission.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment on June 17, 1968
were presented to the Commission for their information. A review of the minutes
showed that an application filed by Mr. R. A. Kirby, 6435 Buffalo Speedway for the con-
struction of separate living quarters in a single-family dwelling district had been
denied.
The 1968 Directory of Texas City Officials published by the Texas Municipal League
was shown to the Commission and they were advised that this publication was an excellent
reference and available for their use at any time. The Commission was further advised
that the Texas Municipal League publishes a monthly Newsletter that keeps city officials
abreast of all legislative action.
The Commission was advised that necessary repairs had been completed on the Weslayan
Lift Station and that a Resolution ratifying emergency action of the Mayor and City
Manager would be presented to the Commission when all costs involved had been determined.
Mayor Gill advised the Commission that he had received a number of calls regarding the
city's sanitary sewer system during the recent heavy rains and was concerned about the
general over-all condition of both the sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems. After
considerable discussion the City Manager was instructed to investigate the feasibility
of employing a pipe cleaning company to photograph some of the chronice trouble areas
and make a recommendation to the Commission.
The minutes of the regular meeting of, t-he Commission on June 10, 1968 were presented to
the Commission and the following action taken: Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded
by Commissioner Ramsey, that the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on
June 10, 1968 be approved as corrected.
Voting Aye: All
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 9:12 p.m.
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JULY 8, 1968
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
July 8, 1968, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Gill, pre-
siding: Commissioners Frank, Ramsey, Rogde and Wright. The City Attorney and
City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Rogde.
The program planned for the 29th annual Texas Firemen's Training School to be
held at Texas A&M University, together with a recomme~dation fr9m Fire Chief
C. E. Duffin for the approval of an additional $195.00 for attendance by two
more members of the Volunteer Fire Department, was presented to the Commission.
Motion by Commissioner Rogde, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the sum of
$195.00, in addition to the $750.00 appropriated in the 1968 Budget, be approved
for attendance at the 39th Annual Texas Firemen's Training School by three paid
members of the Fire Department and six members of the Volunteer Fire Department.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mr. Lester Ricks, Jr., Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board, advised the
Commission that the summer recreation program was proving quite successful
and that plans are being studied to further improve the program next year if
funds are available.
Mayor O. P. Gill announced that he had received a letter dated June 24, 1968 from
Houston Natural Gas Corporation requesting the City of West University Place to
grant a rate increase of approximately 12%, based on a formula agreed upon by the
company and the City of Houston. Mayor Gill also stated that copies of the letter
from Houston Natural Gas Corporation had been forwarded to members of the City
Commission for study.
Mr. W. C. Dahlman, Houston District Manager and Mr. Jackson Hines, Executive Vice-
President, of the Houston Natural Gas Corporation, were introduced to the Mayor and
members of the Commission by Commissioner Roger Wright. Mr. Hines explained the
reasons for the request by the company for a rate increase stating that current
prices for equipment and labor, together with the interest rate for borrowed capital
made such a request necessary. After hearing the request of Mr. Htnes and further
considering the request, it was the opinion of the Commission that the request shQuld
be given further study.
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, 1969.
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey,seconded by Commissioner Frank, that the invoice from
Texas Municipal League, in the amount of $520.00, for League services through June 30,
1969, be approved for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The minutes of the recessed meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission on June 27, . )
1968 and the Final Report on the proposed rezoning of Lot 2, Block 1, and Lot 2, Block
35, Colonial Terrace Addition, and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, Fairhaven
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to the Commission and acknowledged.
Ordinance No.. 898 was presented to the Commission and read in full.
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AN ORDINANCE CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING AT 7: 00 P. M.
AUGUST 5, 1968, TO CONSIDER A REPORT OF THE ZONING
AND PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING AN AMENDMENT
TO ORDINANCE NO. 111 TO PERMIT THE LOCATION OF
PROFESSIONAL OR BUSINESS OFFICES ON LOT 2, BLOCK 1,
LOT 2, BLOCK 35, COLONIAL TERRACE ADDITION AND LOTS
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 FAIRHAVEN ADDITION:
PROVIDING FOR A JOINT HEARING ON SAID DATE BY THE
CITY COMMISSION AND ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION;
DIRECTING THAT NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE GIVEN AS
PROVIDED BY LAW; REQ.UIRING THAT it COpy OF THE REPORT
OF THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION BE FILED IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that Ordinance No.. 898
calling for a joint public hearing by the Zoning and Planning Commission and the City
Commission on August 5, 1968 to consider a report recommending an amendment to
Ordinance No.. 111 to permit the locatio.n of Professional or Business offices on Lot 2,
Block 1, Lot 2, Block 35, Colonial Terrace Addition and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
and 10; Fairhaven Addition, be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission was advised that in accordance with provisions of the City Charter,
it is necessary that a public hearing be called to consider adoption of the budget for
the fiscal year 1969. Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Wright,
that a public hearing be called for August 26, 1968, 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of
considering adoption of the budget for the city for the fiscal year 1969.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
In accordance with a request of the City Commission the City Engineer presented a
preliminary report on the proposed sidewalk rehabilitation program. After con-
siderable discussion with regard to the scope of the program and possible means of
financing, the City Engineer was requested to make additional surveys and submit
additional information to the Commission.
The Commission was advised that Mr. R. A. Kirby, 6435 Buffalo Speedway, whose appli-
cation for conversion of a garage into living quarters had been denied by the Zoning
Board of Adjustment, had revised his plans to eliminate kitchen facilities and make
the garage an intregal part of the main dwelling unit, and had requested a building
permit., It was the o.pinion of the City Commission that a building permit Should be
issued to Mr. Kirby provided his revised plans eliminate the kitchen facilities and
include the garage as an integral part of the main dwelling.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on June 26, 1968 were
presented to the Commission and the following action taken: Motion by Commissio.ner
Wright, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that the minutes of the regular meeting of
the City Commission on June 26, 1968 be approved as corrected.
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Voting No: None
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duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
JULY 22, 1968
The City Commission of the City of West University Place convened in regular session
at the City Hall on Monday, July 22, 1968, 7:30 p.m., with the following members
present: Mayor Gill, presiding; Commissioner Rogde and the City Attorney were
absent.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Wright.
Mr. William Dwyer, 6647 Brompton Road, appeared before the Commission to present a
copy of ITThe Unwanted Boy" an autobiography of Governor Ben W. Hooper, one of the
original develope~of the'City of West University Place. Mr. Dwyer requested that
the book be placed in the Library and that consideration be given to a means by which
l.":) Governor Hooper could be memoralized.
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~ Commission to extend an invitation to attend the Los Olympicos sponsored by their
U group on Saturday, July 27, 1968. Mr. DeBernadino thanked the Commission for their
U support of the swimming team and gave them a brief resume of team activities.
Mr. E. R. Covel, 6519 Westchester, appeared before the Commission in behalf of his
request for an interpretation of the City's fence ordinance regarding the construction
of parallel fences. Mr. Covel advised the Commission that it was the intention of his
family to construct a wood fence to completely enclose the backyard at the time his home
was built, but Section 15 of Ordinance No. 896 prohibited construction on the south
side inasmuch as his neighbor has an existing chain link fence. Mayor Gill explained
to Mr. Covel the reasons ~or the passage o~ the ordinance and advised him that the
Commission was not empowered to make exceptions to ordinances and that he should
endeavor to work out an agreement with his neighbor whereby the chain link fence could
be removed.
The Commission was advised that Mr. J. D. Cobb, owner, has requested replating
of the East 4' of Lot 3, Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and the West 22.57' of Lot 9, Block 2,
Monticello Addition in the A. C. Reynolds Survey, A-61, into the following lots:
Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, :;1-5 and a common area of 13,412.5 square feet,
University Place Townhouses, Section 2. The Commission was further advised that the
replat had been approved by the Zoning and Planning Commission at its regular meeting
on July 11, 1968.
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Frank, that the replat be
approved as submitted by the owner, J.D. Cobb, and prepared by Jack McKnight Engineer-
ing Company, and that the Mayor be authorized to affix his signature to the required
documents.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mr. Kelly Gaffney, architect for the West University Baptist Church, appeared before
the Commission in behalf of a request by the church to re-route a 6" sanitary sewer
line for construction of two new buildings. Mr. Gaffney presented drawings showing
both existing and proposed sewer lines and easements and requested that the existing
easement for Lot 8, Block 19, College View Third Addition be abandoned and a new
easement executed for Lot 6,Block 19, College View Third Addition to permit the new
construction as planned. Mr. Gaffney advised the Commission that all labor and
materials cost involved in the proposed changes would be at the expense of the West
University Baptist Church.
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Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that the City
accept the easements as presented by the West University Baptist Church, signed
by Mr. William J. Harris, President of the Church Board, and presented by the
architect, Mr. Kelly Gaffney and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
a release or abandonment of the 3' easement along Lot 8, Block 19 for further
consideration by the City Commission.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission held on
July 11, 1968 were presented to the Commission for their information. It was noted
that the Zoning and Planning Commission had approved the plat of University Place
Townhouses, Section Two and that the date of August 5, 1968 was acceptable to all
members for a joint Public Hearing with the City Commission to consider amending
Ordinance No. 111 to create a Professional or Business Office Building District
on Lot 2, Block 2, Lot 2, Block 35, Colonial Terrace Addition and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4"
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, Fairhaven Addition.
~he minutes of the regular meeting of the Electrical Board on July 15, 1968 were
presented to the Commission for their information.
Resolution No. 68-7 was presented to the Commission and read in fill.
WHEREAS, Houston Natural Gas Corporation, a public utility, has requested
approval of a change in rates for residential and small commercial custo-
mers within the City of West University Place, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission, after due consideration, finds and determines
that the application for a change in rates should be granted:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
1. That the application of the Houston Natural Gas Corporation for
a change in rates for residential and small commercial customers
within the city limits of the City of West University, Texas, is
hereby granted and such rates shall be in accordance with the
schedule marked Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made apart hereof.
2. The rates specified in Paragraph 1 above shall apply to all gas
billed after July 22, July 23, and July 24, 1968, being the next
cycle meter reading dates in said City.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 22nd day of July, 1968
COMMISSIONERS VOTING AYE: .IUl
COMMISSIONERS VOTING NO: no
/s/ O. P. Gill
MAYOR
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No. 68-7 authorizing a rate adjustment by the Houston Natural Gas Corporation
to become effective with the July 22, 23 and 24 cycle meter reading dates, be
approved as submitted. Commissioner Roger R. Wright, Sr., abstained from voting
inasmuch as he is employed by the Houston Pipe Line Corporation, a subsidiary of
the Houston Natural Gas Corporation.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission was advised that the tractor with front end loader and backhoe
attachments had been received and was in operation.
Mayor Gill advised the Commissipn that the 20th Annual Report of the Texas Muni-
cipal Retirement System had been received and contained much valuable information.
He further stated that City Man?-ger, Whitt Johnson, had recently been appointed by
Governor John Connally to serve a second six-year term as a member of the Board of
Trustees o~ the Texas Municipal Retirement System and had contributed much to the
System on behalf of all city employees in the State of Texas.
Mayor Gill advised the Commission that he had attended the July meeting of the Houston-
Galveston Area Council held in the Federal Land Bank Building on July 16, 1968 and
gave. a brief resume of the activities being conducted by the Council.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on July 8, 1968 were pre-
sented to the Commission and the following action taken: Motion by Commissioner
Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that the minutes of the regular meeting of
the City Commission on July 8, 1968 be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:26' p.m.
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SEE PAGES 305 - 308
FOR PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES OF
CITY CO:MMISSION AND ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
AUGUST 12, 1968
The City Commission of the City of West University Place convened in regular
session at the City Hall on Monday, August 12, 1968, 7:30 p.m., with the follow-
ing members present: Mayor Gill, presiding; Commissioners Frank, Ramsey, Rogde and
Wright. The City Attorney and City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Frank.
The City Commission was advised that the controller for the signal light at the
intersection of Rice Boulevard and Buffalo Speedway was erratic in its operation;
was creating a dangerous traffic hazard; and should be replaced at the earliest
possible date. They were further advised that Mr. Bill Longmuir of Crouse-Hinds
Traffic Equipment Company estimated that the equipment, including a three-dial
controller, complete with cabinet for adapting to wedge adaptor and terminal com-
partment lower cabinet, furnished with a police panel and door, three time clocks
for dial two~ three and flashing operation, and using the old manual switch and cord,
could be completely replaced at a cost of between $1,100 and $1,200.
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that the City Manager
be authorized to proceed with the replacement of the signal controller located at
the intersection of Rice Boulevard and Buffalo Speedway.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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WHEREAS, the Mayor was notified by the City Manager that a breakdown
had occurred in the pumping equipment of the Weslayan Sanitary Sewer Lift
Station located near the southwest corner of the intersection of Weslayan
and University Bouleva~d; and
WHEREAS, it was determined that the City did not have adequate
facilities to repair the pumping equipment and it would be necessary to
engage a company specializing in this type of repair; and
WHEREAS, it was imperative that this vital facility of the Sanitary
Sewer System be kept in operation at all times; and
tNHEREAS, due to the urgency of the situation, it was impractical to
prepare specifications for the purpose of taking bids as the extent and
cost of the repairs was an indeterminable amount.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNDAERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the actions of the Mayor and City Manager in
securing the services of Pump and Power Engineering Company and Hertz
Rental Corporation to make the necessary repairs to the Weslayan Sanitary
Sewer Lift Station are hereby in all things ratified and confirmed, and all
funds expended, or agreed to be expended, shall be held as if duly authorized
by formal action of the City Commission.
Section 2. That the 1968 Budget of the Water-Sewer Department be
amended so as to provide an additional $1,026.40 for funds expended to repair
the Weslayan Sanitary Sewer Lift Station, in accordance with the following
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Pump and Power Engineering Co.
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Extra Labor to Run Gas Pump
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$1,026.40
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 12th day of August, 1968.
COMMISSIONERS VOTING AYE: All..
COMMISSIONERS VOTING NO: J!lg."
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Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Frank, that Resolution
Number 68-8 ratifying and confirming actions of the Mayor and CitYoManager in securing
the services of .Pumpand Power EngiReering Compapy and Hertz Rental Corporation to
perform necessary repairs to the Weslayan Sanitary Sewer Lift Station located near
the southwest corner of the intersection of Weslayan and University Boulevard at a
cost of $1,026.40, be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
A recommendation from Chief of Police, Harold Shipp, for the installation of a "stop"
sign on DukeS~reet at the intersection of Brompton Road was presented to the Commis-
sion for consideration and the following action was taken:
Motion by Commissioner Rogde, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the recommenda-
tion of the Chief of Police be accepted and a "Stop" sign installed on Duke Street at
the intersection of Brompton Road.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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twelve (12) lots on Bellaire Boulevard was presented to the Commission. After
considerable discussion as to the specific dimensions of Lot 2, Block 35, Colonial
Terrace Addition, the City Manager was instructed to call attention of the Zoning
and Planning Commission to the possibility that this lot might well be 140' in
depth, and ascertain from them if it was their intention to rezone the entire lot
or 120' back from Bellaire Boulevard.
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that the action
taken by the Zoning and Planning Commission with regard to rezoning of twelve
(12) lots on Bellaire Boulevard has been received and reviewed by the City Commis-
sion and that the City Attorney be instructed to proceed with the preparation of
an ordinance creating a Professional or Business Office Building District for
Lot 2, Block 2, and Lot 2, Block 35, Colonial Terrace Addition and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, Fairhaven Addition.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: ,None
Ordinance Number 899 was presented to the Commission and read in full.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TEE CLOSING OF TEE STREET IMPROVEMENT
BOND FUND, SERIES, 1948; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE FINAL
BALANCE OF $19,995.72 TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY; AND
AurHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF PAVING LIENS RECEIVABLE FROM THE SAID
FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND; PAVING LIENS RECEIVABLE OF $18,822.19
ON THE DATE OF AUGUST 5, 1968 BEING IDENTIFIED BY LEDGER ACOOUNT
NUM NUMBERS 14-120-1, 14-120-2, 14-120-3 and 14-120-4 AND SPECIFICALLY
COVERING AMOUNTS NOW DUE AND OWJ:NG FROM PAVING PROJECTS KNOWN AS:
1954 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD SKIP PROJECT; 1959 PAVING PROJECT COVER-
ING 6300 and 6700 BLOCKS OF RillGERS, 630>9> and 6700 BLOCKS OF WEST-
CHESTER, AND THE 6600 AND 6700 BLOCK OF VANDERBILT; 1962 STREET
PAVING PROJECT; AND THE 1966 STREET PAVING PROJECT; REPEALING ANY
SECTION OF ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT AND DETERMINING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Frank, that Ordinance Number
899 closing the Street Improvement Bond Fund, Series, 1948; transIerring the final
balance of $19,995.72 in said fund to the General Fund and transferring paving lien
receivables in the amount of $18,822.19 as of August,) 5, 1968, to the General Fund, be
approved as submitted.
The release of a three (3') foot easement of Lot 8, Block 19, College View Third
Addition granted to the City of West University Baptist Church was presented to
the Commission and read in full.
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WHEREAS, WEST UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH, by instrument dated March 28, 1947,
granted to the CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, a three (3) foot wide ease-
ment over, under and across Lot eight (8), Block Nineteen (19), COLLEGE VIEW
THIRD ADDITION, City of West University Place, Harris County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, said West University Baptist Church has requested that said ease-
ment be abandonded and that a new right-of-way and easement be given in lieu
there of, said new easement being over and acnoss Lot Six (6), Block Nineteen
(19), College View Third Addition:
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NOW, THEREFORE, know all men by these presents: That the City of West
University Place, Texas, a municipal corporation, acting by and through its
duly authorized Mayor, for and in consideration of the granting by West
University Baptist Church of an easement and right-of-way over and across
Lot 6, Block 19, College View Third Addition, City of West University Place,
Harris County, Texas; and other valuable consideration, the receipt of which
is hereby acknowledged, does hereby Release, Relinquish, Abandon and Q.uitclaim
unto West University Baptist Church, a Texas corporation, the three-foot wide
easement over, under and across Lot 8, Block 19,\ College View Third Addition,
City of West University Place, Harris County, Texas, more particularly
described in that certain instrument dated March 28, 1947, executed by West
University Baptist Church, to which instrument reference is hereby made for
further description.
ElCECUTED this 12th day of AugUst,
1968.
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
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Assistant City Secretary
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BEFORE ME, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State,
on this day personally appearedO. P. Gill, Mayor of CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS, known to me to be the person and officer whose name is subscribed to
the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that the same was the act of the
said CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE~ TEXA.S~, a municipal corporation, and that he
executed the same as the act of such corporation for the purposes and considera-
tion therein expressed, and in the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY' HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this the 12th day of August.
/s/Wm. Dittert Jr.
.N~d;ary Public in and for
Harris County, Texas
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Motion by Commissio:q.er Ramsey, secon9.e% by~Q,<e:rnrrfi~$d.oner Rogde, that the Mayor be
authorized to execute an agreement with the West University Baptist Church releasing
a three:foot'easement granted on March 28, .+.947'by the West University Baptist Church
to the City.of West Uniyersity Place on Lot 8, Block 19, College View Third Addition.
V oting Aye: All
Voting No: None
An agreement between the West University Baptist Church and the City of West University
Place covering the construction by the ,West University Baptist Church of a six inch sewer
line in Lot 6, Block 19, College View Third Addition was presented to the Commission
and read in full.
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this twelfth day of August, 1968
by and between West University Baptist Church, acting through its architect,
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THE West University Baptist Church desires to construct permanent
improvements on Lot 8, Block 19, Collegeview 3rd Addition, City of West
University Place, Texas, which requires the rerouting and construction of
a six (6") inch sanitary sewer line.
THE City of West University Place agrees to allow the rerouting and
construction of the six (6fr) inch sanitary sewer line in accordance with
the following agreement and attached drawing:
(a) Furnish and install a new pre-cast manhole rrA"- with
metal frame and cover.
(b) Furnish and install a. new six fBr) inch cast iron sewer
line from new manhole ItA" south in new three (3') foot
easement to new manhole "B".
(c) Furnish and install a new pre-cast "B" with metal ring and
cover.
(d) Furnish and install new six (6") inch gasket joint
concrete sewer pipe from manhole .rB" east parallel to
Amherst Street and tie into exisitng manhole "C".
(e) When all work has been inspected and approved by City
of West University Place, the existing six (6") inch
.concrete pipe entrance into manhole "A" and "'c" will be
plugged and cemented over.
(f) The existing six (6") inch concrete pipe (shown dotted on
sketch) and existing manhole and cover "D" will be abandoned
and plugged or filled as required.
When these pipes and manhole "D" are abandoned, the City of West University
Place shall be relieved of all responsibility with regards to this work.
THE City of West University Place shall then be responsible for the main-
tenance of all new sewer pipes and manhole "A" and "B".
ALL of the cost of labor and material,req,uired in items (a) through (f)
above shall be borne by the West Univ.@rs:i,~yCBaptist Church.
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THE necessary easement having heretofore been granted by the West University
Baptist Church to the City of West University Place, and the City has released
to the church an existing three (3')'foot easement through Lot 8, Block 19,
Collegeview 3rd Addition on whibh the present six (6'1) inch concrete sewer
line was constructed.
IT is the intention of this Agreement that the said Church release the City
of West University Place from all responsibility whatsoever, including any in-
jury to person or any damage to property in connection with the construction
and connection of said six (6") inch cast iron sewer line, and said Church
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does further agree to notify the proper authority of the City of West
University Place of such connection before any of the construction re-
quired in connecting the lines are covered up so that an authorized repre-
sentative of the said City be allowed to inspect the said connection and
approve the same before the connection and work is covered with fill.
AUTHORIZED AND APPROVED by th~ City Commission this the twelfth day
of August, 1968.
/s/ Q. P. Gill
O. P. Gill, Mayor
City of West University Place, Texas
Is/ 'E. Kelly Gaffney
E. Kelly Gaffney, Architect & Representative
West University Baptist Church
Motion by Commissioner Rogde, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the Agreement
between the West University Baptist Church and the City of West University Place for
construction and rerouting of,a 6" sanitary sewer man be accepted, and the Mayor be
authorized to sign the agreement.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
A letter dated August 12, 1968 from Mr. Isaac R. Anderson, owner of the new residence
being constructed at 4204 Bissonnet, requesting that the sidewalk in front of the
property be omitted, was read to the Commission. A:r:'e~ommendation from City Engineer,
Tom Jones, and Building Inspector, J. D. Allstott, was also presented.
Motion by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that sidewalks not be
required due to the existence of the following unusual circumstances existing at this
particular location, to wit: There are no sidewalks on either side of the property;
if constructed two feet outside the property line the walk would be on the County
right-of-way and approximately 6' from the edge of paving; and Bissonnet Street is
a county road and does 'not have curb and gutters.
Voting Aye: All
Vpting No: None
The minutes of the regular meeting of the'Gity'Commi~sion on July 22,1968 were pre-
sented to the Commission and the fOllowing,C1.Gtjpp. t,a"k,en: Motion by Commissioner
Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Frank, tllattJ:ieminutes of the regular meeting of
the City Commission on July 22, 1968 be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion duly
made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
AUGUST 26, 1968
The City Commission of the City of West University Place convened in regular
session at the City Hall on Monday, August 26, 1968, 7:30 p.m., with the following
members present: Mayor Gill, presiding; Commissioners Frank, Rogde, and
Wright. The City Attorney and City Manager were also present. Commissioner
Ramsey was absent.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mayor Gill.
The Public Hearing called for 7:30 p.m. on this date was called to order by
Mayor Gill. It was stated that in compliance with the City Charter require-
ments and previously published legal notice, the bearing would be held to con-
sider adoptionof a budget for the City of West University Place for the fiscal
year January 1, 1969 to December 31, 1969.
The City Manager reviewed the budget, explaining the income and expenditures
proposed by the various departments.
Mayor Gill explained the five separate facets of the budget, listing Debt require-
ments, General Fund, Health Fund, Swimming Pool Fund and the Water-Sewer Fund with
the approximate cost per family, per day. Mayor Gill further stated that the pro-
posed budget had been referred to the Finance Committee for study and recommendation,
and after reviewing the budget on August 19, 1968, the Finance Committee agreed to ,
recommend its adoption.
Mayor Gill advised that the total operating budget for the fiscal year 1969 was
$1,183,000 which necessitated the raising of ad valorem taxes by 3f;.-%or5~ per
one hundred dollar valuation, and as a result the proposed tax rate is to be in-
creased from $1.43 to $1.48 for each $100 valuation of property.
Mrs. Thomes Binig, 6634 Vanderbilt, advised the Commission that she and many of
her neighbors would like to express their appreciation ~or the summer recreation
program held this summer; would like to know if the program supported itself; and
if plans were being made to continue the program next .~er.
Mrs. Binig was advised that the estimated cost of the program was $4,000, approxi-
mately $1,000 of which was collected in registratidn fees and funds for arts and
crafts supplies, thereby leaving a cost to t~,e city of $3,000. Mrs. Binig was further
advised that the 1969 Budget included $5,OQOf'or the ~arks and Recreation Depart-
ment, in addition to an operating budgeto:f.'$8,POO, and that the Parks and Recreation
Board would study the best overall expe:t1diture'bf these funds.
Mr. F. A. Romberg, 6636 Belmont, stated that he was. a new resident in the City of
West University and that from his observation he was of the opinion that the cost per
family for participation in the summer recreation activites could be increased and
that the program could be held for a two month period rather than a full summer pro-
gram.
Mrs. Jean Champagne, 3006 Plumb, stated that she had served as a volunteer in the
Arts and Crafts portion of the summer recreation program, and that plans were now
being studied to hold a class in ceramics for adults during the winter months and
to offer assistance to v~ous children's groups.
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summer recreation program was quite successful. He further stated that inasmuch
as the city parks are quite small that he would like to suggest that the possibility
of the city and the Houston Independent School District developing recreational
facilities on the West University Elementary School campus be investigated.
Mayor Gill advised Mr. Faison that this possibilityhad.been given consideration and
was being further studied at the present time. Mayor Gill also pointed out that any
activities or facilities in conjunction with the Houston Independent School District
would be under their complete jurisdiction and not the City of West University, and,
therefore, could not be restrict~to West University residents.
Mr. Noel Proctor, 4102 Case, requested information as to budget considerations with
regard to the sanitary land fill, storm and sanitary sewer systems and the sewage
disposal plant.
Mr. Proctor was advised that the~ sanitary land fill could be expected to fulfill the
city's needs for another six to eight years, after w~ich time consideration would
necessarily have to be given to another means of disposing of solid~,wastes, possibly
the building of an incinerator. Mr. Proctor was also advised that the city's storm
sewer system was in very good condition since the completion of a system through the
elementary school grounds and would be completed when funds were available. The
inclusion of $14,000 in the 1969 budget for the purchase of a sewer cleaning machine
w$ also pointed out to Mr. Proctor.
Mrs. Judy DeBernadino, 3122 Georgetown, asked ir any plans were being made for changes
in the filter and chlorination systems at the swimming pool.
Mrs. DeBernadino was advised that any difficulty with these systems was an operational
matter and required no budget consideration.
Ordinance Number 900 was presented to the Commission and read in full.
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AND ASSESSING AN AD VALOREM TAX ON ALL
TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS FOR THE YEAR 1968; PROVIDING THE
BASIS OF ASSESSMENT OF MARKET OR ACTUAL VALUE AND PROVIDING
FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF AT THE RATE OF $1.48 ON THE ONE-
HUNDRED DOLLAR ($100) ASSESSED VAL1-lATION!
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Motion by Commissioner Frank, seconded by qommissioner Wright, that Ordinance Number 900
levying and assessing an ad valorem t~ for the yeqr 196~ be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Ordinance Number 901 was presented to the Commission and read in full.
AN ORD::I:NA:NCE APPROVING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS, FOR A TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY l, 1,9.69,
PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF PUBLIC FUNDS OF THE CITY FOR
USE AND EXPENDITURES.
Motion by Commissioner Rogde, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that Ordinance Number
901 approving a budget for the City of West University Place for a twelve-month period
beginning January 1, 1969 and ending December 31, 1969 be approved as read.
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Voting No: None
A report dated August 23, 1968 from the Zoning and Planning Commission recommend-
ing that Zoning Ordinance Number III of the City of West University Place be
amended to create a Professional and Business Office Building District on Lot 2,
Block 1 and Lot 2, Block 35, Colonial Terrace Addition and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 8, 9, and 10, Fairhaven Addition, was presented to the Commission. The Commission
was advised that the City Attorney had prepared an Ordinance amending, Zoning
Ordinance Number 111, which had been reviewed by the Chairman of the Zoning and
Planning Commission, but not by the entire Zoning Commission. Mayor Gill stated
that it was his opinion that any action on the Ordinance should be delayed until
it had been studied by the entire Zoning and Planning Commission.
Mr. Milton Schwartz, attor;J1ey representing-Mr. David Feldman, owner of a portion
of the property in question, stated that the delay in action was most welcome in-
asmuch as it was his belief that action taken by the Zoning and Planning Commission
to recommend rezoning only the south 120' of Lot 2, Block 35, Colonial Terrace
Addition was not in order. Mr. Schwartz stated that the irregularity of this lot
was created by action of a former City Commission and gave a detailed explanation
of how this lot had a depth of 140'. He further stated that action by the present
City Commission to deny Mr. Feldman use of the additional 20' would be arbitrary,
capricious and. not in the interest of fair play. " '
After considerable discussion the City Attorney was instructed to search all records
with regard to Lot 2, Block 35, Colonial Terrace and to advise the Zoning and
Planning Commission of his findings.
Plans and specir:t:c;atiohsfer"",the constrUction 0ftwo - additional":townhouses (:m,'Lots 7,
and' 8, Univ:ersityPl9-ce TowtJb-~"9-seDistF,ict ,~Section II; were 'presented to the
Commission and reviewed by City Engineer, Tom Jones.
Motion by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Rogde, that Job Nos. 6801 and
6801-B prepared by the architectural firm of Ainslee and Samuelson for the construc-
tion of two townhouses on Lot 7 and Lot 8, University PiaceTownhouse District,
Section II, be approved as submitted subject to all building requirements.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on August 12, 1968 were
presented to the Commission and the followin~ action taken: Motion by Commissioner
Wright, seconded by Commissioner Frank, that the "ininutesof the regular meeting of
the City Commission on August 12, 1968 be approved as corrected.
V ot irig Aye: All
'Voting No: None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion duly
made, seconded and carried, the_meeting adjourned at 10:42 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMM:ISSION
SEPTEMBER 9, 1968
The City Commission of the City of West University Place convened in regular
session at the City Hall on Monday, September 9, 1968, 7:30 p.m., with the
following members present: Mayor Gill, presiding; Commissioners Frank, Ramsey
and Wright. The City Attorney and City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Ramsey.
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Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Butcher, 2830 Bellaire Boulevard, appeared before the Commis-
sion to express their opposition to any consideration of closing Brompton Road
by the construction ot a cul-de-sac. Mr. Butcher stated that it was his opinion
that the City Engineer of West University, working with Houston engineers, could
work out a more effective way to contrOL traffic that is expected as a result of
development of approximately 105 acres, located south of Bellaire Boulevard,
east of Buffalo Speedway and bounded on the south by North Brasweed9B6ulevard,
into a large complex.
Mayor Gill thanked Mr and Mrs. Butcher for their interest and concer~ also stating
that it is quite difficult to close a street that h~s been open for a long time.
Mayor Gill also stated that Brompton Road is located between two feeder streets
into the Southwest Freeway and it is possible that some provisions will be made for
easy access to the feeder streets off Brompton Road south of Bellaire Boulevard and
traffic in West University will not be considerably increased. Mayor Gill advised
Mr. and Mrs. Butcher that all aspects of the problem are now being studied and no
action will be taken without full knowledge by all area residents.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Electrical Board on August 19, 1968 were
presented to the Commission for their information.
The City Commission was advised that on September 6, 1968 a letter had been for-
warded to all members of the Zoning and Planning Commission advising that Mr. Milton
Schwartz, attorney for Mr. David Feldman, had appeared before the Commission on
August 26, 1968 to present additional information showing that Lot 2, Block 35,
Colonial Terrace Addition was 140' in depth rather than the 120' as included in the
recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission to amend Zoning Ordinance No.lll
to create a Business and Professional Office Building District in Lot 2, Block 1,
and Lot 2, Block 35, Colonial Terrace Addition and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and
10, Fairhaven Addition. Attention of the Zoning and Planning Commission was also
directed to the changes made in their Final Report with regard to a 20' setback and
the elimination of paying or covering the five (5') foot utility easement with concrete,
asphalt or other materials.
The City Attorney advised the Commission that he had made a thorough search of all
records available to him with regard to the lot dimensions of Lot 2, Block 35,
Colonial Terrace Addition, and would advise the Zoning and Planning Commission by
letter of his findings. He further advised the Commission that a survey by the City
Engineer showed that the sanitary sewer and water lines run across the 120' line of
all of the property in question.
Resolution No. 68-9 authorizing the junking of five pieces of used office equipment
was presented to the Commission for consideration. After consiclerable discussion
with regard to the possibility and feasibility of consigning the equipment to J. O.
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was postponed until a later date.
Mayor Gill reviewed action by the Legislative Committee of the Houston-Galveston
Area Council with regard to the proposal of Senator Criss Cole to create a Galves-
ton Bay Authority.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on August 26, 1968 were
presented to the Commission and the following action taken: Motion by Commissioner
Wright, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that the minutes of the regular meeting
of the City Commission on August 26, 1968 be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
With no further business to come before the meeting at this time, upon motion duly
made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
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SEPTEMBER 23, 1968
The City Commission of the City of West University Place convened in regular
session at the City Hall on Monday, September 23, 1968, 7:30 p.m., with the
following members present: Mayor Gill, presiding; Commissioners FranR and
Ramsey. The City Attorney and City Manager were also present. Commissioners
Rogde and Wright were absent.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Frank.
Mrs. Edwin Bennett, 3725 Sunset, appeared before the Commission and urged that
salaries of all city employees be increased to a living wage. Mrs. Bennett'
stated that it was her belief that salaries in the Police Department should be
increased in order that members of that Department would not find it necessary
to work at two jobs in order to support their families. Mrs. Bennett also
referred to an incident involving one of the officers and a call made to her
home on Saturday, September 14th, stating that the officer, Captain R. J. Bugg,
when later questioned by her was quite rude and acted in an unjustified manner.
Mrs. Bennett requested that the Commission reprimand the officer for his be-
haviour and that guidelines be set up governing behaviour of all police officers.
Mrs. Bennett advised the Commission that it was her opinion that higher salaries
in the Police Department would enable the city to employ better personnel and
that a man -should earn what he gets and get what he earns.
Mayor Gill advised Mrs. Bennett that latelY police officers receive lots of un-
justifiable criticism and it was his opinion that West University pililice officers
do an excellent job. He furt her advised Mrs. Bennett that she should discuss
any complaint with regard to the behaviour of an officer with the Chief of
Police who is their immediate superior.
Mrs. Judy DeBerardino, president of the West University Swim Team Parents' Group
appeared before the Commission to present a plaque received in recognition of
contributions made by the group on behalf of the City in support of the U. S.
Olympic team.
Mayor Gill accepted the plaque on behalf of the City and thanked. Mrs. DeBerardino
for her work IDn behalf of the City and the 'swimming team. He a1.so congratulated
Mrs. DeBerardino on team accomplishments during the 1968 season.
Mr. F. A. Rombell~" 6636 Belmont, advised the Commission that he was interested
in knowing what plans are being made with regard to the opening of Brompton
Road south of Bellaire Boulevard.
Mayor Gill informed Mr. Rom"te;-TIg that no action had yet been taken inasmuch as
it was thought best to wait further developments of the project to de$ermine
the most feasible solution to any problems that may arise. Mr. Romberg was
also advised that the planning survey made by CaUdill, Rowlett and ~cott re-
commended the closing off of some of the streets between Kirby Drive and Buffalo
Speedway at Bellaire Boulevard.
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Mrs. DeBerardino requested information with regard to getting signs placed on a
specific block, paid for by the residents, to make motorists aware of small
children playing in the area.
Mrs. DeBerardino was advised to make formal application to the Chief of Police
and if the need for such sign was established necessary action to secure and
install the sign would be taken.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Electrical Board on September 16, 1968
were presented to the Commission for their information.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment on September 16, 1968
were presented to the Commission for their information.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission on Sep~em-
ber 12, 1968 were presented to the Commission. Attention was directed to the
action by the Zoning and Planning Commission with regard to Lot 2, Block 35,
Colonial Terrace Addition and additions to their recommendation f'or the re-
zo~ing of twelve (12) lots facing south on Bellaire Boulevard.
A letter dated September 23, 1968 from Mr. David W. Hannah, Chairman of the
Zoning and Planning Commission to the City Commission was presented to the
Commission and read in full.
September 23, 1968
TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
Gentlemen:
By unanimous vote of the Zoning and Planning Commission at its regular meeting on
September 12, 1968, I hav.e been authorized to set forth its position concerning the
rezoning for Business or Professional Office Building District of Lot 2, Block 35,
Colonial Terrace Addition, City of' West University Place, Texas.
Information brought out at the joint Public HearIilng of the City Commission and the
Zoning and Planning Commission on August 5, 1968, City Commission on August 26, 1968,
and a letter to the Zoning and Planning Commission f'rom Charles F. Cockrell, Jr.,
City Attorney, dated September 10, 1968 gives def'inite proof that Lot 2, Block 35,
Colonial Terrace Addition, City of West University Place, Texas, is 140' in
depth, whereas, Lot 2, Block 1, Colonial Terrace Addition, and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6,70, 8, 9, and 10, Fairhaven Addition, City of' West University Place, Texas
are 120' in depth.
It is the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission in view of these
findings that Lot 2, Block 35, Colonial Terrace Addition, City of West University
Place, Texas (also known as the south 140' of Tract 9, Cambridge Place), be
treated as a single lot and rezoned to a depth of 140' subject to the following
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utility easement across Lot 2, Block 35, Colonial Terrace Addition, City
of West University Place, Texas (also known as the south 140'of Tract 9,
Cambridge Place) :from David M. Feldman to the City of West University
Place, Texas, and
Sanitary sewer easement across Lot 2, Block 35, Colonial Terrace Addition,
City of West University Place, Texas (also known as the south 14.0' of
Tract 9, Cambridge Place) :from David M. Feldman to Kenneth J. stenger.
It is also recommended that the rear setback line of Lot 2, Block 35, Colonial
Terrace Addition, City of West University Place, Texas (also known as the south
140' of Tract 9, Cambridge Place), be forty (40') :feet.
This letter supercedes the letter dated August 23,1968 from the Zoning and
Planning Commission to the, City Commission with regard to Paragraph Two (2) and
such paragraph shall be deemed null and void and shall not affect the remaining
recommendations of such letter.
Respectfully submitted
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David' W. Hannah, Chairman
Zoning and Planning Commission
City of West University Place, Texas
Ordinance Number 902 was presented to the Commission and read in full.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 111 OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS CREA'IDING A PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS
OFFICE BUILDING DISTRICT ON THOSE CERTAillN TWELVE (12) LOTS
FRONTING ON BELLAIRE BOULEVARD AND LYING BETWEEN THE PROPERTY
OF Y.M.C.A. AND ACADEMY STREET; PERMITTING THE ERECTION OF
PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS OFFICE BUILDINGS AS DEFINED WITHIN
THE AREA SPECIFIED; PROVIDING FOR REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO
BUILDING LINES AND PARKING 'OF MO~OR VEHICLES; LIMITING THE
HEIGHT OF SAID BUILDINGS; PRESCRIBING THE SIGNS PERMITTED
IN SAID DISTRICT; CONTAINING A SEVERABlLLITY CLAUSE AND PRO-
VIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. -
Motion by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that Ordinance
Number 902 amending zoning ordinance number 111, creating a Pro:fessional and
Business O:ffice:cBuilding District on twelve (12) lots :facing southon Bellaire
Boulevard, be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Ordinance Number 903 was presented to the 'Commission and read in full.
AN ORDINANCE AMElWING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF
SECTION 6-6.2; DECLARING AND DELINEATING FIRE ZONE 8 OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Frank, that Ordinance
Number 903 creating a Fire Zone for the Professional and Business Office
Building District, be appr6ved as read.
V oting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Ordinance Number, 904 was presented to the Commission and read in full.
AN ORDmANCE CALLING AN ELECTION WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS FOR THE FIFTH DAY OF NOVEMBER,
1968 FOR THE PURPOSE, OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND FOUR (4)
COMMISSIO:NERS TO SERVE FOR A TERM OF TWO (2) YEARS EACH; DE-
SIGNATING THE POLLING PLACES; APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS
THEREFOR; ,,' PROVIDING, THAT ALL DULY Q.UALIFIED RESIDENT ELECTORS
SH,ALL BE Q.U.ALIFIED TO VOTE; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF BALLOT;
PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF ELECTION; CONTAINING OTHER~ROVISIONS
RELATING TO SAID ELECTION AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABlliLITY.
Motion by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that Ordinance
Number 904 calling an election for N9vember 5, 1968 for the purpose of, electing
a Mayor and four (4) Commissioners, be approved as read.
V oting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Resolution Number 68-9 wa.s presented to the Commission and read in full.
WHEREAS, it was brought to the attention of the City
Commission that there is a lack of storage space in the City
Hall; and
WHEREAS, there are five (5) office machines stored on
the second floor which are approximat~Y,"twenty (20) years old;
have been removed from service; a~e outmoded and inoperable;
and for which parts are no longer available; and
WEEREAS, it 'these five (5) office machines were removed
fr,:om the 'st0rage room it would alleviate a storage condition
to some extent.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. Upon inspection it was determined that the
five (5) UlllJSable office machines were of the following
description:
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number x-870546
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4. Burroughs Posting Machine, serial number
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5. Burroughs Posting Machine, serial number
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Section 2. That the said unusable office machines located
in the storage room on the second floor of the City Hall be
declared surplus and that the same be consigned and delivered
to James O. Lawliss Associates, Inc., Houston, Texas,j!o be
amt~tioned to the highest bidder for which James O. Lawliss
Assocaates, Inc. will receive ten (10) percent of the sale
price for their services.
Section 3. That the said five (5) office machines, if
not sold, are to remain in the custody of James O. Lawliss
Associates, Inc. for a period of six (6) months or until said
company determines that there is no market for same; thenllthe
said five (5) office machines are to be junked.
Section 4. That' if and when funds are received from the
sale of the five (5) office machines same is to be deposited
to the credit of the General Fund and the City Treasurer
authorized to reduce the capital assets of the city by an
amount estimated as replacement value of the five (5)
office machines.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 23rd day of September,1968.
COMMISSIONERS VOTING AYE:
COMMISSIONERS VOTING NO:
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Assistant City Secretary
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Number 68-9 authorizing the consignment and/or junking of five pieces of used
office equipment be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Gill reported to the Commission on the meeting of District 14, Texas
Municipal League and the regular meeting o~ the Harris County Mayors and
Councilmen, whili:ch he attended.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Comm~ssion on September 9, 1968
were presented to the Commission and the following action taken: Motion by
Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commi13sioner Ramsey, that the minutes 'of the
regular meeting of the City Commission on September 9, 1968 be approved as
submitted.
V ot ing .Aye: All
Voting No: None
With no furtherbbusiness, to comeoBfore the meeting at thi~ time, upop. motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:41 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION
OCTOBER 14, 1968
The City Commission of the City of West University Place convened in regular session
at the City Hall on Monday, October 14, 1968, 7:30 p.m., with the following m@mbers
present: Mayor Gill, presiding; Commissioners Frank, Ramsey and Wright. The City
Attorney and City Manager were also present. Commissioner Rogde was absent.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Ramsey.
Mr. Harry L. McCleary, 3123 Rice Blvd., and Mr. Wm. L. Partridge, 4040 Ruskin, were
visitors at the meeting. , '
Mrs. Rose Hanson appeared before the Qommission and~resented a petition signed by resi-
dents and home owners of the 4000 Block of Ruskin st., West University Place, com-
pla:i.ning against the store -owners' ,whose businesses open ,in the: rear of their property
into the alley of the above meti:aned block . The principal offender mentioned in the
petition is the ,Fed-Mart store. The. petition 'stated that boxes, bottles, garbage and
other debris from the store were stacked and left in the alley for indefinite periods,
and that the Fed-Mart store burns refuse at all hours of the night which emits a foul,
thick yellow smoke, 'that'causes' coughingandchok:i:ugand also 'contributes to the death
of vegetation, young trees and grass'.Mrs . Hanson"srtatedthat the :burning of refuse
late at night, sometimes as late as 11:30 p.m., was particularly offensive and that
the screen which should cover, the smokestack was' burned away and allowed sparks and
cinders to blow over the area.
Mayor Gill thanked Mrs. Hanson for bringing this matter to the attention of the
Commission and'the City Manager was directed to have the Sanitary Engineer, Fire Chief,
and Fire Inspector make an 'investigl:ition of the premises mentioned in the petition and
if any violations of the ordinances of the City of West University Place are found to
take proper: steps to' remedy same,.
The Commiss,ion was presented the 196e Tax Roll for the City of West University Place
which had been certified by Wm. Di ttert, Jr., Tax Assessor-Collector, and approved by
the Tax Board of Equalization amounting to total assessed valuation of $34,053,477.00,
and $503,991.40 taxes receivalHe.
Motion by ,Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that the 1968 Tax Roll
amounting to total assessed valuation of $34,053,477.00 and $503,991.40 taxes receivable,
certified by Wm. Dittert, Jr., illax Assessor-Collector, and approved by the Tax Board
of Equalization, be approved a:s('submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
A sketch showing the location of a proposed underground electrical conduit to be
installed across the West University Place water tower property at 3737 Bellaire Boulevard
and a letter from the Shell Development Company requesting approval by the City/Commis-
sion of this installation was presented to the Commission for its consideration. After
studying the sketch, the City Manager was instructed to request a legal easement from
the Shell Development Company for the Commissioner's consideration.
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A brochure from the Credit Bureau of Greater Houstonodescribing itsrservices was
presented to the Commission for their information. The City Manager was told to make
application for membership for the City in the C~edit Bureau.
Resolution Number 68-10 was presented to the Commission and read in full.
WHEREAS, the City Commission has been presented with a statement by Charles
F. Cockrell, Jr., in the amount of $475.00 for legal services
rendered to the City in connection with the re-zoning of twelve
lots fronting on Bellaire Boulevard and lying between the property
of YMCA and Academy street, City of West University Place, Texas; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized by the City Commission t.hat 8uchserv'ices
were essential to and requested by the City Commission and the
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WHEREAS,' J the City GOrnJnissiibn further' recbgnizes that such services
were in addition\,td.,the normal, aha. regulatr"dutie's'cof'Chaj:'les F.
Oockrell,3r ""as: ;([fllityAttorney," ahd that thesaid'Charle'sF~
Cockrell, Jr. is entitled to be compensated for said services:
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l; <,', 'rhat'the Mayor 'be,' ahdhe ii,s :her'eby, authorized to direct
the City Treasurer to issue a check to pay t.hest'atenient, in the
amount of $475.00 rendered to the City by Charles F. Cockrell, Jr.
for legal services as detailed in said statement.
PASSED AND APPROVED' this 14th, day of' October, '1968..,
Commissioners voting Aye All
Golriiilissioriers v.otihg'No
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Mayor
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City Secretary
Motion by C0mmi"s~sione:Jcr.RamseYj'seconded by COIl'Jrtlis~ion~r Wright-i that Resolution Number
68-10 authorizing payment in the amount of $475.00 for legal services rendered by the
City Attorney in connection with the rezoning:,of"lots fronting on Bellaire Blvd. between
YMCA and Academy St. be approved as read.
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Voting No: None
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The minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission held on
October 10, 1968 were presented to-the Commission for their information. Attention of
the Commission was directed to an Application from Mr. Tom Wheat, owner of Block 2,
Cunningham Terrace Addition, City of West University Place, for rezoning of this property,
for commercial use.
The City Commission was reminded of the ~ayor's and Councilman's Association
Meeting on October 17, 1968 at 7:30 p.m.
The Commission was advised for their information that as of October 11, 1968,
collection of current 1968 taxes amounted to $50,308.36.
Information received from the Texas Municipal League setting forth their reasons for
opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment authorizing municipalities to
c~ll for industrial bonds was presented to the Commission for their information.
Mayor Gill r~ported that the Houston-Galveston Area Council, Executive Committee,
would meet Tuesday, October 15, 1968, followed by a. meeting of the Legislative
Committee in which it was anticipated that the Legislative Committee would, take action
on the proposal of Senator Criss Cole to create a Galveston Bay Authority.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on September 23, 1968 were
presented to the Commission and the following action taken: Motion by Commissioner
Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Frank, that the minutes of the regular meeting of
the City Commission on September 23, 1968 be approved aa submitted.
Voting .Aye: All
Voting No: None
With no further business to CO!lle before the meeting at this t.ime, upon motion duly
made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION
OCTOBER 28, 1968
The City Commission of the City of West University Place convened in regular session
at the City Hall on Monday, October 28, 1968, 7:30 p.m., with the following members
present: Mayor O. P. Gill, presiding; Commissioners Frank and Ramsey. The City'
Attorney and City Manager were also present. Commissioner Rogdge and Wright were
absent.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Frank.
A 3' x 5' State of 'I!exas Flag, designed in conformity with specifications of the State
of Texas, was presented to the City of' West University Place by Wm. A. Dwyer,
6647 Bromptrl>n, in memory of his father, William James Dwyer, with the :following
statement olfi' dedication: "Mr. Mayor and Gentlemen of the Commission: I would like
to present this Texas State f~agto the City of West University Place in memory of
my" father, William;"James Dwyer, who was a career police o:fficer. Because of' my
father's interest in and service to municipal law enforcement, I would like to make
this presentation in the name of the West University Piliaice Department, hoping that
this will also serve, even in small measure, as a tribute to the men 6:6 our cij;y's
law enforcement agency." Chief of Police Harold E. Shipp accepted the faag in
behalf of' the City,)thanking Mr. Dwyer for the presentation and expressing appreci-
ation for the gift. He also said that it would serve a good purpose as a reminder
to City policemen and would be displayed in a prominentpplace. Mayor Gill thanked
Mr. l)ylyer for the faag presented to the City and assured himj,j;t'.,-would be a worth-
while guide for policemen and citizens of the City.
Resolution Number 68-11 was presented to the Commission and read in f'ull.
WHEREAS, a dispute has existed between the CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE
and CORRIGAN PROPERTIES, INC. as to taxes due and owing by Corrigan Properties, Inc.
on Lots 18, 19? and 20, Block 17 Cambridge Addition, and Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 22,
Collegeview First Addition, for the years 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 and 1967; and
WHEREAS, such dispute culminated in lawsuits being filed by Corrigan Properties,
Inc. for each of the above stated years, whereby'Corrigan Properties, Inc. contested
the assessed valuation placed on such properties; and
WHEREAS, suits covering the years 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1966, were consolidated
un~er Cause No. 664,347, and tried before the 127th District Court, Harris County,
Texas on November 13, 196'7, which trial resulted in a Judgement in favor of the
City of West University Place, as to the valuation placed on the property in question,
and the taxes due thereon; and
WHEREAS, Corrigan Properties, Inc. perfected an appeal of such judgment to the
Court of Civil Appeals First 3uplreme Judicial District in Houston, Texas; and
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argument of counsel" reversed the judgment and remanded the case to the trial
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WHEREAS, thereafter, Corrigan properties" Inc. offered to settle and
compromise all differences between the parties by payment of the sum of Twenty-
six Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-three & 97/100 ($26,793.97) Dollars which
sum represented payment of taxes due for each of the years in question based
upon an appraisal of Seven Hundred Seventy Thousand and nO/100 ($770,000.00)
Dollars, together with penalty and interest on said taxes due except for one-
half of the penalties and interest due on the sum of money' deposited by
Corrigan Properties" Inc. in the Registry of the Court for each of the years
in question; and
WHEREAS, the. City Commission, after due consideration at' all factors
involved in the controversy and upon advice of counsel,~s of the opinion that
the acceptance of said sum of Twenty-six Thousand Seven Bundred Ninety-three
& 97/100 ($26,793.97) Dollars, as payment for the taxes,,' together with the
penalty and interest due for the years in question, is in the best interest of
the City:
NO~ THEREFORE, be it resolved by the CITY COMMISSION of the CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY BMCE, TEXAS:
1. That the Tax Assessor and Collector ,of the City of West
University Place, Texas, is hereby authorized to accept
from Corrigan Properties, Inc. the sum of Twenty-six
Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-three & 97/100 ($26,793.97)
Dollars, as payment for all taxes, together with accrued
penalty and interest due from Corrigan Properties, Inc. for
the years 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 and 1967 on Lots 18, 19
and 20, Block 1, Cambridge Addition and Lots 1, 2 and 3,
Block 22,Q:ollegeview Addition.
2. That the Tax Assessor and Collector of the City is further
authorized to issue such evidence of payment to Corrigan
Properties, Inc. as is usuaili and customary, incfruding, but
not limited to, a Delinquent Tax Receipt covering the years
in question.
3. That the Mayor be" and he is hereby authorized to execute
such documents upon advice of counsel as shall be necessary
to finally conclude this dispute and litigation.
4. That a true and correct copy of the final Judgment and/or
formal agreement concluding this matter between the parties
shall be retained as a permanentl:,record of the City in the
office of the City Secretary.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 28th day of October, 1968.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/ Opal McKelvey
Assistant City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ Charles F. Cockrell, Jr.
City Attorney
Motion by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that Resolution NUmber
68-ll authorizing the Tax Assessor and Collector to accept from Corrigan Properties, Inc.
the sum of Twenty-six Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-three & 97/100 ($26,793.97)
Dollars, as payment for all tMes, together with accrued penalty and interest due from
Corrigan Properties"clnc., for the years 1963, 1964, 1965, &.966 and 1967 on Lots 18.,
19 and 20, Block 1, Cambridge Additibnand Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 22, Collegeview
Add'ition, be approved as read.
Vorging .Aye: All
Voting No: None
Resolution Number 68-l2 was presented to the Commission ard read in full.
WHEREAS, the City Commission has been presented with a statement
from the law firm of' Reynolds, White, Allen and Cook in the amount of Five
Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-five & 48/100 ($5,935.48) Dollars for legal
services rendered to the City in Causes No. 634,058, No. 66l,287, No. 690,619,
No. 72l,513, and No. 753,320 in connection with a dispute between the CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS and CORRIGAN PROPERTIES, INC., as to taxes
due f'or the years 1963 m.h!frough 1967, inclusiv~; and
WHEREAS, by resolution duly passed, the City Commission had heretof'ore
employed said firm to represent the City in the above stated litigation,
and the controversy giving :t'tL.se to said litigation has now been resolved; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes that the fees being charged
for the services rendered to the City are reasonable and should be paid:
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the CITY COMMISSION of the CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
1. That the Mayor be, and he is hereby authorized, to direct
the City Treasurer to issue a check to Reynolds, White, Allen
and Cook in the amount of Five Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-five
& 48/l00 ($5,935.48) Dollars in payment of the fee and expenses
as set forth in the statement rendered.
2. That a true and correct copy of such statement be attached
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the 28th day of October, 1968.
COMMISSIONERS VOTING AYE:
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COMMISSIONERS VOTING NO :
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/s/ B. P. Gill
MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/ Opal McKelvey
Assistant City Secretary
Motion by'Commllissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Frank, that Resolution
Number 68-12 authorizing the City Treasurer to issue a check to Reynolds, White,
Allen and Cook-Un the amount of Five Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-five $: ~8/1e€)' ($5,935.4
Dollars in payment of the fee and expe'nse as set forth in their statement for
legal services rendered to the City in Causes No. 634,058, No. 661,287, No. 690,619,
Not, 721,513, and No. 753,320 in connection with a dispute between the City of
West University Place, Texas and Corrigan Properties, Inc. as to taxes due for the
years 1963 through 1967, inclusive, be approved)as read.
V ot ing .Aye:
All
Voting No: None
An easement from the City of West University Place to Shell Oil Comp{U1Y was presented
to the Commission and read in full.
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That
The City of West University Place, Texas (herein called IlCityll),
does hereby grant and convey, without warranty of title, express or
implied, unto Shell Oil Company, a Delaware corporation (herein called
Il Shellll), a right and easement for the purpose of laying, constructing,
installing, operating, maintaining, repafting, replacing and removing
underground electrical conduits encased in red tinted concrete along and
through the following described land situated in Harrris County; Texas:
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BEGINNING at a point on the south line of Lot 51,
Cambridge Place Addition, Harris County, Texas, as:
shown by plat recorded in Volume 4, page 55, of the
Map Records of Harris County, Texas, said beginning
point being three feet (3') east of the southwest
corner of said Lot 51;
THENCE, northerly paralleili to the west line of said
Lot 51, Cambridge Place Addition, a distance of
ninety (90) feet to a point in the north line of
the City of West University Place 0.165 acre tract;
THENCE, easterly along the north line of said 0.165
acre tract, a distance of one and one-half (1.5) feet;
THENCE, southerly paralle,;tS 'to the west line of said
Lot 5l, Cambridge Place Addition, a distance of'
ninety (90) feet to a point in the south line of
said Lot 51, Cambridge Place Addition;
THENCE, westerly along the south line of Lot 51,
Cambridge Place Addition, a distance of one and one-
half(l. 5) feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING;
together with, the right of, ingress and egress to and from the
above-described land and also to and from any other land which
lies within three (3) feet of the western boundary of said Lot 51,
for the purposes aforesaid.
Shell agrees to indemnify and hold City harmless from
and against all damage, cost, liability or expense baused by the
exercise by Shell of any of the rights granted hereunder.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD unto Shell, its successors and
assigns, for a period of twen~y (20) years from dajbe of execution.
EXECUTED AS of the 28th day of October, 1968.
ATTEST:
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE
/s/ Opal McKelvey
Assistant City Secretary
By
/s/ O. P. Gill
Mayor
ATTEST:
SHELL OIL COMPANY
/s/ A. L. Bradley
Assistant Secretary
BY /s/R. H. Nanz
Vice President
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally
appeared O. P. Gill, Mayor of the City $f West University Place,
Texas, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing
instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same as the act
and deed of said City of West University Place, Texas, for the
purposes and consideration therein expressed, and in the capacity
therein stated.
Given under my hand and seal of office, this the 28th day of October. 1968.
/s/ Wm. Dittert, J~
Notary Public in and for
Harris County, Texas
STATE OF TEXAS
C0DINTY OF HARRIS
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared
R. H. Nanz, Vice President of Shell' Oil Company, a corporation, known to
me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument
and acknowledged to me that he executed the same as the act and deed of
said corporation, for the purposes and consideration therein expressed,
and in the capacity therein stated.
Given under my hand. and seal of' office, this the 28th day of
October, 1968. \
/s/ Evelyn Russell
Notary Public in and for
Harris County, Texas
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Frank, that the Mayor be
authorized to execute the easement from. the City of West University Place to Shell
Oil Company of a proposed underground electrical conduit across the City's property
as described in said easement,
voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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The minutes of the regular meeting of the Electrical Board on Monday, October 21,
1968 was presented to the Commission for their information. The attention of the
Commissioll'iwas directed to a recommendation from the Electrical Board to the
City Commission concerning the adoption of the National Electrical Code with the
exception of parts pertaining to the use of aluminum wire. The City Manager was
instructed to contact the chairman of the Electrical Board and ask for written
recommendations for an Orddnance to edopt the National Electrical Code with specific
instructions as to the parts the Board recommended be excepted.
A memorandum from the Tax Assessor-Collector showing total current tax collections
through October 25, 1968 were $81,792.29 representing 16.23% of total tax roll levy
was presented to the Commission for their information.
Mayor Gill reported that the Houstpn-Galveston Area Council, Executive Committee, me.t
TueSday, October 15, 1968 followed by a meeting of the Legislative Committee which body
reported on a study of the proposal of Senator Criss Cole to create a Galveston Bay
Authority. The Legislative Committlee stated that the proposal had merit as an
Agenby, but that it was opposed to same as a taxing agency, Mayor Gill also reported
that the Houston-Galveston Area Council is ~uite actively engaged at this time in
coordinating maps and assisting in physical plans f'or the 1970 Census.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on October 14, 1968 were
presented to the Commission and the following action taken: Motion by Commissioner
Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Frank, that the minutes of the regular meeting of
the City Commission on October 14, 1968 be approved as submitted.
Votin.gAye: All
Voting No: None
There being no further business to come before the eommission at thilis time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed until 7:30 p.m.,
Thursday, November 7, 1968.
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RECESSED MEETINGC OF CITY COMMISSION
NO\lliMBER 7, 1968
The City Commission convened in recessed session at the City Hall on Thursday,
November 7, 1968, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Gill
presiding; Commissioners Frank, Wright and Ramsey. The City Attorney\and City
Manager were also present. Commissioner Rogde was absent.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Wright.
The purpose of the recessed meeting was to canvass the returns of the Cmty General
Election held on November 5, 1968 for the purpose of electing a Mayor and four
members of the City Commission. Resolution Number 68-l3, as f'ollows, 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
Ci ty of West University Place, A general City Election was held on November 5,
1968 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 poll lists and tally lists, to the Mayor and City Commissioners of the
City of West University Place, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and ~itty Commissioners of the City of West University
Place, Texas, in recessed session, assembled on November 7, 1968, 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 following votes were cast:
Name CANDIDATE FOR NO_ 11.5 NO 133 1\TO p., 7 1\10 ::183
B. E. Frank Mayor 1,063 946 1,047 999
John N. Neighbors Commissioner 935 736 864 832
Howard G. Holmes Commissioner 462 557 472 487
Noel B. Proctor Commissioner 897 758 845 817
Edward J. Kuebler Commissioner 468 531 497 463
Paul W. Wallin, Jr. Commissioner 793 635 761 727
Homer L. Ramsey Commissioner 854 747 824 817
WHEREAS, as a result of such election, it appears that B. E. Frank with a
total of 4,051 votes cast for him, was elected MAYOR of the City of West
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University Place, Texas; and that JOHN N. NEIGHBORS, with a total number of
3,367 votes cast for him, and NOEL B. PROCTOR, with a total number of 3,317
votes cast for him, and HOMER L. RAMSEY, with a total number of 3,242 votes
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cast for him, and PAUL W. WALLIN, JR., with a total number of 2,916 votes
cast for him, have been elected Qommissioners of the City of West Universijy
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 ele~~ion shall be, and they are hereby
deiHared, pursuant to canvass of the returns of such election by the Mayor and
City Commission to be that:
B. E. Frank was elected Mayor
JohnN. Neighbors was elected Commissioner
Noel B. Prqctor was elected Commissioner
Homer L. Ramsey was elected Commissioner
Paul W. Wallin, Jr. WaS elected Commissioner
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of the City of West University Place, Texas at the said election.
2. That an exeeuted copy of' this Resolution shall be delivered to each,
B. E. Frank, John N. Neighbo:r.s,. Noel B. Proctor, Homer L. Ramsey, and Paul W.
Wallin, Jr., as his Certificate of Election, and duplicate copies 'hereof
shall be delivered to the City. S@cnetary of the City of West University Place,
Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7th day of November, 1968.
COMMISSIONERS VOTING AYE: All
COMMISSIONERS VOTING NO: None
ATTEST:
/s/ Opal McKelvejf
Assistant City Secretart
/s/ O. P. Gill
MAYOR
Motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that Resolution
Number 68G13, canvassmng the returns of the General City Election held on November
5, 1968 and declaring the results thereof, be passed and approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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The minutes of the Tegular meeting of the City Commission on October 28, 1968
were presented to the Commission and the following action taken: Motion by'
Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Frank, that the minutes of the
regular meeting of October 28, 1968 be approved as corrected.
V oting Aye: All
Voting No: None
There being no futher business to come before the Commission at this time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
NOVEMBER LL, 1968
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, November
11, 1968, 7:50 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Gill, presiding;
Commissioners Frank, Ramsey and Wright. The City Manager and City Attorney were
also present. Commissioner Rogde was absent.
The Invocation was pronounced by Rev. John C. So~omon, Assistant Minister, St.
Andrew's Presbyterian Church.
Mayor Gill welcomed those present and stated there would be a short business session.
The minutes of the recessed meeting of the City Commission on November 7, 1968 were
presented to the Commission and the following action taken: Motion by Commission
Wright, seconded by Commissioner Frank, that the minutes of the recessed meeting of
November 7, 1968 be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Gill introduced former City Officials present at the meeting, former Mayors
C. P. Lanmon, Edwin W. Morris, DuPree Holman,and the wife of a former mayor, Mrs.
Dorothy Terry, and former Commissioners Bill Hamlett, Allan Nisbet, Horace Rice, Wm.
T. Lutz, and Loys E. Vest.
He then introduced Mayor pro tem Roger R. Wright, Sr. Mr. Wright thanked the people of
West University Place for the opportunity of serving on the City Commission the past
four years, and stated that he and his family had never lived any place where they had
closer friends or better servicee in the City government, and it had been a joy 'and
a privilege to serve on the Commission.
~ayor Gill introduced Commissioner B. E. Frank, who is also Mayor Elect. Mr. Frank
especially thanked the people for coming to this meeting and urged them to continue to
do so at future Commission meetings. He stated he was especially humble in being
chosed as Mayor, and fel insignificant in looking at the records of the former Mayors
and Commissioners, but he would be serving with four qualified men and with the help
of the people would continue the same good government the City had enjoyed in the past.
Mayor Gill introduced Commissioner Homer L. Ramsey, Mr. Ramsey stated he was doubly
honored to'have been selected for a second term on the. City Commission and it would be
a priviliege to serve with Mr. Frank and the other Commissioners for the coming term.
Mayor Gill stated that Commissioner Rogde was unable to attend this meeting.
Mayor Gill introduced Commissioner Elect John N. Neighbors. Wr. Neighbors stated he
was humble and proud to have been elected to serve the next two years. He said his
first contact with the City Commission was when he appeared before it about three
years agowith a complaint, and he was so impressed with its courtesy and efficiency
he hoped with the help of the people this City Commission could be guided to continue
the same good government.
Mayor Gill introduced Commissioner Elect Noel B. Proctor. Mr. Proctor expressed
appreciation for help in being elected and thetthe t"rrust placed in him to serve the
next two years. He said he would work with the best of his talents for the community
and with the help of the people of West University Place the City Commission would
again serve the best interest of the City.
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Mayor Gill introduced Commissioner Elect Paul W. Wallin, Jr. Mr. Wallin thanked
the people of the City for giving him the opportunity to run and for having elected
him to the City Commission. He stated he felt to participate in the government was
the privilege of every person who lives in every City of our country. He stated he
would be appreciative of any help or criticism from everyone>and with help and faith
all problems could be straightened out.
At this time, Phil Peden, Associate Justice, First Court of Civil Appeals, state of
Texas, administered the Oath of Office to Mayor elect B. E. Frank, and then to Commis-
sioners elect John N. Neighbors, Noel B. Proctor, Homer L. Ramsey, and Paul W. Wallin,
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Judge Peden expressed appreciation for being allowed to take part in the installation
of this new City Commission. He stated the citizens owed a debt of gratitude to
these men who give of their time for City government, and that most ,people's contact
was with City government and that the citizens of West Un~versity P~ace had certainly
enjoyed excellent City government handled with diligence, honor, skill, and inteI1igence.
Mayor Gill addressed the meeting as follows:
Judge Peden, Mayor Frank and honorable Commissioners;: ~ity Management and adminis-
trative officers, fellow citizens and guests. Your presence shows your genuine
interest in your City's welfare. Your presence is a compliment to us who are
turning the responsibilities of our City over to others. Your presence also is an
expression of gratitusw for the members of this new Commission, who were chosed
without asking to be considered for its responsibilities, and will, with your
help, administer to the needs of our City f.or the next two years.
The desired personal characteristics for the members of our City Commission are
that they be men of courage, patience, faith, and love for good people who live
cultural lives and who's standards for homes, streets, city hall, schools and all
elements are high and strong enough to support the Commission in those ways and
menas as needed to better those standards. Like those people who are selected,
nominated, and actively supported thte election of the new Commission, these men
who have now been installed hold those desired traits.
To report briefly for the outgoing Commission, it may be remembered as a people-
working administration for we have had three elections in less than two years. We
have asked for the people to vote on a referendum (Townhouse ordinance), the city
sales tax and for members to the new Commission. We have seen the Hemisfair come
and go, the Astroworld come and is still here, the ~pollo three-man team in outer
space for eleven days and return, and this administration to terminate on this the
50th anniversary of Armistice Day, a day in 1918, when there was great joy in that
peace was again visiting the world. We have attentatively observed and supported
the finalized actions that appeared, proper, of all boards, committees and commissions
serving our City. The parks and Recreation Board was authorized and constituted in
1967 and the first recent West University Summer Recreation Program was offered,
staffed and enjoyed by more than three hundred families of our City. The two most
important recommendations of the Zoning and Planning Board to the Commission was,
(1) an ordinance providing for and regulating off street parking that may be
necessary for various improvements, and (2) the creation of a Business or Professional
Office District in the 4100 and 4200 blocks of Bellaire Boulevard. After much study
and careful deliberation bothjof these ordinances were passed and approved by the
Commission with the belief that such action was in the best interest of our City.
It was necessary, for the first time since 1957, that taxes be increased this year
for funds to support the 1969 budget. Many things contribute to mounting operating
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costs, some new ones to comply with state and Federal laws for the prevention
of polution of air and water. There are seven or more sources for General Fund
Revenue besides Ad Valorem Taxes which amounts to an average of nineteen cents
per day per family. In these times and places, it appears to be a bargain for all
the services and accomodations we have in West University Place.
The future is as usual, still an unknown. NASA has developed a camera that can
take pictures of farms and timber from 20,000 feet up, from which trained personnel
can identify the kind of growing crops and locate diseased trees that may not yet
be noticed by visual inspection. Many new and modern ideas, devices and e~uipment
will be available and shoU[d be utilized to improve and continue the operations of
our City. Though there is need for additional storm sewer installation and more
street paving there are three other items that need to be marked for consideration
in maybe the not too distant future. (1) Rebuilding of Weslayan street. (2) Re-
building of street paving, curbs and sidewa+ks that are unsafe and unsightly even
at night under our newly completed mercury vapor streetlight system, and (3), the
now and ultimate problem of solid waste disposal. The dump ground has been out-
lawed. Our land fill disposal area may have to be abandoned before we now expect.
In order to better be advised of methods to solve the City problems to come, member-
ship and activec participation should be maintained in the following organizations:
Beautify Texas Council
Texas Municipal League
Harris County Community Shelter Plan Policy Council
Houston-Galveston Area Council
Harris County Mayor's and Councilmen's Association
Houston-Harris County Transportation Study
If you will bow your heads I will make this re~uest.
o God, before thee are those who can be blessed, those who
may be a blessing to themselves and to the world. May each
one think of his home not merely as the house in which he
lives but as a City of which he is a part. May he see how
much finer and better life will be for all when each one
works for all and thinks for all and all for each. Amen.
November 11, 1968
o. P. Gill, Retiring Mayor
West University Place, Texas
Mr. O. P. Gill and Mr. Roger R. Wright, Sr., retired from the Conference Table at this
time.
Mayor Frank introduced City Manager Whitt Johnson, who presented all of the City's
Department Heads, City Attorney Charles F. Cockrell, Jr., Corporation Court Clerk Don
Mathes, City Secretaries Lee Lockard and Opal McKelvey, and other employees who were
present.
Mayor Frank stated that the first order of business would be to elect a Mayor pro tem.
Motion by Commissioner Proctor, seconded by Commissioner Neighbors, that Commissioner
Homer L. Ramsey be elected Mayor pro tem for the ensuing term of office.
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Voting No: None
Mayor Frank then invited everyone present to attend the public Reception to be held
immediately following the meeting at the Community Building.
With no further business to come be~ore the Commission' at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 25, 1968
The City Commission convened in regular session at the C~ty Hall on Monday,
November 25, 1968, 7: 30 p .m! , with the following members present: Mayor Frank,
presiding; Commissioners Neighbors, Proctor and Ramsey. The City Attorney and
City Manager were also present. Commissioner Wallin was absent.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mayor Frank.
Mayor Frank welcomed those present and invited them to attend future meetings of
the City Commission.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission on November
14, 1968 were presented to the Commission with special attention directed to an
application filed by Mrs. Rosalie Taylor for the subdivision of the North 90' of
Lot 5, Block 20, West University Place First Addition, into two lots. The Preliminary
Report filed by the Zoning and Planning Commission with regard to consideration of
rezoning Lots 9, 10 and 11, Block 3, Cunningham. Terrace; the north .47 acres of Block
2, Cunningham. Terrace; and the South 60' of Block. 2, Cunningham. Terrace Addition,
was also presented to the Commission.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Electrical Board on November 18, 1968 were
presented to the Commission. Mr. Robert O. Randle, member of the Board, appeared
before the Commission to recommend the adoption of the National Electrical Code for
1968 and to prohibit the use of aluminum wire within the City of West University Place.
Mayor Frank instructed City Attorney Cockrell to prepare an ordinance for presentation
to the Commission at its next regular meeting.
Mayor Frank advised the Commission that during preparation of the 1969 Budger consi-
eration was given to re~uests by the Police Chief and Fire Chief for additional
personnel, but necessary funds were not available at that time. Mayor Frank further
advised that inasmuch as a settlement had been reached in the Corrigan tax suit, and
anticipated receipt of city sales tax would be forthcoming, funds would now be avail-
able for the employment of one additional policeman and one additional fireman. These
two new employees would make it possible to decrease the total per week work hours of
other employees in these departments and provide better department operation during
vacations, illnesses, etc.,
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Proctor, that the City Manager
be authorized to increase the personnel in the Police Department bW the addition of
one patrolman and increase the personnel in the Fire Department by the addition of one
fireman, and to take the necessary action to employ this additional personnel effective
December 1, 1968.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Resolution Number 68-14 was presented to the Commission and read in full.
WHEREAS, a city election was held on the fifth day of November, 1968, in
the City of West University Place, Texas, for the purpose of electing a Mayor and four
members of the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, the votes cast at the election held on November 5, 1968, were
canvassed by members of the City Commission on the date of November 7, 1968 and it
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was determined that Commissioner B. E. Frank had been duly elected Mayor, and that
Commissioner Homer L. Ramsey had been duly re-eiLected Commissioner, and that John N.
Neighbors, Noel B. Proctor and Paul W. Wallin, Jr., had been duly elected as Commissioners
of the City of West University P~ace, Texas; and
WHEREAS, in regular session of the City Commission held on November 11, 1968,
each of the above namde persons were administered the O~th of Office and duly installed
in their respective elected positions; and
WHEBEAS, upon proper motion and second, Commissioner Hamer L. Ramsey was
elected Mayor pro-tem of the City of West University Place, Texas;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BM THE CITY COMlYIISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
1. That Mayor B. E. Frank and Mayor Pro-Tem:Homer L. Ramsey be, and
they are hereby, designated and authprized to sign or countersign checks drawn on all
banks serving as depositoru for funds of the City of West University Place, Texas, and
any banks which may be hereinafter designated as depositoru of city funds during the
term of their office.
2. Be it further resolved that all prOVlSlons 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.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of November, 1968.
Commissioners Voting Aye: All
Commissioners Voting No: ~
/s/ B. E. Frank
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Lee Lockard
Assistant City Secretary
Motion by Commissioner Proctor, seconded by Commissioner Neighbors, that Resolution
Number 68-14, authorizing Mayor B. E. Frank and Mayor pro-tem Homer L. Ramsey to sign
or countersign checks drawn on all banks serving as depository for city funds, be
approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Resolution Number 68-15 was presented to the Commission and read in full.
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WHEREAS, the City of West University Place determined that it would be
to the best interest of the citizens of this city to join and assiciate itself with
other communities in the objectives of the Houston-Galveston Area Council, and
adopted the by-laws and joined such association by the passage and adoption of Re-
solution 66-11; and
WHEREAS, O. P. Gill, Mayor of the Ci~ of West University Place, was
designated as the city's representative on said Houston-Galveston Area Council; and
WHEREAS, the term of Mayor o. p~ Gill has expired, necessitating the
appointment of another representative on said Area Council; and
WHEREAS, B. E. Frank was duly elected Mayor of the City of West University
Place on November 5, 1968:
NOW, THEREFORE, B_E IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
l. That Mayor B. E. Frank be, and he is hereby, designated as the city's
representative on the Houston-Galveston Area Council.
2. That the Cirector 6fthe Houston-Galveston Area Council be notified
of Mayor B. E. Frank's designation as the city's representative by certified copy of
this Resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of November, 1968.
Commissioners Voting Aye: All
Commissioners Voting No: None
/s/ B. E. Frank
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Lee Lockard
Assistant City Secretary
Motion by Commissioner Neighbors, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that Resolution
Number 68-15 designating Mayor B. E.Frank as the city's representative to the Houston-
Galveston Area Council be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission was advised that an informal application for the construction of four
townhouses on three lots (Lots 11, 12 and 13, Block 1, Monticello Addition) to front on
Belmont Street. After reviewing the proposed plans and discussion it was the opinion of
the Commission that the applicant be advised that Ordinance Number 879 governing the
contruction of townhouses specifically states that all townhouses or residences con-
structed in this District front on Bissonnett Street and that no building permit
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shall be issued unless and until the Building Inspector is presented with a map
or plat with the approval of the City Commission thereon. The City Manager was
instructed to advise the applicant that he should submit a formal application to the
Commission together with a re-plat of the property involved.
Plans prepared by City Engineer Tom Jones for the construction of a 4" water line in
the easement of the 3000 and 3100 block of Bissonnet on Lots 10, 11, 12, 13 and
16, Bloack 1, Monticello Addition were presented to the Commission. Attention of the
Commisssion was directed to the fact that it would be more feasible and less costly to
construct the new 4" water line prior to development of the property. Owenrs of the
property would reimburse the city as development progresses.
Motion by Commissioner Neighbors, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that the City
Manager be instructed to advetise for bids on the necessary materials for the construction
of a 4" water line in the easement of the 3000 and 3100 blocks of Bissonnett on Lots
10, 11, 12, 13 and 16, Block. 1, Monticello Addition.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
A number of matters to be considered by the Commission during the month of December
were presented to the Commission and discussed.
Resolution Number 68-16 was presented to the Commission and read in full.
WHEREAS, it is the duty of the City Commission of the City of West University
Place, Texas, as soon as practical after the election of a new City Commission, to
appoint a City Attorney; a City Treasurer, Tax-Assessor/Collector; and Assistant, as
may be necessarY to transact the city's legal and financial affairs; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission was elected at the last regular election held
on the fifth day of November, 1968:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERS ITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City Commission hereby names and appoints Charles F.
Cockrell, Jr., a:duly licenses and practicing attorney, City Attorney of the City
of West University Place, Texas, and he is hereby invested with all of the powers, and
duties as set forth in the Charter of said City and the Statutes of the State of Texas.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby names! and appoints William Dittert, Jr.
as City Treasurer and Tax Assessor-Collector of the City of West University Place, Texas,
and he is hereby invested with all of the duties and responsibilities as set forth in
the Charter of said City and the Statutes of the State of Texas.
Section 3. The City Commission hereby names and appoints Walter R. Adams, Jr.
as Assistant City Treasurer and Tax Assessor-Collector of the City of West University
Place, Texas.
Section 4. That each official hereby appointed shall receive monthly compen-
sation for the performance of their duties, in accordance with the heretofore adopted
salary schedule.
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until the next regular City General Election, and thereafter until the appointment
and Qualification of their successors , unless discharged by the City Commission
for just cause.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of November, 1968.
Commissioners Voting Aye:
All
Commissioners Voting No.
None
/s/ B. E. Frank
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Assistant City Secretary
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Neighbors, that Resolution
Number 68-16 appointing Mr. Charles F. Cockrell, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William
Dittert, Jr., City Treasurer, and Tax-Assessor/Collector; and Mr. Walter R. Adams,
Jr., Assistant City Treasurer and Tax-Assesspr/Collector, be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
IY:rayor Frank advised the Commission that Corporation Court Judge D. Gale Reese had
submitted his resignation effective January 2, 1969. It was the opinion of the
Commission that the services of a Qualified attorney should be sought to fill this
position as soon as possible.
~inutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on November 11,1968 were
presented to the Commission and the following action taken: Motion by Commissioner
Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Proctor, that the minutes of the regular meeting
of the City Commission on November 11, 1968 be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No; None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
DECEMBER 9, 1968
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall
December 9, 1968, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present:
presiding; Commissioners Neighbors, Proctor, Ramsey and Wallin.
and City Manager were also present.
on Monday,
Mayor Frank,
The City Attorney
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Neighbors.
The City Attorney advised the Commission that he had been unable to prepare an
Ordinance adopting the 1968 version of the National Electrical Code with a pro-
vision prohibiting the use of aluminum wire, as recommended by the Electrical
Board, and would present the Ordinance at the next regular meeting of the City
Commission on December 23, 1968.
The Commission was advised that bids should be received as soon as possible after
January l, 1969 for automotive and truck e~uipment f'or which funds are provided in
the 1969 budget, in order to expedite delivery.
Motion by Commissioner Proctor, seconded by Commissioner Neighbors, that bids be
received for automotive and truck equipment on January 13, 1969 and if feasible an
award made for furnishing three police patrol units at that time.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mr. Edwin Bennett, 3725 Sunset, appeared before the Commission re~uesting that the
City Commission issue a public statement condemning the type harassment received by
his family for the past twelve months. Mr. Bennet quoted a number of occasions
experienced by members of his family and stated that freedom of belief was one of
the basic principles of our country.
Mr. Dan Saunders, 3709 Robinhood and Mr. Sidney Farr, 3742 Tangley, each stated that
the burning of a cross and threats on the welfare of a child engendered fear in a commu-
nity and the Commission should offer support and help to Mr. and Mrs. Bennett.
Mayor Frank assured all concerned that the City>Commission, City Officials and the
Police Department had offered all help and consideration to the Bennetts and assured
them that this practice would be continued.
The Commission was advised that each year during the month of December a list of
insurance agents eligible to receive a pro-rata share of commissions on insurance
premiums paid by the City of West University Place during the year is presented for
consideration. To be eligible an insurance agent must meet three ~ualifications:
(a) be a resident of the City of West University Place; (b) be a property owner in
the City; (c) and be a recording insurance agent. After reviewing a prepared list it
was the decision of the Commission that the list should be submitted to the Insurance Ex-
change for verification and possible additions.
Resolution Number 68-17 was presented to the Commission and read in full.
WHEREAS, the City of West University Place has cash available in the
Tax Collector's fund which will not be re~uired for current operating expenses, and
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city's money invested to earn additional income and it is necessary and prudent to
authorize investment of these certain sums of money:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY P~CE, TEXAS, that the City Treasurer is hereby directed to invest
funds in the amount of:
$150,000.00.
In a Certificate of Time Deposit with the University State Bank for a
period of six (6) months at an annual rate of 6&%.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th
day of Decmeber, 1968.
Connnissioners Voting Aye: . All
Connnissioners Voting No: None
/s/ B. E. Frank
MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/ Lee Lockard
Assistant City Secretary
Motion by Commissioner Wallin, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that Resolution
Number 68-17 authorizing the investment of $150,000.00 in a Certificate of Time
Deposit with the University State Bank for a six month period at 6&% rate, be
approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
A letter received from Mr. Thomas Koebernick, Business Relations Director for. the
Junior Achievement was presented to the Connnission.
Motion by Connnissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Wallin, that Junior
Achievement be granted permission to erect a banner across University Boulevard
at is interesection with Kir~y Drive or Buffalo Speedway with the provision that
the following conditions are met: (l) Safety precautions provided; (2) Permission
obtained from owners of poles or trees used to anchor the banner; (3) Comprehensive
General Liability Insurance with Bodily Injury limits of not less than $lOO,OOO for
anyone person and $3000,000 for two or more persons in anyone accident, and a
Property damage limit of not less than $100,000 for anyone accident is provided.
V oting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Frank presented a letter received from Mr. John Neighbors tendering his
resignation as a member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment effective with his election
as a Connnissioner. Motion by Connnissioner Proctor, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey,
that the resignation of Mr. John Neighbors be accepted.
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Voting No; None
Plans and specifications for the construction of a pre-fabricated incinerator by
Fed-Mart, Inc., in the easement in the rear of their property located at 4004
Bellaire Boulevard were presented to the Commission for their information. It was
pointed out that complaints by property owners contiguous to this property had made
it necessary to condemn the incinerator previously used. The Commission was ad-
vised that a conditional permit was issued for the construction with the provision that
use of the incinerator be discontinued provided justifiable complaints are received.
The Commission was advised that the Electrical Inspector had re~uested a review be
made of the charges for fees charged for issuing licenses to Apprentice and Journeymen
electricians. The procedure followed in issuing licenses revealed that the cost of
clerical time involved in issuing licenses exceeded the cost charged for such license.
After further discussion the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance
amedning the Code of Ordinances to increase cost of licenses issued to Apprentice and
Journeymen electricians.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on Monday, November 25, 1968 were
presented to the Commission and the following action taken: Motion by Commissioner
Neighbors, seconded by Commissioner Proctor, that the minutes of the regular meeting
of the City Commission on Monday, November 25, 1968 be approved as submitted.
V oting Aye: All
Voting No: None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
DECEMBER 23, 1969
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall
December 23, 1968, 7:30 p.m, with the following members present:
presiding; Commissioners Neighbors, Proctor, Ramsey and Wallin.
Attorney and City Manager were also present.
on Monday ,
Mayor Frank,
The City
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Proctor.
In accordance with action of the City Commission bids received for furnishing materials
for the construction of a 4" water line in the 3000 and 3100 blocks of Bissoneet
were opened and results announced.
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Proctor, that bids received
for furnishing materials for the construction of a 4" water line in the 3000 and
3100 blocks of Bissonnet be referred to the City Manager and his staff for tabulation
and recommendation.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Ordinance Number 905 was presented to the Commission and read in full.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CDRDINANCENO.c892 WHICH APPR0VEIJl'THEY'
BlIDGET OF THE ,CITY \ OF WE:3.T:UNIVERSITY PLAGE;'~TEXAS;' FOR\'JlliKc :'-
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING'JANUARY 1, 196&3; AND ALlOPTEB ON THE~2t3Xh~T>
BAY OF AUGUST, 1967.0
Motillon by Commissioner Proctor, seconded by Commissioner Wallin, that Ordinance
Number 905 amending the 1968 Budget of the City of West University Place be approved
as read.
Voting Aye: All
Votillng No: None
Ordinance Number 906 was presented to the Commission and read in full
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS BY AMENDING SECTION 10....80 and 10-91
OF SAID CODE INCREASING CERTAIN FEES TO BE PAID BY JOURNEYMEN
AND APPRENTICE ELECTRICIANS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVEMTE.
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Wallin, that Ordinance
Number 906 amending the Code of Ordinances with regard to fees paid by Journeymen
and Rpprentice electricians be approved as read.
V oting Aye: All
Voting No; None
Ordinance Number 907 was present to the Commission and read in full.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS BY ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRI-
CAL CODE 1968 EDITION EXCEPT AS TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS REGARDING
THE USE OF ALUMINUM WIRE; DECLARING THAT SECTIONS 10-116 THROUGH
SECTION 10-129 SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT; AND PRO-
VIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Commissioner Neighbors, seconded by Commissioner Proctor, that Ordinance
Number 907 amending the Code of Ordinances to adopt the National Electrical Code
1968 version, with a provision prohibiting the use of aluminum wire, be approved
as read.
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Voting No: None
The resignation of D. Gale Reese as Judge of the Corporation Court of the City
of West University Place was presented to the Commission for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Proctor, seconded by Commissioner Neighbors, that the
resignation of Gale Reese as Judge of the Corporation Court be accepted and the
City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution expressing official appre-
ciation for meritorious service rendered by Judge Reese to the City of West Univer-
sity Place.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Resolution Number 68-18 was presented to the Commis.sioner and read in full.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Gale Reese has submitted his resignation as Judge
of Corporation Court, effective January 16, 1969, due to a reorganization
of his personal business affairs; and
WHEREAS, Judge Reese's resignation creates a necessity for the City Commis-
sion to appgint a ~ualified attorney to serve as Judge of the Corporation
Court; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has discussed with Charles Robert Dunn, a
qualifie~ attorney, the responsibilities and duties of the Corporation
Court, and he is willing to assume such responsibilities:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Commission hereby names and appoints Charles
Robert Dunn, a duly licensed and practicing attorney, Judge of the Corpo-
ration Court of the City of West University Place, Texas, and he is hereby
invested with all of the powers and uties as set forth in the Charter of
said City and the Statutes of the State of Texas, and he shall enter upon
and assum his duties as Judge of the Corporation Court on January 16, 1969.
Section 2.. That the City Commission hereby names and appoints Joseph
Damiani, a duly licensed and practicing attorney, as Assistant City
Attorney and he is hereby invested with all of the duties and responsibilities
as set forth in the Charter of said City and the Statutes of the State of
Texas.
Section 3. That the compensation to be paid to the Judge of the Corporation
Court shall be in accordance with the heretofore adopted salary scheduled;
that the compensation to be paid to the Assistant City Attorney shall be
$150.00 monthly.
Section+4. The persons appointed to the respective offices shall serve until
the next regular City General Election, and thereafter until the appointment
and qualification of their successor, unless discharged by the City Commission
for just cause, .
PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of December, 1968.
Commissioners Voting Aye: All
ATTEST: Commissioners Voting No: None
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Assistant City Secretary
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Mayor
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Motion by Commissioner Wallin, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that Resolution
Number 68-18 appointing Charles Robert Dunn as Judge of the Corporation Court and
Joseph Damiani as Assistant City Attorney, be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None.
Mr. Bill Harrison and Mr. Tim Harrison, appeared before the Commission to present
a replat of Lots 11, 12 and 13, Block 2, Monticello Addition into six lots for the
construction of townhouses. After considerable discussion with regard to possible
future development of other sites in the Townhouse District and instructions to the
City Attorney for study of the applicable fire ordinance to provide for an easement
or six foot (6') fire break from the front of the property line on Bissonnet to the
easement in the rear of the property, the following action was taken:
Motion by Commissioner Proctor, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that Mayor B. E.
Frank be authorized to sign the replat as approved by the Zoning and Planning
Commission in regular session on December 12, 1968.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The minutes of the Electrical Board meeting on December l6, 1968 were presented to
the Commission with special note that four electricians had applied for a master
electrician's examination to enable them to be licensed in the City of West Univer-
sity Place.
The minutes of the Zoning and Planning Commission on December l2, 1968 were pre-
sented to the Commission for their information. City Attorney Charles Cockrell
reviewed the public hearing held to consdier rezoning of Lots 9, 10 and 11, Block
3, Cunningham Terrace Addition; the North .47 acres of Block 2, Cunningham Terrace
Addition; and. the South 60' of Block 2, Cunningham Terrace Addition for commercial
use and/or business and professional buildings.
A list of insurance agents residing in the city eligible to receive a pro-rate
share of the city's insurance premium distribution was presented to the Commission
for consideration. Commissioner Neighbors stated that it was his opinion that the
Insurance Committee should be requested to set up definite guide lines as to the
~ualifications of participants in the premium distribution and let such be known
throughout insurance circles so that those eligible might register their qualifi-
cations with the city. It was also determined that a check with the Insurance
Checking Office revealed that Mr. Ed Curry and Mrs. Edith Dannenbaum were not re-
cording agents and, therefore, not eligible to participate in the premium distri-
bution.
Motion by Commissioner Neighbors, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that the list of
insurance agents residing in the city eligible to receive a pro-rata share of the
city's insurance premium distribution be approved with the deletion of the names of
Mr. Ed Curry and Mrs. Edith Dannenbaum.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
A recommendation of the Chief of Police for the installation of a ,t stop" sign on
Carnegie Street at the intersection of Vanderbilt was presented to the Commission,
together with a letter of request signed by residents of the area.
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sign be installed on Carnegie Street at the intersection of Vanderbilt in accordance
with the re~uest of the Chief of Police dated December 13, 1968.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission was advised that the first check proceeds from the +% City Sales Tax
had been received from the state Comptroller. The check, in the amount of $9,516.87,
represented receipts for the third quarter of the year 1968, and based on this figure
it is estimated that approximately $45,000 annually will be received from the 1% City
Sales Tas.
The Commission was advised that the new signal controller had been installed at Rice
Boulevard and Buffalo Speedway and was wo~king in perfect condition.
A letter from Mac Whorter and Mac Naughton, attorneys, with regard to the west half
of Lot 7, Block 18, Collegeview First Addition (3800 block of Amherst) being offered
as a gift to the City of West University Place by Mr. Ben Taub, was presented to the
Commission. After considerable discussion with regard to possible uses and disposi-
tion of the property, the following action was' taken:
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Neighbors, that the city
accept the west half of Lot 7, Block 18, Collegeview First Addition, Harris County,
Texas, as a gift from Mr. Ben Taub, only if the deed of gift is given so that there
are no restrictions whatsoever as to the use or disposition of the property after
acquisition by the City of West University.
V oting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on December 9, 1968 were pre-
sented to the Commission and the following action taken: Motion by Commissioner
Proctor, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that the minutes of the regular meeting of
the City Commission on December 9, 1968 be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:59 p.m.
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