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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
November 10, 1965
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Jack R. Blackmon
Commissioners:
Patrick J. Dunne
Dr. P. Jimenez, Jr.
Ken McDaniel
Ronnie Sizemore
Wm. H. Wallace
City Manager Herbert W. Whitney
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon called the meeting to order.
The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon in the absence of the
invited guest chaplain.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Dunne, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the absence of
Mayor Furman be excused for cause.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the minutes of
the regular meeting of November 3, 1965, at 2:00 p.m., and of the special meeting
of October 29, 1965, at 4:30 p.m., be approved as furnished to the Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon welcomed the Student Council from Calsilen High
School, and read and presented Certificates of Attendance to Robert Barker,
Mari Felton, Sally Nicholson, and Laree McGuire; accepted by Robert Barker,
President of the Student Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon welcomed Senior Ruben Garcia, Jr., the new
Mexican Consul, and presented an Honorary Citizenship Certificate and key to the
City to Senior Garcia.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon read and presented proclamations relative to the
following: NATIONAL RETARDED CHILDREN°S WEEK in Corpus Christi, November 14
through 25, 1965, accepted by Mrs. Ruth Chandler; and JAYCEES BOWLING DAY in
Corpus Christi, November 13, 1965.
Bids were opened and read on the purchase of One Chlorine Residual
Recorder for the Calallen Water Plant, from the following: Fischer & Porter
Company and Wallace & Tiernan, Inc.
The foregoing bids were tabled for forty-eight hours as required by
City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
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Regular Council Meeting
November 10, 1965
Page 2
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon recognized William H. Keys, attorney, who intro-
duced several representatives of Union Pacific Railroad Company and Southern Pacific
Railroad Company.
Mr. Joseph Hart, representing Southern Pacific Railroad Company, expressed
his appreciation for being heard at this time, and explained that Union Pacific
Railroad Company and Rock Island Railroad Company propose a merger and sale, and
that a public hearing would be held in Chicago on March 7, 1966, by the Interstate
Commerce Commission, on the proposed merger and sale. Mr. Hart stated that the
proposed merger would bring direct benefit to Corpus Christi by creating a single
line railroad service from Corpus Christi to the Kansas City Gateway, and that
Southern Pacific intended to buy the southern part of Rock Island Railroad Company.
Mr. Hart requested the City Council to pass a resolution favoring the merger and
sale. He was advised that his request would be studied.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the public hearing on the closing and
abandonment of a strip of land 40 Feet in width beginning in the Northwest Right
of Way line of Debrough Lane and running in a Northwesterly direction approximately
500 Feet to its intersection with the present Right of Way line of Glen Oak Drive
as it is used - as dedicated in Volume Al Page 42, N.C.M.R. (Flour Bluff and
Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts).
City Manager Whitney presented the application and stated that the
hearing was being held as a result of a request from W. C. Keetch, owner of the
adjacent property, who had asked that the City abandon and close this strip of
land. Mr. Whitney presented a sketch of the proposed abandonment, and stated that
the various departments interposed no objection to the closing with the exception
of Public Works Department. He further stated that Public Works Department had
been unable to find any evidence of the alternate street being a dedicated street,
and that he recommended the hearing be recessed until November 24, 1965, to allow
Public Works Department sufficient time to complete their studies.
No one appeared in connection with this application.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Dunne and passed that the hearing be
recessed until November 24, 1965.
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Regular Council Meeting
November 10, 1965
Page 3
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the public hearing on the change of
street name of Lexington Boulevard from its intersection with Interstate Highway
#37, to the intersection with Island Drive, and Island Drive from its intersection
with Lexington Boulevard to the City Limits - approximately the North end of the
John F. Kennedy Causeway, to be changed to Padre Island Drive; and Lexington
Boulevard from its intersection with Island Drive to the U. S. Naval Air Station
(South Gate) to be changed to N.A.S. Drive.
City Manager Whitney presented the application and stated that a petition
had been presented requesting the street name change from the Flour Bluff Business-
men's Association; that it represented a substantial number of the property owners
involved; that the reasons for requesting the street name change were listed in the
petition; and that the Post Office Department indicated they were in favor of the
street name change.
Mr. Harold Krumwiede, representing the Flour Bluff Businessmen's Associa-
tion, spoke in support of the application, and explained that the repetition of the
street names of Lexington Boulevard, Lexington Street and Lexington Drive and the
numbering of the streets, caused constant difficulty with deliveries; that the
people in that particular area could not get deliveries to their place of business
within a reasonable time, and that mail was frequently delayed. He stated the
advantage of rer mting the street to Padre Island Drive was that it related to the
Padre Inland Sea Shore. Mr. Krumwiede advised that several signers of the petition
were in the audience in support of the application.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
In answer to questions from the Council, City Manager Whitney advised
that he had not received any communication in opposition to the proposed change.
Mr. Krumwiede advised Council that the proposed street name change was
approved by the Post Office Department, Highway Department and the Navy.
In the discussion on the effective date of the change, it was pointed
out that the change should be made to coincide with the new telephone directory,
and that the telephone listings were closed in late February. Mr. Krumwiede
advised that any date after sixty days and before the telephone listing deadline,
would be acceptable.
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Regular Council Meeting
November 10, 1965
Page 4
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the hearing be
closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon recommended that the request for street name
change be referred to Workshop for further discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Jimenez, and passed, with Blackmon dis-
qualified on Items "d" endue, that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through
"j" and Items "o" and "p", be accepted, with Items "k" through "n" being considered
separately; and the recommendations and requests be approved and granted as follows:
a. That the acceptance and final payment of Estimate No. 4 in the amount
of $21,561.84, to Heldenfels Brothers, for the construction of McBride Lane Storm
Sewer, Unit II, be approved;
b. That the acceptance and final payment of Estimate No. 2 in the amount
of $5,021.31, to Womack & Manning, for the construction of Waverly Estates Storm
Sewer, be approved;
c. That the plans and specifications for the repainting of runway, apron
and taxiway markings for the Corpus Christi International Airport, be approved; and
that authority to advertise for bids to be received December 1, 1965, be granted;
d. That the award of contract for the construction of the Glen Arbor
Storm Sewer be made to King Construction Company on the basis of low bid meeting
specifications;
e. That authority to initiate condemnation proceedings for the acquisi-
tion of Parcel 23, Midtown Traffic Exchange Right of Way, be granted;
f. That the contract for a five-year franchise for the airport limousine
service be awarded to Inland Limousine Service;
g. That the Fire Department Pumper, Equipment 1P24, and which does not
meet state requirements, be donated to the City of Port Aransas;
h. That authority to advertise for bids to be received on November 24,
1965, on the following, be granted:
1. Stainless Steel Sheets for Cunningham Filter Plant.
2. Butterfly valves for Stevens Filter Plant.
3. Power Pipe Saw for Water Construction Division.
4. Fire Hose for Fire Division.
5. Sewer Cleaning Unit for Sewer Division.
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Regular Council Meeting
November 10, 1965
Page 5
i. That the payment of $3,584.96 in settlement of a claim for ad valorem
taxes on T.akP Corpus Christi Land by Mathis Independent School District, be author-
ized,
j. That the date of December 1, 1965, at the regular Council Meeting, be
set for public hearing on two zoning cases; and that the date of December 8, 1965,
at the regular Council Meeting, be set for public hearing on two zoning cases;
k. That the application of E. J. Pearl to drill Well No. 2 on his
Lawrence "B" Lease, Farm Lot 13 of the H. B. Sheppard Farm Lots, Nueces County, be
considered separately;
1. That the application of R. L. Kirkwood to drill and operate Well
No. 6C, State Tract 706, Lease No. 30427, Nueces Bay, be considered separately;
m. That the application of R. L. Kirkwood to drill and operate Well
No. 6D, State Tract 706, Lease No. 30427, Nueces Bay, be considered separately;
n. That the application of R. L. Kirkwood to drill and operate Well
No. 7B, State Tract 706, Lease No. 30427, Nueces Bay, be considered separately;
o. That the authority to install temporary lighting on four palm trees
in Sherrill Park, on an experimental basis, be granted;
p. That the deed for the exchange of property with the Corpus Christi
Independent School District, in connection with Meadow Park School, be corrected,
and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating this change.
City Manager Whitney presented for public hearing the application of
E. J. Pearl to drill Well No. 2 on his Lawrence "B" Lease, Farm Lot 13 of the
H. B. Sheppard Farm Lots, Nueces County. Mr. Whitney pointed out the proposed
location of the well site between Clarkwood Road and County Road No. 53, 2300 Feet
South of Hunter Road and 350 Feet North of Alpine Street; that there were no
buildings or structures within 400 Feet; that the proposed depth is 6000 Feet, with
a casing program of 8-5/8" surface pipe to 300 Feet, and 4-1/2" casing to formation
if producer is secured. Mr. Whitney stated that applicant had submitted Certifi-
cates of Insurance and copy of Railroad Commission permit dated October 28, 1965,
and that the proposed well site is in the airport hazard area, and if the applica-
tion was approved, he would recommend it be subject to applicant securing clearance
from the Federal Aviation Agency.
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Regular Council Meeting
November 10, 1965
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No one appeared in connection with the application.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Jimenez and passed that E. J. Pearl be
granted a permit to drill Well No. 2 on the Lawrence "B" Lease, Farm Lot 13, of
the H. B. Sheppard Farm Lots, Nueces County, subject to clearance from the Federal
Aviation Agency.
City Manager Whitney presented for public hearing the applications of
R. L. Kirkwood to drill and operate Wells No. 6c, 6D and 7B, in State Tract 706,
Lease No. 30427, Nueces Bay. Mr. Whitney pointed out the location of Well No. 6c
as being 1300 Peet East of the West Line of State Tract 706 and 2066.3 Feet North
of the South Line of Tract 706, that the proposed depth is 480o Feet; the location
of Well No. 6D as being 1320 Feet East of the West Line of Tract 706 and 2036.3
Feet North of the South Line of Tract 706, that the proposed depth is 8000 Feet;
and the location of Well No. 7B as being 620 Feet West of the East Line of Tract
706 and 2289.3 Feet North of the South Line of Tract 706, and that the proposed
depth is 8000 Feet. Mr. Whitney stated that applicant had submitted coples of
the Railroad Commission permits for the three wells; that Certificates of Insurance
had been filed previously; that the three wells would be straight holes; and that
the applications complied with the requirements of the ordinance.
Perry Burkett, attorney representing R. L. Kirkwood, and R. L. Kirkwood,
were present in support of the application.
No one appeared in opposition to the applications.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Wallace and passed that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Wallace and passed that R. L. Kirkwood
be granted permits to drill and operate Wells No. 6c, 6D and 7B, in State Tract
706, Lease No. 30427, Nueces Bay, as applied for.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon recognized George Prowse, attorney representing
W. W. Walton, Jr.
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Regular Council Meeting
November 10, 1965
Page 7
Mr. Prowse stated that W. W. Walton, Jr. had filed an application this
date to drill No. 3 Anton Ocker Well on the H. L. Kinney Sectionized Lands in the
Western part of the City; that the proposed depth of the well is 5500 Feet and
4-1/2!' casing cemented in accordance with the City Code; waivers from the owners
within 400 Feet of the proposed drilling site; and that applicant was requesting
the following variances: (1) Section 24-3, authorizing applicant to furnish
Certificates of Insurance; (2) the use of earthen mud pits; (3) to drill without
any conductor casing; (4) to set and cement 300 Feet of surface casing; and (5)
that a fence not be required. Mr. Prowse further stated that he was not aware of
the requirements of the Federal Aviation Agency, and that he was requesting a
hearing on the application as it was a matter of availability of a rig and that
a week's delay would cause an economical hardship; and that the City Attorney had
approved the application.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon recommended that a public hearing be held later
on during the meeting.
ORDINANCE No. 7783
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TUN, CITY MANAGER, FOR AND
ON BEHALF OF Ta/ CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TOMMY M.
BERNSEN, LEASING TO SAID TOMMY M. BERNSEN A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY ,,,
35 ACRES, SITUATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, LOCATED ON TEE 0. N. STEVENS FILTRATIOS+
PLANT PRO}'eHTY, AT TAb INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 71, UP RIVER ROAD AND HEARN ROAD,
WEST SECTION OF SAID PROPERTY, TO BE USED FOR FARMING AND AGRICULTURAL PTPRPOSES, FOR
A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1965, AND ENDING JULY 31, 1968, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH 4RM FORM PRESCRIBED BY ORDINANCE N0. 4657, PASSED AND APPROVED BY
InA CITY COUNCIL ON THE 24TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1956.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally
by the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye", and Furman absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 7784
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PLUMBING CODE FOR I.B.N CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, ALSO DESIGNATED AS ORDINANCE NO. 2578, BY AMENDING SECTION 902, PARAGRAPH
(H), SO AS TO REQUIRE COMPRESSION CLAY TILE PIPE INSTALLATIONS RATHER THAN THE
PRESENT REQUIREMENT THAT ALL JOINTS OF CLAY PIPE SHALL BE OF THE HOT -POURED
BITUMINOUS TYPE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the foregoing
ordinance be amended to read "the effective date of January 1, 1966."
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Regular Council Meeting
November 10, 1965
Page 8
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally
by the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye", and Furman absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 7785
RECEIVING AND ACCE1,11EG THE CONSTRUCTION OF MCBRIDE LANE STORM SEWER, UNIT II,
PROJECT N0. 295-61-21.2, AS PERFORMED BY TEE CONTRACTOR, F LIIENFELS BROTHERS, UNDER
TiIR CONTRACT DATED APRIL 7, 1965, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE N0. 7545; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE N0. 4 DATED OCTOBER 29, 1965, IN TEA AMOUNT OF $21,561.84,
A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SAID PAYMENT TO BE MADE
FROM NO. 295 FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye", and Furman absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 7786
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WI= KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
GLEN ARBOR STORM SEWER, PROJECT N0. 295-64-44.4; APPROPRIATING OUT OF N0. 295 STORM
SEWER BOND FUNDS THE SUM OF $30,000, OF WHICH AMOUNT $27,746 IS FOR 'Thi CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT AND $2,254 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES, INCLUDING ENGINEERING, LABORATORY TESTING
AND LEGAL ADVERTISING COSTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace, present and
voting "Aye", Blackmon disqualified, and Furman absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 7787
AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN .L1n
TITLE TO CERTAIN LOTS OR PARCF7S OF LAND LOCATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, DESCRIBED
AS LOT 2, BLOCK 2, CHAPMAN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS, AND IDENTIFYING TEA RECORD TITLE OWNERS; DECLARING SAID CONDEMNATION
NECESSARY FOR THE MIDTOWN TRAFFIC EXCHANGE FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES; DIRECTING
THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT wni MENTIONS
OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye", and Furman absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 7788
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING Wut CONSTRUCTION OF WAVERLY ESTATES STORM SEWER, PROJECT
N0. 295-64-44.3, AS PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR, WOMACK AND MANNING, UNDER THEIR
CONTRACT DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 1965, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE N0. 7713; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE N0. 2, DATED NOVEMBER 5, 1965, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$5,021.31, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTAch D HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SAID PAY-
MENT TO BE MADE FROM NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FOR
CONSTRUCTION AND CONTIN.ENCTFS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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Regular Council Meeting
November 10, 1965
Page 9
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye", and Furman absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 7789
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $50,500.00 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND, OF WHICH AMOUNT
$50,000.00 IS FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCELS NO. 17 AND 22, MUMTOWN TRAFFIC EXCHANGE,
PER THE AWARD OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS DATED OCTOBER 21, 1965, AND Thi LIIS SUM OF
$500.00 IS FOR COURT COSTS, COMMISSIONERS' FEES, APPRAISAL TESTIMONY AND OTHER
RELATED COSTS THERETO, ALL APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-53-18.2; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and WR,1Ace,
present and voting "Aye", and Furman absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 7790
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING 'lah CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TRF' CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AN EXCHANGE DEED WITH THE CORPUS CBRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT EXCHANGING TRACTS OR PARCELS 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 HEREINAFTER; DECLARING THIS ORDINANCE
TO BE IN LIEU OF ORDINANCE N0. 7681, PASSED ON THE 11TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1965, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF CORRECTING THE DESCRIPTIONS; AND REPEALING SAID ORDINANCE N0. 7681;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye", and Furman absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 7791
A6ANDONING A PORTION OF A UTILITY EASEMENT CREATED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN VOL.
1099, AT PAGES 106 AND 107 OF THE D":x:is RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SO AS TO
PERMIT THE RELOCATION OF ME. EXISTING GAS LIMN, THEREIN TO A NEW DEDICATED') UTILITY
EASEMENT SHOWN ON A REPLAT OF LOTS 16, 17 AND 18 OF BLOCK 2, AND NOW DESIGNATED
AS LOTS 19 AND 20, BLOCK 2, OF GABRTFT, TERRACE UNIT N0. 2, AN ADDITION TO LBA 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: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye", and Furman absent.
Mr. WenRol Whitehead, Principal of Savage Lane School, asked to be
heard on the matter of the proposed sidewalks improvements on Cantwell Lane.
City Attorney Singer advised that if the hearing was reopened it would
be necessary to publish a notice of public hearing and to notify the interested
parties. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon stated that the hearing would not be reopened, and
that the Council would listen as interested citizens without taking any action.
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November 10, 1965
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Mr. Whitehead stated that he felt the sidewalk improvements should be on
the West side of Cantwell Lane, and that he thought the matter was settled until he
read the paper. He read a communication setting forth several reasons as to why
the West side of Cantwell Lane was a safer location for the sidewalks. (Council
Exhibit #65-9.)
Mr. "Chatter" Allen, School qafety Director; Mrs. S. M. Wilson, President
of the P -TA; Mrs. W. P. Arnold, Past -President of the P -TA, and several members of
the P -TA, spoke in support of the sidewalks being located on the West side of
Cantwell Lane, and urged Council to reconsider.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon advised that at the public hearing held two weeks
ago, one property owner directly involved, appeared at the hearing and spoke against
the sidewalks being located on the West side of Cantwell Lane; that several members
of the Council inspected the area, and that the majority of Council members felt
the sidewalks should be located on the East side of Cantwell Lane. Mayor Pro Tem
Blackmon further advised that the matter of whether the hearing should be reopened
would be discussed at Workshop.
Mrs. Dale Owens, President of the League of Women Voters, stated that a
study had been made on the local park and recreation facilities, and submitted the
following recommendations to the Council: (Council Exhibit #65-10)
1. The present platting ordinance, requiring subdividers to dedicate
5% of their development for park land, and the simultaneous
development of this park area should be retained until a more
satisfactory plan is made.
2. The Park and Recreation Board should participate in the selection
of the general location and size of park and recreation areas When
the general development plan is prepared for preliminary platting.
3. The Park and Recreation Board should have veto power for land
accepted as Park land.
4. Recommend to the City Council and the Area Development Committee
that a master plan for parks and recreation be included in the new
area development pian and that this plan be applied to any future
annexed areas.
5. Recommend that a bond issue be voted on, the proceeds be used to
halt erosion of Cole Park.
6. Recommend strongly that the projects covered by the last bond
issue be accelerated.
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November 10, 1965
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A petition from Bloch & Walton, attorneys, relative to Louisiana Parkway
Street Illumination was officially received by the City Council and referred to the
City Manager for recommendation and study.
Mr. Howard Sudddth, attorney representing Corpus Christi Transportation
Company, spoke in connection with the airport limousine service. Mr. Sudduth stated
that he read in the paper that the franchise would be granted to Inland Limousine
Service at the recommendation of the Airport Advisory Board; that both parties had
bid the same amount but that Inland Limousine Service intended to furnish passenger
sedans whereas Corpus Christi Transportation Company would furnish limousines with
two air -conditioners in each; that the Airport Advisory Board did not contact Corpus
Christi Transportation Company or himself before recommending that Inland Limousine
Service be granted the franchise; and that Inland Limousine Service had defaulted
in their payments in the past. Mr. Sudduth requested that a hearing be held on
this matter, and that Corpus Christi Transportation Company be considered on an
equal basis.
Commissioner Wallace stated that he felt the Council did not go into the
matter thoroughly at Workshop, and made a motion that a public hearing be held on
the airport limousine service contract, seconded by Jimenez.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon advised that a recommendation had been received
from the Airport Advisory Board and the matter should be discussed with the Board.
Commissioner Wallace stated he had a motion which had been seconded
before the Chair, and Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon advised that the Chair had not
recognized the motion as further discussion was necessary.
Commissioner Wallace departed from the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon stated he did not recognize Commissioner Wallace's
motion as he felt the matter should be discussed with the Airport Advisory Board;
that even though the contract with Inland Limousine Service hal been approved in
the City Manager's Reports it would not be effective until an ordinance had been
passed; and that he had disqualified himself on that particular item in the City
Manager's Reports as his law partner represented a stockholder of the Inland
Limousine Service.
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November 10, 1965
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Mr. Suddeth asked that a joint meeting of the City Council and the Airport
Advisory Board be held, and that the interested parties be present and considered on
an equal basis.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Jimenez and passed that a joint meeting of
the City Council and the Airport Advisory Board be held at a Workshop meeting as
soon as possible, and that the interested parties be present.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon brought up the application of W. W. Walton, Jr. to
drill No. 3 Anton Ocker Well on the H. L. Kinney Sectionized Lands in the Western
part of the City, which George Prowse, attorney representing applicant, asked that
a public hearing be held at this meeting, and which was recorded earlier in these
minutes.
Motion by MerAniel, seconded by Sizemore and passed that a public hearing
be held on the foregoing application.
City Manager Whitney stated he had studied the application and that It
appeared to be in order with the exception of the verification of the location and
clearance from the Federal Aviation Agency.
George Prowse, attorney representing the applicant, was present In
support of the application.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by McDaniel and passed that W. W. Walton, Jr.
be granted a permit to drill No. 3 Anton Ocker Well on the H. L. Kinney Sectionized
Lands as applied for, subject to verification of the location and clearance from
the Federal Aviation Agency.
City Manager Whitney advised that communication had been received from
Paul Little, representing the residents in the Calallen area, inviting the City
Council and City Staff to participate in a "question and answer" discussion to
be held Tuesday, November 16, 1965, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cala'llen Town Hall.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon asked City Manager Whitney to accept the invitation
and advise that members of the City Council and City Staff would be present.
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November 10, 1965
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Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon advised that the Calallen and Clarkwood Post
Offices were being closed on November 20, 1965, and that it would be necessary to
hold public hearings on street name changes in that area so as to allow house to
house mail deliveries. The residents have been advised that delivery service would
not be available to anyone residing on a street bearing a duplicate name of another
street in the City. Hence, it is imperative that this condition be rectified.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the date of
November 17, 1965, at a Special Council Meeting convening at 7:3O p.m., be set
for public hearing on change of street names and the namairg of unnamed streets in
the Calai 1 en and Clarkwood area.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned.