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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
August 11, 1965
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor McIver Furman
Mayor Pro Tem Jack R. Blackmon
Commissioners:
Patrick J. Dunne
Dr. P. Jimenez, Jr.
Ronnie Sizemore
City Manager Herbert W. Whitney
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor McIver Furman rslled the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Patrick J. Dunne.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Dunne, seconded by Blackmon, and passed that the absence of
Commissioners Ken MMTniel and Wm. H. Wallace be excused for cause.
Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Dunne, and passed that the minutes of
the regular meeting of August 4, 1965, at 2;00 p.m., be approved as furnished to
the Council.
Mayor Furman called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Dunne, and passed that the City Manager's
Reports be accepted; and the recommendations and requests, Items "a" through "f",
be approved and granted, as follows:
a. That the plans and specifications for construction of Waverly
Estates Storm Sewer project, and the authority to advertise for bids to be
received September 1, 1965, be approved;
b. That authority to initiate condemnation proceedings to acquire Right
of Way of Parcel #13, Turkey Creek Trunk Main, be approved;
c. That the acquisition of Utility Easement, Parcel #3, Turkey Creek Trunk
Main, across property owned by Mr. Farrell Seth et al, for a consideration of
$278.80, be approved, and that appropriation in the amount of $278.80 be
authorized;
d. That appropriations in the amount of $7,637.69 for street improve-
ments around Margo Plaza Park, in the amount of $2,370.27; Carroll Woods III Park,
in the amount of $2,244.40; Carroll Place I Park, in the amount of $1,422.98; and
Carroll Place II Park, in the amount of $1,600.04; and reimbursement to developers,
be authorized;
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e. That an extension of time for repayment of the balance of a loan to
the Memorial Medical Center, in the amount of $130,000.00, to be due October 1,
1965, be approved;
f. That Forrest Oil Corporation's Drilling Permit #121, dated May 28, 1965,
be amended to permit the proposed depth of 14,000 feet, subject to the approval by
the Railroad Commission.
g. Considered separately.
h. Considered separately.
City Manager Whitney presented Item "g" for public hearing relative to
an application from Flournoy Production Company for permit to drill Well #1, Cain-
8echrist Lease, in Lot 23 of J. C. Russell Farm Lots, Nueces County.
Mr. Whitney located the proposed well site on airport property on which
the City owns surface rights, but not the mineral rights. He explained the
proposed well site is approximately 752 feet from the center line of the runway;
the proposed depth of the well is 6500 feet, and applicant proposes to install
8-5/8" surface casing down to 300 feet. If well is completed, 4--". casing down to
the producing formation. Flournoy Production Company has submitted copies of their
Railroad Commission Permit, Certificates of Insurance; have had a meeting and
received approval from the F.A.A. who have concurred with the granting of permit
subject to certain safety precautions; placed a time limit of thic6y days; and
have made certain provisions that at the end of that time if they secure completion,
they will erect a "Christmas Tree" and other equipment below the surface of the
ground. They asked for variances to use earthen pits rather than steel tanks for
the drilling rigs with the stipulation they will restore the surface upon
completion. Mr. Whitney also stated that the Airport Advisory Board has recom-
mended approval subject to F.A.A. approval.
Mr. Bob Wilson, representing Flournoy Production Company, spoke in
support of the application, and explained they had a time limit set by F.A.A.
No one spoke in opposition to the application.
Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Sizemore, and passed that the hearing
be closed.
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Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Dune, and passed that Flournoy Production
Company be granted a permit to drill Well #1, Cain-Sechrist Lease, in Lot 23 of J. C.
Russell Farm Lots, Nuecee County, as set forth in the application.
City Manager Whitney presented Item "h" for public hearing relative to an
application from Southern Minerals Corporation for a permit to drill Well #12, on its
J. B. Sedwick Lease.
Mr. Whitney located the proposed well site as being 280 feet north of Hunter
Lane, 330 feet west of Hunter Road, and 50 feet south of Southern Minerals Corpora-
tion #3 J. B. Sedwick well. He stated there were no buildings or structures located
within 400 feet of the proposed location. Southern Minerals Corporation have sub-
mitted waivers from the two adjoining lease holders. They propose to drill the well
no deeper than 5500 feet, setting 8-5/8" surface pipe to at lease 300 feet below the
Permit
surface. They have submitted copies of the Railroad Commission certificate of in-
surance, and other necessary documents. Southern Minerals Corporation has asked for
a waiver on the requirement of 1,000 feet of surface casing and 200 feet of conductor
casing, and have further requested the use of earthen slush pits instead of metal
tanks with the stipulation that they, will restore the surface upon completion.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Dunne, and passed that the hearing be
closed..
Mr. Whitney was asked by Commissioner Blackmon if he recommended that
action be taken today on the waiver requirements and the use of earthen pita.
Mr. Gayle, representing Southern Minerals Corporation, stated they have
been granted these exceptions before on two previous wells drilled to approxi-
mately the same depth, and had waivers concerning this. He further stated they
had a letter from the Commissioners in Austin giving permission to set 900 feet
of surface pipe. He explained they had drilled four wells in the last three
months with no trouble. When asked the urgency of this request, Mr. Gayle said
he did not know.
The Council tabled this request for one week.
Mayor Furman thanked Mrs. Reese Smith, Scout Mistress, and the Girl
Scouts of Troop #74, of St. John's Methodist Church for their interest in civic
affairs.
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ORDINANCE N0. 7676
CLOSING THAT PORTION OF AN ALLEY LYING BETWEEN LOT 14 AND LOTS 11, 12 AND 13, BLOCK 1,
JONES ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SUBJECT TO THE
RETEETION FOR A UTILITY EASE NT Tat SAID AREA FORMERLY EXISTING AS AN ALLEY; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, and Sizemore, present and
voting "Aye"; McDaniel and Wallace absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 7677
APPROPRIATING OUT OF N0. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $7,637.69 FOR REIMBURSEMENT
TO DEVELOPERS OF SUBDIVISIONS FOR TAA CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST OF STREET IMPROVE-
MENTS ADJACENT TO DEDICATED PARKS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLATTING ORDINANCE. FROM
THE FUNDS HEREBY APPROPRIATED, THE SUM OF $2,370.27 IS APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO.
220-61-81.1, MARGO PLAZA PARK, PAYABLE TO ROY SMITH HOMES, INC.; $2,244.40 IS
APPLICABLE TO PROJECT N0. 220-61-81.2, CARROLL WOODS III PARK PAYABLE TO SESSIONS
MORTGAGE CO., INC.; THE SUM OF $3,023.02 IS PAYABLE TO JACK RYAN, TRUSTEE, APPLICABLE
TO PROJECTS N0. 220-61-81.3 AND 81.4, CARROLL PLACE I AND II PARKS, IN THE RESPECTIVE
AMOUNTS OF $1,422.98 AND $1,600.04; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule vas suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Blacioaon, Dunne, Jimenez and Sizemore, present and
voting "Aye"; McDaniel and Wallace absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 7678
AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN
UTILITY EASE NTS ACROSS A CERTAIN LOT, BEING LOT 12, ROLLING ACRES SUBDIVISION,
LOCATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, DESCRIBING SAID EASEMENTS; IDENTIFYING TBE RECORD
TITLE OWNERS; SAID CONDEMNATION BEING NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER AND
OTHER PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES AND BEING WITHIN TBE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PRO-
CEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez and Sizemore, present and
voting "Aye"; Mohaniel and Wallace absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 7679
APPROPRIATING OUT OF N0. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND THE SUM OF $278.80, OF WHICH
AMOUNT $139.40 IS TO BE PAID TO tunx F. J. sum ESTATE AND $139.40 IS TO BE PAID
TO THE ANNIE T. SMITH ESTATE FOR ACQUISITION OF UTILITY EASEMENT PARCEL N0. 3,
TURKEY CREEK TRUNK MAIN, PROJECT N0. 250-64-36.7, IN ''HN CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ThE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO ACQUIRE Tht AFORESAID UTILITY EASEMENT, PARCEL N0. 3,
TURKEY CREEK TRUNK MAIN, FROM THE F. J. SMITH ESTATE AND FROM THE ANNIE T. SMITH
ESTATE, BY PROPER CONVEYANCE AND BY THE EXECUTION OF SUCH OTHER INSTRUMENTS AS
MAY BE NECESSARY; AND DECLARING AN EMSRGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Blae]snon, Dunne, Jimenez and Sizemore, present and
voting "Aye"; McDaniel and Wallace absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 7680
DESIGNATING THAT AREA ALONG ihh EAST SIDE OF OSAGE STREET BETWEEN HIGHLAND AVENUE
AND CHIPPEWA, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, TO BE USED FOR STREET RIGHT OF WAY
IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez and Sizemore, present and
voting "Aye"; McDaniel and Wallace absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 7681
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING 1111.1 CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AN EXCHANGE DEED W1'1'H THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT EXCHANGING TRACTS OR PAROMS OF LAND, EACH CONSISTING OF 1.469 ACRES IN
THE MEADOW PARK ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID
TRACTS OR PARCELS BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HERREINAFTER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote; Furman, Blac1non, Dunne, Jimenez and Sizemore, present and
voting "Aye"; McDaniel and Wallace absent.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING 'I1HM CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT, FOR
AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, WITH NATIONAL CAR RENTALS OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, INC., FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS, COVERING A RENT -A -CAR BUSINESS AT THE
CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its
third reading by the following vote: Furman, Blaclonon, Dunne, Jimenez and. Sizemore,
present and voting "Aye"; McDaniel and Wallace absent.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING'Thh CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT, FOR
AND ON BEHALF OF TEE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, WITH THE HERTZ CORPORATION FOR A
PERIOD OF THREE YEARS COVERING A RENT -A -CAR BUSINESS AT TEM CORPUS CHRISTI INTER-
NATIONAL AIRPORT.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its
third reading by the following vote: Furman, Blaclonon, Dunne, Jimenez and Sizemore,
present and voting "Aye"; Mcnan1el and Wallace absent.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT, FOR
AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, WITH COASTAL BEND RENT -A -CAR, INC.,
FOR A PERIOD OF THREE TEARS, COVERING A RENT -A -CAR BUSINESS AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its
third reading by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez and Sizemore,
present and voting "Aye"; McDaniel and Wallace absent.
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August 11, 1965
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Mr. Al Moore, Local #6137, representing the employees of the Telephone
Company, requested that parking meters be removed in the three -block area on Upper
Broadway and Blucher Street, as the employees of the Telephone Company have to park
several blocks away and a great deal of vandalism has occurred. Mr. Moore stated
there were fifty-three meters in the three -block area, and that a maximum of thirteen
cars used that area, therefore, the request for the area to be made available for
parking by the telephone employees.
Mayor Furman advised Mr. Moore that the request would be brought up in
the Workshop Monday, August 16, 1965.
Mrs. Claud A. Ward, President of the Corpus Christi Council of Garden
Clubs, Inc., read a petition addressed to the Mayor and City Council requesting the
City Council to take appropriate actions to dedicate, perpetuate and develop the
entire Nature Center Park and amend their five year lease agreement to run con-
currently with the dedication. (Petition #18)
Mayor Furman thanked Mrs.` Ward and advised her the Council would give her
request appropriate consiacration.
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Mayor Furman explained the procedure to be followed and announced the
public hearing on Application #565-6, Willard H. Hammonds for change of zoning from
"R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District on Lot 6,
Block 6, Koolside Addition.
Tom Lake, Zoning Coordinator, located the property on the map; pointed
out the zoning and land use of the area; explained that at the Commission hearing
three persons appeared in favor of the application, and no one in opposition. He
explained the applicant requested a delay from thirty to forty days to consider
whether or not to continue the application. Thirty-two notices were mailed, three
returns received in favor and two in opposition; and the recommendation of the Zon-
ing & Planning Commission was that it be approved as submitted. Mr. Lake further
explained that the applicant desired to tear down the existing concrete block house
and replace it with two buildings with carports or a duplex building.
Mrs. Della 0. Ridgley, Lot 6, Block 6, Koolside Addition, and Mrs. Vennie
Mae Peck, Lot 2, Block 6, Koolside Addition, both spoke in favor of the request on
the basis that they desire to erect new duplexes to improve the area.
Mr. Eli Morgan, owner and developer of Koolside Addition, spoke in oppo-
sition to the request on the basis that the lots are small and inadequate for two-
family dwellings.
Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Dunne, and passed that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Blackmon, and passed that the application
be tabled for one week.
Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on Application #765-1, David
Rangel for change of zoning from "B-4" General Business District to "I -Z" Light
Industrial District on the south 1.35 feet of Lot 25 and the north 39.32 feet of
Lot 26, Block 2, Villa Green.
Tom Lake located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and
land use of the area; explained that at the Commission hearing that the applicant
appeared in support of the application, and no one appeared in opposition; that
twenty-five letters were mailed, three returns received in favor and none in oppo-
sition; and that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was that
it be denied but that in lieu a Special Permit for the manufacture and sale of
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fishing equipment be approved subject to the regulations of the "I-2" Light Indus-
trial District and a time limit of one year.
Mr. Garcia, owner of the existing building, explained that it would be too
expensive to accept a one-year permit, and would like additional time for his ware-
house and grocery store operations.
Mr. English, operator of the fishing lure equipment business, stated that
he needs more space and could not relocate in consideration of his employees, and
requested not less than a six-year time limit.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Sizemore, and passed that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Jimenez, and passed that the change of
zoning be denied but in lieu an ordinance be brought forward granting a special
permit for the manufacture and sale of fishing equipment on the south 1.36 feet of
Lot 25, and the north 39.32 feet of Lot 26, Block 2, Villa Green, subject to the
regulations of the "I-2" Light Industrial District, with no time limitation.
Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on Application #765-2, Charles
C. Stone, Jr. for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District and
"A-2" Apartment House District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lots "F"
and "H", Shipp Tract, save and except those portions taken for right of way pur-
poses, and Lot 26, Block 2, Vancura Addition, save and except that portion taken
for right of way purposes.
Tom Lake located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land
use of the area; explained that at the Commission hearing, the applicant and six
property owners appeared in favor of the request, and no one in opposition; that
twenty-eight notices were mailed, six returns received in favor and none in oppo-
sition; and the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was that it be
approved subject to the execution of a deed restrictive covenant prohibiting all
construction on Lot 26 with the exception of a fence along the south line of said
lot, which is to be left to the discretion of the property owner, and further sub-
ject to the erection of a six-foot solid fence along those portions of the south line
and west line of Lot "H" which is adjacent to other private properties.
John Thomason, representing the applicant, explained the proposed use to
locate a Humble service station on the subject property, and explained the size of
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Lot 26, and requested that the recommended restricted covenant not be required. He
stated that no sign would be erected on Lot 26, and that application would be made
at a later date for the sign on the larger portion of the subject property.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Jimenez, and passed that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Sizemore, and passed that an ordinance be
brought forward changing the zoning from "k -1B" and "A-2" to "B -l" Neighborhood
Business District, on Lots "F" and °'H", Shipp Tract, save and except those portions
taken for right of way purposes, and Lot 26, Block 2, Vancura Addition, save and
except that portion taken for right of way purposes, subject to the erection of a
six-foot solid fence along those portions of the south line and west line of Lot "U"
which is adjacent to other private properties, and that the recommended deed re-
strictive covenant requirement be deleted.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned.