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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04_15_1949 to 07_25_1950321 Hotels the minimum lot area shall be not less than 750 square feet per unit.tt 2. That Article XX, Section 5, of said ordinance pertaining to Special Council Permits be amended so as to hereafter read as follows, to -wit: "ARTICLE XX, SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMITS. SECTION 5. Tourist Courts and Trailer Camps. Tourist Courts may be permitted in the t1B-3", and "B-4" Business Districts. and Trailer Camps may be permitted. in the ttA-4" Tourist Court District, and in any Business District north of the..Bascule Bridge only, under the same restrictions as provided in the "A-411 Tourist Court District. The Zoning and Planning.Commission may recommend and the City Council may, after a public hearing prescribe special requirements as part of the permit for these special uses." 3. That the said Zoning Map be amended in the following respects: A. That the Zoning of Lots`l and 2 of A. P. Cobb SubdiVision in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, be changed from the present zoning for 11R-1" One Family Dwelling..District so that the same shall here- after be zoned .dor "A-1" First Apartment House -District Use. B. Thatthezoning of all of that portion of Section VIII of Paisley's Subdivision of the Hoff- man Tract in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, be changed from the present zoning for 11R-1" One Family Dwelling District so that.the same shall hereafter be zoned for "A-1" First Apartment HQuse_District Use. C. That the zoning of the west 4.7 acres off the*south'10 acres of Lot 1, Section G of the - Paisley Subdivision.of the Hoffman Tract in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, be changed from the present zoning for "R-1" One Family. Dwelling District so that the'same shall hereafter be zoned for "A-1" First Apart- ment House District Use. D. That the zoning of Lots 1, 23 33 4, 53 61 7 and 8, in Block 808; Lots 1, 21 31 613 623.6i and 64, in Block 708; Lots 63 and 64, in Block 608; and all of Block 609 located in Aransas Cliffs Subdivision in the City.of Corpus Christi, Texas, be changed from the present zoning for "R-1" One Family Dwelling District so that the same shall hereafter be zoned for 11R-211 Two Family Dwelling District Use. E. That the zoning of the west �150^feet of Lot 113 Hillcrest Addition (One -Acre Tracts) in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, be changed from the present zoning for 11R-1" One Family -Dwelling District so that the.same shall hereafter be zoned for "H-Itt Heavy Industrial District,Use. F. That the zoning of the east one-half of Block 1405, Merchants Addition No. 6, in the City of Corpus Christi., -Texas,, be changed from the present zoning for 11R-ltt One Family Dwelling District so that the same shall hereafter be zoned for ttR-211 Two Family Dwelling District Use. Mr. Hodge Thompson,.representing Mr. George Miller appeared before the City Council requesting that the zoning of the west 150 feet of Lot 11, Hillcrest Addition (One -Acre Tracts) in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, be changed from the present zoning for "R-1" One Family Dwelling District so that the same shall here - was originally after be zoned for I'll -III Heavy Industrial'Use and not ttL-I" Light Industrial District Use, as/recommended by the Zoning and Planning ^Commission. After discussion, it was agreed that this correction be made and the following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO: 2495 AI,2ENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY QF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE_27TH DAY OF.AUGUST; 1937, AND APPEARING.OF.RECON.IN VOLLME_93 PAGES 565 ET SEQ.OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS .CHRISTI, AND AS -AMENDED FROId TIT✓:& TO TIME _ THEREAF'T'ER, AND IN.PARTICULAR.AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266, PASSED -AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 4TH DAY_ OF NAY, .1918, AND _APPEARING _ OF RECORD_ IN VOLUI0E.16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ.OF THE ORDINANCE AND . RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY AIJENDING ARTICLE.VIII,.SECTION 3, ITEM 5 OF -SAID ORDINANCE 'NO. 2266; . AND AUiENDING THE ZONING Ivap . APPROVED BY THE CITY. COUNCIL _ON MY 4, 191 8, IN THE PARTICULARS HEREIN.SET FORTH; PROVIDING THAT ALL., ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN.CONFLICT EM - WITH ARE HEREBY_REPEALED; AND DECLARINT AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Wesley E. Seale a George R. Clark, Jr. Aye John A. Ferris Absent R. R. Henry _Aye Joe T.. Dawson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Wesley E. Seale • George R. Clark, Jr. Aye John A. Ferris Absent R. R. Henry -Aye Joe _ T.. Dawson The following Resolution was read: 322 RESOLUTION NO. 2496 AUTHORIZING THE CITY IMNAGER TO NEGOTIATE WITH WAR. ASSETS ADMINIS- TRATION.FOR.SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO DO THE THINGS_REQUISITE.FOR AND ON BEHALF. OF.THE CITY TO.SECURE SURPLUS_. PROPMTY FROM WAR ASSETS ADT,aNISTRATION. UNDER SURPLUS . PROPERTY ACT OF 1944; AND-D:,;CLAR- ING AN KIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Wesley E. Seale George -Re Clark, Jr. Aye John A. Ferris Absent R. R.'Henry Aye Joe T. Dawson Aye The above resolution was passed by the following vote: Wesley E. Seale- ` George•R. Clark, Jr. dye John A. Ferrisb�sent R. Re - Henry Aye Joe T.*Dawson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2497 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTI14G THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDETdNITY BOND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY IN WHICH THE STATE OF TEXAS IS TO BE INDELTNIFIED NOT EXCEEDING THE SUM OF $90.72 FOR ANY LOSS SUSTAINED BY VIRTUE OF ISSUING A DUPLICATE TO WARRANT NO. 348971 IN FAVOR OF THC CITY WATER & GAS DEPARTMENT; AND DECLARING AN ETZRGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Wesley E.'Seale George R. Clark, Jr. Aye John A. Ferris Absent R. R. Henry - eve Joe T. Dawson e The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Wesley E. Seale George R. Clark, Jr. Aye John A. Ferris Absent R. R. Henry. Aye Joe T. Dawson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2498 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RELEASE AND QUITCLAIM OF UTILITY EASEIENTS TO R. C. BEASLEY; AND TO N. E. SHAMOON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Wesley E. Seale George 'R. Clark, Jr. John A. Ferris Absent R. R. Henry Aye Joe T. Dawson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Wesley E. Seale- George -R. Clark, Jr. Aye John A. Ferris Absent R. R. -Henry Joe T..Dawson Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2499 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE FOR AND ON BEHALF Or THE CITY 4ITH IRS. BERNICE DARTSUP, A FED2 SOLE, TO 32S CARRY ON CATERING BUSINESS AT CLIFF MAUS AIRPORT; AND DECLARING AN ELIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Wesley E. Seale George R. Clark, Jr.ye John A. Ferris Absent R. R. Henry Joe, T. Dawson 'lye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Wesley E. Seale George R. Clark, Jr._. John A. Ferris R. R. Henry Joe T. Dawson Azle Absent Aye Motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried with the Mayor voting rejecting the resignation of City Manager, H. H. Allen. Mr. Harold Alberts appeared before the City.Council asking whether or not the Council proposed to act on the closing of the alley in Block 5, Steele Addition, at its next regular Council Meeting. The Mayor announced that the matter was under consideration.and that possible action would be taken at the next meeting. `there being no further business the meeting adjourned. City Se et REGULAR COUNCIL TEETING Apr�1.5, 19149 . iQR City of Corpus Christi, Texas 1.4:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Wesley E. Seale; Commissioners George R. Clark, Jr., John A. Ferris, R. R. Henry, Joe T. Dawson; City Manager H. H. Allen; City Attorney J. P. Rutherford; City Secretary M. A. Cage, Jr.; Director of Finance Franklin Hutter; Planning Engineer.Wm. Anderson; Purchasing Agent 11m. J. Burke; and Assistant City Attorney Jake B. Jarmon, Jr. Mayor Seale called the meeting to order. Motion was made, seconded and carried approving the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of March 29,19149 Motion was made, seconded and carried approving the Tax Error and Correction List for March, 19149 in the amount of $1400.21. The Mayor announced a public hearing pursuant to published notice on application of Cecil Smith for a special Council Permit to construct and operate a Tourist Camp in a "B-311, Secondary Business District, Lots 1 and 3, Block 388, Brooklyn Addition to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. There being no objections to the granting of said permit, motion was made, seconded and carried to close the hearing and that the per- mit be granted in accordance with the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission. The Mayor announced a public hearing pursuant to requested zoning changes on which the Zoning and Planning Commission has recommended favorably and which are as follows: 1. That the Zoning Map be amended -in the following respects: A. That the zoning of -a certain tract of land located in the City of .Corpus Christi, Texas, described as follows, to -wit: Beginning at a point 35 feet S. 1440-591-2141, W, from a'3/4 inch pipe in Norton Street marking the North Corner of the A. J. McCall, Trustee 63.6 acre tract; thence S-.440-591-2411 W 387 feet to a point, thence S. 890-58, 36" E. 257.3 feet to a point, thence S. 1450-01-36" E. 318.feet to a point,- thence No. 14140-59'-214n E. 205 feet to a point, thence N. 1450-01-3611 E. 500 feet to the point.of beginning, be changed from the present zoning for 11R-111 One Family Dwelling District so that the same shall hereafter be zoned for 03-1 Neighborhood Business District Use. 324 Be That the zoning of,a certain tract of land located in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, described as follows, to -wit:' Beginning at a point 422 feet S. 440-591-2411 W. from a 3/4 inch iron pipe in Norton Street marking the North corner of the A. J. McCall; Trustee 63.6 -acre tract, thence S. 440-591-24" W. 1138.33*feet to a point; thence S. 450-01-3611 E. 270 -feet to a point, thence N. 440-591-2411 E..940 feet to a point thence N. 500-291-2411 E. 100 feet to a point, thence S. 450-01-361, E.300 feet to a point. Thence S. 570-301-36" E. 110 feet to a point, thence No: 360 -301 -?41, E. 150 feet to a point, thence N. 440-591-2411 E. 300 feet to a point, thence N. 450-01-36t, w. 160 -feet to a point thence "'S.-440-591-2411 W.'205 feet to a point. Thence N. 450-01-361t W. 318 feet to a point, thence N. 890-581-361, W. 257.3 feet'to the point-of.beginning, said tract being shown as -Lots 1 through 8 inclusive, in'Block 18, Lots 1 through 28 inclusive, in Block 15, and Lots 1 through 24 inclusive, in Block 16 in Lawndale No. 4 Addition on a preliminary plat of Lawndale 3 and 4 on file in the office of the Zoning and Plan- ning Commission of the City of Corpus Christie be changed from the present zoning for 11R-111 One Family Dwelling District so that the same shall hereafter be zoned for 11R-211 Two. Family Dwelling District Use. There being no objections to said zoning changes, motion was made, seconded and -carried to close the hearing and the following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2500 • AMENDING THE ZONING ORDNANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY -OF AUGUST, 1937, AND • APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUIM 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE ORDNANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIIVE THE-REAFTER., AND N PARTICULAR AS AMENDED BY ORDNANCE NO. 2266, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, AND APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUIt1E 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 4, 1948, IN T HE PARTICULARS HEREIN SET FORTH; PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN COIJFLICT HEREWITH ARE HEREBY REPEALED; AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Wesley E. Seale, George R. ' C1a.rk, Jr. dye John A. Ferris Aye R. R. Henry. Aye Joe T. Dawson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Wesley E. Seale- George-R. eale-GeorgeR. Clark, Jr. Aye John'A, Ferris Aye R. R.'Henry Aye . Joe T. Dawson Wye - Motion was made, seconded and carried authorizing payment in the amount of $900.00 to Elizabeth and Stephen L. Gans for a 7 foot strip off the front of their property for right-of-way for widening and paving of Comanche Street. Motion was made, seconded and carried approving the refueling service by Braniff Airways for Pan American Airways at Cliff Maus Field for the term of the current contract between these two airlines with the City. Motion was made, seconded and carried approving the permit from the Texas and New gleans Railroad Company permitting the City to construct a 611 water line and a 61, sanitary sewer line across the right-of-way and under the tracks along the right-of-way of Fitzgerald Street as originally platted. Motion was made, seconded and carried authorizing contractor to proceed on paving adjacent to and abutting the W. C. Copp property on Tarlton Street and authorizing payment therefor from Street Improvement Bonds Fund, Series 1948. The following ordinance was read: .ORDINANCE No. 2501 . . APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND TO POLICE BUDGET, ITEM 11DI11 STREETS AND ROADUYS 1v%kINTENANCE AND APPROPRIATING THE -SUM -OF ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,400.00) FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BtUANCE N THE 325 GENERAL FUND TO CITY HALL BUDGET, ITEM "DG11 LAND AND BUILDINGS MAINTENANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Wesley E' Seale George'R. Clark, Jr. Aye John"A. Ferris Aye R. R. ; Hexiry Aye Joe T. Dawson The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Wesley E. Seale George R.- Clark, Jr.. —Aye John A. Ferris Aye R. R. Henry Aye Joe T. Dawson Aye Motion was made, seconded and carried approving the transfer of $5,000 from Cuddihy Field budget to gasoline and oil purchases, Cliff Maus Field. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2502 AUTHORIZING JUM DIRECTING THE CITY ItANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORA- TION, A PRIVATE CORPORATION, SAID CONTRACT COVERING THE ASSIGNMENT OF GAS DETER DEPOSITS FROM ONE PARTY TO THC OTHER IN FURTHERANCE OF A CONTRACT BETI THC SAID PARTIES EXECUTED ON MARCH 22, 1919; AND DECLARING AN EIERGE, NCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Wesley E: Seale George R. Clark, Jr. •Aye John A. Ferris Aye R. R. Henry Aye Joe T. Dawson Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Wesley E. Seale.; - George'R. Clark, Jr. Ayq John A. Ferris , Aye R. R.'Henry Aye Joe T. Dawson �i e Motion was made, seconded and carried authorizing payment of $25900 to Guaranty Title and Trust Company for title run sheets for use in securing right-of-way for.U. S. Highway No. 181, said run sheets applying to Lot 7, Block 108, Brooklyn Addition. Motion was made, seconded and carried confirming the Mayor's appointment of J. 17. Pittman, Chas. A. Gregg and Mire Needham to the Zoning Board, and to serve for a ttn_�e-year term. Mr. Harold A. Alberts appeared before the City Council urging the Council to take action on the closing of the alley in Block 5, Steele Addition.• The M yor announced that the matter was under consideration and that possible action would be taken a t the recessed Council Meeting, Thursday, April 7, 191.9• Motion was made, seconded and carried to recess the meeting until Thursday, April 7, 1919 at 11:00 A. M. rm� av" *v' 14M City of Corpus Christi, Texas 326 • RECESSED COUNCIL Tv1EETING April 7, 1949 11:00 A.M. PRESENT: Mayor Wesley E. Seale; Commissioners George R. Clark, Jr., John A. Ferris; City Imager H. H. Allen; City Attorney J. P. Rutherford; City Secretary M. A. -Cage,, Jr:; Director of Finance Franklin Butter; Purchasing Agent Wm. J. Burke; Planning Engineer Vim. Anderson; Chief of Police Roy hay; and Assistant City Attorney James,W. Wray, Jr. Mayor Seale called the meeting to order. - Motion was made, seconded and carried approving the Regular Council Meeting minutes of April 5, 1949 The following resolution was read: RESOLUTION NO. 2503 10, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, THEREBY { BY TIS CITY ACCEPTS .THE TI -M3 AND STIPULATIONS SET OUT IN THEN ,S PASSED BY_ THE STATE- HIGH0aY C01211:SSION ON MCH 29, 19 .9, . WIIEREIN CONSTRUCTION OF IIt1PROVEI-ENTS OF A PORTION OF, FORT AVENUE WITHIN THE.CITY LIMITS WAS AUTHORIZED; AND FURTHER. AGR MING- ING_THAT THE CITY WILL THIN— _ TAIN THAT PORTION.OF.THE WORK WHICH IS.ITS CONSTRUCTION RESPONSIBILITY AND SHALL DO. ALL THINGS REQUIRED IN SAID I=ES ABOVE DESCRIBED; AND DECLARING AN EIMGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Wesley E. Seale Aye_ George R. Clark, Jr. -,re John A. Ferris R. R.Henry• Absent Joe T. -Dawson Absent The above resolution was passed by the following vote:• Wesley E. Seale Aye George R. Clark, Jr. Aye John A. Ferris Aye R. R.,Henry- Absent Joe T. -Dawson Absent The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2504 CLOSING -AN ALLEY EXTENDING THROUGH A PORTION OF BLOCK FIVE -(5) OF.THE STEELE ADDITION.TO, THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 'TEXAS, .AND RELIN— QUISHING TITLE TO SAM .TO.THE ABUTTING LAND • M[NERS ON. SAID ALLEY_ ; AND DECLARING AN _ EMERGENCY. _ The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: , Wesley E. Seale Aye� George R. Clark, Jr.' tiye John A. Ferris Aye R. R. Henry Absent Joe T. Dawson Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Wesley E. Seale Aye George R. Clark, Jr. Aye John A. Ferris Ave R. R. Henry Absent Joe T.. Dawson Absent The Mayor announced the official canvass of the April 5.,-1949 election returns for a Mayor and four Commissioners as follows: FOR T:,AYOR Leslie Wasserman VOTES FOR COT81ISSIONERS 2179 Barney Cott Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman VOTES 215. 2178 2117 2170 Total Votes Cast, 2328 Some Write—In votes were cast in various precincts but did not affect the results of the election. ,X :. 327 If The Mayor announced that Leslie Wasserman was duly elected.Mayor and Barney Cott, Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. Lowman, Commissioners. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2504 CANVASSING THE RETURN'S AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION HELD.IN_THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,_TEXAS, ON -THE 5TH DAY.OF _ APRIL, A. D..1949, UPON THE QUESTION OF_ ADOPTING AN A1,1ENDMIENT T0. THE CITY . CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Wesley E. Seale Aye George R. Clark, Jr. Aye John A. Ferris Aye R. R. Henry Absent Joe T. Dawson Absent The*above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Wesley E. Seale Aye George R. Qla rk, Jr. Aye John A. Ferris Aye R. R. Henry Absent Joe T. Dawson Absent The Mayor read the following statement: At this, the last meeting of this council, I want.to express my sincere appreciation to George Clark, Jr., John Ferris, Ray Henry and.Joe Dawson who have given so generously and.unselfishly of their time and energy to our city.. I am grateful also, for the splendid work done and for the loyalty shown by every employee of the city. It seems to me that every one of them, the City Manager, the department heads, and the employees of every department, has devoted himself wholeheartedly to his assigned task and to fine teamwork with those with whom he has worked. The city's busi- ness is big business. It cannot be operated efficiently without able men. It is my hope. that we shall always have in the city's employ, and more especially in the key positions, men and women who are as.capable and as sincere in their desire to get the job done as, those who now occupy the various positions. In the past two years we have appointed a considerable number of citizens to the various boards and to special committees. These were men and women who have served their city with no reward other than the knowledge that they have contributed useful service. The work they have done has made and is making Corpus Christi a better city in which to live. I think we may take pardonable pride in the accomplishments of this administration. One has but to look about him to witness the improvements that have been made.and are under way. Bond issues of several millions of dollars were voted to pay for mart' projects. The n6cessary engineering work has been done, and contracts have been awarded ori every project except for improvements to the airport. To my knowledge there has been no work of criticism of the manner of the placing of any of the several contracts, nor of the execution of any one of them. It will be many months before all of these projects shall have been completed. I hope that nothing may occur to interrupt the orderly completion of each. I am glad that we have been able to take a long step forward toward supplying the abundance of water that is needed for the development of the city that Corpus Christi is going to be.. _ We have a good city. We have the elements for making a much greater and better city. Without implying criticism of any one I should like to suggest that we would be able much more quickly to realize our potential if there should be developed among our people a con- tagious spirit of enthusiasm for Corpus Christi; if more pf the men of high abilities who are Corpus Christians would catch the vision of what could be accomplished if all were to work together for the good of all; if such men were a little more willing to give of their time and efforts to projects that offer no immediate personal gain, but that promise great good for all the people in time to come. Service rendered by such men would be unselfish, but it would, at the same time, constitute the highest form of intelligent self interest. They would take their reward, not now, but many times over in later years in the increment that comes with the doubling, tripling, or even quadrupling of the size of Corpus Christi. After today, the five of us who comprise this council will be private citizens. To our successors I would like to say, - "We wish you good luck and Godspeed.. As private. • citizens we will support you in our efforts to carry on the kind of work we have been trying to do." Several citizens, including Tillman Smith, Fred Homeyer and William Shireman, spoke commending the Council for the progress, improvements and accomplishments achieved in the City of Corpus Christi during their administration. M1 +1 M 328 There being no further business the meeting adjourned. 1�IAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas CityS et , REGULILII COUNCIL FACETING April 12, 1949 4:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott,,Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman; City Manager H. H. Allen;_ City Attorney J. P. Rutherford; City Secretary Y. A. Cage, Jr.; Director of Finance Franklin -Hatter; Purchasing Agent Wm. J. Burke; Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman; Director of Public Utilities S. F. Crecelius, Jr.; Director of Public Health G. F. Fisher; Chief of Police Roy Lay; City Controller W. G. Graf; Park Superintendent G. H. Haycock; Recreational Director W. P. ditt; and Personnel Director Elaine Alderdice. Judge Allen B. Hanney administered the oath of office to the new City Council as follows: Mayor Leslie Wasserman Commissioners Jack DeForrest ' Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon ` George L. Lowman .The Mayor addressed the audience pledging good business management of the City of Corpus Christi. He then introduced members of the Council and they each made a brief statement: I,r, William W. McClendon, past president and a member of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers, read the following resolution: "To the Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Corpus Christi: 'The Nueces County Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers, acting through the undersigned, who has by the Board of Directors of said Society, been authorized 4nd directed to present this Resolution, hereby pledges its support to you, the newly elected Mayor and City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, and wishes you well on.the arduous duties which you are undertaking. Under your guidance we hope and believe that our great City will continue the .rapid progress set in motion under the leadership of the gentlemen whom you succeed. " We wish to commend to you without reservation the high type of public service which has been maintained, under the leadership of our able City Manager,- by all departments of our City Government, and, with full appreciation of all of t.Hem, but in view of the specialized interest of our Society in the building of a better Corpus Christi from a physical standpoint, we would particularly impress on you gentlemen the importance of continuing unabated and un- altered the constructive program of planning and engineering of the Zoning and Planning Com- mission and of the Department of Public Works. Nothing but the finest of teamwork on the part of the personnel of these departments could have achieved the results which are apparent: Under this program Corpus Christi has and will continue to approach nearer its goal of a beauti- ful, healthful and well planned city, with adequate water supply, good streets and sidewalks, adequate highway approaches, proper sewage and drainage, attractive parks, and many other in- stallations necessapy to make our City a better place in which t;o live. It May we wish you Godspeedl -Isl William W. TAcClendon " Plus. Arthur Durham spoke for a group of ladies who'had served as "Friend of.the Court" asking that the present•po�icy,of the Corporation Court be continued. Mrs. Sol Greene expressed a like desire and also for a continuation of the "Friend of the Court" system. Motion was made,.seconded and carried electing Commissioner Jack DeForrest as Mayor Pro Tem. Motion was made, seconded and carried appointing H. H. Allen as City Manager mom April 12, 1949 to May 311 1949. Commissioner Cott read the following statement: - "In taking this action to employ Ivir, Allen as city manager for a specific-i.time ending May 31st, 1949, the new City Council has been forced to consider the provisions of the City Charter, Section 5, Article V. as amended. That Section authorized the City Council to appoint a City Manager for such time, not exceeding the Councils term of office, as the Council deems appro- priate. However, once the appointment has been made, the City Manager may be removed only for good cause, and, if the City 1:anager desires, only after public hearing held within 60 days after 329 he makes demand therefor. "The members of the new City Council, as a group, do not feel that -they are any better acquainted with Ivr. Allen personally than the members of the public at large, or sufficiently conversant with his background, qualifications, work, or views on plans for the future of the City. .Under such -circumstances, any action at this time to employ,Mr. Allen for a full two year period would-be"precipitate, unwise; and unfair to the public, in that such action would not be predicated on our own information, knowledge, or belief.' but rather on our admitted lack of knowledge of facts necessary to make an intel]gent decision. Before taking any action what- ever with reference to the appointment of a city manager for our full term of office, we feel that we should give ourselves a sufficient amount of time to get our feet on the ground, to acquaint ourselves thoroughly with the details of the problems facing us, as well as the views of Mr. Allen on these problems. itEach and every member of the new City Council is sincere in his desire to act only in the best interests of the City, and we are unanimous in our opinion that action on any city matter, regardless of'its nature, must be based on knowledge, information, and honest belief in order to be intelligent or wise. The action we have taken will give Mr.'Allen an opportunity to determine whether he will be satisfied to work with us, as well as give us an opportunity to know Mr. Allen better." The Mayor announced that the City Manager had not known in advance of the plan to hire him temporarily and asked him for a statement. The City Manager expressed his appreciation of the problems confronting the Council but stated that he was not interested in a temporaty appointment. He expressed a willingness to stay on for a few days while the Council was making a definite decision. The Mayor accepted the offer. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. r f ��_ & //,2 hAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas REGULAR. COUNCIL MEETING April 19, 1949 4:00 P. M. , PRESENT: Mayor'Leslie Wasserman; Commft ioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott; Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman; City Manager M. W. Cochran; City Attorney I. M. Singer; City Secretary P. W. Grevelle; City Controller W. G. Graf; Purchasing Agent Wm. J. Burke; Planning Engineer Wm. Anderson; Water and Gas Office Manager C. T. Gay; Assistant Purchasing Agent Nan Albrecht; Assistant City Attorneys Robert L. Bunting, Jr. and Jake B. Jarmon, Jr. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. Motion was made, seconded and carried approving the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 12, 1949. Mr. M. W. Cochran, having been appointed City Manager at 34050.00 per month, effective April 18, 1949, was administered the 'oath of office by Mayor Wasserman. City Manager Cochran notified the Council of the appointment of Mr. P. W. Grevelle as City Secretary and Tax Assessor -Collector, and Mr. I. M. Singer as City Attorney. Motion was made, seconded and carried to accept the resignation of H. H. Allen as City Manager, and also the resignations of John Rutherford as City Attorney, Franklin Hutter as Director of Finance, M. A. Cage, Jr. as City Secretary and Tax Assessor -Collector, and S. F. Crecelius, Jr. as.Director of Public Utilities. Motion was made, seconded and carried authorizing the payment of 0280.00 to Otili4 Diaz to cover the purchase of right-of-way for the widening of Comanche Street between Coke and 19th Streets.,; This payment is to be made from Street Improvement Bonds Fund. Motion was made, seconded and carried authorizing payment of $300.00 to Julian Clark and Guaranty Title and Trust Company to cover the purchase of right-of-way for the widening of Comanche Street between Coke and 19th Streets. This payment is to be made from Street Improvement Bonds Fund. Motion was made, seconded and carried authorizing the payment of $50.00 to H. Fagan to cover the purchase of right-of-way for the widening of Comanche Street between Coke and 19th Streets. This payment is to be made from Street Improvement Bonds Fund. 330 Motion was made, seconded and carried authorizing the payment of 445.00 and $21.75 to Corpus Christi Nursery for work of moving trees and shrubs -on Alameda and Culberson Streets. Payments to be made from Street Improvement Bonds Fund. , The following ordinance was read: ` ORDINANCE NO. 2505 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2463, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE IST DAY OF FEBRUARY, A; D. 1949s PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF LOT NO. ]l, IN BLACK NO. 109, BROOKLYN ADDITION FROM 11ESOG V. DONIGAN, ET AL. -FOR -THE SUM OF FOUR HUN- DRED DOLLARS (0400.00); PROVIDING THAT PAYMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAME SHALL BE PAID FRO14 STREET DTROVEMENT BONDS , 1948, CONSTRUCTION FUND; AND DECIA RING AN EMERGENCY. The -Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Barney Cott -- Ave Jack DeForrest Ave • Sydney E.' Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Barney Cott -- Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Ave Motion was made, seconded and carried authorizing the payment of the following requisitions for purchase of material for the remodeling of the mems rest. room at Cliff Maus Airport. Payment is to be made from Fund No. 245, Airport Improvement and Drainage Construction Fund. Req. #19312 Rv,' for $56.30 Req. #16695 Rv.- for $87:52 #19302 Rv: for 78:84 #16698 Rv: for 9:05 #19305 Rv. for 65.00 #19306 Rv. for 275.00 Motion was made, seconded and carried authorizing payment of $90.00 to Corpus Christi Real Estate - - , Board for services of appraising.of right-of-way need for the widening of Comanche Street between Coke and 19th Streets. Payment is to be made from Street Improvement Bonds Fund. Motion was made, seconded and carried authorizing receipt of bids for approximately 15,000 pounds of caulking lead, for warehouse stock. Principal user of material will be the Water Department. Motion was. made, seconded and carried authorizing the receipt of bids on the following materials for Warehouse stock: 41' Plain End Standard Weight Black Steel Pipe 202000 L.F. 6" n rr n n n n n 8,000 L.F. . gn n n e n n n n 7;500 L.F, 1011 n n n n n n n 4 000 L.F. Use of the d)ove material will "be "by the Gas Department for installation of new service lines. Motion was made, seconded and carried authorizing the receipt 'of bids on the following fuels for the months of May, June, and July: ` 1: Regular Gasoline, Appnx:'20,000 gal: per Month 2. Premium Gasoline, Approx.'- -500 gal: per Month 3; Kerosene Approx: 2,000 gal: per Month ' 4. Diesel Oil Approx. 211CO gal. per Month The above material is to be used in City -owned equipment. Motion was made, seconded and carried setting a Public Hearing for Tuesday) May 10, 1949 on Franklin Critzfs request to close portions of Floyd and Manitou Streets. Motion was made, seconded and carried authorizing the City Manager, M. W. Cochran, to make trip to Oklahoma City, to leave Sunday, April 24th, and return Tuesday, April 26th. Motion was.made, seconded and carried setting out the amount of bonds for Mr. Grevelle and Mr. Cochrai at $101000.00 and authorizing payment of fee for same. i 331 Motion was made, seconded and carried authorizing V. I. Ricketts of Corpus Christi to fly airplane below City minimum of 1500 feet during Bucaneer Days activities and release two smoke bombs between 500 and 800 feet over the bay near the center T -head. Mr. Jay David was given permission to construct concession stands on the T head providing he consult with Chief of Police Roy Lay regarding traffic regulations and with Fire Marshal.. A. J. Fogaley regarding fire hazards. The Mayor announced the appointment of Mr. Harold Carr as Chairman of the Zoning and Planning Commission Board. Motion was made, seconded and carried to accept the City Manager's recommendation of naming W. G. as acting Director of Finance, in addition to his duties as City Controller, and raise his salary to $500.00 per month. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. cy i. jl"'� City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL TAEETING April 26, 1949 4:00 P. M. MAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, George L. Lowman, Sydney E. Herndon; City Manager M. W. Cochran; City Attorney I. M. Singer; City Secretary P. W. Grevelle; Planning Engineer Wm. Anderson; Purchasing Agent Wm. J. Burke. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of April 19, 1949, be approved. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing payment to Current Fund #102 in connection with alterations being made at Cliff Maus Municipal Airport, covering the installation of plumbing in.rest room in Administration Building. Payment of $578.96 from Fund #245, Airport Improvement and Drainage Construction Fund, to cover costs of installing said plumbing. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott authorizing payment to Current Fund #102 in connection with work performed with improvements at Cliff Maus Municipal Airport last February. Payment of $93.66 from Fund #245, Airport Improvement and Drainage Construction Fund to cover costs. The motion carried. Remotion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the receipt of bids for the purchase of approximately 250 tires and 225 tubes,'sizes and quantity of each to be determined for use of all departments, principally City Garage. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing receipt of bids on copper pipe as follows: 3/411 Type "Kit Soft Copper Pipe 9,300 ft. In it to _ It it it 3.,900 ft. III it n ^n n n rT 300 ft. 2n n u n it it 840 ft. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest and seconded by Commissioner Lowman, setting a Public Hearing on May 17, 1949) on the request to narrow Denver Streets and Aransas Streets to 50 feet. The motion carried. Motion was made and carried that a Public Hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, at its regu- lar meeting on May 10, 1949 at 4:00 o'clock P. M. on the application of Heldenfels Brothers for the rezoning of Block A, Baldwin Park, in the Southeast corner of Baldwin Blvd., and Prescott Street as a "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. 332 The following ordinance was read: ' ORDINANCE NO. 2506 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS 1,2XICAN RAILWAY -COMPANY FOP, A RIGHT«OF�-IrYAY FOR A 66 INCH STORM SEWER PIPE LINE 'UNDER THE RAIL- WAY RIGHT-OF-WAY ON THE EAST.SIDE OF BLUNTZER.STREET, AND.'DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. . The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote% Leslie Wasserman Aye (Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye George L. Lowman Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following rule: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye George L. Lowman Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman and seconded by Commissioner Cott that the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the city reimburse Lester C. Ward the amount of $37.00, being the difference be- tween the amount of the fine paid, $49.00, and the average fine, $12,00, for intoxication, be acted upon. The motion carried. The following ordinance was read; ORDINANCE NO. 2507 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY EANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT ON.BEHALF OF.THE CITY OF, CORPUS CHRISTI WITH F. BERT SMITH & C01TANY; PROVIDING THAT SAID F. BERT SIj'IITH & COMPANY SHALL _ACT AS FISCAL AGENTS. FOR . THE CITY IN THE_ LAKING OF AN INVESTIGATION, . STUDY AND REPORT,.IN WRITING, IN.REGARD TO THE CITY'S PRESENT FINANCIAL POSITION AND.THE CITY'S - ABILITY TO ISSUE_BOIdDS.AND TO.FINANCE.THE COST . OF SUCH INIPROVE11JENTS, SUCH. AS A CITY COLIS=, PUBLIC BUILDINGS OF VARIOUS KINDS, STREETS, SEMS AND OTHER PERTINENT UTILITIES, AND TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR.THE COST.OF.ORDI- NANCES,.RESOLUTIONS, NOTICES AND OTHER INSTRU- EENTS IN CONNECTION WITH.THE ELECTION PERTAIN- ING.TO.BONDS, THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND THE. SALE.OF.BONDS;.PROVIDING COMPENSATION FOR.THE SAID F. BERT SMITH &..COTTANY; PROVIDING FOR NEGOTIATION.FOR.THE PURCHASE OF SAID.BONDS; AND DECLARING AN ENERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was Lead: ORDINANCE NO. 2508 ESTABLISHING AND CREATING AN OFFICE OF. THE. MUNICIPAL GOVERNI,0a OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUCH OFFICE TO BE . KNO1&1 AS THE OFFICE OF.GENERAL SUPER= INTEN1ENT,OF PUBLIC UTILITIES; DEFINING THE DUTIES OF SUCH OFFICE.AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended-by--the-following vote: 333 Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote.- Leslie ote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read; ORDINANCE N0.`2509 i ESTABLISHING AND CREATING AN OFFICE OF THE., IvMTICIPAL GOVERN?.TNT OF THE _ CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUCH OFFICE TO BE . KNUNN AS THE OFFICE OF ACTING .DIRECTOR OF FI- NANCE; DEFINING THE. DUTIES OF. SUCH OFFICE AIND DECLARING AN. ME, RGi L CY. . - The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote; Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon GeorgelL. Lowman Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Motion was made by Llayor Wasserman and seconded by Commissioner Cott that the County of Nueces be invited to participate in the establishment of a joint airport zoning board of four members, two to be appointed by the City Council and two to be appointed by the.County Commissioners Court. The motion carried. Franklin Critz and Owen Cox appeared requesting that Baldwin Blvd. be opened through Louisiana. Motion was made by Mayor Wasserman and seconded by Commissioner DeForrest that the matter be taken under ad- visement with the Zoning and Planning Board and the Public Works Department. The motion carried. Nomination was made by Yayor Wasserman and seconded by Commissioner DeForrest that Robert C. VanNess be appointed Corporation Judge, effective April 27, 1949, at a salary of $390.00 per mo., The nominee was unanimously elected upon. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest auth- orizing payment of salary through May 31, 1949, same with proper allowance for vacation pay, to retiring Judge Yarshall Graham. The motion carried. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. LAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas City Secretary I 334 REGULAR COUNCIL T=, TING May 3, 1949 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest; Barney Cott, Sydney Hern- don, George L. Lowman; City Manager M. W. Cochran; City Attorney I. M. Singer; City Secretary P. W. Grevelle; Acting Director of Finance Wm. Graf; Chief of Police Roy Lay; Purchasing Agent Wm. J. Burke; and Assistant City Attorney Jake B. Jarmon, Jr. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott and seconded by Commissioner DeForrest approving the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 26, 1949, The motion passed. The Mayor requested anyone having business with the Council to come forward. Mr. Bash Caswell appeared before the Council requesting them to take action on the drain- age problem in the Port Ayres and Cuiper Subdivision in the City of Corpus Christi. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to proceed with the opening of Baldwin Blvd. through Louisiana Street if and when funds are available. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman that the follow- ing persons be appointed to boards as designated: S. E. Herndon to replace Ray R. Henry on the City -Council Board of Health. Lee Scott to replace Frank McGee on the City -County Hospital Board, subject to the County approval, whose term is to expire May 31,•1952. H. L. Scott, Chairman, John W. Phillips, LeRoy Lain, Mrs. Sol Greene, Jack DeForrest, Bert Roscoe, Fred Thompson, James M. Adams to the Fire Prevention Board for the term expiring March 31, 1951. George H. Jones, Chairman, Jay Davis and Edward B. Jackson to the Board of Equalization to serve for the 19149 tax year. Mrs. F. E. Hutchens, Chairman, Father F. -J. Kasper, Rev. Chas. T. Campbell, Mrs. Paul Haas, Mrs. Walter Saunders, Mrs. Selma Hall, and Rev. J. T. Stewart to the Colored Girls Shelter (Howard Street) to'serve for the term expiring March 31, 1951. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve claim from J. C. Kennelly in the amount of $444-43, same being various costs to him caused by misunderstanding be- tween Mr. Kennelly and Mr. Crecelius which resulted in Mr. Kennelly moving from Building A-10 to #602 Cuddihy Field. The amount of 0141414.143 to be credited to Mr. Kennelly and to apply against rent of building #602. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to reimburse Park Department in the amount of $871.145 cost to remove shrubbery and trees from Louisiana Parkway in connection with the construction of sewer. Payment to be made to General Funds out of Bond Fund #295, Improvement 1948 Construction Fund (Storm Sewer Improvements). The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to accept a chec presented to La Retama Public Library by the Alpha Rho Chapter of the Delphian Society, same to be used for decorating the teen-age corner. The motion carried. The following ordinance was read; ORDINANCE NO. 2510 AMENDING SECTION 2, ARTICLE V OF THC CIVIL SMVICE RULES AND REGUUTIONS BY A DDING A PROVISO THAT THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD MAY MAKE EXCEPTIONS TO RESIDENCE REQUIREI,,TCNTS FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTIS AFTER APRIL 28, 1949; AND DECLARING AN ELERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote; Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Ian 335 G. L. Lowman Aye S. E. Herndon Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye G. L. Lowman Aye S. E. Herndon Aye Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, authorizing the receipt of bids on a one-half ton Pickup truck to be used in connection with Water Street Sanitary Sewer Project #84, payment to be made from Bond Funds. The motion carried. The following bids were opened, read and tabulated; (See tabulations -at�end'of minutes) The bids were tabled.for at least 48 hours. A petition signed by 56 residents and merchants in the vicinity of South Staples and Park Avenue was presented to the Council protesting the. keeping of"bees at 723 6th Street and requesting Council attention and consideration. Two of the signers appeared before the Council witnessing against the bees. The City Attorney was instructed to investigate the matter and draw up an ordinance regulating the keeping of bees within the City. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2511 PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF LOTS NO. 1, 19, 18 and 17 ALL IN BLOCK NO. 5 OF EL REY SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUTNTY, TEAS, FROM THE COMMUNITY SETTLEMNT HOUSE, INC., FOR THE SUM OF SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($6,100.00), PROVIDING THAT PAYIMNT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAM SIIALL BE PAID FRCU PARK ;T T1!PROVEM NT BONDS 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND; AND DECLARING AN EI,IERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye G. L. Lowman • Aye S. E. Herndon Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote; Leslie Wasserman Jahk DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye G. L. Lowman Aye S. E. Herndon Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDIlUCE NO. 2512 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE NVORK OF CON STRUCTION OF OCEAN DRIVE BRIDGES IN TINE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SANt1N BEING THE BRIDGES AUTHORIZED UNDER CONTRACT DATED JULY 27, 1948, BETMEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND HELDENFELS BROTHERS: AUTHORIZi. ING FINAL PAY10ENT TO HELDENEFELS BROTHERS UNDER THE CONTRACT FOR SUD IAJPPROVEIJIENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMRGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; 336 Leslie Wasserman 1 Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye G. L. Lowman Aye S. E. Herndon Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye G. L. Lowman Aye S. E. Herndon Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2513 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF TIS CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A CONTRACT NITH ROY LAY, JR. FOR CONCESSION RIGHTS ON MUTH BEACH, DECLARING AN ETMRGEN- CY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye G. L. Lowman Aye S. E. Herndon Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman . Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye G. L. Lowman Aye S. E. Herndon Aye .The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2514 AUTHORIZING ANIS DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF -OF Tim CITY WITH DOROTHY H. HLINN, A FEME SOLE, WILLLMM H. MITI, AND JOHN D. HAMN, INDIVID- UALLY AND AS ATTORNEY IN FACT FOR R. DEAN HA'NN, GEORGE S. M01N AND WILLIAM D. IMITT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM TO SERVE THE HUMTIT SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF CORPUS Cf]RISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:. . Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye G. L. Lowman Aye S. E. Herndon Ay _ The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye G. L. Lowman AM_ S. E Herndon Aye 337 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2515 AIAENDING SECTION 50 (a) OF ARTICLE V OF ORDINANCE NO. 2241, REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, AND OTHER THOROUGHFARES IN THC CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND FIXING PENALTY FM VIOLATICNS AND REPEALING ALL OTHER. CR. DINANCES AND BECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HER.E'V'JITH; AND DECLARING AN E11ER- GENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jadk DeForrest Barney Cott G. L. Lowman S. E. Herndon Aye Aye ,.,e Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack De Forrest Aye Barney Gott Aye G. L. Lowman Aye S. E. Herndon Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2516 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORILS I WRITTEN S TATER ENT AND REPORT OF THE ESTILTATES OF THE VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEI,iENT OF WATER STREET FR6Td TIM NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF FITZGERALD STREET TO THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF FURIXT AVENUE, ETC. The Charter rule was suspen�wed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman ' r Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye G. L. Lowman Aye S. E. Herndon Aye The above.Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman ' Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye G. L. Houvman Aye . S. E Herndon Aye Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving the Mayor's ap- pointment-bf J. J. Pichinson as a member of the Zoning and Planning Board to fill the unexpired term of J. W. Pittla.m, resigned, said term expiring March 9, 1952. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner De Forrest, approving appointment of Dr. R•. E. Johnson as Director of Public Health replacing Dr. G. F. Fisher who resigned. • There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Mayor • City of Corpus Christi City Xecrqary 338 Southern Oil Sales Sinclair Refining Company Debco Petroleum Company Crystal Petroleum Company Texas Star Oil Company Gulf Oil Corporation Turner Oil Company The Texas Company Humble Oil and R fining Co. Magnolia Petroleum Company TABULATION OF BIDS ON DIESEL FUEL May 3, 1919 PRICE -GALLON REIy,ARYZ .09 Delivery as Required - Terms: Net 30 Days No -Bid .10 Firm Price for Period- Terms; Net 30 Days 122 Net 30 Days :10 Guaranteed Price for Period Regular Tank Wagon Price in effect at time of delivery (Bid not signed) Unable to Bid No Reply .Tank Wagon Price in.effect at time of delivery Tank Wagon Price in effect at time of delivery TABULATION OF BIDS - KFROSENE Nay 3, 1949 BIDDER PRICE -GALLON REMARKS The Texas Company Tank Wagon -Price in effect at time of delivery Crystal Petroleum Company .122 City to receive any price reduction that Firm Price Continental may become applicable Sinclair Magnolia Petroleum Company Tank Wagon Price in effect at time of delivery (Drum Dep.$8.00) Debco PetroleuM Company .102 effect at time of delivery -(Bid not signed) Humble Oil & R fining Co. -Tank Wagon-Price.in effect at time of delivery Southern Oil Sales Company :10 Sky Chief Tank Wagon in Casey Doose Oil Company .10-3/4 Firm Price Continental Osage Oil Company No Bid .15-3/4 Crystal Petroleum Company Texas Star Oil Company .102-- Guaranteed Price.for Period Gulf Oil Corporation Tank Wagon Price in effect at time of delivery (Drum Dep.$10.00, Turner Oil Company Unable to Bid. ' Tank Wagon Price in.effect at time of delivery .152 Firm Price for Period TABULATION OF BIDS PRETIU11 GASOLINE May 3j-1949. BIDDER BRAND PRICE -GALLON REMARKS Humble Oil & Refining Co. Humble Tank Wagon Price -in effect at time,of.,delivery DISCOUNT Casey Doosg Oil Co. Not Stated $ -.17-3/4' Firm Price Continental Sinclair Refining Co. Sinclair .19 Firm Price for Period Gulf-Oil_Cbrpardtiou No-nox Tank Wagon Price in effect at time of delivery -(Bid not signed) Texas Star,Oil Co. Not Stated :17 _' Firm Price for -Period . The Texas Company Sky Chief Tank Wagon in effect at time of -delivery Turner Oil Company Continental :19 Firm Price May,'June,'July" .15-3/4 Crystal Petroleum Company Phillips 66 .19 Any reduction for a/c of City Magnolia Petroleum Co. Mobilgas Tank Wagon Price ✓ Debco Petroleum Co. (Republic). Special Tank Wagon Price in.effect at time of delivery TABULATION OF BIDS -REGULAR GASOLINE BIDDER BRAND PRICE -GALLON REMARKS DISCOUNT KIND AIM REivARKS jarecki Mfg. Co: $17:60 Continental Oil Co. Continental .17 Firm Price 90 Day:Period_, Sinclair Refining Co: Sinclair -- :17 -it II tt it n .. . ._ - Crystal Petroleum Co. (Phillips 66) .17 Any Price 4,duction Will be Passed on to Samsco 16.16 II City Magnolia Petroleum Co. Magnolia Tank Wagon Price In Effect At Time Of Delivery, Humble Oil & Ref. Co. Humble Tank Wagon Price At Time Of Delivery Casey Doose Oil Co. Not Stated .15-3/4 II The Texas Co: Texaco Tank Wagon Price In Effect At Time Of Delivery Gulf Oil Corp. Gulf Tank Wagon Price In Effect At Time Of Delivery Debco Petroleum Co. (Republic). .151 -. - Firm Price for Period Texas Star Oil Co. Not Stated .152 Firm Price for Period Osage Oil Company Not Stated :17 Firm Price •foi Period Turner Oil Co. Conoco N-tane .17 Firm Price for May, June & July TABULATION OF BIDS - 15,000POUNDS CAULKING LEAD BIDDER PRICE TOTAL F.O.B. DISCOUNT KIND AIM REivARKS jarecki Mfg. Co: $17:60 cwt. $2,610.00 Houston 2% 20th Prox. Eagle Picher Std. Size & Wt. Pigs ' - tt n n 18:15 It 2,722:50' n rr n tt Ingot - Immediate Del. Samsco 16.16 II 2,424000 Corpus Christi 1% 10 Days No Brand Given - Prompt Del. It 17: 71 II 2, 656:00 tr . rr n u n n _ It It Briggs -Weaver Mach. 19.28 II 21892.00 It " - 2% 10th Prox tt tl tl Std. Size & Wt. Pigs. In Stock Subj. Prior Sale. Viking Sup. Co. 17:75 II 22662:50 n I► 1% 10th Net 30 No Brand Given 50# Pig -1 Day Del: Allied Plmbg. Sup. 17:10 11 2,565:00 +I II None No Brand Given 70,E Pig- 3 Day -Del, Crane Company 16.1x4 tr 2,466.00 tr n 2% 10th Prox It rr n Std. Size &-Wt. Pigs. Immediate Del. A a1 A rrr+• �•- Crane Co. Norvell-Milder Hawk Co. Alamo Iron Works Southwest Plmbg. Co. It 013.10 cwt. 18.09 it Texas Rtivy. Equip. Co. ' 16:00 Corpus -Christi Hdwe.Co. 16.90 it, if it ' it 17.40 American Rad. & Std.) 16.70 Sanitary Mfg. Co. ) 339 . $2,715.00 Corpus Christi 2% 10th Prox. No Brand Given Ingot-Tmm. Del. 2,713.50 It it 1.%10 Days No Brand Given Std. Size & Wt. Pigs Del - Stock 1 Day 2,700.00 " " Net No Brand Given 60# Pigs-Del'3 Days 2,697:00 " " Price in effect at time of shipment -Del. 1 Day. 2;535:00 " " L,2%.IOthtP�tbx a Vfana_�Fot Giten 50# gags -Del 3 Da 2,784.00 it if " r, " Ingot 50# Bdl. Del - 3 Days 2.9 00.00 Houston None " " " 100# Pigs-Imm. Del, 2,535.00 Corpus Christi 2% 10 Days " " " Pig w4 Del..15 Days 2,610.00 it it " It It " Ingot - Del. 15 Day 21505.00 is It Net It it " 10# Ingot-Del.2 Day SPECIAL COUNCIL LMTING May 53 1949 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: 1.hyor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman; City Manager M. W. Cochran; City Attorney I. M. Singer; City Secretary P. IV. Grevelle; Acting Director of Finance Tim. Graf; Chief of Police Roy Lay; Purchasing Agent V'dm. J. Burke; and Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. The following notice was filed: THE STATE OF TEXAS NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING COUNTY OF NUECES 0 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO THE TZ21BERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY SECRETARY, AND CITY ATTORNEY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, will be held in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, at 4:00 o'clock P. M. on the 5th day of May, 1919, for the purpose of considering bids for materials and sup- plies to be furnished to the City of Corpus Christi, and making such awards on said bids as may be determin- ed by the Council and for the consideration of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. DATED this the 3rd day of May, 1949- Isl L. Wasserman MAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas COIDENT TO T � � TING We, the undersigned members of the City Council, the City Manager, Secretary and the City Attorney of Corpus Christi, Texas., hereby accept service of the foregoing notice, waiving any and all irregularities in such service and consent and agree that said.meeting shall be at the time and place therein named and for the purpose therein stated. read: ABSENT JACK DE F OITU ;ST Zsl SYDNEY E. IIRNDON Isl GEORGE L. LI(V'81IAN Isl BARNEY COTT Isl 11. W. COCERAN, CITY IdGR. /s/ P. W. GREVELLE, CITY SEC. `s/ I. IT. SINGER, CITY ATTY. The following bid from the Corpus Christi National Bank for the City depository was opened and April 29, 1919 TO THE HONORABLE LESLIE 17ASSERMAN, AND LM;mBERs SOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CIRISTI, TEXAS. TABULATION OF BIDS'- 20yQ00 FEET 4" P.E. BLACK STEEL PIPE May 3, 1949 COMPANY PER FOOT BASE aUOTATION . FREIGHT PER TOTAL COST TOTAL` DOLLAR F. 0. B. FOOT-CALCULATED PER FOOT COST F.O.B. C.C.DISCOUNT Crane Company .7861 Chicago .13595 .92205, 18,441.00 ',2%:10 Net..30', 10.79# Gr..A Smis. (ASTM A53". Frt. Based on quoted C/L Rate. 1.2 cwt. .8406 " 013595 097655. .ls. (ASTM-A106),, Bethlehem Supply Co.'. .5831 Sparrow Pt. Md. .15408(Rall .73718: _ ..,14,743.36 „2% of MUM. _Bethco Weld 10x79# .Pipe - Del- ivery in Sure 1949 Rail Rate 1.4280 cwt. ..5831 " +' " .11556(Ra1l&) .-.69866 13,973.20 . 2 f of Ili 11V1. „ (Water) Rail & Water 1.0710 cwt. epub isupply. Co. .8626 Houston ..06366(Truck) , .92626: - 2� 10 Days .- ,Republic Electric- Weld 10.79#", . ,4,631.30=- '­Immediate Delivery - Subject to Prior Sale .8628 " .07 984(Rail) .,94244 41712.20 2010 Days ?I5 . 000* only 1 Truck Rate .59 cwt.` Rail .74 cwt. San Antonio Machine,. 1.08 Corpus Christi -0- 1.08; 21,600.00 = o on shill Vl-gaiser Buttweld 10.79# from and Supply Company factory stock- Loraine, Ohio - Any increase in:feet above Rate used for calculation for buyers a-zo, Mill Value § .9076 per roat. Petroleum Pipe and .8980- Corpus Christi -0- ...8980 17,960.00 None .... 10.79#>Seamless-- Delivery 5 - .Supply Company " 10 Days , No Bids From: Southwestern Oil & Refining Company Corpus Christi Hardware Co. Viking Supply Coraaany Alamo Iron Works , '., . Southern Steel Company f.. TABULATION OF BIDS 8,000 FEET 6" P. E. BLACK STEEL PIPE May 3, 1949 COMPANY PER FOOT BASE QUOTATION FREIGHT PER TOTAL COST TOTAL DOLLAR REMARKS - F. 0. B. FOOT -CALCULATED PER FOOT COST F.O.B.C.C. DISCOUNT Any Increase in,Frt, above that & Supply Company Value Crane Company 1.3845 Chicago .23902 1.62352 129988.16 2% 10 Net 30 X3)7# Gr. A Seamless (ASTM-- 1.008 per font a/c Firm Price Delivery 30 Dav _ Petroleum Pipe & 1..6225 Corpus Christi -0- " ++ 1.4805 " .23902 1.71952 139756.16 " 18.97# Gr. B Seamless (ASTM-. A106) ethlehem Supply Co. 1. Sparrow Pt. Md. .27089 11 Republic Supply Co. 1.3560, Houston 1.29809 109384.72 276: of Mill (Rail ) Value .20316(Rail&) 1.23036 9 , 842.88 it f Water) .1004 (Truck) 1.4564 * 8569.46 2 10 Days 18.97# Lapweld - Rail Rate -- 1.4280 cwt. Mlill V1..1.0272 18.97# Lapweld - Rail & Water 1.0710 cwt. June_ Delivery _____ 1'4090 Republic Electric Weld 1.3560 " .12594(Rail) 5884 * Only 1.48234 - * 8V22.09 " * 58841 -Only Immediate Delivery subject to Prior Sale Truck Rate .59 c:b;- Rail Rate .74 cwt.,_ San Antonio Machine 1.2432 Corpus Christi -0- 1.2432 99945.60 2% on Mill Any Increase in,Frt, above that & Supply Company Value used for calculation for buyers 1.008 per font a/c Firm Price Delivery 30 Dav _ Petroleum Pipe & 1..6225 Corpus Christi -0- 1.6225 129980.00 None Delivery -5-10 Days Seamless Supply Company Pipe Wt. not given. Assumed to be 18.97# No Bids Received From: Southwestern Oil & Refining Company Corpus Christi Hardware Co. Viking Supply Company Alamo Iron Works Southern Steel Company TABULATION OF BIDS 7,500 FEET 8" P. E. BLACK STEEL PIPE May 3, 1949 BIDDER PER FOOT BASE VOTATION FREIGHT PER TOTAL COST TOTAL DOLLAR DISCOUNT REMARKS 1% 00 B. FOOT-CALCULATBD PER FOOT COST F.O.B.C.C. Crane Company 1.8099 Chicago .31122 2.12112 150908.40 2% 10 Net 30 24.70# Gr. A Smis. Freight at $1.26 cwt. 1.9399 " :31122 2.25112 16, 883.40 " 24.70# Gr. B Smis . Freight at $1.26 cwt: .• Southwestern Oil & - 2.18 Corpus Christi Refining Company (2,200' only)., Plant Site -0- 2.18 160350.00 None Immediate Delivery Bethlehem Supply Co. 1.2875 Sparrow Pt. Md. .35271 Republic Supply Co. amsco 1.2875 " " " .26453 2.2956 2,2956 fa�a�t Corpus Christi Hdwe, 1. Company etrolm eurine uc 1. upnly Company Houston rr ered Corpus Christ orous cnris .16844 ( All ) 1.64021 12,301.57 ( Rail j (Rail&) 1.55203 119640.23 e r ) _ (Truck) 2.46404 *112206.45 .21127 (Rail) 2.50687 *11,401.24 *4,548' on 0 of Mill 24.70# Lapweld Delivery June Value 1949 Rail Rate 1.4280 cwt. 4f Rail & Water 1.0710 cwt. 2%10 Days X3.55# Renublic Electric Weld Immediate Delivery Subject to Prior Sale Truck Rate .59 Rail .74 (,;wt- 1.5687 ;wt. 1.5687 11,765.25 2% Mill 24,70# bmis, Del. sra Value Any increase in frt. that used for calculation for buyers a/c. Price not firm. in effect at time of shi went to apply. Hill value 1.2625 1,5953 111964.75 211ro 10 Days Youngstown Elec. Weld Pipe Del. 2 Wks. (offered 11,200 ft. amount available) 1.9976 149982.00 None Delivery 5 - Weld Pipe. No Bid From: Viking Supply Co., Southern Steel Co., Alamo Iron Works. Quarte i•+ above Price f t. 2771" 22.3 6,` total ectrio �. TABULATION OF BIDS 4,000 FEET OF 10" BLACK STEEL PIPE P.E. May 3, 1949 BIDDER PER FOOT BASE QUOTATION FREIGHT PER -.TOTAL COST TOTAL DOLLAR DISCOUNT REMARKS F. 0. B. FOOT -CALCULATED PER FOOT COST F.O.B.CD. Crane Company ?► t? 2.3346 2.5010 Chicago ft .39312 .39312 2.72772 10,910.88 2% 10 Net 30 31.20# Gr. A Smis (ASTM A53; 2.89412 119576.48 " 31.20# Gr. B Smis.(ASTM A1061 Freight Rate 1.26 cwt. Bethlehem Supply Co. 1.6640 Lorain, Ohio -.38656 (Rail) 2.05056 80202.24 20 of Mill Aug. Del. Smis. Line Pipe Value- 31.20# Rail Rate 1.2390 cwt. 1.6640 " " .38329(Rail&) 2.04729 89189.16 " Rail & Water 1.2285 cwt. Republic Supply Co. 3.3108 Houston .23883(Truck) 3.54963 *21974.59 2% 10 Days Republic Electric Weld 40.48;, Immediate Delivery Subject 3.3108 " .29955(Rail) 3.61035 *3,025.47 " to Prior Sale (838' only) * 838' only Southern Steel Co. 4.01 Corpus Christi -0- 4.01 16,040.00 None Kind of Pipe not given. Del- ivery 45 Days from order. San Antonio Machine & Supply Company 2.0188 Corpus Christi None 2.0188 80075.20 2% of Mill Delivery 3rd quarter 31.20# Value Smis. Any increase in frt. above that used for caleula-- tion for buyers a/c Mill Valu $1.6320 ft. No Bids From: Southwestern Oil & Ref. Co., Viking Supply Co., C. C. Hardware Co., Petroleum Pipe & Supply, Alamo Iron Works. 34Q E GENTLE MN: The undersigned, a National Banking. Association, having its place of business -in the City of Corpus Christi, County of Nueces, State of Texas, submits this, its bid for City Depository of all City funds for and during the period of time prescribed by law: , • 1. If selected as City Depository, the undersigned Bank agrees to handle and assume the custody and safekeepmng of all City funds actually deposited with it as Pity.Depository by the City or its of— ficials, and agrees that such funds will be faithfully kept and 4 ccounted for byit as provided by law. 2. If selected as City Depository, the undersigned Bank further agrees to make advancements dur— ing and for each fiscal year (a) not to exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) for the ordinary current running expenses of the City, lawfully chargeable to and payable out of the "Current Expense Fundfl; and (b) not to exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) for the ordinary running expenses of the City, lawfully chargeable to and payable out of the "Street Maintenance Funds; provided, hwvever, that such advancements shall be expressly conditioned and subject to the following requirements and agreements: (a) The advancements to either fund are to made upon legally issued City Warrants or Vouchers, duly authorized by appropriate ordinance for valid purposes, and said City Warrants or Vouchers shall. bear interest at the rate of two percent per +annum until paid and shall be issued from time to time as funds are needed. (b) Advancements to either the "Current Expense Fund" or the "Street Maintenance Fundt+, in the limited amounts first above specified in each case, are to be made for each particular fiscal year between the period of August 1st ( the commencement date of the fiscal year) and December 1st (of that same year), and such advancements are to be repaid, in any event, on or before December 31st of the same fiscal year. (c) Advancements made by th6 Depository to the City on account of its "Current Expense Fund", are to be payable out of the current revenues collected from tax levies and assessments for that particular fiscal year, allocated to the "Current Expense Fund"; and advancements made by the Depository to the City on account of its "Street Maintenance Fund" are likewise to be payable out of current revenues collected from tax levies and assessments for that particular fiscal year and allocated to the "Street Maintenance Fund." (d) At the time of the authorization and making of advancements on account of either the "Cur— rent Expense Fund" or the ItStreet Maintenance Fund'l, the City Council shall pass valid ordinances setting aside and appropriating, inceither cases such an amount of the current funds collected from levies and assessments for that particular year as will fully discharge the principal and interest of all of the Warrants issued in payment of such advancements, and thereafter, the so appropriated portion of such current funds shall not be used for any purpose other than to discharge said Warrants. (e) Before making the advancements to either the "Current Expense Fund" or "Street Maintenance Fund", provision is to be made in the finally approved Budget for adequate appropriations and allocations to each of such funds, out of the current revenues anticipated to be collected a`s a result of tax levies for the particular fiscal year, in such amounts as are sufficient to pay the principal and interest of said Warrants evidencing the advancements. (f) Before the advancements to the City are made, the assessed valuations for the fiscal year should be finally established, and the tax rate fixed and levied for that particular year. 3. If selected, the undersigned Bank agrees to pledge bonds or securities with the City of Corpus Christi for the purpose of securing such City Funds in the amount equal to the amount of said City deposits, such securities to be of the kind specified in Article 2560 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Texas, as amended by the Acts of the 42nd Legislature, Page 16, and such pledge to be in accordance i { with said act. 341 4 If selected as depository, the undersigned Bank will pay 2 of 1 per cent per annum interest .on sinking fund deposits of the City; provided, however, the City shall: (a) Specify in writing the particular sinking fund or funds and the amount thereof, which are to be and remain as time deposits in contemplation of law and the rules promulgated by the Board of Gov- ernors of the Federal Reserve System. (b) Designate in writing the period for which the fund or funds are to remain on deposit as time deposits, such period to be not less than six months from date of designation. (c) Agree in writing that such designated sinking funds are to be and remain subject to all the rules and regulations provided by law and promulgated by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and that'the depositor will not, by voucher or otherwise, withdraw the whole or any part of the designated sinking fund deposit or deposits before the end of the period specified for deposit. Yours truly, THE CORPUS CHRISTI NATIONAL BANK BY: /s/ Richard King ' President The bid was tabled z1nti31:the::next':regular Council Meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to accept the bid from the San Antonio Machine Supply Company, being the low bidder on 15,000# of pig caulking lead 0 $16.16 per cwt., with discount of 1% for cash in ten days. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing expenditure of $10,000.00 to shell streets and clean up clogged drainage ditches in 50 block area between Baldwin Boulevard and Rabbit Run Road, and another 06,000.00 for materials, if needed. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, appointing Dr. R. S. Knapp, at present the City Physician, as Acting City Health Officer and to carry on in capacity of City Health Officer as well as City Physician until such time as Dr.'R. E. Johnson can be qualified as City Health Officer. The motion carried. Attorney Singer reported to the Commission relative to delinquent taxes and plan of collection to be brought up at the next regular meeting. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. City Secretary av MAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING May 10, 1919 4:00 P:M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest; Commissioners Barney Cott and S. E. Herndon; City Manager M. W. Cochran; Purchasing Agent W. J. Burke; Planning Engineer Wm. Anderson; City At- torney I. M. Singer; Assistant City Attorney Jake Harmon, ,Jr; Director of Finance W. G. Graf; City Secretary P. W. Grevelle; Director of Public Health Dr. R. S. Knapp; and Chief of Police Roy Lay,Asst.City Atty, R. L. Punting. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest called the meeting to order. Via, Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, approving the minutes of the (Regular Council Meeting of May 3, 1949, and the Special Council Meeting of May 5, 1949. The motion carried. V i WA 342 Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest invited those having business with the Council to come forward. Mr. Eldon Dyer,requested that the Public Hearing on the rezoning of Block A. Baldwin Park, be opened. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by (Commissioner Cott, to close the hearing and take up for further consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. The motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest announced a Public Hearing on the closing of portions of Floy and Manitou Streets. Mr. Owen Cox, Mr Russell Kirkland and Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Holmes appeared. Motion ms made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to close the hearing and take up for further consideration'at the next regular meeting of the Council. The motion carried. Motion was made by Mayor Wasserman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing reimbursement of the General Fund from Fund #245, Airport Improvement & Drainage Construction Fund, in the amount of $518.46 covering work performed by the Building Maintenance Maintenance Division towards the remodling of the rest room at Minicipal Airport during March, 1949. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing reimbursement of the General Fund from Fund #295, Improvements 1948 Construction Fund --Park Improvements (Golf Course) in the amount of $87.62 covering work done by the Building Maintenance Division during March at the Golf Course. The motion carried. The following bids on copper pipe were opened, read and tabulated as follows: TABULATION OF BIDS ON TYPE K SOFT COPPER PIPE May 10, 1949 . • 3/4" l" 12" 2" BIDDER 9300 Feet 3900 Feet 300 Feet 840 Feet DISCOUNT REMARKS Remsco Supply Company $4,685.34 .27 .33 •5778 .8500 2 of 1% Shipment 7 days F. 0._B. 4,084.74 Total $2,511.00 $1,287.00 $173.34 $714.00 41230.16 Corpus Christi, Texas Crane Company .25 .31.50 .73 2% 10th Net Shimpent 4 to 5 days F. O. B. Total $2,325.00 $1,209.00 $150.00 $613.00 30 Days Corpus Christi,'Texas Samsco .2370 .2930 •4750 .69802 of 1% 10 Shipment One week F. 0. B. • Total $?,204.10 $1,142.70 $142.50 $586.32 Days Corpus Christi, Texas Corpus Christi Hardware .2377 .2934 .4757 .6990 Net* Shipment Immediate F. 0. B. Company Total $2,210.61 $1,144.26 $142.71 $587.16 Corpus Christi, Texas Viking Supply Company .2346 .2894 •4942 .7271 2% 10 Days Shipment Immediate from Total $29181.78 $1,128.66 $148.26 $610.76 New 30 Days Factory F. 0. B. Corpus Southwestern Plumbing .2343 •2893 .4690 .6890 2 of 1% lOthShipment 3 Days F. 0. B. Supply Company Total $2,178.99 $1,128.27 $140.70 $578.76 Prox.. Corpus Christi) Texas. Allied Plumbing Supply .2461 .3040 .4928 .7238 Net 10th Shipment 6 Days F. 0. B. Company Total $2,288.73 $1,185.60 $147.84 $607.99 Prox. Corpus Christi, Texas American Radiator & Std. Sanitary Mfg. Company No Bid - Returned too late Norvell-Wilder Supply. Bid returned too late Company The bids were tabled for at least 48 hours. Total All Sizes: Remsco $4,685.34 Crane Company 41297.20 Alamo Iron Works 4,318.42 Samsco 4,075.62 Corpus Christi Hdwe. 4,084.74 Viking Supply Co. 4,069.46 Southwestern Plbg. - -4,026.72 Allied Plumbing 41230.16 1 Motion was made by Mayor Wasserman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, awarding the following bids on Kerosene, Diesel Fuel, Premium and Regular Gasoline: Southern Oil Sales Company on kerosene at $.10 per gallon. Southern Oil Sales Company on diesel oil at $.09 per gallon. • Sinclair Refining Company on premium gasoline at $.19 per gallon. Debco Petroleum Company on regular gasoline at $.152 per gallon. The motion carried. • Motion was made by Mayor Wasserman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing receipt of bids on one 3/4 ton pickup to be used by the Fire Department. This pickup is a replacement for a passenger car pre- sently being used by the district chief and it is suggested that this pickup be equipped with a portable light plant and flood lights, and other miscellaneous Fire Department equipment which is required at the scene of a fire. The motion carried. 343 of bids Motion was'made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Mayor -Wasserman,, authorizing receipt%on two 500 GPM vertical raw sewage pumps'complete with motors and starters. This equipment is to be'made a part of Water Street Sanitary Sewer Project #84. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon; seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the receipt of bids on a fogging machine. The motion carried. ' Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Mayor Wasserman, awarding the following bids on steel pipe: 10,000 feet of 4" pipe, ® .69866 per foot, Bethelem Supply Co .,,total $6,986.60 5,000 feet of 6" pipe, 0 1.2432 per foot, San Antonio Mach. & Supply Company,total $6,216.00 4,000 feet of. 81, pipe, a 1.5687 per foot, San Antonio 1kch. & Supply Company,total $6,274.80 4,000 feet of 1011 pipe,® 2.0188 per foot, San-Antonio'Mach. & Supply Company,total $8,075.20 The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seronded by Commkssioner.Herndon, to approve sale by Fund #258, Seawall & Breakwater Constructiorr Fund of $1003000.00 (par value) of Its investment in U. S. Treasury 21% Bonds of 1959-62 at the current market price as of May 10, 1949. Sale is necessary as cash balance in Fund is $23,762.89 and payment in the amount of $$41,000.00 is due on May 10, 1949 for construction of Storm Water Control Pump Station. The motion carried. The following Ordinance was read:, . • ORDINANCE NO. 2517 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE THE SOUTH 34 FEET OF LOTS 3 AND 44AND THE SOUTH 34 FEET OF THE EAST 20 FEET OF LOT 3 OF LAWN - VIEW ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS AND TO PAY THEREFORE THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,800.00) TO BE PAID FROM NO. 108 STREET FUND AND CHARGEABLE AGAINST APPROPRIATION ED -- JUDGMENTS AND DAMAGES FOR STREET AND SIDEWALK PURPOSES FOR THE WIDENING OF AGNES STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndonye, George L. Lowman Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest_ Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Absent Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Mayor Wasserman, setting June 21, 1949 for Public Hearing on the widening of Agnes Street between Port and Brownlee and .setting the building line as shown by map of August, 1945, on file with the City Secretary. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Mayor Wasserman, setting July 5, 1949 for Public Hearing on the matter of widening Agnes Street between Brownlee and Tancahua and setting the building line as shown by the map of August, 1945, on file with the City Secretary, and extending Agnes one block East of King to Tancahua. The motion carried. Motion was made by Mayor Wasserman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to appoint ancAdvisory Board !to be known as "Revenue and Taxation Board" and the suggested members as follows: 344 W. G. Graf I. M. Singer Wm. H. Shireman W. M. Neyland, Sr. Birge Holt Bob McCracken Byrd Harris Frank.Sparks Term - Budget Period - about 90 days. Jack Powers John J. Roberts W. Be McAdams Oscar Koepke Mrs. F. E Hutchens Mrs. Armstrong Price Guy I. Warren Mrs. H. E. Butt The motion carried. Harold Carr ..Chas. -,_A: Gregg Burton Dunn._ Bruce -Collins Geo. D..Clark, Jr. Geo. H. Jones L. H..Gross A. C. McCRughan Willard Perkins Herbert Lowrey A. C. Chapa Dr. -Jose Maldonado Joseph Mireur Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Mayor Wasserman, to appoint the following as Advisory Board to the Port Protection Committee.- Duane ommittee:Duane Orr, C,airman J. 'Go Carlisle, Fire Chief A. J. Fogaly, Fire Marshal Lloyd Clarkson, Chief Building Inspector Doug. Fleming, Chairman Industrial Commission Sh Lt. Com. R. J. ields, U. S. Coast Guard N. C. Miller, Deputy Collector U. S. Customs Jas. T. Dickens, Chairman Oil Committee. Indefinite term of office. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Mayor Wasserman, to appoint Lester E. Blashke of the Health Department and Roy Milam, Master Plumber, to fill two,vacancies on the Plumbing Code Committee. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Mayor Wasserman, to appoint Lester E. Blashke of the Health Department to fill the vacancy of Dr. Gordon Fisher (resigned) to Examining and Supervising Board of Plumbers. The motion carried. _ Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon,iseconded by Mayor Wasserman, to take up at the neat Regular Council Meeting the matter of filling the vacancy on the Fire Prevention Board, left by Curtis Bell. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that the recommendations of the Zoning and Panning Committee for approval of the zone changes suggested by Mrs. Rose M. Shaw, Mr. Fred Quaile and Mrs. J. W. Johnson: be taken up at the Council.Meeting on May 31, 1949. The motion carried. The following Ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2518 ACCEPTING THE BID OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI NATIONAL BANK AS CITYY DEPOSITORY FOR TIM ENSUING TERM; _ ACCEPTING.AND.APPROVING THE PLEDGE OF SECURITIES BY SAID DEPOSITORY IN LIEU OF -BOND AS SUCH;.PRO- VIDING .FOR THE, DEPOSIT_ OF SAID SECURITIES.1"ITH THE.STATE NATIONAL BANK AS TRUSTEE FOR.SAFEKEEPING; AND DECLARING AN.EMERGENCY.. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman . Aye Jack DeForreTt Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney Herndon George.L. Lowman The following ordinance was read: .ye 'e Aye Aye Absent s ORDINANCE NO. 2519 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE ,TEXAS MEXICAN RAILWAY COMPANY. FAR A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A 6 INCH SANITARY SEWER LINE _CROSSING THE RAILWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY AT APPROX- IMATELY 200.1. MST OF MILE POST 160, NUECES_COUNTY,_TEXAS;.,AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY._ 345 ORDINANCE NO. 2521 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE NUMBERED 1641 AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 13, PAGE 480 OF.THE ORDINANCE.AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY..OF CORPUS_CHRISTI,.TEXAS, AS AMENDED.BY ORDINANCE -NO. 1687, RECORDED IN VOLLM- 13 PAGE 613 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS.CHRISTI,- TEXAS. _AND AS AMENDED.BY ORDINANCE -NO. 1858, RECORDED IN VOLUME 14, PAGE 1197_ OF THE.ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI: TEXAS, BY PROVIDING THAT A CHARGE OF ONE.DOLLAR AND EIGHTY CENTS ($1.80) BE MADE FOR.THE ISSUANCE OF THE -REQUIRED HEALTH CERTIFICATE AND FOOD HANDLER'S PERMIT; BY PROVIDING FOR -THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE EXAMINING PHYSICIAN MAKE AN EXAMINATION OF ALL APPLICANTS TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OF TUBERCULOSIS;_ BY.OMITTING THE.REQUIREMENT THAT THE REPORTS OF ALL LABORATORY TESTS.BE ATTACHED.TO THE HEALTH CERTIFICATES; REPEALING ALL PROVISIONS OF SAID ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT WITH. - SAID ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman -Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott A e Sydney Herndon Aye r George L. Lowman Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ay Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Abse" The following Ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2522 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE.ALL THAT.LAND_LYING BETWEEN OCEAN DRIVE AND CORPUS_CHRISTI_BAY AND BETWEEN THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF AUSTIN WRIGHT.PARK AND THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY LINE OF.LOUISIANA AVENUE.IF.SAME WERE EXTENDED EASTERLY -ACROSS OCEAN DRIVE TO CORPUS The Charter Rule was suspended by the following, -vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye • Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ate_ Sydney Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye� Sydney Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Absent The following Ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2520 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS MEXICAN RAILWAY C OMPENY. _ FOR A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A 8 INCH WATER LINE. CROSSING .THE RAILWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY AT APPROXIMATELY 1350 FEET.EAST OF ME- POST 1519,_NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS;_.AND_.DECLARING AN_,_ EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye . Jack DeForrest Aye . Barney Cott Aye . Sydney Herndon A e George L. Lowman Absent The above ordinance was passed by the T"ollowing vote: R Leslie Wasserman. _Aye . Jack DeForrest Ayre_ . Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye . George L. Lowman bsen The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2521 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE NUMBERED 1641 AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 13, PAGE 480 OF.THE ORDINANCE.AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY..OF CORPUS_CHRISTI,.TEXAS, AS AMENDED.BY ORDINANCE -NO. 1687, RECORDED IN VOLLM- 13 PAGE 613 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS.CHRISTI,- TEXAS. _AND AS AMENDED.BY ORDINANCE -NO. 1858, RECORDED IN VOLUME 14, PAGE 1197_ OF THE.ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI: TEXAS, BY PROVIDING THAT A CHARGE OF ONE.DOLLAR AND EIGHTY CENTS ($1.80) BE MADE FOR.THE ISSUANCE OF THE -REQUIRED HEALTH CERTIFICATE AND FOOD HANDLER'S PERMIT; BY PROVIDING FOR -THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE EXAMINING PHYSICIAN MAKE AN EXAMINATION OF ALL APPLICANTS TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OF TUBERCULOSIS;_ BY.OMITTING THE.REQUIREMENT THAT THE REPORTS OF ALL LABORATORY TESTS.BE ATTACHED.TO THE HEALTH CERTIFICATES; REPEALING ALL PROVISIONS OF SAID ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT WITH. - SAID ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman -Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott A e Sydney Herndon Aye r George L. Lowman Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ay Barney Cott Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Abse" The following Ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2522 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE.ALL THAT.LAND_LYING BETWEEN OCEAN DRIVE AND CORPUS_CHRISTI_BAY AND BETWEEN THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF AUSTIN WRIGHT.PARK AND THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY LINE OF.LOUISIANA AVENUE.IF.SAME WERE EXTENDED EASTERLY -ACROSS OCEAN DRIVE TO CORPUS 346 CHRISTI BAY, FROM ED. P. WILLIAMS, INDI- VIDUALLY AND AS TRUSTEE, FOR.THE SUM OF THIRTY -NINE -HUNDRED FIFTY -DOLLARS (3,950.00); PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT.OF SANE -TO BE PAID FROM THE STORM SEWER.IMPROVEMENT BONDS -1918 CONSTRUCTION FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote.- Leslie ote: Leslie Wasserman Aye _ Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Absent Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the City Manager to accept the right-of-way from Houston Natural Gas Corporation at no cost to the city. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner.Herndon, that the following persons be appointed to the Advisory Board for Cuddihy Hall for Girls for the term ending March 311 1951: Mrs. John F. Lynch 3216 Topeka Street` Mrs. Henry -Schaffer 321 Primrose Street Mrs. J. V. McAlpin 217 Alta Plaza Mrs. Perry Tucker 3350.Floyd Street Mrs. Farrell Dee Smith 3343 Ocean Drive. Dr. Herman Gaddis ,�„ 3033 Lawnview Street Mrs. Fred Fues 521 Del Mar Boulevard Mrs. Duane -Orr 317 Texas Street Mrs. Jack M. Little, Jr. 1249.Brentwood Mr. A. C. McCaughan 1503 Stillman Mr. Arturo Colmenero 1509 Caldwell Mrs, Floyd McCroskey 3219 Laneview The motion carried. A letter was read from M. W. Carico of San Antonio commending the Police Department. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. UV Secretary SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING May 16, 1919 1:00 P. M. f -�tlf - MAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners.Jack DeForrest, George L. Lowman, and Barney Cott; City Manager M. W. Cochran; Zoning and Planning Engineer Wm. Anderson; and City Attorney I. M. Singer; Absent Commissioner Sydney E. Herndon. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Wasserman for the purpose of meeting with the County Commiss- ioners' Court to appoint members of the Joint City -County Airport Zoning Board. The County Commissioners' Court stated they would appoint two men, one from the County Commissioners' Court and one from outside the Court personnel. , The City Commissioners appointed Commissioner Jack DeForrest and Cecil E. Burney, Attorney, to repre- sent the City. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Secretary MAYOR City of Corpus C�risti, Texas 347 REGULAR• COUNCIL MEETING May 172 1949 4:00 P. M. . PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, George L. Lowman, Barney Cott and Sydney E. Herndon; City Manager M. W. Cochran; City Attorney I. M. Singer; Asst City Attorney J. W. Wray; Asst City Attorney Jake B. Jarmon; Director of Finance Wm. G. Graf; Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke; Planning Engi- neer Wm. Anderson; and City Secretary P. W. Grevelle. The meeting Was called to order by Mayor Wasserman. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the minutes of the meeting of the Council on May 10, 1949• The motion carried. The Mayor invited those having business with •the Council to come forward. Mr. Edwin Singer appeared and requested a lease on the North side of the "L" Head for a proposed Yacht Club. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to refer the matter to the City Attorney. The motion carried. Mr. Clifford Swearingen and Mr. Lawrence Burger, representing A. D. Haislip. appeared, requesting that property at Baldwin and Prescott Streets, belonging to A. D. Haislip, be given the same consideration as Block "A", Baldwin Park. The Mayor assured them that the property in question would be given every consider- ation, Mr. F. L. Prue and Mr. E. J. Dittlinger appeared, asking for a 30 to 90 day trial period for building a ramp on the Peoples Street "T" Head for the purpose of operating a seaplane. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to set May 31, 1949, as the date for Public Hearing. The motion carried. Mr. Dave Coover, Mr. Charles Payne and Mr. Pierce Downer appeared in connection with the Public Hear- ing on the narrowing of Denver and Aransas Streets. The matter was referred to Mr. William Anderson, of the Zoning and Planning Board. Mr. Neal Dancer, representing Mr. Pat Gwynn, requested re -instatement of City Permit to operate a taxicab within the City limits, this Permit having been revoked by the City Texicab Inspector. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, instructing Asst. City Attorney Jake Jarmon to make an investigation and report on the matter. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest to open bids on a 1/2 ton pickup truck and for the purchase of tires and tubes. The motion carried. The following bids on a 1/2 ton pickup truck,* tires and tubes were opened, read and tabulated ( as per tabulations Nos. l and 2 in Tabulations of Bids File on file with the City Secretary). The bids were tabled for at least 48 hours. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to receive -bids for of-. ficial publications and the selection of an official newspaper for a period of one year. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to award purchase contract for soft copper pipe to Southwestern dumbing Supply Company, as outlined below: 9000 feet 3/4" Type K Soft Copper Pipe - $2,178.99 3,900 feet 1" Type K Soft Copper Pipe - •1,128.27 300 feet len Type K Soft Copper Pipe - 140.70 The motion carried. 840 feet 2" Type K Soft Copper Pipe - S78.76 Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to appoint Lt. Comm. W. N. Pugin, Jr., of the Naval Air Station, as a member of the Port Protection Committee. The motion carried. Motion was made by,Commi.0 r DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman,that the following be appointed as members of the Revenue and'gaxation Board: W. P. Pittman, Edwin Singer, Joe Simon, H. B. Lemoine I Orville W. Eastland and Robert L. West, Jr. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to appoint Mr. James S. Carlton as a member of the Building Code Committee. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the City to pay to the Board of Tax Remission 50% of the Cityts pro rata portion of the expenses of the Committee which worked to procure the passage of the Omnibus Bill, providing State aid remissions to Nueces and other Countiesq The City's portion of this bill amounted to $3,372.00, one-half of this payment to be made at this time. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to reappoint the follow- ing ollowing members of the Disaster Commission: Guy I. Warren, Col. Charles M. Beacham, Ray Edson, R. P. Mozeney, Dr. N. L. Norvell, Judge George P. Prowse, John Lynch, C. R. Williams, C. B. Neel; and the following were ap- pointed as new members: Captain Austin J. Walter, Naval Air Station, T. S. Scinienski and Earl Dunn. The motion carried. w Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to appoint the following as members of the Industrial and Airport Board: Lon C. Hill, Edwin Singer, Sam E. Wilson, Jr., E. C. Ekstrom and Arnold 0. Morgan to fill the place of Earl S. Graham, deceased. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to reappoint the fol- lowing members of the Traffic Commission: W. Oliver Harrison, Mrs. J. S. Naismith, Roy Klett, T. S. Cyrus, C. F. Aldrich, David McComb and Bob McCracken; and to appoint the following additional members of the Board: Nels C. Beck, George Aboud, Charles Galland, Otis McNabb, R. A. Humble, B. B. Sportsman, Miss Ruth Martin, Sergeant Dick Runyan, Jake J. Jarmon, Jr.,'Gilbert Ogden, Leroy Crow, Sergeant Sam J. Gardner, of the State Highway Patrol, S. M. Kirby, Duane Orr and Manuel P. Maldonado. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the Housing Advisory Board, and.to appoint the following members: R. J. Sechrist, W. R. Reid, Amando Garza, Meredith Queen, Mrs. Co W. Ogden, Martin Jones, Fisher A1sup, George Clower, Meyer Ruffner and Warren Echols. The motion carried. The following Ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2523 + CLOSING THAT PORTION OF MANITOU STREET, BEING THE NORTH lO.FEET OF.SAID MANITOU STREET, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS_CHRISTI, NUECES.COUNTY, TEXAS, AND ORDER- ING AND DIRECTING THE RETURN OF SUCH PROPERTY CLOSED FOR STREET PURPOSES.TO THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS, AND DECLARING AN EMCRGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote.- Leslie ote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E: Herndon Aye George L. Lawman Aye - y The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney -Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following Ordinance was read:.. ORDINANCE No, 2524 CLOSING THAT PORTION OF FLOYD STREET, BEING THE NORTH 1O.FEET OF.SAID FLOYD STREET,.IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY,.TEXAS AND ORDER- ' ING AND DIRECTING THE RETURN OF SUCH PROPERTY CLOSED FOR STREET PURPOSES TO THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS, ' AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. I The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: 9 Leslie Wasserman Ayre Jack DeForrest Aye _ Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following Ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2525 ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF EXERCISE OF OPTION FROM REPUBLIC.NATURAL GAS.'COMPANX; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT.UNDER THE TERNS -OF THE CONTRACT.AND.ORDINANCE DATED JULY 15, 1942,,IN THE AMOUNT.OF,417,500.00, SAID PAYMENT,TO BE. -MADE OUT OF NO. 106 GAS FUND, GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.MAINTENANCE OPERATION DIVISION, APPROPRIATION ED --JUDGMENTS AND DAMAGES, AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote , Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Barney Cott —Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman. Aye The following Ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2526 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUSTo 1937, AND APPEARING OF.RECORD.IN VOLUME 9 PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF_ THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME THEREAFTER, AND IN PARTICULAR -AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON_ -, THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, .1918, AND APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16 PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND_,,h RESOLUTION RECORDS OF.THE CITY.OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 4, 2:948., BY REZONING BLOCK A, BALDWM PARK ADDITION, AS: SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAY OF BALD17IN PARK ADDITION, ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE MAP ORuPLAT RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, AND BEING THAT AREA SYING BETWEEN KEYS STREET ON.THE SOUTH AND BALDWIN BOULE- VARD ON THE NORTH,.RIGGAN STREET ON THE EAST AND- PRESCOTT STREET ON THE -VEST, SO.THAT SAID AREA SHALL BE REZONED, CHANGING THE USE FROM "R -2n TWO FAMILY_,. DWELLING DISTRICT USE AS PRESENTLY_ZONED TO #1B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT., , ,*ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCES AS AMENDED, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman AAS Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye ^ George E. Lowman The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack-DeForrest - AA Barney Cott —Aye Sydney E. Herndon --Aye George L. Lowman._. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, setting May 31, 19.9, for Public Hearing on the application of S. 0. Fife and N. R. Hamon to operate a 40, x loot skating rink to be mm ,r 350 located on the Southwest corner of Mohawk and Morgan Streets. The motion carried. l Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to appoint Mr. Bert C. Agan as a member of the Fire Prevention Board. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving the appointment of the County Commissioners Courtithe following members to serve on the Joint City -County Airport Zoning Board: Jesse R. Laurence and Elbert Cox; and approving, the City's appointment of the following members: Commissioner Jack DeForrest and Cecil E. Burney, Attorney. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman to approve the organiza- tion of a Special Airport Advisory Committee, and to appoint the following as members: Commissioner Jack DeForrest, Chairman, Guy I Warrens Richard M. Kleberg, Jack L. Little, R. S. Moore, Michael Scorcio, J. Allen Swanson, C. P. Hilliard, Dr. McIver Furman, C. Gus Glasscock, Cecil E. Burney, James F. Carlton, George Farenthold, L. L. Woodman and Blake. Jackson. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that the employment of M. W. Cochran as City Manager be for the tenure of office of the Mayor and Commissioners and at the same . salary he is now receiving, $1,050.00 per month. The motion carried. A letter was read from Principal I. B. Davis of -the Travis Elementary School in appreciation of the planning and paving of Tarlton Street from Churchill to Ayers. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ' 1 MAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING May 24, 1949 4:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon aid George L. Lowman; City Manager M. W. Cochran; City Attorney I. M. Singer; Asst. City Attorney Jake Jarmon; Director of Finance W. G. Graf; Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke; Planning Engineer Wm. Anderson; Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamy; Chief of Police Roy Lay; Taxicab Inspector C. L. Cameron; and City Secretary P. W. Grevelle. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Wasserman. Motion was made by. Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving the minutes of the meetings of May 16 & 17, 1949. Mayor Wasserman invited those having business with the Council to come forward. Mr. Neal Dancer appeared representing Pat Gwynn in the partition to the City Council to restore the license previously revoked by C. L. Cameron, City Taxicab Inspector. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to sustain the action of C. L. Cameron. The motion carried. Mr. Harold Alberts appeared requesting Mayor and Commissioners to give relief to Binai Israel Syna- gogue on land purchased by them at Sheriff's Sale in 1944. Tract known as G. K. Lewis Tract and being 4251 x 36.191. Taxes delinquent since 1911 through 1944 amounting to $980.12. Motion wqs made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, instructing the Tax Collector to issue receipt in the compromised amount of $1.00 for.each year of delinquency. The following bids were opened and read: ' 0 351 l Bids on 3/4 ton pickup far Fire Department 2 Bids on Fog Applicator Machine for Health Department 3 Bids on Sewage Pumps for Sewer Division (for #84 projeat) (as per tabulations Nos 3, 4 & 5 in Tabulations of Bids File on file with City Secretary) The bids were .44 tabled for 48 hours or more Motion was made by Coy-mssioner Lown, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to appoint the follow- ing as members of the Revenue and Taxation Board Harry L Hoag, Albert A ` Lichtenstein, Walter Koepsel, A J Patterson and Walter Duke The motion carried F r J riJ a c. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to appoint the following t k _ CU 7 T as members of the Traffic Commission Lesiie Chappell, Bruce Reagan, Or Andries M Strauss, Major Thos A Heaton, U S 1. C The motion carried ,ran �1 Motionvas made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to appoint Capt Austin J Walter, N A S , as a member of the Disaster Commission. The motion carried I �, J� It 3 r Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to appoint Sam Braslau 9 r i to fill the vacancy in the Housing Advisory Board left by the resignation of R J Sechrist The motion ca J s *1 -1 Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to appoint Lt Robert { 4 f - L _- E Elliott, N A S , as a member of the Housing Advisory Board The motion carried, I k Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to set May 31, 1949, as 1 „- fl J t the date for the hearing on the proposal of the Parking Meter Advertising Company to place a 6t, x 81+ panel on parking meters The motion carried t � Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the City Manager J 1 e Air to write the Land Office of the State of Texas requesting that they prohibit any oil well drilling in the waters of Corpus Christi Bay at any point within five miles of the present city limits, and that all pre- y ► �� cautionary measures be taken to prevent the contamination of the waters by drilling at any location in the Bay The motion carried ., i LL r r1 t f t1 .1 ► -, + T ^ Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the re- imbursement of the General Fund as follows Fund #298 - City of Corpus Christi Waterworks Fund 21592 07 Fund #295 - Improvement Bonds Construction Fund Storm Sewer Improvements Street Improvements Sanitary Sewer Improvements Airport Improvements Park Improvements The motion carried $7,958 89 5,845 68 6,472.38 410.92 11.4 79 20,832 66 23,424 73 Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott,`authorizing payment to Memorial Hospital of the City's one} -half portion oft<the cost of furniture, fixtures and equipment, additions purchased in the 60 days preceeding April 11, 1949, the City Ls portioA being $4715.06 and to be made from #235, Hospital Construction Fund The motion carried t -1' i r, at ° it, Lotion was made by Caxnmissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to grant a special Council Mit tq F1axo3.d Marston, as recommended by the Zoning and Planning Commission, to construct a Group Housing ject! adjacent to Memorial Hospital,* ,The motion carried ° } } ' t T i 1J i ti J r ; f qr -) Mota.oa was made) by Comma.ssioner Cott, beconded by GO]tmissionbt DeF6&dst/ authorizing the sale byt Seawall & Breakw#ter Bpnd Fund, series of',1944, to Gas Fund of $54,000 00 par value of the City of us Christi Civilian Defense Emergency Bonds, series of'1942, at par plus accrued interest through May 24, Payment for purchase of bonds to be made out of #106 Gas Fund and to be carried until maturity as an stment by Gas Fund. This sale necessary to meet June 1,119.9, maturity of the Seawall & Breakwater Bonds, of 1944 The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to award bids for tires 352 3 and tubes as per recommendation of Purchasing Agent, Wm. Burke ( as per tabulations in Tabulation File on file with City Secretary). The motion carried. . The following Ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2527 SETTING OUT THE RULES -OF PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED.BY THE CITY.COUNCIL, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman. Aye ' Jack, DeForrest. Aye Barney Cott" Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye . George L.'Lowman Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the followling vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye k Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following Ordinance was read: { ORDINANCE NO. 2528 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A.TRACT.OF LAND 680 FEET.BY 30 FEET EXTENDING.680 FEET FROM THE NORTH BOUNDARY LZNE'OF .,CO05ANCHE STREET,.NUECES COUNTY,.TEXAS, AND TO PAY THEREFOR THE SUM OF FOUR. THOUSAND EIGHTY DOLLARS ($4080.00) TO BE PAID FROM' N0.- 295 D PROVEIJIENT BONDS,,1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND --STREET IMPROVEMENTS, -FOR STREE T, PURPOSE, S FOR THE EXTENSION OF 19TH STREET NORTHViARD FROM -CON-1fANCHE STREETS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman. Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote:;; Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye • _- - Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye . Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to award the contract for the purchase of a 1/2 ton pickup truck to the Gulf Chevrolet Company for the price of 51014.15, as per the recommendation of Wm. Burke, Purchasing Agent: The motion carried:_ Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, secgnded by Commissioner,Lowman,.to re -appoint L. H..Gross. as Chairman of the Civil Service Board for the two year period beginning May a6, 1949. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to pass a -resolution re- questing the City Planning Commission to investigate and make recommendations on the extension of the pre- sent city limit to include both the Nueces and Corpus Christi Bay water areas. The motion carried. x .Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest,-to approve the appointment by City Manager M. W. Cochran of R. W. McCamy as Director of Pablic Utilities at the salary of $600.00 per month. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner,DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman,' to.appoint Mrs. George E. Schauer.to represent the Parent Teachers Association and Mrs. Frances Ferguson to represent tkie insurance N 353 women as members of the Fire Prevention Board. The motion carried. There being no further business the meting adjourned. RAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 31, 1949 1:00 P.=. M, PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. Lowman; City Manager M. W. Cochran; City Attorney I. M. Singer; Asst. City Attorney J. Wray; Direc— tor of Finance Wm. Graf; Director of Public Utilities R. W� McCamy; Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman; Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke; Zoning and Planning Engineer Wm. Anderson; Chief of Police Roy Lay; and Acting City Secretary A. C. Molbeck. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 17, 1919. The motion -carried. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, instructing the Tax As— sessor to show property located in Chamberlain Addition— Lots 13 to 16, Block 12 — owned by Dr. Irving E. Cale as exempt from taxes for the year 1918 because same was used for a Church. The motion carried. Motion was made by,Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to appoint Dr. Millard H. Allen as a member of the Traffic Commission. The motion carried.- Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowmany to advertise for bids on a 72 ton air conditioning unit for the Council Chamber. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to award the bid for a fog applicator at the price of $1,700.00 to Girard Motor Company, as per recommendation of Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke, from tabulation shown on Tabulation Sheet #4 on file with the City Secretary in Tabulation File. The motion carried. r lb tion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to award the bid for a 3/4 ton pickup truck for the Fire Department at the price of $1,378.85 to the Frank Hayden Motor Company, as per the recommendation of Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke, from tabulation shown -on Tabulation Sheet #3 in Tabulation File on file with City Secretary. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to r eadvertise for bids on Sewage Pumps for Sewer Division (for #84 project.) The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to not issue franchise to the Parking Meter advertising Company for the installation of advertising panels on parking meters. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to cancel the hearing on the issuance of a permit to J. A. Rabyor to operate a skating rink at the corner of Mohawk andMorgan Streets, the request for the permit had been withdrawn. The motion -carried. Mr. F. L. Prue appeared, requesting a permit for a mooring berth for a seaplane on the Peoples Street "T" Head. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, granting a permit to F. L. Prue and E. J. Dittlinger for a mooring berth for a seaplane at the same rate per length multiplied ■E .354 by berth space on same contract by Harbor Master Pugh. The motion carried. The following Ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO. 2529 CLOSING THE EAST 15 FEET AND THE WEST 15 FEET OF THE WIDTH OF DENVER STREET EXTENDING FROM THE NORTH LINE OF.DODDRIDGE STREET TO A LINE 100 FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF PROCTOR STREET, ALL IN PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; THEREBY REDUCING THE RIGHT—OF—WAY OF SAID DENVER STREET FROM ITS PRESENT WIDTH OF 80 FEET TO A WIDTH OF 50 FEET; AND ORDERING AND DIRECTING THE RETURN OF SUCH PROPERTY CLOSED FOR STREET PURPOSES TO THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye _ Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman .Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney 1. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following Ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2530 CLOSING THEr.EAST "15':FEET' AND, THE WEST 15 FEET OF THE WIDTH OF ARANSAS STREET EXTENDING FROM THE NORTH LINE, OF DODDRIDGE STREET TO A LINE 100 FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF PROCTOR STREET, ALL IN PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF. CORPUS CIiRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; THEREBY REDUCING TIM RIGHT—OF—WAY OF SAID ARANSAS STREET FROM ITS PRESENT WIDTH OF 80 FEET TO A WIDTH OF 50 FEET; AND ORDERING AND DIRECTING THE RETURN OF SUCH PROPERTY CLOSED FOR STREET PURPOSES TO THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman _ ye The following Ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2531 Q-W-9'� PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF LOT 21 IN BLOCK 52 OF THE EL REY SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI2 NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM THE COM— MUNITY SETTLEMENT HOUSE, INC., FOR THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.($1,000.00); PROVIDING THAT PAY— MENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF. SAME SHALL BE PAID FROM PARK IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1918 CONSTRUC^1ION FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye — Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye E n 355 Bids for official publications of the City and advertisements were received, and on motion by Com- missioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, the bids were tabled for at least 48 hours. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, requesting City Manager M. W. Cochran to investigate the matter of adding fluorine to the City water and make a recommendation. The motion carried. Upon it.being called to the attention of the Court that Judge R. C. Van Ness, Judge of the Corpor- ation Court, would be absent in military training from June 3, 1949, to June 30, 1949, nomination was made by the Mayor and appointment was made by the Council of Mr. Bert Potter to serve in the absence of Judge Van Ness as Judge of the Corporation Court. City Manager M. W. Cochran read a letter from the Shell Oil Company commending the cooperation of Mr. Cochran in the promotion of ItSafety" at a meeting in Alice on May 25th, also the demonstration by Mr. and Mr. Vaught on "Fire Prevention." Mayor Wasserman announced a public hearing for the purpose of ascertaining the benefits to be had by the property owners abutting to Water Street from the South property line of Fitzgerald Street to the North property line of Furman Avenue by virtue of paving and improving said streets, and the construction of side- walks, curbs and gutters thereon; the hearing being held in accordance with the notice given under the terms of Ordinance No. 2516, passed by the City Council at its regular meeting on May 3, 1949. Mr. H. H. Stirman, Director of Public Works, appeared and, in response to questions by the City At- torney testified that he was familiar with the plans and specifications for the improvements to be made on Water Street from the North property line of Fitzgerald to the South property line of Furman, and that said improvements consisted of permanent paving, widening of paving and construction of sidewalks, curbs and gut- ters, and reconstruction of paving on said Water.Street. Mr. Stirman further stated that.the calculations in said notice were correctly calculated. Mr. M. W. Cochran, City Manager, stated that a study of the project showed that the reduction of the width of the proposed improvement from the South line of Broadway Court to Furman Avenue would save the abutt- ing owners, and the City, a total of approximately $15,000.00. Mr. Cochran stated that this would provide four moving lanes, two in each direction, throughout the project and that since the Water Street abutting property from Broadway Court to Furman is zoned for Apartment Hotels and needs its own entrance, that this project ought to be reduced to a width of 40'.. Mr. J. F. Wakefield appeared and testified that he was speaking for Mr. Al Dorsogna. Mr. W. N. Cooper, Mr. Frank Nelson and Mr. J. F. Wakefield appeared and in response to questions by, the City Attorney each testified for himself, that he was now, and had been for a number of years, engaged in the Real Estate business in the City of Corpus Christi, and that he was familiar with the real estate and property values generally in said City, and particularly with some of the properties abutting upon Water Street from the North property line of Fitzgerald Street to the South property line of Furman Avenue; that he was familiar with the type and character of said proposed improvements, and that in his opinion each and every parcel of property abutting upon Water Street, within said limits to be improved, will be specially benefited and enhanced in value as a result of the construction of said improvements upon said street upon which it abuts, and that the amount of such special benefits by enhancement in value will be, in each in- stance in excess of the amount assessed per front foot thereof. Mr. Grady Walker appeared in behalf of Terrace Apartments property and requested that assessments against said property be reduced to the extent of eliminating the cost of sidewalks and curbs since the pro- perty owner has already constructed driveways of considerable width on said property. Mr. Grady Walker representing Terrace Apartments and Mr. Carson Glass representing Miss Julia Cald- well and Miss Sarah Caldwell, and Miss Sarah Caldwell in person, complained df the assessments regarding pro- perty shown by the notice to be in their name on the West side of said Water Street and abutting on said 356 proposed improvements,.contending that the amount contemplated by the assessor against them was excessive and in excess of the probable increase in the value of said property resulting from such improvements be– cause of the nature, depth and topography of said abutting land. Thereupon City Manager M. We Cochran stated that in view of the willingness of the abutting pro– perty owners and in respect for -their desires to have the improvement 60' in width as to the paved area the - entire length of said Water Street from Fitzgerald to Furman Avenue, he would like to withdraw his previous request that any part of it be narrowed to 40'. The hearing was recessed until June 7, 1949• There being no further business the meeting adjourned. s ,* At-j� - -- Secretary W1, MAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 43 1949 9:30 P. M. PRESENT:' Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney -E. -Herndon, and George L. Lowman; City Manager M. IV. Oochran; City Attorney I. I4. Singer; City Secretary P. W. Grevelle; Superintendent of Water Department J. W. Cunningham; Personnel Director Elaine Alderdice; Director of Purlic Works H. H. Sitrman; Director of Finance W. G. Graf; Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke; and Fire Chief J. G. Carlisle The meeting was called to order by Mayor Wasserman. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, tc accept the resignation of P. W. Grevelle as City Secretary who is to give full time to the Tax Department. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to approve the appointment by City Manager M. We Cochran of C. We Vetters to the position of City Secretary at a salary of $375.00 per month. The motion carried. The following Ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. -2532 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATED AS ORDINANCE NO. 1794 ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE POLICY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, IN REGARD TO EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY;" SO AS TO PRO- VIDE THAT ALL FULL TIME EMPLOYEFS OF THE CITY SHALL .BE PAID ON THE BASIS OF FORTY (40._: -HOURS WORK PER WEEK BY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 1794; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George E. Lowman The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye dye — Aye Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, that the Firemen's pay increase as provided by Charter amendment become effective with the adoption of the new budget) including making provision for payment of increase from and after April 7,-1949., payment to be made after adoption of the new budget. The motion carried. 357 Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman,_to authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate with Larkin Price for acquisition of property East of Ocean Drive from point where it adjoins Shoreline Drive to Cole Park. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve action of City Manager M. W. Cochran to negotiate with Taxicab Companies on basis of -1.2% of gross earnings, as set— tlement of present case and present amendments to present ordinance to correct same in line with result of- negotiations. f negotiations. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to renew the lease with W. K. Bradshaw covering a piece of ground on which is maintained a booster or relay station for assisting the pumping of water to the U. S. Naval Air Station. The lease expired April 26, 1949, and was renewed for a two year period at $75.00 per year. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to appropriate X3,500.00 from Fund No. 295, Improvement Bond 1948 Construction Fund (Sanitary Sewer Improvements) in payment of bills aggregating $3,154.25, and the balance of $345.75 to provide a reserve against estimate fluctuations for reconditioning sewage plant at Camp Livingston, Louisiana, purchased from War Assets Administration. Aly excess to be returned to Construction Fund at completion of work. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by bommis�sioner DeForrest, authorizing work of remodeling and air conditioning City Council Chamber at an estimated cost of $4,688.00. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to appropriate the sum of $4,688.00 in payment of remodeling and air conditioning the City Council Chamber out of Fund No. 2709 City Hall Improvement Construction Fund. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to approve Edwin F. Flato as a member of the Airport Advisory Committee. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve Work Order for Project No. 188 for proposed water constuction on Collihar Road. The motion carried. . Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve Work Order for Project No. 173 for proposed water construction on Newton Street. The motion carried. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Secretary 0 MAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas 358 REGULAR COUNCIL I = 4 ING JUNE 7, 1949 4:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. Lowman; City Manager M. W. Cochran; City Attorney I. M. Singer; Asst. City Attorneys Jake Jarmon and J. W. Wray, Jr; Zoning and Planning E gineer Wm. Anderson; Tax Collector P. W. Grevelle; Director of Finance Wm. Graf; Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCargy; Purchasing Agent Tim. Burke; Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman; Chief of Police Roy Lay; and City Secretary C. W. Vetters. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. Motion w as.made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest approving the minutes of the meetings of May 31, 1949 and June 4, 1949. The motion carried. The Mayor invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Roy Box appeared representing eleven residents and five additional people who were in favor of the Ordinance regulating the keeping of bees. Twelve speakers appeared, presenting a petition containing some seven hundred names, against the Ordinance regulating the keeping of bees. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to postpone further discussion of the Ordinance regulating the keeping of bees until a future date. The motion carried. Mr. Fred Homeyer appeared representing the residents of West Port and complained of the lack of utilities in this district. Mayor Wasserman instructed Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman to investigate this matter, whereupon Mr. Stirman stated that it had been investigated and was a part of the present Sewer Project in this vicinity. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, that the recommendation of no City Manager M. 'f. Cochran be accepted and that there be/adjustment made in the requests for reductions in paving assessments made by Terrace Apartments, Miss Julia Caldwell and Miss Sarah Caldwell. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to set June 28th as the date for the hearing on the matter ofrezoning 43.052 acres out of Port Aransas Cliffs Addition to the City of Corpus Christi as shown on the files of the City Secretary. The motion carried. The following Ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2533 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE '�iORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF STOR 1 SYiVER IMPROVI;VENTS IN CULBERSON STREET FROM LEOPARD TO WINNEBAGO STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, S19.1E EEING THE STOR.1 SE;vlM IIV'IPROVEIETNTS 'AUTHORIZED UNDER CONTRACT DATED AUGUST 11, 1948, BET.-T]EN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND LEE AIKEN C012ANY; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAMTNT TO IEE AIKEN COMPANY UNDER TM; C CNTRACT FOR SAID II.TROVEI,MNTS, AIM DECLARING AN E ,MRGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0, 2534 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR, CITY CONTROLLER AND CITY MANAGER IN TIE NAI.IE OF THE CITY, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE REPUBLIC NATURAL 359 GAS COITANY,-IN SUPPLEMENT OF THE PRESENT CONTRACT WITH SAID COITPANY, DESCRIBING THE TERMS OF SAID CON— TRACT, AND DECLARING AN EIMGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie 4asseritan Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney'Cott Aye ;Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2535 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE BEING ORDINANCE NO. 1688 RECORDED IN VOLMM 133 PAGE 22, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND LICENSING TAXICABS, CHAUFFEURS OF TAXICABS AND TAXICAB STANDS; PROVIDING FOR REVOCATION OF LICENSES; DEFIN— ING CERTAIN TERMS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES OR DEPOSIT OF CASH OR SECURITIESS; PROVIDING LICENSE FEES; CREATING THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR OF TAXICABS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND PRESCRIBING HIS DUTIES; PROVIDING A PENALTY, AIM THE METHOD OF PROSECUTING. INDIVIDUALS AND OTHERS FOR VIOLATING THIS ORDINANCE; ENACTING TIS NECESSARY PROVISIONS INCIDENT TO THE OBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORDI— NANCE WIIETHIIR MENTIONED IN DETAIL IN THE CAPTION OR NOT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT =NITH; AND CONTAINING A SAVING CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN E.]ERGENCY"; AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2153 RECORDED IN VOLUME 15, PAGE 617 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BY AT,IENDING SUBDIVISION (A) OF SECTION 11 OF ORDINANCE N0. 1688 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE No. 2153 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A STREET RENTAL CHARGE OF 1.2%; BY AMENDING SUBDIVISIONS (A) AILD (D) SECTION 19 OF SAID ORDIIIANCE NO. 1688 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RATE OF FARE FOR ONE OR'MORE PASSENGERS; AND BY AIMMDING SECTION 30 BY THC ADDITION OF A SUBDIVISION (F) TO SAID SECTION 30, PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF PUBLIC CAB STANDS, THE PROCEDURE FOR SUCH DESIGNATION AND REGULATION OF TI -M USE THEREOF; AND ME CLARING AN EIMGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye ' George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cbtt - Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO 2536 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF I14TROVING ALAIJMDA STREET AIM TARLTON STREET, ViITH N THE L1NITS HEREINBE-- LCff DEFINED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEX4,S,PER— FORII0 BY J. M. DELLINGER, INC., APPROVING AND ACCEPT— ING THE IJIAINTENANCE BOND FURNISHED BY J. M. DELLINGER, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH SAID WORK; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFI— CATES, AND DECLARING AN K&RGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: 360 The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye CRDINANCE NO. 2537 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EX— ECUTE A RELEASE AND QUITCLAIM OF UTILITY EASETENTS TO RAY PETERSON; AND TO A.R. McHAWY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye B rney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Aye _ Jack DeForrest Ave Barney dott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman -Aye ORDINANCE NO. 2538 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EX— ECUTE A CONTRACT FOR .AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY _ WITH HUINBLE OIL AND REFINING COr1TPANY, PROVIDING i FOR. PURCHASE OF AVIATION PRODUCTS AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney Be Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye _ Aye Aye Aye Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the modifica— tions and changes on the second floor of the City Hall as recommended,by City Manager M. W. Cochran. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing expenditure on City Hall second floor modifications, amount not to exceed $2,000.00, exclusive of utility changes. City Force Account labor to be used and expenditure to be charged against dity Hall Improvement Construction Fund No. 270. The motion carried. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. IviAYOft City of Corpus gristi, Texas Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MCETING 41. JRT 14 i, .1949 4:00. P. 1% 'SENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Cbnznissiunc.rs Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott and Sydney E. Herndon; City 141anager M. W. Cochran; City Attorney I. M. Singer; Asst. City Attorney Jake Jarmon; Director df Public Utilities R. W. McCamy; Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke; Zoning and Planning Engineer Wm. Anderson; Director of Finance W. G. Graf; Tax Collector P. W. Grevelle and City Secretary C. W. Vetters. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to approve the minutes of the meeting of June 7, 1949. The motion carried. The Mayor invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Roy Box appeared and made a statement regarding the proposed bee ordinance and suggested that a limited number of hives be allowed each bee keeper. Mr. T. U. Hamlet appeared against the Zoning Commission's recommendation of %r. Fred Quailels re- quest to change the triangular lot bounded by Elizabeth, 11th and Brownlee Streets to a two apartment house district from a two family dwelling district. Yr. Frank Nelson appeared in favor of the reduction of assessments for Mr. Ed. Williams on Lots "All and IfB" in Chandler Addition, and Yx. Graf explained the City's stand in the matter. The Council instructed City Manager M. W. Cochran to investigate and report to the Tax Valuation Board. City Secretary C. W. Vetters read a letter of commendation to Mr. R. W. McCamy from Mrs. King Gill, President of the Junior League of Corpus Christi. L Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to approve Project No. 137-A, covering construction of water line and sufficient equipment to provide fire protection for area ad- jacent to Port Avenue and Alameda Street, at an estimated cost of 05,761.18 to be paid out of Corpus Christi Waterworks Fund No. 298. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to authorize construction of Water Projects Nos. 146, 1683 178 and 185 with City Force* Account labor and material and to authorize the reimbursing of City of Corpus C�risti Waterworks Fund No. 298, aggregate total x'.5,125.65. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to authorize the in- KIM crease of the final cost of Projects Nos. 94, 104, 105, 1613 162 and 185 over the amounts originally authorized and to approve the reimbursing of the operating fund out of No. 298, City of Corpus Christi waterworks Con- straction Fund for the amount of the increase whicW is $3,342.24. This amount represents the difference be- tween the original authorized amount of $23,987.71 and the final cost of $27,341.95. The motion carried. Bids were opened on a:,72 ton airconditioning unit for the Council Room, and on motion by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, the bids were tabled for 48 hours or more. The motion carried. (See Tabulation No. 6 in Tabulation File on file with City Secretary). Bids were opened on vertical sewage pumps for the Sewer Division, Water Street Sanitary Sewer Pro- ject No. 84 being constructed by City Force Account labor, and on motion by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, the bids were tabled for 48 hours or more. The motion carried. (See Tabulation No. 7 in Tabulation File on file with City Secretary). Bids were opened on a four door sedan for the use of the General Superintendent of Public Utilities, and on motion by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, the bids were tabled for 48 hours.or, more. The motion carried. (See Tabulation No. 8 in Tabulation File on file with City Secretary). 362 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO..2539 AMEIdDING ORDINANCE NO. 2474 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON TIE,; 15TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D. 191 9, BY A11CNDING SECTION 1 OF SAID ORDINANCE CORRECTING THE ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY 0101NERS ON TARLTON STREET FROM THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF AYE RS STREET TO THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF PINEDA.PARK, AND DECLARING AN EERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest . Aye Barney Cott Aye • Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Abbsenr The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E: Herndon A re George L. Lowman Absent The following ordinance was read: • ORDINANCE NO. 25.0 CLOSING TIE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL ARID TRUE Uv7NE1 RS OF • PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON TATER ST „ , T FROM TIIE NORTH PRO- PERTY LINE OF FITZGERALD STREET TO THE SOUTH PROPERTY -LINE OF FUR,%N AVENUE, AND TO THE REAL AND TRUE.OW1JERS THEREOF, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PRO- PERTY AND TIM REAL AND TRUE 00ERS THEREOF, BY VIRTUE OF THE I1 TROV:D,ENT OF SAID STREET WITHIN THE LIMITS DE- FINED, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, XLD INVALIDITIES OR IPWREGU- LARITIES IN AITY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR C61iTRACT THEREOF, OVERRULIi1G AND DE IIYING ALL PROTESTS AND OBJECTaIGNS OF- , aRED, FII,IDING AIID DETERMINING TI,AT THE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPOAT.WATER STI=, WITHIN THE LIIJTS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIAL- LY BENEFITTED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE A,,iOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IUPROV'M, ',1v'TS. PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS _ , , IN AS-ESSED AGAINST SAID PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON WATER STREET, All ) LEVYING AN ASSESSM13NT FOR TIM PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF r.TRO1M, ENTS ON SAID UTATER STREET `iiITHIN SAID L]ItI..ITS, FIXING A CHARGE AIM LIEN AGAINST THE PROPPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID WATER STREET AND THE M L AND TRUE (YRNER OR OliZERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON TI -E COMPPLETION AND ACCEPT- ANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANUM AND TE.T OF PAYMENT AND PRO- VIDING THC IdLU=, AND L ETHOD OF OOLLECTION OF SAID ASSESS- MENTS ANI) Ca, .TIFICATES, AND DECLARING AN EI:Z RGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye ' Sydney E: Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Absent ORDINANCE NO. 2541 AUTHORIZING TIM CITY. MANAGER TO COIILETE THE PURCHASE OF THE WEST 25 FEET OF LOT 6, BLOCK 2 OF THE BROAD'NAY COURT ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS'CHRISTI, TEXAS, FROM THE GILLESPIE BUICK COMPANY FOR THE. SUM OF THIRTE`N HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE DOLLARS AND TWENTY ONE CENTS ($1071.21) PAYABLE OUT OF FUND NO. 295, DdPROVEIENT BONDS 1918 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET II:11PROVE- 1,=TS) AUD APPLY THE SAID PURCHASE PRICE TOWARD THE PAYI0a OF TAXES NaJ DUE THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 363 The.Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye ' Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott ACTe Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Absent The hbov'e ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest; Aye i. Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon-,., a 7 Aye George L. Lowman Absent Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner1,DeForrest, to set July 12th as the date for public Hearing on the denial of rezoning Lot3, Block 6, Paul Court Addition and approval of other items recommended by the Zoning and Planning Commission. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to set July 12th as the date for Public Hearing on the proposed closing of Swantner Drive from Minnesota to Glazebrook and between Robinson and McCall Streets, as recommended by the Zoning and Planning Commission. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to approve the trip to Washington by City Manager M. W. Cochran and Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest in the interest of securing the title to Cuddihy Field from the U. S. Government. The motion carried. Motion was made by �'ommissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, that Mr. 'ift. Anderson act as City Manager during the absence of Mr. Cochran on the trip to Washington. The motion carried. There being no further business, the me.tinE_,; a djourned. i, 1149m !40 MIX m maiis A I =*. REGULA111 COUNCIL ITETING JUNE 21, 1949 City ofCorpus Christi, Texas PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott.and George L. Lowman; City Manager M. W. Cochran; City Attorney I. M. Singer; Asst.. City Attorneys Jake Jarmon and J. W. gray, Jr; Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman; Zoning & Planning Engineer Wm. Anderson; Director of Public. Utilities R. W McCamy; Director•of Finance W. G. Graf; Asst. Purchasing Agent Nan Albrecht; Chief of Police Roy Lay and City Secretary C. W Vetters. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. - f Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by- Cormnissioner Lowman, to approve the minutes E of the meeting of June 14, 1949. The motion carried. Yayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. E. B. Jackson appeared and asked the Mayor's approval and support of the South Texas .Home Show and Construction Mxposition to be held October 29th thru November 6th, and also asked the Mayor to serve on the Executive Committee, Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, that the � City give its wholehearted cooperation to the Exposition. The motion carried. Yx, H, H. Stirman explained the proposed setting of the new bzildi.ng line on Agnes Street from Port Avenue to Brownlee Boulevard. Ear. Austin Terry appeared for the Texas Coast Lumber Company in favor of the new building line. There was no opposition offered. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that this hearing be recessed until July 5th. The motion carried. Mr. Fred Hommeyer appeared against gambling and'marble machines and suggested that the names of the owners be published. 1 364 Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lotimian2 to authorize the Purchas- ing Department to advertise for bids to build sidewalks by the Centennial Yuseum. The motion carried. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 2542 ACCEPTDIG THE PROPOSAL OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI TILES, SUB1!ITTEED BY THE CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-Tr,1,'ES PUBLISH- I.NG COITANY, TO P.TBLISH ALL LEGAL NOTICES, ORDINANCES, AND RESOLU'T'IONS, ETC., REQUIRED BY THE CFARTE'.R OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEKAS, TO IIF PUBLISIMD AT THE TE1163 SET FORTH THEREIN; DESIGNATING' TIIE CORPUS CHRISTI TIP,TS TEE OFFICIAL 172-N•SPAPER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ARID DECLARING AN ETMGENCY• (See Tabulation No. 9 in Tabulation File on file with City Secretary) ' The Charter rule•vras suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent • George L. Lowman Ire The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye ' Jack DeForrest Aye • Barney Cott Aye' ' Sydney E. Herndon Absent • George L. Lowman Aire -Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to award the bid for a four door sedan for the use of the Director of Public Utilieies to George Jones, Inc., at a net figure of $1,450.00. The motion carried. (See Tabulation No. 8 in Tabulation File on file with City Secretary). Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to award the bid for sewage Pumps to Fairbanks-T,?orse Company at $1,191.00. The motion carried. (See Tabulation No. 7 in Tabulation File on file with City Secretary). IJiotion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract accepting the bid for airconditioning unit, both heating and cooling, at a price, including installation, of the bid of $3,350, plus extras of not exceeding $150.00, the same being the most advantageous bid received. The motion carried. (See Tabulation No. 6 in Tabulation File on file with the City Secretary). Lotion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded bJ Commissioner Cott, to refund to Mr. R. C. Franks payment of x"575.00 Barber Shop Lidense, which he paid on 22 chair Barber College - City receipt No. 14241, as all efforts to open the college have been withdrawn. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to appoint 11r. Frank Williamson as a member of the Airport Advisory Committee: The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, that the Mayor appoint a joint Committee, consisting of Nessrs. I. M. Singer, W. G. Graf, H. H• Stirman, Wm. Anderson and Sydney Herndon, •to work with the County to study and recommend ways and means to succeed in accomplishing some over- all drainage,project in the South, Southwest and West areas of the city and nearby towns. The motion carried. Potion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to table the ordinance, indefinitely, regarding the regulating of keeping beehives as the owners of the hives had voluntarily redueed the number of hives on their property to 15. The motion carried. The follming ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2543 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EX - ELUTE A RELEASE AND QUITCLADI OF..A PORTION OF A ' UTILITY EASL MT TO TOM. B. GUNTER, SAID EAS01ENT BEING LOCATED Ort LOT: 3, BLOCK 5, I-iIGi-un ,ESTATES , N ADDITION,.AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY*_ I The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2544 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY IWAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: JOHN MIRCOVICH, JR., C. C. STONE, FRANK SPARKS, AND J. A. C. BAKER; AGREEING'ON THE SETTLE- MENT OF ALL CLAIM FOR M.IAGES TO T:iEIR RESPECTIVE PRO- PERTIES BY REASON OF THE WIDENING AND II0ROVING OF WATER STREET; PROVIDING FOR TT -TE PATIMIT OF SAID CLAIMS FROM FUND NO. 295, IIPROTMENT BONDS 1945 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET nTROVET NTS ); PROVIDING THAT SAID PAYiENTS . WHEN MADE SHALL FULLY RELEASE THE CITY FROM ANY FURTHER LIABILITY, AND DECLARING AN M1 RGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon - Absent George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Al -e Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2515 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT,FOR AND ON BEILLF OF THE CITY WITH 4.j ,JCI FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM TO SERVE SAXET HEIGHTS N0. 3 SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN E1.ERGENCY. The Charter ruler was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Uack DeForrest ACTe Barney Cott Aire Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman -Absent Ave The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2546 MJENDING AN ORDINANCE BEING ORDINANCE NO. 222, RECORDED IN VOLUME 6, PAGE 369 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEDIENT, ALTERATIONS, REPAIR, MOVING REMOVAL, DIMCL'ITION, CONVERSION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPLI iM, USE HEIGHT AREA, AND 1AINTENANCE OF BUILDING AND/OR STRUCTURES IN THS CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR TI2 ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTIONS OF FEES THEREFOR; DECLARING AND ESTABLISHING FIRE DISTRICTS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND/OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IDT CONFLICT THEMNITH"; BY AMENDING SECTION 1109, CHAPTER XI OF THE BUILDING CODE SO.AS TO PER,ffT IN CERTAIN INSTANCES THE USE OF GALVANIZED 365 366 IRON OR SHEET ANAL LAID DIRECTLY ON WOOD ROOF FRNIMING; REQUIRING ALL BUILDINGS OF GROUP F OF MORE THAN SIX (6) STORIES TO HAVE ALL FLOORS OF NOT LESS THAN THREE-HOUR FIRE -RESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION; PERMITTING DIVISION 3 BUILDINGS OF NOT MORE THAN ONE (1) STORY OCCUPIED AS A COTTON C011PRESS, COTTON WAREHOUSE, COTTON CO12RESS AND WAREHOUSE COMBINED OR A TRANSIT'BUILDING W:ICHARE SEPARATED FROM ANY OTHER BUILDINGS OR OCCUPANCIES BY CLEAR SPACE OF AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET OR BY FIRE WALL TO BE ERECTED WITHOUT LITMITATION AS TO AREA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye •Jack• McForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to set July 12th as the date for Public Hearing on the rezoning of Lot 14, Block 4. Bay View Addition No. 2 from nR-21, Two Family Dwelling District -to "B-311 Secondary Business District. The motion carried. Motion was made by Co mnissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to set July 12th as the date for Public Hearing on the rezoning of Lot 1, Block 2, Crockett Heights Addition from "R-11+ One Family Dwelling District to 'tB-111 Neighborhood Business District. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to set July 12th as the date for Public Hearing on the request of Mr. Clyde Hamm and Mr. L. F. Cannon for special permit to operate a pony ride for children at the intersectic:n of Doddridge and Alameda Streets. The motion carried. Motioni,as made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the reimburse- ment of Water Operating Funds for cost of Project No. 179, covering the installation of a 10« water main in the alley South of Hewitt Estates, and running between Santa Fe Street and Ocean Drive. Reimbursement to be made out of No. 298, City of Corpus Christi Waterworks Improvement Fund. The motion carried. Vere being no further business, the meeting adjourned. yAYOR City of Corpis Christi, Texas City Secretary Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest. Aye ' Barney Cott Aye, Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman i Aye — The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye •Jack• McForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman Aye Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to set July 12th as the date for Public Hearing on the rezoning of Lot 14, Block 4. Bay View Addition No. 2 from nR-21, Two Family Dwelling District -to "B-311 Secondary Business District. The motion carried. Motion was made by Co mnissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to set July 12th as the date for Public Hearing on the rezoning of Lot 1, Block 2, Crockett Heights Addition from "R-11+ One Family Dwelling District to 'tB-111 Neighborhood Business District. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to set July 12th as the date for Public Hearing on the request of Mr. Clyde Hamm and Mr. L. F. Cannon for special permit to operate a pony ride for children at the intersectic:n of Doddridge and Alameda Streets. The motion carried. Motioni,as made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the reimburse- ment of Water Operating Funds for cost of Project No. 179, covering the installation of a 10« water main in the alley South of Hewitt Estates, and running between Santa Fe Street and Ocean Drive. Reimbursement to be made out of No. 298, City of Corpus Christi Waterworks Improvement Fund. The motion carried. Vere being no further business, the meeting adjourned. yAYOR City of Corpis Christi, Texas City Secretary • REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING .JUNE 28, 1949 4:oo P. M. . PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. Lowman; City Manager M. W. Cochran; City Attorney I. M. Singer; Asst. City Attorneys Jake Jarmon and J. W. Wray, Jr.; Asst. Purchasing Agent Nan Albrecht; Director of Finance W. G. Graf; Director of Public Utilities R. W McCamy; Chief of Police Roy Lay; and City Secretary C. W. Vetters. Mayor Wasserman Called the meeting to order. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the minutes of the meeting of June 21, 1919. The motion carried. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Rev. Ray Clark appeared, representing the ministers of the city, and commended the action the city has taken against gambling. He stated he has evidence that the marble machines are paying off. Mayor Wasserman and City Manager Cochran thanked the ministers for coming before the Council. Chief of Police C. F. Hanson, of Dallas, spoke on Dallas' problems on marble machines. City Secretary C. W. Vetters read a letter to Mr. Cochran from Msgr. Basso praising the Police Department of Corpus Christi. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing a reduction in the taxes on Lots "A" and "B", Chandler Addition. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the appoint- ment of M. D. Gowland, C. P. A., as auditor for the annual city audit. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing reimburse- ment of the General Fund out of Funds Nos. 295 and'298 for expenditures paid out of Operating Funds. Total expenditures - $149742.18. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the appointment of Mr. C. T. Blasingame as a member of the Revenue and Taxation Committee. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, authorizing the transfer of $40,000-00 from Fund No. 106 Gas Fund, to Fund to No. 102 Current Fund, to meet a portion of the current operating requirements of the General Fund. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, confirming the appoint- ment by City Manager M. W Cochran of Mr. Earl C. Dunn as Asst. Director of Public Safety at a salary of $1.00 per year, to be effective on July 1, 1919. •The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, authorizing the City Manager to execute a release to Major Dallas Webb, 182nd Fighter Squadron of the Texas National Guard, re- leasing them from any liability to the public or property from all claims which might develop resulting from spraying application, and authorizing the flying of planes, during spraying, of less -than 15001. The motion carried. i Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner'Lowman-j�>>to reset -the hearings on the rezoning of the following tracts for July 19., 1919: (a) North 22.365 acres of a 13.052 acre tract lying East of South Staples Street and South of the Nprthwest line of tract V-2 of Paisley Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract. (b) South 20.687 acres of a 43.052 acre tract,.EAst of South Staples Street (c) Application of Mrs. Joe W. Johnson for rezoning all of Block 3 and lots 5 through'20, Bonita Addition. (d) Application of Ray Peterson and S. D. Snyder f'or,rezoning that part of Lena Pearse Tract w1k Off 368 lying East of Lewis Street (e) Application of Mrs. Sarah Y. Garza for rezoning of portion of Brennan Addition. (f) Application of Elbert Cox for rezoning Lot 322 Block 1, Grace Heights and Lots 33 through 399 Block 1, Grace Heights. (g) Application of Fred Quaile for rezoning Block 1002, Bay Terrace. (h) Application of Mable Stewart and Lois Nulty for rezoning Lot 3, Block 6, Paul Court Addition. (i) Application of Frank M. Liggett for rezoning Lot 14, Block 4.. -Bayview Addition. (j) Application of American Home Builders for rezoning Lot 1, Block 2, Crockett"Heights Addition. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, setting July 12, 1949, as the date for hearing on the application of Clyde Hamm and L. F. Cannon for special permit to operate a pony ride at the intersection of Doddridge and Alameda Streets. The motion carried. ' Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the reimburs ment of Operating Funds by No. 295 as follows: ' To Seger Department for relocation of sanitary sewer main along Avenue E and North Beach, $1,754.94 To Sewer Department for cost of an extension of a 12" sani- tary sewer main 275 in length to provide sanitary facilities near Crockett Elementary School 5i6.32 2,2 2.2 The motion carried. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 2547 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER IN.THE NAME OF THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEP.HO113 COMPANY.FOR TELEPHONE SERVICES, AND DECLAR- ING AN EIMGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E, Herndon Aye George L. Lowman _ Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2548 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE THE SOUTH 34 FEET OF, LOTS 3 AND 4 AND.THE SOUTH 34 FEET OF THE EAST.20 FEET OF LOT 5 L& NVIEW ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND TO PAY THEREFOR THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,800.00) TO BE PAID FROM NO. 108 STREET FUND AND CHIRGEABLE AGAINST. APPROPRIATION ED--JUDG MENTS AND DAMAGES"FOR STREET AND SIDEWALK PURPOSES -FOR THE WIDENING.OF AGNES STREET, AND DECLARING.AN EMERGENCY", AND BEING.ORDINANCE NO..2517, BY"PROVIDING FOR PAEMNT FROM FUND NO. 108 STRE M FUND AND CHARGEABLE -AGAINST APPROPRIATION XG-- LAND AND BUILDING, AND DECLARING AN MURGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon A_te�__ George L. Lowman ye— The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest . Barney Cott Sydney E. Herudo: eorge L* Aye i Aye Aye A � e 369 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2519 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON.BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A CONTRACT BY AND BETNEEN THE CITY,& CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,AND J. C. KIRTLEY, OPERATING KIRTLEYS DRUG STORE, AND DECLARING AN 3MI, GENCY. The Charter rale was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman _fie _ The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Are Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman &Ve There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 3M. mt,- City Secretary City of Corpus Christi, Texas REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 5, • 19.9 4:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and L. Lowman; City Manager M. W Cochran; City Attorney I. M. Singer; Director of Finance W. G. Graf; Dir- ector of Public Works H. -Ii. Stirman; Director of Public Utilities R. W� McCamy; Asst. City Attorneys Jake Jarmon J. W, Wray, Jr.; Zoning and Planning Engineer Wm. Anderson; Asst. Purchasing Agent Nan Albrecht; Chief of Roy Lay; and City Secretary C. W. Vetters., Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the minutes of the meeting of June 31, 1919. The motion carried. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Approximately twenty-five people attended the hearing on.the matter of widening Agnes Street from Boulevard to Tancahua Street. Mr. Pat Harkin appeared, representing Mr. Joe Dunlap and Mr. B. G. Ricks, the proposed widening. Mrs. Motley Phillips and Father Francis J. Kasper also appeared against the Mr. Cochran explained to those present that it would be quite some time before any houses would have to be moved. There were no further complaints. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissi er Cott, to recess the hearing until July 12, 1919. The motion carried. Bids were opened on the construction of a sidewa],k by the Centennial Misuem, and on motion by Com - r DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, the bids were tabled for 48 hours or more. The motion (See tabulation of bids in Tabulation File on file with City Secretary.) Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the appointment Mr. M. W. Cochran of Mr. W. G. Graf, Acting Director of Finance, as Director of Finance. The motion carried. The following ordinance was read: i.. 370 ORDINANCE NO. 2550 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE. CITY WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LEAS- ING 225.SQUARE FEET OF LAND LOCATED AT CLIFF MAUS AIRPORT TO BE USED BY CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION AS AN AIRCONDITIONING UNIT SITE, AND D ECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye_ Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2551 AMENDING SECTION 83 OF ARTICLE I% OF ORDINANCE NO. 2241, REGULATING TRAFFIC -UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS,.AND OTHER.THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND FIXING PEAL- TY.FOR-VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND DECLARING AN EIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: • Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye . Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye . George L. Lowman Aye r The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO* 2552 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE.CITY A MODIFI- CATION OF LEASE CONTRACT.WITH.THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA -FOR THE LEASING OF A PORTION OF CUDDIHY FIELD IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN - EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye • - Jack DeForrest .Aye Barney Cott Aye • Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye - Jack McForrest Aye • Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. � �a 371 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JULY 54 1919 8:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George L. bowman; City Manager M. W. Cochran; Supt. of Parks G. H. Haycock; Recreation Director W. P. Witt; Director of Finance W. G. Graf; City Attorney I. M. Singer; City Secretary C. W. Vetters; and Advisory Board Members: Mrs. Armstrong Price, Mr. Oscar Koepke, Mr. Gus Heinman and Mr. C. D. Watts, Jr. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. The purpose of the meeting was a preliminary study of the proposed budgets for Recreation, Parks and Municipal Golf Course, all coming under the heading of the Park Advisory Board. Mr. Haycock explained the bud- get and outlined reasons for the requests. Mr. Graf explained the budget to the Advisory Board and the Council. He also pointed out that it had nearly eight years since any new equipment had been purchased. Mrs. Price, representing the Advisory Board, defended the increased budget. It was suggested that Forestry be added to the Park Board, Mr. W. P. Witt, Recreation Director, explained his portion of the Recreation budget. Hearing on final approval was postponed until a future date in order that full consideration could . be given the proposed budget. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR MT SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING City of Corpus Christi, Texas ' City Secretary _ JULY 6, 1949 • 8:00 P. M. • PRESENT:- Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners'Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and :orge•L. Lowman; City Manager M. W Cochran; City Attorney I. M. Singer; Director of Finance W. G. Graf; City !cretary C. W� Vetters; Dr. R. E. Johnson; Dr. Alfred errnyson; Dr. R. S. Knapp; Mrs. Helen Lawson; Mrs. M. Be vis; Mr. -,Lester Blaschke; and Advisory Board Members: Mr. Alex Krueger, Mr. Ennis Joslin, and Mr. Travis lson. i Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order.' The purpose of the meeting was a preliminary study of the proposed budget for the Health Department, luding the following:- City -County Hospital, City -County Health Unit, City -County Physician, Typhus and Rat Private Premise Inspection, Mosquito Control, Food Handlers, Meat Inspection and V. D. Clinic. Mr. Krueger explained the operation of the City -County Hospital and its problems. Mr. Graf explained the proposed budget of the City of Corpus Christi Public Health Department. Dr. Johnson outlined the needs of the Department - for 1919-50 budget and outlined several neer services be offered by the Department. Hearing on final approval was postponed uTitil a future date in order that full bonsideration could given the proposed budget. There -being no further business, the meeting adjourned. �_' MAYOR City Secretary SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING City of Corpus Christi, Texas .JULY 7, 1919 . 8:00 P. M. PRESENT:, Mayor Lellie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and rge L. Lowman; City Manager M. W.'Cocrhan; City Attorney I. M. Singer; Director of Finance W. G. Graf; City retary C. W. Vetters; Mr. E. G. Dalton, Mr. Ed. Gouldner, Mr. Blake Jackson; Mr. J. W. Cunningham; Mr. R, W. 3my; Mr. George Wilson; and Advisory Board Members: Mr. Jack Little. Mr. L. L. Woodman and Mr. Cecil Burney. 11 372 Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. The purpose of the meeting was a preliminary study of the proposed budgets for Cliff Maus, Cuddihy Field, Street Lighting and the Bay Front Pump Stations. Mr. Graf Explained the preliminary budget proposals. Mr. Jackson explained the present problems and the reasons for increases at Cliff Maus Airport and Cuddihy Field. ^ Mr. Cochran explained the Cuddihy.Field problems if the field is obtained on a long term lease from the Government. divisions. Mr. McCamy explained that the increase in the street lighting budget was due to new proposed sub— Mr. Cunningham explained the Bay Front Pump Stations installations which are to take care of storm drainage and excess waterfall. Hearing on'final approval was postponed until a future date in order that full consideration could be given the proposed budget. There being no futther business, the meeting adjourned. 4 .nom City Secretary City of Corpus Christi, Texas SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JULY 8, 1949 -8:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. bowman; City Manager M. W. Cochran; City Attorney I. M. Singer; Director of Finance W. G. Graf; City Secretary C. W. Vetters; Chief of Fire Division John G. Carlisle; Asst. Fire Marshall F. R. Vaught; Asst. Director of Public Safety Earl Dunne, Chief of Police Roy Lay; and Chief Probation Officer H. E. Krimme,.. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order., The purpose of the meeting was a preliminary study of the proposed budget for the Department of Public Safety, which consists of the Fire Department, Police Department and Fire Marshallts Department. , Mr. Graf explained the budget and the reasons for increase. He also outlined that additional men will be needed in both the Fire and Police Divisions. Mr. Cott suggested that Policemen be paid retroactive pay the same as Firemen.. Mr. Singer adirised against such action as the original ordinance did not include Policemen. Mr. Cochran suggested that a Police Pension Plan be instituted and suggested that a Committee be appointed to study the Penbion Plan. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that said Committee be appointed. The motion carried* Mr. Graf continued his explanation of the proposed budget and Mr. Cochran asked several questions regarding the increase. Chief Carlisle explained his part of his proposed portion of the budget. Mr. Vaught, in the absence of Mr. Fogaley explained his portion of the proposed budget. Hearing on final approval was postponed until a future date in order that full consideration could be given the proposed budget. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MA City of Corpus Christi, Texas 'City Secretary 373 SPECIAL COUNCIL MATING JULY 11, 1949 8;00 P. Me PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney Ee Herndon and George L. Lowman; City Attorney I. M. Singer; City Manager Me We Cochran; Director of Finance We G. Graf; CitySecretary Ce We Vetters; Director of Public Works He He Stirman; Street Supt. He He Lewis; Supt. Sanitary Division J. Co Elliott; Hartzor Master Billy Pugh;Chief Building Inspector Lloyd Clarkson; City Electrician We A, -Duck - Jo . Duck;J. F. Ash, in charge of building maintenance; and City Garage Foreman C. V. Cutcher. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. , The purpose of the meeting was a preliminary study of the proposed budget for the Department of Public Works, the Street Department and the Service -Division. Mre Graf explained the budget and the reasons for increase, in the Street Division. Mr. Stirman outlined the reasons for the increases in the street budget,due to the additional mileage in the new subdivi— sions, etoe He also outlined the remainder, including Engineering & Construction, garbage collection, garbage disposal, inspection, City Hall,maintenance, wharves, piers, street cleaning, weed control and additional refuse disposal. Hearing on final approval was postponed until a future date in order that full consideration could be given the proposed budget. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ......._. MAYO o �r�...... • City of Corpus isti, Texas ...City Secretary...,.,. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - JULY 12, 1949 4:00 P. me PRESENTs Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest; Barney Cott, Sydney Be Herndon and George Le Lowman; City Manager Me We Cochran; -City Attorney.Ie Me Singer; Prosecuting Attorney Jake Jarman; Director of Finance We G. Graf; Director of Public Works He He Stirman; Director of Public Utilities Re We MoCamy; Zoning & Planning Engineer Mme Anderson; Purchasing Agent Wa. Burke; Asst. Purchasing Agent Nan Albrecht; Chief of Police Roy Lay; and City Secretary C. We Vetters. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Wasserman. Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon to approve the minutes of the meeting of July 5, 1949• Mayor Wasserman read the following proclamation: Tragedy has struck a great blow to our State and our City in the death of Governor Beauford Jester. It is fitting that Corpus Christi should pause in his.memory. ,As Mayor of Corpus Christi, I, therefore, PROCLAIM Wednesday July 13, 1949, the day of his funeral, as a day Qf-observance of the passing of Hon. Beauford Jester and direct that as a tribute to him all City offices be closed Wednesday from 11:00 A. Me until 1%00 P. Me Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. lire Tucker, of the Corpus Christi Transfer Company, appeared regarding the ordinance prohibiting the driving of trucks on Ocean Drive and asked that moving vans be allowed in this area for the purpose of moving household goods. lire Crocker, of the Crocker Transfer Company, appeared with the same request. Mayor Wasserman assured them that necessary steps would be taken to allow all such firms to operate in this area for that purpose. Mr. He Corona appeared and complained of the noise of trucks owned by the Alamo Express being parked F , 374 on Mexico Street. Mr. Jarmon assured him that steps were being taken to remedy this situation. Mr. Joe Mireir appeared and protested the increased valuation of real property. He was advised to present his problem to the Tax Equalization Board. Motion was made by Commissiomr Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to recess -:the hearing on the closing of Swantner Drive. Zhe motion. carried. _ Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest,: seconded by`Commissioner Lowman, to recess the hearing on the application of Clyde Hawn and L. F. Cannon -for a permit to overate A pony ride at the intersection of Doddridge and.Alameda Streets as the application was withdrawn. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing payment .to* Harry C. Kirby in the amount of $744.00 out of Fund No. 295, Improvement Bonds 1948 Construction Fund (Park Improvement) for three sections of soft ball bleachers, capacity 189 persons, to be erected in the T. C. Ayres Park. This project was authorized by the City Cduncil on September 21, 1948, allocating $150,000.00 of bonds for park t:::provement. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to' award the contract for sidewalks at South Bluff Park (Centennial Museum) to C. L. Castor for the price of $390.87. The mctiion carried. (See Tabulation No. 10 iris Tabulation File bn file with the City Secretary. t Motion was made by Coranissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the receipt of bids for gasoline, kerosene, diesel oil and premium gasoline for the period July 31st to October 31st, in— clusive. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott; seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the transfer of $40,000.00 from Fund No. 106 Gas Fund to Fund No. 102 Current Fund, to meet a portion of the current oper— ating requirements of the General Fund. The notion carried. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2553 AUTHORIZING ANti i)IR]J TI1NG THS; CITY L',NAGrn OF THE ul Y Oi UUMPUb UhnibTi, 'MIA5, TO L''A=UTE FOx AM) ON BwALr Or T -,z uza A WNT11AUI: r•Ux A (;O14FIz-r6 PwtUHAM OF 8.88 ACLS OUT OF LOT 2, SECTION B OF THE PAISLEYIS SUBDIVI— SIC N OF `.L'HE HOFFMAN TRACT T,1ITH ED17ARD M' 'RY IuMINS . AID 1WE$ LICINDA 10aKINS AND GEORGE OLIVER I. ARKINS AND 1+IFE, NORA KARKINS, AND. YEAGIR.LEE MAItKINS ADID WIY4, J;EITNUE DELLE URICINS, YOR tiE ' FURCHASE PRICE OF ELEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY FOUR AID N0/100 DOLLARS.. W1044.00) AND PROVIDE FOR PAYMr3VT OUT OF BOND .FUND NO. 295 "M— _ PROT { T .BONDS 148 CONSTRUCTION. FUND STOR;a' SE'r,ER. =OVE BENTS," AND DECLARING AN Ei=%TCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herridon Aye . George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Aye _ Barney Cott - Aye ` Sydney E. Herndon _ Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: k CEDIN10ICE N0. 2554 PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PORTION OF STATL HIGI AY NO. 286 IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, HEREIIIABOVE REFEld= TO AS "THE ST=T PROJECT" AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY W.UAGER OF .THE CITY TO EXECUTE ADID THE CITY SECRETARY TO AFFIX THE CORPOR— ATE SEAL AID ATTEST THE SA12, A CMTAIN CONTRACT BE— T`ZEN THE CITY = THE STATE OF TEXAS PROVIDING FOR THE II;STALLATION, RECCNSTRUCTION, IIAINTENADICE, EXIS— TANCE AND USE OF THE S.".ID STREET PROJECT; FOR THE UIDE121IFICATION .OF THE STATE OF. TEXAS, BY THE CITY 315 AGAINST ALL DiadLGES TO ADJOINING, ABUTTING AND. UTI M.FRCPERTY AIM FOR EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH ANY CLAIM OR SUIT THEREOF AND DECLARING AN .EIERGENCY AND PROVIDING . THAT.THI,S ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE FROM AND. AFTER ITS -PASSAGE., The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Kasserman re Jack DeForrest, Aye Barney Cbtt Aye • Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aire Sydney E. Herndon ASTe George L. Lov,mian Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, authorizing the advertis— ing for bids on the construction cf a proposed extension of a sanitary sewer along Shell Road from Warner Lane to Savage Lane School, the City to be reimbursed for this installation by the Corpus Christi Independent School District. The motion carried. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas City Secretary SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JULY 12, 1949 8:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest; Commissioners Sydney E. Herndon, Barney Cott and George L. Lowman; Director of Finance W. G. Graf; City Attorney I. M. Singer; City Manager M. W. Cochran; Mr, Nit. R. Snapka, Clerk of Corporation Count; Zoning & Planning Engineer Vim. Anderson; Director of Welfare Mrs. T. M. Gannaway, Miss Elaine Alderdice, Civil Service & Personnel; Mr. H. E. Krimmell, Juvenile Department; Prosecut— ing Attorney Jake Jarmon; and the following Board members, 11r. Perry Tucker, Mrs. Fred Fues, Mr. Mike Needham, Mr. L. H. Gross, Nair. Lloyd Sessions and Mrs. John Lynch. The purpose of the meeting was a preliminary study of the proposed budget for the following depart— ments: City Manager, L•ity secretary, Corporation Court, Civil Service, Personnel, Zoning & Planning, Con— tingencies, Mayor, Commissioners, Welfare and Legal. Mr. Graf explained the budgets and Mrs. Gannaway, Mr. Singer and Mr. Graf explained the reasons for the increases in their budgets. Nair. Vetters explained that the reason for the increase in the City Secre— tary's budget was due to the new election ballotting system. Hearing on final approval was postponed until a future date in order that full consideration could be given the proposed budget. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. SECRETARY YAYOR TEM fCITY20FCORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS f 37,6 SPECIAL COUNCIL FETING JULY 13, 1949 8:00 P. M. PRESMT: \Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest,Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. Lowman; City Manager M. V. Cochran; t,ity Attorney 1. x. winger; :.irvuzoi� of &rinanco W. G. Graf; Purchasing Agent Vin. Burke; Asst. Purchasing Agent Nan Albrecht. Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamy; Supt. of Public Utilities J. W. Cunningham; Tax Collector P. W. Grevelle; Gas. Supt. B. P. Ledbetter; Mr. T. V. Ward of the Sewer Division and Mr. George Wilson of the Water & Gas Department. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. The purpose of the meeting was a preliminary study of the proposed budgets for the following; Water Department, Gas Department, Library, Finance and Debt. Service. , Mr. Graf explained the budgets and the reasons for the increases. Mrs. Hardy explained the needs of the Library. Rev. Tate explained the need for a Bookmobile as well as other problems of the Library. The entire Board, consisting of Mr. Arthur Elliott, Chairman, Rev. Robert Tate, Mrs. Luther Terry, Lir. Lester Gunst, Mrs. Gordon Lewis, Mr. George Aboud, Mr. Joe A. McInnis and Mrs. F. R. Allison,urged the increase as proposed. Mr. Graf explained the budgets for Finance, Purchasing and Controller. Mr. Graf, Mr. McCamy and Mr. Cunningham explained the needs of the 11hter Department and the estimat— ed revenues. Mr. Wilson stressed the need for new accounting machinery for the Water Department. Mr. Cun— ningham explained the operational problems of the Public Utilities. Mr. Ledbetter explained the operation of the Gas Department. Mr. Graf explained the Debt Service. Hearing on final approval was postponed until a future date in order that full consideration could be given the proposed budgets. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas Secretary 377 II REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING a JULY 19,' 1949 . ,.7'4:00 P.M. . PRESENT Mayor Leslie Wasserman .Commissioaers Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and -George Lid Lowman-;. City- :Manager,"M ,r-:-,Coo,hranj City Attorney ¢i.'X* -Singet; Prosecuting-.-, Attorney Jake Jarmon; Assistant City Attorney J. W. Wray, Jr.; Director of Public -Utilities R. W McCamy; Direc- tor of Public Works H. H. Stirman; Zoning & Planning Engineer Wm: Anderson; Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke; Director of Finance W. G. Graf; Chief of Police Roy Lay; and City Secretary Co W. Vetters. ` Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order and on motion by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Com- missioner Cott, the meeting adjourned to Corporation Court for continuance. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott; to approve the minutes of the meeting of July 12, 1949. The motion carried. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mrs. J. Gonzales appeared, representing the residents on Francisca Street, and urged the installation of a drainage -system for said street. Mr. Stirman explained that steps were being taken to relieve the situati Hearing was held on the following cases: (a) Application of Mr. Lee Aiken to rezone the North 22.365 acres of a 43.052 acre tract lying East of South Staples Street and South of the Northwest line'of tract V-2 of -the Paisley's Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract from "R-1".0ne Family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District. II'(b) Application of Mr. Lee Aiken to rezone the South 20.687 acres of a 43.052 acre tract Eastof South Staples Street. (c) Application of Mrs. Joe W. Johnson to rezone a 11 of Block 3 and Lots 5 through 20 Bonita tion, from 11R-1" One Family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two Family Dwelling.District. (d) Application of Ray Peterson and S. D� Snyder to rezone that part of the Lena Pearse Tract East of Lewis Street from "R-1" One Faihily Dwelling District to "R,.2" Two Family Dwelling District. : (e) Application of Mrs. Sarah V. Garza to rezone a portion of Brennan Addition, described as beginning at a point at the original southeast corner of a tract of land conveyed to the Independent Ice Company by deed recorded on Vol. 395, page lll.of the Deed Records of Nueces County, thence s. 00 101 28" W. 7.1.41 to the point of beginning; thence S. 00 101 W. 118 -561 -thence S. 700 211 28" to the S, line of the Brennan Addition; thence S. 756 541 30" E. To'the S. corner of the Brennan Addition; thence S._200 081 W.'5.251 to a point on the S. line of Commanche Street; thence -S. 700 28" W 517.88" to the point of beginning. "H. I." Heavy Industrial District to "L. I." Light Industrial District. (f) Application of Elbert Cox to rezone Lot 32, Block 1, Grace Heights and Lots 33 through 39, L, Grace Heights from 11R-1".0ne Family Dwelling District to "R-2"•Two Family Dwelling District. (g) Application of Fred Quaile to rezone Block 1002, Bay Terrace, from "R-2" Two Family Dwelling trict to "A-2" Second Apartment House District. Mr. Hamlet appeared against the ruling in the above rezoning matter unless the complete issue be set - at one time. (h) Application of Mable Stewart and Lois Nulty to rezone Lot 3, Block 6, Paul Court Addition "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. It was recommended by ssioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that the application be denied. (i) Application of Frank M. Liggett to rezone Lot 14, Block 41 Bayview Addition from "R-2" Family Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business District. Mr. Liggett appeared on the above application which the Zoning and Planning Commission ruled against. • Gross appeared in favor of the ruling of the Zoning and Planning Commission. Mr. Neal Marriot, representing . Liggett, appeared against the ruling. Mr. John Pichinson, of the Zoning and Planning Commission, outlined e actions of the Commission. The Commission first gave a ruling in favor of the gpplication, but at a later 378; date changed the opinion and ruled against the application. Mr. Pichinson favored the rezoning of the lot in question. (j) Application of American Home Builders to rezone Lot 1, Block 2, Crockett Heights Addition, being the Northeast corner of Belton and McArthur Streets from "R -l" One Family Dwelling District to 11B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to recess the hearings until a later date, when the City Attorney prepares an amendment to the zoning ordi- nance. r • Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing payment to Harry C. Kirby amounting to $496.00 for two sections of soft ball bleachers with a seating capacity.of 126 persone, to be erected in the T. C. Ayers Park. Bonds 1948 Construction Fund (Park Improvement). This payment to be made out of Fund'No. 295, Improvement This project was one of a group authorized by a City Council motion on September 219 1948, which allocated $150,000.00 of the bonds for Park Improvements. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner•Lowman, that the hearing be continued on the closing of Swantner Drive extending from the North line of Minnesota Street to the South line of Glazebrook Street and from the North line of Robinson Street to the South line of McCall Street, all in Lindale Park No. % Addition to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the advertising for bids on the installation of a sanitary sewer line on Water Street from Belden South. to Laguna. The motion carried. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2556 CLOSING THE HEARINGS AND ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE MAP AND ESTABLISHING BUILDING LINES FOR AGNES STREET, EXTENDING_FROM PORT AVENUE.ON THE 'WEST TO • TANCAHUA STREET ON THE EAST, DECLARING SAID AGNES STREET OPENED AS SHOWN.ON SAID MAP, SAID MAP AT- TACHED HERETO AND MARKED "EXHIBIT A", AND -DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye= ' Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Locoman Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: ' Leslie Wasserman Aye , Jack'DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon' Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read.. ORDINANCE NO. 2555 CREATING A BOARD TO BE KNOWN AS "THE BAYFRONT ADVISORY BOARD": .PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS OF ITS MEMBERS: SETTING THE AUTHORITIES AND DUTIES OF SUCH A BOARD,.AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, approving the appoint= went of the following as members of the Bayfront Advisory Committee.- Richard ommittee:Richard S. Colley A. C. Jephson John T. Mitchell David M.'Coover John T. Mitchel]: Herbert G. Morrison W. M. Goldston J. A..C. Baker Edwin Singer T. Frank Smith The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye , - Barney Cott Aye ' Sydney E. Herndon Aye ; George L. Lowman Aye 7' 4 379 The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman -0;' _AAr Jack DeForrest _ ye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: . ORDINANCE NO. 2557 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE PRO- VIDING FOR THE REGULATION AND.LICENSING OF STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHERS: PRESCRIBING RUIE S, ETC." Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving the installation of a 16" water main along South Port Avenue from Baldwin Blvd. South to maintain pressures now serving Cabaniss Field. Installation will be by city force account labor at a cost of $79,866.97 which will be paid out of Water Improvement Bond Fund. .The motion carried., Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to close the hearing on the application of Clyde Hamm and L. F. Cannon for a special permit to operate a pony ride at the inter- section of Doddridge and Alameda Streets, as the application has been withdrawn. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2558 . AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS.CHRISTI.TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT -PRO- VIDING -FOR DELIVERY TO THE CITY.OF CORPUS.CHRISTI, TEXAS, A FIREBOAT, ETC.. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye y Jack DeForrest_ Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye "The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Motion -was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the purchase of $202000.00 City of Corpus Christi Street Improvement Bonds, Series 1948, and $5,000.00 City of Corpus Christi Park Improvement Bonds, Series 1948, with surplus Water Meter Deposit Funds. The motion carried. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. OR City of Corpus Christi / ,. L 380 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 26" 1949 4:00 P.M. PRESENTS Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. Lowman; City Manager M. W. Cochran; City Attorney I. M. Singer; Prosecuting Attorney Jake Jarmon; Director of Finance W. G. Graf; Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamy; Zoning and Planning Engineer Who Anderson; Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke; Asst. Purchasing Agent Nan Albrecht; Chief of Police Roy Lay; and City Secretary Co W. Vetters. The meeting was called to order by I;ATyor Wasserman. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the minutes of the meeting of.July 19, 191.9. The motion carried. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the 'City to come forward. Joe Davis, representing the Central Labor Union, appeared and requested the aid and support of the City Council for a union meeting to be held in'August. Mr. Davis asked for the use of the Peoples Street T -head for one night. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that this organization be allowed the use of the T -head as requested. The motion carried. Mr. Fred Homeyer appeared regarding the proposed garbage tax and was instructed to return Friday night for a special Council meeting, at which time he would be heard. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the transfer of $35,000.00 from fund No. 106, Gas Fund,�to Fund No. 102, Current Fund, to meet a portion of the current operating requirements of the General Fund.^ The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing advance of $300.00 from Fund No. 102, Current Fund, to Fund No. 310, Sanitary Sewer Improvement and Extension Bond Fund, to be repaid when funds become available (for payment of current interest maturities). The motion carried. Bids were opened for surfacing ^tennis courts in T. C. Ayres Park (See Tabulation No. 11, in Tabulation File in City Secretary's office). Bids were opened on purchase of regular gasoline, premium gasoline, kerosene, and diesel fuel for the period -from July 31 to October 31. (See Tabulations Nos. 12, 13, 14, and 15, in Tabulation File in City Secretary's office.) Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to table bids for 48 hours. The motion carried. The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE No. 2559 AI1dENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRIS II ADOPTED ON THE _ 27TH DAY , OF, AUGUST,1937, . A� APFWF NG. OF*4CORD.IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE'AIM RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF. CORPUS ,CHRIS_ TI, .. AND _ AS _ AMENDED FROM TI13. TO TINE _ TBEREAFTER, AND IN.PARTICULAR.AS AMSNDED BY ORDINANCE N0. 2266, PASSED.AND APFROYED BY THE CITY. COUNCIL ON TAE 4TH DAY OF MAY, ,191x.8, ARID APPEARING. OF RECORD IN VOLUI�.16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF, THE ORDINANCE AND. _ RESOLUTION RECORDS -OF CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY ANE_NDING THE ZONING ,IAP APPROVED ,BY THE CITY. COUNCIL ON MAY 4, .191x.8,_ IN__THE. PARTICULARS HEREIN. SET FORTH; PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT. HERL'=TH_,An HEREBY REPS IM; AM. DE- . GT,ARTNG_ AN. MMRGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote= Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye .. Barney Cott Aye. Sydney E. Herndon Aye. George L. Lowman Aye . . The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest � e Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE No., 256o AUTHORIZING ANO DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE. CITY. OF COZFUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEUALF-OF SAID CITY. AN. AOREEME:NT. BY -AND BE- TV=N THF C_ I TY_ OF CORPUS CHRISTI,. TE &S, AND THE_CORFUS CHRISTI_INDEPENDENT.SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR Ti3E. PURPOSE _OF CONSTRUCTING.A, SLMR: LINE . TO SAVAGE. SCHOOL; .ATD DECLARING AN•EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest ,Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman .Aye . The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 2561 AUTHORIZING AND•DIRECTING•THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A_ CONTRACT_W.CTB_-THS.AMERICAN,SMELTING AND . REFINING COMFANY • AS AN AMENDMENT TO THE C6�iiTRACT_i?.ATED'JUNE 23, 1943, FOR- TAKING• OF EFFLUENT lutATEH FROM THE CITY; AND DECLARING The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest .. Aye. Barney Cott 77WT7 Sydney E. Herndon ,Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest re Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 2562 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE_ CITY.OF CODU5.-CHRISTI,. TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AVD -ON-BEHALF OF SAID. CITY A. LEASE CONTRACT VPITH We A. PHILLIPS., DUING'BUSINESS AS PHILLIPS TRAINING SCH09LS,._COVZRING FRaFERTY BEING.BUILD- TNG.NO:_659. LOCATED_AT CUDDIHY FIELD, NUECES.__ COUNTY, TEXAS, A1M.DECLARING. AN,EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman 'one Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Airs Sydney E. Herndon Aye .George L. Lowman Aye i 0] • 38� The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2563 AUTHORIZING .AND^DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF OORPUS,C$.RISTI,,TEX43, TO EXECUTE, FOR,AND ON, BEHALF_OF SAID .CITX, A CONTRACT BY AND 'BETWEEN. THE_ CITY -OF-CORPUS _ CHRISTI, _ TEXAS, AND.WAHLBERG!S ARUG STORE; AND._DECLARING. AN. EMERGENCY.... The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:, Leslie Wasserman A e Jack DeForrest A0e Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by,the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ary Sydney E. Herndon Aye . - George L. Login Aye The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2564 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE .. CITY OF CORPUS,CHRISTI,„TEXAS,_TO EXECUTE, FOR. AMID ON, BEHALF OF SAID CI TX, A CONTRACT BY AND BET=. THE_ CITY_OF_CORPVS C.HRISTIO_TZXAS, AND D.AEHNE_'.S_._ DRUG _ S TORE;, .A,IM DECI.ARINq . AN . =RGENC Y• . _ - _ The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman. Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott e Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman ye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye -. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2565 PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND -'ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF A.LICEN$E TAX OR OCCUPATION TAX UPON ,ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, . CORPORATIONS OR .ASSOCIATIONS OF PERSONS PUR- SITING OR ENGAGING IN ANY CALLING,. OCCUPATION, _PRO- . FESSION, TRADE,VOCATION OR- NESS Wt THIN THE COR- PORATE LIMITS _OF__THE. CITY. OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND QN . WHICH• A - STATE LICENSE OR OC CUPATI QN TAX _ I$ , LEVIED AND ASSESSED OR.COLLECTED; REPEALING,ALL.ORDINANCES IN.CONFLICT.THERL'WITH;,BEEPING IN.EFFECT ALL.LAWS.NOT IN CONFLICT THERE71TH; AND -DECLARING -AN, EMERGENCY.. _. The Charter rule was -suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman aye Jack DeForrest Aye.. .Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye.. Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE 110. 2566 . AN ORDINANCE AMENDING -ORDINANCE BEING ORDINANCE NUMBER 2204 AND ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING ELECTRIC -WIRING WITHIN THE COPXQFATE-LIMIT$.OF THE CITY.OF. CORPUS: CHRISTI; TEXAS. FOR SAFEGUARDING PERSONS. AND PROPERTYANDPROIXTING THE VEL - FARE OF,.THE PUBLIC; CREATING THE OFFICE OF_CHIE F.ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR-=. PRESCRIBING- HIS, DUTIES; . RIGHTS- AND AUTHORITY; ESTABLISHING, STANDARDS. FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIP�!ENT_ATID. FOR. ITS INSTALLATION AND REQUIRING CONFORMITY THER01TH; 14BING IT 0 UNLAWFUL TO UITDERTAKE THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EgUIP=T.MTHQUT.k PblilaT. THEREFOR, EXCEPT- AS, OTHER- 77ISE PROVID=; PROVIDING, FOR: THE -REGISTRATIONL _ OF. EEC- TRICAL_ _V'J ZZ= AND CONTRACTORS_; _ ESTABLISHING INSPECTION PEFMT FEES; _-PROVIDING. PENALTIES. FOR, THE. VIOLATION OF THIS . ORDINANCE AND . REPEALING. QRDINANCES IN. CONFLICT _ MTH THIS ORDINANCE," BY_ =LADING SECTIONS 1: ,FIND . 2.OF C$APTER. 4 OF. SAID ORRINANCE _ 220.; AMID . DECLARING . AN EMERGENCY._ - - - The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye. Jack DeForrest Aye_ Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon ,Aye George L. Lown Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest A Sarney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lown t e The following resolution was read: RESOLUTION NO. 2567 EXPRESSING TO THE CITY -COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD THE APPROVAL OF. THw. CITY. OF CORPUS- CHRISTI,- TEXAS,_ OF THE BOARD TS PROPOSED BUILDING PROGRAM. SUGGESTING THE OP "II�TG OF- NEGOTIATJQZT$ FOR THE 34TLOYLMNT OF A. CONPET,ANT ARCHITECT TO -STUDY Ti3E PROB=- AND +I�AiiE^RECOTTdDATIQTuS. FQR BUILDING ADDITIONS AND/OR 4D? ITIOMTAL UNITS. TO TT3E YEL1QRIAL HOSPITAL; A,MID.DE- CIhB,RINTG lT E&IERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ayy Jack DeForrest dye . . Barney Cott � Sydney E. Herndon y Are George L. Lowman A e The above resolution was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ayes Sarney Cott Aye., Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lovanan _ Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. . . . . . . . . . . . , l J City of Corpus .Christi 383 • SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JULY 29, 19+9 8;00 P.M. PRESENT; Mayor Leslie Wasserman,.Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. Lowman; City Manager M. W. Cochran, City Attorney I. M. Singer, Prosecuting Attorney Jake Jarmon; Director of Finance W. G. Graf; Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamy; Zoning and Planning Engineer Nh.,Adnerson; Purchasing Agent 7ft. Burke; Chief of Police Roy Lay; Tax Assessor -Collector P. W. Grevelle; Captain N. 0. Kennedy, Police Department; Water and Gas Office Manager George I. Wilson; Director of Public Works, H. H. Stirman; and City Secretary C. W. Vetters. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Wasserman. Bids were opened and read on the Sanitary Sewer Project, Shell Road, Savage Lane School. Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to table the bids for 48 hours. The motion carried. The following ordinance was read in its entirety by City Attorney I. M. Singer; r.. ORDINANCE NO. 2568 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND LICENSING PUBLIC AMID PRIVATE DANCE H.WZ-NIGHT CLUGS, TAVERNS, CABARETS, AIS DANCING SCHOOLS; REQUIRING THE PAYMENT OF A LICENSE FEE AND PRESCRIBING THE SAME; PROVIDING. PENALTIES; AM DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman __Aye Jack DeForrest Le Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman -Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Awe Barney Cott No - Sydney E. Herndon A George L. Lowman , Aze City Attorney I. M. Singer read the proposed garbage ordinance and explained the proposed ordinance in its entirety. Public hearing on the proposal was held, and from some fifty people present, the following statements were wades Mr. Les Moore, of 714 Morgan, appeared against the ordinance, stating that he believed the charge for garbage collection should become a part of the gas gill rather than the water bill, explaining that certain landlords furnish water to tenants, but do not pay for the gas; and he felt the landlord should not be billed for garbage collected for the tenants. ' Mr. Charles Kerney, 1000 Park Avenue, agreed with Mr. Moore, stating that he believed the charge should be put on the gas meter. He favored the collection charge. Mrs. Co Kurz appeared in favor of billing the tenant on the gas bill, and favored the proposed garbage fee. --. Mr. D. N. Massie, 2838 Peoples Street, objected to placing the charge on either the water or the gas bill. Mr. Charles Porter spoke in favor of the bill, reminding those present that many changes would be made before the ordinance was put into final effect, that it would greatly improve sanitation measures in in the city, and that the trial period would "iron out the kinks % Mr. Dean Gano appeared in favor of the garbage fee, but did not see how both garbage and trash pick- ups could be accomplished at the same time. Dr. M. L. Norvell'stated that in nearly all rented property, the tenant pays the gas and in very few cases does he pay the water. Dr. Norvell suggested that an alternative arrangement be made. Mr. Simon Selinger, 1612 Ayres Street, appeared in favor of the fee, stating that he was satisfied Mrs. Armstrong Price appeared in favor of the provision for a back door pick-up. Mr. Joe Mireur appeared in favor of the ordinance but opposed the'back door pick-up on the grounds that it is impossible to have an equal charge for the two services; that the back door service was too time- consuming and too much trouble for the collectors; and that the present private collectors should be given consideration. Commissioner DeForrest stated that there were not available enough trucks to handle the work at present, that the present collectors would be retained at their work until other arrangements could be made for the City to handle the entire load. Mr. Fred Homeyer appeared in favor of the ordinance. Mr. W. B. Carter appeared against the ordinance,.stating that the large amount of unpaid taxes should be collected for the needed revenue. City Manager M. W. Cochran explained that during the past year 412,000 in delinquent taxes was collected, and that there remains approximately $11.55,000 uncollected. Action is being taken at the present time to collect the money. Commissioner Herndon explained that it was not -the will of the Council to tax anyone but the user, and after the ordinance is enforced, it is expected that the user will pay the fee. Mr. Ed. Williams appeared in favor of the charge, stating that it was necessary because the town is growing, the budget increases each year, the City is furnishing public utilities and needs the revenues, and that other large cities have it. After due discussion and determination that those present favored the passage of the ordinance, the following ordinance was passed: ORDINANCE N0: 2570 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION, REKOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF. GARBAGE, TRASH'AND RUBBISH WITHIN - THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; DEFINING TERLS; REQUIRING ALL OIVER, OCCUPANTS, TENANTS OR LESSEES OF RESIDENCES, CHURCHES, SHCOOLS, COLLEGES, LODGES, AND COMMERCIAL, IN- - DUSTRIAL BUSINESS OR OTHER BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CI TY M PROVIDE CON- TAINERS AND RECEPTACLES WITH -COVERS FOR GARBAGE AND TRASH: SPECIFYING .THAT CONTAINERS AND RECEPTACLES BE PLACED AT .CONVENIENT LOCATIONS ON THE PREMISES WHERE THEY MAY BE EMPTIED AM THE CONTENTS REMOVED AT REGULAR INTERVALS; PROHIBITING ANYONE EXCEPT AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FROM EMPTYING CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES OR TRANSPORTING THE CONTENTS THEREOF ON THE STREETS AM PUBLIC THOROUGH- FARES WITHOUT A PERMIT FROM'THE CITY COUNCIL; PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS FOR THE SECURING OF PERMITS; FIXING SCHEDULES OF REASONABLE CHARGES TO BE LADE AGAINST OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, TENANTS AND LESSEES OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES RECEIVING THE SERVICE; REQUIRING THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO MAEE PERIODIC INSPECTIONS OF BUILDINGS, PREMISES AND ALL PLACES NHERE GARBAGE, TRASH, AND RUBBISH MAY ACCUMU- LATE AND ENFORCE AND ADMINISTER THE PROVISIONS OF THE ORDINANCE; PRO- ,VIDING A §AVING CLAUSE IN THE EVENT ANY PART OF THE ORDINANCE SHOULD BE DECLARED UNCONSTITUTIONAL: FIXING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -- The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Loyman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Trsserman, Jack DeForrest Barney Cott - - Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The following ordinance was reads Aye Aye 'e Aye Aye ORDINANCE No. 2569 DEFINING AND REGULATING PUBLIC PLACES OF ANUSEMENT AND ESTABLISHING AND REQUIRING A LICENSE FOR THE SAME; AND REQUIRING PAYMENT OF A LICENSE FEE; AMID DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes i 385 3a6 Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest A.2 - Barney Gott Aye Sydney E. Hem -don Afire George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest ke Barney Cott No Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Amy The following ordinance was reads I I ORDIRANCE NO- 2571 ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR'TEE,ENSUING-FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1949, AND ENDING JULY 31, 1950, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEW, AS AMMED, AM DECLARING AN IZERGENCY. The Charter: rule; was suspended. by the i foll 0*ihs'-vote I Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack- DeFlorrest Aye — Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman :Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: L6ille-Wasser-man Aye Jack DeForrest &e Barney Cott. - --,- - -, :AEe_ Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Dr. M. L. Norvell asked whether the proposed taxes as discussed earlier was the total of taxes to be levied during the year. He asked whether the automobile tax was to be beard. City Manager M. W. Cochran stated that the automobile tax was already covered in a previous ordinance and that no further action was necessary to start collection. City Manager M. W. Cochran recommended the reappointment of Berton C. Dunn as City Treasurer*' Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman and seconded by Commissioner DeForrest that Mr. Dunn be reappointed. The motion carried* There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. IOsNw W MAYOR City of Corpus Christi 0 387 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 2, 1949 PRESENT: Yhyor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest,- Barney Cott, Sydney Be Herndon, and George L. Lowman; City Manager M. W. Cochran; City Attorney I. M. Singer; Prosecuting Attorney Jake Jarmon; Assistant City Attorney J. W. Wray, Jr.; Director of Finance W. G. Graf; Director of Public Utilities, R. W. McCamy; Director bf Public Works H. H. Stirman; Purchasing Agent Y`an. Burke Chief of Police Roy Lay;` and City Secretary C. W. Vetters. The meeting was called to order by Yayor Pro Tem DeForrest, who`presided until Mayor Wasserman. arrived. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held July 26, 1949 and the special meeting held July 29,*1949. The motion carried. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2572 PRESCRIBING THE TAXES -TO BE LEVIED, ASSESSED ADD COLLECTED BY THE'CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ' FOR THE YEAR 1949, AND FOR EACH SUCCEEDING YEAR THEREAFTER, UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED AND ORDAINED; AND DECLARING -AN FLERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest_ Barney Cott A e Sydney Be Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest .Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Be Herndon ACTe George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2573 `APPROPRIATING CERTAIN SUIS OF MONEY FOR THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST -1, 1949, AND ENDING JULY 31, 1950; AIS DECLARING AN EM0GENC Y. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest A Barney Cott � ye _ Sydney Be Herndon ,Eye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman, Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Be Herndon ,aye George L. Lowman .Ay° Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to award bids for surfacing tennis courts at T. C. Ayres Park to the Stewart Road Company, for the amount of $2,175. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman,'seconded by Commissioner Cott, to accept the bid of Heldenfels Brothers for the construction of Sanitary Sewer lines to Savage School. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to award the bid for the purchase of regular gasoline for the period July 31 to October 31 to the Debco Petroleum Company, at 14-1/4 per gallon. (See Tabulation No. 13 on file in Tabulation File in City's Secretary's Office.) Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to award the bid for purchase of premium gasoline for the period July,31 to October 31 to the Susser Petroleum Company, at 19¢ per gallon. (See Tabulation No. 12 on file in City Secretary's Office.) Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to award the bid for the purchase of kerosene.for the period July 31 to October 31 to the Casey Doss* Oil Company, at 9X per gallon. (See Tabulation No. 14, City Secretary's Office). Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to award the bid for the purchase of diesel fuel for the period July 31 to October 31, 1949, to the Southern Oil Sales Company, at 8.5¢ per gallon. (See Tabulation No. 15, City Secretary's Office.) Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon,'to approve_thelappointment-of Mr. R. L. Garrett to serve on the City -County Hospital Board, to fill the position of Mr. Frank Sparks, deceased Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, that the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 22141 be tabled for two weeks, at which time public hearing will be held regarding it. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2574 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE ALL OF THAT PART OF LOUISIANA AVENUE LYING EAST OF OCEAN DRIVE AND NORTH OF THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF LOUISIANA AVENUE FROM M0. CLEVE14M L. MIGHT, JOINED BY BER HUSBAl), CLEVELAND L. MIGHT, EARL C. DUNN AND JOHN M. DUNN;"FOR THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND NINE HLTORED SIXTY -ORE AID 1401100 DOLLARS 31,961.4o); PROVIDING FOR PAYN,ENT OF" -S= TO BE. PAID FROM THE STORY SE'VIER INMROVELMNT BONDS 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND; AND DECLARIWG AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie -Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman ATe The above ordinance was passed by the following_ vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott . -. - _ Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman A_e There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUG -US T 9, 1949 y400 P. M. City of Corpus Christi PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. _ Lowman; City Manager 1% W. Cochran; City Attorney I. M. Singer; Prosecuting Attorney Jake Jarmon; Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamy; Zoning and Planning Engineer Wm. Anderson; Purchasing Agent, Wm.Burke; Assistant Purchasing Agent, Nan Albrecht; and City Secretary, C. W.'Vetters. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded. b y Commissioner Cott, to approve the minutes of regular meeting held'August 2, 1949. The'motion carried. Bids were opened on construction of Sanitary Sewer line, Water Street extension. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to table bids for 14.8 hours. The motion carried. Motion was made by, Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to return, unopened, the bid received from Joe Bland on Water Street sewer project, as the firm did not furnish necessary qualification material by deadline date. The unopened bid was returned to Mr. H. H. Stirman for handling to conclusion. The motion carried Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the advertisement of bids for analysis and installation services and equipment to re -district and reorganize customer 'records and procedures -of the Department of Public Utilities, Water, Gas and Sewer DivIsions. The motion carried. ' Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, accepting the tax revision and correction list for the month of July. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to appoint the following members to serve as an Advisory Committee for the purpose of working out administrative details and problems of the refuse collection and disposal ordinances Dr. M. L. Norvell, 111.09 Santa Fe Mr. R. A. Humble, L49 Cole- Mr. ole-Mr. Willard Brown, 143 Santa Barbara Mrs. Brandt Ridgeway, M6 York - Mr. Morris Lichtenstein, !1237 Ocean Drive Mrs. C. P. - Jaspers on,' 3201 Up -River Road R. C. Lozano, 1602 ,Antelope C.P.Q.. H. E. Garner,-C.P.R., U.S. Mr. David L. Ki.eselbach, 830 Indiana Mr. C. G. Hieber, ex -officio - Mr. H. H. Sti rman, ex -officio Mr. R.'ff. McCamy, ex-offioio Mr. J. W. Wray, ex -officio The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to grant a special council permit to Buccaneer Gardens, Inc., for a group housing project to be located on the 30.03 acre tract of land lying at the southeast corner of Minnesota Avenue and South Staples Street, -in accordance with the recommenda- tion of the Zoning and Planning Commission. The motion passed. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, instructing the City Manager to compose an ordinance establishing a pension system for the Police Department. The motion carried. It was recommended by City Attorney I. M. Singer, that delinquent taxes for 1939 and previous years due from Judge Walter Timon, which were not billed when requested by him, be accepted without additional penalty and interest charges for the time which elapsed since the date of billing. The recommendation was approved. The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2575 RECEIVING AND .ACCEPTING -THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF A GYMNASIUM"BUILDING IN BEN GARZA PARK, SAbM BEING THE GYMN4SIUM BUILDING AUTHORIZED UNDER CON- TRACT DATED FEBRUARY 1, 199, BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AM SLOVAK BROTHERS; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYL1ENT TO SLOVAK BROTHERS UNDER THE CONTRACT FOR SAID 11iTE ROV=TS; AMID DECLARING AN ENERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Absent, Jack DeForrest A e Barney Cott ke Sydney Be Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye_ The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2576 AUTHORIZING AM DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR XM ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A CONTRACT VVTTEI WNE TWD, JR., LEASING CERTAIN 14UTD AT CUDDIHY FIELD TO BE USED FOR ,AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES; AM DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott :!�V_e Sydney Be Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye 389 30 The above ordinance was passed by the .following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest- Ay Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon .Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2577 AN ORDINANCE DEFINING AND REGULATING GASOLINE FILLING STATIONS REQUIRING A LICENSE FOR 'TEM OPERATION OF SAYE AND PRESCRIBING A LICENSE FEE; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES;. Alin DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: , Leslie Wasserman Absent- Jack AbsentJack DeForrest Aye , Barney Cott Le� Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest e , Barney Cott - ye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. LowmanAye _. Public hearing was held on the proposed ordinance regulating and licensing coin-operated pleasure and skill machines. Y appeared _ -'.. expressing . ...g _ Mr. Fred Home er a ared before the Couxicil ex ressin his thoughts a against the ordinance and demanded that the Council completely remove the marble machines as they were illegal. Mr. Homeyer was told by the Council that the machines were not illegal and were licensed by the federal, state, county and city governments. He was also advised of the possibility of the operations of the machines being illegal, and was instructed to file complaint against any operator he wished, if he could produce evidence that the machines were being used illegally. Mr. Dave Lebby appeared against the general taxation and in particular against the ordinance regulating night clubs. Mr. Lebby insisted the night club ordinance was discriminatory and was illegal. He was invited by the Legal Department to prove his point in court; Yr. John Pichinson appeared before the Council and stated it was his idea that taxes had reached the limit He was against additional taxes of any kind. Yr. Robert Sorrell appeared against additional general taxation, and suggested personal property taxes be collected to fill the immediate need of operating capital for the City. Yr. Neal Marriott appeared and stated it was his idea that the marble machine ordinance was unconstitution Mr. Hal Wasson appeared and stated the night club ordinance was discriminatory and would cause him to close down his operations. Mrs. Armstrong Price appeared and urged the passage of the pinball machine ordinance and stated this to be one step towards ridding the City of these devices and making our town more wholesome. Rev. R. Tate appeared and urged the City Council to pass the proposed pinball ordinance and stated that proposed revenue from this regulatory ordinance would allow us better streets, better books in our libraries, better park facilities, and a better Police Department. It was Rev. Tate's contention that the machines were not illegal, but their method of operation may be. He was in favor of a higher fee than the $100 fee suggested. Yr. M. 'ff. Cochran, City Yanager,-replied to each of those appearing and outlined that the ordinances were of a regulatory nature, and were not discriminatory. He outlined the additional regulation necessary in all cases where new ordinances were being placed into effect, and outlined in part the additional fire, police, etc., protection that each occupation demanded. He also outlined the facts -that occupations affected, in addi- tion to needing and demanding protection from the public safety department, also received due consideration at times from the Health Department, Inspection -Section, Fire Marshal's Department, and others. He further out- lined that these ordinances were in effect in other cities and were used for regulatory purposes, and further, �L- ., 391 that they were definitely needed in this City. He pointed out that'the above taxes on all occupations were assessed by the federal and state governments, and that the'city received only a small amount of the total taxation, and in some cases, none at all; while the complete regulation of these occupations was left up to the cities themselves. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner. Lowman, that the ordinance concerning regulation of marble tables be tabled indefinitely. The motion carried by vote of Commissioners Cott, Lowman and Herndon. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest voiced his opinion against the tabling of the ordinance. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Al MAYOR TEM ity of Corpus hristi Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL FETING. ; AUGUST `16, 1949 4:00 P. M. I ; PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest,/ Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. Lowman; City Manager M. W. Cochran; .Assistant City ,Attorney J. W. ,.Wray, .Jr.; Director of Finance W. G. Graf; Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamy; Zoning and Planning Engineer Bob Burr; Chief Bob Otto, Engineering and Construction; Chief of Police Roy Lay; Purchasing Agent, 'Glia. Burke; and City Secretary C. W. Vetters. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to approve the minutes of regular meeting held August 9, 1949. Motion carried. Mayor Pro Tear DeForrest invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Be D. Tarlton appeared before the Council representing G. L. Limerick, concerning a request that the City condemn a 9 -foot strip of land separating Melrose Street and Chandler Lane.. The Zoning and Planning Commission on Friday, June 17, recommended to`.the City Council that no action toward condemnation be taken. Mr. Bob Sorrell appeared representing opposition to the proposed opening of this 9 -foot strip, and, spoke for a number of citizens including most property owners facing Carroll Lane. Mr. Tom Pogue also represented Mr. Limerick. The Council took the .matter, under advisement and informed all concerned that they would make an on - the -spot survey of the existing situation, and would malas recommendations at a later date. Motion was made by.Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on 8,000 feet of 6" standard weight,.blaek steel, plain end pipe. Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner. Lowman, authorizing the advertisement for bids and equipment to be used for the collection and disposal of garbage and rubbish, consisting of the following equipments 16 2 -ton, long wheel base trucks, with cab over engine. 16 12 cubic yard packer type units for installation on these trucks. 1 crawler type tractor, D-7 or equal. Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the advertising for bids on equipment to replace the present mimeograph equipment. Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, accepting the low bid of T. H. Lee, San Antonio, Texas, for the Sanitary Sewer extension in Water Street between Belden and Laguna Streets. Total contract price, $112,913.38. Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott,.setting September 13, 199 k. 392 as date for publiAearing on the following zoning cases: I. C. V. Halsted 3•' M. J. Cinek `., 5. Mrs. Ora Lundstrom _ 2. T. V. Hamlett 4. Ray Peterson 6. Mrs. Hazel I. McDonald The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon`, seconded by Commissioner Cott, setting September 6, 1949 as date for public hearing on the matter of closing alleyway in Block 5, Steel Addition. Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, recommending the appoint - meat of John Maurer,to serve as an additional member of the Examining and Supervising Board of Electricians. The motion carried. The following ordinance was read and passed: ORDINANCE NO. 2578 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING PLUMBING'AND GAS FITTING CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE WITHIN.THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF `CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, SAFEGUARDING THE HEALTH OF PERSONS, THE SAFETY OF PROPERTY AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC; CREATING THE SUPERVISORY BOARD OF PLUMBERS, DESIGNATING THE MEQ BERS THEREOF, AND PRESCRIBING THEIR PM1ERS, DUTIES AND TERMS OF OFFICE; ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF CHIEF PLUMBING INSPECTOR ADD PRESCRIBING THE POMERS AND DUTIES TREREOF; PROVIDING THE RE- QUIREMENT OF XIMSTER PLUMBERtS SURETY BOND; PROVIDING THE RE- QUIRING OF PERMITS FOR CERTAIN KINDS OF PLUMBING, DRAINAGE, AND GAS FITTING AND THE INSPECTION OF SUCH PLUMBING, DRAINAGE AND GAS FITTING WORK AND THE SCALE OF FEES FOR SUCH INSPECTIONS; COMPELLING • ALL BUILDINGS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO BE CONNECTED WITH THE t PUBLIC SANITARY SEWERS AND PROVIDING THE MANNER AND WAY IN WHICH PLUMBING • AND GAS FITTING WORK SHALL BE DONE AND THE KIND AND CLASS OF MATERIALS TO BE USED IN SUCH WORK; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR TBE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND'TBE REPEALING OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE. The charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest : _ _ &ye Barney Cott -- _ &e Sydney E. Herndon Aye— George L. Lowman Aye _ The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott __._-._ Awe Sydney E. Herndon.; Aye George L. Lowman -Aye The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2579 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON - BEHALF.OF THE CITY,' TO PURCHASE 1.01 ACRES OF LAND LO- CATED ON GOLLIHAR ROAD FROM. MES. ELSIE BEHMANN_FOR THE . SUM OF $2,500.00 CASH, AND TITLE EXPENSE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SAID CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE L; NECESSARY CONTRACTS AND INSTRUMENTS TO COMPLETE THE PUR- CHASE OF THE AFnRESAID LAND; PROVIDING THAT PAYMENT FOR . THE PURCHASE OF THE SAME SHALL BE PAID FROM N0.-298 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATER WORKS CONSTRUCTION FUND; AND DECALRING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Jack-DeForrest a e Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Aye - Barney Cott - .. Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman ; ; Aye The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2580 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF PAVING 8.3 MILES OF+; STREETS IN THE CITY_ OF CORPUS CHRISTI WITH'AN ASPHALT SURFACE TREATDE:NT, AUTHORIZED UNDER CONTRACT DATED DA�E17CC-�-,,�� 'CrTiARL�D &RDZ �� ISTI , was � 393 HELDENFELS BROTHERS; AUTHORIZING FINAL: PAYNT TO HET ENFELS BROTHERS UNDER THE CONTRACT FOR SAM IITROVEIENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMRGENCY. }. The Charter rule was suspended by the ' following votes Leslie' Wasserman = Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cottei- Sydney E. Herxidon Aye George L. Lowman A The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie- Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The following ordinance was reads Absent Aye Aye Aye - Aye • ORDINAIDE NO. 2581 AUTHORIZING AIID DIRECTING TEE -CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF. OF THE CITY, TO PURCHASE 1.757 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF CARROLL LAIM AND =ON STREET, BEING OUT OF LOT 3, SECTION "B" PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION OF THE HOFFW -TRACT, SITUATED IN_NUECES COUNTY, TEYAS, FROM DR. C. M. WILLIALISON AM WIFE, ELIZABETH T. 9TILLIAI SON, -FOR THE SUM OF $5,,500.00 CASH, AND TITLE EXPENSE; AUTHOR IZING AND DIRECTING THE SAID CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY CONTRACTS AND INSTRU2=TS TO COMPLETE THE PUR- CHASE OF THE AFORESAID LARD; PROVIDING THAT PA)ME;NT FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE S= -SHALL BE PAID FROM NO. 295 IMPROV=NT BONDS, 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEt"IER IMPROVER=); AND DECLARII AN ELIERGEPJCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForreste Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by'the following votes Leslie Wassermaa Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read:. ORDINANCE NO. 2582 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY IMAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO PURCHASE 5.028 ACRES OF LAIM OUT OF THE W. S. HARNEY TRACT SITUATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM ORVILLE W. EASTIAM, TRUSTEE, AND OTHERS FOR THE SUM OF $2,076.91 CASH, - AND TITLE EXPENSE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO =CUTE THE NECESSARY CONTRACTS AND INSTRUMTS TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE OF TSE AFORESAID LAIIID;.PROVIDING THATTAYMENT FOR THE PURCHASE"OF THE SAME SHALL BE PAID FROM NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SLMR MROVENENTS); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Ade Barney Cott A Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes ie sl ie, Trasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Barney Cott A e Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2583 A AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY IWAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BY AND BETV7EEN ::THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND BELDENFEIS BROTHERS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION:OF SANITARY.SEMR MAINS, LATERALS ADID APPUR- TENANT STRUCTURES,* EXTEIJDING SERVICE TO SAVAGE SCHOOL IN AM ALONG . �_ ' , A DE ARTNC V rT.M..RCF.1r_V_ 394 G The Charter rule was,suspended by the following votes Leslie-wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest A Barney Sydney E. Herndon Ay George L. Lowman Aye--- The s The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest $O Barney Cott-_ -. ; _. Ay Sydney E. Herndon Ay George L. Lowman Aye kAMU PRo 7Eft7 City of Corpus Christi Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL METING r, ' .AUGUST 23; 1949. ; r; 4:00 P, Il. PRESENT: 1ayor Leslie,Wasserpan; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman; City Tanager M.;W,,Cochran; City Attorney L.M. Pinger; Assistant City Attorney, J. W. Wray, Jr.,; Director of Finance W. -G. Graf; Director of.Public Utilities R. W.,_;McCamy; Zoning and Planning Engineer Bob Burr; Prosecuting Attorney Jake Jarmon; Purchasing Agent.lTm. Burke; Assistant,Purchasing Agent Nan Albrecht f, 0!'1 Chief of Police Roy Lay; Water and Gas Offiml•;anager, George_ I.. Wilson;,Gordon Hieber of Department of Public Utilities; and C. W. Vetters, City Secretary. Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the minutes of the meeting held on August 16, 1949. The motion carried. The Ifayor invited those having business with the City to come forward. Mrs. Armstrong Price appeared before:the Council extending to..the Mayor and the Commissioners a formal.invitation to attend the opening of the'Ben Garza Gymnasium. J 14rs. Price continued, asking that the marble machine ordinance be -.brought up again, and urged passage by the Council. Mrs. Price was informed by Mr. Cochran that a committee of attorneys was now working on legalities involved in the ordinance, and were to report later.; Ila.yor Wasserman assured I,Irs. Price that the ordinance would have action in the near future. ` 11r. Dudley Tarlton and Mr. Tom Pogue appeared before the Council representing Air. G. L. Limerick and again asked the Council to condemn a_9 -foot -buffer strip separating Mlrose Street and Chandler Lane and urged approval of the solution as offered by -llr. Cochran, City,llanager.. :1fr. Cochran recommended that that portion of Mlrose Street not.now open be closed and sold_tQ abutting property owners on an equitable assess- _ ment basis, condemnation of the 9-f9ot buffer strip, thus allowing property:owners.ingress.and egress through Chandler Lane. Mr. Dave Locher also appeared in favor of the City Manager's suggested solution. At completion of J discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to refer the matter to the City tanager, the City Engineer, and the_.Zoning and Planning Commission for complete investigation, report -to be received at the next Council Meeting. The Mayor made the following statement to the Council and members present at the meeting: "In connection with the subject of:taxation, there is another.matter which I believe merits our best efforts - the subject of duplication and overlapping of governmental functions on the local level. "I have been greatly impressed by the results shown by the survey conducted by the 'Hoover Commission.' This survey has shown that there is much overlapping and duplication between the functions of the various federal agencies. It has been estimated that several billion dollars could be saved each year through the inauguration of the reforms suggested by this group. "I propose that the city council invite the ,President of the School.Board and the County Judge to join with me in naming a commission to_study the.local governmental agencies and make recommendations -for the elimination of waste, duplication and overlapping in local governmental functions. 41 395 "I suggest that�tuch commission be composed of nine of the most outstanding oitizens-of the county, three mem%rs to be selected by:the-Mayor,.:President of -the School Board -and County Judge, respectively.' To evidence our good -faith in this proposal, I -desire -that we make available to the commission such of,)our records and so much' -,of. as may.-be''needed to ­carry out their - work and'that we pledge to them our best efforts to effectuate substantial savings in the cost of local government. - "A dollar saved through economy without curtailmentof,essential community services will be returned to our citizenry many times over in the years,,•to come.". At the completion of this statement, the motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest and seconded by Commissioner Cott, that the Council invite the President of the School Board and the County Judge and the Mayor to appoint three members each, respectively, to serve on the suggested Commission. The motion carried. Several master plumbers and plumber -contractors appeared, asking information in regard to the new plumbing ordinance. It was suggested by the Council that the intereoted parties meet with the Plumbing Code Committee to work out any difficulties involved in the new ordinance. Motion was made by Commissioner bott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to return Lets 1 through 12, Block 4, Lawaview Addition, to its owner, the R. & R. Gulf Realty Company, and place said property back on the tax rolls. The motion carried-,,) Motion was made.by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by,:.Comm-,s signer. Lowman, to authorize the adver- tising for bids for the followings. c; _ 6 One 1/2 ton pickup truck to replace 191x6_Dodge!Pickup�J140,used at the Filtration Plant. (1916 pickup to be:transferred to Meter Service_Division.) cit, One 3/4 ton pickup truck to replace equipment +104, 1940 Ford panel; -truck, used in Water Distribution :. ...;_ � •� ;. ',i .`' r. ._ ;,.- s..```� }yin _ One one -ton pickup to replace equipment 4206, 19!40` Ford pickup used,by the Gas Division. The motion carried* Motion was made by,Commissioner Herndon, seconded byCommissioner Cott, authorizing the expenditure of $9,793.93 for remodeling, painting, air conditioning, etc., the second floor of the City Hall; payment to be made from Fund 270, City Hall Improvement Construction Fund. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner DeRwest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman., to table bids for analysis and redistricting service, Department of Public Utilities. The motion carried. The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2580. E, t :.ro AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO PURCHASE 8.67 ACRES OF 'LAND MORE OR LESS, BEING A TRACT OF LAND 160 FEET IN WIDTH AND APPRCMIlaTELY 2520 FEET IN LENGTH OUT OF SECTION "C" -.OF TEE W. E. POPE'S RE -SUBDIVISION OF PORTIONS OF PORT ARANSAS_CLIFFS ADDITION AND PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION OF THE HOFFWJ TRACT SITUATED IN NUECES COUNTY,; TERAS, FROM GUARANTY TITIE AND TRUST COMPANY, A CORPORATION, TRUSTEE, AND JACK POPE, INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF- THE ESTATE.OF W. E. POPE, DECEASED, MR THE SUM OF $13,884.00 CASH, AND TITLE EXPENSE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TBE SAID CITY 1,=GER in EXECUTE THE NECESSARY CONTRACTS Alam INSTRU- MENTS TO CCLTIETE THE PURCHASE OF 'THE AFORESAID LAID; PROVIDING THAT PAYMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TEE SAME SHALL BE PAID FROM NO. 295 'IMPROVEMENT PROVEMENT BONDS 19148 -CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie.7fasserman Aye Jack DeForrest " `Aye Barney Cott ;Ayet. Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lovman A The above ordinance was passed by the following vote= Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Awe Barney Cott .! Sydney E- Herndon Aye.. George L. Lowman A The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2585 APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS.. CHRISTI TO THE PUBLIC HOUSING ADMINISTRATION FOR A PRELIMINARY LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF 070,000.00 TO COVER 396 THE COSTS OF SURVEYS AND PLANS IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF NOT TO EXCEED APPROXIMATELY 500 DWELLING '.UNITS OF LOW -RENT PUBLIC HOUSING IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrestAye Barney Cott _ , _. - ...Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest _ ye Barney Cott. Aye Sydney E. Herndon Awe George L. Lowman Aye The following Ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2586 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO PURCHASE 2.34 ACRES OF LAND' MORE OR_ LESS, BEING A STRIP OF LAND 60 FEET IN WIDTH AVID 1701.68 FEET. IN LENGTH,OUT OF A PORTION OF THE W. E.. POPE RE -SUBDIVISION OF PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS SUBDIVISION "D" SITUATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AMID 0.73 ACRES; :. MORE OR LESS, OF LAND OFF OF THE SOUTH17EST LINE OF LOT 6, - SECTION'- "A", OF TETE PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION OF TEE HOFF= TRACT SITUATED IN•NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM GUARANTY TIME AM TRUST COMPANY, A CORPORATION, TRUSTEE, AND JACK POPE, INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF W: E. POPE; DECEASED,; FOR THE SUM OF $.,122.75 CASH, AND TITLE EXPENSE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SAID CITY. WAGER TO_EXECUTE THE NECESSARY CONTRACTS AND INSTRUMENTS TO C012LETE THE PURCHASE OF TIS AFORESAID LAND; PROVIDING THAT PAYMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF* THE SAS SHALL BE PAID FROM NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT" BOLDS 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND (SMRM SEWER IMPROVE BIUS); AMD , DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.., , The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest A e Barney Cott Aye - -Sydney E. Herndons George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Are ` Jack DeForrest A�Ye Barney Cott i,..Aye t Sydney E. Herndon George • L.-- Lowman .. J i .4 THE FOLLOM NG ORDINANCE WAS READ s ORDINANCE O. 2587. , AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO PURCHASE 1.84 ACRES OF LAND, SAID LAND BEING A .PORTION OF THE.W.. E. -POPE RE -SUBDIVISION OF PORT ARA,NSAS.CLIFFS SUBDIVISION "D" SITUATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM GUARANTY TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY, A CORPORATION, TRUSTEE, AND JACK POPE, INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF W. E. POPE, DECEASED, FOR THE SUU OF $3,304.80 CASH,, AND TITLE EXPENSE; AUTHORIZING AND , DIRECTING THE SAID CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY CON- TRACTS AND INS TRUEENTS To, COMPLETE THE PURCHASE: OF THE AFORE- SAID LAND; PROVIDING THAT PAYMENT FOR. THE PURCHASE OF TETE SALZ SHALL BE PAID FROM NO. 298 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI . laTER WORM CONSTRUCTION FUMED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Le��,�,� �a,�seru�rt � � • Jaok.DeForrest Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman a Jack DeForrest • '' A Barney Cott _. _ _ Aye Sydney E; Herndon Ayre George L. Lowman _ i_ . i , . Aye i The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2588 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BY AND BETV= THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AMID T. H. LEE, CONTRACTOR, FOR THE' CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SE7MR MAINS, Lb TERALS AND APPURTENANT STRUCTURES ALONG WATER STREET FROM LAGUN$ STREET TO BELDEN STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ade Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye- George y-George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie VAsserman Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2589 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FORAM ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO PURCHASE 2.29. ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE IMYIS ' AND VAI LLARD 220 ACRE TRACT IN THE W. S. HARNEY 1,000 ACRE TRACT, SITUATED IN NUECES COUNTY,'TEXAS, FROM HERBERT J. JONES FOR THE SUM OF $1,282.00 CASH, AND TITLE EXPENSE: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SAID CITY- MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY CONTRACTS AND INSTRUMENTS TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE OF THE AMRESAID LAND; PROVIDING THAT PAYMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF *THE SAUCE SHALL BE PAID FROM NO. 295 INIPROV=T `BONDS 1918 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IM- PROVE21ENTS); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. - - The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Awe Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott #22 Sydney E. Herndon A e George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie -Wasserman -Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott .._.. _ _. Aye Sydney E. Herndon -AYS - George L. Lowman ire There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City of Corpus Christi City Secretary 397 398 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING , AUGUST 30, 1949 4:00 P -Ii. . PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack De Forrest, Barney Cott,,,Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman; City Manager M. W. Cochran; City Attorney I. M. Singer; Prose outing ,Att o rney Jake Jarmon; Director of Public Utilities, R. W. McCamy; Purchasing Agent,Wm. Burke;_ Assistant Purchasing Agent Nan Al- brecht; Director of Finance W. G.Graf; Chief,of,Police Roy Lay; Police Captain,R.• L. Belflower, Manager of Water and Gas Office George I Wilson; Assistant,City,Attorney, J. W. Wray,.Jr.r;,and C. W. Vetters, City Secretary. A The Mayor called the meeting to order. Anticipating a lengthy discussion regarding the proposed ouster petition for the removal of the City Manager, M. W. Cochran, he asked those present who wanted to appear regarding this issue to come forward. r; Mr. Fred Homeyer appeared, stating his belief that it is impossible for arty one man to come into a rapidly growing city such as this and satisfy the public in four or five months time. He stated further that he was perfectly satisfied with the administration, and recommended that those advocating a change have a solution to offer that will satisfy the taxpaying public of the City. Mr. C. Burt Potter -appeared before the Council and said that he was speaking for a large group of tax- paying people who believe that Mr. Cochran is not a representative of the thinking of the Council, he is not a resident of the City of Corpus Christi, and that he does not know how to deal with the public or problems of the City. He told the Council that there are taxpayers who }feel that they have been wronged by arbitrary measures taken by Mr. Cochran. Then he presented the Council with petitions signed by, the group. Mr. Potter said that he represented no particular group, that -he appeared as 'a''private citizen: "He said that he had nothing against the City Council, but'that the criticism of the people is also leveled'at the City Council, whose authority is to hire and fire. He asked that the Council exercise'that authority. Mr. Potter further stated that "there is no need for detail in attempting to outline_- the sorry history of the many ill-considered measures which have been set" This unjustifiable exercise of authority has culminated in the Blake Jackson controversy about two days ago, said Mr. Potter, and he added that he had contacted many citizens who wore thoroughly disgusted with the situation. Mr. Potter advised these people that the whole cause, in his opinion, could be laid at the door of "this stranger", wha is not a resident -of the City, is nota taxpayer, and owns and Intends to reside at his home in Rockport. Mr. Potter continued, mentioning the automobile tax, the gasoline tax, and other proposed levies which had been repealed, claiming that the City Manager was incapable of making up his mind. Mr. Potter further �. • . w ' claimed that Mr. Cochran had hired a man for the airport job whose past history had not been accorded a thorough investigation. He claimed that Mr. Cochran had stated that we need more taxes in one breath, and r ..1 at the same time he hired two airport managers, thus wasting from five to ten thousand dollars of taxpayers' z money. Mr. Potter continued, "I am reliably informed that this City Council held a meeting last night, at which time Mr. Cochran agreed to resign. Today he has changed his mind. Way? If he cannot make up his mind on a personal matter, how car he do so on a public matter? Was his decision only to delay the collec- tion of petitions in.'circulation?.- This movement was started of its own accord, and was generated by the. people, and it will not be stopped. These petitions are not completed. We have returned for presentation here today petitions containing 1,100 names of aroused citizens in every walk of life." (Names appearing on the petitions actually numbered 1,208.) Mr. Potter continued with the statement that all such persons are unified on one proposition - that under Maurice Cochran the City will lose in efficiency. He claimed that Mr. Cochran, being a stranger, is not fully aware of the feeling of the people, their wishes for good government; and that Mr. Cochran seems to forget the City Manager is a servant of the people, and not their master or dictator. Mr. Potter said that Mr. Cochran has been accorded a hearing beyond that given other employees of the City, and concluded with the following statements "Since you have heard the explanation of the citizens, asking for the immediate discharge and suspension of Maurice Cochran as City Manager of the City of Corpus Christi, I urge that you give these other people an opportunity to speak, as well as hear any opposition." 399 Mrs. Armstrong Price reported to the City Council that she had received a telephone call on the morning of the meeting, threatening her if she attended the Council meeting to be held that afternoon. She added that she was against pressure groups, and that she knew the Council was made up of gentlemen of character and in- tegrity and not to be influenced by any pressure group. Mrs. Price continued with the statement that Mr. Cott had installed a marble machine and an advertising sign at the golf course, and she had had both removed. She stated that she was against marble machines. Commissioner Cott reminded Mrs. Price that the charge, unless substantiated with proof, would subject her to libel proceedings, and advised her not to make such statements without very substantial proof. Mr. George Aboud said that he was representative of the property owner -taxpayer group, and that he disagreed with Mr. Potter's statement. He stated that the previous City Manager, Rod Thomas, was from Dallas; and that there was no question raised about Mr. Thomas' residence in the City of Corpus Christi when he was appointed. He also stated that regarding marble machines, Mr. Cochran was in no position to regulate them, since they were sanctioned by both the 1,ederal and state governments. Mr. Armstrong Price spoke highly of Mr. Cochran's qualifications for the position of City Manager, and questioned whether residence in the City was required by City Charter. Mr. I. M. Singer, City Attorney, stated that the Charter rule requires that the City Manager be a resi- dent of the City after appointment, although he need not be a resident at the time of appointment. Mr. Jack Pedigo, Attorney, representing Mr. Blake Jackson, arose and addressed the Council, stating that Mr. Jackson had never resigned as Manager of the Airport to Mr. Cochran or to anyone else. He described Mr. Jackson's service during the war with the Royal Air Force, and his consequent duties and training in the field of aeronautics, as well as the exceptionally fine job he has done here. Mr. Pedigo said that there has been no satisfactory explanation of why Mr. Jackson resigned, and that Mr. Jackson feels he is entitled to a public hearing relative to his qualifications and those of the man who is to succeed him. Mr. Pedigo reminded the Council that the City has expanded air traffic considerably on the two airports, and Mr. Jackson has re- peatedly e-peatedly asked for additional funds. Mr. Cochran and the City Council have not given him $100,000 he has available on a bond issue, nor the equal portion to be supplied by the Government. Mr. Pedigo said that he felt the members of the Council are good, and beseeched a public hearing for Mr. Jackson before the meeting adjourned. Mr. Joe Mireur told the Council that the situation was very unfortunate, that so many charges and counte charges had been made that it is impossible to understand the situation,. that he was acquainted with Blake Jackson and thought highly of him, and that when you have had 100,000 passengers a year and three airlines, the .business is not dormant and it is not unprogressive. Mr. Mireur described some work which Mr. Cochran had done in Corpus Christi six or seven years ago relative to surveys for a new airport on North Beach, and stated that he did not believe Mr. Cochran's recommendations were practical. He continued with the statement that the City demands more money, is trying to create taxes, and yet Mr. Cochran hires:two managers for the airport - without regard for the taxpayers who are paying the bills. Mr. Mireur expressed his opinion that "streamlined government", as represented by the City Manager system, is not satisfactory. Judge warren Phillips said that he had been approached to draw petitions for the recall of the entire administration, but had refused to do so. He said that although he disagreed with the Council in various issues, he criticized freely and without hesitation, and he felt that the five men on the Council were repre- sentative of Corpus Christi. He stated that he had nothing against Mr. Cochran, but felt that it was un- fortunate that he had been appointed in the first place. He praised the Tax Equalization Committee. He said that he believed the City demands that Mr. Jackson be retained in office. He said that he does not believe the City acbninistration has made a fair effort to place the burden of taxation on the ones who are most able to pay. He said that in the event Mr. Cochran is retained as City Manager, he (Mr. Phillips) will cooperate fully with him. Judge Phillips added that the City is not overbonded, and that we do not have one-half the public debt that other,cities have• L100 Mr. Curtis L. Johnson, Officer of the Council of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, requested that the Mayor read a letter addressed to him and the City Council, dated August 29, 191.1.9, r Mr. Wasserman read the letter, as follows "29 August 1949 "Honorable Leslie Wasserman, and City Council City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: "At a meeting of the County Council, Nueces County, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, the matter came up for hearing relative to the dismissal of Blake Jackson, Manager of the City Air- port. "Both the City Manager and the Airport Manager are Veterans of Foreign Wars members. We do not know the cause for dismissal of Blake Jackson .as airport manager; but, under the circrostances, and in fairness to both men,�a'resolution was passed requesting that the matter be fully discussed in an open public hearing before the Mayor and City Council prior to the taking of any final action con- cerning the apRointment of a non-resident as manager to replace Blake Jackson. Very respectfully yours, Nue ee s County Council, Veterans of Foreign Wars, .of the United States By Isl Harry W. Wilson ATTEST: .. Harry W. Wilson, Commander s/ Robert H. Champion Obert Ii. Champion Adjutant" Mr. Bill Shireman told the Council that if they decide to dispense with the services of Mr. Cochran, he believes that they will be in a predicament to get somebody to take his place. He said that he did not believe that Mr. Cochran had had a fair chance, and that he did not agree with Mr. Phillips who said that he ought to put the taxes where they belong. Mr. Shireman said that he was partly responsible for the idea of putting a tax on automobiles, and that he believed that was the right way to spread the taxes. He said that there are innumerable people in this town who are not property owners or real estate holders, but who are using our streets and police force, and are not paying their just and adequate burden. He said that the taxes in the past have been almost entirely from ad valorem taxes on real estate. Mr. Shireman said that there was consider- able discussion about the additional taxes that they were going to]evy, in order to find a fair way to get the money. Mr. Shireman also said that Mr. Cochran cannot be blamed for the new taxes, he was trying to solve the problem; and if the Council wants to dispense with Mr. Cochran, they had better have somebody who can take his place.* This move to remove Mir. Cochran is made up of people who do not want the City Manager system of govern- ment in the city, according to Mr. Shireman, and he thinks that "The City should keep right on fighting for the City Manager form of government here". Mr. Dudley Tarleton addressed the Council, saying that he did not believe the spirit of Corpus Christi would want to impose on any citizen a removal from office without fair hearing. He said that he uses the air- lines frequently, and has no complaint about Blake Jackson. He urged that if injustice has been done, tolerance should be exercised in solving the problem. He added: "I have heard a speech condemning Mr. Cochran. I know that Mr. Cochran served with distinction and acquired his letters at the University of Arkansas." Mr. Tarleton said that Mr. Cochran made one mistake in removing Blake Jackson; but added to Mr. Potter that he had never seen such generalities presented in his life. Mr. Tarleton said that the City Charter provides that the Manager may be removed for cause, but the cause should never be merely the tabulation of 1,100 or 2,000 people in a population of 130,000. Mr. Tarleton asked the Council that if they consider the petition at all, to do so with due deliberation before stamping as a failure a man who has, as Mr. Cochran has, stood at the top of his profession. He urged that the Council do the right thing, regardless of opposition, so as to give a fair hearing to Mr. Cochran. He said that he would be pleased to, have Mr. Jackson upheld in the position he has, and Council exercise tolerance. He said that he did not like the idea of people telling the Cit 401 government how to run its business when they were not willing to render the service themselves. Mr. Dave Coover appeared to contend that no veteran is any more entitled to yublic office than anyone else. He added, "Apparently this afternoon Mr. Cochran is being branded as inefficient and as a man who Gantt make up his mind. I believe a lot of the responsibility is with the Council itself. This Council passed the � r ordinances that were later revoked. Personally, I think each and every one of the ordinances was fair and reaso- able and should have been levied." Mr. Coover said that there is a limit to the amount of taxes that real estat can stand. "He said that due to pressure, this Council felt for some reason, and maybe it was wise, that the decisions were premature and they revoked the ordinances. "I say that any group can change its mind. Right or wrong, the Blake Jackson business is so insignificant in the affairs of the community that it doesn't merit a classified ad. It could have been ironed out privately. If Mr. Potter and Mr. Jackson, and his other circula- tors of petitions, can come before this Council with 1,100 or 11,000 signatures on a petition and force this Council to do something which in their judgment is not proper, then for my part, I think the Council should resign. Whether the incessant articles supporting the Blake Jackson -Maurice Cochran controversy were correct -- I don't care. I think the damage this meeting will do to this City is going to be something you can't remedy in the balance of your term of office, in,any way. This town suffered for year, paid many preiums for bond issues that were perpetrated by agitators. The taxpayers are still saddled with the debt," Mr. Coover continued hIr. Coover added that Rod Thomas, the former City Manager, had told him that the reason he was resigning was because of the instability of the citizens of Corpus Christi. Mr. Thomas did not feel that he could turn down an offer from a stabilized community. "And now," Mr. Coover continued, "scarcely three morths after Mr. Cochran was hired, they are clamoring for his neck. The 1,100 signers have perpetrated a very unclean and damaging thing. This Council will be making a major mistake if they discharge the present City Manager. If you discharge Mr. Cochran, dontt let it be colored by the fact that you have been presented with a petition. It is not the democratic form of government, and I don't think it is the proper way for a municipality to be operated; and I don't want that kind of administration to be spending my tax dollar." Mr. Austin Hemphill appeared and said that the whole question of Mr. Cochran's resignation Could be settled bf a statement by the Council, and requested that such a statement be made. Mr. Cochran, City Manager, quoted from the statement in the paper, "I went to your (Mr. Vasserman's } office a week ago with Mr. DeForrest, and I asked you to accept my resignation. At that time I was asked not to resign. Yesterday afternoon I was called and asked to come out to your office. We discussed my resignation. When I offered to resign previously, it was because I did not want in any way, shape or form to contribute to any further embarrassment on your part. I have tried to help. I have no apologies for my efforts. In discuss- ing whether or not I should resign, which several of -be Commissioners feel that it would be advisable to do, I agreed; and asked that I have time to discuss it with my wife and my friends. Itm not going to run.. I wasn't under fire when I offered to resign before. I will not resign under fire. I regret very much that the situatia has developed. I believe you gentlemen are perfectly capable and fair to evaluate the petition and to fire me if there is cause, and to exonerate me if I deserve it. Perhaps my accomplishments have not been outstanding. I offer nothing but what you gentlemen know of my work. I have heard none of you criticize it. I know we have worked under difficulties, and I know there has been very little fun in the job. I don't care to resign under fire. I hope you appreciate my situation." Mr. Armstrong Price addressed the Council, stating that the tax on real property is excessive, and has caused the loan value of real estate to be lowered. He added that he has met several engineers, and has seen three big engineers in this City, representing the City - and that Maurice Cochran is one of them. Mr. John Pichinson, Attorney, arose and agreed with Mr. Tarlton that Mr. Cochran should have a hearing nd a fair trial, in accordance with the rules of the City Charter, which he emphasized as follows: "The barter says that the Council can remove the City Manager from office. He has a right, after such removal from �reft ice to demand a public hearing. In my opinion, Blake (Jackson) doesntt have that right under the Charter. Mr. Cochran take advantage of the Charter." Mr. Pichinson also said that when a petition is presented to 402 Please see Page 403 for continuation. 403 the Council it should be given heed to, and that if the City Manager is to be given a,public hearing it shall be after he has been removed from office, and suspended. Mr. Pichinson said that he believed Mr. Cochran, after his removal from office, should be given the right to something that Blake Jackson did not have. Mr. Dudley Tarlton questioned Mr. Pichinson's statement that the Charter said "you shall do this"s and questioned whether it was fair to "fire Mr. Cochran and than give him a hearing." Kr. Pichinson referred to Section V, Appendix A. Article 5, which he read as follows: "The City Council shall appoint a City Manager who shall be the chief administrative and executive officer of the City. The Manager shall be chosen by the City Council solely on the basis of his executive and administrative training, experience and ability, and without regard to political considerations, and need not when appointed be a resident of the City of Corpus Christi or of the State of Texas, but shall, during his term of office as City Manager of Corpus Christi, reside in, and be a resident of, the City of Corpus Christi. No member of the City Council shall, during the time for which he is elected, be chosen as City Manager. The City Manager may be employed for such time, not exceeding the tenure of office of the Mayor and Commissioners who appoint him, and under such conditions, as the City Council may deem appropriate, but may be removed at any time for cause by a majority vote of the City Council. If he is removed he may demand written charges and the right to be heard thereon within 60 days from the date of such demand at a public meeting of the Council prior to the date on which his final re- moval shall take effect, but pending such hearing of his suspension. The action of the Council in suspending or removing the City Manager shall be final, it being the intention of the Charter to vest all authority and fix all responsibility for such suspension or removal in the Council." As Mr. Pichinson read the above aloud, his reading was verified by City Secretary C. W. Vetters. After reading this section of the City Charter, Mr. Pichinson stated that Mr. Cochran was definitely entitled to the hearing, and that Blake Jackson should be also. Mr. Pichinson added: "I feel that Mr. Cochran should be removed and suspended from his office and a temporary City Manager put in, and then he should be given the hearing that he is entitled to." Mr. Tarlton acknowledged that Mr. Pichinson was correct, and added, "I don't want a man with Mr. Cochran? reputation and profession held before the world as having been suspended from office on flimsy suspicion without a charge in concrete form being made against him, but merely simple platitudes that he does not please 1,100 people out of 130,000 citizens. I see no error in the operation of the City Manager plan, but I do hope that Blake Jackson can be retained at the airport." Mrs. Armstrong Price told the Council that the Council that the only charge against Mr. Cochran is that he has done a good job. Neal Marriott, Attorney, arose and stated that he did not foster arty of the -petitions, and did not sign any of them. He stated that there had been many personal charges made against Mr. Cochran, and that they were vicous charges, but whether they were true or untrue is not important to anyone but Mr. Cochran. "To the welfar of the City, those charges are secondary, Mr. Marriott said, and added: "At this meeting, AIr. Cochran has gone on trial. This trial is now being conducted at the ecpense of the welfare of the City. This Council cannot succeed with a divided citizenry, and Mr. Cochran cannot succeed as City Manager under the same circumstances. Mr. Cochran's statement in thepaper better sums up the situation than I can sum it up. Mr. Cochran has put the welfare of the City ahead of his personal feelings." Judge Warren Phillips said that plenty of charges could be made against Mr. Cochran, and said further that he could not see how Mr. Tarlton could defend what the City Manager had done. Judge Phillips said that the City's credit has been damaged, statements have been made that the City is penniless, and that the administra- tion has been held up to ridicule and scorn. Judge Phillips added that he had no malice toward any man, but QI"believe he is going out one way or the other." He said, "I believe people have their minds made up, and they going to get results. We live here, and we pay taxes." Mayor Leslie Wasserman asked the City Manager what could be done about a hearing for Mr. Jackson. 11r. Cochran said that he wished to request that the Mayor grant a hearing for hiz. Mr. I. M. Singers City Attorney, was asked for his opinion on granting such a hearing. Mr. Singer quoted Section 7, Appendix A. Article 5, as follows: "The City Manager shall be responsible to the City Council for the proper administration of all City affairs placed in his hands,'and to that end shall appoint and employ all directors of departments and all other employees of the various departments not other- wise provided for in this Charter Amendment. Appointments made by the City Manager shall be on the basis of executive and administative experience and ability, and of 404 training,,�fit-.mss and efficiency_ of such appointees in the. work which they are to administer. All.such directors of departments shall.be immediately respon- Bible to the City Manager and maybe removed by him at any time. In case of the removal after six months' service, if the Director removed so demands, a written statement of the reason for his removal shall be made by the City Manager, and this statement and any written reply of the Director thereto shall . be filed as a public record in the office of the City Secretary." Mr. Jack Pedigo, Attorney, stated that he believed Mr. Jackson's honesty and integrity had been injured by his dismissal, and that he believed Mr. Jackson should be accorded a hearing. Mr. Cochran repeated that he wanted a fair hearing for Mr. Jackson. Mr. Blake Jackson stated that he wished for a hearing of his case. Mr. C. Burt Potter arose and stated that if any of the persons who signed the petitions had threatened Mrs. Price, he wished to apologize for it. He also questioned wether the City Manager had made any investigati of the man who is to take over the airport job. He wanted to know if the people,in Harlingen and Sinton, where Mr. Huston once lived, had been approached for recommendations on Mr. Huston, and whether anyone had checked at the Court House in Corpus Christi. Mr. Cochran answered Mr. Potter, saying that a full investigation had been made.. Mr. Potter said further, "Gentlemen, you can study Mr. Cochran's record in Corpus Christi, whether he sa he resigned or not, he says he didn't and he says he did - he just can't make up his mind. I"believe you know whether he is competent or incompetent, and ask that you remove Mr. Cochran from office, subject to the hearing which he is entitled -to." Mr. Curtis L.'Johnson,arose and stated that he has known Mir. Merle Huston for several years,`and•said that "It -is a shame to have a man like that around here." Mayor Wasserman arose and said, to the audience, ,that the Council had taken their job although they didn' want it. He'said that he was going to stay and "f ight it out", and "T'm not going to run. When I took this job that was my intention'. I appreciate everyone coming here. In all fairness to all of us, I wish to request that the Council Chambers be cleared." Mr. Curtis L. Johnson stated that although he did not know Blake Jackson, he suggested that Mr. Jackson be retained, as he -thought "we could do better than what -the City Manager can select." Mr. Bryan W. Wingo handed a copy of the afternoon Caller -Times to the Council, and -asked that the state- ments be verified. Mr. Dan Isherwood arose -and requested that Mayor Wasserman retract the statement that he had not wanted the office of Mayor'l-as Mr. Isherwood felt that the Mayor's work for the City had been entirely satisfactory. The Mayor replied that he did not desire the office, and again requested that the Council Chambers be cleared. The meeting was recessed to executive session. At the close of the executive session, the meeting was again opened to the public and the following act proceeded; C. W. Vetters, City Secretary, read the following statement: August 30, 1949 7:00 P. M. After studying the petitions presented today, we find that the charges stipulated thereon are meager and unsound and we hereby exonerate Mr. Cochran of the charges alleged on these petitions. /s/ Jack DeForrest /s/ L. -Wasserman /s/ Sydney Herndon /s/.Barney Cott /s/ George L. Lowman At the completion of this statement, It% Cochran read the following statement to the 'Council; August 30., 1949 HONORABLE MAYOR AIM CITY COMMISSIONERS: In view of the fact that Mayor Wasserman and all of the. City Commissioners have found no basis for charges against the City I&nager, as alleged by Petitions presented this date,' I herewith believe it to be in the best interests of -the Mayor and Commissioners and their obligations to the people of Corpus Christi that I tender my resignation, the same as was tendered a week ago, effective September 15, 1949. c ! 405 I have given serious consideration to the many problems confronting our City and IFhope that I may be of some further service in solving.them. I have no feelings of regret and no apologies to offer for any of my official actions as your City Manager. I wish to thank each and every City employee for their loyal service to the City and I..11 know they will carryon the same high standards that we.have enjoyed together. ii Respectfully submitted, /s/ M. W. Cochran M. W. Cochran Mr. Cochran continued with the statement relative to his not resigning last night, and the Mayor and Commissloners' statemnt accepting his resignation was an unfortunate misunderstanding which both the City Commissioners and himself regretted. He continued with the following: "I sincerely hope_.that.the people of Corpus Christi will give to Mayor Wasserman and each Commissioner the unselfish support that they need -to carry on in administrating this City's ;government. During our long hours of work together, we have all.had in mind a common pur- pose and I can assure you that this purpose has been one which they and myself have felt was for the futherance of the best interests of our City. "I wish to publiely.thank each one of them for his confidence in me and their best wishes for my future success._. My sincerest personal wishes follow each one of them in their. future activities." Motion was made by Sydney Herndon, seconded by George Lowman that this resignation be accepted with regret according to its terms, with salary to be paid to September 309 1949. Motion carried. Mr. Dudley Tarlton appeared before the Council and applauded.the action of the Council on relieving and exonerating Mr. Cochran of the charges alleged, and commended the Council on the action taken. ,_ .The Mayor thanked all.of.those present for their attendance and.publicly_.invited those people who had similar matters as discussed today to bring them up to the Council, that they were welcome to do so, and would be given every consideration. Mr. John Pichinson appeared and mquested official advice on the status of Blake Jackson, airport manager. The Council and Mr. Cochran recommended that Mr. Jackson be given a public hearing and an opportunity to air his accomplishments as manager of the airport. It was recommended that.Mr. Jackson be retained as airport manager until further notification. Mr. C. Burt Potter appeared and read the following statement: Gentlemen of the Couenil: *There is no personal animosity on may part toward anybody -concerning -the circulation of the petitions asking for the removal of Mr..Cochran.. And particularly -is it true that I hold no animosity for him. On the contrary, I wish him success in any of his undertakings. The petition movement is now a closed matter._ I highly approve of the manner in which the City Council handled this matter, and of the City Council's action in exonerating Mr. Cochran.of any charge of inefficiency or mismanagement. I further wish to congratulate Mr. Cochran on the unselfish manner exhibited by him which was dictated in a sense of duty to public interest and to the city administration. I wish the City Council.every success, and they are assured of my fullest cooperation." /s/C. BurttPotter C. Burn Potter Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that the meeting be recessed 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31,_ The motion carried. After the above. -mentioned recess, the regular council meeting called onAugust 30th at 4:00 P. M. was officially opened at 2:30 P. M. on Wednesday, August 31st. The following were present: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest; Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman; City Manager M. W. Cochran; City Attorney I. M. Singer; Director of Finance W. G. Graf; Chief.of Police Roy Lay;.Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke; and City Secretary M. W'..Vetters. _ Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest called the meeting to order. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to approve the minutes ofethe meeting held August 23, 1949.. The motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest asked those in the audience having business with the City -to come forward, and no one appeared., U M Bids for the purchase of the following were opened: (1) Offset duplicator (Stationery Division) (2) 8,000 feet of 6".plain end, black steel pipe (Warehouse) (3) Crawler tractor (Garbage disposal) Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner_Lowman.. to table the bids for 48 hours, The motion carried. Motion was made by Commsioner Cott, seconded by -Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the advertising of bid for one new one -ton truck with panel -stake body,.overload springs and four speed transmission. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the advertising bids on one four -door sedan for use by the Gas Division. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, -to approve the appointment of Captain Herbert Weeks, State..Highway.Patrol, to the Citizents Traffic Committee. The motion carried... Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, setting September 20, 1949, as date for public hearing for special council permit for J. L. Matteson for construction of a'greenhouse on Robert Drive. The motion carried. .Motion was made by Commissioner. Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, allowing C. E. Betts, American Aviation Activity, special council permit to fly under the designated 1,500 feet for Labor Day celebration at the T head. _Mr. Betts was instructed to exercise due caution during the allowed.activity, and to be sure that necessary permits be obtained from the Civil Aeronautics Association. He was also instructed to see that ade- quate insurance coverage .be assured. Mr. Betts assured the Council that all of these matters had been taken' care of. The motion carried. The following ordinance was read and passed: ORDINANCE NO. 2590 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH RICHARD S. COLLEY FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR A PROPOSED CITY HALL, LIBRARY, COLISEUM AND CIVIC CENTER; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE FEE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Absent Ave Ave Ase Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney.E. Herndon George L. Lowman Avg e,_„_-- Ave There being no further business,.the meeting adjourned. I� L%M-14 1r� - &2 - Ave MAYOR City of Corpus Christi I C, 407 REGULAR COUNCIL VEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 19+9 4:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro -Tem --Jack DeForrest; Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman; City. Manager'". Mrs., 11. Acting City Attorney, Jake Jarmon; Chief' of Police Roy Lay; Wanager, . Water and Gas Office, George I. Wilson; Director -of Public Utilities, R. -W. McCamy;_Director of Finance, W. G. Graf; Director of Public Works H. H.-Stirman; Purchasing Agent 1h., Burke; Assistant Purchasing Agent Nan Albrecht; and City Secretary, C. W..Vetters. The meeting was called to order.by Mayor Pro.Tem DeForrest. Notion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to approve the minutes of the meeting held August 30-31, 1949. The motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest asked those in the audience having business with the City to come forwards Mr. Dudley Tarleton appeared in regard to the Melrose Street -Chandler Lane question. Due to absence of counsel for opposition of this matter, the question was postponed until next week. The matter of closing of alleyway, Block 5, Steele Addition, which was opened for public hearing on this date, was discussed. Mr. Spitz appeared in behalfof the owner, Mr. H. Stillman, and was against recommen- dations as offered by Mr. Anderson and Mr. Stirman. At Mr. Spitz' suggestion, that the City close this alley- way and not receive any exchange of property or right of way in return, the discussion closed. Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that the matter be taken under advisement and (report made at the next Council meeting. The motion carried. Commissioner DeForrest read the following statement: September 6, 19149 "Mr. Maurice W. Cochran City -Manager -_ Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Mr. Cochran s I herewith'tender my resignation as Airport Manager for the City of Corpus Christi effective October 1, 1949. I have enjoyed serving the City for the past three years, however, -in view of recent events, I feel that the new City Manager, whomever he may be, should be in a position to select a competent Airport Manager, without bias. Sincerely yours, Blake Jackson Blake Jackson" Xr. M. W. Cochran, City Manager, stated that .he. had accepted: t.he1•resigpa,ti'-oa- of..$lal�e -,,J&ckso_a, ;Airport Manager, as tendered. Nr. C. W. Vetters, City Secretary, read the following statement received from Nr. R. S. Colley: September 6, 19149 "As architect retained by the City -of- Corpus Christi on their Civic Center Improvement Plan, I wish to take into consideration the City's financial -condition and, therefore, -will go ahead with the preliminary studies, plans, cross -estimates, illustrations, etc., on those buildings v&ich the Commissioners wish to submit to the electorate for its approval. The architectural fees coviring these projects will then be paid out of the Bond money. /s/ Richard S. Colley Richard go Colley, Architect" Notion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, that the statement be accepted and made a part of the existing contract. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman., seconded by Commissioner Cott, to approve-t�e tax error and rrection list for the month of August in the amount of $65.35. This covers lots in Block 387, Reef -Brooklyn dition, southeast of railroad, containing .24 acres. The motion carried. Motion wSs made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the reimbursement of the General Fund.for expenditures made through. July 31 for labor and supplies expended by the Engineering epartment on bond projects. Fund No. 298, City of Corpus Christi Waterworks Construction Fund, in the amount of $1,1140.35; and Fund No. 295, Improvement Bonds, 19148 Construction, in the amount of $5,038.77 - items to e divided as followss Storm Sewer Improvements 02,893•x+ Street. Improvements 83.70 Sanitary Sewer Improvements 1,917.141 Park Improvements 1143.82 10U-77 �r 408 Bids for the following purchases were openeds 16 trucks for garbage collection 16 pacer.type garbage bodies 1 1/�2 ton pick-up 1 3/4 tori pickup l One ton pickup f� Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner,Cott, to_tablefbids for 48 hours. The motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to award the'bid for an offset duplicator Stationary Division, to the Addressograph-Maltigraph Company, for 02,049.40. The motion carried. See :fabulation File in City Secretary's Office, No. 17) - - Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to award the bid for 8,000 feet of 6" steel pipe to the South Texas Pipe and Supply Company of Corpus Christi at $123.30 per hundred feet. The motion carried. (See Tabulation File No. 18, in City Secretary's Office.) Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to award the bid of H. We Lewis for one crawler type tractor for use in garbage disposal, for the amount of $12,780.00, less 1% discount. The motion carried. (See Tabulation File in City Secretary's Office, No. 19) _ _ A 4l Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to authorize receipt of bids on one 4 --door sedan for the Recreation Department. The motion carried. ` There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Ci Secretary 4 MAYOR I& City of Corpus Christi, Texas Y '409' I REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPT.MZER 13, 1949. . .4:001-P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney Herndon, George L. Lowman, and Barney Cott; City Manager M. W. Cochran; City Attorney I. Mo -Singer; Director of Finance W. G. -Graf; Purchasing Agent Who Burle; Assistant Purchasing Agent Nan Albrecht; Assistant City Attorney -J. W. Fray, Jr.; Prosecuting Attorney Jake Jarmon; Gordon Hieber, Water & Gas office; Wm.. Anderson, Zoning & Planning Commission; Leslie Chappel, Public Works Dept.; and C. W. Vetters, City Secretary. _ The Mayor called the meeting to order: ^ Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the minutes of the meeting held September 6, 1949. The motion passed. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Dudley Tarleton (representing Mr. G. L. Limerick, Ray Easley, Dave Locher, and other owners wishing opening of 9 -foot buffer strip) appeared before the Council regarding the settlement of the Chandler Lane - Melrose Street question, and presented as settlement of the case, recommendations of the City Manager, as follows= "(1) Clear Chandler Lane of encroachment by all abutting property owners so that the full width of the street_is available to the public. (2) Condemn the 9 -foot buffer strip and add to Chandler Lane, making a total width of 47 feet. This is necessary to provide the minimum width for a residential street of 36 feet, curb to curb,.and provide for sidewalk areas of 5 to 6 feet on each side of the street. (3) Vacate Melrose east of Arnim and sell to property owners on the north and east side of Melrose at a fair appraisal value. (4) Vacate Arnim Street south of Melrose and dedicate for parkway use, to be maintained by the Park Board. (5) Under existing Police power, to control driveway width and location, provide one driveway, 15 feet maximum width, to serve lots on both sides of Chandler Lane. Said driveway locations to be deter- mined by the lot owners and the driveways developed so that this maximum width will be maintained and not exceeded. This driveway provision to be effective on Chandler Lane from Arnim to Denver." Mr. Robert Sorrell appeared, representing all property owners opposing the opening of the Chandler Lane^ buffer strip, and disagreed entirely with Mr. Tarleton's recommendations. He concurred in the original recommen dation of the Zoning and Planning Board, that the existing situation remain as is. Mr. Horace Caldwell appeared, concurring with Mr. Sorrell against the proposal. Mr. Dave Locher appeared, agreeing with Mr. Tarleton, urging opening of buffer strip as suggested in Mr. Tarleton's recommendation. Mr. Oscar Koepke appeared against the proposed buffer opening, stating that the whole matter involved personalities, and the matter should be adjusted between the individuals. Mr. G. L. Limerick appeared for the opening of Chandler Lane, and described his recent construction on his property. He stated that under existing arrangements he had no ingress or egress to his new home. a Mr. Tom Pogue appeared and reminded the Council that no proposed construction across Melrose would face on any street other than Melrose - the rear portions of the houses would definitely not be exposed to Chandler Lane residences. Mr. Ray Easley appeared, concurring with Mr. Tgrleton in favoring the opening. Mr. M. W. Cochran, City Manager, stated that he thought the proposed recommendations were fair to both sides, and unless both sides could agree, it was impossible to make settlement. On completion of the above discussion, the Council discussed the matter. Motion was made by Mr. Herndon, Seconded by Mr. Cott, that the matter again be referred to the Zoning and Planning Commission for a final rec dation, due to- the fact that there had been considerable new developments since Zoning and Planning discussed the matter. The motion passed. Mr. J. P. Crabb, of American Legion Post 637, appeared before the Council and requested a special permit for the purpose of sponsoring Hill Brothers.Shows at the Leopard Street.show ground on the dates from October 22 h October 30. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to grant special Council permit to Hill Brothers Shaws, providing the Show made the usual application, and further that the kerican. Legion would be completely responsible for,the discipline of the concessions and the overall operation f the show. 410 Mr. Charles R. Porter, of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, appeared and requested consideration of the Council for allowing the Alamo Expedition Shows to operate in Corpus Christi under the auspices of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, from November 8 to November 20, 1949. Similar recommendations were made by the Council, to Mr. Porter, and he was instructed to maks formal application when contract was received from the Alamo Expedition. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, approving authorization for advertisement fa• bids for a bookkeeping machine for the Controllerts Office. The motion passed. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to sell immediately $20,000.00 par value of 2Y. U. S. Treasury Bonds of 1967-72, in order to meet the November 1 maturity for principal and interest of $75,000.00 of Gas System Revenue Bonds, Series 1937. These bonds represent the final maturities of this issue, and the terms of the deed require that this money be deposited with the Trustee at this time. The securities will be sold at current market, plus accrued interest thereon. The motion carried. Public hearing on the proposed closing of alleyway in Block 5, Steele Addition, was opened and no one appeared. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, that it be tabled until the next meeting. Public hearing on several.zoningcases were opened, -and the following ng action taken in each case: (1) Motion made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commis si one r Herndon, that the zoning of Lots 6 and 7 Blake Subdivision, be changed from the present_zoning "R-1", One Family Dwelling District, so that the same shall hereafter be zoned for .",A-3", Third Apartment -House District -Use, per application of Mr. M. J. Cinek. This suggested chango,was recommended by the Zoning and Planning Commission. .The motion carried. (2) Application of Mrs. Ora Lundstrom that the zoning of Lots 8 and 9, Block 12, Meadow Park Addition be changed from the present zoning for "R-1" One Family Dwelling District, so that the same.shall hereafter be zoned for "A-3" Third Apartment House District use. .Hearing on'this'application was . recessed until the next,Couucil meeting, to be held..on September 20. (3) Application of Mrs. Hazel I. McDonald that the zoning of Lots 60, 61,-62, 63 and 64 inclusive, _ Block 217, Port ,Aransas Cliffs Addition be changed from the present zoning for "R-1" One Family Dwelling District_ so that the same shall hereafter be zoned for ",B-1" Neighborhood Business District use. Hearing on this application was recessed for two weeks, to -be reconsidered at -regular Council meeting to be held on September 27- (4) Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, that the application of C. V. Halsted be approved, rezoning Lot 7, Block 9, Carroll Lane Park be changed from the present zoning, for R-1 One Family Dwelling District -,so that the same shall hereafter be zoned for -R-2 Two Family Dwelling. -District Use. The motion carried. (5) Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that the application of T. V. Hamlett be -approved, th4t-the zoning of the West half of Block 3, Hughes Addition, being the.1500 block on the East side of 11th Street now between Booty and Elizabeth Streets be changed from the present zoning of "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District so that the same shall hereafter be zoned for "A-2" Second Apament. House District use.. The motion carried. (6) Motion was ^made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the applica- tion of Mr. Ray Peterson, that the zoning ofthat portion of Lot 16, Section G -out of the Paisley Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract and lying adjacent to LaArmada Housing Project extending 387 feet along Ayres Street and running back 570 feet to the Gulf Drive -In Theater be designated as "B-2" Secondary Business District in its entirety from its present zoning of B-2 Secondary Business District now applying to only the front 150 feet of said tract. The motion carried. _ Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman,- to approve- the appointments of C. Be Betts (American Aviation Activity, Box 3134) and Claude Gleason (Gleason Flying Service, Box 3127) to the Airport Advisory Board. The motion passed. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing refund, of. $18.0( tax payment to Mr. W. T. Linton,. on the basis of information on file in the Legal Department which indicates that the_Tax Department assessed -taxes on improvements -on 12 cottages on Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 383, Brooklyn ,Addition. Sworn statement attached to.file indicates actually only nine cottages are located on -said property; and a refund of $6.00 for each additional cottage charged - for during 1946, 1947 and 191.8 was due. The motion passed. Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the advertisement for bids for a 1 -ton pickup for the Park Department. The motion passed. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing -charge against the reserve of the General Fund in the amount of $6,662.04, total amount of reserve, and charges against Code Appropriation ES on Cliff Maus Municipal Airport of $749.03, and rental revenues at Cuddihy Field, $880.00. J 0 These charges total $8,291 07, to be listed as charge-offs on the followings CLIFF MAUS LMICIPAL AIRPORT Gulf Oil Corporation Magnolia Petroleum Corporation Sinclair Refining Company Fleetwood Air Lines Troy V Green Knolle Flying Service W U Paul Texas Air Lanes V S Government Van Hoesen - Van Metre Total CUDDIHY FIEID Cuddihy Hall for Girls Grand Total $ 27 64 Dispute (31 72) Overpayment ( 01) Overpayment 99 12 Bankrupcy 40 47 Bankrupcy 409 36 , Bankrupcy 256 70 Bankrupcy 5,835 35 Bankrupcy 730 61 Unable to substantiate 43 65 Bankrupcy $7,�l1 07 -------- 880 00 Interdepartmental charge-off 08,291 07 ---------- Recommendations -------■ 411 Recommendations from the Finance Department indicate that these accounts are uncollectable because of the If purchasers' financial failure, bankrupcy, or because of disputes which cannot be settled to the satisfaction of both parties In all cases where practicable, court action has been taken by the City Legal Department, and it has been determined in each case that t4ese balances are now uncollectable and should bQ written off The motion carried Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to authorize the writing off, against reserves of the following amounts now carried on the Water, GasandSewer books as uncollectable account which are over two years old a nater $619 00 Gas 855 07 Sewer 126 92 These accounts will be charged against reserves previously provided A record of these accounts will continue to be maintained in the water and Gas Office, and if in the future any possibility of collection presents its action will be taken at that time to effect settlement The motion carried Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that the Frank Hayden Motor Com- pany be awarded their bad on a Dodge pickupfbr use at the Filtration Plant Net low bad amounted to $1,198 35 The motion carried (See Tabulation No 20 in Tabulation File, City Secretary's Office ) Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to award the purchase of a one -ton pickup for use by the water Distribution System to the Frank Hayden Motor Company, at a net figure of $1,199 95, including a trade-in allowance of 0299 00 for equipment 1104 The motion carried (Tabulation No 21, City Secretary's Office ) Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to award the bid for purchase of a one -ton pickup for use by the Gas Division to the Frank Hayden Motor Company at a net price of $1,363 65, in- cluding an allowance of $219 00 for trade in of equipment -J206 The motion carried (See Tabulation No 22, City Secretary's Office ) _ A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, that Director of Public Utilitie R. W McCamy be appointed ,Acting City Manager, effective September 15, 1949, to replace Mr M W Cochran Mr McCamy's appointment to be continued until the final selection of a permanent City Manager is made, and that Mr LoCamy be paid only his existing salary as Director of Public Utilities The motion passed There being no further business the meeting adjourned 61 LAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas CCi 3bcretary 412, REGULAR COUNCIL NEETTING September 20, 1949 4.00 P. M. PRESENT-. Mayor L. Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, Barney Cott, Acting City Manager, R. V. McCamy; City ,attorney, I. M; Singer; Purchasing Agent, Wm. Burke; Chief of Police, Roy Lay; Director of Public Works, H.' H. Stirman; Director of Finance, V. G. Graf; Zoning and Planning Engineer, Bob Burr; Superintendent of Public Utilities, J. W. Cunningham; Assistant Purchasing Agent:, Nan Albrecht; City— County Physician, Dr. R. E. Johnson; and City Secretary, C.7, Vetters. The Mayor called the meeting to order. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner -Cott, to approve the minutes of the meeting held September 13s 1949. The motion passed. The Mayor invited those in the audience having business>with.the City to come forward. Mr. Jack Pope, representing the Junior Chamber of Commerce, appeared asking special consideration by the Council to allow the Junior Chamber of Commerce to sponsor the Alamo Exposition Shows. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, that approval be granted, if the usual routine was followed in applying for permit and permission received from the Zoning and Planning Board. The motion passed. • Dr. H. K. Emery was introduced by Dr. R. 0., Best. Dr. Emery represented the Dental Society, urging the City Council to take action on the proposed addition of sodium fluoride to the City water supply. He further stated that the Dental.Society was 100% in accord with the suggestion of adding this treatment to the water, and stated that it would decrease deterioration of teeth to a great extent. A letter from Dr. June Yat President of Nueces County Medical Society, was read, a nd tlis;group also indicated that they had voted unani— mously in favor of the user of sodium fluorides} in the City water supply for the prevention of dental caries. They also offered their full cooperation with the City in this undertaking. Dr. Johnson, City -County Health Officer, concurred in this opinion, and stated that the addition of fluoride in the water would not in anyway effect the taste of the water. Mr. John Cunningham, General Superintendent of Utilities, stated that necessaTy equipment could be installed on the recommendation of the Council, and that the installation of the treatment should be made at the Calallen Plant. At the conclusion of the discussion, motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commnissio. er Cott, that the Purchasing Department be authorized to accept bids on material and machinery, to institute the fluorination system. The motion passed. Mr. J. S. Johnson appeared before the Council regarding the broken walk in the Lindale Addition, which walk was allegedly destroyed by our sewer construction. Mr. Cunningham stated he would check into the matter and handle to conclusion with Mr. Johnson. Mr. Joe Davis, President, Central Labor Union, appeared and extended the appreciation of his organi— zation to the Council for their cooperation furnished the.various labor organizations during the Labor Day. celebration. Chief Roy Lay appeared and reported to the Council the.success of.the annual Policemen's Ball, and stated that the money collected was being held, anticipating the installation of a pension system for the Police Department. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to set a public hearing date. of October 11, 1949, for the following zoning castes: Mr. L. E, Perry Mr, Alfred Johnson Second Baptist Church Dr, John R. Thomas Dr. C. A. Woolsey The motion passed. Motion was made by Comissioner DeForreat, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to set a public hearing of October 112 for public hearing on the matter of abandoning utilities easement in Lots 2, 31, 26 and 27, Los Amigos Subdivision. The motion passed. 413- Motion 13- Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to set a date of'October 17 as public hearing date on the matter of closing a portion of San Antonio Street. The motion passed. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest seconded by Commissioner Cott, to set a date of October 8 at 10:00 a.m. for public hearing on the matter of re -zoning the Driscoll, -tract for Heldenfels Bros. proposed subdivision. The motion passed. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to alloV,.a epesial Counnil permit to J. L. Matteson for construction of a greenhouse at 41,.0 Roberts Drive.: The motion passed. . Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to authorize tbaPurchasing Department to advertise for bids on the following: 10,000 feet of 3/4", Type K, Soft Copper Pipe 4,000 feet of 1", Type K, Soft Copper Pipe The motion passed. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the Pur- chasing Department to advertise for bids on one 1/2 ton pickup for the Electrical Division, fo74aa.intenance of airport lighting and other electrical work as required. The motion passed. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon) to table bids on the following for 48 hours: 1. Tractor for Park Department a 3. 4 -door sedan for Recreatnn Department 2. 4 -door sedan for the Gas Department 4• 1 -ton truck for Golf Course The motion passed. . r Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the transfer of $37,000 from Street Fund No. 10$, to the Gas Fund, No. 106, which amount is to be repaid as soon as funds are available in the Gas Fund. This amount is needed in order to meet the November 1 maturity and accrued interest on the Gas System Revenue Bonds, Series 1937, in the amount of $759000.00. The motion passed. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to grant to John F. Benson, fireman, an extension of injury leave, with pay, for six months. The motion passed. The following resolution was read: RESOLUTION NO. 2591 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF- OF EHALFOF THE CITY A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED TO JOHN MIRCO- VICH, JR., EXECUTOR OF.THE ESTATE OF JOHN MIRCOVICH, DECEASED:; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the.following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave --_ Sydney E. Herndon---.___Ave-- George L. Lowman Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott -- Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave A George L. Lowman __ Absent The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2592 , AUTHORIZING THE ASSESSOR -AND COLLECTOR OF TAXES TO ALLOW DISCOUNTS UPON ADVANCE PAYMENT OF AD VALOREM TPJES FOR THE YEAR 1949; FIXING .THE AMOUNT OF DISCOUNT AND :THE` PER',IOD DURING WHICH SUCH ALLOWANCE MAY BE MADE; PROVIDING WHEN TAXES SHALL BE DUE AND SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT; PROVIDING.THE METHOD FIXING PENALTY AND INTEREST ON DELINQUENT TAXES; PROVIDING DUTIES OF " ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR OF_TAXES IN REGARD TO D.ELIN- QUENT TAXES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. , 414 The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman A_ ve.,� -, Jack DeForrest Ae Barney Cott �,._.A4e._ Sydney E. Herndon _ego George L. Lowman Absent-- The bs n The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ay Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ave_ George L. Lowman Absent The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE 2593 AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 2204 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 30TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1947, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ELECTRICAL CODE FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4-5, PARA- GRAPH (c), MAKING CERTAIN PROVISIONS FOR MASTER ELECTRICIANt3 LICENSE EXAMINATIONS; BY SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 5, SECTION 5-,4 REGULATING THE EMPLOYMENT OF APPRENTICES; BY SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 9, SECTION 9-6 FORBIDDING THE LOCATION OF PANELS IN CERTAIN PLACES; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9, SECTION9-71 PARAGRAPH (a) AS HERETOFORE AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2308 REGULATING WIPX,4G, TO BE ENCASED IN CONDUIT WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9, SECTION 9-7, PARAGRAPH.(g) REGULATING SERVICE SWITCHES AND PANELS; BY SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER'9, SECTION 9-10 PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR SWITCH SIZES; BY AMEND- ING CHAPTER 9,.SECTION 9-11,�PARAGRAPH (c) PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF RECEPTACLES; BY SUPPIEMENT Ili CHAPTER 9, SECTION 9-11, PARAGRAPH (a) REGULATING THE SIZE OF CONDUCTORS; BY AMENDING CHAPTER. 91, SECTION 9-11, PARAGRAPH (b) REGULATING THE NUMBER OF OUTLETS PER CIRCUIT; BY SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 9, SECTION 9-11 REGULATING SPLICING OF CONDUCTORS AND THE NUMR OF CONDUCTORS IN AN OUTLET BOX; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9, SECTION 9-13, PARAGRAPH (h) PROVIDING LIMITATIONS ON SIGN CIRCUITS; BY SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 9, - SECTION 9-13 PROVIDING ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS_ ON SIGNS; BY ATE;NDING CHAPTER 9, SECTION 9-12 REGULATING LAUNDRY OUTLETS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest.. Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Ave Ave Aye Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman ye Jack DeForrest A — Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon _ &e George L. Lowman Absent The following ordinance vras� read: ORDINANCE 2594 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN NUECES-BAY BOULEVARD FROM WEST BROADWAY TO SOEEY . DRIVE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, SAME BEING THE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED UNDER CONTRACT DATED JULY 27, 1948, BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI`AND HELDENFEIS BROTHERS UNDER THE CONTRACT FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott A_y=,._, Sydney E. Herndon _ Ave George L. Lowman ____ Absent The above; ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest _Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman _Aye Aye Ave Aye �... Absent 11 5 The following ordinance was read.: ORDINANCE 2595 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE C[TY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH A. J. McCALL AND J. P. RATLIFF FOR THE IN- STALLATION OF A WATER DISTRIBUTION:SYSTEM TO SERVE THE WYNWOOD ONE ADDITION IN THE -CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman ,r Jack DeForrest _,Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Absent. - The following. ordinance was read: ORDINANCE 2596 AUTHORIZING AMID DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH HERBERT J. JONES, DEVELOPER, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A WATER DISTRIBU- TION SYSTEM TO SERVE THE DELIWOOD ADDITION, UNIT 1 IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,•TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Ave Ave Ave Ave Ab_ Absent _. The.,above ordinance was -passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave,_,_, Jack DeForrest , Ave Barney. Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon _ Ave _ George L. Lowman .Absent The following ordinance was reANCEad 97 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A IE= CONTRACT WITH WEST OSO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.,. 112 COVERING BUILDING NO. 660, LOCATED AT CUDDIiY FIELD,, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECIAR- ING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave_„_ Jack DeForrest Ave Bhrriey Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Absent The above ordinance wam passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman _. Ave Jock DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon- Ave George L. Lowman Absent The Following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2598 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A. CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE - CITY WITH HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 6 5/8 INCH STEEL GAS PIPELINE, OF THE APPROXIMATE LENGTH OF 31,769 FEET, TO BE USED AS A PART OF THE CITY'S GAS TRANSMISSION SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROMIS- SORY NOTE IN THE AMOUNT OF U19935,08 ASC - SIDERATION FOR SAME; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 415 j 416 The Charter role was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wawserman .Te Jack DeForreat Ave .Barney Cott - Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave . George L. Lowman Absent The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon. Ave George L, Lowman Absent-.. .. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE,NO. 2599 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A LEASE CONTRACT WITH W. A. PHILLIPS, DOING BUSINESS AS, PHILLIPS TRAINING SCHOOLS, COVERING PROPERTY BEING BUILDING N0. 601 LOCATED AT CUDDIHY FIELD, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECIA RING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following -vote: Leslie Wasserman _ A_;ve Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L.l Lowman Absent The above. ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman A_ 9e Jack DeForrest' Ale Barney Cott. - Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ale George L. Lowman AhRent There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas City Secretary._ REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 27, 1949. 4:00 P. X. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Barney Cott, Jack DeForrest, Sydney Herndon, and George Lowman; rt Acting City Manager R. W. McCa; Director of Public Works, H. H. Stirman; Chief of Police Roy Ley; Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke; Superintendent of Public Utilities, J. W. Cunningham; Airport Manager Blake Jackson; Director of Finance. -V. G. Graf; City Attorney, I. M. Singer; Prosecuting Attorney Jake Jarmon; Assistant City Attorney James W. Wray, Jr.; and City Secretary G. W. Vetters. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Wasserman. Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the minutes of the meeting held on September 20, 1949. The motion passed. The Mayor invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Xr. L..P. Cook& appeared to ask Council to let the Hearth (home for the aged) expand on to a lot ad- joining the home, now owned by the City of Corpus Christi. Mrs. Armstrong Price appeared and opposed the request, as Chairman of the Park and Recreation Board. The Council advided Mr, Cooke that the matter would be tLken under advisement and report given at the next Council meeting. 417 Public hearing was held on the following zoning cases&* Request of Mrs. Ora~ Landstrom; that the zoning of Lots 8 and 9. Block 12, Meadow Park Addition, be changed from.present zoning "R-1", one family dwelling district, so that the same shall read hereafter as "A-3", 3rd apartment house district.use. (The Zoning and Planning Commission feels that "R-1" should be maintained in this portion of West- port.) Mrs. Ora Lundstrom and Mr. John Hyde appeared and presented a petition to the Council, containing names of all residents adjacent to the area, petition indicating the 3rd apartment house toning be made in the requested area. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, that Council make an on -the -spot survey and report at the next meeting. Request of Mrs. Hazel I. McDonald; that the zoning of Lots 60, 61, 62., 63 and 64, Block 217, Port Aransas Cliffs Addition, be changed,from "R-1"', one family dwelling district, so that same shall be hereafter "B-1*, neighborhood business; district use. (This was denied by the Zoning and Planning -Commissions because Commission felt "R-1" should be maintained in this area.) Mr. Burtt Potter, Attorney, representing.Mrs. Hazel I. McDonald, withdrew the Tplication for rezoning the area. The item was dropped, and the matter is considered closed. A motion accepting the recommendation of`the Zoning ,& Planning Commission as final settlemnt of the Melrose Street -Chandler Lane problem. The Commission recommends that they find no public necessity existing for the condemnation of the 9 -foot buffer strip on Melrose Street and Chandler Lane. After r eeommenttion of Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, final action was deferred until Mr. Dudley Tarlton (representing individuals asking the condemnation of the area) returns to the City. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, setting October eleventh `llas public hearing date on the matter of allowing circuses and oxnivals special Council permit for operation on the Hawn tract, Leopard Street show grounds. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForre&t, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, setting October 18 as blit hearing date on the matter of re -zoning a tract of land on Robstown Road, known as the Naylor tract, nvw ned as heavy industry... Proposed zoning to be up -zoned to single family dwellings, for the instal]a tion of a bdivision to be known as Palm Courts. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, instructing the Zoning Planning Commission to study and recommend action in the matter of -closing an alleyway in Block 5, Steele tion. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, that bid for a tractor the Park Department be awarded to Cage.Implement Co., at the low bid of 01$97.00. The motion passed. e Tabulation No. 23, in City Secretary's Office.) A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to award the low bid $is"6.31 for a four -door sedan for the Recreation Department to the Gulf Chevrolet Company. The motion ;sed. (See Tabulation No. 24, City Secretary's Office.) A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to award,the low bid on one -ton truck for the Golf Course to the Gulf Chevrolet Company,, f r their bid of $1,494.71 The motion passed ee Tabulation No. 25, in Tabulation File, City Secretary's "Office.g . A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest,.to award'the low bid of ,41+.31 of the Gulf Chevrolet Company, for a 4 -door sedan for the Gas Division, on the basis of low bid and V ghest trade-in value offered. The motion passed. (See Tabulation No. 26, City Secretary's Office.) A motion was: made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the sale $100,000.00 of U. S. Treasury Bonds, 2%, due 1951-53, and $5,000.00 in U. S. Treasury Bonds, 2%, due 1952-54. . bonds to be sold at current market price, plus accrued interest, and to be used to meet the October 10 ties of the Seawall and Breakwater Construction Bonds, Series 1939-40, amounting to $90,000.00 and accrued ) The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, authorizing the adver- for bids for the construction of a Recreation Building to be constructed in Lindale Park, at an estimated of $20,000.00. The motion passed. 418 A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that the present Board of Adjustment be reappointed for another term. Members are as follows: Birge Holt Walter Saunders Kelly Kane W'illard_Brown Gregory Moore The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, approving the appointment of Lew Borden to fill the vacancy on the Zoning and Planning Commission. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that the polioy requestec by Mr. West, of the School Board, for joint participation between the City and the School Board, for the in- stallation of Storm Sewers in the new Junior High School, be approved. The total approximate cost fib j $5,700.00; material to be paid for by the school district, and approximate labor cost of $2,950.00 to be fur- nished by the City. The motion passed. Statement was made by Commissioner Herndon, as follows: "Recognizing our duty, this Council has officially commended one of our outstanding citizens who, with complete disregard for her own personal safety, successfully saved the life of Murray Wayne Orr on September 21st. Mrs. Jerry Bartlett's heroism in saving the life of little Murray Orr must not be forgotten. To further recognize the unselfish feat, I would like to make the following motion: "I make a motion that this Council recommend that Mrs. Jerry Bartlett's name be furnished to the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission for consideration of an award.of the coveted Carnegie Medal. I further recommend.that„the City Secretary compile necessary data for submission to this Commission, which data is necessary for consideration for awards for meritoreous achievement." The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cott. The motion passed. Mr. Herndon also recommended that a resolution be passed that Fire Lt. LeRoy Dunk, Fireman A. L. of the Fire Department, and Patrolman Kenneth Whelchel, Patrolman Boyd Simmons, Accident Investigation Officer Lloyd Fain, and Accident Investigator Wagner Baskett, be officially recommended for their action in saving the life of Murray Orr by administering artificial rrepiration to the child until he could be placed in an oxygen tent in the hospital. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2600 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS_CHIISTI.TO PURCHASE A STRIP OF LAND 20. FEET IN WIDTH. ON THE. EAST SIDE OF WATER STREET, ABUTTING-AND.OFF OF THE WEST END OF_THE.SODU1 OM - HALF. (S -a-) OF LOT 6,. BLOCK B. OF THE, SUBDIVISION OF THE -HARNEY_TRACT IN ME_CITY..OF.- CORPUS. CHRISTI,_ _ NUECES COUNTY,q_TEPAS,_AND_PROVIDING PAYMENT_FOR .SAME IN THE,SUM-OF NOT EXCEEDING -$1,500.00, BE MADE OUT OF FUND NO. 258 SEAWALL AND BREAKWATER CONSTRUC- TION_FUND;:AND DECLARING.AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman ��A-ve • Jack DeForrest dye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman • Aye. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ay Jack DeForrest Aye. Barney Gott Aye.. - Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2601 v . 46ENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE REGU- LATING TRAFFTC.UPON_TBE PUBLIC STREETS,.ALLEYS, AND OTHER THOROUGHFARES IN,THE.CITY -OF CORPUS- CHRISTI,; . TFKAS,,ANDIFIXING_PENALTY FOR, VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING ALL OTHER. ORDINANCES AIS SECTIONS _OF.ORDINANCES IN_: i CONFLICT HEREWITH", THE.SAME.BEING ORDINANCE NO..221a1, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CH],2ISTI ON THE 16TH DAY OF MARCH, i948, BY. ADDING THEREUNTO A.SECTION 106(a) PROHIBITING TIDE PARKING OF ALL TRAILERS, SEMI -TRAILERS, POLE TRAILERS ^ i AMID HOUSE TRAILERS UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS WHEN THE SAM. ARE NOT ATTACHED TO. A TRUCK. TRACTOR. OR OTHER MOTOR_VMICLE; . AND DECLARING AN. EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest A ►e Barney Cott Aye. Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott A Sydney E. Herndon Aye. George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2602 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2569 PASSED AND APPROVED BY ME. CITY COUNCIL JULY 29, 1949 ENTITLED "AN ORDI.NANCE.DEFINING_AND_REGULATING PUBLIC PLACES OF. ATyi'USE1MT. AND ESTABLISHING AND REQUIRING A -LICENSE FOR THE SAME;.AND.REQUIRING PAYMENT OF A_LICENSE_FEE;.AND DECLARING AN.EMER- GENCY"; AND DECLARING_AN EIERGENCY. : The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott A e. Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye. The above ordinance was passed by the following votes • Leslie Wasserman ,lye Jack DeForrest y; - Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye. George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2603 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2568 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY _ COUNCILJULY 29, 1949, TI ENTLED "AN,ORDINANCE_REGULATING AND LICENSING PUBLIC AND PRMTE DANCE HALLS, NIGHT CLUBS,.TAVERNS, CA,BARETS,_AND.DANCING SCHOOLS; REQUIRING THE PAYMENT OF. A_LICENSE.FEE AND PRESCRIBING THE SANE; PROVIDING PENALTIES; AND DECLARING AN.MERGENCY"s AND DECLARING AN E=GENCY. _ _ The Charter rule was suspended by.the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye . Bamey Cott Aye . Sydney B. Herndon Aye. George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2604 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2578 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. AUGUST 9, 1949 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE. PROVIDING FOR_ THE REGULATION AND. LI- CENSING.OF PARXING.LOT OPERATORS; MAKING IT AN OFFENSE TO OPERATE A PARKING LOT WITHIN THE I CITY LIMITS OF CORPUS_ CHRISTI, TEYAS,.WITHOUT HAVING. OBTAINED A LI- CENSE_THEREFOR; REQUIRING.THE.APPLICATION BE SUBMITTED TO THE. CITY _SECRETARY;.SETTING FORTH THE LICENSE FEES, TO BE CHARGED SAID OPERATORS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSU- ANCE OF LICENSES. TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS; SETTING._FORTH RULES AND. REGULATIONS TO- BE FOLLOMO BY OPERATORS OF .. PARKING LOTS VILMIN THE _ CITY _LI11ITS .OF CORPUS. CHRISTI, TEXAS;. PROVIDING FOR. TBE REVOCATION OF LICENSES BY THE A19 :4` 0 CITY SECRETARY; PROVIDING THAT EMZPLOYEES OF PARKING LOT OPERATORS BE LIC=ED;.AND SETTING FORTH A LI- CENSE_FEE. THEREFOR; PROVIDING.A PMULLTY,.FOR_ A VIO- LATION_OF THE PROVISIONS. THEREV'TITH; AND DECLARING AN EMER_ CY";_AM DECLARING. AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Barney Cott - ye w Sydney E. Herndon Aye. George L. _ Lawman re The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ash Jack DeForrest Aye . Barney Cott A Sydney E. Herndon -ye George L. Lowman dye The following ordinance was read: - ORDINANCE NO. 2605 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2577 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE. CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 9, 19+9, ENTITLED -"AN ORDINANCE.DEFINING_AND REGULATING GASOLINE FILLING,STATIONS_REQURING.A LICENSE FOR THE OPERATLAN.OF S=.AND PRESCRIBING_A LICENSE FEE; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES; AND DECLARING.AN EMERGENCY. ";. AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes' Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following -votes Leslie Wasserman Ay. Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye . The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2606 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF.CORPU$ CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND. -ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A. SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED CONVEYING THAT _POR- TION OF_ FILLED _L=. LYING IIWDIATELY. EAST. OF LOT . 3, BLOCK 3_, _FUMAN_ADDITION TO THE. CITY OF CORPUS_ CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND_ 'WEST OF. THE _VPEST CURB LINE OF SHORELINE. BOULE- VARD TO _EDITH BECKNER, A FENS SOLE; AND,_DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott. Aye - Sydney Sydney E. Hemdon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Barney Cott _Aye. Sydney E. Herndon George L• Lowman Aye - The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2607 PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF LOTS 1, 2, 3 AND, BLOCK 5, Y MIi TW - ADDI TION. TO THE. CITY OF_ CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES _ CODNTY,_TEXAS, FROM.DSCAR.KOEPKE, ET. AL,.FOR THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND ,SEVEN HUNDRED. NINETY DOLLARS AIM FOURTEEN _ CENTS_ (02,780.14); PROVIDING_ THAT PAYMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SHALL BE_ PAID FROM NO.' '2022 _CURRENT FU]gD Ab DE-='�- CLARII�G The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman A Jack DeForrest Cott st -A_ Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman ye �r XgNZ 421 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote:` Leslie Wasserman A r Jack DeForrest � Barney Cott A�y�e Sydney Be Herndon George L. Lowman There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ` MAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 4, 1949 1:00 P. M. 6` A PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney B. Herndon, and George L. Lowman; W. Be Collier; Prosecuting Attorney, Jake-Jarmon; City Attorney, I. M. Singer; Chief of police, Roy Lay; R. -W. McCamy, Director of Public Utilities; Purchasing Agent, Wm. Burke; Assistant Purchasing Agent, Nan Albrecht; Airport Manager, Blake Jackson; Zoning and Planning Engineer, Wm. -Anderson; and City Secretary, U. W. Vetters. The Mayor called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to approve the minutes bf the meeting held September 27, 1949. The motion passed. The mayor invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. John Pichinson, representing a group of local barbers, presented Council with a suggested ordinance regulating barber shops,_barber schools, etc. Council referred the ordinance to I. M. Singer, City Attorney, for his study and consideration. Mr. Meredith Queen appeared to welcome Mr. W. Be Collier to his new position. , Mr. Fred Homeyer appeared, and asked permission of the Council to have a 30 -minute transcription played at the next Council meeting. The transcription deals with gambling and vice. Permission was granted to Mr. Homeyer to show the transcription at the next meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that Mr. W. Be Collier be formally appointed City Manager of the City of Corpus Christi, effective' -October 1, 1919. Salary to be paid Mr. Collier will be $1,200.00 per month, and•bond set in the amount,of $10,000.00. The motion passed. Following this motion, the oath of office was administered Mr. Collier by Mayor Wasserman, as follows: OATH OF OFFICE October 4., 1949 '"I, Im. Be Collier, do solemnly swear, that I will faithfully exeoute the duties of the office of City Manager of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States, of this State and of this City, and t furthermore solemnly swear, that I have not directly nor indirectly paid, offered, or promised to pay, contributed nor promised to contribute any money, or, valuable thing, or; promised any public office or employment, as a reward to secure my appointment. So help me God. Isl Wm. Be Collier Vin. B. Collier, City Manager City of Corpus Christi tS'� Texas ATTEST: /s/ C. W. Vetters City Secretary ` Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, appointing Mr. M. R. Snapka to the position of Corporation Court Clerk for term of office to .'end at the expiration of the term of the present administration. The motion•passed. ` A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to accept the recommenda- tion of the Zoning and Planning Commission, and reject the application of Mrs. Ora Lundstrom, to change the present zoning -of "R-1" to "A-3", on lots 8.and 9, Block 12, Meadow Park Addition. The motion passed. ""'��A MOTTon was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to grant a 6 422 special Council permit to Corpus Christi, Incorporated, to construct a group housing project, consisting of one hundred (100) two-family dwelling units upon the following described tract and parcel of land lying and being situated in Nueces County, Texas, to -wit: "All that certain 22.848 acre tract or parcel of land located in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, and being a portion of the 4.3.052 acre tract of land conveyed by Frank Braslau, et al, to Corpus.Christi, Incorporated, April 11, 1949,'and recorded in Vol. 426, Pages 493 -to 497 of the Deed Records of Nueces County, Texas,_and more particularly described as follows: "BEGINNING AT a point in the Northwest line of the 43.052'acre tract, conveyed by Frank Braslau, eto al, to Corpus Christi, Incorporated,_April 11, 1949, said point being 40 ft- from and at right angles to the venter line of South Staples Street, formerly Dump Road. - "THENCE North 450001 East; 1627.26 feet to a point for corner, said corner being the Northeast corner of said 43.052 acre trgct; "THENCE South 310061 East, 821.25 feet to a point for corner; "THENCE South 500081 West 336.06 feet to a point for corner; "THENCE South 31006' East 85.0 feet to a point for corner; "THENCE South 580541 West 480.00 feet to a point for corner; "THENCE North 31006' Test 318.69 feet to a point for corner; "THENCE South 450001 West 790.77 feet to a point for corner in the easterly line of South Staples Street, formerly_Dump Road,,,said point being 40 feet from and at right angles to the center line of South Staples Street; _ "THENCE North 31004145" West with the easterly line of South Staples Street, being 40 feet from and parall to_the center line of said street, a distance of 437-87_feet to the place of BEGINNING and containing 22.848'acres of land.11 A letter was received from the Attorney for the Corporation, agreeing to dedicate a 25 -foot easement to the City of Corpus Christi, for street and utility purposes along the northwest line of the 22.848 acre tract, plus such additional right of way so that the south line of the proposed street shall curve to intersect the east line of Staples Street at a projection of the south line of the present Carroll Lane. The motion passed. Bids were opened on the following items: 10,000 feet of 3/4% Type K, soft copper pipe 4,000 feet of 1" Type.K, soft copper pipe 1/2 ton pickup for Electrical Division 1 ton pickup for Park Department Budgetary accounting machine for the Controller's Division Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to table the above bids for 48 hours. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissi one r Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to approve the'Tax Error and Correction List for the month of September, in the amount of $11.4..20. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the City Manager to purchase for the City, a Ford fire truck, 12 tons, at a cost of not to exceed $500, from the San Antonio Air Material Area, Kelly Air ^Force Base; and authorizing the City Manager to complete negotiations and have the truck transported to Corpus Christi. Cost is to be paid out of Fund No. 102, Current Fund.' The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the City -Manager to purchase for the City, a Ford fire truck, 12 tons, at a cost of not to exceed $500.00, from the San Antonio Air Material Area, Kelly Air Force Base; and authorizing the City Manager to complete negotiations and have the truck transported to Corpus Christi. Cost is to be paid out of Fund No. 102, Current Fund. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, authorizing the City Manager to purchase for the City, a Ford fire truck, 12 tons, at a cost of not to exceed $500.00, from the San Antonio Air Material Area, Kelly -Air I Force Base; and authorizing the City Manager to complete,,rgotiations and have the truck transported to Corpus Christi. Cost is to be paid out of Fund No. 102, Current Fund. The motion �a.ssed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the City Manager to purchase for the City, a Ford fire truck, 12 tons,,at a cost of not to exceed $500.00, from the San Antonio Air Material Area, Kelly Air Force Base; and authorizing the City Manager to complete negotiations and have the truck transported to Corpus Christi. Cost is to be paid out of Fund No. 102, Current Fund. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the City Manager 423 to purchase for the City, a Ford fire truck, 12 tons, at a cost of nat to,exceed $500.00, from the San Antonio Air -Material Area, Kelly Air Force Base; and authorizing the City Manager to complete negotiations and have the truck transported to Corpus Christi. Cost is to be paid out of Fund No. 102, Current Fund. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the City Manager to purchase for the City, a Ford fire truck, 1- tons, at a cost of not to exceed 0500.00, from the San Antonio Air Material Area, Kelly Air Force Base; and authorizing the City Manager to complete negotiations and have the truck transported to Corpus Christi. Cost is to be paid out of Fund No. 102, Current Fund. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, authorizing the City Manager to purchase for the City, a Ford fire truck, 12 tons, at a cost of not to exceed $500.00, from the San Antonio Air Material Area, Kelly Air ^Force Base; and authorizing the City manager to complete negotiations and have the truck transported,to C6rpus Christi. Cost is to be paid from Fund 102, Current Fund. Motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the City Manager to purchase for the City, a Ford fire truck, 12 tons, at a cost of not to exceed $500.00;-from_thd San_Antonio Air Material Area, Kelly Air ^Force Base; and authorizing the City Manager to complete negotiations and have the truck transported to Corpus Christi. Cost is to be paid out of Fund No. 102, Current Fund. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded -by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the City Manager, to negotiate for the purchase of a Model TD -14, International Harvester crawler -type tractor at a.cost of not more Athan $950.00. Tractor to be purchased without accessories or attachments, from the San Antonio Air Materia Area at Kelly Air Force Base, San Antonio. Cost is to be paid from No. 102, Current Fund. The motion passed. =',A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate for the purchase of a Model TD -14, -International Harvester crawler -type tractor at a cost of not more than :$950.®0,..:.Trac tor'.to be -:puroha s.ed with out- accessofies or attichinents;. from the San Antonio Air Mater Area at -Kelly Air Force base, San Antonio. Cost is to be paid from No. 102, Current Fund.. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, authorizing the City Mana to negotiate with the San Antonio Air Material Area for the purchase of a used Hughes -Keenan crane attachment for installation on TD -14 or equal type tractor. Total purchase price is not to exceed $$980.00, to be paid out of Fund 102, Current Fund. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate with the San Antonio Air Material Area for the purchase of a used Hughes -Keenan crane attachment for installation on TD -14 or equal type tractor. Total purchase price is not to exceed $980.00, to be paid out of Fund 102, Current Fund. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate with the San Antonio Air Material Area for the purchase of a used Hughes -Keenan winch attachment for installation on -TD -14 or equal type tractor. Total purchase price is not to exceed $870.00, to be paid out of Fund=No. 102, Current Fund. W'1nch--t6,be."adapted for use with Model bU-IR Hughes -Keenan revolving crane. The motion passed. _ A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the.City Manager to negotiate with the San Antonio Air Material Area for the purchase of a used Hughes -Keenan winch attac meat for installation on TD -14 or equal type tractor. Total purchase price is not to exceed $870.00 to be paid out of Fund No. 102, Current Fund. 7inch to be adapted for use with Model MC -IR Hughes -Keenan revolving crane. The motion passed. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2608 AMENDING SECTION 52 -OF -ARTICLE V AND SECTION 81 OF ARTICLE 1X OF. ORDINANCE NO. 22L2, . REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON -THE. PUBLIC STREETS,.ALLEYS, AND OTHER THOROUGHFARES.OF THE CITY -OF__. CORPUS -CHRISTI, TEXAS, . AND FIXING J'ENALTY. FOR VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING ALL.OTVER ORDINANCES.AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN t CONFLICT BUMM; _DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 424 The Charter rule was suspended by the following voter. Leslieasserman aye ,Jack Deorrest Aye . Barney dott Aye. Sydney E. Herndon Aye. George L. Lowman Aye. The above ordinance -was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye . Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman -Aye - A There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING QCTOBER 8,-1949, _ _:10,30 A. 21- M LAYOR .. . City of Corpus Christi, Texas PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman; City Manager, W. B. Collier; City Attorney,, I. M. Singer; Zoning and Planning Engineer, Ru Anderson; Engineer Bob Burr;. Director of Public Works, H. $. Stirman; and City Secretary, C..W. netters. ^Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the minutes of the meeting held Tuesday, October 4, 1949. The motion carried., - ^ Public hearing was opened on the matter of re -zoning the Driscoll tract for the proposed Heldenfels subdivision. Mr. J. R. Sorrell appeared, representing Heldenfels Brothers, and asked Council to ignore the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission, and allow the City Engineer and Heldenfels Brothers' engineer, to work out the proposed business area development. Mr. Sorrell read a letter, setting out the re- quest as indicated by Heldenfels Brothers. The letter follows; HELDENFELS BROTHERS -Contractors- "Honorable Mayor & City Commissioners Gorpus Christi, Texas .. Gentlemen: Corpus Christi, Texas October,8, 1949 "This is to advise you that we cannot accept the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission forwarded to you after their public hearing on our application for rezoning a certain area of the Driscoll tract. Although their report does not say so, but actually they have cut approximately eighty feet off of the west boundary. This would not be practical, as it is necessary to have a service alley behind that buildi that is the reason we made the west line of Oliver Court the boundary. We ask that you zone this tract so tha the west line of Oliver Court is the boundary instead of the east line. "The Zoning and Planning Commission's report also had three provisions in it that we cannot accept for the following reasons, .- "No. 1: At the present tirme, we do not know where we want the streets to be, but this is a problem of the City Engineering Department and not the Zoning and Planning Commission. We ask that you eliminate that provision and allow the streets to be worked out between our engineers and the City Engineering Department. "No. 2:. We cannot accept this provision because certain types of businesses do not need this parking space, namely a Service Station for one, and we will have several Service Station locations. The City now has a building set back ordinance, and that should take care of this provision. 1. - "We ask that you eliminate this provision because it isn't needed for certain types of businesses and that it isn't customary for the Zoning and Planning Commission to recommend such. "No. 3: We ask you to eliminate this provision because it is not within the jurisdiction of the Zoning and Planning Commission after it is zoned for Business.Distriet. The remaining portion of the property will be subdivided for use as now zoned, so there is no reason to present the Zoning and Planning Commission with a plot of the entire tract. It is not likely that we will develops the entire tract, at one time. In fact, we intend to spread this development over a period of two or three years. "For the reasons herein stated, we ask that you eliminate all three provisions asked for by the Zoning and Planning Commission, and zone the area bounded by Lawrence Drive, Nueces Bay Boulevard, Leopard Street (Highway 9) and the West line of Oliver Court extended,to Lawrence Drive as B-3, Secondary Business District, with no strings attached. _ . 425 "If you cannot zone this area as we have asked in the above paragraphs, we ask you to leave the property as now -zoned, as it would be useless to us, if the provisions as.recommended by the Zoning and Planning Commission had to be carried -out. "We thank you gentlemen for giving this your time and consideration. It is necessary that we have your answer this day." Yours very truly, HELDENFELS BROTHERS By Isl H. C. Heldenfels H. ldeafels Mr. William Anderson, City Engineer, appeared and explained the overall highway plans, for this''area, and called attention to the expense already incurred for the establishment of a limited access highway with no additional intersections in this areas Mr. Bill Shireman appeared, representing the St. Johns Lutheran Church, and indicated that his client was against the proposed zoning of the business property involved, unless the various recommendations as set out by the Zoning and Planning Commission were placed into effect. Recommendations by Zoning and Planning were as follows: (1) Neither Old Robstown Road nor Buffalo Street should be extended into the tract. (2) That three square feet of parking area to one square foot of store area be provided. (3) That a City plat of the entire tract be approved by the Zoning and Planning Commission in accord- ance with the platting ordinance prior to the starting of construction. _ Mr. Gus Heiniman, a resident of Oak Park .Addition, appeared and indicated that he was against the pro- posed business zoning, as he felt this area needed more residential zoning to accommodate additional homes for workers connected with various industries in this area. Mr. Heiniman further indicated that the proposed zoning would be agreeable if the Zoning and Planning Commission recommendations were followed. Mr. Ross Stafford appeared, and was in favor of continuing Buffalo Street, as it is his contention that this would relieve congestion and accommodate through traffic. Mr. William Bates appeared and indicated that he had no definite suggestion to make as to solution, but suggested that something be done to relieve the heavy traffic congestion in Shell Center. Mr. John Mobley appeared representing a number of property owners in the area, and was in favor of the proposed business zoning in the area, but stated further that the proposed development required considerable consideration and study by the Engineering Department of the final plat. Further suggested by Mr. Mobley was -a plan that Antelope or some other through street should be opened, as Leopard Street is not adequate to handle the amount of traffic through this area. Mr. D. W. Grant, property owner in Shell Center, and other adjoining areas, appeared in reply to indica- 'tions made by several people present, that there was considerable vacant business property in the area now, in Yr. Grant's buildings. Mr. Grant politely advised those concerned that this was his problem, and although he appreciated their interest, renting additional property at the present time may put him in an embarrassing financial position with the government (referring here to the 751a income bracket). Mrs J. R. Sorrell again appeared in reply to the various arguments against ^the proposed zoning, and assured all concerned that his client was interested entirely in the following of the platting ordinance, and any other ordinances or laws involved. He stated, howevdr, that they would rather handle the matter with Mr. Stirman and the Engineering Department, and not the Zoning and Planning Commission. He further advised that the pre -plat was based on the assumption only of what may be done; and that the final plat would be presented t the Zoning and Planning Commission if the platting ordinance so outlines. If not, final plat will be furnished to 'Mr. Stirman,'and the Engineering Department, for their consideration and approval. After completion of the argument, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest and seconded by Commissioner Lowman, as followss "that area bounded by Lawrence Drive, Nueces Bay Boulevard, Leopard Street (Highway,9) and the east line of Oliver Court, extending northeast to Lawrence Drive; this -area lying in the end of -the Driscoll Tract, not now zoned "B-3" Secondary Business District, be so zoned, subject to the following conditions: That a satisfactory plat of the entire tract be approved by the Zoning and Planning Commission in accordance with the Platting Ordinance prior to the starting of construction; if it is determined that -the platting ordinance covers this. transaction. If it is so determined that the Zoning and 426 Planning Commission has no authority to act, that the plat will be approved by the City Engineer with his recommendations finally approved by the City Council. It is understood that the City Engineer will confer with Council on all street locations, right-of-ways, and easements within the above described area. The motion passed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary . ................... REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 11, _ 191.9. ... . - .00. P. M- C r WAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas . . PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. Lowman; City Manager, W. B. Collier; _City Attorney, I. M. -Singer; Prosecuting Attorney, Jake Jarmon; Direct of Public Works, H. H. Stirman;.Director of Finance, W..G.._Graf; Purchasing Agents. Wm. Burke; ,Assistant City Attorney, James W. Wray, Jr.,; Engineer, Bob .,Burr; and City Secretary, C. .,Vetters.: Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order - A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the minutes of special Council meeting held October 8,1949. The motion passed. Mrs. Louis J. Wehmeyer appeared before the Council regarding the drainage system and various other probl in the Meager school district, along the area drained by the Louisiana ditch. Mrs. Wehmeyer introduced Dors. Earl Thomas, president of the Meager P.T..As, who presented Council with the following petition, signed by some 700 residents of the area. "TO THE HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI: "We, the undersigned resident tax payers of the City of Corpus Christi, residing in the area drained by the Louisiana ditch and patrons of the Meager School, respectfully request that the project now being undertaken by the city for the construction,of a storm sewer along Louisiana Street be extended by Alamei Street to South Staples Street. _ "We feel that this matter should be undertaken immediately for the following good and sufficient reasons= 11(1) That to complete the construction of such storm sewer to South Staples Street at this time would result in a saving to the tax payers inasmuch as the necessary equipment and materials are al- ready on location and would be immediately available from the contractor now working on the pro- ject under construction; "(2) That the existing condition is a menace to the health of not only the residents of that area but also to the.health of other persons residing in.adjacent sections of the City; that.follow-ing ea rain, a large amount of stagnant water accumulates in the open ditch, providing an.exoellent breeding place for mosquitoes, flies and other disease bearing insects, which scatter to all sections of the city; ~ "(3) That one of the Ilargest schools in the City is located nearby, and such open ditch constitutes an .,."Attractive nuisance" to children; that_serious injury could easily result to children going upon falling into, or playing around the open ditch; that during periods of large rains and high water there is a constant danger that children may fall into such ditch and drown, as most of the chil- dren have to cross such ditch in order to get to school; "(4) That the lack of adequate drainage in the area results in large accumulations of water standing on the premisesof the residents of this.area causing inconvenience and damage to such residents, which condition could be elimated by the installation of proper storm sewers extending to South Staples Street. , WHEREFORE, the undersigned respectfully request that the city take action at the earliest possible time to eliminate the existing conditions and to extend the sanitary storm sewer system from. Alameda to South Staples Street. , Mrs. Earl Thomas also lresented several pictures of the area, showing the ditch, weed, and grass nuisance and the inadequate 4rainage in this area, after reading the petition. Mayor Wasserman cal led on Mr. H. Stir - man, Director of Public Works, to answer the petition. Mr. Stirman advised that the construction of the Louisiana.Ditch was now being done by bond money, which money had been saved from other allocated projects. He estimated that the additional improvement needed would cost some 0210,000.00, and stated that as soon as funds were available,..this project would receive Number One priority. Mayor Wasserman and the Councilmen assured the petitioners that everything possible would be done to re- lieve the existing situation. .Public hearings on the following zoning cases were held: `^ 1 n 427 (1) Application of Mr. L. E. Perry to the Zoning and Planning Commission for an amendment to the zoning - Ordiance of the City, to change the classification of property described'as follows: Lot 8, Block 3, Bayview Addition, being that property at 1129 Third Street from A-2 Second Apartment House District to B-1 Neighborhood Business District. Mr. Neal Marriott appeared representing Mr. Perry, who was also present,'and described the area, called attention to other business within the immediate vicinity, and outlined the complete request of the applicant. Mr. Owen Cox appeared representing Judge Boone, who is against the proposed -zoning as Neighbor- hood'Business District. Mr. Cox referred to the change as "spot zoning", and was very much against the proposal. Tt was decided that this was nota matter of "spot zoning", as another area within 100 feet is so zoned for business. Mr. Marriott called on Mr. -John Pichinson, member of the Zoning and Planning Commission, who was in -Council Chambers on another matter, and asked Mr. Pichinson's unofficial re- commendations*on the matter. Mr. Pichinson'advised that he was a member of the minority group, and in -his -opinion he was for the business zoning of the area and that.it was inevitable that this area must, sometime in the near future, be a business area. After discussion was completed, motion was Heade by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, that the application of Mr. Perry be granted, and that Lot 8 Block 3, Bayview Addition, be zoned B-1, Neigh- borhood Business District. The motion passed. ' (2) A hearing was opened on the application of Dr. PP John-'Re'Thomas, for an amendment tb the zoning ordinance of the City to change the classification of property -described -as follows: 'A tract of land 250' x 2501 out of Block 221; Port.Aransas Cliffs, being generally located in the 4100 Block on Santa Fe, south of and immediately adjacent to the Spring Animal Hospital, from R-1 One Family Dwelling District to B-1 Neighborhood Business District. No one appeared in favor or against the proposed change; however, a letter, directed to the City Council, containing some 25 names of people in the immediate nei hborhood who -- •-. - g opposed any change of the present R-1 zoning, was read. After study and discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner De Forrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that the Zoning and Planning Commission's recommendation for denial be upheld, and that no change be made in the area. (3) Public hearing was held on the application of Mr. Alfred Johnson for an amendment to the zoning ordi- Hance of the City of Corpus'Christi-to change -the classification of property located at the southwest corner of Brownlee Boulevard and Buford Street from R-2 Two Family Dwelling District to B-1 Neighbor- hood Business District. Mr. Johnson appeared, gave a description of the type ype of building he proposed for the above described area. No one appeared against the application. After completion of Mr. Johnson's explanation, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that the application be granted and district affec- ted be zoned B-1, Neighborhood Business District, as requested. The motion passed. (4) Public hearing was held on the application of the Second Baptist Church for an amendment to the zoning ordinance of the City to change the classification'of property described as follows:- Lots 1,*2, Block 4 Bayview Addition, being generally that property located at the southwest corner of Buford and Santa Fe Streets from A,-1 First Apartment House District to B-3 Secondary Business District. Mr. -George F. Floyd and Mr: Forrest Shields appeared against the PP g proposed application as described above, unless their property could also be -zoned for business.' Mr. Floyd indicated that a business -zoning against his residential property would.decrease the value of his property, unless his property along with Mr. Shields', could also be zoned for business. C. Burtt Potter, representing the Second Baptist Church,'appeared and -explained the proposal of his client and reasons for asking for the Secondary Business District zoning as requested. He explained that it is the idea of -the Second Baptist -Church officials to trade this property, if so zoned, to the Sin- clair 0il Company for construction of a filling station. -The Church will receive in trade for this pro- perty, the property adjacent to the present Church building, which, property would be used for off- street parking facilities for the Church. `Mr ... Joe Roscoe appeared against the -granting of the application, and intimated that he was against any pressure group asking for such a change. Mr. Ray Easley appeared, representing the Easley estate, and was against the proposed zoning: Mr. Potter again appeared and accepted the allegations as brought out by the opposition, assured all concerned that the -Church was--not'using pressure of any kind -in their application, and said that it would be in the interest of good zoning to adjust the property as requested. After final consideration, motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, ;hat the application be granted and Lots 1 and2 Block I� Bayview Addition, be zoned to B-3, Secondary Business )istriot. Council vote indicated no vote from Commissioner Cott. :The motion passed. (5) Public hearing was held on the application of Dr. C. R. Woolsey, for an amendment to the zoning ordinance of the City to change the classification ofer ro p p ty described as follows: Lots 1 and 2, Block 7, Bay- view addition, being that property located at the southwest corner of Second and Craig Streets, from A-1 t First Apartment House District to A-2, Second Apartment House District. No one appeared either for or against Dr. Woolsey's application, and after full consideration a motio mo was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, that the Zoning and Planning Commission's denial be upheld and no zoning change be made in this area. The motion passed. Public hearing was held on the matter of closing a 10 -foot utility easement in the Las Amigos subdivisio . Mr. Jack North, representing property owners affected, appeared in favor of the proposed abandonment of ease- ment. A letter from Dr. L. W. 0. Janssen was noted, also in favor of the change. There being no opposition, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that the following described portion of a utility easement be cl oseda All of that ten foot strip lying between Lots 2 and 3 and between Lots 26 and 27 of Los Amigos Subdivision and extending five feet over and onto each of said lots, said lots being as shown on the Map of said Los Amigos Subdivision, recorded in the Map Records of Nueces County, Texas. The motion passed. Public hearing was opened on the matter of allowing special Council permit for the operation of carnival and circuses on a plot of land generally known as the Hawn tract, abutting on Palm Drive and Leopard Street. Mr. Bob Humble, Six -Points Hardware Store, appeared against the proposed Council permit for circuses and carnivals to use the Hawn Tract for performances. He stated that it was his idea that the carnival or circus involved would'take considerable money out of the City, and it was for this reason that he was against this proposal. Mr. Fred Homeyer appeared and went into a lengthy discourse regarding the evils and vice connected with carnivals, and further stated that they corrupted the youth and citizens of our City, allowing gambling, lewd shows, etc., and he•stated that he was definitely against the proposed Council permit. Mr. N. L.`Dickson, Manager of the Hill Brothers Shows, appeared, and disagreed with the allegations brought by Mr. Homeyer. He defended show people in general, and advised Council that the concessions, as men- tioned by Mr. Homeyer, would definitely not be allowed on his midway. Mr. Bill Shireman appeared and stated that he appreciated entirely Mr. Dickson's remarks, but it was his idea that the businessmen would be against the carnival. Mr. Bob Burr, Engineering Department, appeared and explained to the Council that the permit actually was r nothing more than approval to use the Hawn tract for carnivals and circuses, and that the permits would still have to be obtained through the usual channels, and that allshows must meet the recommendations as set out in the Zoning and Planning Commission's brief as submitted. Mr. Gabe Garrett appeared, and gave his background in show business. He denied that show people were taking money out of the City,.and added further that circuses and carnivals were American institutions and that children and grown-ups alike enjoy them immensely. He called attention to the fact that millions of dollars we3e taken out of the City and sent to Hollywood and that this matter was overlooked. Any small amount•of revenue taken out of the City by a carnival or circus i -q incidental, as compared to what he called the amounts taken, ou of the City by the people monopolizing the entertainment field in the City. Mr. Homeyer again spoke, as he had during various lulls in the conversation, and again expanded his be- liefs about carnivals. The Time element necessitated postponing this portion of the Council meeting until a later date. Motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest,`seconded by Commissioner.Herndon, that the matter be tabled. The motion passed. .....:, A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, accepting the recommenda- tion of the Zoning and Planning Commission that the east 100 feet of the alley in Block 5, Steele Addition, be vacated subject to an agreement between the applicant and the City for exchange and dedication of the neces- sary right of way for the proposed widening of Agnes Street. The motion passed. A motion was made by,Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, setting the date of November 1 as public hearing date for special Council permit.for Mr. Florentino Shelton to build a nursery on a lot ad- joining his home, and to remodel the front of his home by installing a plate glass window and a neon light. The motion passed. • • ,a* 4 429 A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, setting the date of November 1 as public hearing date for special Council permit for Mr. Florentine Shelton to build a nursery on a lot ad- joining his home, and to remodel the front of his home by installing a plate -glass window and a neon light. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, wcoaded•by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the Purchasing De- partment to advertise for bids for the following: 15,000 lbso caulking lead 25 - 12" x 18" meter boxes 30 - 12" x 18" meter box lids 10 - 11.1." x 21." meter boxes 12 - 14" x 24" meter box lids The motion passed. 100 valve box boots 200 valve bod lids - "Water" 200 valve box lids - ^'Gas" 300 long extensions 300 short extensions 1,000 oval meter boxes and lids A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to accept the low bid of the Bethlehem Supply Company, of .227166 per foot for 10,000 feet of 3/1a., Type K, soft copper pipe, and .28016 per foot of 11.,000 feet of 1" Type K. soft copper pipe. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to approve the tax roll for the year 1949, total tax amounting to $2,1200135.90. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner•DeForrest, to approve appointments of Mrs. H. S. Stillwell, 110 Naples Street; Dr. H. Boyd Hail, 722 Artesian Street; and Mr. LeRoy Burd, 1505 Howard Street, to serve on the Advisory Board of the Howard Street Homs for Girls. The motion passed. The following recommendation of W. B. Collier, City hranager, was read: "We have a tender of $25,000 of Corpus Christi Sewwall and Breakwater Bonds at par on a 2a yield basis. "We have $25,000 in U. S. Treasury issues maturing September 15, 1953/51 which can currently be sold at 4n approximate yield of._1913. "The sale of $25,000 of U. S. Treasuries at 1.13 yield and the purchase of the City's Seawall and Break- water Bonds at a 2% yield would net a profit of approximately $456.00. The proposed exchange would also strengthen our interest and sinking fund reserve for this purpose by the. acquisition of its own obliga- tion* "I, therefore, recommend and request authority to make the sale and purchase as above outlined." At completion of this reading, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, 'seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that the recommendation be accepted and authority given for the sale and purchase outlined. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to have the Tax Assessor and Collector adjust the tax assessments for 1949 as to Lot 7, and others extending to the south in Block 3, Water Beach Addition, so as to assess all of said lots on the basis of $110, per front foot of Water Street footage, without assessment for Ocean Drive footage; plus the usual mark-up for additional depth and side street advan- tage. These lots extend 208' through the block. Original assessment was $125.00 per front foot. Adjustment was made to $110 on Water Street frontage. This adjustment will result in a total overall increase over 1948, but will adjust the total taxes due to adjustment on depth, advantages, and side -street advantages. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, that Council authority be given for the construction of Project 194 of the water improvement program, for a proposed 16" water main along Nueces Bay Boulevard from Upriver Road to West Broadway, and along West Broadway from Nueces Bay Blvd. to Sam Rankin Street. The estimated cost of the project is $92,438.36, to be paid from No. 298, City of Corpus Christi Water Works Construction Fund. 'The motion passed. The following Ordinance ;was reads ORDINANCE N0. 260g AUTHORIZING ^AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE. CI TY, OF C013PDS CHRISTI,. TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A. BID. ELECTRIC -ENERGY. T0, BE USED IN THE, RE- MOTE.CQNTROL STATION AT THE 1MNICIPAL.AIRPORT BY. THE CIVIL AERONAUTICS.AUTHORITY OF THE UNITED TA STES, _A -COPY OF MICH BID. IS ATTACHED, BE, - AND . D ECL&RI NG AN ,ENERGENC Y. . 430 The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes .- - Leslie Msserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye. Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read for the first aims: ORDINANCE' NO.. 2610 AXENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH CONDITIONS OF. THE CITY BY PROVIDING,A CODE OF SANITARY• REGULATIONS.AND REQUIREMENTS FOR, ALL PLACES, ND _ BUSINESS APERSONS MERE IN. OR BY. MOM FOODSTUFF OR 1DRIN$s ^FOR. HUw * 'BEINGS _ IS,, P$ODU.CED, . HANDLED,, PREPARED, CARED FOR OR SOLD., AND ALL VEHICLES _USED IN CONNECTION. WITH.ANY SUCH,BUSINESS,_ FOR THE CONDUCT -OF HOTELS AICD LODGING HOUSES;_. AND, PRESCRIBING ME.PUNISHMENT FOR THE VIOLATION_OF THE SEVERAL PROVISIONS tHEREIN CONTAINED;. PROVIDING FOR. CERTAIN LICENSES AND PERMITS, CONTAINING A__SAVINGS CLAUSE;,AND DECLARING.AN�EMERGENCY% BEING ORDINANCE NO. 820, , PASSED_ AND. APPROVED BY_ THF, CITY,.: v COUNCIL OF -THE -8TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A.D.., x.938, - BY ADD- . ING,ARTICLE, II -A. SO_.As TQ. PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUING OF... PEkAITS , FOR THE OPERATION' OF T4�TORARY, RESTAURANTS SAID. TEITORARY RESTAURANTS, _DEFINING CERTAIN_TEMZ, ANA . PRO VID I NG FOR R.EVOCATI ON . 0 F. FE RMI TS . . The above ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye. Barney Cott- ` Aye . Sydney E. Herndon Aye. _ George L. Lowman Aye" The following ordinance was read for the first time: ORDINANCE N0. 2611 DECLARING TO BE UNLAWFUL CERTAIN ACTIONS OF DEPOSITING WASTE''�RODUCTS INTQ THE_ SANITARY OR, =RM SEWERS OR. PEM1ITTtNG SUCH. WAS TE. PRODUCTS I TO PASS I INTO THESE I S=- TARY_ OR. STORM SEWERS OF TFJE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DE- FINING_TERMS; AND_PRESCRIBING.PENALTIES. The above ordinance was ^passed to the^ second reading by the `following vote t Leslie Wasserman An Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye , Y George Le Lowman Aye . The following ordinance was read for the first time: ORDINANCE No. 2612 ` PRESCRIBING `AND PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR BARBER CQZLEGES, REQUIRING CERTAIN LIOEaSES FOR_ME,OPERATION OF BARBER COLLEGES; PROVIDING.AND_REQUIRING_ANi:UAL.LICENSES OF OWNERS AND AND OPERATORS OF BARBER. COLLEGES_ AND LICENSE -FEES TO OPERATE SUCH BUSINESS;, PRESCRIBING AND PROVIDING FOR_ THE HOURS AND DAYS _DURING WHICH BARBER COLLEGES . b;AY OPER- ATE;. PROVIDING .FOR FULL SAND. UNOBSTRUCTED _VIENT OF INTERIOR OF BARBER, COLLEGES; PROVIDING FOR. AND, REQUIRING .SUPERVISION OF STUDENT BARBERS BY JOUR11EYNEN BARBERS; PROVIDING FOR AND REQUIRING. AN,INDEMNITY.BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF TEN. THOUSAND _ ` DOLLARS, AND SETTING. OUT E. TERMS OF SUCH_BOPD; DEFINING ` BARBER_ COLLEGE;.DEFINING JOURNEYMEN_ BARBER;. DEFINING. STUDENT BARBER; _ FIXING PENALTIES`FOR VIOLATION OF ORDINANCE; PRO- VIDING FQR $AVING CLAUSE IN RESPECT. TO INVALIDITY OF PORTION OF.ORDINANCE; AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE -OF ORDINANCE. The above ordinance was ^passed to the second reading by the following vote; Leslie Wasserman Ane Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon Aye. George L. Lovman Thaere being no further business, the meeting adjourned. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. nit City -'Secretary E i .. OR City of Corpus.Christi, Texas 431 SPECIAL COUNCIL IMETING OCTOBER 12,_1949.. _.. __10130 A. M. _ PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E..Herndon,.and George L. Lowman; City Manager W. Be Collier; City Attorney I. M. Singer; Prosecuting Attorney, Jake Jarmon; and City Secretary, C. W. Vetters.. Mayor Wasserman~ called the meeting to order. Discussion was held regarding a Special Council Permit to the Temporary Commercial Amusement Enterprises, to operate on the Hawn Tract. The City Secretary read recommendations as presented by the Zoning and Planning Commission. After com- pletion of a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that recommendations as submitted by the Zoning and Planning dommission be accepted, and special Council Permit be allowed with the stipulation that all recommendations be complied with, and that each and every permit will originate with the City Secretary's office and clear through the designated channels as indicated.in the recommendations: Recommendations as submitted by the Zoning and Planning Committee were as follows: I. Health: Applicant must comply with _(1) Aa easily accessible adequate safe supply of water. (2) Conveniently located toilet facilities. (3) Food establishments connected with the circuses and selling food to the public should comply with the same regulations required by the City Ordinance regulating this type of business. II.' Fire : Appl is ant must t (1) Furnish certificate that tents have been flame -proofed, also name of flameproofing company and date. .(2) Safe electrical installations and connections. (3) Seats properly and securely arranged. (4) Enforcement of "No Smoking" during performances. (5)'A deposit to insure' -removal of debris from location. III. Police: Applicant should comply with all regulatory ordinances of the City and shall not permit (1) Gambling �(2) Showing of lewd shows of any kind. t IV. Public Works: Applicant shall see that the mechanical installations at the show, including plumbing and wiring, the location of -the structures upon"the lot, and the structures themselves must be in compliance with the minimum requirements of the City ordinances applicable to such buildings or occupancies and that before the show or shows are openedsto the public, the management will obtain from the Inspection Section of the Department of Public Works a Certificate of Occupancy for such show. It was also decided that the following recommendation should be added: V. Violation of any of the above recommendations shall constitute a violation of the entire permit, and the show or shows may be closed by the Chief of Police if it is determined by the by the Director of any of the departments referred to in the recommendations, including Health,.,Fire, Police, Public Works, or the City Secretary, that any portion of the recommendations_ have been violated. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. T City of Corpus Christi, Texas iCity Secretary.... 4321 \. �r REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18,_1949._ s00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman; City Manager,.:P. B. Collier; City Attorney,,I. M. Singer; Prosecuting Attorney, Jake B. Jarmon Assistant gity Attorney, James W._'Wrayt Jr.;•Purchasing Agent,_Wm. Burke; Assistant Purchasing Agent, Nan Al- brecht; Director of Public Works, H. H.•Stirman; Zoning and Planning Engineers, Wm. Anderson and Bob Burr;.and City Secretary, C. W. Vetters. The Mayor called the meeting to order. - A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to approve the minutes of Council meetings held October 11 and October 12, 1949. The motion passed. The Mayor invited those in the audience having business -with the City to come forward. Mr.•.Howell Ward appeared before Council, and presented a petition requesting the change in name of Shoreline Boulevard to McCaughan Boulevard, in honor of past Mayor, A. C. McCaughan. Council advised Mr. Ward' that they would take the petition under advisement. Mr. Fred Homeyer appeared and presented Council with a petition regarding carnivals." Council took the petition under consideration. - Public hearing was held on the matter of closing a 10 -foot strip on the north of San Antonio Street near the alleyway of the Hawn Subdivision. 'Mr. William Anderson, Zoning and Planning Engineer, explained the closing and recommendations.of-the Zoning and Planning Commission. No one appeared against the proposed closing and on completion of discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Derorrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, f to close the 10 -foot strip on the north end of San Antonio Street near the alleyway of'the Hawn Subdivision. The motion passed. Public hearing was held on the.matter of re -zoning that block,of land known as the Naylor Tract. This area is bounded on the north by the Bluebonnet Addition, on the east by Westgate Heights, on -the south by`in- dustrial property (Federal Iorn and Metal Works),•and on the west by Hillcrest One Acre tracts. This area is now zoned for industrial use, and the Zoning and Planning Commission recommended a zoning change as per appli- cation, to residential area. Mr. Anderson explained the rezoning matter, and Mr. Cecil Burney appeared, urging Council approval as recommended by the Zoning and Planning Commission. After completion, of discussion, it was moved, by Commissioner Lowman, and seconded: by Commissioner DeForrest, that the Naylor Tract be rezoned from "Heavy Industrial District" to R-1, "Single Family Dwelling District". The motion passed.` Bids were opened on the constructionofthe Lindale Park Community Building. A motion was made by. Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to refer the bids to the City Manager for study and recommendations. The motion passed. Bids were opened on mechanical feeders for fluorinating water at the Filtration Plant. A motion was mad by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to refer bids to the City Manager for study and recom- mendations. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the Tax Collector and Assessor to reduce the assessed valuation on personal property for Ann Bishop,.and accept $270.514 in settlement_af taxes from 1938 to 1948.- This represents a compromise settlement, setting assessments in line with other taxing bodies - school, county, etc. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the remittance of two fines of $25.00 each, filed March 29, i949, for violation of the electrical ordinance, to Mr. Ray Hostutler. Mr. Hostutler was fined with a statement from the Judge that the amount of the fines would be refunded when Mr. Hostutler complied with the City ordinance. The department involved reports that the ordinance requirements have been met, and recommends a refund. The motion passed. The City Secretary read the following recommendation from the City Manager, W. B. Colliers "We have in the interest and sinking fund account of the Seawall and Breakwater Bonds, $125,000 of its own i s sue . _ r "I have an opini g from the City Attorney, confirmed by McCall, Parkhurst & Crowe, Bond Attorneys of - Dallas, Texas, t effect that an�y,bonds of that issue which are acquired out of the.proceeds of the sinking fund of such issue are automatically canceled. i 433 "I, therefore, recommend and request your authority to withdraw bonds in the amount of $125,000 from the trust fund account and to destroy and cancel such bonds. This will have the effect.of reducing the unpaid and outstanding balance of the Seawall & Breakwater, issue to $1,665,000.'. At completion of reading, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner,Herndon, to accept the recommendation as above. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, instructing the Purchasing Department to reject all bids received on the followings " 16 trucks for Garbage and Sanitation Division 16 garbage bodies for Sanitation Division 1 one -ton pickup for the Park Department 1 2 ton pickup for the Electrical Division The motion passed. The proposed recommendation and request by the City Manager for authority to advertise for bids on rolling stock equipment for all General Fund departments was read, including the following equipgLenta Five 'a -ton pickup trucks Five 2 -ton cab and chassis trucks Five *-ton pickup trucks JTwo li ton flat bed trucks Six 12 ton dump trucks Ten 4 -door sedans Eight 12 ton cab and chassis trucks A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to grant the request of the City Manager as outlined above. The motion passed. The following application for franchise from Southern Oil Sales Company was read by the City Secretary: "We hereby make application for franchise to supply diesel fuel to shrimp boats at the L -Head and the Barge Loading Dock at the foot of Carrol Street. We will pump this material direct to the boat direct from our truck, and there will be no tanks set on the docks. "For this privilege we agree to pay the City one quarter of a cent per month on the first 50,000 gallons and one eighth of a cent on all above :this amount. "We will prepare monthly statements on the amount deliverers -and have same sworn to before a Notary Public, and attach our check to cover the amount due the City." ^yours very truly, Southern' Oil Sales Company, Incorp. By: /8/ E. Hassell w.. -Vice President" After reading the above, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by^Commissioner Lowman, to refer the application to the City Manager for study and recommendation. The motion passed. j A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve payment of $48. to Ignacio Yelina, as settlement of a claim made by Molina for damages done to his automobile due to faulty street repairs in his driveway. Inasmuch as the damage istraceable in part, at least, to the activities of the City, due to the fact that the fill was made with insufficient shell and that the rains caused the driveway to bec the soggy, it was recommended by the Legal Department that the'amount of the garage bill be paid by the City. The motion passed. The following letter, addressed to the Mayor and Councilmen, and signed by W. B. Collier, City Manager, was read by the City Secretarys "Gentlemen: "I have a letter from W. G. Graf, who is presently performing the functions of Director of Finance and City Controller, to the, effect that the combination of duties is too much for one man. He therefore, requests to be relieved of the duties of Finance Director. "Subject to your consideration and approval, I am therefore appointing Mr. W. G. Graf to the position Qf City Controller at a salary of $500.00 per month. Such appointment is to be effective November 1, 1949-" A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that the recommendation be accepted. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the City Manager to attend the Texas League.of Municipalities convention to be held at Galveston, Texas, on October 24, 25 and 26. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman., appointing Mr. R. W. Mc- Camy to be Acting City Manager during the period from October 21 through October 25, during the absence of the 4 434 City hanager The motion passed Ordinance No 2610,, amending Ordinance No 820, "An ordinance to promote the health conditions of the City by providing a code of sanitary regulations and requirements for all places, businesses and persons wherei: or by whom foodstuff for human beings is produced, handled, etc ", was read for the second time The ordinance was passed to the third reading by unanimous vote Ordinance No 2611, "declaring to be unlawful certain actions of depositing waste products into sanitary or storm sewers of the CityofCorpus Christi", was read for the second t ums and passed to the third reading bymanimous vote Ordinance No 2612, "prescribing and providing regulations for barber colleges, requiring certain 11- censes for the operation of^barber colleges, etc ", was read for the second time and passed to the third readin by unanimous vote The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 2613 CLOSING THAT PORTION OF S7 ANTNER DRIVE, SOIJETIMES KNOWN AS S"?aLTNER STREET EXTENDING FROM THE NORTH I,INE OF MINNE$OTA STREET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF GLAZE - BROOK STREET, ALL OF SAID STIMET AS CLOSED BEING IN THE CITY OF CORPUS .CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND DI13ECTING THAT THE SAID CLOSING BE ONLY FOR THE LIMITED PUR- POSE OF CLOSING SAID PORTION OF S11"iiANTNER DRIVE TO TRAFFIC AND TO THE EXISTENCE AND LAINTENANCE OF SAID STREET, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Cba rter rule was suspended by the -following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest -Aye Barney Cott -Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye_ Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E Herndon -Aye George L Lowman -Aye The follow) -ng ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO 2614 i AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 2559 ADOPTED ON THE 26TH DAY OF JUDY, 1919, AND APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 17, PAGE 456 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AMID SPECIFICA.LTY SECTION I SUBSECTION A, PARAGRAPH 1 THEREOF SO AS TO CORRECT AN ERROR MADE IN THE DESCRIPTION OF A TRACT OF LAM REZONED FROM AN "R-1" ONE FAMILY DMZJZNG DISTRICT USE TO AMI "R-2" T JO FA31ILY DWELLING DISTRICT USE, AMID DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman &2 Jack DeForrest aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E Herndon A e George L Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 2615 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORI- ZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CON- TRACTS I'OR AMID ON BEHALF OF TETE CITY WITH EACH OF THE �OLLOMNG PERS) NS: JOHN MIRCOVICH, JR , C C STONE, FRANK SPARKS, AND J A C BAKER, AGREEING ON TELE SETTIMENT OF ALL CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES TO THEIR RESPEC- TIVE PROPERTIES BY REASON OF THE WIDENING AMID I1PM VE- ing OF WATER STREET, PROVIDING FOR THE PAY1,1ENT OF SAID CLAIMS FROM: FUND N0. 295, IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 1948 CON$TRUQTION„FUND„(STREET IMPROVE&EN'TS);.PROVIDING THAT. SAID. PAYMENTS_ WHEN E1_1 SHALL PULLY RELEASE THE.CITX,FROM ANY FURTBER_LIABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMtRGENCY,” BEING ORDINANCE_ NO, 2514, PASSED _AND APPROVED THIS -21ST DAY OF JUNE, 1949, AND APPEARING OF RE CORD . IN ' VOLUTE; .17, . FAGE 4l4 OF THE ORDINANCE AIMRESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY_OF. CORPUS CHRISTI, BY.AMENDING.PARAGRAP$ b. _6F. SECTION 1. THEREOF; .AND. DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Fasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye. Barney Cott- Aye . Sydney E. Herndon Aye. George i,. Lowman Aye. The above ordinance was passed by the- following vote: Leslie Wasserman ke Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott '�. ye"— Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye. The following ordinance was read and passeds ORDINANCE NO. 2616 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TBE CITY IaN,A,GER TO PURCHASE A TRACT QF LANE! .SITUATED AT. THE. INTERSECTION OF HIGH- xiT 9",A -P' ELLIQRE.DRM.FRONTING.4Q FEET. QN HIQ' =' 9 AND ­ 6.66 , FEET ON ELZNIORE,RIVE, OUT OF, LOT 15, _ OF _.THE WoQDLAGPN ADDI Tf ON TO - CITY OF CORPUS. CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY,. TExa,.AND. PROVIDING PAYMENT FOR SAS. IN THE S U.M OF U o 5 00.00 BE, MADE . OUT OF FUND NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS., -1948 CONSTIUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVIZZNTS); AND DECLARING AN EIIMRGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye. Barney Cott Aye . Sydney E. Herndon Aye . George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye. Sydney E. Herndon Aye. George L. Lowman Aye. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 2617 AUTHORIZING THE CITY M CONDMM CERTAIN REAL ESTATE WITHIN. TBI=; CITY OF. CORPUS _ CBRISTI, TEXAS,.AND DIREC_ - TING, THE. CITY. ATTORNEY. TO INSTI WTE. PROCEEDINGS . IN QRDER. TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTION OF TRIS ORDINANCE;.... ANI! -DECLAR=E AN..EEERGMTC" Y. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aya Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye - George ?,. Lowman Aye. The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye" Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon Aye. George L. Lowman 'Aye, The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N0. 2618 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXE- CUTE A.RELEASE.AND_ QUITCLAIM OF.,A UTILITY EASM,IENT TO, M. HARVEY WEIL. JOHN C.. NORTH: JR, , . AND R. M. KLE- BERG; AND DECL4RING,� EMERGENCY. _ The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: F 435 436 Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Ay Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott- Aye . Sydney E. He rad on _:..: _ Aye _ George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2619 •. AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY YANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF_ OF TSE CI TY, TQ. PURCHASE. 0.59 ACRES OF LAND. OFF THE SQUTf ENO OF, LOT, 5, SECTION A OF THE PAISLEY SUB -- DIVISION OF THE,HOFki'dAN TRACT SITUATED_ IN'NUECES COUNTY FRO19 H.-C.„PFYTON FOR THE SUM OF,$590.00 CASH, AND TITLE EXPENSE; _AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SAID CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE VECESSARY CONTRACTS AND INSTRUMENTS TO C6iPLETE.THE.PURCHASE_ OF THE.AFORESAID LAND; PROVIDING THAT- PAY=T FOR `THE PURCHASE OF THE. SANE; $$ALL BF .PAID FROM NO. 295 CITY, OF CORPUS CHRISTI:INIPROVENENT BONDS. 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND ^ (S� Jk S37OR IMPROV=T ); AND DECLARING, .AN EMERGENCY.. _ , The Charters kdle was. suspended by the following vote: �. Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Are . George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye ;A1 Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lovnnan Aye ' The following ordinance was reads •' ORDINANCE NO. 2620 - I. . I AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF. CORFU$ CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE. FOR AND -ON BEHALF .TEYAS, OF THE SAID. CITY. A LEASE CONTRACT WITH R. S. UORE, -DOING BUSINESS A$ MORE AIRCRAFT AND SUPPLY,. -COVERING PROPERTY BEING BUILDING N0..651,„LOCATED AT_CUDDIHY FIELD, NUECES COUPJTY, . TBW;. AND DECLARING, AN E ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott aye Sydney �. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye; The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman There being no further business, the meeting adjournede i y ecre ary,...... .. - MAYOR. City.of Corpus Christi, Texas 437 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OC MBER 25, 1949. _ • 1�s00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor L. Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman; City Manager -7h.. Collier; City Attorney,.I. M.Singer; Purchasing Agent, Wm.Burke; Prosecuting Attorney, Jake Jarmon; Airport Manager, Blake Jackson; and City Secretary, C. W. Vetters. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the minutes of the regular council meeting held October 18, 1949• The Mayor invited those in^the audience having business with the City to c one forward. Mr. A. C. McCaughan appeared, in regard to changing the name of Shoreline Boulevard to McCaughan Boule- vard. The City Secretary read the following letter from Mr. McCaughans OCTOBER 25, 1949 "Honorable Mayor and City Council, Corpus Christi, Texas_' ` Gentlemen:: "It was an unexpected honor to have some of my`friends petition your honorable body to change the name of Shoreline Boulevard to McCaughan Boulevard. This was a complete surprize to me, and I knew nothing_about such a petition until after it was presented to the City Council. "I deeply appreciate the kindly motives that led to the presentation of this petition and also the assurance of Mayor Wasserman that all members of the City Council approve the change re- quested. -. "As much as I would appreciate the honor of having the bay front improvement named for me, I seriously doubt the wisdom of changing the name. `This,spleadid project is an accomplishment in which many of our progressive citizens participated:; The present name of Shoreline Boulevard seems quite appropriate, and there are several reasoas'why the present designation should be made perma- nent. Therefore I respectfully request that'the Council make no change.`' "I wish to express my gratitude to those friends who so'magnanimously proposed honoring me by having the city's most attractive drive named MoCaughan Boulevard.' As great as that honor would be, the continued loyalty and consciousness of having been'of some service to my own community affords me greater satisfaction than would the naming for'me'of any street or boulevard. "It is my hope that the future development and construction along Shoreline Boulevard may be such that it will always be an object of justifiable civic pride. Respectfully yours, /s% A. C. McCaughan A. C. McCaughan At completion of the reading, the Mayor and the Council accepted the recommendation with regret, and dared the letter spread upon the minutes of the Council meeting. IDr. Hoisington appeared before the Council in regard to the drainage problem in Westwood Village. Dis-cussion entailed the extension of the Gollihar Road drainage project. Dr. Hoisington praised the cooperation of the Public Works Department, and stated that it was a matter_of right-of-way not now attainable that was causing the present difficulties. Mayor Wasserman thanked Dr. Hoisington for appearing, and assured him that as soon as Mr. Stirman re- turned, that a complete survey would be made of the existing problem and a full report would be furnished to Dr. Hoisington. Mrs. May Crittendon appeared regarding rezoning Block 1405, Merchants No. 6, Addition, and particularly Lots 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13. Mrs. Crtttendon was advised by Council that this matter was noir in the hands of the Zoning and Planning Commission, and public hearing date `would be set on her application next week. Public hearing.was opened on the matter of closing utility easement through Lots 11 and 12, Block 9, Oak Park Addition. Codneil registered no attendance either for or against the proposed closing, and instructed City Attorney Singer to draw an ordinance officially closing utility easement for presentation and completion at the next meeting of the Council. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to award bid for chemical feeder for the Filtration Plant to the Syntron Company, for a Model GFM 1-12 feeder machine, with remote chart control feature, at a price of $3,195.00,^f.o.b., Homer City, Pennsylvania, payable from account SE, Filtration Plant. The motion passed. (See Tabulation No. 28 on.file4in City,Secretary's Office.) �..m-.�� 438 A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to authorize the Purchasin, Department to advertise for bids on the followings 132 Passenger Tires 10 Tractor Tires 76 Truck Tires 269 Tubes The motion passed. i A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to grant permission to the City Manager to make bond purchase as follows: "We have a tender of $3,000 of ,Airport Drainage and Improvement Bonds, 191x1 series, maturing in 1956 at a yield rate of 2.5%. We`have an excess of funds above legal requirements in Account No. 397, being the interest and sinking fund reserve of Storm Sewer Improvement Bonds, Series 1918. It is recommended and'Council author -it, is requested to make this purchase." A a The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissionek Herndon, to award bid to Slovak`Brothers for the erection of a masonry and wood community building in Lindale Park. The low bid of Slovak Brothers, in the amount of $21,076.97, payable from Fund 295, Park Improvement Bonds, 1948 Construction Fund. The motion passed. (See Tabulation No. 29 on file in City Secretary's Office.) __—------- ; - ----fir „-___ r -_.....__ _w: __..r.•._----�_ The following ordinance was read: ti ORDINANCE N0. 2621 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDIlGANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED. ON. THE_ 27TH DAY; OF AUGUST,, 1937, AND APPEARING OF.. RECORD. IN VOLUIm 9, PAGES�565 ET. SEQ OF TIM. ORDINANCE AND RE;SOLTJTIDN RECORDS OF* um CITY OF CORPUS. CHRISTI, AND AS, AI�NDE4L). FROM TILL TO _T1AM THEREAFTER, AND ZN. PARTI CULAR AS AMtRI?ED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266, PASSEL? AND APPROVE) BY THE CITY.COUNCIL.ON. TBE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 191x8, AND APPEARING. OF RECORD IN VOLUME,16, PAGED 339 ET SEQ OF TBE.ORDINANCE AM- I =OLVT10t M—RESOLUTION RECORDS OF `THE, CITY OF CORM - CHRISTI. BY AMNDING TBE ZONING MAP APPROVED. BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON, Yk.Y'4, 19480, IN THE PARTICULARS HEREIN SET FORTH TO THE -EFFECT THAT THE AREAS HEREIN D$SCRIBED FROM AM AFTER. THIS DATE BE. ZONED. AS PROVIDED AEREIN;•PROVIDING THAT ALL-ORDINANCES._OR_PARTS.OF._ ORDINANCES -IN. CONFLICT.HE=TH ARE HEREBY REPEALED= .AND_DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY.,The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes `Leslie Irasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye . Barney $ott � � Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye y George L. Lowman Aye. Tba above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeIorrest Barney Cott- Aye . Sydney E. Herndon Aye. . George L. Lowman -Aye- The following ordinance was read: ` OBDINANCE NO. 2622 =10ING THE.ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED OR THE 27TH DAY. OF AGUUST, _ 1937, AM API LARING OF. _ RECORD. IN VQLdE 94 PAGES'565 ET, SEQ OF THE. ORDINANCE AND RESOLTJT16N RECORDS OF THE CITY OF' CORPUS. CHRISTI, APD AS. AIu7ENDED. FROM_ DE TI- TO „TIME TBEREAFTER, . AND - IN. PARTICULAR AS A. ENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. .2266, PASSED AND APPROVED BY. TRE_ CITY, COUNCIL ON THE _4TH DAY OF MAY, - 1948, AIM APPEARING OF RECORD IN VpLUNE.16, RAGES_ 339 ET SEQ OF THE_ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPIIS' CHRISTI. BY AIXID- ING TRE. ZONING k,&P APPROVED. BY TBE . CITY COWIGIL_ ON'15%y IL., 191.5,. IN . THt PARTICULARS HEREIN SET. FORTH TO, THE EFFECT THAT THE AREAS HEREINDESCRIBED FROM AND. AFTER. THIS _DATE BE ZONED AS _ PROVIDED- ILEREIN;_ PROVIDING ALL _ORDINAPEES OR PARTS DF ORDINANCES.IN CONFLICT HF,ZkTH_ARE HEREBY REPEALED; AND. DECLARING. AN. EMERGENCY..... _ The Charter rule was suspended -by-the following votes ` Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye. Barney Cott- Sydney E. Herndon Aye George I,. Lowman 0 439 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye _ Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ate. r: George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2623 AMENDING THE ZONING OF TRE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON. THE .27TH DAY, OF AGUSUT,, 1937, AND APPEARING OF,RECORD IN_VOL= 9, PAGES -565.ET SEQ OF THE ORDI- NANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS .OF THE CITY OF, CORPUS. CHRISTI, .AND AS==ED---T FRAM T2IX TO TIME fICREAF"I'ER, APD . ,AS _ AMENDED -FROM TIO -TO TIRE THEREAFTER, AND _IN _ PARTICULAR A,S ,AM�NDED , BY ORDINANCE, NO. 2266, : PASSED AND. APPROVED B Y THF CITY COUNCIL ON THE 4TH DAY OF _ X&Y : 1918, AND APPEARING OF.RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES -339 ET SEQ OF THE. ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY_ OF CORPUS CURISTI BY AMENDING. THE ZONING 1W, . _ APPROVED BY THE CITY. COUNCIL ON.MAY. 4, 191x$, IN TETE PARTICULARS HEREIN, SET FORTH TO THE EFFECT THAT TILE ,AREASE HEREIN DES CRI BED -FRQ 9 AND AFTER - THIS, DATE. BE ZONED AS PROVIDED_HEREIN;.. PROVIDING. TEIAT.ALL- ORDINANCES OR PARTS'OF ORDINANCES.IN CONFLICT HEREWITH-ARE_HEREBY REPEALED; AND DECLARING. AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended bythefollowing vote.- Leslie ote:Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye , Barney Cott Aye. Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman, Ade_ The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman AVe Jack DeForrest Barney Cott.: Sydney E. Herndon Aye. - George L. Lowman aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2624 �' t RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE MORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS AM INSTALLATION OF-NACHINERY,AND EQUIP2=T AM - THE FUR.NISUINQ, OF ENGINES , GEARS AND PU1lW . SAX , � BEING. THF PU MING PLANTS—BAYFRONT PRO TEC TION AND STORM _ SEAR CONTROL AUTHORIZED UNDER CONTRACT DATED JANUARY 21, 191.8, BEn= THE. CITY OF .CORPUS CURIS TI.,AND . J. DEPUY &, SON; AUTRORIZING FINAL PAYLMNT OT J..DEPUY & SON.UNDER_. THE CO RA - PT_ kC?R SAID- IYPR0VE=TS; Ap,.PECLARING AN MMR - The Charter rule was „suspended by the following vote:;, Leslie Wasserman Aye 4.- Jack DeForrest Aye. Barney Gott Aye . Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye, The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie TAsserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lawman Aye A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, autliorizing payment of $692.30 to Myers and Noyes, as final paymert of engineering fee for supervision on bayfront pumping stations constructio by J. DePuy and Son, Contractors. The engineering fee of of total amount of contract, $300,502.89,. amounted to $6,010.06; of which $5,317.76 has been paid, leaving a final balance of $692.30, which amount is to be paid out of Fund 258, Seawall and Breakwater Construction fund, The motion passed. t The following ordinance was read for the third and final time, and passed unanimously:.. ORD INJUT CE NO. 2610 )VXNDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE TO PROMOTE TRE HEALM . t CONDITIONS OF THE_ CITY -BY, PROVIDING A CODE OF $ANITARY.REGULATIONS. AND REQUIRMMNTS ,.FOR_ ALL. PLACES, _BUSINESSES . AND _PERSONS . MM, REIN_ OR. BY 7EOBQ FOODSTUFF I OR DFINES- MR.. HUMAN- BEINGS _ IS . PMDUCID, . HANDLID, PREPARED, 440 CARED FOR OR SOLD, ARID ALL VEHICLES -USED IN CONNECTION Wl TH . ANY SUCH - BUSINESS, _ FOR THE COIMUCT - OF HOTELS AND LODGING HOUSES;, AND. PRESCRIBINT THE.Pu'NISZLMT FOR THE VIOLATION OF -THE SEVERAL_ PROWSIONS HEREIN CONTAINED -;- PROVIDING FQR. OERTAIN LICENSES ,AND PER&'IITS, _ CONT,AINING A SAVINr,3-CLAUSE; -AND.DECIA,RIPIG AN E1ERGENCY",- BEING ORDI. NANCE NO..820, PASSED ARID APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.ON THE 8TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, .A.D., 1938, BY ADDING ARTICLE II -A SO AS. TO. PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUING OF PERXITS.FOR. THE OPER.4 TION OF TEMPON$RY-REST:ACRANTS; PROVIDING. ADDITIONAL REGUL,A- TIONS FO& THE -OPERATION. OF SAID- TUIPORARY. RESTAURANTS, DE- FINING CERTAIN TEP1N$, _AND -PROVIDING FOR REVOCATION OF PERMITS. The following ordinance was read for the third time, and passed unanimously: ORDINANCE NO. 2611 4. DECLARING TO BE UN147FUL CERTAIN ACTIONS OF DEPOSITING TASTE PRODUCTS INTO, THE SANITARY OR STORU. SZNERS _0$ PERZUTTING SUCH VFW TE PRODUCTS. TO PASS . INTO _THESE SANITARY - OR STORM. SE' 013 OF THE. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DEFINING TEM; AND. PRESCRIBING _ The following ordinance was read -for the third time, and passed unanimously: ORDINANCE NO. 2612 PRESCRIBING AND PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR BARBER COLLEGES, RE- QUIRING- CERTAIN LICENSES FOR TUE, OPERATION OF_ BARBER. COLLEGES; PROVIDING AND. REQUIRING ANNUAL. LICENS . OF O=RS- AND OPERATORS OF BARBER COLLEGES. AND LICE- SE FESS. TO OPERATE SUCH BUSINESS; P._r_ CRIBING AND PROVII?ING FOR MM HOURS WJD_PAYS DURZNG.7EICH BARBER.COLLEGES MAY'_OF4JUTE;, PROVIDING FOR. FULL -AND UNOBSTRUCTED. VIEW OF INTERIOR OF BARBER COLLEGES; PROVIDING_FOR-AND REQUIRING SUPERVISION OF STUDENT-BAMERS-BY 'JOURNEYMEN BARBERS; .PROVIDING FOR ANI? RE, QUIRING. AN INDEMNITY BOND _ IN THE AMOUNT OF TEN THOUSAND D.OLLARO, AND.SETTING OUT TEE.TERMS.OF SUCH BOID;.DEFINING.BARBER- COLLEGE; DEFINING. JOURNEYTEN BARBERS t, DEFINING, STUDENT, BARBER; FIXING PENALTIES FOR..VI-OLATION OF,ORDINANCE; PROVIDING TOP, SAVING CLAUSE IN RESPECT -TO INVACIDITY,OF-PORTION_OF_.ORDIIWCE;_AND, ESTABLISHING EFnC TIVE__DATE .OF_ ORDINANCE. The following recommendation was presented by City Manager Collier, regarding the application of Southern Oil Sales Company's proposal for franchise to sell diesel fuel to shrimp boats at the L -Head and barge loading dock. Contract as recommended should contain the following provisions: (1) To extend for the period of one (1) year with cancellation clause on thirty days' notice at the option - of either party. - (2) That the supplying of diesel fuel to shrimp boats shall be limited to those boats for which the appli- cant company has service contracts at Port Aransas or other places. (3) That points of delivery and supply shall belimitedto shrimp boats at the L -Head and the barge loadinj dock at the foot of Carroll Street. _ (4) The applicant company shall be required to make such delivery with proper equipment and to observe all - laws and regulations as to cleanliness and fire preventative measures. (5) That the consideration in this contract shall be one-quarter (l) of one cent (1X) per gallon per month „ on the first 50,000 gallons and one-eighth (1/8) of one cent per gallon per month on all amounts in excess thereof. City Attorney I. M- Singer was instructed by Council to draw an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute necessary documents regarding this franchise and to present ordinance at the next meeting of the Counc The following letter was reads HAYDEN W. HEAD Attorney at Law Driscoll Building .October 24, 1919 "Honorable Leslie Wasserman, Mayor, and Commissioners Jack.AeForrest, Barney Cott, George Lowman and -Sydney E- Herndon, City of -Corpus Christi Corpus Christi,_Texas Gentlemen: "Notice is hereby given that Southwestern Oil and Refining Company formally protests the ad valorem tax valuation in the amount of $587,590 for the year 1949 placed on It by the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. This valuation is improper and excessive in the amount of 4208.510- It is submitted that a proper valuation is. $379.,080 and Southwestern Oil & Refining Company offers to make payment of taxes for the year 19+9 based on such proper valuation. "The excess in valuation and the portion of the valuation to which this protest is particularly directed ariseg.as a result of the inclusion upon the tax rolls of the City of Corpus Christi of 72,601 barrels of gasoline, 108,662 barrels of gas -oil, and 58,024 barrels of fuel oil assessed_to Southwestern Oil and Refining Company for a total of $208,510. By contracts made and entered into prior to January 1, 1949, these items had been sold to other companies and were subsequently delivered to such other companies outside of the State of Texas, so that the same were in transit in interstate commerce and therefore not s bjeet to taxation. by the 1- 441 State of Texas or any political subdivision thereof, including the City of Corpus Christi. "It is therefore respectfully requested that Southwestern Oil -& Refining Company be granted a hearing before you and that upon such hearing an order be entered directing the correction of the tax rolls of this city to eliminate the items listed above to which this protest is directed. Yours very truly, SOUTHWESTERN OIL & REFINING COMPANY B3- s/ Hayden W. Head" At completion of reading, Council instructed City Attorney I. M. Singer to negotiate with those cone and if necessary, public hearing would be held at the convenience of interested parties. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ............. YAY0R City of Corpus Christi, Texas C4ty Secretary.... REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING _-- NOiTNER 1, _ 19l0 - PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest,-Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. -Lowman; City Manager,,, W. B. Collier; Director.of Public Works, H. H. Stirman; Purchasing Agent,11ia. Burke; Assistant Purchasing Agent, Nan Albrecht; Zoning and._Planni.ng Engineer, Wn. Anderson; Water and Gas Office, Gordon Hieber; and City Secretary, C. IT. Netters. Mayor Leslie Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commission or DeForrest, to approve the minutes of the meeting held October 25, 1919. The motion passed. The Mayor invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Tom Pogue appeared, as did Mr. Dudley Tarleton, and discussed the Chandler Lane problem...Mr. Tarle- ton stated that nothing had definitely been accomplished toward solving the problem, and that the Zoning and Planning Board recommendations as made to the opposing property owners, had been ignored. Council -instructed Mr.n William Anderson to work with Mr. Tarleton and the property owners he represents, and Yr. Sorrell, and the owners he represents; and to effect a final and complete settlement with them. Mr. Phillip Schraub appeared, and read a petition as prepared by the Parent Teachers Association of the Sam Houston school. The petition outlined the need for sidewalk approaches to the school, and urged that streets in the area be made into all-weather streets. Council instructed Mr. Stirman to give this group some relief on their problem. Yr. Stirman advised that he is working with the developer, and had gained permission to install sidewalks down Norton Street, affording access to the School; and further that the developer had furnished necessary materials to repair Norton Street, and the City was now in a position to furnish the neces- sary labor to complete this program., providing funds are available. Mr. Cecil Burner appeared and introduced Mr. John W. Hennesy, Attorney, from San Antonio, who asked Council to reconsider valuations and adjust tax on two lots owned by Mr. Hennesy, Sr. At completion of dis- cussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the City tana- ger to discuss and make final settlement with ^Mrs Hennesy on the proposed readjustment of tax valuations. The motion passed. Mr. Hayden Head appeared -regarding a tax ratter for his client, the Southwestern Oil and Refining Co., and in particular oil in storage, which he contended was in the process of being shipped in interstate commerce, and being in that category, was not subject to taxation as assessed. Yr. Singer, City Attorney, indicated that his study shows complete disagreement with Mr. Head. At completion of discussion, a motion was made by Commis- sioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to refer to the City Attorney, and authorize Mr. Singer to make final and complete settlement with Mr. Head. Mr. A.,O. Lerma presented a petition from property owners in the Westport Subdivision, petition calling • - - au.t o_the ,aeeAlfo z _ 442 Reyna, Espinoza, Sabinas, Verbena, Elgin and Hibiscus. The petition contains some 125 names. Council thanked Mr. Lerma for bringing this matter to their attention, and instructed Mr. Sti rman to give the property owners some relief at the earliest possible date. Publio hearing was field on the special Council permit for Mr. Florentino Sheldon. Mr. Sheldon asked a permit to operate a nursery and to use the front room of his residence for display purposes. The requested location was 1115 Comanche Street. Mfr. Hector DePena appeared, representing Mr. Sheldon, and urged Council to approve 'the permit and indicated to Council that there was no opposition from property owners in the immediate area. /At completion of explanation by Mr. De Pena, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Com- missioner Lowman, to approve the application. yThe motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to cancel bids on the Accounting Machine for the,Cont.'oller's Division and to authorize re-advertisamaat for another machine which will meet additional requirements, as^furnished to the Purchasing Department. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the City Manager to pay the following amounts in settlement of claims arising from an accident occurring at the intersection of Comanche and Coke Streets, on October 18, 19+9: To Mr. R. J. Victor, for damages to automobile 188.43 To Mr. R. J. Victor as parent and guardian of Mary Jane, Margaret. -and Katherine Victor, for personal injuries 1.00 Mir. W. S. Touchstone for doctor bill 3.00 Mir, T. S. Touchstone as parent 'and guardian of Janice Touchstone 1.00 _ Total 193:4.3 (An automobile driven by Mr. R. J. Victor struck a protruding manhole cover at the intersection of Comanche and Coke Streets. Inasmuch as the City is charged with the upkeep of public streets and there appears a possibilit3 of liability, the City Attorney's office had recommended and the City Manager approved a settlement of all claims on the above basis). The motion passed. The following ordinance was read= ORDINANCE NO. 2625 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE^CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RZ12a sE. -AND. QUITCLAIM OF, A UTILITY EASE=T TO THE . OAK . PARK_ METHODIS T _ CHQRCH. AIM . DECLARING - AN EZERGENC Y. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye . Jack DeForrest Aym. Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon Aye. George L. Lowman A,ye . The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman _Aye Jack DeForrest A. Barney Cott Aye . Sydney E. Herndon Aye. George L. Lowman Aye: The following ordinance was read: ' • ORDINANCE NO. 2626 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE • A CONT11U T FOR.= ON. $EBF OF. THE CITY VP[TH SLOVAK • BROTHERS kC)R THE CONSTRUCTIQN QF. A LASOPTRY.A10 WOOD. COM XNITY_BUILDING IN. LINDALE PARK; AUTHORIZING PA=NT UNDER SAID. CONTRr1CT; "AGTD DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: ' Leslie 17assermahi Ane Jack DeForrest Aye -'- Barney Cott Aye--. Sydney E. Herndon Aye, George L. Lowman Aye. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: < Leslie Wasserman Aye . Jack DeForrest Aye. Barney Cott A Sydney E. Herndon =e C 4 M The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2627 CLOSING THAT PORTION OF SAN ANTONIO STREET, BEING THE NORTH 10 . FEBT OF. SAID _ SAN, ANTONIO. S TRIi;ET, . IN THE CI TY OF CORPUS _CHRISTI, . NUECES CO'VNTY, TZOW, AICD ORDERING AW 'DIR ,CTING. THUR_E RETN OF SUCH PROPERTY_ CLOSET? . FOR STREET _PURPOSES. TO TATE ABUTTING.PROPERTY RTX OWNERS; AND DECLARING AN ENZRGENCY. . The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye. Barney Cott Aye. Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman ye . The above ordinance was passed by the 11lowing so tes^ Leslie Wasserman A ^ Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman, Aye . The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2628 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION .OF PORT. AND. AGNES _S TREFT. STORM SEV'TSR _1_4UNS, , LATBRAIS AND APPURTENANT STRUCT%_TRES,.AUTHORIZED UNDER CONTRACT DATED NOVEU13ER; IQ, _ x,948, BETWEEN, THE. CITY A10 ' HELDBNF= , BROTHERS; AUTHORIZING, FINAL. PAM,=T TO.HELDENFELS BROTHERS; AND. DECLARING. AN_ E MRGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest -A e Barney Cott Aye . Sydney E. Herndon Aye. . George L. Lowman Aye. The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman A e Jack DeForrest Aye. Barney Cott A, Sydney E. Herndon- Aye. George L. Lowman dye. Bids were opened for the purchase of 15,000 pounds of caulking lead for the Warehouse. A motion was made by Commissioner-Heradon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to turn bids over to the City Manager for his study and recommendations. The motion passed. Bids were opened for the purchase of meter boxes and other equipment for the Water and Gas Departments, for stocking in the Warehouse. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to turn bids over to the City Manager for his study and recommendations. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to authorize receipt of bids on Radio Equipment for Police and Fire Departments. Approximate number of units required are as follows: Fire Department 18 3 -way units Police Department 14 3-9ay units Total . 32 3 -way units Police Department 24 receivers only Police Department 1.4. 2 -way uAits Transmission sets for both the Police and Fire Departments The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on 210,000 pounds of 95% Nile Blue sodium fluoride. The motion passed. The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2629 TRANSFERRING THE TAXICAB FRANCHISE NOW HELD BY FEL31_SERNA AND PBDRO'RODRIGUEZ, D/B/A LEOPARD CAD. dMPANY TO _MAP=S -DE. LA GARZA; AND DECLARING a . AN. L% ERGENCY,. _ The Charter (rule was sudpwded by'the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye - .� Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman r _ The above ordinance was passed by the,following vote= Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott y+ Sydney E. Herndon Aye„ George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read= ORDINANCE-.' NO. 2639 AUTHORIZING AND =MCTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND, ON, BEHALF, OF_ THE _ CITY, TO PROCURE FOR _ THE _ CITY A UTILITY WENT_ ON AND ALONG THE NORTH_ SIDE OF LOTS .12 . AND _ 15, - BLOCK 5 , - CARVER ADDITION. TO . THE .CITY, -i OF. CORPUS CHRISTI_ FOR A SUM NOT EXCkEDING. $125.00; AUTHORIZING AND.13IRECTING THE CITY IWAGERt TO EXECUTE THE_ NECESSARY CONTRACTS AND. INSTRUMENTS TO COMPLETE. THE PURCHASE OF ME SAID UTILITY EASEKENT, AICD PROVI- DING PAY1WT THEREFOR FROM. FUI4D NO..295, , IMPRQVEMEnTT BONDS,_ 1948:CONSTRUCTION_FUND (SANITARY SEINER IM PROVEMENTS) ; _ AND , DECL&RING AIS EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye - Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon aye George L. Lowman Aye 1 The above ordinance was passed by the following, votes, Leslie Wasserman Ay Jack De.Forrest,,' 'Aye, Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ave George ge L. Lowman The following ordinance was read; _ ORDINANCE NO. 2631 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AIM ON BEHALF -OF , THE. -CITY, TO. PURCHASE. 1.916 ACRES OF LAND, ,11ORE OR LESS, _BEING A, STRIP OF LAND 60 FEET I IN 17IDTH_ OUT OF. LOT- 7, -SECTION A OF THE.PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION.OF TBE HOFF- WX TRACT,” . SITU&TED INT NUECES COUNTY, , TEYAS, AND 0.606 ACRES OF LAND,,MORE.OR,LESS, BEING__A.STRIP OF_LAND 20 -FEET IN WIDTH AND -1320 FEET IN LENGTH, OUT OF LOT -11, SECTION A-OF,THE PAIS- LEY'S SUBDIVISION_ GF THE HOFFMAN TRACT, SITUATED IN NUECES_ COUNTY4 TEXAS,.FROM -4S . FRANC_ G., FRENCH,,A WIDOW, MRS. MAUDE FRENCH SKITH, A_FEE SOLE, AND HERBERT -FRENCH. QF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS. AND:, FRANCIS FRENCH OF KEN'EDY COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE SUM OF $3,328.50;CASH, AND TITLE- EXPENSE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE, SAID CITY, MANAGER, TO. EXECUTE. THE NECESSARY.CQNTRACTS AND_. INSTRMWTS. TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE OF THE AFORESAID LAND;. PROVIDING, THAT PAYMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE SAME. SHALL, BE FMM. N0. 295 .IMPROVEME NT BONDS, 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORK . SEWER IMPROVEMENTS); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspened by the following vote= Leslie Wasserman Aye_ Jack DeForrest-, Aye . Barney Gott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye ; George L. Lowman. Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrestAye . . Barney Gott f -Aye- Sydney ye.Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that the following members be appointed to serve on the LaRetama Library Board, for a period bf two years beginning November 1, 1949: Mrs, Guy Warren, Mr. Joe A. McInnis, Mr. I. M: Alexander, Judge A. J. Pope, Jr. The motion passed. There being no further business, the meeting 'adj ournede y.,v of Corpus Christi, Texas -445 REGULAR. COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER $, 19+9. �s00 P. M. PRESED,�s :A�tayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman;."City-Manager W. B, Collier; City Attorney Z. M.,Singer; Purchasing Agent_, Wk. Burp ; Assistant Pur- chasing Agent Nan Albrecht;.and City Secretary, C. W..Vetters. The meeting was called to order by hayor Wasserman. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the minutes of th regular Council meeting held November 1; 1949. The motion passed. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having,business with.the City to come forward. Dr. C. E. Hoisington appeared; regarding the drainage problem in the Westwood ,Addition, and again outlined to Council his position, involving the possibility of losing considerable investment, due to inadequate drainag in his new subdivision. The existing problem, as outlined by Dr. Hoisingtn* was the deepening of the drainage ditch running adjacent to his subdivision,'in order to lower the'grade of said ditch below the grade of the existing streets, so that the streets would drain into the ditch, rather than the ditch into the, streets - as contends is now the case. Council instructed City Manager Collier to investigate the existing problem and to make necessary recommendations to the Department of Public 'Works, toward relieving the situation. Mr. Collier replied that there was a matter of finance that was at present holding up the proposed development, and than an investigation would determine what money is available for this project at the present time. Mr. Collier further offered Dr. Hoisington his full cooperation, and advised him that he would be happy to work with him. Mr. George L. Floyd appeared before Council, in regard to,rezoning property located on Santa Fe Street, between Buford and Craig Streets. Mr. Floyd, was advised that.this:matter was still in the hands of the Zoning and Planning Commission, and when it was presented to the Council, immediate action would be taken. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the Tax Error and Correction List for the month of October, in the amount of $3,692.09._ The motion carried. t. •_J c: A motion was made by Commissioner, Herndon, seconded,by•Commissionerr,Cott, to award the bid for the purchase of 15,900 pounds of caulking lead,for the Warehouse to the San Antonio_Nachine and Supply Company, on their low bid of 02,125.50, f.o.b., City Warehouse. The motion passed. (See Tabulation No. 28, City Secretary's Office.) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to award bids for the following The motion passed. (See Tabulation No. 29 on,file in City Secretary's Office.) Bids were opened on rolling stock equipment for all General Fund departments. The bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation, by motion of Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon. The motion passed. _ The following ordinance was read and passed: ; ORDINANCE. NO. 2632._ . AUTHORIZING. AND DIRECTING THE CITY.PWAGER, FCR -AND ON BEdALF,OF, TEE. CITY, TO.PURCHASE.4-127•ACRES OFF. THE SOUM- TMST- PORTION OF. 14.22 ACRES. OUT OF LOT 4, SECTION- B PAISLEYS SUBI3IVISTON OF„THE HOFFI= TRACT, _NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM HER$FT,J, JONF,$,, FOR. TIM, SUIJ OF. $5,158.75 CASH, AND TITLE _ EXPENSE;, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIS SAID CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, THE.)MCESSARY. CONTRACTS. AND INSTR=NTS TO COITLETE THE PURCHASE OF THE AFORESAID, LAND; PROVIDING THAT PA=T FOR THE , PURCHASE. OF THE SX,1E. SHALL BE FROM. NO.. 295, IMPROVE- NENT. BONDS, 1948 CONSTRUCTION I= (STORM SM7ER I1IPROVEMENTS); AND • 43ft k N- G AN EXERGENCY t ^ _ The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes... Leslie Wasserman Aye ,Tack DeForrest A i Barney Cott,-, oye..; eorge L. Lowman Aye items to the firms listed, at their low bids on each items Alamo Iron Works Gulf Star Foundries ' 1000 oval meter boxes with lids 3,230.00 25 12x18 meter boxes $125.00 200 valve box lids marked "water" ,,; 98.00 30 12x18 meter box lids 67.50 200 valve box lids marked "gas" ., 98.00 10 1.4x24 meter boxes 75.00 300 long valve box extensiQns „ 102.00 12 111x24 meter box lids 27.00 300 short valve box extensions 282.00 100 valve box boots 175.00, •, The motion passed. (See Tabulation No. 29 on,file in City Secretary's Office.) Bids were opened on rolling stock equipment for all General Fund departments. The bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation, by motion of Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon. The motion passed. _ The following ordinance was read and passed: ; ORDINANCE. NO. 2632._ . AUTHORIZING. AND DIRECTING THE CITY.PWAGER, FCR -AND ON BEdALF,OF, TEE. CITY, TO.PURCHASE.4-127•ACRES OFF. THE SOUM- TMST- PORTION OF. 14.22 ACRES. OUT OF LOT 4, SECTION- B PAISLEYS SUBI3IVISTON OF„THE HOFFI= TRACT, _NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM HER$FT,J, JONF,$,, FOR. TIM, SUIJ OF. $5,158.75 CASH, AND TITLE _ EXPENSE;, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIS SAID CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, THE.)MCESSARY. CONTRACTS. AND INSTR=NTS TO COITLETE THE PURCHASE OF THE AFORESAID, LAND; PROVIDING THAT PA=T FOR THE , PURCHASE. OF THE SX,1E. SHALL BE FROM. NO.. 295, IMPROVE- NENT. BONDS, 1948 CONSTRUCTION I= (STORM SM7ER I1IPROVEMENTS); AND • 43ft k N- G AN EXERGENCY t ^ _ The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes... Leslie Wasserman Aye ,Tack DeForrest A i Barney Cott,-, oye..; eorge L. Lowman Aye EEO I - . The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman -Aye Jack DeForresf, Aye Barney Cott-- Aye Sydney E: Herndon qectge Ll Lomai The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2633 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TEIE CITY IWIAGER, FOR AND ON BMILF OF 'CITY,. TO PURCHASE THE BOUTII-10 FEET OF A -LO' -89 x.125.'. . FACING MORGAN STREET HAVING I TS. • SOUTIZ=T CORNER, 150.86. FEET FROM PQRT AVENUE, =Crz COUNTY, _ TZZAS7,7FE, IRENE from frederi Qk J� Gregor AIM_ 11-, GIR4GOR, FOR THE SUM OF $802.60 CASH, AZID TITLE EX- PENSE; *AUTHORIZING AIM DIRECTING THC- SAID. CITY- MANAGER TO EXECUTE- TEIZ NtCtSStk7. CONTRACTS. AND JN -S TIZM=S TO d6NTLET 1E. THE- -PtRdEASE OF tIE, AFORESAID LAND; PROVIDING THAT- PAM= NT FOP, THE PUZCZ.ASE OF THE .SATS SHALL BE. FROM NO. '.220 -STREET IIZZOM."IELT CONSTRUCTION; AIM DI CLARING AN MORGENCY... The Charter rule was suspended by the following voter' Leslie -Wasserman Jack De -Forrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye' The:' above ordinance was passed by the following vote: - - Leslie Wasserman' Aye Jack DeForrest Aye - Barney Cott.. :Ao " Sydney E. Herndon kre, George Lowman Aye . The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE No. 263), AUTHORIZING-= DIRECTING TBE CITY WAGER TO EXE- CUTE FOR. AND -01; 13F11ALF.OF ME CITY A'CO11TRA0T WITH M13-== =ICAN ILUL7MY COMPANT-FOR-A. RIGHT-OF-WAY FORA 6 -INCH $' R THE ANITARTSEMR PIPE LINE UNDER -RAIL- WAY RIGHT-OF-WAY.FXTMMING FROM A-FOINT SOUTU,OF BILL TBE. 19ORTIMRN-EDGE OF, UID. RAjTVTXkRi9HT- POINT SOUTH CF,S77IFF-TRAIN COZ0ANY;.AXD DZMARING AN EZRGENCY... The Charter rule was suspended -by the following voter Leslie 'Wasserman Aye Jack De - Forrest 'Aye, Barney,cott'. Aye. Sydney E. Herndon Aye -George-L.-Lcwman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote., Leslie Vasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Pydzey Z. Herndon Aye George L. Lomman. Aye. The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2635 GRANTING TO -SOUTHERN biL SALES-CCDIPANY, A CORPORA- TION,.THE, RIGHT,.PRIVIjZGE AND FRANCHISE To OPERATE A. 'TANK. 2R -UC IC W AND. -,T ­ - LO OU BE L-tZO C.&TE5.A'T-'THE' FOOT OF. COOPER ALLEY -AND THE. BARGE. L04DING DOCK*LOOATED'AT TIM' - FOOT OF. CARROLL STREET - FOR, THS. LIZTED PURPOSE =tT.�IN--TEIE' LitiITATION$ .-SET OUT IN T�IIS ORDINAME FOR TIM. PURPOSE- OF. F[MNISHING. DIESEL FUEL OIL. TO BOAT CUS TONERS AT - SAID -POINTS;,-FR071DIIIG-CERTAIN. REGULATIONS FOR, THE =RCISZ.OF $AID RIGHT; -SPECIFYING A CONSIDEPIA­ TION; - PRO7pI FORA CANCZLLATION CLAUSE; AND DECLARING ., AN ELM1ZGENCY..­ The Charter rule was'suspended by the following voter Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Aye An Aye N 447 11 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote; Leslie Masserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye. Barney Cott Aye. { Sydney E..Heradon Aye. y • George Lr Lowman Aye. . The following recommendation, made by City Manager W. B Collier; was read; "Gentlemenr We have a tender of 02,000.00, City of Corpus Christi Street Improve- ment Bonds, Series 19�, maturing 1962. These bonds carry 3ya.coupons and are available on_a 3% yield basis.- I recommend and request authority to purchase the above described bonds, into Account 398, being the interest and sinking fund reserve, Sanitary Sewer Improvement Bonds, Series 191.8.". At completion of reading, the motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to grant permission to the City Manager to purchase the above described bonds. The motion, passed. The following recommendation as submitted by P. 77. Grevelle, Tax Assessor and Collector, and approved by W. B. Collier, was ready "You will note letter and affidavit from D. lirnhaber, Distributor for the Grand Prize` Distributing Company, who states that in ;918 the Grand.Prize Distributing Company operated this place of business and on a much larger scale tha4 at present. "Yr. Firahaber now acts as distributor instead of the Grand Prize Distributing Company and hAs attached an affidavit covering his assets and:reques,ts that we reduce his assessed valuation from 013,660 to 43,860. I I "This office has made an investigation and finds that Mrr. Firnhaber failed to gender his property and.we brought forward from 1948 the figure as. used by the Grand Prize Distributing Company, we further called on Yr. Firnhaber and reviewed his stock_ and equipment and it is my opinion that his affidavit represents a fair value. He has con- tacted both the County and the School District. The County accepted his figure,of 03,860 as,their assessed valuation and,the School.District accepted $4,000. it is my recommendation that we reduce our value to x,000." A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, that thetfigure of $4,000 be used as the valuation assessed. The motion passed. Appointments to the Park Board were recommended by Yayor L. Wasserman, for a 2 -year period as fol- _ ._ - ... lows; Yrs. W. Armstrong Price, Chairman Yrs. H. E. Butt, Vice -Chairman • Yr. Gus Heiniman _ Mr. C. E.. Watts Yr. Oscar Koepke A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, and unanimously approved by -the Council, that the members as trecommended by Mayor Wasserman be reappointed. Mayor Wasserman commended the Board for their fine work, and Mr. Cott, in his motion, made the following statement; "It is indeed a privilege to be allowed to -make the motion that the entire Park Board be appointed to serve another full term. The members have done an excellent job. They have given unselfishly of their time. Corpus Christi is fortunate in having such fine people aiding in the directing of the Park and Recreation Departments.". The motion passed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. f 1� 2TAYOR.. .. ........... City of Corpus1Christi, Texas WISOM a I REGULAR COUT;CIL_TMETING - NOVEi BER 15, 1949 ... 4: oo P. _M. _ PRESENTz Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack De Forrest,. Barney. Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. Lowman;_City Lhaager W. B. Collier; City Attorney I. M,,Singer; Purchasing Agent Whe Burke; Assistant Purchasing Agent Nan Albrecht; I9irector of Public Works, H. H. Stirman; Prosecuting Attorney, Jake Jarmon, and City Secretary, C. W..Vetters. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made -by Commissioner.Lowman, seconded by'Commissioner Cott, to approve the minutes of regular Council meeting held November 8,,1949.` The motion pas$ed. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business with the.City to come forward. Mr. Cecil Burney appeared before Council and presented a petition from the Associated General Con- tractors of America, as followss "STATE OF T]�iW s COUNTY OF NUECES a "MEREAS, Corpus Christi is lacking in public facilities suitable for the accomoda- tion of large assemblages; and "WEEREAS, the need for such facilities was forcefully brought to the attention of all South Texans during the recent South Texas Home Show and Construction Exposition when more than 50,000 Corpus Christians and.their neighbors thronged the exposition under the most adverse weather conditions; and "MMREAS, the City of Corpus Christi is contemplating the issuance of bonds for public improvements; and , "MMREAS, no better use could be made of available funds than the construction of a public,building for the accomodation of the public; and . "NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVES, by the Associated General Contractors, South Texas Chapter, that this.organization go on record as endorsing.the construction of such building and,recgmmending to the City Council that an election be called forthwith for the issuance of bonds to meet the cost of the erection thereof; "I certify that the above is a true copy of Resolution adopted by the South Texas Chapter, Associated General Contractors in regular meeting held November 11,.191+9.11. /s/ Curtis. Bell 1 Curtis Bell Managing 'Director Council thanked Mr. Burney and Mr. Bell for their presence, and promised consideration of the peti- tion as presented. ..Bids were opened on purchase of a budgetary accounting machine. for the Controller's Office. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to refer bids to the City Manager, for his study and consideration. The motion passed. { Bids were opened on tires and tubes for T'arehouse stook. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded.by Commissioner Lowman, to refer bids to the City Manager for his study and recommendations. The motion passed. .Bids were opened on water meters f or,Warehouse stock. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowxian, to refer bids to the City Manager for his study and recommendations. The motion passed. . Bids were opened on fire hydrants for Warehouse stock. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to refer bids to the City Manager for his study and recommendations. The motion passed. Bids.were opened on sodium fluoride for the Filtration Plant. At completion of reading of the bids, a letter from H. H. McLain, of the Gulf Coast Industries, was read, in protest of the containers men- tioned in the specifications. Mr. IbLain appeared personally before Council, and indicated that the specified containers would increase the cost and further that his company could not bid on this basis. Mr. Burke replied to Mr. Mo Lain, indicating that packaged goods were necessary, due to location of - r storage facilities and feeders, as well as the manpower element involved. The Council referred the letter to the City Manager, for consideration and recommendations, as well as:the other bids received I d on sodium fluoride. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that the following schedule of purchases for automobiles, to^be used in various City Departments, be awarded as followst Total 1. Purchase for cash three 1949 Plymouth sedans from Williamson Motor Co. at 01,409.30 each, for Director of Public Works, Airport, and Purchasing Agent $ 4,227.90 2. Purchase seven 1949 Dodge sedans from Frank Hayden Motors under " "lease urchase agreement" at $1,663.92 each.for Police Depart - Ment (6 and Fire Department (1) 4 11,647." 3. Purchase for cash one 1950 Pontiac "8" from Baker Motors.f or City Manager (in lieu of 0100.00 mo-atkly car -allowance) 1,939.20 The following to be purchased by "lease Purchase agreement" from Gage Implement Co.: 4- Three International 1/2 ton pickups at X1,100.00 each for Park, Refuse.Collection and the Electrician 3,300.00 5. Five International 3A ton pickups:at $1,160.00 each for Park, . Building Maintenance and Street Department (3). 5,800.00 6. Two International 12 ton flat bed trucks at $1,452.25 each for Street Division . 2,904.50 7. Four International 12 ton cab and chassis at $1,300.00 each for Refuse Collection 5,200.00 8. One International 12 ton dump truck at J1,695.00 for Park De- partment 4 1,695.00 The following to be purchased on a "lease Purchase agreement" from George Jones, Inc.: 9. Five 2 -ton Ford 8 cylinder dab &chas.sis'at 01,839.50 for Garbage Collection (wet garbage -.haul) 9,197.50 10. Five W-121 ton Ford 8 cylinder dump trucks at $2,009.00 for; Street Division 10,045.00 11: Four 12 ton Ford 8 cylinder cab & chassis at 01,589.50 for Refuse ColleQtion (3) and Street -Department (1) 6,358.00 These purchases were previously recommended by Yr. H. Stirman, Public Works, Chief of Police Roy Lay, and Purchasing Agent, 70n. Burke, and recommendations were approved by the City Manager, W. B. Collier. The motion passed. (See Tabulation -J30 in Tabulation File, City Secretary's office.) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to advertise for bids for regular gasoline, premium gasoline, kerosene and diesel fuel, for a 3 -month period beginning December l.through February 28, 1950. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to authorize the Tax - Assessor t Assessor and Collector to accept payment of ;115.00 from Mrs. J. H. Maupin in full settlement of delinquent personal property tax, as recommended by City Attorney I. M. Singer, Tax Assessor P.'W. Grevelle, and City Manager W. B. Collier. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the City to assume homestead liens in an amount not to exceed 5% of total project cost on Contract No. 887, and instructing contractor to proceed with construction of paving leave -outs adjacent to questionable horue- steads which may sign up during the construction program, and authorizing -payment to contractor for these leave -outs._ The motion passed.' The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2636 XI M,TDING SECTION 46 OF ARTICLE -IV OF' ORDINANCE NO. 2241, REGU- LATING MkFFTG UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, .AIJZYS, AND OTHER THOROUGHFARES_ OF TETE. CITY OF. CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BY ADDING TI . RMTQ_ REGULATIONS GQVr,RNING VE1iICULAR. TRAFFIC UPON THE. FLASHING OF A UWIFIED -LIGHT SIGNAL• INDI CATINQ. APPROACH_ OF AN ,:.RQZ1 CY V1E1ICLE.. _. After discussion, Mr. Ed Williams appeared and urged Council to read the ordinance at three regular meetings, in order that the public could be acquainted through the newspapers and over the radio re- l. 450 garding the change. Council thanked Mr. Williams for his suggestion, and on completion of discussion the ordinance was read for the first time and passed unanimously to the second reading, by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye. Barney Cott Aye - Sydney E. Herndon Aye• ' George L. bowman k Te• The following -ordinance was read=.. ORDI =1 CE NO. 2637 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING, THE: CITY 1[MGER,' MR AIM ON BEHALF OF THI;. CITY, TO,FFRM,%SE.9.595..ACR'r'.S OF- LAND BEING THF, NORTH FIFTY - FEET OF BLOCK 1317 PORT.ARANSAS CLIFFS ADDITION TO THE CITE',OF COPXUS _CIMISTI, NUECES . COUNTY, _ Tom, FRW. W, G.. BAUERFC1L77D, _KR THE SUM OF. 0$92.50. CASH, TITLE_EXPENSE; AUTHORIZINq AIv'I) _.UTD. DIRE CTING _THE SAID CITY YUX,&GE$., TO EXECUTE THE.NECFSSARY CONTRACTS AND INSTRUMTS . TO COlzMTE _ THE PURCHASE. OF. THE AFORESAID LAND; PROVIDING THAT PAYMNT FOR Tjl�; PURCHASE OF_ZIE SAME SHALL BE PAID FROM. NO. 295, IL1PROVELZNT_BOjTpS, 191.8 CONSTRUCTION F= .(STORM SZMR 11TROV42NTS ); AND DECIARING .AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack,DeForrest Aye. - Barney Cott Aye. Sydney E. Herndon Aye, . George L. Lowman Aye. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman A�5 e- Jack DeForrest Aye. Barney Cott Aye• Sydney E. Herndon Aye. George L. Lowman Aye- The following -application for extension and amendment of electrical franchise was presented to the City Council by Mr. Lon C. Hill,.President..of the Central Power Light Co. Application was read by the City Secretary. Mr. Hill verbally urged Council to give full consideration to the application, and out- lined the fact that the Company plans the expenditure of large sums of money for the enlargement of its electrical: facilities. in Corpus Christi, and consideration of this franchise will allow the Company to .proceed with the outlined program. The application is as followst t APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION AED X `QIiIENT.OF ELECTRIC FRA-XHISE "TO THE HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI: _. ,< _ .. 7_ "Central Power and Light Company, a public utility corporation duly incorporated under the laws of the State of_Texas, hereby shows that it now owns and holds the electric fran- ohise granted to -Central. .Power and Light Company, its successors and assigns, by an Ordinance finally passed by the City Council and approved by the Mayor on the 18th day of July, A. D. 1935, as amended by ordinance final-ly pas -sed by the City Council and approved by.the N.ayor on " the 17th day of October, A. D. 1939, and hereby makes application for an extension of said franchise to cover an additional period of fourteen (14) years and five (5) months, so that it will continue in effect until December 1, 1979, and dor the amendment„t4ereof to change the provision with regard to payments thereunder to - be made by the holdler of the” franchise, in accordance with the terms and provisions of the proposed ordinance attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. "In support of -this application and as some of the reasons why it should be granted, the Compau�r would show: 1. The Company now owns and holds and is operating in the City of Corpus ..Christi, Texas, under the aforesaid electric light, heat and power franchise, which, under its terms, is to remain in effect until July 1, 1965, so that the extension thereof until December 1, 1979, as hereby applied for, is for an addi tional period of 14 years and 5 months. 2. The Company has recently expended large sums of money for the enlarge- ment of its electric generating plant located between the Corpus Christi Turning Basin and Nueces Bay, and for the improvement, expansion and enlargement of its electric distribution facilities in the City of Corpus Christi and vicinity; and since the City is growing rapidly, with resulting large increase in the number of users and the amount of use of electric energy in said City, it will be necessary for the Company to expend still further lare sums of money to furnish adequate, dependable service to the users thereof and also have reserve capacity in its facilities adequate to assure prospective new industrial azddoother users that elec- tric energy will be available to them upon location in Corpus Christi and immediate vicinity. In, particular, the Company intends and proposes to replace,at a cost of approximately $3,600,000.00, its distribution facilities in the downtown busi- ness area of the City (including the portion thereof on the Bluff) with an underground 'd'istribution-system':arid uridergroundifeedar d4blea:_ditect'to its power plants. the installation of said :iai�dergroizxid distribution-systemaiwill i eeessitdte',also that the street lighting system and units in said area be replaced with a revised and new, modern street lighting system. The project, as planned, can be completed over a period of three (3) years. The revenues to the Company will not be increased by the installation of said underground distribution system and feeders, but said improvement and large expenditures therefor will be substantial benefit to the City of Corpus Christi and the inhabitants thereof in beautification of the downtown business area, in making service in said area more dependable, and in rendering said area safer in general. The said expenditures by Company for improvement, enlargement and.extension of its facilities will have to be financed with money borrowed on long term obligations to be paid off over a lon&er period than now covered by Company's said franchise, and it is not feasible to finance said improvements, extensions and enlargements without a franchise for a longer term than that now provided in the franchise held by the Company. 3. The franchise extension will work to the benefit of the City of Corpus Christi and its inhabitants because it will make it possible for the Company to finance and make improvements, enlargements and extensions of its facilities in advance of actual demands and assure present and prospective users of electric , service of an adequate and dependable supply. 49 Company is a reputable public utility, competently staffed and well experienced in furnishing electric service, and in every way able to give efficient and dependable electric service to customers in the City of Corpus Christi and vicinity, and able to fulfill all of the terms and conditions_ of the franchise for the enlarged term thereof. Company offers and agrees, in the event the extension and amendment of said franchise is granted, as follows= 1. In accordance with provisions of the proposed ordinance attached hereto and as consideration for the franchise and the rights, privileges and easements conferred thereby, the Company will pay the City each year on July l- the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), and in addition thereto will pay to the City in semi -annual -install- ments each year during and for the remainder of the term, whichever is the greater, either Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000.00) or 2% of the Cyompany's gross receipts during the year from the sale of electric energy in and for use -within the corporate limits of the City of Corpus Christi. ----- ' Under the present -gross receipts tax ordinance of the City, the Company paid to the City for the year ending September j0, 1949, the sum of Fifty Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-seven and 25/100 Dollars (050,7.25)•. t 2. Company will convey`to the City of Corpus Christi, free of charge, the 6 -inch cast iron gas pipe line approximately two miles long, extending from�a point on Palm Street near its intersection with Leopard Street in the west side of the City to the line of Company's property_fronting on Chaparral Street at Laguna Street. This line_ originally cost approximately $23,%2.00 and is now being.used by the City under an agreement and arrangement heretofore made between the Company and the City. 3. The company will put in effect new rate schedules applicable to City services substantially in accordance with copies that have been delivered to the City Manager, which will save the City annually approximately 014,408.00 if, the use of service by the City continues the same as it, was for the twelve months ending with October, lgb.9 billing, and which, of course, will result in greater_savings as the. City grows and the City's requirements of electric service increase. Such rate schedules will be subject to adjustment by any regulatory authority with jurisdiction. This application is made under the provisions of Sections 17 and 18 of Article II of the City Charter pf the City of Corpus Christi'.as amended, on November 23,.1939, and Company_rajuests that this Honorable City Council order and call an election to be held in accordance with the -City Charter and Laws of the State of Texas, submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Corpus.Christi the questi on.of whether or not the proposed extension and amendment of franchise attached hereto shall be granted; and if a majority of the votes cast at said election shgll be in favor of granting to Company said extension and amendment of said franchise, then that this Honorable City Council forthwith pass said ordinance extending and amending said franchise in the form and manner as attached hereto. Company agrees to pay all expenses of such election. Company further requests such other and further orders and ordinances as may be necessary in the premises. DATIM November 14th, A. D. 1949. Respectfully submitted, - C-ENTRAL POI ITZ AND LIGHT CO1TWIY ATTEST: BY ,�5 Lon C. Hill /s/ -W, 0. Boone President............ . Secretary.. 451 452-4 Council asked Mr. Collier if he had any statements to make regarding the franchise.: ivy'. Collier stated.that he had given the application careful study and that he believed the proposal -and the increased compensation involved would be helpful to the City in financing public improvements.-He.also compli- mented Central Power and Light 'Company for its faith in Corpus Christi and -for having the foresight in planning necessary expansion and extension of services, as well as modernization of their present facil- ities, in order to reset the needs of a growing city. On completion of discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to accept the application in terms as indicated. ^ The following'ordinance was reads - ORDINANCE 110. 263$ PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION IN THE CORPUS CHRISTI TIMES, THE OFFICIAL NE ZZAPER OF ME CI TY, QF CORPUS CHRISTI X ONCE, 4.'Z. EK. FOR 'MME CQNSECU- TIVE SEM OF AN ORDINANCE PROPOS; D - M. BE PASSED BY. THE CI. TY COUNCIL OF CITY, OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEYAS, .-EXTZITDING AN. ORDINANCE- AND FRAAJCUISE FINALLY PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF, THE. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISM AI\IA.AP- PROVER BY THE - YAYOR ON THE - LS M _ DAY - OF. JULY, . A. _D.- , -1935, ANz) _ AzaI. m BY ORDINANCE FINALLY PASSED- BY., TELE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS . CHRISTI AND..APPROVuD BXTHE MIYOP, ON.,THE-17M DAY OF OCTOBER,.A. D., 1939, GRANTING TO .CENTRAL MWER. AND LIGHT COiIPANY, . I T$ SUCCESSORS XND ASSIGNS, AN ELECTRIC LIGHT,. HEAT AND PO R, FR9µICHISL, AND_ 4,1.ENDINIG SAID ORDINANCE AND F1WTXHTSFo TO CHANCE WE CONSIDER3TIQN, AND COM?KiSAT�ON TO $F PAID TO THE -CITY BY THE GRANTEE THEREUNDER,DESCRIBED . ALL. AS IBED IN SM) ORDINANCE, At0.`DECLARING AN_ _ _ _ The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman = A r Jack DeForrest Aye . Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon Aye. George L. Lowman dye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie% Wasserman - e Jack DeForrest . Aye. Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon _Aye George L. Lowman A As instructed in the above ordinance, the following notice to the qualified voters of the City of Corpus Christi will appear'in official publication on Thursday, November 17, again on Thursday,,.November 24, and finally on Thursday, December 1, as outlined by Charter proviSion ss NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF ThE. CITY OF. CORPUS. CHRISTI, TEXAS- - "You are hereby notified that the City Council'of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, proposed to Tgss the Ordinance herein- after set out granting to Central Power and Light Company an extension and amendment of its electric light, heat and power franchise in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas", etc. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner` Herndon, to accept with regret the resignation of Mrs. H. E. Butt, from the Park and Recreation Board. 'The motion passed. A motion was made by Coi-nmissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to appoint Burs. Edward Ettel, 2816 Alameda, to the vacancy on the Park Board. The motion was unanimously passed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas CITY SECRE'Lkrd .....:..... . i REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING November. 22, 1949•.-.. 4:00 P- M. i PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman; City 16anager W. Be Collier; City Attorney I. M- Singer; Purchasing ,Agent Wm. Burke; Prosecuting Attorney Jake Jarmon, City Controller -We G. Graf— Capt._ Davis,_ -Capt- Avant, and Charles Cameron, Police Department; and City Secretary, C. W. Vetters. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the minutes of the regular council meeting held on November 18, 194ge The motion passed. The Mayor invited those in, the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. John Pichinson appeared in company with a number of members of the Corpus Christi Lions Club and presented the following resolution, urging the immediate call of election for the purpose of providing convention fioil Mil ities, etc., as followst RESOLUTION "At a regular meeting of the Lions Club of Corpus Christi held on the Deck of the - Plaza -Hotel on the 22nd day of Novomber, Is D. 1949,, the following resolution was unan- imously passed and enacted by the membership,at larger "YMREAS, it is common knowledge that the City of Corpus Christi is very much in. ` need of.an exposition and convention hall for the purpose of catering to and providing for conventions, entertainment, expositions, literary shows and other•civio and cultural • activities; and "WHEREAS, the Lions Club, since its inception, has always attempted to foster and support.such_movements which have as their purpose the betterment of our City and ad- vancement of civic activities; and "M1EREAS, the present administration, as a portion of their platform, promised the citizenship,of Corpus Christi that immediately upon their taking of office they would do all in their power to construct such facilities as would be ample for the purpose above set f orth t ` "NOW UIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Lions Club of Corpus Christi, through its membership,:at a general -meeting, hereby urges the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi to immediately call an election which will fulfill the promise made as a portion of their platform at the time of their seeking of.their.present office and that by reason of the urgency and need as above outlined, that such action be taken without further— delay.and at the earliest possible date. "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be submitted to the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi.at their regular meeting to be held Tuesday, November 22, 19+9-" • RtSPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, ^ Austin Hemphill « Austin Hemphill, President" The.Mayor thanked those in attendance for the presentation of the Resolution, and advised those present that they were presently waiting for the report from the Civic Improvement Committee regarding this proposed election- . . - Bids were opened on the purchase of radio equipment for the Police and Fire Departments. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to refer the bids to the City Manager for his study and recommendation;. The motiom passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to award the bid for sodium fluoride for the Filtration Plant to the Thompson -Hayward Chemical Company, at a price of .1275 per.pound, in 150 pound containers. Recommendations from the Purchasing Department indicate material must -be stored at locations other than the feeder room, due to storage facilities, and it would be impracticable to handle 375 pound drums, as this would entail construction of a larger hopper or the IL regulating of a suitable hoisting mechanism. Also, the dust problem and microscopic particles of chemi- cal in the air would be increased by use of a larger sized tender. -Mr. Cunningham, Mr. Burke, and Mr..Collie r.approve recommendation of award to Thompson -Hayward Chemical Company, low bidder, for sodium s fluoride.. (See Tabulation File in City Secretary's Office.) The motion passed. No. 32 ` • 'f,a,-c A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman., to award bid on 75 fire hydrants to San Antonio Machine & Supply company, at their low bids as shown below for Mueller -Columbian Standard hydrants:• R • R 25 • 41 bury . $100.00 each 25 32' bury - - 97.7a. each 25 3' -bury 94.96 each The motion passed. (For tabulation of bids, see tabulation file in City Secretary's Office.) A motion was made by -Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to award bids on 1200 water meters to Rockwell Manufacturing Company at their low bid of $17.10 each, per recommendation of Messrs. Burke, Cunningham, and Collier. The motion passed. (See Tabulation No. 32 in Tabulation File, City Secretary's office.) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to award bids on tires and tubes for Warehouse stock to low bidders in all cases, and rejection of bids on 600 x 16 tires as bid prices are above market purchase prices on this certain item. (See Tabulation No. 32 in Tabulation File, City Secretary's Office.) Purchasing Agent WA* Burke recommends rejection on all bids on 600 x 16 4. -ply tires, because ^none of the bid prices offered for 125 tires was low as the price at which we have been able to buy in smaller quantities.. Yr. Burke explained that he has been able to purchase tires of a standard brand at $8.37; the lowest bid figure was $8.59* which is 22X higher than that which weZhave been paying. Yt A The motion passed* J _ • R .-. ... � - R I. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman,.to award bid on accounting machine for the Controller's,.pffiee to the National CashRRegister Company. Mr. W. GI Graf, Controller, recommends the award of this bid, after careful study of the operation and application of each machine involved. His recommendations state that the National Cash Register Machine, Model 30612 - 18", will best serve the purpose for which it is required, and it is reeommendedRthat the -award be madq at a price of $3,515.. Mr. Burke and Yr* Collier concur in this opinion. After completion of discussion, the motion to award the bid on the accounting machine for the Controllerds Office to the National Cash Register Company was passed. R - A motion. 'vras made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to appoint Mr. Roger V. Pearce, 3512 South Alameda, as a member of the Zoning and Planning Commission. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissibner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, accepting $91.00 in full payment/of.1947 personal taxes from Browning Brothers Furniture Store. The total amount due is $94-00 in taxes, plus $16.92 interest and penalty, and $1.00 -cost, or a total of $111.92. Settlement.in the amount - of $9440 has been approved by Messrs. Singer, Grevelle and Collier. File indicates Browning Bros. did not receive a statement from the City for the 1947 taxes, and have paid other personal and property taxes since that time. The motion passed." E ' Mr. Gene Hendrix appeared and recommended 'the name of Dir. R. P. Hays be considered for the position of Fire Marshal. Council thanked Mr. -Hendrix for his recommendation, -and explained that this was a matter of appointment by the City Manager and confirmation by the Council. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that a refund of taxes be made to Mr. Henry We Rudd in the amount df $15.00. This amount represents barber shop chair licenses, for the years 19�4, 1945, 19468and 191.9. File indicates that Mr. Rudd was not operating said barber shop chairs for which he was paying license, as chairs were iti storage during the aforementioned dates. The motion passed: + - A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seemtded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the City Manager to pay the Nueees Garage the .sum of $35.20 for repairs toautoof Louis A. Stock, whose auto was damaged in collision with a manhole cover on Water Street. Payment has been approved by T. M. Singer and Mr. Collier. The motion passed. - �� A, motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lown, to appoint Mr. R. W. McCamy as Assistant City Manager with authority to act for the City Manager in the absence or inability of Mr. Collier. The recommendation, addressed to the Mayor and Commissioners is as follows: "Gentlemen: , "Subject to your consideration and approval, I am appointing Mr. R. W._MoCamy as a Assistant City Manager with authority to act for the City Manager._in_the event of my absence or inability to serve. "I am requesting Council confirmation of this appointment." W. B. Collier W. B. Collier........ City Mager" The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, confirming the appoint- ment of Yr. V. G. Woolsey to the -Civil Service Commission,, at the recommendation of City Manager W. B. Collier. . The motion passed. The following ordinance was ready . ORDINANCE NO. 2639 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING T13 CITY MANAGER OF•THE.CITY OF.CQEPUS.CHRISTI, TEXAS# TO .. EKECUTE FOR AND ON. BEHALF. OF.SA.ID CITY. A - LEASE. CONTRACT.WITH_ JOSEPH AD=, COVERING PROPERTY BEING THE. NE 1/4, HANGAR f3, LOCATED AT CUDDIHY FIELD, NUECES COUIiTY, TEXASz .AMID _ DECLARING AN. EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was,suspended by the following'votes -Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes. Leslie Wasserman Aye _ Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott A Sydney E. HerndonAye ve- George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was reads . ORDINANCE N0. 264o AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER T0. EXECUTE A CONTRACT. FOR AMID ON. BEHALF OF THE CITY. OF CORPUS CHRISTI, - TrMUS .WITH LINDALE,.INC., REGARDING THE.INSTALLATION OF WATER LILIES IN LINDALE.PARK 2 -A; -AM _DE- CLUJVG'AN.ESERGENCY.. _ The Charter rule was suspended by the -following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. .Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following voter Leslie Wasserman _ Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ame Sydney,E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was ready ORDINANCE N0.. 264.1 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ytANAGER, FOR AND ON.BEHAT. OF TUE.CITY,. TO PURCHASE 1.18 ACRES OF LAND OUT_OF_TRACT lI OF -THE PAISLEY$' SUBDIVISION OF THE_HOFFMr'1N TRACT, .IIUECES- COUNTY, TEXAS,. FROM DAHLIA MCCQM _CARPENTER, FOR. TEE SUM OF $1770.00_CASH,,AND -� TITLE.ERFENSE; AUTHORIZING_ AND DIRECTING THE SAID CITY Ar2'f MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY CONTRACTS AND IN- STRUMENTS TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE OF THE AFORESAID LAND; PROVTDILG THAT PAYMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE SAME SHALL BE PAID FROM NO 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEMR IMPROVEMENTS), AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following LESLIE Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E Herndon George L Lowman ordinance was passed by the following votes ordinance was read The Charter rule was ordinance was The following ordinance was Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E Herndon George L Lowman ORDI NANCE NO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ME CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BMi$LF OF THE CITY, TO PURCHASE 52 ACRES OF LAND BEING PART OF LOT 12, PAISLEYtS SUBDIVISION, OF THE HOFFM N TRACT, NUECES COUNTY, -TEXAS, FROM ROBERT BALLARD AND WIFE, SYLVIA BALLARD. FOR THE SUM OF $750 00 CASH, AND TITLE EXPENSE; AUTHORIZING APD DIRECTING THE SAID CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NEC- ESSARY CONTRACTS AND INSTRUMENTS TO COLTLETE THE PUR- CHASE OF THE AFORESAID LAND, PROVIDING -MAT PA -=T FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE SAME SHALL BE PAID FROM NO 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEIER IMPROVEMMTS) a AMID DECLARING AN EMERGENCY _ Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E Herndon George L Lowman following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E Herndon George L Lowman ORDINANCE NO PROVIDING A FUND TO BE ENOWN AS THE "POLICEMEN tS RETIR diENT RESERVE FUND", ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS TO SAID FUND_ FROM TINE POLICEIIENtS RETIREI9TT WED OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, APPROPRIATING A LIKE AMOUNT FROM THE CITY FUNDS, PRO* VIDING FOR ME -ADMINISTRATION OF SAID NEW FUND, AM DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by thefollowing vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E Herndon George L Lowman ordinance was passed by the following voter Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E Herndon George L Lowman The following ordinance -was read: 01MIMANCE NO. 2" PROVIDING FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE TEW MUNICIPAL RETI1=NT.S1STE1�1 BY TEE CITY OF CORPUS_ CHRISTI, TEXAS; :PROVIDING. FOR. AMID ELECTING. TO HAVE.ALL OF THE.EMPLOYEES OF THE POLICE DEPARTDSNT OF.. THE CI TY GOV_ ERN- NENT. PARTICIPATE. IN SUCH SYSTEM; AND ACCEPTING_ALL OF THE OBLIGATIONS AMID BENE- FITS OF SAIJ)_SYSTEDg; AND,DECLARING AN_ RGENCY.. _ The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes. 0 Leslie Wasserman: _Aye Jack DeForrest - awe Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye t Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE N0. 2645 t' .. ., , . .. AUTRORI ZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF -THE. CI TY OF. CORPUS. CHRIS.TI TO. EXECUTE, FOR. AND ON BEHALF. OF -SAID. CITY, AN AGREE- XENT . RC2 TH HERBERT ALEXANDER. AND VERNON D. GLASS,_. JR., _ AND DECLARING _ AN. E1ZRGENCY. . The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye Barney Cott Aye The above Ordinance was passed by the following voter Leslie TAsserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sydney Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye Barney Cott The following ordinance was read:for the second time and passed to the third readings ORDINANCE NO. 2636 AD=DING SECTION 46 OF ARTICLE IV OF ORDI- NANCE.NO.2241,.REGULATING.TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, AND OTHER THOROUGH- FARES OF'THE.CITY- OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BY ADDING, THEREUNTO.REGULATIGNS.GOVERNING VEHICULAR TRAFFIC.UPON THE FLASHING OF.A SPECIFIED LIGHT_ SIGNAL IIIDICATING APPROACH OF AN,.EDERGENCY VEHICLE. .. ` . The foregoing ordinance was read the second time and passed to the third reading on the 22nd day of November, 1949, by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 261.x6 AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO COMEIVIN CERTAIN REAL ESTATE VITBIN,THE CITY.OF CORPUS. CHRISTI,. TEXAS, AND. DIRECTING -THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE. PROCEEDINGS IN. ORDER TO CARRY_ OUT TEE INTENTION OF THIS ORDINANCE;,AMID DECLARING AN KERGENCY.. i The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ap Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L, Lowman z Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest NYe Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon George L.: Lowman Aye .There being no further busiAessi the meeting adjourned. V V" &iAYGR..................... City of Corpus Christi, Texas City Secretary .............. 9 . 455 REGULAR COUNCIL I=— TING NOV=BR 29, 1949. 4:00 THE STATE OF TMAS COUNTY OF NUECES On this the 29th day of November, 1949, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, convened is regular meeting with the following -members of said Council present, to -wit: Leslie Wasserman Mayor Jack DeForrest : Sydney E. Herndon r Commissioners George L. -Lowman s C. IT. Vetters City Secretary with the following absent: Barney Cott, Commissioner , constituting a quorum. Also present were: City Manager VP. 111 -Collier, Purchasing Agent Vlv.. Burke, Assistant Purchasing Agent Nan Albrecht, City Attorney I. Tri. Singer, Director of Public -Utilities, R. W. McCamy, Prosecuting Attorney Jake Jax-ron, and Assistant Director of PublicSafety, Earl Dunn. The following, among other business, was transacted: A Mr.. Leslie Viasserman, Mayor, presented for the consideration of the Council an ordinance. The ordinance was read by the City Secretary. The Yayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to the proposed ordinance, and becoming a part thereof, as follows: Corpus Christi, Texas November 29, 1949 "TO THE CITY COLTIICIL Qorpus Christi,_Texq,s Gentlemen: "The great public importance of the proposed election, and the great pressing.need for the igiprovements to be -constructed by use of the proceeds of said proposed issues of bonds create an emergency and an imperative public necessity requiring the suspension of rules and charter provisions requiring the same to be considered and voted upon at three (3) regu- lar meetings, and such facts require that this ordinance be passed and take: effect immed- iately as an emergency measure, and such rules and provisions should be hereby suspended and this ordinance passed as an emergency measure, to be in full force and effect immed- iately upon its passage. You will please consider this request -in connection with the ordi- nance which is being introduced to the City Council on this subject. Yours very truly, %sl L. VTa s s e rman L. Msserman, Mayor" Mr. DeForrest made a motion that the Charter provision prohibiting ordinances from being passed finally on the day they are introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of The motion was seconded by Mr. Lowman. the Mayor and stated in the -emergency clause of the ordinance. The motion was carried by a unanimous vote by the members present, viz: AYES: Commissioners DeForrest, Herndon and Lowman NOES: - None Mr. DeForrest made a motion that the Ordinance be passed finally. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowman. The motion was carried by the following -vote: AM: -Commissioners DeForrest, Herndon, and Lowman NOES: None The Mayor requested that the records show that he voted "Aye". This was done. The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed. The Ordinance is as followss ORDINANcz N0. 2647 AN ORDINANCE ORDERING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY QF CORPUS CHRISTI, TM$,.ON TIES_ PROPQ$ITIMIS OF, ISSUING CERTAIN- REVEIu E BODS FOR SANITARY. SyNER 454 PURPOSES, CERTAIN REVENUE BONDS ,FOR GAS SYSTEM PURPOSES, CERTAIN STORif1, SP1VER BgPq,, CERTAIN STREET j4i ROVEMENT BORE CERTAIN POLII�E $UILDINQ^RON13S, _AL CERTAIN 61TY MALL BONDS, CERTAIN AUDITORIUP,I: A10 &SSE BLY HBONDS, CERTAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY. BONDS, CERTAIN _ FIP.. STATION BONDS, CERTAIN PUBLIC PARKS BODS, AND UERTAIN. TRAFFIC COIJTROL , SYSTEM BONDS, AND LEVYING TAXES IN PAYMENT OF SUCH BONDS' 17;QH ARE PAYABLE FR9M '=TION; ,DESIGI�&TIIIG tTBE PL&CES . AT.YJHiCH SAIDECTTON IS_T0, BE HELD, APPOINTING OFI`ICERS THEWF.; AI!ED.DEEr NG AN ETi ERGENCY. .. . "BE IT ORDAINED BY TETE CITY COUNCIL OF THECITYOF CORPUS, CHRISM, "Section 1;; A special election shall be held in and. throughout the City of Corpus Ohristi, .Texas, on the 17th day of December, 1949, at th.ich election there shall be submitted to the resident qualified electors of said ,City, who ovm taxable property -within said city and who have duly rendered the same for taxation, for their action thereupon, the folloui.ng propositions, to -wit: PRO110SI TI ON NO. ONE SHALL THE CITY COUNQIL OP THE CITE' OF CORPUS BHRISTI BE AUTUORI:ZED TQ ISSUE =, 5 ENUE BONDS OF SAM CITY IN THE PR111CZPAL AXOUNT,OF EIGIJT HUI1DRETD AIJD�STY�TY THOUSAND (0860,000 005 DOLLARS, MATURING SERIALLY WITHIN THIRTY '(30) YEARS ]IRON TUZR DATE OR DATES, BEARING INTF,RREST AT NOT„EXCEEDING THE V=MUK RATE OF PIVE (5f) PP�,RQENT PER ANNUM AE PROVIDED BY THE CITY CHARTER, ALL -TO BE DETER- MINED BY TBE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE PURPOSE OF n1PROVING, ENLARGING, EXTENDING AND REPAIRING THE SANITARY SETTER SYSTEM OF SAID CITY, SUQH BONDS TO BE SECUFD BY A PLEDGE OF,THE IIFT REZIENUES OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL GAS SYSTEM, 1-4 ACCORDANCE nITE1 ARTIPLES 11.11. TO 111$, BOTH IN6LVSINE, REVISED CIVIL STA U'TE$ of TEXAS x.925, AS AMENDED, EACH BOND TO BE QQNDITTONED THAT TBE HOLDER THEREOF SHALL NEVER HAVE THE RgGHT TO,DEit AND PA=NT OF SAID OBLIGATICK OUT OF ANY FUNDS RAISED OR TO BE RAISED $Y TAXt3,TIQN PROPOSITION NO ZWO SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL:OF TETE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BD AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE TSE �EyENUE $OTMS OF SAID .PITY TN THE PRINCIPAL AVOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED ANIS FORTY THOUSAND (Mo, OOO 00) DOLLARS, MATURING SERIALLY W THIN THIRTY (30) YEARS FRO1W THEIR DATE OR DAIDS BEARING INTERN AT NOT, EXCEEDIIJG THE 1 AXIMUM RATE OF FIVE (5�) PERQDNT_T'ER ANNUM AS PROVIDED BY THE CZTY CHART;.FR, ALL�TO BE 19ETER7 19NED BY THE QZTY COUITOIL, FOR THE PURPO$r OF IM17ZO71NG, ENLANitGING EXTR RIDING ANS REPA.IRUG THE" CITY'S YUNICIPAL GAS SYSTEM, SUM BONDS TO BE $EQURED BY ,& PLEDGE 6F THF' NET REVENUES OF SAID MUNICIPAL GAS SYSTEM, IN 4CC013DANCE WITH ARTICLES 1111 TO 111.8, BOUT INCLUSIVE, REVISED CIVIL STATUTES OF TEAS, x.925, AS .N=RD, DACH BOND -TO BE CONT DITI0NED TXAT THE HOLDER TB.EREOF S$ALL NEVER HAVE TIM RIGHT TO DEI,ItUM PAXr!.ENT OF $AID 6BLIGATIO11 OUT OF ANY FUNKS RAISED 0$ TO, BE .RAISED 13T TAATIQN PROPOSITION NO THREE SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL OF TSE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BE AUTUQRIZED TO ISSUE XEJONpS OF SAID CITY IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ONE M=ON FOUR ITUND1M T11OUSAID (51,400,000,00) DOLLARS, „MATURING SERIAMY Y11TI11N THIRTY (30) YEARS FROM THEIR BATE OR DATES, = BEARING IN.TERFST AT -NOT EXCZDING THE MAXIMUM RATE OF EIVE (5I) PERQENT PER ANNUM AS PRO- VIDED BY THE CITY CHAPTER, ALL TO BE DETERMINED BY THE CITY COUl`IQIL, FQ4 TETE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND AC-~ QUIRING S TOIK SWIERS FOR -SAID CITY UM ACQUIRING THE NECESSARY RIGHTS OF WAY THEREFOR, AND TO LEVY ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAXES SUFFICIENT TO PAY TIE INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AS IT ACCRUES ANIS TO CREATE A SIN1ffNG FUND FOR THE REDEMP- TION OF SAID BONDS AS THEY MATURE, PROPOSITION NO FOUR SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE T;1E BONDS OF NSAID CITY IN Mri P$INCL PAL AMOUNT QF ,SIX HUNDRED TUOUSAND (600,OOQ OQ) DOLTAR$ MATURING SDRI'ALLY 37ITE12I THJ:RTY (30) YEARS FROM TRE .P I)ATr, OR DATES, AND BEARING INTRUST AT NPR EXCEEDING THE YaIVUM ,RATE OF„ FIVE CV ZRCEffT PER ANNUM AS PROVIDED $X THE 01 TY CHARTER ALL TO J�E.�DETERWi WED BY THE CITY COUNUT, FOR TITS PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTINOx, IMPROVING AND REPAIRING THE ROADS, BRiDGDS AND STREETS OF SAID CITY AND ACQUIRZ NG THE NECESSARY RIGHTS OF MY THEREFOR, _AID TO IPVY ANNUAL AD VALOREM TA?L� SUFFICIENT TO PAY Ti E INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AS IT ACCRUES AND TO CREATE A SINMIG JUND FOP THE RDPEtiPTION OF SAID BONDS AS THEY MATURE y _I '% PTOPOSITIOiJ LO LIVE S.c LL TiE CITY COUL CIL Ob THE CITY OF CORPUS C 5RISTI LE AUTkiORIZ Mi TQ ISSUE ZM LOFDS OF SAIL) CITY IN TIIU PZIITCI- PAI= UdOUNT OF 710 h.U1-D ZD t.1 -J FIFTY TiIOUS LID ('v"250,000 00 ) DO.uLARS UTURIIdG S-RI%LLY 7IT$TTx Tt1IRTY (30) Y.,.A-,S IR.OII THEIR DATE OR DATES L0 BallalNG INTF,RZST AT I OT EXCL; DING THE L ZIMUM RAT, OF FIVE (5%) PL"=TT PER ANNUL AS PROVIDED BY THE QITY CHlRT :R ALL TO ISE DL,TElml ED BY THE CITY COUTTQIL FOR TI1-2 PURPOSE OF COI STRUCTING Al,D L111PPING A POLICE BUILDING PO'Z SAID CITY, Al1D TO LEVY g1\1I1LAL AD VILOIZZL TLUS $ JK DIET T TO PAY TILE IT TERES T 0I1 SAID BONDS AS IT ACCRUES ATID TO CRLATZ A SII�TCF G FULD FO'i TEE FMZL PTICN OF SAID BCIjDS AS TTEY L.47UR2, PROPOSITION LO SIX t I 1 SHALL TIM CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BE AUT,-QP,T D TO ISSUE = BOT'DS OF SAID CITY IN THE PRILCI- FAIR AWUNT OF FIVE M=M -MOD-j= (500,000tQQ) ];OLLIPS 14TVRSlTQ SERl rJZY 71 TSN Ti IRTY (3Q) a l.RS I ROY THEIR DATE OR D3,=S, AND D::�RING LITEREST AT TOOT ZKC LDING TIE %v XI - nm P k TE or EIvu (5/) P,,4? Ci , T Pli.d .1,U: I AS I'aO V I ED BY `J" CITY CIJART. F ALL TO BE DE7ER6I1=0 BY THE CITY COL11CIL, FOR TIIE XVRPLSE GF COPS T L.� UC TING A0 EJUZPPILTQ A CI TI UALL kOR SAID CITY, AFD TO IVY ANIXAL AD VALOR TABS SUFFI- CIENT TO PAY ZIE INTER:4'3T ON SUD BONDS AS IT UCRU S ,A,;D TO CREATE A S-INMI G IMM FOR TI -E R=PTION OF S,ID BONDS AS THEY 1"ITURE PROPOSITI011 Ito SEVEN SI-IALL Tim CIT). COUl CIL OF UIE CITY OF CORPUS ChPISTI BE AUT,,T-QRIZED TO ISSUE THE LOURS OF SAID CITY IIS 211. PRILCI- P�L ALOUNT OF ONE IaLLION FOUR HUNDRED T70USAND (;1,4000000 QO) DOLWf "TURI LIG SERMLY TE THIN THIRTY (30) YEA1RS FROM TZIR DkTE OR DATES, A•;D BEARING INTZ,=T AT I OT EXCEEDING UIF LAXII 1 RATE OF FIVE (5 0) PEFCE uT PER AL1 NUT AS PRO IZDED BY THE CITY CIURTER ALL TO BE DE TER- i.,INED BY THE CITY COUTTCIL POR T --E' PURPOSE OF COi4S TRUCTIhG A0 EQuIPFING A LUiTICIP"L AJDITORIUIw AID ASSMBLY FIAL , IOR S kID CITY, AND TO LEVY ZN'u.AL AD MORML TAXES S JFFICIENT TO PAY 'E E Ihi =E ZEST ON SAID BONDS AS IT ACCRUES Aril) TO Q"zEATE A. SIiUYa TG FUND FOR THE L:;DMTTIGN OF SAID BONDS AS TIMY I,ATURE PROPOSITION NO EIGHT SHALL ThE CITI COUNCIL OF ME CI^lY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BE AL QRT� TO ISSUE ZIE $OITDS OF SAID CITY IN T"- PRIN- CIPr L Ai rO[Ji1T OF THREE IiUI DIW A."D PIFTY T OUSAND 0350,000 00) DOLL=, LATURTiTG SERIALLY 11TITHIN T EIRTY (30) YZARS FROI,I TBEIR DATE OR DATES AND BEARING II TEREST AT LOT MGEEDING TSE 14XIT1U'M RATE OF FIVE (5%) PERCENT PER AIPLLTJa AZ PROVED BY THE CITY CWTER ALL TO BE DE- TERTaNED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR UIE PURPOSE OF ACZUIRING 11TROVING, ti URGING W E2UIPPING A PUBLIC LIBRciR.Y IQR SAID CITY; AID TO LEVY AJNUiL AD VtLQRET.I TAXES SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE IIa=,y,ST ON SAID BONDS AS IT ACCRUES AND TO CREATE A SINKIIG FUND FOR THE REDEMPTION OF SAID BONDS AS THEY ITATIM PROPOSITION NQ X=w SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OP CORPUS CHRISTI BE 4UT,'�ORTZED TO ISSUE ATE BOIVTDS OF SAID CITY IN U14 PRINCI- PAL XTIQUNT OF 0i E H=Rl"D TEICUSAlTD (vlOQ,000 00) DOLLARS, NIATURILG SERIALLY TZTUIN THIRTY (30) YZARS PROM TUEIR DATE OR DATES, U� B:�$RING lhTEREST AT NQT EXCLEDIITG TFE, TUXILUd RA l; OF FIVE (5�) PLRCENT PLR ATTNUM AS PROVIDED BY THE CITY CHARTER, ALL TO 1,3E DE=,WEED BY MiE CITY COUNCIL, FOR TUE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTIITG .ATPD FQuIPPI14G FIRE ST-,TTOITS FOR SAID CITY,r 104D TO LEVO AITUU�LL AD VALOREM T.c��S SUFPICIENT TO PAY T --lµ INTLZCS T ON SAID BONDS kS IT ACCRUES AID TO CREATE A $ZNKlllq IMTD FOR IIIb TIIDZ.-TTION OF S UD BOTTDS AS THEY LATURE PROPOSITION NO TEN SHALL UIE CITY COUNCIL OF UIE CIZY OF CODUS CHRISTI BE AUThORIZZD TO ISSUE TJ, BONDS OF SAID CITY IN 713r, I'I'iINCI- PAI, Al OUT T OF WE HUITDRED AT'D FIFTY THOU$ Wi ($150, 000 00 ) DOLLARS, LA,TVRINC ST;RIALLY "I T'itT, THIRTY (30) YEARS FRO J , THEIR DITE OR DATES, AND EE.-4RING Il TEREST AT NOT EXC'4 ;DING THE LZI3�,Ui RATE 01' FIVE (5/) PERCE6 T PER V11MI AS PROVIDED BY THC CITY CILkl TER, ALL TO BE DiliT'S.TIT'ED BY THE CITY COUTd- CIL, FOR THE PURPOSE OI PURCI%r,SING AND ITlPROVIi G WM3 FOR PARK PURPOSES FOR S UD CITY, STD TO L ;VY c.Z- U,&L A:) VALOREM TAX; S SUPIICIEI;T TO FAY THE IiiTLRlST ON SAID B003 AS IT ICCRUES AND ;0 CREATE A ULKING FUITD FOR TII;; F.-' ,,TTION OF SAID BOLDS AS THEY IATURE 455 456 PROPOSITION NO ELEVEN SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE Thi BONDS OF SAID CITY IN TETE PRINCIPAL AMOUi+T OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND (0100,000 00) 'DOLLARS, MA- TURING SERIALLY WITHIN THIRTY (30 ) Y 4RS FROM THCIR DATE OR BATES, AND BEARING IITTERUST AT NOT EXCEEDING 9Hv MAXI - MU R&T : OF FIVE W) PLRCENT PER ,ANNUM AS PROVIDED BY TEE: CITY CHARTER, ALL TO BE DI;TLRI=ED BY THE CITY COUIICIL, FOR THE PURPOSI; OF PURCHASING AND INSTALLING A STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR SAID CITY, AND TO LEVY ANNUAL AD VALOREM TARES SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AS IT ACCRUES AND TO CREATZ A SINKING FUND FOR THE REDEiTTION OF SALT) BONDS AS THEY MATURE "Section 2x If Proposition No One, relating to revenue bonds for sanitary suer purposes and Proposition No Two, relating to bonds for municipal gas system purposes, each receive a majority vote at said election, the City Council shall be authorized to combine the bonds described in each proposition into a single issue of bonds and to secure the same by pledging the net revenues to be descr-.bed in each proposition into a single issue of bonds and to secure the same by pledging the net revenues to be derived from the operation of the city's municipal gas system, as authorized by Articles 1111 to 1118, both inclusive, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended i J . "Section 3 That said election shall be conducted and held in the several election pre- Qincts of the City of Gbrpus Christi, heretofore established, and at the respective polling places hereinafter stated and the following named persons are hereby appointed officers to conduct said election in said election precincts, respectively, to -wits J ELECTION PRECINCT NO 1 C E Munson, Presiding Judge Mrs D E.. Cornett, Assistant Judge Mrs Z K Burnett, Clerk L C McClaugherty, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 2 iss Gertrude Dreyer, Presiding Judge Mrs Ift BiggiQ, Assistant Judge Mrs Robert Clarke, Clerk Mrs Dora Olsen, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 3 Sam Sus or, Presiding Judge M G Ellis, Assistant Judge H H. Edwards, Clerk Van Pellegrino, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 4 Dorothy McElroy, Presiding Judge W H McElroy, Assistant Judge Mrs Elizabeth Marion, Clerk Joe Pons, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 5 T J Dineen, residing Judge Mrs Olive Dineen, Assistant Judge Mrs Wu T Roth, Clerk Mrs Hazel M Nieman, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 6 L L Woodman, Presiding Judge Mrs Ella B Carter, Assistant Judge Mrs H A Tycer, Clerk Mrs F E Peckenpaugh, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT -NO 7 11rs Richard B untzer, Presidiing Judge Mrs Kate English, Assistant Judge Mrs H A Tycer, Clerk Mr Doak D Russell Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 8 Julian Priour, rest ing Judge Robert S Tate, Jr Assistant Judge Mrs Harmon. McNeill, Clerk Mrs Julius R Griffin, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 17 ward E Roberts, Presiding Judge Mrs Fred C Reeder, Assistant Judge ly Mrs C' F Hoch, Clerk Mrs James Lowman, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 20 E J Hitt, Presiding Judge Marvin Jarrett, Assistant Judge Mrs John Huey, Clerk Robert C Cole, Clerk N POLLING PLACE Nueces County Court House I ` .. v City Hall 1 - H H Idwards 204 Mesquite . I kJ 1 ) Cheston Heath School, Hestina and Cdrrizo Solomon Coles School, Gym, 924 Winnebago Civic Center 700 South Broadway New Fire Station 3312 Leopard Oak Park Methodist Church 878 Oak Park 5526 Ocean Drive Fannin School 457 ELECTION PRECINCT NO 21 J. M-Iaigrer, kresiding Judge Breakers Hotel, Mrs A E Tucker, Assistant Judge 3611.E Hamilton Road C, A Fooshee, Clerk James E Barrett Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 30 Ramon T Lopez, Presiding Judge Holy Cross School, Mfrs Massey Herrera, Jr , Assistant Judge 1123 N Staples Mrs A R Lopez, Clerk Juan D Arsuaga, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 31 Mrs -L 11 -Hulb rt, Presiding Judge Edward Furman School Mrs Robert Pinson, Assistant Judge Rm 1, 1115 Chamberlain Mrs J H Seagle, Clerk Miss Rosa E Barnes, Clerk ` ELECTION PRECINCT NO 32 Gabe Garrett, Pres ming Judge Corpus Christi Implement Co H 0 WTSker Assistant Judge 1301 Agnes Street Mae France, ;lerk Laina Adams, Clerk E,,ECTION PRECINCT NO 33 ` Paul Tally, Presiding Judge Geo Evans School B Y Dickenson, Assistant Judge 1315 Comanche Helen Stevens, Clerk Mrs J. N Westbrook, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 38 krs J. H Vetters, Presiding Judge Hillcrest Church of Christ Mrs F. J Harrison, Assistant Judge - Mrs M L Shepard, Clerk Mrs E T Wicker, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 39 J, R. Weatherford, Presiding Judge Eubanks Music Company Mrs C S Morgan, Assistant Judge 1405 Third Mrs F L Alexander, Clerk Mrs J R Weatherford, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 40 Central Church c5f Christ James E Perkins, residing Judge 1610 Lawaview Mrs F H Underwood, Assistant Judge Mrs C H Grett, Clerk Mrs A �i Allegret, Clerk ELE C T1 ON PR-CINC T NO 11 Nathan Selinger, Presiding Judge Morgan Street Fire Station W Parker Shipley, Assistant Judge 1401 Morgan E A b,edford, Clerk Mrs Paul Johnson, Clerk Mrs G B Lankford, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 12 Ed P YTilliams, Presiding Judge R B Fisher School C Burtt Potter, Assistant Judge Minnesota and Fort Worth Faires P °6"Y'ade, Clerk Mrs J M lbrris, Clerk Mrs Walter Applewhite, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 43 W. L Liles, Presiding Judge Wm Travis School, Mable H Liles, Assistant Judge 1545 Tarleton Mrs L 4, Humble, Clerk Margaret Collins, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 14 linnie O'Connall, Presiding Judge Meadow Park Church of Christ, Mrs P E Weikel, Assistant Judge 314 Cheyenne I1rs Dorothy Wynn, Clerk A. J Patterson, Clerk ELECTION lid ECINCT NO 45 Mrs T E Sparks, Presiding Judge Geo Mggins Homes, 2320 Buford T. E Sparks, Assistant Judge Mrs John Cantu, Clerk Curtis Bell, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 46 Lee H, Scott, -Presiding Judge Lamar School., 2212 Morris St J B Mascorro, Assistant Judge Mrs Abel Sosa, Clerk Abel Sosa, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 47 krs R E Gallagher, Presiding Judge Leopard Street Fire Station R E Gallagher, Assistant Judge 1829 Leopard Mrs S G Borden, Clerk Torn Moore, Clerk P ELECTION PRECINCT IvTO 48 Gomez, Presiding Jedge Mrs Stella P Luna, Assistant Judge Mrs Celia L Wilmot, Clerk Mrs Juanita Ochoa, Clerk ELECT fON PRECINCT NO 1i9 Tom 'Ahelan, Presiding Judge D A. Gribbin, Assistant Judge Nellie M'helan, Clerk Joe Casares, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 50 Raymond B Rambo, Presiding Judge Morris shite, Assistant Judge Mrs H G Reaken, Clerk Mrs E G Horne, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 52 ' W H Koepsel, Presiding Judge Florence Hunter, Assistant Judge Mrs A W Gustafson, Clerk Mrs C Y Meyers, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO '53 John C North, Jr , Presiding Judge Lew Borden, Assistant Judge Mrs H.T Cunningham, Clerk Mrs Leslie Chappell, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 56 John Gollihar, Jr , Presiding Judge H P Bronough, Assistant Judge Gladys Preslar, Clerk Evelyn Hill, Clerk Mrs Cecil E Burney, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 57 Mrs. E H Andrew, Presiding Judge Jack R Blackmon, Assistant Judge Wallace M Carrico, Clerk Mrs Ben Shaw, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 58 Mrs Ray Kring, Presiding Judge Isam Blythe, Assistant Judge Mrs Thek]a I. Bluntzer, Clerk Chas J MacNanus, Clerk Mrs James J. Abernathy, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 59 Neal rriott, Presiding Judge Charles R Porter, Assistant Judge Mrs Earl Thomas, Clerk Mrs F A Martin, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 60 Claude ldaller, Presiding Judge J F Walker, Assistant Judge Mrs. Vera Anderson, Clerk Nealy C Voeste, Clark ELECTION PRECINCT NO 61 Andrew Womack, Presiding Judge Mrs H Doyle Elliott, Assistant Judge Mrs J e McCray, Clerk J Claude Wallace, Clerk ELECTION PRECINCT NO 62 firs E L Olsen, Presiding Judge Mrs Henry FZnigan, Assistant Judge Mrs Robert F. Grueber, Clerk Mrs Joe B Williams, Clerk Community House, 318 Sixteenth W City Market, 1302 Leopard Louisiana Street Fire Station Louisiana and Fifteenth A. Villa Gardens, Robert Driscoll. Junior High School, Old Robstown Road opposite Saxet Heights Sam Houston School, Arcadia Village (363 Norton) La Armade Recreation Room, Administration Bldg , 3701 Ayers Street Westminister Presbyterian Church 2045 Eighteenth Street Meager School, 2209 Alameda Real Estate Office at Santa Fe and Texas Streets Stephen F Austin School, Morgan Street David Crockett School Wynn Seale Junior High School Section 4 That the ballots for said election shall conform to the requira.- meats of Chapter 329, Acts of the 51st Legislature of Texas, 1949, so fax as ap- plicable, and, in addition to the requirements of said Chapter 329, shall have printed thereon the following OFFICIAL BALLOT PROPOSITION NO ONE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF X860,000 SANITARY SE17ER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS AGAINST TRE ISSUANCE OF $860,000 SANITARY SEMR SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS. PROPOSITION NO TM FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $1140,000 GAS SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS AGAINST TBE ISSUANCE OF $1140,000 GAS SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS 459 PROPOSITION N0. THREE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,400, 000 STORMS EMR. BONDS AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $1,400,000 STORM SEMR BONDS PROPOSITION NO. FOUR FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $600,000 STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $600,000 STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS PROPOSITION NO, FIVE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 POLICE BUILDING BONDS AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 POLICE BUILDING BONDS PROPOSITION NO. SIX FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 CITY HALL BONDS AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 CITY HALL EONDS PREPOSITION NO. SEVEN FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,400,000 AUDITORIUMAD ASSEMBLY HALL BONDS AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $1,400,000 AUDITORIUM AND ASSEMBLY HALL BONS PROPOSITION NO. EIGHT FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $350,000 PUBLIC LIBRARY BONDS AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $350,000 PUBLIC LIBRARY BONDS PROPOSITION NO. NINE - FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $100, 000 FIRE -STATION BONDS AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $100yg00 FIRE STATION BONDS PROPOSITION NO. TEN FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $150,000 PUBLIC PARES BONDS AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $150,000 PUBLIC PARKS BONDS PROPOSITION NO, ELEVEN FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $100,000 STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BONDS AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $100,000 STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BONDS Each voter shall mark out one of the above expressions on each proposition, thus leaving the other as indicating his vote on such proposition. Section 5:.. That the manner of holding said election shall be governed by the general laws.of.the State of Texas regulating elections, and the charter of the City of Corpus Christi, and only duly qualified resident electors of said City who own tax- able property within said city and who have duly rendered the same for taxation shall be permitted to vote at said election. Section 6:. That notice of said election shall be given by posting a substantial copy of this.ordinance at the City Hall and in each of the election precincts of the city and by publication of a substantial copy of this ordinance once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper published in the English language and of general circulation within said city, the date of posting and the date of first publication to be not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the date fixed for said election. - Section 7: That due returns of said election shall be made promptly by the respec- tive officers holding same to the Ctty Secretary and said returns shall be canvassed and the results declared by the City Council. Section 8: That the great public importance of said election and the great pressing need.for.the.improvements to be constructed by use of the proceeds of said proposed Issues of bonds create an emergency and an imperative public necessity requiring the suspension of rules and charter provisions requiring same to be considered and voted upon at three (3) regular meetings, and such facts require that this ordinance be passed and take effect immediately as an emergency measure, and such rules and pro- visions are hereby suspended and this ordinance is passed and shall take effect as an emergency measure, and shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage. PASSED AID APPROVED THIS the 29th day of November 1949• Zsl L. TAsserman Mayor, City of Corpus Christi, Texas 460 ATTEST: /s/ C. W. Vetters City Secretary .- APPROVED AS TO form and legality prior to passage Isl I. M. Singer . City Attorney Corpus Christi, Texas November 29, 1949 TO THE NEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: For the reasons set forth inthe emergency claude of the foregoing ordinance, a public emergency and imperative necessity exist for the suspension of the Charter rule or requirement that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed finally on the meetings of the City Council; I, therefore, hereby request that you suspend said Charter rule or requirement and pass this ordinance finally on the date it is intro- duced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Respectfully, < Ls/ L. Wasserman MAYOR, City of Corpus Christi,.Texas The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: t Leslie TAsserman Aye e Jack DeForrest k Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon Aye.• George L. Lowman A e• The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie VAsserman. ye Jack DeForrest „ Aye. Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Loy an Aye . STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF NUECES I, the undersigned, City Secretary of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify that the attached and foregoing is a true and correct copy of an ordinance duly adopted by t he'City Council of said City, together with an excerpt from the minutes showing the adoption thereof, as same appear of record in the official' records of said City, on -file in my office... WITNESS MY HIM AND THE OFFICIAL SEAL of said City this day of November, A• D•, 194.9• C ty Secretary... :. City of Corpus Christi, Texas SEAL The City Secretary, C. W. Vetters, read the following letter from Commissioner Barney Cott: Mite Plaza Hotel, Dallas, Texas November 28, 1949 Mayor Leslie Wasserman Commissioner Jack DeForrest Commissioner Sydney Herndon Commissioner George Lowman Gentlemen: "It is with deep regret that I am unable to attend the regular Council meeting Tuesday, November 29th; previous business obligations necessitating my being out of the City. "Although I am unable to attend, I would like to go on record as being completely in favor of an immediate election call,in line with recommendations as made by the Mayor's Civic.Improvement• Committee.- I have thoroughly considered the complete report as presented at the Committeefs meeting on Friday, November 25th, and am in perfect accord with recommendations as presented. I would like to commend this entire Committee for its diligent effort in preparing such a -fine recommendation: The entire report is sensibly presented, and shows evidence of long and tiresome work. "I would further like to go on record as being in favor of full cooperation with the Central Power and Light Company franchise election call, and urge also that this election be called at the earliest possible date. ",Again, may I express my regrets at not being able to attend which might be called a :thistory:makipgt Council meeting. You may be assured that if it were pos- sible, I would be in attendance at this important session." Yours sincerely, _ /s/ Barney Cott Barney Cott" . Discussion was held regarding Ordinance No. 2647. Mr. Leo Duran appeared, and requested informa- tion and explanation regarding the proposed bond issue as outlined in said ordinance, and suggested that both the bond election as proposed, as well as the proposed franchise election, be held at a later date. Mr. Duran was answered by Mr. Robert Sorrell, also `in attendance at the meeting, who called t attention to the fact that the entire issue had been discussed at length in the newspapers and ori the ` radio, and that the entire bond portion of the issue had been given long study by the Mayor's Civic Improvement Committee. Mr, Lon C. Hill appeared and urged Council to set an early election date for the franchise election for the Central Power & Light Company, and outlined the improvements to be made by the utility company if said franchise was extended. Mr. Ed Williams appeared and outlined the necessity of having both elections immediately, due to the difficulty which would arise as to who would be allowed to vote during January, as poll tax could be purchased for 1919 to and including January 31. Ire Williams also outlined the fact that the property owners could declare personal and real property up to April, and this would necessitate putting the election off until at least May. The immediate needs for the improvements as outlined in the bond election were discussed by Mr. Williams, and he closed by urging Council to take immediate action. Mrs. A. M. Allegret and Mrs. -John Hartsell appeared, representing the League of Women Voters, and presented the following statement -for the Councilts consideration; "The League of Women Voters of Corpus Christi, whose interest in elections lies in dis- seminating non-partisan information about the issues at stake, and in getting out the vote, believes that, in view of the approach of Christmas, it will be very difficult to interest voters in an election, and that, if a -representative vote is desired,,it would be well to postpone the election to a later date." Is. Mrs. A. Me Allegret Irs. John Hartsell Dr. Hector Garcia appeared, representing the G. I. Forum, and stated that his organization was not thoroughly fhmiliar with the issues to be considered in the proposed bond election and that he thought additional time should be allowed in order to completely study the issues at hand. Commissioner Herndon again outlined the various necessities for an immediate call, and offered those in attendance an explanation of why the various improvements should be started immediately. Mr. W. Be Collier, City Manager, in closing the discussion, outlined the numerous reasons set out here- tofore as being necessary for the immediate consideration of the issue and further outlined to those present the possibility of contractors being able to offer more attractive bids during the summer con- struction period as compared to those issued during the bad weater period, at which time considerable amounts must be considered for eventualities. Mr. Collier further named the immediate need for sewage and drainage projects which would-be included in this bond issue, and called attention to the new improvements which would become taxable properties through improvements planned by the utility company. Mn. Earl Thomas appeared before Council, representing the Menger P. T. -A., in company with Mrs. N. L. Clark, Jr., also of that organization, and invited Council to attend a luncheon on December 6 MA np-er School cafeteria. Mrs. Thomas further stated that she wished to discuss with the Council r .461 462 the Louisiana drainage ditch problem. The Commissioners accepted. Bids were opened on premium gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene for the 3 -month period from December 1 through February 28, 19500--' A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commis- sioner DeForrest, to refer bids to the City Manager for his study and consideration. The motion passed - Bids -on radio equipment were considered, and a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that the award be made to the Electronic Equipment and Engineering Company, including their supplementary bid covering motorcycle radios, at a total cost of $20,660.03, as recom- mended by Purchasing Agent lin. J. Burke and City Manager W. B. Collier. ,This recommendation was dondi- tiQned upon the City being able to work out a*satisfactory lease purchase agreement with the Electronic Equipment and Engineering Company. Recommendations of Mr. Earl C. Dunn, Assistant Director of the Depart- ment of Public Safety and Chairman of, the Radio Committee, were also read. The motion passed. (See Tab. of Bids No- 33 in City Secretary's file) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve payment to M. D. Gowland, Certified Public Accountant, in the amount of $3,000.00, for annual audit of the city's records for the fiscal year ended July 31, 19119- Provision had previously been made in the budget for payment. The motion passed. The following ordinance was read:,-'.._'! ORDINANCE NO. 261,.8 BY ZIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, CALLING AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF_E11'E DIYG.AND 4=1D ING AN ORDINANCE.= 'FRANCHISE FINALLY PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF T[JE CITY. OF CORPUS. CHRISTI -AND APPROVED -BY TRE MAYOR -ON TE 18TH DAY OF. JULY,. A. D., 1935,' . AFD .AL'MTDED. BY ORDINANCE. FINALLY PASSED BY.THE CITY_COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI_AIM APPROVED BY TIS MAYOR.ON TKE 17TH DAY OF- OCTOBER$ A;. D., .1939, GRANTING. TO CENTRAL P07M, AND LIGHT COUANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGN'S, - AN ELECTRIC LIGHT, HEAT AND POViER FRAi`TCHISE; DESIGNATING THE TIME ,SND' THE PLACES FOR. HOLDIItiG SUCH ELECTION, ,SING. THE OFFICIALS ZIEREFOR,'PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF.THE ELECTION TO BE GIVEN, AND MAKING PROVISIONS INCIDENT. ADD _RELATING TO .SAID ELECTION,. AIM : DECLARING -AN EMERGENCY. , • The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest e Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon :Aye. - George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest �e Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon Aye . George L- Lowman 15 The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE No. 2649 AUTHORIZING AMID DIRECTING ME CITY 16AAUGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, A LEASE CONTRACT, WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE SEVEN (7) AUTOMOBILES FORA 'TOTAL CC N$ IDERATION OF. TWELVE. THOUSAND SEVEN; DOLLARS AND NINETY-FOUR CENTS ($12,007.911) , FOR THE USE_ OF POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS, SAID AI=OUNT BEING.. PAYABLE OUT OF CURRENT FUND NO. 102_,_AND ,A COPY OF MICH CONTRACT IS A. FART OF T�3IS ORDINANCE; AIM DECLARING AN EZRGENC Y...1, -- - The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes - Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cotte Absent Sydney E: Herndon Aye., George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon 'Aye,, George L..Lovyman A -VIS , The following ordinance was reads , I ORDINANCE.NO. 2650 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, FOR PAVING, IN'tPROVING ON LOTS 7 AND 8, BLOCK 4,_ CENTRAL VK-1ARF _ & M' REHOUSE ADDITION DATED -THE -20TH DAY OF SEPTECIBER, 1AI; AND DECLARING AN.ENERGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott A7 -sent _ Sydney E. Herndon Ave.. George L. Lowman Aya The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman '. Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott, Absent Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Ave The following ordinance was read: y ORDINANCE NO. 2651 ` i TRANSFERRING THE TAXICAB FRANCHISE AND PERMITS HELD THEREUNDER NOW HELD BY C. C. CHECKER -CAB COMPANY, A CORPORATION, -TO .CORPUS CHRISTI. TRAPISPORTATION_ CO., A CORPORATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie W%sserman Aye Jack DeForrest Awe Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon Awe . George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon ;AAe'. George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2652 TRANSFERRING THE TAXICAB FRANCHISE AND PERMITS HELD THEREU1MER NOW HELD BY BLUE & MITE CAB COIyTANY, _A CORPORATION,. TO CORPUS CHRISTI. TRANSPORTATION.CO., A CORPORATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie 7Tassermaa Alys Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon ;AAye-• George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest AVIS Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon .A George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2653 TRANSFERRING THE FRANCHISE FOR'THE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES AS AIRPORT LIMOUSINES OVER THE STREETS OF. THE.CITY. OF CORPUS XAS CHRISTI, TE, NOW HELD BY. BLUE. & WiITE .CAB COMPANY, A. CORP- OR&TION, TO CORPUS CHRISTI TRANSPORTATION CO., A CORPOR&TION, AMID.DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman A-ve Jack DeForrest AM Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon Ame- George L. Lowman Aye 463. r464.. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest . Ave Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon ;Aye•• George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read for the third and final timer _.ORDINANCE N0. 2636 Abd MING SECTION I6 OF ARTICLE IV OF ORDINANCE NO. 221x.1, I,EGU- LATING TRAFFIC UPON TRE. -PUBLIC STREETS, .ALLEYS, AND -OTHER TEIOROUGH- FARES OF THE -CITY OF. CORPUS_CHRISTI,.TEXAS, BY ADDING. THEREUNTO REGULATIONS GOVERNING VEHICULAR.TRAFFIC UPON.THE.FLASHING OF A SPECIFIED LIGHT SIGNAL IMICATING APPROACH OF. AN EMERGENCY VMICLE. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman - Aye ` Jack DeForrest - A ' Barney Cott Absent Sydney. E. Herndon .Aye George L. Lowman There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. JWC Secrotary k� 465 REGULAR COUNCIL IETING DECEMBER 6, 1949.. 4:001P. Me PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, -Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman; -City Manager, 'ff. B. Collier; City ,Attorney, I. M. Singer] Purchasing Agent, 'o ne Burke; and -City Secretary, C. 17.3etters. - - Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the minutes of the meeting held November 29, 1949. The motion passed. The payor invited those in the audience having bustness with the City to come for:rard. - - - Dir. Curtis Bell appeared, representing the Associated'General Contractors of America, Inc., and presented the following letter to the Council: • December 6, 1949 "TO THE -HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL s OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS "Gentlemen: "At the annual meeting of the active members of the South Texas Chapter of the Assoc- lated General'Contractors of Ameriea.held in Corpus Christi on Monday, Decemberg5, 1949, the membership unanimously endorsed the bond issue which is to be voted_on by the City of Corpus Christi December 17, 1949• "The members not only went on record as favoring this boad'issue'but agreed to indi- vidually work for the approval of all of the issues to be submitted. "It was the feeling of the membership that the report made by the Citizen's Committee ' was -'aa- lnt�ell'iggnt approach to the problems of our growing city and that the method of the procedurd*proposed therein constituted a business -like method of handling the problem: e Sincerely; ' /s/ Curtis Bell SOUTH_ TEXAS -CHAPTER, AGC • By:..Curtis Bell, Managing Director" Ikyor Wasserman thanked Mr. Bell for his interest ands offer of cooperation in respect to the forth- coming bond election. t A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to set the date of December 20, 1949,14s date for public hearing iu the matter of granting a special Council permit for a drive-in theatre and restaurant for Oe Be Callan, to be located -on Ayres Street across from Douglas Eat -b Bite. The motion was passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the Tax Error and Correction List for the month of November, in the amount of $5,494.77• The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott,,. seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to allow the Buccaneer Days.Commission authority to use the T -Heads and bay front area for the'annual Buccaneer Days celebra- tions, scheduled for April 24 through April 30. Permit is to be subject to restrictions by the City Departments involved, and subject to the usual application for special permit. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to authorize the pay- , went of $500.00 to C. 0. Scott and Ike Elliff, which amount represents reward for their work in connec- tion -with obtaining evidence leading to the conviction of A. A. Kaufman, for the offense of arson in the burning of the house of May Mills, at 115 Carter Street, City of Corpus Christie Payment is to be made out of Noe 102, Current Fund. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to appropriate $2000.00 to be paid out of No. 270, City Hall Improvement Fund, for the remodeling of the first floor ..offices, to be used by the Tax Division• The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, `seconded by Commissioner Cott, to rescind the motion made on November 29, 1949, awarding the entire radio equipment bid, "for Police and Fire Departments, to Electronic Equipment and Engineering Company, and changing the award to cover only automobile radio and M center station equipment only, in the amount of $16,700.03. The previous motion authorized both auto and motorcycle radios to be awarded to this firm, but a technicality prevents acceptance of the full bid. The motion passed.,. (See Bid file.) IL A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to authorize the , ' C 4 Purchasing Department to re -advertise for bids on motorcycle radio equipment only. A motion was made by Commissioner. Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to award the bid for permium gasoline for a 3 -months period for use by the Fire Department to the Crystal Petroleum Company, on Phillips 66,premium gasoline at 17X per gallon., This is the low bid. The motion passed. (See Tabu- lation File. 34 in City Secretary's Office.) A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to award the bid,for kerosene for a 3 -months period to Southern Oil Sales Company, at their low bid of 10� per gallon.. The motion passed. (See Tabulation File -J34 in City Secretary's Office.) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to award bid for diesel fuel for a 3 -months period to the Southern Oil Sales Company, on their low bid of .0875X per gallon. The motion passed. (See Tabulation File -04 in City Secretary's office.) A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to award the bid to Debco Company for regular gasoline for a 3 -months period at their low bid of 13-7/8/ per gallon, price including 1. sales tax. The motion passed. (See Tabulation -File f34 in City Secretary's Office.) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded ~by Commissioner Cott, accepting the recommendation of the City Controller,a. s approved by the City Manager, that the tender of 0.,000.00, Corpus,_Christi Refunding Bonds maturing in 1957 at a yield of 2.5%, and $1,000.00 maturing at a yield . 3% in 1963, be accepted and authority to purchase be granted. The motion passed. The following ordinance was read and passed: t ORDINANCE NO. 2651 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2578, PASSED ARD APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 16Th .DAY OF AUGUST, 1949, COI&IONLY MTOITN.AS THE PLMMING CODE FOR THE CITY -OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BY AMEIZING SECTION 921 (d) _ PRQVIDING.A VENT LENGTH OF.FIVE FEET FROM TRAP_INLET FOR BATHTUBS -OR SH=RS BY A120ING SECTION. 921,.(g) TO PROVIDE.MINIMUM SIZE AMID, LENGTH OF_ VENTS, .$Y ANE1,DING TABLE N0, .5, PROVIDING. FOR MXIM M_DE- I;AND.FOR.,TYPICAL GAS APPLIANCES- OF 77ATER HEATER.STORAGE TANKS UP.TO` AMID • INCLUDING TUIRTY (30) . GALLONS, FROM 30_ CFH. TO ,20 CFH,-. BY_ AMENDING SECTION -705 REGARD_,NG_.FIW L_IIMPECTIO,d SO AS TO i,EQUIRE PERI�,°ANENT. IDENTIFICATION OF_TMTER. AND GAS ITER LOOPS; AND DECLARING AN E ZR- GENC Y. The Charter rule wa's 'suspended by the following vote: Leslie ' assermaa Ave Jack DeForrest ,A Barney Gott _. Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman s The above ordinance was passed by the following vote + Leslie Wasserman A� - Jack DeForrest. Aye Barney Cott Aye _ Sydney Be Herndon Ae George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2655 ` AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND RECREATING POSITIONS, CLASSES, CLASSIFI= CATIONS, SALARIES PAYABLE TO. THE HOLDERS OF SUCH POSITIONS.IN ,ANBD THE POLICE DIVISION OF NTS THE DEPARTMEOF_PUBLIC SAFETY OF. TEiE CITY OF CORPUS ABOLISHING A?.,L POSITIONS,_ CLASSIFICATIONS AND. _CHRISTI; SALARY RANGES. IN.CONFLtT $EREM TH HERETOFORE. EXIS �JNG. fN SUCH . DIVISION; CONTAINING A.REPEALING,CLUASE;'AND_DECLA2I NG AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye ` Jack DeForrest s ` Barney Cott Ame Sydney Be Herndon A George L. Lowman Ame 46.7 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest George L. Lowman Ams The following ordinance was read: ORDIIWC IdO. 2656 AUTHORIZING: AND DIRECTING THE CITY IWAl`;AGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON. BEHALF OF THE. CITY. OF CORPUS. CHRISTI,. TEXAS, A LEASE CON-. TRACT- KITH OPTION TO PURCHASE SIX (6) . DU1T. TRUCI{S, - FOUR (4) 12 TON CABS AND_CHASSIS, AND FIVE (5) 2 TON. CABS AID_CHASSI,S AS DESCRIBED IN SAID LEASE CONTRACT,-FOR.A TOTAL CONSIDERA- TION OF TVMNTY EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR. HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT .41M 26 100 _DOLLARS ($28,1x68.26) FOR THE USE OF THE. CITY DEPART- 11ENTS SET_ FORTH. -IN SAID LEASE CONTWT SAID Al,=NT BEING . PAYABLE OUT OF CURRENT. FUIM _ NO. 102, AND, A. COPY OF 7EICH--.CON- TRACT_ IS. A. PART OF THIS ORDINANCE; AIID DECLARING AN =GENCY: The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest An Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Le Lowman -__ Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ame Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott A IV -0 Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was •read:. ORDINANCE NO. 2657 AUTHORIZING AIID DIRECTING THE CITY MiNAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON.13MIALF OF THE, CITY. OF CORPUS. CHRISTI, . TEXAS, A LEASE CON- TRACT. VITH_OPTION -TO PURCHASE EIGHT. (8) PICKUPS„,TM (2) 12 TON CAB. AND _ CHASSIS, AND T170 (2) 12 TON FLAT BED AS -DESCRIBED IN SAID LEASE -CONTRACT, -FOR A_TOTAL CONS IDERATION. OF_SEVENTEEN _ ......... THOUSAND -SIXTY AND 22100 DOLLARS. (017,060.22)- FOR THE USE. OF THE CITY DEPARTMENTS SET FORTH IN SAID LEASE CONTRACT, SAID AAOUNT.BEING PAYABLE OUT OF CURRENT FUND NO. 102, AND A_COPY OF 'ZHICH CONTRACT IS A FART OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND.DECLARING AN'= ; RGENC Y, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Awe Sydney E. 11arndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie 17asserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott A Sydney E. Herndon_Aye . George L. Lowman Ams . The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2658 RECEIviNG AND ACCEPTING THE *RK OF COI-STRUCTION OF SANITARY SEVER MAIN IN SHELi.. ROAD EXTENSION.TO SERVE SAVAGE _LANE. SCHOOL IN THE CITY.OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, SAJE.BEING THE SANITARY- ': - SEIVER NjAIN AUTHORIZED UNDER. CONTRACT DATED AUGUST, 9, 19490, BETMEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND HELUENFEIS BROTHERS UNDER THE CONTRACT. -FOR SAID SANITARY SE1°IER.YAIN; AND DECLARING AN. ENE RGENC Y.. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney _Cott - Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman, A Jack DeForrest Ame q . Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Afire George Le Lowman A 463 Wr. John T:..Lynch ap�e.ared, representing the Corpus Christi University, and urged that Council con- sider a resolution favoring the University obtaining Ward Island on a long term lease or purchase agree- ment. Following Mr. Lynch's appearance, the following resolution was read:,-,' RESOLUTION NO. 2659 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE ATTITUDE OF. THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ENCOURAGING TAE ACQUISITION OF, THE _ PLANT. NOIT U1V'DER _TEI-TORARX IZASF FOR THE -USE AND BEITEFIT. OF UIE UNIVERSITY. OF CQRPUS. CHRISTI ON A. LONG. TERM LEASE OR PERPWENT. BASIS, AND. TO RECOGNIZE 711E ADVANTAGE OF ESIUBLISH" NT AND MAINTENANT PE. OF. A UNIVERSITY AT CORPUS _CHRISTI, AND EXPRESSING THE ATTITUDE OF COOPERATION; AND DECLARING AN FUER: GENCY. The Charter rule was .suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman _. Aye Jack DeForrest e Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon- Aye George L. Lowman ye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ayyr Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ayr George L. Lowman Ate+ There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR...... ............ City of Corpus Christi, Texas REGULAR COUNCIL FETING DECEMBER 13, 1949. 1.:60 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman; City Manager, W. B. Collier; City Attorney, I. M. Singer; Purchasing Agent, Wn. Burke; and City Secretary, C. W. Vetters. _ Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest called the meeting to order and presided until Mayor Wasserman arrived. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the minutes of regular council meeting held on December 6, 1919. The motion pissed. The Mayor Pro Tem invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing and instructing the City Secretary to spread upon the minutes of this Council meeting, thereby making it a part of the orig- inal records of the City of Corpus Christi, an affidavit of publication indicating the appearance of legal . notice of special bond election and Ordinance No: -261.7 in the official publication of the Corpus Christi Times issue of November 30 and December 7, 1949; -this affidavit of publication to become a part of the minutes, as follows& AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION "THE STATE OF TEXAS Q :. COUNTY OF NUECES _ "BEFORE 2M the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Conway -C: 'Craig, Publisher of the Caller -Times Publishing Company, who, being by me duly sworn, upon oath deposes and says:...... ,. (,'"That the attached notice was- published, •in the Corpus Christi Times, a,pewspaper ;,-.., r publ shed..in: the_English; language and .o#'„_general, circulation ia.the, .City+of .Corpus Christi, ;degas,: for; more:.tjv n one year prior. to..the date; of;:the first,.,p:ubl is tiom of said: notice, <i; the issues_; of November..30, & Decembers; 19149, the, attached: newspaper clipping is a true and correct.copy.o� id published notice. • /s/ Conway C. Craig Conway C. Craig - "SMRN TO and subscribed before me, this 9 day of December, 1949• Louise Vick Is% Louise Vick ..Notary Public in and for.. a Commission expires Juhe`l, 1951. 'Nueces County, Texas" A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, sedbnded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing and instructing the City Secretary to spread upon the minutes of this Council meeting, thereby making it apart of the orig- inal records of the City of Corpus,Christi, an affidavit of the posting of election notices at the City Hall and at various precincts for the special bond election to be held on December 17, 1949- 'The affidavit is as follows:. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ELECTION NOTICES "THE STATE OF TEXAS .a COUNTY OF NUECES "BEFORE ", the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared C. W. Vetters, City Secretary__.of the City. of .C.orpus Christi, Texas, who, being by me duly sworn, upon oath deposes and says that on the 30th day of November, 1919, he posted a true and correct copy of -the attached and foregoing Notice of Special Bond Election at the City Hall and at each of the following public places within the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, to -wit: At the Nueces County Courthouse in Election Precinct No. 1,• At the City Hall in Election Precinct No. 2; At H. H. Edwards, 2014 Mesquite, in Election Precinct No. 3; At the-Cheston Heath School, Mestina and Carrizo, in Election Precinct z No. 1.1.3 At the Solomon Coles School, 9214, Winnebago, in Election Precinct No. 5; At the Civic Center, 700 South Broadway, in Election Precinct No. 6; ,lit the itiew Fire Station, 3312 Leopard Street, in Election Precinct No. 7;., At the Oak Park Methodist Church, 838 Oak Park, in Election_ Precinct No. 8. v At 5526 Ocean Drive in Election Precinct No. 17; At the Fannin School in4Election Precinct. No. 20; At the Breakers Hotel, 36114. Hamilton Road, in Election Precinct No. 21; ` At the $oly Cross School, 1123 N. StaplQs, in Election Precj. ct No. 30; At the Edward Furman School, 1115 Chamberlain,_a Election Precinct No. 31; At the Corpus Christi_Impleme nt Company, 1301 Agnes Street_in Election Precinct No. 32; At the Geo. Evans School, 1315 Comanche,.in Election Precinct No. 33; At the Hillerest Church of Christ in Election Precinct No. 38; At the Eubanks Music Company, -1405 Third, in Election Precinct No. 39;, At the :Central Church of Christ, 1610 Lawnview, in Election Precinct No. 140; At the Morgan Street Fire Station, 114.01 Morgan, in, Election Precinct No. 141; At the R. B. Fisher School,_ Minnesota and It. Worth, in Election Precinct No. 142. At the Vin. Travis School, 151.4.5 Tarleton, in Election Precinct No. 14.3; At the' Meadow Park Church of Christ, 311.4.'Cheyenne, in Election Precinct No. 1.41.4.3 - At the Geo. 11riggins Homes, 2320 Buford, in Election Precinct No. 14.5; At the Lamar School,. 2212 Morris_ Street, in Election- Precinct No. 146; - At the Leopard_ Street Fire Station_, 1829 Leopard, in Election Precinct No. 473 - _ - At the Community House, 3.18 Sixteenth, in Election Precinct No. 48; At the City Market, 1302 Leopard, in Election Precinct No. 14.9; At the Louisiana Street Fire_ Station,_Louisiana and Fifteenth, in Election Precinct No. -50; At the Robert Driscoll Junior High School, in Villa Gardens, in Election Pre - c inct No. 52; - At the Sam Houston School, Arcadia Village, 363 Norton, in Election Precinct No. 533 At the Administration Building, 3701 Ayers, in Election Precinct No. 56; At the Westminister Presbyterian Church, 2045 Eighteenth,,in Election Pre- cinct No. 57,. At the Menger School, 2209 Alameda, in Election Precinct No. 58; At the Real Estate Office at Santa Fe and Texas Streets, in Election Precinct No. 59, - At the Stephen F. Austin School, Morgan Street, in Election Precinct No. 60; -At the David Crockett School in Election Precinct No. 61; At the Vtynn Seale Junior High School in Election Precinct No. 62. n IN 470 That each of said notices was po§ted in a< conspicuous public place more than fourteen (14) days prior to the date fixed for said election Isl C W Vetters SMRN TO and subscribed before`me, this 9th hay of December, 1949 The motion passed t Isl Billie A Goodwin Notary Public in and for Nueces County, Texas" A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, accepting for record a state - went of election expense up to and including December 12, 1949, by the Central Power and Light Company in the amount of $1,626 45 The motion passed A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the reimbursement of the Current Fund No 102 for expenses incurred by the Engineering Department in connection with the Bond Fund project as follows No 298, City of Corpus Christi Water Works Improvement Bond No 295, Improvement Bonds 1948 Construction Fund Storm Sewer Improvements Street Improvements Sanitary Sewer Improvements Airport Improvement Park Improvements The motion passed 05,883 32 $6,706 o4 986 83 9,586 92 91 89 354 07 17,725 75 $23,609 07 A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, accepting the work of T H Lee, Contractor on the sanitary sewer main in Water Street and the approval of final estimate in the amount of $24,635 34 to be paid out of Fund No 295s Improvement Bonds 1948 Construction Fund (Sanitary Sewer Improvements, The motion passed I A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, approving tb.e reimbursement of No 102, Current Fund, in the amount of 0204 out of Fund No 295, Improvement Bonds, 1948 Construction Fund (Storm Sewer Improvements) The motion passed The following ordinance was read • OR)INAITCE NO 2660 BECEIvING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BEING THE NORTHMSTERN 18 36 ACRES OF LOT ELEVEN (11), SECTION "C" OF PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION OF THE HOFFMM TRACT, AND FULLY DESCRIBING SAXE AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, DEFINING ITS LIILLITS AND DECLARING THE SAM APART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AND THE RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES, AIM CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DECLARING AN ENERGE11CY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Aye George L-9 Lowman Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye Barney Cott Alve The above Ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest AM George L Lowman Aye Sydney E Herndon Barney Cott Aye The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 2661 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH GUY A THOMON, TRUSTEE, SAN ANTONIO, UVALDE & GULF RAILROAD, DEBTOR, FOR A LICENSE TO MkIMIN 21E 9" GAS LINE AND AN 8" SANITARY SEEMER. LINE UNDER THE RAILWAY RICHT-OF-TAY EXTE10ING FROM LESTER STREET APPROXIM&TELY 250 FEET WHSTti' UM PARALLEL, AND APPROXIIaMLY 140 FEET CnTTTTi nF T.F(?PAR) SmRPUT. AND DECLARING AN MIERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votet { Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Aye - Barney Cott Aje Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lowman Aye The following resolution was presented by the Mayor and read by t he City Secretary. RESOLUTION NO 2662 A RESOLUTION COIIMIMIYG LEROY CROW AM OFFICIALS OF THE YELLOW CA$ COMPANY FOR THE GIFT TO ME CITY OF CORPLS CHRISTI OF A RADIO TOPER A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to accept the above resolution in -its entirety The motion passed There being no further business, the meeting adjourned ICitySecretary ii .. 4ellLAYOR City of Corpus Christ3,Texas SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 19, 1949 1 00 P M PRESENTt Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, and Sydney Herndon, City Lanager, W B Collier, City Attprney, I M Singer, and City Secretary, C W Vetters Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order The City Secretary, C W Vetters, read a proposal regarding the negotiation of bond purchases by John Nuveen & Company of Chicago, Illinois, Eddleman-Pollok Company of Houston, Texas, First of Texas Corporation of San Antonio, Texas, DeWar, Robertson & Pancoast of San Antonio, Texas, F Bert Smith & Company of Corpus Christi, Texas, as presented ley F Bert Smith, representative A discussion was held regarding the proposal At the completion of discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that the proposal as submitted by John Nuveen & Company of Chicago, Illinois, Eddleman-Pollok Com- pany of Houston, Texas; First of Texas Corporation of San Antonio, Texas, Dewar, Robertson & Pancoast of San Antonio, Texas, F Bert Smith & Company of Corpus Christi, Texasj and presented by F Bert Smith, fiscal agent of the City of Corpus Christi and authorized representative of the said firms be accepted and the City Attorne,f be instructed to prepare the necessary papers for formal authorization of the execution of said con - 'tract A certified check, No 1685840, in the amount of $60,000 was received by the City Secretary, check being a Good Faith Deposit on 02,000,000 General Obligation bonds and $1,000,000 Gas System Revenue bonds. Deposit made by bond bidders above indicated There being no further business, the meeting adjourned LAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas I 471 0 472 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING PECENBER 20, 1949 - 4'90P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman; City manager, W. B.Collier; City Attorney, I. M. Singer; Purchasing Agent, Mn. -Burke; and City Secretary, C. W. Vetters. The Mayor called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman,.seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the minutes of the meeting held December 13, 1949, and minutes of special council meeting held December 19, 1949. The motion passed. _.. The Mayor invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mrs. V. C. Carranza of 2512 Coleman appeared and presented the Council with a petition urging that Coleman Street between 19th and 24th Streets be resurfaced with asphalt topping; petition contained some fifty names. A public hearing was held regarding the application of Mr. O.B. Callan for a drive-in restaurant and movie to be constructed and operated on Ayres Street across from Douglas' Eat -A -Bite, physical description being the Tract I, Section D, 520 feet northeast of the southwest corner of Paisley's Subdivision of the Hoff- -. man Tract. fir. William Anderson, Zoning and Planning Engineer, explained toe.request, and no one appeared against the issuance of the Special Council Permit. Following Mx. Anderson's explanation, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to allow the Special Council Permit as requested. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, adjusting a personal property tax to the.amount of $p21,014.58 for Lack?s Goose Creek Corporation. Original assessed value was $31,000.00, and affidavit -attached file indicates the $21,014.58 is correct. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to adjust the personal property tax of Mr. R. T. Loosemore, d/b/a Richard's Food Mart, to the amount of 03,290.00 Original assess- ment was in the amount of $6,000.00, and affidavit attached indicates the amount of 03,290.00 to be in order. The motion passed. Bids were opened on motorcycle radio equipment for the Police Department. A motion was made by Com- missioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to -refer bids to the City Manager for his study and consideration. - A motion was made by'Commissiuner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to authorize the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids as follows: 1. 20,000 feet of 2" black plain end steel pipe_ 2. 17,000 feet of 4! black plain end steel pipe 3. 3,000 feet of 611_black plain end steel pipe The motion passed. ` A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest,-seconded by Commissioner Lowman, setting January 10 as a dat \for public hearing on the following zoning cases; -� - 1. Gs L. Floyd and Forrest Shields 2. Texas Company 3. Xrs.`_Mae Crittenden t The motion passed. A motion was. made by Commissioner DeForrest, .seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the purchase of $2,000 City of Corpus Christi Sanitary ~Sewer Bonds, Series 191.x.0, with a maturity date of 1961 to yield . approximately 2.75. Purchase to be made from Raussher,•Pierce & Company, a1:dpaytaeat-to.:be-.made out of Fund No. 397, Storm Sewer Improvement Bonds, Series 1948. The motion passed. , I motion was made by Comnissioner,DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, confirming and authorizing action taken in purchasing two 12 ton Federal cab and chassis purchased from Carney -Melton, Inc. for total cost of U,240.'This action is necessary following -the rejection of the original award to Cage Implement Company a s this firm did not care to enter into a lease purchase agreement. The motion passed. s 473 A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the construction of Project 202 with City Forces, which project comprises a 16" water main along Dodridge and Alameda Streets to serve an overhead storage tower now being erected by Chicago Bridge and Iron Company. Cost of project estimated at $57,749.72. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the construc- tion of Project No. 203 by City Forces, which project comprises a continuation of 16" water main along Alameda Street and Robert's Drive tying into the present water system from the storage tower ^being erected. The motion passed. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2663 AN ORDINANCE CANVASSING RE710NS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL BOND ELECTION HELD -IN THE CITY -OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ON DECEMBER_ 17, -1949; - AED DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.. The Charter rule was suspended by the following voter Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following voter Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The following ordinance was read:: ORDINANCE N0. 2664' Iva Aye Absent Aye Aye Absent AUTHORIZING AMID D IRECTING THE CITY'MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF. SPECIAL ASSES31;ENT.FOR SIDEWALK IITROVEIvMNTS ON LOT_13,_BLOCK 70 BROADYCOR_PARR NO. 2. ADDITION, FATED THE 13T DAYIQF_APR.IL; 1947; AND DECLARING_ AN. EMRGENCY. The Charter -rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie 7Tasserman hie Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon ; Aye .. George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman - Agile Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon ;Aye.. George L. Lowman !ye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2665 - DECLARING THE RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS TO PURCHASE; ATID ACCEPTING THE.. OFFER TO PURCHASE SUBMITTED BY JOHN NUVEEN & COMPP.3NY OF' CHICAGO, ILLINOIS; EDDLENAN-POLLOK COUPPAN Y OF. HOUSTON, TEXAS; FIRST OF TEXAS CORPORATION -OF SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS; DEMR,.ROBERTS ON &_.PANCOAST.OF.,' SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS; F, BERT SMITH &-CONIl'ANY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS;.PRE, SENTED BY F. BERT SMITH & COIT'ANY,- FISCAL AGENT. OF. THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AED.AUTHORIZED_AGENT OF.SAI'D CO�� ANIES,.FOR THE SALE TO SAID PURCHASERS OF. $1,000,000.00 GAS S TSTEM REVETJUE . BOMS AND. 02,000,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF -THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI;; AUTHORIZING THE YAYOR AND CITY, ANAGER TO.EXECUTE A nRITTEN ACCEPTANCE OF SAID, PROPOSAL;, AND DECLARING AN.EIERGENC Y. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman 474 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie VAsserman Aye .Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read.. ORDINANCE NO 2666 AUTHORIZI1%G SO MBECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, A LEASE CONTRACT WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE RADIO TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER FQUIPDMNT MTU ACCESSORIES, AS DESCRIBED IN SAID LEASE CONTRACT, WITH ELECTRONIC EQUIPb9ENT AND ENGINLERING COTOTAhT, A PARTNERSHIP OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BY J H BURNEY, PARTNER AND LAN&GER, FOR THE TOTAL CONSIDERATION OF SEVENTEEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED Tb"JENTY--ONE AND 83/100 DOLLARS 017,121 833 FOR THE USE OF CITY DEPARTMENTS SET FORTH IN SAID LEASE CQNTRACT, SAID AYOU19T BEING PAYABLE OUT OF CURRENT FUND NO 102, AND A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS PART OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND DECLARING AN E� . RGENC Y The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lowman Awe The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney E Haradon Aye George L Lowman Aye The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO 2667 AUTHORIZING kM DIRECTING THE CITY MULtGER FOR AND ON BE1VLF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXkS, TO PURCHASE LAND A3UTTI14G ON THE PRESENT COMANCAE STREET, BEING A STRIP SEVEN (7) FEET IN DEPTH AND FRONTING FORTY (40) FEET ON COMANCHE STREET, FROM MIA H AND MOSES R VILLAPONDO, AND A STRIP OF LAPID SEVEN (7) FEET IN DEPT$ 411D FRONTING FORTY (40) FEET ON COMANCHE STREET, FRO,d b.JUML GARZA AND WIFE, SARAH V GARZA, FOR THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS ($260) CASH, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY Xkh&GRR TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY CONTRACTS AND INSTRUIMNTS TO COM- PLETE THE PURCHASE OF AFORESAID LAND AND TO OBTtIN TEE FEE SIATLE TITLE THERETO, PROVIDING THE PAILMIT FOR THE PURCHASE OF $AMI, TO BE PAID FROM FUND NO 220 STREET IMPROVELENT CONSTRUCTION, AND DECLARING AN ELZRGENCY The Charter rule was suspended*,b y the following vote Leslie Wassergan (Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E Herndon George L Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E Herndon George L Lowman The following ordinance was read., Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye Absent ORDINANCE NO 2668 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY LI&NAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A COOPERATION AGRE=NT CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, IN COIINECTION WIM THE PROGRAM OF SAID HOLTSILG AUTHORITY FOR FIVE HUNDRED (500) UNITS OF LOW RENT HOUSING TO BE DEVELOPED AND LOCATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AM DECLARING AN L7TRGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote:. Leslie Wasserman kre, Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon ",Aye. - George L. Lorman Aye The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE N0. 2676 TRANSFERRING THE TAXICAB FRANCHISE XOW HELD BY MARCUS DE LA GARU • D/B/A -LEOPARD. CAB, C 011PA u Y _ TO THE CORPUS . CU= TI T_ RANSPORTATION _ COMPANY,• AND .DECLARING. AN, EMERGENCY _. _. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye. Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon ,Aye.. George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon ^•A, • - George L. Lowman Aye The City Secretary read the following letter from the City Manager addressed to the Mayor and City Commissionerst; "Subject to your consideration and approval, I am appointing Mr. R. P. Hayes,.presently carving as - Chief Electrical Inspector for the City of Corpus Christi, as Fire Marshal. This appointment is to be effective -January 1, 1950 at a salary of 6306.25. I/" "Resignation of Yr. Joe Fogaley, who has done an out- standing job for the City for the past several years, :......t. _-- will be effective as of December -31, 1949." After the completion of this reading, a motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the appointment of Mr. Hayes as indicated above. • There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City of Corpus_Christi, Texas City Secretary.. REGULAR COUNCIL PvIEETING -_DECELMER. 27, 19%9 - - - x.:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest and George L. Lowman; City Attorney, I:. M. Singer; City Manager,W- B. Collier; Purchasing Agent,wn. J. Burke; Assistant -Purchasing Agent, Nan Albrecht; and City Secretary, C. W. Vetters. PWayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the minutes t - of the meeting held December 20, 1949. The motion passed. The Yayor invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Tom Pogue appeared regarding the proposed garbage ordinance and suggested an amendment allowing more rigid regulations regarding private garbage haulers; 1r. Pogue represented Lupefs Transfer, Diaz. I 476 Transfer, and Frank's Transfer. He suggested a higher registration fee for private haulers and strict regu- lations. Mayor Wasserman instructed lr. Pogue to handle this matter to conclusion with Mr.Collier and Mr. Stirman. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve payment in the amount of $2,500 to the First Savings and Loan Association for furniture, fixtures, and equipment in offices vacated by t heiirm and now occupied by the Tax Department. Purchase includes bank fixtures, vault and vault door, venetian blinds, five ton York air -conditioner unit, light fixtures, gas heaters, and marble counters. Payment to be made out of Fund No. 270, City gall Improvement Bond, 1948 Construction Funds. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, adjusting the personal tax assessment of A. B. Joffee, d/b/a OPO Clothiers, to the amount of $8,760 as per affidavit furnished by this concern. File indicates an arbitrary assessment of $16,000 was set up against this company due to failure of said company to furnish personal property rendition. Tax office has now received corrected amount, which amount is the same as has been filed and accepted by the State, County and School Tax Offices. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest; seconded by Commission.r,Lowman, adjusting personal tax assessment of the ,fines Shop, 419 Chaparral Street, to the amount of $15,280 as per sworn affidavit furnished. This firm failed to render.personal property and, in absence of such rendition, the tax office used the 1947 rendition of X20,580. Affidavits now furnished indicate present inventory to be x:15,280. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commiss}oner Pe'Forrest,,to award bids on motorcycle radio equipment for the Police Department. Recommendations i.pd.icate that.the only bid was from the Elec- tronic Equipment and Engineering Company who offered the Vetrictmotorcycle radio equipment as follows: 8 Vetrie receivers -kith accessories (except carrying rack) $2,200 4 Vetric transmitters with accessories (except carrying rack) .1,760 - Total- $3,960 The motion passed. (See Tabulation No. 33 on file in City Secretary's office.) The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE No. 2669 AN ORDINANCE CANVASSING THE RETURNS ANO DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE SPEC IAL ELEC TI ON. HELD IN THE CITY OF. CORPUS CHRISTI, _TIDW, „ON DECE1IBER.21, 1949,, ON. ME QUESTION. OF GRANTING _TO, CENTRAL, P07ER r AMD LIGHT CO2au Y, ITS.SUCCECSORS AMID ASSIGNS, AN EXTENSION AND l.P,70M P1= OF. ITS ELZCTRICT FR,tNCHISE, , AND 'DECL&RING,AN� Rdtt The Charter rule was lsuspended �by�the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cbtt absent Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman ; The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman •- The following ordinance was read, for the first time: :< ORDINANCE NO. 2670 EKTENDING AN ORDINANCE AND FRANCHISE FINALLY PASSED BY THE'CITY COUNCIL OF. ME, C ITY OF CORPUS CHRIS TI ANA . APPROVED- B Y THE 11AYOR ON ME ISTH _ DAY.OF JULY, A. D•, 19355 .AND AC UN'DED BY QPQIN.kNCE FINALLY PASSED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL.OF THE CITY.OF CORPUS CHRISTI.AND APPRO i BY ME- 11AYOR.ON THE 17TH'ZAY OF -OCTOBER,' A. D.,. 193.9. GRVITING M. CENTRAL P01MR AND. LIGHT. COITANY,. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS,.. AN ELECTRIC .LIGHT, BEAT AMID .POVCM. FRVCHISE, . AND ANEEI DING -SAID 010IMI.li1`10E, AND_ FRANCHISE TO CHANGE THE CONSIDERATION AND ,COMPENSATION. TO BE- PAID TO TFIF CITY. BY . THE GRANTEE THEREUMZDER. and passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott .Sydney E. Herndon The following ordinance was ready z oimmun N0. 2671 , Aye Aye Absent Absent It IMENDING ORDIITA.NCE NUMBER 1491 ADOPTED THE 13T DAY OF SEPTMMER, 19L�2, .ENTITLED "DEFINING 'MILK' AIV . CERTAIN 'MILK PRODUCTS',, 'MILK PRODUCER',-tP43TEUR.IZATIONI,.ETC., PROHIBITING TdE.SALE OF.ADULTERATED-AND MIS BRINDED. MILK AND MILK _PN.ONCTS,.REgUIIZING PERMITS FOR, THE SALE.OF MILK, AID _DULK. PRODUCTS,. REGULATING. THE INSPECTION OF DAIRY F,' .AND MILK. FLATS, TBE EXMAIINATION, GRADING, LABELING, PLAC.&MING, PASTEURIZATION; RE-G.PaDING, DIS- TRIBUTION, AND.SALE OF MILK ATM.MILK PRODUCTS, PROVIDING FOR, THE PUBLISHING OF -MILE GRADES,: CONSTRUCTION. OF FUTU.RE.DAIRIES AID MILK. PLANTS,_THE- REPEALING OF ALL ORDINANCES OR._PAB.T$„OF ORDINANCES.. IN. CONFLICT HER=TH, -T�E_ ENFORCEMCITT OF THIS _ORDI- =NANCE AIS THE FIXING OF. PENALTIES;_ AND DECLARING AN EMZRGENGY” BY ADOPTING A PROVISION IN CONFOM1ITY.MTH- THE STATE GEADING AND LABELING ACT; A M DECLARING AN.EMERGENC Y. y The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest _ Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman :_ .A_.Aye.. The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest ._ _ Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon_ Absent George L. Lowman Aye . The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2672 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2570 PASSED AID APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 29..1949. ENTITLED "An Ordinance Providing for the Collection, -Removal, and Disposaj.of_Ga, age,Trash and Rubbish within the City of Corpus,.Texas; Defining Terms; Requiring All Owners, Occupants, Tenants, or_Lossees,of Residences, Churches, y Schools, Colleges, Lodges, and Commercial, Industrial Businesses or Other Buildings within the City to Provide Containers and Re- ceptacles -with Covers for Garbage and Trash; Specifying that Con- tainers and Receptacles Be Placed at Convenient Locations on the Premises Mere They May Be Emptied and the Contents -Removed at Regular Intervals; Prohibiting Anyone Except Agents or Employees. of The City of Corpus Christi from Emptying -Containers or Re- ceptacles or Transporting the Contents Thereof on the Streets and Public Thoroughfares without a Permit from the City Council; Pre- scribing Regulations for the Securitig of Permits; Fixing Schedules of Reasonable Charges to Be Made:Against Owners, Occupants, Tenants and Lessees of Buildings and Premises Receiving the Service;. Requiring the Director of the Department of Public Health to make Periodic Inspections of Buildings, Premises and A11,Places Mere Garbage, Trash and Rubbish May Accumulate, and Enforce and Admin- ister the.Provisions of the Ordinance;; Providing Saving Claude in the Event Any Part of the Ordinance Should Be Declared Unconstitu- tional; Fixing A Penalty for the Violation Thereof; Repealing all Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing _ an Effective Date; And Declaring an Emergency", AND DECLARING AN F=RGENCY. The Charter rule was,suspeaded by the following vote: Led ie Wasserman Aye . _ .. Jack DeForrest Awe Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon Absent George L. Lowman 1. The above ordinance was passed ;by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman. kae Jack DeForrest s A . Barney Cott Absent . Sydney E. Herndon . Absent z.. George L. Lowman :'Aye, r C i 8 477. 478 The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO 2673 AN ORDINANCE PROV13ING MR THE COLLECTION, REMOVAL AND 'DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE, TRASH AND RUBBISH VITHIN THC CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, CREATING THE WASTE AND REFUSE COLLECTION AMID DISPOSAL .DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC MRES DEPtRTM','ENT, DEFINING TERM r REO.UIRING ALL 0 HERS, OCQUPANTS, TENANTS OR LESSEES OF RESIDENCES, CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, LODGES, AM COM1IM- CIAL, INDUSTRIAL, BUSIIESSES, OR OTHER BUILDINGS WITHIN = CITY TO PROVIDE CONTAINERS kND RECEPTACLES MT1I COVERS FOR GARBAGE ANS? TRASH( SPECIFYING THAT CONTAINERS AND RECEPTACLES BE PLACED .AT CONVENIENT LOCA- TIONS ON TELE PF=SES WIERE THEY MAY BE EMPTIED 40 TEi$ CONTENTS VII, OVED AT REGULAR INTERVALSS, PROHIBITING ANYONE EXCEPT AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES OF ZIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FROM EMPTYIITG CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES OR TRANSPORTING THE CONTENTS THEREOF ON THE STREETS OR PUBLIC IHOROUCH- FARES WITHOVT A PERMIT, PRESCRIBING REGULATION IOR THE SECURING OF PER- MITS, FIXING SCHEDULES OF REASONABLE CHARGES TO BE MADE AGkINST 07NERS, OCCUPSN'NS, TENANTS &ND LESSEES OF BLILDINGS AND PREYISES RECEIVING TETE SERVICE, CREATING A WASTE DISPOSAL DEPARTMENT, REJUIRIhG THE SUPERIN- TENDENT OF THE "TtSTE DISPOSkL DIVISION TO MADE PERIODIC INSPECTIONS OF BUILDINGS, PREMISES, AND ALL PLACES ARE GARBAGE, TRASH AND RUBBISH MAY ACCUMULATE, AND ENFORCE AN'D ADMINISTER THE PROVISIONS OF THE ORDINANCE{ PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, FIXING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF, REPEALIbG ALL QRDINANTCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERD"{ITH, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest r Barney Cott Sydney E Herndon George L Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott _ Sydney E. Herndon r George L Lowman The following ordinance was\readt 'e Aye Absent Absent Aye A Absent Absent Aye t ORDINANCE NO 2674 AUTHORIZIITG AMID DIRECTING TH13 CITY MANAGER I'ORAMID ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS ORIS TI, TEX. S, TO PURCHASE 0 81414 ACES OF T, ND OUT OF THE NORTH PART OF LOT 16, SECTION I OF TIE PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION OF THE HOFFMAZ+ TRACT, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM GEORGE OLIVER MARKINS AND WIFE, NORA NARYII S, AIM MEAGER LEE YAR.KIP AIM WIFE, JENNIE DELLE MARKINS, OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND ED TAM HENRY MARIOtNS AMID WIFE, LUCINDA II&RFINS, OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE SUM OF SEVENTEEN HUIDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($1750) PLUS TITLE EXPENSES CONNECTED HEREWITH; AUTHORIZING AICD DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EKECUTE THE NECESSARY CONTRACTS AND ILSTRU MTTS TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE DF AFORESAID LAND, PROVIDING THtT PAM1ENT FOR ZiE PURCHASE OF SXTE SHALL BE PAID FROM NO 295 IMPROVELMITT BONDS 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND `(STORM SE17ER ILPROTEIvENTS), AND MECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following voter Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon Absent -George L Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney E Herndon Absent George L Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO 2675 AUTHORIZING AM DIRECTING THE CITY N,ANAGI;R TO &CggJIRL, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A RIGHT-OF-MkY E13ELTNT FOR THE YZDENIITG OF HIGIMkY NO 9 ON THAT CERTiIN 0 030 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE EAST ONE-HALF OF LOT N0, 9, TRACT "C" OF THE BANCROFT FARM LOTS FRO14 1'M J J UEHLINGER, A =077, OZ JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, AND 711TOLD B CARTER. OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE SUN OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS (030Q) CASH, AUTHORIZING SND DI-ZCTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS IN CONZZCTION TH, PROVIDING ]HAT THE CMSIDERATION IN SAID RIGHT -OF -TW EASELMT SfLUI BE PAID FRO,A NO 295 IYPROVallEENT BONDS 1948 CON-► STRUCTION FUND (STREET IMIPROVE17ENTS), &0 DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 9 The Charter rule was suspended by the -following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott - Absent Sydney E. Herndon Absent - George L. Lowman ;Aye.. The above ordinance was passed by the following voter Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Absent Sydney E. Herndon Absent - George L. Lowman The YAyor read the following letter from Mr. C. D. Watts, Jr.: "Please adoept my resignation as a member of the City Park.Board. "I deeply appreciate this appointment but due to Qther business conflictions, I find myself unable to attend the Park Board meetings and a etivities." On completion of reading a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to accept the resignation with regret and commend Mr. Watts for his fine work on the Park Board. The motion passed. Mayor Wasserman recommended that Mr. James S. Naismith be selected to replace Mr. C. D. Watts. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to appoint Mr. Naismith as a member of the Park Board. The motion passed. . There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. I City Secretary. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY. 3, -1959, 4;90 P. N. City of Corpus Christi, Texas PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman; City -Manager W. B. Colliers City,Attorney.I« N. Singer; and C. W..Vetters, City Secretary. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to approve the minutes of the meeting held December 27, 1949 - The Mayor invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Nr. Bob Sorrell appeared representing Corpus Christi, Inc- and asked the Council to waive a $970 building permit fee for Corpus Christi, Inca A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Com- missioner Lowman to refer the question to Mr. Collier for his decision and final action. The motion passed- The City Secretary read a request for transfer of the C. C. Driv-Ur-Self Company to Rex.B. Jones- A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to give consent as requested. Request and signatures as followsrh -479 N ;Corpus Christi, Texas January 3, 1950 "We, the undersigned Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, at a regular meeting.of the City Council of t1je City of Corpus Christi, on this 3d day. of January, 1950, do hereby,.cousen_t.in writing to the transfer by C. C. Driv-ur-self Company, a corporation, to Rex B. Jones, of all licenses held by the said C. C.,Driv-ur-self Company for.the operation of driverless automobiles to the said Rex B. Jones. "This consent is given in aocordance with an ordinance.of the City of Corpug.Christi, passed and approved on the 27th day of June, 194, styled VAn Ordinance Regulating and Licensing 'Driverless Automobiles'. , �sZ Leslie Wasserman Leslie _ Wasserman - MAYOR Isl Jack DeForrest Jack pe _orrest ......... . /s/ George Lowman ... ...George..Lowman............. s Barney Cott Barney Cott ............... %s% Sydney Herndon Sydney Herndon............ `} COMMISSIONERS The motion passed. The following ordinance was reads µ ORDINANCE NO. 2678 ` AN ORDINANCE CREATING AMID'RECAITING POSITIONS, CLASSF,S, _ CLASSIFICATIONS ,A1M SALARIES PAYABLE TO THE HOLDERS.6F SUCH TH POSITIONs.IN_FIRE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTD+TENT . O F - PUBLIC, SAFETY, OF THE.CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI;..ABOLISHING,ALL POSI- TIONS,.CLA,SSIFICATIONS.ANa SALARIES -OR SALARY_. RANGES IN . C ONFLIC T. HEREM TH HERETO FORE EXISTING IN SUCH.DIVISION; . CONTAINING, A .REPEALING _CLAUSE; AND DECLARING. AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was -suspended by the -following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Awe Sydney E. Herndon Aye ` Ge orge L. Lowman Ayye The above ordinance was passed by the following voter '. Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The following ordinance was reads . r ORDINANCE NO. 2679 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY. OF CORPUS CHRIST�..TEXAS, TO EXECUTE -FOR AMID ON _ BEHALF - OF SAID. CITY A _ LEASE _CONTRACT WITH _ UP..' A. PHILLIPS, pgINq _ BUSINESS AS PHILLIPS TRAINING SCHOOLS,_,COVERING PROPERTY BEING.__.. BUILDING NO.. 602 LOCATED AT CUDDIHY FJELD, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN.FZERGENCY- The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest .. Barney Cott A Sydney E- Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye, z, ,Tack DeForrest kve � Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read for the second time ORDINANCE No 2670 EXTENDING AN ORDINANCE AND FRANCHISE FINALLY PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THE 18TEI DAY OF JULY, A., D , 1935, AND AMENDED BY ORDI- NANCE FINALLY PASSED BY TM CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI 41D ,APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THE 17TH DAY OF OCTOBER, A D , 1939, GRANTING TO CENTRAL POWER AND 41GHT COMPANY, ITS SUCCDS- SORS AND ASSIGNS, AN ELECTRIC LIGHT, HEAT AND POWER FRANCHISE, AMID AMMiDING SAID ORDINANCE AND FRAN- CHISE TO CHANGE THE CONSIDERATION AND COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO THE CITY BY THE CRANTES THEREUNDHR. and passed to the third reading by the following votes Leslie Wasserman A�`c'_0 Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ave Sydney E Herndon Ayre George L. Lowman Aye Mrs Collier, City Manager, asked for the authority to appoint Mr R S Colley to act as architect for the City Hall and Auditorium, and for the authority to prepare the necessary contracts for execution. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that authority be granted and contracts be prepared. The motion passed Nr. Collier, City Manager, asked for the authority to appoint the Allied Engineering Company to a ct as architect and Paul D Gregory as consulting engineer for the Sanitary Sewer Extension program and for the authority to prepare the necessary contracts for execution. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, that authority be granted and contracts be prepared. The motion passed. Mr. Collier, City Manager, asked for the authority to appoint Morris Levy to act as architect for the police building and for the authority to prepare the necessary contracts for execution A motion was made by Commissica.er Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that authority be granted and contracts be prepared. The motion passed. Mr Collier, City Manager, asked for the authority to appoint the firm of Wade, Gibson, and Martin as architect for the new fire station and for the authority to prepare the necessary contracts for executions A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that authority be granted and contracts be prepared The motion passed. All the above approvals are in connection with the recent bond issue approved by the voters and setting out the various improvements as outlined There being no further business, the meeting adjourned* MAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 10, 1950 4 00 P M THE STATE OF TEXAS 0 COUNTY OF NUECES i On this the 10th day of January, 1950, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, convened I M in regular meeting with the following members of said Council: present; to -wit: Jack DeForrest Mayor Pro Ten Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon t Commissioners C. W. Vetters City Secretary with the following absents Leslie Wasserman, Mayor, and Georgy L.. Lowman, Commissioner, constituting a quorum. Also present weret rAssistant City Manager R. W. McCamy, City Attorney I. M. Singer, Purchasing Agent Was Burke, Zoning and Planning Engineer Was Anderson, Assistant City Attorney Jim Wray, Assistant Purchasing Agent Nan Albrecht, and Prosecuting Attorney Jake Jarmon. Mayor Pro Tera Jack DeForrest called the meeting to orders A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon. to approve the minutes of. the regular meeting held January 3, 1950. The motion passed. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest invited those in.the audience having business with the City to come forwards Public hearing on the following zoning cases was opened. (1) Application of Floyd, & Shields requesting that the zoning of Lots 7 and 8 of Block 4. be changed from-First.Apartment House District use to Secondary Business District use. • Mr. Anderson, Zoning Engineer, explained the request and advised that theZoningand Planning Commi.ssionhad ruled in favor of this applipations No one appeared against the proposed zoning. At completion discussion, motion was mAde by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that the Zoning and Planning Commission pe upheld in their recop- mendations and that the zoning be changed as per application. The motion passed. (2) Application of the Texas Company requesting that the zoning of Lots 12 and 13,. Block 9, Ocean View.Addition, be changed from Second Apartment House District use to Neighborhood Business District use. , Mr. Anderson appeared and outlined and explained the requested application and advised that the Zoning and Planning Commission had recommended against this proposed re -zoning. Mr. -Robert Sorrell appeared and urged the Council to re -zone the property ip question and explained and described the type of improvements which the Texas Company planned to construct. Mr. Sorrell also explained at length the varioup reasons his client had for wanting to improve this particular property. It Mrs Les Moore, representing property owners in the area, advised Council that the • property owners that he represented were ggainst any proposed changes in the areas Mrs &eorge.Taylortappeared against any proposed change in.zoning. , Yr, Orville Eastland appeared and outlined the existing traffic hazards in the area -and registered his request that the zoning not be changed. Mr. Sorrell again appeared and answered the various allegations, and Messrs. Eastland, Taylor and Moore were given opportunity to answer. At completion of discussion Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest suggested recessing of the meeting until four, o'clock p. ms Thursday in order that all members of the Council eould be ih'attendances A1so,.Mr.::George:L Taylor requested that he be allowed counsel to represent him at the Thursday meeting. (3) Application of Mrs. May Crittenden requesting that the zoning of Lots 9 .,. through 14,�Addition 6,'be changed from Two Family Dwelling District use to Neighbor400d,Business District use. Mr. Anderson explained the request and advised that the Zoning and Planning Commission was recommending this change. Mrs. May Crittenden appeared and outlined the reason for her application.,`-., No one appeared against the proposed change. At completion of discussion, a motion was made by Com- missioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, that the application be approved and the Zoning and Planning Commission be upheld in their recommendation, The motion passeds Bids were gpened for the purchase of steel pipes A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to refer all bids to the City Manager for his study and recommendations. The motion passed. 48 A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, secondod by Commissioner Cott,_authorizing_the-Purchasing Department to accept bids on aluminum sulphate requirements for the year 1950. quantity estimated at approximately 1,000 tons, maximum not to exceed 2,000 tons. The motion passed. ~ A motion was mado by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to accept Central Power. - and Light Company's statement of advertising expense, amounting to $1,156.90, which was incurred during.. the recent franchise extension election. The motion passed. The following ordinance was read for the third time ORDINANCE NO. 2670 EXTENDING AN ORDINANCE AND FRANCHISE FINALLY PASSED BY. THF. CITY COUNCIL CSF THE CITY.QF,CO FUS_ CHRISTI _ . ND . APPROVED. A_ BY THE PAYOR_ ON. THE, 18TH DAY OF..--. . JUTaY, A :.D•, 1935, _AND AI]ETU)ED. BY ORDINANCE _FINALLY PASSED ,BY.THE-CITY COUNCIL OF.TRE CITY 6F. CORPUS CHRIS TI,"AND.'APPXVED_BY_7$E_ MAYOR 011, ME_17TH.DAY OF_OCTOBER, A...D„ .l939, ; GRANTING TO CENTRAL, POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, _,AN_ ELECTRIC. LIGHT, HEAT.AND PO=R FRANCHISE,.APED AIw LADING SAID, ORDINANCE. AIM FRANCHISE. TO CHANGE THE CONSIDERATION AND. COITI ENSATIQN.TO BE.FAID..TO THE. CITY BY THE GRANTEE_ THEREUNDER... and passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Absent Jac k,De Forre st -Aya Barney Cott Aye Sydney E..Herndon Ayaa George L. Lowman Absent The following letter was read to the City Council by the City Secretary: "You will recall that at our December meeting I advised that due tohe,heavy demands.on my time, I desired to resign as Chairman of the Bureau of Fire Prevention. "At the January meeting, held on this date, the members of the Bureau ujianimously selected Mr. Bert W. Roscoe to fill -the vacancy, and it is the recommendation of the Bureau that Mr. Roscoe be appointed at the next Council meeting. Respectfully, ` /s/ H. L. Scott H. L. Scott" A motion was wade by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that the requested resignation be accepted with regret and that Mr. Scott be thanked for his fine work as Chairman of this board, also that Mr. Roscoe be appointed to fulfill the vacancy as recommended. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, that this regular meeting be recessed until four otclock p. m. Thursday, January 12. The motion passed. On this the 12th day of January, 1950, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi convened in regu- lar meeting, a meeting being recessed from Tuesday, January 10, 1950, with the following members of said Council present to -wit: t l Jack DeForrest Mayor Pro Tem Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon s Commissioners George L. Lowman C. W. Votters City Secretary with the following absents Leslie Wasserman, Mayor, constituting a quorum. Also present were: City Manager ., .... ......... .•. W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, Zoning and Planning Engineer Wn. Anderson, Assistant City Attorney Jim Wray. . Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest called the meeting to order. - 'A public hearing ^was reopened on the matter of•a zoning application for the Texas Company. Mr. Briscoe King appeared representing Mr. George Taylor and outlined the proposed zoning plans and long range programs which were involved in this question. 115r. Dave Coover appeared representing the Lichtenstein properties and registered his indication that 1 1 his clients were against any re -zoning of this property Mr Les Moore appeared and brought up the traffic situation and asked Council not to re -zone this property Mr Eastland again appeared and continued his request that the area not be re -zoned. i Mr Bob Sorrell appeared and answered allegations to those appearing before him and outlined that this was not a matter of spot or strip zoning and urged Council to approve the request for change. At this time he presented nine letterefrom various property owners indicating their approval of the change in zoning Commissioner Herndon addressed Council and those in attendance and stated that he agreed with Mr Sorrell that any land zoned for business should be used for that purpose and that he appreciated the fact that the Texas Company, if this re -zoning were approved, would begin construction immediately Mr Herndon called attention to the fact that at the present too much property was now zoned for business and not being put to that use. Also Mr Herndon agreed with the argument of Mr. King and Mr Taylor that traffic problems were involved in the recommendation and,tin fairness to all concerned, it would be his recommendation that the property remain as it is now zoned. Mr Herndon concluded by making a motion that the Zoning and Planning Commission be upheld in their recommendation and that the property not be re -zoned The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cott and passed Public hearing was closed. Mr. Briscoe King again appeared and asked Coancil to consider suggestions and to cooperate in selecting four students from this area to attend the National School on Atomic Defense The Council took the matter under consideration and advised Mr Kin& they would report to him later A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the sale of $1000001 U S Treasury 2Y Bonds bearing a June 15, 1972 maturity, being sold to meet obligations on the outstanding Airport Refunding Bonds, Series 19L6, amounting to ,15,255 60. Proceeds from sale to be de- posited in Fund No 305. The motion passed Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest presented for the consideration of the Council an ordinance which was read by the City Secretary, said presentation containing a comaunicatioti in writing pertaining to the pro- posed ordinance and becoming a part thereof, setting out the emergency of the proposed measure. Commissioner Cott made a motion that Charter provisions prohibiting ordinances from being passed finally on the day that they are introduced by suspende$ for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor Pro Tem as stated in the emergency clause of this ordinance. The motion was seconded by Com- missioner Lowman Council was polled by the City Secretary and vote registered as indicated on ordinance Commissioner Herndon made a motion that Ordinance be passed finally, motion was seconded by Commih- si oner Cott. Council was polled by the City Secretary and vote registered as indicated on ordinance I Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest requested that the records show that he voted "Aye" This was done. The Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest announced that the Ordinance had been pa§sed The Ordinance is as followss rt ORbINANCE NO 4680 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORI ZI11G THE ISSUANCE OF $1, 000, 000 REVENUE BONDS OF TETE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPRQVING, Mil ARGING, EXTENDING AND RE- PAIRING THE CITY'S SANITARY SEER SYSTEM AND MUNICIPAL GAS $ YSTEM, PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF, MAKING PROVISION MR ME PAIL= OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST THEREON BY PLLEDGING THE NET REVENUES OF SAID pNICIPAL GAS SYSTEM, MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS OF THE CITY 7UITH REFERENCE TO THE USE AND PLEDGE OF THE REVENUES OF THE „MUNICIPAL GAS SYS TEL, RATIFYING APED CONFIRMING THE SALE OF SAID BONDS, AND DMARTNG AN EMERGENCY Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest presented for the consideration of the Council an ordinance which was read by the City Secretary, said presentation containing a communication in writing pertaining to the pro- posed ordinance and becoming a part thereof, setting out the emergency of the proposed measure. Commissioner Cott made a motion that Charter provisions prohibiting ordinances from being passed finally on the day that they are introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor Pro Tela as stated in the emergency clause of this ordinance. The motion was seconded by Commis- sioner Lowman. Council was polled by the City Secretary and vote registered as indicated on ordinance. Commissioner Herndon made a motion that Ordinance be passed finally, motion was seconded by Cosmnissioner Cott. Council was polled by the City Secretary and vote registered as indicated on ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest requested that,the records show that he voted "Aye". This was done. The Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest announced that the Ordinance had been passed. The Ordinance is as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2681 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZI11G THE ISSUANCE OF SIX HUIti'DRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($650,000.00) DOLLARS STORM ZE1ER.BONDS. SERIES 1950; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND _CONDITIONS THEREOF; LEVYING TAXES TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL.AND INTEREST THEREON;.AM DECLARING AN =RGENCY.. Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest presented for the consideration of the Council an�ordinance which was read by the City Secretary, said presentation containing a communication in writing pertaining to the proposed ordinance and becoming a part thereof, setting out the emergency of the proposed measure. Commissioner Cott made a motion that Charter provisions prohibiting ordinancesfrom being passed finally on the day that they are introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor Pro Tem as stated in the emergency clause of this ordinance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowman. Council was polled by the City Secretary and vote registered as indicated on ordinance. Commissioner Herndon wade a motion that Ordinance be passed finally, motion was seconded by Commissioner Cotte Council wLs polled by the City Secretary and vote registered as indicated on ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest requested that.the records show that he voted "Aye". This was done. The Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest announced that the Ordinance had been passed. The Ordinance is as follows: ORDINANCE N0. 2682 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TM HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND (6250,000.00) DOLLARS STREET_IMPROVEMENf BONDS. SERIES 1950; PRE-_ SCRIBING THE TERNS AND_CONDITIONS_TZREOF; LEVYING'TAXES.TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL. AND. INTEREST THEREON;, .A DECLARING. AN. EMERGENCY. Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest presented for the consideration"of the Council an ordinance was was read by the City Secretary, said presentation containing a communication in writing pertaining to the proposed ordinance and becoming a part thereof, setting out the emergency of the proposed measure. 1. Commissioner Coit made a motion that Charter provisions prohibiting ordinances from being passed finally on the day that they are introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor Pro Tess as stated in the emergency clause of this ordinance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowman. Council was polled by the City Secretary and vote registered as indicated on ordinance. Commissioner Herndon made a motion that Ordinance be passed finally, motion was seconded by Commissioner Cott. Council was polled by the City Secretary and vote registered as indicated on ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest requested that the records show that he voted "Aye". This was done. The Mayor Pro Tem DeFo:rest announced that the Ordinance had been passed. The Ordinance is as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2683 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY.THOUSAND ($250,000.00) DOLLARS ,POLICE.BUILDING.BONDS, SERIES 1950;_PRESCRIBING THE- TEPM .AND.CONDITIONS THEREOF; LEVYING TAXES TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL. AMID INTEREST THEREON;;. AMID _ DECLARING AN MERGENCY.. Mayor Pro Tela Jack DeForrest presented for the consideration of the Council an ordinance which was read by the City Secretary, said presentation containing a communication in writing pertaining to the proposed ordinance and becoming a part thereof, setting out the emergency of the proposed measure. Commissioner Cott shade a motion that Charter provisions prohibiting ordinances from being passed finally on the day that they are introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor Pro Tera as stated in the emergency clause of this ordinance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner -Lowman. Council was polled by the City Secretary and vote registered as indicated on ordinances Commissioner Herndon made a motion that Ordinance be passed finally, motion was seconded by Commissioner Cott. Council was polled by the City Secretary and vote registered as indicated on ordinance. Mayor Pro - Tom DeForrest requested that'the records show that he voted "Aye". This was done* The Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest•announced that the Ordinance had been passed. The Ordinance -is as follows: ORDINANCE N0. 2684 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF FIVE HUNDRED•THOUSAND.($500,000.00) DOLLARS CITY HALT. BONDS, SERIES, 1950; PRESCRIBING TBE TERMS AM .CONDITIONS THEREOF;_LEVYING TAXES TO PAY. THE PRINCIPAL. = INTEREST THEREON; AND DEC LARING'.AN- EMERGENCY. Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest presented for the consideration of the Council an ordinance which was read by the City Seeretary,said presentation containing a communication in writing pertainingtto the proposed ordinance and becoming a part thereof, setting out the emergency of the proposed measure. Commissioner Cott made a motion that Charter provisions prohibiting ordinances from being passed finally on the day that they are introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor Pro Tem as stated in the emergency clause of this brdinancee The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowman. Council was polled by the City Secretary and vote registered as indicated on ordinance. Commissioner Herndon made a motion that Ordinance be passed finally, motion was seconded by Commissioner i Cott. Council was polled by the City Secretary and vote registered as indicated on ordinance.- Mayor Prot Tem DeForrest requested that the records show that he voted "Aye". This was done.— The one. - The Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest• announced that the Ordinance had been passed. The Ordinance is as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2685 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF S k4T'Y,_FIVE' THOUSAND. ($75,000.00 DOrA MUNICIPAL.AUDITORnV."B01`dDS, SERIE4 ;250,x_. PRESCRIBING TIS T ;i ;S. AIQ CaTDI71C1,S` THERE - ©F; LEVYING TAXES_ TO_ PAY. THE PRINCIPAL ADD IN'l.'EREST. VHEREONi AND DECLARING. AN. MRGENCY. Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest presented for the consideration'of the Council an ordinance which was read by the City Secretary, said presentation containing a communication in writing pertaining the proposed ordinance and becoming a part thereof, setting out the emergency of the proposed measure. Commissioner Cott made a motion that Charter provisions prohibiting ordinances from being passed finally on the day that they are introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor Pro Tem as stated in the emergency clause of this ordinances The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowman. Council was polled by the City Secretary and vote registered as indicated on ordinance. Commissioner Herndon made a motion that ordinance be passed finally, -motion was seconded by Commissioner Cott. Couwmoil was polled by the City Secretary and vote registered as indicated on ordinance. Mayor Pro Tenn DeForrest requested that the records show that he voted "Aye". This was done. The Mayor Pro -Tem DeForrest announced that the•Ordinance�had been passed. The Ordinance is as followst ^ ORDINANCE NO. 2686 AN ORDINANCE AUT ORTZIMU THE ISSUANCE OF 9TT,7;TX._VIVE- THOUS!UD- ( 75,OOQ:00) DCI,L,ARH PUBLIC PARK BONDS,_SERIES 1950; P=CRIBING THz. =Mz ADID ^ CONDITIOITS THEREOF; _.LEVYII_TG - TAXES _TO;PAY. THE PRINCIPAL. AND,-INTZa'ST THEREON; . ATID,DECLARING AIT LMRGENC Y. Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest presented for the consideration of tha Council an ordinance which was read by the City Secretary, said presentation containing a communisation in writing pertaining to the proposed ordinance and becoming a part thereof, setting out the emergency of the proposed measure. Commissioner Cott made a motion that Charter provisions prohibiting ordinance from being passed finally on the day that they are introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor Pro Tem as stated in the emergency clause of this ordinance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowman. Council was polled by the City Secretary and vote registered as indicated on ordinance. Commissioner Herndon made a motion that Ordinance be passed finally, motion was seconded by Commissioner Cott. Council was polled by the City Secretary and vote registered as indicated on ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest requested that the records show that he voted "Aye". This was done. The Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest announced that the Ordinance had been passed. The Ordinance is as followst ORDINANCE NO. 2687 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SEVENTY FIVE THOUSNAD.($?5,000-000) DOLLARS PUBLIC -PARK -BONDS, SERIES 1950; PRESCRIBING THE TERNS AND CONDI TIONS THEREOF; LEVYING TAUS TO _PAY. ZE PRINCIPAL. AND INTEREST THEREON; AID DECLARING. AN_ EMERGENCY. " Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest presented for the consideration of the Council an ordinance which was read by the City Secretary, said presentation containing a communication in writing pertaining to the proposed ordinance and becoming a part thereof,,_setting out the emergency -'of the proposed measure. Commissioner Cott made a motion.that Charter provisions prohibiting ordinances from being passed finally on the day that they are introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor Pro Tem as stated in the emergency clause of this ordinance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowman. Council was polled by the City Secretary and vote registered as indicated on ordinance. Commissioner Herndon made a motion that Ordinance be passed finally, motion was seconded by Commissioner Cott. Council was polled by the City Seeretarya nd vote registered as indicated on ordinance. Mayor Pro Tess DeForrest requested that the records show that he voted "Aye". This was done: The Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest announced that the Ordinance had been passed. The Ordinance is as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2688 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND. ($100,000.00) DOLLARS STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL, SYSTEM BONDS. XRIES ;950,'. PRESCRIBING THE_7ER11 AND CONDITIONS THEREOF; LEVYING TAXES,TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST THEREON;,AND DECLARING, AN ELMR- GENC Y.. The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2689 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY WAGER, FOR AND. ON. BEHALF OF .THE CITY OF_ CORPUS CHRISTI _TO EXECUTE_ AN AGR E NT MTH RICHARD S. COLLEY FOR ARCHITXT_tS SERVICES INrDESIGNING AD CONSTRUCT- ING. A. CITY HALL BUILDING .AN_ D A. YMCIM ADDITORIUM AND ASSEMBLY HALL $UIIDING FOR CONSIDERATION . AS SET FORTH_IN SAID. AGREENE;NT, ' TO -BE PAID. OUT x OF THE PRO CEEDS OF THE -SALE OF BOIMS HERETOFORE AUTHORIZED TO -BE ISSUED . FOR THE C ONS TRUC TION - OF -SUCH PROJECT, .AND THE. PAYMENTS PROVIDED IN SAID CONTRACT ARE HEREBY AP- PROPRIATED. FROM SAID : FUNDS;:. A COPY OF. 77HICII AGREE- -` �` . MENT IS.A.PART OF,THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING.AN EAERGENCY. . The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Tack DeForrest • Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the'following votes Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Absent Aye. Aye Absent Aye• Aye Asye ,e 487 The following ordinance was readt ORDINANCE NO 2690 AUTHORIZING AM -DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CO.'VM CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AQREEL= VU TH MORRIS L LEVY FOR ARCHITECT'S SERVICES IN DESIGNING AIM CONSTRUCT- ING A POLICE BUILDING IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR CONSIDERATION AS SET FORTH IN SAID A.GRE=NT., TO BE PAID OUT OF THE PROCEEDS OF TEE SALE OF $ONDS HERETOFORE AUTHORIZED TO BE ISSUED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUCZ PROJECTt AID THE WAOUNT OF PAXMS PROVIDED IN SAID CONTRACT ARE HEREBY APPROPRIATED FRO$A SAID FUNDS, A COPY OF NHICH AGREDIEET IS A PART OF THIS OIMINANCE; AMID DECLARING AN EMRGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Syd4ey E Herndon George L Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E Herndon George L Lowman There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 1 04�'� C y Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 1950 4:00 P M Absent Ayer Ave Ayee. Absent Ate` .°. Ays Ale Aye City of Corpus Chriata,Texas e PRESENT; Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E Herndon, and George L Lowman; City Manager W B. Collier, City Attorney I. M Singer, City Secretary C W Vetters, Purchasing Agent Wm Burke, Planning Engineer 'tin Anderson, Director of Public Works H H Stirman, Assistant Attorney Jim Wray Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held January 10 and 12. The motion passed. The Mayor invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr Fred Quaile appeared representing the Real Estate Board and asked that Highway L4 or Agnes Street extension be made Council advised Ur Quaile, and he said that he was now familiar with this fact, that studies were being made on this property and reports would be ready for consideration and further study within a few days Ur Ed P. Williams appeared representing Yr Harold Carr, Yr. W M. Neyland and himself, a three- man committee, and asked Council to consider donating property for use of the Federal Government in con- structing a Federal Courthouse on bayfront land• Are4 in question is bounded by Shoreline, Water, Belden and Aubrey Streets After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that the land be offered to the United States Government through Representative John Lyle, offering being 489 contingent on the actual construction of the Federal Courthouse on the property. -The Motion passed. A motion was made 'by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the Purchasing C Department to advertize for bids on pump and pipe fittings for Filtration Plant. The motion passed. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the Tax Assessor - Collector to accept the figure of $15,000 for personal property tax purposes for the South.TexasPipe and Supply Company. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing expenditure of $2,617.18 out of Fund No. 235, Hospital Building -and Const..Tuction Fund, to reimburse Memorial Hospital Operating Fund for one-half the cost of equipment and building improvements paid during recent months. The motion passed. Motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, approving the Tax Error and Correction List for the month of December in the amount of $1090.52. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the Pur- chasing Department to advertize for bids on copper pipe for warehouse stock. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to wward bid for purchase of the following to be used by the Gas Departmentt (1) 3,000 feet of 6 -inch seamless plain end black steel pipe to the Petroleum Pipe & Supply Company for immediate delivery at a cost of �3,8L..50. (2) 3,000 feet of 4 --inch lapweld pipe to Petroleum Pipe & Supply Company for immediate delivery_at a cost of $2,204.70. (3) 5,000 feet lapweld pipe (4 -inch) to Texas Pipe & Supply Company at a cost of - $3,509-50-- (4) 3,509.50--(4) 9,000 feet of 4 -inch continuous weld pipe to Alamo Iron "Norks at a net total cost of t6.4o6.61. (5) 20,000 feet of 2 -inch continuous weld pipe to Corpus Christi Hardware Company at a total cost of 04,618.30, with provision for discount of 21.,10 days. (See Tabulation File in City Secretary's office.) The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE N0. 2691 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING T13E CITY DaNAGER TO. EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SIDEW"UZ.LIENS FOR SIDEMALK. I TR* O' VEDMNTS ON CERTAIN PROPERTY_ IN.AREAS NUIVtBERED 1, _2s 3r.AAID_4 AS SET. FORTH IN THE, RELEASE OF SIDE'"ZU LIENS_ . AS APPtARS HEREIN AND FOR_THE.REASONS.AS SET FORTH THEREIN; A COPY .OF. MICH . E IS . 1DE. A. PART. HEREOF FOR ALIS PERTINENT PUR- POSES; AMID . DECLARING -AN. EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was.suspeaded by the following votes Leslie Wassermaa Aye Jack DeForrest Aye > Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Afire George L. Lowman Aye> The above ordinance was passed by the following voter Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye r The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE 110. 2692 . RECEIVING AM ACCEPTING THE -MRK OF CON- STRUCTION OF.STORM. SEVER. IMPROVEDMNTS IN LQUIS I.AN_ A VENUE FROM OCEAN DR_ IVE TQ _ ALPJ.MA STREET IN_THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, . Sus BEING THE STORM SMER IMPROVENENTS.AUTHORIZED.UNDER -CONTRACT_DATED > FEBRUARY _ 1, 1949 , BETMEN_ THE CITY• OF. CORPUS 490 CHRISTI AND SLOVAK BROKERS; FOR -SAID IM- I PROV=NTS, AZ AUTHORIZED BY ORDI=GE NQ+ d) 246Q PASSED AMID APPROVED ON FEBRUARY I, 1949, AMID DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes It Leslie Msserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye t George L Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote The following ordinance was reads Leslie Wasserman A" Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lowman &e ORDINANCE NO 2693 AUTHORIZING ANS DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AMID ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREE- MENT VR Td HENRY `H WADE, JAMES P GIBSON, DANIEL W NAFTIN, PARTNERS COMPOSING THE FIRM OF TTADE, GIBSON, AMID MARTIN FOR ARCHI- TECTtS SERVICE IN DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCT- ING A FIRE STATION BUILDING IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR CONSIDERATION AS SET FORTH IN SAID AGREEMENT, TO BE PAID OUT OF THE PROCEEDS OF' THE SALE OF BONDS HERETO- FORE AUTHORIZED TO B2 IS STIED FOR TEE C 0PT- STRUCTION OF SUCH PROJECT, AIS} THE AMOUNT OF PAr4ENTS PROVIDED INS AID CONTRACT ARE HEREB Y APPROPRIATED F ROM S AID FUjgDS x A COPY OF VETCH AGREEMENT IS A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND =CLARING AN EMERGENCY c The Charter rule was suspended by the following voter r _ Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ay Barney Cott ` Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote r Leslie VPasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ays t Barney Cott Aye Sydney E« Herndon Aye a Georte L Lowman Aye A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, setting Febbuary 14 as date for public hearing on the matter of closing the alleyway running through Block 3, Oceanview Addition, and that Zoning and Planning be asked for their recommendations The motion passed. Y=:_rl A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that the City be instruoted to accept offer for bids on all oil leases on Savage Lane and any other City property and to study and recommend to Council action to take on said gids received and that bids be accepted until Thursday, January 19, at five ofelock p m The motion passed Mayor VPassernan presented for consideration of the Council the appointment of the following members to a new board to be identified as the Memorial Auditorium Advisory Committee Names presented were& George Jones, Chairman, Commissioner Barney Cott, City Manager W B Collier, -and Architect Richard S Colley, members A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that members as presented be appointed The motion passed There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned P MAYOR Cit of Cor us Christi Te as SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21, 1950 10:00 A. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Heradon,.and George L. Lowman; City Manager IT. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M."Singer, City Secretary C. q@'. Vetters, and Prosecuting Attorney Jake Jarmon. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss bids received on `the proposal of leasing certain lands owned by the City of Corpus Christi for oil exploration. Tabulation of bids was presented by City Manager W. B. Collier and read by City Secretary C. W. Vetters. A discussion was held regarding the various proposals as submitted. At completion of discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, that the bid of A. W. Gregg, City National Bank Building, Houston 2, Texas, be accepted according to its terms as follows: "City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: "Please accept this letter as a formal bid for a 240 acre (more or less) oil, gas and mineral lease known as the Mathis Dam lease. _ "The City of Corpus Christi will be paid X30;_000900 cash immediately, and allow- ed to reserve unto itself a payment of $500,000.00 out of 1/16 of 7/8 of oil, gas and other minerals saved and marketed. "The bidder also agrees to give to the City of Corpus Christi a good and sufficient bond to protect the City against any contamination of its Mathis Lake water supply as the results of any operations or actions of the bidder. "The bidder will agree to work under the supervision of the City Manager, and submit to said inanager.daily reports of all drilling operations, schlumbergers, and all other information obtained by him in the course of drilling any and all wells; that all wells will be drilled and completed in accordance with good engineering practices. "The bidder also agrees to use only new equipment for production purposes. For references as to our ability to finance and properly operate an oil and gas lease, you may inquire of the City National Bank, Houston, Texas; Jones & Laughlin Steele Mill; and Norvell M' dler, Jarecki Supply Co., Bradstreet and Dunn. Ve will furnish any additional references that might be required. "The bidder will also agree t o sell any gas that might be produced to the City of Corpus Christi at the prevailing market price in the area. "The bidder agrees to start drilling operations within ten days after acceptance of lease, and immediately.upon completion of a well, the drilling equipment will be moved to the next location. ATVGsbb Yours truly, %s/ A. W. Gregg A. W Gregg Bidder" and that the City Manager be instructed to prepare necessary papers to the Legal Department for final acceptance. The motion passed. - A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that the following resolution be accepteds "BE IT RESOLVED BY UM CITY COUNCIL _OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI: 'That upon recommendation of the City Attorney the Honorable Neal Marriott, Attor- ney at Law, be appointed by the City of Corpus Christi, as special counsel in the Cause of E. M.Ostrom et al v. City of Corpus Christi, No. 41, 696 -D, -in the 105th District Court of Nueces County, Texas, his services to be rend- ered without remuneration'." The resolution ,was approved by unanimous vote. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 'a MAYOR pay/ City of Corpus Christi, Texas c 49 R1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24, 1950 4:00 P. M. PRESENTt Ma yor..Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lawman; City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer; City Secretary C. W. Vetters; and City Controller W. G. Graf. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held January 17 and of a special meeting held January 21, 1950. The motion passed. The Mayor invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Hector DePena, attorney, appeared before the City Council and presented a petition asking improve- ment of streets in Santa Elena Subdivision and also the 2700 block of Elgin Street. Council thanked Mr. DePena for his presentation and referred the petition to City manager Collier who is to confer with Mr. Stirman to see what aid could be given to the areas affected. The City Secretary read a letter received from Mr. C. E. Burnett regarding the recent installation of bright lights at a business establishment on Staples Street adjacent to the 1000 block of York Street. Mayor Wasserman instructed City Attorney Singer to prepare an ordinance which would regulate the density of business lighting, ordinance to be along the lines as recommended by Zoning and Planning Commission at a recent meeting. Bids were opened on aluminum sulphate for the Filtration Plant. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to refer bids to the City Manager for his study and recommenda- tion. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, aeconded by Commissioner Herndon, to approve payment of $125 to each of the following members who served on the Board of Equalization for the past years George Jones, J. Davis, and E. B. Jackson. Payment to be made out of Current Fund No. 102. The motion passed. Motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing purchase of $20,000 Street Improvement Bonds, Series 1911, bearing a 3% coupon maturing December 1, 1959, at a price to yield 2.1%. Purchase to be made from Fund 397 Storm Sewer Improvement Bonds, Series 1948. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the Purchasing Department to receive bids on pile driving and pier construction at Lawrence and Peoples Street T -Heads. Paymett to be made out of Seawall and Breakwater- Funds. The motion passed. The following ordinance was reads f. ORDINANCE NO. 2691 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A LEASE CONTRACT KITH CUDDIHYMAKERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB; COVERING PROPERTY BEING THE NE WING OF• BUILDING 606 AT CUDDIHY FIELD, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote& Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following voter Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2695 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FCR.AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, 4W3 A LEASE CONTRACT WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE EIGHT ONLY,(8) VETRIC, FL! 150-160 MEGACYCLE,_RECEIVERS, CO LETS WITrI.ACCSSORIES, LESS CARYING RACK, Am FOUR ONLY METRIC, Fri -150-160 mGACYCLE,. TRINSLaTTERS AICD. RECEIVERS, C CITISTE WITH ACCES- SORIES, . LESS CARRYING. RACE, Ii TTH: ELECTRONIC_ EaUIP- MENT AND_ ENGINEERING COMPANY,.. A. PARTNERSHIP, . OF. CORPUS CHRISTI, _T=kS, .BY, J. H. BURNEY, _PARTNER AND MA' NAGER, . FOR. THE TOTAL CONSIDERATION_ OF. FOUR THOUSAND SIXTY-ONE. DOLLARS AND ' TMNTY. CENTS (!.-4,061,20) FOR THE.USE OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, SAID XLOUNT BEING. PAYABLE _OUT OF CURREVT FUND N0..,102; A;D_ A. COPY, OF 7EIICH. CONTRACT IS IWE A t PART OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND. DECLARING AN ENERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Lest ie Wasserman Amore Jack DeForrest Awe Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowma A;Le The above ordinance was passed by the following voter Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest _ Aye Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon AM George L. Lowman The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE No. -696 AUTHORIZING AND D IREC TING THE CITY MANAGER OF.THE.CITY OF.COFPUS.CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO_,_ _ t =MUTE FOR AM ON BEHALF. OF. SAID CITY, A_ LEASE CONTR.ACT.WITfi, VIRGIL. G. -HESTON, COVERING PROPERTY BEING THE.NE 4 OF BUILDING 653, LOCATED AT, CUDDIHY FIELD, NUECES COUNTY,_TEXAS; AM DECLARING,AN ET�RGENC Y. C The Charter rule was suspended by the f6llowing voter: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote; Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ame Barney Cott Aye_ Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Ade The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 269747 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOP=- ON THE 27TH DAY. OF AUGUST,_ 1937, AND APPEARING OF. . RECORD..IN VOLUME 9, PAGES -565 ET. SEq OF THE. ORDINANCE AIQ RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,.AND AS. ANEIMED . FROM TIME TO -TIDE THEREAFTER,. AND IN. PARTICULAR -AS AMENDED BY. ORDINANCE N0..2266, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE_ CITY_ COUNCIL ON THE 4TH ZAY OF MAY, 1948.: : AIZD iFFEARING. OF RECORD IN VOLUME. 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ.OF THE.ORDINANCE Alva! RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE - CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. BY AIMMMING THE ZONIITG IaP APPROVED. BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON. MAY 44 1940, BY REZONING OF LOTS SEVEN (7) AID EIGHT (8), BLOCK FOUR (4), BAYVIEW A13DITION TO THE CITY -OF CORPUS. CHRISTI, TMUZ. FROM A-1,.FIRST.APARTIENT.HOUSE. -DISTRICT USE..T0,B-3,.S ECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT USE, AND REZONING OF LOTS NINE (9) THROUGH kURTEEN U4) INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 1405 IXRCHANTS_N0.-6, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; FROM. ZL=2, TWO FAINLY. D rMLLING DISTRICT USE;, KEEPING. IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE . AS AI r IMED, ' . AND _ DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule *as suspended by the following vote; Leslie Wasserman Aye_ Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Awe George L. LowmanAye 494 The above ordinance was passed by the following votet The following ordinance was reads Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye ORDINANCE'NO. 2698 AMENDING THE BUDGET ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 29th DAY. OF. JUL $AID BUDGET BEING FOR. THE FISCAL YEAR . BEGINNING AUGUST. L, 19+9 ` AMID ENDING JULY 31, .19501 ,AND DECLARING. AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman A..x`Te Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Aya Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowes Alve The above ordinance was passed by the following voter The following ordinance was reads Leslie Wasserman:;. - .:� , ;�e Jack DeForrest . Awe Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowmanye ORDINANCE NO. 2699 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTF FOR ANI? ON EZi -BW OF THE, CITY AN OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASE.WITH A0 -,T7. GREGG •OF UARRIS COUNTY, T=AS,_COVERING.240,ACRES OF LAND,_ ADJA- CENT. TO LA FRUTA DAM. AND THE : NUECES _RIVER, IN . TM. TRACTS, _TRACT.I BEING. SO1I;ETIME,S KU017N'AS TEa CAMPFIRE. GILES ! . CAMPSITE AND CONTAINING 21.8 . . • ACRES_OF LAND; -TRACT II_BEING ALL.OF.THE LANDS OWNED BY THE.CITY_ OF CORPUS CHRISTI _IN. FEE S ITTLE EAST -OF THE-CENTER.OF THE LA FRUTA.DAM AM EAST__ OF_S= LINE,EXTENDED TO THE NORTH TQ TUE-NORTHERN LINE OF THAT TRACT.AC(ZUIRED BY THE CITY FROM.J-. A. HENDERSON.AND. CONTAINING 218.2 ACRES.OF LAND,.AL4 OF V113ICH IS MORN PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN SAID_ _ OIL,. GAS AND MINERAL. MAZE,, A COPY OF WICH _ IS ATTACHED HERETO AND_1 DEA PART_HEREQF,. FOR THE CONSIDERATION. AND UNDER CONDITIONS AS -SET _FORTH IN SAID.?,.EASE, AND DECLARING AN_ !1+1''RGENCY: . The Charter rule was suspended by the followirng•votes Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lamina The above ordinance was passed by the following vote= Aye Ar Aye Aye Aye Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott ye Sydney E. Herndon Aye ` George L. Lowman Aye The following -,ordinance was reads•. . ORDINANCE NO. 2701 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE C I TY MANAGER, FOR AND ON.BEHALF OF TH:H CITY,. TO PURCHASE 2.51 ACRES OF_LAND BEING.ON_THE EAST SIDE OF LOT 15, SECTION I OF THE PAISLEY'S. SUBDIVISION_OF_THE.HOK=N TRACT, NUECES COUNTY, _TEXAS. FROM. MRS. _JAMES. C. -JOHNSON FOR THE SUM OF $3,514.00 CASH, ANO TITLE EXPELTSE; _AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SAID CITY.LANAGER'TO EXECUTE.THE.NECES- SARY CONTRACTS AND INSTRUMENTS TO _ COMPLETE THE PUR- • CHASE OF, THE. AFORESAID. LAND;. PROVIDING_ THAT. PAYMENT FOR THE -PURCHASE OF. THE•SAME„SHALL.BE.PAID FROM NO. 295 INPROVEI,ENT BONDS, 1948 CQNSTRUCTION.FUND (STORM SEWER. IITROV NTS) ' AND DECLARING AN E=GENC Y, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman ke Jack DeForrest Aye -Barney-Cott Aye ��, 495 Sydney B Herndon George L _Lowman Aye The above ordinance w aspassed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman w t ye ,hack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E Herndon George L Lowman 1 Aye A petition was received by Council from Ray Nest, representing the Board of Trustees of the Corpus Christi Junior College, asking that Price Street between Ayres and Lewis Streets beclosedto public use in order that the College District could Treat a college auditorium on said property Petition was read by the City Secretary, and on completion the motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Com- b missioner DeForrest, that the date of February 14 be set as the date for public hearing on the matter of closing Price Street between Ayres and Lewis Streets The motion passed 9 Mr Hulen Hunt, contractor, appeared before Council and urged action on the presentation of an appli- cation to the Federal Government for the obtaining of a loan or grant of money for anurbanre-development project A discussion was held regard),ngsthe issueandal suggested resolution was outlined by City Manager Collier After discussion, the following resolution was read r , REkLUTION NO 2700 yr RECOGNIZING THE IlffORTANCE OF SLUM CLEAR- ANCE MRK AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ,THE CITY MANAGER TO COOPERATE VITH THE HOUSING AND HOIZ FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR IN OBTAINING THB RESERVATION OF FUNDS UN- DER THE PROVISION OF TITLE I OF THE HODS" ING ACT OF 1949, AIM DECLARING AN EIMRCENCY. The Charter rule.was suspendedbythe following vote 1 Leslie Wasserman Aye a Jack DeForrest Aye t Barney Cott , r Aye Sydney E Herndon Ayv George L Lowman , ,z Aye .e 1 u '4 4 The above resolution was passed by the following vote= Leslie Wasserman :i..,I Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott AIM Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lowman Aya k F„ A discussion was held regarding the possible oil lease of City land on Savage Lane A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to set a deadline for proposals for mineral right leases on this property at 5 00 P M Friday, January 27 The motion passed. There being no further business, the melting adjourned �,.• � � � � ►i sit 14,AYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas City SecrEtary M, SPECIAL COUNCIL DIETING _ JANUARY 27, 1950 5 00 P M PRESENT: Mayor Leslie 'Vbsserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E Herndon, and George L Lowman, City Manager 77 B Collier] City Attorney I M Singer, City Secretary C W Vetters# Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order* The purpose of the meeting was to discuss mineral rights lease on Savage Lane at City water reservoir aite J City Manager Collier read the several proposals recceived on the proposals for leasing City land on Savage Lane A discussion was held regarding all of the proposals At completion of discussion, a motion was made by Herndon, se6onded by Commissioner Cott, that the proposal of Guy Patterson of Eastland County, Texas, be accepted according to its terms,as follows: "City of Corpus Chrihti Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: "Plea -aa accept this letter for a 10-2,110 acres (more or less) oil# gas and mineral lease to cover the City hater reservoir property o4 Savage Lane. "The City of Corpus Christi will be paid $7,000 00 cash immediately, and allowed to reserve unto itself a payment of 4-35—,000 00 out of 1/16 of 7/8 of oil, gas and other minerals saved and marketed "The bidder also agrees to give the City of Corpus Christi a good and sufficient bond to protect the City against any contamination of its Savage Lane water reservoir supply as the results of any operation or actions of the bidder "The bidder will agree to work under the supervision of the City Manager, and submit to said manager daily reports of all drilling operations, schlum- bergers, and all other information obtained by hire in the course of drilling any and all wells, that all wells will be drilled and completed in accordance with good engineering practices.. "The bidder also agrees touseonly new casing and tubing in this well For reference as to finanglal regponsibility I can refer you to any bank in Pharr, Texas or Eastland County and additional references if needed as such as Stebl M3.1la. "Drilling operations shall be started within 30 days after acceptance of lease, _ Yours truly, /a/ Guy Patterson Eastland County, Eastland, Texas" The City Attorney was instructed to draw up necessary documents for the completion of said proposal There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned City T�►YOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas 0 497- REGULAR 97 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 31, 1950 4:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem DeF'orrest, Commissioners Barney -Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman; City Manager We Be Collier; City Attorney 1.'M. Singer; City Secretary'C. W.'Vetters; Purchasing Agent •f a. Burke; and Assistant Purchasing Agent Sian Albrecht. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman; to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held January 24, 1950, and minutes of special meeting held January 27, 1950. The motion passed. The Mayor Pro Tem invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Bids were opened on pipe for Warehouse stock. Bidders were: Alamo Iron Works, American Radiator & Standard Sanitary, Bethlehem Supply Company, Briggs-17eaver Machinery Company, Crane Company, C. C. Hard- ware Company, Allied �.Plw bitg. Supply- :Company,, Inc:, Continental Supply Company, Norvell-Wilder Supply Company, Peden Iron & Steel Company,` -Republic Supply Company, San Antonio Machine & Supply Company, Viking Supply Corporation. A motion was made'by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to refer bids to the City Manager for his study and recommendation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on water pumps for the Filtration Plant. Bidders weres. San Antonio Machine & Supply Company, Pacific Pumping Company, A. M. Lockett & Company, Southern Engine & Pump Company, M. N. Dannenbaum Company, -Lone Star Pump & Machinery Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Loviman, to refer bids to the City Manager for his study and recommendation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on pipe and fittings for pumps at the Filtration Plant. Bidders weres Viking Supply ._ ... Corporation, American Cast Iron Pipe Company, U. S. Pipe & Foundry Company, San Antonio Machine & Supply Company, Rohan Company. Norvell-Wilder Supply Company, and Alamo Iron Works. A motion was made by Com- missioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to refer bids to the City Manager for his study and recommendations. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lovanan, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on three (3) 2 Ton pickups, two (2) 22 Ton Cab & Chassis, and one (1) 12 Ton Cab & Chassis for the Water Division and one (1) 2 Ton Pickup and one (1) 22 Ton Chassis for the Water Division and one.:(1) 2 Ton Chassis for the Sewer Division. The motion passed. A motion was made by^ Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to award bids , on aluminum sulphate for the Filtration Plant to the General Chemical Division of Allied Chemical and Dye Corporation at a price of 02.315 per hundredweight, f.o.b. Marrero, La., with freight allowed to Calallen, Texas. This is the lowest bid received and is deemed the most advantageous. A tabulation of these bids is on,file in Tabulation File, page 36. The {notion passed. A motion was made by C armnisslpner Crtt, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to allow six weeks extension i W of time to the Chicago Bridge and Iron Company on their contract for the furnishing and installing of two 1,000,000 gallon elevated tanks and towers for overhead water storage. Due to the steel strike this com- pany has been delayed in the completion of one of these tanks; however, stall has now been shipped and erection will start within the next few days. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to allow sixty days extension of time from the date of receipt of materials to the Tellepsen Construction Company on their contract for the construction of Filter Plant Extensions at Calallen Water Plant. Delay in the delivery of cast iron pipe and hydraulic gate valves necessitates this company's request for extension of time. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to allow three months extension of time.fronAate.of receipt of all materials to J. DePuy and Be D. DePuy on their contract for furnishing a Pumping Plant, Reservoir and Equipment at the Savage Lane Plant. Because of delayed delivery of large valves and various pipe and fittings, this company asks for extension of time. The motion t. , - passed. { The following ordinance was read« ` ORDINANCE NO. 2702 AUTHORIZING AMID DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR. AND ON BEHALF..OF THE CITY OF. CORPUS CHRISTI AN OIL, OAS AND, MINERA.L_ IZWE. WITH. GUY PATT$RSON OF. WTLAM . _ COUNTY, TEXAS,.CQVERING.10.243 ACRES OUT OF BLOCK NINETEEN, (19) OF J. C. RUSSELL FARM BLOCKS SITUATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, BOUNDED. ON THE 71EST BY SAVAGE LANE AND ON. THE SOUTH'BY TEE.W. FRASER 16 ACRE TRACT, AND BEING YORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN SAID OIL, GAS . AM YIjU?AL LEASE,, FOR_ THE CONSIDERATION ANI) . UNDER THE CONDITIONS AS . SET FORTH_ IN ~SAID LEASE, A - C_ OPY. OF. MI CH_ IS ATTACHED HERETO AND. MADE A ; PART .HMEOF; AND D ECLARING . AN EVERGENC Y. - The tharter rule was suspended by the following -vote: ` ` Leslie Wasserman Ab Jack DeForrest Aye . Barh.ey Cott Aye ` „ Sydney E. Herndon Aye `George L. Lowman Aye Thea bove ordinance was passed by the following 4ote: Leslie Wasserman Absent' Jack DeForrest :.Aye. `Barney Cott ` aee Sydney E. Herndon A3re George L. Lowmm Ayre City Manager W. B. Collier presented for the consideration of the Council the following recom- mendation, of members to be appointed to serve on the Advisory Board for the Cuddihy Hall for Girls Mrs. Ben F. 'aughan, Mrs. Robert'H. Thomason, Mr -'Lee H. Scott, and Mr. Robert D. Gardner. A motion was made by Commissioner Cot -c, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that appointments as recommended be'' approved. The motion passed. - W. B.'Collier, City Manager," recommended the reappointments to the Examining and Supervisory Board of Electricians be made as follows: Worth B. Cline, Chairman, -'Eugene Perdue; Lee Hugon; and John Maurer. "A motion was uiade'by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, that reappoint- ments as'recommended be accepted and approved,$ with all members serving two years." The motion passed. Mr: Collier presented'a recommendation that Dr. J. M. Cameron be appointed as Director of Public. ` Health in the City -of Corpus Christi in`connection with the County approval." Mr. Collier outlined Dr. 'Cameronts qualifications and background; he also read'a letter from Dr. Cox,- State Director, recom- mending Dr. ?Cameron* On completion of discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that Dr. Cameron be'appointed as Director of Public Health of the'City of Corpus' Christi. The motion passed. ' There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ` City Secretary 0 t MAYOR r 4L City of Corpus Christi, Texas., AM REGULAR COU-NCIL ISETING FEBRUARY 7, 1950 4:00 P. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman; City ManaCer W. B. Collier; City Attorney I. 1M. Singer;City Secretary C. W. Vetters; Director of Public Works, H. H. Stirman; Purchasing Abent Wm. Burke; and'Direetor of Public Utilities, R. IT. Mc Camy. C , Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lam an, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest,.to approve the minutes of the meeting held January 31, 1950. The motion passed. The !Ayor invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mrs. A. M. Allegret appeared and invited the Mayor and the Council to attend a demonstration of a voting machine obtained by the League of Women Voters, whom Mrs. Allegret was representing. The Mayor thanked Mrs. Allegret for her invitation and accepted for the Council. Bids were opened on pile driving and pier.constructione Bids were received froms Coastal Con- struction Company, Middleton.& Goldston, Loyd W. Richardson Construction Company, Slovak Brothers,Ino., and Texas Coast Construction Company* A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to refer bids to the City Manager for his study and recommendation* The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on 4,000 feet of 221 -inch double jacket fire hose and 2,000 feet of lal"oineh double jacket fire hose for the Fire Department to replace old,'unsafe hose. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Com-aissioner DeForrest, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on the following for Warehouse Stock for withdrawal as required by the Water and Gas Divisions: 750 - oval meter boxes with lids 30 - 12x18 rectangular meter boxes with lids 10 - 14x21 rectangular meter boxes with lids 15 - 14x30 rectangular meter boxes with lids 325 - valve boa boots 250 - valve box lids marked "Water" ` 400 - valve box lids marked "Gas" 700 - short valve box extensions ` 800 - long valve box extensions The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon,. seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the Pur - cashing Department to advertise for bids on regular gasoline, premium gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene for use by all departments as required for vehiclee and miscellaneous uses, for the quarter ending May 31, 1950. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the reimburse - meat to the Street Department budget in the amount of ,1,264.00 from the Storm Sewer Improvement Bond Funds of 190 for work. performed in placing top soil in Louisiana Parkway over the storm sewer recently installed in this street. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the con- . �\ struction of Everhart Road bOween Alameda Drive and South Staples Street by City Forces, the work per- formed by Ci r Forces to be chh4ed­to the new bond fund, not to exceed the amount of $5,000. The County will participate in the improvement of Everhart Road to the extend of furnishing approximately.. I _ two thousand cubic yards of shell and seventy cubic yards of cover stone for the wearing surface. This project, as estimated by the Public Works Department, will cost approximately $7,211.15. The County's offer to furnish materials amounts to approximately $1,858.75, leaving an amount of approximately 6,352.45, which amount is based on contract work. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, authorizing correction of the tax records of A. G. Tabares, National Home and Auto Supply, 411 South Brownlee Street: 1947 500 personal tax adjustment to $2,370.00; 1948, $2,000.00; and 19 9, removed from tax roll. File indicates that Mr. Tabares purchased stock and franchise for the sum of 0,000.00 and invested the sum of ,$160.00 in shelves. At no time did the book value exceed the original purchase price. The business failed to develop and`was`closed in April$ 1948. •No•rendition was made and the Tax Department assessed an arbi- trary amount of $4,500.00. Recomendation for adjustment approved by Mr. Grevelle, Mr. Singer, and Mr. Collier. The motion passed. The following ordinance was read: -n ORDINANCE NO. 2703 AUTHORIZING THE CITY TANAGER TO EXECUT3- AND DELIVER FOR ANIS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COid TRACTS M TH THE CENTRAL POWER AND LIMIT COMPA TY FOR THE FURNISHING OF STREET LIGHTING SERVICE AND LIGHT AND P017ER SER- VICE FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES" IN ACCORDANCE INITH THE TERIS OF TIM CONTRACTS VfiiICH ARE ATIACHED HERETO AND Mi DE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN E ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following" vote:' Leslie Wasserman A Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ay George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman - Ave' Jack DeForrest Barney Cott` Ave Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye Mr. Collier, City Manager, presented"a letter addressed to Mr. Stirman regarding the assessment paving on Water Street by M -J Construction Company. The letter requested that the City assume respon- sibility of payment for improvements on certain properties or authorization be granted to omit the Improvements in front of properties of Ben Anderson, H. G. Hean®y, Julia Caldwell, and Sarah Caldwell. Discussion was held, and on completion of discussion a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, that recommendation as presented by the City Manager Collier that omissions of these improvements on Water Street Paving Project by Y -J Construction Company be authorized at least until homestead character of certain properties could be clarified. The motion passed. City Attorney Singer asked Attorney Atlee McCampbell` of k -J Construction Company to furnish him a list of properties involved. t There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. t MAYOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas t 0 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1950 4:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman= Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. Lowman; City Manager W. Be Collier; City Attorney I, M. Singer; City Secretary C. W. Vetters; Purchasing Agent An. Burke; Director of Public Works H. H. Stir Aa; Assistant Attorney Jim Wray; Assistant Purchasing Agent Nan Albrecht; and Assistant Planning Engineer Bob Burr, Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Comnissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held February 7i 1950. The motion passed. The Mayor invited those in the audience having business with the City.to come forward. Mr. Harry Pohl appeared regarding the condition of streets, sewage, etc* in the Midway Addition. On instruction from the Council, Mr. Stirman, Director of Public Works, answered Mr. Pohl with the in- formation that the sanitary sewers were now being installed in this subdivision and this installation was the cause of the present condition of streets. Mr. Stirman advised Yxe Pohl that as soon as sewer installations were made some relief would be considered regarding the improvement of the streets* Mr. Harold Carr appeared and read a letter to Council suggesting the Baltimore plan for the improve- ment of some of our slum areas. The letter suggested improvement of existing substandard housing by owners and clearance of large scale slum areas by Federal aid. Mayor and Council thanked Mr. Carr for his attendance and promised their cooperation. Public hearing was opened on the matter of closing a portion of Price .Street, being that portion of Price Street between the Southern boundary line of Ayres Street and the North boundary line of Lewis Street in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, as shown by Map Records of record in the office of the County Clerk, Nueces County, Texas. Mr. E. L. Harvin of -the Corpus Christi Junior College appeared and explained the reason for wanting the closing: in order that the College auditorium could be constructed on a portion of the now existing street. No one appeared against the closing. On completion of discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that Price Street be closed between the southern boundary of Ayres and the northern boundary of Lewis Street with the City retaining rights of all utility and storm sewer easements. The motion passed. Public hearing was opened on the matter of closing an alleyway running through Block 3, Ocean View Addition, said alleyway extends from the south boundary of Morgan Street to the north boundary line of Elizabeth Street. t - Mr. Owen Cox representing owners of property abutting upon said alleyway requested the closing of said alleyway and outlined the reason they were asking for the alley to be closed. Mr. Harold Carr, representing the Zoning and Planning Commission, recommended that no change be made in the present status. He advised that this recommendation was made in view of the fact that util- ..b. .. , . sties existing in the alley would have to be maintained by the City. At the closing of the discussion, a motion was made by Comnissioner Dek'orrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that said alleyway be closed to traffic and that the City keep necessary easements over and adjacent to all utility lines existing in said alley. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon,seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, approving the Tax Error and Correction List for the month of January in the amount of 42,323.04* The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, approving speeifi- cations and granting authority to advertise for bids on construction of storm sewer improvements on Robstowa Road from Sobey Drive to Victory Drive on -February 17 and February 24 with bids to be received until 1:00 o'clock p. m. February 28. The motion passed. I 't 4. I �' 501 502 The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2704 GRANTING TO CRYSTAL PETROLEUM COLPANY, A DISTRIBUTOR OF PHILLIPS PETROLEUM COYPAti Y PRODUCTS, A CORPORATION, THE RIGHT AND PRIVILEGE TO OPEPkTE A TANK TRUCK OR TRUCKS TO AND ON THE L-HFAD LOCATED AT THE FOOT OF COOPER ALLEY AND T- BARGE LOADING DOCK LOACTED AT THE FOOT OF CARROLL STREET; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY 1 OR AED ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGRMMENT W12i SAID COMPANY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH RIGHT AND PRIVILEGE FOR THE LIMITED PURPOSE, WITHIN THE L;IMI TATI ONS SET FORTH THEREIN, 01' FURNISHING DIESEL FUEL CIL TO BOAT CUSTOMERS AT SAID POINTS, AND FOR THE CONSIDERATION SET FORTH IN SAID AGREEIViENT, A COPY OF 71HICH IS MADE A PART HEREOF; AND. DECLARING AN &MRGENCY. ' . The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Masserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon d e George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasseroan A-ve Jack DeForrest Aa Barney Cott Ay Sydney Be Herndon An George L. Lowman Aye A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to award bid for pipe and pipe fittings for the Filtration Plant to the American Cast Iron Pipe Company at the price of 48,557.79• This company submitted the most complete and lowest bid for cast iron pipe and fittings. Payment is to be made out of Fund No..298, Bond and Construction Fund. The motion passed. A tabtilation of all bids is on file in the City Secretary's office# Bid No. 37. A motion was made by Commissicner Derorrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to award bid for two 2+ - inch check valves to the San Antonio Machine & Supply Company at a price of 12,380.00 subject to discount of one-half of 1%. payable out of Fund No. 298, Bond and Construction Fund. This company offers best delivery and was the lowest bid of those received. The motion passed. A tabulation of all bids is on file in the City Secretary's offices Bid No. 338. A motion was made bit Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to award bid on two 14s000 gallon per minute pumps complete with motors to San Antonio Machine do Supply Company; total award is $12,1.10.00 to be paid from Water Improvement Bond funds, Fund No. 298. This firm offers shipment within seventy-five days on the pumps and fifteen weeks on motors. The motion passed. This bid covers Byron - Jackson pumps, two of such pumps now being in service in the Filtration Plant. The recoa=endation to standardize as much as possible all equipment is concurred in by Mr. kcCamy, Mr. Cunningham and Mr. Stirman. A tabulation of all bids in on file in the City Secretary's officep Bid No. 39• A motion was made by Comnissicner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to award bid on pile driving and pier construction to Middleton and Goldston, low bidders, at a cost of 4,539.00, payable out of No. 258, Seawater and Breakwater Construction Fund. The motion passed. A tabulation of all bids is on rile in the City Secretary's office#'Bid No. 49- A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on pipe and fittings for connecting two new water tanks, approximate cost of 417,000.00. The motion passed. Bids were opened on trucks and pickups for Water and Sewer Divisions. Bids were received froms Carney -Melton Inc., Frank Hayden Motors, George Jones Inc., Cage Implement Company and Gulf Chevrolet Com- pany. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to refer all bids to the City kanager for his study and recommendation. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, setting the date of 503 March 7 for public hearing on the closing of that portion of West Broadway extending westward from Kennedy Avenue 145.56 feet on the north border line of West Broadway and a distance of 219.22 feet on the south line of Voest Broadway so as to re-route West Broadway through David Peel and Knights of Pythias' tracts. The motion passed. The following ordinance was read -for the first time. ORDINANCE NO. 2705 PROHIBITING THE USE OF SPOTLIGHTS, ILLUMINATED SIGNS, AND ILLUUINATED INTERIORS OR EXTERIORS OF CO"11ERCIAL BUILDINGS IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO CAUSE V;NOYANCE OR INCONVENIENCE OF PERSONS RE- SIDI1uG IN, OR TO INTERFERE WITH THE PEACEFUL EN- JCYLZI T OF PROPERTY IN THE RESIDENTIAL SEC TIOItiS OF' THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF* and passed to the second reading by the, following votes; Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott e Sydney E. Herndon Awe George L. Lowman The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2706 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A C014 TRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORi-US CHRISTI WITH HERBERT J. JONES, DEVELOPER, FOR THE II4S TAL.I.ATI OII OF A SEWAGE SYSTEM TO SERVE THE DELLWOOD ADDI- TION, UNIT 1 IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EN:ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wassermannee Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2707 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH SOUTHWESTERN YACHT CLUB WHEREIN THE CITY SHALL LEASE TO SAID CLUB APPROXIMATELY 90 X 84 FEET OF THAT WATER- FRONT PROPERTY CCIM.O ,LY KidOAN AND DESCRIBED AS THE L - BEAD ADJACENT TO THE SEAWALL FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM DATE OF SAID CONTRACT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CLUBHOUSE ON SAID PROPERTY AS A PART OF THE CONSIDERATION I'OR SAS; PROVIDING FOR A RENTAL TO BE PAID OUT OF GROSS REVaIUE; AND DECLARING AN EL- ERGEN C Y. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote.- Leslie ote: Leslie %sserman Aye Jack DeForrest A= Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. LowmsLn Awe 504 The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2708 ALTMING ORJINANCE NO. 2,4,80 PASSED AND APFROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON TEE 1ST DAY OF MARCH, A.D., 1949, BY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE CORRECTING THE ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY 011NERS ON NINETEENTH STREET FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF AGNES STREET TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF' LIPAN STREET, LIPAN STREET FROM THE VEST PROPERTY LINE OF' BROWNLEE BOULEVARD TO THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF NINETEENTH STREET, AND CC"I NCHE STREET FROM THE EAST PROPERTY LINE CF COKE STREET TO THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF' NINETEEN i STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest A;1e Barney Cott Ayre Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ame Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, toaccept the recom- mendation of City Manager Collier and to grant authority to purchase a tender of 415,000 City of Corpus Christi Storm Sewer Bonds, 3ilo coupon,- maturing June 1, 1966, at a yield rate of 2.60/, payment to be ma a out of No. 398 Storm Sewer Improvement Bonds, Series 1948. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Comtissioner Herndon, authorizing the City Manager to close negotiations with A. We Gregg for lease on approximately Sixty (60) acres on the south shore of Lake Mathis upon substantially the same terns as the existing lease providing for directional drilling and protection of the City water supply with the advice of the State Health Officers, and directing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary`' papers for formal action by the Council. The motion passed. The following recommendation from City Manager Collier addressed to the Mayor and City Council was read: "Previous action of the City Council authorized the employment of Allied Engineers as en;ineers and consult- ants for contemplated improvements for the City of Corpus Christi, subject to the working out of contract terms approved by me as City Manager. "I am unable to reach satisfactory terms with Allied Engineers and request that the motion appointing Allied Engineers be rescinded. "I am now recommending the appointment and request authority to draw up formal contract for the services of Freese, Nichols, and Turner, Consultant Engineers of Fort VYorth and Houston, such contract to be subject to your later approval, as engineers for the expansion of our sanitary sewage treatment plant and such other projects as may be assigned to them by the City in furtherance of our capital improvement program." A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Conmiissioner Herndon, to accept the above recom- mendations* The motion passed. The City manager We Be Collier presented for the consideration of the City Council a report of the study and recommendations of the Memorial Auditorium Committee on the proposed location for the memorial Auditorium and the City Hall. After a general discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by CoarLissioner Herndon, that the site for the City Fall be on the North end of a block bounded by Viest Shoreline Boulevard, East Shoreline Boulevard, Kinney Street and the now existing Broadway Court; that the site fort. auditorium be on the south end of the above described block, that the Broadway Court in the block be closed and become a portion of the auditorium site and that Park Avenue be extended from Lower Broadway to East Shoreline Boulevard, Park Avenue then to form the southerly boundary of the proposed block to contain both buildings. The motion passed. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. SPECIAL COUNCIL METI..'G FEBRUARY 15, 1950 4:00 P. M. //2.4 A ilial Viii City of Corpus Christi, Texas 0 PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Co= issioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman; City kanager W. Be Collier, City Attorney I. ke Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Works H. H. Stiman, and Assistant City Attorney Jim i'7ray. The purpose of the meeting was to meet in joint session with the Auditorium Board to reconsider location of Memorial Auditorium and City Hall sites. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order and asked those in attendance to express their opinions retarding the proposed location of the auditorium and city hall. A len-thy discussion was held at which time a number of citizens gave their respective opinions. At the completion of the discussion, it was decided that the corunittee selected to recomc►end the proposed location should be increased in number of comnitteemen. Commissioner Barney Cott asked that he be relieved -of his duties as a member of this committee, The ;Mayor accepted his resignation. A new committee consists of the following appoint-neats by the :Mayor and approved by the unanimous vote of the Council: George Jones, Chairman; the Reverend Rob4rt Tate, Co-Chairm-an; Members, Harold Carr, Richard Colley, Trus. o Armstrong Price, Bob Humble, and City Akanager W. Be Collier, The Committee was instructed to make a study and make recommendations to Council as soon as possible. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lohman, to rescind oribinal motion as passed at regular Council meeting Tuesday, February 1 I, indicating; the location of the City Hall on a site on the north end of a block bounded by West Shoreline Boulevard, East Shoreline boulevard, Kinney Street and the now existing Broadway Court; that the site for the auditorium be on the south end of the above described block, that Broadway Court in this block be closed and become a portion of the auditorium site and that Park Avenue be extended from Lower Broadway to East Shoreline Boulevard, Park Avenue then to form the southerly boundary of the proposed block to contain both buildings. The motion to rescind passad. Thera being no further business, the sleeting was adjourned. 4 � U 4� -1, '-V, . -, City Secretary V � 1 _IV �T "YOR City of Corpus Christi, Texas 505 506 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 1950 400 P. Me PRESENTs Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeF'orrest, Barney Cott, Sydney Ee I*rndon, and George L. Lowman; City Manager W. Be Collier; City Secretary C. W. Vetters; City Attorney Ie Me Singer; Purchasing Agent Wn. Burke; Assistant Purchasing Agent Nan Albrecht; Director of Public Works He He Stirtran; Zoning and Planning Engineer Wine Anderson. Mayor Leslie Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DsForrest, to approve the minutes cf a regular Council meeting held February I4 and of a special Council meeting held February 15. The motion passed. The layor invited those in the audience raving business with the City to come forward. Mr. Fred Quails appeared and presented the following petition from the Real Estate Boards "1. We commend the city for the proposed opening of Park Avenue. 2e We respectfully call the attention of the City Council to he petition recently presented by the Real Estate Board urging the Extension of Water Street into Ocean Drive and the running of Chaparral Street into Water Street at the most advantageous point deternined by the engineers. 3- We urge that the City designate the opening of these main arteries as the Not 1. Street Project out of bond funds now availabe. %e 1ve urge the City to continue with its existing study of the most feasible method of extending Highway L4 to the waterfront, in order to tap the principal downtown arteries including Mesquite, Chaparral and Etter Streets and urge that acquisition of right-of-way for this project take high priority in the next sale of street bonds which have already been voted. Respectfully submitted, /s/ P. T. Quaile Pres. Real Estate Board" The Mayor thanked Mr. Quails and his organization and assured him that everything possible was being done along the lines as suggested. Ere Bob Sorrell appeared representing Heldenfels Brothers who are developing Driscoll Village. Mr. Sorrell stated that the developers had offered a cash payment of 43,000 in lieu of a park in the sub- division but that Zoning and Planning would not accept the cash and wanted the park instead. Heldenfels was offering a five -acre tract in the Lyle subdivision in lieu of the park in Driscoll Village. Mrs. Armstrong Price, Chairman of the Park Board, appeared and advised that there were no parks in this area from Hillcrest to Oak Park and that a park was definitely needed. Mr. Bob Swantner appeared and asked question of the Council as to what other business operating in the city paid a five per cent tribute to the city as the developers were asked to doe Mir. Harold Carr, Chairman of the Zoning and Planning Commission appeared and answered Ere Swantner that the five per cent was set up based on a study of other cities. lir. William Anderson, Planning Engineer, advised that the five per cent was an original suggestion put into effect by the FHA for a suggested park system. Mr. ''f'• Be Collier asked those developers present, "Who pays for the parks?" The answer given was the people who buy the property in the subdivision. lir. Carr again appeared and stated that there was no comparison between the developing business and other businesses* Mr. John J. Pichinson appeared and suggested that there should be a park in the area. lir. Tony Heldenfels appeared and again urged Council to accept cash in lieu of land for a park in the subdivision. Mr. Anderson again appeared and suggested to Council a long-range plan for city parks. At the completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Com- missioner Herndon, to table action on this particular incident for one week- The motion passed. 0 RL 507 The following recommendation was received from V1. Be Collier, City Managers "Mayor andCity Council City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas "Gen tlemen: "Attached hereto are plans and specifications for the storm sewer in Louisiana Street from Alameda to South Staples. "It is requested that the plans and specifi- cations be approved and that authority to advertise for bids be granted. "Recommended dates for advertising ares first insertion, February 24; second insertion, Yarch 3; bids to be accepted until 4s00 o'clock p, m. L'►arch 7- A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeF'orrest, to accept recommendation as presented. The motion passed, Bids were opened on fire hose for Fire Department. Bids were received froms H, A, Johnson, South- west Equipment and Extinguisher Company, Empire Steel Company, General betroit Corporation, Quaker Rubber Corporation, San -Antonio Machine do Supply Company, Norvell-Wilder Supply Company, C. C. hardware Company, Fabric Fire Hose -Company, Alamo Iron Works, American La France Foamita -Corporation, and Bilateral Fire Hose Company. A motion was made by Comnissioner beForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to refer bids to the City Manager for his study and recommendation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on meter boxes and fittings for Warehouse stock for withdrawal as required by the Water and Gas divisions. Bids were received from: Alamo Iron Works.and Gulf Foundries. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded to Cornmissiorer De Forrest, to refer bids to City A:anager for his study and recommendation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on regular and premium gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene for use by all depart- ments, for the quarter ending May 31,1950e Bids on Regular gasolir.e were received fromt Arkansas Fuel Oil Company, Crockett Oil Company, Debco'Petroleum Company, Gulf Oil Corporation, Osage Oil Company, Sinclair Refining Companyo and Texas Star Oil Company, bids on premiwo gasoline were received from: Arkansas Fuel Oil Company, Crockett Oil Company, Gulf Oil Corporation, Osage Oil Company, Sinclair Refining Company, and Texas Star Oil Company. Bidr on diesel fuel oil were received from: Crockett Oil Company, Debco Petroleum Company, Gulf Oil Corporation, Sinclair Refining Company, Southern Oil Sales Company, and Texas Star Oil Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to refer bids to City kanager for his study and recommendatione the motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Deiorrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to accept recommenda- tions as follows on trucks and pickups for the Water and Sewer divisions: 4 units at ipl,270e66 each - �5,082.64 Less 3 trade-in& 460.00 Net expenditure j4,622.0� Delivery is promised within 10 to 20 days. It is recommended that tie award be made to Carney -Melton Inc, to furnish us -with 3 Federal trucks with oversize engine at X2,033.92 ea. - 46.101.76 Less trade-in values for the 2 units listed above 455.00 Net cash balance for the award 45, ' ,7 Delivery is promised within 15 to 20 days, It is recommended that the award be made to Gulf Chevrolet Company to furnish us with a lz ton cab and chassis truck, delivery within 10 to 20 days, at 41,599,299 The motion passed. Tabulation of these bids is on file in the City Secretary's office, Bid No, 42. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seccnded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing payment of X1,147.27 to Memorial Hospital out of Fund 1d0-235, Hospital Construction Fund. This amount represents the City's one-half portion of the cost of furniture, fixtures and other equipment purchased during the :month of January. TIA motion passed. W A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Deborrest, setting March 7 as the date for public hearing on a special Council permit for. a Kiddies Playland as requested by E. J. Lerner, to be operated on the southwest corner of Ayres Street and Arlington Drive. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Co=issioner Cott, authorizing • (1) the sale of 4245,000 principal amount of 2;� U. S. Treasury Bonds, Series 1967-72 by Fund No. 300 Refunding Bcads, Series 1936; Fund No. 310 Sanitary Sewer Improvement and Extension Bonds, Series 19LO; and Fund No. 315 Street Improvement Bonds, Series 1%0, at the market plus accrued interest as of the close of business February 21, 1950; these bonds are to be sold to Fund No. 318 Seawall and Breakwater Construction Fund Bonds, Series 1y39, 1940 and 19!;141 and (2) also authorizing the investment of surplus funds by the funds listed below in the City of Corpus Christi Obligation Bonds, Series 1950 and in accordance with the principal amounts, approximate yields and various schedule of maturities also indi- cated below: Fund No. Wasserman M A T U R I TI ES AAS Barney Cott 1951-1956 1963-1964 1967-1969 1971-1973 Total 300 4 50,000.00 4150,000.00 4 �200,000.03 310 25,000.00 25,000.00 315 25,000.00 250000.00 319 170,000.00 170,000.00 398 20,000.00 204000.00 399 100000.00 - 100000.00 -------- -'- ----------- l70,000.00 ----------i1 X100,000.00 ----------- $150,000.00 --------- 00,000.00 X450,000.00 ----------- ----------- ----------- --------- ft --------r-.� Yield; 1.o0 o-1.75% 2.45 0-2.50 0 2.65%-2.70/ 2.75% The motion passed. The following ordinance was read and passed: ORDINANCE NO. 2709 CLOWIN G THE ALLEY bISECTIIIG BLOCK THREE (3), OCEAN VIEW ADDITIC14 TO LiE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, RUNNING THROUGH SAID BLOCK IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION FRWi MORGAN STREET TO ELIZABETH STREET AND LYING BETWEEN THIRD STREET AND SANTA FE STREET, AND DECLARING AN EIZRGENC Y. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest AAS Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ayre George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott �7e Sydney E. Herndon AW -8 George L. Lowman Aa The following ordinance was read and passed: ORDINANCE NO. 2710 CLOSING THAT PORTION OF PRICE STREET BETMEE:N THE SODUiERN BOUNDARY LINE OF AYRES STREET AND 'HiE NORTH BOUNDARY LIME; Or' LEWIS STREET IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ALL OF SAID STREET AS CLOSED BEI1eG IN THE CITY OF CORPUS 'CURISTi, AND DIRECTING THAT THE SAID CLOSING BE ONLY FOR THE LIMITED PURFOSE OF CLOSI;uG SAID PORTION OF PRICE STREET TO TRAFFIC AND TO THE E.X I S TEN CE AND "I N TEN- A110E OF SAID STREET; WI Ti THE EXCEPTION AS SET FORTH HEREIN; AND DECLARING AN LVERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. der nd on Aye George L. Lowman Ayre The above ordinance was passed by the following vote; Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ay, George L. Lowman Ayne 509 The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2711 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND GN BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN ENGINEERING CONTRACT WITH FREESE, NICHOLS, AND TURNER, COISULTANT ENGINEERS, OF FORT WORTH AND HOUSTON, EOR R4 GI1XERING SERVICES IN PLANNING AND CONZ TRUCTING 11PROVELENTS TO THE $E79AGE TREAMENT PLANTS, SANITARY SEWER DISPOSAL SYSTE&1 AND ONLY ON SUCH PROJECTS AS DESIGNATED BY THE CITY, FOR CONSIDERATIO!, LS SET FORTH IN SAID ENGINEERING CONTRACT TO BE PAID OUT OF THE PROCEEDS OF' THE SALE OF BONDS HERETOFORE AUTHORIZED TO BE ISSUED FOR THE C014S TRUC TION OF S UCH PROJECT; A COPY OF ITHI CH CONTRACT IS A PART OF THIS , ORDI NAP: CE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Atte Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ate, George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance waspassed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack De Forrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon A George L. Lowman A= The following ordinance was reads, ORDINANCE NO. 2712 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY YANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO PURCHASE A TRIANGULAR TRACT OF LAND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF AGNES STREET FOR THE PURPOSE CF AGNES STREET WIDENING FROM RAFAEL GALVAN JR. FOR THE . CONSIDERATION OF EIGHT HUNDRED rNENTY-THREE DOLLARS (023) CASH; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING T'1M CITY "YaGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS TO COITLETE THE PURCHASE OF AFORESAID LAND; PROVIDING kOR THE PAY'" NT OF THE PURCHASE FRiCE TO BE PAID FRCM FUND 140. 295 IkPROV11 ENT BO1QS, 1948 CONS TRUC- TI ON FUND (STREET IMPROVER N TS) s AND MCLARING AN ELM-RGEN CY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed -by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack Derorrest AY Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Awe The following ordinance was read for the second times ORDINANCE NO. 270 PROHIBITING THE 'JSE OF SPOTLIGHTS, ILLUM11ATED SIGNS, 14ND ILLLIML.ATED I.V'ME .IORS OR EITERIORS OF COZZE.CIAL BUILDINGS Iii SUUi A !UOU` EER ELS TO CAU4lWZ Ai4NOYAdCE OR INCONVENIEP.CE OF PERSONS RE- SIDI.NG IN, OR TO INTERFERE V;ITii TM PEACEFUL EN- JOYrENT 01' PROPERTY IN THE RESIDENTI_AI. SECTIONS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND PROVIDING A PE14ALTY FOR THE VIOLATICE' THEREOF. A motion was made by Commissioner DeF'orrest, seconded by Commisioner Herndon, to table the Ordinance No. 2705 indefinitely. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to appoint Lir. Lee Corlot as a member of the Supervising; and Examining Board of Plumbers to replace Lir. James Wosnig. The motion passed. 510 The following proposal was received by the City Council, read by the City Secretary: "City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen s "Please accept this letter for a commercial oil, gas and mineral lease to cover the following described land owned by the City of Corpus Christi, in San Fatricio County, Texas: All of the land owned by the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, lying on, along; adjacent and contiguous to the l.orth shore of Lake Corpus Christi (also known as Lake kathis), exclusive of lands lying within the boundaries of Corpus Christi State Park; and all of Lake Corpus Christi (also known as Lake 14athis), in- sofar only as to the oil, gas and other minerals -thereunder owned by the City of Corpus Christi# It is specifically understood that there shall be r:o development or. production of minerals underlying said Lake Corpus ;Christi, under said Pase& except by and through wells drilled directionally from the shores of said Lake; and that drilling operations tinder and by virtue of said lease shall be subject to regulations to protect the City water suppl' from pollution and contamination. The undersigned Lessee agrees to pay to the City of Corpus Christi the following cast. considerations: (1) One thousand Dollars 01,000.00) in cash immediately upon closing of the deal and approval of title to the above described land and minerals as good and merchantable in the City of Corpus Christi by Lessee's attorneys; it being understood that Lessee's attorneys shall have a period of ten days after execution of the lease by the City, and delivery by the City of complete abstract of title, within which to examine title; and further that Lessee agrees to accept such title as the City of Corpus Christi has to the oil, gas and other minerals under Lake Corpus Christi. (2) Two Thousand Five Hundred ($2,500.00) in cash:upon completion of each conwiercially producing well drilled under said lease and upon the land covered thereby. Eased on Railroad Commission spacing of 20 acres per well, the payment above provided will constitute a bonus of 112500 per acre on each 20 acre tract on which a well is brought in. It is understood that the lease shall provide for the usual 1/8th royalty. In addition, the City will be allowed to reserve unto itself an overriding royalty interest of 116th of 7/8ths of all oil, gas and other minerals produced, saved and marketed from the land covered by said lease, under said lease. The undersigned Lessee agrees to give the City of Corpus Christi a good and sufficient bond to protect the City against any contamination of its Lake Corpus Christi water supply as the results of any operation or actions of Lessee, under and by virtue of said lease. The undersigned Lessee agrees to work under the supervision of the City klanager, and submit to said Manager daily reports of all drilling operations, schlumbergers and all other information obtained by the Lessee in the course of drilling any and all wells; that all wells will be drilled and completed in accordance with good engineering practices. The undersigned Lessee also agrees to use only new casing and tubing in drilling wells unde"aid lease. Anything hereinabove contained to the contrary notwithstanding, it is expressly agreed and understood that this letter proposal is supplementary to the agreement heretofore made by the undersigned Lessee with the City of Corpus Christi, under date of lbirch.8, 1950, relative to lease of apprcaimatel y 60 acres of land on the South shore of - Lake Corpus Christi; that said approximately 60 acres of land on the South.shore �:C_said;Lake, abovementicned, and the land hereinabove described, are both to be oovered by, and included within one lease; that the ;,1,000.00 cash consideration hereinabove mentioned comprises and shall be the entire cash consideration to be paid by Lessee for the lease covering both said approximately 60 acres of land on the South shore of said Lake CorpusChristi, and the hereinabove described land; and further, that the hereinabove referred to and provided overriding royalty interest of 116th of 7/8ths of all oil, gas and other minerals produced from the land covered by said lease shall be inclusive of both the approximately 60 acres on the South shore of said Lake., and the land hereinabove described. Yours truly, /s/ A. a. Gregg asses At completion, of reading a motion was made by Comz.issia.ner Dehorrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to authorize the City lianager to enter into negotiations with A. W. Gregg for the proposed lease with N:r. Gregg on other land, anti that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up necessary contract documents. The motion passed. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 1950 4:00 P. M. I iui�Y%it City of Corpus Christi, Texas PRESENTS Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George"L. Lowman; City Manager W. Be Collier; City Attorney I. Ni. Singer; City Secretary C. W. Vetters; Purchasing Agent Wn:-Burke, assistant Purchasing Agent Nan Albrecht; Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman; and Zoning Engineer William Anderson. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to:approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting held February 21, 1950. The motion passed. The Mayor invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Neel Dancer appeared before Council representing some forty-two families on Gollihar Road and presented�a petition to the Council asking for immediate action on the installation of a sewer line to serve residents of Gollihar Road. Mayor Wasserman asked Mr. Stirman to reply; Mr. Stirman's.reply indi- cated that the installation would be made in about six months. Bids were opened on construction of storm sewer in Old Robstown Road. Bids were received froms Slovak Brothers, Heldenfels Brothers, T. H. Lee, and J. M. Dellinger, Inc., all of Corpus Christi. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to refer bids to the City Yana - ger for his study and recommendation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on cast iron Class 150 water pipe and fittings for connecting two new water tanks. Bids were received froms American Cast Iron Pipe Company of Houston, Texas, and U. S. Pipe & Foundry Company of Dallas, Texas. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissiondr Cott, to refer all bids to the City Manager for his study and recommendation. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to award bid on meter boxes and fittings for Warehouse stock, for withdrawal as required by the Water and Gas divisions, to Alamo Iron Works on their low bid of $6,245.25 with delivery to start in ten days. Tabulation of these bids is on file in the City Secretary's office, Bid No. 43. The motion passed. The following recommendation by City Manager W. Be Collier addressed to the Council was read by the City Secretarys "Attached hereto are plans and sketches for the development of the Peoples Street T -Head, together with a letter from the Park and -Recreation Board recommending appropriate action for this construction within the immediate future. Also attached is a letter from G. H. Haycock, Park Superintendent, requesting that the project be"financed from Park Bond Funds allocated for bayfront development. 511 512 "The Buccaneer Days Commission has requested immediate action on this proposal so'that the improvement will be available -for the Buccaneer Days' celebration during the latter part of April. They have agreed to'providi temporary orchestra shell with an electrical sound's ystem' and 'are _planning a state-wide square dance festival as one of the outstanding features of their program. It is, therefore,'recommended that'the project be approved - and that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to advertise and receive bids." A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the plans for improvement of Peoples Street T -Head and authorize the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids. The motion passed. A committee report was presented by the committee selected to make recommendations for the location of the Public Safety Building; members of this committee are W. B. Collier, William Anderson, Roy Lay, H. H. Stirman and Morris Levy. The following recommendations were approved unanimously by Council, a motion being made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to accept these recommendations: (1) The property on Buffalo at Brownlee Boulevard be selected as the proposed Police Building site. (2) Brownlee Boulevard be extended from Buffalo Street - to Winnebago Street. (3) The`lots 14 to'22, Block B. Diaz Addition be pur- chased (or condemned if necessary) and be made part of the site for the Safety Center. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, authorizing•the reimburse - went of No. 1:06 Gas Fundi to the extent of i140,000 out of Fund No. 299 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Fund. This payment represents the amount of the proceeds from the sale of the gas system revenue bonds, Series 1950, authorized for extension and improvements of the gas system. It is being used in this case to re- imburse the operating fund to the extent of $14.0,000 for payment made to Houston Natural Gas Company coverii2g;; the purchase of gas lines evidenced by notes maturing annually beginning March 1, 1950. The motion Passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the payment to Houston Natpral Gas Company out o,f;Fund.No. 106 Gas Fund the total amount of il46,743.21 representing payment in full of notes given for tha rchase of gas lines amounting to $141,099.24 and accrued interest to February 28 of 45A3-97, The motion passed. Commissioner Jack DeForrest stated that after study'of the proposed plat of Driscoll Village,.as presented by F. W. Heldenfels, Trustee, it had been determined by the City Council that the triangular park area requested by the Zoning and Planning Commission be not required to be dedicated as a park; Mr. DeForrest made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that said plat be approved for filing with- out dedication of such park area and that the sum of 43,000 cash be accppted in lieu of such dedication and placed in the proper fund for acquiring lands for City Parks. The motion passed: The following ordinance was read and passed: ORDINANCE NO. 271 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MAN&- GER IN BEHALF OF THE CITY TO JOIN IN A REPLAT OF WATER BLOCK 5 OF THE BEACH PORTION OF MM CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ACCORDING TO THE ATTACHED M&P AND TO JOIN IN THE EXECUTION OF Ali INSTRUMENT RECOGNIZING THE LOCATION OF SAID WATER BLOCK 5 AND OF SCHATZEL AND PEOPLES STREETS ADJACENT THERETO AS THE SANE IS SHOWN ON SAID REPLAT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Ane Aye Aye 513 The above ordinance was passed by the•foltowing votes Leslie Yasserman Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon • Awe George—L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2711 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE` CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR AND ON - BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EX- ECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ROY LAY JR. GRANTING THE RIGHT OF CONCESSION ON SOUTH BEACH, BE- TWEEN THE SOUTH END OF THE JETTIES AMID BUFORD STREET, FROM MARCH 1, 1950 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 195., FOR CONSIDERATION AS SET FORTH THEREIN ALL OF VWICH IS MORE PARTICULARLY SET OUT IN SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF 7MCH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following voter Le§lie' Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman y The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie- Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. C. -- City of Corpus Christi, Texas k - e Y • t 514 REGULAR COUNCIL =TING NfARCH 7, 1950 4:00 P. M. I PRESENIT: %ayor Fro Tem Jack De Forrest; Commissioners, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman; City tanager We Be Collier; City Attorney I. Y* Singer; City Secretary C. Mr. Vetters; Zoning ar.►d Planning Engineer awn. Anderson; Assistant Manning Engineer Bob -Burr; Purchasing Agent Wn. Burke; Director of Public Works H. H« Stirmaa; Airport 1anager Blake Jackson; and City Controller We G. Graf. 1: yor Pro Tem De Forrest called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner LosAran, seconded by Cow-issioner Herndon, to approve the minutes of the regular Couxzcil meeting held February 20, 1950. The motion passed. The rLhyor Pro Tem invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward* l:r. 0. Be Prater appeared and asked Council what plans were being made to improve the drainage and selvage system in Yleadow Park Addition. Mr. Stirman advised lir. Prater that plans were presently being formulated to adjust this problem. Mr. George Jones appeared to make a committee report to Council on recommendations for the location of the City Tull and Auditorium. 11r. Jones' committee consisted of Jones, chairman; the Rev. Robert Tate, co-ohairman; and members, brs. Armstrong Price, W. Be Collier, Richard Colley, R. A. Humble, and Harold Carr. Recommendation as presented were to the effect that the City Hall should be located as near the business district as feasible for the convenience of pedestrians and the location should have ample parking space. The auditorium should be located so as to provide ample parking space. Insofar as is possible as much of the park character of the bayfront should be preserved. Recommendations included a departure from the Hare and Hare plan in that plans contemplated a relatively small Auditorium of the permanent seat type and a low spread -out City hall and the buildings authorized by the voters at the recent bond election contemplated a relatively small City mall, a separate Safety Building to be located elsewhere and a large Auditorium and Coliseum combination. The committee on 14arch 7, 1950, unanimously proposed that the City Hall be located on the South side of Kinney Street and that the proposed Auditorium be located generally near the center of a block formed by the proposed extension of Park Avenue and Kinuey'Streets. It was further recommended that Park Avenue be extended from upper South Broadway to East Shoreline Drive. At completion of this report a motion was made by Co=Azsioaer Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that the recommendations as presented be accepted. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Cott made a motion that the c onunittee members be highly commended for their diligent study and work evidenced by their presentation of the recozmnendations and that a vote of thanks be given to the committee. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Herndon and passed. A public hearing was opened on the matter of the closing of Vest Broadway extending westward -from Leaziedy Avenue 115 feet on the north boundary line of 'nest Broadway. No one appeared for or against the proposal and Xr. Stirmmn explained the proposed closing and extension of Ysest Broadway. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to close West Broadway extending westward from Kennedy Avenue 1445 feet on the north boundary line of nest Broadway and 219 feet oa the south line of JRest Broadway. The motion passed. A public hearing was opened on the matter of allove�ng a Special Council Permit to E. J. Lerner for the operation of Kiddies Playland at the southwest corner of Ayres Street at Arlington Drive. No one appeared for or against the special permit. Xr. Anderson explained the proposed use of the permit. At completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that the Special Council Permit be issued to E. J. Lerner with the provision that no music be allowed through the loud speaker system during Sunday due to the location of the Christ Lutheran Church directly across the street from the proposed Kiddies Playland. The motion passed. 515 Bids were opened on the Louisiana. Street Drainage Project from Alameda to Staples Street. The following firms qualified by submitting their pre -qualification information and financial statementss Slovak Brothers, J. Y. Deilinger, Heldenfels, J. and E. D. Depuy, and McKenzie Construction Company. All firma except J., M. Dellinger. submitted bids. A motion was made by. Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner,Lo-man, to refer all bids to the City Iwanager for his study and recommendation. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott,authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids,oa the Proctor Drainage Channel, construction.to include the excavation of a ditch and the construction 'of -five culvert structures. The motion passed. Dates to advertise t . for bids are to. e selected by the Department of Public Works. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, accepting the low bid of Heldenfels Brothers oa,the construction of storm sewer improvements in Old-Robstown Road from Sobey Drive is Vic torg -?rive in the amount of 'I1,168.41. The motion passed. A tabulation of a41 bidq is on file in the City Secretary's office. t A motion was made .by,Con-fissioner Cott, seconded by Cgmnissioner Herndon, approving t he Tax Error and Correction List for the month of February, 1950, in the amount of X3,779.20• The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, awarding bid for regular gasoline to Texas Star Oil Company on their low bid of 13 3/4X per Lalion. The motion passed. A tabu- lation of all bids is on file in the City Secretary's office, Bid No. L4. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, awarding the bid for premium gasoline to Crockett Oil Company on their loco bid of 16¢ per,gallone The motion passed. A tabulation of all bids is ou file in the City Secretary's office, Bid No. l;.5. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner,Herndon, awarding the bid for kerosene to the Debeo Petroleum Company on their low bid of 9� per gallon. The motion passed. A tabulation of all bids is on file in the City Secretary's office, Bid No. L6. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, a econded by Commissioner Lowman, awarding bid for diesel oil to the Crockett Oil Company on their low' -bid of 8V' per gallon.. The motion passed. A tabulation of all bids is on file inihe City Secretary's office, Bid No••47. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, -seconded by Commissioner Lowman, awarding bids on cast iron pipe and fittings for overhead storage tank connections to the American Cast Iron Pipe Company on their low bid of .16,250.37 in which 6.543,91 is for the Alameda installation and 410,706*46 for the Gollihar installation. The motion passed. _ A tabulation of all bids is on file inthe City Secretary's office, Bid No. 48. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the pay- ment to Charles Farrell in an amount not to exceed 2200 in settlement of claim for personal injury sustained by Ir1r. Farrell on or about September 9; this amount is payable out of Street Fund No. 108. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing payment to Abe Idebrat, Best Tailors, Incorporated the amount of 1?2*4U for damages to a plate glass window, such damages occurring when an officer of the Police Department was attempting to apprehend a suspect that he had picked up. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the reim- bursement of the Engineering and Construction Division for payroll and the other expenses incurred for the period from December 1, 1949, through February 28, 1950, aggregating �18,884*60 from the various construction funds as indicated in the schedule outlined belows EEO .,516 Fund No. Name Leslie Wasserman Absent Amount 295 Improvement Bonds, 1948 Construction Fund Sydney Be Herndon Aye_ Storm Sewer Improvements 41,497.32 The above ordinance was passed by the followiLS vote:, • Street Improvements - L 4,647•31 r� e Barney Cott Sanitary Sewer Improvements 5,437.21 Aye George L. Lovman Park -Improvements 154-31 W,736.15 298 City of Corpus Christi "Alatermorks Improve- ON B KULF OF THE CITY, STH IjELDEi1FELS BROTHERS FOR THE CONSTRUC- TION OF A STOKI SE71ER EXTENSI014 ment Fund ROAM SOUTH FROM SOBEY DRIVE L 3,910.66 296 Improvement Bonds,. 1950 Construction Fund The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Storm Sewer Improvements 2,499.97 " Barney Cott Park Improvements 137.71 Aye George L. Lowman City Hall'Building 209.77 Leslie Wksserman Police Building 103.30 Aye Barney Cott Street Traffic Control System 3.00 Aye . George L. Lowman Auditorium Building 2.04 3,005.79 299 Y Sever i •ovemeat Fund 1950' Sani ta.2 pi 2, 2.00 Total The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Serndon, seconded by Cormissioner La=nan, to set the date of April ll, 1950, as the date for public hearing on the following zoning casess Yern..it David, He I. Taylor, Victor Moses, .Toe Garcia, T. C. Villareal, Harry Darby, a ud Mrs. laggie Stafford. The motion passed. A motion was made by Comnissioner herudon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman., appointing the following members to fill existing vacancies on the Fire Prevention Bureau: Lynn Evaas and J. S. Gilleland; these members will serve for a period ending Yareh 31, 1951. The motion passed. The following ordinance was read and passed: ORDIlLAINCE NO. 2715 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING TIB; VIORK OF INTP.OVING NIN`I;TEENTH STREET, LIPAN STREET A0 C01 !1TCHE .STREET, WITHIN THE LIDaTS i-.REINBELOW DEFINED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CIRiISTI, TEXAS, PERFORb= . BY.J. We 1)FI.LINGER, ' INC., APPROVING AMD .ACCEPTING THE I.LkINTENUICE BOND FUR ,-.,ISi2D BY' J. Me DELLINGER, INC..IN CONNECTION 11ITH SMD ZrORK; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSNENT GERTI FI CATES AND DECLARING AN E1ZRGE.NC Y. The Charter rule was suspended by toe following votes Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Barney Cott. Sydney Be Herndon Aye_ George L..Lowmaa L The above ordinance was passed by the followiLS vote:, Leslie IYasserman Ab� sent Jack DeForrest r� e Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lovman Ate. The following ordinance was read: ORDIIAiNCE N0. 2716 AUTHORIZING AND ;)IRECTI� G TI7 ,CITY 1W14GER TO =klo''UTE A CONTRACT, FOR AND ON B KULF OF THE CITY, STH IjELDEi1FELS BROTHERS FOR THE CONSTRUC- TION OF A STOKI SE71ER EXTENSI014 ALONG OLD ROBSTOVai ROAM SOUTH FROM SOBEY DRIVE TO TEL-= RAILRAOD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance vaas passed by the follovring.vote: Leslie Wksserman Absent _ Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye . Sydney E. {erndor� Aye . George L. Lowman Aye L The following ordinance was read: .. CRDINi1xNCE NO. 2717 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY IriMAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF -01' THE CITY A 1:ELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSI ENT FOR SIDEI.WuLK IMPROMIENTS ON LOT 15, BLOCK 8, BROADMOCR PARK �12 ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORFbS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AGAINST . CHAS. A. HUI,1BLE, SR., OM ER, DATED APRIL 18' 1917; A ' COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS DQE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EI&ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Sydney Be Herndon Ave George i:. Lowman _Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman -Absen.t Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott 4ye Sydney Be Herndon A... George L. Lowman Awe The following ordinance was reads - ORDITdAIJCE 2:0. 271$ Al2NDING OPT mixE i 0. 2204 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON TYLE 30th DAY OF DECF24BER, 1947, COM10ITLY KN01','N AS THE ELECTRICAL CODE FOR THE CITY OF COaUS CHRISTI, TMZ, BY ASZh-LING. CHAPTER 9, SECTION 9-7, PARAGRAPH (a) AS HERETOFORE AIM?JADED BY ORDINAI�iCES 'NOS. 2308 and 2593, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL MRING BE ENCASED IN RIGID 141ETALLIC COi1DL,'n OR ELECTRICAL 11TALLIC COivDUIT OR IN RIGID Y]ETALLIC TUBING, BY DELETING FROM SAID PARAGRAPH AS AIMUDED THE MORDS "FOR LIGHTS, HEAT AND POl�MR, OR OTHER PUR- POSES," AIM, AS VIELL, THE LAST rhO SE11TEIaCES THEREFROM,; AND DECLARING AN EMMRGENCY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest AY► Barney Cott Ame Sydney Be Herndon A-ve George L. Lowman Ave The above ordinance was gassed by the following votes Leslie Wisserma.n Absent Jack DeForrest Ays Barney Cott A�" - Sydney Be Herndon Ay -e George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2719 AMENDIEG AN ORDINANCE EN II TLED "AN ORDINANCE TO PROMOTE Tia HEALTH CONDITIOiv'S OF THE CITY BY PROVIDING A CODE OF SANITARY REGULATIONS AND REQUIRMIENTS FOR ALL PLAC :S, BUSINESSES AND PMSONS IM-1EREILI OR BY 1'diOMd FOODSTUFF OR DRINKS FOR HUMTAII BEIEGS IS PRODUCED, HANIDLED, PREPARED, CARED FOR OR SOLD, AND AIL' VEHICLES USED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH BUSINESS, FOR THE CONDUCT OF HOTELS AM LODGING HOUSES; AND PRESCRIBING TETE PUNISHi+ENT FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE SEVERAL PROVISICATS BEREIN CONTAILaj PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN LICE1,TSZ3 AND PERhaTS, CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLATJSE, AND DECLARING AN E11ERuENCY.", PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE STH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D., 1'938.;t_ AS ABENDED, BY ADDING TO A RTIv,LE I, SECTION 1, TEE DEFINI- TION OF THE TERM "COILLON TO'am", AND BY A22NDING ARTICLE III, SECTION 25 SO AS TO PERDaT THE USE CF A CLOTH OR PAPER TO J,'I;L UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND DECLARING AN EM9ERGENC Y. • The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon . George L. Lowran. A.bseent Aye Aye AM Aye 517 518 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon kve George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was reads ` 'ORDINA1idE 140. 2720 AUTHORIZIPiG APyD DIRECT1i:G TIJE CITY P.I AGER FOR AND ON BZHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AND AGREFa IV`T ITEM AIR I0 ?, INC., A CGRP014TION, FOR Ti RIGHT X D PRIVILEG34,TG USE CERTAIN. AIRPORT FACILITIES AS DESIGNATED, AND SUBJECT TO LI1,11 TAT I ONS AND RES TRI C TI Z3 , FOR C Oi S DERA- TICN AS SET FORTH IN SAID LEA,3E AND AGREr:',11.T, 1EICH IS ~I&DE A PART HEREOF; iUTD DLCLAcRI'_`:G AN ET,:IERGENC Y. The Charter rule was suspended byihe following vote: Leslie Wasserr„an Absent Jack DeForrest Alm Barney Cott Aire A Sydney E. Herndon I George Le Lowman &YO The above ordinance was passed by the followinq.votes Leslie btiassermau Absent Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon I George L. Lowman &YO There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. City Seuretary / SPECIAL COUNCIL IZETING ARCH 8, 1950 l l s 30 A. I�. r F PRESENTs" Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Comrissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon; City itianager 'u'r'. B. Collier; City Attorney I. M. Singer; and City Secretary C, U. Vetters. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. The meeting was called for the purpose of discussion of an oil lease on Mathis property and authori- zation of executicn of lease with A. W. Gregg. The following letter was read by the City Secretary: ""arch 8, 1950 "City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas "Gentlemen: "'I�ith reference to that+ certain oil gas and mineral lease between the City of Cor)us Christi and A• I.T. Gregg of Houston, Harris County, Texas, as Lessee, covering lands along the south shore and -beneath the . ?5' contour lines adjacerut to the north shore of Lake Mathis, dated lilarch dth, 1;50. n "It is agree& teat all legal obligations regarding off- sets will be kept and performed and that drilling will be prosecuted on successive wells and due diligence. , , Vary truly yours, .: . , /s/ A. W. Gregg A. W. Gregg The following ordinance was reads CR:�I'ANCE 110. 2721 AUTHCRIZII„G AED DIRKTI;:u THE CITY L NAGER TO EXEC -,-TZ. FOR AIM ON BEHZF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AN OIL, GAS, AND 111TERAL , EASE CGUORlNG UZIDS ALONG THC SCDTH SHORE 1UTD BEI�3.TH THE WTERS OF LAKE 11TH -S AND CERTAIN LA -10S ABOVE Tri ?5 FO” T CONT11 -URLIiZS A19Jr10E:`dT TO THE NORTH SHORN OF LAKE LIATHIS, DATED I AP:0H 8TIH, 1950, IN AND FGR T--, � CONSIDElUTION SET FORTH IN SAID LEASE, A COPY OF ZiICH IS ATTACIFM HERETO AIM LAZE A PART HERE- OF; AlJ) DECUIL ING AN MaRGE,14Y. The Charter rule was, suspended by the follawing votes Leslie Wasserman AW -a Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lo%inan =F-ent The above ordinance ways passed by the following vote:, Leslie Wasserman Ave Jack: DeForrest Aye Barney Cott" Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L,. LOwmAn AhhssPY There being no Further business, the maeting was adjourned* , ity Secratary v I T 0 0 r,.sY�tt City of Corpus Christi, Texas 1 519 t FwGU.,AR COUNCIL 1ZETING W,RCH 14, 1950 4:00 P. b:. PRESENTs I&Yor Leslie Rasserman; ",o=r issioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney ;;. Heraden, and Geor e L. Lowman; City 1anaber W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. Me Singer; City Secretary C. W. Vetters; Director of Public Utilities R. `N* hcCamy; Direr.tor. of Public Forks Ii. H. Stirmaa; and Prosecuting Attorney Jake Jarraon. BlAyor Visserman called the meting to order. The lirayor invited those in the audience hav=ing business with the City to comp forvrard. Mr. Ralph Devine, I�17. C. F. Allen and ldr. E. Co. Peterson appeared representing property owners in Arcadia Village. Sir. Ralph Devine, as spokesman for the group, presented a ,petition urging the installa- tion of street lighting and sidewalks in Arcadia Village and particularly sidewalks on Roosevelt Drive. e The "yor accepted the petition and thanked '3r. Devine and referred the petition to the City tanager for his study and reco.�npndation. A motion was made by Commissioner ;eForres:t, seconded by Cozrsriissioner Cott, to receive the report of the Bayfront Advisory Committee concerning improvemeats on the.Peopies Street T -Bead and Lawrence Street T -Head and L -Head, with the thanks of the Council in appreciation.of their work and consideration and assuring the committee that proper appropriation will be made as pilaus proceed. The motion passed. A motion vas made by Commissioner Herndon,- seconded by Commissioner Cott, to receive the recommenda- tion of the City Manager and the report of the -Park Department concerning proposed improvements on the T -heads and other areas, and expressing the thanks of the Council for such recommendation and report of the Park Department. The motion passed. Recommendations from Iar.,Collier were: (1) The area between East and West Shoreline from Furman Avenue on the south to Park Avenue extended on the north be designated as park area and (2) the areas of Lawrence Street and Peoples Street T -Heads bounded by the roadways be designated as park area. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, that the City take assignment of the paving certificates and pay the respective amounts represented thereby on improvements abutting the respective property as followss _.Nineteenth Street--Estephano Morales (Pena) - Lot 9, Block J, Ivionte Vista Addition, 251 on the E side of 19th; and Lucio Guzman - Lot 1 and 2, Block 20 Monte Vista Addition 52.88t on the E side of 19th Lipari Street --I. G. Wartell - Lots 9 and 10, Block 15, Paul Crt. Add., 1001 on the S side of Lipan; and W. Me Lidwell - Lot 5, Block 4, Jones Addition, 50' on the N side of Lipan Street Comanche Street--Jtila Diaz - Tracts C & D of the Leigh 2; acre Tract, 801 on the N side of Comanche Street; E. Gomez - Tract G of the Leigh 2,� acre Tract 401 on the S side of Comanche Street; and Juan Luna Estate - Tract N of the Leigh 22 acre Tract %Ot on the S side of Comanche Street X210.15 ".50 1691.28 t425.64 681.08 $x290.54 a29o•54 the same to be paid out of Fund No. 2',,'5 Improvement Bonds, 1948 Construction Fund (Street Improvements) to J. ko Dellinger, Inc. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids for a one-half ton pickup for the Warehouse, payable out of 141 Water, Appropriation DBR. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, accepting the lav bid of Heldenfels Brothers in the amount of 4128,222.00 on the Louisiana Drainage project from Alameda to South Staples Street. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on 15,000 pounds of caulking lead for I'Arehouse to be -paid out of Account No. i4l Water. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Con-unissioner Herndon, authorizing the sale of ,;00,000 U. S. 20 Treasury Bonds, 1�5y-62, and X115,000 U. S. 22" Treasury Bonds, 1967-72, at market 521 value plus accrued interest by Fund No. 295,�Improvemeat Bonds, 19LB Construction Fund,, to Fund No. 296, Improvement Bonds, 1950 Construction Fund* The motion passed. The following recommendation was received from the City Manager, read by the City Secretary: "To the Mayor and City Council of The City of Corpus Christi "Gentlemens "Attached hereto are plans for construc- tion of restroom facilities and tennis locker building at South Bluff Park. "This project is_recorunended by the Park and Recreation Board and by the..Park Superintendent. Funds are available in the current budget and in Park Improvement Bond Fund account for this construc- tion. "Approval of the plans and authority to advertise for bids is requested." A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the plans as sub- mitted and grant authority to advertise for bids. The motion passed. The following recommendation was received from the City Manager, read by the City Secretary: "To the Mayor and City Council -of The City of Corpus Christi "Gentlemen: "Attached hereto.is &.copy of the Contract and Agreement entered into by the City and Ranson -Davidson Company, Inc. on October 20, 1948. "This Contract was for a preliminary report on methods and procedure for the creation of or development of a, Water District. The terms of the Contract provide that in the event the Board of Directors -of the Water District fails to ratify the action of the City and if Ranson - Davidson Company, Inc. were not.employed as Fiscal Agents by the District, the City Agreed to pay the costs incident to the report in the amount not to exceed $10,000.00. "It is my understanding that the Chamber of Commerce has agreed to make payment in the amount of 45,000 in the event and City is called upon to make the' disbursement as provided. "I, therefore, recom4nend that authority be granted to pay the Ranson -Davidson Company, Inc. -the sum of $10,000.00 out of Water Department Funds, such authority being conditioned upon the sharing of this cost by the Chamber of Commerce to the extent of 45,000. I also request authority to officially advise the Chamber of Commerce that in the event the City is reimbursed for this payment by the Water District, the Cham- ber of Commerce will receive a pro rata share of such reim- bursement." A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to accept the recomieadation as presented. The motion passed. The Mayor presented for the consideration of the Council a recommendation that the following gentle- men be appointed as members of the Zoning and Planning Commission: Mr. Lee Scott to replace Mr. Joe Garza, Mr. Allen Bearsden td replace Yr. Ross Allen, and Mr. Lew Borden to serve a complete term (now serving unexpired term of Jack Ewell); and also that the present Vice -Chairman of the Zoning and Planning Co.mmis- sion, Mr. Conrad Blucher, beadvanced to Chairman of the Zoning and Planning Commission; all of these mem- bens to be appointed to serve a term ending Iviarch 9, 1953. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving theso reeommendatiens.' The motion passed. The Mayor also presented for the consideration of the Council a recommendation 'that &r. B. C. Garnett and Mr. Ernest Brown be appointed to fill the -existing vacancies on the Airport Advisory Board. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded b�► Commissioner Herndon, approving these recommendations. The motion passed. The following ordinance was read and passed: 522 1 ORDINANCE NO. 2722 ADMNDING ORDINANCE 110. 2241, PASSED �,ND APPROVM- BY TIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ON THE 16TH DAY OF MkRCH, 1948, ENTITLED "REGUL.AT- ING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, AI LEYS, AM OTHER THOROUGHFARES IN TIE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,, TEXAS, AND FILING PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS AND PEPEAL- ING ALL. OTHLR ORDINAiNCM AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH."; BY A:1NDING SECTION 65 OF , ARTICLE VIII THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN ELZRGMTCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes , Leslie Wasserman Aya . Jack Der'orrest Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon x _. George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance waspassed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman ^ Jack DeForrest a t Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon rens George L. Lowman .rte The following ordinance was read: OPd LMi ,3CE NO. 272 AUfiIiORIZING AND DIRIr,TIFdG TIS CITY Iiu:iitVE-R CF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, T&US, TO Z'.SCUM FOR AIM ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A SPECIAL T,ARRANTY DEED TO SILIM C. CALDWELL, A FEI:E SOLE OF THE COUNTY OF NLTECES, 'WHEN ASID IN TIME EVE"L.7 SARAH C. CAUWELL E:LECUTES A DEED AS DESCRIBED HEREIN TO TriE CITY.OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A COPY OF REICH DEEDS ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND LADE A PART HEREOF; 11`ID DECLARING AN 1 vERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended ,by .the following votes . Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Aye ` Barney Cott AIN" ` Sydney E. Herndon George ::. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Mssersnan Jack DeForrest A-Ve Barcey Cott ` Aye Sydney E. Herndon M?e ` George L. Lovrv= Aye t The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2721 AUTHORIZING AIM DIRECTING THE CITY TVAIIAGER OF TIM CITY OF COR'' -US CHRISTI, TEXAS. TO MCUTE FOR AIM GN BEHALF OF THE CITY A SPECIAL VU0,11?ANTY DEED TO JULIA C�LMMLL, A FIIvE SOLE OF THE COUNTY CF IMCES, AND D]ATTIE OALDWELL RHEA OF ME COUNTY OF LZKA.R, YHEN AND IN T12 I -7E. IT JULIA CAL MELL AND IMME CALDI ELL RHEA EXECUTE A DEED TO TEDE CITY OF COR. LS CHRISTI, A COFY OF tir ICH DEEDS ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND IaADE A PART HERECF; AND DECLARING Ar: EIv,°ERGLiICY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie IfAsserman Awa Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon Awe George L.. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye . Jack DeForrest Ave . _ Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman A . The following ordinance was reads ORDIN,LNCE NO. 2725 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY 1"JU?AGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT, FOR AND ON BF.t-,ALF OF THE CITY, 17IT=1. BEiDENFELS BROTHERS FOR 'THE CCIwSTRUC- TION OF STORIAF SESXR I1 ROVE,ZNTS IN LOUISIANA AVENUE FROM ALUiEDA TO STAPL S STREETS; FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACCOM)ING TO PLA:tiS, SPECIFICA- TIOIiS AND CONTRACT DOCi;I'L;Wra; ALL OF 7 RICH ARE MADE A TART HEREOF BY 1LZFEREI:CE; AND DECLARING Aid =RGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie ,%sserman kle Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott A-Ve Sydney E. Herndon A George L. Lowman A The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Uasserman AM Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ane The following resolution was readz RESOLUTION NO. 27,6 SETTING ASIDE AND DESIGNATII'G CERTAIN AREAS, TO -7,11T, PORTIONS OF PEOPLES STREET T -t E AND LAZMENCE STREET T -HEAD, AS PARK AREAS; AND DECLARING AN EIERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie 7asserman Alve Jack DeForrest A"re Barney Cott e Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Akre The above ordinance vas passed by the following vote: Leslie Massermau Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott 1w Sydney E. Herndon Awe George L. Lowman Aye There being no further business, the raeeting was adjourned. 1e N�. MAYGR - — City of Corpus Christi, Texas 523 524 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 21, 1950 _ 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest; Commissioners Sydney E. Herndon, Barney Cott, and George L. Lowman; City Manager W. B. Collier; Director of Public Works H. H. Stirmanj Purchasing Agent Tin. Burke; City Attorney I. M. Singer; City Secretary C. W.__Vetters; Chief of Police Roy Lay; Assistant Attorney Jim Wray; and Prosecuting Attorney Jake Jarmon.. _ Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to approve the minutes of the meeting held March 14, 1950. The motion passed. The Mayor Pro Tem invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Ralph Devine and Mr. Allen Tr"iggins appeared again regarding the proposal for street lights and sidewalks at Areadia.Village. Nor. Stirman, Director of Public Works, advised the group represented by the two gentlemen mentioned tha the matter was under advisement and, due to the magnitude of the request, that an ataever would. note be ready until,next week. Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest promised the group a definite j answer by next Council meeting. �- A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, approving the plans as sub- mitted and granting authority to advertise for bids on the extension of the Lindale Park Recreation Building. The motion passed. Bids were opened on construction work to be performed on the Peoples Street T -Head. Bids were received from the following firms: Texas -Coast Construction Company, E. A. McAlpin, C. L. Castor, Heldenfels Brothers, Butler Construction Company, Slovak Brothers, Inc. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to refer the bids to the City Manager for his study and recommend- ation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on construction of drainage -structures and channel excavation along Proctor Drainage Channel. Bids were received from the following -firms; Slovak Brothers, Inc., Heldenfels Brothers, Texas Coast Construction Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to refer bids to the City Manager for his study and recommendation. The motion passed. The following ordinance was read: - ORDINANCE NO. 2727 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF. OF THE' CITY TO. EXECUTE A. RELEASE,` MI CH ATTACHED .RELEASE IS MA6E.A PART HEREOF; OF NOTICE OF.STREET IMPRO-VEMENTS LIEN DATED. JANUARY 13, 1930, IN THE.. PRINCIPAL SUM -OF ,$707.70.TO ETHEL MLCH, ON LOTS 10, 11, 12, BLOCK 32, BEACH PORTION OF. Tf CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman .dye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon AYe George L. Lowman Aye City Attorney Singer asked Council to consider action on the tax suit as filed on Lykes Brothers Steamship Line against Elisabeth Lykes, which craft was registered in Corpus Christi. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to take the matter under adrvisement. City Manager Collier gave the Council a report on the "Clean -Up, Paint -Up, Fix -Up" campaign scheduled to begin Monday; the Council W turn complimented him for his activity in this connection. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. t 525 526 REGULAR COUNCIL =, TING XARCH 280 - 1950 - 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest; Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon and George L. Lowman; City Manager W. B. Collier; City Attorney I. M. Singer; City Secretary C. W. Vetters; Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman; Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamey; Assistant Attorney Jim Wray; Purchasing Agent.W . Burke; and.Assistant Purchasing Agent Nan Albrecht. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the minutes of the meeting held March 21, 1950. The motion passed. The Mayor invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. A group from Arcadia Village represented by Mr. Ralph Devine and Mr. Allen Wiggins appeared to receive a report on their petition regarding street lights and sidewalks in Arcadia Village. The following letter addressed to the Mayor and Council from the City Yana ger was read: "Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Corpus Christi Gentlemen: In compliance with your referral of the attached petition from residents of Arcadia Village regarding the installation of street lights and sidewalks in that area, I am reporting as follows: Mr. Mc Camey, Director of Public Utilities, and Mr. Stirman, Director of Public Works, held a meeting with Mr. Ralph 0. Devine and Mr. Allen C. Wiggens, representing the - petitioners, and Mr. Joslin, representative of Central Power & Light Company, on Thursday afternoon, March 23rd. It is believed that some help and relief can be had in this and other areas of the City where the utility poles are in the rear easements by having the Light Company place lights at points where they are able to have a street lighting circuit or power lines crossing the streets. We found an investigation that the only authorization issued by the City for an ornamental system has been in the downtown business area, particularly Shoreline Boulevard. All others, including Dal Mar Boulevard, Saxet Heights and some in the Los Amigos Addition have been paid -for by the developers. - Attached hereto is a copy of the letter which I addressed to Mr. Joslin, District Manager of Central Power & Light Company, officially requesting them to proceed with plans to install street lights in the additions where the electrical utility poles are in the rear easements, wherever the poles are on the side streets or wherever such installation can be found to be practical and feasible. The particular .areas mentioned are Arcadia Village, Broadmoor Park and Pineda Park. . In the matter of sidewalks, it was found that the cost of the sidewalks has always been paid by the owner of the adjacent or abutting property. The sidewalks in front of privately owned property would be paid for by the owner. The sidewalk areas across alleys and at the corner sections beyond the property line would be paid for by the City. Itis recommended and I request authority to initiate a street improvement program for sidewalk development in this area as set up under State Statutes embodying the standard assessment procedure. It is estimated that sidewalk installation costs .approximately thirty-five cents OV) per square foot. Sincerely, S/ W. Be Collier W. B. Collier City Manager " At completion of the reading of the letter, a motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, accepting the recommendations and granting authority as requested. The motion passed. The City Secretary read the following letter addressed to the Mayor and City Council: "The Honorable Mayor and _Members of the City Commission Corpus Christi, Texas Gentlemen: "There is attached hereto an audited report by Morgan and Cox, Certified Public Accountants of this city, showing revenues and expenses on our city bus operation for the period beginning with our fiscal year on October 1, 1949, through the month of February, 1950. During this five month period -we made a profit, after taxes, of X314.39. "This poor showing is altogether due to a drop in revenues due to loss of revenue passengers, beginning with October 1949, as follows: 527 Month Revenues Decrease Oct. 1948 $64,791.50 aNUECES Oct. 1949. 7a,391.24 �6,Wo.26 Nov. 1948 79,5o4.94 Nov. 1949 76,371.83 3,133.11 Dec. 1948 84.,296.99 Dec. 1949 77,020.29 7,276.70 Jan. 1949 76,600.23 City Manager Jan. 1950 73,271.31 3,328.92 Feb. 1949` 72,673.61 ;... Feb: 1950 67,120.80 5,552.81 Decrease or increase .Xonth Period Average Per month March 1-15, 1949 39,835-95 March 1-15 X25,691.80 5,138.36 Revenue Passengers Miles Operated Decrease Increase 1,008,360 .,...... 224,564 .. 942,488 65,872 239,389 14,865 947,344 215,709 926,918 2o,426 230,123 14,1114. 988,864 220,143 922,713 66,151 232,133 11,990 912,333 223,811 891,978 20,355 234,562 10,751.. 867,556 201;533 814,808 52,748 215,593 14,060 477,763 225,552 15,110 107,562 66,04o. . 13,208 , 1950 34,586.95 5,249.00 ` 420,758 57,005 115,817 8,255 Your"attention is respectfully called to the .Pact that the decrease in revenues and revenue passengers for the first fifteen days in March, 1950, exceeds the average monthly decrease for the previoud five months. To`remedy this situation and to insure the continuance of good bus service in our city, the Nueces Transportation Company respectfully requests that the,..,, Council review this foregoing information and allow us an adjustment in rates in order for us to be in a position to continue maintaining necessary service. Your early consideration in this matter will be greatly appreciated. Respectfully submitted, for cautioning an applicant requesting permission to operate an amusement park near the Church against unnecessary noise which might interfere with worship services. L Bids were opened on the construction and improvement of South Bluff Park building and the installation of tennis lockers. Bids were received from the following firms: Slovak Brothers, A-1 Construction Company, Braselton Construction Company, and John W. Phillips. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to refer to the City Manager all bids,for his study and recommendation. The motion passed. City Secretary read the following letter addressed'to the Mayor and Council.- "To: ouncil: "To: Mayor Leslie Wasserman and Members of the City Council The La Retama Public Library Board unanimously approves the use of the entire property now known as -the City Hall, to be converted for the use of the main public library building and desire that the Mayor and City Council designate the use of such property for the Library upon the completion of the new City Hall and Police Building. S1 Robert S. Tate, Jr. Robert S. Tate, Chairman La Retama ?'ublic_Library Board" TRANSPORTATION COMPANY aNUECES By S1 E. C. Ekstrom } E. G. -Ekstrom. t /bf" President" At completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to refer the matter to the City Manager and other department officials for study, consideration and report. The motion passed. The City Secretary read a letter from Lee H. Bollmeyer, President of the Christ Luthern Church addr3ssed to the City Council. The letter was an expression of thanks and appreciation to the Council for cautioning an applicant requesting permission to operate an amusement park near the Church against unnecessary noise which might interfere with worship services. L Bids were opened on the construction and improvement of South Bluff Park building and the installation of tennis lockers. Bids were received from the following firms: Slovak Brothers, A-1 Construction Company, Braselton Construction Company, and John W. Phillips. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to refer to the City Manager all bids,for his study and recommendation. The motion passed. City Secretary read the following letter addressed'to the Mayor and Council.- "To: ouncil: "To: Mayor Leslie Wasserman and Members of the City Council The La Retama Public Library Board unanimously approves the use of the entire property now known as -the City Hall, to be converted for the use of the main public library building and desire that the Mayor and City Council designate the use of such property for the Library upon the completion of the new City Hall and Police Building. S1 Robert S. Tate, Jr. Robert S. Tate, Chairman La Retama ?'ublic_Library Board" 528 At completion of the reading of the letter, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving the recommendation and designating the present City Nall as the site for the La Retama Library as soon as City offices are moved from the present location to`the new City Hall The motion passed City Secretary read the following letter addressed to the Mayor and Council It "To Mayor Leslie Waserman and Members of the City Council The La Retama Public Library Board requests funds of X00 00 and travel expense, by transfer in the present library budget or other means to be named by the City Manager, to be used as library and consultant fees for Joseph L TNhedler. The La Retama Public Library Board desires the consultation of a specialist in the field of libraries in the making of its future plans and feel that Mr Wheeler, whose qualifications follow, is competent to serge in this capacity for the welfare of the City of Corpus Christi Isl Robert S Tatd, Jr Robert S Tate, Chairman La Retama Public Library Board" A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, accepting the recommendation k as presented and approving the appointment of Mr 'Wheeler as requested The motion passed A motion was made by`Commigsioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, awarding contract for construction work proposed for the Peoples Street T -Head to C L Castor at a low bid of 4'9,461 57 The motion passed A tabulation of all bids is on file in the City Secretary's office, Bid No 49 Bids were opened on 15,000 pounds of caulking lead for Warehouse to be paid from Account No 141 Water, lead to be used by Water Department as required Bids were received from the follvwing firms= Alamo Iron Works, American Radiator & Standard Sanitary, C C Hardware Company, Crane Company, Hawkins \ Lead Company, Norvell-Wilder Supply Company, San ,Antonio Machine & Supply Company, South Texas Pipe & Supply Company, Southwest Plumbing Supply, Texas Waste Materials Company, Viking Supply Company, Wilkinson Brothers Smelting Company A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to refer all bids to the City Manager for his study and recommendation The motion passed. Bids were opened on 1/2 ton pickup for Warehouse, same to be paid from Account No 141 Water, Code PBR (Equipment No 1500, Pontiac Sedan, to be offered as a trade-in) Bids were received from the following firms Cage Implement Company, Gulf CheVr olet Company, George Jones, Inc A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to refer all bids to the City Manager for his study and recommendation The motion passed A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, recommending authority to reimburse No 108 Street Fund for the material, labor, and repairs performed on Gollihar Drainage Chhnnel from South Staples to Carroll Lane, payment to be made out of No 295 Improvement BoAd, 1948 Con- struction Fund (Storm Sewer Improvements), in the amount of v4,360 19 The motion passed A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, accepting the low bid of Slovak Brothers -in the amount of X37,861 91 on the drainage improvement construction for the Proctor Street Channel The motion passed The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 2728 AUTHORIZING AND DIRLCTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO MZ CU TF A LEASE AGREEMENT MM J T IRV{I N ON THE NORTHEAST QUARTER Or NANGAR NO 652 LOCATED AT CUDDIHY FIEID IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR AIRCRAFT AND AVIATION AC TIVI TIES FOR THE T;10, CONSIDERATION, AHD UNDER CONDITIONS SET OUT IN SAID LFASE &GI MENT, A COPY Or 17HICH IS MACE A PART HEREOF AND DECLARING AN M ERGENCY r 529 The .Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon ye George L. Lowman Aye. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydn7 E. Herndon A George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2729 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR 90 ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A. LEASE AGREH��EPJT WI TH C•- E. _BETTS, dba ANERICAN AVIATION ACTIVITIES ON THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER• OF HANGAR NO.. 653.M THE SOUTI3EAST _QUARTER OF HANGAR NO.. 653, LOCATED AT CUDDIHY FIELD IN NUECES COUNTY, =A3,'FOR AN -AIRCRAFT SCHOOL, AND -- SIMILAR AVIATION ACTIVITIES, FOR THE.CONSIDERATION, LENGTH OF TI22, AND UNDER THC CONDITIONS AND TERMS AS $ET OUT IN, SAID LEASE, .A COPY OF T&TIQH I S ATTACHM) , HERETO. AND 1A_DE A PART HEREOF, _AND. DECLARING. AN. . 111ERGENCY. The Cha rter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack-DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by, the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye_ a Sydney E., Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was reads; OLDINANCE NO. 2730 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ME CITY MANAGER FOR AI1D ON BEHALF. OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A. LEASE AGa" NT, 7MTH R.. S. MORE, dba. ROD MORE AVIATION SERVICE, ON THC. SE ONE-HALF OF HANGAR NO. 651,, LOCATED AT. CUDDIHY. FIELD, NUE CES _ COUNTY, TEAS, FOR AN. AVIATION. SCHOOL_ AND. OTHER SUCH ACTIVITIES, FOR THE LENGTH. OF. TIME,. THE CONSIDER- ATZONS, UNDER CONDITIONS AND TMUZ AS SET. OUT IN SAID LEASE AGRE=TT, A COPY OF MHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO. AND MADE A PART HEREOF, AND DECLARING AN,MMEGENCY. 530 The Charter rule was suspeaded,by the following vote; Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye _ Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman A e� The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ► ORDINANCE NO. 2731 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING'THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND. ON. BEHALF OF.THE CITY M EXECUTE A LEASE AGREETvMNT WITH F. E. B0XWT ON THE. BUILDING ENOM AS BACHELOR. OFFICERS 1: QUARTERS, . BUILDING. NO; - 655 LOCATED AT CUDDIHY FIELD IN NUECES. COUNTY, _ T'�AS, FOR -GENERAL HOTEL PURPOSES,'AND FOR THE. CONSIDER - ATI ON, PERIOD 0F_ TIME, ,AND TERMS _AND. CONDI TIONS AS. SET OUT.IN SAME, A COPY OF =1CH. LEASE .AGREE- MENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND _.ADE `A PART H REOF, AND, DECLARING -AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: - ORDINANCE NO. 2732 APPROPRIATING MONIES' TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN. DRAINAGE. ILTROyE HITS FROM. FUNND NO. 296 IMPROVIEIMNT BONDS 1950. CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SE'= I1TROVMENTS): AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY. MANAGER FORAM ON � BEHALF OF - CITY TO EKECUTE. A CONTRACT' WITH SLOVAK BROTHERS FOR _ THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS (PRO C TOR STREET DRAINAGE` CHANNEL) : -SUCH . CONTRACT` DOCUMENTS, . PLANS, AND SPECIFICATIONS BEING MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE:. AMID DECLARING AN EM, RGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon AA'�..e..— George L. Lowman Aye .._ . ; 531 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2733 APPROPRIATING MONIES TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION FOR CERTAIN IMPRO i TS -OUT OF FUND N0..258.SEA- WALL AND BREArZTER CONSTRUCTION _FUND; AUTHORIZING AND _ DI RE C TING. THE CITY MANAGER TO _EXECUTE FOR. AND ON.BEHALF,OF = CITY A CONTRACT WITH C. L. CASTOR, CONTRACTOR, . OF. NUECES COUNTY.. TEXAS,_ FOR THE CON- S TRU C TI ON OF ILTROVE12 NTS, PROPOSED FOR THE - PEOPLES STREET T -BEAD AS STORK PROTECTION,-IMPROVEMENTS:_AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the -following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman AAye _ The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Waserman - Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon A. y George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: . ORDINANCE NO. 2734 A=IDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND APPROVING CIVIL_SERVICE-RULE AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING.FIREMEN AND POLICE- MEN EMPLOYED BY THE CITY OF, CORPUS I CHRISTI.- PROVIDING HRISTI:PROVIDING FOR A FIPJMN'S AND POLICEMEN'S. CIVIL.SERVICE C06MISSION: PRESCRIBING DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF SAID COMMISSION:. REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS - OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT_ _ HE=TH: CONTAINING A SAVING CLAUSE AND _D3CLARING AN EMERGENCY% AND BEING ORDINANCE NO. 2475, . PASSED AND APPROVED -BY ME. CITY COUNCIL ON THE 15TH DAY.OF FEBRUARY, 1919, . BY AMENDING ARTICLE FOUR BY ADDING _ SECTION la THERETO; BY ANNDING-ARTICLE SIX BY -- ADDING SECTION 5a THERETO; BY AMENDING ARTICLE SEVEN BY ADDING SECTION la THERETO; AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ARTICLE TEN; BY AMENDING ARTICLE THIRTEEN BY ADDING SECTION 2a THERETO; BY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ARTICLE THIRTEEN; BY.AMENDING SECTION 4 OF ARTICLE THIRTEEN; BY -AMENDING ARTICLE THIRTEEN BY THE ADDING TO.SECTION 5a THERETO; BY ADDING SECTION 8 TO ARTICLE THIRTEEN; BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH (n) OF SECTION 5 OF ARTICLE FOURTEEN: BY AMENDING ARTICLE TViIETTTY BY THE ADDING OF SECTION la; BY.AMENDING SECTIONS 1, 2,3, and -4 OF ARTICLE T'r' rev TY -TM; AIS' DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Azo_ Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye 532 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest ,Aye j Barney Cott Ager_ Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2735 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGES FOR AND ON BEHALF. OF THE CITY TO. EXECUTE A. RELEASE OF T071 SEVERAL PAVING LIENS FOR. THE IMPROVEMENT OF COMANCHE STREET IN AND. UPON. ALL OF TRACT. C AND ALL. OF, TRACT D- OF_ THE . . PRIOUR 115 -ACRE TRACT OUT OF .THE E.,VILLAREAL GRANT IN NUECES COUNTY,' TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN, EM1ERGENCY. . The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote.- ote:Leslie LeslieWasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney Ee Herndon A_ George L. Lowman aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack 13eForrest Ate_ Barney Cott Aye Sydney E, HerndonA Tie George L. Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ..........City Secretary..... PRO TLI+i City of. orpus.Christi, Texas 53;3 REGULAR COUNCIL =ETING APRIL 4, 1950 x.;00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie %sserman; Commissioners Jack'IDeForre'st, Barney Cott, Sydney E: Herndon, and George L- Lowman; City Manager W. Be Collier; City Attorney I. M. Singer; City Secretary C. We Vetters; Director of Public- Utilities R. W.. Mc Camey; 'Director of Public Works, H. H. Stirman; and Prosecuting Attorney Jake Jarmon. _ Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to approve the minutes of the minutes of the meeting held March 28, 1950. The motion passed. The Mayor invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. A Mr. C. Be Harvey appeared and presented a petition to Council urging that Houston Street, at the end of the 2900 block, be opened and extended so that it will intersect Green Grove Drive. This will enable the children living on Houston Street, north of Bostroyz, to reach Sam Houston Schoole- Mr. William Anderson explained the proposal and the petition was presented to the Zoning and Planning Depart- ment for study and recommendation. Mr. Joe Davis appeared regarding the proposed bus fare increasfe. Mr. Collier advised that the study necessary for recommendation regarding this matter had not been completed-* A motion was made by"Commissioner'DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, awarding bid on 15,000 pounds of caulking lead for Warehouse use to Southwest plumbing Supply Company on their low bid, at a net cost of $11*4856 per cwt. -..Purchase to be made from Account No. 121. Water. Motion passed. (See Tab. of Bids No. 50 in City Secretary's file) A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, awarding bid on 1/2 -ton pickup for Warehouse to Cage Implement Company bn their low net bid for the net cash difference of 01,000 _ t to be paid out of Account No. 141. Water. ,Motion passed. (See Tab. of Bids No. 51 in City Secretary's file) A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, approving the plans and authorizing the advertisement for bids on the construction of two bridges -- one on Santa Fe, the other on Alameda -- to serve as crossings over the Gollihar ?Drainage Channel. Amount to be paid "out of Fund No. 295 Storm Sewer Improvement, 1948 Construction. Motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman,' seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, approving plans and authorizing the extension of an 8" sanitary sewer main to be laid`in'3rdStreet from Booty to the Ease - went Line between Cole and Del Mar. Installation by City Forces to be paid from Fund 296 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Bonds, 1950 Construction, for an approximate estimate of $6,160.00.Motion passed. ;k A motion was made by Commissioner 'DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, ('approving plias and t - authorizing installation of the lift station to serve the west end of Johns, Summers, and West Broadway Stfeets. Installations to be made by City Forces and are to be paid from No. 296 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Bonds, 1950 Construction, at an approximate estimate of $8,651.50- Motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, approving an expenditure of x$1,390.88 from No. 235 City of Corpus Christi Hospital Construction Fund covering the City's one-half cost ^ t of equipment additions and building improvements Rt Memorial Hospital for the month of February, 1950, in accordance with past procedure that the City and County each share in these capital expenditures. The following letter was read by the City Secretary; "Honorable Mayor and City Council of the t . } City of Corpus Christi, Texas .Gentlemen: Attached hereto are the preliminary sketch and preliminary plans for the construction of the Public Safety Building at Brownlee and Buffil o.` It is recommended that the preliminary plans be approved and that the architect be authorized to proceed with •detailed plans and specifications preparatory to the taking of bids for construction. Sincerely, - S/W. Be Collier, City Manager" 534 G The motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, that the recommendation be approved as read. Motion passed. The City Secretary read a letter, addressed to the Mayor and City Council, from City Manager 170 B. Collier, regarding a study made in connection with thel levying . of act valorem taxes on ocean-going steamships on the basis of their registries. Letter indicated that no Texas city, nor other seaports, were levying or collecting such a tax. Letter recommended the cancellation of`194.9 assessment against the steamship, Elizabeth Lykes. After reading this letter, motion was made by Commissioner Reradon,'seconded by Commissioner Cott, to accept the recommendation and authorize canoellation of the 1949'assessment in the amount of $20,308.62 against the Steamship, Elizabeth Lykes. Motion passed. The following recommendation from City Controller, W. G. Graf,was reads "We have a tender of X25,000 City of Corpus Christi Seawall And Breakwater Construction Bonds; .,Series 19h4, bearing a maturit y of June 1, 1951, with an- option to call on June 1, 1951. These bonds carry a 1- coupon and can be purchased at a yield of 1/"*' to the option date.which approximate the price of 101.11x.. We have'ample funds in No. 318 Seawall and Breakwater Construction Bond Fund with which to purchase these bonds for cancellation. Such a purchase would result in a net interest saving of tl,750.00 to maturity." . After completion of the reading,, motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissiom r Lowman, approving reeommendations,as read and authorizing the purchase of the bonds. Motion passed. City Secretary read the following letter, addressed to the.Mayor and City Council: "The attkahed file contains the map showing the right-of-way requirements for the „proposed Park Avenue extension from Upper Broadway to West Shoreline Drive as ` recommended by,the City Engineer: _ Pursuant to the recommendation of the City Engineer, I requested the Real Estate Board to make an appraisal of the property involved,'being a 80 foot strip from Upper Broadway to Water Street, comprising an area of-14,823square feet and a 80 foot strip from Water Street to 'gest Shoreline Drive, comprising an area'of 17,056 square feet, and totaling 31,,879 square feet. Attached hereto is the.appraiser's report of,the Real Estate Board submitted by Mr. W. N. Cooper, Mr. Fred Quaile, and Mr. Gregory S. Moore, together with their non-interest certificate and their qualifications as real estate appraisers. The appraisal report sets a value of X75 per front foot abutting 'Test Shoreline Drive, in the aggregate amount of X23,4.50, and a value of X175 per,_front foot abutting Water Street, in the aggregate amount of 114,900,, plus the amount of any new paving assessments against the tract involved, which at 410 per lineal .� foot, would amount to �4,077.70. The total value of the 31,879 feet required for the proposed right-of-way extension at the appraisal figure would be $42,427.70. I recommend the following actign by the City Cot cila That the extension of Park Avenue from Upper Broadway.to Wrest Shoreline Drive be authorized according to the.map hereto attached; ` That the appraisal report in,the total amount of $42,47.70 as submitted be accepted; That the City Mager be authorized to make a formal offer to the. record owners of the property involved for the purchase of such property in the amount bf ` V42,427.70; and . That the Legal Department, in the event such offer is not accepted within five (5) days thereafter, be authorized or instructed to institute condemnation pro ` r ceedings for the acquisition of the needed right-of-way. Sincerely yours, SIW. B. Collier City Manager" ,After completion of -reading, motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to accept recommendations as read, that the extension of Park Avenue be autriorized, that the proposal report as submitted be accepted, that the City Manager be authorized to make a formal offer for the pur- chase of such property in the amount of X2,427.70, and that the Legal Department, in the event offer is not accepted within five (5) days thereafter, be authorized and instructed to institute condemnation pro- ceedings for the acquisition of the needed right-of-way. Motion passed. r Y The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2736 APPROPRIATING MONEY -FROM' FUND NO. 295 IMPROV7211ENT BONDS; 1948 CONSTRUCTION FUND (AIRPORT IZPROV=TS), TO BE USED FOR THE COST. OF ENGINEERING IN. CONNECTION WITH TIM. PREPARING OF A.'. M&STER_AIRPORT PLAN NECESSARY. TO THE. CONTEMPLATED -DEVELOPMENT AND. USE OF- CUDDIB:Y FIELD ASTHE C%=RCIAL AIRPORT_FOR- THE CITY OF CORPUS. CHRISTI; _ANllFAUTHORIZING- ., ND DIRECTING THE CITY. PLANNING ENGIN= TO . PROCEED , TH SAID PLAN AND S TUDY, . AND DECLARING AN. EMERGENCY _. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Pott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote= Leslie Wasserman A Jack DeForrest A e. Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon �,��e George L. Lowman Afire ORDINANCE NO. 2737 APPROPRIATING MONEY TO BE PAID -AS CONSIDERATION IN THE CON- S TRUC TI ON _ OF. PERMANENT- PARK_ IMPROV „ TS . FROM. FUND N0. 296 I1T' ROV=NT_BONUS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK_IhPROV=TS): AUTHORIZING AND.DIREUTING TUI; CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON•BEHALF OF. THE _ CITY TO.EXECUTE. A CONTRACT WITH SLOVAK BRO TE ERS, INC. FOR. THE CONS TRUCTION. OF T=NIS. LOCIMR. ROODS AT. SOUTH BLUFF PARKIN THE CITY.QF CORPUS CBRISTI: SUCH CONTRACT DOCU14ONTS; PLAN$; AND SPECIFT. CATIONS BEING. =E A, PART. HEREOF BY REFEREAICE: AND DECLARING-AN.ZMERGEINY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Barney Cotty Sydney E. Herndon Ave, George ee- George L. Lowman dye. The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: • Leslie Wasserman A • Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon George e- George L. Lowman 4 -ye. ORDINANCE N0. 2738 APPROPRIATING MONEY FROM FUND NO. 296 n'ROVEBdENT BONDS 1950 CONS TRU C TION FUN_ D ( PARK LTRQVEib9EN TS) FOR THE PURPOSE - 0 F INSTALLATION OF WATER DISTRIBUTION, SYS Ml IN_LOUISIANA.PAR.AWAY EXTENDING" BETNEEN OCEAN. DRIVE A%PD AL DA $TRS ET. IN THE CITY, OF.CORPUS CHRISTI: AND DECLARING_AN.EMERGENCY 'The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott .Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E, Herndon George L. Lowman 536 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2739 'JLIENDING SECTION 134 of ORDINANCE"N0. 2241, ENTITLED "ORDINANCE REGULATING TRr1FFIC UPON THB_PUBLIC STREETS, ALIZYS,.ANR. Q=R THOROUGHFARES , IN. THE' CITY. OF.. CORPUS. CHRISTI,. TLS, AND FIXING PENALTY FOR VIOLA TIONS, . AND _REPEA1..ING ALL: OTHER ORDINANCES A17D SECTIONS .OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT_IRETITH," BY ADDING THERETO A SECTION TO BE. ENTITLED SECTION 134 (b).ANDPROVIDING FOR. THE_. COLLECTION. OF- REtiSOIABIZE FEES- FOR THE 'IMPOUNDING. OF VEHICLES AND THE_STOWE OF IMPOUNDED VEHICLES, AND.DECLAING 'WHAT FEES .SHALL BE DEEMM REASONABLE,.AUD DECLARING AN ELERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest rye Barney Cott A Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest eye Barney Cott - A Sydney E. Herndon _A_ e George L. LoBman e ` There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ......"yor.. City of corpus Christi City ecretary ' REGULAR COUNCIL NCETING -APRIL 11,-1950 ?x:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman; City Manager 17. B. Collier; City Attorney Z. M. Singer; City Secretary C. W. Vetters; Planning Engineer W. W. -Anderson; Assistant Planning Engineer R. Burr; Tax Assessor -Collector P. W. Grevelle, and Prosecuting Attorney Jake Jarmon. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. -- A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the minutes of the meeting held April 1,.1950. The motion passed. Mayor Wasserman invited those in the audience having business. with the City to come forward. Mr. Tom Booth appeared and asked Council to consider the support of a municipal band for the City of Corpus Christi. The matter was referred to City Manager, :gid. B. Collier, for study and recommendation. A reply is to be given to Mr. Booth at a later date by the City Council. Mr. Dave Coover appeared in the interest of a tax adjustment for his client, Mrs. Ethel Welsch. Mr. Coover outlined the request and on motion made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, the matter was referred to City Attorney Singer and City Manager Collier for study and recommend- ation. The motion passed. A Public Hearing was held on the following Zoning cases: Kermit David - Southwest corner of Hedden and Dunbar Streets rezoned from R-1 to B-1. Recommended for approval._ No one appeared either for or against the proposed change and Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. On completion of the discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the application as presented. The motion passed. f 0 0. H. & H. I. Taylor - Lots 41 to 48, inclusive, Block 1600, Bay Terrace No. 2, from R-1 to R-2. Recommended for approval to the City Council.' No one appeared either for or against the proposed change and Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. _On completion of discusion, motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest,-seconded by Commissioner Cott, to approve the application as presented. The motion passed. Victor Moses - Request for rezoning of 700 feet along South Staples from R-1 to B-1. It was moved, seconded and passed that the application be modified and that the rezoning of approximately 300 feet along South Staples beginning at the South property line instead of 700 feet be approved and so recommended to the City Council. No one appeared either for or against the proposed change and Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. On completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the application as presented. The motion passed. _ , Harry Darby - West half of Block 1, Hughes Addition, from R-2 to A-2., Recommended for denial to the City Council. Mr. Darby appeared urging that the Council not accept.the recommendation for denial as presented by the Zoning and Planning Commission. He explained the use he planned to put the property involved. Attorney Oscar.Spitz appeared in behalf of residents of 12th Street and urged Council to deny the proposed application if it included 12th Street property. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal and outlined that it did not include 12th Street property and that several changes and events had occurred since the original application was presented On completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to refer this matter back to the -Zoning and Planning Commission for renewed study and recommendation. The motion passed. Joe Garcia - Lot 8, -Block 1, Jones Addition, from A-2 to B-3. Recommended for approval.to -the City Council. No one appeared either for or against the proposed change and Mr. AndersoA' explained the proposal. On completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the application as presented and the additional recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission that Lots 9 to 13, Block 1, also be rezoned from A-2 to B-3. The motion passed. T. C. Villarreal - 2741 Cleo Street, from R-1 to R-2. Recommended for denial. Recommendation was upheld in this case and was denied. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, approving the Tax Error and Correction List for the month of March in the total amount of $1,260.29. (List includes the usual items, errors in assessments, improvements removed, double assessments, and one large item of $652.20 an error in assessment account oil in transit). The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving plans as submitted, and granting authority to advertise for bids on a Community Building to be erected in the T. C. Ayers Park. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner BeForrest, approving plans and specifications and granting authority to proceed with City Forces on an 8" Sanitary Sewer extension in Doddridge Street from Santa Fe to Alameda Streets. Approximate cost $39000.00. Therm tion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the transfer of $5,054.50 from Sewer Improvement Bond Fund No. 295 to the Sewer Division for the installation of 2, 000 feet of 244' and 30" storm sewer in South Staples and Minnesota Streets at the new W. B. Ray High School. (Cibuncil on September 27, 1919 approved labor cost of this project by City Forces and School Board was to buy all materials.) The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that the day of Thursday, April 27th, 2 P.M., be set as the day for the public hearing on the following cases: Mrs. Marguerite Stein J. V. Michma Antonio Diaz Mrs. Margaret Colley W. J. Holly, Sr. Wm. T.- Neyland, Jr. Ross Lynch Bennett Ocker Fred H. Summers Alton, Johnston J. E. McCord, Jr. J. E. Atwell . Mrs. Terry Ferrell W. H.Winston J. B. Flowers Mrs. W. J. Holly, Sr. 537 53.8 Mayor Wasserman presented for Council approval, reappointment of A. E. Dabney, Curtis Bell, and Roy Hebert as reappointments to the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Corpus Christi. Motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that the appointments be approved for a two-year term to expire April 4, 1952. The motion passed. The following letter of proposal, was read by the Cita- Secretary: "Hon. Leslie Wasserman, Mayor .and Oity Commissioners, City of Corpus Christi, Texas The undersigned, Nueve Oil Company, desires to make a bid for an oil and gas lease on what is known as Cliff Maus Airport, containing approximately 185 acres of land, and makes the following proposal to the City: If the City will execute and deliver to Nueva Oil -Company the usual 7/8ths oil and gas lease, retaining to the .City the -usual 1/8th royalty, for a period of ninetydays, Nueve Oil Company will drill a well upon said tract within the primary term or surrendor the lease. In addition, Nueve Oil Company will obligate itself to assign to the City of Corpus Christi, as a bonus, a 1/16th of 7/8ths overriding royalty. The oil and gas lease is to contain the usual clause for prudent development of the entire tract, and the undersigned will, of course, carry out the provisions of the lease in that regard, as well as otherwise. The ninety day primary term will commence on the day the City furnishes acceptable title and an appropriate drilling site. It is assumed that the City is in position to make and execute such an Oil and Gas Lease, and that appropriate drilling sites can and will be agreed upon between the City and the undersigned, to meet the requirements of the airport facilities. Very truly yours, NUEVE CIL COMPANY By /s/Burdette C. Graham!' After completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to refer the proposal to the City Manager and the City Attorney for investigation and preparation of necessary documents for the proposed lease. The motion passed. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2744 APPROPRIATING MONEY FROM FUND NO. 299 1950 SANITARY Slr0ER IMPRO ,NTS - FOR ESTIMATED -COST OF INSTALLATION OF AN 81,. SANITARY SE,7fR EXTENSION IN.DODDRIDGE.STREET FROM SANTA FE TO ALAMEDA STREETS; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF..PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SAID IMPROVEMENTS, THE WORK OF.WHICH IS TO -BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND -DECLARING AN EMERGENC I., The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: , Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott . Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman. • Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read:. ORDINANCE NO. 2741 APPROPRIATING MONEY FROM FUND NO. 299-1950 SANITARY SYNER IMPROVEMENTS FOR ESTBLITED COST OF LAYING APPROXIMATELY 970 FEET OF 8" SANITARY SE`T,ER MAIN TO BE LAID IN - THIRD STREET FROM BOOTY TO THE EASENIZ'NT LINE- BETVTEEN- COLE. AND DEL MAR ..STREETS AND RELAYING APPROXIMA :ELY 130 FEET OF . 8!' SANITARY S VER IN SAID_EASEZENT; AUTHORIZING "'HE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS -TO PROCEED WITH SUCH WORK. TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY._ The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 271a.1. APPROPRIATING MONEY FROM FUND NO. 299-1950 SANITARY SM ER I1IPROVELIENTS FOR ESTIMATED, COST OF LAYING APPROXI2aTELY 970 FEET OF 8" SANITARY.$ 'r' MAIN TO BE LAIR IN -THIRD STREET FROM BOOTY TO. THE EASEMENT LINE_ BET7XEN. COLE.AND DEL XAR _S TRE TS. AND . RELAYING APPROXIi 11TELY 130 FEET OF- 8" SANITARY SLYER IN SAID_ EA MMMT; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTO$. OF PUBLIC MRK' , TO PROCEED 17ITH SUCH '711ORK. TO BE DO{YE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE 110. 271x2 APPROPRIATING MONEY FROM FUND NO. 299 - 1950 SANITARY Smroa I1TROVE] ENTS FOR ESTIMTED COST OF THE INSTALLATION_ OF SANITARY SEVER EXTENSION AND LIFT -STATION TO-MVE,THE MIST END.OF. JOHNS, . SUM=, _AND i' 9EST..BROADITAY 3TR''EETS; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC MRKS TO PROCEED VITH SUCH I11'ROVELSNTS, SUCH.MRK.TO BE D01 -BY -CITY FORCES;.AND DECLARING.AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by.the following vote.- Leslie ote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest yee Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. HerndonAye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Awe_ Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 27.3 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY 1IANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF. THE. CI T Y TO. EXECUTE, A LEASE CONTRACT M TE W. S. WSHALL _ dba. ROYAL. C.BOWN BOTTLING COIMaIlY, ACTING HEREIN BY AND THROUGH -BERTHA A. ANDRElff, 1313 - AGENT A1,D ATTORNEY-IN-FACT, -ON TEM. BUILDING KNOWN AS S1uM ARMS -MAGAZINE, BEING 'BUILDING -A-10 LOCATED -AT-.. _ CUDDIHY FIELD, NUECES. COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR. 04 YEAR FOR THE SUM. OF THREE. HUNDRED DOLLARS AND I UNDER THE _TEIVS AD , CONDITIONS -SE T QUT IN SAID LEASE $GR'_ NT"A COPY OF:Y'UICH_IS MADE A.PAR_T_HE_REOF;. . AND DECLARING AN MMGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott ,Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L.: Lamm n Aye vt The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack 'DeForre st Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E..Herndon Aye Oe orge L. --Lowman 539 5..0 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 27" AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY 2W,41GER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT. LEASE-AGREEI�IIVT :'PITH Fp. E. BO -794U ON ONE SMALL SWINIaNG POOL BEARING NO. 612 AND OIC LARGE SWI=NG POOL BEARING N0..693, BOTH LOCATED AT.CUDDIHY FIELD.IN.NUECES_ COUNTY, TEXAS FOR ONE YLAR. FOR CONSIDERATION_ OF. ONE _ THOUSAM . SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS, ACCORDING. TO _ THE _TEPM _TERAND CONDITIONS -SET OUT I N . SAID LEASE AG1ZZ 1ENT, . 7EICH IS . ATTACHED HERETO AND.Wl E.A FART HEREOF;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Awe George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack'D®Forrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye . George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: =ORDINANCE NO. 2715 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR XM ON BEHALF. OF THE CITY T0. EXECUTE A_ LEASE AGREEUENT M TH CLAUDE W. GLASSON ON SE QUARTER OF HRNGAR N0. 652... LOCATED AT CUDDIHY FIELD IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TO - GE THER.MTH CONCRETE. APRON ADJACENT THERETO, FOR ONE YEAR FOR. =1 SUM OF EIGHTEEN .H NDPM . DOLLARS _U1T)ER THE TERMS -AID. CONTDI TIONS SET. FORTH IST SAID LEASE AGIZEEN]ENT, MICH IS .MADE _A. PART HEREOF;. AND DECLARING "AN.EIERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave Barnet Cott Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon � George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 27 6 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY L SAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE &GI3„=NT M TH ERNES T A. BROMJR. ON THE ITT. ONE- HALF OF HANGAR. N0, .652 LOCATED AT - CU L13 DIHY FIEIN NUECES , .TEX COUNTYAS; FOR ONE YAR. FOR, CONS DERATION_ OF. THREE THOUSAND. SIX- HUIDRED DOLLARS, UNDER TUE TEP,13 AND. CON_ DI TIONS - OF. THF, LEASE AGREELMNTo : A- COPY_ OF _I"JrIICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AICD &;ADE_ A PART HEREOF; AMID DECL.CING-AI$ Fuu"ERGENCY. . The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie ITasserman Jack DeForrest Barndy Cott &ydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie'Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Aye AOL Aye . 541 The following ordinance was read: ORDI NUCE NO APPROPRIATING OUT OF FUND NO 296 ILT.L10VEIENT BONDS 1950 COItiSTRUCTION FUND (STREET ILTROVMTENTS) THE SUTI OF 6888 28 PLUS $11 72 FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES TO-PU FOR 683 29 LINEAR FEET OF CURB AND GUTTER TO BE INSTALLED ADJACENT TO CITY 0171ED PROPERTY ON BREI 700D DRIVE IN THD CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AUTHORIZING THE MRK TO BE DONE BY A PRIVATE CONTRACT, THE TOTAL COST OF MICH SHALL NOT EXCEED $900, AID DECLARING AN ENERGENC Y The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie 71asserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E Herndon George L Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie T'Tasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E Herndon George L Lowman The following ordinance was read 11 ORDINANCE NO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR LD ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RIGH T-OF-TTAY AGREE- MENT '"'TITH SOUTHERN PIPE LINE CORPORATION FOR LM IN COI SIDER- ATION OF T1"TEDTY EIGHT AND 65/100 ($28165) AND CONDYING TIS RIGHT -OF -MY TOR A FOUR INCH OIL OR OAS LI= FOR THE PUR- POSD OF GATHERING OIL LOCATM ON = L= INyQLVEA, BEING 1126 3 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF A TRACT OF 10,200.42 ACRDS OF LAID SNO"YN AS THE WE RANCH LOCATED IN JIM 7=3 COUNTY ALONG = VUTECES RIVER, A COPY OF VdICH RIGHT -OF -TTY COPTEYANCE IS $4' E A PART HEREOF, AICD DECLARING AN MMRCZNCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack, DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E Herndon George L Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie YTassermaa Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E Herndon George L Lowman The following Resolution was read RESOLUTION NO SETTING ASIDE A10 DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS BE= EAST AND MST SHORELINE PRIYES, FROM FUIU;1 N AVENUE ON TUE SOUTH TO THE SOUTH LINE OF PAhK AVENUE EI MED ON THE NORTH, EXCLUSIVE OF THE STREETS AS PAP'LK AI&JS, AND 1?EQ1,WNG AN EZ-�ERGMCY The Charter rule was susppnded by the following vote Leslie Masserman Jack DeForrest Barney Oott S jdney E Herndon Georgp L Lowman The above resolution was passed by the following vote: Leslie 7'Tasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E Herndon George L Loi=n 542 The following resolution was read: RESOLUTION NO. 2750 DECLARING TEM POLICY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI SO AS TO PERMIT Z -1E SPECIFICATIONS ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS TO • PROVIDE. FOR TEM, .USE -OF CONCRETE PIPE. OR CLAY PIPE, EXCEPT ON -TEE EXISTENCE OF SPECIAL CONDITIONS REQUIRING THE USE_ OF CLAY PIPE OR SPECIALLY TREATER.CO_NCRETE PIPE; AND DECLARING. AN EMERGENCY. _ The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above resolution was passed by the.following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott' Sydney E..Herndo George L._Lowman' There being no further business, meeting adjourned. 14 Aye Aye Aye Aye _ Aye Aye Aye Aye yor................. City of Corpus Christi, Texas REGULAR COUNCIL FETING APRIL 18, 1950 .4:oo P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, ' Jack DeForrest, and George L. Lowman; City Manager W. B. Collier; City Attorney I. 11I.Singer; City Secretary C. -7v. Vetters; Purchasing -Agent Von. J. Burke. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the minutes of the meeting held April 11, 1950. The motion passed. The Mayor invited all those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Lewis Russell appeared in the interest of the Southwestern Drug Corporation and presented a petition to close an alley. in Block 12, Chamberlain Addition, from Tenth Street to the'West Boundary Lina of Lot 13. -Block 12, Chamberlain Addition, in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to set April 25, 1950 as the date of Public Hearing on the matter of closing this alleyway. The motion passed. M A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, setting the date of May 2nd as Public Hearing date for the application of Driscoll Foundation for the construction of the Driscoll Foundation Chid ren's Hospital. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise and receive bids:on lime for the Filtration Plant for an estimated quantity of a minimum of 2000 tons and a maximum of 3,000 tons for theyear. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, approving plans and speci- fications and granting authority to advertise for bids on the installation of a•total of 25,317 feet of permanent street striping material on East and West Shoreline and Water Street and traffic light install- ation at the intersection of Navigation Blvd. and Hamilton Road, installation at intersection of Schatzel Street and East Shoreline Blvd. and Twigg Street. The motion passed. 0 543 A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, awarding San Antonio Machine and Supply Company the purchase order contract for 2,OOQ feet of 1-1/2" double jacket Goodrich Highflex hose at 41.03 per foot, less two per cent, it a,total net amount of .2,018.80,as.their bid was the lowest of three that passed the test satisfactorily. The motion passed. (See Tab. of BidsNo. 52 in City Secretary's file) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, awarding the Corpus Christi- . Hardware Compa W the purchase order contract for 4,000 feet of 2-1/2" Eureka Multex Fire Hose at X1.50 per foot, less two per cent, at a total amount of X50880.00. The motion ^passed. (See Tab. of Bids No. 52 in :City „Secretary's file)_. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, approving plans and authorizing construction by City Forces for the following traffic control installations to be paid from 1950 Bond Issue, Street Traffic Control System, Bond Fund No. 296: (1) Louisiana and South Staples, at the entrance to Arcadia Village - overhead traffic control Stop -and -Go lights. (2) 18th and South Staples - Overhead traffic control Stop -and -Go lights. (3) Brownlee Blvd. and Lipan Street - Overhead traffic control Stop -and -Go lights. (4) Comanche and 19th Streets -,Overhead traffic control Stop -and -Go lights* 0 the motion passed. The City Secretary read the following recommendation from City Manager Collier: "Attached hereto is a recommendation from Mrs. Armstrong Price, Chairman, Park and Recreation Board, that the South Beach area from the,south.breakwater to the north end of the .Larkin -Price property be designated as a city p ark. This area was reclaimed by the City of Corpus Christi during the Bayfront Improvement Project, being acquired through right-of-way purchases and release of riparian rights from abutting property owners. , I have checked this matter with Xr. Stirman, Director of Public Works, and we recommend that the request of the Park Board be approved and that the above described area be designated aspark property and be under the control, maintenance, and supervision of the Park Department.". After completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that the recommendations be'approved as read with the stip4lation that necessary right-of-way be retained for future street addition, improvement or construction. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner.Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon., authorizing the reimbursement of the Current Fund for Engineering Department's salaries and expenses incurred on Bond Fund Projects during the month of March as follows: No. 298 --City of ECorpus .C4rtsti, Water Works Improvement Fund ................. 3 971.39 No. 295 --Improvement Bond, 1948 Construction Fund& Storm Sewer.Improvements............:..,............ 97.63 Sanitary Sewer Improvements .....&.....9..6400640.01,687.57 ........ 1,785.20 The motion passed. The City Secretary read the following recommendation from City Attorney I. M. Singer: "To the Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas; Gentlemen: + After investigation by Ethel Welch, relative to taxes on Lots 10 and 12, Block 32, Beach Portion of the City of Corpus Christi,.Nueces County, Texas, it is recommended the valuation and tax rolls concerning said property be corrected in the following particulars: UAR ASSESSED CORRECTED COR ECTE) VALUATION TAX VALUATION TAX 1919 $6,700.00 V109.20 X2,300.00 37.49 1920 .4,600.Qo 74.98 .2,300.00 37.49 1926 7,240.00 121064 5,66o.00 95.08 1927 7,240.00 126.70 5,66o.00 99.05 1928 7,240.00 126.70 5,66o.00 99.05 1929 8,040.00 172.86 5,66o.00 121.69 1930 8,040.00 172.86 5,66o.00 121.69 1931 7,86o.00 165.06 5,66o.00 118.86 1932 .7,080.00 148.68 5,660.00 118.86 . 544 It will be noted that the 1919 and 1920 valuations are reduced to the equivalent of the 1923 valuations, since the 1919 Storm rendered this property at least as low in valuation asthe 1923 valuation on it It is further recommended that the reduction be made for the years 1926 through 1932 to the amount for which the assessed valuation was is the year 1933, asbeing a reasonable correction in the assessed valuation Yours very truly, /S/ I L Singer City Attorney" After completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the recommendation as read The motion passed The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE 10 2751 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY 14UUGER FOR A14D ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGRE&JENT WITH HULBLE OIL AND REFINING CO=MPANY LE.D.SING TO SAID CORPORATION FOUR CERTAIN PLOTS OF GROUND LOCATED WITHIN ME BOUNDARIES OF CLIFF MAUS MUNIrCIPAL AIRPORT FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING OF A SERVICE STATION FOR THE STORAGE, HAINDLING, AICD SALE OF GASOLI1E-, MOTOR FUEL, LUBRICANT, APD PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, FOR A TERM OF FIVE )M1RS FOR AND IN CO.JSI'DMITION OF THE SUM OF THIRTY DOLLARS PER YEAR., ACCORDING TO THE TERIS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT IN SAID AGREE' MT, A COPY OF MICH IS WE A PART HEREOF, ANDDECLAI',ING AN EMERGENCY. t The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E Herndon George L Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E Herndon George L Lowman The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO* 2752 AM A Aye AveAye Aye AUTHORIZING AICD DIRECTING THEA CITY MANAGER FOR AID ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RE- LEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR SIDE'MLK IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY FRONTING 3.1.E.5 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF NINETEENTH STREET AND BEING IAT 13, AND 14, BLOCK 2, S K EKERD ADDITION TO THE CITY XTD THE 0v 1,R THEREOF, BENITO LUCIO, FOR L0 IN CONSIDEIMON OF THE PIrIENT OF SAID ASSESS14M4T CERTIFICATE ANTE INTEREST THEREON, A4D -DECLARING AN E1VMRGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Sydney E Herndon AM George L Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack Deborrest 14.0 Barney Cott A Sydney E Herndon George L Lowman The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 2753 APPROPRI&ING MONEY FROM FUND NO 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM ILTROVI MTT), FOR ESTIMATED COST OF TRAFFIC CONTROL INS ZUJ ATIO0, I E , OVERHEAD TRAFFIC CQI;TROL STOP -AND - GO LIGHTS AT LOUISIANA AND SOUTH MPLEZ STREETS AT THE ENTRANCE TO ARCADIA VILLAGE, AT EIGriTEENTH AND SOUTH STAPLES STREETS, AT BROMME BOULEVARD AND LIPAN STREETS, AND AT CONANCHE AND NINETEENTH STREETS, SUCH WORK TO BE D0A73 BY TIM CITY ELEC TRI CAL DIVISION, A0 DECLARING AN FIMGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ayre Barney Cott Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lomnan Ame The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lowman Awe The above ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 2?54 APPROPRIATINP $4,992 90 OUT OF FUND NO 258 SEA',UIL AND BREAI %TER CONS TRUC TION FUND FOR PILE bRIVING AND PIER CONSTRUCTION OUT FROM THE T -HEADS, PLUS TEN PER CENT FOR ENGINEERING AND INCIDENTAL COST, BY IaDDLETON AND GOLDSTON AS EVIDENCM) BY PURCE13D ORDER NO 17004-E AND TABULATION NO 39 IN THE CITY SECIMTARY 'S OFFICE, AND DECLARING AN E112GENCY Tie Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Tksserman Aye Jack DeForrest ,A Barney Cott Sydney E Herndon A5 e George L Lowman Aye There being no further business, meeting adjourned Q0 - Atl -- L A-- 3 OYU & � - City Secretary Layor City of Corpus Christi, Texas 545 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING .APRIL 20,.1950.. 2:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George „Lowman; City Manager W. Be Collier; City Secretary C. We Vetters; City_Attorney I. M. Singer; Director of -Public Utilities R. ff. McCamey. C The following appeared as indicated and made the following statements regarding the bus rate increase requested by Nueces Transportation Company: Mr. Eldon Dyer, Attorney for Nueces Transportation Compa W, gave preliminary statement why bus rate should be increased. Mr. Gordon Forsyth, Operations Manager, Nueces Transportation Company, explained the change they wanted to make in bus rates - eliminate 3 tokens for 25X, making the rate for adults 10¢. Mr. E. C. Ekstrom, Owner, verified statements made by Messrs. Dyer and Forsyth. Mr. Fred Homeyer, oil directory publisher, in favor of increase- believes bus Company entitled to increase. Mr. Ray West, President of the -School Board, in favor of increase - unless Company operates at a profit, afraid it will effect service for school children. Mr. Sam Fried, Program Director, Community Settlement House, speaking as a private citizen for the people unable to attend or speak for themselves. Said many families in Community Settlement House area use bus - 36 children of 25 families, as well as parents, use bus - of which 20 families do not have cars. The average income is about $16.00 per week, and,in some cases, lower. These families are unable to afford $10 - X12 a year increase in their already tight budget. Was not in favor of increase. i Mr. Jamin H. Gordon, Swantner & Gordon, answering Mr. Fried in re: domestic workers - he said the housewife makes an agreement with domestic workers as to hours, rate of pay, etc before hiring and their bus fare is paid to and from the place of employment. He asked, Mr, Fried how many of his people, working as domestics, received bus fare. In favor of increase. Mr. Fried repliedtoMr. Gordon's question relative to domestic workers - about one-half of his people work as d wnestics and receive bus -fare, but the rest did not. ' Dr. H. Boyd Hall, local Executive Secretary of the National ,Association for the ,advancement of of Colored People -- said greater portion of -his -people ride buses. Since their earnings are small, have had no wage increases in last three or four years, jobs getting scarce, he is not in favor of the increase. . Mr. H. H. Watson, Secretary of -the Carpenters' Local 1423— speaking in behalf of working people and not organized labor. He also spoke of the "no wage increase"efor some time for working people. Trying to keep down cost of living. Cited case in SanAntonio- giving rates, hours of work and overtime paid bus drivers, which did not exist in Corpus Christi. Drivers here received no overtime pay regardless of number of hours worked over 40. He said it did not make sense to him that the Company only made X300 % .- profit for a five-month period. Not in favor of increase. Mr. Oscar Koepke, Corpus Christi Hardware Company official, said he_did not think wx a month was going to hurt many people. He said about 75% of the people, not property owners, or. paying taxes, enjoy all these facilities. He said nobody was making much of a profit these days and he also was afraid kervice to school ehildren would be curtailed if increase was not granted. He was speaking as a private citizen and was in favor of increase. affected? Commissioner Cott asked a question -- what percentage of the riding public would you say are Mr. Forsyth answered about 75J of bus riders now buy tickets. Mr. Fried asked how much real study had gone into rescheduling of buses. Mr. Forsyth replied they were working on schedules constantly. 547 Dr. Hall made the following rebuttal regarding poor people who do not own land or pay taxes - he saw a man staggering down the street, full of whiskey, 70% of which was taxedil Mr. Collier spoke of City Council's responsbility to see that the bus"company made a profit and further to see that Utility Company's profit was not in :excess of the amount allowed by franchise. City Charter, granted some 20 years ago ^and which expires in 1954, sets limit of profit at 8/ of invested After completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, that the City Council study the matter further. The motion passed* v Mayor ............. .City.Secretary:.....::............. (See Page 550 for Regular Council Meeting, 4/25/50) SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 27,.1950, 2;00 P.M. PRESENT. Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman; City Manager, W. B•. Collier; City Secretary C. W«.Vetters; City Attorney I. M. Singer; Zoning and Planning Engineer Wn-. W. Anderson;;:Director of Publio Works H. H. Stirmaa; Airport Manager Blake Jackson; Prosecuting Attorney J. Jarmon.. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. This meeting was a public hearing on the following proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Map passed and approved on the 4th day of May 1948, Ordinance No. 2266: R .. _ (Z) That the zoning of that tract of land described as, and being situated -in the City of Corpus Christi, Being located at the Southwest corner intersection of South Staples and Webber Road, fronting 511.75 feet on Staples Street and 169.11 feet on Webber Road, and limited by intersecting lines perpendicular to the roads apt these points, _ be changed from present zoning for R-1, One Family Dwelling District use, to B-1, Neighborhood Business District use; _ Mr. Andersonec lained the proposal. After completion of the explanation, Comrmnissionerrma e a motion, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to approve the rezoning of the above tract of land*. Themotion passed. That the zoning of that tract of land described as: t All that portion of Lot 16, Section .2, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts lying southwest_ of South Staples Street, to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas be changed from present zoning for R-1,` One Family Dwelling District use, to B-1, Neighborhood Business District use; _ Mr. Anderson e--ilained the proposal. After completion of the discussion, a motion was made.by Commissioner, DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman to approve the rezoning of .the above tract of ,land. The motion passed. That the zoning of that tract of land described ass Lots 1 through 6 inclusive and toe south 14-44 feet of Lot 7, Block 803-A, Bay Terrace No. 2 Addition to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, t _ be changed from present zoning for A-2, Second Apartment House District use, to B-3 Secondary Business District use; Mr. Anderson explainedthe proposal. After completion of the discussion,,*.,., a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to approve the rezoning of the above tract of land. The motion passed. L� • - (4) That the zoning of that tract of land described. -ass Lot 12,1Bloe k H, Meadow Park Addition tothe ,City of Corpus Christi, Texas - be changed from present zoning for R-1, One Family Dwelling District use, to B-3, Secondary Business District use; _ Mr. Anderson explained the proposal.. After completion of the discussion, armotion was made by Commissioner De Forrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, approving the rezoning of the above tract -of land. The motion -passed. That the zoning of that tract of land described as= Lot 22, Block 6, Rest Haven Addition to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas be changed from present zoning for H-1, One Family Dwelling District use, to A-2, Second Apartment District use; Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. After completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner De Forrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, approving the rezoning of the above tract of land. The.motion passed. ,(6) That the zoning of that tract of land described as: Tract 75 feet deep along the southwest side of Baldwin Boulevard extending 206.65 feet from the southeast line of Baldwin'Park Sub- divisi on, being the property generally located opposite from and eastward of the intersection of Lynch.Street with Baldwin Boulevard, in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, - . - 1 be changed from present zoning for R-2, Two Family Dwelling District use, to B-3, Secondary Business District use; Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. Mr. Bill Shireman appeared in favor of the proposal for his client.. lie advised that his, clientwouid.,voluntarily, deed to the City- a 25 foot right-of-way for .street purposes., After_ completion of the discussion, a motion was made by,Commissioner: Lowman,r. seconded, by c Commissioner De Forrest, to approve the rezoning of the above tract of land. The motion passed. ,(7) That the coning of that tract of land described as follows: Lot 12, Block 67, Bluff Portion of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, be changed from present zoning for A-3, Third Apartment House District use, to B-1, Neighborhood Business District use; _ Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. After completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner..Cott,.'approving the rezoning of the above tract of land. The motion passed. (8) That the zoning of that. tract of land described as followaa: -(a) Lots23 through 31 inclusive and -Lots 37 through 1.4 inclusive Block 4, Hughes Addition to the City of Corpus Christi,•Texas, and (b) Lots 1 through 4 inclusive and Lots 7 through 9 inclusive, Block 4, _ booty and Allen's Addition to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas comprising the major portion of both sides of Alameda Street between Booty and Elizabeth Streets, _ be changed from present zoning for A-2, SecondcApartment District Use, to B-3, Secondary Business District use;. _ - S Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. After completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott,t seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to refer this application back to the Zoning'and Planning Department for. - grdditional study. �9) That the zoning of that tract of stand described as -.follows'; and being in •the _ City of Corpus Christi= A portion of a tract of land out of Tract I, Paisley's Subdivision of the Hof2nan Tract, lying north of and immediatel y.adjacent to the property of radiostation KRIS, extending 169.26 feet along South -Staples Street and running back fl00.feet in depth s _ t be changed from present zoning for R-1, One Family Dwelling District use, to B-1, Neighborhood Business District use; Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. Mrs. Margaret Stein described the property she wished rezoned. After comiple tion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commisssioner Lowman to refer the matter to City Council who would make on -the -spot survey and would give Mrs. Stein an answer,at a later date. .. 549 '(10) That the zoning of that tract of land described as Lots 11 and 12, Block 1600 Bay Terrace No 2 Addition to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas be changed from present zoning for R-1, One Family Dwelling District use, to R-2, Two Family Dwelling District use; h1r Anderson explained the proposal After comp]e tion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner De Forest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, denying the application, based upon deed restrictions which would, in effect, prohibit the use for which the application had been made The motion passed (11) That the zoning of that tract of land described as: Tract C, Lot 14, Block 2, Montrose Park, City of Corpus Christi, Texas be changed from present zoning for A-2, Second Apartment House District use, to L-1, Light Industrial District use; Mr Anderson explained. the proposal After completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, approving the rezoning of the above tract of land The motion passed {12) That the zoning of that tract of land described as: The South 25 feet of Lot 8, Block 4, Central Wharf and Warehouse Co Subdivision to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas be changed from the present zoning for A-2, Second Apartment House District use, to B-4, Primary Business District use, Mr Anderson explained the proposal After completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, approving the ` rezoning of the above tract of land The motion passed (13) That the zoning of that tract of land described as ` Lots 3 and 4, save and except the West ten (10) feet of Lot 4, Block 1506 of J Caruthers kesubdivision of Block 1506, Port Aransas Cliffs Addition to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas be changed from present zoning for R-1, One Family Dwelling District use, to B-1, Neighborhood Business District use, Mr Anderson explained the proposal. Dur Frank Nelson appeared against the application Dor Hurst explained that there were dedd restrictions prohibiting the use as applied for and Dir Hostutler asked that further consideration be given the application After completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, denying the application due to deed restrictions The motion passed 14) That the zoning of that tract of land described as: The west one-half of those blocks between the Water Street and West Shoreline Drive from Broadway Courts to Kinney Street, in the City ` of Corpus Christi, Texas be changed from present zoning for B-2, Bayfront Business District use, to B-4, _ Pr%mart' Business District use, Mr Anderson explained the proposal After completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving the rezoni,.g of the above tract of land The motion passed (15) That the zoning of that tract of land described by metes and bounds as follows: Starting at a point at the intersection of the north right-of-way line of Leopard Street (Highway No 9) and the present line of the City Limits, TUN CE North 29 deg 43' East 270 feet to a point of beginning, THENCE north 29 deg 43' Bast 200 00 feet, plus or minus, to an original property corner, THENCE south 54 deg 55' east to a point in the present zoning district boundary paralleling Leopard Street, in line 230 feet north of the north right-of-way line, THENCE in a westerly direction along said existing zoning district boundary line to the PAINT OF BEGINNING, being situated in Bancroft Farm Lots in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, by changed from the present zoning for R-1, One Family Dwelling District use, to B-3, Secondary Business District use, Mr Anderson explained the proposal After completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, approving the rezoning of the above tract of land The motion passed 550 18) That Subsection 18, Section 1, Article XIV of Zoning Ordinance No.2266 be amended and made to read as follows Cleaning and pressing shops and/or commercial laundries - Providing that the area of such business whether operated as a cleaning and pressing shop, or as a commercial laundry, or as both, shall not exceed 4,000 square feet, so as to permit commercial laundries in B-3, Secondary Businews District and prescribe area regulations for commercial laundries, cleaning, and pressing shops in such district. Mr BobSorrell appeared, representing the Oriental Laundry, and Peerless Cleaners He was against the proposed change and wanted the squaretfoot area increased 6,000 and/or 12,000 square feet Mr Sullivantof Peerless Cleaners appeared and concurred with Mr Sorrell's recommendations After completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to refer the matter back to Zoning and Planning for further study and consideration There being no further business, the meeting adjourned City Secretary yor REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 25, 1950 400 PM PRESENT Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney E Herndon, Jack DeForrest, and George L Lowman, City Mnager W B Collier, City Attorney I M Singer, City Secretary Ce W., Vetters, Zoning and Planning Engineer Wm W Anderson= Director of Public Works H H Stirman, Assistant Planning Engineer Bob Burr, and Director of City Health Dept Mr Cameron A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to approve the minutes of the meeting held April 18, 1950 The Mayor invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward Mr Harold Alberts, representing Mr Harry Sobol, asked for a franchise to place bus benches about the City at various bus stops The following recommendation by Mr "To the Mayor and City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas Collier was read regarding benches H Gentlemen: Effective January 1, 1917, a five-year franchise was granted to Tannex'-Evans Advertising Company for the erection and maintenance of benches for the use and convenience of the riders of busses and other public conveyances This franchise was limited to 300 locations The Texas -Bench Eye -Level Advertising Company, successors to and assignees of Tanner -Evans Advertising Company, has paid its franchise fee on 132 such benches for the year of 1950e The existing franchise was granted during the Wilson Administration and still has approx- imately twenty (20) months to run There has been no indication that the installation of additional benches is desired or needed to serve the public convenience or necessity I. therefore, recommend that the application for the additional franchise to place groups of benches about the City be denied." On motion by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, the matter was deferred until next week at which time an answer is promised to Mr Alberts., Motion passed Mr Frank Chilson appeared and invited the Layor and City Council to be guests of Buccaneer Days' J Commission in the annual Buccaneer Bays' Parade Council accepted Mr Henry Gillispie and Roy Box appeared regarding the proposed construction of the Greek Orthodox Chruch and asked that the building be set back to correspond with other buildings on this street Council instructed Mr Stirman and Mr Singer to handle with the builders and attempt to adjust the matter to the satisfaction of all concerned L, 551 A public hearing was held to close an alleyway in Block 12, ' Chamberlain Addition, alley extending from 10th Street to the west boundary line of Lot 13, Block 12. No one appeared either for or against the proposed closing and the following recommendation was presented from'the.Zoning and Planning Commission. "It was moved, seconded and passed that the Plats Committee's report be accepted and the :closing of the alley in Block 12, Chamberlain Addition, from 10th to the west line of Lot 13, be recommended to the City -Council for approval provided such closing places no expense on the City far relocation of existing utilities." After completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, that the above recommendations_be accepted and;«`the alley be closed as indicated. The motion passed. Mr. Harry Darby appeared regarding his recent application for rezoning property in Hughes Addition and the following recommendation was presented from the Zoning and Planning Commission: "It was moved, seconded and passed that Mr. Darby's application for the rezoning of that _portion of the west half -of Blrock 1, Hughes.Addition.' now zoned for R-2, Two - Family -Dwelling District, to A-2, Second Apartment House District, be approved since -other property owners in this area are now agreeable to such a change." .-. _. 1 After completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner DeFonest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to accept the above recommendation as made. The motion passed. ^ 4 _ Bids were opened on Gollihar Channel structures. The following bids were received: Slovak Brothers, Heldenfels Bros. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to refer the bids to the City Manager for study and -recommendation. -The motion passed. Bids were opened on construction of Community Building in Lindale Park. Bids were received from the following firms: Braselton Construction Company, 0. J.Beck, and SlovakBross A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowmaa,yto refer bids to the City Manager for.study and recommendation.' ' The motion passed.. The Mayor presented certificates, cash prizes and trophies to the wiune rs of the "Clean -Up Paint -Up Fix -Up Campaign" sponsored by the City of Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Caller -Times. The winners Mr. Charles Wells* c ' Miss Betty Lou Purinton Miss Mary Zepeda Miss Barbara Hesse Mr. Juan Salazar Miss.Jimi_Sue Berry .,. - First Prize = Second Prize � . Third Prize - First Prize - Second. -Prize - Third Prize - Essay Contest - Essay Contest - Essay Contest Poster Contest Poster Contest,. Poster Contest The following recommendation from Mr. Collier was read by the City Secretary. "To the Mayor and City Council of the . -1 1, City of Corpus .Christi, Texas It is anticipated that additional bonds, as authorised by the electorate ]a,st December, will be issued and sold by the latter part of October of this year. In furtherance of the work plan under this bond fund program and in order to secure efficient consecutive performance of.the various projects, I would like to have plans and specifications for the construction of the 18th Street.and Baldwin Blvd* storm sewer system and the Shely Street storm sewer system prepared. ,I would -like to advertise these two contracts for bids immediately after the sale and delivery of the additional bonds. The`construction,of these two major storm sewers would be an im- portant stop in the.improvement of drainage conditions in a large and fully developed area of the City. V4 I, therefore, request authority to assign these two projects to Freeze Nichols and Turner for the preparation of plans rand specifications under-tb,&,_terms of the existing contract between the City andthat-engineering firm." After completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner Lowman,. seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to accept the recommendation as read and grant authority to assign mentioned projects to the engineering firm The motion passed. 552 The following request was read by the City Secretary: "To the Mayor and City Council Members Request that I be granted special permission to make one aerial photo reconnaissance flight over the bayfront area at an altitude of six hundred feet for the purpose of taking a color sequence of that area on the first CAW day succeeding R S Allthe usual flight precautions will be observed and the City of Corpus Christi is released from any and all liability in connection with this flight. PRECISION PICTURES R By S/Carl Porter Carl Porter, Uwner 1 J >t 1 L t t After completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner DoForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to grant special permission as requested Motion passed I The following petiti-on was present to the Council by C C Sampson, Chairman, The Citizens Committee: R "Honorable Mayor Leslie Wasserman and Commissioners: "We the citizens make the following reeommendatiotm It has been noted by numerous citizens in our section, the section between Port Avenue and Staples Streets, that there are numerous short streets ending and beginning in this section making it difficult for the people of Corpus Christi and visitors to locate some of these streets "We further call attention to the Fact that one of these streets namely Lake, received considerable notoriety during the days of legal prostitution, which I am pleased to state does not exist now Mth these facts in mind its well as noting that it is is line with Nueces Street which extends many blocks across the Hillcrest Addition, we wish to make the following recommendations: • 'R 4 t FIRST: That Lobo Street be eliminated and Chipito Street be prolonged these two blocks to Sam Rankin Street E SECOND: If the above recommendation is accepted, Chipito Street wa.11 have been out three blocks short Thus, it is recommended that John Street be extended across the salt flat joining Chipito Street to include the three blocks, making John Ptreet and on Staples Street THIRD That Laine Street be eliminated and the extension of Nueces Street be named Nueces Street which would end at Waco Street, near Solomon M Coles High School, that this street be made passable across the salt flat FOURTH: That Hatch Street be paved from Lexington Street to Port Avenue, making it possible for one of our churches to have Bus Service in this section The only Council taken on these four recommendations was that necessary documents be drawn up for the renaming of Nueces Street now named Lake Street The following ordinance was read: A- ORDIMUTCE NO 2755 I APY:ENDING ORDINANCE NO 2544 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 14TH AAY OF JUNE A D 1949, BY AMENDING SECTI,0q 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE CORRECTING THE ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY OMERS ON WATER STREET FROM SITE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF FITZGERAM STREET TO ME SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF FURit'f1 N AVENUE, AND .DECLARING R AN 'EMERGENCY . 1 R., I A The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes J Leslie T+Yasserman Aye VA Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Awe Jack DoForrest Aye Barney Cott ye Sydney E Herndon Aye Ge urge L Lowman, s 4yo A, 553 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2756 .SETTING ASIDE AM DESIGNATING THAT CERTAIN AREA LYING EAST OF A LINE. PARALLEL TO. SHORELINE. DRIVE FROM I THE SOUTH END- OF_THE BEAK 1UTER_,TO,A_LINE.PARULBL, WITH. THE _CENTERLINE.OF BUFAEI).STREET _ AND BOUNDED -;ON THE MST -BY. V�ATERS OF tTHE CORPUS -CHRISTI BAY A$ 1SORE_..FART; CULARLY DESCRIBFID HEREINAFTER, . SUBJECT T0: FUTURE DESIGNATION FOR. THE EXTENSION OF.SHQRELINE DRIVE AND -NECESSARY APPURTENANCES, AS- PARK. ARE A; AND DECLARING AN. EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie,`iasserman Aye Jack DeForrest . x. Aye Barney�Oott '4 A �e Sydney E. Herndon .Aye George _L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following votes`.'.. Leslie Wasserman. Jack D Forrest .. •, Barney Cott Aye Sydney 'E. Herndon George L. Lowman "ye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. -;.2757 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE RATES AND CHARGES, MQ3 -BY ALL PERZONS, . Fla=, CPRPORATIOW. OR, ASSOCIATIONS 6F_PE2SONS ENGAGER IN, ME_ BUSINESS. OF 07MING OR. OPERATING MOTOR 13TJSES USED L FOR. THE CARRYING OF PASSENGERS .FOR .HIRE -IDT OR. UPON,; THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, AND THOROUGaFARES-OF THE.CITY,OF CORPUS. CHRISTI, TEXAS;, -AP -DECLARING AN.EMERGENCY",_BEING ORDINANCE ^NO- _u+97, PASSED AND APPROVED BY- TEM CITY- COUNCIL OF THE CITY_OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ON ..THE 28TH DAY OF SEPTE[iBER, -191.,2. AS THEREAFTER _APPENDED "BY ORDINANCE N0. 1501,.AND.AS..THEREAFTER AMENDED B_Y.ORDINANCE N0. 1509, -AND -As THEREA•FTER.==DED. BY C$DINANCE-NO. 2369, .BY AMmiziNG SECTION) THEREOF -SO AS TO READ AS.HEFZIN-SET FORTH;1AND DECLARING Ali EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie•.Wasserman e Jack De Forrest SAY" Barney CottA Sydney S. Herndon George L. Lowman AAA" The above ordinance was passed by the following votes, Leslie Wasserman >:.Aye Jack DeForrest Barney ^Cott Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Loman The following ordinance was read:, ORDINUICE h 2758 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE..CITY MANAGER FOR AMID. ON BEHALF OF THE CITY .OF CQRPUS, CHRIST. TQ EXECUTE A LEASE AGREElZNT WITH. ZZ SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH OF CORPUS . CHRISTI, TEXAS, ACTING HEREIN. BY,0'D , THROUGH ITS. DULY. ELECTED :TRUSTEES,. ON- ME BUILDING KNOWN. AS _ THE_ CHAPEL,, BEING BUILDING N0. 684, , LOCATED AT CUDDIHY_ FIELD,_ NUECES COUNTY, . TELx S_. FOR THE.'PERIOD OF ONE YM, AR. FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A YEAR, .UNDE$ THE TERMS. AND CONDITIONS ;AS -SET. OUT IN SAID LEASE I - AGREUZNT, A COPY OF VEICH _ IS ATTACHED. HERETO AND laDE.A PART HEREOF; AND DELCARING AN RGENC.Y.. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman •.A ' Jack DeForrest &ire Barney_Cottha Sydney, E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott A Sydney E. Herndon �+ George L• Lowman 554 The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2759 APPROPRIATING MONEY FROMIMM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL -SYS=)- TO. REIMBURSE CURRENT FUND NO..102. FOR. TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALIaATIONS AT . ANTELOPE _AIZ TANCAHUA, AT, NAVIGATION AND . WATER, AND AT PORT, MESQUITE'AND CARROLL,STREETS,.IN THE AYOUNT.OF 13,080.60; SAID IMRP BEING DONE BY_ THE. ELECTRICAL. DIVISION. OF -CITY FORCES;,AND DECLARING AN E6IERGENCY The Charter rule was'suspended by the following votes Leslie Mssermaa Aye Jack DeForrest = re ' Baraey.._Cott .Aye Sydney E. Herndon • Afire George,. L. Lowman • Amaro The following ordinance was passed by the following votes The following ordinance was reads Leslie.V`Tasserman �A e Jack DeForrest i to tiVA > Barney Oott _. . Sydne , E. Herndon . , , ,.: F t George L. Lowman •Ae :;' OMNANCE M. 276o APPROPRIATING MONEY FROM FUND NO..298'CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI YATERNORIZ.CONSTRUCTION, IN, THE _AMOUNT OF 68_,557.79_FOR PIPE AND PIFE_ FITTINGS FOR THE. FILTRATION PLANT; IN THE AMOUNT. OF 42,380.00 -SUBJECT TO CASH DISCOUNT.OF_ONE-HALF OF ONE -PER CENT (0.050, :.FOR Tim. 2L.�-INCH CHECK VALVES. FQZ THE FILTRATION PLf1NT; AM -IN' THE 419ulu sOF_ X16,250.37- OF MICH. X5.543.91. IS FOR THE ALAMEDA INSTALLATION, AND $10,706046. FOR THE GOLLIHAR INSTALLATION OF CAST IRON.PIPE_AND FITTINGS FOR OVERHE_3D.STOR- AGE. TANK. CONNECTIONS; .AND DECLARING -AN. EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman 1 0 'Aye Jack DeForrest Barney;,Cott Aye Sydney . Herndon : e Georgep►. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was reads Leslie Wasserman s. e . Jack DeForrest Aye Barney, Cott Aye. Sydney�Z. Herndon j George L. Lowman Aye ORDINANCE NO. 2761 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY. MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS. CHRIS TI, TEXAS TO EXECUTE, FOR AID OLT BEHALF. OF SAID CITY AN. AGREEMENT WITH W. M. BEVLY AND BEN Ii._ JANSSEN; THAT A. TRACT OF LAND OUT. OF LOTS 3, -4s" 13, _and 14,- SECTION 20 ; FLOUR BLUFF _AND FNCINAL.F.pW AND GARDEN .TRACTS; ,.NUE CES COUNTY, TEXAS, AZ.MORE.YARTICULA4Y DESCRIBED. HEREIN SHALL BE INCLUDED W.I TFIIN . THE BOUNDARIES . OF . SAID. � ITY. CONDITIONED . UPON PERFO.EMANCE. OF. THE__EXPRESS , COVENA4TS AS,. CONTAINED - IN. SAID AGREMJENT VEI CH. IS MADE A PART _ OF; _AMID ZECLARING AN . EMERGENCY... The Charter rule was suspended by the'following votes i ,>�y ,,psi.:<.s�lc-t •,w�� �� ; c Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest 1..� ,,. .: A4e . . Barney Cott . Sydney.. Herndon A e -; • George^:;�. Lowman ., ` - • . - 555 The above Ordinance was pasped by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest A Sydney E. Herndon FVe George L. Lowman Barney' Cott,•; There being no further business;ithe"meeting adjourned. ... CITY .SECRGTARY...- REGML R COUNTIL MEETING . MAY 2' 1950._. 4:00 P.M. - - �1iA 08.......... PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasseman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Sydney E. Herndon, Barney Cott, and George Lowman; City Manager W. B. Collier; City Attorney I. M. Singer; City Secretary Co. W. Vetters; Zoning and Planning Engineer. Mmo Anderson; Director of Public Works H. H.Stirman; Purchasing Agent Via. J. Burke; Assistant Planning Engineer Bob Burr; and Assistant City, Attorney J. W. Wray. The Mayor called the meeting to order. ..j-.: A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by..Commiossioner Lowman, to approve the minutes of the meeting held April 25, 1950. The motion passed. The Mayor invited all those in the audience having business with the City to corm forward. No one appeared. A public hearing was held ,on Special Council Permit for Driscoll Foundation Hospital. Judge I. W. Keys, representing the Foundation appeared and explained the Foundation and the use of monies deeded to the Foundation by Mrs. Driscoll. He agreed to the Zoning and Planning set -back requirements for the Main Building and suggested that possibly supplementary buildings or garages may.not fall within the specified 1001 set- back. Mr. Anderson, Zoning and Planning Engineer, agreed with.Judge Keys and.stated that he was sure that the Zoning and Planning Commission could work out the necessary arrangements for the set -backs. Also in attendance in the interest of the granting -,of the Permit was Dr. Furman. On completion of the discussion, & motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, _seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the Special Council Permit for the Hospital, subject to the Foundation working out -the necessary set -back requirements with the Zoning and Planning ]Department. The motion passed. a A Special Council Permit was presented for Group Housing Unit Plan .as requested by the Thomas Marshall Company. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. After completion of. the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner -Cott, to grant the Special Council Permit as requested and approved recommendation of Zoning and Plannin:g.Commission. The motion passed. Bids were opened on Community Building to T. Co Ayers Park. Bids were received from the following firms: Slovak Brothers, Braselton Construction Company, and O. J. Peck & Sons. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissiom r DeForrest, to refer the bids to the City Manager for study and recommendation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on lime for the Filtration Plant. .The following bids were received: Austin klite Lime Company, Gulf Coast Industries, and U. S. Gypsum Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to refer the bids to the City Manager for study and recommendation. The motion passed. 556 A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commission r Herndon, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bads on 100 Parking Meters The motion passed A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, awarding bad for Gollihar Channel Structures to Slovak Brothers on their low bad of 411,290 00 The motion passed A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, awarding bad for addition to Llndale Park Building to Braselton Construction Company on their low bad of X21,312 00 The motion passed The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO 2762 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE MRK OF CONSTRUCTION OF INPROV=TS PROPOSED FOR PEOPLES STREET T -HEAD AS STOMI PROTECTION IFXRQV=NTS AND IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, SAM BEING THE INPROVEENTS AUTHORIZED UNDER CONTRACT DATED 4RCH 31, 1950, BENEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND C L CASTOR UNDER THE CONTRACT FOR SAID ILTIZOVII"'XTS, and DEC14ZING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest o Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye * George k Lowman Aye '1 e e t The above ordinance was passed by the following vote t , t Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon t k e George L Lowman The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO 2763 7 APPROPRIATING MONEY TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PP,RYANENT PARK ampROvEmENTS FRQu FUND NO 296 JUPROVENENT BONDS 1950 ODNSTRUCTION FUND (PIRK IMPRQVIIjENTS), AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY 11ANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO =CUTE A CQNTP"CT WITH BRASELTON CONSTRUCTION C04,H'ANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID r0PROVE- MYENTS (ADDITIONS TO LINDALE PARK CO=ITY BUILDING), SUCH CONTRACT 3DOCME;NTS, PLANTS, AND SPECIFICATIONS BEING YMS A PART HEREOF $Y REFERENCE, AM DECLARING AN URGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Sydney E Herndon ,George L Lowman .ATO The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie 11asserman Aye Jack DeForrest 40 Barney Cott Aye Sydney Ee Herndon Aye George L .Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 2761 APPROPRIATING MONEY T0. BE PAID AS .CONSIDERATION IN THIS CONSTRUCTION OF GOLLIH,tR CHANNEL NRITDGES MOSS FUND NO 296 INPROV=NT BONDS 1950 CQNSTBU.CTION FUND J&MRMI S=R, IMIPROV=NTS), AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT MTH SLOVAK BROTHERS, I NC FOR, TEZ CONS IMUCTION OF SAID INR'ROVEENTS� SAID CONTRACT TDOCUiv1ENTS, PLANS, ATM SPECIFICATIONS BEING KLDE A PART H^REOF BY REFERENCE AICD DECLARING AN EM1EEGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote a Leslie Wasserman A e• Jack DeForrest Barney Cott A Sydney E Herndon Awe George L Lowman Aye 557 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote Leslie Wasserman AY Jack DeForres-t A Barney Cott- Me Sydney E Herndon Awe' George L Lowman Ave A The following ordinance was read ` b1lDINANCE NO 2765 APPROPRIATING MONEY FROM FUND NO 298 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TaTER'GVORKS CONSTRUCTION, IN THE AXOUNT' OF OM THOUSAND DOLLARS (61,000) FOR W.aER IMPROVEMENT PROJLCT NO 207 CO_TIMNG INSTALLATION OF ALL PIPING NECESSARY TO CONNECT AWMDA 0VERIZAD STORAGE ViNK ANT! ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1:$00) FOR WATER IMPRO=NT PROJECT TO 208 COVERING INSTALLATION OF ALL PIPING NECESSIRY TO CON1TCT GOLLIHAR ROAD OVERHCAD STORAGE TANK, AUTHORIZING THE DIRDCTOR OF PUBLIC NORFiS TO PROCEED `WIgH SUCH IMTROVEDMTS, SUCH 111ORK TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AMID DECLARING AN MERGELCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote 'Leslie lWasserman Ave Jack DeForrest Aye', Barney Cott Aye Sydney E Herndon ` _ Aye George L `Lowman _ Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie 1asserman _ Aye Jack DeForrest` Ave Barnek Cott a Sydnek E Herndon` Aye George L Lowman Aye The following ordinance was reads - O11DINANCE NO 2766 _ AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SORPUS CHRISTI TO EKECUTE A LEASE ODNTRACT WITH ROGER L G4ULT dba GAULT AVIATION ON 713E N9 ONE-HALF OF HANGAR NO 651, LOCATED AT CUDDIHY FIELD IN NUI;CES COUNTY, FOR DNE YEAR FOR THIRTY-SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS AND OTHZR GOOD AND VALUABLE COLSIDERATION FOR TSE PURi03r, U AVIATION ACTIVITIES, A COPY OF WHICH WASE CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO ANIS LADE A PART HEREOF; AM DECLARING AN MAERCENCY y The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack Delorrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lowman Afire The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye , Jack DeForrest Awe Barney Cott Aye Sydney E Herndon Aye George L Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read ORDINANCE NO 2767 AUTHORIZING AM DIRECTING Tff CITY WAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LASE CONTRACT M TH BOYS' CITY ON THE ` WILDING KNONIT Aa WIVE BARRACKS, SXIE BEING 13UILDING NO 6$4 LOCATED AT =D IUY FIELD IN NMCES COUNTY, FOR ONE YEAR FOR CONSIDEI,ATI,ON, UNDER TE$T,IS AND CONDITIONS, AMID FOR PURPOSE AS THE SET OUT; A COPY OF WHICH LEASE CONTRACT IS ATTACHED BERETO AND =E A PART HEREOF, AND DECLARING AN M ERGENCY I } The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Sydney E Herndon all George L Lowman _ Aye 1 - ,558 The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Mack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman _4ye Aye The following ordinance was reads ORDINANCE NO. 2768 AMENDING TEM, ZONING ORDINANCE OF ME CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE _27TH DAY. OF AU(M T,, 1937. AND _APPEARING. OF RECORD IN VOLUME '9,. PAGES. 565 ET _SEQ OF. THE ORD INANCL AM. RESOLUTION . RECORDS OF TIM- CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AS A11 iDED.FROM TIME_ TO TI1_E THEREAFTER, _AND _ IN PARTICULAR AS A1vE;NDED BY.ORDINANCE NO. 2266, . PASSED.'AND APPROVED. BY. ME, CI TY - COUNCIL OF ' Mt. CITY. OF _ CORPUS, CHRISTI ON_ THE .4TH DAY..0F MAY, 1948,. -AP -APPEARING. OF RECORD IN VOLUar, 16-o'. PAGES -339 . E T SEQ OF THF, 0$DINANCE - AND _ _ RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI.BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP -APPROVED BY THE CI TY_ COUNCIL,;, ON. MAY 4,-19o",BY REZONINGs A. TRACT OF` LOD FRONTING 511.75_ FEET ON STAPLES STREET AND - 4.69.11 FEET, ON MBER ROAD _ FROM R.-1 USE TO -B-1 USE; . BY _ REZONING LOT 160 SECTION 2, FLOUR FLOUR BLU_ FF _ANT! ENCINAL FARM. AND . GARDEN TRACTS FROM R-1 USE. TO B-1'°_USE; BY REZONING LOTS_ 1 _THROUGH 6: INCLUSIVE. AND THE SOUTH.14.e44, FEET OF LOT 7, BLOCK 803 -A, -BAY TERRACE N0. 2 ADDITION FROM A -2. -TG -:B-3 ;O -_B-3 USE _ BY' REZONILG LOT .12, BLOCK 20, _ 1=01N. FROM R-1 USE TO &-� USE; ' BY REZONING LOT 22, BLOCK 6, REST.HAVEN ADDITION FROM R-1. USE TO A,-2 USE; $' 41 20Iu'INf A_ TRACT 75 FEET. IN DEPT$ V 1` 206:65 , FEET IN _ LENGTH_ OPPOSI TE FROM AND EASTVTARI2 OF THE - INTERSECTION OF LYNCH, STREET. V'B: TEi BALD= BOULEVARD. FROM_R72.U$E.TO B-3.USE1.BY.REZONING_LOT.12,.BLOCK 67, BLUFF PORTION FROM A-3 TO B-1 USE; TRACT C, , L0T_ lJ.,r., BLOCK_ 2, MONTROSE PARK, FROMA-2 USE- TO L-1 USE; BY REZONING THE S. 251 of LOT . 8,_ BLOC K, 4., CENTRAL TEARF AND WAREHOUSE CO .SUBDIVISION- FROM ' A-2 ToB-_ USE; BY REZONING_VIEST.ONE-HALF.OF BLOCKS.BETMEN WATER STREET AND T'IEST SHORELINE DRIVE. FROM BROADINAY. COUNTS, TO KINNEY. STREET FROM B-2 USE TO.B-4.USE; BY REZONING A TRIANGULt3,RtTR�CT 230 FEET NORTH OF HIGH1,7AY NO. 9 OUT OF BANCROFT-FARM LOTS. FROM R-1 USE. TO .B-3 USE; . KCEPING IN EFFECT _ALE. OTHER PROVISIONS _OF THE EXIS TING. ORDINANCES AS ALMUD; AND .DE=RING AN 3=, GENCY _ .. The Charter rule was -suspended by the following vote; The above ordinance was passed Leslie Usserman ,lack DeForrest Barney .Cott ` Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott__*__ Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The following ordinance was reads FY15. e A Aye ORDINANCE NO'. 2769 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINMICE OF TH1 CITY SOF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THF,27M_DAYOF AUGUST" 1937=. AND'APPF&iNG OF RECORA_ZN VQLUM. 9, PAGES 565.ET SZQ_OF. THE ORDINANCE AND_RE$OLUTIONRECORDS OF, ME CITYOF CORPUS, CHRISTI,. AND AS.AMENDED FROM TIM. TO TIME THEREAFTER, AND _ iN_PARTICULA,R_AS.AMCNDFD BY ORDINANCE N0,.2266, PASSED, AMID ,. APPROVED BY. T3 , CITY COUNCIL ON THF,, .4th DAY OF MAY, 191 8, _AND . _ APPEARING, OF . RECORD IN WE. VOmz. 16, PAGES 339. ET-SEQ. OF TES ORD- INANCE.AND RESOLUTION RECORDS.OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY _ jiEND ING Ti -IE -20' NING _ MA' P _APPROVE)BY ; THE` CITY COUNCIL ON. MAY 40 -19480 BY REZONING; SOUTH11EST CORNER OF, HEDDEN AND DUNBAR_ S TREETS, BEING LOTS 13 AND l4 _ IN„BLOCK "C” REYNQLDS .A17DI TION . TO.. THE_ CITY OF CORPUS CHRIS TI,-'TFX,A+S, . FROM_R l,; QTS FATLY Di�I.1.I.N-9 'DISTRI CT. USE TO B-1 _ NEIGHBQRHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT_USE; BY_REZONING.LOTS 41 THROUGH 48 INCLU$IVE,BLOCK _I600,BAY_ TERRACE NO. P, ADDITION TO. THE CITY OF. CORPUS . CHRISTI, TE'W.P _ FROM R-1, ONE -F=LY. D7MLLING DIS TRICT _USE, TO R-2, T r(O IF&MILY D"M TNG'DISTRI CT" W� #_BY.REZONING.4-TRACT tF LAND 220, FEET IN.DEI'TH, _EXTM;DING_ APPROXIMcITMY 70Q FEET. ALONG SOUTH STAPLES STREET, BEGINNING AT TU' E NORTEI:LINE, OF- KATHRJN_ CARROLL _ ADDITION OR APPR,O:LIDIA=Y_ NINETY FEET' NORTH OF THE. INTERSECTION OF CARROLL -W&AND EXTENDING NORT`fiWARD. 799 -'FEET"-� BUT,TZNQ,SOUTH. STAPLES STREET_ IN_ M CITY OF 'CORPUS_ _CHRISTI, TEXAS, FROM, R-1, _ONE -FAMILY D 11ELL1NG_DISTRICT USE,r-TQ__B-1 NEIGHBORRpOD� BUSINESS -DISTRICT-USE.-BY REZONING THE . T ONE-HALF OF Bl qck_ 1,-. HuGHFZ ADDITION - TO TIE CITY, OF co�z S • CHRISTI, TEXAS,-I'RQTII R-2, T1907FAMILY 1A7Ej,LING, DISTRICT. USE, TO 1-2, SECOND-APARTiJiGNT HOUSE DISTRICT USE; _BY. RE, ZONING. LOT. 0,, BLOCK lit JONES ADDI TION; TO ME ' O'ITY O.F. CORPTJ$ CHRISTI, .T'.' _ . , FROM A-2,. _ SECOND:APARUI ENT HOUSE. DISTRICT -USE TO_B-3,..SECONDARY_BUSINESS DISTRICT_USE; KEEPING_IN.EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS.. OF-TEIE_=STING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; AM -MECLARI ri AN. EMERGZN QY, The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ay Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon .Ave George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote& Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest15 Barney Cott Zydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The following ordinance was read; ` ORDINANCE NO. 2770 CLOSING TCM ALLEY EXTENDING FROM'10TH STREET ON THE EAST TO THE -VE,ST, B0UMARY LINE OF LOT_.13, BLOCK. 12, . CHAMB RLAIN. ADDITION EXTENDED AND_BEING _A PORTION OF THE ALLEY IN. BLOCK 12.OF. CHAMBERLAIN ADDITION TO =7 . CITY. OF. CORPUS CHRISTI, _ TEXAS, - = TRIO TING . THE . USE OF SAID CLOSED ALLEY -UNTIL 30 DAYS NlOTICF .SE. GIVEN THE CITY FOR -RZIOVAL OF- UTILITY. LINES AND REINBURSE11ENT MME. TO THE CITY FOR THE COST. OF. REMOVAL .AND RELOCATION OF SUCH; . AUTSORI ZI NG - THE . EXECUTION -OF A _ QUIT- CLAIM DEED. TO THE ABUTTING. PROPEI'TY OVWERS; AND DECMING. . AN -URGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; Leslie Wasserman A 11 Jack DeForrest Barney Gott Ayre Sydney E. Herndon A ee George L. Lowman rlye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest A Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon Aw�ee Fe orge L. Lowman FYIS There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ..City Secretary ...... 559' 560 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 9,1950 4:00 P.M. :r PRESENT: 'Mayor Leslie Wasserman; Commissioners- Jack De Forrest,: Bamey, Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George Lowman; City Secretary C. W. Vetters; City Attorney I. M. S!nger;. City: -Manager W. B. Collier; Airport Manager -Blake Jackson; Director of Public Utilities -R. W. Mc Camey; Purchasing Agent Wm. J. Burke; Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman; and Assistant City Attorney it. W., Kray. ; The Mayor called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner. PeForrest, to approve the minutes of the meeting held May 2, 1950. The Mayor invited all those in the audience having business with the.City;to cpme forward. Mr. Joe Simon appeared representing Boys' City and urged Council to renew the lease on Ship's Service Building at Cuddihy Field to Boys' City. Mr. Rufus Bryan of Boys' City also appeared and explained the use now being made of the building. Mr. Collier `reported tat a long-term lease on this building may not be made as the improvement of this`.building and the overall airport plan may make it necessary to make available 4 some other building on the Field to Boys' City. The matter was referred to the: Council and the City Manager to meet with Boys' City for a final settlement of the matter. ` Mrs. Cy Grett and Mrs. Sadler appeared representing the Business and rrofessional Women of the City and asked Council to consider their Club for the use of the present' Library Building, when and if this building r .-.. is vacated. Mr. Singer advised that the Deed to the Library designated, its use ,for civic and public purposes. Mrs. Grett was instructed to contact the Library Board and Council assured Mrs.. Grett of their full cooperation. Mr. Ed Williams appeared representing the Corpus Christillg,uor Dealers' Association, and asked Council to pass an ordinance setting opening and closing hours for all liquor establishments, as well as all establish ments handling liquor and other merchandise. Council passed the recommendation on to Mr. Singer, who is to take it under advisement, and prepare an ordinance for Council consideration. Mr. Pat; McGloin appeared and presented a petition representing some 39 names of property owners ori Furman Avenue opposing the plan to remove the Parkway on Furman Avenue. Mr. Collier advised Mr. McGloin that in the development of the Bayfront area, it was under consideration to remove the parkway on Furman Avenue, but the plans now are for the improvement of Park Avenue to the Bay and there is no plan at present to remove the Parkway on Furman Ave nue . - - A discussion was held on the preliminary plans and specifications for the City Hall. After completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to approve the preliminary plans and instructed the architect to proceed with complete plans and specifications. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving the Tax Error and Correction List for the Month of April in the amount of 421,146.10. (This list includes the 020,850 correction on Lykes Bros, Steamship Lines previously authorized by the City Council on April Lo Other items*Includecorrection of assessments against property owners along the new Causeway site.) A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on the following fuel for the quarter ending August 31st. 1. Approximately 30,000 gallons per month - regular gasoline 2. Approximately 1,000 gallons per month - premium gasoline 3• Approximately 2,300 gallons per month - diesel fuel 4. Approximately .1,200 gallons per month - kerosene the motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Dek'orrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on Type K Soft Copper Pipe as required by the Water Department for warehouse stock merchandise as follows: 561 1. 12,000 feet 3/4 inch Type K, Soft Copper Pipe in 60 foot coils 2. 1,020 feet 1 inch Type K, Soft Copper Pipe in 60 foot coils 3- 240 feet 1' inch Type K, Soft Copper Pipe in 20 foot cut lengths 4- 2140 feet 12 'inch Type K, Soft Copper Pipe in 20 foot out lengths 5. 1,000 feet 2 inch Type K, Soft Copper Pipe in 20 foot out lengths The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, approving plans ani specifications and authorizing the Department of Public Works to advertise for construction bids on the following storm sewer improvements. Lou Street from Osage to Pueblo Ruth Street from Harmon to Eleanor Highland Street from Ruth to Sabinas Sabinas Street from Highland to Dorgan Rossiter Street from Ocean Drive to Bay Alameda Street from Louisiana to Texas Lawaview from Louisiana to Breezeway Texas from Lawnview to Topeka The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, awarding bid for construction of T. C. Ayres Community Building to the Braselton Construction Company on their low bid of 419,312.00- The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing reimbursement of No. 102 Current Fund for 42,075.02, as follows: No. 298 City of Corpus Christi, Water Construction Fund 828.36 No. 295 Improvement Bonds 1918 Construction Fund Storm Sewer Improvements 132.17 ,Sanitary Sewer Improvements 1,114.49 1,2116.66 ,075.0 These expenditures represent items incurred by the Engineering and Construction Division during the month of April for the account of various bond projects. The motion passed. The Mayor presented for consideration of Council, the following members to serve on the Board of Equalization for the period beginning May 1, 1950: E. Be Jackson, Chairman Jay Davis Charles Galland A motion was.made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the appointmentsas suggested. The motion passed. The following ordinance was read for the first time: ORDINANCE NO. 2771 REGULATING THE OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND REGULATING THE USE OF AIRCRAFT AND CONDUCT OF PERSONS IN, ON OR ABOUT AIRPORTS, ZITER,-AND CITY PROPERTY IN OR OUT OF THE CITY LIMITS; PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF.ORDINANCES;. PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EFIECTIVE DATE AND METHOD OF PUB LI CATION. _ The above ordinance was read for the first time and passed to the second reading on the 9th of May, 1950 by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Awe Jack DeForrest Barney Cott .A ee Sydney E. Herndon Xye George L. Lowman e The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE N 0. 2772 APPROPRIATING $11,276.20 TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PERMANENT PARK. IMPROVaID ENTS FROM. FUND.I�O. 296.ZMPROVElaNT. $ONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS); AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH .. BRASELTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS (ERECTION OF A CO=UNITY BUILDING IN T. C. AYERS PARK); SUCH. CONTIUCT . DOCUMENTS, PLANS, AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 562 61 The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott a Aye Sydney E. Herndon iNe- The George L. Lowman above ordinance was passed by the following votes The following ordinance was reads Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon A` George L. Lowman Aye ORDINANCE NO. 2773 AU THORI ZING AND DIRECTING ME CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE. CITY. TO ACQUIRE A RIGHT-OF-W1Y FROM THE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH . FOR T11E W.GDENING.OF CHAPARRAL STREET, SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY BEING A, _ TRACT_ OF LAND.25T x 113*031 OUT OF LOT 6, BLOCK 3, BROADWAY COURTS ADDITION TO ME CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS FOR A -PRICE NOT TO EXCEED 0810 AND OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDEI:A TION; PROVIDING FOR SUCH PAYMENT TO BE MADE OF FUND NO. 296,IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET INiPROVMENTS); AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TdE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALLTHINGS REQUISITE TO THE PURCHASE AFORESAID TO OBTAIN SAID RIGHT -OF -MY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott 4ye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman W The above ordinance was passed by the following votes The following ordinance was reads Leslie Wasserman Awe Jack DeForrest e Barney Cott Afire Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman -Ay" ORDINANCE NO.2774 AUTHORIZING AID DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A DIVISION ORDER TO SOUTHERN MINERALS CORPORATION AUTHORIZING ME RECEIPT OF' OIL FROM OPERATIONS UNDER THAT CERTAIN OIL AND GAS LEASE TO A. W. GREGG DATED JANUARY 24, 1950, AND RECORDED IN_ VOLUME 77, . PAGES _238-2Li1. Or`. THE OIL AND GAS LEASE RECORDS OF JIM WELLS CO., TEXAS, COVERING -APPROXIMATELY 210 ACRES,.. MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN JIM ;';ELLS AND SAN PATRICIO COUNTIES, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR ROYALTY PA)IIENT M CITY OF 18TH AND LEASEHOLD ESTATE OIL PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF 116 OF 7/8THS 0. P. UNTIL SAID INTEREST HAS PAID ME SUM OF $500,000, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF MARCH 12, 1950; SAID.DIVIDION ORDER BEING MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Wye Barney Cott Iya Sydney E. Herndon AYe George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following votes The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Afire Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Ayre ORDINANCE NO. 2775 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TETE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSYIENT FOR SII)E7MLK IMPROVEMENT AGAINST THE_ PROPERTY FRONTING 62.50 FEET ON ME.NORTH SIDE OF ELIZABETH STREET AND BEING THE. EAST ONE-HALF OF LOT. 64, BLACK 1301, .BAY TERRACE ADDITION NO. 2 TO THE CITY AND THE OMER THEREOF, NELSON C.. OLIVER, FOR. AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT_ OF SAID ASSESSLENT_CERTIFIC_ATE AND INTEREST THEREON; AND DECLARING Ali 1,11ERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie >4asserr.an AY�e Jack DeForrest Fye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Zye George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: feslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest ,�� Barney Cott Ave Sydney E. Herndon AA George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2776 REGULATING THE ACTIVITIES OF HOUSE MOVERS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR. LICENSE, LICENSE FEE,OTHER FEES; PROVIDING THAT. APPLICATION BE MADE. OF THE JIEAD TGINEERING AED CONSTRUCTION. DIVISION; RE4UIRING. BOND _ T0. BE MADE; -'SETTING. OUT PROCEDURE TO. $E FOLLOWED IN TELE. MOVING OF ANY STRUCTLJRE; . PROVIDING FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES_ TO CITY; DECLARING METHOD OF REVOKING LICENSE;. PROVIDING PENALTY FOR. VIOLATION; REPEALING -CONFLICTING_ . ORDINANCES OR.PARTS OF QRDINANCE$;_PRQVIDING SAVING CLAUSE; AND DECLARING A1V EKERGENCT The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForres� A Barney Cott ye Sydney E. Herndon Awe George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. lierndon 'ye (xeorge L. Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ilflt?<YOR 56;3 564 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16, 1950 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George Lowman; City Manager W.. Be Collier; City Secretary C. W. Vetters; City Attorney I. M. Singer; Purchasing Agent Wm. J. Burke; Assistant Purchasing Agent Nan Albrecht. The Mayor called the .meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, approving the minutes of the meeting held May 9, 1950. The Mayor invited all those in the audience having business with the City to cane forward. Mr. I. W. Keys and Joe Stevens appeared representing property owner's from the western section of the City and urged Council to consider the extension of Lipan Street from 19th to connect the present dead end of Shell Road. In this connection, the following report, as previously prepared and included in today's business, was read by the City Secretary: "To the Mayor and -City Council of the City of Corpus Christi Gentlemens Attached hereto is a report, together with a sketch, from Mr. H. H. Stirman, Director of Public Works, outlining the proposed opening of Lipan Street from Its intersection at 19th Street westward to the intersection of Up River Road and Palm .Drive. This project is included in the Bond Fund Program approved last fall and the sum of 410,000,00 for street improvements and 4145,000.00 for storm sewer extension has been tentatively earmarked for this project. Prior to initiating a project, it will be necessary to acquire a strip of right-of-way 60 feet in width and approximately 2,720 feet in length. There are three ownerships involved and it is our understanding that the right-of- way might be made available to the City if we waive the paving assessment. I, therefore, recommend that the project be approved and that authority be granted to negotiate for the necessary right-of-way. Sincerely, /s/W. Be Collier City Manager" After comple tion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the project and grant authority to negotiate for right-of-way. The motion passed. Mr. Fred McCaleb appeared asking that the laud speaker at Schepps Palms be so adjusted that it would not annoy residents,in the area. Commissioner DeForrest advised Mr. McCaleb that he would speak with Mr. Schepps regarding this matter. Mrs. Armstrong Price appeared and urged that some steps be taken toward the removal of shrubs and trees at intersections in order that stop signs would not be obliterated. The Mayor thanked Mrs. Price for her appearance and promised that some action would be taken on this matter. Bids were opened on parking meters for the Police Department. Bids were received from the followings Dual Park Meter Company, Duncan Meter Corporation, Magee -Hale Dar -O -Meter Company, Southwest Traffic Equipment Company, Karpark Corporation, Michaels Art Bronze �'ompany, and Twin Meter Sales Company. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to table and refer the bids to the City Manager for study and recommendation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on pavement striping for Police Department. Bids were received from the followings Alamo Products Company, Southwestern Materials, and Perm& -Line Corporation of United States. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to table and refer the bids to the City Manager for study and recommendation. The motion passed. .565 A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the I Purchasing Department to advertise for bids for meter boxes with lids for warehouse stock as follows: 2,000 oval meter boxes with lids 20 - 12" x 18" rectangular meter boxes with lids 10 - 14" x 24" rectangular meter boxes with lids The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, awarding bid on lime for the Filtration Plant to Gulf Coast Industries. Three companies bidding offered the same price per ton, the same discount per ton, to make the net price the same but Gulf Coast Industries, being a local concern.handling Round Rock lime, offered to maintain an emergency stock and deliver to Calallen any emergency lime required at the standard carload rate. Payment is to be made from Fund 141 Water. The motion passed. (See Tab. of Bids No. 53 in City secretary's file) The City Secretary read the following recommendation as presented by City Manager Colliers "Submitted herewith is a report and recommendation from the Bayfront -advisory Committee requesting consideration to the immediate need for additional work in connection with the Bayfront Protection Plan. The report embodies five specific recommendations which, as aiwhole, "look good". I recommend that the report be received by the Council and referred to the Director of Public Works to study engineering on the plans with a view to implementing them if they prove feasible from an engineering standpoint, and if the cost falls within the amount of money presently available for bayfront protection." A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, that the petition be received and referred to the Department of Public Works for recommendation. The motion passed. The following ordinance was read for the second time and passed to the third reading by unanimous votes ORDINANCE NO. 2771 REGULATING THE OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT Vii THIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND REGULATING THE USE OF AIR- CRAFT AND CONDUCT OF PERSONS, IN, ON, OR ABOUT AIRPORTS, WATER, AND CITY PROPERTY IN OR OUT OF THE CITY LIMITS; PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF :THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND METHOD OF PUBLICATION. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2777 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION AND ERECTION OF A WOOD AND MASONRY BUILDING IN LINDALE PARK AS PERMANENT PARK IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BY SLOVAK BROTHERS, INC. AS AUTSORI ZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2626 DATED NOVEMBER 2, 1949; AND UNDER CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVE- MENTS BY AND BETNEEN THE CITY AND SLOVAK BROTHERS, INC., -AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Awe George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following votes Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was reads 566 ORDINANCE NO. 2778 APPROPRIATING $4,000 FROM FUND NO. 295 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1948 CONS TRUC TION FUND (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS) AND 42,878 FROM FUND N0. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (PARK IMPROVEMENTS) FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDEVELOPMENT, SODDING, AND PLANTING OF LOUISIANA PARMY EXTENDING BETWEEN OCEAN DRIVE AND ALAMEDA STREET IN 7HE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; SAID WORK TO BE DONE BY THE PARK DEPARTMENT WITH ITS CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN LI ERGENCY There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 23, 1950 4:00 P.M. PRESEB1Ts Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George Lowman, City Manager W. Be Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. netters, Purchasing Agent Wm. J. Burke, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Airport Manager Blake Jackson.. The Mayor calledthe meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner De Forrest, to approve the minutes of the meeting held May 16, 1950. The motion passed. The Mayor invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one came forward. Bids were opened on the following projects for storm drainage improvements: Lou Street from Osage to Pueblo Ruth Street from Harmon to Eleanor Highland Street from Ruth to Sabinas Sabinas Street from Highland to Morgan Rossiter Street from Ocean Drive to Bay Alameda Street ff'om Louisiana to Texas Lawaview from Louisiana to Breezeway Texas from Lawnview to Topeka Bids were received from the following contractors who qualified by.submitting necessary Plan and Experience Questionnaire prior to opening bids: Slovak Bros., T. H. Lee, Heldenfels Bros. J. M. Dellinger. A motion table and was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to/refer the bids to the City Manager for study and recommendation. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the Depart- ment of Public Works to advertise for bids for construction of sidewalks in the City of Corpus Christi, as per planned list. Estimated cost to be 4122,500.00, at which approximately *20,000.00 will be paid by the City. The motion passed. Bids were opened on Type K soft copper pipe for Warehouse stock, for use by the Water Department. Bids were received from the following: Alamo Iron Works, Allied Plumbing Company, American Radiator & Sanitary Company, Bethlehem Supply Co., Briggs -Weaver Machinery, Corpus Christi Hardware Co., Crane Company, Norvell-Wilder, Peden Iron & 'Steel Compa ny, Republic Supply Company, Samsco, Viking Supply, N. 0. Nelson Company. A motion was made by Commissioner.DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, referriing bids to the City Manager for study and recommendation. I 567 Bids were opened on regular and premium gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene for use by various City Departments, for the quarter ending August 31, 1950. Bids were received by the following: Regular gasoline: Crockett Oil f,%o., Crystal Petroleum Co., Debco Petroleum Co., Gulf Oil Corp., Osage Oil Company, Texas Star Oil Company. Premium Gasoline: Crockett Oil Co., Gulf Oil Corp., Osage Oil Co.,Texas Star Oil Co. Diesel Fuel #2: Crockett Oil Co., Debco Petroleum Co., Gulf Oil torp., Magnolia Petroleum Co., Southern Oil Sales Co., Texas Star Oil Co. Kerosenes Crockett Oil Co., Debco Petroleum Co., Gulf Oil Corp., Magnolia Petroleum Co., Southern Oil Sales, Texas Star Oil Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, referring bids to the City Manager for study and recommendation. The motion passed. The following letter from City Manager W. B. Collier was read by the City Secretary: "Attached hereto is a complete analysis of each of the bids received on pavement striping by the Purchasing Agent, Mr. Burke. I concur with Mr. Burke's recommendation that all bids be rejected. If Council approves this recommendation, I will try to provide in next year's budget for reflectorized striping to be applied with City Forces at a fraction of the cost 'of any of the so-called permanent striping." After completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to accept recommendations and reject all bids: The motion passed. The following letter was read by the City Secretary: "Dear Mr. Collier: Thank you for your letter regarding the 1950-51 budget for the Howard Street Home for Girls. The board appreciates your interest in our problems. I would like to submit the name of Mrs. nerbert Train, 114. Southern St. as a new board member. She will fill the vacancy of Mrs. Walter Saunders who has resigned. We felt that it might be wise to have a Jewish representative on the board and asked Mrs. Sol Green, 329 Laurel Drive, to recommend a good worker and she told us that Mrs. Train would be. The board meets again on June 1st to elect new officers for the comingyear and if it would be possible to advise us about Mrs. Train before that time, we would appreciate it. Thank you. Isl Mrs. Fred Flies Chairman of the hoard" After completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott* seconded by Commissioner Herndon, approving the appointment of Mrs. Herbert Train for the Advisory Board for the Howard Street Home for Girls to replace Mrs. Walter Saunders who resigned. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, setting June 15, 1950 as the date for the public hearing on the following zoning cases: Mrs. Emma Lloyd Dave Sughrue & G. W. Hearichson Mrs. Lenora Kendall Orville W. Eastland, E. Eisenhauer & Co A. Mansheim Mrs. May Riggan Ben Avalos Benevolent Association of Alkali Industrial Workers Daniel D. Meaney Mrs. Rosalie Vukasia Mrs. earl Thomas The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, secclded by Commissioner Herndon, agreeing with H. & M. Engineering Company, engineers acting in behalf of R. G. Olsen, owner of Olsen Addition, Section 2, abutting Francis Drive, to be renamed Brawner Street, extending from Benton Street to Carroll Lane; which agreement is to the effect that upon the completion of the improvements outlined in the proposal, dated May 23, 1950, of said H & M Engineering Company, to be reduced to written plans and specifications, subject to the approval of the Zoning and Planning; Commission and the Director of Public Works, the City will formally dedicate said Brawner Street as a public thoroughfare, such dedication to be 38 feet in width. The motion passed. 2 1� The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2779 PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION IN THE CORPUS CHRISTI TIMES, THE OFFICIAL NE`ASPAPER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ONCE A WEEK FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE WEEKS, OF AN ORDINANCE PROPOSED TO BE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, (GRANTING HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION A FRANCHISE TO OPERATE A NATURAL GAS SYSTEM IN A PORTION OF THE CITY, SAID PORTION DESCRIBED IN SAID ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest kye Barney Cott Aye Sid Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ade Sid Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that a Public Hearing upon the matters of granting a gas franchise to Houston Natural Gas Corporation within the territories known as Rosemary Place Addition and Windsor Park Addition (Unit No. One) be held on the 20th day of June, 1950, and that Notice of such Hearing be published. The motion passed. Ordinance No. 2771 - REGULATING THE OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND REGULATING THE USE OF AIRCRAFT AND CONDUCT OF PERSONS IN, ON, OR ABOUT AIRPORTS, 'NATER, AND CITY PROPERTY IN OR OUT OF THE CITY LIMITS; PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; REPEAL- ING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND METHOD OF PUBLICATION -- was read for the third time and finally passed and approved on the 23rd day of May, A.D., 1950 by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2780 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE RE- GULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, AND OTHER THOROUGHFARES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND FIXING PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE- WITH," BY ADDING THERETO A SECTION TO BE KNOWN AS.SECTION 45-A, PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PEDESTRIAN - ACTUATED TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ay Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance -*as passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aky Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye ,569 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2781 AU'T'HORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AND LEASE WITH GUY A. THOMPSON,TRUSTEE, SAN ANTONIO UVALDE AND GULF R.R., DEBTOR, (MISSOURI PACIFIC RR CO.) ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, COVER- ING APPROXIMATELY 28,000 S4UARE FEET IN TWO PARCELS GENERALLY LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF SAM RANKIN AND KELLY STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO BE --USED BY THE STREET DIVISION FOR THE STORING OF ASPHALT AND STREET MATERIALS AND FOR USE OF THE RAILROAD SPUR AT THE LOCATION OF THE LEASE, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $90 PER YEAR FOR THE PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID LEASE WHICH IS TO SUPERSEDE THE EXISTING LEASING DATED MARCH 26, 1947, COVERING APPROXIMATELY 12,000 SQUARE FEET OF THE ABOVE PARCELS, A COPY OF SUCH LEASE BEING MADE A PART HEREOF AND ATTACHED HERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie 4asserman Aye Jack Dev'orrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: . Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon e George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2782 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND IN BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH GULF COAST INDUST- RIES, INC. FOR SALE AND DELIVERY TO SAID CITY OF ROUND ROCK PULVER- IZED QUICK LIME, PRODUCED BY ROUND ROCK WHITE LIME COMPANY, FOR THE CONSIDERATION AND ACCORDING TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Afire Jack DeForrest Ae Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott A ee Sydney E. Herndon tiye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2783 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF TV90 THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500.00) FOR THE SATISFACTION OF A JUDGMENT ENTERED AGAINST THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE CORPUS CHRISTI JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE SUIT OF HORTON VS CITY, NO. 42530-D, ON THE 19TH DAY OF MAY, 1950, WHICH SUM CONSTITUTES THE PART OF SUCH JUDGMENT NOT COVERED BY PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE, AND PtOVIDING THAT SAID AMOUNT SHOULD BE PAID OUT OF CURRENT FUND NO. 102; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott ACTe Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The Above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie 91asserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye 571 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2781 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BE- HALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO DO ALL THINGS RE- QUISITE TO THE ACQUISITION OF THAT CERTAIN LAND OWNED BY DAVID ZWEIG NEEDED FOR THE EXTENSION OF PARK AVENUE EAST- WARD FROM BROADWAY TO SHORELINE DRIVE AND TO EXECUTE SUCH INSTRUMENTS INCIDENT THERETO; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $44088.35 TO BE PAID OR EXPENDED IN SUCH ACQUISITION; THE SUM OF MA58.85 AS THE PURCHASE PRICE OF SUCH LAND TO BE HELD IN'ESCROW IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROCEDURE PRESCRIBED BY THE LAW OF EMINENT DOMAIN, THE SUM OF $228.80 TO COVER THE COST ASSESSED AGAINST THE CITY INCONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST ZWEIG, THE SUM OF $76.70 FOR REMUNERATION TO THE CORPUS CHRISTI REAL ESTATE BOARD FOR ITS APPRAISAL, AND THE FURTHER AMOUNTS NECESSARY AS TITLE EXPENSES, ETC: PRO- VIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SUCH AMOUNTS FROM FUND NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVE- MENTS); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie WassermanA e Jack DeForrest Barney Cott e Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: -Leslie Aasserman Aye Jack DeForrest lye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary Mayor 571 REGULAR COUNCILMEETING MAY 31, 1950 4too P.M. Present: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George Lowman; City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary, C. W. Vetters, City Attorney I. M. Singer, and Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke. The Mayor called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to approve the minutes of the meeting held May 23, 1950, The Mayor invited those in the audience having business with 1he City to come forward. Mr. Wilfred Cobb appeared and asked Council to reconsider their order closing Price Street from Lewis to Ayers Streets as petitioned by the Corpus Christi Junior College. Mr. Cobb stated he had not been advised by the College officials of the closing but had received the notice of the public hearing regarding the matter of closing., Mr. Cobb was referred to the Zoning and Planning Commission, which Commission willfurnish recommendations back to Council on Mr. Cobb's request. Mr. Frank M. Liggett appeared and offered to Council an 86 acre tract of land off Ocean Drive with suggestion to develop the area into a city park. Council thanked Mr. Liggett for his interest and referred him to the Park Board who will make recommendations back to Council on the matter. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndoni seconded by Commissioner Cott, setting June 27, 1950, as the public hearing date on the closing of Twentieth Street from the North line of Laredo Street to the South line of the Texas -Mexican Railway Company right -of way. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, awarding the bid on kerosene for the three months' period ending August 31, 1950 at a low net price of $0.0975 per gallon to Southern Oil Sales Company. The motion passed. (See Tab. of Bids No. 54 in the City Secretary's file.) A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest,`seconded by Commissioner Lowman, awarding the bid on diesel fuel oil for the three months' period ending August 31, 1950 at a net price of $0.0825 per gallon to Southern Oil Sales Company. The motion passed. (See Tab. of Bids No. 55 in City Secretary's file) A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, awarding the bid on premium gasoline for the three months' period ending August 31, 1950 at a net price of $0.185 per gallon to Crockett Oil Company. The motion passed. (See Tab. of bids No. 56 in City Secretary's file.) A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, awarding the bid on regular gasoline for the three months' period ending August 31, 1950 at a net price of $0.14875 per gallon to Osage Oil Company. The motion passed. (See Tab. of Bids No. 57 in City Secretary's Files) A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon awarding the bid on Type K Soft Copper Pipe for warehouse stock to Norvell-Wilder Supply Company on their low bid of $4,220.84. The motion passed. (See Tab. of Bids No. 58 in City Secretary's files) The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2785 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A GRATUITOUS AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF RADAR EQUIPMIIQT ADJACENT TO THE WEATHER BUREAU BUILDING AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ON GROUND SPACE OF APPROXIMATELY 400 SQUARE FEET SOUTHWEST OF SAID BUILDING WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, WEATHER BUREAU, TO THE MUTUAL ADVANTAGE OF BOTH PARTIES TO SAID AGREEMENT IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF TRACKING OF HURRICANES; AND DECIA RING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Banney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye �572 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote.- Leslie ote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Afire Jack DeForrest' Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Awe George L. Lowman Aye ORDINANCE NO. 2786 AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 2204, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE RF, GUTA TING ELECTRIC WIRING WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS FOR SAFEGUARDING PERSONS AND PROPERTY AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC; CREATING THE OFFICE OF CHIEF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR AND PRESCRIBING HIS DUTIES, RIGHTS AND AUTHORITY; ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND FOR ITS INSTALIA TION AND RE- QUIRING CONFORMITY THEREWITH; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO UNDER- TAKE THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WITHOUT A PERMIT THEREFOR, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED; PROVIDING . FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS AND CONTRACTORS; ESTABLISHING INSPECTION PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE" AS THEREAFTER AMENDED AND NOW IN EFFECT, BY AMENDING SECTION 1 and 2 OF CHAPTER 4 - SECTION 4-1 AND SECTION 4-2 - OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 2204 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman &ee Jack DeForrest Afire Barney Cott Afire Sydney E. Herndon Afire George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Afire Jack DeForrest Are- Bamey Cott, Afire Sydney E. Herndon Aye` George L. Lowman Are ORDINANCE NO. 2787 RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BEING A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOTS 3, 4, 13 and•14, SECTION 2, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING KNOWN AS UNIT 1 WINDSOR PARK, AND FULLY DESCRIBING SAME AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE'CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DE- FINING ITS LIMITS AND DECLARING THE SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS,RULES, REGU- LATIONS, ORDINANCES, AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following"vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Sydney E. Herndon Barney Cott George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. -Herndon George L. Lowman v A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, approving the plans and authorizing the Department of Public Works to advertise for bids on the construction of the Public Safety Building. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the issuance of the following checks representing refunds to contributors on the patrol boat at Lake Mathis: Corpus Christi Notary Club 92.50 Business Men's Association of Six Points 25.00 Kiwanis Club -of Six Points 50.00 City of Sinton 250.00 Bishop Chamber of Commerce 100.00 Taft Chamber of Commerce 100.00 Recommendation to refund by City Controller W. G. Graf, was approved by Mr. Collier. The motion passed. The following recommendations were read: "It is recommended that the twin meters and matching singles be awarded on the basis of the low bid, with the meter company to make the installation, at a total net cost to the City at the following prices: Twin, $80.00, plus installation $4.00 — $84.00 each Bingle, $42.25, plus installation 43.50 — $45.75 each The above as per bid submitted by Karpark Corporation. It is further recommended that the City take advantage of the bid submitted by Southwest Traffic Equipment Company to purchase 60 factory—reconditioned "Superior" model Karpark, steel head, single meters, at $15.00 each. The company offers a payment plan of 01.00 per meter per month. Installation of these meters will be made by City Forces'. The recommendations are based on the low and most advantageous bids received." Approved SIN. B. Collier S/ Wm. J. Burke Purchasing Agent 573 After completion of the reading, Mr. John J. Pichinson appeared and urged Council to reconsider bid of Twin e Meter Sales Company on the basis that this Company, who he represents,'has meters containing one set of mechanisms each as compared with two sets in the Karpark product. He outlined further that the City had been using his Company's meters for some 18 months and that they were entirely satisfactory. He urged Council to accept bid of a proven product and questioned the computation of bids as to who was actually low. Mr. Fred Sharp appeared representing the Karpark Corporation and answered Mr. Pichinson's allegations and described his product. He outlined the background of his manufacturer and the fact that his meters were also a proven product and that they had bid particularly low on the contract in order to make the bid more attractive to the City from a financial standpoint. He agreed with the tabulation that his bid on parking meters was actually low. After completion of the discussion, a motion wasmade by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to table the recommendations as presented for one week. The motion e passed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor �_x City Secretary -574 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 6, 1950 1:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lawman; City Manqpr W. B. Collier; City Secretary C. W.,Vetters; Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman; Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke; City Attorney I. M. Singer. The Mayor called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the minutes of the meeting held May 31, 1950. The motion passed. The Mayor invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. No me appeared. Bids were opened on the construction of sidewalks.* The following firms qualified to bid by sub - witting necessary pre -qualification papers: Heldenfels Bros., C. L. Castor, J. M. Dellinger. A motion wasmade by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to table and refer bids to the City Manager for study and recommendation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on meter boxes with lids for Warehouse stock. Bids were received from the following firms: Alamo Iron Works,*Samsco, and Gulf Star Foundries. 'A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to table and refer bids to City Manager for study and recommend- ation. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, approving the Tax Error and Correction List for the month of May in the amount of $5,004.20. (This list contains only eight items; one, in the amount of 444447.60 removed from tax rolls account oil in transit - Magnolia Petroleum Company. Other items are the usual double assessments, out of business, error in valuation, etc.) The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, awarding Storm Sewer Improvements, Small Projects to T. H. Lee on their low bid of $101,909.72, to be paid from Storm Sewer Improvement Bond Fund No. -296. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, granting request of Gault Aviation, Inc. for blanket permission to make photographic flights over the City of Corpus Christi below the 1,500 ft. minimum with the following provisions: (a) PROVIDED that revocation of such permission may be made upon violation of any of the rules and regulations governing airports, airplanes, and persons flying planes in, over, or out of the City, as set forth in Ordinance No. 2771, passed May 9, 1950; and (b) PROVIDED that any pilot of such flight report to the Airport Manager before and after each flight, to be checked in and out. These recommendations and provisions are made by the City Attorney, concurred in by the Airport Manager, and approved by Mr. Collier. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, granting request of Glasson Flying Service for blanket permission to make photographic flights over the City of Corpus Christi below the 1,500 ft. minimum, subject to the same provision as Gault Aviation, Inc. The motion.passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, approving appointment by the Mayor of Dave Wilkins to serve on the Supervisory and Examining Board of Electricians. The motion 11 passed. A decision was made regarding recommendations of Purchasing Office and City Manager W. B. Collier on the award of parking meter bid. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that the bid be awarded as follows: 575 100 Twin meters to Karpark Corporation at 484.OD each 100 Twin meters to Twin Meter Sales Company at $83.84 each 45 single meters from Karpark Corporation at $12.25 each 60 used meters from Southwest Traffic Equipment Company at $15.00 each The motion also adthorized City Manager to have contracts prepared as above stipulated. The motion passed. (See Tab. of Bids No. 59 in City secretary's Office) The City Secretary read a letter from the Buccaneer Days Committee commending the Mayor and City Council for their cooperation in making this celebration a success. The Mayor thanked Buccaneer Days Commission for their commendation. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2788 APPROPRIATING $115,400.69 TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SMALL STORM SEWER PROJECTS — DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS ON LOU STREET FROM OSAGE TO PUEBLO, RUTH STREET FROM HAKMON TO ELEANOR, HIGHLAND STREET . FROM RUTH TO SABINAS, SABINAS STREET FROM HIGHIA ND TO MORGAN, ROSSITER STREET FROM OCEAN DRIVE TO BAY, ALAMEDA STREET FROM LOUISIANA TO TEXAS, LAWNVIEW FROM LOUISIANA TO BREEZEWAY, TEXAS FROM LA NVIEW TO TOPEKA IN TI'S, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INCLUDING ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENT COSTS, OUT OF FUND NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS); AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BE— HALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH T. H: LEE OF CORPUS CHRISTI, LOW BIDDER, FOR SUCH CONSTRUCTION;"SAID CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS, AND SPECIFICATIONS BEING MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECIA RING AN EMERGENCY. n The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ave George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Awe, Sydney E. Herndon Are George L. Lowman Al!e there being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor City Secretary 576 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 1950 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, City Attorney I. M. Singer, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Planning Engineer Wm. W. Anderson, Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamey, Purchasing Agent Wm. J. Burke, Airport Manager Blake Jackson, and Director, City Health Department, Dr. J. Cameron. Mayor Wasserman called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the minutes of the meeting held June 6, 1950. The motion passed. The Mayor invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Dr. Hector Garcia appeared and asked City Council to institute a program designated to combat the infant diarrhea and dysentary diseases prevalent in the City. Dr: Garcia outlined the high mortality rate of infant diarrhea and gave the 1947, 1948 and 1949 records of the disease. He also outlined that Texas was high in this mortality rate. Dr. Cameron appeared and gave a report on the decrease and improvement of the number of cases in the past few months and concurred in Dr. Garcia's recommendations that an educational program would be helpful in combatting this disease. He also stressed the necessity of residences being connected with the City water and sewer and reported that 488 notices had been sent during the past few weeks urging residents of the West Port area to connect to City water and sewer where it was available. Mr. McCamey appeared and reported that the sewer line in the West Port area would be completed next week but that at present only 21 applications had been received from the area. He further outlined that the area had some.3,300 water customers. Mr. Anderson outlined the,fact that the Zoning and Planning Commission could now control building activity within a five mile radius of the City Limits but at the time West Port area was developed, this rule was not effective and.. -for that reason, sub -standard, conditions existed when the area was brought into the City Limits. Mr. Anderson further outlined that the Supreme Court had on one occasion held this five mile control rule invalid in 1939 - Commissioner Herndon inquired of Dr. Garcia the number of cases of diarrhea prevalent in the West Port area and he was advised that seven out of eleven cases originated in this particular area. Dr. Garcia further reported that the 1948 report listed thirteen Anglo-American and sixty-six Latin-American cases. At the completion of the discussion, Councilthanked Dr. Garcia for his constructive approach to the existing situation and a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, that the Mayor appoint a six -man committee to be,composed of three laymen and three physicians, which committee is to formulate plans for an overall program of education and supervision of the diarrhea mortality incidents At the completion of this discussion, Dr. Garcia introduced Gilvert Fernandez, who purchased a store at 19th and Coleman, and advised that Mr. Fernandez had been trying for three years to obtain a telephone for his business. Dr. Garcia also stated that a large number of his patients were unable to obtain telephone service. Council promised to inquire of the Telephone Company what the possibilities were of having connect- ions for that area. Mrs. Mona Bates appeared and urged Council to take some action to stop the condemnation proceedings which were filed on some tourist courts operated by Mrs. Bates. Condemnation proceedings were based on sub- standard houses and no sewer connections. Council thanked Mrs. Bates for her appearance but advised her that this wasa problem which must be corrected and indicated. condemnation proceedings would continue. Mr. Frank Liggett appeared in answer to Mrs. Bates' please that the people living in her cottages were charity cases. Mr. Liggett suggested a clergy committee to administer charity to these people. 577 A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on the following: 11,100 feet 4" pipe, vitrified clay or treated concrete 4,000 " 61, n n n n n 2 500 n 8" n n a it a This pipe is for Warehouse stock to be used in sanitary sewer service. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, awarding the bid on meter boxes, asfollows, to the San Antonio Machine & Supply Company,'on their total net bid of $6,279.35, the low bid of the three received: 2,000 oval bases with lids — $3.10 each 20 — 12 x 18 boxes with lids — $6.00 each 10 — 14 x 24 boxes with lids — $8.75 each The motion passed. (See Tab. of Bids No. 60 in City Secretary's file) A final decision was made on the opening of Hous ton Street. A motion was made by'Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, that the Zoning and Planning Commission recommendation be followed and authorized the City Manager to acquire the intervening lot at the end of Houston Street so as to provide an opening of Houston Street through to Green Grove Drive. The motion passed. A final decision was made on the rezoning of Mrs. Stein's property adjacent to radio tower station KRIS extending 169' along South Staples. Mr. Anderson explained theproposal of Mrs. Stein and the reason for the Planning Commission's original recommendation for denial. Final action was a motion by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to deny the application of Mrs. Stein. Mr. Brown appeared for Mrs. Stein. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, setting the date of' July 18, 1950 for public hearing on the vacating of all streets in that portion of,old Port Aransas Cliffs Addition lying in the area from Doddridge to Ropes, Alameda to the west line of Port Aransas Cliffs Addition, for the purpose of replatting. The motion passed. The City Manager, in compliance with Section 24.1 Article V of the City Charter, submitted to the City Council a budget estimate of the revenues of the City, and the proposed expenses of conducting the affairs thereto for the fiscal year 1950-1951, and with said budget estimate transmitted to the City Council reports showing the operations of the various departments for the current fiscal year and the anticipated expenditures for the fiscal year 1950-1951. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, that Council accept the tentative budget and ordered it to remain on file with the City Secretary, subject to public inspection. The motion passed. Upon motion made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, the City Council ordered a public hearing to be held in the Council Chamber at the City Hall in Corpus Christi, Texas on the 25th day of July, 1950, at 4:00 o'clock p.m. and further ordered that notice of said hearing be published in the Corpus Christi Times, the official newspaper of the City, one time, to wit: July 10$,1950. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, expressing approval of an air show to be held in the City of Corpus Christi, Cuddihy Field, on July 29th and 30th, under the promotion of Mr. Co E. Betts and Mrs. Dot Lemon, representing the Air Fiesta, and instructing the City Attorney to draw up the necessary contract papers. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, approving the confirmati of appointment of Reverend John Donaho by the Mayor to the La Retama Library Board to replace Reverend Robert Tate, who resigned. The motion passed. 578 A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing payment of $35.00 to Milton L. Moody as a compromise for claim presented by Mr. Moody as a compromise for claim presented by Mr. Moody, whose car was damaged to the extent of $99.71 when it struck a projecting manhole near 512 Mexico Street on May 30, 1950. This claim is to be paid from Fund #1080 Street Fund. The motion passed. The City Secretary read the following recommendation fromthe Park and Recreation Board: "It is hereby recommended by the Park and Recreation Board that the twenty-three (23) acres adjacent to the Oso Golf Course and described in the attached contract and map be purchased. It is further recommended that this property be purchased from accumulated funds on hand from subdividers that have donated such funds in lieu of park area." A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to refer the matter to City Council for an on -the -spot survey and recommendation to be made later on the purchase of this property. The motion passed. Mr. Anderson explained a proposal from Mr. Harold Marston to sell to the City 6/10 of an acre of land adjacent to the Fannin School Playground Park area for additional park facilities. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to purchase the 6/10 acre of land adjacent to the Fannin School Grounds from Harold Marston for the amountcf $750.00 payable from park funds available from sub- dividers who have donated such funds in lieu of park area. The motion passed. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2789 APPROPRIATING OUT OF FUND NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) THE AMOUNT OF $2918.82 FOR THE DISCHARGE OF THE OBLIGATION OF THE CITY INCURRED UNDER THE TERMS OF ITS AGREEMENT DATED JULY 30, 1911 REGARDING THE WIDENING OF WATER STREET (NOW KN%'N AS OCEAN DRIVE) IN CONNECTION WITH THE SEAWALL AND BAYFRONT IMPROVEMENTS; THE SUM OF $1408.65 TO BE PAID L. S. REED, TRUSTEE, ASTO THAT CERTAIN ONE OF TWO TRACTS ABUTTING WATER STREET ON THE EAST, THE BALANCE TO BE PAID M. J. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS TO THE OTHER OF SAID TRACTS OWNED BY DAVID ZWEIG; SAID AMOUNT TO BE DEPOSITED IN ESCROW TO SECURE THE DISCHARGE OF INVOLVED LIENS ANDTO BE PAID AS HEREIN PROVIDED UPON THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY TO THE CITY OF AN AGREEMENT AND RELEASE FROM 0. T. NICHOLSON AND L. S. REED, TRUSTEE, AND RELEASE FROM M. J. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED ESCROW AGREEMENT; COPIES OF SAID RELEASE FROM NICHOLSON AND REED AND OF SAID ESCROW AGREEMENT BEING MADE A PART HEREOF AND ATTACHED HERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.,.__ The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: J Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Awe Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aee Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2790 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WITH INTERNATIONAL METERS, INC., A NEW YORK CORPORATION, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE HUNDRED (100) OR MORE MODEL G PENNY-NICKEL-ALFCO TWIN AUTOMATIC PARKING METERS AT THE UNIT P RICE OF EIGHTY-THREE DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-FOUR CENTS (483.810, AS PER BID PROPOSAL OF MAY 159 19502 SUBMITTED BY SAID CORPORATION, ACTING BY AND THROUGH TWIN METER SALES COMPANY OF TEXAS BY SAM NEVELOW,* UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID CONTRACT, COPY OF WHICH IS MADE A PART HEREOF AND ATTACHED HERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 579 The Charter rule was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman A. Jack DeForreste Barney Cott A e Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman A rhe W- The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Awe,. Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Are Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Are The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2791 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE EQUIPMENT FURNISHED BY AND THE INSTALIA TION THEREOF BY FAIRBANKS, MORSE, & C01CFANY ON PUMPING PLANTS *BAYFRONT PROTECTION AND STORM WATER CONTROL PROJECT* IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, THE SAME BEING THE EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTED FOR UNDER CONTRACT - DATED JANUARY 23, 1948, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2210 DATED JANUARY 13, 1948; AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO SAID COMPANY AS SET OUT IN THE ESTIMATE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SAID PAYMENT TO BE PAID OUT OF FUND NO. 258 SEAWALL AND BREAKWATER CONSTRUCTION FUND AS AUTHORIZED IN ABOVEMENTIONED ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman A ee Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott - Aye Sydney E. Herndon ,Aye_ George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following' vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Afire Barney Cott Aye IL Sydney F,.,Herndon_ , George L. Lowman - Are The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2792 APPROPRIATING -MONEY FROM FUND NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM) TO COVER THE COST OF MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION OF A PROPOSED_TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR WATER STREET (13 INTERSECTIONS) AS MORE FULLY DE- SCRIBED IN THE ESTIMATE AND SKETCH ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,056.17, INCLUDING ENGINEERING AND OONTINGENCIES; SAID WORK TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote** Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ave, Barney Cott A—re Sydney E. Herndon A e Geotge L. Lowman e The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Are Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott ,A,Ye_ Sydney E. Herndon A,e George L. Lowman Are The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2793 AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ADOPTED MAY 20, 1940 AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 21, 1940 AS THEREAFTERAMENDED AND NOW IN EFFECT BY THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 13 (COVERING VACATIONS WITH PAY) OF ARTICLE 11 AND THE ADDITION TO ARTICLE 11 OF TWO SECTIONS TO BE . KNOWN AS SECTION 14 (RELATIVE TO SICK LEAVE WITH PAY) and SECTION 15 (GOVERNING LEAVE DUE TO ON-THE-JOB INJURY); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 580 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed bythe following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack Deforrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman There being no further business,the meeting adjourned. yor SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JUNE. 15, 1950 2:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners -Barney Cott and Sydney E. Herndon, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. netters, City Attorney I. M. Singer, Planning Engineer Wm. W. Anderson, Assistant Zoning and Planning Engineer Bob Burr. The Mayor Pro Tem called the meeting to order. This meeting was a public hearing on several proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Map passed and approved on the 4th day of Mzy, 1948, Ordinance No. 22669 as follows: ,(1) The application of Mrs. Emma Lloyd, that the zoning of that tract of land described as - Lots 1 through 22, Block B, Diaz Addition, be changed from A-2 Second Apartment Houst District Use to A-3 Third Apartment House District Use. This property is located on the south side of Winnebago Street in the 1100, 1500 and 1600 blocks. Zoning and Planning Commission recommends that the area of 1/2 of Lot 3 through Lot 13 be recommended to the City Council for change in zoning to A-3 Third Apartment House District Use. The remainder of this property may have to be purchased in connection with the construction of the new Police Building, Mr. Anderson, Zoning and Planning Engineer, explained the application and no one appeared either for or against the proposed change. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, 4 seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that the application be granted as presented, and the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission be followed. The motion passed. \(2)The application of Dave Sughrue 8c G. W. Henrichson, that the zoning of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2, Edgewater Terrace Addition bechanged from B-1 Neighborhood Business District use to B-3 Secondary Business District use. This property is located on Alameda adjacent to the intersection of Ocean Drive in Edgewater Terrace Subdivision. This application is recommended for approval by the Commission., Mr. Anderson explained the proposed application and no one appeared either for or against the proposed change. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that the application be granted as presented, and the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission be followed. The motion passed. i 581 (3) The application of Mrs. Lenora Kendall, that the one acre square tract out of the northeast corner of Lot 4, Section B, Paisley Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract, generally located at the southeast corner of Kostoryz Road and Olsen Driver, be changed.from R-19 One Family aivelling use to B-1 Neighborhood 11 Business District use. Mr. Neal Marriott, representing Mrs. Kendall, appeared urging the approval of the application. Mr. Owen Cox, representing some 40 property owners within the area, appeared opposing the application and presented three petitions against the proposed change. Approximately 40 people were in the Council Chambers in the interest of a denial of the application., Among those present who spoke against the application were Mrs. Moffett, Jim Morgan, Mrs. Botts, M. J. Frazier, and Milton North. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the application and Mr. Anderson explained the proposal. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, to reserve decision on this case until an on -the -spot check could be made by Council and the matter discussed with the Zoning and Planning Commission with a promise of an answer by Tuesday, June 20th. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed. E _ - �(4) The application of Orville W. Eastland, E. Eisenhauer, and C. A. Mansheim, that the zoning of all of Block 11, Sam Houston Addition, be changed from R-1, One Family Dwelling use to A-1 First Apart- ment House District use. This property is generally located in the area bounded by Ramsey Street, Brawner Parkway, Brentwood Drive and Sam Houston School Park area. --The application was recommended -for approval by the Commission. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal and no one appeared either for or against the proposed change. A'motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that the - application,be granted as presented, and Zoning and Planning recommendation be followed. The motion passed (5) The application of Mrs. May Riggan, that the -zoning of -Lots 1, 2, 31 21 22, 23, and 22 Block 5, Tracy Addition, -be changed,from R-1, One Family Dwelling use to B-1,Neighborhood Business District use. This property is located on Baldwin Blvd. Commission recommends that the City Council approve the appli- cation subject to the applicant's proposal to deed to the City 20 ft. along Baldwin Blvd. for additional right-of-way. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal and approximately 5 people were in the Council against the proposed change. Letter was also presented from another -property -owner in the area. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to reserve decision on this case and refer it back to the Zoning and Planning Commission for complete study due to additional existing developments. The cation passed. (6) The Application of•Ben Avalos, that the zoning of Lot 10 Block 1, E1 Rey Addition, be changed from R-1 One Family DDivelling use to B-1 Neighborhood Business District use. This property is located at the northeast corner of Sabinas and Campana Streets. The application is recommended for)ap proval by the Commission. Mr. Anderson explained the application and no one appeared either for or against the;, -i-. proposed change. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that the application be granted as presented, and Zoning and Planning recommendation be followed. The motion passed. (7) The application of Benevolent Association of Alkali Industrial Workers, that the zoning of Lots 16 and 17 of Bagnall Subdivision be changed from A-21 Second -Apartment Houst District use to B-4 Primary Business District use. This property is located on'the west'side'of Nueces Bay Boulevard, opposite and southward of the intersection of Barthlome Street. This application is recommended for approval by the Zoning Commission. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal and no one appeared either for or against the pro - IIposed change. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, that the application be granted as presented, and Zoning and Planning recommendation be followed. The motion passed. (8) -The application of Daniel D. Meaney, that the zoning.of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4s and the south 12.5 feet of Lot 5, Block 20, Hillcrest Addition, be changed from A-1 First Apartment HouseDistrict use to B-3 Secondary Business District use. This property is located on Bagnall and Stillman Streets in Hillcrest. The application is recommended for denial by the Commission. Mr. John Young, attorney, representing the applicant, urged Council to approve the proposed application and outlined the proposal stating there would be no traffic hazard caused by the proposed building. He urged Council to reconsider the application and 582 return it to Zoning and Planning for further study insofar as there.was a split vote, according to Mr. Young, at the Zoning and Planning Commission meeting. . Mr.,R,: B. King, attorney, representing property,, owners in the area, and Mr. Groagan, a property owner, appeared and were against the proposed application. They urged Councilto accept the recommendation of the Zoning and. Planning Commission for denial. Approx- imately 8 people were in the Council Chambers opposing the application. Among those who spoke. in favor of the denial were:. Former Mayor McCaughn, as resident and developer of the area; Mr. George Stein, who is a resident within 300 ft. of the proposed change; Mr. Pat Ewing, representing the Hillcrest Church of Christ. Mr. John Young again appeared in rebuttal of the persons appearing against the proposal and again asked reconsideration ofthe Council. Mr. Anderson explained the entire application and stated there were some 76 acres in this general area open for businesses and only 30 acres of;this property were actually in business use. After completion of the discussion,'a motion was made by Commissioner Cott,, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to refer the matter back to the Zoning and Planning Commission for final recommendation. Mr. Young•advised Council that he would accept the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission on the matter. The motion passed. I a(9) The application of Mrs. Rosalie Vukasin, that the zoning of Block 74...B1uff Addition, be changed from A-3 Third Apartment Houst District use to B-4 Primary Business District use. This property is located in a triangle bounded by Winnebago, Chipita and Padre Streets. Application is.recommended for approval by the Commission. Mr. Anderson explained the proposal and no one appeared either -for or against the proposed change. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott,>seconded,by Commissioner Herndon, to grant the.application.as presented.and Zoning and Planning recommendation.be followed. 'The motion passed. - ,(10) The application of Mrs. Earl Thomas, that the zoning pf Lot 11, Block A-2,,Brooklyn Addition, be changed from A-4 Tourist Court District use to B-1 Neighborhood Business District use. This property is located on the southwest corner:of,Elm or 15th, and D Streets. This application is recommended for denial by the Commission. Mr. Anderson explained the application and asked for favorable consideration of the application,as presented. Mr. H. E. Lewison, who owns adjacent property, appeared and urged Council to accept Zoning and Planning Commissian recommendation for denial. At the completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to allow Council to take the matter under advisement and to ask the North Beach Business Men's Association for further recommendations, discuss the matter with Zoning and Planning,Commission, and.to make finalreport to Mrs. Thomas at next Council meeting on Tuesday, June 20th. The motion passed..:. At the completion of public hearing, Mayor Pro Tem DeForrest asked to be relieved of his seat as presiding officer of the Council and to be replaced.by..Commissioner Cott. This was done .and a motion . wasthen made by, -Commissioner DeForrest to accept the recommendation of City Manager Collier that the ordinance and franchise be approved for use as specifications for the proper advertisement for bids,,:.. granting a franchise for thecperatidn of_-a.limousine service for the purpose of carrying passengers from the municipal airport and designated downtown terminals, and grantingauthority to -advertise for bids on the franchise. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Herndon,and passed. Commissioner DeForrest then returned to his position as Mayor Pro..Tem and there being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 4,rZdn._IFayor Pro AfAuV City Secretary i + Rj ][ 58.3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 20, 1950 1:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, and George L. Lowman; City Manager W. B. Collier; City Secretary C. A. Vetters; City Attorney I.M. Singer. The Mayor called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to approve the minutes of the meeting held June 13, 1950• The motion passed. The Mayor Pro Tem invited those. in, the audience having business with the City to come forward. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on the mattercf granting a gas franchise to Houston Natural Gas Corporation within the territories Down as Rosemary Place Addition and 'Windsor Park Addition, Unit No. One. No one appeared either for or against the proposed franchise. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to close the public hearing and take the matterunder advisement and reserve decision. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cott and passed. , A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to deny the zoning application of Mrs. Lenora Kendall of a one acre square tractof land located at the southeast corner of Kostoryz Road and Olsen Drive to be changed from R-1, One Family Dwelling Use to B-1 Neighborhood Business District Use. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, secondedby Commissioner Cott, to purchase the 23 acres of land adjacent to the Oso Golf Course as recommended by the Park and Recreation Department. The motion passed. The City Secretary read a petition signed by some 81 names, all residents of Southside and Fairfield Subdivisions, indicating their desire to annex to the City of Corpus Christi. -A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to refer the application to the Zoning and Planning Commission, Annexation Sub -Committee, for study in connection with overall plan of this committee on proposed extension of City Limits. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the sale of $75,000 in principal U. S. Treasury Bonds, Series 1944, due December 15, 1952-1951, at current market value, plus accured interest to date, from our Hospital Construction Fund to the new Hospital Building Fund, to be disbursed by the Hospital Board who willfurnish periodic reports in support of the disburse- ments. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing reimburse- ment of the General Fund from Fund No. 295, Improvement Bonds, 1918 Construction, Airport Improvement, in the amount of $1,810.88. This expenditure is in connection with negotiation of lease and other items related to the plan and development of a new municipal airport. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the reimbursement of the General Fund from Fund No. 299, 1950 Sanitary sewer Improvements, inthe amount of $13850.00. This amount covers expenses incurred in connection with obtaining legislation authorizing the issuance of gas utilities. revenue bonds for the purpose of constructing municipal building and other improvements. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the purchase by Fund No. 299, 1950 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Fund, of $100,000 principal amount of 2-1/2% U. S. Treasury Bonds due December 15, 1959, from Seawall and Breakwater Construction Fund. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the sale of $42,000 in principal amount of Civilian Defense Emergency Bonds, Series 1942, by the Gas Maintenance and Operating Fundto the Gas Meter Deposit Fund at par, plus accrued interest, in order to meet operating and expansion requirements. The motion passed. . A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the following appointments to the Howard Street Home for Girls: Mr. Jess W. Shipps, 2102 Stillman Avenue, to replace Mrs. H. S.• Stillwell, who has resigned. Mrs. Bernice Leonard, 2214 Lexington Avenue, to replace Rev. J. T. Stewart, who has resigned. The motion passed. Following the recommendations of the Nueces County Medical Association as indicated by Dr. Jack Giles, the following members were appointed, by Council, on motion by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, and passed, to the Public. Health Committee to investigate infant diarrhea mortality incidents and to plan an overall educational program in connection with this disease: Dr. Norman C. moody, Dr. Hannah Woody, Dr. Sam Powell, Miss Dolores FitzSimon. The following ordinance was read: s ORDINANCE NO. 2794 - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE AN OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASE WITH JACK MODESETT AND B. C. GRAHAM... A PARTNERSHIP, DOING BUSINESS AS NUEVE OILCOMPANY, ON A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF AIRPORT SUBDIVISION BEING THE TOTAL ACREAGE OF THE CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT -OF AN ESTIMATED 163.395 ACRES, SAVE AND EXCEPT 70 CERTAIN TRACTS UNDER WHICH MINERALS HAVE BEEN OTHERWISE RESERVED, UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.AND FOR THE CONSIDERATION SET FORTH IN.SAID.LEASE, A COPY OF WHICH IS MADE A PART HEREOF AND ATTACHED HERETO;.AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.'. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye' George L. Lowman Aye_ The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon. AAS_ George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2795 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE PUMPING PLANT, RESERVOIR AND EQUIPMENT FURNISHED AND INSTALTE D BY J. DE PUY AND E. D. DE PUY UNDER CONTRACT DATED NOVEMBER 3, 1918 AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2402 AT THE SAVAGE LANE PLANT FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND THE FINAL ESTIMATE THEREON; AND AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO SAID J. DE PUY AND E. D. DE PUY AS SET OUT IN THE FINAL ESTIMATE MADE A PART HEREOF, SAID PAY- MENT BEING MADE OUT OF FUND NO. 298 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS CONSTRUCTION FUND, SAID MONEY HAVING BEEN APPROPRIATED BY THE AFORE- MENTIONED ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman .Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman Absent Aye Ate_ eA�e`,-_ Absent Aye , Aye Aye I The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2796 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT IN ANNUAL RENEWAL OF THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH HUMBLE OIL AND REFINING COMPANY FOR ITS AVIATION PRODUCTS AT CLIFF MAUS AIRPORT UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF AND FOR THE CONSIDERATION SET FORTH THEREIN, A COPY OF SUCH SALES AGREEMENT CONTRACT BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECIA RING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:,, Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott _ Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The.above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney B. Herndon George L. Lowman Absent ye Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye_ Aye ye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27, 1950 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman; City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamy, Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke, Chief of Police Roy Lay, Super— intendent of Utilities J. W. Cunningham, City Controller W. G. Graf, Prosecuting'Attorney J.W. Wray. The Mayor called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the minutes of the meeting held June 20, 1950. The motion passed. The following ordinance was read= 706-1 ORDINANCE NO. 2797 DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,TEXAS, BY CONSTRUCTING SIDEWALKS ALONG SAID. STREETS; ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE PLANS SUBMITTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVEMENTS AS TO CERTAIN STREETS (THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF ALAMEDA STREET, MINNESOTA AVENUE, LAWNVIEW, TOPEKA, BROdYNLEE BOULEVARD, ROOSEVELT DRIVE, RAMSEY STREET, CLARK DRIVE, NORTON STREET, NAPLES STREET, LOGAN AVENUE, FLORIDA AVENUE, SOUTH STAPLES STREET, SIXTEENTH STREET, NINETEENTH STREET, ELIZABETH STREET, PRESCOTT STREET, SARITA STREET, AYERS STREET, TARLETON STREET, EDWARDS STREET, MORGAN AVENUE, COLEMAN AVENUE, MARY STREET, ELEVENTH STREET, SOUTH ALAMEDA STREET, CRAIG STREET, BUFORD STREET, HANCOCK STREET, MUELLER STREEET, BURKE DRIVE, UP RIVER ROAD, OAK PARK AVENUE, SANTA FE STREET, PEABODY AVENUE, SAM RANKIN STREET, TANCAHUA STREET, CARANCAHUA STREET, BLUCHER STREET, CALDWELL STREET, MESTINA STREET, LEOPARD STREET, WINNEBAGO STREET, TIMON BOULEVARD, AVENUE "C", AS DESCRIBED HEREIN) BY CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS ALONG SAID STREETS; ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS TO BE PREPARED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS, AND IN THE; EVENT SAME HAVE ALREADY BEEN PREPARED, ORDERING THAT SAME BE FILED; PROVIDING HUN SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO PREPARE A NOTICE BY AND FOR THE CITY OF THE ACTION TAKEN HEREIN ANDTO FILE SAME IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AMONG THE MORTGAGE RECORDS OF SAID. COUNTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 585 586 , The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest. �ye Barney Cott e Sydney E. Herndon Aye George' Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The Mayor invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Ray Kring appeared and stated that it was his understanding that the Water Division of the :;-Public Utilities Department were planning on instituting a pension system for its employees. Mr. Kring, who represented a committee of Life Underwriters including Ed Burch, Clem Seng, and Al Schmid, urged Council to consider plans for a pension system to be submitted by Life Companies before a definite decision was made. Mr. Collier answered Mr. Kring and stated he had received a petition from the Water Department employees urging participation in the State Plan for public employees, and further stated that it was questionable as to whether or not the municipality could subscribe to a plan with a private insurance company. The State Plan has been previously authorized by the State legislature and is approved by the State for municipalities. Mr. McCamey appeared as head of the committee of the Water Department employees and stated that they had considered several plans, including those offered by individual companies, and after study and consideration, the State Plan had been recommended 100% by the Committee, as well as by some 151 employees of the grater Division, who were urging the passage of legislation enabling them to participate in the Texas Municipal Pension System. Mr. Kring questioned the comparative cost of the Private Plan vs. State Plan, and Mr. Collier answered indicating that all monies subscribed to the Plan by the employees were held in their individual accounts, that there was no profit involved in the State Plan, no commissions to pay, and that there was no question as to comparative cost between the State Plan and Plans offered by Life Companies, as Life Company Plans had to include commissions, administrative costs, supervision costs, and profit. At the completion of the discussion, the City Secretary was instructed to read the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2798 PROVIDING FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR AND ELECTING TO HAVE ALL OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE WATER DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OF THE CITY GOVERN- MENT PARTICIPATE IN SUCH SYSTEM; AND ACCEPTING ALL OF THE OBLIGATIONS AND BENEFITS OF SAID SYSTEM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye Mr. Cobb appeared again in connection with the closing of Price Street, as requested by the Del Mar College. Mr. Cobb was advised by Mr. Singer that all legal requirements had been made before the closing of the street and the only action Council could take at this time would be the purchase of the right-of-way and opening of street after necessary public hearing. Mr. Cobb was agin referred to the College Board for final settlement of the matter. 581 A' Mr. Thompson appeared regarding the Proctor Street Drainage Channel and urged that the channel be graded in order that complete drainage could be effected after rains. He also suggested a covering of the channel. Mr. Stirman indicated covering of the system would have to be on a long-range plan and would be quite an expensive construction project at the present time. Mr. Thompson was promised temporary relief and was assured that the drainage would be so arranged as to empty the ditch by gravity float. City Manager Collier presented bound, completed proposed budget for the fiscal year 1950-1951 to Council and read letter of transmittal. Council thanked Mr. Collier for the very efficient compilation and presentation of the budget. Bids were opened on the Police Building. Bids were received from the following firms: E. Eisenhauer, E. E. Harrison, Slovak Brothers. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for study and recommendation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on jail equipment. Bids were received.from the following firms: Southern Steel Company, and Decatur Iron and Steel Company. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lawman, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for study and recommendation. The motion passed. A public hearing was held on the matter of closing 20th Street from the North line of Laredo Street to the South line of the Texas -Mexican Railroad Company right-of-way. Mr. Bob Sorrell appeared representing abutting owners on the proposed 20th Street closing. No opposition was noted and at completion of discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to close the hearing and instruct the City Attorney to draw up necessary ordinance and documents for disposal of the closed area to abutting property owners. The motion passed. Bids were opened on the franchise for limousine service between Corpus Christi airports and downtown terminals. The only bid received was from the Corpus Christi Transportation Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for study and recommendation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on sewer pipe for Warehouse stock to be, used in sanitary sewer service. Bids were received from the following: American Radiator & Standard Sanitary Corporation, Corpus Christi Hardware Company, Crane Company, W. S. Dickey Clay Mfg. Company, San Antonio Machine & Supply Company, The Southern Company, Thomas Concrete Pipe Company, Texas Vitrified Pipe Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to table bids for 48hours and refer to City Manager for study and recommendation. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeFo rrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving the following two projects and, granting authority to advertise for bids on the City's standard specifications for this type of work: (1) 5-1/2 miles of Hot -Mix Asphaltic Concrete resurfacing as per schedule of Public Works Department. (2) 8.9 miles of Asphalt Surface Treatment on existing shell base streets and 14.2 miles of Shell Base to be placed on streets that at the present time have very little, if any, base. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, awarding the bid for sidewalk construction to J. M. Dellinger, Inc. on their low, net bid of $179050, City's portion of $32,915, plus the equivalent of 10% of said contract price for engineering and contingencies, to be paid out of Fund No. 296 Improvement Bonds, 1950 Construction Fund (street Improvements). The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on necessary pipe and fittings for the installation of water mains along South Alameda Street from Robert Drive to Ocean Drive to serve adjacent -areas (Edgewater Terrace, Aero Village, Ocean Drive, Oso Golf Course, Windsor Park, Claremore Park, and other areas.) The motion passed. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2799 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A 23 ACRE TRACT OF LAND BEING THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 12. OR 12A, SECTION Ila, AND THE EAST 1/2.OF LOT 5 AND 3 ACRES OUT OF THE SOUTH POR- TION OF LCT 6, SECTION V4. FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, UPON THE TERMS SET FORTH IN THAT CERTAIN REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT WHICH IS MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE, FOR PARK AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES (PICNIC AREA, PUTTING GREEN, EXTENSION OF GOLF COURSE, POSSIBLE USE FOR BOATING FACILITIES, AND OTHER PARK AND RECREATIONAL USES) ALL A PART OF THE PERMANENT PARK AREA OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; THE CONSIDERATION OF TWENTY THOUSAND (Q20,000) DOLLARS, INTEREST AS IT ACCRUES AND OTHER INCIDENTAL COSTS, TO BE PAID ON INSTALLMENT BASIS AND OUT OF ACCUMULATION OF MONEY DONATED BY SUBDIVIDERS IN LIEU OF PARK AREA; THERE IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED OUT OF NO. 111 TRUST FUND THE AMOUNT OF FIVE THOUSAND (5,000) DOLLARS AS A DOWN PAYMENT OF SAID PURCHASE PRICE UPON RECEIPT OF SAID DEED AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING SAID CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS AND TO DO ALL THINGS REQUISITE TO SUCH AC'4UISITION AND PURCHASE OF SAID LAND FROM ROBERT POENISCH (WITH FRED QUAILE ACTING AS HIS AGENT); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Ade George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2800 APPROPRIATING 069,213.66 FROM FUND NO. 298 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS CONSTRUCTION FOR WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 209 FOR INSTALLATION OF WATER MAINS ALONG SOUTH ALAMEDA STREET FROM ROBERT DRIVE TO OCEAN DRIVE TO SERVE ADJACENT AREAS (EDGEWATER TERRACE, AERO VILLAGE, OCEAN DRIVE, OSO GOLF COURSE, WINDSOR PARK, CLAREMORE PARK, AND OTHER AREAS); AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH SUCH IMPROVEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ESTIMATE AND SKETCH ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, WITH THE WORK TO BE DONE BY SAID CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest A e Barney Cottve Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: . . ORDINANCE NO. 2801 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH J. M. DELLINGER FOR.THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THOSE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF ALAMEDA, MINNESOTA, LAWNVIEW, TOPEKA, BROWNLEE, ROOSEVELT DRIVE, RAMSEY, CLARK DRIVE, NORTON, NAPLES, LOGAN AVENUE, FLORIDA AVENUE, SOUTH STAPLES, SIXTEENTH, NINETEENTH, ELIZABETH, PRESCOTT, SARITA, AYERS, TARLETON, EDWARDS, MORGAN, COLEMAN AVENUE, MARY, ELEVENTH, SOUTH ALAMEDA, SANTA FE, CRAIG, BUFORD, HANCOCK, MUELLER, BURKE DRIVE, UP RIVER ROAD, OAK PARK AVENUE, PEABODY•AVENUE, SAM RANKIN, TANCAHUA, CARANCAHUA, BLUCHER, CALDWELL, MESTINA, LEOPARD, WINNEBAGO, TIMON BOULEVARD, AVENUE "C" MORE PARTIbULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN BY THE CONSTRUCTION THEREON OF SIDEWALKS, THE CONTRACT PRICE FOR SAID CONSTRUCTION BEING IN THE AMOJNT OF $179,850.00, They SUCH AMOUNT TO BE PAID BY ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS AND THE CITY OF .CORPUS CHRISTI AS PROVIDED IN SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HEFETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING OUT OF FUND NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) THE AMOUNT OF $32,945 TO COVER THE CITY'S PROPORTIONATE PART OF SUCH COSTS OF CONSTRUCTION PLUS THE EQUIVALENT OF TEN PER CENT ($17,995) OF SAID CONTRACT PRICE FOR ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon !Aye George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E.Herndon &e George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2802 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS' WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS COSTS AND EXPENSES.FOR THE IMPROVE- MENT OF PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN CERTAIN LIMITS AS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND IN ORDINANCE NO. 2797, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 27TH DAY OF JUNE, 1950, DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS; AND SETTING FORTH THE STATEMENT OF THE NAMES OF THE APPRENT OWNERS, DESCRIPTION, AND NUMBER OF FRONT FEET OF ABUTTING PROPERTY ON SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND OF ANY RAILWAYS, STREET RAILWAYS, AND INTERURBANS USING, OCCUPYING, OR CROSSING SAME; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COST AND THE RATE THEREOF TO BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, SAID RAILWAYS, STREET RAILWAYS AND INTERURBANS AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF AND THE PORTION THEREOF TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, ANY SAID RAILWAYS, STREET RAILWAYS AND INTERURBANS AND THE REAL AND 'TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PART OF SAID COST APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 2:00 o'clock P.M. ON THE 3RD DAY OF AUGUST A.D. 1950, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL AT CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, RAILWAYS, STREET RAILWAYS, INTERURBANS, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES INTERESTED IN SAID PROPERTY OR IN SAID PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS AND PRO- CEEDING; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE SAID CITY SECRETARY, IN ADDITION TO THE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED: BY LA:N, WHICH SHALL BE VALID AND SUFFICIENT IN ITSELF, TO INCLUDE THEREIN A LIST OF THE APPARENT OINNERS AND DESCRIPTION OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY SET OUT IN SAID DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS' REPORT, AND PROVIDING THAT SAID LIST OF APPARENT OANERS SHALL NOT BE CONCLUSIVE OF SAID OWNERSHIP, AND SHALL NOT LIMIT SAID NOTICE TO SUCH OWNERS NAMES,AND THAT SAID NOTICE SHALL NEVER - THE LESS BE DIRECTED TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, WHETHER NAMED OR CORRECTLY NAMED OR NOT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman ye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2803 PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF COURT COSTS OF THREE DOLLARS 03.00) IN CORPORATION COURT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, UPON ANY PERSON NAMED IN A COMPLAINT IN SAID COURT, WHO HAS AGREED OR POSTED BOND TO APPEAR AND ANSWER SAID COMPLAINT OR HAVING BEEN GIVEN NOTICE TO APPEAR AND ANSivER SAID COMPLAINT, 1110 FAILS TO APPLAR AND ANSWER SUCH COMPLAINT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 589' X", 590 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest y , Barney Cott . Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye \ barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE DRILLING OF OIL OR GAS WELLS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DELCARING THE PURPOSES FOR REGULATION; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; SUBDIVIDING THE CORPORATE AREA INTO DRILLING BLOCKS; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OR OPERATION OF ANY WELL WITHOUT A PERMIT; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL WITHIN ANY STREET OR ALLEY; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL ON A DRILLING BLOCK COMPRISED OF LANDS WITHIN CORPUS CHRISTI BAY; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL WITHIN THREE HUNDRED FEET OF THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARY OF A DRILLING BLOCK; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OFANY WELL AT A LOCATION WITHIN A CERTAIN DISTANCE OF ANY STRUCTURE WITHOUT HAVING FIRST SECURED THE PERMISSION OF THE OWNERS THERE- OF; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL AT A LOCATION NEARER THAN THREE HUNDRED FIFTY FEET TO THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARY OF LANDS UTILIZED FOR A SCHOOL., COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, HOSPITAL, CHURCH OR PUBLIC BUILDING; PROHIBIT- ING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL AT A LOCATION WHICH IS PART OF A CITY BLOCK UTILIZED AS A CEMETERY; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL AT A LOCATION WITHIN A CITY BLOCK IN VIOLATION OF RESTRICTIONS AND COVENANTS OF RECORD; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL AT A LOCATION WHICH IS A PART OF SHORELINE BOULEVARD; AUTHOR- IZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO PROHIBIT DRILLING ON PARTICULAR LOCATIONS FOR CERTAIN ENUMERATED REASONS; AUTHOR- IZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO PROHIBIT DRILLING ON PARTICULAR DRILLING BLOCKS FOR CERTAIN ENUMERATED REASONS; PROHIBITING.THE ISSUANCE OF MORE THAN ONE PERMIT FOR ONE WELL IN ONE DRILLING BLOCK; PROHIBITING MULTIPLE COMPLETIONS OF ANY WELL BORE; PROVIDING THAT.,NO PERMIT SHALL BE GRANTED EXCEPT UPON LAND HELD BY AN APPLI- CANT COVERING AT LEAST FIFTY-ONE PER CENT OF THE AREA IN THE DRILLING BLOCK; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN PAYMENTS TO BE MADE TO OWNERS OF LAND WHOSE LAND IS NOT UNDER LEASE; PROVIDING THE MEANS WHEREBY OWNERS OF LAND NOT UNDER LEASE MAY OBTAIN AN INTEREST IN THE WELL; PROVIDING THAT NO PERMIT ISSUED SHALL BE INTERPRETED TO GRANT ANY SURFACE RIGHTS EXCEPT BY WRITTEN CONTRACT OF THE SURFACE OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE REQUIREMENTS AND CONTENTS OF APPLICATIONS FOR PERMIT TO DRILL AND OPERATE A WELL; PROVIDING FOR A FILING FEE TO BE PAID IN CONNECTION WITH EACH APPLICATION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DRILL AND OPERATE A WELL; PROVIDING FOR THE HEARING TO BE HELD ON EACH APPLICATION; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OR REFUSAL OF A PERMIT TO DRILL AND OPERATE A WELL; PROVIDING FOR THE CONTENTS OF A PERMIT ISSUED BY THE CITY COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR A BOND'TO BE FILED BY THE PERMITTEE AND THE CONDITIONS THEREOF; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL TO A DEPTH IN EXCESS OF TEN THOUSAND FEET; PROHIBITING THE COMPLETION AND OPERATION OF A WELL IN A SAND OR HORIZON WHICH WOULD RESULT IN A SURFACE SHUT-IN PRESSURE IN EXCESS OF FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS; PROHIBITING DEEPER DRILLING IN ANY WELL WITHOUT FILING SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION AND ISSUANCE OF A SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT; PROHIBITING USE OF A WOODEN DERRICK OR A STEAM POWERED RIG; PROHIBITING USE OF BUTANE, PROPANE OR LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS AS FUEL; PROHIBITING THE RIG AND DERRICK REMAINING ON THE PREMISES FOR MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS AFTER COMPLETION OR ABANDONMENT OF THE WELL; PROHIBITING THE USE OF EARTHEN SLUCH, MUD OR RESERVE PITS; PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIFICATIONS OF CASING; PROVIDING FOR THE SETTING AND CEMENTING OF CASING; PROVIDING FOR VALVES AND BLOW-OUT PREVENTERS; PROVIDING THE SPECIFICATIONS OF PERMISSIBLE DRILLING FLUID; PROHIBITING THE TAKING AND COMPLETION OF DRILL STEM TESTS EXCEPT DURING'DAYLIGHT HOURS AND PRESCRIBING THE MANNER OF SUCH TESTS; PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIFICATIONS OF TUBING; PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIFICATIONS OF BRADENHEADS; PROVIDING FOR SPECIFICATIONS OF CHRISTMAS TREE AND WELL HEAD CONNECTIONS; PROVIDING SPECI- FICATIONS FOR STORAGE TANKS AND SEPARATORS; PROVIDING FOR THE ENCLOSURE OF A WELL, SURFACE FACILITIES, AND STORAGE TANKS, BY A FENCE; PROHIBITING THE PRODUCTION OF OIL OR GAS DURING ELECTRICAL STORMS AND HURRICANES; --PROHIBITING ESCAPE OR VENTING INTO THE AIR OF GAS UNLESS THE SAME BE FLARED AND BURNED; PROVIDING FOR REGULATIONS AS TO BURING OF GAS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY FIRE MARSHALL; PROVIDING THE MANNER IN WHICH WELLS SHALL BE ABANDONED AND PLUGGED; PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION OF PIPE LINES WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIFICATIONS OF PIPE LINES TRANSPORTING OIL AND GAS; PROHIBITING THE OVERFLOW OR ACCUMULATION OF OIL OR OTHER INFLAMMABLE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS; PROHIBITING THE USE OF ANY WELL FOR INPUT, REINJECTION OR CYCLING PURPOSES; PROVIDING THAT VIOLATION OF CERTAIN LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND CERTAIN REGULATIONS OF REGULATORY BODIES SHALL BE A VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL NOT REPEAL THE VALIDITY OF OTHER ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO FIRE PREVENTION, HEALTH, SANITATION AND SAFETY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CHANGED, ALTERED, MODIFIED OR REPEALED BY THE CITY COUNCIL; PROVIDING THAT THE INVALIDITY OR UNCONSTITUTIONALITY OF ANY PARTICULAR PROVISION OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OR CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE REMAINING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE OR OF A PERMIT ISSUED HEREUNDER OR OF A BOND FILED BY A PERMITTEE; PROVIDING THAT IN ADDITION TO PENALTIES THE CITY COUNCIL MAY REVOKE A PERMIT ISSUED UNDER THIS ORDINANCE. In accordance with the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, the foregoing ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman ACTe A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, approving the appointment of Pat Dunne as a lay member to the Public Health Committee to investigate infant diarrhea mortality. The motion passed. , 5�1 The Mayor presented for consideration of Council the following names to serve on the Human Relations Council, as suggested by the Good Neighbor Commission of Texas: Guy Warren Joe Garza Bob Jackson Bob Humble bob McCracken Mack Hood Alex Cardenas A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to approve the appointments - of all members as presented. The motion passed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. City Secretary SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 30, 1950 7:00 P.M. mayor PRESENT: Mayor Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Utilities R. W. McCamey** Superintendent of Utilities John Cunningham, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Purchasing Agent, Wm. Burke. The Mayor called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, approving the minutes of the meeting held June 27, 1950. The purpose of this meeting was a joint meeting with the Lower Nueces Water District in order to receive a report from Mr. Harry P. Burleigh of the U. S. Reclamation Engineers. The report was presented by Mr. Burleigh and after completion of the discussion, it was indicated that a complete report would be forthcoming during the latter part of September. Final decision was withheld pending presentation of final report. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Cott, authorizing the Department of Public Works to advertise for bids�for construction of additional sewerage treatment facilities at the Oso Treatment Plante The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, awarding bid for con— struction of the Public Safety Building to E. Eisenhauer on their low bid of $171,900. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, awarding Jail Equipment bid to the Southern Steel Company of San Antonio, Texas on their low bid of 071,160. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, authorizing special meeting, 4:00 P.M., July 6th, and authorizing postponement of regular meeting Tuesday, July4th, account Holiday. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor 592 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 6, 1950 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman; City Manager W. B. Collier; City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Assistant City Attorney Hodge Thompson, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Assistant Purchasing Agent Nan Albrecht, City Controller W. G. Graf. The Mayor called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, to approve the minutes of the special meeting held June 30, 1950. The Mayor invited those in.the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. C. E. Nored appeared and presented a petition requesting a traffic light at the intersection of Ayers and Norton Streets. Mr. Collier replied to Mr. Nored that this location was under advisement of the Accident Prevention Bureau of the Police Department and installation had been planned and approved and would be made within a few days. Father Cannon also appeared in behalf of the above petitioners. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, awarding the limousine airport franchise to the Corpus Christi Transportation Company. The motion passed. The following ordinance was read for the first time: GRANTING TO CORPUS CHRISTI TRANSPORTATION COMPANY,A CORPORATION, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS AND THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE OR VEHICLES FOR HIRE; SAID FRAN- CHISE TO BE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM THE DATE SET FORTH IN THE FRAN- CHISE CONTRACT EXECUTED HEREUNDER, WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SAID CONTRACT PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION AND FIXED ANNUAL CHARGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, GOVERNING OPER- ATIONS UNDER SAID FRANCHISE, PROVIDING THAT SUCH OPERATIONSBE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY, OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE, AND FOR THE FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE; CON- TAINING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION HEREOF AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE. The foregoing ordinance was passed to the second reading by the following vote: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE DRILLING OF OIL OR GAS WELLS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DECLARING THE PURPOSES FOR REGULATION; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; SUBDIVIDING THE CORPORATE AREA INTO DRILLING BLOCKS; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OR OPERATION OF ANY WELL WITHOUT A PERMIT; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL WITHIN ANY STREET OR ALLEY; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL ON A DRILLING BLOCK COMPRISED OF LANDS WITHIN CORPUS CHRISTI BAY; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL WITHIN THREE HUNDRED THIRTY FEET OF THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARY OF A DRILLING BLOCK; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL AT A LOCATION WITHIN A CERTAIN DISTANCE OF ANY STRUCTURE WITHOUT HAVING FIRST SECURED THE PERMISSION OFTHE OWNERS THEREOF; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL AT A LOCATION NEARER THAN THREE HUNDRED FIFTY FEET TO THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARY OF LANDS UTILIZED FOR A SCHOOL, COLIEGE, UNIVERSITY, HOSPITAL, CHURCH OR PUBLIC BUILDING; PROHIBITING THE.DRILLING OF ANY WILL AT A L43CATION WHICH IS PART OF A CITY BLOCK UTILIZED AS A CEMETERY; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY -WELL AT A LOCATION WITHIN A CITY BLOCK IN VIOLATION OF RESTRICTIONS AND COVENANTS OF RECORD; PROHIBITING Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, awarding bids on sewer pipe as follows: (See Tabulation of Bids No. 61 in City Secretary's files) C. C. Hardware Company 5,550 ft. of 4" pipe 0 $ .144 — $799.20 2,000 ft. of 6" pipe 0 .238 - 476.00 1275.20 Less 2% disc. 25.50 $1,249.70 Crane Company 53550 ft. of 4" pipe ® $ .144 - 799.20 2,000 ft. of 6" pipe 2 $ .238 — 476.00 1275.20 Less 2% disc. 25.50 1,249.70 'Thomas Concrete Pipe Co. 2,500 ft. of 8" pipe, treated 0 $ .36 900.00 900.00 The following ordinance was' read for the second time: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE DRILLING OF OIL OR GAS WELLS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DECLARING THE PURPOSES FOR REGULATION; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; SUBDIVIDING THE CORPORATE AREA INTO DRILLING BLOCKS; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OR OPERATION OF ANY WELL WITHOUT A PERMIT; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL WITHIN ANY STREET OR ALLEY; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL ON A DRILLING BLOCK COMPRISED OF LANDS WITHIN CORPUS CHRISTI BAY; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL WITHIN THREE HUNDRED THIRTY FEET OF THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARY OF A DRILLING BLOCK; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL AT A LOCATION WITHIN A CERTAIN DISTANCE OF ANY STRUCTURE WITHOUT HAVING FIRST SECURED THE PERMISSION OFTHE OWNERS THEREOF; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL AT A LOCATION NEARER THAN THREE HUNDRED FIFTY FEET TO THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARY OF LANDS UTILIZED FOR A SCHOOL, COLIEGE, UNIVERSITY, HOSPITAL, CHURCH OR PUBLIC BUILDING; PROHIBITING THE.DRILLING OF ANY WILL AT A L43CATION WHICH IS PART OF A CITY BLOCK UTILIZED AS A CEMETERY; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY -WELL AT A LOCATION WITHIN A CITY BLOCK IN VIOLATION OF RESTRICTIONS AND COVENANTS OF RECORD; PROHIBITING 59.3 THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL AT A LOCATION WHICH IS A PART OF SHORELINE BOULEVARD; AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL; TO PROHIBIT DRILLING ON PARTICULAR LOCATIONS FOR CERTAIN ENUMERATED REASONS; AUTHORIZING TIM CITY COUNCIL TO PROHIBIT DRILLING ON PARTICULAR DRILLING BID=CKS FOR CERTAIN ENUMERATED REASONS; PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF MORE THAN ONE PERMIT FOR ONE WELL IN ONE DRILLING BLACK; PROHIBITING MULTIPLE COMPIETIONS OF ANY WELL BORE; PROVIDING THAT NO PERMIT SHALL BE GRANTED EXCEPT UPON LAND HELD BY AN APPLICANT COVERING AT LEAST FIFTY—ONE PER CENT OF THE AREA IN THE DRILLING BLOCK; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN PAYMENTS TO BE MADE TO OWNERS OF LAND WHQSE LAND IS NOT UNDER LEASE; PROVIDING THE MEANS W HEREBY OWNERS OF LAND NOT UNDEE LEASE MAY OBTAIN AN INTEREST IN THE WELL; PROVIDING THAT NO PERMIT ISSUED SHALL BE INTERPRETED TO GRANT ANY SURFACE RIGHTS EXCEPT BY WRITTEN CONTRACT OF THE SURFACE OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE REi4UIREMENTS AND CONTENTS OF APPLICATIONS FOR PEbMIT TO DRILL AND OPERATE A WELL; PROVIDING FOR A FILING FEE TO BE PAID IN CONNECTION WITH EACH APPLICATION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DRILLAND OPERATE A WELL; PROVIDING FOR THE HEARING TO BE HELD ON EACH APPLICATION; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OR REFUSAL OF A PERMIT TO DRILL AND OPERATE A WELL; PROVIDING FOR THE CONTENTS OF A PERMIT ISSUED BY THE CITY COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR A BOND TO BE FILED BY THE -- PERMITTEE AND THE CONDITIONS THEREOF; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL TO A DEPTH IN EXCESS OF TEN T HDUSAND FEET; PROHIBITING THE COMPLETION AND OPERATION OF A WELL IN A SAND OR HORIZON WHICH WOULD RESULT IN A SURFACE SHUT—IN PRESSURE IN EXCESS OF FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS; PROHIBITING DEEPER DRILLING IN ANY WELL WITHOUT FILING SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION AND ISSUANCE OF A SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT; PROHIBITING USE OF A WOODEN DERRICK OR A STEAM POWERED RIG; PROHIBITING USE OF BUTANE, PROPANE OR LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS AS FUEL; PROHIBITING THE RIG AND DERRICK REMAINING ON THE PREMISES FOR MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS AFTER COMPLETION OR ABANDONMENT OF THE WELL; PROHIBITING THE USE OF EARTHEN SLUSH, MUD OR RESERVE PITS; PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIFICATIONS OF 'CASING; PROVIDING FOR THE SETTING AND CEYEN TING OF CASING; PROVIDING FORVALVES AND BLOW—OUT PREVENTERS; PROVIDING THE SPECIFICATIONS OF PERMISSIBLE DRILLING FLUID; PROHIBITING THE TAKING AND COMPLETION OF DRILL STEM TESTS EXCEPT DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS AND PRESCRIBING THE MANNER OF SUCH TESTS; PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIFICATIONS OF TUBING; PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIFICATIONS OF BRADENHEADS; PROVIDING FOR SPECIFICATIONS OF CHRISTMAS TREE AND WELL HEAD CONNECTIONS; PROVIDING SPECIFICATIONS FOR STOPPAGE AND SEPARATORS; PROVIDING FOR THE ENCLOSURE OF A WELL, SURFACE FACILITIES, AND STORAGE TANKS, BY A FENCE; PROHIBITING THE PRODUCTION OF OIL OR GAS DURING ELECTRICAL STORMS AND HURRICANES; PROHIBITING ESCAPE OR VENTING INTO THE AIR OF GAS UNLESS THE SAME BE FLARED AND BURNED; PROVIDING FOR REGULATIONS AS TO BURING OF GAS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY FIRE MARSHALL; PROVIDING THE MANNER IN WHICH WELLS SHALL BE ABANDONED AND PLUGGED; PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION OF PIPE LINES WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIFICATIONS OF PIPE LINES TRANSPORTING OIL AND GAS; PRO— HIBITING THE OVERFICS OR ACCUMULATION OFOIL OR OTHER INFLAMMABLE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS; PROHIBITING THE USE OF ANY WELL FOR INPUT, REINJECTION OR CYCLING PURPOSES; PROVIDING THAT VIOLATION OF CERTAIN LAWS OF,THE STATE OF TEXAS AND CERTAIN REGULATIONS OF REGULATORY BODIES SHALL BE A VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL NOT REPEAL THE VALIDITY OF OTHER ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO FIRE PREVENTION, HEALTH, SANITATION AND SAFETY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CHANGED, ALTERED, MODIFIED OR REPEALED BY THE CITY COUNCIL; PROVIDING THAT THE INVALIDITY OR UNCONSTITUTIONALITY OF ANY PARTICULAR PROVISION OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OR CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE REMAING PRO— VISIONS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE OR OF A PERMIT ISSUED HEREUNDER OR OF A BOND FILED BY A PERMITTEE; PROVIDING THAT •IN ADDITION TO PENALTIES THE CITY COUNCIL MAY REVOKE A PERMIT ISSUED UNDER THIS ORDINANCE. Secretary: The foregoing ordinance was passed to the third"reading by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Awe Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Thefollowing letter from Mr. W. B. Collier to the Mayor and City Council was read by the City "Attached hereto are detailed work plans for further improvement, including park areas, curbs, sidewalks, and underground irrigation system, on the Peoples Street T -Head. "The attached plans are endorsed and recommended by the Park and `Recreation Board as evidenced by the attached letters. "I am requesting approval of the work plans and authority to advertise for bids on this work." ,After completion of the reading, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner De - Forrest, to approve the work plans for further improvement on the Peoples Street T -Head and grant authority to advertise for bids. The motion passed., A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, recommending that Allen Mote be employed to make the annual City audit at a fee not to exceed $3,000. The motion passed. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2805 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY NkNAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SOUTHERN ST EEL COMPANY OF SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL JAIL EQUIPMENT TO BE INCORPOAA`1'ED IN THE NEW POLICE BUILDING TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT BROANLEE AND BUFFALO IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND THE INSTALLATION THEREOF; SAID CONTRACT AND DOCUMENTS, PLANS AND SPECI- FICATIONS BEING MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest _A_ �e Barney Cott _ e__ Sydney E. Herndon Ueorge Lowman Afire 594 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2806 APPROPRIATING $171,900 TO BE PAID OUT OF FUND NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CON- STRUCTION FUND (POLICE BUILDING) AS CONSIDERATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A POLICE BUILDING (PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING FOR THE POLICE DIVISION) FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND AUTHORIZING..AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH E. EISENHAUER FOR THE.CONSTRUCTION OF SAID BUILDING; SUCH CONTRACT AND DOCUMENTS, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS BEING MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2807 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE LOTS 15, 16,.17, 18, 19, 20, 21, AND 22, BLOCK B, DIAZ ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, NEEDED AS THE SITE FOR THE NEW POLICE BUILDING TO BE BUILT AT BUFFALOS AND BROWNLEE, BY GENERAL WARRANTY DEED FROM MRS. EMMA L. LLOYD, A WIDOW, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF TEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND N0/100 DOLLARS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING SAID CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS AND TO DO ALLTHINGS REQUISITE TO SUCH ACQUISITION, INCLUDING THE SALES CONTRACT WHICH IS MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott ,iAg Sydney E. Herndon George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman .A ee Jack DeForrest Be Barney Cott �e Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO..2808 APPROPRIATING $1,619.00 FROM FUND NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM) TO COVER THE COST OF TRAFFIC LIGHT INSTALLATIONS AT THE INTERSECTION OF PORT AND AYERS, WITH SPECIAL FEATURES AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECOMMENDATION, ESTIMATE AND SKETCH ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, IN- CLUDING THE COST OF TWO CHANNEL ISLANDS, THE LIGHTS & THE INSTALLATION THEREOF; SAID WORK TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Are Jack DeForrest Aye barney Cott Awe Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote! Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye 'Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2809 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF WATER IMPROVEMENTS - TWO ELEVATED TANKS AND TOWERS - ONE ON GOLLIHAR ROAD, THE OTHER ON ALAMEDA, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FURNISHED AND INSTALLED BY CHICAGO BRIDGE AND IRON COMPANY OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNDER ITS CONTRACT FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Ade Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The Following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2810 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK ON SANITARY SEWER MAINS - EXTENSIONS OF OSO DISPOSAL SYSTEM - BY HELDENFELS BROTHERS AS AUTHORIZED UNDER CONTRACT DATED THE 3RD DAY OF AUGUST, 1918, FOR SAID PROJECT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND HELDENFELS BROTHERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Awe Jack DeForrest Ave Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Awe George Lowman�re The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2811 CLOSING THAT PORTION OF TWENTIETH STREET BETWEEN THE NORTH LINE OF LAREDO STREET AND THE SOUTH LINE OF THE TEXAS MEXICAN RAILROAD COMPANY RIGHT-OF- WAY IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI , NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; SAVE AND EXCEPT, THE RESERVATION OF A PUBLIC UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT EXPENDING FIVE FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE CENTER LINE OF SAID STREET; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECT- ING THE CITY MANAGERTO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A QUITCLIAM DEED TO EACH OF THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS UPON THE PAYMENT BY EACH OF THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE SUM OF $750 CASH AND DEPOSIT WITH THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OF AN ADDITIONAL $112.50 TO DEFRAY EXPENSES OF THE RELOCATION OF WATER MAINS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barnet Cott Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Sarney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman ye M Y ' 595 596 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2812 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK COMPLETED BY HELDENFELS BROS. ON STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS - OLD ROBSTOWN ROAD EX'T'ENSION - IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, UNDER CONTRACT DATED THE 11TH DAY OF MARCH, 1950, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND HELDENFELS BROS. AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT AS SET OUT IN THE FINAL ESTIMATE MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barnej* Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye ORDINANCE NO. 2813 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE KARPARK CORPORATION TO PURCHASE FROM IT 100 -TWIN-O-MATIC AND 45 UNI-MATIC AUTO- MATIC PARKING METERS AT THE PRICE OF $84.00 PER TWIN UNIT AND $45.25 PER UNI UNIT, A TOTAL OF $10,436.25, INCLUDING STANDARDS AND COLLARS, FOB CORPUS CHRISTI, BUT NOT INCLUDING INSTALIA TION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THAT CERTAIN BID PROPOSAL OF JUNE 8, 1950s DULY ACCEPTED BY THE CITY; SAID CONSIDERATION TO BE PAID FROM RECEIPTS OF SAID METERS; A COPY OF WHICH BID PROPOSAL ANDSAID CONTRACT ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott AVe Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Agee The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest kye Barney Cott Afire Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye ORDINANCE NO. 2814 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGERFOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ACQUIRE 10.7 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF SECTION 17 OF THE FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS NEEDED FOR THE EXTENSION OF OSO DISPOSAL PLANT, FROM NOLAN SMITH AND JOE H. BAKER BY GENERAL WARRANTY DEED, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $1,000 PER ACRE; APPROPRIATING $10,700 TO BE PAID AS THE CONSIDERATION FOR SUCH LAND OUT OF FUND NO. 299 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND•(SANITARY SEWERS); AUTHOR- IZING AND DIREFTING SAID CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY INSTRU- MENTS AND TO DO ALL THINGS REQUISITE TO SUCH ACQUISITION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Ae Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye 597 The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2815 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2755 PASSEDAND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 25TH DAY OF APRIL A.D. 1950s BY AMENDING SECTION 1 OF SAID ORDINANCE CORRECTING THE ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AGAINST.ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS ON WATER STREET FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF FITZGERALD STREET TO THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF.FURMAN AVENUE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Afire Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman AZe The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2816 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING WATER STREET, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DEFINED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PER- FORMED BY M J CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. APPROVING AND ACCEPTING AND APPROV- ING THE MAINTENANCE BOND FURNISHED BY M J COI:STRUCTION CO.., INC:J IN CONNECTION WITH SAID WORK; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The,Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest ,A ee Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Agee The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Are Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman ACTe Thefollowing resolution was read: RESOLUTION NO. 2817 EXPRESSING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO JOIN WITH NUECES COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1 IN REQUESTING THE PASSAGE OF A RESOLUTION IN THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES AUTHORIZING THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY,TO MAKE INVESTIGATION AND STUDY OF THE BASCULE BRIDGE CROSSING AT THE HARBOR ENTRANCE TO THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING SAME; AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter resolution was passed by the following vote:. Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Awe Sydney E. Herndon Are George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passedby the following; vote:' Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Afire George Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor '---'-City Secretary M to REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 11, 1950 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Leslie Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman; City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Purchasing Agent rim. J. Burke. The Mayor called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to approve the minutes of the meeting held July 6, 1950. The Mayor invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Rolla H. Watson appeared and presented the following petition: "To the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners Gentlemen: Having been informed by the City Manager that there is in existence an ordinance which prohibits the use of a Public Address System on the streets of our City and, knowing that the Council has, in the past, given special permits for the use of such systems as a Civic enterprise, we, the undersigned citizens of Corpus Christi, do hereby petition the City Council to grant a special permit for the use of a Public Address System on Saturday, July 22, 1950, between the hours of 7:00 A. M. and 7:00 P.M. as follows: The Public Address System will be attached to an. Airplane to be operated by a licensed pilot and shall circle over the City between the hours stated above and shall announce to the people of.our City the urgency of voting and exercise of their franchise. There shall not be announced, during these hours,that the permit is in effect, the name of any candidate for office nor any proposition which may be at issue. We feel that this is a civic duty and that much good may come of it. S/Rolla H. Watson S/W. S. Harvey S/W. C. Echols" Mr. Watson was questioned as to the appearance of any advertising streamers on the aircraft and he advised that there was to be no indication of any advertising for any individual or isssue. At the completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to grant a special Council permit as requested for Saturday, July 27th, 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. with the stipulation that all rules and regulations regarding aircraft be complied with and no advertising of individual or issue would be involed. The motion passed. Bids were opened on resurfacing 5.5 miles of streets. Bids were received from the following firms: Heldenfels Bros., Drovvm & Root, Lnc., J. M. Dellinger, Inc. A motion was made b� Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for study and recommendation. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, and passed, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids on the following pipe for Warehouse stock: 2" plain and black steel pipe, beveled for welding — 50,000 ft. Oto plain and black steel pipe, beveled for welding — 203000 ft. 6" plain and black steel pipe, beveled for welding — 14) 000 ft. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing the transfer of $25,000 from No. 108 Fund to No. 102 Current Fund for the purpose of meeting payrolls and other general fund expenses for the month of July. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving plans and specifications as presented, and authorizing the Public Works Department to advertise for bids for con— struction of the following sanitary sewer mains and laterals: South Staples Street Carroll Lane Park Subdivision Kathryn Carroll Subdivision Sara Gocher Subdivision Bellview Subdivision Houston Street New ton Street Florence Street The motion passed. Horne Road Kostoryz Road dollihar Road Cottage Street Hollywood Terrace Port Avenue Ayers Street Edgewater Terrace 3400 Block Alameda Street 599 A discussion washeld on the application of Mrs. Earl Thomas that Lot 119 Block A-2, Brooklyn Addition, be changed from A-4 Tourist Court.District use to B-1 Neighborhood Business District use. This application was taken under advisement by City Council at the public hearing on Jund 15. A motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by 'Commissioner Lowman, that the application be denied, and Zoning and Planning Commission recommendation be upheld. The'following ordinance was read for the third time: ORDINANCE NO. 2818 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE DRILLING OF OIL AND GAS WELLS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI DECLARING THE PURPOSES FOR REGULATION; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; SUBDIVIDING THE CORPORATE AREA INTO DRILLING BLOCKS; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OR OPERATION OF ANY WELL WITHOUT A PERMIT; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL WITHIN ANY STREET OR ALLEY; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL ON A DRILLING BLOCK COMPRISED OF LANDS WITHIN CORPUS CHRISTI BAY; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL WITHIN THREE HUNDRED THIRTY FEET OF THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARY OF A DRILLING BLOCK; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL AT A LOCATION WITHIN A CERTAIN DISTANCE OF ANY STRUCTURE WITHOUT HAVING FIRST SECURED THE PERMISSION OF THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL AT A IOCATION NEARER THAN THREE HUNDRED FIFTY FEET TO THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARY OF LANDS UTILIZED FOR A SCHOOL, COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, HOSPITAL, CHURCH OR PUBLIC BUILDING; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL AT A LOCATION WHICH IS PART OF A CITY BLOCK UTILIZED AS A CEMETERY; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL AT A LOCATION WITHIN A CITY BLOCK IN VIOLATION OF RESTRICTIONS AND COVENANTS OF RECORD; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL AT A LOCATION WHICH IS A PART OF SHORELINE BOULEVARD; AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO PROHIBIT DRILLING ON PARTICULAR LOCATIONS FOR CERTAIN ENUMERATED REASONS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO PROHIBIT DRILLING ON PARTICULAR DRILLING BLOCKS FOR CERTAIN ENUMERATED REASONS; PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF MORETHAN ONE PERMIT FOR ONE WELL IN ONE DRILLING BLOCK; PROHIBITING MULTIPLE COMPLETIONS OF ANY WELL BORE; PROVIDING THAT NO PERMIT SHALL BE GRANTED EXCEPT UPON LAND HELD BY AN APPLICANT COVERING AT LEAST FIFTY-ONE PER CENT OF THE AREA IN THE DRILLING BLOCK; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN PAYMENTS TO BE MADE TO OWNERS OF LAND WHOSE LAND IS NOT UNDER LEASE; PROVIDING THE MEANS WHEREBY OWNERS OF LAND NOT UNDER LEASE MAY OBTAIN AN INTEREST IN THE WELL; PROVIDING THAT NO PERMIT ISSUED SHALL BE INTERPRETED TO GRANT ANY SURFACE RIGHTS EXCEPT BY WRITTEN CONTRACT OF THE SURFACE OWNERS; PROVIDING FOR THE REQUIREMENTS AND CONTENTS OF APPLICATIONS FOR PERMIT TO DRILL AND OPERATE A WELL; PROVIDING FOR A FILING FEE TO BE PAID IN CONNECTION WITH EACH APPLICATION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DRILL AND OPERATE A WELL; PROVIDING FOR THEHEARING TO BE HELD ON EACH APPLICATION; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OR REFUSAL OF A PERMIT TO DRILL AND OPERATE A WELL; PROVIDING FOR THE CONTENTS OF A PERMIT ISSUED BY THE CITY COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR A BOND TO BE FILED BY THE PERMITTEE AND THE CONDITIONS THEREOF; PROHIBITING THE DRILLING OF ANY WELL TO A DEPTH IN EXCESS OF TEN THOUSAND FEET; PROHIBITING THE COMPLETION AND OPERATION OF A WELL. IN A SAND OR HORIZON WHICH WOULD RESULT IN A SURFACE SHUT-IN PRESSURE IN EXCESS OF FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS; PROHIBITING DEEPER DRILLING IN ANY WELL WITHOUT FILING SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION AND ISSUANCE OF ASUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT; PROHIBITING USE OF A WOODEN DERRICK OR A STEAM POWERED RIG; PROHIBITING USE OF BUTANE, PROPANE OR LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS AS FUEL; PROHIBITING THE RIG AND DERRICK REMAINING ON THE PREMISES FOR MORETFIAN THIRTY DAYS AFTER COMPLE`T'ION OR ABANDONMENT OF THE WELL; PROHIBITING THE USE OF EARTHEN SLUSH, MUD OR RESERVE PITS; PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIFICATIONS OF CASING; PROVIDING FOR THE SETTING ANDCEMENTING OF CASING; PROVIDING FOR VALVES AND BLOW-OUT PREVENTERS; PROVIDING THE SPECIFICATIONS OF PERMISSIBLE DRILLING FLUID; PROHIBITING THE TAKING AND COMPLETION OF DRILL STEM ,TESTS EXCEPT DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS AND PRESCRIBING THE MANNER OF SUCH TESTS; PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIFICATIONS OF TUBING; PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIFICATIONS OF BRADENHEADS; PROVIDING FOR SPECIFICATIONS OF CHRISTMAS TREE AND WELL HEAD CONNECTIONS; PROVIDING SPECIFICATIONS FOR STORAGE TANKS AND SEPARATORS; PROVIDING FOR THE ENCLOSURE OF A WELL, SURFACE FACILITIES, AND STORAGE TANKS, BY A FENCE; PROHIBITING THE PRODUCTION OF OIL OR GAS DURING ELECTRICAL STORMS AND HURRICANES; PROHIBITING ESCAPE OR VENTING INTO THE AIR OF GAS UNLESS THE SAME BE FLARED AND BURNED; PROVIDING FOR REGULATIONS AS TO BURNING OF GAS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY FIRE MARSHALL; PROVIDING THE MANNER IN WHICH WELLS SHALL BE ABANDONED AND PLUGGED; PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION OF PIPE LINES WITHOUT PERMISSION OF.THE CITY COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIFICATIONS OF PIPE LINES TRANSPORTING OIL AND GAS; PROHIBITING THE USE OF ANY WELL FOR INPUT, REINJECTION OR CYCLING PURPOSES; PROVIDING THAT VIOLATION OF CDRTAIN LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND CERTAIN REGULATIONS OF REGULATORY BODIES SHALL BE A'VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; PRO- VIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL NOT REPEAL THE VALIDITY OF OTHER ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO FIRE PREVENTION, HEALTH, SANITATION AND SAFETY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORD- INANCE MAY BE CHANGED, ALTERED, MODIFIED OR REPEALED BY THE CITY COUNCIL; PROVIDING THAT THE INVALIDITY OR UNCONSTITUTIONALITY OF ANY PARTICULAR PROVISION OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OR CONSTI TUTIONALITY OF THE REMAINING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE OR OF A PERMIT ISSUED HEREUNDER OR OF A BOND FILED BY A PERMITTEE; PROVIDING THAT IN ADDITION TO PENALTIES THE CITY COUNCIL MAY REVOKE A PERMIT ISSUED UNDER THIS ORDINANCE. The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye .Barney Cott Aye George L.Lowman Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye_ The.following ordinance was read for the second time: GRANTING TO CORPUS CHRISTI TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, A CORPORATION, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS -AND THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE OR VEHICLES FOR HIRE; SAID FRANCHISE TO BE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM THE DATE SET FORTH IN THE FRANCHISE CON- TRACT EXECUTED HEREUNDER, WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO ANDMADE A PART HEREOF, SAID CONTRACT PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION AND FIXED ANNUAL CHARGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, GOVERNING OPERATIONS UNDER SAID FRANCHISE, PROVIDING THAT SUCH OPERATIONS BEIN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE, AND FOR THE FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE; CONTAINING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION HEREOF AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE. The foregoing ordinance was passed to the third reading by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Ake Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye ORDINANCE No. 2819 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY FRONTING 114 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF NINETEENTH STREET AND BEING LOT 11 BLACK 7, SUMMIT ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE OWNER THEREOF, R. P. BLYTHE, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT ON SAID SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATE AND INTEREST THEREON; SUCH RELEASE BEING MADE A PART HEREOF AND ATTACHED HERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: The following ordinance was read: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cot t Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye ORDINANCE NO. 2820 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR SIDE4ALK IMPROVEMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY FRONTING 50 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF NIAGARA, BEING THE LOT 6, BLOCK 10, SEGREST ADDITION, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND THE OANER THEREOF, H. B. KUYKENDALL, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT THEREOF AND INTEREST THEREON; WHICH RELEASE IS MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye BarrE y Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Are George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the fcfllowing vote: The following ordinance was read; Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E: Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye ORDINANCE NO. 2821 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PORTION OF U. S. HIGHWAY NO. 181 AS RELOCATED ALONG AVENUE "E" IN THE CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI AS A FREEWAY AND AS A STREET HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS "THE AVENUE "E" PROJECT" (AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF COR- PUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY SECRETARY TO AFFIC THE CORPORATE SEAL AND ATTEST THE SAME, A CERTAIN CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS PROVIDING FCR THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, EXISTENCE AND USE OF THE SAID AVENUE "E" PROJECT AS A FREEWAY; FOR THE INDEMNIFICATION OFTHE STATE OF TEXAS BY THE CITY AGAINST ALL DAMAGES TO ADJOINING, ABUTTING, AND OTHER PROPERTY, AND FOR EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH ANY CLAIM OR SUIT THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EM&iGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye, The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor City Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 18, 1950 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: MAYOR PRO TEM JACK DeForrest, Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, City Attorney I. M. Singer, Assistant Planning Engineer Robert Burr, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Purchasing Agent Wm. J. Burke, Airport Manager Blake Jackson. The Mayor called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to approve the minutes of the meeting held July 11, 1950. The motion passed. The Mayor invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Mr. Jerry Rippeteau appeared and asked Council for special permit to use a sound truck instead of a band for the All -Girl Rodeo parade sponsored by the All -Girl Rodeo'Association. He explained a band was not available and, in order to march, it was necessary to use a sound truck. A motion was made by Commissione Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving the use -of a sound truck for the parade on July 20th. The motion passed. A public hearing was held on the matter of vacation of all streets bounded by the north line of Uriah Lott Tract," South Staples Street, Uoddridge Street, and South Alameda for the purpose of replatting. No one appeared on the vacating of the streets.9 Mr. Paul Mason, representing Swantner Development Company, appeared and explained the proposal. After completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, closing the hearing and instructing the City Attorney to draw up the necessary legal documents to officially close the streets in question. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, setting August 8th as the date for public hearing on the application of J. K. Dismukes for the operation of a miniature golf course in Belmont Park Addition. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, setting August 8th as the date for public hearing on the application of N. A. Austin for the operation of a retail nursery in Lindale Park, generally located at the southeast corner of South Staples and Texas Streets. The motion passed. Bids were opened on Cast Iron Class 150 Mechanical Joint Water Pipe and Fittings. Bids were received from the following: American Cast Iron Pipe Company, U. S. Pipe & Foundary Company, Texas Railway Eghipment Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for study and recommendation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on the enlargement of Oso Sewage Treatment Plant. Bids were received from the following: Slovak Brothers, Heldenfels Brothers, The Goldston Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Cott, tabling bids for 48 hours and referring to City Manager for study and recommendation. The motion passed. 602 Bids were opened on the Peoples Street T -Head Improvements. Bids were rec6ived from the following: Slovak Brothers, C. L. Castor, Heldenfels Brothers, J. M. Dellinger, Inc. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, tabling bids for 48 hours and referring to City Manager for study and recommendation. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, approving the Tax Correction and Error List for the month of June in the amount of $3,081.42. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, accepting the offer of North Beach Kiwanis Club dated July 13th, approving the plans and specifications forthe construction of the building being contemplated, instructing the City Attorney to prepare a lease agreement with North Beach Kiwanis Club concerning the lease of Boy Scout Hut, and authorizing the Public Works Department to.advertise for bids for said project. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Public Works Department to advertise.8)r bids for the installation of seven pier accommodations with necessary cluster piles for tying off approximately 13 large boats of approx- imately twenty foot beam width, construction to be adjacent to the L -Head. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, setting August 1st as the date for public hearing on the matter of closing a portion of Rabbit Run Road at the Port and Morgan intersection. The motion passed. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2822 APPROPRIATING $71,975.86 TO BE PAID AS CONSIDERATION FOR THE RESURFACING OF APPROXIMATELY 5.5 MILES OF CITY STREET S, BEING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF OHIO AVENUE, INDIANA AVENUE, TEXAS AVENUE, RALSTON AVENUE, SWANTNEF DRIVE, FIF- TEENTH STREET, REID DRIVE, JACKSON PLACE, WILSHIRE PLACE, DENVER STREET, GRANADA STREET, KENWOOD DRIVE, WELLINGTON COURT, BLUE BONNET, SOUTHGATE DRIVE, EASIGATE DRIVE, WESTOATE DRIVE, LONGVIEW WEST, GEORGE STREET, HENRY STREET, WEIL PLACE, CLAREMORE STREET, HOMECREST STREET, WESTLAND DRIVE, BRECKENRIDGE, LEIGH DRIVE, OLD ROBSTOWN ROAD AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; SAID AMOUNT IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND (STREET IMPROVEMENTS); AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF.THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BROWN AND ROOT, INC. FOR THE RE- SURFACING OF SAID STREETS; SAID CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman 12Lsent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Afire The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman dye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2823 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY AN AGREEMENT WITH R. V. ST. JOHN, GEORGE O'BYRNE, AND J. E. SPRING REGARDING THE INCORPORATION OF CLAREMONT PLACE ADDITION, SECTION NO. 2 WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye 603 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Agent Jack DeForrest Awe Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Are The following ordinance was read: ' ORDINANCE NO. 2824 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AN AGREEMENT WITH C. A. MANSHEIM, TRUSTEE, IN CONNECTION WITH THE INCORPORATION OF SOUTSIDE ADDITION, UNIT 4, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMTTS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman went Jack DeForrest AAS Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Les1e Wasserman Agent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor Pro 16/ SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JULY 20, 1950 4:30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Wasserman, Commissioners Jack DeForrest, Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George Lowman, Acting City Manager R. W. McCamy, City Secretary C. W. Vetters, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Controller W. G. Graf, Superintendent of Public Utilities John Cunningham. The Mayor called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, approving the minutes of the meeting held July 18, 1950. Mr. Bill Shireman, representing Slovak Brothers, appeared and advised Council that itwas his client' belief that they could finish the work in a shorter period of time as any one and that the matter of obtaining pumps for the Oso Treatment Plant extension in question was the reason for the delay and the reason for the bidding 120 days completion time. Mr. Shireman made the statement that it was impossible for Heldenfels, or any one, to obtain pumps any sooner than his client and that if any bid was awarded to Heldenfels, or any one, to obtain pumps any sooner than his client and that if any bid was awarded to Heldenfels, due to their 60 days completion promise, that he would urge Council to go on record as not being in favor of any additional extension of time past the 60 days. After Mr. Shireman's remarks, the City Secretary read the following letter from Freese, Nichols and Turner, Consulting Engineers, to City Manager W. -B. Collier: "We have examined the bids received by the City on this date for improvement to the Uso Sewage Treatment Plant, and find that the three bids received were from qualified bidders and that all bids were in order. "Bids received were as follows: Bidder Amount Time Slovak Brothers $3?, 2.00 120 days, or 30 days after receipt of equipment. Heldenfels Brothers 38,000.00 60 days The Goldston Company 42088.00 120 days r n 604 "In comparing the bids, it will be seen that Slovak Brothers are low by $538.00, with the working time bid as 11120 days", or 30 days after receipt of equipment." Heldenfels Brothers, on the other hand, bid 60 days, without qualification. "Our purpose in receiving bids on a contract as small as this one, is to provide a sub- stantial increase in the capacity of the Oso Treatment Plant as quickly as possible, in view of the large number of new sewer connections waiting to be connected to the system. This purpose was set forth in the specifications, (Section IV, paragraph "F"), and the bidders were so advised that the working time bid would be given full con- sideration. In our opinion, the bid of Slovak Brothers is a qualified bid, in that the working time bid was qualified by the time required to receive equipment. We further feel that opportunity of reducing construction time by half, at a cost of less than ten dollars per day, merits serious consideration by the Council in its award of this contract." After completion of the discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner DeForrest, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, that the contract for the enlargement of the Oso Treatment Plant be awarded to Heldenfels.Brothers on their bid of $38,000.00, with completion in 60 days, that no further extension of time would be granted passed the 60 days as specified, and that if the contractor applied for extension of time, aspen Paragraph G, 7.8, such extension would not be granted. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, awarding bid for the Peoples Street T -Head Improvements to Heldenfels Brothers, on their low bid of $18,764.40. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, awarding bid on cast iron class 150 mechanical joint water pipe and fittings to American Cast Iron Pipe Company on their low bid of $55,576.95. The motion passed. (See Tabulation of Bid No. 62 in City Secretary's files.) The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2825 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR THE PUR- POSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS ON THE PEOPLES STREET T -HEAD ON A PORTION OF THE BAYFRONT, THE BREAKWATER AND SEAWALL CON- STRUCTION PROJECT, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, WALKS, WATER LINES AND FILL -SOIL AS SET OUT IN PLANS AND SPEEI- FICATIONS, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND APPROPRIATING OUT OF FUND NO. 258 SEAWALL AND BREAKWATER CONSTRUCTION FUND THE SUM OF $15,275.261 WHICH SUM INCLUDES $13,886.60 CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND THE FURTHER SUME OF $1088.66 ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCY COSTS; AND APPROPRIATING THE SLIME OF $5065.58 OUT OF FUND NO. 296 IMPROVEMENT � BONDS - 1950 CONSTRUCTION FUND - (PARK IMPROVEMENTS) WHICH SUM INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF $4,877.80 CONTRACT COSTS AND THE SUM OF $187.78 FOR ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCY COSTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Ldslie Wasserman Aye Jack DeForrest ,Aee Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor City Secretary 605 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 25, 1950 1:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack DeForrest, Commissioners Barney Cott, Sydney E. Herndon, George L. Lowman, City Manager W. B. Collier, City Attorney I. M. Singer, City Secretary C. W. Petters, Purchasing Agent Wm. Burke, Director of Public Works H. H. Stirman, Assistant Purchasing Agent Nan Albrecht, City Controller W. G. Graf, Director of Public Health Dr. J. M. Cameron Mayor Pro Tem called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner DeForrest, approving the minutes of the meeting held July 20, 1950. The motion passed. Mayor Pro Tem invited those in the audience having business with the City to come forward. Nq�"" one appeared. ` • Public hearing was opened on the budget for the fiscal year starting August 1 , 1950. The only citizen appearing at the hearing was Mr. Ed. Williams. Mr. Williams congratulated Council, Mr. Collier, and Mr. Graf, on the very intelligent compilation of the budget and the estimated expenditures and revenues. He further stated that he thought the Corpus Christi Caller—Times should be commended for their presentation of the various divisions and departments of the budget which had appeared in a series of articles in the Corpus Christi Times. After completion of the discussion and explanation of the budget by the City Manager, a motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, closing the public hearing. The motion passed. The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2826 PRESCRIBING THE TAXES TO BE LEVIED, ASSESSED AND COLLECTED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1950s AND FOR EACH SUCCEEDINGYEAR- THEREAFTER, UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED AND ORDAINED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George Lowman The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2827 Absent i Afire Aye Aye Absent ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1950, AND ENDING JULY 31, 1951s IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS AS AMENDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George Lowman Absent yeee Aye Absent o The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2828 • APPROPRIATING CERTAIN SUMS OF MONEY FOR THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCLL • YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 19502 AND ELUDING JULY 31, 1951; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. -Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott Aye Sydney E.'Herndon Aye George Lowman ye The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2829 AUTHORIZING THE ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR OF TAXES TO ALLOW DISCOUNTS UPON ADVANCE PAYMENT OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1950; FIXING THE AMOUNT OF DISCOUNT AND THE PERIOD DURING WHICH SUCH ALLC ANCE MAY BE MADE; PROVIDING WHEN TAXES SHALL BE DUE AND SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT; PROVIDING THE METHOD FIXING PENALTY AND INTEREST ON DELINQUENT TAXES; PROVIDING THAT THE LIEN FOR TAXES SHALL INCLUDE DELINQUENT TAXES, INTEREST, PENALTIES, ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COST OF SUIT; PROVIDING DUTIES OF ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR OFTAXES IN REGARD TO DELINQUENT TAXES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George Lowman Absent Absent Aye Ayee Bids were opened on plain end black steel pipe for Warehouse stock, to be used by the Gas Division. Bids were received by the following: Allied Plumbing Supply Company, Inc., Alamo Iron Works, San Antonio thchine & Supply Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, tabling bids for 48 hours and referring to the City Manager for study and recommendation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on sanitary sewer laterals. The following firms qualified to bid: T. H. Lee, Heldenfels Brothers, A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for study and recommendation. The motion passed. Bids were opened on 8.9 miles of asphalt surface treatment and 14.2 miles of shell base course. The following firms qualified to bid: Roy Dagger; Heldenfsls Brothers. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, to table bids for 48 hours and refer to City Manager for study and recommendation. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Public Works Department to advertise for bids for the erection of a concrete, masonry, and wood combination rest room and tool room structure for Cole Park. The motion passed. 60'7 A motion was made by Commissioner Lowman, seconded by Commissioner Herndon, authorizing reimburse— went of No. 102 Current Fund in the amount of $32000.00 from Fund No. 2992 1950 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Fund. This fund should be reimbursed because earlier in the year we advanced, out of No. 102 Current Fund, $3,000.00 in order to meet the payments due under the terms of the contract with the F. Bert Smith & Company. This contract covered the cost ofa report in connection with the issuance of City of Corpus Christi Gas System Revenue Bonds for the purpose of making improvements to the sanitary sewer system and for extensions to the Gas System. The motion passed. The following ordinance was read: • ORDINANCE NO. 2830 INCREASING THE APPROPRIATIONS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2765, BY APPROPRIATING THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $440.62 FROM FUND NO. 298 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWORKS IMPROVEMENT FUND TO COVERTHE EXCESS COST OF WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 207 AND 208, A14D ALL PIPING NECESSARY IN SAID PROJECT TO CONNECT ALAMEDA AND GOLLIHAR ROAD STORAGE TANKS, AND SAID AMOUNT OF $440.62 IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon ueorge Lowman The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George Lowman .The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2831 Absent W A A Absent Aye Aye Aye Aye CLOSING ALL STREETS WITHIN THAT AREA BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY URIAH LOTT TRACT, BOUNDED ON THE WEST BY SOUTH STAPLES STREET, BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH BY DODDRIDGE STREET, AND BOUNDED ON THE EAST BY SOUTH ALAMEDA STREET, AND ALL IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, DISCLAIMING AND RELINQUISHING ALL CLAIM TO THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye Barney Cott, Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman A The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman_ Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George Lowman The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2832 Absent AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AN ENLARGEMENT OF OSO SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND IN THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $11,800.00 OUT OF FUND NO. 299 — 1950 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT FUND, SAID SUM INCLUDING THE CONTRACT COSTS OF $38,000.00 AND THE SUM OF $32800.00 ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCY COSTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended,._by the following vote Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George LowmanAye V 603 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest A,.�e. Barney Cott nye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The following ordinance was read for the third time: GRANTING TO CORPUS CHRISTI TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, A CORPORATION, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREET'S AND THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE OR VEHICLES FOR HIRE; SAID FRANCHISE TO BE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM THE DATE SET FORTH IN THE FRANCHISE CON- TRACT EXECUTED HEREUNDER, WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SAID CONTRACT PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION AND FIXED ANNUAL CHARGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, GOVERNING OPERATIONS UNDER SAID FRANCHISE, PROVIDING THAT SUCH OPERATIONS BE IN COMPLIANCE AITH THE REG- ULATIONS AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE, AND FOR THE FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE; CONTAINING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLIC- ATION HEREOF AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE. The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest Aye. Barney Cott Aye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George L. Lowman Aye A motion.was made by Commissioner Cott, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, granting authority to sell $20,000.00 2% U. S. Treasury Bonds, Series 1911-53 from Fund No. 300 to Fund No. 330, Street Improve- ment Bond, Series 19116, Sinking Fund and Fund No -399P Street Improvement Bond, Series 1948, Sinking Fund, at current market value, plus accrued interest. The motion passed. Mr. Pat Dunne appeared and gave a detailed report from the Infant Diarrhea Committee. Mr. Dunne was speaking as Chairman for the committee, oomposed of Drs. H. B. Woody, N. C. Woody, Sam Powell, Mr. Arturo Vasquez, Miss FitzSimon, and Dr. Cameron. The following recommendations were made: 1. Recommend to the Mayor and City Commissioners specific measures for improve- ment of sanitation in the three areas where diarrhea is most prevalent. 2. Arrange a program of adult education so that all citizens will understand the fundamentals of diarrhea prevention and apply them in their own home. 3- Arrange a program of education through the cooperation of the Nueces County Medical Society by means of which the parents of the City may know the signs and symptoms of diarrhea which should lead them,to seek medical attention. 4. Insist that the present method of diarrhea case reporting be changed. 5. Investigate the possibility of establishing a Visiting Nurse Service. 6. Establish a permanent Diarrhea Control Group to prevent diarrhea and diarrhea deaths in the community. After completion of the reading, Mayor Pro Tem thanked Mr. Dunne and the entire committee for their splendid work and outstanding report. A motion was made and passed that this report be accepted and retained on file for study and consideration. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Lowman, authorizing the Department of Public Aorks to advertise for bids for improvements on the Lawrence Street T -head. The motion passed. Mr. Collier, City Manager, made a recommendation to Council that all of the area inside the roadways on the L -Head be placed under the supervision of the Park Department and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary legal documents. A motion was made by Commissioner Herndon, seconded by Commissioner Cott, that the recommendation be accepted and the Attorney be authorized to draw up the necessary papers. The motion passed. I The following ordinance was read: ORDINANCE NO. 2833 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY FRONTING 135 FEET ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CRAIG STREET AND BEING IAT 8, BLOCK 1, BAY VIEW ADDITION TO THE CITY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, BYRON VESTAL AND WIFE, MARGARET GRANT VESTAL, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF SAID ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATE; AND' DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest A. Barney Cott F Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Absent Jack DeForrest AZe Barney CottAye Sydney E. Herndon Aye George Lowman Aye There being no .further business, the meeting adjourned. 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